Three Kingdoms

Although on the whole, the Eastern Han Dynasty was not as aggressive as the Western Han Dynasty, it was still somewhat tenacious. The political chaos and anxiety did not cause the Han gentry children to lose their fighting spirit. This is especially true among the older generation. It is more obvious on the body.

The party's imprisonment only restricted their paths for promotion, but did not imprison their thoughts. After these people return to the political arena, these people will become more determined and stubborn.

Just like Liu Biao.

During Liu Biao's reign, did he make the people of Jingzhou unhappy and angry? not at all. And it is said that it is better than the average Confucian scholar. Although there are some traces of imitation in some places, the article itself is a copy of the world, such as the Imperial Academy, Mingtang, and Baiyi Clinic. Isn’t it a move to benefit the people? ?

Liu Biao also wanted to do something in the current chaotic situation of the Han Dynasty, but he never realized that the system is one thing, but its implementation is another.

In the south of Xiangyang City, many refugees came one after another.

These refugees were in a miserable state, wailing and howling in the south of Xiangyang City.

Life in this world is nothing more than birth, old age, illness and death, but most people want to live. No matter how miserable or humble they are, as long as they can survive.

Xiangyang City is sandwiched between two mountains. To the north of the city is the raging Cao army, and to the south of the city are the surging refugees. It seems to have a different symbolic meaning.

The entire north and south of Xiangyang City were in chaos, and various sounds were mixed and intertwined. Especially the sounds of Cao's army attacking the city in the north of the city, the shouts of curses, cheers, and desperate fighting, were even louder in the sky.

Cao Jun held a sword and shield, bent down and covered his body with the shield. He opened and merged the shields in an orderly manner amidst the sound of orders. He approached the city head and fired bursts of arrows. Correspondingly, the battlements were on the top of Xiangyang City. for a shield, and then draw a bow and shoot behind the firing hole and parapet.

Liu Cong held his head, curled up into a ball, and nestled in the corner as much as possible.

When Liu Cong was young, he thought he was a hero.

The kind that stands tall and tall.

But now, in Liu Cong's head, the figure of the hero has disappeared, and only the word "living" is left...

In such a complicated and troubled world, if you don't possess and demonstrate the ability to shake the world, are you really qualified to control your own destiny?

"Sir! "Suddenly, the guard's voice sounded outside the door, "Cao's army has begun to attack! 』

Liu Cong shivered and bit his fingers in his mouth, not daring to make any sound. He is afraid. When he is afraid, his legs will become weak. In severe cases, he cannot even stand up.

When Liu Cong was a child, he was very afraid of his father's anger, because when his father was angry, the whole family seemed to change immediately, with clouds and lightning, so Liu Cong tried his best to do what his father wanted him to do, such as reading, Practicing calligraphy, painting, and playing the piano can only make his father happy, that's all Liu Cong has.

However, now, Liu Cong discovered that what his father Liu Biao wanted, or what he had put in countless efforts to learn and practice as a child, was meaningless and out of date.

Can the books Liu Cong has read, the calligraphy he has practiced, the paintings he has drawn, and the piano he has played been able to withstand swords and guns? Can this bloodshed be eliminated? Can Cao Jun be made to retreat? If you can't, why do you practice these in the first place? My father now wants me to be a hero, but why didn't he tell me how to become a hero? Can you become a hero by reading, practicing calligraphy, painting, and playing the piano? Since you can't, why did you praise me when I learned these things?

"puff! 』

A stray arrow flew in from the window above the city gate and pierced the wooden floor diagonally. The swaying variegated tail seemed to be stained with some blood.

Liu Cong stared blankly at the arrow, the feathers on the arrow's tail quivering slightly.

The sunlight penetrated through the gap in the city gate tower, and then danced lightly in the darkness, bringing up countless smoke and dust, floating and lingering on the tail fin of the arrow.

"Sir! 』

The guard outside the door was startled and hurriedly patted the door, "Master, are you okay?" Young Master! 』

"No...it's okay..." Liu Cong choked a few times and squeezed out half a sentence.

The guard outside the door was relieved and shouted: "Get over here!" Block the window! 』

The light and shadow moved, and then the elves jumping in the room disappeared, leaving only darkness...

Liu Cong hugged his body and huddled in the corner, "Father...since you want me to be a hero, why didn't you teach me how to be a hero from the beginning?" It’s not that I don’t want to be a hero now, it’s that I...I don’t understand, I...I can’t do it...』

I don't know how long it took, but Cao Jun finally retreated. Although Xiangyang City in the Han Dynasty may not be as strong as it was in the Song Dynasty, it is still a powerful city and will not be conquered easily.

Cao's soldiers receded like a tide, and Xiangyang City began to feel a little more relaxed. They repaired damaged equipment, moved dead bodies, transported various consumable supplies, etc., and all of this required manpower and labor. After all these days, the hardest thing is not the soldiers defending the city, because these soldiers are only fighting for their lives while defending the city, but the people who "voluntarily" serve as laborers have to work all the time, sending weapons and equipment to consume in wartime. The city wall needs to be repaired during the truce. Not only does it not have any armor protection, it can be taken away by drifting arrows at any time, but even if it is just lying down to rest, it will be kicked awake, and then another errand will be assigned. superior……

These labors are similar to those of later generations of code farmers. Company leaders always say that they will take a vacation and rest after finishing this project, but in fact, after this project is finished, the next project will not only be seamless but also negative seam joint. When the real vacation, there are only two There is a possibility that either the company collapsed or it collapsed itself.

So, naturally, someone suggested that the refugees from the south of the city could be used to supplement some of the labor in the city.

At the beginning, they were naturally very cautious and did not open the city gate. They used hanging baskets to hoist the soldiers down first, and then selected and inspected them. If there were no problems, they used the hanging baskets to hoist them up again. After checking again, they were sure they were from Nanjun, Jingzhou. Only the refugees who fled were added to the labor queue.

Everything is fine.

The Jingzhou refugees in Nanjun, the unarmed people, while supplementing the labor force, can also slightly relieve the pressure caused by these refugees. However, in this world, it is not difficult to do something well, but you must continue to do it seriously. It is quite difficult to do everything well.

In fact, Cao Cao had already made up his mind to completely solve the Xiangyang problem before the autumn harvest.

Migrant workers... well, Qingzhou soldiers cannot default on their military pay.

When the Qingzhou soldiers agreed to serve Cao Cao, the most important thing was that Cao Cao promised a series of benefits and fulfilled them. That's why the Qingzhou soldiers followed Cao Cao, fighting in the north and south, until the last moment of Cao Cao's life. At the same time, Cao Cao also had the support of Qingzhou soldiers, so he had the right to show off to these Jizhou and Yuzhou nobles. Otherwise, all the human, financial and material resources would be in the hands of these Jizhou and Yuzhou people. As a eunuch, what qualifications do you have to take the lead?

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that if the battle of Jingzhou turns into a war of attrition, it may not be a joke if there is any big news within Cao Cao in the future.

However, with Cao Cao behind and Xiahou Dun in front, they still maintained a certain degree of optimism that the war could be ended in time...

After all, everything is planned now.

But there is only one chance.

In the dark night, it is when demons are rampant.

Han Song wandered to the south gate of Xiangyang with two or three people.

"Han Biejia..." The military marquis on duty stopped Han Song, "I wonder why Han Biejia is here?" 』

Han Song served as Jingzhou Mu Biejia for a period of time, which was half a level higher than someone's original Jingzhou Governor Biejia. Although Han Song's Biejia position was later replaced by Liu Biao, Ordinary Cong Cao, but whether it is ancient times or later generations, when it comes to positions, it is always higher or lower. It's like a retired Secretary Wang. Although he no longer has an official position, he still has to be called Secretary. It is impossible to change his name to "Old Wang" on the spot...

Han Song's expression did not change, "As ordered, we will arrange more labor." 』

The military lord frowned a little, "Didn't you show your talent during the day?" Why come again at night? 』

"There is an epidemic in front of us, and some civil servants need to be quarantined..." Han Song glanced at the military prince and said, "If it comes again at dawn, Cao's army may attack the city. How will it be mobilized?" Fortunately, my lord has a hundred medical clinics in the city... But we have used so many herbs that there are not many left in the clinic..."

This matter is not just nonsense by Han Song.

Although the Han Hussar Generals have implemented various health regulations for a long time, it does not mean that they can be followed in the same way in Jingzhou, especially in the current state of war and the hot weather, many people died. There is no way to eliminate flies, mosquitoes, rats, etc. Whether it is ordinary diarrhea or other serious plagues, it is difficult to avoid mutual infection when a large number of people gather.

Naturally, the military lords on duty at the south gate also heard about this matter, and they couldn't help but look a little heavy and worried. It's easy to hide with a bright sword and a bright gun. For such an invisible and colorless disease, not many people in the Han Dynasty knew how to prevent and treat it.

Therefore, the military prince had no reason to stop Han Song, but he did not leave, but monitored from the side, watching Han Song let people ride in a hanging basket first, go down to the city, recruit refugees, and even carefully interrogated everyone The selected refugees were not only searched, but also illuminated with torches from beginning to end...

Han Song stood aside with his hands in his sleeves and didn't say much. He even saw the military prince checking the newly recruited refugees two or three times without urging them. In the end, it was the military prince who stepped forward to apologize. They waved their hands, smiled lukewarmly, and said that it was okay to do their respective responsibilities.

Naturally, there is no problem with this group of refugees.

It's just that everyone's attention is on these refugees, and they have ignored the people Han Song brought before. Was it three people, or was it always two...

At this point, all the joints are finally hooked up. As we all know, when a chain is pulled up, no iron ring will be clean.

……:-O:-O:-O:-O……

Heluo.

The three-color flag fluttered high, and the sound of horse hooves beat unhurriedly.

A long cavalry array was marching along the official road.

Some caravans hurriedly drove their vehicles, mules and horses to both sides of the road to make room for this army. After these people and horses passed, they continued their original formation. At this point, the people of the Han Dynasty obviously did much better than some fools in later generations. If they jumped in line when they encountered a military column, did they want to get into trouble or seek death?

Among the cavalry array, there is a canopy car. I was lucky enough to have the Hussar General regulate the official road. Driving on the official road, the bumps are not too big, at least not the kind that makes all the internal organs pop out...

In the canopy car, Liu Qi held the railing with one hand and grasped the staff in a circle, silent and speechless. Moreover, because his fingers squeezed the staff too hard, some joints turned white and blue veins appeared.

Liu Qi didn't expect General Hussar to let him go, let alone let him go in this way...

In front, there are three-color flags flying high, and under the three-color flags, there is the general's flag with the word "Tai Shi" that once made Jizhou fearful.

Liu Qi turned to look at Yi Ji, and Yi Ji also looked down at Liu Qi. Both of them saw some helplessness and some worry in each other's eyes.

General Fei Qian's reasons have always been upright.

Liu Biao is dying.

This is not some gossip, but Zhang Ji said it himself. Zhang Ji, who fled Jingzhou and moved to Chang'an, was naturally received by Fei Qian for the first time, and then revealed something like this. In fact, Liu Biao's back carbuncle was already very serious. The previous suppuration was caused by Zhang Ji personally treating him with gold. The sword technique was removed and a large amount of cold medicine was given to reduce inflammation, suppress fire and suppuration, but this also completely dampened Liu Biao's physical vitality. Normally Liu Biao should rest and slowly recover his own vitality, but now...

When people grow old, they are most afraid of losing their vitality. Even to a certain extent, this invisible and intangible vitality is as important as life. Many old people usually live well, but they fall down, injure their muscles and bones, and use up some of their energy. They are fine even if they are younger, but the old people are not good enough. They are gone before their eyes...

Tai Shici, who led the army, naturally had no communication with Liu Qi Yiji and others, and he didn't even bother to say a word.

This is certainly part of Taishi Ci's arrogance, but it also reduces some troubles. Because everyone knows that this time Liu Qi came to Xu County with Jingzhou Mu's scepter, he himself was a big trouble.

Fei Qian's instructions were very simple. He asked Taishi Ci to escort Liu Qi to Xu County, meet with the emperor, and then bring him back and send Liu Qi to Wancheng.

There was also a roll of Fei Qian's seal in Liu Qi's arms, which said that Liu Biao's eldest son was Liu Qi, and it was natural for Liu Qi to be the heir of Jingzhou Mu, as was the rule of the Han Dynasty. As for whether the Emperor Liu Association will follow Fei Qian's arrangements, it doesn't matter at all. What matters is that Liu Qi can show his face first...

Fei Qian is a hussar of the Han Dynasty. He introduces a minister of good family to pay homage to the emperor. Is there any problem? Is it not in line with the rules of the Han Dynasty to recommend talents to the emperor?

As for the subsequent problems caused by this, Fei Qian said that he couldn't control it, right?

The sun gradually sets in the west.

Entering the territory of Hongnong, I felt desolate as soon as I saw it.

Around Chang'an, it's still lively even when it's dark. By the Jingwei River, fireflies were flying in the grass, and the chirping of cicadas was mixed with the sound of frogs, swaying in the breeze. The water waves, embankments, crops, and dwarf trees all seem to have a special vitality. The military camp in the school field that is gradually falling silent in the distance and the restaurants and restaurants nearby that have been brightly lit for many years complement each other. In the streets and alleys, there are grocers carrying burdens, and under the trees in the streets, there are cheerful people.

The weather in summer and autumn is hot. When night falls, most people are holding fans to cool off. Some are holding gold-painted fans, and some are holding big cattail fans. However, they all shake the wind and enjoy the coolness. When the night wind blows away the floating After it was hot, they went home to sleep.

But in Hongnong, you can’t see these scenes.

There were not many people around during the day, and when it came to night, everything was completely silent. There were occasional sounds, either wild dogs barking or jackdaws croaking. This situation only added to the troubles and worries in the heart of Liu Qi, the second generation official.

For many "second-generation officials" with status backgrounds, Liu Qi realized more clearly than before that this journey was not a pleasant experience.

Some things are conceivable. Once Liu Qi arrived in Xu County, he would definitely not be a popular person, and Taishi Ci led the army to wander around Sili Heluo, obviously not for an autumn outing.

As for the emperor Liu Xie, it is difficult for Liu Qi to guess what Sikong Cao Cao would think. Oh, now Cao Cao is no longer Sikong. Because of the sign of seeing him again in three days, he was finally relieved of his position as Sikong, but he got an additional title of Chariot and Cavalry General. Or should it be called Cao Chariot and Cavalry now?

My future is uncertain, and the future is chaotic and unpredictable.

For Liu Qi, the only good news is that he has officially become a chess piece with some value from a meaningless abandoned idler, and the price of this change in value is his father's life. of.

"Fei...Cao..." Liu Qi blurted out these two words from between his teeth.

Of course, Liu Qi could also choose to die bravely, commit suicide while scolding, and stop being a pawn to realize his soul longing for freedom.

But the problem is that Liu Qi is afraid of death and does not dare to die. If he was really not afraid of death, he would have chosen to die long ago, so why delay it until now? Moreover, now, Liu Qi doesn't want to die even more. Otherwise, wouldn't all the grievances and sufferings he endured be in vain and worthless?

Although Liu Qi spoke very quietly to himself, Yi Ji who was standing by could barely hear him. He frowned and glanced at Liu Qi. The former Liu Qi was full of inappropriateness, so naturally what he said and did was inconsistent with the rules, and he suffered a loss and suffered because of this. But has the current Liu Qi changed? Can it be changed?

Yi Ji didn't know, he just knew that this trip, even if it was the last trip he took for the sake of his friendship with Liu Biao, when Liu Qi obtained the status of Jingzhou Mu's heir, it would be regarded as completing Liu Biao's entrustment. What will happen to Liu Qi in the future, whether there will be new opportunities and changes, are not things that Yiji can consider.

Now this big man has no room for Liu Qi to develop or move. In other words, the whole big man will either join any one of the three parties or be cut off...

Just like Jingzhou.

Any state or county that wants to remain independent is out of date and out of order.