The head in the box has wide eyes, clenched teeth, and his distorted face is full of indignation and unwillingness, and at a glance, he looks like Gongsun Kang. However, because Cai Ji had only seen Gongsun Kang from afar a few times on the watchtower, and he had been placed by Guo Tu before, neither Cai Ji nor Tian Chou and other local people in Youzhou could not determine the true identity of the head for a while. So he inevitably put an oolong again, and Cai Jidang, who didn't dare to be careless, even ordered someone to recruit the prisoners of the Gongsun Army to recognize the body. After all, the prisoners detained by the Qi army were all figures at the level of lieutenant general and colonel of Gongsun Army, even if they were not particularly familiar with Gongsun Kang, at least they would not mistake their young master.

After a while, several men with decadent expressions were brought to the viewing platform. However, when they saw the face of the head in the box, everyone's expressions changed in an instant. I saw that the bearded man who had questioned Cai Ji before pounced and knelt in front of the head and shouted, "Young master! The rest of the people beat their chests and wept alongly.

Seeing this situation, Cai Ji turned around and exchanged glances with Tian Chou and the others, and no longer had any doubts in his heart, but sighed instead, "Cough~ Gongsun's father and son are heroes, if they didn't listen to slander, how could they have ended up betraying their relatives and leaving the field today." ”

When the captives heard Cai Ji say this, they turned their angry eyes to the Buyeo envoys on the side, obviously the only one on the scene who could have a relationship with the Gongsun family was the group of Buyeo people in front of them. But seeing that the bearded man suddenly got up and pointed at the Fuyu envoy and scolded, "Dogs! The lord of my family has an alliance with the king of Buyeo by marriage! You are waiting to take the first level of the young master of my family to invite merit! ”

Facing the questioning of the bearded man and the angry eyes of the surrounding Gongsun subordinates who were almost about to kill, the rest of the people lowered their heads in a weak heart. Only the main envoy Ma Yumian retorted without changing his face, "Gongsun Kang wants to assassinate my king during the banquet, and we have no choice but to kill him." ”

Gongsun Kang assassinated the king of Buyeo? What a familiar statement. Cai Ji remembers according to the original historical records. After Gongsun Kang killed the two brothers Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, there were also rumors that Yuan Shangxian conspired with his brother, "Today, Kang will see each other, and if he wants to fight with his brother, Liaodong can still be self-extended." Of course, the dead can't argue for themselves, just like the statement that Gongsun Kangxing assassinated the king of Fuyu at this moment is only one side of the story of the Buyeo people. The only thing that can be assured now is that the king of Buyeo did indeed send the head of Gongsun Kang. So compared to the real cause of death of Gongsun Kang. At this moment, Cai Ji was more interested in the Buyeo envoy in front of him.

According to historical records, after the death of the current Buyeo king, the throne was inherited by the throne, but because the throne did not have a son-in-law, the Buyeo tribes elected his concubine Mayu to succeed him. Cai Ji didn't know if this Ma Yu was Bi Ma Yu. However, from the other party's speech and demeanor, it can be seen that this person is not an idle person. Going along with the Buyeo rhythm isn't necessarily a good thing. So after secretly thinking about it in his heart, Cai Ji opened his mouth to the bearded man who was glaring angrily at Ma Yu, and asked, "How do you call the general?" ”

"Under Humility." The bearded man hurriedly turned around and bowed to Cai Ji and pleaded, "I implore Qi Hou Yunyan to bury the young master." ”

Inferior? This name is familiar...... Yes. The first year of Jingchu (237). Gongsun Yuan, the son of Gongsun Kang, established himself as the king of Yan in Liaodong. The following year, Sima Yi, then the lieutenant of Cao Wei, was ordered to lead an army against Gongsun Yuan. After hearing the news, Gongsun Yuan sent his generals Bei Yan and Yang Zuo to attack. Bei Yan and Yang Zuotun's troops were defeated by Sima Yi's general Hu Zun. The two walked to Xiangping at night, and met Sima Yijun at Shoushan. In the end, Yang Zuo surrendered, and Sima Yi was able to march under the city and annihilate the Gongsun family that had been entrenched in Liaodong for three generations in one fell swoop.

It is said that although there are only a few words about Beiyan, he can be regarded as a general in Liaodong at the end of the Three Kingdoms, and in the case of a huge disparity in strength, he fought for the Gongsun family until the last moment. I think he is also a loyal person. For the military general Cai Ji, whose character is okay and his ability to pass the test, he has always refused to come. Not to mention that Cai Ji had no intention of embarrassing Beiyan and others from the beginning. So, the next moment, I saw Cai Ji generously bowing his head. "Let's take the head back to Xuanxuan."

Bei Yan obviously didn't expect the female prince in front of him to agree to his request so readily. Finally came back to his senses, he first kowtowed three times at Cai Ji without saying a word, and then rushed forward in three steps and two steps, snatching the box containing the head from the hand of the Buyeo people.

Seeing Bei Yan who left the execution ground with his head in his hand, and several other captives who thanked him again and again, the faces of the rest of the people, including Ma Yu, were really red and white. However, the young Buyeo envoy quickly restrained the embarrassed look on his face, and turned to flattery to Cai Ji, "The generosity and kindness of the Marquis of Qi is really a blessing for the people of Liaodong. However, I am afraid that the grandson of Xuanfu will not give up. ”

Cai Jisu interrupted Ma Yu's slightly rough provocation with a wave of his hand, and said without being salty or indifferent, "I heard that Gongsun Kang's heirs are still young, and his younger brother Gongsun Gong is humble and reasonable. After learning that his father was not harmed by Lone, Lone believed that Gong would definitely fight with Lone. ”

Hearing the woman in the hall analyzing the situation of Xuanyu's grandson's family, a little cold sweat broke out on Ma Yu's sideburns. In fact, in addition to showing favor to Cai Ji and inviting merit, King Buyeo also had the intention of using the power of the Qi army to expand his territory and suppress Goguryeo. As Cai Ji said, Gongsun Kang's two sons are now just learning to walk, and the other is still in infancy. In this way, the position of the head of the Gongsun family will definitely be inherited by Gongsun Kang's younger brother Gongsun Gong. And Gongsun Gong's personality is completely different from that of his father and brother, not so much "modest" as cowardice. Therefore, in the eyes of the Fuyu people, Gongsun Gong is not afraid at all, and the only thing to worry about is the tens of thousands of troops left by Gongsun Du and Gongsun Kang's father and son. But this little bit of soldiers and horses is nothing in front of Cai Anzhen, who is sitting in the land of five states. As long as he can be next to the big tree of Cai Anzhen, don't say that it is the Gongsun family, even if it is the sworn enemy Goguryeo, he can't help the Yu country. You must know that the Cai clan's roots are in the south, and if the Cai clan wants to rule Liaodong, they must rely on the power of the Buyeo people. And the fox fake tiger is the best drama of the Fuyu people. However, at this moment, listening to the tone of this Qi Hou, it seems that she does not plan to take advantage of the victory to pursue and attack Xuanyu County. Could it be that the Qi army wants to withdraw?

And just when Ma Yu lowered his head and his eyes were rolling, he suddenly heard Cai Ji in the hall proudly announce. "Doing things alone has always been distinct. Now that Badun and Gongsun Kang have been ambushed, only the culprits Guo Tu and Yuan Tanshang are free to merge with the state outside. Lonely will lead the troops south to crusade against the two thieves! ”

Sure enough, it was going to be withdrawn - Ma Yu's heart was just Ling, where did he think that the next moment he would listen to Cai Ji's words in the hall. "General Wenyuan, after going south alone, the defense of Liaodong and Liaoxi will ask Qingye."

"Whoa." Zhang Liao quietly got up to receive the order. Ma Yu at the bottom turned pale and snorted coldly. It is said that in the past year, Gongsun Du took Fuyu and Xianbei to invade Jinxi in the south, and Zhang Liao led more than 1,000 troops to attack Fuyu and force the king of Fuyu to withdraw his army in order to relieve the siege of Jinxi. At that time, the Qi army killed the rest of the people in Fuyu, so that when they heard Zhang Liao's name, Xiao'er didn't dare to cry at night. Now that I heard that Cai Ji was going to transfer this evil star back to Liaodong to sit in Changli, Ma Yu was both frightened and weak-hearted. In a panic, he quickly lowered his head and said loudly. "Buyeo is willing to serve the Marquis of Qi as the lord and fight against the rebels with the Marquis of Qi!"

Cai Ji waved his hand and said disapprerovitically, "Why bother friends with a small night." Buyeo heart lonely heart also. ”

Seeing that his sworn loyalty was only exchanged for a soft nail from the other party. Ma Yu, whose thoughts had turned seventeen or eighteen times in his heart, was not annoyed, and saw him flattering with a smiling face, "That's, that's." Qi Hou's fierce generals are like clouds. Calm and quiet is just around the corner. A little military resources to express their gratitude, and please Qi Hou smiled. After that, Ma Yu presented the tributes prepared in advance one by one.

As the so-called stretching out his hand and not hitting the smiling person, although the behavior of the Fuyu people who forget their righteousness is very despicable, Cai Ji at this moment still politely accepted a dry tribute and comforted Ma Yu and others with kind words. And Cai Ji's attitude also secretly relieved Ma Yu, who was still a little apprehensive.

Obviously, Tong Guò Cai Ji's reaction to Gongsun Kang's head and the arrangement of Liaodong's defense before going south had made Ma Yu realize that the female prince in front of him was by no means easy to match. In particular, the practice of killing Gongsun Kang and sending him to the head now seems to be a failure, not only did this move achieve the goal of currying favor with the Cai family, but instead made the Han people present disgusted, and almost ruined the plan of Fuyu to surrender to the Cai family. Thinking of this, Ma Yu couldn't help but secretly warn himself in his heart - Qi Hou values righteousness, remember. Remember.

In fact, Cai Ji himself does not have a strong moral cleanliness as Ma Yu imagined. The reason why she refused to send troops to help Buyeo was mainly due to the consideration of the current situation in Liaodong. In the final analysis, Buyeo is just a small barbaric country, surrounded by many forces such as the Cai family, the Gongsun family, Goguryeo, Xianbei, and Wuhuan. Therefore, oaths such as "serving XXX as the Lord" are nonsense. Leaving and right is the consistent way of survival for Buyeong. In addition, with the experience of the rebellion, Cai Ji is now more willing to let Buyeo and Gongsun family, Goguryeo and other forces contain each other, rather than accept a vassal at both ends of the head and rat. Because in Cai Ji's mind, occupying Liaoxi and Liaodong has become a key part of her plan to pacify the world, and in a sense, Liaoxi and Liaodong are even more important than merging states.

It is important to know that western and eastern Liaoning not only have horse farms, mineral deposits, fertile soil and other resources, but are also adjacent to the Bohai Sea, which can complement the populous Qingxu Prefecture. More importantly, the Xianbei people who thrive in the Great Xing'an Mountains are not only one of the five Hu people in Chaohua, but also directly threaten the safety of the area controlled by Cai Ji. Occupying western and eastern Liaobei can not only inhibit Xianbei's southward expansion, but also develop Youzhou and other places. You must know that Cai Ji has always had the idea of moving the shogunate from Longkou North to Jicheng.

Of course, in this era, Liaoxi and Liaodong in the eyes of everyone are still just an insignificant bitter cold borderland. The political center and economic center of the Central Plains are in Guanzhong, and the threat of the Central Plains also comes from the northwest adjacent to Guanzhong. For example, there are many people among the soldiers and civilians of Bingzhou who are deeply involved in the war at this moment think that if it weren't for the female prince who went to the wilderness to participate in the alliance, he would not be trapped in White Wolf Mountain, and General Zhang and Pang Beijia would not have to give up Pingcheng and go north to rescue them, so that the Xianbei barbarians would have the opportunity to attack the Great Wall and harm the township.

Fortunately, most of the civil and military ministers around Cai Ji can still understand her good intentions. Not only did Zhang Liao, Pang Tong, Xin Bi and others support her in passing through Liaoxi and Liaodong, but Guo Jia took advantage of this crisis to send a full 50,000 soldiers to Liaodong at one time, which shows that his attention to Liaoxi and Liaodong is not inferior to Cai Ji.

You must know that according to the level of navigation in this era, it is an extremely dangerous thing to transport tens of thousands of horses across the sea. It is true that the Bohai Sea is a nearly closed inland sea, and the Shandong Peninsula has always had a tradition of flooding into Liao. But the sea is the sea after all, and the weather at sea has always been changeable, and the slightest carelessness may lead to the tragedy of shipwreckage and death. In addition, the sailing ships of this era were generally not large, even the largest five-story ship recorded in the history books of Soochow could carry only 3,000 people. However, the building ship is mostly used in rivers and lakes, and is also used in the offshore sea, because the center of gravity of the building ship is high, the wind and wave resistance is poor, and it is quite dangerous to use it in the open sea. The sand boats of the Qi army have a square head and a square tail, a large length-to-width ratio, and a shallow draft, which is closer to the sand boats of later generations, rather than the mainstream building ships of this era. If you want to carry five people across the sea at a time, you have to take some extraordinary measures. As a result, the soldiers of the Qi army could only nest side by side in the cramped and foul cabin like canned sardines, which was really comparable to the slave ships that sailed across the Atlantic in later generations. The harsh environment greatly depleted the morale and physical strength of the soldiers, so that many soldiers could not recover and enter the battle for a while after disembarking and landing. In addition, Guo Jia's 50,000-strong army announced to the outside world was hindered by the level of transportation, but there were actually no five people. Therefore, the subsequent capture of Liucheng mainly relied on the local militia in Jinxi and the artillery brought by Xinbi and others across the sea.

If only from the perspective of rescuing Cai Ji, Guo Jia's practice of transporting 10,000 people across the sea seems to be rushing to the hospital in a hurry. However, from the perspective of the overall situation of Liaoxi and Liaodong, Guo Jia's move is undoubtedly a big move to lay the foundation of the Han family outside the Guanwai. As we all know, Liaoxi and Liaodong have always been vast and sparsely populated, and the tribe under the Wuhuan leader Su Fuyan was only a few thousand adult males, and they dared to call themselves the king of the cliff and dominate one side. Therefore, no matter what the Qi soldiers who landed this time were suzhì, tens of thousands of Han men alone were enough to reverse the balance of power between Hu and Han in western and eastern Liaoning. Coupled with Zhang Liao's presence and the mutual containment of local forces in Liaodong, the Qi army finally reached a substantial control over Liaoxi and Liaodong, and Cai Ji himself could also lead his troops south to deal with the rebellion in Jizhou.

In April of the eighth year of Jian'an, Cai Jiliu Zhang Liao, Yan Rou and others reclaimed the army in Liaodong and incorporated the Wuhuan tribes, and he personally led the army into Jinxi City. There were not only the people who were looking forward to her victorious return, but also the much-needed supplies of the army. (To be continued......)