At midnight, the early summer sun is like bright red blood.

The gate of Jinyang was opened, and Li Zhang led the army out of the city. Zhao Yun didn't know that he was here to surrender to Cheng, and he thought he was asking for battle, so he rode forward, "Changshan Zhao Zilong is here!" Who's coming? ”

"Changshan Li Zhang!"

Fellow?! Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that Guo Yi had said that one of his brothers went to Qingzhou and the other went to Bingzhou.

Li Zhangdao: "I am Guo Yi's third brother. Now that he has taken Jinyang City, it is just time to meet him. ”

Sure enough, it was him! Zhao Yun laughed and welcomed: "In that case, then let's go into the city and talk." ”

He also instructed his subordinates, "Send the good news back to Chaoge." ”

Chao Ge, the good news of the communication class arrived faster than Zhao Yun's messenger. Guo Yi quickly convened a military meeting to decide on his next move.

Wang Ming said happily: "Since the third child is here, we will divide our troops out of Jizhou." ”

Wang Yi objected, "Troops should be sent to Hedong County first to prevent Dong Zhuo from going north." What's more, the Xiongnu have been plotting against the Central Plains for a long time, and we should first sweep away and merge the state! ”

"Yes, while the princes of the Central Plains are fighting each other, we are just relieved of our worries!"

"Big brother!" Wang Ming advised: "At this time, the strongest person in the world is us. You should take this opportunity to go east to Taihang and seek peace between Jizhou and Youzhou! ”

"How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch?!" Guo Yi said resolutely: "The heroes are competing for the deer, that is the business of the Han people." Where is the turn of the Huns to come out and be presumptuous? As long as the Huns are not removed, I will not be able to live in peace for a day. They will never miss any opportunity to attack the Central Plains! ”

"Order, order the third child to take back Yanmen County, first hold the pass, don't let the Huns cross the Yanmen Pass! Then Huang Zhong was ordered to march from Yiguan to Hedong County. Zhao Yun also waved south. Be sure to drive the Xiongnu out of Hedong County! ”

"Herald Gao Ran, responsible for supporting Huang Zhongjun!"

Wang Ming said: "Gao Ran's new surrender may not be able to entrust him with a heavy task!" ”

Guo Yi said: "This is a good opportunity to inspect the goods!" Let's herald! ”

"Fan Xin. You take care of the song for the time being. Second brother, come with me to see the third brother, our brother hasn't seen each other for a long time! ”

Wang Ming chuckled: "You don't have to be like this, you are a king, he is a minister, of course let him come to see you." ”

"We are brothers." Guo Yi patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I happen to have a pot of old wine, which can be drunk together." ”

At this time, it was the middle of May of the first year of Chuping. After Dong Zhuo escaped into Chang'an and the alliance of princes was dissolved, it was rare for the world to settle down. The princes who had experienced the double blow of Dong Zhuo and Guo Yi were also still accumulating strength, and they did not make any moves for the time being.

Two days later, Guo Yi and his entourage arrived in Jinyang. Zhao Yun had already set off for the south first, and Li Zhang greeted him at the Shili Pavilion outside the city.

"Big brother! Second brother! ”

"The third child!"

When the brothers saw each other, they couldn't help but cry with joy. I can't imagine that after being separated for many years, there will be a day of reunion! The three of them held hands all the way, talking about the opportunities over the years. After the separation, Li Zhang joined the army and fought against the Huns in the vast Gobi and grassland outside Yanmen Pass. To be able to climb to the county lieutenant's step, they all struggled through the pile of dead people.

Several times, I was almost killed by random arrows. So far, there are seven or eight scars on his body. Speaking of emotion, Li Zhang took off his armor, revealing strong muscles, and his chest was really scarred.

Wang Ming was much more peaceful, and he studied in the hometown of Confucius in Qingzhou to increase his knowledge and strategy. Until Guo Yi sat firmly in Hanoi and was about to seize the state, he felt that he had also achieved something in his studies, so he came to take refuge and work together for a great cause!

As for Guo Yi's experience, everyone has known it for a long time.

The three of them chatted and drank at the same time. Unconsciously, Li Zhang and Wang Ming were a little drunk.

Guo Yi took out two dragon bone pills, one of which was of high grade to Li Zhang, he was a military general and needed a strong physique. A medium grade is given to Wang Ming, he is a strategist, as long as he can have the physique of an ordinary general.

"Big brother, I want to tell you something!" After eating the dragon bone pill, the wine also woke up a lot. Li Zhang mentioned the matter of taking a concubine, "I met a dancing girl here that day, I like it very much, I want to take a concubine, please approve it." ”

"Hah! That's certainly fine. "Speaking of taking concubines, Guo Yi also remembered that these two are not married yet!" How is it? Do you want me to arrange a marriage for you? Our territory is not small now, and it should not be a problem to marry a famous daughter! ”

"No rush for the time being!" Wang Ming shook his head and said with a smile: "But I also want to find a concubine." Otherwise, you will panic! ”

"Hahaha!" Guo Yi laughed, both of them were only nineteen years old this year, and it was when a boy was at his most energetic. With such an identity and status, it is natural to think of women.

"The third child, you see if there is a beautiful girl in this city, pick one for the second child."

"Okay! Wrap it up on me! Li Zhang patted his chest and promised.

"That's right! Big brother, there is one more thing. Li Zhang suddenly remembered that there was still a troublesome matter, "Taiyuan Wang's family, said that it was only the eldest brother." So I'm going to ask you to go out and see it for yourself. ”

"Okay! Let's drink first. "Guo Yi didn't care, he accepted Diao Chan as a concubine, even if he had a kinship relationship with the Wang family, he was not in a hurry at this time." Yes! I almost forgot! ”

Thinking of Diao Chan, I remembered that I hadn't touched her yet! This is one of the four beauties in China, and she is actually kept at home, which is really a tyrannical thing! After cleaning up this matter in Taiyuan, you must be close to Diao Chan when you go back.

A few jugs of wine were drunk. Li Zhang and Wang Ming were both a little drunk, and with the Dragon Bone Pill starting to take effect, they gradually fell asleep.

"Help them in and rest!"

Guo Yi made a simple arrangement, and then rode a horse to prepare to go to Wang's house. "Don't follow. You're here to protect both of them. ”

Although the soldiers inside and outside the city are all Li Zhang's subordinates, they are not afraid of 10,000. Protected by your own personal guards, you can always rest assured!

I rode to the Wang Clan Ancestral Hall alone to see what the situation was.

Near the ancestral hall, there was a family private soldier patrolling with weapons, and when he saw a black horse galloping towards him, and a person with a flushed face and obviously drinking too much was sitting on it, and immediately stepped forward to stop him.

"Who's coming?"

"Changshan Guo Zihong is visiting! Please let us know! ”

"Guo Zihong?!" The private soldier was stunned for a moment, and immediately ran back to inform. At the same time, make way for Guo Yi.

Yue Ying Ma arrived at the door of the Wang Mansion, but he couldn't get in. Guo Yi's strength also came up at this time, and he said impatiently: "What's the matter?" Why is this door so small? Come! Tear it down for me! ”

"Oh, where did this drunkard come from?" A hearty voice was heard in the distance, and then a red cloud was seen approaching rapidly. When I looked closely, it turned out to be a woman wearing a red background and a black patterned curly dress. This woman is dignified, not particularly outstanding, but extraordinarily atmospheric. According to the traditional view, this is a prosperous husband!

"Hmm...... Who are you? ”

But the woman smiled and asked, "Who are you?" ”

"I'm Changshan Guo Zihong!"

The woman showed a suspicious look and said suspiciously: "I have heard that Mrs. Guo Longzhang Fengzi is a humble gentleman. How could it be a drunkard? ”

"Well, today, when the brothers meet, they are in a good mood, and they are too lazy to sober up." Although Guo Yi is drunk, his mind is very clear. What he couldn't understand was how a big family like the Wang family would send a woman out to greet him?

"The general still dismounts first. Come inside for a cup of tea and wake up to the bar. The woman smiled and helped him dismount.

"It's good!" Guo Yi made a gesture to get off the horse, but secretly exerted his strength, and took the opportunity to turn over, falling off the horse, just crushing the woman under him. But he put one hand on the back of her head and the other hand around her waist to prevent her from falling to the ground and hurting herself.

The distance between the two was not between lips and teeth, Guo Yi smiled: "Dare to ask the girl's name?" ”

Faced with such an embarrassing scene, the woman's face was as usual, and she said lightly: "If the general wants to serve as a concubine, just open your mouth." Why be so light on me? ”

"Hah! It's me who is abrupt! Guo Yi is also a person who wants face, and when he heard this, he quickly helped her up. With a little luck, the drunkenness dissipates invisibly. Standing upright, he arched his hand and said solemnly: "I came here because I heard that the Wang clan is only willing to surrender to me. Now that I'm here, the Wang family only sent a woman to greet me? ”

"The general is angry." The woman was very surprised, she never expected him to suddenly change into a face that was dominating the world, and she secretly admired in her heart, it was really the wind of the emperor, and he was free to retract. "The people of the palace are withering, and the older generation is already dizzy, and there are not a few decent offspring. Therefore, it is up to me, a woman, to be in charge. ”

"What? Still reluctant to report? ”

"The concubine's surname is Cui, her name is Miao, she was born in the Cui family of Qinghe, and she married here. He already has a son and is three years old this year. My husband died early, and I took care of everything in the family. ”

Qinghe Cui's family is also a famous family in Jizhou! is about half a grade higher than the Taiyuan Wang's family, no wonder she can preside over the affairs of the Wang family as a married woman. Of course, giving birth to an eldest son is the most real!

"Oh? Since you have died Wang Situ's daughter-in-law, I am Wang Situ's son-in-law. In this way, you are still my sister-in-law. ”

"The general only knows one thing, but he doesn't know the other. Please go into the house with the concubine and explain the reason to the general. ”

"Madame, please lead the way." Guo Yi was very strange, the attitude of the Wang family was a little confused.

When she arrived in the lobby, Cui Miao invited Guo Yi to take a seat and sat down by herself.

After toasting a glass of wine first, Guo Yi excused himself, "I just finished drinking, so I don't have to drink it anymore." It's not too early, let's get down to business. ”

"Listen to the general." Cui Miao ordered someone to take the wine away and serve some light side dishes.

When it comes to the Taiyuan Wang family, many people are ignorant of it. In Taiyuan, the Wang family of Jinyang and the Wang family of Qixian County are almost rivals, and they do not talk about each other when they are old and dead, and they have to overpower each other everywhere. But in recent decades, the Wang family of Qi County has the upper hand, and now Wang Yun is ranked as the third duke, and the Wang family of Qi County is soaring! The Jinyang Wang clan is going to be much harder, no one is a high-ranking official, not to mention, not even a Taishou and a county order, it is really miserable.

Guo Yi basically figured it out. Famous families are usually divided by county, such as Hongnong Yang, Runan Yuan, and so on. In most cases, the same surname, within a county, is the same blood relative. Like the Taiyuan Wang family, each occupies a county, and there is basically no one who fights for me.

In ancient times, there was such a small population, and the social range was so large. Even if they are not the same family at the beginning, after intermarriage, they will soon be integrated. Until the Song Dynasty, intermarriage with the same surname was still quite popular in China, and it was felt that such a bloodline was guaranteed! The higher the door, the more attention is paid to these.

Until the Tang Dynasty, the Li family, who was a royal family but was born as a turtle, asked for four women but could not get it. He used the imperial power to stipulate that intermarriage with the same surname was not allowed. After hundreds of years of development, in a very short historical period, there was a custom of not intermarrying with the same surname.

The purpose of the Jinyang Wang clan to invite him here is basically clear.

In ancient times, looking for a monarch was a technical job. There are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and no one can say who will have the last laugh. Today, Guo Yi is proud of the crowd, and if he suddenly loses a battle, it is not good to say that he will be in a slump!

Therefore, big families must diversify their investments and cast a net everywhere! As long as the strength is basically passable and there is a little hope, one or two children will be arranged, so that no matter who wins the world, they can get a piece of the pie.

Among the Taiyuan Wang clan, the Qi County Wang clan has already been regarded as having a ride with Guo Yi. If the Jinyang Wang clan wants to catch up, it naturally has to work harder.

Guo Yi smiled: "Since this is the case, then you should also know that Wang Situ and I are in-laws." ”

The Jinyang Wang family, like other families, was limited by their own strength and was not enough to stand on their own, so they were all looking for a suitable monarch. However, they are too sad. Wang Yun relied on his position to basically block the road for the Jinyang Wang clan to ascend to the throne through the "inspection system".

There are mountains high in the state and the emperor is far away, and there are Huns all around. The Han Dynasty wanted to give up the entire place where the Xiongnu lived! If the princes of the world want to fight here, they must first destroy the Xiongnu who merged with the state. But the princes with this kind of strength are often full-fledged at this time, and the Wang family is dispensable!

But Guo Yi is excepted. This thing is the strongest, but there is no warrior clan at the bottom. For the Jinyang Wang family, this is simply a pie-in-the-sky thing!

Since Li Zhang's dedication to the city, it has been nearly five days of hard work. A unified consensus has been reached within the Jinyang Wang clan to take all necessary means to establish the highest position in Guo Yi's camp!

But herein lies the biggest problem! A person who can sweep the world and win all battles without relying on the scholars, will he need the scholars? The benefits that the scholars can give, to put it simply, are the word "talents". In the case of a hundred victories, what will Guo Yi promise them?

Cui Miao said: "I, the Jinyang Wang family, is very different from other families. We're only a general. ”

Guo Yi laughed, this is not something of value, "The problem is, I have already taken Jinyang City." What do you want? ”

The children of the Wang clan who said this sentence were terrified! Their understanding of Guo Yi comes from rumors, and for the first time they see it with their own eyes, no one can figure out what kind of temper he is! On the surface, there are many humble gentlemen, but in fact, there are many cruel and unkind people!

Everyone looked at Cui Miao, they had repeatedly discussed various plans before. Unexpectedly, Cui Miaoyi gritted his teeth, stood up, knelt down in front of Guo Yi, and prayed: "The Wang family is willing to serve the general, everything is only based on the general's orders, and he will never dare to ask for anything!" ”

"This!"

"Big Lady!"

Many descendants are already a little overwhelmed, how can this work? You can't work in vain!

Cui Miao took a deep breath, kowtowed three more times, bowed her head to the ground, and said earnestly: "General, the concubine's words are all here." ”

Guo Yi swept through everyone, and the murderous aura filled the entire room, and many people trembled with excitement. "First of all! Our army implements the imperial examination, whether it is a child of a poor family or a big family, it is treated equally! What kind of official can you be, rely on your own ability, and expect me to be extrajudicial and gracious, but there is no door! ”

"Second! You have to figure out where you stand. If you don't want to do it, you can stay at home and farm and pay taxes! Don't take yourself too seriously! ”

"Third! It's such a waste for such a smart woman to stay in the Wang family! How old are you this year? ”

Cui Miao does have a set, and she perceives the only way to solve the problem - surrender!

Guo Yi will not agree to any request or condition of the Wang family. The only reason why he came was because there was a group of literate people living here.

Therefore, she directly expressed her submission, and Guo Yi did not wear small shoes for them. This result is already the best.