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In mid-April of the second year of Jian'an, Ma Han returned to Luoyang, and the whole Luoyang came out of the city to greet him. It can be said that except for the Son of Heaven, almost all the officials were present.

When Ma Han led the army into the city, he was surprised to see that after half a year, Luoyang really had a shadow of the capital: the streets were clean and tidy, with residents and shops on both sides, lined up one after another, and the streets were full of pedestrians; The royal road leading to the North Palace is smooth and wide, and small trees are planted on both sides of the road, so it is not difficult to imagine the scene of a few years later, the breeze is gentle and the shadows of the trees are swaying.

Ma Han couldn't help but secretly praise, the imperial capital is the imperial capital, and the traumatic recovery is amazing, but in just one year, there is such a new atmosphere. He went ashore from Mengjindu, paying special attention to the villages and crops on both sides of the official road. The number of villages reflects the return of the population, and the density of crops indicates the year of Luoyang.

The purpose of transporting grain to Liaodong is only to help Luoyang tide over the difficulties, not a long-term solution. Although an agreement has been reached with Yuan Shao to exchange grain, no one dares to guarantee how long the agreement will last. Ma Han set this period at two years, and within two years, Luoyang must be self-sufficient. Only by slowly getting rid of the dependence on Liaodong's food, soldiers, materials, etc., can Luoyang truly regain its vitality and regain its demeanor as the imperial capital of the Han Dynasty.

At the moment, it seems that it is not bad, and maybe next year it will really live up to expectations. It seems that the group of ministers and officials who have been following the Son of Heaven are not good at fighting and strategizing, but they are still relatively old in internal affairs.

After returning home, Ma Han couldn't make love with his wife and concubine, and immediately summoned Jia Xu and Guo Jia to discuss matters.

Jia Xu first reported on the situation of the army. The army's heart is stable, the drill is good, the soldiers are at ease, and the situation is good. Of course, there are also discordant notes, such as an attempted mutiny at the end of last year. The mutiny occurred in a certain battalion of the Luoyang New Army, and most of them were former Baibo soldiers. However, at the beginning of the mutiny, it was stopped by Xu Huang, who got the news in advance and rushed to the scene. It only caused minor damage and was not a major problem. Afterwards, the mutinous new army was broken up again and spread out to other battalion headquarters. Several of the masterminds led by them were also beheaded for public display, calming down the incident.

In addition, the imperial court also added many middle and senior generals to the Dragon Wolf Army and the New Army. There is nothing in the new army, but the dragon and wolf army is an army with the personal brand of Ma Han, these generals of Gasai. In the army of thousands of dragons and wolves, it is as conspicuous as rat poop in white rice, and it is basically isolated. Their orders and powers are hardly out of the military tent. No one is buying it.

Jia Xu only said lightly to Zhou Cang, Wu Chai and others who came to complain: "It is inevitable that there will be losses in the battle, and there are a group of people who can be lost right now, isn't it good?" ”

Compared to the army. The court situation is much more stable, and in the current situation where almost all the officials rely on horses to make their salaries, few people dare to look at the color of the boss who pays his "salary". No matter what dissatisfaction the hundred officials had in their hearts, they didn't dare to target him. As for officials dumping on each other, intriguing, commenting on the government and government, and secretly slandering, it is inevitable in any era and under any environment, as long as it does not affect the overall situation of state affairs, let them make trouble.

Regarding the movements of the imperial court, as well as the work of Jia Xu, Guo Jia, and Xu Huang and other generals, before returning to Luoyang, Ma Han had already received a letter from Eagle Eye, and he already knew the basic things. At the same time, a number of removal lists were approved to eliminate some officials and powerful people who opposed and betrayed him, some of them were to be secretly eliminated, and some of them could be used to fabricate charges and use the court lieutenant to approve the arrest and imprisonment.

Ma Han didn't have so much energy to fight with these court officials, and the court affairs were all handed over to Jia Xu and Guo Jia, who acted within the rules. If nothing within these rules can stop some backlash or even betrayal, then the iron fist of the dictatorship must be smashed!

In troubled times, there is no room for too much warmth.

During the discussion, a guard reported at the bottom of the stairs: "Consult the doctor Dong Zhao to see the general." ”

"Gongren is here, just right." Ma Han said please, and smiled at Jia Xu and Guo Jia, "It must be for that incident." ”

The two plotters glanced at each other and knew it.

It has been three months since Dong Zhao returned from his mission to Jizhou, and he returned with a secret mission, but he didn't expect Ma Han to go to Xuzhou halfway, which made him anxious to wait, and he lived like a year. Therefore, when he heard that Ma was returning, he immediately asked to see him, regardless of it.

Dong Zhao's mission, Ma Han already understood it in advance, and he had a bottom in his heart, this is indeed a serious decision. Even if Dong Zhao didn't come, Ma Han would definitely be the next person to summon him.

Ma Han was not arrogant, he personally stood in the entrance to greet Dong Zhao, and even held Dong Zhao's arm, and introduced him into the room with a smile: "Gongren's trip is hard, I can't say it, maybe I have to run again." ”

Dong Zhao smiled bitterly: "The matter of eating the king, the matter of loyalty to the king, it doesn't hurt to work hard, it's just a step...... Alas, let Akira wait so hard......"

Ma Han laughed and invited Dong Zhao to sit down, and the three of them naturally had to greet each other, say a few words, and then get to the point.

Dong Zhao solemnly took out a book, held it up with both hands, and approached with his own guard tray, and took the book and handed it to Ma Han.

This is a letter written by Yuan Shao, in which Yuan Shao officially proposed that Yuan and Ma form an alliance to destroy Gongsun and divide Youzhou equally.

Since the fourth year of Chuping, Ma Han was still just a small cavalry captain, and Yuan Shao wanted to join forces with him, but Ma Han refused politely. With his strength at that time, he was not qualified to form an alliance, but he was just used by the Yuan family. At the same time, Gongsun Chan also sent his eldest son, Gongsun Xu, and Changshi Guan Jing to form an alliance. However, Ma Han's identity and official position were too low, and Gongsun Xu and Guan Jing didn't take him seriously, thinking that with the fame of Gongsun's family, Ma Han would definitely worship in ecstasy, but he didn't think about it, but he touched his nose.

At that time, because of his geographical location, Ma Han was not suitable for an alliance with Yuan Shao, and it was inconvenient to turn his face with Gongsun Zhan, so he always maintained a neutral attitude. However, since the beginning of the Emperor's reign, he has been in frequent contact with Yuan Shao, and has even developed close cooperation, and in a way, the two sides have been in a state of semi-alliance.

Through the grain exchange agreement, Yuan Shao saw the wealth of Liaodong; Through the Beihai conflict, Yuan Shao saw the toughness of Liaodong. In addition, Ma Han's identity and position at this time are no longer the same, and the Yuan family has officially recognized Ma Han and his Liaodong Group, and has an equal right to speak with Jizhou Group. The conditions for an alliance between the two sides are ripe for establishing an equal relationship.

This time, in order to get rid of Gongsun Zhan, a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh, Yuan Shao had made a heavy concession - the four counties controlled by Gongsun Zhì in the northeast of Youzhou and Liaoxi County in the south of Liaoxi County were assigned to Liaodong, and the spoils were divided in half. At the same time, it recognized Liaodong's occupation of Donglai, as well as the protection of the North Sea.

In other words, Yuan Shao gave up one and a half counties and took five counties for himself, and at the same time no longer coveted Beihai and Donglai in Qingzhou. And Yuan Shao's request. It was Ma Han who had to send an army of no less than 5,000 men to contain Gongsun Zan from the northeast, and at the right time, attack Yuan's army on both sides.

“…… Gongsun is weak, such as morning dew, Jun is like the sun, how can they dance together? This is the last sentence of Yuan Shaoxin, I have to say, very convincing.

According to the information that Ma Ha has. Since the fiasco in the Battle of Baoqiu, Gongsun Chan has indeed been almost abandoned for nearly a year. He first dug more than ten heavy trenches in Linyishui, and then built mounds up to five or six zhang high in the trenches. And there were fortifications on the hills. The mound in the center of the trench is the highest, reaching more than ten zhang, and Gongsun Chan lives among them. The barracks were made of iron as gates, and they were repelled to the right and left. Men over the age of seven are not allowed to enter, and only live with their wives and concubines. He also used the woman's voice to give orders and alienate the guests. Soldier centrifugation...... Such a Gongsun Zhan, it is hard to believe that he was the white horse general who held a double-headed iron spear, shouted bravely, and rushed to kill hundreds of Xianbei sharp horsemen with more than ten horses.

Gongsun Zhan was high on the top of the heavy building, and once pointed to the hoarded three million grains. It is said left and right: "In the past, it was said that the affairs of the world could be determined, but today it is not up to me to decide, it is better to suspend the army and force the fields and livestock grains." The art of war is cloudy, and the hundred floors are not attacked. Today, my building is thousands of weights, eat this valley, enough to know the things of the world. ”

These words are simply a copy of Dong Zhuo back then.

At the beginning, Dong Zhuo was discussed by the princes of the world, and he was depressed, so he built a strong Yiwu in the fiefdom of Yixian, and hoarded food for 30 years. ”

Every conceited hero in history began with passion and enthusiasm. After experiencing setbacks, exhausting passions, and knowing that the world is difficult, they often go to the other extreme, becoming very sensitive and suspicious, or indulging in alcohol, or murderous or short-tempered, and eventually leading to rebellion and death, hastening their own demise.

Dong Zhuo is like this, and Gongsun Chan is also walking on this path.

Historically, the demise of Gongsun Chan was the catalyst for the Battle of Guandu.

How was the Battle of Guandu fought? Previously, Yuan and Cao had always been watching and helping each other, and at this time, two things happened one after another: first, Cao Cao's henchman Lu Bu was finally captured and killed; The second is Yuan Shao's sworn enemy, Gongsun Zhan, who was finally awarded the head. The two warlords almost solved the great trouble at the same time, and there were no worries, and their forces bordered each other, and it was difficult for two tigers to be tolerated in one mountain, and finally met each other in arms.

In other words, when Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought, the weather vane was when Lu Bu and Gongsun Zhan perished, and the demise of these two forces indicated that the battle of Guandu would also be advanced or postponed.

Ma Han needs Lu Bu to resist Cao Cao, but he can help Yuan Shao pull out the nail of Gongsun Zhan. In this way, what kind of behavior will Yuan Shao, who has no worries about, do to his former ally and old friend? It's exciting!

Ma Han was not worried that Yuan Shao would deal with himself after the destruction of Gongsun Zhan. At that time, people paid attention to the Central Plains, and no one would be interested in Liaodong. History has proved that neither Yuan Shao nor Cao Cao ever used their hands against the forces in Liaodong when they were in charge of the north. Even Cao Cao had already killed Liucheng, but he just said hello to Gongsun Du and sent up his army.

Ma looked at his two masterminds. The two have long known about this matter, and after repeated considerations, they have made a decision.

Jia Xu nodded: "Yes!" ”

Guo Jiaken: "Yes! ”

Ma Han smiled: "One more condition, if he and Cao Mengde compete for Yuzhou one day, I hope the general will remain neutral." ”

Gongsun Zhan's demise is a matter of time, Ma Han will never stand on the side of the loser, this is the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty, not to play the weak and hoe the strong, but to bully the weak with the strong.

There was no righteous war in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Three Kingdoms were also unrighteous wars.

To end such a troubled era, let's start with Hebei first! (To be continued......)