Zhang Yi put down his wine cup and frowned: "Engage, you mean Chen Chong and Chen Tingjian? He has already arrived?"
Qin Yilu hurriedly replied: "Ming Gong, it is absolutely true. As soon as Chen Shi arrived today, he came directly to the house to inquire about Ming Gong's whereabouts. When he learned that Ming Gong was on an envoy, he took his companions to the prefect's mansion first. Soon it was promulgated.
A decree, when Duke Ming returns from his mission, he will come to see Duke Ming again."
As a governor, Zhang Yi directly took over Xihe after Xing Ji resigned, which was actually illegal, especially when the new governor had not yet taken office. When Shizong was founded, the original intention of the governor was to supervise the governor and provide
Imperial power spreads thin. Even though the power and responsibilities of the governor have been continuously strengthened since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, he still has no right to directly intervene in the affairs of the prefect, let alone take over completely. From this aspect, Zhang Yi is the party at the disadvantage.
But when Xin Ping came, he specifically talked to Zhang Yi privately. Chen Chong had strong opinions on the recruitment of Xiongnu. If Chen Chong was allowed to take office smoothly, I am afraid that Chen Tingjian would cause trouble. Judging from his past deeds, he was not afraid at all.
Trouble arose. So Zhang Yi took the time to change the state's administration, just to take the overall situation into his own hands before Chen Chong took office. Even if the name is not justified, he must persist to the end. After all, there is still Yuan Shao as the general in the court.
Assistance.
But Zhang Yi didn't expect Chen Chong to arrive so quickly. It was just September 9th, the Double Ninth Festival. Logically speaking, if Chen Chong walked to Pubanjin normally, he would not be able to take office until at least the fifteenth day. Who expected him to be in such a hurry?
When marching, they also learned to fight and were caught by surprise. They actually took a small path and crossed Mount Wu.
We still have to meet. In terms of official rank, the governor and the prefect are both worth two thousand dan, but in terms of power, the governor is still higher than the prefect. Zhang Yi thought for a moment, as long as he makes up his mind and never delegates power, Yuan Shao will
If the DPRK continues to operate, no matter how capable this "Xiping Dragon Head" is, he will only be dumb and suffer.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yi straightened his clothes, ordered his servants to remove the banquet, and said to Qin Yilu: "Chen Jun is coming. He will work with us for several years. Don't wait any longer. You can come with me to receive him."
Then he went out to meet Chen Chong. Chen Chong was not alone. He was accompanied by Xu Shu, Wei Yan, and Sun Qian. The rest were arranged by him to stay in the prefect's house to sort out the documents. Zhang Yi was already in his forties, and now that he saw Chen Chong and his entourage,
Xu Shu and Wei Yan have not yet reached the crown, while Chen Chong and Sun Qian are older, only more than 20 years old. The four of them stand together, with the elegance of towering jade trees, complementing each other, and full of youthful vitality. This can't help but make Zhang
Yi is a little envious, but also a little jealous and contemptuous.
Of course, the etiquette was still thorough. Zhang Yi, Chen Chong and their entourage introduced each other, and then entered the front hall. Chen Chong said straight to the point: "When I came, I heard that the governor had left for Meiji, and I was worried. The recruitment matter is related to the country.
The overall situation is affected by one move and the whole body is affected. I wonder if the governor will gain anything from this trip?"
Zhang Yi stroked his beard and smiled lightly, but did not answer directly. He admonished him as an elder: "When Mr. Chen takes office as a new official, he should first be familiar with the official documents and visit the counties. This time, the emperor appointed Zhang Yi as the chief official to recruit the Huns.
It's because I've been in office for several years and I'm familiar with nonsense, so Mr. Chen doesn't have to take it too seriously." But at this point, Zhang Yi suddenly softened his words a little more, and then said: "But this trip went quite smoothly.
The virtuous king of Qiangqu Shanyu Benyou only succeeded to the throne after our dynasty was reorganized. I used the power of the great Han Dynasty, and the Hu people have naturally agreed to it."
After hearing these words, Chen Chong couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart. The man first told himself not to ask any more questions, but then he was afraid of breaking his face and told him about the current situation. He was arrogant at first and respectful at the end, hesitating about what he should do. How could he achieve great things in such a chaotic situation?
?Fortunately, Chen Chong doesn't care about this now, he has other plans in mind.
Chen Chong paid homage to Zhang Yi: "This is a blessing for the country. I congratulate the country and congratulate Ming Gong." After making a good gesture, Chen Chong changed the subject and said, "It's just that Chen Chong came here this time for one more reason.
I have to ask Ming Gong about the matter. I wonder what Ming Gong thinks about Bai Bo?"
Zhang Yi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment. If there is any reason for Zhang Yi to blame his predecessors for other political affairs in recent years, the Baibo Army developed and grew under Zhang Yi's nose. When Chen Chong mentioned Baibo Army at this time, this
It is a typical example of a pot that is not mentioned. It has been three years since the main force of the Yellow Turbans was destroyed, and the rise of Bai Bo happened at the same time. However, Zhang Yi led his troops to encircle and suppress several times, but all failed, and instead the White Wave and Yellow Turbans captured Yuanyang.
In the two counties of Yuanyin, there are now at least 70,000 to 80,000 Baibo and Huangjin soldiers. They are all strong and strong and can pull out no less than 40,000 soldiers.
Zhang Yi seemed to take a casual sip of wine and said noncommittally: "The Bai Bo bandit army is just a small bandit. Although the bandit army has captured two counties, the mountains and ravines in Xihe are rampant and it is difficult to cultivate wasteland. Even if they gain power for a while, as long as they are surrounded, the thieves can
The army is short of supplies and has no choice but to defeat itself. I wonder what Mr. Chen wants to do when he asks about this matter?"
"It is the county guard's duty to appease the local area." Chen Chong did not use words to investigate Zhang Yi's dereliction of duty, and continued: "As a two-thousand-stone official appointed by the imperial court, I am responsible for the safety of the people of the county. Now,
There are thirteen counties in the county, three of which were occupied by the Xiongnu. Two counties were occupied by bandit troops. Ming Gong moved the county to govern. Although he was called the prefect, he was actually only half of the county. The people under his command were no more than ten thousand. One person and one life are very precious, so
I came to see the governor, but I just want to ask for something."
Zhang Yi calmed down and asked: "What is it?"
Chen Chong said loudly: "Chong is willing to send out all the troops from Xihe County and cross the river to recover the two counties! I hope the governor will agree."
This is to ask for military power. Zhang Yi came to the conclusion, but he did not have any excuses to block Chen Chong back. He suddenly realized it and said with tears of gratitude: "Chen Jun is here for this! I can't help but be extremely happy for the people of Xihe!
His expression immediately changed, revealing a troubled look: "It's just that I don't know how Chen Jun came here. As the governor of Bingzhou, how can I not be worried about the people in my heart? It's just that I am powerless."
"Why?"
"If we want to suppress the bandit army, there are three difficulties." Zhang Yijing said calmly and calmly: "Xihe has been in chaos for many years, and it is also responsible for appeasing the Qiang and Hu. As you said, of the thirteen counties in Xihe, only eight of them are the imperial court.
In addition, Xihe is poor and difficult to cultivate, so it is sparsely populated and has only three thousand county soldiers. However, the rebel army is made up of tens of thousands of people, and there are more than ten thousand elite soldiers. The enemy is numerous and we are few, which is a difficulty." p>
"Furthermore, the rebel army captured the two counties of Yuanyin and Yuanyang. The two cities are located in the north and south of the Yuan River and echo each other. I have mobilized all the troops from Bingzhou to suppress the rebellion, but although the two cities are simple and crude, they still make it difficult for our army to look after each other.
, and there are relatives hiding in the counties who know the whereabouts of my king's division. The favorable location and people are all owned by the bandit army. This is a two-pronged problem."
"Finally, the imperial court has ordered me to take charge of the recruitment of Xiongnu. This is a national matter and is related to the safety of Liangzhou. I will do my best to ensure this. So not only will Mr. Chen not be able to get money or food from me, I will also get money from the county."
Then transfer more money and food to supply the Hu army. The soldiers and horses move first, and the food and grass go first. Chen Jun has no food and grass, how can he quell the banditry? This is three difficulties."
Having said this, Zhang Yi gave Chen Chong a meaningful look and felt smug in his heart. These are all true. Even if Guan Zhong is reincarnated, there is probably nothing he can do in this situation. As the saying goes, it is difficult to make a meal without rice. If he wants to seize power from Zhang Yi at this stage, Zhang Yi must
If he refuses to give in, what can "Xiping Longshou" do?
Unexpectedly, Chen Chong showed an excited look and smiled at Zhang Yi: "It turns out that Duke Ming can still charge three thousand soldiers from the county. If I can get one thousand soldiers and horses according to my original intention, it will be enough. Don't worry, Duke Ming, you don't need money or food.
With only these three thousand soldiers and horses, Chong can restore the two counties within half a year, and I hope Ming Gong will do it!"
This statement was beyond Zhang Yi's expectation. He looked at Chen Chong with suspicion and asked again and again: "Chen Jun, are you serious? As long as these three thousand county soldiers can wipe out the bandits in these two counties? This is a major military and national event." Sun Tzu begins.
There is a saying: Soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival. There is no joke in the army. Is Mr. Chen really going to go?"
Chen Chong looked calm and smiled at Zhang Yi: "Ming Gong has doubts about what I said, just because I once advised the emperor and had objections to the conscription of the Xiongnu. But now that the edict has been issued, I also
From this, when you are an official in the same dynasty, you serve the court for the common people. For example, when Duke Ming needs Chen Chong, he will die without hesitation!"
The implication is that as long as these 3,000 county soldiers are needed, he can make concessions on all other matters. Zhang Yi thought about the profit and loss, and thought that since Chen Chong had expressed his stance in this way, he would not need money, food, and support from other county soldiers, nor would he recruit the Xiongnu.
To create discord, when Chen Chong's demands are so low, it is not appropriate for Zhang Yi, as the governor, to make forceful gestures with the county governor.
Comparing this, Zhang Yi nodded to Chen Chong and said: "Since Chen Jun insists on it, I don't want to stop him. As Chen Jun said, every life of a soldier in a border county is precious. I hope Chen Chong will do it."
You have thought about it again and again, and I will wait for Chen Jun’s news in Lishi.”
Chen Chong solemnly accepted the order. Zhang Yi immediately summoned Zhang Yang and asked Zhang Yang to lead Chen Chong and others to order troops. Three thousand troops was neither too much nor too little. Zhang Yang apologized to Chen Chong and said that the governor had arrived in a hurry and even the troops needed to be mobilized.
For two days, Chen Chong was not impatient and asked Zhang Yang to help make arrangements. He just waited patiently.
Sitting on the carriage, Chen Chong couldn't help but laugh a little when he recalled Zhang Yi's coy behavior in the palace. He saw Xu Shu taking time to read aside, which was the "On the State Body" he had completed a few days ago, so he asked with a smile: "Yuan Zhi, what are you doing?"
From what you have seen, what do you think of the governor?"
Xu Shu's expression did not change, he put down the book and said: "What the prince said, he said it with all his heart in mind, he was duplicitous and had no fixed opinions. He was just a mediocre person. In normal times, it could be maintained for the time being. But today, it is just a mediocre talent."
It is bound to be a bad thing. Teachers should stay away from them."
This remark was very much what Chen Chong meant. He sighed: "There are beetles all over the place, and national affairs are difficult to deal with. We are long, Yuanzhi, and benevolent. We can only start from the beginning, starting from everyone and everything, and don't be too ambitious. We
We are in the West River, but we want to be in the east of Mount Tai. The rivers and lakes are thousands of miles away, so we must never relax!"