In other words, Jinyang is not only the lifeblood of Gongsun Xun and his Youzhou Army at this moment, but also an important political node second only to Changping in future strategic planning.

Therefore, there must be someone who is both loyal and politically powerful to garrison this place... On the one hand, it can allow Gongsun Xun to lead his troops south with confidence, but on the other hand, it can make the Taiyuan family and the old Youji clan have nothing to say.

But it is a pity that Gongsun Xun does not have such a suitable candidate on hand at this time... Guo Xun, Guo Mian, and Wang Rou cannot be trusted yet, nor will they be recognized by Gongsun Xun's subordinates; while Chang Lin and

Du Ji did not yet have the political prestige to overwhelm local families and coordinate the Jin region in the future.

If we really want to say that they are suitable, they can only be Lu Fan, Wang Xiu, Shen Pei, Dong Zhao, and Gongsun Fan. But except for Wang Xiu, the other four people have their own strategic nodes that need to be controlled. How can they be separated from each other?

How many miles would it take to bring someone here?

As for the fact that Wang Xiu, Wang Shuzhi and Gongsun Xun were still going to fight, it was really inseparable from him handling the logistics at the back! Even Wang Shuzhi was no longer in Jinyang at this time, but went to Qixian to make logistics preparations.

In fact, Gongsun Xun, who was extremely helpless, had actually sent an invitation to his mother, asking her to come to Jinyang from Yanmen South to temporarily train the local aristocratic family for his son. And Gongsun had already expressed his agreement... But even if

So, you have to make a long-term appointment for long-term planning, right?

It is necessary to make a decision as soon as possible about the direction of march and staying behind in Taiyuan.

And under this situation, Yuvluo, who was in front of Shangdang, suddenly sent his biological brother to pay homage to Gongsun Xun... At such a time, I can only say that this man is definitely worth meeting.

So, Gongsun Xun held a banquet in the official temple of Jinyang City under the banner of the upcoming Shangyuan Festival, inviting military officers, city officials, and local aristocrats to enjoy the delicious food, and also entertained Huchuquan... It was really...

Enjoy the delicious food, because along with Aunt Gongsun’s reply, a new type of cooking utensil called a hot pot steamer also arrived in Taiyuan!

According to the instructions provided by Aunt Gongsun, this should be for eating mutton-boiled meat, so Huchuquan, the king of Youxian, is probably the most suitable for entertaining the Huns.

However, unexpectedly, Huchuquan, like everyone else, was extremely novel about mutton-boiled in hot pot. He was even shocked when Yuwen Heita personally cut the meat for Gongsun Xunliang in the hall... Guo Mian

None of those people were frightened.

But soon, Gongsun Xun felt relieved... It turned out that although he was from the so-called Xiongnu royal family, his degree of Chineseization was already very high. He talked and behaved like a traditional Han noble from a border county. He didn't even need Gongsun Xun to change his surname.

They call themselves the Liu family, and other local families in Bingzhou also generally recognize it.

When I asked, I found out that this was an old rule. Ever since Maodun Shanyu and Liu Bang became brothers, and then the Huns and Han Dynasties got married, the two families had been grudges for hundreds of years. Later, when the Southern Huns surrendered to the Later Han Dynasty, the Huns royal family became

The Liu family recognized themselves, and the Han Dynasty court also recognized this family.

All in all, Huchuquan's performance was too Chinese, and the communication was smooth throughout.

He first took the initiative to tell Gongsun Xun about the battle between Lu Bu and Jia Xu years ago, and then was asked by a group of people to tell him some information about Luoyang, Hanoi, and jujube in the south, about the relocation of the capital, and about Wang Kuang's arrest of his brother-in-law.

The matter of Hu Muban, and the fact that Hu Muban entrusted his family to Wang Kuang before he was executed... After some exchanges, he finally couldn't wait to express his peace of mind on behalf of Zhang Yang and Yu Fuluo.

This is of course understandable, and even expected... Now the Xiongnu is divided into three, and the original Xiutu tribes are changed to the Zhang family, and they lead the tribes to the foot of Yin Mountain in Hetao; several old kings brought some miscellaneous

The tribe guarded the royal court in Hexi; while brothers Yu Fuluo and Hu Chuquan led thousands of soldiers and horses to occupy Shangdang, making it impossible to advance or retreat.

Now that Gongsun Xun controls Bingbei, if the brothers want to restore the Liu family's rule over the Xiongnu, they obviously cannot avoid General Wei.

but……

"Dare you ask King Youxian?" At this moment, Tian Feng suddenly ignored the etiquette and frowned in the seat while cooking meat. "What does harmony mean? Could it be that my general went south to fight against Dong, but you were originally planning to fight against Dong?"

Are the Shangdang's weapons facing each other?"

"How dare you confront General Wei?!" Although Hu Chuquan was recognized as a 'king' within the Han Dynasty system, how could he dare to take control here... In fact, faced with Tian Feng's question, he immediately invested

Avoid the seat and answer respectfully.

"If you don't dare to fight with swords, how come your brother will send two thousand cavalry and Zhang Yang's one thousand infantry to garrison in Nie County? There are even two groups of 400 people sent by Zhang Yang in Sheep Head Mountain?" Lou Gui's head was full of food.

Dahan, at this time, took the opportunity to stop, and then sneered again and again. "Nie County is where the main road connecting Taiyuan to Shangdang is, and Sheephead Mountain is where the trail is located. Don't say that you stationed troops in these two places for

Dealing with Dong Zhuo! Even the Baibo bandits are not easy to deal with, right? Because when my lord was stationed in Taiyuan, the Baibo bandits who harassed Shangdang immediately withdrew to the east of Hedong, and then deployed defenses along the Fen River in the east of Hedong."

Maybe it was because the hot pot was too sweaty. Huchuquan was sweating profusely. After thinking for a long time, he could only kneel down in the hall and kowtow to the chief Gongsun Xun who kept shabu-shabu without saying a word.

: "General Wei, it's not us who dare to do anything against the general. The two brothers are actually alone, with only thousands of soldiers and horses to rely on, but wars are happening everywhere... As the saying goes, you must not have the intention to harm others, and guard against others.

The heart is indispensable.”

"What do you brothers want to do?" After finishing a plate of mutton, Yuwen Black Otter hurriedly went to cut the meat again, and Gongsun Xun, the real master of the North, finally took advantage of the opportunity to speak. "If you just want to return to the Royal Court of Meiji,

, I can guarantee the safety of your two brothers and your troops, and let you cross the river via Taiyuan."

Huchuquan hesitated for a moment.

"Are you afraid that I will annex the troops of your two brothers on the way?" Gongsun Xun also frowned when he saw this. "I, General Wei, have given you permission in public today. Why would I break my promise and get fat? If your brothers return to Meiji, I will never do it."

Nothing much to do!"

Huchuquan was immediately worried and kowtowed again: "General Wei, please forgive me. It's not because I don't believe in the general, but because I made an alliance with Governor Zhang Yang that day to attack Dong. At this time, the great cause has not been completed, so I don't dare to turn back easily!"

"Then what do you mean by harmony?" Gongsun Xun was also speechless.

"Yes..." Huchuquan hesitated again.

"Don't hide it!" As Yuwen Black Otter brought a thin plate of mutton, Gongsun Xun became even more annoyed. "How can I have time to guess Shangyuan lantern riddles with you here? Come here quickly.

"

Huchuquan did not dare to delay any longer, and he bowed his head and stated the purpose of his trip: "My brother and Prefect Zhang want the general to march from Hedong. We will never dare to take the opportunity to offend Taiyuan's subordinates... And if this is the case,

, Yuan Cheqi is in Hanoi, and General Wei is in Hedong, we can also attack on both sides."

Gongsun Xun and several of his close advisors immediately woke up and laughed. Guo Mian and Wang Rou also looked at each other and couldn't help but sneer... But after Gongsun Xun finished laughing, he ignored this person and continued to lower his head.

Had hotpot.

As for the people in the hall, starting from Lou Gui, Tian Feng, and Han Dang on one side, all the way to Linghu Hua, who had just surrendered to the army; on the other side, starting from Wang Rou, Guo Yao, and the young man Wen Hui in the corner, they all lowered their heads to cook the pot.

The drinking didn't stop, and we even drank and chatted about things... I was so happy for a while!

Hu Chuquan looked around, becoming more and more anxious. After waiting for a long time, he saw that Gongsun Xun was really determined to leave him here, but he suddenly remembered something, and then kowtowed again and said: "Wei

General, if General Wei agrees, not only Yuan Cheqi will be able to get along with you, but also your commander Lu Gong and your younger brother Gongsun Wenchao..."

"Master Lu and my brother were detained by you in the Shangdang?" Gongsun Xun stood up suddenly, but kicked over the hot pot in front of him. As the heat filled the air, the surrounding officers held their knives.

"It's not like that!" Huchuquan was splashed with oil soup for half his hand, but he didn't dare to say anything. He just kowtowed and explained. "My master and my brother met in Bo County, Hanoi, south of the Taihang Mountains, and they were holding hands with the county magistrate.

If Zhao sticks there, he is really not at Shangdang... I mean if the alliance is completed, then everyone in Bo County can calmly cross Shangdang and come to see the general!"

When Gongsun Xun heard this, he felt relieved at first, but then sneered again: "You can go back to Tingyi today... Don't disturb my rare good mood!"

Huchuquan did not dare to say anything, so he retreated in panic under the supervision of the soldiers. Immediately, someone naturally picked up the dumped hot pot, cleaned it again, added soup and charcoal, and started the pot again... Of course, Yuwen

Black Otter also immediately cut up another plate of meat for Gongsun Xun.

I had so much fun that day that I didn't mention it, but after the banquet... Gongsun Xun sent everyone away and returned to the back room of the official temple, only to see Tian Feng, Lou Gui and Xi Zhong already here.

"Since Dong Zhuo has started to move the capital, we should go to Hedong!" Tian Feng slightly cupped his hands and made it clear. "This way we can ensure both sides."

"That's right!" Lou Gui immediately nodded in agreement. "We have to go to Hedong! Dong Zhuo moved too fast, God knows how long it will take him to move the capital? If he had worked so hard to defeat Zhang Yang and Yu Fuluo and enter Hanoi, he would have already moved the capital there.

If we go to Chang'an, it will be in vain. If we go east of the river and enter Hongnong, we can deal with both Chang'an and Luoyang calmly... Even if we fight quickly, we might even be able to intercept his team moving the capital at Hongnong!"

"It's not just that." Gongsun Xun, who was a little full after eating, sat on the couch and said another thing. "I originally thought that A Yue was going to Chao Ge and was separated by Han Fu at Yun Chang, but now I know that he is actually

At Lian Zi Jing's place... this saves trouble, just show him the title of general and let him come to Jinyang to garrison. And Zi Jing has also worked hard for many years, and happens to be the prefect of Taiyuan, guarding my retreat with A Yue."

No one said anything about this arrangement. After all, it was too sensitive. However, there was no objection, which shows that this appointment is undoubtedly a reasonable arrangement... After all, as a brother of Gongsun Xun, he is almost the person he trusts the most.

First, it is indeed very suitable for Gongsun Yue to come to Jinyang to take charge.

"In that case." Tian Feng frowned and said, "Why don't you simply agree to Huchuquan's invitation?"

Gongsun Xun nodded first, then shook his head.

"General, are you still reluctant to join the party?" Tian Feng certainly understood what the other party meant.

"And I don't want the Huns to interfere with world affairs." Facing these three people, Gongsun Xun had no need to cover up or put on a show. "Yuan Chaqi and Yuan Shao are just cover-ups. But when troubled times come, Zhang Yang and Yu Fu

Luo Du has become ambitious... As for Zhang Yang, I always want to get rid of or annex the Huns, and even if it doesn't work, I will drive them to Xihe... Where in the world is it their turn to covet?"

Tian Feng frowned for a moment.

"This is a difficult time for the ruler." Lou Gui couldn't help but laugh. "If you want to go to the east of Hedang, you still have to go to Shangdang; if you want Wenchao, Lu Gong and Zi Jing to come to Taiyuan from Shangdang quickly, you still have to annex the Huns.

My tribe... how can such a good thing happen? Even if you coax the fruit in the hands of a child, you have to give it a big one in exchange. How can you give someone a county with nothing?"

Gongsun Xun knew that he was guilty of greed, and he shook his head for a while.

And just when he was about to grit his teeth and make a decision, abandon Shangdang and go straight to Hedong... Suddenly, Xi Zhong, who had been silent until now, spoke softly: "Junhou, I heard a lot of news from the south from Hu Chuquan today. I

I have been thinking about it, and I have a plan. Perhaps with only a few thousand light soldiers and no blood stains, I can easily capture the whole party and annex it to Fuluo's tribe."

There was silence in the house for a moment.

"Wonderful strategy!" Suddenly, Tian Feng began to praise. "You might as well change the party first, and then attack Hedong."

"That's right." Gongsun Xun also suddenly realized. "What a wonderful idea!"

Lou Gui nodded slowly.

—I am the dividing line that knows nothing—

"Taizu attacked Dong and went to Taiyuan. He faced the east side of the river and went to Shangdang. He had few troops and didn't know where he was going. When he met Zhang Yang of the upper party, he asked Fu Luo for peace. Everyone thought that Taizu should give up and go to the east of the river. Du Zhongcai ran.

Or to question him, Zhong Nai said: "Mencius once said that you can't have both fish and bear's paws, but Zhong Zhong has been with Ming Gong for a long time, and he knows that Ming Gong not only wants fish and bear's paws, but also cattle and sheep!" Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager

Zu Guo is still doubtful, Zhong Nai visits him at night, and offers advice to quickly capture the Shangdang." "Xin Yan Shu". Volume 70. Biography No. 20
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