You don’t know if you don’t eat it, but you will be shocked when you eat it.
Although Zhang Liao's battalion only had less than 2,000 soldiers, their appetite was truly terrifying.
In order to welcome new friends to join, and to win people's hearts, Liu Bian did not care about the food and grass at all, and allowed them to eat freely.
But the result was not good...
Even at the expense of dead horses, he still lost one-tenth of the food and grass Deng Zhan had prepared in advance.
You know, it's only been one night. Even if I try to save food in the future, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat in Fangcheng Xia Dao, and I will run out of food.
It is now the twelfth month of winter, and there are very few animals in the mountains and forests, let alone wild fruits and vegetables.
Liu Bian racked his brains and couldn't think of any solution.
Critical moment.
It was the Military Advisor Alliance that provided the idea: "Don't worry, Master Bian. Just now, the history experts in the alliance said that Tang Ji was born in the Tang family of Yingchuan, a family with a history of thousands of years. As long as the Tang family is willing to help, there will be no problem with food."
Yingchuan Tang family.
The origins can be traced back to Tang Ju, a native of Wei during the Warring States Period.
Tang Li, the grandson of Tang Ju, moved to Pei State;
The fourth generation of Tang Li, his grandson Tangdu, was appointed as the Linqiong magistrate;
Tang Lin, the grandson of Tang Du, was granted the title of Marquis of Jiande;
Tang Wei, the son of Tang Lin, was expelled from his fiefdom and moved to Yingchuan.
Tang Wei's third grandson, Tang Mao, was the prefect of Kuaiji County in the Eastern Han Dynasty and Tang Ji's father.
Tang Xiang, the son of Tang Mao, was appointed as the prefect of Danyang.
Tang Gu, the son of Tang Xiang, was a famous Confucian master in Soochow during the Three Kingdoms period. Even famous ministers such as Lu Xun, Zhang Wen, and Luo Tong visited him. The village where he lived was even called Tang Gu Village.
(PS: Interested readers can go to Tanggu Village, Danyang Town, Bowang District, Ma'anshan, Anhui Province to have a look.)
The Three Kingdoms after the Han Dynasty, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing all have records of the Tang family.
After listening to the explanation of the Military Advisor Alliance, not only Liu Bian was shocked, but also the netizens in the live broadcast room were excited:
"Damn! The Tang family is really so powerful? From the Warring States to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it has never stopped?"
"That must be of course. If it weren't for Dong Zhuo, Tang Ji would have gone to the position of queen."
"That's right, if Dong Zhuo had not deposed the emperor, Tang Ji would be the queen in the future. How can a person who can become a queen have a weak family?"
"There are only two people in my mind about Yingchuan, one is Xun Yu and the other is Guo Jia. I didn't expect the Tang family to be so powerful."
"It seems that we are on the right track to enter Yingchuan through Sheyuan Pass. The relatives and relatives will not use it in vain!"
"Master Ben, hurry up and ask him!"
"That's right! Check him out!"
"..."
It is destined by God.
You must know that the Military Advisor Alliance suggested taking the Yique → Guangcheng route at the beginning, but they never thought that Deng Zhan only had the relationship between Zhiyuan → Fangcheng Xia Road, so he decided to take this route based on this.
But the sky has eyes!
Along the way, he not only met Zhang Liao, but also gave Liu Bian a battalion of elite soldiers. With the strength to march into Nanyang, he could also return to his father-in-law's house to fight against the autumn wind and ask for money and food.
This rhythm...
It's just so satisfying.
Liu Bian hurried back to the military tent and looked at Tang Ji, who was dressed in simple clothes: "My beloved concubine~~~"
Although Tang Ji is dressed simply, she still cannot hide her aura of wealth.
"Your Highness?"
Tang Ji'emei frowned slightly and couldn't help but wonder: "Didn't you go out for something? Why are you back again?"
Liu Bian stepped forward and held Tang Ji's hand, and asked eagerly: "My dear concubine, I remember that you were born in the Tang family of Yingchuan, right?"
Tang Ji nodded: "Yes, what's the matter?"
"Very good."
Liu Bian was so excited that he wanted to jump up and said: "My dear concubine, now that Zhang Liao has brought troops to surrender, two thousand more people will have food to eat. The food and grass we have prepared are not enough. I am afraid we will not be able to hold on to Ye County."
"ah?"
Tang Ji was surprised: "What should we do?"
"My beloved, don't worry~~"
"That's what I think."
Liu Bian was too lazy to talk nonsense and went straight to the point: "It's better to let Zhang Liao and Deng Zhan lead the troops straight to Ye County, and save money on the way. Let's rush to the Tang family to see if we can get some food and grass to alleviate the shortage of food and grass.
.”
"That's it~~~"
Tang Ji Emei frowned slightly, seeming a little embarrassed.
"how?"
Liu Bian asked tentatively: "Isn't it possible?"
Tang Ji shook her head: "Of course, it's just that the Tang family is in Lin County, the southernmost point of Yingchuan. We are still in the northernmost part of Yingchuan. Even if we hurry up, we may not be able to make it in time."
"It's better than sitting around and living in vain."
If we don't go to Tang's house to ask for food, the team will definitely not last ten days.
And Liu Bian is rushing to the Tang family now. Even if it takes time to transport food and grass, the team will not be hungry for too long. As long as the caravan can come back from Runan and support Liu Bian until he returns to Wancheng, there will definitely be no problem.
"OK."
Tang Ji nodded in agreement: "It just so happens that I can go home for a while."
Liu Bian's lips curved slightly: "This must be the first time I've been to the Tang family, right?"
"This is the first time I went to the Tang family in Luxian County. When I was in Luoyang, Your Highness met my family. Have you forgotten?"
"Of course I remember."
Liu Bian waved his hand, without explaining too much, and instead ordered: "My beloved, please pack up and pay your respects. I will hand over the team to Zhang Liao. After Deng Zhan, we will set off immediately without wasting time."
Tang Ji nodded: "Okay."
Liu identified the military tent: "Shi A."
Today, Shi A is still responsible for Liu Bian's security and, together with Zhu Tong, is his personal bodyguard.
Shi A raised his hand and said, "The end will be here."
"Call Deng Zhan and Zhang Liao quickly. If you have anything important to do, tell them."
"Here."
Not long after.
Deng Zhan and Zhang Liao came to the military tent together: "Your Highness."
Liu Bian waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite: "I have come to see you two this time because I have important matters to tell you. Let's make a long story short. There is not much food and grass in the army, and I am afraid that we will not be able to support the army to rush to Ye County."
"therefore......"
Liu Bian went straight to the topic and decided: "The orphan and the beloved concubine should go ahead and rush to the Tang family in Lin County to seek help. The two of you will lead the main army and go straight to the predetermined location to camp and wait for food and grass."
"While I am away from the military camp, General Zhang Liao is in charge, and Deng Zhan is assisting. Although we have left Zhiyuan Pass, it does not mean that we are out of danger. You must remember to unite sincerely in order to fight the enemy together."
Although Li Fang died in battle and Liu Bian successfully escaped from Sheyuan Pass, Dong Zhuo would definitely not give up after learning the news.
According to the predictions of the Military Advisor Alliance, Dong Zhuo may send troops deep into Yingchuan to pursue and kill him, or he may directly block his strategy of marching westward to Nanyang. It is precisely because of this that the Military Advisor Alliance originally suggested taking the Yique→Guangcheng line, which would be more trouble-free.
.
In a sense, although Liu Bian escaped from Luoyang, he never truly gained freedom. The dangers surrounding him were even much greater than when he was in Luoyang.
Don't let up!
Zhang Liao and Deng Zhan both raised their hands: "Here."
Liu Bian warned: "General Wenyuan, although I have promised that I will never starve my brothers, there is indeed not much food and grass in the army. I will do our best to solve this problem. I hope the general can appease the emotions of the soldiers."
Zhang Liao patted his chest and assured: "Your Highness, don't worry, brothers will not think too much about it!"
The corner of Liu Bian's lips slightly raised: "With the general's words, I can feel at ease. In that case, you can go back to the camp and prepare to go. You can't stay here for a long time. It's better to leave as soon as possible."
The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Here."
Watching the two people retreating slowly, netizens in the live broadcast room became excited again:
"Damn it! Mr. Bian still feels like a leader, and he has a very good sense of style."
"There was not a single word of nonsense throughout the whole process. I like this kind of leadership."
"Isn't that right? The leaders of our unit talk a lot of nonsense and can't get anything done."