Zhen Jiang is dignified and elegant, wearing a long white dress with a touch of powder. Although she is not as beautiful as Zhen Mi, she still has a natural sense of intimacy. Zhen Jiang is eighteen years old this year, and she is not married yet at this age.
A girl was considered an old girl in the Han Dynasty. In the past few years, those who proposed marriage came and went, almost breaking the threshold of the Zhen family. In recent years, the number has gradually decreased.
Zhen Jiang got up from behind the guqin and came out to greet him. As soon as Long Fei stepped into Zhen Jiang's room, his whole body seemed to calm down completely. The word "elegance" is the best way to describe this place. There was a screen facing the door, with several
The small table must be used for entertaining guests. On the left is a bookcase and several bamboo slips lying quietly on the corner of the table. On the right is a large loom with colorful silk threads still hanging on it, being woven.
The one is a peacock, lifelike.
The three of them sat down, Zhen Jiang served tea to Zhen Yao and Long Fei, and took the cakes before sitting down. Zhen Jiang is definitely a gentle and dignified good woman, with a delicate appearance, and her every move shows stability and generosity. Long Fei has always been
Seeing Zhen Jiang busy in an orderly manner, she thought that it would be a good thing to marry this wife. Zhen Yao smiled and relaxed the atmosphere in the room: "Sister, I don't blame you for the large number of General Long."
That’s rude!”
Zhen Jiang nodded slightly at Long Fei: "Zhen Mi is young and ignorant, and bothers the general. The general doesn't blame him. We are very grateful. My daughter will strictly control her and will never let him mess around again."
Zhen Jiang's voice was calm and soft, and it sounded warm to the heart. Even if he was angry again, as long as he heard this voice, he should calm down immediately. Looking at Zhen Jiang, Long Fei suddenly thought of Da Qiao. Da Qiao and Zhen Jiang were somewhat similar, but they were not older than Zhen Jiang.
While Qiao was gentle, he was strong at heart. After Qiao Xuan died, Da Qiao became seriously ill and his whole person changed. The original melancholy in his eyes was gone, replaced by perseverance.
Although Zhen Jiang is also gentle, she is the kind of natural gentleness of oriental women, which is synonymous with virtue and virtue. Long Fei did not answer, picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Good tea! Tea is produced in Jiangnan, there is no
It’s really not easy to think that you can drink good tea here.”
Zhen Yao smiled: "My eldest sister can make do with anything, but she doesn't want to make do with this tea. These are all specially transported from Jiangnan. Now that the war is raging, this trip is not easy.
matter."
"Third brother also feels sorry for my sister! My little sister knows this."
"Hey! I was defeated by you again!" Zhen Yao smiled helplessly. Among the sisters, he loved Zhen Jiang the most. Zhen Jiang had been obedient since she was a child and was the best friend with him.
A few people chatted for a while, and Long Fei had a good impression of Zhen Jiang, and some thoughts came into his mind. But it was hard to say anything in front of the girl, so he could only think of a way later. He returned to his small courtyard.
, Guo Jia and Chen Dao were waiting for them. Before Long Fei could speak, Chen Dao said first: "General, I am incompetent and have not inquired about the origin of that woman."
Long Fei smiled: "Forget it, let's put this matter aside and let's plan our actions. This matter is just a small episode."
Guo Jia nodded: "Yes, there are still two days until the day when the decree is announced. I wonder how Yuan Shao's preparations are going? As long as Yuan Shao sends troops, we will be safe. Now I am worried about Guo Tu's conspiracy. Today is a day
Didn't even see him."
Long Fei suddenly said: "Should we look for the matchmaker? We saved his life. At least he can provide us with some information about Yuan Shao."
"I have sent Mengshuo, I believe there will be news soon."
Meng Shuo waited until dark before coming back. He looked excited and smelled of alcohol in his mouth. He looked good. Sitting on the ground, Meng Shuo said with a smile: "The matchmaker has agreed to help us, what news is there?
Will be notified immediately."
"Very good!" Long Fei nodded: "From today on, we must be careful not to let Guo Tu take advantage of the loophole. One more thing, let Xian Yufu and the others quietly gather the army outside Xindu. If anything happens, we will
You can escape in time."
Chen Dao suddenly remembered something and immediately said: "By the way, general, although there is no news about the female assassin, I got some bad news. Zhang Yan of Bingzhou seems to have joined forces with Gongsun Zan and sent troops to prepare to raid Yecheng. Do you want to tell this?
Yuan Shao, tell him to be careful."
"Zhang Yan has nothing to worry about. Yuan Shao has sent Lu Kuang to lead his troops to Huguan. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Zhang Yan's army cannot get through!"
Chen Dao shook his head: "I heard that it is not a large army, but Zhang Yan's internal support in Yecheng. Zhang Yan has been brewing this plan for a long time. He sent people to Wei County in advance. Lu Kuang's garrison at Huguan will have no effect at all."
"Oh?" Long Fei and Guo Jia were surprised at the same time: "So Yecheng is in danger. If Zhang Yan takes Yecheng and puts a thorn in Yuan Shao's back, Yuan Shao will not be able to attack Youzhou with all his strength. I'm afraid this will happen.
If we delay for a long time, if it doesn’t work, I’ll go talk to Yuan Shao right away. We can’t stay in Jizhou for too long. Yuan Shao is suspicious, and the longer we stay, the less safe it will be.”
Yuan Shao didn't sleep. He was very happy these days. He was drinking and having fun with a group of ministers during the day, waiting for the announcement of the decree in a few days. When Long Fei came, it was the climax of the banquet. Yuan Shao said an invitation, and Long Fei was taken away.
They came in. There were more than a dozen of Yuan Shao's advisers and generals. Long Fei didn't mince words and said straightforwardly: "The crisis is right in front of us, and Lord Yuan still has the heart to drink. He is really generous."
Guo Tu smiled and said: "Crisis? Is it Gongsun Zan's crisis? General Long is drunk without drinking."
Long Fei ignored him and looked at Yuan Shao: "I just received news that Zhang Yan of Bingzhou has sent troops and horses to attack Yecheng. The troops and horses have entered Wei County. I hope Lord Yuan will give them more. I have finished my words.
Whether you believe it or not, Lord Yuan, you have to decide for yourself!"
"Report...!" A fast horse carrying a knight rushed directly into the Jizhou Yamen. Before the horse could stop, the knight jumped down and rushed in, shouting loudly: "Report to the general, what happened in Yecheng
Mutiny, the mutinous soldiers and the Heishan Army Yu Du, Li Damu, and Yu Shigen have joined forces and have conquered Ye City. The Grand Administrator has sent his generals out to report to the lord, asking the lord to send troops to rescue immediately."
"Ah!" Everyone present was shocked. Originally, Yecheng was Yuan Shao's place in Jizhou. He only stayed in Xindu because he wanted to use troops against Youzhou. I thought that Yecheng was close to the Yellow River and belonged to the interior of Jizhou.
It was safer, so I only sent a small number of troops. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yan took advantage of this opportunity. Most of Yuan Shao's men had already moved their families to Yecheng. Now that the city is destroyed, it is impossible to predict whether the family members will live or die. No.
Few people were heartbroken, and some people started crying.
Yuan Shao had no expression on his face and slowly put down his wine glass. Wen Chou stood up and said, "The Black Mountain Army is so bold. My lord, I am willing to lead a force to recapture Yecheng!"
Yuan Shao didn't say anything. Tian Feng asked the reporter: "Are you sure that Ye City has been destroyed? How are the families?"
The reporter quickly replied: "When I left the city, the west gate of Ye City had been breached. I don't know what happened to your family members!"
"Report...!" Another fast horse rushed into the office: "Your Majesty, the city of Ye was completely occupied by the Black Mountain Army. The thieves took Tao Sheng and robbed everyone's families. The prefect is dead!"
Everyone was dumbfounded, and the last hope was gone. They knew best what kind of Black Mountain Army they were. These people were the remnants of the Yellow Turbans of the past, and they loved to kill officials and gentry. Their family members would definitely be in trouble.
Many people began to despair, and some stood up and wanted to follow Wen Chou to avenge their families, so Yuan Shao immediately sent troops.
Jushou quickly dissuaded him: "Absolutely not. Now our army is ready to attack Youzhou. If we mobilize our troops and horses at this time, the army will definitely be in turmoil. If Gongsun Zan suddenly attacks, the victory or defeat is unknown. Please think twice, lord."
"Report...!" A soldier quickly entered the hall, knelt down and saluted: "My lord, there is a person outside the door who calls himself Tao Sheng's envoy and wants to see my lord!"
"Damn it! This is threatening us, push it out and chop it!" Wen Chou's eyes widened and he was furious.
Xu You smiled: "Why bother! Since we have the handle in someone else's hands, we have to act based on their expressions. Originally, I would like to meet the envoy to see what Tao Sheng wants to do."
The messenger was a young general. This man should have come galloping closely behind the two messengers. His body was covered in dust and the sweat on his face had not yet dried. When he saw Yuan Shao, he immediately bowed down and said, "The sinner Bai Rao has seen the general."
!”
"Tell me, what does Tao Sheng want?" Feng Ji asked.
Bai Rao said: "My eldest brother Tao Sheng had no choice but to commit himself to the Yellow Turbans. This time Ye City was attacked because Gongsun Zan promised Zhang Yan to capture half of the descendants of Jizhou, so Zhang Yan sent Yu Du and others to sneak attack Ye City. My eldest brother Tao Sheng
, I had to secretly take all the adults and the general’s family members out of Yecheng, stay in Cuqiu temporarily, and wait for the general’s reinforcements. As soon as the general’s reinforcements arrive, my eldest brother will be the vanguard to attack Yecheng!”
Everyone was overjoyed. Yuan Shao also let out a sigh of relief: "Very good! Come, give me a seat! A bounty of ten taels, and the title of Sima!"
"Thank you, General!"
Tian Feng said: "My lord, although my family is fine, it is still difficult to rescue Yecheng. We no longer have the troops to mobilize."
Guo Tu rolled his eyes, glanced at Long Fei, turned to Yuan Shao and said: "General Long can find out such important military information. My lord should also be grateful. But if only a few days earlier, this tragedy could have been resolved."
Yuan Shao squinted his eyes and looked at Long Fei without saying anything. Guo Tu's words seemed to be asking for a reward for Long Fei, but in fact they implied that Long Fei had bad intentions and did not report the knowledge. How could Long Fei not hear it? He gritted his teeth
: "Mr. Guo, are you saying that I concealed military information? If you say so, I don't have to inform Mr. Yuan. Now Jizhou is in trouble and I can't attack Gongsun Zan as soon as possible. I am also worried."
"In this case, does the general have any good ideas?" Guo Tu asked immediately.
Long Fei looked at Bai Rao and asked, "How many soldiers and horses does Tao Sheng have? How many people are attacking Yecheng?"
Bai Rao hurriedly put the bounty into his arms: "We still have five thousand, and there are about 20,000 who attacked Yecheng, and the number of surrendered soldiers is not more than 30,000."
Guo Tudao said: "If General Long can take action, the yellow scarf thieves in Yecheng will not be a problem! Lord, I would like to lend General Long three thousand troops. How about bothering General Long to go to Yecheng? Three thousand troops and horses should not follow us.
What impact will attacking Youzhou have?"
"Lord Guo is so easy to say, three thousand soldiers and horses?" The judge on the side sneered: "Why don't you give Lord Guo five thousand? Will Lord Guo dare to go to Yecheng?"
Ju Yi stood up, clasped his fists at Yuan Shao and said, "Master, I can lend 10,000 troops and horses from my department to General Long, as long as the general saves Yecheng!"