Chapter 1013 Surrender and the person who sells his life
On the night of May 21st, the sky was filled with stars and everything in the fields was silent.
It's only thirty miles away from Xiaoguan. I don’t know if it was an illusion, but Zhang Jun felt that after leaving Liangzhou, the further east he went, the more barbarians there were.
In other words, there is a huge settlement area where barbarians gather between Wuwei and Chang'an.
In this area, the Hu population occupies an absolute advantage, and the Han wealthy families are scattered here and there like rocks in the vast ocean.
This view may be a bit biased. After all, there are two roads from Chang'an to Liangzhou, the north and the south, and they took the northern route.
But Qinzhou on the southern line was not much better, he knew it very well.
The place where they are now has an interesting name: Gaoping.
In fact, it is located at the end of Longshan Mountain.
The Jingshui River originates here and flows to the southeast.
Gaopingchuan (Guyuan Qingshui River, not Hohhot Qingshui River) also originates from here and flows to the northwest.
There are some other rivers nearby. The land is high between Jing, Wei and He rivers. The terrain is relatively open and can be described as high and flat, so it was named "Gaoping" in the Han Dynasty.
Gaoping is now the territory of Di Qiang. Zhang Jun can't figure out which tribe they belong to, and he has no interest in finding out. Anyway, they are quite obedient. They sent some dried meat, cheese, and corn before nightfall, which is probably the only comfort. .
Thinking of this, Zhang Jun shook his head. Why was he worried about Shao Thief?
The two concubines took the child into the carriage and began to feed him.
His wife, Yan, and her six-year-old daughter were picking and washing sunflower leeks from a nearby vegetable garden.
Changshi Fanyi came to ask for it. When the gardener of Huangfu's family heard that Zhang Xiping's descendants were there, he didn't say anything and personally sent half a car over, enough to feed dozens of them for several days.
Zuo Sima Yin Yuan and the thief Cao Yu and Wei Jin were sitting next to the fire chatting, their voices could be heard faintly.
"Zhang Gong died of illness." Yin Yuan said: "I heard that Wang Que, the prince, was taking the West Sea, and the army made a noise, so he returned ill and died in Wengcheng, fortress."
"What a pity." Wei Jin sighed: "How is Gaochang?"
"Yang Xuan left with his seal, and took his servants to dig wells and canals in the countryside, and farmed to feed himself." Yin Yuandao said: "He is a man of integrity, I am not as good as him."
Zhang Jun heard it from a distance and didn't know what he felt in his heart.
Even though I had already made up my mind not to pay attention anymore, I was still a little touched when I listened to it now.
He failed his uncle, as well as loyal people such as Yang Xuan, Song Ji, and Song Xiu.
If he wakes up and suddenly goes back in time to the eve of the war in March, will he be able to turn the tide?
After thinking about it carefully, he lowered his head dejectedly, he couldn't, the outcome was inevitable.
"Li Bai surrendered." Yin Yuan continued: "Leaving the Central Plains, Loulan cannot survive alone. Not only does he lack soldiers and equipment, he even lacks ordinary people. He is counting on the imperial court to move hundreds of households there."
"This is impossible." Wei Jin shook his head.
Everyone knows the benefits of moving away the Hu people and then moving in the Han people, but in fact it is often only possible to do the first step, that is, to move the Hu people away, but not the second step.
To put it bluntly, there are too few people in the hands of the court.
Unless there is a very serious natural disaster that destroys the order of a place and creates a large number of refugees, don't even think about doing this.
Emperor Liang had such great prestige that he could only gain population by demoting sinners.
"If all the counties surrender, Liangzhou will not be able to overthrow the sky." Yin Yuan said: "But this is good. Although there are some injuries, it will not break the muscles and bones. Before leaving, I suggested to Jindu to recruit unparalleled soldiers from the Central Plains. The brave and strong man whose family is exhausted does not know what happened to him. ”
"Jin Du will not be able to control Liangzhou for a long time." Wei Jin muttered: "He will probably return to Chang'an, deal with Yang Duryodhana, and then plot Hanzhong."
Yin Yuan nodded. The commander-in-chief of Yong, Qin, and Liang benefited the military of the four states. If he did not plan for Hanzhong or even Shuzhong, how could he sleep all day long?
"However, instability in the rear is also a troublesome thing." Yin Yuan added: "As for the situation in Yong and Qin states, I don't think it is much better than Liangzhou. I am afraid that the Liang Dynasty will spend decades taking care of Guanxi. Two hundred years of accumulated evil is not that easy. Even if the food is not good, the Qiang chaos of the later Han Dynasty will not be quelled no matter what.”
"Why do Sima think so much?" Wei Jin said with a smile: "Now we don't know where we are. We think too much and only make people laugh."
"That's right." Yin Yuan chuckled and said, "The rice smells fragrant, it must be millet rice and spring leeks."
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After walking for a long time on the 22nd, Xiaoguan's dilapidated city wall appeared in sight.
The army stopped.
The wolf-like and tiger-like sergeant stood behind the horse, with his sword unsheathed and his bow strung, looking eagerly at him.
These are the soldiers from the Guanzhong Prefecture who are accompanying them. A total of 900 people are stationed at the outermost perimeter to check the officials and sergeants coming and going.
Thousands of cavalry did not dismount, but quietly waited for orders.
Most of them are Huns soldiers brought by Jin Zhun from Chang'an, mainly from the Jin tribe, mixed with a large number of herdsmen from Tuge, Huyan, Qiao, Bu and other tribes - of course, now they are all the "new Jin tribe", and the tribes have annexed This is normal.
In other words, they are all private soldiers that Jin Zhun trusts and has strong control over.
Zhang Jun opened the curtain of the car, with a rich expression on his face. He seemed to be a little scared, but also had some gloating that he couldn't explain clearly.
But he was disappointed.
Jin Zhun immediately dismounted and ordered his officers to lead his troops to find a valley to camp.
He only brought a dozen personal followers with him, negotiated with the officers of the imperial army standing behind the horse, and then sat in a grass pavilion by the road and waited silently.
Zhang Jun was a little disappointed, but also a little understanding.
Jin Zhun was not like this in Wuwei.
After the city was broken, I heard that the property in Liangzhou's treasury and Zhang's mansion had been taken away. Emperor Liang did not offer a reward, so he had to use Liangzhou's treasures to reward the troops. However, Jin Zhun and Jin Zheng had a fierce quarrel. The sound was so loud that even Zhang Jun, who was detained in the camp, heard it.
But he dared to argue with Jin Zheng, but he didn't dare to say any nonsense at this time. Shao Taibai's accumulated prestige was so profound that Zhang Jun could see it.
Thinking of the people admonishing him no matter what he did, he immediately started to hate him again and looked at Fan Hao, Yin Yuan, Han Pu, Wei Jin and others.
Yin Yuan felt the gaze and gave Zhang Jun a strange look.
Han Pu was too lazy to look more, so he only observed Shao Bing.
It's not that Liangzhou doesn't have brave people. In fact, the literati are brave enough to fight. Yang Dan, who was engaged in governance, went to see Sima Mo, the king of Nanyang, in the past. In order to win his trust, he cut off his own ear on the spot and placed it on a plate. Rail attempt.
This kind of borderland scholars have a fierce spirit, which is different from the Central Plains scholars, but their hearts are not aligned.
But Shao Bing also seems to be quite impressive.
The skills of these soldiers in front of you cannot be seen, but their energy and energy are very good. Once they fight in array, their morale will be very high, and their ability to endure casualties will surprise you.
This is Han Pu's experience, he will not make mistakes.
"It's not an unfair defeat." He sighed softly.
If you can return to Liangzhou to serve as an official in the future, it would be better to keep it in mind.
Well, you have to watch other people and don't let those who are not clear-headed get back on you.
The group waited for a long time before hearing the sound of horse hooves.
Soon, a young man came over with two clerks.
"General Shao." Behind the horse, the leading troops immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Your Majesty has an order to summon the talents of Liangzhou at Xiaoguan Tower." The man who was called "General Shao" dismounted and saluted in return and said. "General, I will obey." The general ordered the sergeants to move away the horses and antlers to make way for a passage.
"General Jin is also going together." General Shao said again.
"I obey your order," Jin Zhun said with a salute.
The person in front of me is an orphan adopted by the emperor. His surname is Shao Mingzhen, and his nickname is "ugly slave". I practice martial arts very hard, and I will definitely be able to serve as an official in a few years. There is no need to offend me.
A group of dozens of people continued to move forward.
Wherever they passed, there were soldiers wearing helmets and armor everywhere on the mountainside on both sides. Flags with the prefixes of "Silver Spear" and "Black Silk" could be seen everywhere.
There are even a large number of cavalry stationed in a wide valley, and the defense is very strict and organized.
Now even Yin Yuan felt something unusual.
Walking all the way, looking all the way, whispering all the way, and sighing with emotion, until we climbed a mountain road and arrived at Xiaoguan.
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Shao Xun had just returned from hunting. He was still wearing a fiery red hunting suit and was chatting and laughing with a group of officials.
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Zhang Jun was led by his own soldiers to the tower and took a sneak peek.
This man is said to be over forty years old, but you can't tell from his appearance. He is probably in his early thirties. He speaks with great energy and a very loud voice.
Moreover, he often spoke with gestures, giving him an unmistakable air. The civil and military officials stood by the side, but they just smiled, their eyes always fell on Shao Xun, and occasionally they added a word or two, following his wishes.
This made Zhang Jun feel a little bit disgusted. In the past, when I spoke, someone would always contradict me, or someone from above would say something, but people below me would not take it seriously and just whisper to each other.
In this comparison, the difference is too obvious.
The prestige of those who conquer the world and those who maintain it is indeed different.
Shao Xun soon discovered the arrival of Zhang Jun and others.
Zhang Jun did not hesitate, he fell to the ground and shouted: "The sinner Zhang Jun pays homage to the Emperor of Daliang."
Fan Hao, Yin Yuan, Han Pu and others also prostrated themselves and shouted "guilty officer" and "guilty general".
Shao Xun took a few steps closer, the bow and sword on his body making a soft sound.
Zhang Jun's head dropped lower.
This Emperor of the Liang Dynasty was more like a general than an emperor, which made him even more nervous, because warriors did not have a very good temper.
Brown leather boots fell in front of him.
Zhang Jun became nervous and his mind was a little confused.
After a long time, a gentle voice sounded: "In the past, Zhang Xiping and I had an old relationship. We relied on him a lot when we went to Liangzhou to recruit troops and buy horses. How can I bear to harm his descendants? Get up."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Zhang Jun breathed a sigh of relief and stood up slowly.
"I have ordered people to build a monastery on Nuji Mountain in Yiyang, where my grandfather will live in seclusion as a young man." Shao Xun said again: "Have a good life from now on. I am not a narrow-minded person, and my words are true. Your Majesty. Don’t think too much.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." Zhang Jun looked grateful.
Shao Xun no longer paid attention to him, but focused his attention on Fan Hao and said with a smile: "Fan Changshi, we meet again."
Fan Hao smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty is so powerful that the criminals are amazed."
"What's your crime?" Shao Xun said displeasedly: "I still want to use you. Don't give up on yourself."
"Your Majesty has a broad mind, I admire you." Fan Hao bowed.
Shao Xun had not helped Zhang Jun before, but at this time he helped Fan Yao up with his own hands and said: "I am not happy to have Liangzhou, but I am happy to have Pan Gong'er. There will be a banquet in the city tonight, and I will be drunk with you."
After saying that, he met with the other demoted officials one by one.
At this time in Xiaoguan City, Jin Zhenzhuan was allowed to meet his daughter Jin Yuehua.
"How did he treat you?" Jin Zhun asked in a low voice.
Jin Yuehua looked at her father's nervous expression and sighed inwardly, but with a shy look on her face, she blushed and said, "Your Majesty loves your daughter very much, and my daughter... also likes your Majesty very much."
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When Jin Zhun saw this, he felt complicated and unspeakable.
After a long time, he sighed and said: "As long as you like it. However, if I had found another good family -"
"Father." Jin Yuehua hurriedly interrupted Jin Zhun's words and said: "My daughter is used to glory and wealth, and she can no longer be a civilian woman. When she was a child, her father often talked about the heroes of the past dynasties. Your Majesty is the founder of the foundation, with great talent and great strategy. , and it is in the prime of life. My daughter likes her very much, so don’t worry, father.”
Jin Zhun nodded silently.
Jin Yuehua also fell silent.
After a moment, she said: "My father has to think of a way to deal with the governorship of Hezhou. My daughter asked for permission many times, and your Majesty ordered the eight generals of the army to check the military records, write military documents, and recruit the children of the army who are skilled in bows and horses. Eighth Among the thousands of people, there are always some people who are interested in side affairs, and my father can take them to Xiping.”
Jin Zhun was a little moved.
In fact, he doesn't need many people. He has his own tribe, and it is easy to select one or two thousand backbones.
However, if the emperor allows him to recruit some soldiers who are willing to go west, it is not impossible.
As my daughter said, among the 80,000 households with soldiers, there must be many of them of the right age and skilled in bow and horse. Even if most people don't want to go, if you are picky, there will always be some people who are "stupid" enough to be willing to go to Xiping.
There is no need for more, a thousand people are enough.
In addition, he also has old friends in Guanzhong, so it is not impossible to recruit a few chiefs from them to accompany him.
With three thousand skeletons gathered in this way, life is guaranteed.
Then you can pull the tiger skin of the imperial court, use this 3,000 people to drive 5,000 households of forbidden soldiers, and slowly calm people's hearts.
However, I still felt a little unhappy after all.
"My daughter also begged your majesty to send an envoy to Xiping to issue an edict, ordering the wealthy families such as the Guo family, the Wei family, the Yang family, the Ma family, and the Tian family in Xiping to gather Zhuangke tribes every quarter and give them to my father to practice for ten days." Jin Yuehua said again: "This may alleviate the crisis a little bit."
Jin Zhun felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this.
His wealth and life were actually saved by his daughter.
"He—His Majesty is really nice to you?" Jin Zhun looked around and asked again in a low voice.
Jin Yuehua said "hmm", her eyes twitched, her face turned redder, and she said in a voice like a gnat: "Your Majesty, please accompany me when you have time."
Jin Zhun was slightly relieved.
It seems that Shao Xun is much better than Liu Can, who is not a toy.
Furthermore, Jinbu also needed to rely on the Daliang court. His other children and clansmen either lived in Jiexiu or Luoyang.
He didn't really have much choice.
(End of chapter)