Tian Erheng was so proud that he thought that by controlling the government office, he had control of the central lifeline of Liangzhou. He called Wang Wei to him and said: "Old Wang, I will give you fifty people to gather your old subordinates. No.
The obedient ones will be chopped on the spot, but the sensible ones can still be used, so go ahead."
Wang Wei cupped his fists and said: "Follow the order." He turned around and left, just in time to meet Cao Yanhui on the carriage. Seeing the old master's old face, Wang Wei felt sour in his heart. How could he be willing to do this? It's just that the eldest son is here.
They have tens of thousands of officers and soldiers outside the city. With Liangzhou's current military strength, trying to stop them is like using a mantis' arm as a chariot. Those who know the current affairs are heroes. Now that I am old, I don't want to bother anymore. I will just follow the court.
Better.
He glanced at Cao Yanhui silently. Wang Wei still went out with fifty people. Looking at the rickety back of old Wang Wei, Cao Yanhui sighed softly. An inconspicuous old servant beside him removed the prefect's body
He pulled the blanket up and said, "It's windy outside. Come back."
Cao Yanhui looked at Ye Tianxing, who was pretending to be a servant, nodded, closed his eyes, and walked towards the back house, leaving only the noisy Gansu officers and soldiers filling the courtyard.
Wang Wei led his troops to the Liangzhou military camp, found a few old subordinates, and persuaded them to follow him in a few words. After counting the Liangzhou army and horses, he found that after this war, only 4,000 of the original 50,000 troops were left.
There were only a few left. Wang Wei was filled with emotion and thought that it was a good thing he didn't start a war with the imperial court. With just a few soldiers and horses, he couldn't win at all. He sent people to find Yuan Feng, but was told that Deputy Marshal Zhang had already left the city with his cronies.
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Wang Wei sighed, Zhang Si'an is indeed a talent, he can actually lead the army and people of Liangzhou through this disaster, but it is a pity that he is too stubborn and wants to go against the imperial court. If he stays in the city, he will definitely die and will be implicated.
Many people, since he knew himself and fled with his cronies, that would be the end of the matter.
After gathering the troops and reporting back to General Tian, Tian Erheng was very happy. Taking Liangzhou without spending a single soldier was a great achievement. He quickly ordered Pegasus to inform his superiors, Gansu officials stationed thirty miles away.
Wen Junwei, the military commander, also ordered five thousand troops from outside the city to come in and take over the city and military camp.
The city gate opened wide, and five thousand officers and soldiers came in mightily. The soldiers of the Liangzhou Army on the city wall looked blankly at this army, which was far inferior to the Turkic Army, and took over Liangzhou without bloodshed. The people on the street also pointed.
After poking, I was quite surprised, and the merchants were even more sad. After Liangzhou returned to the imperial court, these tax benefits would no longer be available, and it would be difficult to do business...
The distance of thirty miles was very close. In a short time, the cavalry conveyed the message to the Governor of Gansu. This Governor was in his early thirties this year and was the nephew of Governor Wen. He had already decided to adopt Governor Wen as his stepson.
Governor Wen was also a poor man. He finally gave birth to a son and raised him to the age of twenty, but he was beaten to death by a group of horse dealers for no reason. He was old and his functions were degraded. He had a lot of concubines, and even after trying for a long time, he could not give birth to a son.
When a son and a half daughter came, I had no choice but to choose one of my nephews and nephews to adopt.
In terms of ability, Governor Wen is not even as good as that 250-year-old General Tian. He is timid and afraid of getting into trouble, but he loves to take credit for his success. When someone else gets into trouble, he gets the credit himself. After hearing that Liangzhou had succeeded, Governor Wen was so happy that his teeth were exposed, and he immediately
Orders were sent to break up camp and march into Liangzhou.
It was originally expected that there would be a fierce battle to capture Liangzhou, so the camp was very firmly established. The army would not be able to move out for a while. Wen Junwei, who felt itchy, took the guard first. Anyway, Tian Erheng's five thousand
The troops have already controlled Liangzhou, there is nothing to be afraid of.
Sure enough, he didn't see even a ghost along the way. He arrived at the foot of Liangzhou City smoothly. When he saw the imperial flag fluttering on the city wall, Wen Junwei couldn't help but be happy. This is Liangzhou, the famous Liangzhou!
It is rich in grains, melons, fruits, cattle, sheep and horses, and its commercial trade has reached the highest level. It is the most concentrated place of Eastern and Western culture and art. Today, such a treasure land has become his own. How can he not be happy? At this moment, he really wants to write a poem, but
My stomach was empty. I chanted for a long time but couldn't come up with anything. I had to pretend to laugh and wave my riding crop: "Enter the city!"
The governor's 800 personal guards, dressed in bright clothes and angry horses, marched into Liangzhou City with their chests held high. No one noticed that there was a depressed young man in the team. He was Cao Yanhui's eldest son Cao Jun, who abandoned the city in a hurry.
After escaping, he was robbed by horse thieves on the road. All the gold and silver treasures were lost, and more than half of the guards were injured or killed. He and Wang Wei fled to Lanzhou. They were dressed in rags but were generous. They were reported as horse thieves and were arrested by the army.
After taking it, Cao Jun had no choice but to reveal his identity. Governor Wen immediately received him in person, comforted him with good words, arranged him properly, and recommended him to be the governor of Liangzhou. In fact, Cao Jun knew that he would become a miserable puppet from now on.
This majestic city in front of him should be his. Cao Jun could not figure out how Liangzhou could withstand the attack of a million-strong Turkic army. If he had known that he could withstand the attack, why would he have escaped? It was too late now.
I can only sigh in my heart, lower my head and enter the city.
Governor Wen entered the Liangzhou government office in a grand manner. Cao Yanhui was seriously ill and could not receive him. However, a civil servant named Zhou Ze'an was very discerning and rushed around to make arrangements, which made Wen Junwei very satisfied.
"Thanks to Governor Wen's arrival with troops, the Turks fled. We Liangzhou soldiers and civilians are deeply grateful for the Governor's kindness. It's a small thing, so I hope the Governor will accept it." Zhou Ze'an handed over a gift list.
Wen Junwei took it and looked at it, and his eyes suddenly widened. It was such a huge fortune. Even if he had been the governor for another ten years, he would not be able to make so much money. This trip was not in vain!
Wen Junwei smiled happily, put the gift list into his arms, and patted Zhou Ze'an on the shoulder: "You are good, follow me, I guarantee you a bright future."
Zhou Ze'an bowed humbly and said: "This is what the old magistrate meant. The old man is old and his health is not good anymore. He is willing to resign and return to his hometown. Everything in Liangzhou is at the discretion of the governor."
Wen Junwei understood that this was Cao Yanhui paying for his life. He waved his hand and said, "It's easy to say." In fact, Governor Wen had already made an explanation when he came. There was no need to kill Cao Yanhui immediately, at least until Liangzhou was firmly under control.
, after all, Cao Yanhui has been in power for many years, and the people are somewhat sentimental. It would be too ugly to kill people as soon as he took over.
Zhou Ze'an was grateful and said with sincerity: "Thank you very much, Governor, for your support. The old magistrate has prepared a little wine tonight to help the Governor and Commander Tian. I hope that the Governor will bow down and appreciate me."
"Definitely." Wen Junwei's eyes lit up when he heard that there was wine to drink. Cao Yanhui's back house contained many century-old wines and also raised a group of gorgeous dancers. Wen Junwei had heard of these allusions before.
, and he was salivating. He didn't expect that he would get what he wanted today, and these beauties and wine would be his own soon. Why not make him excited.
The Turkic army had retreated hundreds of miles away. The dishonest Zhang Sian also escaped with his cronies. He must have become a horse thief. All the key points in Liangzhou have been controlled by the government and the government, especially in Tian Er.
Under Heng's control, the 50,000-strong army is within easy reach, and there is nothing to worry about from any aspect.
That night, the government office held a large banquet to entertain guests from the Gansu government and army. Cao Yanhui and his son were in the company. Except for two servants, an old man and a young man, the hall was full of people from the government and army. The rude Qian General Staff was noisy.
They yelled and drank from the wine jar. Most of what Cao Yanhui collected was wine from the Western Regions. Soldiers like them were not used to drinking it, and the sorghum roast they bought temporarily from outside did not suit their appetite. Only the elegant Wen Junwei made some.
I tasted the glass of wine pretending to be intoxicated from time to time.
Seeing these rough Qiu Ba drinking and eating meat and playing guessing games, Cao Yanhui and his son were speechless. They could only shed a few tears. It was Cao Jun who shed tears. At this time, his heart was filled with regret. The laughter in the hall was
It was so harsh and the wine in the cup was so bitter. If he could do it all over again, he would rather die in Liangzhou than escape.
The wine glass in front of Wang Wei remained untouched, and he didn't take a bite of the food. The old general was heartbroken. He had given away his decades of foundation to others in vain, and he was still waiting on him and smiling. After all, he was the same.
A general who has been in charge of the army for many years is actually being shouted around by these young people. He is really a coward.
Cao Xiu looked at her eldest brother coldly, without saying a word, with a cold face, but could not hide the hatred in her eyes. Only Cao Yanhui's eyes were narrowed, and his expression could not be seen. Just as the song ended, he stretched out his skinny hand and waved at Zhou Ze'an.
After a while, Zhou Ze'an understood and said loudly: "Generals, the old prefect has prepared a unique song and dance from the Western Regions for everyone. Please enjoy it slowly."
Zhou Ze'an clapped his hands, and a group of graceful girls floated out from behind the screen, all covered with veils, wearing gauze Western costumes, revealing their slender and flexible waists, barefoot, holding pipa, dancing on the carpet
As they danced, a golden-eyed girl played the pipa, lightly opened her red lips, and sang a song:
The world of mortals is so ridiculous
Infatuation is the most boring
It’s okay to be arrogant
This life is not over yet
My heart is no longer disturbed
I just want to be free for half my life
Smile at people when you wake up
Forgot everything in the dream
Sigh that it gets dark too early
The next life is unpredictable
Love and hate are wiped out
Drinking and singing, I just want to be happy until I grow old
No matter how cold the wind is, I don’t want to escape
No matter how beautiful the flowers are, I don’t want them
Let me sway
The higher the sky, the smaller the heart
No matter how many causes and effects there are
drunk alone
Cry today and laugh tomorrow
Don’t ask anyone to understand
Proud
Singing and dancing
The long night is long and dawn will find happiness
The lyrics are very well written and the melody is beautiful, but the Qiu Ba people cannot understand the profound meaning of the lyrics at all. They only see these slender dancers in scantily clad clothes. Each one of them has stopped drinking and stares with red eyes.
Staring at the attractive thighs and breasts of the dancers, I kept swallowing my saliva.
Cao Yanhui couldn't help lamenting that "Laughing in the Red Dust" written and composed by Emperor Wu himself was sung to these soldiers. It was such a waste of natural resources. Only Cao Jun seemed to hear some profound meaning. He drank one glass after another, seeming to get himself drunk.
After finally finishing the song, Tian Erheng jumped up from his seat, pointed at the golden-eyed singer and shouted: "Grand Governor, I have a favor to ask of you! I want that girl!"
Wen Junwei's nose almost twisted with anger. He had already taken his fancy to this girl, but Tian Erheng was the man who conquered Liangzhou, and she made this request first. It didn't matter whether he agreed or not.
While I was feeling annoyed, suddenly the door opened, and a man with a bloody head and face ran in and cried: "Grand Governor! It's not good."
Wen Junwei suddenly stood up, held on to the hilt of his sword and said, "What happened?"