Three Kingdoms

In July of the fourth year of Taixing in the Han Dynasty.

An edict was issued silently from Xu County, deposing Xiahou Dun from the post of General Jianwu. It was also said that Liu Qi, the queen of King Lu Gong, was smart and capable of taking on great responsibilities, and he would become the title of Marquis of Wu.

It is said to be silent, because this edict was only given to Liu Qi. Another aspect is that even if it is announced in the court, it will not be announced to the world, let alone any Huangmen eunuch will be sent all the way. Jingzhou, escort Liu Qi to the throne, or capture Xiahou Dun and imprison him.

To put it bluntly, it is just a piece of paper. If someone is willing to acknowledge this piece of paper, the edict will be valid. If no one acknowledges it, the edict will be deemed as wiping one's butt.

Regarding this fact, the Han Emperor Liu Xie was also helpless, but there was no other way. In fact, since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it can be said that one generation after another has become worse than the next. There are also reasons for the emperor himself, and there are also reasons for the intentional actions of the noble families and local powerful people. Until now, even if Liu Xie has three heads and six arms, he may not be able to do it. It can be changed.

This arrangement seemed a bit sudden, but also seemed to come naturally. A piece of edict turned the life and death in Jingzhou into a farce. Perhaps only those who are in it can deeply feel the absurdity and ridiculousness.

Liu Xie is not without such a kind desire to make the world peaceful, but in this world, it is obvious that if there is only kindness without authority, then kindness will either become a burden or attract a group of hungry wolves.

Just like the ramen man, his kindness was smelled by many blood-sucking insects, and they swarmed to him, clinging to him until they were sucked dry and eaten to death, and then they fell down and went to find the next target.

Now in Yuzhou, other officials and noble families in Xu County basically don't care much about whether the so-called "Jianwu General" or "Cheng Wuhou" can be implemented. They are only concerned about the current situation. Interest, when will Taishi Ci, who is blocking the door, leave?

Yes, this edict was also for Taishi Ci to read.

Didn't Taishi Ci escort Liu Qi to seek justice? Now, isn't this "justice" just given? Then Taishi Ci will go back to where he came from, and then everyone can continue to drink and eat meat with a smile...

As for whether the people in Jingzhou live or die, what kind of profound impact will this war in Jingzhou have on the entire Han Dynasty? Basically not many gentry children in Xu County will consider it. They are more concerned about Boss Cao Whether the previous promises can be fulfilled, whether everyone's promotion and wealth have been implemented, and whether the change of positions will bring about any ebb and flow of power to the family, which hot stoves need to be burned quickly, and which cold stoves are left behind. Can't let it go either.

These various things are enough to drive people crazy. If there is also Taishi Ci who is constantly interfering on the side, wouldn't it make people crazy?

Therefore, in the minds of these gentry children, the first thing they do when they get up every day is to pray to God. That Taishi Ci should get out early... go back early!

Of course, some people will look at Fei Qian on the left and Cao Cao on the right, holding on to their own small chips and feeling sorry for themselves. They feel that now that the factions are waxing and waning, the water is too deep and they can't see clearly, and they can't see clearly for a while. Good bet. However, I don’t dare to place bets. Of course, superficial things can be done. It’s always right to sing praises. It’s hard to say anything about Xiahou Dun, but you can praise the emperor. At least the elders and young ones are in order, right?

As for the people in Xu County, their focus is not on these things. After all, for these people, firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the most important things. While they are worried about when the rising prices will come down, While looking forward to harvesting more in the approaching autumn harvest, I really don’t have the energy to think about other things.

In the entire Han Dynasty, I am afraid that Liu Xie most hopes that this edict will be effective and that the Han people will have rules and be able to abide by them. But now, he has no way to make rules or make others abide by them. rule……

People are always like this, they only cherish when they are lacking.

Just like problems that can be solved with money are not problems, the problem is that there is no money.

Liu Xie was not completely incompetent. He was a man who lived around eating and waiting to die. He became the emperor of the Han Dynasty by some strange combination of circumstances. He was born in a noble family. Although he experienced some pain, he was still far from being able to understand people's livelihood. This This is also a common problem among most emperors, and Liu Xie cannot be blamed alone for this.

Some of the ministers in Xu County have expectations for Liu Xie, but most of them are indifferent to Liu Xie. After all, no matter the changes in the DPRK, Liu Xie can't come up with any ideas most of the time, let alone Speaking of the development of leading events, as for the imperial power, it was even more depleted and there was almost no power that could be used. This was due to the long-standing shortcomings of the Han Dynasty for many years, and it cannot be regarded as the responsibility of Liu Xie alone.

If Liu Xie is willing to sink, maybe he will be happy, and others will be happy, but the problem is that Liu Xie can't let go, nor can he let go of the things his father whispered in his ears before he was alive, nor can he let go of his painful crying in the Ancestral Temple, so he I want to do something, but the more I do something, the more confused I become, and I even don’t understand it at all.

Just like this edict, Liu Xie originally thought that after issuing such an edict, it would inevitably arouse a lot of discussion. There may be those who are in favor, but most of them are against it, so Liu Xie was even prepared He also had a small notebook to refute, ready to scold one by one and then write them down.

A son inherits his father's inheritance, and the elders and younger ones are in an orderly manner. This is the moral code of the Han Dynasty. This is the foundation of the family business. Who can argue?

The result was like punching the air with a vicious punch, almost dislocating his arm. No one had any objections to this edict, or even turned a blind eye.

Liu Xie naturally found it very puzzling, and sent Xiao Huang to chase and block him. Finally, Liu Ye was blocked and he sneaked into the palace hall...

Liu Xie looked at the sad-looking Liu Ye and said with a gentle smile, "I love you for your hard work. Is your body feeling better now?" "Liu Ye used illness to escape before, but finally caught him, and he vented his anger first.

Liu Ye smiled bitterly and said in greeting: "Thank you for your concern, your Majesty. I know my body well. I'm afraid it will be difficult... but your Majesty has been so kind to me. I have to repay you with your majesty for only one day in this world." One day of grace... Your Majesty calls you down this time. If you have anything to do, just ask me. As long as I can struggle, I will always share your worries for Your Majesty..."

Originally, with Liu Ye's status, he would not be so groveling in front of Liu Xie, but no matter from which aspect, it is not a good thing to get too close to Liu Xie. After all, with Liu Ye's He is smart, and he can guess that if he wants to play ranked with Liu Xie, a teammate, it may not be so reliable...

But being blocked, I couldn't just throw away, so I had no choice but to show off and see if Liu Xie had grown up, so that I could make some calculations.

Liu Xie could more or less hear the implication of Liu Ye's words, and his smile suddenly froze. He wanted to get angry, but there seemed to be nothing wrong with what Liu Ye said, and if he really got angry, he might have played into Liu Ye's hands, allowing him to So he escaped again.

Liu Xie smiled and pretended that he didn't understand, "The pillar of Aiqing's country is indeed well-deserved... I'm sorry to have to come here today because I have something unclear. I'd like to ask you to give me some advice... In the past, the Jin people returned to Chu Gongzi Gu Chen and The corpse of the old man Yin Xiang was brought to Chu in order to seek knowledge of Feng. So Xun was the leader of the central army, so the people of Chu promised him... Is this a public or private move? 』

Liu Ye was stunned and raised his head.

The light shone in from outside the main hall, rippled on the gauze inside the main hall, and projected around the throne. It also softly highlighted Liu Xie's bearded face...

In 597 BC, the battle between Jin and Chu led to the defeat of Jin and the victory of Chu. Zhifeng was the nephew of Xun Lin's father, the commander-in-chief of the Jin army. His father, Xun Shou, was a doctor in the lower army at that time, and he served under Xun Shou. As a result, the generals in the Jin army were at odds, and Zhifeng was accidentally captured. At that time, Xun, the leader of the army, wanted to save his son. After retreating, he led his men into the Chu army and shot and killed the Chu noble Xiang Lao, also called Lian Yin Xiang Lao. Lian Yin was His official name is said to be Shooting Officer. He also captured Chu Gongzi Gu Chen, but failed to rescue his son.

One is a young master from a powerful family in the Jin State, and the other is a royal prince from the Chu State and the deceased Lian Yinxiang. Judging from the levels of the people captured by the two, they do not seem to be "equal", or because of this, The two sides have not exchanged prisoners for nearly ten years.

Duke Zhuang of Chu, who defeated the Jin State and wiped away the shame of the defeat in the Battle of Chengpu between Jin and Chu, was also at ease during this period. He served Zheng, then the Song, and finally united with Qi to control the Jin. Instead, the Jin State was isolated by the Central Plains countries. . Therefore, although Prince Gu Chen still stayed in Jin State and suffered punishment, his mood should be much more comfortable than Zhi Feng in Chu State.

Under such circumstances, a not entirely "equivalent" request was made, and both parties agreed to exchange prisoners.

Then a very interesting question and answer in history happened...

And now, the question raised by Liu Xie is also very interesting, so "interesting" that Liu Ye needs to re-examine Liu Xie.

After all, I have grown up a bit...

But unfortunately, this is not enough. If you had truly grown up, you would not ask such questions.

One is Liu Cong in the hands of Cao Cao, one is Liu Qi in the hands of Fei Qian, one is Zhi Feng in the hands of the King of Chu, and the other is a young master in the Jin Kingdom. Then, the emperor, Liu Xie, who was sitting on the throne but also trapped on the throne, lowered his head and asked, "Is it fair?" Private? 』

"It's both private and public. "Liu Ye said, "Privately, I know that Feng's father was an assistant in the army, and he was also the second minister of the country. Gong... When Jin and Chu fought, there would eventually be a battle. It was ten years before the Battle of Bi, so Just give it a try..." Although Chu had won the previous Battle of Bi, ten years later, Duke Zhuang of Chu had been dead for three years. Three years after the young Chu Communist King succeeded to the throne, the Chu State fell into disputes among its ministers, and the balance of power between the Jin State and the Chu State changed again.

Liu Xie nodded slowly, wondering if he could hear the hidden meaning in Liu Ye's words. After a moment, he asked again, "Why are the sons of the second minister wise and the prince's son unknown after they were both detained for ten years?" People, luck? 』

Zhifeng, also known as Zhifeng, later became the most famous minister, politician, and military commander in the revival of Jin's hegemony. The corresponding son of Chu had no future after being exchanged for prisoners and was never seen again. record.

Although it is not clear how old Zhi Feng was when he went to the battlefield, and how old he was when he was captured, but based on the general situation, it can be deduced that he should be in his prime, around 20, and ten years of imprisonment is exactly what he was. These are the golden years of youth...

Not only was Zhi Feng not imprisoned and turned into a useless person, but even the questions and answers he gave to the King of Chu when he was leaving were so watertight and well-founded that the King of Chu couldn't help but sigh, "We can't compete with Jin." 』

"The strong wind captivates the eyes, but the true nature can only be seen when the trees are quiet." "Liu Ye said slowly, "Just like Jin and Chu, there are constant disputes, and each has its own victory or defeat. How can we talk about the fate of his people? What's more, although the Jin State had "seventeen states merged and thirty-eight states were subjugated", there were also six ministers of Fan, Zhongxing, Zhi, Han, Zhao, and Wei who competed with each other, and later they were granted the title of Han, Zhao, and Wei..."

When Liu Ye said, "We must seal Han, Zhao, and Wei," he specifically raised his head and glanced at Liu Xie. Who sealed Han, Zhao and Wei? Naturally, it is the King of Zhou, Jiwu, the Weilie King of Zhou. And this Ji Wu can be said to be a symbol...

Liu Xie's eyes moved slightly.

All the questions seem to have answers, but there seems to be no answer. Only the speckled brilliance in the hall and the occasional wind coming from outside the hall are left...

……(o▽)o……

Jingzhou.

When Xu Huang appeared in the sight of Xiangyang City with a group of troops, the top of Xiangyang City was almost crowded with soldiers and generals, all standing on tiptoes and stretching their necks to look northwest.

Xiahou Dun was also among these people.

Since the capture of Fan City, Xiahou Dun has fully gathered the troops in Xiangyang City and reorganized the soldiers, even those who originally belonged to Cai Mao. Although Xiahou Dun felt that Cai Mao would not cause a second wave in Xiangyang City. , but it is always safer to be cautious.

Seeing the arrival of the hussars and horses, the soldiers on the top of the city couldn't help but become a little busy, and there were some chattering voices. Xiahou Dun glanced at it, and the guards around him understood, and walked down to maintain order.

The elite of Cao's army were Qingzhou soldiers.

Most of the Qingzhou soldiers followed Cao Cao south to Jiangling. Most of the soldiers staying in Xiangyang are soldiers from Yuzhou and Jizhou. Although these guys have no problem in dispatching, they are not as good as veterans like Qingzhou. In comparison, I still lack a bit of composure and a bit of courage.

In order to prepare for the upcoming war, Xiahou Dun had already prepared the dry food for continuous combat, and also asked the middle and lower-level military academy sergeants to promise rewards after the victory in the future. Yesterday They even arranged good wine and meat for the boys to enjoy a feast.

According to the original plan, Xiahou Dun was on the south bank of the Han River and the north bank of Cao Hong, and there were some remaining Jingzhou naval forces and ships. He could dispatch soldiers and reinforce them when necessary, and even look for opportunities to sneak attack on the Hussar's camp, etc. , and even have a chance to defeat the enemy and capture the general...

But now, Cao Hong has lost Fancheng.

When Xiahou Dun learned the news, he dismissed all the guards and sat alone for nearly an hour. The plan was perfect before, with top, middle and bottom lanes, and the junglers were clearly assigned. But when I met pig teammates, no matter how good the plan was, it didn't work. As soon as I went out, I found myself alone and facing the opposite team. It's five people plus their own pig teammates, one VS nine.

Fancheng and Xiangyang are the shackles that imprisoned the northern part of Jingzhou and the Han River channel. But now that the shackles have been opened, it is meaningless for Xiahou Dun to take back Fancheng now. He can only guard Xiangyang.

When Xiahou Dun once again saw the hussars coming and going, even if he was very reluctant to admit it in his heart, he could not deny that the elite cavalry under Fei Qian's command was no longer like the previous one that could only support the infantry formation. It can only be used for the simple purpose of sending orders to scouts, which is a weak force, but it is a powerful force that can change the outcome and determine life and death!

Although Xiahou Dun tried his best to appear calm and composed, the feeling that he had worked so hard to plan and then only saw his success come to naught felt like a wooden stick running through his chest and abdomen, piercing his five internal organs. All the six internal organs ached.

Xiahou Dun's eyes turned slightly and stayed on Cai Mao not far away. He stayed for a long time before slowly moving back.

Although Cai Mao didn't look back or make any unnecessary movements, pretending to be concentrating on looking into the distance, he actually noticed Xiahou Dun's gaze, and even felt that his scalp was numbed by Xiahou Dun's gaze.

Isn't General Hussar unwilling to come to Jingzhou?

If I had known...

Various thoughts were swirling in Cai Hao's mind, but he didn't dare to come up with any of them, for fear that the leaked aura would be noticed by Cao's guards beside him.

But it’s not that there is no chance at all. Anyway, I still have some relationship with the Cavalry General Fei Potential. If that day really comes...

Cai Mao swallowed secretly.

Let’s look at the future!

At this moment, Xu Huang, who was outside the city, had no immediate plans to attack the city with his troops. After all, there was still a Han River across the river, and he did not bring siege equipment. So in fact, Xu Huang brought his people this time not for Xiangyang City. , but for the Jingzhou population north of Xiangyang City.

For General Fei Qian, it is not important whether he can get Jingzhou, but if he can attract a group of Jingzhou people in the current chaotic situation, whether it is to supplement Longyou in Guanzhong, or to fill in the northern part of Yinshan Mountain, Xinjiang is excellent.

Xu Huang looked at the head of Xiangyang City with swaying figures in the distance, and smiled slightly. In this battle, the Cavalry General was originally standing in a different position from you!

Only by saving people can we save land!

You are still thinking about this tiny place, one city and one county, but the Hussar General has already set his sights on the world and all the people. The difference between up and down is more than just the difference between clouds and mud!