In October of the eighth year of Jian'an, the Qiang and Hu invaded the country.
Deng Fanpangtong planned at Fengmingtan to completely annihilate the 30,000 Qiang and Hu troops, killing the two great commanders Mo Zhanzhai and Shao Ge, and capturing the handsome commander Yadan. After the Qiang King Tang Ti returned to Xiutuze, he could not afford to fall ill. Qiang and Hu fell into division.
The Ma Jiajun retreated continuously to the west of Hongze, reaching a distance of a hundred miles.
Ma Tie is in a dilemma and falls into an embarrassing situation...
At the end of October, it snowed heavily in Liangzhou!
This is the first snow in the eight-year winter in Jian'an, and the snow is very heavy.
The wind was howling, and snowflakes were flying in the air. The sky was covered with snow, and it was covered with snow, creating a vast white scene.
Dou Lan sat in the hall, staring blankly at the falling snowflakes outside, saying nothing for a long time. The huge flower hall was deserted at this time. Except for Dou Hu and a few confidants, there was no one else. .
Taking a deep breath, Dou Lan said softly: "My lords, have you all gone back?"
"yes!"
"What are your plans?"
Several tribal adults looked at me and I looked at you, with embarrassment on their faces.
After a long time, I saw Qiu Nu standing up, cupping his hands and saying: "Old Dou, it's not that I want to leave, but that once the heavy snow comes, various problems will inevitably arise in my tribe. Now that the Qiang and Hu have been defeated, Ma Teng has withdrawn hundreds of troops. Here, Hongze is no longer in serious trouble... So I thought it would be better to go back as soon as possible. I heard that many people are migrating to Hongshui County. If I don't go back, I'm afraid that those who managed to take over earlier will be killed. The tribe will fall apart, please forgive me."
Several other people also nodded.
Dou Lan frowned and felt a little confused.
He could see that with the great victory at Fengmingtan, immigrants from the Central Plains arrived in Hexi one after another, and the situation was somewhat out of control.
My heart is broken and it’s hard to lead the team!
The tribal leaders of each tribe have selfish motives.
They have left one after another these days, saying they are returning to the tribe, but in fact, they must want to get in touch with the Red Water Camp as soon as possible.
Could it be said that the return of this red land to the Han Dynasty is irreversible?
Dou Lan did not have much resistance to returning to the Han Dynasty.
But he still hopes that he can retain his power and return it to the Han Dynasty, instead of being left empty-handed and dependent on others.
How powerful his ancestor Dou Xian was back then!
He has millions of people in Hexi, countless elite soldiers, and clouds of powerful generals.
Before the military power was handed over, the Han Emperor was in awe of Dou Xian. But when he returned to Luoyang, he was sentenced to death as soon as he handed over the military power. He died without even the slightest resistance, and his descendants were even exiled. Border wilderness.
Therefore, Dou Lan values power far more than others.
But the current situation is very clear. Cao Peng is gradually showing his strength and will never tolerate others sharing his power. Dou Lan, on the other hand, also does not want to just give up his power, so that the situation becomes extremely embarrassing.
What to do?
Dou Lan glanced at Qiu Nu and nodded: "What Lao Qiu said is correct.
Nowadays, people in Hongze are in panic and must be stabilized... Everyone, we have been friends for generations, and you and I have grown up together. Today's situation requires everyone to help each other and work together. Dou also asks everyone to take care of themselves."
Qiu Nu glanced at Dou Lan and opened her mouth, but when the words came to her lips, she still swallowed them.
"Old Dou, please take care of yourself.
If you need help, please let me know. Our friendship for so many years will never be lost casually. I...take my leave now!"
"Farewell!"
"Master Dou, take your leave!"
Several tribe leaders stood up one after another and said goodbye to Dou Lan.
"Dad, they are trying to run away."
After Qiu Nu and others left, Dou Hu stood up.
"We have always treated them well, but at this critical moment... Dad, are we going to let them go like this?"
"What else should I do? Kill them?"
Dou Lan smiled bitterly and said: "Kill them, I'm afraid those tribes will immediately defect to Hongshui County.
Besides, what Lao Qiu said makes sense... Their integration has not ended. If Ma Teng hadn't violated the territory this time, he wouldn't have led his troops to come. Now that the Qiang and Hu have been defeated, Ma Teng is no longer a threat. They will never go back.
, I'm afraid the tribe will really be in chaos...
At this time, don't worry so much.
Leave a way out so that we can meet each other in the future. You can't force them to stay, it will only make the friendship even thinner."
Dou Hu closed his mouth, lowered his head, and stopped making any sound.
But it was obvious that he was not convinced. But for a while, he couldn't find a suitable reason to refute...
This kid is good at everything, but he is too high-spirited!
In the past, it was nothing to have a high morale. But in the current situation, a high morale can easily cost one's life.
Dou Lan couldn't understand that a month ago, this situation was still in his hands.
But in the blink of an eye, the entire situation was reversed. At first, Cao Peng had to rely on his breath, but now, he had to look at Cao Peng's face. Of course, if he could retain enough autonomy, Dou Lan could consider it. But
He also understands the principle of 'one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers'. In Hexi, one voice is enough!
With a helpless sigh, Dou Lan closed her eyes.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside the flower hall.
"I want to see Uncle Dou, I want to see Uncle Dou!"
"Who is making the noise?"
Dou Lan frowned, stood up and walked out.
Dou Hu followed closely behind Dou Lan. The father and son walked out of the flower hall and saw a young man, covered in snowflakes, walking towards the flower hall.
"Xiaojun?"
Dou Lan recognized at a glance that the boy was Geng Qing's second son, Geng Jun.
He hurriedly walked out of the flower hall and shouted down the guards who stopped him.
"Xiaojun, why are you here?"
"Uncle Dou, please go and persuade my father."
Geng Jun jogged all the way, almost slipping down and staggering to the bottom of the steps.
"What happened to your father?"
Geng Qing is now stationed outside the Li family ranch, joining forces with Li Qi to guard against a sudden attack by the Ma family army. Geng Jun's sudden arrival suddenly gave Dou Lan an ominous sign. He quickly jumped down the steps and helped Geng Jun up.
asked eagerly.
"Uncle Dou, my father... wants to go back."
"go back?"
Dou Lan's heart skipped a beat, "Where is he going back?"
"Go back to Hongshui, he wants to go back to Hongshui!"
Dou Lan frowned, pretending to be relaxed and said: "Oh, so I want to go home. This is normal. What's the fuss?"
"no no!"
Geng Jun became anxious, shook his head desperately and said: "I heard what my father said, and I am ready to bow to the Cao family's children."
Dou Lan, take a breath!
What are you really afraid of? What's coming?
Geng Qing can also be regarded as his confidant. He has always supported Dou Lan's decision unswervingly.
Now, does he also want to bow his head to Cao Peng?
What chilled Dou Lan the most was that Geng Qing was preparing to leave without saying goodbye. If Geng Jun hadn't come to report the news, he might have quietly returned to the camp. Previously, Li Qi ordered Li Ding to go to Fengmingtan to work for the army, but he suddenly
Dou Lan felt uncomfortable whether to go back or not, but after all, Li Qi was still stationed at the Li family ranch, so it was hard for him to blame Li Qi...
But now, Geng Qing actually wants to leave quietly.
It is self-evident that his intention is to prepare for further contact with Cao Peng, and it is very likely that he will surrender to Cao Peng.
A famous teacher!
This is the famous influence of Shichu...
In any case, Cao Peng is an official of the court and is orthodox. This is undoubtedly a huge attraction to those people. If Geng Qing takes refuge in Cao Peng, a series of turbulence will inevitably occur and the entire Hongze will fall apart.
But, can he stop it?
The return of Hongze to the Han Dynasty is the general trend.
Now, Cao Peng has created this ‘power’!
Of course Dou Lan can stop Geng Qing, or even send troops to attack. But the problem is that after he defeats Geng Qing, Li Qing and Yang Qing will jump out. Do they need to suppress them one by one? If that is the case, Cao Peng is not needed
Hong Ze would be finished if he moved... Dou Lan gently patted his forehead, and cold snowflakes fell on his body, chilling his heart.
"Xiaojun, you are a good boy.
However, since your father has made his decision, he must have his reasons. Let him go... Thank you, uncle, for informing me.
You, go back."
"Father!"
Dou Hu became anxious when he heard this, "Uncle Geng must not be allowed to go back."
"Then what do you want? Do you want me to send troops to attack Geng Qing? As long as I dare to take action, the Cao family can justifiably use troops against Hongze. Now, if we don't take action, the Cao family has nothing to do. We lack a name. As long as
If I dare to take any action, Hongshuiji will definitely be destroyed. Do you think everyone will still work together now?"
"But……"
No but!
Dou Lan felt secretly bitter in her heart.
The sky is going to thunder, my mother is going to get married, let’s take care of ourselves...
"Uncle, I won't go back."
Geng Jun unexpectedly said to Dou Lan, with a hint of stubbornness on his face, "I will stay. If the Cao family's son dares to use troops, my nephew is willing to ride on the Han army and take the Cao family's head."
"Good brother, he is indeed my good brother."
Dou Hu was so excited that he shouted repeatedly.
In the past, there were three young masters of Hongze, but now he and Geng Jun are the only ones left.
Li Ding went to Fengmingtan and never came back. Dou Hu knew that Li Ding would probably not come back again...
There is always a trace of hatred in my heart.
If it weren't for Cao Peng, how could his friends have parted ways?
But Dou Lan just smiled and said, "Xiaojun has this intention, and I am satisfied.
If you want to stay, just stay. If you want to go back someday, just tell me and I won't stop you."
"I will never go back!"
Dou Lan reached out and patted Geng Jun on the shoulder.
In fact, whether I go back or not, the outcome may not make any difference.
Suddenly there was an inexplicable sentimentality in my heart, and a sense of hesitation that a hero is at his end. Do I still want to persist?
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The snow has stopped.
But the temperature is getting lower and lower.
Drops of water turn into ice... This winter in Hongze is surprisingly cold. If you pour a ladle of water, it will freeze into ice in the blink of an eye.
Hongshui Camp is in full swing.
Cao Peng stood on the watchtower, looking at the busy construction site, with a bright smile on his face.
"Yuan Zhi, are you ready?"
"Don't worry, young master, everything is ready." Xu Shu smiled slightly and answered.
"That's good!"
Cao Peng turned around and looked to the west.
It’s time to make a settlement! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at ***(***.***), ***, your support is my greatest
