He used the inertia of his thinking to deceive Yang Xiu. Who knew that this kid's brain was not normal? Instead of getting angry, he laughed out loud.
"Hahahaha, this is the art of sophistry. I have read in books that this is the first time someone has been able to deceive me. Liu Yicheng, I admit that you are a smart person like me. I will treat you to a banquet."
Who needs you to admit it? This little brat thinks too highly of himself. Liu Xiang does not want to join the Yang family, and Yang Xiu cannot join his camp. He really has no enthusiasm at all.
"With military duties in hand, it is difficult to have leisure time. It is really a pity that I failed Yang Lang's good intentions. I am here to apologize."
Yang Xiu's character is a little weird, and he seems to only want to talk to people he recognizes: "I heard that you know military strategy and are especially good at commanding cavalry. I have also read military books. What is the point of this cavalry? Why is it so different?"
Everyone has their own understanding of military strategy. Liu Xiang explained his own point of view: "The advantage of cavalry lies in the word "first strike."
"Start?"
"Start, fight or leave, all in one thought."
Yang Xiu is indeed smart. He understood it with just a few words: "Fight if you want, leave if you want. The enemy can only follow my plan. It's really clever!"
He became interested, as it seemed like it was the first time he met someone of similar age who was "as smart as him".
Unfortunately, there is a kind of farewell, which is when your mother calls you home for dinner.
Su Wei reported that Yang Mansion sent people to look for him.
Yang Xiu curled his lips, feeling very disappointed. Even though he was extremely clever, he could not stand up to his mother's majesty.
"Brother Yicheng, I will come find you again tomorrow."
Liu Xiang pretended to sigh with regret: "Tomorrow we have to break camp and march westward, so we won't be able to meet Yang Lang."
Yang Xiu asked hurriedly: "Can't you stay a few more days?"
Listening to the meaning of this sentence, he seemed to be very lonely. He believed that he was more talented than others, so he was destined to be alone. He chose his own path. Liu Xiang sympathized with him a little and said warmly: "The military orders are like mountains. If you fail to meet the deadline, your head will be chopped off.
Living under others, there is nothing you can do."
"When will you leave camp tomorrow? I'll see you off."
"Make food at Mao hour and set out for camp at Chen hour."
Yang Xiu was called back by his mother to eat, and the Anping army also lit a fire to make food. After eating and resting for the night, they broke camp and marched westward at Chenshi.
Liu Xiang and Yang Xiu said goodbye on the roadside. He really came to see each other off early in the morning, and also gave Liu Xiang a jade pendant to carry with him. The jade was slightly transparent, as moist as grease, and completely white. You could tell at a glance that it was worth a lot of money.
People gave expensive gifts, and it would be foolish not to reciprocate them, but Liu Xiang really didn't have any valuable accessories on his body. The sword on his waist was made of a new steel clamping method, so he couldn't give it away casually, so he had to take off the bow and arrow hanging on his back.
He used a Tong bow, which was as powerful as a stone and decorated with magpie patterns.
"This magpie-painted bow has accompanied me through many battles, shooting down bandit chiefs and killing barbarians. Today I give it to Yang Lang for personal protection."
Yang Xiu held it in both hands: "Thank you so much, Brother Yicheng."
"The army has already set off. I can't wait any longer. It's time to leave."
Seeing that Liu Xiang was about to leave, Yang Xiu suddenly asked: "Brother Yicheng, among all the people I have met, you have the most unique temperament. What you say and do is different from others. I have a little doubt and want to ask for advice. I don't know what it means to be smart."
people?"
Those who can live a stable life are smart people, but Liu Xiang cannot say that. This is not the answer Yang Xiu wants. He pondered for a moment and said: "Send what others dare not say, think what others dare not think.
What travelers dare not do.”
After saying that, without further delay, he climbed on the red tug, clasped his fists and saluted on the horse, and said loudly: "We meet again in the mountains and rivers, and we will meet again later."
"See you later." Yang Xiu bowed his hand and returned the greeting.
The army gradually moved away. Yang Xiu recalled Liu Xiang's words and deeds and said with great satisfaction: "Liu Yicheng and I are the smartest people in the world."
After dealing with that little brat Yang Xiu, Liu Xiang rode forward. Huayin was only two hundred miles away from Chang'an in a straight line, but the path went round and round, so the journey would take more than four hundred miles. The horses and the convoy
I walked in a meandering way and it took me seven days to arrive.
Looking at the huge city in front of him, Liu Xiang was really shocked. The city wall of Chang'an City has a circumference of more than 50 miles and an area of about 150 square miles, which is four times that of the Roman city at the same time. The city wall is five high
It is more than ten feet long and has twelve city gates. There are eight main streets in the city, the longest street is twelve miles long.
Standing outside the city gate and looking to both sides, the city wall in front of him almost reached the end of his field of vision. Standing in the city and looking at the city wall along the street, it was like looking at the horizon in the wilderness. It was the first time he had seen it in a Han Dynasty city.
This feeling of vastness.
At this time, Chang'an has not yet been ruined. There are 80,000 households in the city and a population of nearly 300,000. It is Xijing in the Eastern Han Dynasty and the second largest city in the world.
Don't look too far into a big city like this, as it will dampen his confidence in rebellion.
He boasted that modern people are well-informed, but he had never seen such a large ancient city. It was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. It was really embarrassing.
"Hahaha, this is the first time for Yicheng to come to Xijing. See more and open your eyes. His Majesty will definitely recruit you to Luojing in the future. Luojing is prosperous, especially Xijing, but don't let your eyes wander."
Huangfu Song was now without an official position and was very young. He went to Chang'an to wait for Liu Xiang. He stationed his troops outside the city and took him with him on a trip to Chang'an. He probably wanted him to see the prosperity of the Han Dynasty and dampen his wildness.
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The two of them walked around the city first, and then Huangfu Song took Liu Xiang to pay a visit to the Jinwu Yuan Pang.
Yuan Pang has a thin face and white beard and hair. He is over eighty years old. He is Cai Yong's uncle and Cai Zhaoji's great-uncle. He is from the Yuan family in Chen County. He is not in the same family as Yuan Shao and his family. Yuan Shao and his family are the Yuan family in Runan.
He once served as a Situ, but he was dismissed seven years ago because of a great plague in the Han Dynasty. He is now the Situ.
The Third Duke of the Eastern Han Dynasty was the one who took the blame. If any disaster occurred, no matter what the reason, we would first depose the Third Duke. Yuan Shao's grandfather, Yuan Feng, was deposed because of the earthquake.
This time in the campaign against the Liangzhou thieves, Zhang Wen was the leader and Yuan Pang was his deputy. Zhang Wen led the army at Longguan, and he was in charge of Jingzhao.
Huangfu Song took Liu Xiang to worship him.
Yuan Pang said kindly: "You all sit down, you all sit down, no need to be formal, Yizhen, this is the Liu Yicheng you recommended?" After saying that, he looked at Liu Xiang: "Well, this kid is handsome."
Liu Xiang quickly replied: "Thank you very much, Mr. Yuan, for your compliment."
"I heard from Yi Zhen that you commanded the cavalry like a flying horse. I read the battle report of the Northern Army's battle. It is really difficult to prevent and extremely dangerous when you return to the horse. Why did you have to return to the horse and fight again?"
"Returning to Mr. Yuan, the Northern Army is weak. It is alone outside. Fighters are rare. The cavalry is clumsy but stationed outside. The Changshui Flexible has been severely damaged. The fifth battalion of the Northern Army is no longer able to cope with the strong attack. I predict that the returning army will win.
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Yuan Pang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "You are the only one in the world who dares to say that the Northern Army is weak. You are indeed astonishingly brave. When I first heard that you had faced thousands of troops alone, I thought it was just a rumor. Now that I have seen it, you are indeed arrogant.
.Listen to my advice, if you are too strong, it will be easy to break. You need to restrain your sharpness. The long-term solution is to combine hardness and softness."
These words were indeed good advice, and Liu Xiang was not a fool, so he could still tell the difference between good words and bad words. He bowed his hands and said respectfully: "Thank you, Mr. Yuan, for your advice. I will keep it in mind."
Yuan Pang is so old. He has been an official in the court for more than fifty years and has experienced many people. Whether he sincerely listens to the advice can be seen at a glance. He stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction:
"Well, it is not easy for young people to accept good advice and advice. If you have to keep an open mind, you will be able to go a long way. If you have been on the wrong path before, just change it. Young people will inevitably make mistakes. No one will criticize them. Let go of your worries and you will have a bright future.