"Liu Bei of Jingzhou is no small matter. He takes control of Xiangyang and controls Liu Cong. He will be the formidable enemy of our army. However, he lost his troops and generals at Jiangling City the previous time. It will be difficult to compete with Liu Bei again."
In the eyes of the people of the world, Cao Cao's army was extremely powerful, second only to the Xiliang Army. However, the destruction of a hundred thousand troops made it difficult for Cao Cao. The soldiers and horses stationed in various places would never dare to be mobilized, and Liu Bei had hoarded them in Jiangling.
There were many soldiers and horses, and Nanyang County needed generals to guard it. Cao Cao even left Cao Ren in Nanyang.
Luoyang is undergoing major construction projects, and many businessmen have gone there. Nowadays, cement roads have replaced the old dirt roads. Whether it is rainy or sunny, merchants from Chang'an can reach Luoyang quickly. However, taking such a cement road, the merchants' convoys have to wait a long time.
You have to pay, otherwise the maintenance of the cement road will be expensive, but businessmen are also willing to pay to take such a road, the premise is that it is safe, and the second is that it is fast. The distance that could only be covered in two days before can be covered in one day on the cement road.
Being able to reach it, with such speed, it would be faster to obtain benefits. Compared with the little money paid, it was nothing. After the gradual modifications by Prince Liang's Mansion, the merchant's business became more formalized.
"My lord, Tian Feng asked to see my lord in prison." Guo Jiaxing came over in a hurry.
"Tian Feng?" Jia Rong asked, "Let's go, take me to have a look."
All the generals and counselors from Jizhou who refused to surrender were brought to Chang'an by Jia Rong, and they were entertained with delicious food and drinks. The only drawback was that their movements were restricted and they could only stay in a dark hut, but they could read books at will.
Tian Feng is a talented man from Jizhou, with great knowledge and talent. It is a pity that Yuan Shao does not know how to appreciate it and repeatedly uses villains, which is why Xu You easily succeeded. Otherwise, with the strength of the Jizhou army, the Xiliang army wanted to capture it.
Jizhou is also struggling, let alone trying to achieve the current situation.
"I wonder what kind of positions the common people will have after they surrender to the King of Liang." Tian Feng said straight to the point. During this period, he has been thinking about why Yuan Shao was able to gain the upper hand when fighting Cao Jun. Under the front of the Xiliang Army,
, was defeated very quickly, and after thinking about it, it was just because Yuan Shao relied on his reputation as the Fourth Third Duke. It was precisely because of this reputation that he took refuge in Yuan Shao.
Jia Rong started out as a common man and gradually gained his current power. Compared with the two, Yuan Shao fell behind. Moreover, Jia Rong valued talents in an eclectic way. Tian Feng has studied these, and even Jia Rong's subordinates
He has carefully observed talents, like Jia Xu and Zhang Li, who did not have a big reputation before, but they were like a fish in water under Jia Rong.
"Yuan Hao, you must also understand the system of the Xiliang Army. Here, as long as you are a talented person, you will be reused, but the premise is that other colleagues can be convinced, instead of just relying on my words, you can
If you become an official with great power, not only other officials under you, but even Yuan Hao will not agree with it, right?"
"What King Liang said is true. The capable are superior to the weak. These ordinary people all know the rules of the Xiliang army." Tian Feng said.
"In this case, Yuan Hao will work under Luoyang's order Chen Zhen first. If you have any opinions, you can put forward his opinions. Chen Zhen is still a very good person. You two will definitely be able to work together happily." Jia Rong said.
Tian Feng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord, for trusting me." After saying this, he fell down on the ground.
Jia Rong hurriedly stepped forward to help Tian Feng up and said: "Yuan Hao has the talents of a king, but he was not reused under Yuan Shao's army in the past. Otherwise, even if I use all the troops of the Xiliang army, it is expected that it will be difficult to capture it."
Jizhou and the Xiliang Army will definitely become the place where Yuan Hao shines."
Tian Feng was very helpful after hearing Jia Rong's words. This shows that he still has a lot of weight in Jia Rong's heart, and Tian Feng is confident that with his talents, he will be reused soon. Luoyang will
It became the starting point for him to step into the Xiliang Army Center.
"Yuan Hao, what do you think about Ju Shou?" After getting Tian Feng, Jia Rong will naturally not be satisfied. Ju Shou is also a big shot. When he was in Jizhou in the past, he was Jizhou Biejia. He had a high position and was no less inferior to Xu You. If
It was not because of his strong character that Jizhou Xu You would have been repeatedly criticized by Yuan Shao.
"He, humble position, has no confidence." Tian Feng said: "But humble position can give it a try."
"Well, this matter will bother Yuan Hao." Jia Rong was in a good mood after receiving a talent like Tian Feng. It would be best to use Tian Feng's help to persuade other generals to surrender. As for whether these generals would rebel after taking power, Jia Rong
Don't be afraid. The Xiliang Army has a system that is approaching maturity. Even if the military generals intend to rebel, it will be difficult to mobilize a large number of troops. Soldiers joining the army are not simply to obey the generals' orders. If they are trained in peacetime, they will not do anything.
Hesitantly obeyed, but the battle on the battlefield still required orders from above. This order came from Jia Rong. It was unreasonable to want to control the military after becoming a general in the army.
Starting as a military general, Jia Rong naturally understands the importance of firmly controlling the general power. He does not need to interfere with political issues, but he must intervene in military affairs. Jia Xu and others also understand this.
They have the right to speak politically and militarily, but they dare not involve military power.
When Jushu saw that Tian Feng had defected to the Xiliang army, his eyes showed surprise. Based on his understanding of Tian Feng, it was beyond his expectation that Tian Feng did not directly die on hunger strike. Now he actually persuaded him in turn. After scolding him,
Tian Feng left the place where Jushou was imprisoned with a calm expression and went to the place where Yan Liang was imprisoned.
Among the military generals in Jizhou, Yan Liang was the only one who had good relations with Tian Feng. Back then, the two of them cooperated, but they made many meritorious deeds on the battlefield, and Yan Liang even obeyed Tian Feng's words, even if Xu You provoked him many times.
Change.
"How is General Yan doing in Chang'an?" Tian Feng asked after bringing some food and wine and placing them on the ground.
"Master Tian, could it be that you have defected to the Xiliang Army?" Like Jushou, Yan Liang's tone was full of disbelief.
"That's right, the King of Liang treated the people with kindness and righteousness that no other prince in the world could match. Moreover, in barren places like Liangzhou and Bingzhou and Youzhou, in the hands of the King of Liang, the people became comfortable with food and clothing. Even Xianbei, who used to roam the grasslands,
, was also unified by King Liang, and three cities were built on the grassland. With such courage and skill, no one in the world can match it. As the saying goes, good ministers choose their masters, and King Liang is worthy of seeking refuge."
"Since Mr. Tian has surrendered to the Xiliang Army, why did he go to the general's residence? Is it because he wants to show off?" Yan Liang said in a bad tone.
"General Yan, you have great martial arts skills and are a fierce general in the world. Are you willing to die in prison like this and achieve nothing in the end?" Tian Feng said: "When a man exists in the world, he should establish meritorious deeds and leave his name in history.
With General Yan's martial arts skills, if he joins the Xiliang Army, he will surely make a name for himself. It will be great for you and me to join forces and dominate the world."
A look of yearning flashed in Yan Liang's eyes, which was quickly replaced by the anger in his heart. Yes, Tian Feng was right, but Yuan Shao's kindness to him should not be forgotten. Before he took refuge with Yuan Shao, he was just an unknown general.
The kindness cannot be forgotten.
Tian Feng failed to persuade Yan Liang and Ju Shou, so he had to return to his residence angrily. The next day, he went to Zhang Zhao to report, and then rushed to Luoyang.
Chen Zhen, the commander of Luoyang, was also a scholar from a poor family. He and Guo Jia joined the Xiliang Army at the beginning. With his extraordinary ability, he was quickly put into charge and took charge of the three auxiliary areas of Chang'an.
The Luoyang order is one point higher than the ordinary county governor's official position, and Jia Rong will make Luoyang the capital. This job becomes eye-catching, so when he was in Luoyang, after Chen Zhen took over the previous Luoyang order
Complete every job carefully and conscientiously.
Even if the Xiliang army squeezes out aristocratic families, it is inevitable that there will be people from aristocratic families under their rule. In these years, poor scholars have gradually taken control of many important places, and some have become the head of a county. Among the Xiliang army, there are faint
Being able to suppress one end of the aristocratic family, compared to those from the aristocratic family, the poor scholars understood how difficult it was to do all this, and acted more cautiously, which is why the Xiliang Army is now prosperous.
The aristocratic families under the rule of the Xiliang Army are different from the aristocratic families of other princes. The aristocratic families cannot use the power in their hands to take care of themselves, but must be fair and consistent. Although it seems impossible, under so many years of governance, nothing has happened.
There are mistakes, but under the supervision of heavenly punishment, officials follow the rules.
The Zhen family has been operating in Chang'an during this period, and has contacted the previous Wei family and Mi family. Different from Zhen Yi's imagination, after climbing into Prince Liang's palace, the Wei family and Mi family have become more cautious, doing everything
The impact must be taken into consideration, which made Zhen Yi a little surprised. Chang'an is completely in charge of the Xiliang Army, and no one dares to offend. Ordinarily, under such circumstances, the Wei family and the Mi family should be developing rapidly.
Gradually, Zhen Yi discovered the difference between Chang'an and Jizhou, that is, all the businessmen were well organized and did not say anything arrogant or unreasonable. No matter who they were, they would soon like the atmosphere here.
"Daughter, tomorrow you will enter Prince Liang's Mansion in the name of visiting old friends, and you must stay there for a while." Zhen Yi warned.
Zhen Mi had a look of displeasure on her face, but she didn't see anything behind the veil. Whether she was at home or going out, Zhen Mi would always cover her face because anyone who had seen her face would never forget it.
, even crazy about it.
Zhen Mi, dressed in white, appeared in Prince Liang's Mansion. It was indeed a beautiful sight. Many passers-by cast their eyes in surprise. Most of the people living around Prince Liang's Mansion were officials from Chang'an. Soon this incident spread among the officials.
Kailai, many people even secretly speculated about the relationship between this woman and Jia Rong. Zhen Mi had been in and out of Prince Liang's Mansion many times before, but she was very careful and did not attract other people's attention.
