Liangzhou Jincheng

Ever since he heard the news that the imperial court angel Jia Xu was going to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors, Han Sui had been thinking about what benefits he could get from this matter. Han Sui was very smart, otherwise he would not have been elected as the leader by everyone after the Qiang people Beigong Boyu raised an army against the Han. But this is not what Han Sui wants, he has always wanted to have an identity that can be used, but now he still has the name of a thief on his back.

Originally, after Dong Zhuo hijacked Emperor Han Xian to Chang'an, he sent messengers to contact Han Sui and Ma Teng, intending to win them over. But before Han Sui was ready to leave, the bad news of Dong Zhuo's punishment spread to Jincheng, and Han Sui's hope of becoming a regular was disappointed again. And now that he learned that Jia Xu was going to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors and pass through Jincheng, this made Han Sui's "loyal man" heart start to stir again. But this time, Han Sui obviously had some more concerns, and the court's attitude towards him made Han Sui dare not bet easily.

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After Jia Xu left Xiangwu controlled by Li Dao, he passed through Shouyang and Lintao along the way, and not only told him that 100,000 stone of grain had been delivered to Li Dao, but also informed Zhang Ji and Fan Chou of his suggestions to Li Dao. Compared with Guo Yan, who had never met Jia Xu, Zhang Ji and Fan Chou knew Li Wei's thoughts better at this time.

Isn't it Song Jian of Caohan, it just so happens that the two of them are now poor, and there is a chance to "rob the rich and help the poor" openly, whether it is Zhang Ji or Fan Chou, they are all willing to contribute, as long as Li Dao takes the lead, they dare to follow. In this way, Guo Yan was invisibly isolated, which was also one of the main purposes of Jia Xu's trip.

If the Xiliang Army is ironclad, it will be a big threat to the imperial court, and it is precisely because Li Dao, Guo Yan and others are aware of this, although there are many contradictions in peacetime, but once it comes to the outside world, the attitude of the four of them is still very consistent. This is not a situation that the imperial court is willing to see, more precisely, this is not what Jia Xu and Li Ru are willing to see.

Since Liu Xie gave Li Ru a reassuring pill, Li Ru was determined to start over. He didn't doubt what Liu Xie said to him. If Liu Xie really wanted to kill himself, he could have killed himself on the day Dong Zhuo was killed, so why bother raising it until now. Since he doesn't kill himself, it means that he is useful, even if it is to prove his usefulness, Li Ru, who has now changed his name to Li Xiaoru, must find a way to prove himself.

Li Xiaoru is self-aware, his reputation is now stinky, even if he can get Liu Xie's support, it will be difficult for him to continue to gain a foothold in the court, and he can only be a disgraceful person for the rest of his life. But obscurity is really not what Li Ru wants, in order to gain Dong Zhuo's trust, he even dared to marry Dong Zhuo's daughter, what else in this world can scare him.

It is unrealistic for him to come forward, and Li Xiaoru can only push Jia Xu, who has the grace to save his life, to the front, and he hides behind the scenes to make suggestions. It just so happened that Jia Xu also wanted to solve problems for Liu Xie, and Li Xiaoru told Jia Xu his thoughts, and the two big yin people hit it off.

Originally, the two of them were still a little embarrassed about how to go to the northwest justifiably, but they didn't expect that someone would send a pillow to sleepy, and Li Dao sent someone back to Chang'an to urge food. Jia Xu went to find Liu Xie, and Liu Xie was very pleased with the enthusiasm that Jia Xu and Li Ru suddenly showed. Whether it is Jia Xu or Li Ru, his intelligence is top-notch, and he is a first-class strategist, and being able to get their help makes Liu Xie a little more confident in dealing with heroes like Cao Cao and Liu Bei in the future. Liu Bei is now down, although Liu Xie knows that this person is a late bloomer, as long as he pays more attention, it is still very possible to stir up Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

Now what makes Liu Xie feel uneasy is Cao Cao, this Cao family is really a big enemy, although the soldiers under his command are not as good as Yuan Shao in Hebei, but the quality of the military generals is more than a step higher than Yuan Shao. There are many talented people in the poor family, the fourth generation and the third prince of the Yuan family, compared with talent, Yuan Shao attaches more importance to the background of his subordinates, which invisibly rejects those who are from poor backgrounds but have real talents and learning. The imperial court issued a recruitment order, and Yuan Shao was disdainful when he saw it, but Cao Cao followed closely and also issued a voice in response to the imperial court's decree. Chang'an was a long way from the Central Plains, and Cao Cao also took this opportunity to recruit those talents from humble backgrounds in Yuan Shao's eyes.

No matter what the era, talent is always the most important. Leaders can't do everything themselves, and only with the help of others can they run their own turf. Yuan Shao disdained those poor scholars by virtue of his background, but in the end, he was all cheap. A first-class strategist like Guo Jia, who is known as a ghost talent, was Yuan Shao at the beginning. Fortunately, Liu Xie was lucky, and with the help of Lu Zhi, he intercepted a Xun Yu from Cao Cao's hands, otherwise Cao Cao's subordinates Xun Yu were inside and Guo Jia was outside, and it would be really a headache to deal with them in the future.

mentioned Xun Yu, this person really did not disappoint Liu Xie, after being ordered to serve as the county guard of Hanzhong, Xun Yu not only quickly let Hanzhong County accept the leadership of the imperial court, but the local Haoqiang also contributed to the imperial court under Xun Yu's persuasion. Now there are 10,000 soldiers in Hanzhong County, and they are gradually growing up under the training of Huang Zhong and others, of course, in addition to Liu Xie, Lu Bu, Wang Yun and others do not know, only secrets that are not known can become killers, if everyone knows it, it is not even a secret.

"Sir, there's someone blocking the way." Jia Xu was admiring Liu Xie's ability to recognize people in the carriage, so he listened to the head of the guard in charge of the guard urging the horse to come over and report.

"Who is it?" Jia Xu retracted his mind and asked.

"The person who came claimed to be on the order of Han Sui, the Taishou of Jincheng, came to greet Mr. Jincheng and went to Jincheng."

"Kaneshiro Taishou?" Jia Xu couldn't help but sneer after hearing this, this Han Sui is really shameless, the imperial court has never canonized him as a Jincheng Taishou at all, but now is not the time to turn his face with Han Sui, since he has taken the Jincheng Taishou himself, then it is good for him. As for whether it will be in the future, it depends on whether the court will recognize it at that time.

"Don't be nervous, just let them go. By the way, do you know who is coming? ”

"The person who came called himself Yan Xing."

"Oh, got it, stand down." After sending away the head of the guard, Jia Xu couldn't help but think of a conversation with Liu Xie before leaving. As a subordinate, the most worrying thing is that the superior is confused and does not listen to others. Like Dong Zhuo and Li Ru, that is a living example, if Dong Zhuo was willing to listen to Li Ru's persuasion at the beginning, instead of using Diao Chan for his own use, he would not have given the boat to Lu Bu along the river, and he would not have ended up dead in the end.

Li Ru's experience is worthy of Jia Xu's reference, and it is precisely because of Li Ru's negative teaching material as a reference that Jia Xu really felt Liu Xie's trust in him. At the beginning, he would choose to help Liu Xie, that is, to take what he needs, and Jia Xu didn't want to make Liu Xie unhappy and kill himself or something, but after Liu Xie agreed to his request and let himself and Li Ru form Tianyan, Jia Xu suddenly wanted to try it on Liu Xie's body. You must know that Jia Xu was also very enthusiastic and motivated when he was young, but the court was not rare, so that Jia Xu was disheartened, but the heart to get ahead has never died. After meeting Liu Xie, the spark hidden in the ashes was ignited again.

On this mission, Liu Xie showed complete trust in Jia Xu's ability, except for providing 100,000 stone of grain as bait, the rest of the things were all up to Jia Xu and Li Ru to make their own decisions. This trust moved Jia Xu at the same time, but also strengthened his determination to assist Liu Xie.

Before leaving Chang'an, Liu Xie had mentioned to Jia Xu a few people who needed Jia Xu's attention, including this Yan Xing. Although Jia Xu didn't know Yan Xing before, since Liu Xie specifically mentioned it, Jia Xu still took it to heart. Sitting in the carriage, Jia Xu quietly lifted the corner of the curtain to secretly observe Yan Xing.

is a fierce general, although Jia Xu has seen Lu Bu's demeanor, but after seeing Yan Xing, Jia Xu still can't help but cheer in his heart. I wanted to talk to Yan Xing for a few words, but Yan Xing didn't seem to want to get close to Jia Xu, so he was silent along the way, and refused Jia Xu's interview on the grounds of military affairs.

Jia Xu didn't care about Yan Xing's rudeness, the purpose of his trip was to stir up the forces of all parties in the northwest, not to recruit talents for his little lord, since this Yan Xing didn't want to talk to him, he didn't have to force it. You must know that today's Jia Xu is not a small staff member in the Xiliang Army at the beginning, his identity, that is to go to the court to stand on duty, and more importantly, he is deeply trusted by the current son, but from the fact that the Son of Heaven sent one of the few personal guards around him to protect him, it can be seen that the Son of Heaven attaches great importance to Jia Xu.

When he arrived in Jincheng, Jia Xu was warmly welcomed by Han Sui, who took a group of officials from Jincheng out of the city to greet him and welcomed Jia Xu into the city respectfully.

The reason why Han Sui is like this is not because he is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, he has a purpose. Dong Zhuo has already hung up, and if Han Sui wants to be recognized by the imperial court, he can only rely on the imperial court. And Jia Xu is a person who is important today, Han Sui hopes to understand through Jia Xu what the imperial court's attitude towards him Han Sui is now.

Jia Xu, who was courteous, knew Han Sui's motives, but he did not take the initiative to debunk them, and Liu Xie's attitude towards the northwest was only one, and he couldn't let Han Sui's gang stop. As long as this goal can be achieved, Liu Xie will not ask Jia Xu and Li Ru what kind of means they use.

After some false greetings, Han Sui finally didn't survive Jia Xu, who was there by the old god, and couldn't help but express his worries. After hearing this, Jia Xu couldn't help but smile and said: "Wenyue, now is an eventful time, and the imperial court is temporarily powerless to the northwest, but this does not mean that it will be the case in the future." Since you have the heart to do things for the court, you should take action, you must know that today's Son of Heaven is different from previous years, compared to those Son of Heaven who has a good face and knocks out his teeth and swallows it in his stomach, today's Son of Heaven attaches more importance to practical benefits. A Korean covenant that is not of the slightest use to the imperial court, the imperial court will not go to rare. ”

At this time, only Han Sui and Jia Xu remained in the hall, and Han Sui didn't have to worry about asking others to listen to what Jia Xu said. After listening to Jia Xu's words, Han Sui pretended to hesitate for a moment, and asked Jia Xu in a low voice: "Wenhe, since you have guessed my mind, I don't know what to teach me?" ”

"This ...... Wenyue, it's not that Jia Xu won't help you, it's just that I don't know how to help you. In fact, there is one thing I haven't told you yet, before leaving Chang'an, I also asked if I had anything to bring to you and Ma Teng today. At that time, the Son of Heaven replied to me that there is only one in Liangzhou, no matter which one is given, the other will definitely be dissatisfied, both of them are people who hold military power, once the sword soldiers are used for this matter, it is the people of Liangzhou who suffer......"

Han Sui didn't want to hear this, he just wanted to know what the court's attitude was towards him, and before Jia Xu finished speaking, Han Sui interrupted: "Wenhe, if you don't say anything about the benevolence of the Son of Heaven, I know it, but when today's son is young after all, and there is no certainty, I am worried that I will be treated unfairly after voting for the imperial court, after all, Ma Teng and I once had the intention of cooperating with Dong Zhuo." ”

"Huh...... Wenyue is timid, what do you think of me now? Jia Xu smiled when he heard this, and asked rhetorically.

Han Sui was stunned by the question, and then reacted, not to mention, Han Sui is really a little envious of Jia Xu now, the Son of Heaven trusts, and when the old ministers in the court and the central government are served, Jia Xu will be reused. On the other hand, although he claims to be the Taishou of Jincheng, he has not been officially recognized by the imperial court for a day, so he Han Sui is not right.

Ma Teng, who had the same troubles as Han Sui, who occupied Wuwei, but Han Sui didn't think about it at this time, so let's take care of his own affairs first and then think about others.

Han Sui is scheming, but Jia Xu is not given in vain, and he is also a treacherous character. Han Sui wanted to learn from Jia Xu about how the imperial court planned to treat him, and it was destined to be difficult from the beginning.

didn't get a definite answer from Jia Xu, which made Han Sui very unwilling, but the court angel wanted to leave, and Han Sui couldn't force him to stay, so he could only send Jia Xu away in person, in order to show his respect, a car of gifts was indispensable. Jia Xu didn't shirk either, and after refusing the fake model, he laughed at it. The imperial court is now in financial difficulties, and it has to use money wherever it is, since someone took the initiative to send money to the door, how could Jia Xu let go of this opportunity to "subsidize the family".

"My lord, just let them go?" When Jia Xu's team could no longer see a shadow, Yan Xing, who had been standing next to Han Sui, opened his mouth to ask Han Sui.

"Yanming, don't let him go? Do you want to force him to stay? Han Sui asked his confidant with a smile.

"Uh...... Didn't the adults want to borrow him to get in touch with the imperial court? Yan Xing asked puzzled.

"Huh...... Didn't you see that he accepted our gifts? Han Sui still asked Yan Xing with a smile. And Yan Xing seemed to have just thought of it, revealing a sudden expression. However, he immediately asked Han Sui "shamelessly": "My lord, if the imperial court orders us to attack the Xiliang army, how will we respond?" ”

“…… The mountain is high and the emperor is far away, what I want is only the recognition of the court, but I don't want to work hard for the court. But what Ma Shoucheng will do, it's hard to say. At this time, Han Sui's face unconsciously showed a trace of melancholy. The two of them don't deal with each other for a day or two, and Han Sui knows exactly what kind of character Ma Teng is. Take Dong Zhuo's wooing of the two before, Han Sui felt that this was a good opportunity to expand his power, but Ma Teng, a fool, really wanted to contribute to the imperial court.

One mountain does not tolerate two tigers, unless there is a male and a female, although Han Sui and Ma Teng are both male, but for their own interests, the two usually maintain their own restraint, and the relationship on the surface is reasonable. But Yan Xing suddenly mentioned this, and Han Sui couldn't help but worry about Ma Teng's attitude towards the imperial court. This descendant of Ma Fubo is much more loyal to the Han family than himself.

"Yanming, when you turn around, you will order all the troops and horses to strengthen their training."

"My lord, is there going to be a war?" Yan Xing asked with some excitement when he heard this.

"Not necessarily, just be prepared." Han Sui said a perfunctory sentence casually, and then took people back to the city. Yan Xing, who had a straightforward face in front of Han Sui before, looked at Han Sui's back at this time, and the coldness in his eyes flashed.

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Jia Xu is a Guzang family, and now he has returned to his hometown, although Guzang is dilapidated because of successive military disasters, but when Jia Xu came back, he still attracted a large number of onlookers.

When he returned to his hometown and saw those who looked down on him in the past and mocked him behind his back, he secretly looked at himself with awe one by one at this time, Jia Xu suddenly understood why Fa Yan Fa Ji Mou had to go home when he was appointed by the imperial court to serve as the county punctual of Tianshui County.

What a fucking raise!

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"Mr. Wenhe, Ma Teng is polite." Ma Teng greeted Jia Xu politely.

"Matthew is polite, it should be Jia Xu who salutes Matthew." Jia Xu hurriedly returned the salute.

Just when Jia Xu and Ma Teng were polite to each other, a mockery came from the side: "Hey, my father is a general, but he is not too guarded, why can't you even understand this little thing." ”

"Shut up! Unfilial son! I shouldn't have brought you out! Ma Teng was furious, and the man who spoke with his finger shouted.

"Hey~ Matthew Shou don't be angry." Jia Xu hurriedly persuaded him, and then looked up and down at the young man who had just spoken and mocked him, and asked, "Young man, isn't this martial artist your father?" ”

"Humph! Wuwei is of course my Ma family......"

"Shut up and get out of here for the old man!" Before Ma Chao finished speaking, Ma Teng had already gotten up and shouted angrily.

When Ma Chao was dragged out by the two pro-soldiers, one left and one right, Ma Teng hurriedly explained to Jia Xu: "Mr. Wenhe, don't misunderstand, Ma Teng is loyal to the imperial court, and he doesn't dare to think anything wrong." ”

"Huh...... Ma Taishou doesn't have to be nervous, His Majesty Jia Xu said before leaving Chang'an that the Ma family is loyal and martyrdom, and others can not believe it in Liangzhou, but only the Ma family cannot be believed. ”

“…… Did the Holy One really say that? ”

Of course, the saint also said that the five tigers of the Ma family are a great help to revitalize the Han family in the future. Originally, I thought it was a joke from the saint, but today I saw Ling Gongzi, and he was indeed a fierce general. ”

"Mr. Wenhe is polite, that stinky boy just doesn't know the height of the sky." Ma Teng said modestly.