Chapter 990 Interview (Part 1)
"Stop!" the warrior shouted, picking up his bow and arrow.
As he spoke, an arrow flew out and sank into the remaining snow, its feathers trembling endlessly.
More than a hundred people who were running north were startled.
Soon, more than twenty men stepped forward.
Most of them carried spears, and a few held bows and knives.
The seven or eight strongest ones were still wearing leather armor. They looked like they had been in battle a few times.
"We are all countrymen, don't do anything." A middle-aged man rode forward and shouted in a Qiao Pei accent.
native? The warrior with the bow and his comrades looked at each other, slightly letting down their guard.
"Who are you and where do you come from?" the warrior asked loudly.
In the Wubao in the distance, the bells were ringing continuously. It was obvious that the fortress owner was gathering troops and reinforcements would be coming soon.
As the front line in the stalemate with Wu soldiers, the military quality of these Wubao is still acceptable. They can handle general small and medium-sized battles, and their reactions are very fast - there are no ones who are not quick in their reactions.
The policy of the Daliang court in this area was basically that the local people should keep their locality and try not to occupy the court's resources as much as possible. Therefore, they tacitly allowed them to gain power in the local area and even appointed the children of wealthy families as officials.
For example, Huan Xuan, the former governor of Qiao County and the current prefect of Qiao County, was born in the "Huan family of Zhi people (Zhi County)". He was a middle-level noble family in the local area. His life was not bad. Although he did not enter the central government, he was the former prefect because he was dismissed. After the Wu soldiers invaded the county and a local rebellion broke out and they were removed from office, the Huan family of Zhi was already one of the top families in Qiao County, second only to the Xiahou family.
"I am a general of Duke Huan's army, and I have been ordered to return north to clean up my family business." The visitor said loudly.
Upon hearing the surname "Huan", these Wubao residents tensed up.
The warrior paused and asked again: "Which Huan?"
"Long Kanghuan." The visitor replied.
"Who did I know? It turned out to be the one crossing the river." Hundreds of people had gathered behind him. The warrior became more courageous and laughed loudly: "I almost thought they were relatives of Lord Huanfu."
When everyone heard that they were not from the prefect clan, they were relieved and shouted: "There are still women! Capture them and make them slaves!"
"Yes! Wu soldiers can catch Qiao people, but how can Qiao people not catch Wu soldiers?"
Amid the quarrel, the sound of swords being drawn out of their scabbards could be heard one after another, which showed the depth of resentment between the two sides in the past.
"Slow down!" Dozens of horses came riding on the snow and stopped far away. The leader, the leader named Zhang Ping, stretched out his hand to stop them.
After saying that, he whispered to the person next to him: "Tuge, you lead fifty riders around and keep an eye on it, but don't take action without permission."
The man named "Tuge" took the order and left with fifty cavalry, far away from the flank, and took out the horn bow, which was a typical Huns light cavalry strategy.
After the fifty riders circled around, there was a panic on the visitor's side.
Zhang Pingping sat firmly on the horse's back, quietly looking at the panic on the other side.
After a long time, seeing that the Fifty Cavalry had no intention of launching an attack, they finally calmed down.
"Is there someone who can talk?" For some reason, Zhang Ping, a man with a bad temper and a murderous mind, didn't take action immediately, but said calmly.
A man from the opposite formation stepped forward, bowed and said, "This matter is confidential. Can the general speak privately?"
"What's your surname?" Zhang Ping asked.
"Huan."
"Okay!" Zhang Ping nodded, dismounted, and walked west.
This person also walked west.
After the two walked out for more than twenty steps, they stopped.
"Huan Fu, a native of Xiang (county), has met the general." Huan Fu saluted again and said.
After hearing the name "Huan Fu", Zhang Ping was determined.
His Royal Highness the King of Chu was in charge of Qiaocheng and sent people here to take his ancestor Sima Huanfu to Qiaocheng.
When had Zhang Ping seen such a big shot? After receiving the order, I didn't dare to neglect it. I sent people to patrol the Huai River area every day, and finally saw it.
As long as he brings Huan Fu and his party safely to Qiaocheng, he may be praised by Huan Xuan and even the King of Chu.
This deal is worth doing!
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The group of people was quickly sent to a dock.
The leading officials were even given nice houses. But you know, some people live in large manors on weekdays, and are served by beautiful wives and maids. How do they get used to the narrow, damp, and cold small room in Wubao?
No, Yin Yi, who joined the army before Zuti's shogunate was disbanded, was dissatisfied.
He has no consciousness of being dependent on others, and he has always looked down on military masters for so many years.
Zhang Ping gave up the house where his family lived. When Yin Yi saw it, he cursed: "This house can only be used as a stable!"
After Zhang Ping heard this, blue veins were faintly visible on his forehead.
His children and family members also glared at Yin Yi.
"Shut up!" Huan Fu turned his head, looked at Yin Yi, and shouted: "We are here for big things, not for pleasure."
Yin Yi was so angry that he couldn't hold it back until he was scolded like this.
Huan Fu was a Sima, and he was just a soldier, with a different rank.
After the death of Zu Shizhi, Zu Shishao actually took control of the military. From the current point of view, Huan Fu is still trusted, while Yin Yi is about to be kicked out, and the status gap is wider than before.
My maid! When I go to Luoyang and meet the tribesmen, I will ask you to wait and see.
My niece is the beloved concubine of the Emperor of Liang, let’s see if you want to fawn over me in the future!
"General Zhang, I wonder what happened to the Huan family's old house in Longkang?" Huan Fu asked.
"Aren't you a stranger?" Zhang Ping asked.
"Ask Duke Huan," Huan Fu replied.
The Huan family in Xiangxian County is a descendant of Huan Tan, a Confucian scholar of the Later Han Dynasty. The Longkanghuan family is a descendant of Huan Rong, the disciple of the Later Han Dynasty. The family studied "Shangshu" intensively and was a family of Confucian classics.
The Huan family in Zi County is a descendant of the Huan class of Taichang in the Cao Wei Dynasty. Their ancestors were originally from Changsha and later moved to Zi County.
If the Huan family in Xiang County and the Huan family in Longkang County are somewhat related, the Huan family in Zhi County is really an outsider.
"After Huan Gong crossed the river, this house was occupied by others. When the Wu soldiers came, they seemed to be defeated and scattered." Zhang Ping said: "As far as I know, until the middle of last year, no one lived in Huan Gong's house. Wu Bing once set a fire, and the walls of the house collapsed. I am afraid that there are not many intact houses left. ”
"As for the farmland, most of it is deserted. Occasionally, some people go to graze cattle and sheep, and they just leave after grazing. It is too close to the Huai River and is easy to be plundered by the Wu people."
"Actually, the entire Qiao County is not short of land, it is just short of people. The two armies have been in stalemate for so many years, and the damage has been too great."
"Thank you for informing me." Huan Fu said with a bow.
Zhang Ping waved his hand and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu has arrived at Qiaocheng. I see that you are quite tired, so I will take a rest today and go north early tomorrow morning. How about that?"
"Yes." Huan Fu responded.
While the two were talking, the residents of Wubao had already set up cooking utensils in the courtyard to prepare meals for the more than 100 new arrivals.
"Why are there so many people here? There are more than a hundred men and women?" Zhang Ping pointed at the group of people and asked curiously.
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Huan Fu's face turned pale and he said, "Most of them are the Longkang Huan family's children, Bu Qu, and slaves, who come to clean up the old house."
Zhang Ping understood it as soon as he heard it, and asked: "What is the official position of Maolun Gong (Huan Yi) in Jianye?"
"Zhongshu Lang." Huan Fu replied.
"What's the purpose of this job?"
Huan Fu was silent for a moment and said: "Compile the history of the country."
However, there are rumors in Jianye that Huan Yi may be transferred to Shangshu Libu Lang, but the matter has not been settled yet, and Huan Fu does not want to say more.
Furthermore, Jiangzuo's system is a bit strange. It begins to mix the systems that existed during the Cao Wei period and had been reformed by the Jin Dynasty.
For example, Cao Wei established twenty-five Shangshulangzhong (the sixth rank in the nine-rank system), who were assigned to various positions to assist the chief official in handling affairs.
There are now more than 20 Cao in Jiangzuotai Pavilion. Those assigned to Zhongshu Province are Zhongshu Lang, and those assigned to Shangshu Province's Li Department are Shangshu Libu Lang.
The former has no real power and only compiles the history of the country, but the latter is an office with real power and has certain suggestions on the selection of officials below the fifth rank.
But to be honest, he is not a high-ranking official, so he might as well be sent out to be a prefect.
Zhang Ping didn't know the inside story, but when he heard the words "compiling national history", he understood that co-authoring had no power at all.
This was purely because things were not going well in Jiangdong, so he tried to move to the north again.
Huan Yi must have paid close attention to Huan Fu's movements so that he could decide his next move.
These people!
"This wok (huò) is full of pits. It cooks some meat so slowly. Can it be cooked by night?" Yin Yi's voice sounded in the courtyard again: "It's better to melt it and make it into a weapon."
Hearing this, Zhang Ping stood in front of Yin Yi and said: "In ancient times, the princes wanted to be the top of the cauldron. Today, when the sky is flat, do you want to break this cauldron?"
Yin Yi sneered and said: "When I go to Luoyang and see the clansmen, I will smash your head to see if you still cherish this cauldron!"
Zhang Ping was furious and drew his sword with a swipe.
Huan Fu quickly held down his hand and whispered: "Calm down. This man is the uncle of Concubine Yin Shu's family. He is arrogant. Don't get along with him. I will take him away right now and go to Qiaocheng overnight."
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When Zhang Ping heard the words "Yin Shu Fei", he sobered up a little. After taking several deep breaths, he finally suppressed the urge to kill.
"Pah!" A crisp slap sounded.
Zhang Ping looked for fame and saw a young man who had followed Huan Fu. He slapped Yin Yi hard, knocking him unconscious.
Zhang Ping felt relieved and his anger disappeared a lot, so he asked: "Who is this?"
Huan Fu hesitated for a moment, then leaned into Zhang Ping's ear and whispered: "This is Wen, the eldest son of Duke Huan."
"What a young hero." Zhang Ping high-fived and praised, then remembered Huan Wen's identity and secretly said that Huan Yi was more decisive than he thought and had already made up his mind.
Actually, think about it.
Huan Yi is not a person who is willing to be lonely.
After becoming a member of the Xing family, I don’t know how eager I am to recreate the glory of the family - locals know that Huan Yi is the descendant of Huan Kai (at large), the son of Nong Huan Fan, the chief minister of Cao Wei who was executed by the three clans, although he has never seen it. Genealogy of the Huan family.
During the imperial dynasty, King Lun of Zhao usurped the throne, and Huan Yi defected to King Sima Ji of Qi. After his defeat, he fled home.
After settling for a period of time, he returned to Sima Rui and then crossed the river with his family. Unfortunately, it seemed that he was not put to much use.
Thinking of this, Zhang Ping actually felt a little pity for Huan Yi.
I didn’t follow the right person twice...
After Huan Wen finished beating Yin Yi, he asked his troops to take him into custody.
Yin Yi repeatedly yelled and threatened, but Huan Wen remained unmoved and only said: "You will only suffer the consequences of beating you now. What's the use of yelling and scolding? It will only increase the pain. If you want to take revenge, I will go with you to Luoyang." So what?”
Yin Yi was stunned and wanted to say something, but was afraid of being beaten. He could only look at Huan Wen with angry eyes, thinking about how to regain his position.
Huan Fu sighed and ordered: "Leave after eating."
After saying that, he looked at Huan Wen, a little worried, thinking about taking him to Qiaocheng. If he could win the favor of the King of Chu, he would not be afraid of the villain's revenge.
When the sky was getting dark, everyone finally satiated their hunger.
Huan Fu bowed deeply to Zhang Ping and left with more than ten people, while the remaining hundred people went to Huan's old residence.
At the end of the first year, Huan Fu and his party arrived in Qiao County.
The prefect Huan Xuan accompanied Lu Wang Shao Fan and Chu Wang Shao Gui and summoned Huan Fu, Huan Wen and Yin Yi in the prefect's mansion.
(End of chapter)