Three days later, Puyang.

The New Year is approaching, but the Yanzhou Thorn Mansion is shrouded in a gloomy mist. Two white lanterns hung outside the gate, and there were faint cries in the courtyard, mixed with a few angry roars from time to time.

Passers-by were surprised, and hurried past the door, and when they were farther away, they would talk to each other.

"Why is the Assassin Mansion dead again? Didn't Liu Yuanjun's first seven just pass? ”

"You don't know? The news of Brother Tai is also too closed. "There was a lot of discussion, and someone on the side of the road got on the stubble. The tone of the respondent was slightly contrived with three points, but there were four points of smugness and three points of schadenfreude: "The battle over there in Hebei is over, and I heard that one of General Cao's brothers died in Hebei, so ......"

"Hebei is finished? What was the final outcome? "Passers-by are all interested, compared to the funeral of the Assassin Mansion, the result of the Hebei War is more noteworthy.

"Needless to say? The name of the overlord is not called in vain, of course Wang Peng has won! ”

"Sizzle! In this way, you can win the war, doesn't it mean that there are 100,000 troops in Jizhou, and there are princes from all walks of life who go into battle to help? Thinking about how many soldiers and horses can there be in a corner of Qingzhou, how can you ......?"

"There are not many soldiers, but those who can use them well are famous generals. Think about that by breaking the giant deer back then, fighting Pengcheng, which battle is not more than less? Now this little overlord of Taishan may be even braver than Xiang Yu back then. ”

"In that case, the one in the house is also ......"

"Isn't it? Almost half a month ago, he joined forces with Zhang Zhijun in Hanoi, a total of 20,000 troops, and fought with the 300 cavalry of the Qingzhou general Tai Shici in Wuyang, east of the Qing River......"

"How much? Didn't I hear me wrong? ”

"Hehe, that's right. That's 20,000 against 300! ”

"Can you lose like this?"

"That's not it, but 20,000 troops besieged 300 cavalry, but they didn't win, and they fought quite ......" The person who spoke was really well-informed, not only the results, but also the details were clear.

"Is this Tai Shi Ci still human? Even if he is brave enough to win the three armies, can his three hundred horsemen be all fierce generals like him? Otherwise, how can you be so brave? Everyone was shocked.

"And then?" More people are more concerned about the follow-up progress than they are amazed.

"Then ......" The well-informed man rolled his eyes and glanced at the Thorn Mansion not far away without a trace.

"It's freezing outside. It's not a place to speak, there is a wine house here, if Mr. doesn't give up, why not go in and have a drink, so that everyone can ask Mr. for advice. "There are still a lot of clever people. I understood it when I saw it.

Although Liu Dai died inexplicably, it does not mean that the hostile relationship between Yanzhou and Qingzhou has disappeared. In fact, in the current troubled times, where does a stable relationship come from, as long as there is no intention of surrender, the two close neighbors will always be hostile.

Talking about the record of the champion Hou of Qingzhou on the street is not a sin. But General Cao's mansion is dead, and it is not good to talk in front of the door, touching the moldy head.

One proposed, and the others agreed. A group of idlers crowded into the tavern on the side of the road.

Avoiding the cold wind and eating with a glass of hot wine, the audience was not as eager as they were on the side of the road.

"This gentleman. Unknown Gao surname? I don't mean anything else, I just want to ask Mr. where this news comes from......"

"A cheap name is not enough. I'm afraid it will be insulting to listen to you, but it's okay to talk about the source of this news. "The whistleblower doesn't talk and behave like ordinary people, he knows that his family background is good at a glance, he doesn't want to sign up, and everyone understands, it doesn't matter if the news is spread in private, after the news comes out, if it is General Cao, it will be a reckoning account.

"The dust and smoke of Hebei have subsided, Yuan Shao first and Wang Junhou fought in Gaotang, the siege of the city, and then Wang Junhou flew across the river, the surprise attack on Yuan Ying first, and then with the 20,000 Hu cavalry who came to help fight in the field, all won. After the defeat, he had no way out, and finally fled into Juancheng, only to be scolded by You Zhengping under the city all night, and scolded to death! ”

In the exclamation of everyone, the whistleblower looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "The Yuan family of the fourth world and the third prince is no longer Xuanhe, and it has disappeared. The so-called trees fall and scatter, because of admiration for Yuan Shao's reputation, the celebrities who gathered from all over the world are also dead, descending, and there are so many lucky escapes, as the so-called: prosperity is empty. ”

The mist of the hot wine had a hint of mellowness, and together with the man's muffled words, it curled in the cold air, and an indescribable atmosphere permeated the air.

The fourth and third dukes, not long ago, were the crown of the princes in the world, and Yuan Shao, who made everyone in the world pay attention, died, and his death was so desolate that he was scolded to death...... How can it not make people have a sense of disillusionment that life is like a dream, like dew, and fleeting?

In the indescribable silence, there is a topic about the battle of Hebei continues: "The person who brought the news from Hebei is General Chun Yuqiong, General Chun Yu arrived in Puyang yesterday, Mr. Li personally came to invite him to come over the house, I heard that many celebrities were invited to attend the meeting, presumably, in Yanzhou Shilin, the news should have spread." ”

"I see." Everyone was stunned.

Don't look at Chun Yuqiong like a gray grandson in front of Wang Yu, and he is not very valued in front of Yuan Shao, in fact, this person has a great reputation. Not to mention anything else, just saying that he was the eighth lieutenant of the West Park is enough to shock a lot.

In this experience, he is ranked with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and for the latter two, this experience is also quite proud and brilliant, and he naturally spares no effort to publicize it. Even if it's by the way, Chun Yuqiong is also famous.

As soon as I heard Chun Yuqiong's name, and heard that Chun Yuqiong had already participated in the banquet of Yanzhou celebrity Bian Rang, everything this person said, the credibility immediately changed.

For a while, some people sighed, and some people sighed, but no one questioned the source of the news. This is the Baume & Mercier effect in this era, and without Baume & Mercier as a guarantor, it is difficult to spread rumors.

"The general trend of the world, could it be that it falls on Qingzhou?"

"It's hard to say, right? Even if you take Jizhou, you can't talk about dominating Hebei. Hussar generals have always been known for their affection, so they can't just kill the donkey as soon as they unload the mill and aim their swords at their former allies, right? ”

"And Mrs. Liu from Youzhou. Liu Taifu is known as a clear name in the court, and he is also very popular in Youzhou, no matter how strong and domineering the hussar general is. You can't fight this benevolent elder, right? ”

"It's not that simple. Let's just say that we are Yanzhou, General Cao is also ambitious, Cao Zixiao is his relative, and he died tragically under the gun of Zhao Zilong, how can he not work hard and take revenge? ”

"Don't forget Dong Zhuo! I heard that the battle between Guanzhong and Hongnong was fierce, and in Hedong, the joint force of Lu Bu and Bai Bo had been broken. Dong Zhuo was in a hurry to use his troops, obviously he also wanted to pacify the Sili area before the Hebei War, so as to compete with Hebei! ”

"Alas, this sword soldier together. After all, it is the people of the world who suffer. ”

Yanzhou, which is adjacent to Luoyang, has always been a place where wealthy families gather, especially Dongjun, and Puyang, as the center of Dongjun, has reached an outrageous level of wealthy.

A few passers-by wandering around the street talked about the world's major events. It's actually the Tao, and when I see it, I've read a book, and I'm very well informed. The reason why I don't know what Chun Yuqiong said at Bian Rang's reception banquet is nothing more than that his status is not enough. I just didn't get an invitation.

"It's strange to say, how can there be so many heroes in Qingzhou? Yu Ban, Huang Zhong, and Xu Huang all followed the hussar general from Luoyang to fight. But this Tai Shi Ci and Zhao Yun are also fierce generals with ten thousand enemies, and they fought in Dongwuyang. That's simply ...... Tsk, why did you vote for Qingzhou without making a sound? ”

"Isn't that easy? Hussar generals are eclectic, regardless of family background and reputation, only to see if there is a real thing. That Tai Shi Ci was under the tent of Kong Beihai, he could only serve as a messenger, as soon as he entered Qingzhou, he was entrusted with a heavy task at the moment, as the main general of an army, he dismounted in Duchang City and stepped on the company camp, and broke the Guanhai, this is not only as simple as knowing people, but also employing people without suspicion! ”

"I heard that Zhao Yun is the same......

During the discussion, everyone showed a look of envy that could not be concealed, and someone suddenly asked: "In this way, we people from poor families may be in Qingzhou...... Also have a chance to get ahead? ”

The discussion stopped, and everyone looked at the whistleblower, as if this person was Wang Yu's spokesperson.

No one is stupider than anyone else, this person is trying his best to promote Qingzhou's achievements and say good things, but it doesn't seem like there is no reason. Maybe, this is sent by Qingzhou.

Of course, no one will say anything about it, let alone report it. Even if you report a little spy, how much credit can you have, but it is more cost-effective to keep a face, in case, what if there is a chance to meet again in the future?

Although the general trend of the world is still not clear, but the hussar general who captured Jizhou has undoubtedly taken the lead, if the rumors are true, it is also a good choice to go to Qingzhou to fight for a wife.

"I don't know about this."

The whistleblower shook his head with a smile, refused to answer, and changed the conversation: "However, this battle is also over, and the road is quiet, if you have time, you might as well go to Qingzhou to take a look, hearing is false, seeing is believing." There are also many great Confucian scholars in Taishan Academy, so it is regarded as a study tour, which is also a beautiful thing. ”

"Makes sense." Now, there are even more people who are tempted.

Isn't it, it would be nice to go and see for yourself. The hussar general's father-in-law, Cai Zhonglang, Kong Beihai, as well as Bing Yuan, Guan Ning and many other great Confucians are all in Taishan Academy, and it is much more efficient to visit so many people at one time than the previous study tours. If you're lucky, you might ......

Someone suddenly mentioned an idle matter: "Someone said so before, but it has disappeared these days, maybe it is gone." ”

"Is there such a thing? Who is so neat? ”

"Who else, the loser of the Pan family. This son was an alcoholic, but he had no money to repay the debt, and the creditor came to ask for it, and he said: Wait until you are rich and noble. A few days ago, he wondered which creditor was in a hurry, and he heard the news of the hussar general's eclectic personnel out of nowhere, so he went to Qingzhou alone. ”

"It's him! Let's see, if he can get an appointment, maybe we can ...... too."

"Brother Liang, you must prevent the wall from having ears, be cautious, and be cautious."

Speaking of which, it doesn't have much to do with the initial explanation, but no one cares.

Most of the people talked about the impact and shock brought by the Hebei War to the world, some people expressed their opinions on Qingzhou's employment style, and some people thought of related anecdotes, and the atmosphere in the tavern suddenly became warm.

Although many people have shown some interest in the employment of people in Qingzhou, it is clear that it is still far from being transformed into action. However, the whistleblower who was suspected of being a Qingzhou spy did not show any impatience or dissatisfaction, which made those who were interested in observing him a little disappointed, and secretly wondered if he had guessed wrong.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of horses' hooves on the long street, which shook the long street and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The whistleblower reacted the fastest, turned around and pushed open the window, and a fierce cold wind blew in, making people almost unable to open their eyes. No one complained, and everyone leaned over to the window as fast as they could, looking out in a hurry.

"That person seems to be General Xiahou......"

"Which Xiahou general?"

"It's General Miaocai, this person should be his subordinate Xiahou Jie, yes."

"Is that him? Didn't he go to Yingchuan to visit relatives just by guarding Xi Zhi? How did you ...... suddenly? Still making such a mess? ”

"That's hard to say, maybe ......"

While speaking, Xia Houjie had already arrived at the front of the house, and without waiting for the guards to step forward to support, he almost rolled down from Ma'anshan, and then without waiting for his body to stand firm, he rushed into the door with a roll.

The next moment, a heart-rending cry came from the house, and it gradually deepened.

The crowd looked at each other, but no one noticed that the whistleblower had quietly left.