Three Kingdoms: From Hidden Lin to Great Wei Xiongzhu Chapter 505: The mountains and the mountains are exhausted, and the winter thunder shakes the summer rain and snow
Chapter 505: The mountains and the mountains are exhausted, and the winter thunder shakes the summer rain and snow
Bingzhou, Hukou Pass.
This pass is as famous as Shangdang Pass and Shixing Pass, and is called one of the three passes in this era. The cold wind is howling at this moment!
Outside the pass, a troop of fifty thousand soldiers and horses was galloping over.
The leader, a red-robed and red-horse general, came out from the mountains first, holding a Fangtian painted halberd, showing a murderous aura.
But not Lu Bu...
No...should be called Shadow General.
But not the Shadow General? Who else could it be?
In sharp contrast to this 50,000-strong army are the soldiers and armor displayed at Hukou Pass. At this moment, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and armor are displayed in the tall and majestic Hukou Pass.
There were 20,000 defenders stationed on the towers of the pass, bows and arrows bent, as if... ready to respond with a heavy blow to the invading enemy.
They are Yuan Jun's soldiers and horses, led by Han Meng, the sixth general in the northern border who has Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan, and Qu Yi...
Bingzhou has fallen. According to Yuan Shang's instructions, Han Meng's 100,000 men must be stationed at Hukou Pass to prevent the gate to the western front from opening and the opening of Cao's second battlefield.
This is the biggest concession made by Yuan Ying. He concentrated his troops on this point!
call…
At this moment, Lu Bu raised Fang Tian's painted halberd, and the three armies stopped.
He looked up at the level and groaned.
"Is this the Hukou Pass? Compared with Yanmen, it doesn't make much concessions!"
Standing under the pass, Lu Bu's eyes were condensed. This Hukou Pass... is as tall, majestic and powerful as Yanmen Pass. The saying that one man can guard the pass and ten thousand others cannot open it, is probably what it means.
"General Shadow? This pass looks difficult to attack!"
Next to Lu Bu is Yang Xiu.
Looking at the pass, which was several feet higher than the city wall of Xudu City, Yang Xiu murmured in his heart.
Of course, Lu Bu wanted to make meritorious deeds, to clear the checkpoint to the west from Bingzhou, to open a second battlefield, and to atone for his daughter's sins. Yang Xiu understood this feeling...
It's one thing to understand, but it's another thing to be able to defeat it.
"Afraid?"
Lu Bu looked back at Yang Xiu.
Yang Xiu spread his hands. "It's not me who will fight, so what should I be afraid of?"
After saying this, Lu Bu looked at Lu Lingqi on the other side again, "Do you dare to fight?"
"It's just a checkpoint, why not?"
Lu Lingqi bit her lip with her teeth. She had been dreaming of fighting side by side with her father since she was a child. Today... she got what she wanted, so how could she not be excited in her heart?
Ha ha…
Lu Bu smiled lightly, and there seemed to be a silent word in his smile - a tiger father has no dog daughter!
"The three armies are resting and recuperating, and we will tackle key problems tomorrow!"
Lu Bu faintly chanted...
this…
Yang Xiu's eyes rolled up and he quickly opened his mouth.
"General Shadow, you seem to be better at fighting in the field than attacking fortresses!"
"Haha..." Lu Bu sneered. "Am I better at field combat? Why didn't I know?"
At this point, he stopped talking and took people to set up camp...
Lu Lingqi did not forget to glare at Yang Xiu.
He said "coward" and followed his father on horseback.
Yang Xiu scratched his head. He suddenly felt like he was a loser. He felt that the Hukou Pass could not be conquered at all!
Just then...
"Young Master Yang..." A dragon knight handed a blank piece of paper into Yang Xiu's hand. "General Ying asked me to give this to you, saying it is a special tip bag."
Um... tips?
Yang Xiu slowly unfolded the large white paper. He subconsciously thought that this paper was handed over by Chief Lu.
But the handwriting doesn’t look very similar, it’s a bit like “Fei Bai Shu” in seal script. Is this handwriting the same as that of the old man Zhong Yao?
Haven't reacted yet...
Yang Xiu's eyes were attracted by the content on the white paper.
"Good guy..."
Yang Xiu called him a good guy. He looked at Lu Bu who was walking away speechlessly. Lu Lingqi said, "I'm sorry... am I, Yang Xiu, the last one to know this important information?"
"Hey...Why did my mentor send this old boy here?"
Speaking of which…
etc.
Yang Xiu noticed a very crucial piece of information on the white paper.
"Li...Liyang City is...going to be destroyed? The day of my mentor's wedding is...the time when Liyang City is destroyed!"
Yang Xiu's eyes must be bright.
He felt a little dizzy and his eyes were a little dazed...
Of course, the current situation can be said to affect the whole body.
Liyang City was Cao Cao's first battlefield on his way north from Yanzhou;
And Hukou Pass on their side is the second battlefield of Bingzhou's westward march. The two battlefields are independent of each other, but they are intertwined. If Liyang City is lost, then... then this Hukou Pass will be... but...
With a "gudong" sound, Yang Xiu swallowed.
After reading this letter, he suddenly felt that Hukou Pass... was not fully protected, but it could really be broken!
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The wedding is coming soon.
From Yingchuan talents, from Qiao Pei's meritorious service, from civil and military officials... countless congratulatory gifts filled the Baimahou Mansion.
Recognized, unknown, familiar, and unfamiliar faces lined up one by one to visit Baimahou. Cai Zhaoji was so busy that she felt dizzy.
This is actually easy to understand.
For an ordinary courtier.
When Marquis Baima gets married, it stands to reason that they are neither relatives nor friends, so this is something that cannot be reconciled.
Of course, there is no need to give gifts.
But the key question is, others are not familiar with Baimahou, and they have already given it away. Do you want to give it away?
But don't forget, Lu Ziyu is not only a prince, but also a royal official, who is in charge of the school affairs office and supervises all officials... Others have given it away, but you don't give it away? Isn't this not giving the imperial official face?
If I don’t supervise you from now on, who will?
And among these officials, who doesn’t have something shady in mind?
It just so happens that it’s not just one person who thinks like this, but almost everyone. When they come and go, everyone has to send gifts...
It rolled up in no time.
Of course... Lu Yu didn't know these things. It was even the first time for him to see many of the names on the gift list, and the gifts were so expensive.
Lu Yu couldn't help but feel that there was something wrong with the lifestyle of some officials, and he had to send the school affairs office to investigate.
Of course, there is no rush at this moment.
The wedding at the Hou Mansion is tomorrow...According to Lu Yu's idea, tonight he will bring the brothers from Longxiao Camp, book all the brothels and brothels in Xudu City, and call on all the young ladies who sell skills in this city.
No matter what, he, Lu Yu, is getting married, so why can't he give some benefits to his brothers?
only…
Before the happy single night even started, Lu Yu heard bad news. Lao Cao invited Lu Yu to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to talk about it.
A narration…
Talk about his uncle!
Talk about a hammer!
Lu Yu was very confused. He felt that Lao Cao really knew how to choose the time. The planned single night was completely ruined.
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Xu Ducheng, Prime Minister's Mansion.
There was light incense burning inside the study, a light rain fell outside the study, and there were several bamboo slips piled on the table. Cao Cao, Cao Ang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and Cao Chong were all here.
Cao Zhi came back from Xuzhou specially to attend Mr. Lu’s wedding.
As for Cao Chong, despite his small size, he has big eyes and is looking forward to meeting his future master.
And Cao Pi, he seemed to have something on his mind.
Indeed, ever since he heard what his father mentioned about the change in the position of the heir apparent, and learned that Cao Ang was out, he had already felt a little ready to move.
He has been thinking about how to get close to Lu Yu, or... how to win over Lu Yu.
Cao Ang was the calmest, looking back at the door from time to time, as if he was waiting for his master Lu Yu!
During this period of time, Cao Cao simply asked a few questions to test his sons.
"Lu Ziyu has two wives from a noble family? This incident is the first of its kind in history. What do you think..."
Uh...how can I see it?
Cao Zhang scratched his head first. "The child doesn't understand what father said. The child thinks that as long as he doesn't lie down and watch, he can stand, sit, or look up, no matter how he looks at it, it will be fine!"
Well…
Cao Zhang's words made Cao Cao stunned for a moment, and then he laughed "haha".
Cao Zhang was called "Huang Xuer" by Cao Cao. He liked to dance with guns and sticks since he was a child. He stayed in the army and trained with the soldiers at a very young age.
In his opinion, as long as the fists are strong enough and the soldiers are numerous, all the fancy plots and tricks will be in vain!
Gu Xuan
And he was also the young master who had the least contact with counselors and scholars, and even with Lu Yu. He was the only young master who did not prepare any gifts for the wedding at the Marquis Mansion.
"Ziyou? What do you think?" Cao Cao turned the topic to Cao Ang.
this…
Cao Ang thought for a moment and then shook his head.
"I don't know, I just think that Mr. Lu deserves to be able to marry Princess Wannian and Sister Juan alone. In today's world, perhaps only an outstanding person like Mr. Lu can get this 'two ladies from one family'"
This honor is quite enviable to those of us who are disciples.”
Cao Cao was noncommittal and turned his back to Cao Pi.
"Zihuan? What do you think?"
"I…"
The conversation turned to Cao Pi. Cao Pi seemed to have thought of something, but in the end he did not speak.
"Brother said what the child wanted to say!"
"Aren't you envious?" Cao Cao then added a question.
Cao Pi shook his head. "My fair lady, a gentleman likes to be brave. Just as my brother said, Mr. Lu has made countless contributions. Two ladies from the same family complement each other! Compared with him, the child is like the fire of a candle compared to the bright sun."
It’s just envy, but it’s not qualified!”
Ha ha…
Cao Pi's answer made Cao Cao laugh lightly.
Self-awareness is the best!
This is good for you and good for Yu'er!
I was planning to continue asking Cao Zhi.
Who would have thought that Cao Chong would be the first to speak.
"Father, the child wants to say."
"If Chong'er wants to say something, then let's talk." After hearing Cao Chong's words, Cao Cao knelt down and was very curious.
Cao Chong said loudly: "Brothers say that Mr. Lu deserves to have two wives in one house, and they even envy Mr. Lu, but I think this is wrong, very wrong!"
Phew...big mistake!
Cao Chong's words were shocking.
Even Cao Cao was shocked.
"Tell me, what's wrong?" Cao Cao continued to ask.
Cao Chong's eyes were fixed, and he continued: "The child is still young and doesn't know much about the love between men and women, but among the Yuefu that I have heard, none of them can be as beautiful as the love story between 'Zhuo Wenjun' and 'Sima Xiangru'
!”
"As the saying goes, there is a beautiful woman, and you will never forget it when you see her. If you don't see her for a day, you will miss her like crazy. Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun fell in love at first sight. They came and went again and again, and they became private for life. This is the beauty of love. Even if the world does not tolerate it, the two of them can't.
They are very lucky to each other."
"Han Yuefu's "Rao Ge" also tells the story, "Shangxie!"
Although Cao Chong is young, when it comes to love, he speaks clearly and logically...
Of course, what he calls "love" is love in books.
At this point, he paused.
"Obviously, Director Lu's 'two ladies from one family' have abandoned the original idea of 'we want to win the same person and stay together until we grow old together'. This is a great contribution and check and balance!"
"But General Lu is willing to do this. This is sacrificing his own love in exchange for the great reconciliation between his father and the emperor, Cao Ying and the Han court. Putting it this way, how can it be enviable? It is not so much envy as it is moved.
, I am moved by Chief Lu’s dedication, and moved by the fact that Chief Lu is in a high position, but he respects the arrangements of his father and the emperor, and does not make the decision himself. Is this a pity? How can it be envy? "
Huo…
Cao Chong's words gave people a sense of enlightenment.
Good guy, according to what Cao Chong said, for Lu Ziyu to marry two people, it is aggrieved, touching, and a display of fearless dedication!
However, what Cao Chong said makes sense!
Marrying two people at once is really a injustice to Lu Yu!
"Pa bang bang..."
At this moment, applause came from outside the door.
All the young men turned to look outside the door, only to find that the person outside the door was none other than Lu Yu!
Cao Cao also noticed him and waved immediately.
"Say Ziyu, Ziyu will come, come..."
Cao Cao was very enthusiastic...
Frankly speaking, since Lu Yu returned to Xudu City, he was either planning the Northern Expedition or preparing for his wedding. This was the first time he met Cao Cao in a strict sense!
In fact, Cao Cao didn't have anything particularly important to discuss with him. It was just that his son was getting married tomorrow and he wanted to see his son the night before.
"Meet Prime Minister Cao..."
Lu Yu still maintained his inherent humility, and he bowed his hand to Cao Cao.
Cao Ang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi and Cao Chong saluted Lu Yu.
"Meet Mr. Lu..."
However, Cao Zhang was the only one who was out of tune with the atmosphere here.
"Are you clapping your hands just now to cheer for Chong'er?" Cao Cao asked with a smile.
"Of course." Lu Yu nodded. "I just never thought that the one who could understand me, Lu Yu, would be Young Master Chong. He is indeed the smartest among all the Young Masters, Prime Minister Cao!"
"I don't dare..." Cao Chong waved his hand quickly. "Chong'er is just talking nonsense."
"Why is this nonsense?" Lu Yu smiled slightly.
Originally they were still discussing this topic, but Cao Cao changed the topic. Now that Yu'er is here and all the gentlemen are here, he planned to discuss a more sensitive topic.
"Whether it's Ziyu's credit or Ziyu's honor to have two wives in one house, the dust has settled anyway, so there won't be much discussion. It just so happens that my sons are all here, so Ziyu might as well go with him.
They talk about the nobility!"
Cao Cao didn't mention it on a whim.
From previous conversations with Yu'er, Cao Cao could feel that Yu'er was deliberately making a fuss about the "gentry" issue, including his proposal to divide the land into acres and abolish the poll tax, which were all attempts to weaken the family.
An item of "gentry"!
But it will be difficult to implement.
At least now it seems that it is far from the time. In fact, Cao Cao feels that in his generation... it may not be possible.
but…
Cao Cao not only has Yu'er, he also has Ang'er, Pi'er, Zhang'er, Zhi'er... and the smartest Chong'er.
Cao Cao's vision is that he will unify the world. As for the reform after the world is unified, it is up to Yu'er to lead these brothers to complete it.
That’s it…
This seemingly ordinary sentence actually contains Cao Cao's infinite expectations for his sons!
this…
Mention the gentry.
All the gentlemen pricked up their ears. Living in this era, they wouldn’t know...
This is an era when aristocratic families monopolize official careers and land!
The rights of the gentry, especially the rights of wealthy gentry, were simply incredible.
Again, this topic is extremely sensitive...
Although I don't know why my father chose the day before Mr. Lu's wedding to talk, after all... all the young masters are very interested in this topic.
Lu Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and he didn't understand what Lao Cao was doing.
But the atmosphere has already reached this point, so let’s just talk about it. It can also be regarded as a vaccination for a few young masters in advance!
Their biggest rival has never been the Yuan family in the north, the Sun family in Eastern Wu, Liu Biao in Jingzhou, or Liu Zhang in Yizhou.
Compared with these guys, the harm and energy of the nobles are ten times, a hundred times greater!
And first…
Lu Yu asked a question that seemed completely inappropriate.
"Young masters, do you know which noble clan has the greatest influence in the world today?"
"Yuan family from Runan?"
Cao Ang spoke subconsciously.
"wrong!"
"Then... the Hongnong Yang family? Or the Hanoi Sima family?" Cao Zhi added.
"No!" Lu Yu shook his head. "It is true that the fourth and third princes of the Yuan family once protected party members all over the world from the calamity of the party and were regarded as leaders of the world!"
"During the Ling Emperor's dynasty, his relative He Jin was appointed as the general and the leader of the world's warriors, while Yuan Wei was appointed as the Taifu and the leader of the world's scholars! The Yuan family was indeed glorious in the past, but when it comes to their current status, they are no longer considered the best.
Influential noble clan!"
"As for the Hongnong Yang family, even the fifth generation and the third Duke have declined! The Sima family in Hebei has disciples and former officials all over the world, but... they are not enough compared to the Yuan family, let alone the most influential noble family in the world today!
"
"Then..." Cao Chong rolled his eyes and blurted out immediately. "It's the Xun family of Yingchuan..."
"That's right!" Lu Yu nodded immediately. "Then let me ask again, why can the Yingchuan Xun family recommend so many talents in our camp, under the command of Prime Minister Cao?"
this…
Cao Chong shook his head and could not answer.
Lu Yu looked at the other young masters.
All of them also bowed their heads and remained silent, as if they were unfamiliar with this issue.
As for Cao Cao...it seemed that he didn't know the details of this. He just simply thought that Xun Yu had extraordinary eyesight!
Lu Yu smiled slightly and answered carefully:
"Because the gentry network in Yingchuan is extremely large. Xun Lingjun is from Yingchuan, Zhong Yao is from Yingchuan, Chen Qun is from Yingchuan, Guo Jia is from Yingchuan, Xi Zhi is from Yingchuan, and Sima Yi is not from Yingchuan.
, but his grandfather is the prefect of Yingchuan."
"Sixty years ago, Xun Lingjun's grandfather Xun Shu, Chen Qun's grandfather Chen Shi, Zhong Yao's great-grandfather Zhong Hao, and Han Fu's ancestor Han Shao were all Yingchuan county magistrates.
, collectively known as the 'Four Chiefs of Yingchuan', and from that time on, the four families of Xun, Zhong, Chen, and Han became the veritable Yingchuan gentry!"
Lu Yu's chat box opened...
"Ahem..."
He cleared his throat and prepared to speak in detail!
It's about the Yingchuan gentry. The water here is very deep, bottomless.
Today, anyway, Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai and the others are not here, so Lu Yu simply scoops out all the water and lets Lao Cao and all the young masters take a peek and know the whole thing...
From the energy and relationship network of the Yingchuan nobles, we can see that in the Han Dynasty...under the surface of the feudal feudal lords, there is hidden the huge energy of countless nobles!