"Well, that's just a title." Mrs. Yu glanced at Liu Yi, as if she remembered something, and said with a full expression: "By the way, I almost forgot about this." My people have found out that there seems to be a mysterious person next to Liu Zhang's side recently. ”

"There's an extra mysterious person by Liu Zhang's side?" Liu Yi was stunned, and said inexplicably: "What kind of mystery?" ”

"It's said that it's a mysterious person, how do people know too much? People only know that this person suddenly appeared by Liu Zhang's side recently, he was by Liu Zhang's side, he would wear a hat when he went in and out, and he was covered in a black robe, even when he was talking and drinking with Liu Zhang, he would always wear that hat, and he never took it down. In Chengdu, even some of Liu Zhang's important ministers and confidants have not yet seen the true face of that person, and in the entire Yizhou, I am afraid that only Liu Zhang knows the identity and origin of that person. Lady Jade said.

"Is there such a thing?" Liu Yi unconsciously paid a little attention to it, such a mysterious person appeared next to Liu Zhang, it is estimated that it will definitely not be a good thing.

"It's true, this mysterious person, there will be a time when he will disappear for a while, but as long as he is in Chengdu, he will definitely appear by Liu Zhang's side." Mrs. Yu said thoughtfully: "I suspect that the reason why our Yu family was coerced by Liu Zhang is because it has something to do with this person. ”

"Well...... "Levio also nodded, "It's possible." However, there is such a person next to Liu Zhang, and my people should also notice it, why didn't anyone send intelligence? When I return to Luoyang tomorrow, I will have to take a closer look at the information about Yizhou. ”

"Tai, Taifu, there is one more thing, people have to ask you to open a convenient one." Madam Jade said again.

"Sister Yu. What else are you polite with me? If there's anything, let's talk about it together. Liu Yi seemed to be a little reproachful.

"Yes, that's right. I was able to leave Bashu this time because there were still a lot of Yu family's properties outside. If I can't give him a part of the industry, in fact, it is actually Liu Zhang's request, and I need to get a batch of materials to give him, otherwise, my people will probably be in danger. Madame Jade said a little embarrassed.

"So? Our Xinhan army in Jingzhou does not seem to have stopped trade with your people in Yizhou, and we will let you go if your materials are from normal sources. You're saying you don't have that much of what Liu Zhang needs right now? Liu Yi asked suspiciously.

"No, no, the materials are a trivial matter, but this batch of materials, in addition to a large amount of food, there are also some military materials such as iron blooms......"

"It seems that Liu Zhang is indeed preparing to fight to the death with my Xinhan army, and now he is accumulating all kinds of military supplies. Well, forget it. I'll open a certificate and send it to Jingzhou, so they can let it go. Even if this material is given to Liu Zhang, it is nothing. Liu Yi was not worried about what would happen to Liu Zhang if he obtained these materials, after all, he would not be able to build a sophisticated weapon like the New Han Army.

"Still. Some secrets of our New Han Dynasty, you can't just reveal them to Liu Zhang. Liu Yi thought about it and reminded Mrs. Yu. Finally, Leo Yi said again: "That." This time, you or don't go back to Bashu. I'm not at ease. ”

"If I don't go back, I'm afraid...... Don't worry, it'll be fine, what's more, I won't go back so quickly this time, wait until next year. ”

"Well, that's good, if you go back to Bashu next year, you will ...... then" Liu Yi thought that he would have to send troops to Yizhou by then. But he didn't say it explicitly, so as not to make Mrs. Yu think too much.

"Okay, there's nothing to do for the time being, your Liu family courtyard is good, I think, is it okay to stay here for a while during this time?"

"Of course, welcome. It's nice that you're here, like your own home. If you need anything, you can mention it to me, or tell Mrs. Su that it's the same. Liu Yi said happily. Well, or, you can come here more, strike while the iron is hot, find a chance, and talk about it first with her.

"Then, go find your wife, don't keep them waiting." Madame Jade stood up and said goodbye to Lew.

"Then you're at your own disposal." Liu Yi also got up and sent her out.

After sending her back to the accommodation arranged for her, Liu Yi went to the back mountain to find Mrs. Su and other daughters.

When looking for her, they were drinking tea and eating snacks together and chatting, and in addition, the girls were still singing and dancing, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Except for Mrs. Ding and Cao Xian's two daughters, none of the rest of the women escaped, and were pulled by Liu Yi to an attic on the mountain, which was naturally a night of romance.

There was nothing to say all night, and the next day, all the women were reluctant to return to Luoyang, so Liu Yi had to return alone.

Remembering what Mrs. Yu told herself, after returning to Luoyang, she immediately went to the court and asked the officials in charge of intelligence to bring all the information about Yizhou and Hanzhong in recent times.

Because it is a little far away from Luoyang, the information on Yizhou is not always transmitted. The most recent information was a few days ago, and the information that was even more distant was more than ten days later.

Yin Xiao also came, with Princess Yang'an and several other women, and Liu Yi asked them to help find out some information that he thought was valuable.

Well, there is too much information, piled up, and Leo Yi is alone, and it takes too long to watch. In fact, the intelligence came up one by one and was sent to the court, and I don't know how many hands it has passed. However, it is impossible for Liu Yi to summon those who know the details of the intelligence and let them report to him one by one, so it is better to see for himself. Generally, only extremely important and time-limited information will be reported directly to Lew.

After watching it for a long time, Liu Yi didn't see any intelligence that there was a report of a mysterious person next to Liu Zhang. This, could it be that the person is too mysterious, and his own person has not been able to find out?

And so it went on until the early afternoon.

Suddenly, someone came to report that Jia Xu had returned from Xiliang and wanted to see Liu Yi. Almost at the same time, Gao Shun also sent someone back to say that he wanted to see Liu Yi.

This time, it really made Liu Yi feel a little sudden. That, Jia Xu came back from Xiliang, this Liu Yi didn't think there was anything wrong. After all, the situation in Xiliang is gradually becoming clearer, even if the entire territory of Liangzhou has not been completely recovered for the time being. But that's only a matter of time. If Jia Xu explained all the things that needed to be paid attention to in Ma Teng, Ma Chao and his son, as well as Li Ru, Hao Zhao and others who stayed in Xiliang. Then his departure from Xiliang will not affect anything. But. Gao Shun sent someone back to see him? Liu Yi sent Gao Shun to follow Yamen Pass and lead the army to take over the border of Youzhou. At present, he is mainly responsible for the Changcheng town guard in the area of Shanhaiguan in Youzhou. Beware of the invasion of the Wuhuan alien race outside the gate.

In fact, Liu Yi believes that after his New Han army destroyed the murderous Southern Xiongnu, he collected the territory of the Northwest Desert, which is estimated to have severely deterred the foreign races. In recent years, the desert areas in the northwest of the state have actually been under the control of the New Han Army, and the alien races in these areas have submitted to the New Han Dynasty. After the rule of the New Han Dynasty, those aliens have seen the benefits of submitting to the New Han Dynasty, and for the time being, these alien races in the Northwest Desert have recognized the New Han Dynasty in their hearts, and they have already regarded themselves as a part of the New Han Dynasty, and it is impossible to make any more trouble. The alien race that has not yet been subdued, one. It is the Wuhuan people in the northeast and the Xianbei people in some farther areas.

Now, Gao Shun sent someone back, could it be that the Wuhuan people had some abnormal behavior?

Liu Yi called the deputy general sent back by Jia Xu and Gao Shun.

Liu Yi did not watch the information directly in the court, but in a side hall.

Meet Jia Xu. Liu Yi is naturally happy, and with him coming back to sit in the Luoyang Imperial Court, Liu Yi will be much easier. After meeting. Liu Yi didn't ask Jia Xu immediately, but asked Gao Shun's lieutenant first.

"My lord. The last general, Gao Qing, was the deputy general of General Gao Shun. "This lieutenant. Bow down first to show your identity.

"Well, General Gao Qing, don't be polite, sit down and talk, Sister Yin Xiao, let someone send some food and drink, and let General Gao and Jia Junshi eat something first."

"Lord, don't do it, there will be an urgent military situation to report to the lord." Gao Qing hurriedly refused.

"It's okay, I think you're going to be back in a hurry, right? How many days did it take to come to Luoyang from Youzhou Shanhaiguan? Lewis said.

"Well, more than a dozen horses have died." Gao Qing wiped a handful of sweat.

"Since it is an emergency military situation, you can use the flying pigeon to pass it back, or, now General Gongsun Zhan, Tai Shici, Zhao Yun and Xi Zhicai are in Yecheng, Jizhou, if there is an emergency, you can also report the emergency to them first. You are in such a hurry, General Gao Shun, does he have any information? Liu Yi asked incomprehensibly.

"Lord, this matter is just some superficial signs, but General Gao Shun speculated that something big might happen, so, this is just General Gao Shun's speculation, it is not good to inform others casually, you can only report to the lord and let the lord decide."

"Oh? What's up? Let's talk about it. Jia Xu also seemed to be aroused.

"My lord, Jia Junshi, that's right, at the beginning of this year, that is, after the ice and snow melted in the north, there was some news among the aliens in the north, probably that they had suffered an epidemic there, and many cattle, sheep and horses were sick and died. Later, in the summer, the aliens of the north fought on their own, and it is said that the fight was quite fierce. Anyway, in the past year, there have been a lot of things among the alien races in the north, and there are still many places that have suffered from drought and insect disasters. Some time ago, many aliens outside the gate, who really couldn't live anymore, asked to enter our gate and asked us to take them in. Our General Gao has just recovered Youzhou, and our New Han Army's control of Youzhou is not too tight, so he did not agree. In the past three or two years, our border passes have rarely been invaded by foreign races, but this summer, there have been many incidents of foreign people sneaking into our border gates to make trouble. ”

Gao Qing's lips were a little dry, and when he said this, he took a sip of the water that Yin Xiao had sent him, and then continued: "A month ago, General Gao Shun found that the aliens outside the gate seemed to have suddenly begun to assemble, gathering in the eastern and western Liaodong regions. However, it doesn't look like it's going to attack us. Their people even sent people to buy things from us. ”

"Buying something? What to buy? Lewis said: "They usually use cattle, sheep and horses to exchange things with us, how can they have the money to buy things from us?" ”

Aliens are poor and have little money. Some aliens who are a little farther away from the Han may not have seen the copper coins of the Han in their lives. Well, among the aliens, the money they use is actually the copper coins minted by the Han Dynasty. Of course, there are some aliens, they will also have some curiosities. Even some jade and gold and the like, these. You can use it to buy what they need from the big man. But these things are not available to ordinary alien civilians. All are concentrated in the hands of the high-ranking nobles of alien races.

"They are going to buy a lot of food from us, as well as iron." Gao Qing said: "At that time, General Gao Shun felt that it was not easy for foreigners, especially this year, they had many disasters and difficulties, although our New Han Dynasty fought on all sides, and needed a lot of military food, but. It was still possible to spare a little ration, so he sold them a batch of grain, but the iron tools were not sold to them. We sent people to infiltrate the aliens and found out that the food that the aliens had bought from us was not intended for the food of the aliens who had no food to eat, but was sent directly to a secret place to hide. Plus, there's an amazing find. Among the aliens, there are actually a large number of blacksmiths, who are looking at weapons and armor in large numbers. ”

"Huh? Is there such a thing? These Wuhuan people, what do they want to do? ”

"My lord. General Gao Shun speculated that the Wuhuan people outside the pass, they gathered their clansmen. He also built a large number of weapons and stockpiled grain and grass. There will definitely be big attempts. Or, they are brewing a big attack on our big Han. But. There is no direct evidence that the Wuhuan will attack us. They have not yet made any moves that are unfavorable to our new Han Dynasty. Therefore, General Gao Shun thinks that it is better to report to the lord first. At present, it is about to be the autumn harvest season, and in the past, this season was mostly when foreigners invaded our borders, so General Gao Shun sent the last man to meet the lord and give him information. Let the Lord decide. Gao Qing said to Liu Yi again.

Liu Yi looked at Jia Xu, but found that Jia Xu's expression was also a little stunned and strange. couldn't help but let Gao Qing sit down first, eat and drink something, and then asked Jia Xu: "Wenhe, what about you?" Suddenly came back from Xiliang, what happened? ”

"Lord, there is really something, especially after listening to General Gao Qing's report, Jia is more sure that our new Han Dynasty is afraid that we will face a large-scale invasion of foreign races again." Jia Xu's expression was also extremely dignified.

"What?" Liu Yi was stunned and said: "Aliens invade our New Han Dynasty in a big way? It's unlikely, right? According to Gao Qing, so many things have happened to them this year, and their people are facing an existential crisis, so at most, it is possible to plunder our Han border to grab their survival materials. But this is not enough to shake the situation of our new Han Dynasty, right? ”

"No, my lord, according to General Gao Qing, there doesn't seem to be a food crisis among the aliens now, and the grain they have purchased from us is stockpiled, if they plan to plunder, will they stockpile the grain? In addition, what Jia wants to report to the lord is that the alien races in the Xiliang area also have the same situation, and I want to blame myself for being that at that time, I was in Xiliang to persuade them to surrender, and I also sold a batch of grain to them at a relatively low price, but, according to our people's investigation, they also stockpiled up those grains. ”

"What? Are they all stockpiling grain? Build armaments? Liu Yi's heart jumped, feeling that this is probably not simple, thinking of the situation of Yizhou Liu Zhang that Mrs. Yu told herself, she couldn't help but say to Jia Xu: "Mr. Jia, according to my new information, Yizhou Liu Zhang is also stockpiling grain, and is actively doing the anti-war work against our Xinhan army." In addition, it is said that by Liu Zhang's side, a mysterious person once appeared. ”

"Mystery man? Is it a man wearing a hat and a black robe? Jia Xu looked stunned.

"Huh? Do you know it yourself? Lewich asked

"No, our people, we noticed such a person appearing around some foreign leaders in Xiliang, but who he is, our people have not found out." Jia Xu said thoughtfully: "Yizhou Liu Zhang, Xiliang alien race, Wuhuan tribe, mysterious person...... Hey? Lord, it can't be, these are all connected, right? ”

"Not good! There may be people who thread the needle and thread it, connecting Yizhou Liu Zhang, Xiliang alien race, and Wuhuan tribe. Or, there may be Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, as well as the Xianbei people involved. Well, maybe even among the aliens in the desert who have surrendered to us, there will be some aliens who will be persuaded by them. Well, if this is the case, launching an attack on our New Han Dynasty will really bring a great crisis to our New Han Dynasty. "Leo Yi has to pay attention to this issue.

Yizhou Liu Zhang has hundreds of thousands of military horses, right? Although Zhang Lu in Hanzhong is not as powerful as Liu Zhang's, there should still be 200,000 or 300,000 military horses. And what about the aliens in Xiliang? Di tribe, Qiang tribe, Bayi tribe, Wuhuan tribe, Xianbei, these powerful alien races combined, I'm afraid there will be more than 100 2 million people, right? That, you know, these alien races, but everyone is a soldier, once they attack, it will be overwhelming. Also, what if there are also Northern Huns involved in this?

Anyway, if such a war breaks out, Liu Yi believes that Xiliang will definitely be occupied by aliens, and the Northwest Desert, which was finally conquered, will fall into the hands of those aliens again. Of course, the most worrying thing is the Wuhuan clan in the direction of Youzhou, if they attack on a large scale, they will really be a little unguardable, and when the time comes, Youzhou, Jizhou, Bingzhou and even Qingzhou and other states will suffer from military disasters.

If the New Han Dynasty was attacked by so many aliens, what about Cao Cao in the Central Plains? These are some variables that are difficult to estimate. (To be continued......)