Chapter 62 Chaos rises in the north, misfortune in the south [2]
Wu Zhi, who was arrogant and wanted to make the loyal and honest Cui Lin humble himself in the dirt and beg for mercy from him, became even more angry when he saw that Cui Lin was neither humble nor arrogant and argued according to etiquette.
"Oh? Really!" Wu Zhi's face was ashen, and he asked Cui Lin in a deep voice: "You are so busy with affairs in Youzhou that you can't spare the time to pay a visit to this governor for a whole month?"
Cui Lin saw that Wu Zhi was unwilling to give up and stopped talking.
When Wu Zhi saw Cui Lin like this, his heart was filled with anger. He glared at Cui Lin fiercely and said:
"Don't you know, sir, that this governor has the power to maintain integrity? Even if he kills two thousand stones, he still has this power in his hands!"
Unexpectedly, Cui Lin was not afraid at all. He looked at each other angrily and said:
"The power of restraint in your hands is to cleanse the country of corruption. Lin has neither violated the laws of the country nor committed any dereliction of duty or humiliation of the country. How dare you kill me?!"
Liang Xi saw that Wu Zhi and Cui Lin were refractory and inseparable. He was afraid that the two would regret it in their excitement, so he wanted to act immediately to dissuade them.
At this moment, a state official entered the main hall and reported:
"I am reporting to three of my lords, the envoys sent by His Royal Highness King Pingyuan of the Jianguo Kingdom, Xiahou Xuan, the heir of the Marquis of Changling Township, Xiahou Zhengnan, as well as Xiahou Feng, Xiahou Xian, Liang Yanei, and the Marquis of Yishouting, Yu Huan, five young masters asking for an audience.
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After listening to the officer's words, the three people's minds, which were originally dizzy with anger and impatience, now became a little clearer.
Especially Wu Zhi.
For him, Cao Rui, his little nephew's order to imprison the king, is naturally not something to be afraid of, but what is related to it is the great trust your majesty has placed on him. Of course, he does not dare to do anything arbitrarily. He can ignore others, but your majesty
He can't ignore it.
Furthermore, I have had some friendship with Xia Houshang for more than ten years, so naturally I cannot neglect his heir Xia Houxuan.
After Wu Zhi calmed down for a moment, he replied to the clerk:
"Let some gentlemen come into the hall quickly. Come and watch your seat."
"Only." After hearing this, the junior official and the junior officials waiting in the hall bowed and went to invite people and add seats.
As soon as Xia Houxuan entered the government office lobby, he felt an awkward atmosphere that made people feel uncomfortable.
It seems that my guess is good. Cui Shijun and Governor Wu are indeed having some unpleasant troubles.
Xia Houxuan walked slowly along the red carpet and came to Wu Zhi, Liang Xi, and Cui Lin. He bowed politely and said:
"Xuan and his brothers met with Wu Dudu, Liang Shijun, and Cui Shijun."
"My nephew, please come and take your seat."
Wu Zhi finally managed to get rid of the anger on his face and tried his best to look more amiable:
"Is everything okay at home? Since we last left Luoyang, a few months have passed without realizing it. This time I have finished my official duties. After returning to Luoyang, remember not to forget to say hello to your father-in-law Boren on my behalf. Wait.
On the first day of this year, I will definitely get drunk with Boren and the others, hahaha."
Except for Xia Houxuan, Xia Houfeng, Xia Houxian, Liang Shi, and Yu Huan seemed to be ignored. Liang Shi was okay, after all, he was used to it, and Yu Huan was not familiar with the world, so he didn't react much.
But the two Xiahou were a little unhappy. However, due to their appearance, it was not easy for them to get angry.
"Thank you for your concern, uncle. My family is well. Xuanding will take my uncle's words with me."
In order to make Wu Zhi less embarrassed, Xia Houxuan called him uncle. But in fact, he didn't have much favorable impression of Wu Zhi, who kept calling his father brother. Not just because he humiliated his uncle at the Luoyang banquet last time.
Cao Zhen and the central leader Zhu Shuo.
But in the past few years, apart from flattering and pleasing His Majesty, he, Wu Zhi, has not had any contact with his father and other former relatives and friends, which shows that he no longer misses the old relationship. Such a person who does not miss the old relationship and is domineering is Xiahou
Xuan Ziran didn't like him, but no matter what, he still had to be fair in terms of face.
"Hahaha, okay." After hearing Xiahou Xuan's reply, Wu Zhi was indeed in a good mood. He continued: "In this case, without further delay, let's start discussing the business."
"I would like to listen to the governor's arrangements." Everyone saluted and sang.
Wu Zhi twisted his beard and said with a smile:
"According to reports from spies in the north, Xianbei is really ready to make a move, but its specific intention is still unclear. Does Mr. Liang and Cui have any insights?"
Cui Lin first raised his hands and said: "Master Ke Bineng of Xianbei is a resourceful man. Since he has decided to go south this time, he will not just plunder the border as before. Lin thought that Bingzhou and Youzhou are both
There is a possibility of being attacked, so I would like to suggest that the border generals in Bingzhou and Youzhou prepare early and stand ready. In this way, you can stop the enemy from outside the country!"
After listening to Cui Lin's suggestion, Wu Zhi remained silent.
Liang Shi saw that Wu Zhi ignored Cui Deru's suggestion, but Wu Zhi did not listen.
"To report to the Governor, I believe that what Cui Shijun said is true. That Kebineng is indeed a talented and strategic leader. I have guarded Bingzhou and fought against Xianbei Wuhuan for many years. I already know Xianbei well. Therefore, I venture to make a guess.
, Kebineng is very likely to give up the attack on Bingzhou this time, and with the transfer of Youzhou, Xianbei spies must have found out clearly. Therefore, I believe that it is not Bingzhou that needs to be defended this time, but Youzhou.
state!"
"Well..." Wu Zhi pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "What Zi Yu said is reasonable, and what he said is true!"
"Captain, I have something to say, please bear with me."
When Wu Zhi raised his eyes and looked up, it turned out to be Xia Houxuan. Wu Zhi smiled, thinking that this wise nephew was indeed a young man and dared to intervene in military and state affairs. However, Wu Zhi planned to give Xia Houxuan this face.
"It turns out he is a good nephew. You might as well tell me what your good nephew has to say."
Xia Houxuan bowed his hands in thanks, stood up, pointed at the map of Youbin, and talked:
"Xuan thinks that what he said just now, Cui Cui and Liang, both envoys are reasonable, but they are all inappropriate. Everyone, please see, the northern part of Bingzhou is Yanmen and Daijun. There are dangerous passes in these two places that can be defended, so
Whether or not Kebineng can attack by force does not mean that Kebineng will not come to attack. If our army deploys all its heavy troops for defense in Youzhou, then there will definitely be insufficient troops at various passes in Bingzhou, and Kebineng will definitely come to attack.
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Wu Zhi originally thought that Xia Houxuan just wanted to talk about his far-sighted and far-sighted opinions and show off his talents. However, he did not expect that Xia Houxuan would actually come up with such a pragmatic strategy, which was really impressive.
Liang Xi, Liang Shi and his son were already very familiar with Xiahou Xuan, so at this moment they only had the same appreciation as before, without too many surprises.
Cui Lin also looked at Xia Houxuan with admiration. It seems that the Wei Dynasty still has a successor. Cui Lin thought happily.
Xia Houfeng and Xia Houxian were still full of envy and respect for their cousin as before.
Everyone listened attentively, and there was not a trace of noise in the hall except Xia Houxuan's loud voice.
"Therefore, Xuan thought that each of Yanmen Pass, Jingxingkou and other passes should secretly hide elite troops and show the enemy that they are old and weak. In this way, when Kebineng attacks these two dangerous passes, he can be severely damaged."
After hearing this, everyone nodded in praise.
"In addition, the west of Bingzhou is a desert plateau with no dangerous passes, and it is a place where Hu and Han people live together, so it is most suitable for prairie cavalry to attack. Therefore, Xihe County must also be on guard. The governor can order people to hide secretly in Xihe County
An elite army, if Kebi can attack, can also have the effect of a surprise attack and ambush."
"My wise nephew has a good plan!"
Wu Zhi couldn't help but admired.
Xia Houxuan smiled slightly and continued:
"This time Youzhou changes its defenses, Xianbei is very likely to attack, but precisely because of Youzhou's change of defenses, I think Ke Bi Neng is quite contemptuous, and will not regard Youzhou as the main target of attack, so Cui Shijun
All we need to do is follow the plan just now and lead the people of this state to prepare in a tight formation. This is Xuan's strategy, I hope it can be helpful to everyone."
"Okay, what my nephew said is really a brilliant plan." Wu Zhi nodded and said, "I will immediately make arrangements according to my nephew's plan!"
At this moment, Wu Zhi was really in love with Xia Houxuan. If it wasn't against the rules, he would have wanted to ask Xia Houxuan to join the army in front of His Majesty and Boren.
"Liang Shijun, you lead your troops and use your elite troops to secretly station them at Yanmen Pass, Jingxingkou, Youbin Junction and other places to ambush Kebineng!"
"Liang Xi takes the order!"
"Cui Shijun, are you going back to Youzhou immediately so that we can deploy our troops and prepare for Xianbei!"
"Cui Lin takes the order!"
"Xianxian Nephew, I want you to go and guard against Xihe County in person. I wanted to send Captain Tian Yu to go with you, but the Yanmen Jingxing two places are extremely important, and Captain Tian can't leave, so I ordered
The captain of Hu Xianbei led Zhao and Xie Jun to go to Xihe with my nephew, does my nephew have any objections?"
Wu Zhi wanted to give Xiahou Xuan the credit, so he specially made this arrangement.
Xiahou Xuan saw that this move would have no impact on the overall situation, so he did not reject Wu Zhi's good intentions.
Qianzhao and Xie Jun were both famous generals in Daibei. With them going to defend Xihe, it would be absolutely foolproof, so Xia Houxuan agreed without any scruples.
Wu Zhi was very satisfied with his arrangement. Liang Xi, the governor of Bingzhou, Tian Yu, the captain of Huhuanhuan, Qianzhao, the captain of Huxianbei, and Xie Jun were all famous generals in hundreds of battles. With them, they could defend the four borders.
Following Xia Houxuan's strange plan, he will definitely achieve great success for the Wei Dynasty.
As for Cui Lin's Youzhou, he didn't take it seriously. If nothing went wrong, it would be best. If something went wrong, he would kill Cui Lin for disobeying Jiedu's order!
A fierce look flashed across Wu Zhi's face.
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On the river, in the dragon boat.
The emperor was gazing at the distant scenery, with many thoughts in his mind.
Replacing Xuzhou's governor generals, intimidating Sun Quan, and killing his old enemy Yang Jun were all things he had already thought about before his eastern tour.
However, when he really forced Yang Jun to death, he seemed to have a hint of regret. Is this really the magnanimity that an emperor should have?
In the cabin, Chang Wang Xiang, who had been in a trance for several days, was still lying on the couch with a haggard look.
Sima Yi, the minister's servant, looked at the sea to the east in the distance. His expression seemed tired, planning, and sad.
"Your Majesty, where are we going next?"
Bian Lan, the constant attendant, came to Cao Pi.
Cao Pi was stunned for a while and then replied:
"Let's go to Qingzhou. Now that we've finished our business in Xuzhou, it's time to go to Qingzhou."
Bian Lan understood that Cao Pi's trip seemed not to really conquer Sun Quan in the south, but to deal with the remnants of Qing Xu's tyrannical power.
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North of Mount Tai, Licheng County.
Late at night when the prefect Xu Zhi was already asleep, some conspiratorial voices that could only appear in the dark appeared quietly like mice.
A dark figure said quietly:
"I heard that the dragon boat has turned north. It seems that the great driver will definitely come to Qingzhou."
Another shadow replied:
"Hmph, I think back then, General Zang Ba led us all over the country to restore the Han Dynasty. How carefree we were. But now..., hum! When Cao Mengde was alive, we were still afraid of him. But now, Cao Mengde is old.
My son has been dead for many years. Cao Pi's son has conquered the south several times without success. It seems that he is an idiot. He actually came to inspect Qingzhou this time. It seems that he is really tired of life! Brother Wu Dun, you and Yin Li
Brother, Brother Sun Kang, plan your itinerary, and when the Dog Emperor is about to arrive in Licheng, we will order Cai Fang and Tang Zi brothers to start an uprising and kill the Dog Prefect Xu Zhi first, and then the Dog Emperor Cao Pi!"
"Okay! Even if General Zang Ba is old and has lost his ambition, you and I, brothers, must avenge General Chang Xi, General Sun Guan, and my brothers Qing Xu!"
