The weather is extremely hot, and the atmosphere around Yecheng has become particularly hot due to the migrating people from the south.

This is of course understandable. There are tens of thousands of "refugees" and thousands of heavily armed soldiers. Who can not be afraid? Refugees have been a regular disaster in the Han Dynasty since before the Yellow Turban Uprising, let alone this time

It is also mixed with more precise military risks.

Among them, Yecheng and the neighboring Wucheng and Jiuhou City are nothing more. The three cities, one large and two small, form horns with each other. Moreover, Yecheng itself has a large crowd, so they are not afraid; only

A dirty city stuck between the Qingzhang River and its tributary sewage is the most serious:

There is no way, firstly, the dirty city is small; secondly, the city is far away; thirdly, when Wei County is changing hands, people are naturally uneasy; fourthly, the news has been confirmed, probably Shenpei and Guan Yu don't want to cause more trouble, so they choose

After taking this road farthest from Yecheng, tens of thousands of migrating people from the south were already heading straight for the dirty city.

Therefore, it is no wonder that people inside and outside the dirty city were panicked for a while.

However, fortunately, Yecheng did not forget the dirty city. As early as two days before the people of Chaoge came to Qingzhang River, Xun Jun, who was said to have been Huangmen's minister, personally took dozens of armored men with him.

The soldiers escorted the money, silk, and wine to the dirty city to take charge.

This Mr. Xun is young, only in his mid-twenties. His nickname is Wenruo. He looks weak and elegant, but he does things in an orderly and convincing manner... As soon as he entered the city one by one, he

The officers and sergeants stationed in the city were summoned in front of everyone, and they first showed the documents with the seal of Su Ju, the prefect of Wei County, and then handed out the money, silk, and drinks in front of everyone according to their rank and the number of sergeants; on the second day

, he even did it himself, leading the city's sergeants to clean up the inside and outside of the city. Not only did he place the old and the weak in the city, but he also opened the grain depot, used grain as wages, recruited young men and demolished the clutter outside the city.

market, and took advantage of the situation to build many simple but extremely neat pavilions, many pots and stoves, and even dug several large pits more than a hundred steps away from the official road; and on that night, I saw

The people inside and outside the city had stabilized, and he also sent a close confidant, Guo Jia and Guo Fengxiao, who had always been with him, to cross the river to meet the general Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang on the opposite side.

After all, in the evening of that day, everyone in the dirty city could clearly see how large the 'refugee' camp on the south bank of the Qingzhang River was. It was always good to send envoys to communicate and avoid chaos.

However, in the early morning of the next day, as people moved to the south bank and began to take advantage of the cool morning to build pontoons and prepare to cross the river, Lord Xun made another unexpected move.

"Didn't Lord Xun send an envoy?" The general guarding the city, a Qu Junhou, was anxiously persuading Xun under the city gate. "We also left them a shack for cooling off and a pot for boiling water. Why bother?"

Are you going to risk yourself again and go out of the city to greet us? Why don't we wait until the envoy comes back." At this point, the man couldn't help but be sincere in a low voice. "Mr. Xun is the real master of this city. If you make any mistakes, don't tell me.

Let’s tell Yecheng, even this little dirty city is probably not safe!”

"No." Xun replied calmly with a smile. "The two of us went to the city last night and looked at the lights of each other's camps from a distance. They were obviously neat and tidy... Zhang Junhou, he said himself, ordinary refugees can't even build camps.

It can be done, not to mention that the lights are so neatly arranged? Therefore, those who come are definitely not out-of-control refugees, but indeed an organized migration, so we don’t need to be too panicked. As for the messenger, Zhang Junhou doesn’t know that my fellow countryman is a good man.

If you indulge, you might just have fun on the other side and be too lazy to come back."

The music director named Zhang was speechless for a moment.

"As for if the other party really has unfavorable intentions," Xun continued to speak calmly. "With the general's commanding ability, which is so strictly prohibited from relocating the people, plus three thousand soldiers and countless auxiliary troops, there may be Zhao tomorrow.

I'm going to examine the reinforcements sent by Zhengnan. We are a small city like this and have four hundred soldiers. With or without me, I'm afraid it will be useless... In this case, it is better to open the city gate and go to welcome General Guan openly.

, then with the other party’s rumored character, I’m afraid he would be embarrassed to criticize us harshly.”

Zhang Quchang sighed quietly: "Since Mr. Xun has seen so thoroughly, I have nothing to say. I can only do my best to maintain the defense of the city. I hope Mr. Xun's trip goes well..."

While Xun signaled the accompanying soldiers to open the city gate, he smiled and shook his head: "Zhang Junhou can't just defend the city. I will go to greet the people myself. I also hope that Zhang Junhou will bring out the firewood, summon the civilians to help boil water, and set up a station in the deep pit."

Put on male and female signs to serve as toilets... Don't be surprised, please think about it for a moment. This move is actually for our own good. The weather is hot and tens of thousands of people are crossing the border. It is not only to prevent military disasters, but also to prevent military disasters.

For epidemic prevention, they can't drink raw water, get sick, walk slowly, and leave filth everywhere. What good does it do to our dirty city? If it weren't for time, I would like to help build one on the sewage in the north.

From the pontoon.”

Zhang Quchang raised his head and sighed: "I wanted to say a few good words to praise Mr. Xun, but I have no knowledge and don't know what words to use. I can only say that this time I came to pollute the city, it is really our blessing...

… Mr. Xun has left. Although I am dull, I will try my best.

Xun took his time and bowed slowly to the other party. He then left the city and mounted his horse, leading twenty soldiers to the south, preparing to pay a visit to General Zhenwu.

However, I don't know whether it was expected or unexpected. When he came to the river, Xun Zheng saw that the pontoon bridge was completed, and then countless Chaoge people dragged their families and crossed the river in an orderly manner under the maintenance of armed soldiers.

He gave his name to indicate his intention to come, but he was not summoned by Guan Yunchang for a long time... Even if Xun Wenruo could see it with the naked eye, the nine-foot-tall General Guan, who was particularly conspicuous, was standing on the north bank of the pontoon bridge to supervise the crossing of the river, only a hundred steps away from him... On the contrary,

Guo Fengxiao, who didn't know where he ran before, now came with a horse and a sword in hand.

"Brother Wenruo, what did you eat in Dirty City last night?" Guo Jia asked casually as he dismounted.

"A piece of fish, a piece of fried pork, a bowl of fried vegetables, and the staple food is noodles."

"What a coincidence." Guo Jia stepped forward, holding the long sword in his waist, and responded easily. "What I eat is almost exactly the same as you..."

"A meal with General Guan?" Xun's heart was clear.

"Of course." Guo Jia said calmly. "The fish was caught by his guards from the Qingzhang River, the vegetables are wild vegetables picked from the roadside, and the pork is actually a regular stock."

"General Guan, those who practice martial arts must always have meat on hand." Xun couldn't help but glance at Guan Yu not far away again. The latter's height of nine feet was too conspicuous. This kind of man was born to be a burly general.

"I heard from the locals in Yecheng that Zhang Fei and Zhang Yide, who killed Hua Xiong in battle, were called the enemy of ten thousand men along with General Guan when they were fighting against the Yellow Turbans under General Wei... I guess it's not a false statement."

"Speaking of this." Guo Fengxiao suddenly laughed. "I heard something in the camp yesterday. It is said that General Guan went north this time because he was ordered to do so. It was precisely because all his former colleagues were famous all over the world, and General Guan

But he sat there for several years, and finally had no choice but to abandon the city, so when the order came, he once lost his temper because of it. Fortunately, General Wei knew his character and sent someone who could talk.

Only then did I move him..."

"It's human nature."

For several years, he had no name or status, and even his colleagues around him were making great contributions. He was the only one who stayed in the isolated city, but he was only slightly dissatisfied on the surface, and once he was given the order, he still obeyed the order... Temper is temperament, but loyalty is second to all.

Isn't the character admirable? Just like a dignified general, the food is similar to a song leader except for the necessity. Why would he be like this if he was really pitiful? "

The two of them were silent for a moment.

Then Guo Jia directly made the final comment: "What Ju Gongyu said in the state temple hall a few days ago is right, and the folk rumors in Hebei are also right... This General Guan is proud of his superiors but shows mercy to his subordinates.

, who is loyal and loyal and hates evil as much as he hates evil... he is very compatible with General Wei."

"Let's not talk about this," Xun glanced at Guan Yu, who was standing as tall as a mountain not far away, but couldn't help but ask about another thing. "He has such a clear personality, how can you easily be summoned by him and be with him at the same time?"

Did you dine together?"

"Of course it's the credit of this sword." Guo Jia replied calmly, pointing to the sword on his waist again. "However, it was mainly because of my knight-errant posture, which didn't look like I was from a noble family, so General Guan didn't feel embarrassed, but instead

Being close...but if you directly say the name Yingchuan Xun, you will naturally be disgusted."

Xun glanced at the words "Study hard and make progress every day" engraved on the scabbard of the opponent's sword, but he was too lazy to say anything. Then he glanced at the sun above his head, which was gradually showing its power, and took the initiative to turn back.

Guo Fengxiao had no choice but to follow, while Guan Yun glanced at it from a high position, but still didn't care.

However, as the sun got stronger, countless people crossed the river in an orderly manner from several pontoons, and were able to rest under the shacks outside the dirty city and drink water to escape the heat. As Xun expected, Guan Yunchang was moved by his feelings.

, so he took the initiative to send someone to the city to summon himself and Guo Fengxiao.

"You call yourself Yingchuan Xunxun Wenruo. Do you know what your relationship is with Xun Zhongyu?" Guan Yu sat under the shed, twisting his beard to ask, but he didn't ask about his relationship with Xun Gongda.

However, Xun was not surprised, because Xun Zhongyu's powerful annexation of land, monopolization of official careers by aristocratic families, and the view that the world was in chaos were now regarded as theoretical guidance by Gongsun, and many of Xun Zhongyu's articles were even printed in the name of the imperial court.

It was sent to officials everywhere, and it was euphemistically called "study and discussion"... It seems reasonable that Guan Yunchang has such a clear personality that he respects Xun Zhongyu more and ignores Xun Gongda, who has a higher status in his own camp.

"It's my brother from the lower clan." Xun replied calmly.

"Where is your brother?" Guan Yu rarely asked sincerely.

"Brother has just returned to Yingchuan." In front of Guan Yu, Xun did not hide anything. "When I brought my family to Yecheng before, it was just to avoid the war in my hometown. But now that there will be a war in Hebei, we have to

I have the intention of returning home, so I ask my brother to go first and see the situation in my hometown..."

Guan Yu frowned for a moment: "It's a pity that we have never met... But you Yingchuan tribes, especially your Xun family, are mostly former officials of the Yuan family. This time Han Fu dedicated the city is the credit of you people, and it should not be left naturally.

Are you an official here? Why are you leaving?"

"I'm just doing some research first."

"I understand." Guan Yunchang narrowed his eyes slightly and said. "It's nothing more than to wait and see Yuan Benchu's temperament. I'm just prepared in every aspect. It's possible that I just don't like Yuan Shao, but I still have to keep someone to help. Anyway, you are a member of a wealthy family.

There are so many of them, and one is placed everywhere, it is always good... Company Commander General Anwei, there is also General Xun Gongda, the rear military advisor, General Zhonglang. By then, no matter what the situation in the world is, you will always be able to enjoy the benefits."

As soon as these words came out, there was a moment of silence in the shed.

Xun Wenruo stood in front of Guan Yu. After waiting for a while, he still said frankly: "The general said so, and we have nothing to argue with, because we do have this plan. But..."

"However, General Guan is unavoidably biased." Guo Jia, who had been silent next to him, suddenly interrupted. "I dare to ask the general, in the past when Dong Zhuo was in chaos and was famous for a while, did you ever see the Xun family being half-hearted? Xun Sikong and the Huangmen Minister who stayed in the court

Xun Gongda planned to assassinate Dong, but one of them died and the other was imprisoned. However, the Xun clan who stayed in Yingchuan hurriedly moved, but only half of them made it, and the other half died in the war in Yingchuan. How could they be innocent? Of course the general can

We look down on the descendants of the family, but if we look at the Xun family, there is one person who has failed the country, failed the people, and failed the times? Why should they not be allowed to have their own ambitions? "

Guan Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Guo Jia again, but finally put down his hand that was twisting his beard. He slightly cupped his hands towards Xun and sighed: "If not, why would I have said so many words to you? Anyway, we met by chance.

Thank you very much, Xun Wenruo, for taking the initiative to help relocate the people regardless of his position."

"In troubled times, how can the people deserve it?" Xun turned sideways to avoid the other party, saluted, and replied calmly. "The reason why I behaved today is because during the war two years ago, I organized people from the countryside to move thousands of miles away from the same village. I understand the hardships involved. It is not just for the sake of peace.

General."

Guan Yu nodded slowly and said no more.

Since the two sides were so incompatible with each other, Xun had nothing to say, so he turned to leave. However, after walking a few steps and reaching the outside of the shed, he suddenly remembered something and turned around again: "I have one more thing, I want to ask the general."

"Come on." Guan Yu disagreed.

"Why does the general have to move the people?" Xun Zhengse asked. "It must be noted that a war is imminent, and in the chaos of war, food, grass, and materials are particularly cautious. Although it is only one county apart, tens of thousands of people have to move like this. I am afraid that Chaoge will also have to be moved.

Have all these years of savings been used up? Besides, abandoning the grown crops will cost a lot of food stocks to relocate to Zhao. Besides, if you are not careful about relocation, there will be a plague.
To be continued...