Yuan Shu was stunned for a moment, then asked: "What did General Sun say? Didn't he send someone to look for it?"
"Years ago, General Chelizu passed away... Nearly 60,000 Qiang people outside the Great Wall tried to flood into Liangzhou, and Sun Jian was leading his troops to conquer..." Yuan Shao said, Yuan Shu was startled, stood up and asked : "Cheriza is dead? Why didn't anyone tell me?!"
Yuan Shao was a little puzzled. He didn't know why Yuan Shu was so excited. He stretched out his hand, pulled Yuan Shu, asked him to sit down, and asked: "Do you have friendship with him?"
Yuan Shu closed his eyes, sighed, and said: "My colleagues for many years...sigh..."
Yuan Shao was silent for a moment and said: "Sun Jian was unable to send a large number of manpower to search due to the war. I thought I might bother you to go there... In addition, Huang Zhong might also want to go with you... .This is a good time for you to return to the temple...However, Cao Cao also wants to go, so you don't have to worry about it. Cao Cao's reputation is not as good as yours, and his combat experience is not as good as yours, so the officials will definitely object..."
"On the contrary, Dong Zhuo is a bit difficult to deal with. He wants to climb up to the position of Taiwei. If there is a war, he will definitely recommend himself... However, he is quite old and should not be able to compete with you..." Yuan Shao analyzed calmly .
"Brother, there is no need to say more..." Yuan Shu suddenly interrupted Yuan Shao. He raised his head, looked at Yuan Shao, and said: "This time, it is absolutely impossible for me to go to the northwest... You and I, two brothers, are alone. In the temple is Sikong, who can command most of the country's military forces by one person... Your Majesty will not allow it, so brother, there is no need to worry..."
Yuan Shao was stunned and said quickly: "Even so, you are the only one in the court who knows the situation in the northwest. You have fought there for many years and escorted merchants, so you are the most suitable person. What's more, most of the officials in the court now are If you are willing to obey me, with these people, you can also ask His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, to report to His Majesty, and the Emperor may be able to agree..."
"alright!"
"Do you want to force the emperor? Let the emperor agree to me being the commander???"
"You are the most suitable candidate, how can you say you are forcing me? As a minister of the Han Dynasty, shouldn't I recommend the most suitable person to serve?" Yuan Shao frowned and asked.
"No need, brother. Regarding the military matters, the Taiwei and others have discussed and made the decision. Brother must not participate, otherwise, it will bring great disaster to our Yuan family..."
When Yuan Shu mentioned the family's safety, Yuan Shao calmed down, pondered for a moment, nodded, and said: "I'm just a little anxious, that's all. You can continue to teach His Highness. It's impossible for His Highness not to use you again in the future. At that time, even if I am gone, the Yuan family will not decline... Also, I have discussed a marriage for you. You are such an old person and cannot delay it any longer..."
"I haven't finished writing this book yet..."
"Bastard, Xiansi is about to get married. As an uncle, do you still want to get married after your nephew??!!"
Yuan Shu had a cold face and did not reply.
"Let's just say it, my father's lineage cannot be cut off in your hands."
Because of Yuan Shao's adoption, although he was also Yuan Feng's son, he could not represent Yuan Feng's lineage. When Yuan Shao said this, Yuan Shu was helpless, nodded, and said nothing.
Yuan Shao then left happily.
The news about the business traveler has not spread widely. All that is known is the three princes in the court and some generals. However, it is not yet certain what happened to the business traveler, which gives the three princes a headache.
Sitting in the Hall of Houde, the emperor frowned and tapped his fingers on the table.
"Is it Kushan?"
Hearing the emperor's inquiry, Lu Zhi and Yuan Shao were speechless. They looked at Jia Xu who was standing aside. Jia Xu said seriously: "It shouldn't be the case. In the past few decades, Guishang has had long-term trade with the Han Dynasty and has never been interrupted. This matter Both the Kushans and the Han people have great interests. No matter how ignorant the King of Kushans is, he will not rob merchants and cut off his own long-term interests."
"Is that a thief?"
"It shouldn't be the case. There are thousands of merchants as guards. How can ordinary thieves dare to plunder?"
The emperor nodded, looked at him, and said, "In the opinion of the captain, what should we do now?"
"With Dong Gong as the leader, I led Huang Zhonghou and his troops to Liangzhou. In addition, although General Sun is fighting fiercely with the Qiang people in Xiliang, I know a military brigade and it is most appropriate to send them to investigate the whereabouts of the merchant brigade. ..."
"Oh? Where is the army?"
"The brave camp under Colonel Gongsun."
"kindness..."
Lu Zhi on the side suddenly said: "If the business trip is only delayed due to other circumstances, is it too wasteful of money and resources for us to go to such great lengths to mobilize tens of thousands of elite Northern troops..."
Jia Xu shook his head and said: "Compared to life, money is like dirt... It doesn't matter. Even if the business trip is fine, I can train the Northern Army and support the Southern Army at that time..."
Only then did the emperor agree.
Then Dong Zhuo and Huang Zhong were ordered to come to the Houde Hall. They soon appeared outside the palace. Huang Zhong was still relatively calm, but Dong Zhuo was different. Dong Zhuo had a happy face and looked very happy. It seemed that he After getting some rumors and knowing why the emperor was looking for him, Han Men took the two of them to the Hall of Houde.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
The two of them bowed to each other, and the emperor hurriedly stepped forward, helped them up, and asked them to sit in front of him. After chatting for a moment, the emperor directly explained the business of the merchants. As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Dong Zhuo stood up and looked at Looking at the emperor, he said: "Your Majesty, this must be done by Guishang. I am willing to lead my army and horses to Liangzhou and cut off the head of King Guishang!!"
"The same is true for me."
"Hahaha, I am very relieved that the general has such an ambition. I still don't know who did it, but I have ordered Gongsun Zan to search for merchants..." The emperor said, looking at Dong Zhuo in front of him, not knowing what to say, Dong Zhuo He was over sixty years old and nearly seventy years old. Can he take up the position of general and go to Liangzhou? The emperor asked again: "I want to make Dong Gong the commander-in-chief. I wonder if Dong Gong is willing?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you!!" Dong Zhuo stood up, almost dancing with joy, and said thank you several times. The emperor smiled, asked him to sit down, and said: "I also want to assign you a deputy commander, I don't know. Does Mr. Dong have any candidates in mind?"
Dong Zhuo was in a good mood. He didn't even ask why he needed a deputy commander, but said directly: "Yuan Gongli."
"Yuan Jiujiu can't... He... has an injury on his back and can't mount his horse again... How about Cao Cao?"
"Cao Cao??" Dong Zhuo was stunned and asked in surprise: "Can he fight?"
"He also wrote the Art of War a few days ago, so he certainly understands military strategy..."
"Your Majesty, Zhao Kuo also knows military strategy very well..."
"Hahaha, don't worry, Mr. Dong. You are still responsible for the war. Cao Cao is a shrewd man and has a strategy. He will definitely be able to help you by following him."
"That...okay!" Dong Zhuo then agreed. Speaking of which, he was still not very satisfied with Cao Cao, the deputy commander. It would be great if Yuan Shu could come with him. After all, Yuan Shu had led troops and was familiar with it.
The emperor explained the situation in the northwest for a while. The two listened carefully, and finally said goodbye to the emperor and left the palace. After walking out of the palace, Dong Zhuo grabbed Huang Zhong.
"Han Sheng, I still need your help for this expedition..."
"Dong Gong orders, and I will never refuse."
"Okay! Okay!" Dong Zhuo was overjoyed and wanted to pull Huang Zhong back to his courtyard, but Huang Zhong didn't agree. He also wanted to prepare for the expedition of the Northern Army soldiers. He didn't know that he would go on an expedition in a few days, and he would need all the logistics and food.
Huang Zhong went to work, so he could not accompany Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo understood and let him go.
After returning to the school grounds, Dong Zhuo straightened his chest and walked into the school grounds with a proud look. The soldiers were resting. When they saw Dong Zhuo entering, they all stood up and wanted to salute. Dong Zhuo waved his hand and asked them to sit down.
Entering the main tent, Hua Xiong knelt down in front of the desk, with his head buried in a deep sleep. Dong Zhuo stepped forward and kicked him!
Hua Xiong suddenly woke up, pulled out the sword from his waist, and looked around.
"Which bastard dares to offend Nai... Hahaha, Mr. Dong, long time no see, I miss you so much. How are you? Are you feeling well?"
Seeing Hua Xiong's smile, Dong Zhuo wanted to beat him, but today he was in a good mood and happy, so he ignored Hua Xiong, pushed him away, and sat down. Hua Xiong stood aside and kept saying: "Dong
Sir, be careful, you are old after all, don’t hurt yourself..."
"Shut up!"
"Sincerely."
"I'm going to lead an army on an expedition! Go to Liangzhou!! Hahaha, I've been in this county town for so long that I can hardly climb on the back of a horse. Now, I can finally relax a bit!" Dong Zhuo
Said happily, Hua Xiong's eyes lit up and he asked quickly: "What about me?"
"Of course you're going out with me. What's wrong? I have to ride the horse myself and charge into battle??"
"Okay then, when do we set off?!"
"I will let you know when the time comes! Don't be anxious!"
"I'm anxious?"
Hua Xiong looked at Dong Zhuo who was wearing armor in front of him and asked.
On the other side, Cao Cao was also taken back to Houde Hall.
Cao Cao, who had taken off his official uniform, now looked like a great scholar, well-read in poetry and books, and full of knowledge. Sitting in front of the emperor, he was a little surprised. These days, he was either in the library or in the countryside.
Patrolling around, asking about the New Deal, he didn't let off any of the traffickers, students, and farmers. He asked them one by one, and he was still trying to find ways to improve the New Deal.
Why did the emperor suddenly summon him?
"Mengde... something happened in the northwest, you have to go there..."
"West..." Cao Cao's heart trembled, and his face was a little moved, no longer so calm.
"Foreign trade travelers who have not returned in September may have encountered something unexpected. I have ordered the heroic battalion to investigate. In addition, the soldiers of the Northern Army should also be sent to Liangzhou, with Dong Zhuo as the commander-in-chief and you as the deputy commander!"
After hearing these words, Cao Cao felt indescribably excited. He stood up, bowed to the emperor, and said, "I will definitely live up to your majesty's high expectations."
"In addition to fighting, you have other things to do. Now, all the countries in the Han Dynasty, such as Fuyu, Zhenla, Funan, and Japan, have sent their ministers to help govern. Only the countries in the Western Regions are all governed by
I believe that the Western Region, as an important external center, cannot develop and prosper solely by relying on the Protectorate, or it can be managed by sending state ministers."
"However, I have never been to the Western Regions... I have no specific plans in mind. Therefore, as my eyes and ears, while going to Liangzhou, you must also help me see the local situation..."
"Your Majesty wants to rule the Western Regions?"
"Even newly attached states like Fuyu and Chenla are prospering and making great progress. The Western Region has been the territory of the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years. How can I ignore it? This place must be revitalized. Kushan people, Parthians, regardless of
Anyone who arrives in the Han Dynasty must see how wealthy and powerful the Han Dynasty is. The Western Regions are the gateway to the Han Dynasty... He must be richer than the Central Plains!!"
"Here you go!"
The two of them discussed various affairs in the northwest in detail in the Houde Hall.