Three Kingdoms

In the Yumen Pass, in the lobby, the lights flickered.

"Lord. " Jia Xu sat on one side and said to Fei Qian, "Lu Fengxian will probably go on an expedition to Guishuang..."

Fei Qian was writing on the table. He just nodded slightly when he heard the words, which did not affect the writing at all, just like whatever Lu Bu did, it was within Fei Qian's expectation.

Although Lu Bu did not make the final decision, with Jia Xu's ability to guess people's hearts, he had already deduced that Lu Bu would most likely choose to continue fighting on the battlefield and expedition to Guishuang.

Testing starts from the moment we meet.

Jia Xu called him Marquis Wen, but Lu Bu had no objection.

Then came the news of Wei Xu's death.

Drinks.

laugh at.

Guidance.

It's like chess pieces are placed on a chessboard, and Lu Bu's response naturally reveals his innermost feelings...

He couldn't let it go.

Even if this is the case, Lu Bu will probably die on the battlefield.

After all, the expedition to Kushan was basically a battle with completely unequal forces and incomplete information.

Hell level difficulty.

Once Lu Bu really embarks on this path, his previous mistakes in the Western Regions will be temporarily put aside. Regardless of whether Lu Bu can achieve the fruitful results of the expedition to Kushan in the end, it means that he still has the opportunity to reverse his reputation, rather than just Bearing the reputation of being incompetent and stupid, he bid farewell to the military.

This is Lu Bu's punishment and also Lu Bu's last chance.

This is all a conspiracy.

It was clearly laid out in front of Lu Bu that no matter what he chose, Fei Qian could actually accept it.

In the expedition to Kushan, it can be Lu Bu, but it does not have to be Lu Bu.

The countries in the Western Region Alliance must mobilize their soldiers and disintegrate their military force. Some of these people will be absorbed into Fei Qian's system, but there are also some people who hate the Han, so they must only let these people Go die and show your greatest value before dying...

"My lord treated Lu Fengxian very well." ” Jia Xu stroked his beard and sighed, “There is no beginning for failure, and there is an end for failure... This is what happened to the Lu family in the Western Regions...”

"Um? Haha..." After hearing this, Fei Qian was stunned for a moment, then laughed, stopped writing, then lifted up the bamboo paper he was writing on and showed it to Jia Xu.

On the bamboo paper, it is the words Jia Xu just said...

"He was born to be a good man, but his destiny is to be arrogant." Nothing has a beginning, nothing has an end. 』

Jia Xu was also stunned, and then started laughing.

Between the monarch and his ministers, everything is left unsaid.

Jia Xu said that Fei Qian's treatment of Lu Bu was "thick". In fact, it didn't really mean "thick", but it was a reminder that Fei Qian should not "treat one favorably over another."

Civil servants and military officers must all have a balance.

Obviously, what Fei Qian wrote is similar to what Jia Xu thought, "A man born to be a good man has a bad destiny." "There is no beginning, there is an end." This sentence can also be used in other explanations, but the main meaning is to maintain a good original intention, and good results will naturally come from it.

Fei Qian wrote such a sentence at this time. In addition to the above meaning that most people know, it also contains the caution in dangerous circumstances. There is no beginning, and freshness has an end, which means that careless irrigation wastes fertilizers and makes it difficult for seedlings to grow. Fruits that are fresh and bright at the beginning are easy to be eaten by people first, and it is difficult to maintain them for a long time.

This is talking about Lu Bu, the Western Regions, and even the current three assistants of Chang'an, as well as the great men in the world.

This is a self-warning attitude, so Jia Xu and Fei Qian laugh together.

Is there anything more pleasant than the harmony between the king and his ministers and the unity of their minds?

After the two looked at each other and smiled for a moment, Fei Qian picked up a piece of information on the book.

"It's three hundred miles from Chang'an and urgent." " Fei Qian handed the information to Jia Xu and said slowly, as if he was still thinking about the relevant information, "Forwarded by Pang Shiyuan...there is news from Prime Minister Cao..."

In ancient times, Baili Express was generally used for less important internal messages, such as when an important official died in office, or where some major issues need to be uploaded to the central government for processing, etc. This At that time, we only need a speed of a hundred miles a day.

When it comes to three hundred miles of expediting, it is relatively urgent, such as food shortages and riots in a certain place, or floods, and major events such as rebellion in a certain area, etc., and This three-hundred-mile emergency is also the most commonly used emergency gear under normal circumstances.

Four hundred miles is usually used to commend honors. Even if it is used in military affairs, it is rarely used. Most of them are for promotions, marquisships, households, etc., and it was used more after the Tang Dynasty, because of that This time is used to commend the new scholars who have passed the imperial examination...

As for the 600-mile express and the 800-mile express, they are both urgent military information transmissions and cannot be used for other things. Emergency deployment of troops, etc. are basically expedited within 600 miles.

The highest-grade 800-mile express is the highest level of information transmission that can be achieved in ancient times. Changing horses does not change people, and the distance is relatively short. If the distance is longer, the messengers of the 800-mile express will not die. Half a life!

Pang Tong used three hundred miles to rush, on the one hand to show that the matter was not too urgent, and on the other hand not to attract the attention of others.

Of course, there are also flying pigeons delivering messages. However, the weight that pigeons can carry is limited, and they may not be able to ensure delivery. Therefore, generally speaking, even if a flying pigeon is used to deliver a letter, unless there are special circumstances, an urgent document will be sent on land at the same time.

Jia Xu browsed through it quickly, frowned and said, "What a vicious trick!" This is a strategy to attack the heart! 』

Fei Qian pondered and nodded.

Although the events in the Western Regions shocked Chang'an, Fei Qian also led troops here and was about to launch a conquest against the Western Regions Allied Forces, but it did not mean that results would be seen immediately, nor did it mean that everything could be restored in the Western Regions after the Western Regions Allied Forces were defeated.

After Fei Qian left Chang'an, although he focused his attention mainly on the Western Regions, he also did not relax the changes in Chang'an and beyond, Shandong.

Although most people in Chang'an City were cursing Lu Bu and others for their incompetence, in fact they did not really think that the crimes of Lu Bu and Wei Xu and others were a big problem, but they were worried that the chaos in the Western Regions would have lasting consequences. When they arrive in the Chang'an area, it will only affect their lives.

As a dynasty that has existed for three to four hundred years, the Han Dynasty has actually formed some inherent thinking, which is difficult to change.

The rule of the Han Dynasty had its own laws. Although the foundation of Han Dynasty's rule was already shaky and chaotic due to the consistent efforts of successive Han emperors, it was undoubtedly a luxury to expect that one person, or one generation, could change the entire Han Dynasty.

Just like Cao Pi or Sima.

Historically, Cao Pi thought he had changed, but in fact there was no change at all, he just changed his name. As for Sima, it was relatively better. He not only changed his name, but also sent people from the Sima family everywhere in an attempt to change the structure of the Han Dynasty's county system and maintain the rule of the Sima family, but in fact it was of no use. , but buried the future of the Sima family.

If you want to change, you must have a group of people, and it must be a group of people who agree with unity and the same structure.

If Fei Qian, Li Ru, Jia Xu and others are in the front group, then Lu Bu and others are in the back group. For people like Lu Bu, we can't focus on the purge. Otherwise, they would have been a minority in the Han Dynasty. The more purge, in the later stage, either there will be fewer and fewer people, or the virus will become more and more immune to anti-inflammatory drugs. many.

The aristocratic families of the Han Dynasty, the local tycoons, and the bureaucracy, all of them have really bad IQs. Although they are not as useless as the Saint Seiya, the second move will be useless, but after too much experience, there will be some pitfalls. Lessons learned from experience, maybe you start pretending to be your own person every day, which makes it extremely difficult to tell the difference.

Fei Qian led his army westward and deliberately exposed the empty gate of Chang'an, which was more or less a temptation.

In Tongguan and Wuguan, the military commanders left were not very famous - Wei Yan expressed his dissatisfaction with a dark face, but at present, Taishi Ci's reputation was much greater than that of Wei Yan, and Wei Yan's main military exploits were infantry fighting in the mountains. , there is no cavalry battle that can be taken, so for people in Shandong, Wei Yan is obviously not as intimidating as Taishi Ci.

Similarly, Zhu Ling and Liao Hua basically have no names. Those with a God's perspective would certainly think that these two people were not simple, but how many people in Shandong would have expected that these two people were also behind Fei Qian?

Maybe there are only a few top people...

"The strategy of going north must be dedicated by Guo Fengxiao!" ” Jia Xu stroked his beard and squinted his eyes, “This guy is very cautious, but also bold and careful. It’s a pity that back then...”

Jia Xu glanced at Fei Qian.

Fei Qian smiled.

If the person who knows the true and false status of Chang'an Sanfu is the best, it is Guo Jia.

What Jia Xu means is that Fei Qian let Guo Jia go before, but Jia Xu also knows that letting go of Guo Jia actually has strategic considerations, just like Cao Cao in history deliberately let go of Liu Bei and Guan Yu. It seems to be damaged in the short term, but in the long term, this is also an important factor in history that Cao Cao was able to quickly settle down in the north and develop Hedong as a farm.

Pull some people and beat others. This is not only a famous saying of a great man, but also a truth that has been practiced in history.

"This strategy can also be defeated." Just spread rumors around Xu County, saying that Prime Minister Cao has made an alliance with the lord..." Jia Xu did not continue to dwell on this issue, and glanced at Fei Qian slightly, with a gleam in his slender eyes, "The point is to see General Zhao Zilong..."

Fei Qian stroked his beard and nodded silently.

Jia Xu's strategies have always been vicious.

Fei's potential is strong in the Chang'an area, and Shandong must be terrified.

The children of the Shandong gentry who are so idle will inevitably babble about this situation, talk about the current situation, and criticize Fang Qiu. However, these guys may not be able to know the actual situation of the current situation, and often rely on a little knowledge to act blindly.

Therefore, Cao Cao's trip to the north was originally to win over Fei Qian and prepare a decisive strategy to draw out the firepower. It is possible that Jia Xu sent people to spread rumors like this, and it became evidence that Cao Cao was preparing for peace and timidly avoiding war.

Not afraid?

Why run if you are not afraid?

This is just like why you should help if you hit someone. It is logically consistent and completely reasonable.

Of course, Cao Cao also used the same strategy of attacking the heart...

Jia Xu pointed out the key point, which was Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun in history was loyal, but what about Zhao Yun now?

This test question was not only in front of Zhao Yun, but also in front of Fei Qian...

……（o′?□?`o）……

Western Region Allied Forces.

"Where are the Han reinforcements?" 』

This is what Taksa cares about most now.

"The Han people have sent out scouts, and our sons are fighting with them!" "A general from a Western Region country said, "They must have already set off. Even if they didn't set off, it would only be in the past two days..."

"Then shall we attack the Han reinforcements, or shall we continue to attack the Han army stronghold?" "Another general from the Western Region said, "A lot of our people have died in the past few days. If we can't boost our morale, I'm afraid..."

The Western Region Allied Forces were not originally composed of regular troops, and their morale was not high. They originally thought they could quickly push forward the military base. However, although the plan was beautiful, the actual effect was very poor. The result was naturally dejected and unable to cheer up much.

Even if Master Busen "casts a spell", the problem is that casting a spell cannot stop the Han people from throwing grenades. Although after the first huge shock, the Western Region Allied Forces gradually discovered that the lethality of grenades is not very great. There is no longer a panic like a plague, but being thrown away by the Han when the attack is anxious will inevitably disrupt the rhythm. If the inventory of Han grenades is not obviously large, it is impossible to say that it is both Taksa and Busen. Continuous advocacy will inevitably push back the coalition forces in the Western Regions.

"The fight starts tomorrow!" In the past few days, the soldiers' morale has been restored, and everyone is full of anger. They want to kill the Han army to avenge the brothers who died before! "Taksa said fiercely, "Our son is really in a high mood to ask for a fight. In the past few days, several captains and centurions have come to ask for a fight..."

Taksa lies without blinking an eye.

What are you asking for a fight?

That's not true, but there are indeed several people who come to Taksa for food and grass.

"We will launch an attack tomorrow!" At the same time, we also fight the Han reinforcements! The Han reinforcements will definitely not expect us to have an ambush. When the time comes, we will go up like this! "Taksa laughed and said with excitement on his face and gestured excitedly, "As long as the Han reinforcements are eaten, then the Han army will definitely have no fighting spirit! We can conquer the military stronghold and march into Xihai City at the same time! Complete our great cause! Restore the glory of Buddha in the Western Regions! My plan won't go wrong! 』

The leaders of the countries in the Western Regions looked at each other, but they said nothing, neither objecting nor agreeing. It's the default.

Later, Taksa once again led the army to the military stronghold and began to attack. The soldiers from both sides were killed inextricably.

Although Taksa boasted that someone came to him to ask for a fight, to be honest, the characteristics of the nomads in the Western Region Alliance Army were still more or less present. After the initial fear and sadness passed, the ferocity and peace flowing in their blood Their bellicosity quickly inspired their hatred of the Han people.

For decades, or even for three or four hundred years, the Han people's policy towards the Western Regions has not been very friendly. Even the peace and marriage had a strong purpose. The time of vendetta between them was far more than the time of friendship during the peace and marriage. What is right and wrong, right and wrong, no one can tell clearly.

The countries in the Western Regions killed the Han people, and the Han people also slaughtered the countries in the Western Regions.

These things that will not be recorded in detail in history books, more or less remain in the hearts of these people from the Western Regions.

Because the previous Han Dynasty never thought about promoting enlightenment in the Western Regions, and their attitude towards the Western Regions countries was always condescending, so these people from the Western Regions countries never thought about everlasting peace with the Han Dynasty. When the Han Dynasty was strong They surrendered, but when the Han Dynasty was weak, they opposed the Han people and killed the Han people, ups and downs, year after year.

It's like the two sides of a seesaw, rising and falling, rising and falling.

The fight lasted from daytime to dusk, and when the horn of the Western Region Allied Forces' retreat sounded, the Han soldiers on the stronghold let out a long sigh of relief. The hard and bloody day was finally over.

After a day's fighting, there were seventy or eighty casualties, including the death of one camp commander and three commanders.

Facing the huge number of soldiers in the Western Regions, the Han army's weakness in defensive strength was fully exposed. Although there is no immediate crisis, if the Western Region Allied Forces attack every day, they will gradually consume the strength of the Han people. After the defenders lose most of their soldiers, the military stronghold will definitely be lost.

The next day, Taksa once again supervised the formation, and the Western Region Allied Forces launched an attack like a tide, seemingly determined not to give up until they captured the military stronghold. On this day, more enemies rushed to the wall of the military camp. Meng Hua personally led more than 20 guards, just like firefighters. Wherever there is a crisis, they are there to fight.

In the afternoon, Menghua had to use the last batch of grenades again to repel the Western Region coalition forces.

As darkness fell, the Western Region Allied Forces slowly retreated.

There were corpses everywhere on the walls of the military village.

The soldiers of the Han army were exhausted, sitting in the blood stained one by one, without even the energy to say a word.

The Western Region Allied Forces can take turns going into battle, and they have less and less time to rest and adjust, which also makes them more and more tired.

Menghua watched, silent.

The losses of the troops will increase as time goes by. Now the soldiers are very tired, and many of them are persisting with injuries. Once these soldiers' physical endurance is seriously reduced, they will be in trouble during the battle. They are more likely to be injured and have a greater risk of death. As casualties increase again, the difficulty of defending the military stronghold will increase again, and it will eventually be breached.

"Captain, when will our reinforcements arrive?" 』

Li Si already had two or three wounds on his body, and the blood-stained bandages were stained with dust and looked pitch black.

"Didn't I ask you to rest?" Why did you come up again? Menghua said, "Hurry, reinforcements are coming soon..."

Li Si did not step back, but took two more steps forward, "Captain!" You said this three days ago! Why haven't reinforcements arrived yet? ! Are they..."

"Shut up! Menghua glared at Li Si, "I said it!" Reinforcements are coming soon! 』

"When will it come?" ! ” Li Si straightened his neck, not afraid at all.

"..."

Meng Hua was silent. He didn't know, so he couldn't answer.

There must be some problems in Xihai City, otherwise the originally planned reinforcements would have arrived long ago, and now Menghua has no idea...