Chapter 77: Being surrounded by enemies

Changshe County Government Hall Lobby.

Ma Yue frowned and looked gloomy. He really came whatever he was afraid of! He was worried just now that once the Han court restored the state patriarchy system, it would be detrimental to the survival of the 800 bandits. Diao Chan immediately sent news from Luoyang that the Han Empire had indeed restored the state patriarchy system!

Although the provincial governor and the provincial assassinate are both the highest executives of the state, their actual powers are completely different!

The governor of the state is only the nominal highest chief executive. He has no direct superior and subordinate relationship with the prefects of each county, nor has the power to appoint personnel, dismissals, tax collection, and recruitment of husband and wife. The only function of its existence is to supervise the officials of the county and county in the state. At best, it is just a discipline inspection office and does not have much real power.

The prefect of the prefect is the de facto highest military and political chief of a state. The prefects of the county in the prefecture are no longer directly responsible to the central government, but instead are responsible to the prefecture. In the prefecture, all matters such as personnel appointments and removals, money, grain taxes, husband service recruitment, and military recruitment are ruled by the prefecture. In a state, the prefecture has the power to cover the sky with one hand!

And this is exactly what Ma Yue is most worried about! Before he restored the state patriarch, what he had to face was often the guards of a county and the soldiers of a county. He was quite calm in dealing with it, but now that the state patriarch system has been restored, what the 800 bandits need to face will be the pressure of a whole state!

The most direct quantitative result is that in the past, the eight hundred bandits had to face the local Han army in units of thousands, and then in the future, the eight hundred bandits would have to face the local Han army in units of ten thousand! And at any time, the most elite Han Dynasty Central Army might work together to encircle and suppress. Under such heavy pressure, how much room can the eight hundred bandits have for survival?

"Bang!"

Ma Yue was depressed and slapped the table with a heavy palm, shattering the silence in the hall. Guo Tu, who had closed his sleeves and collapsed his shoulders and stood with his head down, was startled, his head lowered, and his shoulders collapsed even more. Guo Tu was different from Dian Wei and Xu Chu, and he also clearly realized the severity of the situation. As the Han Dynasty restored the state patriarchal system, the governors of various states became state patriarchs, and the eight hundred bandits seemed to have reached the end of their journey.

Ma Yueyue stared at the beggar kneeling in the hall like a wolf, and asked in a deep voice: "Did you know the list of the governors of each state?"

The beggar said: "The court has only appointed the governors of the four prefectures for the time being, namely Zong Zhengqing Liu Yan as the governor of Yizhou. The head of the eight horses, the Secretary of the Shangshu ordered Liu Biao to be the governor of Jingzhou, Yuan Shu as the governor of Yuzhou, and Liu Dai, the former governor of Yanzhou, was the governor of Yanzhou. The pastor guarded the states and tried his best to suppress the thieves."

Ma Yue's eyes were cold and asked, "Where is the Yellow Turban in Jizhou?"

"It's already a failure."

"How long will it take?"

“It’s over a month.”

"Where is the army of Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song now?"

"Stay in Hulao and the two passes of Sishui."

"Stay in Hulao, Sishui?" Ma Yue's heart thumped, he looked up at Guo Tu next to him, and said in a deep voice, "Please, come here with the map."

Guo Tu quickly stretched out his hands in his sleeves. Yu took the map in his arms and spread it on the table. He took a torch on the side to illuminate Ma Yue. Ma Yue spread the map in a faint flame and quickly found the location of Hulao Pass and Sishui Pass! Two heroic passes strangled the main roads leading to Luoyang in the eastern states.

Ma Yue compared the palm of his hand again. The gloomy between his eyebrows was even more serious. From Hulao, the second pass of Sishui Pass to Yingchuan, only a few hundred miles, and the march was coming in a hurry for a few days! Such powerful Han troops were peering at the side, and the eight hundred bandits were confused. If Yuan Shu led the elite troops from Nanyang heading north, Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song led the army eastward, and the new Yanzhou governor Liu Dai also dispatched several counties to block the Han troops along the way. How much opportunity would the eight hundred bandits have to break through the siege of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Han troops without notice in advance? How much opportunity would there be to get rid of the entanglement of the Western Liang cavalry of Dong Zhuo's troops and break through the siege? Thinking of this, Ma Yue couldn't help but sweat.

Thinking of Dong Zhuo, the terrifying power of the Western Liang Iron Cavalry when the charge appeared in Ma Yue's mind, and asked sternly: "Dou Zhuo's Western Liang Iron Cavalry is still under Zhu Jun's tent?"

The beggar replied: "Dong Zhuo has already followed the Grand Marshal Zhang Wen to fight against Liangzhou. He has gone to rebel against Beigong Boyu."

"Dong Zhuo has gone to Liangzhou?" Ma Yuexin relaxed and asked casually, "Zhu Jun, are there cavalry under Huangfu Song's tent?"

"There are about 3,000 Wuhuan cavalry under Huangfu Song's tent."

The beggar's answer immediately dispelled Ma Yue's last trace of luck in his heart.

"More than three thousand cavalry Wuhuan cavalry!?"

Ma Yue immediately took a breath when he heard this. Not only was the strength of the eight hundred bandits, but he was also the cavalry of the northern nomadic peoples. These nomadic barbarians grew up on horseback can not speak the same way as the half-lazi cavalry of the eight hundred bandits. Maybe these Wuhuan barbarians can still ride and shoot! Then the eight hundred bandits can only close their eyes and wait for death!

It really makes Ma Yue feel a headache when he thinks about it.

Guo Tu glanced at Ma Yue, who looked gloomy, and said in a shrinking voice: "Big~~ Big leader. Although Yingchuan is good, it is not a place to stay for a long time. Since Yuan Shu was the governor of Yuzhou, he would definitely lead a group of people from a state to come to fight within ten days. Our army has few major generals and is difficult to match, so we should move in early."

Ma Yue nodded slightly. Since he was a bandit, he had been a bandit in the world. Now he has been stationed in Yingchuan for more than a month. His subordinates have been willing to live in peace and have violated the taboo of bandits! Fortunately, the 800 bandits have few soldiers and weak forces, and have not yet attracted the attention of the Han court. Yuan Shu was also the governor of Yuzhou. It would take some time for the integration of the personnel and military strength of a state. In a short period of time, it was still impossible to pose a fatal threat to the 800 bandits.

When Guo Tu saw Ma Yue nodding in recognition, he was immediately encouraged and continued: "There are many hills and rivers in the south, which are not conducive to cavalry movement. To the west, there are Hulao, Sishui Xiong Pass, and Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song's elite Han army. This is undoubtedly a place to kill themselves. If you leave these two paths, the eight hundred bandits can only go north or east.

Ma Yue jumped and glanced over the map. The north of Yingchuan was Yanzhou, and the east was Xuzhou. Although Xuzhou was rich and could be used for 800 bandits and plunderers, the rivers of Xuzhou were crisscrossing, which was also not conducive to cavalry mobility. In this way, the only way for the eight hundred bandits to go north to Yanzhou.

A trace of coldness flashed through Guo Tu's eyes, and he was already guessing what Ma Yue was thinking, and suggested: "If you want to go north to Yanzhou, you should take Chenliu first! When Liu Dai's troops arrive, then unexpectedly go south to Liang Kingdom and Pei Kingdom, and detour to Yuzhou to take Mount Tai. You can avoid Yuan Shu and Liu Dai's troops and advance to Qingzhou."

A cold light flashed in Ma Yue's eyes and said in a deep voice: "The person who comes, I will immediately order Liao Hua, Peng Tuo, Bian Xi and Sun Zhong to come to the camp to discuss matters!"

...

Nanyang County, Wancheng.

Yuan Shu held Sun Jian's hands and said sincerely: "Shu has submitted a report to the emperor and reported the achievements of the Wentai. The emperor is loyal and righteous. He has given him the Sima of another department and led the prefect of Nanyang."

A trace of splendor flashed through Sun Jian's single eye, and he bowed to the ground, and said proudly: "Jian~ Thank you for your kindness for your support!"

Yuan Shu laughed loudly and stepped forward to help Sun Jian up and said, "Why should the Wentai be like this? Please get up quickly, please get up."

Sun Jian rose up and retreated to the left. He was wearing a red armor that looked like a burning flame under the setting sun. He had a charming majesty while looking around. Yuan Shu couldn't help but nodded secretly. Sun Jian, a tiger from Jiangdong, was sitting in Nanyang. I wonder if Liu Biao couldn't get over the sky. Isn't that guy in the future? Isn't Jingzhou at your fingertips?

Yuan Shu changed his mind and walked to Jin Shang and said, "Although Wentai is quite brave, it is a tough one. Brother Yuan Xiu is quite talented and well versed in the way of becoming an official. He can still be the governor of Nanyang County and should assist him with it with all his strength."

Jin Shang tidyed up his clothes and bowed respectfully to Yuan Shu, and said seriously: "Shang~~Dare not to obey!"

Yuan Shu finally walked to Kuai Liang, suddenly sighed and said, "There are different principles and good plans, and Zirou is good at governing. Everyone knows that, but why do you abandon me and leave? What a pity?"

Kuai Liang bowed deeply and said apologetically: "My brother sent a letter yesterday. Gu Yan's mother was critically ill. I hope that my son would return urgently, and filial piety is the first priority. Liang dared not disobey his mercy. I would like to forgive me."

Yuan Shu stepped forward and held Kuai Liang's hands, shook them twice, with a very complicated expression. After a long time, he sighed: "When you part today, how can you still get together again in the future?"

Kuai Liang bowed again and said apologetically: "Liang said goodbye to you, General, take care of me."

Yuan Shu said: "Come here, take my car and take Zirou back home~~"

Kuai Liang had just walked outside the gate, and when he heard this, he paused slightly, then shook his head gently, and left.

When Kuai Liang was about to leave, Jin Shang said in a dark voice: "Kuai Liang will definitely join Liu Biao when he goes there. It will be a big problem in the future. Why not kill him?"

Yuan Shu disagreed and said, "Liu Jingshengxu has his own appearance, which is not worth worrying about. Zirou is very talented and has the style of a national scholar. I really can't bear to kill him."

Jin Shang shook his head and sighed in his heart.

The expression on Yuan Shu's face gradually became colder, and he suddenly turned to and shouted: "Yuan Yin, Zhang Xun, Ji Ling obeyed the order!"

Yuan Yin, Ji Ling and Zhang Xun took a step forward and stood side by side in front of Yuan Shu, saying solemnly: "The last one is here!"

Yuan Shu said: "Everyone leads the troops of the headquarters and advances to Ye County immediately, and there must be no mistakes!"

"Abide by the order!"

...

Changyi, the capital of the Yanzhou Governor's Ministry.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live~~"

The former governor Liu Dai shouted long live, got up, took the imperial edict from the eunuch with a solemn expression, and then raised his hands high above the head. As soon as he got up, civil and military officials fell to the ground with great difficulty, and shouted loudly one after another: "Congratulations to the Lord of the State, congratulations to the Lord of the State, Xizhou State~~"

Liu Dai showed a hint of pride on his face and said aloud: "Why do you need to do this? Get up."

"Mr. Xiezhou."

The civil and military officials paused their heads again, stood up after the ceremony, and returned to their original positions.

Liu Dai condemned the left and right to take the imperial edict to rest, and then carefully rolled up the imperial edict and offered it to the hall. After three incense sticks, he kowtowed three times, and then turned around and said to the civil and military officials with a smile: "I have ordered people to prepare a banquet. Please take your seat. Don't go back tonight without getting drunk, hahaha~~"

"Thank you, Lord Zhou Mu."

Everyone thanked me and sat down together.

After a while, the family slaves brought the banquet like flowing water. Liu Daigao took over the main position, ruled the Zhong, and the civil and military officials of all sizes were separated by the left and right. There were also Dongping Prime Minister Zhang Miao, Jinxiang Order Cheng Yu, Gaoping Order Man Chong, Zhongmu Order Chen Gong, and Chenliu Order Kong Yi, the prefect of Chenliu, also condemned the Chief Secretary Pan Xu to congratulate each other, and the last place was the last place.

After drinking for three rounds, a small official came in and reported: "Sir, Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, asked for a visit."

"Bao Xin?"

Liu Dai was stunned when he heard this. He had no friendship with Bao Xinsu. This time he was ordered to guard Yanzhou, and was about to replace the prefects and prime ministers of various counties and states. He replaced them with close friends and relatives in order to take charge of a state affairs. Bao Xin was also among them. At this time, he heard Bao Xin asking for a meeting and couldn't help but feel confused and could not figure out the purpose of the trip.

When Dongping Prime Minister Zhang Miao saw Liu Dai hesitating, he couldn't help but persuade: "Sir, I have heard that Bao Xin is quite talented and has a reputation as a wise man. Why not meet him early?"

Liu Dai nodded and said to the minor official: "So. Call Bao Xin to come and see him quickly."

The minor official took the order and left. After a moment, the chaotic footsteps sounded. The minor official had already left and returned. Behind him was Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei. Behind Bao Xin, two handsome young men, both of whom stood tall and stood tall, and were outstanding. The man with the left head had a tiger's back and a bear's waist, a eagle's eyes looked at the ape, and the man with the right head had long ears and shoulders, and his arms were longer than his knees. The two had a charming style when they walked, which was beyond the ordinary people.

Bao Xin stood in the hall, tidied up his clothes, and bowed respectfully, "Jibei Prime Minister~~ Bao Xin greeted the Lord, congratulations, congratulations."

Liu Dai laughed and said, "Justice (Bao Xinbiao's word) is exempt from courtesy. Who are the two behind him?"

Bao Xinsu pointed his left hand and looked at the man who was looking at the monkey and said, "This person's surname is Cao Cao, whose name is Meng De, is a famous family. He is a descendant of Cao Shen, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, and the grandson of Cao Teng, the chief servant of the Central General, and is now the commander of Guangping."

Cao Cao took a step forward and bowed with a stern hand, "Cao Cao greets the Lord of the State Council."

Bao Xin pointed another finger at the man whose right head had long ears and long shoulders and arms were longer than his knees and said, "This man named Liu, whose name is Bei, is Xuande. He is a descendant of the imperial family, descendant of King Jing of Zhongshan, and is now the lieutenant of Pingyuan County."

Liu Bei took a step forward and bowed with a stern hand and said, "Liu Bei greets the Lord of the Prefecture."

Liu Dai smiled and said in a stern manner: "You two are exempt from tribute, you are really talented."

...

Hulao Pass, Huangfu Song's camp, Zhu Jun walked straight into the ground with dust all over the ground.

Huangfu Song came forward with a serious expression and said to Zhu Jun: "Honey nephew Gongwei (Zhu Jun's name is a good name). Have you ever received an imperial edict from the emperor?"

Zhu Jun said: "No! The army has been stuck in the Sishui River for more than a month, but why can't the emperor's order be received? The army's food and grass will soon be rumored. Luoyi is close to you but cannot be seen. Many soldiers have complaints. If this continues, there are probably concerns about mutiny."

Huangfu Song said worriedly: "The general and the eunuch party are in a hurry."

Zhu Jun threw the whip in his hand to the ground and said angrily: "The eunuch party will harm the country, and the general can kill it. Why do we let us stay here and not be able to return?"

Huangfu Song said: "Now the eunuch is a military captain in Xiyuan. He will control the army and horses of the world. The general is also subject to his constraints. If our army and horses return to the capital, they may be subject to the hindrance of the eunuch party. Then the eunuch party will be full of the eunuch group, with elite troops from the north and the south, and will no longer be scrupulous in their actions, and the general will no longer have anything to defend himself, and may be harmed."

Zhu Jun sighed and said, "What can I do if the military rations are about to be over?"
To be continued...