Faced with Chen Cheng's question, Yan Zhong shook his head and said: "The situation in Bingzhou and Liangzhou are completely different. To follow Dong Zhuo's example is to learn from Handan. Although there are many powerful men in Bingzhou, how can they compare with Liangzhou's princes each having strong troops?"
Chen Cheng thought for a while again and said: "The reason why Bo Dao came here today is to tell me about Han Sui's defeat at Shanggui and Dong Zhuo's massacre of Bingzhou powerful men? Although Han Sui was defeated, Ding Yuan and Huangfu Song did not take too much of it.
Cheap. As for Dong Zhuo, he may send troops from Xihe County or Dingxiang County to Wuyuan. Well, Xu Rong only has 6,000 infantry and cavalry in Manbai. It is estimated that it will be difficult to resist the full attack of Bingzhou County, but I have already told him
, If the imperial troops and horses come to attack in large numbers, then guard the city, and I will lead the army to rescue you."
Yan Zhong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The kings and princes use troops unpredictable, so I don't worry about it."
Chen Cheng said to himself: You are not worried, but I am very worried.
He has a clear understanding of his abilities. In terms of actual military ability, he is probably at an above-average second-rate level. But after he succeeded in the surprise attack on Linrong and killed the Xiongnu's Xubu Guduhou Chanyu,
Everyone thinks that he is a master of military operations and a famous general in the world.
Yan Zhong said: "I came here today not because of the war, but because Ma Teng from Anding County sent someone here, saying that he wanted to marry the prince."
"Well?" Chen Cheng pondered for a while and asked, "Did Ma Teng's army suffer heavy losses near Jincheng before?"
"I heard that thousands of soldiers and horses were lost, but the main force still withdrew to Anding. This time the officers and soldiers invaded Hanyang, Huangfu Song led a partial division to the foot of Long County City, and Ma Teng also led troops to rescue."
"I don't understand this. Since the main force of Ma Teng's army is still there, why are you in such a hurry to marry me?"
Yan Zhong said: "Maybe he wants to place a bet in advance."
He explained to Chen Cheng: "Although Ma Teng occupies Anding, he only has 30,000 soldiers and horses, and he is close to the three auxiliaries. If Ding Yuan did not attack Hanyang, but instead used troops to Anding with Huangfu Song, I am afraid that Peng would have been captured by now.
It’s sunny.”
Chen Cheng laughed dumbly and said: "If you don't fight against Hanyang, which is flat, you will have to climb over the mountains and jungles to get to Anding? If Han Sui leads his troops to cut off the food road, then the soldiers and horses who go deep into Anding will die without a burial place.
.”
Yan Zhong laughed loudly and said: "Ding Yuan and Huangfu Song may have such worries, but Ma Teng has to be on guard against Han Sui not doing anything. Han Wenyue has a deep mind and has always been secretive. No one can predict what he will do.
It’s not surprising.”
Chen Cheng said: "That makes sense. Ma Teng is trying to find a way out."
He asked Yan Zhong: "Who does Ma Teng want to marry?"
"Junhou met her in Pengyang," Yan Zhong winked and said with a smile, "That girl Ma Yunlu is very pretty and a beauty. Junhou is going to be very lucky."
Chen Cheng was surprised and said: "Isn't Ma Yunlu only eleven or twelve years old? It seems that he hasn't grown yet? Can he get married at such a young age?"
Yan Zhong stroked his beard and said: "It's only a year or two away, just take care of it first."
Chen Cheng shook his head and said, "What is this? Does Ma Teng think that sending a daughter here will improve our relationship?"
"Can't it be possible?" Yan Zhong said: "Marriage is the most effective guarantee. Otherwise, the only option is to send hostages over. How about replying to Ma Teng and asking him to send his eldest son Ma Chao to Lian County?"
In this era, blood is still the most stable and strong bond. If Ma Teng is willing to send his eldest son Ma Chao over, it will be a sign of complete surrender. But Chen Cheng thought about it and felt that it is better not to go too far. It is not a last resort.
How could Ma Teng hand over his eldest son as a hostage? Unless Ding Yuan came to Pengyang City with his troops, it would be more or less the same.
He remembered that when Cao Cao was in the most critical moment in history, Yuan Shao sent someone to ask him to send his family to Yecheng, but Cao Mengde refused. Ma Teng was also a prince after all, and his willingness to send his daughter over was considered a humiliation. If he proposed it again,
Asking him to send his son over might make both parties tear their faces apart.
Chen Cheng shook his head and said, "Forget it, let that girl Ma Yunlu come to Lian County."
He thought for a moment and then said: "Well, I mean she was asked to come here to study."
"Do you mean to study with the princess?"
"Yes, let her live and eat with the princess so that they can have a playmate." Chen Cheng said, "We will talk about the future later. It is also good to let her learn something."
Yan Zhong smiled and said: "It would be better to let Ma Teng send Ma Yunlu here in the name of sending his daughter to study, so that he will look better. Besides, in a year or two, the status of the prince will be greatly improved.
It’s different. When the time comes, we will choose a daughter from the Duke’s family, only then will she be worthy of the status of a prince.”
Chen Cheng smiled, not wanting to talk about this topic, and said: "Xiaoxue Chuqing, I haven't been busy with anything lately. It's rare for Bo Dao to come to visit. Why don't you have a few drinks with me?"
Yan Zhong put his hands on his hands and smiled, saying: "I have my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear!"
So Chen Cheng called his soldiers and took them to place a copper stove, table and futon in the room near the courtyard, and lit a brazier next to it to raise the temperature in the room. Although it was covered in silver outside,
situation, but the room was as warm as spring.
Although Chen Chengping had a big appetite, he ate very simply. Now that he wanted to treat Yan Zhong to a drink, he naturally couldn't be as casual as usual. He cut several large plates of beef and mutton, and personally operated the dishes that were delivered to his house yesterday.
The frozen fish was filleted and boiled in a pot of rice wine. In addition, some sweet potatoes, corn cobs, pickled cabbage and radishes were also boiled.
When Chen Cheng was busy, Yan Zhong stood by and watched. He was a gentleman and held the concept of "a gentleman stays away from the kitchen." Well, in fact, he didn't know how to do this at all. But he still made a suggestion, "Since everything has been going on recently
If there is nothing else to do, why not invite Zhao Yun, the minister in charge, Xu Chao, the minister of household affairs, Yang Qiu, the minister of war, and Lu Fang, the captain of the Northern Territory?"
One is invited and five are allowed, so naturally Chen Cheng will not have any objections. Just as the things in Yacheng have come to an end, Zhao Yun is also in the city during this time. In less than half an hour, Zhao Yun, Yang Qiu, Xu Chao, and Lu Fangdu all
Came over on horseback.
Yang Qiu was recently involved in an assassination case. He suffered a big loss and looked a little bad. He also calmed down and stopped chasing Xu Chao for more military expenses. Most of the time, he
In the courtyard where the staff headquarters is located, we played war games with the officers who were addicted to games. Although the tabletop game was full of loopholes, they still had a great time playing it.
However, it is also possible that he has played too many games with his concubine at home recently, so he feels a little short of energy. He took off the short knife from his waist, put it on the side of the table, and then sat down.
He said to Chen Cheng: "Has your lord received the news? Han Sui sent troops to Gui again and lost many people. His own horses were shot to death!"
Chen Cheng waved his hand and asked the tooth soldiers on the side to come forward, take out the rice wine that was boiling in the copper stove, and fill the wine glasses of everyone present. He smiled and said: "Bo Dao just told me. Everyone.
We have been busy for a long time, so let’s not talk about those mundane things today. Come on, let me toast you all first.”
Everyone raised their wine glasses and drank the contents in one gulp. Lu Fang swallowed the wine, and the sweet wine went into his throat. He only felt a bit bitter. He was Chen Cheng's deputy general and had made many military exploits. Although
There are many more soldiers and horses under his command, and the area under his jurisdiction is also much larger, but in terms of official position, he is now under Zhao Yun.
This couldn't help but fill his heart with resentment, but if he was asked to give up his position as the captain of the North and go to serve in Menxia Province, he would feel a little unwilling and think that he was overqualified and underused. Lu Fang also knew that the soldiers in Zhao Yun's hands were
There were far fewer horses, but every time he saw Zhao Yun, he couldn't help but feel sour water coming out of his stomach.
Zhao Yun was aware of Lu Fang's subtle hostility and could guess why, but he was not affected at all and his demeanor remained calm. In addition, his martial arts had recently made further progress and his body had grown thicker. When he sat there,
There was a feeling of Yuan Ting Yue Zhi. When Lu Fang saw it, he felt that the wine in his mouth became even more bitter.
After having a drink together, Chen Cheng toasted each one, from Yan Zhong to Lu Fang. He first enumerated their achievements, and then personally filled their glasses. Chen Cheng already did this very naturally.
, there is no pretentiousness at all. If it were left to future generations, he would probably be able to become an actor.
While Chen Cheng was connecting with everyone skillfully, he searched for jokes about the actor in the corner of his memory. It's not quite appropriate to call it a joke, let's call it a cold joke or black humor. The general idea is this: When everyone is scolding the actor
When , someone made a prophecy and said, "You will miss him in the future."
Well, the acting skills of those young freshmen really cannot be compared with those of veteran actors. Chen Cheng, with awe of the acting school and other things, let himself think: Can't be complacent, where is this?
Knowing that I have sinned, it is only the Spring and Autumn period!
After three rounds of wine, the five flavors of food were outstanding. Liangzhou is located on the border, and the food is not as exquisite as that in Luoyang, but the advantage is that the portion is large, everyone ate very happily, and Yan Zhong even let go of the food several times in a row.
Belt.
While Chen Cheng was eating and drinking with Yan Zhong and the others, he did not forget to ask Ya Bing to cook a large pot of beef and mutton, and then distributed it to everyone in the house. After Liu Qian finished washing, she pulled the timid Zi Jiaer to join them.
During the banquet, the two of them were still young and petite, so they shared a table next to Chen Cheng.
Everyone here is familiar with Wannian Princess Liu Qian, but this is the first time for Zi Jiaer. Seeing her lavender eyes, both Yan Zhong and Lu Fang looked surprised.
.Only Zhao Yun had known about it for a long time, so he kept a calm expression on his face, which naturally caused Lu Fang to curse again.
Naturally, the two children were not allowed to drink. Chen Cheng took out a small amount of stock and poured the juice into a copper pot. After it was heated, he poured a cup for each of them and cut some beef, mutton, potatoes and sweet potatoes for them.
Knowing that it was considered a vegetable dish, I added some pickled cabbage and pickled radish, and then sat back.
Yan Zhong drank a lot of wine and ate a lot of meat and vegetables. He loosened his belt again and said with a smile while he was drunk: "Thanks to the hospitality of the king today, it can be said that I am full of wine and food, but there is one thing that I can't do."
