The Nameless of the Common Clans

Guanzhong, Chang'an.

After the court moved to Luoyang, Chang'an was less prosperous than when Chen Mo was in Chang'an, but it was still one of the few densely populated cities under Chen Mo's rule. After Chen Mo left, although Zang Hong was left to continue to govern Guanzhong, Zang Hong, even though he was Chen Mo's teacher, was far less intimidating than Chen Mo. Moreover, compared with Chen Mo, Zang Hong's attitude was much softer. Although Zang Hong never gave in on the system, he was always humble and polite, and patiently explained the benefits of these systems.

Although the system is still implemented, the criminal law is not as strict as Chen Mo's. As the core of Guanzhong, Xiliang, Hanzhong, and the Western Regions, and Chen Mo's rear base, Guanzhong's trade has become more and more prosperous in recent years.

"Gentlemen, Chen Mo has been defeated in Henei, and it is only a matter of time before he is defeated by Lord Yuan. Are you really willing to be forced by Chen Mo, govern the local area for him, and still be exploited by him?" In Xicheng, the Li family mansion, although not as big as the Huangfu family, has been a big family in Guanzhong since the death of Huangfu Song, although there are still Huangfu Jianshou, Huangfu Li and others serving in the court, the Huangfu family is no longer as good as before. As a prominent family in Guanzhong, the Li family has not produced any nobles, but relying on its deep family background and taking advantage of Chen Mo's booming business in recent years, it has gradually formed a monopoly on silk and cloth.

You know, all these businesses in Guanzhong were controlled by the Zhu family before, but Zhu Jun surrendered to Cao Cao and later died of illness in Juancheng. Without Zhu Jun's care, the Zhu family in Guanzhong has been gradually replaced by the Li family. Although the Li family does not have many outstanding figures in military and political affairs, half of the silk and cloth trade in Guanzhong is controlled by the Li family in terms of economy. If Chen Mo had not supported the Zhu family and several other small families, the Li family would have been able to control the entire silk trade in Guanzhong.

Silk can be used directly as money, not to mention that the Li family also controls the trade of Shu brocade and has close contacts with the Xie family and the Wang family in Shuzhong. Therefore, as the family wealth increases, the Li family is very disgusted with Chen Mo's support for the Zhu family and other families to restrain themselves.

Although Chen Mo respected Li Tai, the head of the Li family, who was able to expand the Li family step by step and surpass the Huangfu family, and maintained considerable courtesy during their several meetings, for Li Tai, this superficial respect was far less useful than letting the Li family control the entire silk trade, so he had secretly contacted Yuan Shao a long time ago.

This time, Chen Mo's war in Hebei was unfavorable, and Li Tai was the first to come out and organize some big families who had always been dissatisfied with Chen Mo's tax system, preparing to take this opportunity to welcome Yuan Shao as the lord of Guanzhong.

The Li family was a family that developed under Chen Mo's rule. Although they had family wealth, they did not have a strong foundation. Chen Mo also enacted a law that land could not be bought and sold, which prevented the Li family from turning wealth into land inheritance like other families. Although they were also scholars, compared with other scholars, they still lacked some foundation. If only his family did this, Fengxian was too big, so he had already secretly contacted many families that were dissatisfied with Chen Mo's laws.

In fact, the Li family is the beneficiary of Chen Mo's new policy, but now they are the first to jump out to oppose Chen Mo. It is not tenable. It would be best if they could get the support of some high-virtue people. However, most of the high-virtue people are now in Luoyang. If Chang'an wants to respond to Yuan Shao, it can only be presided over by Li Tai.

"We naturally know what Li Gong said, but how can we accomplish this matter alone?" One person frowned. Although Chen Mo is now mobilizing troops to fight Yuan Shao, the rear is not completely empty. You know, the families of the soldiers in the army are all in Guanzhong. Once there is a change in Guanzhong, it is easy to shake the morale of the army. Moreover, although Xiliang has been settled, there are still Zhang Lu and Xiongnu around. How can Chen Mo not be prepared? Wuyi, as Chen Mo's confidant general, has been stationed in Lanchi without moving. With this army, they have no chance.

Li Tai heard this and smiled slightly: "I was just about to introduce someone to you."

"Oh?" Everyone looked at Li Tai curiously, not knowing who to introduce.

"Two generals, please come out and see me!" Li Tai smiled slightly, confident, and looked towards the back hall.

Hearing this, everyone looked back curiously, and saw two burly generals striding out from the back hall.

"Liang Xing!?" Looking at one of the generals, someone exclaimed.

The two generals, one is Liang Xing, who was a general under Guo Si at the beginning. Later, when Guo Si was defeated, Liang Xing killed Guo Si and surrendered. Chen Mo also attached great importance to the surrendered generals of Xiliang. People like Zhao Cen, Yang Ding, and Liang Xing were all used. Yang Ding now followed Chen Mo to the expedition and was named the Left General of the Central Army. Liang Xing stayed in Guanzhong and guarded Guanzhong as the deputy general of Wuyi. Logically speaking, because of Chen Mo's policy, the court arranged for the children of meritorious soldiers to go to school, and they all supported Chen Mo very much. It was incredible that Liang Xing appeared here.

Liang Xing smiled and bowed to everyone, saying, "Hello everyone."

"General Liang has been dissatisfied with Chen Mo's tyranny for a long time. This time, we responded to Lord Yuan's order, and General Liang contacted me as soon as possible." Li Tai smiled.

Everyone nodded. Liang Xing was also a general. He was quite influential in the army, especially in the surrendered army of Xiliang. If he could support them, they would have a better chance of success.

"But..." One of them frowned and looked at Liang Xing and said, "General Liang is the deputy general of Wuyi after all. If General Liang mobilizes troops without authorization, I'm afraid Wuyi will notice it."

"We still have one person available." Li Tai looked at another person.

Everyone didn't know this person. He was not a general in Guanzhong, nor even a general under Chen Mo. For a moment, they were a little unsure of his identity, and they all looked at Li Tai.

"You may not know him, but he is Han Xian, one of the commanders of the Baibo rebel army." Li Tai said with a smile.

Yang Feng, one of the four great commanders of the Baibo rebel army, surrendered. Now he has no soldiers and no power under Chen Mo, and only holds a nominal position. Hu Cai and Li Le died in the battle, and Han Xian fled and disappeared.

A scholar suddenly frowned: "The bandits who have been making trouble in the Hukou Mountain area in recent years..."

"It's General Han!" Li Tai stopped the other party and smiled: "As early as when Chen Mo was wreaking havoc in Hedong, I met Brother Han and admired his talent. Brother Han has been dormant in the Hukou Mountain area for these years. I have funded him with money and food and have trained a team of elite soldiers. This time, General Han has secretly arrived in the Huangbai City area with the help of me. At that time, he will send troops to attack Huangbai City and lure Wu Yi to send troops. If Wu Yi leads the troops personally, If we go to war, General Liang will seize the military power of the garrison and lead his troops to Chang'an. If General Liang is ordered to go to war, he will pretend to be defeated and lure Wuyi to send troops. Then he will join forces with General Liang to capture and kill Wuyi. Then the military power of Guanzhong will be in my hands. Gather the family generals in the mansion and quickly seize the city! "

Everyone saw Li Tai talking freely, and when Bai Bo was defeated, Chen Mo had not yet touched Guanzhong. In other words, Li Tai had already secretly accumulated his own strength at that time. Now he suddenly launched an attack, obviously not just because of Yuan Shao's letter.

All the people here were the nobles who were dissatisfied with Chen Mo. Seeing that Li Tai was so well prepared, they responded one after another and prepared to take this opportunity to get out of Chen Mo's control.

Of course, after the victory, the issue of how to distribute the benefits of Guanzhong also needs to be discussed carefully. Although they responded to Yuan Shao, it would be a big deal if Yuan Shao wanted to take the benefits from them. How Yuan Shao would treat them after defeating Chen Mo in the future is crucial. If they continue the current decree like Chen Mo, who would be willing to help Yuan Shao overthrow Chen Mo and even risk the crime of extermination of their family?

Regarding this matter, Li Tai has obviously reached a consensus with Yuan Shao's envoy. After Yuan Shao captured Guanzhong, he restored the old system of the Han Dynasty. At the same time, as meritorious officials who responded to Yuan Shao, they can not only be granted official titles, but more importantly, they can also be awarded a large amount of land.

Guanzhong is fertile, and under Chen Mo's governance, the population is prosperous. If the old system can be restored, it will be the best result for them.

"We are willing to respect Mr. Yuan. Please ask Mr. Nian Geng to issue an order. We will definitely help!" After the discussion was finalized, someone said loudly.

"No hurry, things have to be done step by step. Zang Hong is definitely not an easy person to deal with. If we want to accomplish great things this time, we must act cautiously. General Liang will return to the Lanchi camp first. After General Han starts the rebellion, General Liang will seize power as soon as possible." Li Tai smiled and looked at Han Xian and Liang Xing.

"Don't worry, Mr. Nian Geng!" The two agreed and said goodbye and left.

Li Tai discussed with everyone how to act after the rebellion, and took the opportunity to occupy Chang'an City, block Guanzhong, and cut off Chen Mo's way back, and then they left.

Han Xian wore a bamboo hat and quietly left the city, ready to go back to gather the army to cooperate with the rebellion, but saw four people suddenly appear in front of him and blocked his way.

Han Xian frowned, feeling something was wrong, and silently reached for the short sword at his waist.

"Puff~"

A crossbow arrow shot through Han Xian's arm, and then a young man holding a crossbow came to Han Xian. Han Xian wanted to take action, but the four men who blocked the way before rushed up and pressed Han Xian to the ground.

"Who are you? Why are you attacking me for no reason?" Han Xian struggled hard and roared.

"General Han, I am Yang Qing, the governor of Changlinghou. I have been following General Han for a long time. Please follow me." Yang Qing squatted down, stretched out his hand to push away the bamboo hat, looked at Han Xian and said: "The Baibo bandits have been destroyed for several years. You were lucky to escape back then. If you had stayed in Hukou Mountain, we would not have had time to care about you. You chose to come to Chang'an to be the enemy of my master and seek death."

"I...what is this general talking about? I don't understand." Han Xian's heart sank and he lowered his head silently.

"Very good, I hope the general will not understand later." Yang Qing stood up and waved his hand and said: "Take it into the car and go into the city, don't let anyone notice."

In order to avoid being seen, Han Xian went to a deserted place after leaving the city, so he was not afraid of being seen by others at this time.

Han Xian was gagged, tied up and thrown into the carriage. Feeling the shaking of the carriage, he closed his eyes in pain... It's over!

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