Around Zhengdan in the third year of Chuping (AD 192), Gai Jun held a meeting with civil and military ministers outside to unite people's hearts, and secretly met with his trusted foreign generals inside to discuss the attack on Dong. The two-pronged approach achieved remarkable results. As Zhengdan passed day by day,
After the winter solstice, Hebei officials who had gathered from all directions returned home one after another, and Jinyang City, which had been bustling since the winter solstice, gradually returned to calm.
On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, when Gai Jun asked Gai Xun to stay for the fourth time, but was rejected, he finally knew that his parents, Amei, were really leaving.
That day, the sky was clear and windless, which was a good day to see off.
Gaimo, who had well-developed tear glands, kept crying from the moment he left the city. He cried until he left the city, which made Gai Liao unable to bear it anymore. He bluntly said that he would not return if he was not worried about his youngest son Yang Ji who was in the north. After that,
The aunt and nephew stood outside the city holding their heads and crying. Ma Zhao and Gai Yi comforted each other softly, but they seemed to be infected by them, and soon their eyes turned red.
Gai Xun, Gai Jun, Yang Aruo and his son-in-law walked silently. Gai Jun stopped and turned around, patted Yang Aruo on the shoulder and said: "Boyang, when you get back, you will train the soldiers and wait for my orders."
"Brother, don't worry." Yang Aruo nodded.
Gai Jun took two steps forward and said: "In addition, send someone to keep an eye on Han Sui and report every move he makes to me."
Not only Yang Aruo, but also Gai Xun was startled when he heard this.
"Is it possible that the eldest brother is afraid that Han Sui and Dong Zhuo will get into trouble?"
"..." Gai Jun was silent. On the surface, he seemed to agree with his guess, but in fact, it was not the case. Dong Zhuo's death was approaching, and Han Sui had no chance to fight with him. Han Sui was very ambitious and had been spying on Chang'an for a long time.
At the time of peace, he dared to enter Guanzhong three times and challenge the Han army of more than 100,000 elites. Regardless of success or failure, his courage is commendable. However, Dong Zhuo died suddenly and Guanzhong was in trouble. He would not let go of such a good opportunity.
"I see……"
Gai Jun looked at his father Gai Xun's hair and said: "As my father is getting older, there is no need to do everything personally, just be grand and simple, just like the stories of Zang Ziyuan and Wei Boru? Wouldn't it be carefree and happy?" Zang Hong was the governor of Hedong, but he
Entrusting all the major affairs of a county to the meritorious Cao Wei, it became a legend in the officialdom. Gai Xun happened to have such a person next to him. He was the long history of the North, Zhang Ji and Zhang Derong, a native of Zuo Fengyi. This man came from a poor family.
He was young and talented, not more than 20 years old. He served as county magistrate twice. When Dong Zhuo came to Beijing, he abandoned his official position. It can be said that Gai Xun single-handedly promoted talents.
Gai Xun slowly shook his head. To be honest, he couldn't do what Zang Hong did.
Gai Jun smiled bitterly, his father's character was such that it would be unsightly to force him, so he stopped trying to persuade him.
Gai Jun sent him off again and again, and before he knew it, he had walked ten miles. He originally wanted to send him off again, but Gai Xun stopped it. It was freezing cold in the first month of the year, and it was not a good thing to be left outdoors for a long time. Gai Yi and Gai Mo had already been frozen.
His nose was dripping with mucus. When Gai Jun saw this, he stopped insisting.
Seeing that parting is imminent, the atmosphere becomes even more sad,
Gai Xun leaned down and kissed his two grandchildren. Before boarding the car, he turned back to Gai Jun and said, "Ziying, the next time you and I meet, I hope it will be in Chang'an. Give it a try, give it a try..."
Gai Jun nodded vigorously.
"Jinnu..." Ma Zhao cried with tears in his eyes.
Gai Jun's eyes were red, and he turned around to call for a maid, took the bag in his hand, handed it to his mother, and said: "Mom, this is a hair dye medicine soup made from Bai Song and Hei Mu. You can bathe frequently.
Mao ordered black."
"You are serious..."
Gai Jun held back his tears and said: "Mom, you must take care of yourself..."
Yang Aruo supported Gai Liao and said goodbye: "Brother, we are leaving."
"Bon voyage." Gai Jun punched Yang Aruo lightly in the heart.
"Brother..." Gai Liao turned back three times and finally threw away her husband. He turned back and threw himself into Gai Jun's arms, sobbing. His father Gai Xun was old-fashioned and serious, but Gai Jun responded to every request.
When she was growing up, her brother's shoulders, chest, and arms were always the warmest and safest places.
Gai Liao has been married for several years, and Yang A'ruo treats her very well. She is lucky to be able to marry such a good husband. However, as a lover, one has to suppress the most distraught part of her heart. In front of her brother Gai Liao, she
She had no scruples at all. During the more than twenty days she came to Jinyang, she was really, really happy, as if she had returned to her carefree childhood.
"Don't cry, don't cry..." Gai Jun hugged his sister tightly and gently stroked her back.
"Brother, you have to conquer Chang'an as soon as possible. In this way, our family can be reunited."
"Yes. Brother, I promise you that we will go to Chang'an within two years."
"This is what you said..."
Gai Jun stood there, watching the carriage go away, unable to recover for a long time...
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Yuzhou, Runan County, governs Pingyu.
In the past, the headquarters of the governor's office in Yuzhou had been in Qiao County, Peiguo. Later, Sun Jian came to take charge of Yuzhou. In order to facilitate the crusade against Dong Zhuo, he moved the headquarters to Yangcheng, Yingchuan, which was only separated from Sili Henan. Later, Cao Cao
Cao, Zhou Zhe made a sneak attack on Yuzhou, and when Sun Jian led his army to return, the two sides fought in Yingchuan for several months, destroying a rich county in the Central Plains. Sun Jian thought that Yingchuan was broken and there was no danger to defend, so he took the place
Moved to Pingyu County, Runan.
Yuzhou in February still carries a hint of winter coldness, but greenery can be seen everywhere. The two cavalry entered from the east gate of Pingyu and went straight to the governor's office in the city. On both sides of the street, the soldiers and the people stopped to look and clicked their tongues. Not only the two
The knights are dressed in bright clothes and angry horses, and their appearance is peerless. What is more important is their identity. One is Sun Ce, Sun Bofu, the eldest son of Sun Jian, the governor of Yuzhou. He is a brave and fierce man with a fatherly style. He joined the Sun Army last year at the age of seventeen.
He went through all the battles and was invincible. The other person was Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin, who was the same age as Sun Ce and was even more legendary. According to rumors, Sun Jian was able to reverse the situation in Yuzhou because of his son's power.
The two of them had long been accustomed to being the center of attention. They smiled at each other and rode quickly to the front of the governor's department.
Sun Ce jumped off his horse and tied the rope to the doorman. As he walked inside, he said to Zhou Yu: "Gong Jin's real information is like a god. Since the first month, the war in Qingzhou has resumed. Tian Kai has lost three battles in one month and is shrinking."
I am unable to do anything."
Zhou Yu smiled lightly and said, "Brother, didn't you also expect that Tian Kai would be defeated?"
Sun Ce shook his head and said: "I expected that Tian Kai would be defeated. However, I thought he could compete with Cao Cao for at least half a year. I didn't expect... Last year, Gong Jin said that Tian Kai would be defeated soon. My brother didn't take it seriously at the time.
Now I surrender. Speaking of which, Tian Kai is considered a famous general in Youzhou, but he was beaten by Cao Cao and was unable to fight back."
Zhou Yu said: "Cao Cao, a great hero in the chaotic world, lost because of his lack of foundation. He now controls the three places of Pingyuan, Jinan, and Le'an, and relies on the river in the north. With Yuan Shao as his support, he has no worries at all and is making every effort to forge ahead. Tian Kailuo
Defeat is really expected.”
Although Sun Ce didn't want to admit it, he had to say that what Zhou Yu said was reasonable. Cao Cao was indeed a powerful enemy.
"Gong Jin, Tian Kai's messenger for help has arrived. Do you think my father will agree to his request?"
Zhou Yu frowned and said: "Qingzhou is not adjacent to me, and Tao Xuzhou has not yet sorted out the Yellow Turbans in the north. To reach Qingzhou, you must pass through Yanzhou. Even if Liu Dai opens a road, will we dare to cross? We are not afraid that Liu Dai will cut us off.
Waiting for a way out?"
"He dares?" Sun Ce snorted coldly. "Give him Liu Dai's courage."
"He doesn't dare, what about Yuan Shao? After all, Liu Dai is Yuan Shao's in-laws and subordinates. Maybe he won't obey his orders, but he can still turn a blind eye or close one eye to the entry of the Hebei army.
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Sun Ce sighed: "This Yuzhou is prosperous and rich, but it is also blocked from all sides and cannot use its skills."
"That's why I came to see the general." Zhou Yu said with a carefree smile.
Sun Ce stroked his hand and said: "If father is willing, the situation will be very different immediately. I am afraid that father will not comply."
Zhou Yu said confidently: "I think the general should have some thoughts in his heart, and I will explain it in detail. This will definitely happen."
Sun Jian leaned over the desk and stared at the map on the desk intently. His eyes moved from Yuzhou to Xuzhou, then to Yanzhou, and finally to Qingzhou. Qingzhou was bounded by Lingan, the administrative center, and was densely covered with black and red flags. This is according to the
The envoy Tian Kai described the distribution map of Cao and Tian's forces. Sun Jian pondered for a long time and looked up Qingzhou. There was a large blank space. It was so white that it made people feel boundless and depressing. Jizhou, Yuan Shao...
Sun Jian looked back again, his eyes passing by Qingzhou, Xuzhou, and settled in Yangzhou.
"Dangdangdang..."
Sun Jian suddenly woke up, raised his head, and shouted to the closed door: "Come in..."
The men pushed through the door and reported with lowered eyebrows: "Your Majesty, the young master wishes to see you."
"Tell him to come in."
"Father, general..." Sun Ce and Zhou Yu entered side by side and saluted in unison.
"Why are you here..." Looking at the two handsome and elegant young men in front of him, Sun Jian couldn't help but smile.
Sun Ce and Zhou Yu came directly to the case and saw Sun Jian looking at the map. They looked at each other and Sun Ce spoke first: "Father, are you worried about the recent situation?"
"Yes..." Sun Jian then sighed: "How difficult it is for a real man to build a career."
Sun Ce smiled and said, "Gong Jin has some opinions. He talked with his son last night. He thought the discussion was very good. I wonder if my father would like to hear it?"
Sun Jian's eyes suddenly lit up. Last time, Zhou Yu made an explicit attack on Xiangxian County, secretly attacked Longkang, and then crossed the river to ambush him for two weeks. After two battles, the situation in Yuzhou was instantly reversed. Even the geniuses in the world cannot boast of their abilities. Huang Gai said that he has Zhang Liangzhi.
Sun Jian took it seriously and said, "Oh? If Gong Jin has any good words for you, please come quickly."
Zhou Yu leaned down, pointed at Luoyang, and rowed to Chang'an. Based on Sanfu, he drew a circle and said: "The Han Dynasty cannot be conquered (quickly) to prosper." Then Zhou Yu rushed to Jizhou without stopping and continued: "Yuan Shao cannot be conquered.
Quickly remove..."
"The Han Dynasty cannot be resurrected, and Yuan Shao cannot be eliminated..." Sun Jian murmured and repeated. Neither was desirable, so there were not many choices for Sun Jian. Zhou Yu easily dismissed Sun Jian with just one sentence.