When they set off on the road again, there were only more than 400 riders left behind Chen Cheng. Only a few of the other people went to western Liaoning, facing an unknown fate. Most of them would rather go back to Luoyang, no matter what Luoyang is.
They are both the center of the world, but how can they be compared to the remote Liaoxi or Xiliang where the Qiang and Hu armies are entrenched?
Chen Cheng was already very satisfied with the fact that there were still so many people following him. He originally thought that there would only be more than a hundred people left. When running away, it would be more convenient to move with fewer people, so he made several trips.
Find ways to reduce the number of troops under your command.
Now they are running away, not to attack the town, or to find the enemy's main force for a decisive battle. The more people, the better. Contrary to what Yan Zhong thought, he wished that there would be fewer people under his command, so that
If you go to Xiliang, you won't be kicked out.
Yan Zhong said that Han Sui would accept them if they were not at odds with the court. Chen Cheng also believed that according to An Shai's data, Han Sui's intelligence should not exceed eighty-five. But he knew that people can change easily, even if Han Sui
If you don't deal with the court, you may not be easy to talk to. As far as he knows, as long as you are in a high position, there is no one with a pure nature.
In this world and in other worlds, there are no gentle and kind people, because gentle and kind people cannot survive. On the other hand, only ruthless people can be in high positions. Being kind and ruthless can lead to romance.
A naive person in a high position is a disaster to himself and everyone else.
Can a person who can lead the Xiliang army repeatedly defeat the imperial troops and defeat famous generals such as Huangfu Song, Zhang Wen, and Dong Zhuo really be so easy to talk to? Chen Cheng doesn't think so. But four hundred people and one hundred people are nothing too big.
There is a big difference, which also shows that his efforts in Luoyang were not ineffective at all. At least he still managed to get more than 400 riders out.
He originally planned to have more than a hundred people left, so he pretended to be a businessman selling goods. Before the news of Luoyang had reached the local area, he used the customs defense seal he had prepared before to deceive the pass defenders on the road.
Rush directly to the territory of the Xiliang people.
Now that there are more than 400 people left, the previous plan can still be used, but it just needs to be modified. There is no need to pretend to be a businessman, just go on the road in the original appearance.
"The Lord is saying that we pretend to be sent by the general?"
Yan Zhong said: "This method is not bad. We are all cavalry. As long as we run fast enough, we can get through before the court's order is issued. But..."
"But will the court's fast horse run faster than us?" Chen Cheng smiled and said: "This is indeed a problem, I have thought about it. So do you think we should take a detour? For example, go to Hanoi, go to Bingzhou, and then
Go around the grassland?"
Yan Zhong thought for a while and said: "No, it's best for us to go west directly. Now that He Jin has just taken control of the court, he must do something to show his authority. Is there anything that can better demonstrate the legitimacy of the court than eradicating the rebels? Hai
Arrest documents may be being sent to various states and counties. Where can we take a detour? It simply increases the risk."
"Besides," Yan Zhong said, "even if there are some majestic passes and dangerous passes, can they still stop the king?"
Chen Cheng turned his head and said: "Bo Dao, you are not this kind of person. Why do you suddenly say such flattery? Is it possible that you are asking me for something?"
Yan Zhong looked at Liu Qian, who was sitting in front of Chen Cheng, and said: "No, these words of mine are from the bottom of my heart. I was born in Hanyang, and I have dealt with those Qiang people when I was young. They admire Wu Yong the most.
If a person who is good at fighting can enter Xiliang, he will surely attract a large number of tribes to surrender as long as he shows his prowess!"
Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Is there such a thing?"
"You don't believe it?"
"Before I saw it with my own eyes, it was really hard to believe it. I am a Han Chinese. Do they not mind?"
Yan Zhong said: "Isn't Han Sui a Han? Nowadays, the leaders of Xiliang, big and small, are basically Han. In fact, before this year, the leader of the Xiliang rebels was Wang Guo. In February, Wang Guo led the Xiliang army to besiege
Chencang has been besieged for more than two months, and we have been attacking in turns, but we have never been able to defeat it."
Chen Cheng said: "I have also heard about this. Later, Huangfu Song took advantage of the fatigue of the Xiliang military advisor and launched an attack. He defeated the Xiliang army and reportedly beheaded tens of thousands of people. However, Han Sui and the others later fought back.
, and returned to Fufeng."
Yan Zhong said: "Yes, it was because of this great defeat that Han Sui, Ma Teng and others joined forces to depose the leader of the kingdom."
"Is there such a thing?" Chen Cheng said in surprise: "How did I hear that the kingdom died in that defeat?"
"Hey, they still want to save face. After all, it's not good to have a bad reputation." Yan Zhong said: "Han Sui killed Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou first. The reputation is bad..."
"Wait a minute," Chen Cheng stopped Yan Zhong and asked, "Bian Zhang was killed by Han Sui? Who were Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou who were killed by Han Sui?"
He realized that he seemed to have made some mistakes. Was Han Sui, who was being played around by Boss Cao, so cruel?
"Beigong Boyu and Li Wenhou were both leaders of the Xiliang rebels. After Han Sui joined the rebels, he killed these two men and Bian Zhang, who also joined the rebels, and annexed their tribes...
.”
Following Yan Zhong's words, an ambitious and unscrupulous Han Sui gradually took shape in Chen Cheng's mind.
Yan Zhong said: "Now it seems that when Han Sui elected Guo Guo as the leader, he just wanted him to take the blame for the defeat."
Chen Cheng frowned and said: "According to what you say, then when he gathered troops to besiege Chencang, didn't he prepare for defeat in advance? Then why did he do this? Is it to eliminate dissidents?"
Yan Zhong said: "It is possible."
Chen Cheng couldn't help but sigh again. No matter what era it is, there is no good person who can hold a high position. But after all, Han Sui still lacks the spirit of others. If he were Han Sui, he would not push the kingdom out at all.
Nor will we eliminate dissidents by losing battles.
He said to Yan Zhong: "So, Xiliang is a big fire pit now. Let's go there now, it's really..."
"What is it?"
“It’s really great!”
Liu Qian sat on the horse and felt drowsy while listening.
They feinted and ran east for half the night. After daybreak, they walked north for a while. Finally, they turned around and headed west, making a 180-degree turn. After turning around and heading west, they kept running non-stop, and it was almost dark.
By that time, the city wall of Mianchi could be vaguely seen.
After setting up camp outside the city, Chen Cheng and Yan Zhong took more than 20 people to the capital to find the local county magistrate, showed the customs seal, and obtained some supplies. Yan Zhong was bold, Chen Cheng was very handsome, and they were holding
The local magistrate had no doubt that it was genuine. Not only did he cooperate very well in supplying materials, he also set up a banquet for the two of them.
"It turns out to be General Xiahou," the county magistrate said with a smile: "I have also heard the name of General Cao, but I didn't expect General Xiahou to be so outstanding!"
Yan Zhong smiled and said: "Miaocai was recommended to the general by Meng De and was immediately entrusted with important tasks. No, he was ordered to rush to Fufeng as soon as he took office. With military affairs at hand, he can't drink too much. When he comes back, he will drink more.
Let’s talk happily with each other.”
"You know, I know, there is an order for General Huangfu Zhonglang, right? Since it is a military order, I won't ask about this matter." The county magistrate asked tentatively: "I heard that something big happened in Luoyang City. Can the general tell me something?
?”
Chen Cheng suppressed his smile and said: "The emperor passed away the day before yesterday, and then the general led his troops into the palace and killed all the eunuchs."
He raised his glass with a sullen face and said, "The general ordered me to rush to Fufeng immediately. I'll toast you with one more drink and we'll be gone today."
After Chen Cheng left, the county magistrate looked at his back and said with emotion: "Xiahou Miaocai is so handsome!"
After returning to the camp, Chen Cheng asked the soldiers to distribute chickens, ducks, fish, fruits, and vegetables to various units, and then personally led people to inspect the camp. In the current situation, he would not take the slightest risk. If he found signs of danger, he would immediately stop them.
Die at the very beginning.
Most of the soldiers who have followed him until now are from Yueqi. They are the most elite cavalry archers in the Han Empire. They are trustworthy in terms of technical and tactical level, organization and morale. After they were reorganized according to the organizational structure, at all levels
Under the leadership of the officers, everything was done in an orderly manner. After setting up camp, the tents were quickly set up, and drainage ditches and a place for centralized disposal of garbage and feces were dug.
Some of the remaining people were defenders from the arsenal. The Han family's military law was strict and the arsenal was burned down. I don't know how many people were about to lose their heads. These people were afraid of being dealt with by military law and did not have the burden of family members.
Heng, they followed Chen Cheng and ran away. Others were the rangers in Luoyang City. These people were brave and fierce, and valued justice over life. They were impressed by Chen Cheng's bravery and followed him out in a fit of enthusiasm.
Chen Cheng is not worried about the first two types of people. The only thing he worries about is those light knights. When these knights are hot-headed, princes and ministers dare to assassinate them. But their fanaticism comes and goes quickly. If someone suddenly regrets it,
If he ran out secretly, it might cause a disaster.
He walked around the camp and saw that the number of people was right, so he felt relieved. He walked to the fire in the center of the camp. Wang Yue, who was teaching Liu Qian swordsmanship, immediately stopped and said: "Giant
Luhou."
Liu Qian also put down the wooden sword in her hand and said in a learned manner: "Julu Hou."
Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Don't be so anxious. It won't be too late to start practicing when we settle down later."
Wang Yue said: "She is very talented, the sooner she can practice, the better."
Chen Cheng thought to himself: How can it be better? As a "hero" with his own name, as long as he cuts the grass, his proficiency will increase. And as his proficiency increases, the power and speed of his moves will increase.
Wang Yue sighed: "I learned swordsmanship when I was six years old. After more than 20 years of constant cold and heat, I pride myself on my swordsmanship, even if it is not unparalleled in the world, but it is difficult for me to defeat anyone. But first I was defeated at the hands of a prince, and now I see that the talent is better than mine."
Yes, this is really......"
He shook his head and said: "It's a pity. If she were a boy, she would be stronger than me in less than ten years."
