Three Kingdoms King of the North

"Don't worry about the public platform," Cao Cao said with a sneer, "Even if the children of the Han family know that I borrowed food from Yuan Benchu ​​and send someone to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, I will have words to respond, so you don't have to worry."

Chapter 0164 Xu Shu Returns

After sending Cao Cao away, Han Zhan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.In this way, the idea of ​​killing Cao Cao will not always appear in his mind, and he does not have to worry about the other party poaching his corner.

He even secretly rejoiced that Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xun You, Dian Wei and others were not brought along.These advisers and generals who have followed Cao Cao in history, although they have been with him for a long time, but if when they saw Cao Cao, Wang Ba saw that Mung Dou met his eyes and directly chose to quit, then his borrowing money is not a compensation. Did you break the army again after losing your wife?

Thinking that I have been in the city for a long time, but I have never visited Gao Lan, so I said to Chen Zhen who was walking beside me: "Xiaoqi, come with me to visit the high school lieutenant and see how his injury is. gone."

Hearing that Han Zhan was going to visit Gao Lan, Chen Zhen had a look of surprise on his face, and he quickly replied, "I obey!"

"Xiao Qi," when the two walked along the street towards Gao Lan's mansion, Han Zhan asked Chen Zhen, "Who is responsible for investigating the assassination of the high school lieutenant?"

Chen Zhen shook his head and replied: "My lord, after you returned to Jizhou, Captain Xiahou also sent people to investigate in the city many times, but there was no clue. Those assassins seemed to have fallen from the sky, and there was no way to find them." to their history."

Han Zhan knew that this kind of headless case was the most difficult to investigate, so he didn't make things difficult for Chen Zhen, but said understandingly: "Xiao Qi, no matter what you say, this matter must continue to be investigated, and we must give Gao Gao Lieutenant a satisfactory answer." answer." After saying this, he was silent for a while, and said with emotion, "I was assassinated in Yuan Shao's army at the beginning, if it wasn't for my sworn brother Zhao Yun, I'm afraid I would have died long ago."

The two were talking, and unknowingly came to the door of Gao Lan's mansion.There were four soldiers holding halberds standing on both sides of the gate of the mansion. Seeing Han Zhan and the others approaching, one of the troops ran out of the gate and saluted Chen Zhen, "See Taishou Chen!"

"Exemption!" Chen Zhen asked the team leader: "How is Gao Gaowei today?"

"Back to the prefect," the team leader replied a little excitedly when he heard Chen Zhen's question: "Half an hour ago, with the support of his servants, the high school captain came outside the gate of the mansion and chatted with the brothers. A few words. Everyone is very happy to see the high school lieutenant's body improving day by day."

"That's really great, I'll go in and have a look at him." After Chen Zhen finished speaking, he walked inside.

When Han Zhan followed Chen Zhen and walked in, he was stopped by the team leader.Seeing that Han Zhan was very young, the team leader thought he was Chen Zhen's nephew, so he said to Chen Zhen with some embarrassment: "Chen Taishou, in order to ensure the safety of the high school lieutenant, no one else needs to go in except you." ?”

"Bold!" Seeing that the team leader dared to stop Han Zhan, Chen Zhen was furious and shouted at him: "This is the Marquis of Zhangshuiting, you little team leader dare to prevent him from visiting the mansion High school lieutenant."

Hearing that the person standing in front of him was Han Zhan, the team leader was taken aback. He quickly knelt down and pleaded guilty: "The little one has blind eyes and blind eyes. I didn't recognize the lord. Please forgive me, lord!"

The soldiers standing next to him also hurriedly knelt down with the team leader, and said in unison: "The little ones have blind eyes and failed to recognize the lord, please forgive me, lord!"

Han Zhan waved his hands at all the soldiers, and said generously: "Those who don't know are not guilty, get up!" Then he walked up to Chen Zhen and said to him, "Let's go, Xiaoqi, let's go in and visit the high school lieutenant. "

When the two came to Gao Lan's bedroom, Gao Lan was already standing at the door to greet him after being notified by his servants.As soon as Han Zhan came over, Gao Lan was about to bow down and salute. Han Zhan hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and said, "The high school captain is injured, so there is no need to salute so much."

After the three of them walked into the warm bedroom, Gao Lan greeted the servants to bring tea, and then said with shame on his face: "My lord appointed the last general to guard Guantao, but the last general was unable to serve as my lord because of his injuries." It’s really embarrassing to be effective.”

"You don't have to blame yourself for the high school captain. You are injured, so naturally you should rest at home and recuperate. After the injury is healed, come out and take charge of Guantao's defense." Han Zhan specifically emphasized to Gao Lan in order to give Gao Lan a reassurance Said: "Lieutenant Xiahou is only temporarily serving as Guan Tao's guard. When your injury is fully recovered, he will naturally let you go."

Han Zhan stayed at Gao Lan's place for more than half an hour. Apart from understanding his injury, the more important thing was to teach him how to deal with Yuan Shao when he attacked again.

After talking about the military, we began to talk about civil affairs.Chen Zhen remembered the rumors he had heard recently, and asked Han Zhan curiously: "My lord, I heard the wind, it seems that Jizhou City is preparing to distribute Yongyetian to all the soldiers."

"Yongyetian?!" Hearing this unfamiliar word, Gao Lan asked curiously, "What is this?"

Seeing that Chen Zhen, Gao Lan and others didn't know about the "Yongyetian" that they were about to launch, Han Zhan couldn't help but frowned, thinking that the promotion of this system didn't seem ideal.Regarding the questions of the two, he briefly explained one by one: "Yongyetian, as the name implies, is the land granted to the soldiers, which can be cultivated for generations and will never be granted. For example, if you are given ten acres of land, even if you die in the future, This estate can also be inherited by your children or relatives."

After listening to Han Zhan's explanation, Chen Zhen and Gao Lan looked at each other, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.After a short pause, Chen Zhen asked, "My lord, when do you plan to implement this permanent land system?"

"Even if we want to promote it, we still need to wait until the spring of next year." Han Zhan said with a sad face, "But the Marquis has not yet found a suitable candidate to take charge of Yongyetian."

Chen Zhen waited for Han Zhan to finish speaking, and said with a smile: "My lord, have you forgotten that Mr. Shan Fu? According to the observations of his subordinates, that Shan Fu also has the talent of the world, he is a rare talent, and he will be in charge. It is undoubtedly the best candidate to reward Yongyetian."

If Chen Zhen hadn't mentioned Shan Fu, Han Zhan would have almost forgotten that it had been a while since Xu Shu went to Chenliu, but he never left.I don't know if he is persuading his friend Shi Tao, or if they have both gone south to Liu Biao's territory to avoid the flames of war just like the real history.

Han Zhan looked at Chen Zhen and asked, "Xiaoqi, I wonder if you have any news about Mr. Shan Fu?"

Chen Zhen nodded, and replied: "If the subordinate's estimation is correct, Mr. Shan Fu will return to Guantao after three or five days at most. Once he is sure to accept the lord's invitation, he can sell the Yongyetian Leave it to him."

"Wait another three or five days?" Han Zhan, who originally planned to bring his troops back to Jizhou the next day, couldn't help thinking when he heard that Xu Shu might be able to return to Guantao in a few days.He looked at Gao Lan in front of him, and thought to himself: Gao Lan's injury may heal in a few days, and then he will be able to return to Jizhou with Xu Shu and Xia Houlan.And I also thought about it, let Xiahoulan and Dianwei lead Faqiu army to dig graves and prepare money and food for herself.As soon as Xia Houlan returns, Xia Houyun, who is temporarily acting for him, can step down.

"Since Mr. Shan Fu will arrive at Guantao in three to five days." Han Zhan nodded and said, "Then Benhou will stay here for a few more days, and when Mr. Shan Fu arrives, we will go to Guantao with him." Return to Jizhou." In order to reassure Gao Lan, he also specially said, "Lieutenant Gao Gao, when I return to Jizhou, I will take Lieutenant Xiahou with me. Guantao, I will leave it to you and Xiaoqi to take care of it. "

"Thank you, my lord." Gao Lan quickly stood up and saluted Han Zhan, "The final general will definitely fulfill his mission."

After returning to the prefect's mansion, Han Zhan immediately ordered someone to call Xia Houlan to his residence.Seeing himself and Xiahoulan alone in the room, Han Zhan said, "Captain Xiahou, in order to raise military pay, this Marquis formed a Faqiu army, and you and Dianwei are in charge. Dianwei is now in Faqiu. General Lang, and you are Colonel Mojin. Since you were not in Jizhou at the time, the position of Captain Mojin will be temporarily taken by your sister."

It was the first time Xia Houlan heard of the "Faqiu Army", and she couldn't help asking curiously: "My lord, what is the Faqiu Army?"

"Responsible for digging graves and stealing gold, silver and jewels from the tombs of princes and generals." Han Zhan said slowly while observing Xia Houlan's expression, "Use this money to supplement our army's salary."

Regarding the new position that Han Zhan arranged for herself, Xia Houlan was silent for a long time, and finally nodded and said: "Well, since the Faqiu army established by the lord, even your elder brother Zhao Zilong has no objection, then it proves that There is still a need for this army to be established. My lord, please rest assured that as soon as the general returns to Jizhou, he will immediately take over the position of Lieutenant Mojin from the hands of his younger sister. The general will definitely do his best to assist Dian Zhonglang He will command Haofaqiu's army."

Han Zhan stayed in Guantao City for two days, and every day he either inspected the military camp or went to the folks to ask about their health.That day, as soon as Xia Houlan and Xia Houlan returned to the prefect's mansion from outside, they saw Chen Zhen coming up to greet him, and said excitedly, "My lord, Mr. Shan Fu is back!"

"Mr. Shan Fu is back?!" Hearing that Xu Shu had returned to Guantao, Han Zhan was overjoyed. He grabbed Chen Zhen's arm and asked excitedly, "Where is he now?"

"It's just above the main hall," before Chen Zhen finished speaking, Han Zhan ran past him like a gust of wind and rushed towards the main hall.

When Han Zhan rushed into the main hall, he saw two people sitting beside the table, chatting in low voices.When they heard someone coming in, they all turned their heads in unison to look at the person who came in.

After seeing clearly that it was Han Zhan, Xu Shu quickly stood up, ready to salute him.Unexpectedly, Han Zhan rushed directly to his side, grabbed his arm and said happily: "Mr. Shan Fu, you are finally back, I really want to die."

After Xu Shu and Han Zhan exchanged a few words, they turned around and pointed to their companion sitting next to them, "Tinghou, Shan Fu will introduce you to me. This is my good friend, Shi Tao Shi Guangyuan from Yingchuan."

"It turned out to be Mr. Shi!" Hearing that this person was Shi Tao, Han Zhan hurriedly stepped forward to salute him: "This lord is very polite!"

Seeing Han Zhan saluting himself, Shi Tao quickly stood up and returned the salute: "Your Majesty Ting is too polite, Shi does not dare to do it!"

After everyone sat down again, Han Zhan looked at Xu Shu and asked impatiently, "Mr. Shan Fu, what are your plans for the future?"

After Xu Shu and Shi Tao looked at each other, they smiled and asked Han Zhan, "I don't know what work Ting Hou plans to arrange for me?"

Knowing that Xu Shu was willing to help him, Han Zhan said quickly: "This Marquis intends to grant Yongye Tian to the soldiers in Jizhou in the near future. I am worried that there is no suitable person to take charge of this matter. Now that Mr. Shan Fu has come, I plan to give this Let the matter be in charge of the husband, I wonder if the husband is willing to do it?"

When Xu Shu heard Han Zhan mentioning "Yongyetian", he frowned and asked Chen Zhen who was sitting beside him: "Brother Xiaoqi, do you know what is Yongyetian?"

Chen Zhen explained to Xu Shu with a smile: "It is the land granted to the soldiers, which can be cultivated for generations and never granted. According to Chen, Mr. Shan Fu cannot complete this matter."

After figuring out what "Yongyetian" is, Xu Shu nodded and said to Han Zhan: "Meng Tinghou will not give up, Shan Fu is willing to do the work of Tinghou, and try his best to distribute Yongyetian." Things."

Seeing that Xu Shu agreed to him, Han Zhan turned his attention to Shi Tao who was aside.Although this person did not have any amazing performance in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, since he can become Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang's good friend, he must still have the ability.So he smiled and asked Shi Tao: "Mr. Guangyuan, I wonder if you can stay and help Mr. Shan Fu?"

Shi Tao didn't answer immediately, but glanced at Xu Shu, as if asking for his opinion.Xu Shu smiled and nodded, indicating that Shi Tao could agree to this matter.Seeing Xu Shu's performance, Shi Tao made up his mind to stay and join Xu Shu.He quickly stood up and bowed his hands to Han Zhan: "Thank you Tinghou for your kindness, I am willing to be Jizhou to do my part."

Now that Xu Shu has come to vote, and there is also a capable Shi Tao who is willing to serve him, Han Zhan was overjoyed immediately, and quickly said to Chen Zhen: "Mr. Chen, Mr. Shan Fu and Shi Guangyuan are here today." Serve in our army. If you don't hurry up and fix the food and drink, and treat them well, when will you wait?"

When Han Zhan picked up the wine bottle and was about to toast to everyone, he suddenly remembered something, and quickly vaccinated Xu Shu and Shi Tao: "You two gentlemen, Jizhou is initially established, and the official positions are still relatively chaotic, and it will take time to adjust gradually. If the official position given to you by the Marquis is too low, I hope you will not blame me."

"What is Tinghou talking about?" Xu Shu said politely: "We serve Tinghou to help the Han family, and the size of the official position does not matter."

Seeing Xu Shu being so reasonable, a smile appeared on Han Zhan's face. He raised the wine bottle in his hand high, and said to Xu Shu and Shi Tao, "Gentlemen, please drink this cup together!" He raised his head and drank the fine wine in the wine bottle.

Chapter 0165 The Mysterious Mastermind Behind the Assassin

In the case of Gao Lan's assassination, except for a few assassins who were killed on the spot, the rest of the assassins disappeared in the streets and alleys of Guantao City, and there has been no news since then.Although Chen Zhen sent officials to investigate the matter after he became the prefect, but there was still no clue.Just when everyone thought that this case would become a headless case, an unexpected turning point appeared.