"In this case, it is better for me to obey my order than to be respectful! General, please!" The old man did not hesitate at all to Zhao Yun's request. He made a gesture of invitation to Zhao Yun and walked directly forward. Fortunately, the soldiers saw the opportunity.
Hurry, remove the sword on your hand in time, otherwise, if you are hit by this old man, you will have to poke several transparent holes in the old man! But from this, we can also see that this old man's courage is indeed amazing!
"Guan Gong! Don't go in! Maybe it's these soldiers who are tricking you! Don't be fooled!" Just when the old man was about to enter the inn, the people behind him suddenly shouted. For a moment, all the people started talking again.
They began to become restless. Although they did not dare to attack the heavily armed soldiers, the voices of dissuasion were louder and louder. It seemed that Zhao Yun and others looked at each other. The old man's reputation in Xuantu City was unexpectedly high.
Imagine!
The old man turned around and shouted loudly to the people who were trying to dissuade him: "Don't worry, everyone! I just discussed some important matters with a few generals and will be back soon! General! Please!"
After that, the old man once again made an invitation gesture to Zhao Yun and others. Since they were no longer afraid, Zhao Yun and others were naturally not polite, returned the greeting to the old man, and walked straight into the inn.
A group of people went directly to the backyard where everyone had discussed matters. Since it was an inn, there was naturally a room where people could sit. They directly selected the largest room and sat down in order. Zhao Yun, as the person with the highest position among them,
He opened his mouth and said to the old man: "I haven't asked my father-in-law for his name yet!"
"I don't dare to be!" The old man bowed his hands to Zhao Yun and said, "I am a white man, how dare I be treated so politely as a general? My name is Guan Ning!"
"Guan Ning?" After hearing this name, Zhao Yun and Wei Yan didn't react at all, but Fazheng and Liao Li were immediately stunned. They looked at the old man with wide eyes, and then their faces changed.
They showed admiration. Immediately afterwards, the two stood up, walked quickly to the old man, bowed to the old man, and Fazheng said loudly: "I didn't expect it to be Mr. Guan! Students have heard of Mr. Guan for a long time.
, It’s like thunder piercing my ears! It’s truly a blessing for me to see Mr. Wang’s face today!”
Zhao Yun and Wei Yan were a little dumbfounded when they saw the actions of Fazheng and Liao Li. Both Fazheng and Liao Li are considered to be the best among the new generation of counselors in the Western Qin Dynasty. As the saying goes, there is no one who is first in literature and the second in military affairs.
, Even if they met Xi Zhicai and others, they had never seen Liao Li show such heartfelt respect for Fa Zheng! Thinking of this, Zhao Yun and Wei Yan both looked at Guan Ning with astonishment.
The identity of this old man is really unusual!
Speaking of Guan Ning, his reputation is really not small! According to legend, Guan Ning is the most famous person in the world after Guan Zhong in the Spring and Autumn Period. Although he has never been an official, his reputation among literati is definitely not low! It is said that Guan Ning is not only
He was knowledgeable and upright, making him a model for the world's literati! When Qingcheng College was established, Xi Zhicai once asked Luo Yang to hire Guan Ning to teach in Yizhou. Fa Zheng and other students were so excited after hearing the news
I didn't fall asleep for several nights. Unfortunately, after Luo Yang sent someone to invite Guan Ning to his hometown of Beihai, he found out that because of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Guan Ning had already left Beihai to seek refuge elsewhere. No one knew where he was.
That was the end of the matter.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, they would meet Guan Ning today in this small Xuantu City! This made Fazheng and Liao Lina, who had long admired Guan Ning, very excited and wished they could become Guan Ning's disciples now.
Study!
Guan Ning seemed to have been used to this kind of treatment for a long time. When he stood up and returned the greeting to Fazheng and Liao Li, he said: "Young man is just a white man, how dare you treat two adults with such a generous gift? Please hurry up, two adults."
Get up and stop trying to kill this little old man!"
Although Guan Ning said so, Fazheng and Liao Li still exchanged polite greetings before sitting back down. At this time, Zhao Yun and Wei Yan also looked at each other. Judging from the attitudes of Fazheng and Liao Li, this Guan Ning
Ning is not an ordinary person. When discussing with him next, you must be careful not to cause any big trouble! Zhao Yun coughed lightly immediately and smiled at Guan Ning: "It turns out to be Mr. Guan. I have admired you for a long time! I have admired you for a long time! I am Zhao Yun.
, he is the general of the current dynasty and a subordinate of King Qin! Three years ago, he was specially ordered by the general to clear out the barbarians outside the Great Wall. In order to pursue the Xianbei people, he rushed here!"
Hearing Zhao Yun's words, Guan Ning also straightened up. He had heard before that a large army had entered the city and blocked the city gate. Guan Ning thought it was the Goguryeo army that had harassed Xuantu City several times. But he just saw it at the door of the inn.
After seeing those soldiers, Guan Ning's view immediately changed. Although the clothes of these soldiers were very similar to those of the Goguryeo army, it was obvious that the Goguryeo soldiers were definitely not as well-trained as the soldiers in front of them! It was clear at a glance that these soldiers had been trained for a long time.
An elite army on the battlefield! Guan Ning immediately guessed whether this army could be the Liaodong Army sent by Gongsun Du, the lord of Liaodong, to protect Xuantu City? But hadn't there been news before that Gongsun Du was critically ill? Why is there still this?
Do you want to send troops to pay attention to Xuantu City?
But when Zhao Yun revealed his identity, Guan Ning was really shocked. Unexpectedly, this army that suddenly appeared turned out to be the troops of the Western Qin, the most powerful force in the world today!
Although Guan Ning is now living in seclusion in Liaodong, Gongsun Du, the lord of Liaodong, also admires Guan Ning's reputation. Although he cannot persuade him to become an official, he often entertains Guan Ning. When communicating with Gongsun Du, he also learns about the world from Gongsun Du.
Especially after learning about the Battle of Hangu Pass from Gongsun Du a few years ago, he also had a very intuitive understanding of the strength of the Western Qin Dynasty. However, Guan Ning did not pay too much attention to it before. After all,
The location of Western Qin is to the west of the Central Plains, while Liaodong is in the far east. According to common sense, the power of Western Qin cannot affect Liaodong at all. But the sudden appearance of the Western Qin army completely broke Guan Ning’s previous
idea!
Of course, this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that now Qin King Luoyang is using the emperor to control the princes. What Western Qin represents is the Han Dynasty! Although Guan Ning cannot be said to be very loyal to the Han Dynasty, as a big man
The people's reverence for the Han Dynasty has been a habit developed over many years. Guan Ning immediately paid homage to Zhao Yun in a serious manner: "It turns out he is the master of the Han Dynasty! I am disrespectful! I am disrespectful!"
Zhao Yun hurriedly stepped forward to help Guan Ning up and said with a smile: "Mr. Guan, there is no need to be polite! Our army came to Xuantu City this time just to rest! It's just that there is some conflict between the general and Yanhou, so we dare not
It's too arrogant! As for the matter of blocking the city gate this time! I don't hide it from Mr. Guan, but it is for the sake of the people in the city!" Zhao Yun thought about it, but suddenly thought of a rhetoric, and directly reported what he had learned about Goguryeo's invasion of Xuan.
The information about Tucheng was informed to Guan Ning.
Wei Yan, who was behind Zhao Yun, had cooperated with Zhao Yun for so many years. He heard the string and knew what it meant. He quickly stepped forward and said: "Mr. Guan, because of this, we are worried that there is a spy from Goguryeo in this city. In order to
To avoid the leakage of information, we ordered the city gate to be sealed! As for causing some trouble to the people in the city, it is a last resort! Please don't blame me!" Wei Yan had previously ordered the city gate to be sealed, although it was indeed for
To prevent the news from leaking, it was Gongsun Du of Liaodong and Gongsun Zan of Fan Yang who were on guard. However, after these two people said this, they turned into guarding against Goguryeo spies in the city.
At this moment, Guan Ning did not have the time to distinguish whether the intentions of the two men were true or false. He was completely shocked by the news said by Zhao Yun! Goguryeo actually sent a large army to completely capture Xuantu City? Guan Ning was there
Having stayed in Liaodong for so many years, he naturally knows what the consequences will be for the people in Xuantu City! Especially the news from Liaodong that Gongsun Du is now critically ill, and the Liaodong Army obviously cannot spare the time to rescue Xuantu City.
Now! The hope of Xuantu City now rests entirely on the Western Qin army in front of him. Thinking of this, Guan Ning's expression became more solemn, and he bowed to Zhao Yun and Wei Yan: "Two generals! Goguryeo is very ambitious.
, they have been harassing my territory of the Han Dynasty for these years! Now they are even trying to annex Xuantu City! I hope these two generals can show their might and repel the Goguryeo army and protect our territory of the Han Dynasty!"
"Haha!" A laugh rang out, but it was Fazheng on the other side. They had just met Guan Ning before. Fazheng and Liao Li were both a little embarrassed, but they have slowly calmed down now. Fazheng also figured it out.
Knowing the intentions of Zhao Yun and Wei Yan, he naturally would not reveal it, but smiled and said to Guan Ning: "Mr. Guan, don't be anxious! General Wei ordered the city gate to be sealed before, wasn't it just to help the people of Xuantu City? Otherwise,
, we can just leave, why bother?"
"Uh!" When Guan Ning heard this, he realized that this was indeed the case! He bowed gratefully to Zhao Yun and others and said, "Generals, I admire your great mind! With the help of your noble army, Xuantu City will be worry-free.
That’s it! On behalf of the people in the city, I would like to thank you generals for your help!”
"Mr. Guan, please get up quickly! How can we afford it?" Zhao Yun quickly stretched out his hand to help Guan Ning up. Although Guan Ning is a white man, his status in the scholarly community is not as high as that of the great people in the Central Plains.
Not much. After helping Guan Ning up, Fazheng winked at Liao Li. Liao Li immediately understood, but frowned and sighed, saying: "Alas! This time, although our army has the intention
To help Xuantu City, it’s a pity that I’m afraid I’m powerless!”
"Gongyuan!" Fa Zhengze showed a reproachful look on his face and said to Liao Li: "There is no need to mention this matter again! Real men do something and don't do something! Even if we know that we are defeated, we can't talk lightly.