Chapter 213 Visit
Shao Xun’s stay in Luoyang was very tight.
At Wang Yan’s house on May 11th.
I came to the Yu family on May 12th—er, to visit Yu Liang.
"For several years, among the counties in Hebei, only Ji County has never fallen. No matter which way the thieves attack, Yu Gong can hold on to the city, and his three thousand elite soldiers can be regarded as well-trained." The conversation place was originally arranged in the main hall, but the Guanqiu family changed it to the back garden. Shao Xun was naturally obedient, and at this moment he was talking about the situation in Hebei.
Across from him sat Yu Min.
Yu Liang stood aside and made tea for his elders and his lord.
"The leader of the rebellion in Hebei was replaced by Ershi. Liu Yuanhai seemed to have assigned to the two men. He restrained Kou Changshan in February and was forced to retreat by Wang Jun. Shi Chao went to Ji, Wei and other counties, and there was no After returning home, the two men fought to capture the city and territory, one from the south and the other from the north. The Taifu was so worried that he once sent troops to cross the river and force Shi Chao to retreat. "Yu Min sighed.
A little far away from the two of them, a pair of embroidered shoes suddenly appeared, stopped behind the big tree, and listened.
Once upon a time, she was an enthusiastic and innocent little girl. He has big, dark eyes that sparkle with enthusiasm, innocence, and curiosity.
Six years later, the twelve-year-old has undergone tremendous changes.
The eyes that once smiled like crescent moons have become a bit brighter than a girl, the eyelashes are slightly raised, and there is still a touch of enthusiasm like a wild deer in the eyes.
The lips became increasingly red, and they were slightly pursed. Sometimes they opened in surprise, and then they were covered gently.
The light and tight waist is a little thin, but the curves are already showing.
An embroidered shoe was rubbing unconsciously on the ground, as if complaining about why Yu Min kept talking.
In the past two years, a name that family members and relatives often talk about is "Shao Xun".
When he said this, he looked at her intentionally or unintentionally.
Girls don’t understand everything.
In fact, in an era when you could get married at the age of thirteen, mothers often taught their daughters how to be a wife when they were eleven or twelve years old. This was part of the education of women from aristocratic families.
She knows everything.
After hearing the word "Shao Xun" too many times, the memory of my childhood slowly came to mind and deepened, almost becoming a symbol.
In fact, she didn't know what she was thinking in her heart. Perhaps she was just passively accepting the fate arranged by her family. She had no power to object and no reason to object.
Or maybe she wasn't so reluctant. She saw how powerful he was when she was a child, which made her think that the most useful man was the man who could protect his family.
The deep impression left at that time made her aesthetic slightly different from that of ordinary ladies.
Maybe there is a slight sense of satisfaction.
The brave generals of the three armies, the young county princes, and the much-anticipated saviors of Luoyang, the Yu family of Yanling and the Chen family of Xuchang all intend to marry their daughters, but it doesn't matter who they are. But according to his brother, he "named" him...
While thinking about it, the other person had already finished talking about a topic.
Yu Liang also cooked the tea and poured it into the tea bowl in front of them.
"Marquis Lu Yang has not married yet, has he?" Yu Min asked suddenly after taking a sip of tea.
The embroidered shoes that were unconsciously rubbing against the ground suddenly lost their rhythm and became clumsy and confused.
The girl subconsciously stood up straight and became more dignified.
My face is slightly feverish, my throat feels swollen, and my heartbeat is gradually picking up.
“Never.” Shao Xun replied.
Yu Min smiled and said: "Liang County and Yingchuan are so close, we have to watch and help each other."
"What Yu Gong said is true, and I also think so. ." Shao Xun also replied with a smile.
Yu Min said no more. Shao Xun naturally knew what to do when some things were urgent, and it was impossible for the Yu family to take the initiative to bring up such things.
In terms of practical interests, the Yu family needs a powerful foreign aid.
Some people may have disagreed with this in the past, but after experiencing the Wang Mi Rebellion, fewer and fewer people hold this view.
No one is a fool. People are always very realistic when their property, life and ancestral tombs are threatened.
It is true that Shao Xun came from a bad background, but he can fight.
Moreover, he is now the Marquis of Luyang County and the Caiguan General. He also holds a heavy army and has a close relationship with Situ Wang Yan. Who in the Yu family can compare with him?
From Shao Xun's point of view, if he wants to integrate Yingchuan, a wealthy county with a huge population and wealth, he must have his own people and collaborators.
The Yu family in Yanling has taken root in Yingchuan since the Later Han Dynasty, so he is a very suitable candidate.
Of course, there are other noble families in Yingchuan who can also cooperate with Shao Xun, but didn't he name Wenjun's niece?
Well, if we look into it more closely, it’s Hu Wufuzhi’s big mouth who said this, so it may not be accurate. But Shao Xun did not deny it, and his attitude was evident. After today's test, I became more and more convinced of Yu Min's idea.
There is something interesting about this!
After hearing Shao Xun’s affirmative answer, the girl’s face burned even more.
With passion flashing in her eyes, she held her breath, as if she was afraid of disturbing someone, and quietly poked her head out from behind the tree to take a peek. Coincidentally, Shao Xun happened to look here as well.
Hey, look what I saw? A pair of girlish eyes filled with multiple emotions such as exploration, expectation, enthusiasm, shyness, etc., and a burning blush on her face.
After meeting his gaze, the girl's eyes suddenly changed, and emotions such as surprise, sluggishness, and panic emerged.
Not long after, there was a rustling, chaotic rhythm of footsteps gradually going away, and there seemed to be no one behind the big tree.
The audience fell silent.
Yu Min looked at Yu Liang, who was blushing.
Shao Xun calmed down.
He suddenly felt that girls were quite interesting. Although conquering is a bit simple and there is no sense of achievement, as a qualified old sex batch, the family should implement a diversified strategy.
Yu Min coughed and said: "Zimei has been in Jijun for a long time, and his left and right branches are limited. Do you have any ideas about moving to another place?"
Yu Liang came back to his senses and said: "Yes. A few words were said, but no efforts were made."
Ji County is located on the front line.
As Liu Han's power grows, this place will be attacked sooner or later, whether it is a feint attack or a main attack.
To be honest, Yu Chen has done a very good job.
Relying on the more than a thousand soldiers sent by Shao Xun in the early days, he then used various means to unite local powerful people and scholars, won several battles, and his prestige gradually increased.
Subsequently, Shao Xun secretly colluded with Shi Chao and others through Lu Zhi. Although other counties and counties in Hebei were in rebellion, Ji County was safe and peaceful, and Yu Chen's local prestige soared. After receiving a lot of money and food, the three thousand soldiers in the county are considered to have been battle-hardened and have some fighting ability.
But it is the front line after all and can be maintained in a short period of time. As time goes by, without the support of the imperial court, sooner or later it will be unable to bear it.
Yu Chen had this intention because he was worried that the imperial court would not be able to effectively operate in Hebei and would fall into an isolated and helpless situation.
"After defeating Wang Mi, the imperial court may intend to use troops in Bingzhou and Hebei." Shao Xun revealed a little information, only to hear him say: "The Taifu also has this intention."
After saying this, the two of them understood somewhat.
After eliminating internal hidden dangers, the imperial court was bound to send troops to the Xiongnu.
In the past, there was a melee among the kings, and they really couldn’t spare any effort.
Now that the melee among the kings is over, only the Donghai King family is left. Faced with the "monster" created by the Chengdu King before his defeat, both the government and the public need to destroy it.
Especially Taifu Sima Yue, he is under great pressure now and urgently needs to prove himself and restore his image.
Then it would be normal to use troops against the Huns.
In the final analysis, although today's knowledgeable people believe that the Huns are already powerful and difficult to contain, they do not think they will definitely lose, and they still want to fight.
The Liangzhou soldiers who had just shown their glory under Luoyang City left this morning and returned to Liangzhou. I heard that their route back would pass through Hedong County, and they would definitely have a fierce battle with the Xiongnu.
This may give us a glimpse of the court's attitude. They have no intention of giving up on merging states.
The Eight Kings Rebellion has ended, and the intervening episodes such as Zhang Chang, Liu Bogen, Ji Sang, and Wang Mi have also been settled one by one. The war between Jin and Hungary will become the mainstream next.
Maybe it will last for some years, because the Xiongnu's strength is just that, and they don't have much advantage. Even on paper, the Huns are still at a disadvantage.
This war still has to be fought!
After finishing the conversation in the backyard, Shao Xun said goodbye and left, returning to the Shao Mansion after a long absence.
During the Wang Mi Rebellion, Shao Mansion accepted some guests from Panyuan Village. He had left at this time, but the whole mansion was still a bit messy.
Shao Xun didn't care much. After sending someone to clean it up, he sat down and wrote a letter.
Lu Zhigang reported that there were rebels in Guangchengze, but they were quickly suppressed by the Yamen army who stayed behind.
The reason for the rebellion is still too painful.
The construction of Guangchengze has entered its third year this year, or two years and seventy-eight months.
Not only the slaves were miserable, but the local officials were also fed up and had some emotions.
Shao Xun thought for a while. As the largest handful of wool he had collected from the imperial court in the past six years, this project must continue.
Yes, we have to trouble Wang Situ again.
Dealing with this person is all about naked interests. This time, I had to think of a good excuse and let Wang Situ use his unique skill of "talking nonsense" to persuade the emperor and strengthen his determination to continue the Guangcheng Garden Palace.
The imperial court experienced the Wang Mi Rebellion, and its prestige was somewhat damaged, but only "somewhat". Take advantage of the favorable opportunity while you can still control the local government. Let's seize it. When the states and counties no longer have access to the imperial court, where can they go to get money, food, materials, and labor for free?
After thinking about this matter, Shao Xun dealt with the matter of pensions for the soldiers who died in the war...
One thing after another, I was busy until late at night.
(End of this chapter)