(The first chapter of the new year, dedicated as scheduled, is presented in 4,000 words, thanking you for your tolerance and support.) The love of the Great Alliance, fifteen really can't be repaid, only to write a good book. ）

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On June 17, Xiahoulan led 2,000 Hu cavalry as the front army, arrived at Xuansu in advance, drove the army, and did a good job of sentinel and vigilance. Ma Han led 200 wolf cavalry and more than 1,000 Hu cavalry as the Chinese army, and also arrived at Goguryeo City the next day (this Goguryeo is not Goguryeo, but the county seat of Xuansu). And Lejin led 2,000 white wolf foot riders and thousands of servants as the rear army, escorting the baggage to the end.

Xiangping is only 200 miles away from Goguryeo, and if you ride fast, you can reach it in three days. When the army arrived, news came from the front that the Goguryeo army had withdrawn from the siege of Sigaima and withdrew from the border. In accordance with Ma Han's instructions, the troops of the former army Xiahou Lan waited for the army to gather between Goguryeo City and Sigaima, and crusade against Goguryeo.

The location of Xuansu County was originally the birthplace of the Wei family's Korean vassal state. In the second year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Western Han Dynasty conquered and defended the Manchurian, and destroyed its country in the following year, and placed four counties, which were the four counties of the Han Dynasty, all of which belonged to Youzhou. In addition to Xuansu County, the four counties of the Han Dynasty also include Lelang County, Lintun County and Zhenfan County, and the area of Xuansu County is the largest, and the county was first governed in Xuansu City.

Xuanwu County has 45,000 households and a population of more than 200,000. In addition to governing the county, Buyeo, Dongwofu, and Goguryeo were also subordinate to the Xuansu county.

In 82 B.C. (the fifth year of Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty), the Western Han Dynasty adjusted the boundaries of Xuansu County, abolished Zhenfan County and Lintun County, and incorporated the counties under the jurisdiction of the two counties into Xuansu County and Lelang County. After that, the county of Xuansu County was moved to Goguryeo County, and the land in the river was divided into Xuansu County with the boundary of Beishui (shellfish with three points of water, that is, the Cheongcheon River in present-day North Korea). The land beyond the river is included in Lelang County. At this time, Xuansu County reached the north bank of the upper reaches of the Qingchuan River and the Datong River in the south, and was adjacent to Lelang County; North Dahada Ridge, Huifa River area, and Fuyu as neighbors; To the west is Liaodong County, bounded by the Great Wall; It is bounded by Changbai Mountain in the east and is bordered by Wofu, and its inhabitants are mainly Han and Goguryeo.

However, these are only the glory of the past, since the rise of Goguryeo, a large number of territories of Xuansu County have been encroached upon for a hundred years, and by the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the original area was comparable to that of Xuansu in Liaodong. Now it has been squeezed into the smallest county, about the same as the subject state of Liaodong. And Goguryeo, which nominally belongs to it, is several times larger than Xuansu, which is a typical tail that is not lost and will become a big disaster.

Ma Hanzhong's army was still more than ten miles away from Goguryeo City, and Sun Xian, the prince of Xuansu, and Sima Xiahoulan, the former army department, led thousands of soldiers and civilians to greet them.

Gongsun Xian is a little younger than Gongsun Du, forty or fifty years old, thin and elegant, with slender eyes. With a high nose and long hair, he is quite wise. He and Ma Han have met a few times in Xiangping, and they are also familiar with each other, based on the relationship between him and Gongsun Du. Originally, he was dissatisfied with Ma Han's move to subvert the Gongsun family in Liaodong, but Gongsun Xian was suppressed by Gongsun Du before, and his troops were limited, so he couldn't do anything at all. There is no other way but to give in.

Imagine just one Baqi, 2,000 Goguryeo slave soldiers, and Gongsun Xian had to ask Liaodong for help. It is conceivable that Xuansu's strength is known. If Gongsun Xian didn't know whether he was alive or dead and provoked Ma Han, he was afraid that the Xuanwu Gongsun family would not be able to escape the end of destruction. Gongsun Xian can't fight, but he is very good at calculating, and this kind of stupid thing of hitting a stone with an egg will never be done. The grandson of Liaodong died when he died, and how to keep the grandson of Xuansu was the responsibility of the head of the family.

After the two sides saluted, Ma Han was surprised to find that there was an acquaintance in the greeting procession. He is about forty years old, with thick eyebrows and bright eyes, a slightly round face, and a beard like a hedgehog, which is quite heroic. It was actually a few years ago in Motianling, Liaodong, Mu Fengxuan, who was a great sage Guan Ning, had a friend of Qingzhou celebrity Bingyuan Binggen.

This Bingyuan is really widely traveled, or in other words, the dignitaries of all the high-ranking families are extremely courteous to this person.

Ma Han didn't dare to slack off, hurriedly threw the reins off the horse, and bowed to Gongsun Xian and Bing Yuan from afar: "Zhangde (Gongsun Xianzi) Gong and the crowd went out to welcome ten miles, how dare you dare to be, it is really terrifying." He saluted Bing Yuan again, "I have seen Mr., farewell a year ago, and we will meet again today, the style is the same as before, and it is gratifying." I wonder if I came with Mr. You'an? ”

Gongsun Xian and Bing Yuan returned the salute together.

Bing Yuan took a closer look at Ma Han, with a gilded military crown on his head, a red satin military coat inside, a vermilion lacquer rhinoceros armor on the outside, a black background and a red face on the collar, lined with a strong and upright body, and there was a compelling momentum coming from afar, which made people cowardly and angry.

"I haven't seen it for more than a year, but its momentum has been achieved, looking forward to being a hero, and the majesty is self-revealed, this person really has the posture of a hero." Bing Yuan nodded secretly and said with a smile, "Brother You'an likes to be quiet and doesn't like to move, Linyan lectures, educates the world, and is his life's ambition, which is not comparable to the laymen of my generation, and he will not go around with his generation." ”

Ma Han immediately heard Bingyuan's wit, and the voice of this Qingzhou celebrity was that although Liaodong changed hands, no matter whether Gongsun Du or you were a horseman, don't want Guan You'an to be a master.

Ma Han also smiled: "There are more than hundreds of virtuous people in the world, how many people are indifferent to fame and fame, and who devote themselves to scholars?" Guan You'an Ruo is just one more virtuous minister above the court, but there is one less person in the world who is really a scholar. Although he was vulgar, he did not dare to take away the ambition of the virtuous. ”

Bing Yuan was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but hit his knees and laughed: "If Brother You'an can hear the words of the envoy, he will be with you." ”

Ma Han smiled: "At the moment, I just want to be with the second prince." ”

Gongsun Xian and Bing Yuan both laughed loudly, and invited Ma Han to enter the city.

That night, Gongsun Xian feasted the guests in the mansion, and at the same time washed the dust for Ma Han and the generals.

During the banquet, Gongsun Xian promised that the Liaodong army would conquer Goguryeo, and Xuanwu would be willing to contribute half of the military money and food, and provide all the military and animal power.

The Liaodong Army? There's nothing about Xuanwu County? There was a cold glint in Ma Han's eyes, and he thanked him with a smile.

Obviously, Gongsun Xian was not impressed by his labor expedition and invaded a border vassal country like Goguryeo, and he was not optimistic about it, after all, the two counties of Liaodong and Xuansu fought against Goguryeo in the past and did not have a good record. In Gongsun Xian's view, it would be good to be able to expel the enemy from the country, and it would be unwise for the army to attack from afar, go deep into the enemy's territory, be dangerous and unknown, and spend money and food. Presumably, this new Taishou was in power at the beginning, eager to make meritorious contributions, and he had to leave a large amount of military money from the former Taishou Gongsun Du. Hence this rash move.

Hmph, in order to ignore the geography, I am so happy that I will fight in vain. Let your soldiers be strong and strong, and the Goguryeo slaves hide in the deep mountains and dense forests, what can you do to him? When you find nothing and return exhausted, you are afraid that you will not be able to enter this city.

Ma Han didn't know that Gongsun Xian had secretly repented at this time, "it is easy to invite God and send God", but from the amount of military expenses proposed by Gongsun Xian, it can be seen that this gentleman is quite dissatisfied with his mobilization of the army. Normally. It is true that the two counties each bear half of the military budget. The White Wolf Army came here at the request of Gongsun Xian, although the first battle was not received, and the enemy had retreated, but no one could deny that it was the White Wolf Army's help, and this part of the military expenses should be borne by Xuansu, and Gongsun Xian also admitted it. In this way, it seems fair, but the problem is that all the troops are from Liaodong. Xuansu only served as a husband and animal, and then only paid half of the military expenses...... Obviously, the big head and pressure are all in Liaodong.

The real fairness is that the two counties each contribute half of the army and half of the military fund. If Xuansu does not come out of the army. Then the entire military expenditure should be borne by the company.

I contribute, you contribute, this is called fairness. Not a single pawn is issued, and half of the military budget is spent. What does this mean?

Ma Han remained silent and talked with Bing Yuan about the battle of the Dragon City Conference. It was the first time that the princes attending the meeting heard the inside story of the chaos in Liaoxi, and they went to Liaoxi alone. All of them were amazed and admired - no one would think that Ma Han was boasting that the 3,000 Hu cavalry coalition troops outside the city were there. If you can bear it, you can also get three thousand, no, three hundred Hu people will ride and take a look.

Gongsun Xian's smile was a little stiff, and he faintly regretted it in his heart, this gentleman was so strong, he really shouldn't offend him, but the words had been spoken, and it was difficult to change. Well, only when the Liaodong army returns in vain, and then make up a generous gift, then its spirit has been frustrated, and he must not be dissatisfied with himself.

After the banquet came out, Xiahou Lan and Ma Han walked side by side, indignant: "My White Wolf Army attacked Goguryeo this time, because of Xuansu, in order to ensure the long-term stability of Xuansu County, my army was exhausted, and if I wanted to complete its work in one battle, his grandson Zhangde only contributed half of the military resources...... Hmph, I didn't pay attention to this public's plea for help, and let him die! ”

Ma Han stretched out a finger and shook it: "I conquered Goguryeo, and I started from Xuansu, but not for Xuansu, even if he doesn't give a penny, I will fight this battle." When Liaodong was in the hands of Gongsun Du, there were Karasuma in the west, Xianbei in the north, and Goguryeo in the east, all of which were strong neighbors. Now Karasuma and Xianbei are lying down, and there is only one Goguryeo left - this nail must be removed! Liaodong is surrounded by no potential threats!

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That night, Ma Han, who was staying at the Xuansu City Post House, was preparing to rest, and a report came from the guard at the steps outside the court: "Lord, there is a guest visiting, claiming to be Bingyuan and Guoyuan, do you want to meet you?" ”

Although late at night is not a good time to meet guests, the guards have followed Ma Han for a long time, know the temperament of the lord, and will not be annoyed by the disturbance of sleep, as long as there is really something important, even sleep can wake him up. The politeness of the visitors is extraordinary, or the scholars, they can't be lazy.

When Ma Han heard this, he hurriedly put on the military boots he had taken off again, thought about it, took them off again, put on a pair of light wooden clogs, and then put on a Zen robe and light robes to meet each other.

In the guest house, Ma Han is in the right position, and the first two visitors on the left, the chief is Bingyuan, and the second is Guoyuan.

Ma Han has a lot of impression of this Qingzhou celebrity Guoyuan, who is in his thirties, with a square face, a calm expression, strong muscles and bones, and a rather weathered color. Because this person's character is quite weird, "Zini", is it the meaning of admiring Confucius Zhongni? Whatever the meaning, it's unforgettable.

On the banquet in the Gongsun Mansion, Ma Han also had an exchange with this gentleman, this person is a native of Le'an, Qingzhou, and Bingyuan is a classmate in the same county, and he studied under the great Confucian Zheng Xuanmen. After avoiding the rebellion, he went to Liaodong with Guan Ning and Bingyuan, and was one of the three famous men of Qingzhou who lived in Liaodong.

Although Ma Han has been a captain of Liaodong for several years, and now he is the Taishou of Liaodong, he really has not spent much time in Liaodong County, so he has never had the opportunity to get close to this celebrity, but he was able to meet after coming to Xuansu.

After the guests and hosts greeted each other, Ma Han smiled and said: "The two gentlemen are not drunk, and they want to enjoy themselves with the fierce until dawn?" ”

Bing Yuan said with a smile: "The envoy is a country with five counties and one country, and the conquest is imminent, even if the original is uninhibited, he does not dare to drink with the envoy at this time." ”

Guo Yuan also apologized: "It really shouldn't be disturbed by the night's dreams, it's just that the monarch is responsible for the heavy responsibility of the captivity, and the military affairs are busy. Ma Han smiled and saluted: "No matter whether the two sages are here to drink or teach, they are only happy, and they are never unhappy." ”

Bing Yuan and Guo Yuan glanced at each other, groaned slightly, and said: "In the dead of night, we will make a long story short, if there is any offense, I hope to make Jun Haihan - Yuan has been to Xuanwu a few days ago, and sometimes there is a friend who comes to visit, and talks about the slave's entry into the prison during the banquet, saying that it can be done without spending a single soldier, so that the slave can retreat, there is no need to make a big move, but I don't want to be adopted by the envoy......"

Ma Han smiled slightly: "Between the words of this gentleman, he must be full of contempt, saying that this new Taishou is arrogant and arrogant, so happy, right?" ”

Bingyuan smiled and said nothing. Only Guoyuan said: "Goguryeo slaves repeatedly violated Xuansu, and they must be punished as a warning, if they only retreat with words, their arrogance will be even worse, and the repetition of Xuanwu will not be far away." ”

Bing Yuan also said: "Goguryeo's border contempt vassal country, its arrogant and cunning nature, make it retreat for a while, or it is not difficult, but how to make it not repeat the offense and settle the border is a long-term solution." ”

Ma Han praised his head: "The words of the two gentlemen are very much in line with my wishes, but it is not a small punishment and a big precept for Goguryeo - Goguryeo has been a disaster for many years, and it is the disease of scabies in the Han Dynasty, but it is the trouble of the henchmen of Liaodong, Xuansu, and Lelang counties. If you want to get peace in Liaodong, you must get rid of the surrounding strong neighbors. I can't tolerate a sinister neighbor by my side. ”

Ma Han's words are not alarmist, Goguryeo looks nothing at the moment, but a hundred and ten years later, taking advantage of the civil strife in the Central Plains, it is this inconspicuous Goguryeo who annexed the counties of Liaodong, Xuansu, and Lelang. Its momentum is so great that the Sui and Tang dynasties in later generations had to devote the power of the country to spend decades to completely eliminate it, so it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a trouble for the henchmen.

Although Bingyuan and Guoyuan were not "prophets" like Ma Han and did not fully understand the danger of Goguryeo, they both agreed that it was indeed necessary to teach a lesson to a warlike barbarian like Goguryeo. The two Han Dynasty celebrities are not the later generations of the Song Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, all of them are true scholars who can draw hard bows, ride fierce horses, fight sword tours, and have chivalrous spirit.

Guoyuan struck the knot and said: "The king is really good, it seems that this battle to destroy the country, if you can't turn sideways, it's a pity." ”

Ma Han was overjoyed, got up from the table, and bowed to the two: "If you get the help of two sages, why worry about the barbarian razing and the frontier not being governed." ”

Bing Yuan smiled lightly: "The two of us are willing to go out with the army to have a look, but I didn't want to go out of the army, which disappointed the envoy." ”

After Bing Yuan finished speaking, he thought that Ma Han's face would be a little ugly or pull down his face, but he didn't expect Ma Han's face to change color, and his smile was like a smile: "Watch the battle with the army?" No matter how good it is, the two gentlemen will please sit on the side of the tent and see the battle of our Liaodong army to destroy the country. (To be continued......)