(Thank you to Dameng, Zhao Wuxian 2014 and all the book friends for accompanying us all the way!) ）

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"Liaoxi Taishou?"

In the lobby of the White Wolf City's Guardhouse, Ma Han, who had just returned from Liaodong, couldn't take a look at the journey, and immediately met with Guan Jing and Gongsun Xu, the envoys from Youzhou. Ma Han and Guan Jing are old acquaintances, and on the first day he came to the time and space of the Three Kingdoms, he met Guan Jing in Gongsun Zhan's Jieqiao camp. At that time, Guan Jing didn't like the "killing generals" made up by Ma Han, and tried to prevent Gongsun Zhan from rewarding Ma Han. Although Ma Han doesn't have a good impression of this person, he is no longer what he used to be, sitting in his position and acting decisively, he can't be swayed by likes and dislikes, and he must put interests first. Even so, when Guan Jing reported Gongsun Zhan's conditions for wooing, Ma Han was still a little taken aback - he actually promised him to be the Taishou of Liaoxi!

"Exactly." Guan Jing was very satisfied with Ma Han's expression, he believed that this position was enough to smash the young man in front of him.

In the entire Han Dynasty, there is no county under the age of twenty-five, such conditions are indeed tempting enough. At that time, there was no Taishou in Liaoxi, and there was only one county, stationed in Yangle County, the administrative office of Liaoxi County, acting as Taishou. Gongsun Du wanted to appoint the children of his family or the family associated with him as the Taishou, but he himself was just a Liaodong Taishou, and he really didn't have this qualification. Those who have this qualification, except for direct appointment by the imperial court, can only be recommended by the imperial court by the Youzhou Assassin History.

And Gongsun Chan is the affairs of the four states of You, Ji, and Qing. Officials below 1,000 stone can be directly appointed and dismissed, or even killed. Officials with more than 1,000 stones can recommend themselves. According to the unwritten rules of the late Han Dynasty at that time, the assassin history or the state pastor recommended it, the imperial court would approve it in ninety percent - no way, the center was weak. If the place is strong, that's all.

According to Guan Jing, it is definitely a qualitative leap from cavalry captain to taishou, which can not only grasp the military and political affairs, but also expand outward in name and righteousness, and even encompass the entire western Liaoning.

Gongsun continued to think about it and kept congratulating Ma Han, but what made him depressed was that he never failed to face this young cavalry lieutenant who was a few years younger than himself. Seeing the anticipatory expression of ecstasy.

Ma Han is not a martial artist without a political mind as imagined by Gongsun Zhan, Guan Jing, and Gongsun Xu, and will be dazzled by a so-called too guarded and vain. As long as you take stock of the situation in Liaoxi, you will understand very clearly that this Liaoxi Taishou is just a name that looks very beautiful.

After removing the fortress-like military forts of the Three Cities of the White Wolf, there are only five counties in western Liaoning: Yangle, Lingzhi, Linyu, Haiyang, and Feiru. Among them, except for Yangle, which is located in the northernmost part of western Liaoning and is not completely controlled by Gongsun Zhan, the remaining four counties are all south of western Liaoning. It borders Youbeiping County, which is basically Gongsun Zhan's sphere of influence. No matter who is this Liaoxi Taishou, is it difficult to dare to eat from Gongsun Zhan's mouth? Can't? That's sorry, there is only one Yangle County in the area you actually control. Become a prefectural order with the name of Taishou.

What's worse is that because Yangle is close to Yanagi, the stronghold of the Karasuma people, he has been repeatedly plundered, outside the castle. Almost no one dares to live there. No matter who becomes the Taishou of Liaoxi, unless the Liucheng Karasuma people are involved, it will be an embarrassing situation that will not leave the city gate.

This is Gongsun Zhan's "sincerity"! With the false name of a Liaoxi Taishou. It was used to appease the rear, so as not to be taken advantage of by Yuan Shao.

Ma Han remained silent and tried to ask about the ownership of the four counties in western Liaoning, but Guan Jing was concerned about him. Ma Han's heart suddenly understood, and he also smiled at the Liaoxi Taishou Seal Talisman Festival that Gongsun continued to offer, only recounting the old friendship, and asked Gongsun Zhan about the current situation of the following martial arts. When asked about Liu Bei, Guan Jing's understatement answer set off a huge wave in Ma Han's heart.

Guan Jing's reply was: "Last month, at the request of General Mu Tao of Xuzhou, Liu Xuande led 3,000 soldiers and horses to assist Tian Zhijun to relieve the siege of Xuzhou. ”

"The siege of Xuzhou? But Cao Mengde attacked Xuzhou? Ma Hanhuo was shocked, thinking of that historical event.

"Exactly, it is said that Cao Mengde's father was killed by Tao Envoy Jun in Xuzhou, and Cao Mengde has done his best to attack Xuzhou and avenge his father."

Ma Han's heart fluctuated, did Liu Bei finally start his life with ups and downs? Cao Cao and Lu Bu will also start their life-and-death battle for the Central Plains. These three heroes of the Three Kingdoms will all achieve their own prestige for centuries with iron and blood on the land of Xuzhou. And this qiē will be at the expense of Xuzhou, a paradise in the early days of the Three Kingdoms, turned into a Shura field.

What can I do? And how?

When Ma Han fell into deep thought, Gongsun Xu finally couldn't help it and said: "I heard that Jinglong has a concubine who is as beautiful as a flower, can you please come and dance a song to help the wine." ”

Concubine? Ma Han was pulled back from his contemplation by this sudden strange question, and glanced at Gongsun Xu in surprise, and was about to say where did I get a concubine, but then noticed that Tian Yu, who was accompanying him, moved his lips, and gently spit out two words: "Liji." ”

Ma Han suddenly looked at Gongsun Xu with a smile: "Has the prince seen my concubine?" ”

Gongsun continued to dance with his eyebrows, squinted his eyes and said: "I had a relationship at the foot of the White Wolf Mountain, and it is really the national color, and the dragon is so beautiful." ”

After waiting for a while, seeing that Ma Han was still smiling, Gongsun Xu simply made it clear: "I am willing to give ten beautiful women to the dragon in exchange, is it okay?" ”

Ma Han laughed: "Gongzi just said that I have Yanfu, why do you want to deprive me of Yanfu so quickly?" ”

Guan Jing hurriedly played a round: "Ten beautiful women, isn't it a lot of Yanfu." ”

"Quantity doesn't make up for quality." Ma Han spread his hands with a regretful face, "This woman and I have a feeling of distress, and it is difficult to forgive me for parting love." ”

Gongsun continued to sink his face, raised his head and drank a cup of buttermilk, wiped it away fiercely with the back of his hand, and still didn't give up: "Since it is difficult for the dragon to give up Mei Ji, it is always okay to give a Hu maid, right?" ”

"Hu Wan?" Ma Han frowned, naturally thinking that it was Nian Nu, and asked Tian Yu with his eyes, and the latter nodded, indicating that he guessed correctly.

Is this guy here to work or to find a woman? It's endless, Ma Han was secretly angry, frowned, and said: "This Hu maid has served me for many days, which is very desirable, and it is difficult to find such a smooth use for a while...... In this way, let the country pay attention and collect ten orchids. Gift to Gongsun Gongzi ......"

Gongsun Xu's face was pale, he put the cup on the table a few times, and raised his sleeves and handed over: "I can't beat the wine, so I will retire first." Without waiting for Ma Han to say anything, he turned around and brushed his sleeves away.

Guan Jing also looked uncertain, not only because Ma Han was reluctant to accept the concubines and maids, but also did not accept the seal of Taishou, and half of the tasks of their trip could not be completed. But Guan Jing can't walk away like Gongsun Xu, he must at least ensure that the other half of the task is completed.

Guan Jing thought for a moment. Throwing out the bait: "The four counties in southwestern Liaoning, except for Lingzhi, the remaining three counties will be gradually handed over in the next year after Jinglong accepts the post of Taishou." How do you look like this? ”

It is understandable that the order will not be handed over, because it is Gongsun Zhan's hometown, and of course it cannot be handed over to his forces. As for the remaining three counties. To be honest, I don't want to send Ma Han for nothing -- it's too close to Youbeiping, as long as people turn their faces and say take it back, they will take it back. Without overnight, what is he going to do? Will you give it back to others after it has been developed?

However, Ma Han could also guess Youzhou's intentions, and Gongsun Zhan didn't want White Wolf City to be recruited by his forces, especially Jizhou. Ma Han thinks. Maintaining neutrality is not only acceptable to Youzhou, but also to the interests of White Wolf City. What can sell for the highest price? Bidding, of course. If there is only one buyer, it is a cheap sale.

Ma Han didn't want to tie up Gongsun Zhan's chariot at this time, Youzhou and Liaodong were completely different things. During the entire Three Kingdoms period, Liaodong basically had no war, and he was a lieutenant of another department, and he listened to the tune and did not listen to the announcement, which was refreshing. But Youzhou is different, and there is a possibility of becoming cannon fodder at any time.

Judging from the geographical location and the situation in the world, Ma Han should indeed unite Gongsun Zhan, but it can only be an alliance rather than a vassal, and at present, White Wolf City is not qualified to unite on an equal footing. When the day came when he had this qualification, Ma Han would meet Gongsun Chan and form an alliance. Of course, the premise is that Gongsun Chan doesn't do stupid things and does something crooked about White Wolf City. It's just that the world is unpredictable, and who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

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At the end of October, Ma Han inspected the armaments of the three cities and the food and accommodation of the new population, and expressed his satisfaction, and Tian Yu, the head of the white wolf, was doing more and more easily. After returning to the city guard, Ma Han summoned officers above the rank of military marquis and officials above 500 stone to gather in the main hall and announced an important decision: he would lead a small force south to Xuzhou at the beginning of next month.

As soon as these words came out, all the generals looked at each other in surprise, but none of them spoke, their eyes focused on Ma Han, and they listened to the explanation.

Ma Han glanced around at the generals and explained the reason for this decision: First of all, Liaoxi is about to enter a freezing period that will last for more than three months. At this time of year, the road is closed by heavy snow, the weather is cold, and there is nothing to do, so you can only hide in the house for the winter. Put it on the individual, that is, idleness; And put it on the head of one force, that is, to do nothing. The strife in the world is in full swing, but the forces of White Wolf City have wasted a season in vain, and the military and politics have almost come to a standstill, which is unacceptable.

Second, opportunities arise. Xuzhou collapsed and was about to be in chaos, and Xuzhou was the largest state in terms of population in the Han Dynasty. In addition, at the end of the Han Dynasty, the Qing, Hebei and Sanfu were in turmoil, and many people fled to Xuzhou and took refuge under Tao Qian. When the flesh and blood spread all over the earth, and the Paradise became a Shura field, the vitality of the Han was also lost little by little.

Ma Han went for two purposes, one is to bring back as many people as possible who are most lacking in the development of western Liaoning, which is not only to preserve the vitality of the Han Dynasty, but also to the future development of the forces of White Wolf City, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone; The second is to see if you can find opportunities in the chaotic war, such as recruiting talents. The Central Plains has outstanding people, and any county has more talents than Liaodong and Liaoxi combined.

In a word, being idle is also idle, and when you go out, there is always a chance.

Hearing what the city guard said, the generals were moved. That's right, in this cold day, in addition to drinking and scolding my mother, and engaging in some human-making movements, I can't do anything serious, so it's better to go to the Central Plains with the city guard to make meritorious contributions and win rewards.

The civil officials also recognized that the most important thing at the moment was population, and that finding a new source of population would be of great significance to the development of western Liaoning in the coming year.

In the end, Ma Han decided that Tai Shici and Tian Yu would stay behind, and they would be responsible for the daily work of the military and politics. Guan Hai, Xia Houlan, Pei Yuanshao, Tang Nu, Wu Chai, Han Xi and other auxiliaries. And the horse warrior led Zhao Yun, Zhou Cang, and two hundred white wolf cavalry - no longer a single wolf tooth flying cavalry such as archers, but a combination of heavy cavalry, light cavalry and bow cavalry. This trip to the Central Plains will be a rare opportunity for military training, and no matter how well they train, it is better to have a real battle. There will never be real elite soldiers and strong troops on the training ground.

During the Three Kingdoms era, I don't know how many bosses were plotted by their subordinates to rebel, and once they left the nest for too long, they couldn't go back if they didn't do it - Cao Cao in the Battle of Xuzhou would soon make a painful footnote for this. At that time, the princes went out on the expedition, and most of the people left behind were nephews, relatives, brothers or something, like Ma Han, who were directly handed over to two subordinates who had known each other for more than a year, which was extremely rare.

Xiahou Lan persuaded Ma Han, but Ma Han smiled and said nothing. His advantage lies in this, history has proved that Zhao Yun, Tai Shici, Tian Yu and others are all noble and persevering and loyal figures. He doesn't have to wait for Lu Yao to know the horsepower, and he doesn't have to wait for a long time to see people's hearts.

On the third day of the first month of November, Guan Jing and Gongsun Xu, the envoys of Youzhou, left White Wolf City depressedly. Almost as soon as they walked on their front feet, Ma Han and his party of 200 horsemen went out of the east gate, brought enough rations for five days, and rolled iron hooves, and went straight to Juehua Island. There, two building ships and three sill boats that had just been smuggled from the Liaodong Navy were waiting for them.

Thousands of miles away in Xuzhou, the fierce battle is in a hurry at this time. Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Lu Bu, Tao Qian, and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms in the four-cornered chaotic battle, there is an unexpected corner of Ma Han, what kind of variables will it bring to this war and the pattern of the world?

(Vol. II. (To be continued......)