The summer wind keeps blowing from the southeast, bringing abundant water vapor and spreading the heat on the earth. Cicadas are constantly weaving a grand symphony in the forest, under the eaves, and along the paths. You can watch it from time to time
See a few naughty children with laughter and the "music of nature"
The musicians are playing a hide-and-seek game, even if the subsequent comparison makes them who were originally very good friends turn into sworn enemies in an instant, and the reason is just because of a certain "musician"
The color of the tuxedo is deeper and more dazzling.
As for the adults, although there is still no shortage of heavy farm work in the fields in summer, it is a little easier compared to spring plowing and autumn harvest. Moreover, the weather in Jizhou this year is quite good, and the good weather is not a big deal.
disaster, this also gave the farmers who were looking forward to God's blessings free time to slap cattail fans and chat with their familiar neighbors.
People play some small games in the countryside. If they have more self-control, they will use a few stones as bets, and if they have some ideas or are looking for fun and excitement, they will take out a few bad coins or small coins. Although it cannot be compared with the official
Compared with the popular "four out and five baht" money, for farmers whose income is not high, it is still a considerable sum of money for gambling.
Of course, you can occasionally hear one or two loud or hoarse folk songs. Whenever this kind of folk tune from the mountain people sounds in a field, it can always cause a response from another field not far away, and even occasionally
You can also hear the bold girl's response to her lover's singing, and such a response can often arouse a group of young people to cheer.
This is a very peaceful looking scene.
Although there has been no peace in Jizhou since the Guanghe period. Whether it is natural disasters such as heavy rains, droughts, insect pests and epidemics, or corruption such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and corruption of officialdom, Jizhou, a very important source of finance and taxation and a population gathering area for the Han Dynasty, has
become
depression, but thanks to the rich soil and relatively abundant water network of the North China Plain, as long as the weather is not too bad and there are no major disasters, you can always see people in this land because of hope.
Become a happy face.
Therefore, less than three years have passed since Jia Cong took over as the governor of Jizhou until Han Fu took over. During this period, he also experienced a war against Dong, which had a considerable impact on Jizhou. But through attracting refugees to resettle and other means.
Jizhou has
It has regained some vitality. It can be said that if we give this place another twenty years, no, maybe only ten years, this place will once again become a base that can control the general trend of the world and become a hegemon. Just like Qinchuan and Hanzhong.
Same as great ancestor Liu Bang.
It's a pity that even in these fields, the smell of gunpowder smoke can't be smelled for the time being. However, dense clouds have already shrouded the sky over Jizhou. The ignorant people are still begging to heaven for a good harvest this year. But those noble families are already starting to
Discussing where they stand and where they fall in this new round of turmoil, all of which will determine the future rise and fall of their family.
Of course, it is not just the powerful and powerful heads of well-connected families who can smell the smoke of war. For those wise and resourceful people, even if they just take a gentle breath through their noses, the atmosphere of the impending rain in Jizhou will be gone.
The stimulating smell will make the whole body tremble immediately.
Of course, for some people who are looking forward to something, this is the best time.
The trees on the Jizhou plain always look so tall. Under the cover of the broad leaves, only dots of light can be seen in the shade. Walking among them makes people feel as if they are walking in the hazy weather.
Illusion. Although this feeling is a bit depressing for people enjoying the scenery, it is a paradise-like environment for some people who are fleeing.
At the moment, two young men were walking quickly among the shades under the woods. Although the dark field of view and the dense trees made it impossible to see what kind of pursuers were behind them, looking at the two people
He looked anxious and panicked, as if the "pursuing soldiers" behind him must have a bright label like "brutal".
It's just that although most of the scholars in the Han Dynasty were not like those later generations who were almost industrious in order to take the imperial examination, for the vast majority of people, their physical potential is not necessarily weaker than that of farmers in the countryside, but in terms of physical strength
And the agility of the acquired skills is inferior to the latter.
And this also caused the two young people to finally slow down after running for a short time in the complex terrain of the trees. At the same time, they held on to a big tree next to them with one hand and panted violently.
stand up.
But it seems very lucky that they haven't seen the "pursuing soldiers" behind them until now.
Maybe the other party has lost track?
That was really good news for them.
"Uh-huh... let me take a breath first. By the way, help me take a look. Are there any pursuers behind me?"
"You have never had that kind of thing from the beginning. Are you complaining to me in disguise about the 'hate' that woke you up with cold water this morning? It's useless for me to regard you as the most important brother. You
Do you know that the basin of water is the bath water that Miss Xing'er from Chunfan Tower used the night before yesterday, and I can still smell that faint aroma from you."
"The aroma you smell comes from the sachet on my body! Those incense are very expensive, and they are not comparable to the coarse fat and rotten powder that the aunt you like is wearing on her body. And I haven't found it yet.
You compensate me for that favorite piece of clothing!"
Under a small forest, two young teenagers were joking with each other. Looking at the playful smiles on their faces and the "love"-filled fights that happened between them from time to time, it was obvious that there was a strong relationship between the two.
The relationship is quite good.
But if it weren't for the closeness between these two people, just looking at superficial things like their clothes and temperament, it would be impossible to believe that these two people are similar in every aspect except that they are similar in age.
There can be such a close relationship between young people who have little in common.
But when you see them having fun like this, you don't feel any violation at all. It seems so natural.
One of the two men was wearing a brocade embroidered robe, a Confucian crown on his head, and silk tassels on his feet. The sword on his waist was also made of fine animal skin as a scabbard.
There are traces of gray on his face, his hair is a little scattered, and he looks a little embarrassed. Perhaps anyone who sees such a young man can't help but praise him, "What a handsome and rich young man."
Of course, if you can still walk next to him, then you can also notice this young man's very unique dress - a delicate sachet made of Sichuan brocade. It is not only exquisite in workmanship but also
It also continuously exudes a gentle but elegant fragrance, which shows that the quality of the spices contained in the sachet is truly extraordinary.
Different from the young man who obviously looked like a "tall, rich and handsome" man, like a noble son, the other young man playing with him seemed to be the complete opposite. He was wearing an ordinary coarse cloth and a pair of straw sandals.
She was dressed very carefully, but it could be seen that it was already a little worn out. Her long hair only had one hairpin, which was said to be a hairpin, but it was so shabby.
The unbearable bamboo sticks were fixed into a civilian-style bun. Her figure was slightly smaller than that of her rich, handsome friend. From time to time, one wretched expression appeared on his face - although the word was used in a way that was unfamiliar to this person.
Young people don't respect him very much. But he really can't find a more suitable description than this word. And his actions also confirm the authenticity of this description.
So just looking at the outcome of the frolic, it's obvious that a certain guy who is definitely "short and poor" compared to his rich, handsome friends successfully counterattacked.
"Okay, now that we're all here, you should tell me the real reason why you left Yuan Benchu - don't say things like 'being hunted', 'being jealous' or 'sensitive identity' to me.
If it were really for these reasons, then
When you ran from the south to the north to seek refuge, you were already caught and sent to those strange places, so why wait until today. Speaking of which, you are so charming no matter how you look at me, if I hadn't just
If you like women, tut tut tut…"
"Don't you know very well why I made such a choice? Why bother asking again and again?"
"Sometimes if something cannot be acknowledged personally, no matter how sure you are in your heart, there will still be a trace of doubt."
"You, you, if you could take everything as seriously as you do now, you wouldn't be like this."
"Okay, okay, I've said these things so many times. Even if you want to change the subject and use such old-fashioned methods, you're looking down on me. This place has no front and back, and it's out of your mouth and into my ears.
, is it possible that you can’t even trust me?”
"Well, if one day you become like me, maybe I won't dare to have a close relationship with you. As for why we left Bohai... I think when we came to Hebei from Yingchuan, we originally wanted to avoid the war and military disasters.
.But who would have thought... There were not many tribesmen willing to leave their homeland at first, but I didn't expect that after arriving in Hebei, there would be another dispute between Youruo and me. You have either heard about the following things, or you have seen it with your own eyes.
, do you need me to waste time saying it again?"
"The conflict between you and Youruo shouldn't have caused you to leave in such a panic, right? Do you really dislike Yuan Benchu?"
"The same goes for you. If you really don't want to leave, how can I persuade you, a prodigal son who always lives in wine shops?"
"There are no outsiders here. I don't need you to cover up for me. I won't mind if you just say that I am hanging out among prostitutes and vultures."
"Pfft... Well, in the final analysis, it's because Brother Wei has become a habit of telling you lies before. Don't you look at how many times you, a naughty boy, have been caught leaving your post and going out to have fun, if not every time
I worked hard to help you finish those things
I'm afraid that your little body has been beaten to pieces by Tian Yuanhao a long time ago. I really don't know what you, a naughty boy, will do in the future. Maybe you should do what your mother said and find a wife for you.
Stay away from this wild horse like you."
"Qianliju? It seems that you are the only one who thinks so. Everyone else thinks that I am an incompetent wild boy."
"Haha, do you, a prodigal son, actually care about other people's opinions?"
"So this time your method of changing the topic is a little better than before, which is very gratifying. Congratulations."
"I have lived in Jizhou for several years. Although I cannot say that I know the local customs and customs of Jizhou thoroughly, I am confident that I have a good understanding of its key points, characters and relationships, and I am confident that I can use this to help others achieve great things.
.In these troubled times, I originally had great hopes for brothers Yuan Benchu and Yuan Gulu.
, after all, compared to other princes, the Yuan brothers are considered the best choice in terms of influence, appeal, and rumored abilities. The most important thing is that their youth makes them willing to try to break through some inherent
obstacles, but their origins prevent them from becoming thugs who only know destruction."
"So what now?"
"I just feel that although what I thought at the time was not completely wrong, most of it was not suitable for such a troubled world."
"Oh? I'm really surprised that a guy like you, who has been rated as a 'talented king', can express such emotion."
"I originally thought that neither Dong Zhuo nor Zhongjuan was actually the biggest problem. Although the powerful ministers and Zhongjuan's control center would indeed cause huge chaos and disaster to the world, and they have huge power after mastering the emperor's orders.
.But at that time, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - Dong Zhuo eliminated all the unclean people. But he went against the grain.
He has lost the popularity of the world. At that time, as long as a few leaders of aristocratic families ascended to the top and called out, the people who responded would be like clouds and shadows. They would work hard to the west, Qingjun will be on his side, and establish a Mingjun. Advancement can be another opportunity for the resurgence of my great Han Dynasty. You can also retreat.
It will become a situation where "Your Majesty and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together". A hundred years later, the world may not be incomparable with the rule of Wenjing or the Guangwu Zhongxing.
But who would have thought. After all, I still underestimated the ambitions of those aristocratic families. Seeing how easily Dong Zhuo and his like could enter the center and control it, these guys also started to dream of the 'emperor'. It's really unbelievable."
"In this case, shouldn't you follow Yuan Benchu in order to clear out those careerists? How could you do that?"
"If most of the aristocratic families can work together, Yuan Benzhu will naturally be able to bring them together. I still have no doubt about this until now. But now the world is in chaos and the princes everywhere have a disloyal heart. If you want to end this troubled world, you need to
It is no longer simply about fame and power, but more importantly, courage, and more importantly, a heart that can turn this troubled world around!"
"Pfft, I think the most important thing is that Yuan Shao has too many resources and the power transformed by those resources, so even if he can finally wipe out those careerists who are causing trouble in the world in your heart, I'm afraid that by then he will already be like
Huo
Guang, a person like Wang Mang who has huge power and high reputation can influence the rise and fall of the Han Dynasty. After that, all he needs is an idea, and officials will give advice. By that time, even if there are loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty like you, they will be powerless.
Come back to heaven."
"Perhaps this is indeed a thought that I don't want to think about but has always been buried in my heart. I really can't refute what you said."
"In this case, who are you going to defect to? Which prince in the world can fulfill your expectations?"
"You've been asking me for so long. Although you, a prodigal, are indeed good at taking advantage, don't underestimate me. Tell me, I caused you to leave Yuan Benchu, and now I haven't found a suitable master. During this time, you
Where do you plan to go? Maybe in the future we will have the opportunity to become ministers of the same palace. After all, in my heart, I still don't want to be your enemy."
"Yuan Benchu was very polite and scheming. For me, if it weren't for you, I really wouldn't be interested in him. Now that I'm leaving the Bohai Sea, the world has a place for me to fly. But in a short time, I might
I will find a quieter place.
Although Yuan Benchu did not agree with me, Tian Yuanhao, Xu Ziyuan, and Feng Yuantu each had their own strengths. I just took this opportunity to sort out what I had seen during this period, and at the same time see if there was anyone like me among the princes in the world.
The person of my heart.”
"So where do you think it suits you?"
"Zhang Mengzhuo's Chenliu and Li Shushi's Taiyuan are not only relatively peaceful, but also have good roads and well-informed information. Most importantly, I heard that the girls in these two places are very good. Maybe I can find something there that will make me lose my life.
The beauty is not bad either.”
Faced with the wretched face in front of him, the young man with the scent bag could only turn his hands into orchids and said feebly: "You prodigal son..."
"What about you? Where is the most suitable lord in your mind? You should be able to tell me now."
"Cao Mengde of Qiao County. Although his strength cannot be compared with that of brothers Yuan Benchu and Yuan Jiujiu, through this battle against Dong, it can be seen that this man is not only courageous and talented, but also has the Han Dynasty in mind. He is not completely unable to restrain his ambitions.
A madman. He also has several fierce generals under his command. The clan power is not weak but he cannot draw much power from the family members due to his origin. Or
Perhaps only such people will need His Majesty's power, instead of treating Your Majesty as a burden like the Yuan family. More importantly, now is the time when I am still young. If I go to join you, I will not only have room to display myself.
With my talents, I also have the opportunity to use my strength to guide the entire force to the ideal state in my mind. This should be a stage given to me by God."
Really? Since you value Cao Mengde so much, are you really sure that he will become a pawn in your hands?
Although such thoughts arose in his mind, the prodigal son did not say anything to his friends. Not only because this illusory future is really unconvincing, but more importantly because as a person who likes to explore people's hearts,
The prodigal son, he knows very well what kind of character his best friend is, and maybe he will have no regrets even if he hits the wall.
In this case, instead of worrying about the unknown future, it is better to send your most sincere blessings to your friends. (To be continued...)
ps: ps: Suddenly I discovered that "Conquering the Kingdom of Heaven" has been completed. I don't know why I suddenly felt melancholy. But since it has been completed, it should be okay for us to recommend it openly now, although I always feel inexplicable.
I feel that this book is more exciting than "Knights from the East"... Maybe this is just my personal illusion, at least I still give it five stars.
