Gai Jun conquered the four counties of Xihe, Shangjun, Yunzhong, and Wuyuan, swept through thousands of troops, beheaded tens of thousands of Hus, and captured more than 200,000 people. In addition, the people of the four counties returned one after another, and Gai Jun selected ten thousand people from the Han and Hus.
The remaining people were incorporated into the army, making up the total number of 20,000. This time he took away 12,000 horsemen and left 8,000 to guard the Huns internally, frighten the Huns externally, and ensure that there would be no fire in the backyard.
The army moved south along the Yellow River. Because there were ships responsible for transporting baggage, they traveled very fast. After crossing the Great Wall, they drove straight to Lishi, the seat of Xihe County.
On the day the army arrived, Cui Jun, the governor of Xihe, led the local civil and military officials and wealthy families out of the city to welcome him. Cui Jun was worried about Gai Jun's "sudden" arrival. He asked Gai Jun to help suppress the bandits at the beginning of the year, but the other party did not respond, so he pretended that he was about to forget this.
When things happened, Gai Jun suddenly went south, which really made people suspicious. This time is too sensitive, and the number of bandits in Xihe and Shangjun has been greatly reduced compared with the beginning of the year, so there is no need for tens of thousands of elite cavalry to suppress them...
Gai Jun rolled off the saddle and laughed loudly: "Lao Trixihe and everyone are waiting, sorry, sorry..."
Everyone laughed and said, "I don't dare, I don't dare..."
After a brief exchange of greetings, Gai Jun entered the city surrounded by Xihe officials. After entering the county house, Cui Jun dismissed the crowd, nervously pulled Gai Jun's hand and said: "Ziying, please tell me, you
What’s the purpose of this?”
Gai Jun said in surprise: "Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid that I will kill you?"
"..." Cui Jun looked solemn.
Gai Jun laughed and said, "Who do I look like in your eyes? I came here to receive a secret order from the imperial court to monitor Dong Zhuo's remaining troops in Hedong. I have nothing to do with you."
Cui Jun said: "Then let me see the secret order."
Gai Jun didn't have any secret orders from the imperial court. He didn't expect the other party to be serious about it, so he had to ask: "Are those secret edicts from the imperial court just for people to read?"
"..."
Gai Jun was afraid that Cui Jun would have random thoughts, so he interrupted his conversation and said, "Yuanping, how much do you know about the Wang family in Xihe?"
Cui Jun was just thinking about what was on his mind when he suddenly heard about the Wang family in Xihe. He was stunned and said, "What happened to the Wang family in Xihe?"
"Don't think too much, I'm just asking casually." Gai Jun saw his suspicious look and obviously didn't believe it, so he had no choice but to explain: "My brother-in-law is very old, and it's time to find him a wife. Is there any girl of the right age in the Wang family's Xihe family?
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Cui Jun looked confused and said, "Isn't your brother-in-law engaged to a daughter of the Taiyang family?" He was talking about Cai Wan's younger brother Cai? The Chenliu Cai family and the Taiyang family have been married for generations, just like the Zanghong family and Chen Lin family in Guangling.
Gai Jun couldn't laugh or cry and said: "I mean Mr. Bian."
"Mr. Bian?..." Cui Jun's eyes became strange. He didn't think about Bian Bing at all. He was from a humble background, but he still wanted to marry the daughter of the Wang family in Xihe. What dream did he have? Even if your brother-in-law is famous in the world.
Gai Ying is not good either. If it were you, it would be about the same...
Gai Jun said: "You don't have the luxury of marrying a direct descendant, a concubine, or even a distant relative, but one thing is that you must be well-educated and sensible."
"That's not easy either." Cui Jun snorted with a sneer.
Gai Jun certainly knew that it was not easy. Unmarried girls who were well-educated and sensible had a very high status in every family, because they would definitely marry children of noble families in the future. He said, "You will accompany me to the Wang family in a while."
Cui Jun immediately shook his head and said: "I won't go. I'm afraid that I will be kicked out by the Wang family, and that the dignified prince will be brought down by the local rich. Can I still do my job as a prefect? Unless... you let me read "The Posts of Virtuous Women"
", I will risk this face."
"Why are you still thinking about "Wise Women's Posts"..."
Cui Junli said confidently: "That is the authentic work of my great-uncle, why can't I remember it?"
Gai Jun said helplessly: "Yes, yes, you accompany me to Wang's house first, and I will let you see it when you come back."
"Why not look first and then go?" Cui Jun was dissatisfied, so he picked up Gai Jun and walked out.
"What are you in a hurry for?"
"Wouldn't it appear sincere to go early?"
"Are you thinking of "The Virtuous Girl"..."
"..."
When Gai Jun came to Lishi, all the wealthy families within a hundred miles of the radius sent representatives to greet him, and the Wang family was no exception. When this man heard that Gai Jun had no time to rest, he wanted to visit the Wang family together with Lord Cui Jun, and he suddenly felt proud.
, personally led the way. The Wang family was dozens of miles away from the outskirts of Lishi City, Gai Jun summoned Bian Bing, and sent hundreds of majestic cavalry to escort him, which was full of style.
Wang Jiran, the head of the Wang family, received the message and couldn't figure out the purpose of the visit, but he didn't dare to neglect it, so the gate of the castle was opened wide.
Wang Jiran is famous for his reputation. He is about fifty years old, more than seven feet tall, with strong facial features and three long beards. He has the health of a northern Xinjiang man and the elegance of a scholar. No wonder Guo Tai took a fancy to him back then, regardless of his own talent.
With this appearance, it is too easy to make two thousand stones.
"How dare you bother Wang Beidi to come out to greet him personally..." Gai Jun got off the carriage and said with a smile. Wang Xin once served as the governor of Beidi, so he was so called.
Wang Xin first greeted Cui Jun and then said to Gai Jun: "I have always regretted not meeting with you last year, but today I have fulfilled my wish. When I was appointed as the governor of Beidi, the land was only a few hundred miles away and the people were only tens of thousands. They were nestled in the left corner.
Within a small area of Feng Yi, the place was poor and uneasy internally and externally. Zunhou served in the Northern Territory for several years, repeatedly defeated the Qiang and Hu, expanded the territory for thousands of miles, and had countless living people. Today, the Northern Territory can be regarded as the large county, granary, and remaining in our Western Xinjiang.
My heart is very happy."
"Thank you, thank you..." Beidi County was Gai Jun's passion, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
Wang Xin led Gai Jun and his entourage into the fort. When the Wang clan heard that Gai Ying was coming, they rushed over to witness it. Especially the young people, their faces were all red with excitement. Even the young girl boldly waited and looked at Gai Jun.
Point and point.
"Wang Xu, hurry over and have a word with Gai Ying."
"No. I won't do anything disrespectful. Uncle will get angry."
"You are the clan leader's nephew, what are you afraid of? Hurry up..."
Urged by his companions, Wang Xu took two steps and suddenly saw his uncle glaring at him, so he immediately shrank back. However, this move attracted Gai Jun's sideways glance. Wang Xu tugged at the corner of his mouth and couldn't laugh. He was so impressed.
The companions laughed at him for a while.
Gai Jun came to the lobby of the Wang family, greeted the members of the direct lineage of the Wang family, left the guards outside the door, and only brought Bian Bing in. Wang Xin had already noticed Bian Bing who was not leaving Gai Jun's side, and asked: "Zhong
Lang, who is this gentleman?"
Gai Jun introduced: "Oh, he is my brother-in-law, Gongshu Bian."
"Wang Beidi..." Bian Bingsu bowed his head.
Wang Xin nodded, took a few steps forward and then stiffened suddenly. He turned back to look at Bian Bing a few times and then looked at Gai Jun.
Gai Jun knew that Wang Xin had guessed the purpose of his trip, so he seemed to say casually: "What does Wang Beidi think of this kid?"
Wang Xin's face changed drastically, and Cui Jun also became nervous. It was a small matter to refuse, but he was afraid that Wang Xin would become angry and make both sides unable to get off the stage. Gai Jun was a man he knew very well, and to be honest, he was trying to strangle the Fufeng clan to death.
He was the first in more than a hundred years to have his immediate superior, General Geng Zhi of Liao Dynasty, be so angry with him? He had to endure it all his life.
Wang Xin thought for a long time and said: "I have a distant niece who is sixteen years old and has a beautiful appearance. I don't know the meaning of honoring the prince..."
Cui Jun blinked, almost unable to believe his ears, he actually agreed? Where is the arrogance of the nobles? Where is the character of the nobles?
Gai Jun patted Bian Bing on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It is his blessing to marry Wang's daughter."
Wang Xin recruited his niece, and it turned out that she was a very beautiful girl as he said, but she was a bit too young in Gai Jun's opinion. Of course, that was his personal opinion, and there were many children as big as her running around.
Gai Jun solved a problem for Bian Wei and was in high spirits. He refused to refuse anyone who came to the banquet. He stayed at Wang's house in the evening. The next day, he discussed with Wang Xin to welcome her in person at the end of autumn and left by car.
Watching Gai Jun go away, Wang Chong, Wang Xin's eldest son, couldn't help but ask: "Didn't my father intend to let my younger sister marry the Guo family? Why did he suddenly change his mind and agree to a man of low birth and in the army? But he was afraid of Gai Ying."
revenge?"
Wang Xin did have such worries, but it was not the main reason. He saw that the Han Dynasty was becoming increasingly lonely and was in danger of Dong Zhuo's entry into the capital. The world might be in chaos. This time Gaiying sent more than ten thousand elite cavalry southward, which is proof. Gaiying
When Ying sought marriage, he thought it was to prepare for taking over Bingzhou. If he refused, he would definitely turn to the Guo family's daughter. Guo Sulai, the king of Xihe, also said that the Wang family had finally suppressed the Guo family in recent years, and he must not let the other party have any chance.
Opportunity for a comeback. Moreover, Wang Xin has a deep ambition, which is to make his family surpass the Taiyuan Wang family in his lifetime. He has been working hard for half his life, but unfortunately his foundation is too shallow after all. Wang Yun, the head of the Taiyuan Wang family, is now at the height of his power, and his official position is in Henan.
Yin, but he is stuck in his hometown, and his ambition is hard to achieve. He was already in despair, but he didn't expect a turning point. A niece from far away can be exchanged for Gai Ying's protection and even support in the future. It's so worth it...
The news that Gai Jun had ridden more than ten thousand people into Lishi was like a hurricane. The Baibo Army in Hedong County was especially nervous. Guo Daxian and Yang Feng, who were in Hanoi and in the Shangdang area, immediately retreated to Hedong, holding tightly together.
Guarding the Xihe River and Guanjuejin, an important road east of the river, he looked nervously to the north, fearing that Gai Jun would lead his invincible army down the river.
Dong Zhuo's army stationed in the south of Hedong County didn't care much, because they had Bai Bo's army guarding the gate from Xihe to Hedong. However, when they heard that Gai Jun's army entered Shangdang to the west, and then suddenly turned south, the troops reached Dingding.
The three counties of Yang, Diaoyin, and Qiyuan were immediately panicked. The area around Dingyang, Diaoyin, and Qiyuan was bounded by Beidi County to the west, Zuo Fengyi to the south, and Hedong County to the right. In other words, they were about to face the enemy head-on.
Gai Junjun's threat.
Not only was Dong Zhuo's army at a loss, Huangfu Song also found it difficult. Once Gai Jun's army in Qiyuan County carried out a forced march, they could kill at the foot of Chang'an in one day and night. Huangfu Song could not discuss this matter with Jingzhao Yin Gaixun, so he adopted his nephew Huangfu.
Li's suggestion was to mobilize 10,000 infantry and cavalry to go north and station them at Gaoling, where Zuofeng Yi was governing.
Ma Teng, who had been making small moves all the time, felt like he was falling into an ice cave, and his soul was trembling. He didn't dare to delay, and immediately ran to Shangjun to show his loyalty. Gai Jun thought in his mind that if Ma Teng didn't come within three days after getting the news, he would kill him.
If he were to be replaced by someone else, Ma Chao would not hesitate even if he had to take advantage of Ma Ju for it. What's the point of keeping the traitor if he doesn't kill him?
Gai Jun went south with a fierce momentum, shocking all directions in one fell swoop, and his majesty was unparalleled for a while.