"A rat is so brave, what kind of chicken is it, what kind of dog is it? What kind of insect is it?" [Song of General Du Liao]
In the third year of Ping Dynasty in the early Han Dynasty, it was the eighteenth day of the fifth month.
Night, Chang'an.
The city is closed, and after the third watch of the clock, no one is allowed on the streets of Chang'an. This is an ancestral system passed down from the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years. Of course, the Sima guarding the city gate still has to wait at the city gate at night.
On duty.
The wind at night is no longer as cold as the middle of March, but rather cool and blowing. At night like this, there are few clouds, and half of the moon hangs dimly in the sky, shining a vague light. A few patrols
The footsteps of the soldiers of the infantry battalion seemed particularly loud in this empty night and on the deserted street.
They were not originally responsible for patrolling the city, but because the emperor had no intention of setting up Zhijinwu yet, he temporarily dispatched the infantry colonel Wei Jie to order soldiers every night to be responsible for the security of the city together with the city gate colonel Cui Lie.
The situation has been tense recently. Liangzhou generals from various places in Guanzhong have gathered to defend themselves. Li Jue's army in Shaanxi County may move westward at any time. In addition, the emperor was assassinated in Luli a few days ago. All this is like a volcanic earthquake under the sea, with shock waves reaching the fish and shrimps on the edge.
These soldiers also know that things are not peaceful recently, but they can't explain why. They are just paid by the army, so how can they think of other things? When it is time to change shifts, they will change shifts, and they will fight whoever they are asked to fight on the mountain.
In battle, as long as the Han emperor above them still gives them food and money, then all they have to do is be loyal.
As for why they were loyal to the emperor, many soldiers and ordinary people at the bottom couldn't give a reason. The Liu family had enjoyed the world for four hundred years, and destiny had firmly occupied the world's concept. Perhaps loyalty was just a conventional habit.
Then, I heard a rapid "bang bang" sound of horse hooves, which was particularly heart-stopping in this silent dark night.
The sound of the horse's hooves was very fast, and from time to time there were several heavy whips. The horse neighed in pain, and it was only because it seemed to have something in its mouth that it made a dull sound.
Without being extremely desperate, which horse-loving knight would treat his mount like this? Before everyone could recover, the knight at the end of the long street ran over in a matter of seconds. He looked tall on the horse and had a murderous look on his face.
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The knight had no intention of slowing down at all. He glanced coldly at the soldiers blocking the road. When there were still more than twenty steps left, he uttered, "Get out!"
Only then did the group of soldiers react and hurriedly moved to both sides of the road. The knight whipped his horse whip in his hand and passed among the soldiers.
He rode his horse all the way to the front of Situ's Mansion and got off his horse. In the Han Dynasty, Sili Xiaowei and local prefectures and counties had pavilions beside the yamen, with a chief and a number of officials in charge of the main entrance of the yamen to organize visitors' etiquette.
Notifying all things. Later, the restrictions were relaxed, and officials and officials all had pavilions for the residence of the pavilion chief and the temple guards.
The knight knocked on the door and waited for the chief of the pavilion to open the door. He said before anyone could ask, "Take me to see Situ quickly. There has been a change in Shaanxi County!"
The chief of the pavilion was disturbed by his sweet dream and was about to curse a few words. Unexpectedly, a "change in Shaanxi County" made him jump all over, and his sleepiness disappeared immediately. He knew the priorities. If this kind of thing is delayed, according to the king
Yun's temper can't be dealt with immediately.
"Follow me in quickly!"
Within a moment, Wang Yun appeared in the front hall wearing a single coat. The knight was waiting anxiously. When he saw Wang Yun coming out, he immediately stood up, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said: "The last general is under General Wei's tent.
The official Qin Yi, under the orders of General Wei, came from Baling Starry Night to report to Situ! Niu Fu's subordinates Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji and others gathered more than 40,000 people and swore to avenge Dong Zhuo in Shaan County. They will arrive in Hong Kong soon.
Farmer!"
"Bastard!" Wang Yun had been upset recently, and when he heard the news, he was furious. He thought to himself that Li Jue would never dare to rebel, but he didn't expect that the facts gave him a slap in the face.
Although Lu Bu and a strong army were on his side, he was not afraid of anything. He just thought that he was giving the people of Liangzhou a way out and letting them disband and go home, which was considered to be an open policy. Who knew that these thieves would not appreciate it.
He recalled that the emperor had told him that Li Jue would rebel if he was not pardoned, and he had scoffed at it. When the news spread tomorrow, countless people would secretly laugh at him for Wang Yun's arrogance!
Wang Yun was so embarrassed and angry that he shouted: "Go back immediately and ask Lu Bu to bring Hu Zhen and Yang Ding into the city to see me tomorrow!"
Early the next morning, Lu Bu took the anxious Hu Zhen and Yang Ding into Chang'an City. Wang Yun briefly spoke to Lu Bu and then received an edict, saying that the emperor wanted to question Lu Bu face to face.
Regarding the specific situation in Shaanxi County. After Wang Yun sent Lu Bu away, he ordered Hu Zhen and Yang Ding to be called into the mansion.
Wang Yunyi spoke righteously, without pretending to be gentle, and said: "I have not asked your Majesty to kill Li Jue, Guo Si and other traitors. This is an act of mercy beyond the law. Those rats did not know how to disband their tribes and return to their hometowns. Now we are gathering in Shaanxi County."
What is the evil intention of raising an army? Do you really want to fight against the imperial court and seek your own death?"
Hu Zhen and Yang Ding looked at each other and heard Hu Zhen say: "Report to Situ, the imperial court will not grant pardons for many years. This is exactly the system of our Han Dynasty. It's not like Situ didn't give him a way out, but he was stubborn and refused to listen. I wanted to ask Situ,
I wish I could intercede with my former colleague Bo. Who knew that Li Jue and others did not want to be considerate, but instead rebelled..."
"You have good intentions, but those rats ignored the imperial decree and deserved to die!" Regarding Hu Zhen's words, Wang Yun was half-convinced. Both Hu Zhen and Yang Ding were from the Xiliang family. At this critical moment, even though he had
Those who are suspicious cannot be dealt with at will, and can only be comforted with kind words.
At this time, Yang Ding stepped forward and said: "If Situ Ru does not give up and shows his trust, we are willing to go to Li Jue's army alone to tell him to surrender despite the odds."
What these words said made Wang Yun very excited. If he could be said to have surrendered just by sending envoys, it would undoubtedly be a conspiracy.
It's just... Wang Yun couldn't help but look at the two respectful people in front of him. Liangzhou people have been imbued with the Qiang and Hu customs for a long time. They are not morally minded and forget about justice for profit. Wang Yun's temperament is a reflection of almost all Liangzhou people.
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Although Hu Zhen and Yang Ding were extremely humble to Wang Yun, who knew whether this was because the lion was trying to escape from the prison door and was deliberately showing off?
"Since they have rebelled, they have no hope of survival. If the court sends envoys to pardon them at this time, wouldn't it mean that the court is bowing to them? Where is the majesty of the court?" Wang Yun refused sternly; "Shuzi
There is no plan, the imperial court has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and they have nothing to fear, what else do I ask them to do!"
Seeing Wang Yun's resolute attitude, Hu Zhen got off the donkey and said: "What Situ said is true. Since these thieves have rebelled and intend to disrupt the imperial court, they will no longer be our lords from now on. If we meet on the battlefield, we will
Definitely not
Please be merciful! We have gained the trust of Situ and are able to command the army. At this time, it is time to work hard to serve the imperial court. Situ has forgiven our sins and please allow us to lead the army to attack the invaders to show our loyalty!
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Yang Ding on the side also followed closely and agreed with Hu Zhen, both of them pretending to be loyal ministers of the country.
Wang Yun thought carefully in his mind and thought that these two people were from a wealthy family in Liangzhou. They taught scriptures and knew loyalty. They were completely different from Li Jue, Guo Si and other reckless warriors. The so-called lack of trust in employing people, the people in Liangzhou were panicking at the moment. If
Being able to send troops such as Hu Zhen can not only make full use of the people, but also appease the people of Liangzhou in the court. It can even destroy the rumors that the court wants to kill all the people in Liangzhou.
In addition, Hu Zhen and others have spoken to this point. If Wang Yun refuses again, wouldn't it be true for the rumors that the court does not trust the people of Liangzhou? It will also easily undermine the sincerity of Hu Zhen and Yang Ding.
After thinking about it, Wang Yun finally made what he thought was the right decision. He nodded and said: "In this case, I will report here and order you to go out with Lu Bu and lead 30,000 troops. We must defeat the traitor Li Jue in the capital."
Besides! Since you are loyal to the imperial court and do not associate with the traitors, I will definitely ask for rewards from the emperor. This battle is of great importance, so you must not let down the trust of the imperial court and me!"
Although they were not allowed to lead the army alone, but Lu Bu was in charge, how could Hu Zhen and others not know that Wang Yun was on guard against them?
In any case, getting this result has greatly satisfied Hu Zhen and others. As long as they can lead the troops out of the city, it is not up to them to decide how to act during the battle between the two armies. No matter how brave and good Lu Bu is, he may not be able to be attacked from both sides.
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So the two of them bowed gratefully and thanked them. When Wang Yun saw this, he softened his expression slightly and offered some words of comfort.
The two of them left the house and walked together on the streets of Chang'an. Yang Ding said proudly: "It is said that Wang Yun is a wise man, but in fact it is nothing more than that."
"Wang Yun was able to kill the Grand Master only because of his courage to act and his ability to unite people." Hu Zhen said slowly and calmly: "In the end, he is just a scholar."
Just now, the two of them made peace with each other and successfully gained Wang Yun's trust and were able to lead the troops out of the city. The next thing they needed to do next was to cooperate with Li Jue and others who had secretly made contact, and after capturing Lu Bu, they joined forces to counterattack Chang'an.
Then great things can be accomplished.
Thinking of this, the two of them were very satisfied, and the group was not in a hurry to go back, so they took the reins and came all the way to Beihuanli.
Yang Ding looked at the dilapidated square gate in Beihuanli after a battle, and Zhu Ma said: "Since you are already here, why not go see him?"
Hu Zhen shook his head and said: "What's the point of this? He is of no use anymore. Besides, we are not the ones who contacted him, and he has nothing to do with us if he is caught. Nowadays, there are still few eyes and ears in Chang'an."