The counties in the Hetao on the west side of the river, but you should still have tens of thousands of young men, so you must block the Xianbei people at the Yinshan Pass for the Han Dynasty."

"yes."

"I will reset the position of the Zhonglang General who protects the Xiongnu, and let Han Zhuohan, the prefect of Yanmen, take up the post... The position of the Xiongnu Chanyu is vacant. You must listen carefully to Han Gong's instructions and decisions on major matters."

"yes."

"After your death, the Xubu clan and even the entire Xiutu tribe were renamed the Zhang clan, with Xubu taking second place, that is, Zhang Juci became the clan leader, and he was asked to take care of your family..."

"Yes Yes!"

"There are more than 10,000 people who are surrounded this time, as well as other surrendered people. Except for Zhang Juci, who was the first to surrender, I want to kill eleven of the other nobles who made trouble... That is, I will kill one out of ten.

The ordinary herdsmen will not kill any of them, but simply allow them to return to Hexi to spend the winter."

"Thank you, General Wei!"

"That's it. Do you have anything else to say?" Gongsun Xun held the riding crop, leaned his head forward slightly, and asked sincerely.

"There is one more thing." Xubu Guduhou, who had been thinking about it all night, reluctantly raised his head and said.

"Come on." Gongsun Xun naturally would not embarrass the other party at this time.

"So many horses died on the road this time... The horse meat is sour and not tasty, and I think you, general, don't like it either. Unfortunately, it's hard for the tribe to spend the winter back in Hexi. Could you ask the general to show mercy and give some to Xubu...

Let Zhang Juci be taken away by Patriarch Zhang?" Unexpectedly, Xubu Guduhou made a suggestion that was unbelievable to the surrounding Han army officials.

"That's right." Gongsun Xun was stunned for a moment, and then immediately nodded. "Is there anything else? Is there any custom? Should I keep your whole body?"

"It would be good if you could die without seeing blood." Xubu Guduhou's voice could not help but tremble slightly.

"I understand." Gongsun Xun looked at Zhang Juci, who was standing at the foot of the slope with his hands tied and his head bowed silently. "You can go see your brother off later, just use a bowstring."

Zhang Juci immediately knelt down and kowtowed in thanks.

"Is there any more?" Gongsun Xunfu looked at the embarrassed pseudo-Chanyu in front of him again, still showing no sign of impatience.

Xubu Guduhou fell on the ground again, his voice gradually choked up: "The general is so generous, how can I ask for anything more...But me, but I really want to eat another bowl of noodles before I die! Since the chaos in Liangzhou, I

I haven’t eaten noodles in years! I haven’t even seen flour in years.”

There was silence all around again, as if they were confused and even speechless by the conditions of this Xiongnu Chanyu who had hundreds of thousands of followers.

"It doesn't matter." Gongsun Xun was the first to come to his senses, but he was still tolerant. "It's just a bowl of noodles. If there is any, I will give it to you. But I am in a hurry, and I am afraid that the army did not bring flour or iron pot... Then

I can’t keep you waiting. Let me ask?”

Xubu Guduhou kowtowed on the ground.

However, after a while, the Yi Cong who went to inquire came to report one after another. They all said that the army was pursuing in a hurry. Although some people carried iron pots, they did not bring flour... It was really impossible to make noodles.

Gongsun Xun felt quite guilty, so he earnestly asked the person in front of him again: "How about I have someone cook you a bowl of meat soup?"

"How can meat soup be as delicious as noodles?" Xubu Guduhou raised his head, his face full of disappointment, but he soon said loudly and forcefully. "I appreciate General Wei's kindness. I... I also believe in General Wei.

I keep my word! Since there are no noodles, there is no need to embarrass myself here, I will be on my way as soon as possible!"

Gongsun Xun nodded slightly.

Immediately, Xubu Guduhou got up on his own, then straightened his appearance a little, and walked down under the guard of two sword-wielding servants, facing Zhang Juci who was going to execute him personally in front of the Xiongnu's defeated army...

...it seems like he is ready to die.

And the fact that he went to death so calmly made a man who had been looked down upon by many people in the army because of "horsemeat" and "noodles" regain his dignity.

However, he could not walk more than a few steps, and before he reached Zhang Juci's side at the foot of the slope, he suddenly stopped, and when he turned around, tears were streaming down his face.

Not to mention this, this fake Chanyu actually kowtowed to the ground again and repeatedly begged for his life:

"General, I really didn't mean to rebel! I was really forced! I, the Shanyu, was also promoted! I really don't want to die! I really want to eat a bowl of noodles again! The governor Zhang who died before died in chaos

I was not the one who killed the army! Dingxiang County was already empty when I went there! Please, General, please spare me!"

With such an ugly appearance, the respect that everyone in the Chinese army had for him was instantly wiped out. Many people even showed disdain and shook their heads in mockery.

However, General Wei Gongsun Xun sighed, and then actually stood up and stepped forward, supported the ugly man at the foot of the slope, and comforted him repeatedly: "I know, I know, others don't believe Shan Yu's words, I

I believe it... I believe you are innocent and I believe you were forced."

Xubu Guduhou suddenly looked expectant.

"But now that you have rebelled, you have killed Zhang Yi, the governor of Bingzhou, and you have captured the whole county of Dingxiang, someone has to come out to take the blame... Shanyu, as I said again, if you don't die, in the future

More people will die!" Gongsun Xun still sighed. "I came to Bingzhou and the previous battle. Although it was killing people, didn't I want no one to imitate Shan Yu and die innocently in the future?"

The messy Xubu Guduhou looked at Gongsun Xun and was speechless, but he was caught by two followers and dragged away from the place.

Zhang Juci took a bow and lowered his head to follow... Half a quarter of an hour later, there was a noise from the west, and then there was the news that Yuwen Black Otter and Gao Shun were marching from both sides to collect the prisoners.

Gongsun Xun listened for a long time and finally sighed.

"This man is bound to die. Why would the general manipulate people's hearts like this?" Hearing this sigh, Tian Yuanhao, who had always been uncomfortable with Gongsun Xun's behavior, couldn't bear it anymore and was the first to speak out to criticize him.

"Does Yuan Hao think I'm hypocritical?" Gongsun Xun, who was standing at the foot of the slope, looked back as usual and asked.

Tian Feng looked at the many officers and soldiers around him and just sneered, but did not reply.

"Whether you believe it or not, I sincerely felt that this person was quite innocent before, and I sincerely sympathized with him." Gongsun Xun stared at Tian Feng on the hillside, but this time he did not intend to let the matter rest. "As I know in my heart, this

The man who first killed the Shan Yu was pardoned by the imperial court, and then killed the governor of Bingzhou. It is absolutely unpardonable! How innocent he was before, he will deserve to die now... And I will name his crime, punish him, and pity him.

Lamenting its impermanence, brother Yuan Hao, is there a problem with this?"

Tian Feng remained silent.

"What do you mean by troubled times?" Gongsun Xun turned forward, his tone still sharp. "Others don't know, but don't you, a world-recognized wise man, not understand? The so-called troubled times mean that the top loses its benevolence, the middle loses its punishment, and the bottom loses its punishment.

His virtue caused the world to collapse, and then in turn forced good men to lose their positions and good men to lose their roots? Although this man is said to be a barbarian, in the final analysis he is just a Han-style leader of the Hexi herdsmen.

Benben is just a common person, but the situation forces him to follow the trend, and he ends up like this every day... And most of the people in this world are just ordinary people, just ordinary people!"

Tian Feng was about to speak but stopped.

"I know what you want to say?" Gongsun Xun came to the other party and said quietly. "But brother Yuan Hao, I don't understand. I want to conquer the land of Jin to strengthen myself, and I lament the hardships of the people's livelihood. What's the point?

What kind of contradiction? You came to me this time. Although you have been in Jizhou for ten years, you have observed the situation in the world and know that I am the first choice to bring peace to the world, but do you dare to say that you have no intention of using me to achieve your personal achievements? "

Tian Feng looked at the other person, still saying nothing.

"Brother Yuan Hao, I don't blame you for being tough, but there are some things that you really misunderstood me." Gongsun Xun sighed, and held the other person's hands again and said sincerely. "The world is in chaos, and everyone has their own ambitions.

Let's go together, but do you really hope that I am a person with only utilitarianism and no benevolence in my heart? I know that I am in this position, and there are some things that I cannot help myself. I can only do this or that, and there is not much room for it. But

Isn't it a good thing to be forgiving while doing things? As you said before, this expedition requires hard work for each county and country. Now it is so hard for Yanmen alone, and it takes two months.

If there is a result, what will happen to Taiyuan, Shangdang, Hedong, Hanoi, Luoyang, and Chang'an in the future? I still have to rely more on your wisdom."

Tian Feng looked embarrassed and could only take out his hands and slightly cupped them.

With all the generals in front, Gongsun Xun saved some face for the other party, so he let him go, but then turned to look at Taishi Ci, who had also failed to make much contribution this time because of the delay: "Zi Yi!

"

"The end will be here." Taishi Ci responded with his hands raised.

"When a man is born in this world, he should carry a three-foot sword to achieve immortal achievements... right?"

"yes!"

"When a real man is born in this world, he should regard virtue as the foundation of his life, and never lose loyalty and filial piety at the top, and trustworthiness at the bottom...is that right?"

"That's how it should be!"

"If I break my trust and get the three-foot sword and stand it in Weiyang Palace, I will achieve great success in the world...is that okay?"

"No!" Taishi Ci responded proudly.

"So!" Gongsun Xun sighed. "This is why I like you people, Ziyi, Yi Gong, Zilong, and Su Qing opposite... You people can do this without losing your morality.

The world has great achievements, but I have to work harder!"

After saying this, he continued to go up the slope, preparing to set up camp on the plateau. Beside him, Han Dang and Zhao Yun quickly bowed their heads and thanked him.

"General, you are so complimentary." However, at this moment, Taishi Ci still responded proudly from behind. "I am able to be proud of myself without losing my faith and achieve merits. This is because I have always been self-strengthened. With a bow in my hand, I am not afraid.

The affairs of the world. But today the dead Shanyu drifted with the crowd because of his inability to do anything, so he lost his duty and became a sinner. Today, the general supports the world's heroes and the tiger soldiers. If he can strengthen himself and forge ahead, he will become a sinner.

Who in the world can force a general to lose his virtue? If a general is strong, he will not have to lose his virtue!"

Gongsun Xun turned around, looked at the young Taishi Ci with great interest, and then raised his head and laughed.

After he stopped laughing, he continued to walk uphill, but he pointed his hand at him as he walked: "Ziyi has great ambitions and is self-reliant. He will become a great person in the future!"

——————I am the dividing line that will become a great thing——————

"Ci Yi, the right general Zhao Baomen, led thousands of horses to follow Taizu to attack Dong. He marched to Yanmen in Bingzhou and fought with the Xiongnu. On the way, he met the Xiongnu army. Although they surrendered, they missed the deadline and said that they had no success. All the tribesmen sighed.

, Duci was proud and self-possessed. Taizu was surprised and asked him. Ci replied: "When a man is born in the world, he should carry a three-foot sword to achieve unparalleled achievements. If he misses the time for a battle, how can he lose his composure? The more he should strengthen himself!"

Because of the hard work of the expedition, Taizu established a county in two months, and Luoyang could not be expected. Yuan Shao returned to the jujube alliance with hundreds of thousands of soldiers. The situation was difficult to control and he was quite depressed. After hearing his words and knowing what he meant, he avoided the table to express his thanks.

, Du Zhongzhong’s person." - "Xin Yan Shu". Volume 60, Biography 10

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Chapter completed!