Tai Hao had just ridden the horse out of the Thousand Winds Gate, ready to continue south. Suddenly, I heard a shout from behind me.

"Lord Taihao, Lord Taihao......"

Taihao stopped his horse, looked behind him, and saw that it was Mr. Yanfang.

Tai Hao got off the horse and asked, "Mr. Yanfang, what are your orders?" ”

Yan Fang got off the horse and said: "Lord Taihao, the road to Wenchuan City is far away, and the old man is worried about what dangers will be on the road, so I have come to tell you, it is recommended that you go by water, you can go to Cangyun City first, from Cangyun City by water, you can reach Jintang City by water, and then you can reach Wenchuan City by land when you arrive at Jintang City." This will save you a lot of time. ”

Taihao listened and responded: "This is very good, thank you Mr. Yanfang for coming to tell me about this, otherwise I don't know when I will be able to reach Wenchuan City." ”

Yan Fang asked, "Lord Taihao, can you bring your feet entangled?" ”

Tai Hao replied with a smile: "Mr. Yanfang, don't worry, I have brought enough coils." ”

Yan Fang nodded and said, "That's good, the old man wishes Lord Taihao a smooth journey!" ”

Taihao looked at Yan Fang gratefully and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Yan Fang, then I will leave!" ”

After speaking, he turned over his horse and ran in the direction of Cangyun City.

Yan Fang looked at Taihao's back, and secretly prayed in his heart that Taihao could reach his destination safely. He knew that Taihao was young and promising, with extraordinary talent and courage, but the way to Wenchuan City was long and dangerous, and he still hoped that Taihao could be more careful and not have any accidents.

Taihao galloped all the way and arrived at Cangyun City in only one day. He dismounted and went to the gate of the city. At this time, a middle-aged man in an official uniform walked over and asked, "Are you Lord Taihao?" ”

Tai Hao nodded and said, "It's this official!" ”

The man said: "Lord Taihao, Xiaguan is Cangyun City's Sigong who joined the army Cang'er, and Xiaguan has specially come here to welcome Lord Taihao, our city lord is invited." ”

Taihao smiled slightly, and thought: Mr. Yanfang is really interesting, he told me that he wanted me to arrive in Wenchuan City early. I also arranged for the city lord of Cangyun City to receive me in advance, since this is the case, I can only be respectful and obey my fate.

At that moment, he followed Cang'er into Cangyun City and walked into the City Lord's Mansion. The lord of the city was a middle-aged man with a polite manner, and when he saw Taihao, he warmly beckoned him to sit down.

Tai Hao smiled and said: "The city lord is really polite, this official is just passing by here, and he has to bother the city lord to entertain him, it's really ashamed." Dare to ask what the lord of the castle is called? ”

The city lord said: "Lord Taihao is really polite, since Lord Taihao has arrived in Cangyun City, this official will definitely do his best to be a landlord." This official's name is Cangqi, and he has been sitting in the position of the city lord of Cangyun City for decades. ”

Tai Hao knew that the Cang family was a famous family in Cangyun City, and Brother Canggu's hometown was here. Tai Hao said: "Although it is the first time to come to Cangyun City, I have often heard about Cangyun City. I know that Cangyun City is the second largest city in the Eastern Empire. The current emperor's former fief is here, and the Cang family is also a big family here, I have a friend named Canggu, and his home is in Cangyun City. ”

Cangqi said: "Our Cangyun City is indeed a prosperous commercial city, there are many merchants here, and at the same time, it is also an important transportation hub, with an endless stream of merchants. In Cangyun City, the Cang family is indeed prosperous, with many children and grandchildren, and the Canggu you just mentioned is the nephew of this official. ”

At this time, a voice came: "Brother Taihao......"

Taihao looked into the courtyard and found that the person who came was Canggu, and saw Canggu dressed in brocade clothes and a smile on his face, looking very happy.

When Taihao saw Canggu, he was instantly stunned.

Cang Gu walked into the front hall and arched his hand: "Brother Taihao, don't come to harm!" ”

Tai Hao hurriedly said: "Brother Canggu, I didn't expect you to be here. ”

Canggu smiled: "This is my home, of course I will be here." ”

Tai Hao asked, "Brother Canggu, what happened in Luyang City at the beginning?" ”

Canggu said: "This is a long story, let's go out to find a wine shop, and talk while drinking." ”

Tai Hao smiled: "That's very good, then let's go!" ”

Later, after saying goodbye to Cangqi, they came to a wine shop together.

After the wine and food are served, they start to taste the food and enjoy a wonderful taste experience. Taihao took a sip of the wine, and felt that the taste was mellow and smooth, so he couldn't help but drink a few more glasses. Canggu was eating barbecue and vegetables in a big way, while keeping serving vegetables to Taihao. They ate and drank while chatting, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. From time to time, they would also toast each other to express their gratitude to each other.

Tai Hao asked, "Brother Canggu should talk about the things in Luyang City now, right?" ”

Cang Gu said in a deep voice: "The war in the north couldn't be stopped at all, no matter how we suppressed it, it was impossible to defeat them. Because their power was too great, and the imperial court underestimated them, at first, the imperial court did not send troops to support Pinghe City and Luyang City, and the imperial court focused on the anti-Japanese war in the southeast coastal area, the southern war against the mountain bandits, and the war on the Tibetan border, and when the imperial court realized the seriousness of the problem of the northern rebels, it was too late. Because, at that time, it was not only Yao Fuji who was fighting, nor just Na Shugan, but the entire area north of Pinghe City and Luyang City, and they all wanted to overthrow the current court of the Eastern Empire at the instigation of Yao Fuji, so as to establish a new dynasty. Moreover, there are also their meticulous works in the imperial court, and no matter what news there is from the front, they can quickly know. ”

Tai Hao said: "I already know this, their detailed work is Shaoling, according to Shaoling himself, as the details of the enemy's army, it is his strategy, he used that method to introduce Yao Fuji to Thousand Winds City, and then killed him." ”

Canggu smiled: "It's just a matter of listening to this kind of thing, after seeing that the rebels are strong, they obey the rebels, and after seeing the power of the court, they obey the court." This kind of official is a typical wall-to-wall grass, when the wind blows, both sides fall. ”

Tai Hao said: "Anyway, it was Shao Ling who beheaded Yao Fuji. ”

Canggu said: "The life and death of a young Fuji cannot determine the success or failure of the rebels. I heard that after the death of Yao Fuji, his body was dumped in a mass grave on the outskirts of Thousand Winds City, and his head was hung on the gate of Thousand Winds City for three days and three nights, and the rebels ignored him. None of his sons thought of Thousand Winds City to clean up for his father, which shows that Yao Fuji's status in the rebels is not high. ”

Tai Hao was shocked: "I didn't expect that Brother Canggu was in Cangyun City and knew everything about what happened in Thousand Winds City. Even the one who entered the Thousand Winds City with the emperor didn't know that there were still these things. ”

Cang Gu said with a smile: "The entire Eastern Empire, as long as we Cang family want to know something, it will be transmitted to Cangyun City in less than three days." ”

Tai Hao nodded and said: "Brother Canggu's family is really strong, dare to ask Brother Canggu, how did you leave Luyang City in the first place?" ”

Cang Gu hesitated: "At that time, in Luyang City, I led the soldiers to fight the rebels for many days, but in the end I was captured by that pawn. Later, I escaped with the help of the pawn's goddaughter. ”

Taihao said: "Oh? Sounds legendary. ”

Canggu said: "I'll tell you these things when I have a chance in the future, Brother Taihao is going to Wenchuan City to take office now, and this won't be an easy thing......

Tai Hao sighed and said, "I know the emperor's true intention, which is to let me go there to fight against the Japanese." ”

Canggu nodded and said: "For many years, the people there have been harassed by the Japanese invaders, and it is time for a capable general to go there to fight the Japanese, and the emperor sent you to fight the Japanese because of his trust in you." ”

Tai Hao asked, "I don't know what Brother Canggu has been busy with in Cangyun City recently?" ”

Canggu said: "It's not a big deal, it's just a little thing." ”

Tai Hao said: "In this case, why don't Brother Canggu go to Wenchuan City with me, and you should be distracted." ”

Cang Gu laughed and said, "I can't go to Wenchuan City, I can't stand the heat in the south." In a few days, I may have to write a letter to the emperor, asking to continue to fight on the front line. ”

Tai Hao said: "Now Shaoling is leading troops to fight on the front line, and he has already attacked Yichuan City, and he will soon be able to eliminate the rebels." ”

Cang Gu smiled faintly and said: "Shaoling is not a military general, it is the first time I have heard that a civil official will lead troops to fight, and I don't know whose advice the emperor listened to and let him go to war." Besides, the rebels are not as simple as you think, and judging by the current situation, it will take at least two years to completely eliminate the rebels. ”

Taihao was surprised: "Two years? Why does it take so long? What does Brother Canggu mean is that even if he captures Pinghe City, it is impossible to wipe out all the rebels? ”

Canggu said: "After Yao Siyi became the emperor, because of his personality problems and his natural defects in speech, many officials were dissatisfied, and he killed all the opponents in a fit of anger. How could such a brutal rebel leader be easily defeated. My guess is that the rebels will march towards the northeast, where the imperial court now has fewer troops, so the northeast can be easily defeated. ”

Taihao said: "In this case, we should be cautious to the emperor and prepare early." ”

Cang Gu said: "Mr. Yan Fang is in Thousand Winds City now, I think he should have reminded the emperor of this matter." ”

Tai Hao said: "That's good, I think the emperor should have increased his troops to the northeast at this time." ”

Cang Gu shook his head and said: "I don't think so, you must know that the Eastern Empire is still suffering from internal and external troubles, and there are more than one place to fight. During this period, the lack of troops was the biggest problem. If the armies of the Eastern Empire are unable to effectively respond to external threats and internal turmoil, then the security of the Eastern Empire will be greatly threatened. Brother Taihao, if you were the head of a country, how would you solve the problem of insufficient troops? ”

Tai Hao thought for a moment, shook his head lightly and said, "Brother Canggu stopped me at once, I really haven't thought about this question." However, I think that in this case, the imperial court will inevitably need to take a series of measures to strengthen the military power of the Eastern Empire. I think that the imperial court can increase the military budget and improve the level of equipment and training of the army. ”

Canggu said: "This point said by the Taihao brothers is very important, in addition to this, the imperial court should also strengthen diplomatic relations with neighboring countries to avoid border disputes. We also need to try to negotiate and negotiate with the rebels, because endless wars will only make both sides lose, and through negotiations, the rebels will surrender voluntarily, and we will have more opportunities to win. However, even if the imperial court took these measures, there may still be a shortage of troops. In this case, the imperial court can consider military cooperation with other countries to jointly counter external threats. This is the so-called borrowing of troops, and in the history of the Eastern Empire, there have been many wars in which they have borrowed troops to improve their strength. Once upon a time, many princes and kings of the Eastern Empire fought fiercely for power. However, when they began to move, they realized that the forces in their hands were not enough to support the war. As a result, they began to borrow troops from foreign tribes and gradually increased their numbers. In the end, Hu Bing could be seen almost everywhere in the entire Central Plains. ”