Deng Zhi arranged for Li Xi to go to Pingcheng, and then immediately asked the chief historian Zhuge Qiao to be invited.
After the death of the prime minister, Feng became the Protector of the Central Government and was one of the leading figures in the Han Dynasty.
Zhuge Qiao's life was finally better than before.
For example, I no longer have to stay in Nanzhong, which is full of plagues and mosquitoes even in winter.
Instead, he was transferred to the governor's office of Bingzhou as chief historian.
Although Bingzhou is a bitter and cold place, it still depends on who it is compared to.
Jinyang, in particular, can be said to be one of the few big cities in the north.
Otherwise, there could be aristocratic families like the Wang family and the Guo family?
It's a bit cold in winter, but isn't there a kang and a coal stove?
Especially coal, you can make it without any worries.
I heard my brother say that north of Yanmen Fortress, the ground is full of coal, and even a big man could dig it out for hundreds of years.
Anyway, the coal used by civilians is not like the coal used in the workshops built by Adi, and there are not many requirements.
Burn as much as you want, burn as much as you want, burn as much as you want.
So staying in Jinyang is more comfortable than staying in Nanzhong?
When Zhuge Qiao learned that the governor was summoned, he rushed over as soon as possible:
"Your Majesty, do you want to see me if you have something to do?"
Since Deng Zhi was Zhuge Qiao's boss and also an elder, he naturally would not be too polite to Zhuge Qiao and immediately explained the matter.
He said that he was going to Yanmen fortress, and asked Zhuge Qiao to stay in Jinyang, telling him to be careful and cautious.
When Zhuge Qiao heard this, he was also shocked:
"For such a big event, why don't you send a letter to the Central Protector? At least let the Central Protector make some preparations in advance."
Before things become clear, we really shouldn’t alarm all parties.
Especially the imperial court.
Otherwise, wouldn’t it be an empty talk to replace the emperor’s herdsmen?
As a governor, if something is just groundless, he will rush to report it to the court.
To put it mildly, it is not stable enough, but to put it seriously, it is inappropriate.
But if I tell my brother in private, there should be no problem, right?
After hearing Zhuge Qiao's words, Deng Zhi said somewhat coquettishly:
"If this matter were left to me to repair the book and protect it from the Central Government, the commotion would be too great."
Having said this, he glanced at Zhuge Qiao and stopped talking, saying nothing.
Deng Zhi is now serving as the governor of Bingzhou as a right-guard general.
Looking at the entire Han Dynasty, there are very few people who can compare with him.
How could you write to the Central Protector to express your concern over something that is only a matter of speculation and has not yet happened?
Don't mind losing your identity and face.
It's a pity that Zhuge Qiao is an honest man.
He was stunned for a moment, not realizing the meaning of Deng Zhi's words.
The two stared at each other blankly for a while.
Zhuge Qiao then said a little calmly:
"Your Majesty, do you want me to write this letter?"
Deng Zhi coughed and had to remind:
"Bosong, you and Zhongdu are as close as brothers. Isn't it normal to write letters home and communicate with each other on weekdays?"
"The letter always talks about Bingzhou, right? After all, Zhongduhu is the Marquis of Pingcheng County, so isn't Pingcheng just north of Jinyang?"
The words were so straightforward that Zhuge Qiao finally understood.
What Deng Shijun meant was that he should write a private letter to his brother and mention this matter by the way.
Zhuge Qiao said quickly: "Qiao understands."
Deng Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.
He is as wise as the prime minister, but his son is so simple and simple. It is rare, rare!
"In this way, during these days when I am away, Bo Song will be troubled by all the matters in the governor's house. @ESSENTIAL\/书馆*First update~~"
"I don't dare. I trust you, and Qiao will definitely act with caution."
Deng Zhi nodded and summoned the chief ministers of the governor's office to give them a clear explanation one by one.
Then we arranged for cars and horses to leave the city and head north.
Jinyang City is more than four hundred miles away from Yanmen Fortress, but the distance from Pingcheng to Yanmen Fortress is less than three hundred miles.
Therefore, although Li Xi left the city one day early, he still rode lightly and quickly.
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But the day after Deng Zhi arrived at Yanmen Pass, Wang Ping arrived right behind him.
Deng Zhi personally came to the fortress to meet with Wang Ping:
"General Wang, long time no see!"
Wang Ping quickly saluted:
"How can I be so virtuous as to allow the envoy to come and greet me in person?"
Time was running out and the military situation was urgent. How could Deng Zhi be in the mood to be polite to Wang Ping?
He stepped forward and helped Wang Ping up personally:
"General Wang, the safety of Bingzhou now depends on the general. Not only do you want me to come to greet you, but you also want me to hold a wine and banquet. That is also appropriate!"
When Wang Ping heard this, he was shocked:
"What does your Majesty mean by this? Why is Bingzhou's safety in danger?"
"The Hu people in Yanmen County admire the big man and are like children running to their parents. The Hu people outside the Great Wall are also constantly coming to seek refuge. Why is there such a danger?"
"Even the Youzhou thieves are tired of General Liu (Liu Hun)'s harassment and have no time to look west."
In Wang Ping's view, Bingzhou is now prosperous, with herds of cattle and horses, and the people are stable.
Where is the talk of safety coming from?
Deng Zhi pulled Wang Ping and walked towards the castle, saying urgently:
"General Wang, the danger of Bingzhou is not external, but internal!"
"Let's go, let's go, and I'll tell you in detail when we're behind closed doors."
Bingzhou belongs to the border state, and together with Deng Zhi's status as the right-guard general, the governor's office can mobilize the troops in the state.
Originally, before the establishment of the Hedong Governor's Office, Shangdang, which was under the jurisdiction of the Bingzhou Governor's Office, had a lot of troops deployed because it was connected to the heart of Wei State.
Who would have expected that Wei Yan would take over Shangdang as soon as he became the governor.
The number of troops directly controlled by the governor of Bingzhou was reduced by more than half.
This is one of the reasons why Deng Zhi disliked Wei Yan.
Although Deng Zhi can be said to be "loyal and simple, he forgets his family when he is in office, he is clear about rewards and punishments, and he is kind to his soldiers".
But he also has shortcomings.
That is, he is strong-willed by nature, does not show off his ambition, rarely interacts with scholars, and is somewhat greedy for power.
Wei Yan took away most of the elite soldiers who originally belonged to the governor's office in Bingzhou, so naturally he was not happy.
Some of the Hu cavalry originally led by Liu Hun came from the Hu people of Bingzhou and were also under the jurisdiction of the Bingzhou Governor's Office.
It's a pity that this group of Hu cavalry is now harassing Youzhou outside the Great Wall, cutting off the horse trading channels between Youzhou and the Hu people. @精品\/书馆·无码综合~~
So now all Deng Zhi can count on is the Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion under the command of Wang Ping.
It's just that the Hu Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion is nominally under the Bingzhou Governor's Mansion, but it is also under the direct leadership of the Zhongdu Hu Mansion and has a certain degree of autonomy.
If there is a disagreement between the Colonel Protecting Xianbei and the Governor of Bingzhou, then there is a high probability that the Governor of Bingzhou will not even think of mobilizing the troops of the Colonel Protecting Xianbei.
Even if they can be mobilized, they must first have the Central Protectorate issue an order to mobilize troops.
But everything is about being hasty and following authority.
If the relationship between the Colonel Hu Xianbei and the Bingzhou Governor is harmonious, then when an incident occurs suddenly, the two governments can dispatch troops and report the incident to Chang'an at the same time.
Obviously, at this time, the Hu Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion and the Bingzhou Governor's Mansion had a relatively close cooperation because of their relationship with Feng, the Central Capital Protector.
After Wang Ping learned that Deng Zhi was worried about the south, he stood up suddenly, clasped his fists and said with emotion:
"When the Zhongdu Hu came to patrol the border, he once told the last general: The reason why the Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion has to guard Xianbei and other Hu'er is ultimately to protect the people, protect the border, and protect the family and the country."
"There are not only barbarians in the north of Bingzhou, but also bandits in the east and south. Therefore, in order to protect the Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion, in addition to keeping an eye on the barbarians, we must also try our best to cooperate with the envoy to guard against bandits."
"Now it seems that the Central Protector has really seen something far-reaching. If there is really chaos in the Shangdang, I would not dare to just sit back and watch."
When Deng Zhi heard Wang Ping's words, he stood up excitedly and was overjoyed:
"It turns out that the Central Protector has said these words to General Wang a long time ago. It seems that the stone in my heart can finally be put to rest!"
Wang Ping added:
"It's just your envoy. If the soldiers protecting Xianbei's captain's mansion want to enter the fortress, they must have a reason. But I don't know in what name your envoy will call me to lead the army into the fortress?"
Deng Zhi had already thought about this question, and he blurted out the answer:
"high.
The war is intense across the country, Shangdang's troops have been depleted, and Jinyang has no troops left."
"These two places are both important places in Bingzhou. How can we be defenseless? Therefore, we asked the general to temporarily lead the army into the fortress just in case."
When Wang Ping heard this, he felt that something was not right.
After thinking for a while, his eyes suddenly became strange.
If you really want to send him to Chang'an according to this statement, on the surface it is to guard Taiyuan, but in fact you are secretly suing Wei Yan!
A learned person is truly blameless even in his misdeeds.
Warriors have to use swords to kill people.
They kill people with just a pen.
It's okay if nothing happens to the party.
Once something goes wrong, Wei Yan will not be able to escape the charge of taking advantage of others regardless of the overall situation.
A guy who doesn't care about the overall situation still wants to lead the army independently in the future?
Going to Nanxiang for retirement is the last dignity!
Fortunately, fortunately, I had the foresight to send my son to Zhongduhu - when it comes to learning, among all the big men, who else can compare to Zhongduhu?
Wang Ping's heart was spinning, but he immediately responded:
"Okay, then just do as your envoy says."
Deng Zhi saw Wang Ping so happy and couldn't help but said happily:
"I am so lucky to be an official in the same court as General Wang, a man who understands the general situation and takes state affairs first!"
"Your Majesty, you have given me the reward!"
Deng Zhi waved his hand:
"This is actually what I say sincerely. After all, General Wang took risks when he agreed to lead the army into the fortress."
As an important minister, how could Deng Zhi not know that Wei Yan's figure was looming behind him in the palace?
So in this matter, Wei Yan is not letting himself be manipulated, but has the ability to fight back.
When that time comes, if the imperial court really feels that the governor's office and the principal's office are cooperating too closely, they may not be beaten.
Of course, the consequences will not be too serious.
After all, as a right-guard general, although Deng Zhi did not want to give up military power now, when he was really forced to do so, it would not be a bad idea to return to the court and become a third prince.
And Wang Ping...
Who doesn't know that he is the protector of Zhongdu?
As long as Zhongdu cannot protect him, even if he is temporarily implicated, the impact will not be too great.
But then again, even if it is a small risk, it is still a risk.
Therefore, Deng Zhi’s words are truly from the bottom of his heart.
After saying this, Deng Zhi did not wait for Wang Ping to be humble again and continued to ask:
"I wonder how many soldiers General Wang can transfer from Pingcheng to the fortress?"
Wang Ping thought for a moment and said:
"The Pingcheng garrison only has more than five thousand soldiers. I can move up to three thousand into the fortress. If there are any more, I'm afraid the Pingcheng garrison will not be able to deter the barbarians outside the fortress."
Although the barbarians in Yanmen County now seem harmless to humans and animals.
But you must be on guard against others.
In addition, barbarians from the northern grasslands come here from time to time.
Most of these new barbarians came to trade, and some came to seek refuge.
But whether it was trading or seeking refuge, the Hu people who came south from the grassland were mostly wild and not as obedient as the Huns in Bingzhou.
If there are not enough troops to deter them, those barbarians will most likely become greedy when they see Pingcheng, a city that has re-emerged and has a huge volume of material transactions.
When greed comes together, it will be difficult to restrain, and plunder will happen sooner or later.
Moreover, these three thousand people cannot stay in Taiyuan for too long. They must rush back when the weather turns cold at the latest.
the reason is simple.
Because autumn is when the grass is yellow and the horses are fertile, and at the same time, in order to stock up on supplies for the winter, most of the Hu people come from the grasslands to Pingcheng to trade.
By that time, the manpower left behind in Pingcheng will definitely not be enough.
Although he had expected it, when he heard Wang Ping's words, Deng Zhi couldn't help but frown again.
The original joyful mood dissipated a little. First update @
"If there are only three thousand, if they are only used to prevent internal strife in the Shangdang, it will naturally be enough."
Deng Zhi pondered for a moment and then continued, "But in the current matter, we cannot take any chances and must prepare for the worst."
If a thief.
At the same time, both internal and external forces should be mobilized. If the army of Wei thieves takes the opportunity to enter Shangdang, it would be a bit reluctant for Taiyuan County to only use 3,000 troops to guard the direction of Shangdang.
So he said with some consideration:
"There are still 3,000 defenders in Yanmen Fortress. They were originally designed to coordinate with Pingcheng to prevent barbarians from causing trouble in Yanmen County."
"In General Wang's opinion, if two thousand people are transferred to General Wang at this time, will Hu'er from Yanmen County have the courage to take this opportunity to cause chaos?"
"No!" Wang Ping said with certainty, "As long as we return to the army before autumn, we won't."
In the past few years, newly built workshops and pastures in Yanmen County have been frantically absorbing the young labor force from nearby areas.
Not only the Hu people, but also the Han people.
Are there white and black disasters in the grassland every year?
It doesn't matter, come and work in the workshops and pastures of Pingcheng. Not only can you support yourself, but you can also support your family.
Are you afraid of another war in Youbianjizhou, which is located at the junction of Han and Wei?
Don't be afraid, come and work in the workshops and pastures of Pingcheng. Not only can you support yourself, but you can also support your family. @精品\/书馆*First update~~
Don’t want to be exploited by Hao You and Tuntian Hakka again?
Come on, come and work in the workshops and pastures of Pingcheng. Not only can you support yourself, but you can also support your family.
So how could these migrant workers ruin their jobs?
Let yourself and your family fall into a situation where you have no clothes to wear, no food to eat, no fixed place to live, and no guarantee of survival?
On the contrary, in order to save their current lives, they are more willing to maintain the stability of the frontier.
The only thing to worry about is as mentioned before. In autumn, too many barbarians from the north suddenly flood in, which may cause public security problems.
Given the wild nature of the Hu people, if the security issue is not resolved in time, it will soon turn into turmoil.
Of course, it was impossible for Wang Ping, who had little education, to figure out these principles on his own.
But who calls the school captain Shi the senior brother of the martial arts hall?
Zhang Yuan came from the staff group. He has a habit: make more assumptions and make more preparations on weekdays.
Regarding the situation in Pingcheng, as the chief historian of the Xianbei Academy, Zhang Yuan would naturally have considered various possible scenarios.
After receiving Wang Ping's affirmative answer, Deng Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.
Five thousand soldiers, as long as they are prepared in advance and block the key pass between Taiyuan and Shangdang, they will be enough to ensure the safety of Taiyuan.
If things really change in Shangdang, whether or not to enter Shangdang to quell the chaos will ultimately depend on the development of the situation before making a decision.
After all, there is a Jingxing pass to the east of Taiyuan, which leads directly to Changshan County in Jizhou.
What if the thieves plan to invade from multiple directions, and what if they want to swallow up Bingzhou in one fell swoop?
Although the possibility is unlikely, it is necessary to guard against it.
"Then where do you think it would be more appropriate for these five thousand people to be stationed?"
"Let's go to Qi County. These five thousand people shouldn't be scattered. It's better to all be stationed in Qi County."
Deng Zhi has already considered this issue, or in other words, he has been thinking about this issue in the past few days:
"Qixian County is the only place to go in and out of the main road between Taiyuan and Shangdang."
"Even if someone wants to take a dangerous detour, as long as more sentries are set up, they will be able to detect it early, and they can get there in time from Qi County."
When Wang Ping heard this, he no longer hesitated, stood up, clasped his fists and said:
"The military situation is like a fire. Since Ambassador Deng has made arrangements, I will immediately return to Pingcheng, gather all the troops and horses, and arrive in Qi County as early as possible so that I can take precautions."
When Deng Zhi heard this, he couldn't help but stepped forward and held Wang Ping's hand. The look on his face was a little sighing and a little guilty:
"I am really uneasy when I call General Wang here in such a hurry and then ask General Wang to go back in a hurry. After this incident is over, I will personally hold a banquet for General Wang at the Governor's Mansion!"
"We are both serving the country, so you don't have to do this."
"It is because of General Wang's desire to serve the country."
After Deng Zhi and Wang Ping finished their discussion, the two of them did not stop at Yanmen Sai anymore. They went back to prepare for each other, one in the south and one in the north.