Listening to Zhang Xingyi's words, Guan Ji put down the charcoal in his hand and walked over to look at the sand table, with a thoughtful look on his face.

I saw that she pondered for a long time, and then she picked up the long whip and clicked on the sand table:

"Since the former Han Dynasty, Anding County has been a half-wall barrier to prevent the Hu people in the north from going south, and it would be a good thing if you could find out the details of the Qiang Hu in the north of the desert in advance."

Zhang Xingyi looked along Guan Ji's whip, but saw that her long whip was not in Anding County, but in the blank space that was not marked.

She pointed to where the whip had been pointed and asked, "What is this place?" ”

"Beidi County, the other half of the barrier to the north of Chang'an."

Guan Ji replied.

Anding County and Beidi County, one west and one east, guard the north side of Chang'an.

In the former Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu mostly entered from Xiao Pass in Anding County and threatened Chang'an.

When Emperor Xiaowu was treated, the national strength was enhanced, and Emperor Xiaowu went out of Xiaoguan twice, inspected the northwest border, and deterred the Xiongnu.

When the Xiongnu were repeatedly defeated by the Han Dynasty and were no longer able to invade the south, Anding County was able to truly settle down.

As for Beidi County, it was occupied by Kui in the early Han Dynasty, and Qianghu was entrenched here, forcing Han officials to move inward.

In the later period of the Later Han Dynasty, there was even more rebellion in Liangzhou, and the Qianghu of Beidi County responded one after another, forcing the Han officials to move south.

Today's Beidi County boundary is less than the original 30%, and the northern boundary has become the land of Qianghu's horse grazing.

Zhang Xingyi's gaze fell on the blank space next to Anding County, and muttered: "In other words, the Hu people of the desert can directly enter Beidi County from the north?" ”

Guan Ji nodded, "That's right." ”

Her whip drew a circle on the north side of the Northlands, which represented Northland:

"Here, it used to be the territory of the Han Dynasty, but when the Second Emperor Huan Ling was the second emperor, Xianbei Hu repeatedly invaded the south."

"In addition, Emperor Ling sent a large army out of the fortress for more than 2,000 miles, but was defeated by Xianbei Hu, and the army was almost completely gone. Since then, the northern part of Beidi County has had to be ceded to the Hu people. ”

Zhang Xingyi's mind turned very fast, and when he heard Guan Ji's words, he immediately understood:

"Sister wants to use the Hu people in the north of Northland County?"

Because Xiao Guan blocked the road for the Hu people in the north to go south, the boundaries of Anding County have not changed much, but Beidi County has no such danger.

Guan Ji shook her head, "How can it be so easy?" The Hu people are not of my race, and their hearts must be different, so how can we talk about using them lightly until we are sure that we can control them? ”

"If you let them go south, I'm afraid that they will be counterattacked, and the Liangzhou Rebellion is a lesson from the past, so it's too early to use them."

Why did the Han have the ability to enter Liangzhou, but he delayed?

As the pillow person of the captain of Huqiang, Guan Ji was deeply influenced by Feng Junhou, and his vision was naturally more long-term than Zhang Xingyi.

Liangzhou Haoqiang is one thing, and the integration of Hu people is also one thing.

Liangzhou is difficult to govern because the local Haoqiang and the Hu people are entangled, and only by separating the two can they be governed.

Now it seems that Ah Lang was indeed prescient.

Otherwise, once something happens in Guanzhong, the Guardian Qiang Governor's Mansion and the Longyou Governor's Mansion are afraid that they will not be able to look east.

Thinking of this, Guan Ji asked again:

"Where is the prince now? When will I be able to return? ”

When Zhang Xingyi heard this, his expression was stunned, and he couldn't help but glance at Guan Ji:

"It should have returned to Longyou, as for the specific location, the little sister doesn't know."

Guan Ji nodded: "If you have returned to Longyou, then Ah Lang should go to Jicheng first." ”

If you come out of Qishan and want to go north to Pingxiang, you will definitely pass through Jicheng.

Therefore, when Guan Ji said "go to Jicheng", he did not mean passing through Jicheng, but to go to General Zhao to discuss things.

Hearing this, Zhang Xingyi secretly pouted:

Scold! Do you know what about his itinerary, as for showing off to me? Where does he go, and what does it matter to me?

Thinking about it, Secretary Zhang kicked the table leg in annoyance, and at the same time scolded in his heart: "Death has no conscience!" ”

Jicheng.

The street in front of the Governor's Mansion of Longyou.

The news from Guanzhong has spread more or less in Jicheng.

Although it has not caused panic, not many people are already wandering the streets.

On the street, there were sergeants beating gongs to clean the streets, shouting at the already few pedestrians on the street to avoid.

Soon, a band of knights galloped from not far away, their iron hooves on the ground and a dull thunderclap.

"Phew!"

The leading knight reined in his horse in front of the Governor's Palace, and as the front hooves of the tall war horse fell from mid-air, the knight on horseback had already rolled over and landed on the ground, and at the same time tossed the reins.

The guards who had been guarding the door of the Governor's Mansion for a long time hurriedly stepped forward, catching the reins with one hand and holding the bridle with the other.

"I've seen the prince!"

Zhao Yun's chief guard saluted.

Feng Yong nodded slightly, did not stop for a moment, and hurriedly walked towards the gate: "Where is the old general?" ”

"I am waiting for the prince in the palace, and the prince will come with the end."

The chief of the guard trotted ahead to lead the way.

Just as Zhao Yun could enter and leave the Captain Qiang's Mansion at will, Feng Junhou could also visit General Zhao directly without sending a letter of worship in advance.

Compared with the slightly tense atmosphere in Jicheng, the Governor's Mansion, which guards the safety of Longyou, is much more relaxed.

Because the governor of Longyou is still in the mood to practice guns.

Feng Yong stood next to the martial arts training ground, watching the spear in Zhao Yun's hand dancing like a pear blossom, and his originally impatient mood also relaxed.

Seeing the highlights, Feng Yong clapped his hands and praised: "The old general is really old and strong, and he has not lost his majesty back then!" ”

After practicing a round of marksmanship, Zhao Yun handed the gun to the guard waiting next to him, then took the towel and wiped his sweat:

"The old man knows his body, and if he can live one day now, he will earn one more day, and he dares to compare with General Fubo (Ma Yuan, old and strong is his self-proclaimed words)?"

Feng Yong saw that Zhao Yun had finished wiping his sweat and was about to reach out to take the towel, but Zhao Yun glared at him, but threw the towel to the guards beside him.

Feng Yong was stunned and didn't react for a while:

The old man looks like this, does he have an opinion on me? I didn't mess with you, did I? The Cao thief in the pass was not called by me, what do you mean?

Anyway, I'm also a prince, can't you give me a face?

Zhao Yun waved his hand, let everyone go down, and walked ahead by himself, and then he opened his mouth and said:

"The old man knows that you and Erlang are like brothers, and it is natural to regard the old man as an elder in private. But today you have come for business. ”

"The old man let you in through the front door, don't you still understand your identity? Anyway, he is also a prince of the Han Dynasty, and in front of his subordinates, he can't have a prince's shelf? ”

"Stooping down to serve the old man, is that what you should do as a dignified captain?"

Feng Yongzheng followed behind with slander, and when he heard this, he understood.

At the moment, he said a little carelessly: "Old general, I don't care in private, besides, the guards in this mansion are not outsiders......

The personal guard is the last guarantee of a general, and at the same time the most trustworthy person.

They and the general are in a relationship of life and death, blessing and misfortune.

Zhao Yun walked in front, did not answer Feng Yong's words, and directly led him to a small hall where no one was around, and after sitting down, he pointed around:

"It's only called private now."

Feng Yong understood, picked up the teapot on the table, poured a bowl of tea for Zhao Yun, and then found a place to sit down by himself.

Zhao Yun was probably really thirsty, and drank most of the bowl of tea, and then continued:

"How old is it? Still don't understand what the old man means? Is the old man telling you about the guard? The old man is reminding you to pay attention to your identity in the future. ”

As he spoke, he spit out a leaf stem, "The old man is now earning one more day if he lives for a day, you are different, if you live one more day, you will suffer one more day." ”

"Because in your generation, the most outstanding one is probably you, this important task of destroying thieves and rejuvenating the Han Dynasty cannot be completed by you assisting Your Majesty, and the old man probably can't wait......"

Feng Yong hurriedly said: "I just watched the old general dance the gun, I'm afraid that I can't make three moves under the old general's gun, the old general is so healthy, how can he say such ominous words?" ”

Zhao Yun waved his hand, "The old man's own body, who knows better than the old man?" In the first two years of training Erlang, he could still beat him so that he couldn't get up on the ground. ”

"Now he is desperately pumping, that is, making him lame two steps, old is old, lack of qi and blood, and his strength can't keep up."

Feng Yong: "Maybe Erlang's skin is thicker......

"Less poor mouth! Straight down to business. ”

Zhao Yun reprimanded.

Feng Yong didn't dare to fight back, so he could only lower his head.

I saw Zhao Yun continuing to educate:

"This reputation is spread by people. What about the guards? The old man was fine when he was there, but the old man is really gone, who can guarantee what will happen later? ”

"You used to be able to care less about your reputation, but now you can do the same? If the prime minister doesn't have a reputation for justice, then Liao Li, Li Yan and the like can bow their heads so easily? ”

As he spoke, Zhao Yun leaned back in his chair and said slowly, "In the future, you will be the one who will carry the burden, and from now on, this reputation will have to be carefully protected." ”

"That's why I just said that when there are outsiders, you have to look like a prince. If you are high and have no prestige, how can you convince people? ”

Although he didn't understand why the old man suddenly said this, Feng Yong still replied respectfully: "Always remember the words of the old general. ”

Seeing that Feng Yong listened to it, Zhao Yun nodded with satisfaction:

"The news from Hanzhong only arrived yesterday, and I have already sent someone to inform Pingxiang, what do you think of Cao Thief's movements this time?"

In order to strengthen the control of the local area, the Han Dynasty had a tradition of setting up post roads and building pavilions on post roads.

The reason why the former Han Dynasty was able to firmly control the Western Regions was inseparable from the post road that stretched from Chang'an to the Western Regions.

After the first emperor obtained Hanzhong, he also established many post pavilions between Jincheng and Hanzhong.

After recovering Longyou, in order to strengthen the connection between Hanzhong and Longyou, coupled with the help of Dongfeng Express, along the West Han River, every dozens of miles, there are post stations.

Feng Yong and his entourage turned back halfway, even if they were riding horses, the speed was still not comparable to the post envoy from Hanzhong to Jicheng, because the post envoy had the relay of the post station, and he didn't stop all the way.

"As early as July, the Captain's Mansion received the news that the Cao thief army in Guanzhong was frequently mobilized, and in my opinion, they were only afraid that they were determined to fight this battle."

Speaking of business, Feng Yong's expression also became serious.

The caravans that passed from Hanzhong or Longyou were under the strict monitoring of the Wei State, and it was not too easy to find out the news.

The people who can find out valuable news are actually those rangers who have traveled widely.

Nanxiang, as the "holy land" in the hearts of the world's heroes, naturally has a unique advantage in using the rangers' social network.

In the past few years, the rangers have acquiesced to the rules of Nanxiang, and few people have violated the ban with force.

However, the reason why rangers are called rangers is that they are more unruly after all, and they always like to wander around if they don't like restraint.

Nango will offer enough entanglements to those who want to go out and see the world.

Anyway, for Nanxiang, there is always no shortage of money.

The only requirement is that at some special times, or when conditions allow, they can help a group of brothers who come to the door.

As for where these brothers came from, it doesn't matter.

All the worlds are brothers.

With the establishment of the Huqiang Captain's Mansion, Feng Yong could finally justifiably incorporate this intelligence network into his own hands.

Regarding this movement, in fact, the Huqiang Captain's Mansion had already warned the Longyou Governor's Mansion and the Hanzhong Prime Minister's Mansion.

According to Feng Yong's thoughts, Cao Zhen at most continued the action at the beginning of the year, wanting to try to recapture Longguan or Xiaoguan.

I didn't expect Cao Thief's movement to be so big, and it was actually the Guanzhong army that poured out.

This was not only a big surprise to Feng Yong, but even the prime minister of the Han Dynasty was a little caught off guard.

Zhao Yun also frowned a little at Cao Thief's big move: "The news from the Prime Minister that Cao Thief's 100,000 army is going to enter Hanzhong from Meridian Valley, what do you think?" ”

Feng Yong has traveled this way, and he doesn't know how many times he has deduced it:

"Although the Meridian Valley is the shortest distance, it is difficult to travel, as long as the thieves are blocked in the terrain at the mouth of the valley, and then the elite soldiers are sent to attack the rear on a small road, what is the fear of the 100,000 army of Cao thieves?"

"I'm afraid, I'm afraid, from Guanzhong to Hanzhong and Longyou, there are several smooth roads, and Cao thief's feint to take the Meridian Valley is a plan to attack the east and the west."

"Striking the West?" Zhao Yun was slightly stunned, remembering the thirty-six plans that Zhao Guang said and what he had heard, and he couldn't help but feel a little strange when he looked at Feng Yong's gaze:

"If it's really a big hit, where do you think Cao Zhen will go?"

Feng Yong said without hesitation: "Naturally, it is Longguan and Xiaoguan. ”

Whether it's Bao Slope Road or Chen Cang Road, after all, you have to enter Hanzhong to face Zhuge Old Demon, what kind of sound is it?

"Meridian Valley is the farthest away from Longyou, if you first attract the prime minister's troops with partial divisions, and then attack Longyou by surprise, then the time for Hanzhong to reinforce Longyou will be at least ten days slower."

With the current situation in Guanzhong, Hanzhong, and Longyou, whoever can recover his strength first and take the initiative to attack will be able to grasp the opportunity.

If the big man strikes first, he can attack from both sides.

If Wei strikes first, it can freely choose the direction, and it is inconvenient to reinforce between Longyou and Hanzhong.

Last time, it was the Han who took the lead and took Longyou.

This time, it seems that Cao Zhen wants to take the initiative.

Zhao Yun heard this, pondered for a while, and then said slowly:

"On the contrary, if Cao Thief really uses troops in Hanzhong, then Longyou's troops will also not be able to reinforce Hanzhong as soon as possible."

Before getting the news that Cao Thief was sure that he was attacking Hanzhong, Longyou could only stand still.

Otherwise, if you really have to mobilize troops to Hanzhong, you will learn that the true direction of Cao Thief is Longyou halfway, that is, you can't take care of each other.

Without timely radio communication, Longyou and Hanzhong were in a semi-separate situation, which tested the commander-in-chief's strategic vision.

The Longyou Governor's Mansion can't be moved lightly, and the only mobile force is the Guardian Captain's Mansion.

Zhao Yun looked at Feng Yong: "South of Longguan, I deserve it, only Xiaoguan, east of Longshan, and far away from Jicheng, how about handing it over to the Captain of Huqiang?" ”

Feng Yong got up and clenched his fists: "The last general will take the order!" ”

The Longyou Governor's Office was responsible for the southern section of Longshan, and at the same time was responsible for reinforcing Hanzhong at any time.

The Lieutenant's Mansion is responsible for the northern section of Longshan, and at the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the counterattack of the Cao thieves in Liangzhou.

After the two people who held the power of Longyou's military power finished discussing, Feng Yong asked again:

"Old general, Cao Thief's elite cavalry is a strong enemy, although the school captain's mansion has also formed a cavalry army in the past two years, but Erlang has no experience in officially leading a cavalry army after all......"

To say that Zhao Guang has no experience in leading cavalry, that would not be right.

It had been led in bits and pieces before, but if it was a regular cavalry of this size, it was completely the first time, and Feng Yong had to be careful.

Before Zhao Yun could finish speaking, he waved his hand a little impatiently:

"The old man was just a general in the Gongsun Boqi army back then, and later he still became the main horse of the first emperor?"

"Besides, did Liu Hun have leadership experience at the beginning? And he wants to lead the cavalry of the Governor's Palace, and it is impossible to lend it to you. ”

"Erlang is also surnamed Zhao, and he has followed you for so many years, no matter how stupid he is, he can learn something."

Seeing that the old man didn't treat Zhao Guang as his son, Feng Yong's heart was stable.

Well, it seems that Erlang's progress is not small, at least he has been initially recognized by the old man, otherwise with the old man's temperament, it would not be this attitude.