Royal road

More than a dozen fast horses were traveling on the road, not the official road, but a shortcut to Fukouxing.This is also the main throat from Yizhou to Bingzhou. Emperor Wu of Wei once fought against Yuan Shao's son Yuan Shang here, defeating more with less.Therefore, Fukou Xing became an important town in Wei State, and Linshui County was set up to guard this Xing.

But after all, it is the border of two states.The entrance in Yizhou was controlled by Sima Ying; the exit in Bingzhou could only be controlled by Sima Teng.That's why the Bingzhou army didn't choose this route to send troops, and Sima Ying couldn't attack Shangdang's hinterland from here.But the army can't walk, and a few horses can still pass, especially in this group of people, Mali, and a brother who is a Shangdang county official.

"Li Binke, are you sure you can pass this gate?" A man on horseback asked loudly.

"Of course!" Li Lang's riding skills were not very good, and he dared not let go of his words as he rode his horse like this.

Along the way, he has to ride a horse and climb mountains and mountains, which is really hard work for him.But Li Lang wasn't afraid at all.This is the best opportunity he has found in a year!

Ever since Wang Wen kicked him out of Yaji, Li Lang had no place to enter Bingzhou.So he obeyed his mother's arrangement and switched to Sima Ying, the king of Chengdu, and successfully entered the residence of Meng Chao, his most trusted general.Meng Chao is Meng Jiu's younger brother, and at the end of the Han Dynasty, he was the son of an eunuch.But Li Lang didn't pay attention to this.Back then Wei Wu was also a son of an eunuch, and the Liang family who followed Wei Wu were also similar to him?

So Li Lang has been trying his best to climb this big tree.It's just bad luck. When Luoyang was attacked, Meng Chao died in battle.In desperation, Li Lang switched to Meng Jiu himself.In the first six months of his stay in the Meng Mansion, he never found a chance to make his mark. Meng Jiu was not like Meng Chao, who could have any military exploits, so Li Lang could only barely make a living as a clearer.Unexpectedly, just when he was disheartened, he suddenly had such a good opportunity.

Send troops to ambush the county guards, seize the gates and send the army back.This strategy is simply a stroke of genius!Even he himself admired his quick wit at that time.And what's even better is that as long as he helps Yan Caozhu next to him to seize the county mansion, the other party will be the new Shangdang county governor, and he will become the most eloquent official around the county governor.No longer a guest, no longer a petty official, but a real confidant and assistant official.How can this not make people ecstatic? !

It was precisely because of this that Li Lang put all his strength into it.This hurdle will surely be passed smoothly!

Hearing Li Lang's rude answer, Yan Ji frowned.He doesn't like this clean-up guest from the eunuch's family very much, but this strategy is not bad.So when he heard of this plan, the King of Chengdu immediately took the case and ordered him to go to Shangdang to take over as the prefect.Anyway, the emperor is in the hands of the king of Chengdu, and any order issued can be said to be an imperial edict. As long as he can capture the pass, he will be a legitimate county guard.

In this way, wouldn't he be much better than the one who failed in the assassination and turned Wang Jun against him?The corners of his lips raised a haughty arc, Yan Ji clamped the horse's belly forcefully, and continued to ride the horse, heading towards Bingzhou.

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"The king of Chengdu wants to seize Shangdang, and wants to borrow troops from the five ministries?" Hearing the report from his confidant, Liu Xuan felt a surge of joy in his heart.This is simply a good thing you can't ask for, that Sima kid actually delivered it to the door by himself? !

It seems that Sima Teng and Wang Jun put a lot of pressure on Sima Ying.This idea is not a big mistake, but borrowing troops from the Huns?Haha, if they can occupy Shangdang, cut off Sima Teng's retreat, and raise troops directly, who can stop the Xiongnu iron cavalry? !

"Xiangguo, do you want to borrow troops?" asked the confidant.

"Of course I have to borrow it!" Liu Xuan immediately said, "Send five hundred elites to Lucheng to meet the envoy of the King of Chengdu."

Shangdang is currently under martial law during wartime. Sending thousands of people will immediately attract the vigilance of the other party.Hundreds, on the other hand, can hide their tracks and easily sneak into Lucheng, the prefecture.Anyway, there are internal responses, and it doesn't take many people to attack the prefect's mansion and seize the pass.

"But, King Zuo Xian is still in Yecheng..." The confidant hesitated.Just like this, what should I do if Yecheng turns against the water?

"There is no need to worry about this. Since Yuan Hai sent the news, he must have a plan. As long as he endures for a while and sends people to occupy the pass, we will decide whether to advance or retreat at that time!"

Liu Xuan was very clear about which was more important.Without the plan of the King of Chengdu to seize the Shangdang County Mansion, they, the Huns, would not be able to enter Lucheng anyway, let alone get involved in important military towns including Huguan.As long as the city is captured, troops can be added at any time, and these cities that may not be broken after a few years can easily fall into the hands of Wu Bu.And Shangdang is an important military route near the three states of Si, Yi, and You.Seizing the Shangdang is tantamount to strengthening Qin and winning the battle of Changping. Whether it is Luoyang or Yecheng, they are all at your fingertips!

It seems that God is really on their side!Even Liu Xuan silently recited a Buddha's name in his heart.Since Jin has no way, let the capable people take over the world!

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Under the banner of returning home to visit relatives, Li Lang and his party passed the pass without any risk and sneaked into Bingzhou.Leaving Yan Ji and others to receive reinforcements from the Huns, Li Lang returned home first.

"Lang'er! Why are you back? Has the King of Chengdu been defeated?!" Seeing her son returning alone, Liang Shu was shocked.Even a housewife like her has heard the news that Mr. Dong Ying led troops out of the country.Could it be that this imperial conquest really wiped out the King of Chengdu?

"Mother, don't worry, the child's return this time is precisely for the purpose of the king of Chengdu!" Li Lang said his plan to his mother with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Hearing Li Lang clearly explain the plan to win the pass, Liang Shu only felt her eyes light up: "Lang'er has been away for a year, and he has really experienced it! This trick to surround Wei and rescue Zhao is extremely effective!"

As long as the county guard is killed and Baixing is locked up, Lord Dongying will have to send troops to rescue, and the siege of Yecheng will naturally be solved.In this way, as long as the King of Chengdu can defeat the Youzhou soldiers and horses led by Wang Jun, he will be able to completely wipe out the rebellious party and ascend to the ninth five position.And Li Lang, who used this strategy to restrain Dongying's soldiers and horses, would naturally be rewarded by the new emperor and be ranked in the imperial court!

My Lang'er is really much better than that sick young man!But Liang Shu is not a reckless person, suppressing the excitement in her heart, she said again: "Although this plan is good, but when Duke Dongying returns to help, the county will probably bear the brunt of the army's counterattack. If we can't hold it at that time, Lang Aren't you a scapegoat?"

This is also something worthy of vigilance. There are eight routes in the Taihang Xing Road, and there are as many as three in Bingzhou.Even if Baixing fell into the hands of the King of Chengdu, Taihangxing and Zhiguanxing would still be in the hands of Duke Dongying.If the army diverts two routes and rushes back, why don't they counterattack the county?Mr. Dongying might not be so kind to the sharp edge piercing his vest.

"Mother, don't be afraid, this time we won the pass, but there are five Huns to help. As long as there are five elite soldiers, why should we be afraid of Dong Yinggong's exhausted troops!" Li Lang answered straightforwardly.

When Liang Shu heard this, she was even more surprised: "I still want to borrow troops from the Huns? Is this...is it wrong?"

Even if she married out, Liang Shu was still a decent girl from the Liang family, and knew her family ancestor's life well.The Huns are not as well-behaved as they seem. If it is reversed, wouldn't it be worse?

"There is no need to worry about this." Li Lang's expression became more and more complacent, "Liu Yuanhai, the left governor of the Huns, was detained in Yecheng by the King of Chengdu. As long as Liu Yuanhai does not return, how can the Huns dare to rebel?"

This is also Meng Jiu's idea.Anyway, Liu Yuan wants to go back to Bingzhou, why not take this opportunity and ask him to do something?If it is done well, the King of Chengdu will reward him.If it can't be done well, there is also his proton around him, which makes Wubu not dare to act rashly.In this way, the links are intertwined, isn't it seamless?

Hearing what her son said, Liang Shu just breathed a sigh of relief: "It's so good. I'll call Xu'er back to my house right now, and arrange this matter carefully!"

A few days later, Yan Ji finally waited for the elite soldiers sent by Liu Xuan.Seeing that there were only five hundred riders, Yan Ji frowned: "The northern captain only sent you here?"

They are going to win the pass, how can it be such a joke? !

The round-faced man at the head smiled and said: "Yan Caochao, please rest assured, these are the generals around the captain, and they should be able to take down the county mansion."

Yan Ji was skeptical, but he had been delayed for several days, and if he didn't seize the city, it would be too late.He had no choice but to grit his teeth: "Then follow me into the city!"

The round-faced man shook his head: "There can't be too many people entering the city, 50 people are enough. I'm afraid the rest of these people will have to guard a few passes. After the city is captured, they will immediately kill the army Sima Colonel, it is safe to close the Baixing passageway."

Hearing what the man said clearly, Yan Ji thought about it carefully, then nodded and said: "That's fine."

The key is to control the county and the rear army. If this cannot be done, there may be chaos.Anyway, it doesn't take many people to assassinate a powerless prefect.

Seeing that Yan Ji responded, the round-faced man immediately said: "It's not too late, please Yan Caoxuan to make arrangements early."

On the same day, this group of people sneaked into the county town under the cover of Li's convoy.After night fell, the sound of swords and soldiers rang out in the prefect's mansion, and more than a dozen officials, including the county guard, died by the sword.On the second day, the prefect's mansion issued an order to send several troops to Hukou and Baixing.On the third day, the passage of Baixing was slowly closed, cutting off the retreat of Sima Teng's army.

Standing in the courtyard that has been cleaned of blood stains, Yan Ji nodded in satisfaction: "Thanks to Zhongming's contribution, Lucheng was able to be captured smoothly. In this way, as long as Baixing is strictly guarded, Duke Dongying will be able to take care of himself."

Let the eldest brother secretly open the gate of the prefect's mansion, and wipe out the county sheriff who had been loyal to him.Li Lang didn't feel guilty at all, instead, his face was filled with glory, and he bowed and said, "It's thanks to Lord Yan's command of troops that he can achieve this victory."

His name is no longer Cao Cao, but Fu Jun.Yan Ji was satisfied to hear this claim, and he didn't even care about the background of the other party's eunuch.In just a few days, it can only be described as quick success.With the prefect's seal, it is easy to deceive the gate of the city and trap and kill several school lieutenants.Moreover, this purge was only carried out among the generals who commanded the army. Those who were loyal to Sima Teng were either killed or imprisoned.It can be said that the defense of the city is now firmly under his control.

But that's all, it's not enough.

"If you can make Shangdang a county return to the king of Chengdu, you will be safe and secure." After clearing the city, Yan Ji immediately attracted the attention of the local tyrants.The Li family's family is still too low to be on the stage.If a group of nobles can be won over to join the King of Chengdu, then the Shangdang County can be quickly stabilized and his position will be more stable.

Hearing Yan Ji's words, Li Lang hesitated for a moment, and said, "I do know a person, who once rejected Dongying Gong's recruitment, is also known as a Buddhist, and has a close relationship with the Wang family of Taiyuan..."

Yan Ji suddenly became interested: "Shangdang still has such a person? Which talent is it?"

"It is Liang Zixi, the cousin of the lower official." The corners of Li Lang's lips trembled imperceptibly, "This man's reputation is undoubtedly the leader of the Shangdang, and Liang's mansion is near Gaodu. If you recruit him If you join the family of the Fujun, you may be able to attack Taihangxing by way of attack."

Only by conquering Taihang Xing and Zheguan Xing can the county be considered as solid as gold.This point, Yan Ji couldn't be more clear in his heart.But if this Liang Zixi could really rely on him, Li Lang might have said it long ago.How could he wait until he asked before mentioning this matter.Yan Ji has been in the officialdom for a long time, how can he not know the strangeness?

"Even Duke Dong Ying's enlistment is not enough, can he really vote for me?" Yan Ji asked rhetorically.

"This... my cousin is arrogant and disdainful of worldly affairs. It is true that he may not be willing to become an official in the county government. But at such an urgent time, if you don't just conscript, maybe you can't raise troops to ask for it..." In Li Lang's voice, There was a bit of insidiousness, "In this way, not only will we kill chickens to make an example to monkeys, but we will also let that group of Hun cavalry try their roots in Taixing Xing."

This time, Yan Ji was really surprised.Taking a meaningful look at the young man in front of him, he slowly said: "Zhongming's plan is not bad. Then send someone to ask, see if Liang Zixi is willing to come to the county mansion..."

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It's been a month, a calm month.

Not only the Liangxing beside him, but even the entire Shangdang, were extremely quiet.It was obvious that Sima Teng had left Bingzhou, but Wubu didn't move at all, like a sheep, curled up obediently in its own territory.

However, facing such a peaceful situation, Liang Feng didn't feel the slightest sense of relief.His news channels are quite well-informed, but this chaotic battle is still so complicated that he cannot see the whole picture.It is said that the team that personally conquered was defeated, and some of the defeated soldiers have already retreated to Luoyang; it is said that Sima Teng has not returned to the army, but has already fought with the king of Chengdu;

All kinds of news are intertwined, which makes people dizzy.And his position is really not enough to see the whole picture of this big chess game.He can only rely on guesswork to deduce the current situation with Duan Qin.

"If you send troops to Youzhou, I'm afraid Yecheng will not be safe." Duan Qin frowned, "Wang Jun married Xianbei's Duan and Yuwen daughters, so he can easily borrow Xianbei's soldiers and horses. That is a powerful army that even the Huns dare not provoke." , the chances of the King of Chengdu winning are really slim."

"Borrowing soldiers from Xianbei is really a stupid thing. With this precedent, I am afraid that other people will also borrow troops from other tribes. In the hinterland of Bingzhou, there are five tribes of the Huns. If they are also dragged in by the King of Chengdu, there will be great chaos. "Liang Feng didn't forget the word "five random flowers".With Xianbei, can the Huns be far behind?

"The King of Chengdu will use the Xiongnu?" Duan Qin was startled, but thinking about it carefully, it is not impossible.If this is the case, Dong Yinggong's dispatch of troops will be terrible.The current strength of the Liang Mansion is really not enough to withstand tens of thousands of Xiongnu cavalry!

Liang Feng sighed lightly: "I only hope that Mr. Dongying can return to Bingzhou as soon as possible..."

Unfortunately, his expectations did not come true.On the contrary, an unexpected visit broke the false calm.

I saw the man in front of him who claimed to be the subordinate of the prefect's mansion, sitting on the table, heaped up a smile and said: "Your Majesty has heard that Liang Lang is a great talent, and he seeks talents from the wild, and specially appointed you as the recorder of history. I also hope that Liang Lang will go The county city is full of the thirsty feelings of the governor."

Liang Feng frowned, this conquest is too weird!Recording history is a real official vacancy, but it is still a lot worse than Dong Yinggong's General's Mansion.The prefect of Shangdang County is Sima Teng's confidant, how could he use such a lowly official to seek a talented person who once rejected his superior?Isn't this humiliating Sima Teng?

Why is there such a situation?

In just a moment, Liang Feng came to his senses.The county has changed!