According to the "Hanshu-Geography" records, Lian County and Beiyi Mountain are in the northwest.
The Beiyi Mountains here are the Helan Mountains. In the Western Han Dynasty, Lian County was one of the nineteen counties in Beidi County. At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang changed the name of Lian County to Xiheting. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the name was restored
, became one of the six cities in Beidi County. At the same time, it was also the central city that managed farming, farming, and immigration during the Han Dynasty.
Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, Lian County has been a border fortress at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain and has an extremely important military status.
Once upon a time, there were millions of residents in Hexi, and they were prosperous and prosperous.
However, the rebellion of the Qiang people completely destroyed the prosperity of the Hexi area. Continuous wars and continuous violations forced the Han court to move the border counties, including Beidi County, inland, and Lian County was immediately abandoned.
As early as when he was on an envoy to Saibei, Cao Peng once passed through Lian County.
At that time, we only saw the dilapidated city walls, with lush weeds, and it was completely in ruins. There was no human habitation for dozens of miles around.
Lian County has long been a pasture for the Qiang Di, Xiongnu and Xianbei people.
The morning sun rises in early autumn, and the temperature is neither high nor low, making people feel comfortable.
Cao Peng and his entourage of carriages and horses came out of the morning, and the outline of Lian County could be seen in the distance.
Just this look surprised Cao Peng!
Above the dilapidated city wall, a red dragon flag of the Han Dynasty fluttered in the wind. Under the morning light, the gold and silver patterns on the red dragon flag shone brightly.
A military camp that can accommodate about three thousand soldiers and horses is entrenched on the ruins.
The military camp is heavily guarded, the military appearance is neat and tidy, and there is a faint sense of suffocating pressure...
"Hande, are you ours?"
"It looks like it should be."
"Go over and have a look."
Cao Peng gently knocked the horse's belly with his heel, and the big yellow under his crotch made a loud hiss, like a dragon roaring and a lion roaring, echoing throughout the heaven and earth.
After this period of recuperation, the liger seems to have regained its majesty as a mythical beast.
One meal can eat the fodder of three or four horses. They run like the wind and are extremely explosive. Today's rhubarb no longer looks as skinny as before, and its strong body gives people a powerful and explosive feeling.
The faint muscles on the limbs show its powerful strength.
In Wang Shuang's words: The current ligers have not yet fully recovered.
Its body is still growing stronger, and only when it fully recovers can its true power be seen...
Perhaps traveling a thousand miles in a day and traveling eight hundred miles at night seems a bit exaggerated.
But it only takes one day to get from Lian County to Shizuishan Pass.
Cao Peng was doubtful about this, but he also knew that the liger pearl had been covered in dust for many years and indeed needed a recovery process. Just imagine, its original owner didn't know how to use a BMW and treated it like a pack horse, so its body naturally suffered a lot of harm.
This recovery cannot be achieved in a short time... Fortunately, Cao Peng has this time.
Wang Shuang led his people to the military camp to investigate. Not long after, they heard a loud horn sound coming from the military camp.
It was a horn horn unique to the Han army, and Cao Peng could identify it at once.
While he was wondering who was leading the troops, he heard a rumble of iron hoofbeats coming from the direction of the military camp. It seemed like thousands of troops and horses were galloping towards him, which made Cao Peng's expression change slightly. The earth seemed to be trembling slightly. Those war horses,
He also looked anxious and uneasy. Cai Yan, who was sitting in the carriage, also walked out of the carriage and looked into the distance.
A group of cavalry, about three to four hundred in number, came rushing from a distance.
A general, about eight feet three inches tall. He was dressed in black armor and had an iron eagle on his hip, rushing at the front.
"Afu, you are finally back!"
"Big Bear?"
Cao Peng saw clearly who was coming and couldn't help but be extremely surprised.
Deng Fan, actually Deng Fan...
After the Battle of Baima, Deng Fan followed Xu Huang on the expedition to Hebei, and participated in the Cangting and other battles successively. He made great achievements. He was appointed as a military captain and received a salary of two thousand stone. He was able to stabilize his position in the army.
Before Cao Peng sent an envoy to the Huns, Deng Fan was still fighting in Hedong. Therefore, when Deng Fan appeared, Cao Peng was really confused.
"Fifth brother, why are you here?"
The two horses were circling, Cao Peng reined in the reins and asked doubtfully.
Deng Fan said with a smile: "I heard that the lord is going to resume the garrison in Hexi. You will be the Bei Zhonglang general and oversee the control of Hexi. So I asked General Gongming to transfer me over. Now that the tiger head has arrived in Longxi, you must stay in Hexi.
How could I not come?"
Cao Peng took a deep breath and smiled.
At the critical moment, it turns out that my brothers are the most powerful!
"My lord is deploying defenses in Hexi this time. For your convenience, most of the people transferred here are old brothers.
Pan Wengui pays homage to Captain Sui Ji and is responsible for assisting you. However, since he still needs to meet someone in Xuzhou, it will take some time to come. Zishan has also been ordered to come, and may have set off from Xudu now. I am directly
We came from Hedong, so we arrived first and prepared to repair Lian County first. Years ago, the Lord will move 8,000 households and come to Hexi."
Cao Cao was indeed very resolute!
It only took two months to arrange everything.
Cao Peng couldn't help but ask: "Zishan didn't just arrive in Xudu, why did he come here?"
"I heard that Sikong originally wanted to order Zishan to resign for Sikong, but after hearing that you wanted to supervise Hexi, Zishan begged Sikong to come over. Sikong felt that Zishan was also an old subordinate of yours, and since he asked, he would also
There was no rejection.”
Cao Peng couldn't help but frowned.
Bu Zhao's coming was really beyond his expectation.
In his opinion, Bu Zhi staying in Sikong Mansion would be more conducive to him displaying his talents.
Bu Zhao was not the commander of the army, and it was bitterly cold in Hexi. Wouldn't it be a sin for him to come here? However, Bu Zhao finally came.
This made Cao Peng feel quite warm in his heart.
"Afu, let's talk in the camp."
As Deng Fan said this, he moved his horse to get out of the way.
Cao Peng was not polite and signaled for the carriage and horses to move forward. Under the escort of three hundred cavalry, he slowly drove into the Lianxian military camp.
First, Cai Yan, mother and son were arranged properly, and then Cao Peng formally handed over the tiger talisman to Deng Fan in the camp and took charge of the troops. Deng Fan brought about 4,000 people this time, including 800 cavalry and the rest.
It's a mix of walking and walking.
Four thousand soldiers and horses sounds like a lot.
But for Hexi as a whole, this number is not too much.
Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, tens of thousands or even 100,000 troops were stationed in Hexi, and it was only then that Chen Tang made great achievements in foreign lands and swept across Mobei. At that time, Hexi had a large population, which was far from what it is today. After Cao Peng and others sat down, they exchanged brief greetings.
, thus introducing the main topic.
Pang Tong said: "Youxue wants to govern Lian County?"
Cao Peng nodded, "Lian County was governed by Hexi in ancient times. Now that Sikong wants to revitalize Hexi, it is natural that Lian County should be governed."
Pang Tong looked thoughtful, and after a while he shook his head slightly.
"The place of governance is based on You Xue's foundation in Hexi. Once it is established, it cannot be changed lightly.
Today is different from the past. In the past, the imperial court placed the administrative seat of Hexi in Lian County because the entire Hexi was under the imperial government. The six cities in the north could rely on each other, and the three auxiliary areas could provide support at any time. In addition, hundreds of thousands of villages in Hexi
The people have more capable soldiers and generals, so there is no problem in governing Lian County. Now, Hexi is deserted, and there is no human habitation for hundreds of miles... Although Sikong decided to move 8,000 households to Hexi, but for you, Yu Youxue, these 8,000 households are basically
It's just a drop in the bucket.
Once, I mean once, the Xiongnu or Xianbei cross the Shizuishan Mountains, Lian County will be the first to bear the brunt, and there will be no room for maneuver. Moreover, if you place the seat of government in Lian County, it will inevitably cause a crisis for the Hu people, and they may even send troops to attack.
Therefore, I think Lian County cannot be abolished, but Lian County cannot be used as the foundation for your control of Hexi."
Cao Peng was startled and then fell into deep thought.
What Pang Tong said seemed to make sense. The city of Lian County was indeed too close to the Hu people.
Once a war breaks out, Lian County will inevitably bear the brunt; and once there is danger in Lian County, Hexi will inevitably be turbulent.
He raised his head and looked at Deng Fan, only to see Deng Fan shrug his shoulders.
"Afumo wants to see me, and I don't know much about the situation here."
"If you come here without knowing anything, you are simply seeking death."
Cao Peng couldn't help laughing and scolding, but Deng Fan didn't care at all.
"Shiyuan, go on."
Pang Tong thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "The second reason why Governor Youxue controls Hexi and cannot govern Lian County is the geographical location.
At that time, the imperial government administered Lian County in order to launch an expedition to Mobei.
Now, when you govern Lian County, you have to erect a barrier in Hexi. One attack and one defense. Although the ultimate goal is to conquer Mobei, for now, Lian County is not the best choice. The Huns can not be considered for the time being.
Since Tan Zhe is willing to leave Hexi and take Mobei, we can allow him to stalemate with the Huns in Mobei. We only need to provide appropriate help so that he can establish a foothold in Mobei in a short period of time. Once Tan Zhe leaves,
There are still two harms in Hexi. One is the Qiang King Tang Ti, and the Qiang people of various tribes under him... Since Yongping, the Qiang people have brought trouble to Hexi and have a lot of grievances with the court. Youxue wants to supervise the control of Hexi. These Qiang people
People are the opponents you must face.
And this second harm is Xiliang Ma Teng.
Although this person surrenders to Sikong on the surface, but...
I dare say that Ma Shoucheng is probably the most unhappy person when you are in charge of the town of Hexi, Youxue. Moreover, I am also sure that Ma Teng will not let you develop here peacefully. He has close contacts with the Qiang people, so be careful
He deceived secretly."
After hearing this, Cao Peng nodded repeatedly.
I have to admit that Pang Tong was far more thoughtful than Cao Peng.
The best Cao Peng can do is to give a direction, but how to arrange, how to plan, and the analysis of the pros and cons are far beyond Pang Tong's. Feng Chu's name is indeed well-deserved. His words made Cao Peng realize that in
The road in front of him will be very difficult. Want to establish a foothold in Hexi? It is by no means an easy task.
"Where does Shiyuan think I should govern?"
Pang Tong shook his head in shock, "Youxue, you are really making things difficult for me! To be honest, I don't know much about Hexi. I just saw that you wanted to govern Lian County, so I came up with this idea. From Lian County to the west
Thousands of miles are all under the control of Hexi. In such a large place, it is impossible to think of a suitable place at once... I don't want to rush this matter."
"But these immigrants will arrive years ago."
"Well, how about I take them out for a walk tomorrow and observe them first before making a decision?"
After thinking about it, it seems that is the only way.
In fact, not only Pang Tong didn't know much about Hexi, but Cao Peng himself didn't have a complete concept of Hexi either.
To be precise, the area that Cao Peng wanted to govern belonged to the east of the Hexi Corridor.
From the west of Xiutuze, there is no control. It is Ma Teng's territory and the area where the Qiang and Hu are most active. In later generations, the Tengger Desert served as a barrier. But now, from Lian County to Wuwei, it is an endless grassland.
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After a brief discussion, Cao Peng decided to improve Lian County first.
Pang Tong will leave with Han De early the next morning to check the geographical environment.
Cao Peng, accompanied by Deng Fan, visited the military camp while expressing his feelings about parting. Nearly four years passed, and the two brothers had almost no chance to meet.
Cao Zhen is still in the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and his status is rising day by day.
Dianman and Xu Yi followed their fathers and established a firm foothold in the army.
"When I came from Hedong, I met Lao Liu when I passed through Chang'an."
"kindness?"
"He seems to be in poor health. I heard that he will leave his post soon and return to Xudu to recuperate. General Wei Jian values him very much and is reluctant to let him leave. However, I think Lao Liu is also holding on, so he sent someone to Xudu
I have informed my elder brother, who has probably sent someone to Chang'an."
Cao Zun is resigning?
This was beyond Cao Peng's expectation.
He had passed through Chang'an before, but due to various reasons, he did not go to visit Cao Zun.
In fact, Cao Peng has always been a little strange in his heart: Cao Zun is very capable! Maybe not as good as those great people, but not inferior to some young people. But for some unknown reason, Cao Peng has no impression of Cao Zun in history.
.Based on Cao Peng’s understanding of Cao Zun, Cao Zun is a man who values loyalty... When something happened to him, Cao Zun used the name of Sili Colonel Zhong Yao to search for Fu Jun’s whereabouts in the Xijing area. If Wei Ji really wanted to stay
He, then Cao Zun might stay in Chang'an... If Deng Fan didn't notify Cao Zhen, the outcome is really hard to say.
There were only seven people left in Xiaobayi back then.
Cao Peng really didn't want anything to happen to Cao Zun.
So, after listening to what Deng Fan said, he nodded slightly and said: "Big Xiong, you did a good job in this matter."
When there are outsiders, Cao Peng calls Deng Fan the fifth brother.
However, in private, especially when there were only three of them, Cao Peng, Deng Fan and Wang, they still preferred to call each other by their nicknames, which was more cordial.
"This time I come to Hexi, I'm afraid there will be a fight between dragons and tigers."
"That's just right. When we brothers are together, who are we afraid of? Originally, I heard that Brother Xingba also wanted to come over, but the Lord is about to use troops against Hebei, and Brother Xingba will have important responsibilities, so he can't make the trip. Haha, what if
Uncle Zhou and Feng Chao can also come over. We had enough people in Haixi back then..."
"yes!"
Cao Peng raised his head and looked up at the dark night sky.
But I saw that the stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
Does this count as reincarnation?
Cao Peng couldn't help but think wildly... Seven years ago, when he first arrived in Xudu, he went to Haixi with his brother-in-law Deng Ji and Deng Fan, Wangmai, and built a business. Seven years later, he had become famous.
Together with my old brothers and friends, I want to re-establish a business in Hexi! A strange thought suddenly flashed in my mind: I can hand over Hexi, because there is not much potential there; if one day in the future, Lao Cao
If I were asked to hand over Hexi again, would I still be as indifferent as I was when I handed over Haixi?
Suddenly, Cao Peng shuddered...
If I were asked to hand over Hexi, it would be absolutely impossible!
But what should I do to keep Hexi firmly in my hands?
He stopped and stood in front of the camp gate, looking up at the dark wilderness... The grassland in early autumn looked particularly lonely!
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"Mother, where are we going?"
In the spacious tent, Ameiguai nestled in Cai Yan's arms and asked softly.
"Let's... go home."
"Mother, where is our home?"
Ameiguai's childish voice immediately aroused Cai Yan's thoughts.
When she first heard that she was going home, she was extremely excited, and could even be described as crying with joy. However, when Cai Yan calmed down, she fell into hesitation and confusion again. Yes, her home is in
where?
There is basically no need to think about the Hedong Wei family, Cai Yan has not even thought about it.
As early as when Wei Zhongdao died of illness and she left Hedong, she and the Wei family no longer had any connection...
And the father who loved her, loved her, and doted on her has also passed away. There is only one sister left, but she has not been in contact with her for many years, and there is not even any news. Cai Yan only remembers that her sister married a wealthy Shangdang family, but
There was no correspondence between them. It wasn't that she had a bad relationship with her sister, but she felt sad when she saw her sister living a happy life.
In addition, she seems to have no relatives in the Central Plains.
Cao Cao may have thought about the teacher-student relationship and the friendship between him and her that settled her down, but after all, it was not a long-term solution.
Cai Yan, who has lived in the Central Plains since childhood, knows the habits of the Central Plains very well.
She doesn't care, but...
Adiguai and Ameiguai are of Huns descent. The two children may not have suffered much in the Huns, but if they return to the Central Plains, they will definitely be discriminated against by their peers. The hostility of the Central Plains people towards the Hu people is unforgettable.
.Cai Yan could sense this from the few not-so-deep conversations between Cao Peng and her.
Of course, Cao Peng had no ill intentions towards Adigai and Ameiguai, but was extremely wary of the Huns in the north of Saibei.
If the two children arrive in Xudu, will they be wronged?
If they were wronged in the Central Plains, wouldn't it be harmful to them...
The more Cai Yan thought about it, the more confused he became.
She suddenly had a strange idea: abandoning everything and taking her children to escape from the Huns might not be a good idea.
Outside the military tent, there were sounds of fighting.
Before I knew it, it was already the second watch.
Cai Yan looked at the two sleeping children, covered them with quilts, and walked out of the tent quietly.
The barracks was very quiet, but heavily guarded... From time to time, you could see patrols walking between the military tents and in the camp.
"Everyone Cai, haven't you rested yet?"
Cai Yan had only taken a few steps when he heard someone ask.
Turning around, she saw a young man walking out of the shadows next to the military tent and saluting her respectfully.
Cai Yan recognized that this young man was the deputy general who followed Cao Peng, and his name seemed to be Wang Shuang.
"General Wang, haven't you rested yet?"
"Oh, Mr. Cai, please don't call me general. What kind of general am I? I'm just a boy beside my young master.
The young master asked me to protect the Cai family and their children, so I will be on duty in the small tent next door."
Cai Yan smiled and nodded gently.
"Everyone Cai, please take a rest early.
The military camp is no different from other places. Walking around will cause trouble. If you need anything, you can tell me... Wait for the envoy to arrive in two days, and then Cai and everyone can return to Xudu with the envoy."
"Why, aren't you leaving?"
"My young master has been ordered to supervise the town of Hexi. I'm afraid he won't be able to return home for the time being."
"king……"
"My name is Wang Shuang, everyone in Cai can call me Xiao Wang."
Cai Yan smiled and nodded lightly, "In that case, I won't be polite...Xiao Wang, your young master doesn't look very big, and he is from a very high family, ranking as a general in Beizhong. Why do you want to stay here in Hexi?"
Where is the land suffering from the cold wind?
I heard that General Kitazakaro seems to be a man with stories.
I can't sleep, but I wonder, Xiao Wang, can you tell me the story of your young master?"
