28. The second year of Zhongping, which ended in sorrow
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Although Xihe is not a theoretical frontier fortress of the Han Dynasty, since the Han Dynasty almost lost the rule of Shangjun on the west side of Xihe River, Xihe has had to face the front lines of soldiers from foreign tribes. Simply because of the existence of the Xiongnu royal court, the intrusion from the west wants to cross the Yellow River
It is not that easy. But even so, the residents who were frightened three times a day still fled in large numbers despite the strict laws.
However, the Xianbei people who are currently in civil strife obviously no longer have the ability to organize an army across Yanmen County. In the past, the Wuwan people, who had a lot of conflicts and a lot of petty nastiness, tasted the sweetness from the trade with the Han people, and for their own reputation
For the sake of thinking, we also gave up on the more dangerous situation and the possibility of facing the increasingly powerful Xihe.
The retaliatory robbery by the county soldiers. The most important thing is that it is not only Xihe Karasuma, a tribal alliance that can be regarded as a local aboriginal, but also the Karasuma tribe from Taiyuan County that has been competing with Xihe Karasuma for territory.
Because they are also willing to obtain Han knowledge and materials in a safer way.
In addition, although the weather is average this year, there is no extreme weather. Except for the cold wind from the north that arrives a few days earlier than in previous years, the people of Xihe can feel the cold of winter in advance. However, due to the gradual popularization of the heated kang, at least
Staying at home in winter is still a very warm and comfortable thing. Looking at the barns that have become quite full due to lighter taxes, many people are already considering whether they should use these grains to make some snacks.
Where's the wine?
Of course, the most important thing is that because the door is closed due to heavy snow in winter, it is obviously impossible to go out and do anything to make money. Therefore, it can be expected that before winter next year, Xihe may usher in a peak baby period.
However, the above-mentioned beautiful and leisurely winter life for the common people obviously has nothing to do with a group of people. Not only are they unable to enjoy the contrast and cuteness brought by the fire pit in winter, but they also need to be driven into the icy cold wind.
Sometimes you need to be immersed in the river water that has cut through the surface ice. These people are the defenders of Xihe's stable life, the garrison of Xihe.
"Fengxian, what do you think, can they withstand my plan?"
"If you just look at combat skills and fighting will, I think they are not inferior to, no, in some aspects even better than those foreign soldiers. Although there is a big gap in experience, except for a few large tribes
In addition to the elite troops, our equipment is better, and with appropriate tactics and brains, these gaps can be bridged."
"If that's the case, then Fengxian, why are you so hesitant about this plan?"
"In fact, you should know that I earned the title of 'Flying General' when I was in the Bingzhou Army, so naturally I have done some research on the most famous 'Flying General' of my great Han Dynasty. Look at me and him
What are the similarities?"
"What's the result?" Hearing Lu Bu mention Li Guang's matter, Li Shushi felt that he knew what Lu Bu was worried about.
"Flying General Li Guangzhi has successively served as the guard of Longxi, Shanggu, Yanmen, and Youbeiping. We are still in trouble. Most of our soldiers are from the Central Plains, and we can't find a reliable guide to guide us. I'm afraid that ten soldiers will go out.
It's encouraging to have three of them back. What's more, the enemy is good at running. If the scouts are not good, even the chance of escaping is very slim."
It turned out that Li Shushi was planning a plan, a plan to counterattack the grassland.
Nowadays, the Xianbei people are in constant civil strife, and no leader or tribe can take a greater advantage. This also leads to the fact that although they still have the intention of entering the border with the invaders, they are no longer able to organize large-scale troops. More importantly, they go out to plunder
They still had to worry about their own backs, so the time for plundering also changed from large-scale detours in the past to small fights in the Sakon area.
As for other forces, Li Shushi believed that the Xihe County soldiers could completely defeat them by relying on their numerical and geographical advantages.
Therefore, Li Shushi had the idea of putting his elite troops into the grasslands to fish in troubled waters. In this way, he could train his troops, and secondly, it would also make the grassland melee last longer, which would also win more opportunities for Xihe and even the Han Dynasty.
More recovery time. Although Li Shushi himself didn’t have much hope for the rest.
However, Li Shushi's beautiful wish was met with a basin of cold water on his head, which soaked him from head to toe. Li Shushi's feelings can be imagined after being poured such a basin of cold water on him in the cold winter.
Of course, this does not mean that Lu Bu directly rejected Li Shushi's proposal. After all, based on Li Shushi's observation, Lu Bu was actually quite interested in Li Shushi's proposal. Especially after his experience in martial arts with Wang Yue and Tong Yuan.
After the discussion, Lu Bu was eager to get more practical experience to explore his own path to enlightenment. Therefore, the plan proposed by Li Shushi was as refreshing and timely as someone sending a pillow when he was dozing off.
It's just that Lu Bu is not the young and energetic boy he was when he was roaming the border fortress. Although he is still a bit arrogant, after all, he has led troops for such a long time as a leading general and knows how to calculate the possible battle losses in a battle or battle.
, and faced with such huge losses, even Lu Bu couldn't help but frown.
"Woooooooo... This is really a headache." No matter how good you are, it doesn't matter if you can't see people. Let alone the problem of whether you get lost or not, just how to supply food on the grassland will be enough.
Let the small troops who are attacking over long distances be blinded collectively.
Intelligence, intelligence, this is simply a lack of intelligence. But even if Li Shushi is known, there is nothing he can do. Even the caravans of the Li family in Xihe, which have the closest relationship with the foreigners, rarely reach the depths of the grassland. After all,
The materials they trafficked would basically be purchased by the foreigners along the way, so there was no need to extend the trade route into completely unknown and dangerous situations.
Therefore, this plan that both of them were extremely tempted by had to be aborted, leaving both of them in a state of melancholy.
However, it is obvious that these two people are not the two most depressed people for this big man.
"Your Majesty, Lord Sikong, Lord Sikong, he, he..."
Liu Hong gained a lot from his trip to Xihe. In addition to letting the Xiongnu Chanyu see the might and majesty of the Han Dynasty, he also saw a unique sports meeting, from which he also obtained many new ways to make money. Liu Hong's recent mood has also been quite good because of this.
good.
On the way back to Luoyang, Liu Hong was still thinking about whether to build a magnificent stadium near Luoyang, and then implement Li Shushi's plans of speculating land, selling advertising, and setting up an one-stop industry with supporting services.
But he never thought that not long after he returned to the capital city of Luoyang, he saw Zhao Zhong entering his study with a panic-looking Lang Guan from the Sikong Mansion. The Lang Guan looked panicked and looked sad. It was obvious that something had happened.
Something very bad.
"Mom, what's going on? What happened to Yang Sikong?"
Seeing the person who reported the news crying loudly and bursting with tears, looking like he could not speak, Liu Hong was anxious, but seeing this situation, he could only turn his questioning eyes to Zhao Zhong, the official who led the person in.
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"This... I really don't know. I only know that at the beginning of the year, there was news from Mr. Yang's house that Mr. Yang was recuperated by a famous doctor and his complexion was much better. Later, Mr. Yang replaced Mr. Zhang as Sikong and worked hard all night. It seems that he has also
This confirms Yang’s words. But now listening to this person’s words, I’m afraid that Mr. Yang’s body may be a little repetitive.”
After listening to Zhao Zhong's words, Liu Hong's originally good mood immediately turned bad after returning from Xihe. And the person who made Liu Hong feel bad was the Lord Sikong mentioned by Lang Guan who was lying on the ground - the big man Sikong.
Yang Ci.
Yang Ci's status in Liu Hong's mind is very special. On the one hand, he comes from the Yang family of Hongnong and is the inheritor of the famous academic work "Ouyang Shangshu" in the Han Dynasty. In other words, Yang Ci's family is very knowledgeable and is a member of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
A well-known academic figure in the regime.
Yang Ci's father Yang Bing and grandfather Yang Zhen were not only great Confucian scholars, but also served as three princes. If Yang Zhen's father Yang Bao was not a true hermit, and besides studying and teaching throughout his life, he repeatedly rejected Liu Xiu's conquests.
It is estimated that the Yang family will be able to achieve the achievement of "Four Generations and Three Dukes" in Yang Ci's generation. But even so, the Yang family will only accomplish this feat in Yang Ci's son Yang Biao's generation.
Logically speaking, the relationship between such a well-connected scholar and the emperor should be relatively tense. Unfortunately, not really.
Yang Ci's relationship with the eunuchs was really not good, but his relationship with the emperor Liu Hong was not bad. Why? Two words, emperor's teacher. Back then, Yang Ci had a relationship with the then Taiwei Liu Kuan, and the then Sikong Zhang Ji (
Not Zhang Xiu's uncle, this Zhang Ji is from Runan, a descendant of a serious official family) who together teaches Liu Hong and also works part-time as a policy consultant.
Although Liu Hong is a bit confused in many aspects of the profession of emperor, it does not mean that he is stupid and has low emotional intelligence. Yang Ci's righteousness, Liu Kuan's generosity and Zhang Ji's elegance were all given to Liu Hong back then.
It left a deep impression, and the most profound impression was Yang Ci’s strength.
Yes. After all, although Liu Kuan is generous, he is like a lucky cat who can only wave with a smile and has little achievements in the shortcomings of the big man. Although Zhang Ji is elegant, he is a bit like noodles when facing the rampant eunuchs, and only Yang
He was endowed with backbone and courage, which made the young Liu Hong feel admired.
Of course, there were many upright and talented officials in the Han dynasty, but few of those who spoke out and remonstrated survived. Not only was Yang Ci fine, but Liu Hong often rewarded him with things to keep Yang from getting angry.
Body, it must be said that this is because the relationship between the two people is very close, otherwise Yang Ci would probably not know where he was buried.
From this, you can also see that the relationship between Liu Hong and Yang Ci is really good. Even the Shi Changshi who are called "parents" cannot shake the relationship between the two people. No, when Liu Hong
When he wanted to rectify the officialdom, he carried Yang Ci out again.
Therefore, when Liu Hong heard the news that Yang Ci was critically ill, it was like a bolt from the blue to him.
