As a Han Chinese, Qu Yi still has a certain sense of moral principles.
But as a Liangzhou native who has been dealing with the Qiang people for many years, Qu Yi's awareness of moral principles is not as strong as that of the Central Plains people, and is relatively weak.
You can't blame him for this. The environment in which the Han people grew up in Liangzhou was really very different from that in the Central Plains.
Living with Qiang and Hu every day, the entire land of Liangzhou is full of blood and killings, and the resources in the northwest borderland are pitiful.
Even if you are a powerful person, you will worry about whether you will be blocked and killed by gangsters every time you go out.
Ordinary people walk outside and sleep with a knife or sword in their hands. If they don't hold a weapon, they really can't sleep.
The mentality and understanding of people living in such a place are naturally far inferior to those of people in the Central Plains.
And it was naturally impossible for Qu Yi, who was born in Liangzhou, to go all the way to Youzhou to join Han Fu because of his simple loyalty.
Although Xun Yu was not from Liangzhou, he had a deep understanding of the psychology of Liangzhou people.
They hate the Central Plains people, but at the same time they are eager to integrate into the Central Plains people.
It can be said that people born in Liangzhou, especially those with certain status, live a very contradictory life.
The same must be true for Qu Yi.
In Xun Yu's view, it was impossible for Han Fu to give anything to Qu Yi at present.
For a person like Qu Yi, a hero who could lead troops out of Liangzhou, Han Fu really couldn't afford what he wanted.
So, under Xun Yu's instruction, Jian Yong went to see Qu Yi secretly.
What Han Fu couldn't afford, Liu Jian could afford.
At this time, Zhang Ju stationed his troops in Feiru, while Han Fu stationed his troops in Jixian County. Qu Yi led the main force given to him by Han Fu to attack Zhang Ju on the front line.
The two sides fought for several days, and although Qu Yi was not at a disadvantage, he did not gain any advantage.
He asked Han Fu to increase his troops, but although Han Fu agreed, he never made any move. Qu Yi was really upset.
In fact, it was not that Han Fu didn't want to send more troops to Qu Yi, but he actually had his own difficulties.
He originally contacted the Xianyu family in Youzhou, hoping that the other party could support his soldiers and food to fight against the bandits. After Zhang Ju's rebellion was quelled, he would naturally give the Xianyu family the due reward as the governor of Youzhou.
The so-called repayment is naturally the additional resources that wealthy and famous families can control locally through official offices.
For more than a hundred years in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the relationship between government offices and local prominent families was mostly based on this foundation.
But this time, Han Fu miscalculated an important thing.
That means Youzhou's current resources are no longer under his control.
In terms of political acumen, Han Fu was really a mediocre person. His fellow countryman Xun Yu's series of precise operations in Youbeiping were like a tiger, taking all the power in Youzhou into his own hands.
Nowadays, Youzhou's most important resources are inseparable from the local animal husbandry office led by Liu Jian, headed by Xun Yu.
To put it bluntly, Han Fu, the governor of Youzhou, was only in name only. What political power and influence could he have in Youzhou?
The people from the major families are not fools. They do want resources, but they now understand that it is absolutely impossible to get these resources from Han Fu.
Therefore, for Han Fu, he could not get the support of various families in Youzhou at all.
Without the support of various families, Han Fu is a clever woman who cannot make a living without rice. Where can he get the follow-up troops and food for Qu Yi?
But the problem is that Qu Yi doesn't know Han Fu's difficulties.
Qu Yi is just a powerful warrior who came here from Liangzhou. What he is looking at now is only the battlefield and achievements, as well as climbing up the ranks.
If Han Fu could give him enough resources, Qu Yi believed that it would be easy for him to put down Zhang Ju's rebellion.
But Han Fu held him back.
It was at this juncture where we could neither advance nor retreat that Jian Yong, as an envoy, came to see him.
When Jian Yong came to see Qu Yi, he did not come empty-handed.
He brought with him many valuable treasures and belongings, as well as a well-made scale armor, and three fine horses from Youzhou.
This is not to say that Qu Yi is a greedy person, but the importance of gifts and treasures can show that Liu Jian and Xun Yu value Qu Yi.
It is said that a scholar dies for his confidant, but sometimes, how does a scholar know who his confidant is?
When neither of them knows each other well, only expensive gifts may be able to show their sincerity.
As a warrior who had been living in border counties all year round, Qu Yi was surprised by Liu Jian and Xun Yu's generosity.
Especially the well-made armor and the rare horses from the North really moved Qu Yi.
For a general who is commanding soldiers on the front line, his armor and horses are as important as his life. Sometimes when a person encounters a real crisis on the battlefield, only these two things can serve as the last talisman to help him save his life.
Jian Yong came from afar with valuable gifts, so Qu Yi naturally wanted to treat him as an honored guest.
Although the two of them had never met, they just chatted for a while and became as familiar as close friends for many years.
This is Jian Yong's unique ability.
One of his greatest strengths is that he can become familiar with anyone.
He had this ability before he became an official, and after he became an official, he practiced it to perfection.
After a drink, the two began to treat each other as brothers.
"Mr. Xianhe, you and I have never known each other before, but this time you come to me from afar with such a heavy gift. I feel really ashamed in my heart. I deserve it and deserve it."
Qu Yi got a little drunk after drinking so much that he stuttered a bit when he spoke and began to speak indiscriminately.
However, Jian Yong was waiting for him to be in this state.
Only in this state could Jian Yong say some words to him.
"Brother, you're welcome. Your reputation is like thunder in the sky. I have heard about it for a long time. The name of the Qu family in Xiping is not only known in Liangzhou, but also in Hebei."
"I have been ordered by General Liu to come here to see my brother with a few gifts. For no other reason than to express my friendship with General Zuo to Brother Qu."
Qu Yi felt very sad after hearing this.
"General Zuo is famous and famous all over the world. As a royal uncle, he has repeatedly made great achievements, from beheading Helian, to Zhangjiao, to Mu Shou Hebei, to Sima Ju, to Xu He... every one of them
Every achievement is incomparable to mine. How can a humble person like Xi Yi catch the eye of General Zuo?"
Jian Yong laughed loudly: "What Brother Qu said, if it were anyone else, he might not know Brother Qu's talent, but who is General Zuo?"
"Knowing people and being observant, it is difficult to dazzle with falsehoods. I recognize and recruit extraordinary talents, regardless of their humble status. When I met Guan Yu and Zhang Fei among the common people, I promoted Zhao Yungao to the ranks. I recognized Zhang He and Xu Rong and Huang Zhong were in the army. Now I envoy
All the generals who have been appointed have been put to good use. From the north, they can drive away foreign invaders from the frontier fortresses, and from the south, they can control the small areas within the territory. Who can compare with them in the four seas?"
Jian Yong boasted about Liu Jian, but every word he said went into Qu Yi's heart.
Why did Qu Yi come all the way from Xiping County, Liangzhou to Guandong?
Isn't it just to find someone who can value his abilities and help him get out of that hellish place in Liangzhou?
He had previously thought that Han Fu, known as a famous scholar in Yingchuan, could do this.
But now it seems that Han Fu is just a name in vain.
Qu Yi helped Han Fu win several battles, but received no rewards or benefits at all, which made him feel extremely frustrated and discouraged.
There are people in this world who can work for you for free, but the relationship must be strong.
Just like the relationship between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and Liu Jian, they can sacrifice their lives for Liu Jian without asking for anything in return. However, this kind of relationship is accumulated over the years and can only be encountered but not sought.
Obviously, the relationship between Qu Yi and Han Fu is far from this level.
Qu Yi is now very disappointed with Han Fu.
When I think about Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and others, they were all unknown people in the past, but after following Liu Jian, they all became famous and became famous... Qu Yi felt extremely envious in his heart.
Look at the master they are looking for.
Take another look at this one I'm looking for.
It’s simply incomparable!
Thinking of this, Qu Yi couldn't help but sigh.
He looked at Jian Yong and said, "I wonder what position Mr. Xianhe holds under General Liu?"
Jian Yong smiled and said: "Oh, I don't have any great talents. I only have a good tongue and can lobby everywhere. In the past, General Zuo asked me to take care of the family's foundation for him in Youzhou. Today, great things are about to happen. General
If you want me to go to Jizhou, please protect me as the governor of one or two thousand stones."
What Jian Yong said made Qu Yi feel really depressed.
Look, look!
This means that one person is more likely to die than another!
A man who looked after Liu Jian's house and nursery in Youzhou and acted as a messenger and a smooth talker is now going to Jizhou to work for two thousand shi... He is a public servant.
Jian Yong suddenly asked: "I wonder if my brother is under Han Fangbo's command now. Does he have any position?"
The question made Qu Yi's face turn red with embarrassment.
He took a sip of wine and said gloomily:
"He is just serving under Uncle Han Fang, temporarily acting as Sima of another department. He has no specific official position."
"oh."
Jian Yong suddenly said "Oh."
"My brother used to help Uncle Han Fang fight against Dong Zhuo in the Central Plains. This crossbow formation in Liangzhou almost caused some losses to the Xiliang soldiers. This alone is enough to show that my brother is a rare general."
"Today, there is no clear official position, which is really a bit unfair."
Qu Yi took another sip of wine: "The times are bad, what can we do?"
Jian Yong said: "Today is the first time that I meet my brother. There are some things that I shouldn't say."
"But I think my brother is a talented general. It is a pity that he is missing here now. As the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to roost. Why doesn't my brother abandon Han Fangbo and find a way out elsewhere?"
Qu Yi shook his head and sighed: "I was born in Liangzhou, and I have never been looked down upon by the Guandong scholars. If I go somewhere else, who can accept me? It's not easy."
Jian Yong smiled and said: "I just said that General Zuo recruits talented people regardless of their origins. Didn't your brother listen to it? It seems that Guan, Zhang, Zhao and others all had similar backgrounds to my brother, and now they are all famous generals.
If brother goes, his achievements in the future will definitely not be inferior to these three people...why not go and join him?"
Qu Yi stared at Jian Yong closely: "I just hate that I have no way out."
Jian Yong smiled and said, "What more connections do I need? The valuable gifts I carry today are all gifts from General Zuo's admired brother, which shows that General Zuo has high hopes for Brother Qu."
"As long as my brother is willing, Jian Yong is willing to be the one to introduce him."
Qu Yi laughed when he heard this.
"This is really a God-given opportunity for me. I should go with Mr. Zuo. I just go to General Zuo and have no chance of meeting him. This is not Qu's character. Sir, please wait for me for a few days and wait for me to pick one up.
As a courtesy, I will go with you to see General Zuo."