Chapter 45 Entry
Shao Xun and Mi Huang entered from the Jianchun Gate in the east of the city.
Because the Jizhou soldiers moved to the defensive and the situation in the east of the city calmed down a little, Jianchun Gate would be open for an hour or two every day so that the sergeants could go out to collect firewood. If there was no firewood, cooking would be a problem. , we can only demolish the house.
This is war.
When the two armies fight, attacking each other's woodcutter personnel has always been an important means.
"Supervisor, have the thieves attacked Jianchun Gate again after October?" Shao Xun asked softly when entering the city for inspection.
The gatekeeper was probably someone from the Seventh Army of Su Wei. He checked very carefully. Even though Mi Huang was holding the seal, he still waited for a long time before letting him in.
As for Shao Xun, he didn’t even have an official complaint. He didn’t even know if there were identity documents such as official complaint or personal prosecution in this era. In the end, he entered the city as Mi Huang’s follower.
"There have been one or two times." Mi Huang thought for a while and said: "I also heard what others said. There were not many people who came, and thousands of cavalry were repelled by Master Wang. "
Shao Xun nodded.
Apparently, the enemy didn't attack seriously either. Thousands of people came purely for testing.
"It is the Yamen Army who came to test, and the fighting was still very fierce." Mi Huang said again.
Shao Xun was silent.
It should be the part of the Luoyang Forbidden Army that turned against Sima Ying. There were more than 20,000 of them, but I don’t know how many are left now.
I heard that in the Battle of Jianchun Gate a while ago, when the Ye soldiers were defeated, it was they who launched a resolute counterattack that prevented Wang Shi from capturing more heads.
At this time, they will come to harass again, and they will consume each other with Master Wang. Those who died were all the elite Luoyang Central Army. If the fight continued, they might not all be killed.
In fact, looking at the entire historical dimension, the destruction of more than 100,000 cavalrymen of the Luoyang Chinese Army was a catastrophe.
After they retired, even though Sima Yue, who was in power, tried every means to rebuild the Luoyang Chinese Army, there was not much of the old foundation left, and the "Second Generation" of the Chinese Army was just a fad.
Since then, the military system in the north has begun to be restructured, and various forces have competed to appear. From the beginning, they were novices pecking each other, and then they gradually improved their level and combat effectiveness.
The South also began a painful military reconstruction, from a rabble at the beginning to a regular army.
And this process is a catastrophe for the people.
Some armies have poor combat effectiveness, but their ability to bring harm to the common people is epic.
Shao Xun can see the historical process, but he cannot stop it. At least, the destruction of the Luoyang Central Army is inevitable - they don't have many people left now, the two camps combined, there are at most 40,000 people.
After entering the city through the Chun Gate, the two turned north and reached the imperial road inside the Dongyang Gate. They passed another checkpoint and were allowed to go west.
The imperial road inside Dongyang Gate is the east-west axis of Luoyang City, leading directly to the Changhe Gate of the palace city. The gangs of Sima Jiong and Sima Yi once fought in this street, resulting in casualties and casualties. There are many dignitaries living on this street.
For example, in the southwest of Dongyang Gate is the former Situ Xunxu’s house.
The Xun family is a famous wealthy family in Henan. Several of Xun Xu's sons were prominent officials, and one of his daughters married Sima Yan, King of Wu, and gave birth to a son, Sima Ye (later Emperor Min of Jin).
To the north of Xunxu's house, there is the old house of former servant Zhong Shichong. It occupies a vast area and is beautiful, but I don't know who it belongs to.
Beyond Dongyang Gate is the Waiyu Road, two miles away from the city, there are also the old residences of the two masters of Wu and Shu, connected to the horse market.
In short, this imperial road is great. There are many dignitaries and nobles. It is much better than the imperial road outside Kaiyangmen where Shao Xun was stationed before. The average number of people living here is one level higher.
The two of them walked westward for just one stick of incense and arrived at Sikong Mansion.
"Mi Supervisor." The gatekeeper saw him from a distance and immediately saluted.
Mi Huang hummed.
Shao Xun returned the gift.
"Lord, are you at home?" Mi Huang asked.
"We are discussing matters in the mansion."
"With whom are we discussing matters?"
The sergeant did not answer.
Mi Huang had a slightly displeased look on his face, but didn't say anything.
Shao Xun observed silently.
Mi Huang was usually very polite to him, but that was a friendship forged by carrying guns and fighting for his life together. He might not be like this when facing other people.
Well, this is a good opportunity to understand Mi Huang’s character and the other side of life.
"Excuse me, please tell me that I and Uncle Shao have arrived and I have something to see you." Mi Huang said.
“No.” Soon someone came in to report.
Mi Huang and Shao Xun waited patiently.
After a while, servants came out to greet them and lead them inside.
Shao Xun took a closer look and saw that it was Pei Shiliu.
He suddenly thought of the princess and wondered if he could meet her this time. Then I thought to myself again, maybe there is something wrong with me, why do I always want to see other people's wives?
But the princess is his great benefactor and biggest supporter.
The most important thing is that the princess is a very smart woman. Although she does not participate in politics, she can always protect him from wind and rain through various means.
It's a pity that I can't see you now.
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On the elegant and quiet path, the three of them walked silently.
Suddenly, Pei Shiliu said in an inaudible voice: "Wang Shenjun came to visit, and he proposed that Liu Qia be the lieutenant of the Donghai Kingdom. The princess said, 'Liu Sima has not made any achievements, how can he But he is good at holding important positions, so let’s let the matter go.”
After saying that, Pei Shiliu remained silent, as if nothing had happened.
Mi Huang and Shao Xun looked at each other and felt lucky.
Director Wang is a bit too much. When did he get in touch with Liu Qia?
Liu Qia too, is there something wrong with his brain? What is your family background? Does Director Wang really like you? I'm afraid I won't be used as a weapon. In addition, Shao Xun also felt something unusual.
He didn't know much about Director Wang's character, so he could only speculate based on the general history he knew, combined with the current situation.
From a historical perspective, Wang Dao and Sima Rui were in the same group. They went to Xiapi together, then crossed the Yangtze River and went south to establish the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
In Xiapi, who is the leader between the king and the horse? If we can figure this out, many things will be solved.
Still from a historical perspective, Shao Xun feels that Director Wang is most likely to be the leader. He chose Sima Rui, firstly, because of the good relationship between the two, and secondly, was it because of Sima Rui's easy-to-control personality?
"Supervisor..." Shao Xun called softly.
"What's the matter?"
"Does the supervisor know what Wang Rui of Langya is like?"
"Gongjian gives in."
That's right! Shao Xun suddenly realized that he seemed to have figured out something.
Director Wang is actually not targeting him or Mi Huang. Could he be targeting the Pei family?
He probably regarded himself and Mi Huang as the Pei family's ponyboys. Thinking of the rumors that Pei Dun wanted to be the governor of Xuzhou, Shao Xun felt heavy in his heart.
Will there be more than one director Wang? The Langya Wang family is a big family, and there are other children. Will they all have missions?
But Director Wang happened to be assigned to Xuzhou?
The other children also have their own efforts?
There is too little information and it is difficult to judge. But Shao Xun is already very satisfied. This is the advantage of the time traveler.
If you are a native, you will be really confused if you don’t know what happened between Director Wang and Sima Rui in Xuzhou.
Unfortunately, his historical knowledge is limited. Apart from Wang Dao who assisted in establishing the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he only knows Wang Dun who rebelled.
Where did Wang Dun go after that? Is there any intention to become governor or governor of a state?
No one could answer him.
What a pity.
The three of them walked in silence and soon arrived outside Sima Yue's study.
Pei Shiliu went in to report, and the two were allowed in.
"See my lord."
"See Sikong."
Mi Huang and Shao Xun bowed and saluted.
"Sit down." Sima Yue ordered, and a maid brought a futon.
The two of them knelt down and sat on it.
This is not the first time that Shao Xun has seen Sima Yue, but he has never observed him so closely.
Judging from the body shape behind the desk, he is most likely of medium height.
Long face, slightly thin, with slightly prominent cheekbones.
There are subtle wrinkles on his forehead, his eyes are slightly tired, and his lips are tightly pursed, as if he is angry with someone.
His beard is well groomed and he seems to pay attention to his image.
On the whole, he seems to be a restless, exhausted middle-aged man.
But Shao Xun quickly denied this.
Sima Yue was far from down and out.
His appearance is probably caused by suffering for a long time.
As for what he is going to do, the time traveler also knows.
Yes, Shao Xun does not know the historical details, but it is still clear that Sima Yue was the winner of the Eight Kings Rebellion.
Thinking back to Mi Huang's hint and considering the current situation inside and outside Luoyang, Shao Xun just wanted to complain: You are having a great time! Is this going to be a big deal? No wonder it's so painful.
Gou is Sima Yue’s consistent style.
He may not be used to taking the initiative, not to mention that the risk is too high. If he accidentally finishes playing with the whole family, he probably hasn't slept well recently.
There is another person in the study, short, chubby, and well-kept.
The eyes are sharp and slightly scrutinizing, but not too aggressive.
He did not sit upright like Mi Huang and Shao Xun. Instead, he knelt there very relaxed, with a sense of leisure. Even after Mi Huang and Shao entered the door, he did not change, which showed that he was quite calm. confidence.
This is Director Wang, Shao Xun has met him.
Today’s scene is a bit exciting.
To be honest, he prefers face-to-face fighting with real swords and guns, rather than this kind of political situation where he plays tricks. Because he is self-aware and knows where his strengths and weaknesses are.
The Art of War says: "leverage strengths and avoid weaknesses."
It is not wise to fight with the wealthy families. You can only use your skills by playing with them.
In addition, the princess is not here, which is a little regretful...
"I have called you here today because there is a life-threatening matter." Sima Yue finished handling the official duties at hand and raised his head. , said in a slow and slow tone.
Mi Huang and Shao Xun immediately raised their heads, as if listening.
Director Wang also straightened his body slightly.
Here comes the drama.
(End of this chapter)