One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 374 Cai Yong is Here
Ten miles outside the west gate of Zhangzi County, there is an open space on the side of the road, with high-rise colorful sheds and crowds gathered.

Officials such as Xiahoulan, He Gai, and Du Ji who stayed behind in Changzi County were waiting on the roadside with hundreds of soldiers, government officials, and local famous squires.

Among the crowd, there were three women wearing power lollipops on their heads.The three women sat in the canopy, looking westward.

Yesterday, Xia Houlan received a letter sent back by Qin Yi.In the letter, Qin Yi informed Xia Houlan that he and Zuo Zhonglang General Cai Yong would arrive at the eldest son county this morning.Qin Yi instructed Xia Houlan to do two things. One was to let Xia Houlan make full preparations to welcome Cai Yong with the etiquette of welcoming an imperial envoy, so as to show the eldest son county's respect for Cai Yong; The news of Yong's coming came to Cai Yan.

After Xia Houlan received the letter, she immediately discussed with He Gai, Du Ji and other officials, and made a plan to welcome Cai Yong.Early this morning, they gathered their personnel, went out of the city ten miles, set up a colorful shed, and waited for Qin Yi and Cai Yong's arrival.

Since Cai Yan learned yesterday that Cai Yong was coming to Zhangzi County, he was so excited that he stayed up all night. Today, he naturally followed Xia Houlan and others out of the city to meet Cai Yong.

Around noon, Qin Yi and Cai Yong arrived.Xia Houlan and the others immediately stepped forward to greet them.When Cai Yong got out of the carriage, seeing the officials from Zhangzi County greet him in such a grand manner, his face flushed with emotion, and he kept complaining to Qin Yi that he shouldn't be so laborious.

After more than half a year, Cai Yan finally met Cai Yong. The moment Cai Yong got off the bus, Cai Yan's eyes filled with tears.However, Cai Yan is worthy of being a lady and has excellent self-cultivation. She knew that she could not be too rude on such occasions, so she suppressed her excitement and calmly and generously stepped forward to meet Cai Yong.

When Cai Yong saw Cai Yan, he also burst into tears, but he did not lose his composure.The father and daughter just said a few words, and Cai Yong took the etiquette into consideration, and under Qin Yi's guidance, he went forward to greet the officials of the eldest son county.Wang Jing and Zhang Liao did not come forward because it was inconvenient to reveal their identities.

After everyone greeted each other for a while, Qin Yi invited Cai Yong to the colorful shed, washed his hands and face, drank some tea and sat down for a while.Afterwards, Cai Yong boarded the carriage again and rushed to the eldest son county with the others.Cai Yan also got into Cai Yong's carriage, father and daughter were in the carriage, and they expressed their affection for each other, so no more words are allowed.

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At noon that day, Qin Yi hosted a banquet at the Sheriff's Mansion as the host to greet Cai Yong.All the officials and famous squires from the eldest son county attended the banquet.The soldiers of Situ Mansion who escorted Cai Yong all the way to Changzi County were also rewarded by Qin Yi. Although they were not able to attend the banquet, their lunch was very sumptuous, with plenty of wine and meat.Qin Yi also ordered several yamen servants from the county guard's mansion and the middle and lower rank officers of the garrison to entertain these family soldiers on their behalf.

After the banquet, Qin Yi personally led Cai Yong, Wang Jing, and Zhang Liao to the guest room of the Houya to rest.Cai Yan didn't go back to the small courtyard where she lived, but stayed in the county guard's mansion to accompany Cai Yong.The family soldiers of Situ's mansion were arranged in the barracks, and He Gai was responsible for the specific reception.

In order to leave space for Cai Yong and Cai Yan to be alone, Qin Yi arranged for them to go to the guest room, and left in a hurry.

The officials in Zhangzi County did not know that Qin Yi had been to Chang'an. Qin Yi explained to them that Cai Yong came to Zhangzi County to look for Cai Yan by himself in order to avoid the war in Chang'an after Dong Zhuo's death.Qin Yi met Cai Yong by chance in Xiangling County, and then returned to Zhangzi County with him.

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When it was getting dark, Xi Zhi came back.He had rushed back from Tianjing Pass after receiving a letter sent by Qin Yi.

As soon as Xi Zhicai came back, Qin Yi recruited him to the second hall, dismissed all the attendants, and ordered Pei Ji to guard the gate himself.

When Xi Zhicai saw Qin Yi's posture, he knew that Qin Yi had something important to discuss with him.

"My lord, what happened? Why did you suddenly order someone to go back to the eldest son county?" Xi Zhicai asked Qin Yi in a daze.

"If I say that Mr. Cai was invited back because he came to Zhangzi County, would you believe me?" Qin Yi said with a smile.

Xi Zhicai frowned: "My lord, if Cai Zhonglang came to Zhangzi County alone, why did you transfer Zilong to lead the troops to Gaodu County to stand by?"

Qin Yi stopped his smiling face, turned serious, nodded and said: "Sure enough, I can't hide it from Mr. Xiangling, there is a major change in Xiangling."

"Xianling? Didn't Dong Yue withdraw from the army? What major changes will happen?" Xi Zhicai's frown deepened.

"Yang Feng is dead."

"What!? How come?" Xi Zhicai was shocked and stood up.

Qin Yi raised his hand to signal Xi Zhicai to sit down, and then told Xi Zhicai in detail how Yang Feng died in battle and how he and Li Le wanted to help Yang Sui ascend to the throne.

Xi Zhicai was thinking while listening.After Qin Yi finished talking about the incident, he said, "Master, if we can really help Yang Sui to be the prefect of Xihe County, it will be a good thing for us. If it is done properly, maybe we can get another The land of the next county."

Qin Yi nodded and said, "It's because of this kind of thinking that I want to help Yang Sui. Sir, do you think there are loopholes in my idea?"

Xi Zhicai thought for a while silently, and then said, "My lord, there are no loopholes in the big strategy. As for the specific details, we can only make adjustments according to the time and situation. What Xi wants to remind the lord is that we must not reveal the annexation of Xihe County too early. You went to Xiangling just for the funeral, not for anything else. Otherwise, if Han Xian and Peng Tuo were alerted, they would definitely not agree to Yang Sui's succession."

"Mr. Qin has written down your instructions." Qin Yi nodded again, and then said: "In addition to Zilong's soldiers and horses, I also want Xia Houlan to lead about 1000 people to follow me to Xiangling. For Zhangzi County, Mr. Law is in charge."

"Someone is duty-bound."

After talking about this matter, Qin Yi asked Xi Zhicai: "What's the current trend in Hanoi County?"

Xi Zhicai said: "I have received the definite news that both Zhang Ji and Lu Bu have withdrawn their troops and returned to Luoyang."

Qin Yi's eyes lit up: "In other words, Lu Bu really went to join Zhang Ji."

Xi Zhicai said: "That must be the case."

Qin Yi thought for a while, and then said: "Sir, Hou Cheng is dead, Gao Shun will definitely lead his troops to Luoyang. If Lu Bu finds out that Hou Cheng died at the hands of Yang Fengjun, will he lead his troops to attack Xiangling? To avenge Hou Cheng?"

Xi Zhicai pondered for a moment, then said: "Lu Bu is impulsive, and Hou Cheng is his brother-in-law. It is inferred from common sense that he may lead troops to attack Xiangling when he is impulsive. However, Zhang Ji should dissuade him. Now Dong Zhuo After he just died, although Zhang Ji and Lu Bu have entered Luoyang, they will never sit back and relax. They must also be waiting and watching, ready to respond at any time. Therefore, Zhang Ji will definitely not sit back and watch Lu Bu make troubles out of the ordinary and trigger another war."

"I hope so!" Qin Yi nodded.

Xi Zhicai suddenly smiled: "My lord, you took advantage of the excuse of being wary of Lu Bu's attack on Xiangling and led troops to Xiangling. If Lu Bu really knows how to attack Xiangling, it would be a good thing. Once the war breaks out, the Xihe army will never fight among themselves. In order to deal with Lu Bu together, Han Xian, Peng Tuo and others will definitely compromise quickly and agree to Yang Sui's succession."

After a short pause, Xi Zhicai continued: "Besides, the lord can continue to command the Xihe army as the commander of the coalition army. Once they get used to accepting the command of the lord, it will be easier for us to annex the Xihe army in the future."

"Huh, I didn't expect this level." Qin Yi's eyes lit up, "So, I hope that Lu Bu will lead his troops to attack Xiangling."

Xi Zhicai smiled, and said: "If Lu Bu really leads troops to attack Xiangling, there is another advantage, that is, if Yuan Shao wants to transfer the Lord to Jizhou to help in the battle, you have a reason to refuse the matter."

"That's right!" Qin Yi slapped his thigh, "Helping Yuan Shao fight is not a thankless effort, but helping the Xihe Army defend Xiangling is of great benefit to us. Sir, you are still thoughtful, but what you say is a bad thing." It's turned into a good thing."

Xi Zhicai waved his hand and said: "Speaking of which, it is good that the war can end sooner. From the New Year to now, our army has been busy with the war, and five months have passed in a blink of an eye. We should also calm down and manage it well. Shangdang County."

(End of this chapter)