Shao Xun and Mi Huang entered from the Jianchun Gate in the east of the city.
Because Jizhou soldiers moved to the defensive and the situation in the east of the city calmed down a little, Jianchun Gate would be opened 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, and the house would have to be demolished.
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This is war.
When the two armies are fighting, attacking each other's woodcutter personnel has always been an important means.
"Supervisor, have the thieves attacked Jianchun Gate again after ten months?" Shao Xun asked softly when they entered 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 any identification documents such as official prosecution or personal prosecution in this era. In the end, he entered the city as Mi Huang's follower.
"It happened once or twice." Mi Huang thought for a while and said, "I also heard from people that there were not many people who came, and thousands of cavalry were repulsed by Master Wang."
Shao Xun nodded.
It seemed that the enemy was not serious about attacking. There were thousands of people here just for testing.
"It's 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 Ye's troops were defeated, it was they who launched a resolute counterattack that prevented Wang's division from capturing more heads.
At this time, they will come to harass again, and they will consume each other with Wang Shi. Those who died are all the elite Luoyang Central Army. If they continue to fight, they may 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 left the scene, 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 facade.
From then on, the military system in the north began to be restructured, and various forces competed on the stage. 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 could see the historical process, but he couldn't stop it. At least, the destruction of the Luoyang Central Army was inevitable - they didn't have many people left now, and the two camps totaled up to 40,000 people.
After the two entered the city through the Chun Gate, they turned north and reached the imperial road inside the Dongyang Gate. After passing another checkpoint, they were allowed to go west.
The imperial road in Dongyang Gate is the east-west axis of Luoyang City, leading directly to the Changhemen of the palace city. Sima Jiong and Sima Yi's gang members once fought on this street, and suffered casualties. And on this street, there were many dignitaries who lived there.
few.
For example, in the southwest of Dongyang Gate is the former Situ Xunxu's house.
The Xun family was a well-known 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.
Outside Dongyang Gate is the outer imperial road, two miles away from the city, and there are also the old residences of the two masters of Wu and Shu, which are connected to the horse market.
In short, this imperial road is great, with many dignitaries and nobles. It is much better than the imperial road outside Kaiyangmen where Shao Xun was stationed before, and the average number of people living there 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.
"My lord, are you at home?" Mi Huang asked.
"We are discussing matters in the palace."
"With whom to discuss matters?"
The sergeant didn't answer.
Mi Huang had a slightly unhappy 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, I'd like to inform you that Uncle Shao and I are here and we need to see you for something important," 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 he thought to himself, there must be something wrong with him, why do he 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 it now.
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The three of them walked silently on the elegant and quiet path.
Suddenly, Pei Shiliu said in an inaudible voice: "Wang Shenjun came to visit, and he proposed that Liu Qia be appointed as the lieutenant of Donghai Kingdom. The princess said, 'Liu Sima has not made any achievements, how can he hold an important position?'"
Let this be settled."
After saying that, Pei Shiliu remained silent, as if nothing had happened.
Mi Huang and Shao Xun looked at each other and felt happy.
Director Wang is a bit too much. When did he get in touch with Liu Qia?
The same goes for Liu Qia. Is there something wrong with your brain? What is your family background? Does Director Wang really like you? I'm afraid you are being 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 and 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.
When we were in Xiapi, who was the leader between the king and the horse? If we could figure this out, many things would be easily solved.
From a historical perspective, Shao Xun felt that Director Wang was most likely to be the leader. He chose Sima Rui, firstly, because of their good relationship, and secondly, was it because of Sima Rui's easy-to-control character?
"Supervisor..." Shao Xun called softly.
"What's the matter?"
"Does the supervisor know who Langya Wang Rui is?"
"Be respectful and thrifty and give in."
That's right! Shao Xun suddenly realized it and seemed to have figured out something.
Director Wang is actually not targeting him or Mi Huang. Could it be that he is targeting the Pei family?
He probably regarded himself and Mi Huang as the ponyboys of the Pei family. 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 Wang Dao? The Langya Wang family is a big family and there are other children. Will they all have tasks?
But Director Wang happened to be assigned to Xuzhou?
Do 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 would be really confused if you don’t know what happened between Director Wang and Sima Rui in Xuzhou.
It is a pity that his historical knowledge is limited. Apart from Wang Dao who assisted in establishing the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he only knows about Wang Dun who rebelled.
Where did Wang Dun go after that? Did he have any intention of becoming 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 and made a report, and the two of them were allowed in.
"See my lord."
"See Sikong."
Mi Huang, Shao Xun bowed and saluted.
"Sit down." Sima Yue ordered, and a maid brought a futon.
They both knelt and sat on it.
This was not the first time Shao Xun saw Sima Yue, but he had 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 were slight wrinkles on his forehead, his eyes looked slightly tired, and his lips were tightly pursed, as if he was angry with someone.
His beard is well taken care of, and he looks like he pays attention to his image.
Overall, he looks like a restless, exhausted middle-aged man.
But Shao Xun quickly denied this.
Sima Yue cannot be said to be in despair.
His image was probably caused by suffering for a long time.
As for what he is going to do, the time traveler also knows.
Yes, Shao Xun didn't know the historical details, but it was still clear that Sima Yue was the winner of the Eight Kings Rebellion.
Thinking back to Mi Huang's hint and the current situation inside and outside Luoyang, Shao Xun just wanted to complain: You are having a great time! Is this going to be something big? 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 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, who is not tall, chubby, and well-maintained.
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, showing considerable 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 such political situations 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's not wise to compete with 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 summoned you here today because there is indeed a life-threatening matter." Sima Yue finished handling the official duties at hand, raised his head, and spoke at a leisurely pace.
Mi Huang, Shao Xun immediately raised his head, as if listening.
Director Wang also straightened his body slightly.
Here comes the drama.
Chapter completed!