The collision of spears and swords sparkled with sparks.
Figures are standing or falling between chaos and killing.
Hu Min thought he was somewhat brave, but he met Xu Chu.
The exquisitely armored hussars formed a line and blocked Hu Min's way to rescue the ferry camp.
These hussars were originally well-trained, and after being tempered by blood and fire, even without any special orders, they could form a perfect formation for Hu Min and other Cao army reinforcements in this undulating ravine area.
The effectiveness of suppression.
Xu Chu was in the battle line, and every time he made an attack, he was like a gorilla, possessing both tyrannical strength and flexible speed. Cao's soldiers were completely powerless against Xu Chu and unstoppable.
Hu Min rushed out from one side and aimed his spear at Xu Chu, "Kill!"
Xu Chu became energetic and shouted, "Well done!"
The fighting spirit permeated the air.
There are no photoelectric special effects, and there is no thunderclap sound. The exchange between the sword and the spear is short and brutal.
It's not pretty, but it's deadly.
The two of them collided suddenly, and then Hu Min quickly retreated.
Just like Xu Chu is a rock and Hu Min is a wave.
The blood spilled between the two is the price of the collision between the two.
The two soldiers of Cao's army seemed to realize that Hu Min was injured, and instinctively stood in front of Hu Min.
Xu Chu lowered his head slightly and looked at the side of his waist.
A piece of armor collapsed over there.
There were sounds of fighting and screaming all around.
Xu Chu shook the blood on his sword and said, "Good skill! I know a brave warrior... My lord, the hussar, is thirsty for talents. If the warrior is willing to surrender today... I can make the decision, and all these soldiers can survive!"
Up and down the loess ravines, people were howling and dying.
Hu Min hesitated.
After the defeat of the Zhongtiao Mountain Camp, most of his courage was lost with the fleeing soldiers, and now the rest is lost because of the wounds on his body...
Xu Chu saw Hu Min's hesitation and did not press hard. He just tapped the shield lightly with his sword, signaling to Hu Min that he did not have much time left.
Hu Min looked around and saw fear and helplessness in the eyes of the neighboring Cao soldiers, "You... you eat people..."
This time it was Xu Chu's turn to be stunned, and then he couldn't help laughing, "We don't eat people!"
Hu Min was doubtful.
Xu Chu laughed loudly, "Here I am, I can swear an oath to heaven and earth! Up and down Guanzhong, we will only eat cattle and sheep, not living people!"
Xu Chu paused for a moment, looked at Hu Min and said, "It's not like in Shandong, where living people are treated as cattle and sheep! This is the chance to surrender! Whether it's surrender or war, it's decided in one word!"
Hu Min took a deep breath. The wounds on his body that Xu Chu had cut were aching, as if reminding him of something. He looked at the other Cao soldiers on the left and right, and found that there was no fighting spirit in the eyes of those Cao soldiers.
Feeling pleading and helpless...
"call……"
Hu Min loosened his grip and dropped his spear, "Someone... is willing to surrender!"
The surrounding Cao soldiers seemed to be relieved and hurriedly threw their swords and guns to the ground.
Seeing this, Hu Min was silent for a moment and suddenly said: "Someone knows the direction in which Dong Zhao and Dong Gongren escaped!"
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The land east of Hedong is bloody and cruel. People are injured and killed all the time, but in Xu County of Yingchuan, they still enjoy peace and quiet.
The palace of the Han Dynasty was still shining brightly under the sun.
Even in the simple Emperor's Palace, there are still some gorgeous frieze carvings, gorgeous gold and silverware, and some items that may not seem very eye-catching, but require a lot of thought and effort.
Just like a heater in winter, it is inconspicuous. No one in the hall will give the heater a second glance, but it burns the coals in its belly and silently provides warmth to everyone.
The thick wind curtain blocked the cold wind from the main hall, but the atmosphere inside the main hall seemed to be somewhat solidified because it isolated the flow of outside air...
This place was originally the place where the situation of the entire world could be decided, but now it can only passively watch the evolution of the situation in the world.
Although the final result has not yet been determined, one thing is certain, the hussars are still in action, and the emperor's edict...
I can't say it's completely useless, but I can't see any effect at the moment.
When Liu Xie talked about this issue, he felt a little hot on his face. He didn't know whether it was because the charcoal fire in the furnace in the main hall was burning too brightly, or for some other reason.
During the process of issuing the edict, Liu Xie had some thoughts of his own.
However, such a major event was obviously not something that Liu Xie could handle alone. He could only invite ministers who were usually relatively close to him to discuss countermeasures.
For example, Cui Yan's son, Cui Qin.
There is also Xun Min’s son, Xun Yun.
All have common surnames.
But they are also small people.
This may be a helplessness, but also a necessity.
Liu Xie's official position was not very high. After all, even if Liu Xie wanted to give it, he would be refuted by the ministerial order. Therefore, it was like a child playing house, and naturally only these sons were attracted.
Ever since the edict was issued, Liu Xie had imagined or fantasized about the situation when the two warring parties received the edict more than once...
Thousands of troops and thousands of horses, angels riding from the east.
In the cold light of the swords and spears, the scepter representing the emperor was raised high.
Under the banner of the Han Dynasty, the generals and military commanders in military uniforms prostrated themselves on the ground.
The voice of the angel reading the edict spread far and wide, and everywhere he went, everyone worshiped...
However, all these illusions were eventually shattered.
The conclusion that Fei Qian, like Cao Cao, was a serious enemy of the Han Dynasty was once again confirmed.
However, the identification of this "serious trouble" is not a rare thing, nor is it the most urgent issue. What Liu Xie faces now is if Cao Cao really loses again and again, retreats again and again, then what will he, the emperor, do?
How to deal with the problem!
"Today's troubles are not caused by a day of cold. Since the Zhongping Period, bandits have been in chaos in various places, and the Northern Army has been unable to support them alone. Therefore, the local government has ordered the recruitment of soldiers and horses to wipe out the bandits. This is a move made in the embarrassment of the current situation, and it is not a long-term strategy."
Xun Yun talked eloquently, "
The local prefects and governors had too much power, which was the beginning of the evils of the times. Dong's thieves coerced the emperor, disobeyed the moral code, and brought shame to the country. It is really a shame and a great humiliation for us ministers. If such evils cannot be eliminated, disasters will
Will come again sooner or later.』
Xun Yun dared to speak, and Liu Xie naturally dared to listen, and even wanted to applaud to express his applause. However, he finally calmed down, nodded slightly to express his approval, and then asked: "Ai Qing, do you have any clever ideas?"
Cui Qin on the side glanced sideways at Xun Yun.
This guy really dares to say it!
Although Cui Qin himself feels that he is strong enough, he still has to think carefully before saying this...
And what happened to Xun Yun today?
You were silent before, why did you speak first today?
Cui Qin was silent, something had changed, and he felt that the best way to deal with it was to wait and see.
Xun Yun on the side, perhaps because he thought it was a highlight moment, his face became more rosy. He raised his head and raised two fingers, "Now the big man is like a sick man. If you want to save him, you should strengthen the body and drive out the evil."
also."
Liu Xie nodded again, "What do you mean by "strengthening the body and exorcising evil spirits"?"
"Strengthening is the way to uphold people's hearts." Xun Yun said frankly, "The Han Dynasty founded the country based on loyalty and filial piety. This is the law that will last forever. Loyal ministers and filial sons should think of Zhongni's words and always learn from Huayuan's precepts.
, Only then can we settle down and live life, serve the emperor, and help the country. Since Xiaoguangwu, we have known that Longxi is powerful and often uses its army to disrupt the government, so it is necessary to reduce the army.
, applying the method of literary and military strategy. However, it took a long time, and the dispatched ministers did not know the important points of Guanlong, and they were greedy, lazy and slack, which caused the Western Qiang to be in chaos, which eventually spread to the whole country. Therefore, the way to strengthen the system is to emphasize loyalty and filial piety.
That is, only when the heart is upright can one be upright. Only when the mind is united can one be single-minded. To earn the king's salary, one must share the worries of the country. The foundation of loyalty and filial piety must not be forgotten even for a moment."
"Therefore, to strengthen the system is to distinguish between loyalty and filial piety. In today's place, there are many people who do not know loyalty and filial piety. They only know the growth of a place and do not know the world's society. Today, when supporting the system, we must put the loyal and filial people at the top and the ignorant at the bottom. Only in this way can we
The government and the public will be cleared up, and the great Han people will be able to live smoothly!"
Liu Xie frowned slightly.
If he can implement an imperial edict and let anyone go up and down, then why are he still discussing it here?
But it’s hard to interrupt Xun Yun’s eloquent speech. After all, there are only three or two big cats and kittens at the moment, so I can only choose the big one from the short ones...
In a daze, Liu Xie suddenly remembered that when he was talking to Fei Qian about the reincarnation of the five virtues in the world, the half-smiling expression on Fei Qian's face seemed to be the same as when he was looking at Xun Yun now.
?
However, what Xun Yun said is not completely unreasonable.
Over the years, local officials have been vague and unsteady, without a correct outlook on things...
Well, if Liu Xie knew what "Three Views" is, he would definitely use this word.
Those who make money make money, and those who are lazy are lazy. The governor of a place can only read, only know how to exercise and learn foreign languages?
Isn't this a joke?
But when it really happened to Liu Xie, Liu Xie couldn't laugh anymore.
After defeating Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were born.
After defeating Yuan Shao, Cao Cao Feiqian was born.
Now if Cao Cao is also defeated, who will be next?
Liu Xie didn't dare to think about it.
Even if there is no next person, the Han Dynasty is probably pretty much corrupted internally. Now that Liu Xie’s orders are no longer effective after leaving the palace, if it continues to develop, will it mean that it won’t even take care of things inside the palace?
While Liu Xie was distracted, Xun Yun continued to make lofty remarks.
"The second is to drive away evil spirits! To remove evil spirits, you should have tools. Whether it is medicinal stones or golden needles used in sick bodies, they are all used to drive away evil spirits. Now that the great man wants to drive away evil spirits, he should have tools to use them. Therefore, in my humble opinion, I should follow the example of the late emperor.
Use the method of establishing the Western Garden to rebuild the Northern Army!』
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked!
Although what Xun Yun said before was too vague, now it does hit the point, but the problem also lies in this point!
Imperial power without military power is just a decoration.
Liu Xie didn't understand it at first, but now he understands it, but it's a pity it's too late.
At that time, he still had 3,000 men given to him by Qiusi. If he had used them properly, he might not be like this today!
It's a pity, the road is blazed by oneself, and the bitter fruits are all planted by oneself...
"Where did the Northern Army... soldiers come from, and where did the food and grass come from?" Liu Xie asked.
Xun Yun seemed to be confident and said: "Hit it! The original law was that children of good family were not allowed to join the Northern Army. However, now that there is chaos, we should abandon it temporarily. We can accept loyal and filial people from all over the world to join the Northern Army! Anyone who is willing to serve your Majesty can do so.
Accept it! Those who have strength will give their strength, and those who have food will give money and food! Gather sand to form a tower, and gather water to form a river!"
After hearing this, Liu Xie felt that it made sense, but he also felt that it seemed unreliable.
"Even if there are soldiers, they cannot be used without training them," Liu Xie said.
But Xun Yun said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry! You can fight to support the war!"
"Fighting to support war?" Liu Xie's eyes widened.
Xun Yun nodded and said enthusiastically: "Looking at the local military strength, they are all raised by fighting! In the past, the Dong thieves fought against the Western Qiang, so they had their own soldiers! Now there are many thieves and bandits in the world, and they can be raised by fighting. If you raise a group, that's it.
Put it all together! In time, the Northern Army will be complete!"
Liu Xie let out a long breath.
Xun Yun left the table and fell to the ground: "I am not talented, but I am willing to raise soldiers for Your Majesty! I am willing to dedicate my family property to train soldiers for Your Majesty! Even if I lose everything, I will devote myself to it and will never regret it!"
Liu Xie quickly stretched out his hand and said, "I am very pleased that I am so loyal to you. Please get up, please get up..."
Although Liu Xie felt that this matter was very unreliable and almost impossible, Liu Xie couldn't say that he refuted Xun Yun's behavior on the spot or scolded Xun Yun for talking on paper...
After all, it was not easy to have such a loyal minister, and he even said that he would donate his family property to train soldiers for him. This kind of enthusiasm really moved Liu Xie somewhat, so he nodded and agreed to Xun Yun to give it a try, and even said that even if
It doesn't matter if it doesn't succeed, the main thing is to ensure Xun Yun's own safety.
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Xun Yun returned home.
Looking at the mottled earth colors on the white walls of his home, Xun Yun was silent for a moment, and then burst into laughter.
Although his father is also one of the eight dragons of the Xun family, dragons give birth to nine sons, each of whom is different. Not all dragons can be like some people, with a reputation for glory, a smart mind, and a useful mind.
Exhausted wealth...
His father just got a little advantage and was collectively called one of the eight dragons. Even if the eight dragons were gathered together, his father was still the transparent person who accompanied him at the bottom.
In Xun Yun's generation, his father's name became even more difficult to use.
Although he and Xun Yu were somewhat related, even if they were brothers, they would have to settle accounts clearly, let alone cousins?
Otherwise, why would he be a patrolman?
If you can just do a serious job, who will do that?
After sitting alone for a moment, suddenly there was a shadow shaking under the corridor, and then someone whispered: "My husband has invited me."
"Lang Jun", of course, does not mean that Xun Yun him...
Xun Yun responded, then stood up and followed the visitor around the backyard, out the back door, out of the alley, then got into a van, shook for a while, and stopped.
Xun Yun lowered his head and entered the corner gate, and saw Xun Yu sitting in the pavilion in the backyard from a distance.
"Greetings to your Majesty..."
Xun Yun hurriedly took a few steps forward, reached the outside of the pavilion, and bent down to bow.
Xun Yu glanced at Xun Yun and signaled to the servants on the side.
The servant took a brocade cushion and placed it on the mat outside the pavilion, "Yunlangjun, please sit down."
Xun Yun quickly thanked him and sat down carefully.
Before, when he came to see Xun Yu, he would always stand and talk, and then leave after speaking. He was not even qualified to sit down. Now even a small brocade cushion made Xun Yun feel a little bit honored.
Xun Yu listened quietly to what Xun Yun said and did in the emperor's place, and what the emperor Liu Xie said and did...
After a while, Xun Yun asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this matter..."
Xun Yu nodded, "Just do as you say."
"Ah?" Xun Yun was stunned for a moment.
Xun Yu waved to the steward on the side, who immediately took a lacquer box from the side and placed it in front of Xun Yun.
Xun Yun did not dare to directly touch the manual paint box, but looked up at Xun Yu, "This... this is..."
"Since you are doing something for Your Majesty, you must do it seriously." Xun Yu waved his hand.
Hearing this, Xun Yun couldn't help but be stunned.
No, wasn't it just a trick at first? How come it's really something that needs to be done now?
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On the other hand, after Liu Xie returned to the apse, he sat down and meditated. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.
Although this Xun Yun can barely be regarded as the Xun family of Yingchuan, he is a marginalized figure after all, so it is inevitable that he will have some words and deeds that are not confident enough on weekdays.
Now, all of a sudden, everything is being taken care of, and everything is being done in a big way...
"Here comes someone!"
Liu Xie felt something was wrong, so he summoned a little Huangmen, stared at the Xiaohuangmen for a long time, and made the Xiaohuangmen's neck shrink shorter and shorter, then he slowly said: "Go and check what Xunshi Lang is after he returns."
, what are you doing? Then report back quickly! Be careful! Don’t let outsiders know!』
Xiao Huangmen quickly kowtowed and accepted the order, then retreated.
Liu Xie knew that these Huangmen eunuchs may not be reliable in their work, but the problem was that he could not find anyone reliable, so what could he do?
Liu Xie walked back and forth in the back hall with his hands behind his back.
In my heart, I hope that what Xun Yun told is the truth, so what Liu Xie has been doing these days and the courtiers he has been looking for can be considered to some extent, but I also hope that what Xun Yun is telling is a lie, which means that
Liu Xie's ability to observe his courtiers has indeed improved to a certain extent. He can also "strengthen the righteous and drive away evil spirits" as Xun Yun said before, eliminating a guy who is not loyal to him, or who is superficially loyal.
However, Liu Xie agreed with one point of Xun Yun's suggestions, and that was military power.
There must be military power!
Liu Xie even walked back to the table in the back hall. He couldn't help but pick up the pen and wrote more than a dozen words "soldier" in succession. The more he wrote, the more bored he became, so he grabbed the paper and threw it on the ground.
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Soldiering is easy to say, but where does it come from?
In the seal script, the soldiers are people holding two crosses.
And people naturally come from the common people, from the people...
So since ancient times, we have known that we must first treat the common people as human beings, and then we can select warriors who can dual-wield weapons to serve as soldiers!
It's a pity that in the Han Dynasty, after it was simplified into official script, the soldiers no longer had human shapes...
When the sun set in the west, the Huangmen eunuch was sweating and came to report that Xun Yun had really sold off his family property and used a lot of money to recruit people. Many people saw this...
After Liu Xie heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and smiled happily.