8. There will always be some troubles on the way (1)
"Ah~! Compared to the Yellow River in the Central Plains, the Yellow River here is really unimpressive, but it feels more like my mother."
After leaving Lishi City, the Xihe Tourist Group, known as the Xihe Mercenary Group, came to the Mengmen Pass in Lin County, which was about to be renovated. However, along the way, they were accompanied by Guan Yu, who was about to become the Lin County County Lieutenant and the guard of Mengmen Pass.
With more than a thousand soldiers following, it is absolutely safe. Of course, this is also because the Jie people who originally entrenched themselves in this area were uprooted.
Mengmen Pass is located outside the ancient city of Mengmen, which is now the county seat of Lin County, on the ancient Mengmen Yellow River Ferry, with the majestic Luliang to the east, the rolling Yellow River to the west, the fortress guarding the ferry to the south, and the "Er Qi" of the Yellow River to the north.
From Jinsuoguan to Huangluling at the junction of Xihe and Taiyuan in the east, it can lead to the Taiyuan Plain and finally to Liaoxi County of Youzhou.
Crossing the natural chasm of the Yellow River, you can reach Shangjun and peek into the entire western Xianbei control area. It is an important pass for controlling the mountainous river. Moreover, because there is a nearly 500-meter-long reef at Qikou in the north, with a drop of 10 meters, the water is strong and the waves are high, making it difficult for boats and rafts to pass
, and has become a transfer station for the upper waterway of the northern main stream of the Yellow River, and its economy is quite developed.
At the beginning, the Jie people took a fancy to this place, which is located at the strategic point of water and land. Although Xihe is located in the northern border of the Han Dynasty and has a population much smaller than that of the Central Plains, it is still considered a relatively prosperous area in northern Xinjiang, so they occupied this place to escort and rob caravans.
To obtain funds and goods, and the harvest was quite rich. Shi Kele was able to manage the Jie clan to a scale of tens of thousands of people in decades. The geographical location of Mengmen Town and Qikou Town in Lin County can be said to be one of the important reasons.
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However, precisely because of the existence of the Jie people, the population here and surrounding areas began to decrease. As for Shangjun, which is closer to the Xianbei-controlled area, the population exodus even exceeded that of Xihe County. Therefore, it will take time for Li Shushi to restore the former prosperity here.
Standing on the bank of the Yellow River, stepping barefoot on the soft yellow mud beach, looking at the khaki river flowing quietly in front of you, this is really a different experience. Although this is not the first time I have seen the Yellow River,
Because the lower reaches of the Yellow River are fed by the Wei River and the Fen River, not only is the river surface wider, but the water depth is also much deeper than the middle section, making it a mother river that integrates water transportation, irrigation, and defense.
Li Shushi and his party did not stop here, but followed the established route to the two counties of Yuanyang and Yuanyin in the north.
It is said that they are two counties. In fact, the two counties are very close to each other. As can be seen from the two similar place names, the names of the two counties come from the same place. This is the larger one in the Xihe River that flows into the Yellow River.
A tributary of Yuan River.
This place does not seem to have any very eye-catching scenery or characters. After all, due to the growing strength of the Huns, Li Shushi did not have the ability to intervene in the area west of the Xihe and Yellow Rivers. The Hun cavalry that came and went like the wind was still beyond Li Shushi's control.
.This is the private territory of the Xiongnu hardliners. Drawing the Yellow River as the boundary with Li Shushi is the limit that the other party can accept.
Of course, if you go further north, there will be a place that is desolate now but will be very busy in the future, and that is the Shenmu area. However, it is still the Han Dynasty, and the big trees for which Shenmu County is named have not yet been planted, and neither has Li Shushi.
He has no prospecting ability, so Li Shushi, the county seat of Wanyang County on the north bank of the Wanshui River, is not planning to go, let alone the sacred trees further north?
But even so, Li Shushi was a little surprised in Yuanyin County. The population of this remote small county turned out to be tens of thousands. Although there were many Hu merchants and Hu customers among them, looking at it,
There are many shops and abundant products on both sides of the main road in the county. Li Shushi, who came in with some of his men to supply supplies, was somewhat surprised by the prosperity here. Even though there may not be a big market today, the passenger flow is not very large.
"Haha, the little boy is not a local, right?" (Li Shushi nodded), this is a good place, the government can't control this place because of its relationship with the Huns, and those powerful people have no interest in collecting the taxes from us small businessmen, the Huns
Although people like to rob, but because this place can help them obtain supplies and dispose of the stolen loot, they will not try to go into the city, but will provide a certain degree of protection, which is quite reassuring."
The person Li Shushi was talking to was the owner of a shop in the city. The owner was about thirty years old. Perhaps he had not been affected by the wind and rain, so he did not look old. Although the owner claimed to be a Han Chinese and spoke Chinese.
Can I stay in Xihe
Li Shushi, who has been living for more than half a year, can understand clearly, but judging from his slightly Huns-like face, I am afraid that his ancestors must have been married to the Huns. However, this situation seems to be very common here. Perhaps this is the result of Han and Hu living together.
Characteristics of the district.
Perhaps because there were not many customers, the shop owner was happy to chat with Li Shushi to pass the time, and because Li Shushi also had similar business experience, the two of them chatted quite happily.
"Good wine, strong enough. Anyone who can brew this kind of wine is also a wonderful person." The shop owner brought out local food, and Li Shushi brought out his own signature drink. The two of them were very interested in eating here.
As for Su Xiaololi, she became curious about the huqin in the shop, and is now taking Zhang Hui to study it together.
"My ancestors were forcibly migrated from the Central Plains area by the Han Dynasty," the owner of the shop said enthusiastically. However, he drank the wine in a hurry, so his face already looked a little drunk. "My ancestors
I once said that if the local government hadn’t knocked down our house, the grain would have been harvested in advance.
, who is willing to leave their hometown? In fact, when the imperial court still controlled this place, it also wanted to move the people here to Yanmen or Taiyuan, but the families here were very strong because they often had to face barbarians.
, under their leadership, the relocation of the government finally came to nothing."
"Then what happened next?" Li Shuzhi now really regrets that Jia Xu or Cao Ling is not with him. His questions are obviously not professional enough. If there is a skill level, it is probably just a level for a new learner.
"Later the Huns came, and so did the Jie people. By the way, I heard that the Jie people were wiped out by the Huns (Li Shushi continued to nod), and there were also some Hu people further west. Anyway, I don't know what race they were.
Yes, they are doing business anyway. In fact, the Huns often come here to do business, and everyone has friends they are familiar with. There are even many grandmothers like me who are Huns, so the Huns are not
It's too difficult for us, after all, they also need our help."
"So are other areas controlled by the Xiongnu like this? For example, Yuanyang, Pingding, and Guangyan?"
"They are almost the same, because although we are all protected by the Huns, the Huns in Meiji are not one family. They are divided into many different branches. Our place is under the jurisdiction of Xubu Guduhou of the Huns.
He is the son of King Zuoxian of the Xiongnu, and he is very powerful, so we basically have no disputes. But I will tell you quietly..."
The shopkeeper's originally slightly tipsy face showed a gossipy look, as if he had thought of something very interesting.
"I heard that the current Chanyu was the Youxian King of the Xiongnu before he came to the throne, so he also placed his son in the position of the Youxian King, and his brother who was the concubine of the Xiongnu Chanyu who died long ago was placed in the Zuoxian King's position.
Position. Although the Huns respect the left and the Xianwang of the left is nobler than the Xianwang of the right, anyone with a discerning eye can see it.
Who does the current Xiongnu Chanyu want to hand over to inherit his throne? So the current King Zuoxian made a big fuss over this matter. As a result, the Chanyu recruited his son of King Youxian who was stationed in Shuofang.
When we came back, it became even more lively. King Zuoxian even complained to the court about King Youxian for leaving his post without permission."
The shopkeeper said it unintentionally, but Li Shushi, the listener, was very interested. Now he finally understood why the Huns Youxian King Yufuluo, who was originally stationed in Shuofang, sent his son Yelida to him, and there were thousands of soldiers accompanying him.
, it turned out that he came back and competed with King Zuo Xian for Shanyu's position with his father.
Ah. Well, the Xiongnu Zhonglang basically has no ability or desire to intervene in this kind of thing. After all, in the view of the court, if civil strife breaks out in the Xiongnu, the Han Dynasty's borders will be peaceful for a while, and military expenditures will also be reduced.
It has been reduced a lot, which is a good thing for the big man who is currently in a precarious situation.
Of course, this also explains why Yelida suddenly found Lu Bu at this time. Perhaps Yuvluo hopes to contact Li Shushi, the prefect who has a certain say in Xihe, through Lu Bu, an intermediary. After all, any change is enough at the critical moment.
It affects the success or failure of things, not to mention that Li Shushi's straw is made of steel.
But then Li Shushi had to smile bitterly. Because according to what the shopkeeper just said, this Yuanyin County is under the jurisdiction of Xubu Guduhou of the Huns, and Xubu Guduhou belongs to King Zuoxian.
My son, I think I am definitely in a hostile relationship with Youxian Wang Yufuluo. Now that I am on the territory of a hostile force, I feel shuddering just thinking about it.
What makes Li Shushi even more depressed is that if he was killed by that Xubu Guduhou, the big man might just ask the Xiongnu Zhonglang General to send a strongly worded protest. The best thing might be to send a letter.
The reward notice lists the price of Xubu Guduhou's head. Of course, it is a question whether Liu Hong, who is short of money now, will spend the money or whether the money is attractive. Anyway, the big man will not be affected by it because of himself.
It is certain and certain to send out troops to carry out the attack.
So what if they counterattacked in self-defense and killed Xubu Guduhou or even King Zuoxian? That would be a disaster. If no one from the Huns protested (this is almost impossible), then everyone would just turn a blind eye.
Eye, but as long as the Huns protest, they will lose their official positions.
It's probably a minor matter. The red-eyed people in the imperial court are definitely capable of taking advantage of the opportunity to confiscate their families and exterminate their clans. Perhaps the only thing Li Shushi can do at that time is to spend all his money to seek refuge with the eunuchs, but the end will probably be miserable.
Hey, the iron pliers of justice must not be touched, so the best way is to slip away as soon as possible and stay away from this place of constant disputes. Just like using Li Shushi to row the river with the Huns and conquering the Huns, he also acquiesced. After all,
Li Shushi’s study of the western part of the Yellow River
Areas other than Meiji have legal jurisdiction. If Li Shushi, a straw made of steel, falls on the balance of war in this troubled year, the Huns will also find it difficult. After all, it is better to have one more friend.
Enemy.
With this thought in mind, Li Shushi said goodbye to the shopkeeper who was already a little drunk, pulled Su Xiaoluoli, who was still a little unfinished, and prepared to leave. However, it was obvious that his luck was affected by Lu Bu's aura...
"Hey! That barbarian over there left my slave girl behind and spared your life. Otherwise, don't blame me for being too sharp!"
Hearing the arrogant voice coming from behind, Li Shushi looked in shock at the young man behind him who was pointing at Su Xiaololi with a look of contempt next to him, and couldn't help but express the most sincere emotion.
