The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

Li Hu, the governor of the county, is a competent eagle dog. As soon as Xun Zhen retreated from the court, he ran to Zhao's house on the other side.

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"Young Master, the prefect has ascended to the imperial court today."

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"Is it ascended?"

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"Yes, I just retreated."

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"Last night there was a big banquet in the county palace, and it was lively until midnight, and I knew he was feigning illness, as expected! He was able to bear it, and he didn't stay home for more than half a month. If it was me, I would be bored early. Short of breath... What did he say last morning today?"

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"I ordered someone to inquire..."

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"You ordered someone to inquire?"

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"Yes." Li Hu knew why Zhao Ran was surprised, he explained, "The prefect did not call me to court."

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"You're a dignified prince, why didn't he call you when he rose to court?"

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"Yeah, it's really hateful!" Li Hu said through gritted teeth.

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"Yuzhou'er is a person who likes and hates clearly, haha, what he hates is exactly what I love. Li Jun, why get angry."

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Li Hu raised his eyebrows with a smile and said, "Yes, yes, it's a blessing for Hu to win the trust and love of the young master."

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"What did he say when he ascended to court?"

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"Hu ordered people to inquire carefully. He said three things in total."

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"Which three?"

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"The first is to persuade the farmers, the second is to rebuild the county schools, and the third is to govern the county."

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Zhao Ran was silent for a moment, then he said: "Yuzhou is trying to bribe the hearts and minds of my Wei County."

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The words that Xun Zhen said in the court today, such as "the farmer is the foundation of the country", "I have a heavy responsibility for the country, but the education is not good, the fault lies with the prefect", "the official, the reason is also, declares virtue and kindness, and shepherds the people. , the way of benevolence, the suppression of rape, the arrest and execution of thieves, the festival of righteousness.” In fact, it was his inaugural speech. He was announcing to the whole county: Although I have never been a prefect, most of my predecessors were Military post, but since I am the prefect of Wei County now, I will follow the words of the sages and do my best to be a wise prefect to govern the county. In other words, that is to say, the three things he mentioned about agriculture, learning and administration of officials will become his future governing program.

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Although Zhao Ran is a child of the **** family, it does not mean that he is incompetent. He has also studied scriptures and has some experience in political struggle. Hearing Xun Zhen's three things, he can guess Xun Zhen's intention.

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Li Hu said, "Isn't that true? Not to mention other things, as soon as his three policies came out, at least the Confucian scholars and the leader of Qian would favor him."

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Confucianism advocates persuading agriculture and re-learning, and rectifying official governance is what the common people expect. If Xun Zhen can successfully implement these three political affairs, he will surely win the support of Confucian scholars and the common people.

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Zhao Ran snorted and said with a sneer, "That's not necessarily true."

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"What do you mean by this, Young Master?"

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"My county has been in turmoil for many years, lacking food and cattle, so it is so easy to persuade farmers? Besides, Yu Du may be defeated, but the thief in this county is not only Yu Du, Yu Du is only the biggest thief, and the rest are There are many small groups of thieves and bandits scattered all over the counties and townships, and if these small groups of bandits and bandits are not eliminated, what will he use to 'persuade the farmers'?"

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"Yes, yes, Shaojun has a clear vision."

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"Also, 'reconstruction of county schools'? Don't we need to hire workers to build schools? Don't hire workers need money and grain? Money is easy to say, where does the grain come from? Although he got some grain from Zhao County, that grain is not enough to support soldiers. , he can still use it to build a school? I don't think he will be willing!"

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"Yes, yes, Yuzhou Er made his fortune from military exploits, and he must attach great importance to his three thousand righteous obediences. Thinking about it, he will definitely not take out military rations to build a school."

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"That's right. If you don't have food, you can't hire workers, can't hire workers? Hmph, I'll see how he rebuilds the school! ... When he fails to persuade the farmers and build the school, hmph, I'll see how he ends up!"

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It's better not to make promises, but to make promises but not fulfilled, it is more resentful.

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If Xun Zhen could not fulfill the three tasks of farming, learning, and officials, then the Confucian scholars and the common people who had failed in their hopes would not only be extremely disappointed with him, but would definitely be criticized.

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Li Hu raised his thumb and said, "Young Master is so right!" After a pause, he changed the subject and said, "But then again, farming and learning are difficult to handle, but the county officials 'This matter has to be guarded against. You also know that, young master, Yuzhou's son's name is 'Milk Tiger', a tiger with a crown, tyrannical and unrestrained, and he regards killing as if it were a slap in the face. what!"

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Zhao Ran pondered and said: "Qing's statement is reasonable, it is necessary to guard against him." After a moment of deliberation, he made a decision and said, "Well, you will send people to the counties today, and ask the counties to prepare in advance to prevent He was caught by Yuzhou'er."

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"No."

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Although Zhao Ran was not afraid of Xun Zhen, he had nothing to do with Xun Zhen's resolute and daring style of killing. If his people in the county were caught by Xun Zhen, it could be expected that Xun Zhen would kill him on the spot, even if he didn't kill him. He also dismissed the expulsion at the beginning, and even if he wanted to save it, it was too late, so in order to avoid "pointless" losses, it was better to notify the counties in advance and ask them to make some preparations.

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"Did Yuzhou'er say at the court meeting that Yu Du was captured and Li Qiongxian surrendered to the three counties?"

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"said."

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"The commanders and chief captains of the Neihuang counties are now vacant. Has Yuzhou Er mentioned this?"

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"Not at all."

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"Yuzhou'er will definitely not miss this opportunity... Li Qing, how do you think he will handle this?"

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"It's nothing more than to announce good news to the state and the court, while choosing people to temporarily guard these counties."

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"I feel the same way, too... The fifteen cities of Wei County, where Yudu is entrenched, are half of the rivers and mountains of my Wei County, and they must not be handed over to Yuzhou's children."

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"Young Master, what do you mean?"

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"You can join forces with Gong Cao Wang Cong, chief bookkeeper Shang Zheng, Dongfang Quannongye Kanggui and other county officials to play Yuzhou'er and recommend candidates for guards. ... As for the specific list of candidates, after I have prepared them, I will meet tomorrow. Have someone deliver it to you."

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Li Hu was in a dilemma now, scratched his head and said, "This..."

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"how?"

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"The subordinate officials will naturally do their best to carry out the orders of the young master, but the subordinate officials, Wang Cong, Shang Zheng, and Kanggui, are not sure they will be able to persuade them. A few days ago, the subordinate officials were summoned separately by the order of the young master. Wang Cong, Shang Zheng, and Kang Gui all told them the young master's favor, but they didn't know the good or the bad. It's not easy to convince them to play together."

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"It's a pity that Yuzhou Er arrived at the prefecture and expelled all Cao Ye officials from Taiban! I lost all my minions. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to use it today."

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"Yes, yes, it's really hateful."

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"Since that's the case..., so be it!"

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"How?"

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"You don't need to submit a letter to Yuzhou. I'll send people to Neihuang and other counties later to see the Guan and You surnames in each county. They will come forward and jointly recommend candidates for guards."

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"Young master's plan is great! It's a matter of public opinion for a local surname to come forward. Even if Yuzhou's children don't want to, forgive him and he can't refuse."

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Zhao Ran's plan is really good. If it can be implemented, it will not only sell it to the Guan and You surnames in various counties, but also make the guards who take office to be grateful to him and obey his words.

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Zhao Ran also felt that this was a great plan, and stroked his beard contentedly.

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Li Hu rolled his eyes and said, "Young Master, the official has a stupid opinion, and I don't know if I should say it or not."

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"Say."

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"I heard that Yuzhouer boasted at the court meeting, saying that the short time is ten days, and the long time is half a month, and the counties of Wei, Yuancheng, and Wu'an will also be able to return to the prefecture. Why don't you just send individuals together?"

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"These counties are still in the hands of thieves, how can we send people there?"

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"You can make them wait outside the county first, and then enter the city after Yuzhou's children recover these counties. Yuzhou's children must not have expected that the young master has made plans, so he will take the city on the front, and the guard on the back. However, he worked hard and made all the wedding clothes for Shaojun."

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Zhao Ran laughed and said, "Okay!"

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He did what he said and did it. On the same day, he selected more than a dozen capable people from the housekeepers and ordered them to go to Neihuang, Wei and other counties.

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The dozen or so guests left the city in the afternoon. Not long after they left the city, there was news from the county seat.

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Yu poison dropped.

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Zhao Ran spat and said, "You have no integrity, you are a thief!"

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With Yu Du's surrender, Wei, Yuancheng, Wu'an and other counties will also surrender nine out of ten. This is a good thing for Wei County, and it is also a good thing for Zhao Ran's plan to "seek Wei and other county governors", but at the same time It's even better for Xun Zhen.

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Yu poison ravaged Wei County for more than a year, and Wei County was helpless and retreated, losing half of its territory. Xun Zhen had only been in the County for a month or two, but it seemed that the chaos was about to be pacified. Once the ground is settled, anyone can see that his prestige in Wei County will rise to a very high level.

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Anything that benefits Xun Zhen makes Zhao Ran unhappy.

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Even if Yu Du could last a few more days, it would be better to add some blockage to Xun Zhen than now. If Yu Du would rather die than surrender and Xun Zhen had to send troops to attack Wei County and other cities, it would be even better. Part of his strength can prevent his prestige from rising too high.

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It's a pity that Zhao Ran is not Yu Du, and Yu Du has no choice but to scold him "what a thief" if he wants to surrender.

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Li Hu hurriedly ran from outside the mansion again.

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"Young Master, Yuzhou Er has sent troops out of the camp."

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"Will we go to Wei County or Wu'an?"

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At this time, Xun Zhen could only send troops to recover lost territory. Wei County was in the east of the county, and Wu'an was in the west of the county. It was either Wei County or Wu'an.

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"Weixian."

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"Go, go upstairs and have a look."

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Li Hu followed Zhao Ran out of the house, went downstairs to the highest building in Zhao's house, rushed up, climbed to the top floor, and stood on the balcony protruding from the building to look outside the county.

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They were not the only ones who went upstairs to see from afar. The place where Zhao's residence is located is an area where rich and noble families live in the county. These wealthy families have buildings in their homes, and most of the people can be seen in the adjacent upper floors. They should be watching the situation after hearing the news that Xun Zhen sent troops to the camp. .

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Outside of Yuanwang County, I saw a group of soldiers coming out of the barracks and lining up outside the camp under the command of Qigu.

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Far away~www.wuxiaspot.com~ I can only see an outline, but I can't see the flag.

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Zhao Ran asked, "What kind of soldiers does Yuzhou's son send? Is it just his righteous servants or the righteous servants and the county soldiers?"

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"There are thousands of followers of righteousness, and thousands of soldiers of the county."

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"Since there are county soldiers, why haven't the county soldiers come to report the news to me?"

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The Zhao family was very powerful in the county army. The few military marquis and colonists who were killed by Xun Zhen were only the ones with a higher status, and there were many other ears, eyes, and minions.

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"I heard that Yuzhouer first ordered the barracks to be under martial law before dispatching troops and sent Xin Ai to lead 400 knights to strictly guard the gates of each camp, prohibiting people from entering and leaving. Perhaps because of this, they failed to report to the young master in time."

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Zhao Ran suddenly became suspicious and said, "The poison has already subsided, so it shouldn't be difficult for Wei, Yuancheng, and Wu'an counties to get them. Why is Yuzhou's son so secretive?" Explore outside.

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When these disciples arrived outside Dexian County, they found that Xun Zhen's guard outside the barracks was very strict. The guards were all Xun Zhen's righteous servants. They didn't find the opportunity to enter the camp until the 2,000 soldiers who had left the camp had completed their formation, left the camp under the leadership of several military academies, and headed towards Wei County for a long time.

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By the time they found out, returned to Zhao's house, and reported to Zhao Ran, night had already fallen.

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After hearing their report, Zhao Ran was furious. He suddenly stood up and swung the items on the case to the ground with a flick of his sleeve. He said angrily, "What? Yuzhouer sent out all my servants and slaves in the county army?"