After years of washing and countless changes, I have long developed a calm and capable style in dealing with things.
Therefore, when he heard Zheng Pu's words, he first took his seat and said, "Does Zi Jin want to persuade Cang Xiaoren to lay down his flag and give up his weapons?" Without waiting for Zheng Pu to reply, he quickly added, "No.
I cannot do it with Zijin. This is because I have led the army since then and have also observed the people's customs. I know that he is a loyal person who rebels against the Wei Dynasty and is loved by the Li people. It may be difficult to accomplish this."
"The general is diligent in his work."
After complimenting him, Zheng Pu moved to sit down and said with a smile, "It is precisely because the general and others are diligent and take care of everything, no matter how big or small, that they can do nothing like me, so they will not be able to sit down and eat without food. Therefore, I thought of giving it a try in my spare time."
, it doesn’t matter whether it succeeds or fails.”
"I've heard for a long time that Zijin is fond of teasing, so it turns out that it's true."
After hearing this, Liao Hua couldn't help but smile, "That's alright. Zi Jin has already said this, so I won't say anything. However, if Cang Xiaoren is invited and Zi Jin goes there, I will have to lead the armored guards to guard him."
These are words of caution.
Because of the saying that "that scar Pu is a serious problem for Wei", the land of Yongliang is already known to everyone.
Cang Ci, the prefect of Zhangye, was a die-hard loyalist to the Wei state. It is not necessarily false that he would not accept the invitation. It is true that he took the opportunity to kill Zheng Pu. And it is very easy to do it. For example, he secretly hides one or two warriors in the guard, or he lays down several hundred steps behind and penetrates the Yangtze River.
Or wait.
In this regard, Zheng Pu did not directly refuse.
After bowing his hands in thanks, he tactfully advised, "If the trip is successful, the general only needs to send dozens of soldiers. How can I be so virtuous as to dare the general to condescend to protect me?"
Unexpectedly, Liao Hua waved his hand and said jokingly, "Did Zijin lie to me? The Prime Minister has different weapons for Zijin. If I knew that Zijin was in danger and I didn't protect him with my troops, how could I give up and give up?"
After saying this, both of them laughed and concluded the matter.
The two of them turned to talking about the scenery they had seen in Xianmei County, as well as the preparations for Lu Shuihu's future migration to Shu, as agreed by Zheng Pu and Yi Jian's concubine.
When talking about Xihai (a vassal state of Juyan) and Dunhuang County, Liao Hua also expressed emotion.
"Zi Jin is unaware of something. In the past, when the Prime Minister ordered me to lead troops out of Xiping County, he even told me privately that if the war went against him, I and General Ma would divert to Zhangye from Pingqiang Pass, occupy the county, and seize the warehouse.
Xiaoren is so stupid."
Uh~~
Does the Prime Minister have any alternatives?
However, the mouth of Pingqiang is now occupied by the eldest son of Zhang Hua from Dunhuang. Can he allow our army to pass?
Zheng Pu was surprised and thought to himself.
Perhaps seeing Zheng Pu's doubts, Liao Hua said with a gurgling smile, "Although the Zhang family of Dunhuang claims that the time has not yet come to change the banner, they are secretly communicating with merchants from the Han Dynasty. With this convenience, when General Ma and I arrive, it will be easier for them to do so."
It is forbidden not to let him go."
I see!
After hearing this, Zheng Pu suddenly realized.
Ma Dai and Liao Huake pretended to be merchants and entered Pingqiangkou, and took the opportunity to detain Zhang Hua's eldest son and seize military power, so that they could pass smoothly.
For the benefit of the country, don’t stick to trivial matters.
As for how to negotiate with the Dunhuang Zhang family in the future.
The deal is done, and the Dunhuang Zhang family will not dwell too much on this.
"The Prime Minister is very careful in planning things, and I can't do the same."
Zheng Pu sighed sincerely, and immediately reacted suddenly. He looked at Liao Hua and asked with a smile, "Isn't the general finished?"
"Ha, I can't hide it from Zijin."
Liao Hua nodded lightly and said with a smile, "To be honest, when I sent out the troops, the Prime Minister said that if Xizhou was settled, Fei Wenwei and I would be left to guard it. And I know that Zijin and the Prime Minister had proposed a plan to move to Hexi and Haoyou in the past.
, have the heart to eliminate evil and do their best. Therefore, to wish the county good morning in the future, I will say a few words. If Cang Xiaoren violates Zijin's good intentions and our army drives troops to break through the county, he can be captured and imprisoned or sent back to Longyou to meet the prime minister.
Don't kill him. He has been in Zhangye for many years, restraining the powerful and right-wing, opening up farmland and living in isolation and poverty. He has many benevolent policies. The scholars respect and love him, no less than Zhongyun when he traveled to Longxi in the past."
It turns out that you are worried that I will become angry~~
Alas, why do people in the world think that I am always willing to spend money?
Even though I am not known for my virtues, how could I have done anything to deprive myself of public service for private purposes before state affairs?
"Okay, General, but please take it easy."
There was a feeling of emotion in his heart, and Zheng Pu nodded heavily and said, "Since Bicang Xiaoren has a reputation as a virtuous person, even if it is not as good as I want, I don't want to bear the infamy."
"good!"
Liao Hua stroked his beard and smiled.
The two chatted for some time, and then Zheng Pu made a speech and left, without mentioning the matter of Liao Hua sending an envoy.
But just two days later, Liao Hua sent people to find Zheng Pu, who was walking with Yi Jian and his concubine to visit various tribes in Lushuihu.
Cangci replied.
But he didn't want to talk to Zheng Pu.
"You and I are our own masters, and we are not old friends or hometowns, so there is no need to waste words. Although our army is weak, if you come to invade our territory, we will not hesitate to kill you!"
That's what he said, with an implicit intention to die.
But it's not surprising.
Cang Ci was a staff officer promoted by Cao Cao in the Wei Dynasty. He had lived through the three dynasties of Wei Dynasty and was now very old. Naturally, he did not care about life and death. Moreover, he also knew that Zheng Pu's writing of letters and invitations to talk was nothing more than imitating lobbyists and analyzing
The advantage between the enemy and ourselves is quoted from ancient metaphors, so we just advise him not to resist.
If you are determined, why come and let others make noises?
After Zheng Pu listened to the envoy's narration, he did not show any shame or anger. Instead, he asked him to wait for a while, then he returned to the camp and sat down. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then wrote and began to write some ink.
The book says:
"I have always heard that the prefect was a pastor and guarded one side. He loved the people and was generous, and was highly praised by the people. I also heard that the prefect was an official during the Jian'an period. He first served as a minister of the Han Dynasty and then served in the Wei Dynasty. Now the king of the Han Dynasty has returned to Hexi, and the prefect has kept his integrity with his body.
, I respect you. However, I am also puzzled. Jia Xu was defeated. The prefect knew that Zhang Yefu could be the vanguard of our Han army, so why did he know he couldn't do it? The prefect was defeated, and he died because of his loyalty! The defeat of the soldiers, the body
Death will make orphans and widowed mothers cry in the Tao! The two armies are fighting and the people are innocent. The eunuch has been in the county for many years, and there is no sorrow! I don't want to see the lives of people in ruins, so I invite the eunuch to talk. Why refuse? And I know the eunuch.
I do not want the governor to surrender, but I hope that the people will not be devastated!"
After he finished writing, he dried the ink and asked the messenger to send it off again.
Quite coincidentally, just as the envoy left, Zhuge Qiao, who was originally in Guzang County, actually entered the camp.
It turned out that Zong Yu, Mi Wei and Pang Hong, who were sent by Wei Yan, led the army to Wuwei County. After learning that Zheng Pu was in Xianmei County, they turned back. Zhuge Qiao also accompanied him, which was his duty to join the expedition to Hexi.
, originally served as Zheng Pu's deputy to deal with the powerful rightists and the leaders of the Qiang and Hu tribes. Now that the follow-up troops have arrived and the troops are about to go west, there is no reason for him to continue to stay in Guzang County.
Zheng Pu was overjoyed to hear this.
He asked Liao Hua to take out the cattle and sheep that Jiang Wei had ordered Lu Shuihu to take care of earlier. The hardships of the soldiers coming from afar inspired the soldiers to fight with vigor. They only allowed them to rest for three days before breaking out of camp and marching towards the Yanzhi Corridor.
.
Because the messenger has brought back Cang Ci's receipt.
He said: "If your army is powerful and I cannot defeat you, I will not let the people die in vain. If not, it is useless to talk too much."
He actually suspected that Zheng Pu was deceiving him and felt that the Han army did not have many troops to attack Zhangye County at this time.
