Chapter 223: Old Friends

Although the time he came to Yinchuan was still short, Jia Xu had already carefully observed the situation in the people and towns, and collected a lot of information about Chen Cheng. The biggest change in the countryside is that you can often see mills built by the water, or with tall windmill frames. After careful inquiry, I learned that these mills were used to grind wheat.

He bought some milled wheat from the villagers, and when cooked, it tasted completely different from the wheat rice he had eaten before, one in the sky and the other in the ground. After hearing that these mills were built under the guidance of the state governor's government, Jia Xu was very shocked.

But what surprised him even more was that Chen Cheng had tamed the princes of Xiliang in just a few years. Whether it is Yang Qiu or Cheng Yi, they are all arrogant people, and he really didn't expect to bow his head to an outsider like Chen Cheng. Even arrogant princes like Han Sui had to come to Yinchuan obediently in order to survive.

was brought over by Yan Zhong today, and Jia Xu looked at Chen Cheng carefully. Chen Yuanjun's appearance is not far from his heart, his body is majestic, like a galloping horse, his voice is loud, he is really a good man who can "stand on his fist and run on his arm". At a glance, you can see that he is a peerless fierce general with the courage of ten thousand people.

But he was a little disappointed, just relying on his bravery, although he was able to subdue the unruly Xiliang princes, he could only be a "Xiliang overlord". When Jia Xu saw Chen Cheng and Yan Zhong together, he naturally thought of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu at the end of Qin, and Fan Zeng, the sub-father.

In his opinion, Chen Cheng is probably not as good as Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, so can Yan Zhong be compared to Fan Zeng, the "second father"?

When he was thinking about it, Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Bo Dao said that it is the New Year, let's not talk about official affairs first, I think it makes sense, then let's not talk about it first, and wait for the Shangyuan Festival to worship the gods, and then talk about those mundane things." Although Wenhe is a native of Liangzhou, most of them have never tasted the special food of Yinchuan, and since they are here, these things must be tasted. If you like it, I'll have someone send you some. ”

Jia Xu saw that Chen Cheng's face was full of smiles, and his thoughts in his heart changed again, and he said secretly: Although Chen Yuanjun is a martial artist, he treats people very kindly, which is very different from Xiang Yu.

After Chen Cheng greeted Jia Xu, he sat back in his seat. As soon as he sat down for a while, he saw Ma Yunlu walking to Zhao Yun's side with a wine glass at the instigation of Liu Qian, and said with a red face: "General Zhao, I toast you." ”

Zhao Yun's face softened rarely, he picked up his wine glass, looked to the side, and saw Liu Qian, who was about to roll away, and Chen Cheng, who was smiling very brightly.

He withdrew his gaze and said softly, "You're still young, so don't drink too much." ”

"Yes!"

When people indulge in beautiful things, time flies. The evening feast was soon over. In a blink of an eye, the activities of sacrificing to the gods on the Shangyuan Festival also passed. Jia Xu was in the house arranged by the Ministry of Rites, preparing the things he needed for Chen Yuanjun's summons tomorrow. He came from a poor background, and he was able to get to where he is now, step by step, because he was cautious, and the world would not give him too many opportunities to make mistakes.

While he was inspecting, his subordinates walked in and reported: "Captain, Han Sui asks to see you." ”

Jia Xu asked with some surprise: "Han Sui Han Wenyu?" ”

"Exactly."

What did Han Sui come to me for at this time? Jia Xu pondered for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "Invite him in." ”

In any case, Han Sui had been the most powerful prince in the Western Liang army, and since his daughter was married to Yan Zhong's nephew, there was no reason to turn him away. But for some reason, Jia Xu seems to smell conspiracy. He straightened his shirt and went out to greet him.

Han Sui was dressed as a scholar and looked quite bookish. But his temples were gray, and he looked older than he was. And although Jia Xu is also in his forties, he is still vigorous and energetic, as if he is a young man.

"I don't know that General Han is coming, and I will miss the welcome, forgive my sins."

Han Sui smiled and said, "I'm no longer a general, I'm just an old man waiting to die now." ”

Jia Xu invited Han Sui to sit down in the room and asked the servant to serve tea. After waiting for the servant to retreat, he asked, "General Han came here this time, and I don't know what to say. ”

Han Sui smiled: "I just heard that you are here, so I came to visit." As soon as this person is old, he likes to miss the old, Wenhe is our hero in Liangzhou, since he is in the same city, how can he not come to visit? I wanted to come here a long time ago, but I was afraid of disturbing you, so I waited until now. ”

"I'm ashamed," Jia Xu showed a little shame on his face, and said, "I should have gone to visit the general." ”

"I said don't call me a general," Han Tunnel waved his hand and said, "I have always been unconvinced, but I am convinced by Yan Shangshu." ”

Jia Xu said in his heart: You yourself often use conspiracy and tricks, and in the end you are calculated by Yan Zhong, you should admire others. But was that really just Yan Zhong's ploy?

Han Sui continued: "Yan Shangshu once said to people that Wen He has the same talents as Zhang Liang and Chen Ping. He has always been above the top, and he never praises others easily, but he admires Wen He so much, presumably Dong Bingzhou is the same obedient to Wen He, right? ”

Jia Xu smiled and said: "Yan Shangshu is a false praise, he is only shallow in his studies, how can he compare to Liuhou and Xianhou?" Dong Bingzhou is full of talents, and it seems that he is in the bottom, and he has a lot of vehicles. This little bit of ability is really not inferior to the eyes of the Fang family. ”

Zhang Liang was one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty, and Liu Bang praised him as "strategizing in the middle of the battle and winning thousands of miles away", and after the establishment of the Han Dynasty, he was named the Marquis of Liu. Xianhou is known as Chen Ping, who is known as "a lot of tricks" by the world, Zhang Liang and Chen Ping are both recognized talents in the world, Yan Zhong compares Jia Xu with these two people, which can be described as a very high praise.

Han Sui said: "Otherwise, although Yan Shangshu is very resourceful, his ability to recognize people is far beyond ordinary people. He successively assisted Huangfu Song and Chen Yuanjun, and both of them have achieved extraordinary achievements, and they can be valued by Yan Shangshu, and Wen He is definitely not an ordinary person. ”

He sighed: "Back then, I was in Liangzhou with Yan Shangshu, but I couldn't recognize the hero, so I fell to the point where I am now. If you can invite any one person to assist you that day, how can you be defeated in Chencang City? ”

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Could it be that General Han is dissatisfied with the current situation?" ”

"No, no," Han Sui waved his hand again and again, shook his head and said: "Chen Yuanjun is brave and good at fighting, using soldiers like a god, Yan Bodao is wise and far-reaching, I am convinced if I am defeated in their hands." ”

Jia Xu said in his heart: If you are really convinced, why do you come to tell me this?

He had always been cautious and cautious, taking self-preservation as his first priority, and now that Han Sui had come to tell him what he had and didn't, it filled his heart with vigilance. Although Han Sui looks down-and-out now, he used to be called the "Yellow River Nine Songs", and he killed so many sworn brothers and bosses one after another, how could Jia Xu accidentally deal with it?

Han Sui sighed and said, "This person is old, and he only thinks about his children and grandchildren. I have done so many things in the past, and I have caused a lot of enemies, and I am so old, it doesn't matter what happens, but I am afraid that those people will be bad for my children. ”

Jia Xu also has sons, and there are two of them, hearing Han Sui say this, he couldn't help but be moved on his face, and said: "What General Han said is extremely true, as parents, they only think that their children and grandchildren can live better than their own generation. ”

Han Sui covered his face and said: "I'm ashamed, when I think of a pair of children, I can't help myself. ”

Jia Xu said: "Where, where, General Han's nature is revealed, so that Zai Xia can't help but think of the two sons at home. Parents all over the world are average. ”

Then the two told some stories about Liangzhou, the two of them were ten years apart, but they both came from the old era. When they were young, the Han Empire had not yet weakened to the point where it was now. When they grew up, the situation in the world collapsed day by day, and rebellions in Liangzhou broke out one after another.

Han Sui joined the ranks of the rebels in the tide of the times, and gradually became the most powerful prince of Liangzhou by means of bloody killings and extraordinary means. And Jia Xu chose to join Dong Zhuo's subordinates, although his promotion was slow, he also achieved the position of cavalry lieutenant step by step.

The choices of the two were different, and their later experiences were very different. But after sparing a circle, the two met again here in Yinchuan, which can only be said to be a creation and a trick. Talking and talking, both of them were deeply touched and embarrassed.

In the end, Han Sui touched the old tears in his eyes and said, "I came here today, mainly to visit Wenhe, and secondly, I want to invite Wenhe for the sake of being a fellow Xiliang person, if he has convenience in the future, he can take care of Han Li, the dog." ”

Jia Xu said: "You don't need the general's orders, you should keep it in mind." If the situation changes in the future, please also ask the general to take care of the two sons under the appropriate circumstances. ”

Han Sui laughed and said: "With Wenhe's talent, the future will definitely be limitless, Ling Lang naturally doesn't need me to take care of it, but if there is really that day, I will let go of this old face, and I will remember today's words." ”

The two talked for a long time, and although they did not drink, they were also happy as guests and hosts. Han then got up to say goodbye, and Jia Xu sent him to the door. The two exchanged pleasantries again, and Han Sui left. When Han Sui left, the smile on Jia Xu's face gradually disappeared.

The two talked a lot just now, and it seemed that they were just talking about some old things in Liangzhou and things about their children, just like real old friends. But how can Jia Xu be the kind of person who can be confused by his hometown? Zhang Liang is a strategic talent who "strategizes", but Chen Ping is best at conspiracy!

can be called by Yan Zhong as "having the same talent as Zhang Liang and Chen Ping", how could Jia Xu not have a sense of conspiracy?

He turned and walked back into the house, continuing to check what he would need for tomorrow, but his mind was already in a mess. He said to himself: Could it be that Han Sui wants to do something?

But this is impossible, Han Wenyue is far away from his own army and lives in Yinchuan City with more than 100 people, even if he has bad intentions, what can he do?

Jia Xu thought for a long time, but he didn't understand what Han Sui would plan, he sighed softly and said to himself: "Could it be that I often treat others with myself, so I think about it?" ”