Royal road

Ge Hong's Taoist temple finally settled on a remote mountain in the west of the city.At first, two huts were drafted as a temporary living place, and the others were slowly expanded in the future.This is also a helpless move.The confidentiality level of gunpowder is far superior to other projects. It is not easy to find a place with a large area and few people, where it is difficult to hear the movement and ensure safety.

Ge Hong didn't dislike it. After the house was completed, he moved in and started his own research and development.Liang Feng transferred three clever children from Liang's mansion who had learned arithmetic and thousand-character prose, and sent them to the Taoist temple to help Ge Hong make alchemy.In fact, even if Ge Hong doesn't want people, Liang Feng will find a way to stuff them in, and finally encourage people to study chemistry. Wouldn't it be a waste not to have many apprentices?

Most of the officials and even the aristocratic families didn't care much about the new prefect's sudden whimsy to build a Taoist temple.There are countless scholars who are keen on alchemy, and many of them have alchemy rooms in their homes, and they do alchemy by themselves.Fu Jun likes Buddhism, which is a headache to begin with, but now that he has changed to alchemy, he can have more topics.Who cares about this little Taoist temple?

And there are more important things to worry about than this.

"Your Majesty, two more prominent families have packed their bags and are about to move out of Bingzhou." Cui Ji got the news and immediately came to report.

Unlike other county officials, he is a native of Lucheng, and he is more familiar with the nearby prominent families.Over the past month, several families have packed up and left Shangdang one after another.In fact, it was Liu Yuan who started the incident, and the news that the five tribes of the Huns were in chaos gradually spread.No one can guarantee that Bingzhou will be safe and sound.Who doesn't have a few relatives, a few villas, why stay here and wait for the soldiers to come to you.

"Let them go if they want to go." Liang Feng didn't care.It is also a good thing for these fugitives to leave early, it is much better than fleeing in a panic when the chaos comes, disturbing the morale of the army.

Cui Ji nodded, hesitated for a while, and said: "There is news from Lishi that Liu Yuanhai wants to make the family ancestor the royal doctor. The family ancestor will not accept."

Cui Ji's ability to say this proves that the Cui family is still on his side. Liang Feng couldn't help but sit up straight: "Old Mr. Cui understands righteousness. Liu Yuan rebelled against the court, so he can't be taken lightly."

You must know that Doctor Yushi was one of the three princes in the Han Dynasty, and he wanted to make his teacher the three princes. It seems that Liu Yuan is preparing to proclaim himself emperor!

But Cui Ji sighed softly: "Bingzhou Gaomen may not be like this for everyone."

This is also the status quo today.The world has been in turmoil for more than ten years. Seeing the endless internal turmoil in the imperial court, people from all over the country conspired to become kings, and the wealthy families in the localities also began to move their minds.If one can choose a hero in troubled times, the whole family will rise accordingly.Not to mention the humble family, even some high-ranking families are ready to move.

Just like Daijun Wei Cao, who was originally the general who conquered the north, Wei Guan was promoted to the general of Yamen.The Tuoba clan of Xianbei near the descendant county was strong, so he defected to the Tuoba clan with his whole family, and recruited many Jin people to serve him.Xianbei is just a vassal of Jin, and even so, let alone the Huns are powerful.Those who want to take advantage of the chaotic world to be the ultimate minister are definitely not in the minority!

Liang Feng frowned.This kind of behavior that later generations will call "traitors" was extremely common at the time.Just because of the more than a hundred years from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Western Jin Dynasty, there were disputes among heroes, and the aristocratic families have long developed the habit of waiting for a price.Even if the Sima family achieved unification, they would not be able to strengthen the centralization of power. On the contrary, they greatly flattered these local emperors, resulting in many clans and countless states.Under such circumstances, family interests will naturally take precedence over national interests.

Whether it is the Huns or the Xianbei, there are officials and titles bestowed by the court.Taking refuge in them is not much different from taking refuge in those governors and county kings.Not to mention that there are also poor families who are suppressed by the ninth-rank Zhongzheng and cannot stand up. How could they miss such a good opportunity to rise?

This is simply a wolf in the front and a tiger in the back, full of dangers.

"With Duke Dong Ying sitting in town, there are only a few who would vote for the Xiongnu." Liang Feng finally said.

Although the world is chaotic today, the court is Zhengshuo after all.Speculators also need to weigh the situation before placing bets.In a short time, the situation in Bingzhou should not be too bad.

"What the lord said is true. But the lord should also win over the gentry, don't let others take advantage of it." Cui Ji said.

In his opinion, this mansion is good everywhere.After arriving in office, he arranged civil affairs, used virtuous men, and also spread the word that all counties should strengthen their vigilance and stockpile food to prepare for military disasters. All aspects were considered comprehensively.The only thing is that they are too indifferent to the aristocratic family.

In order to ensure the stability of the county mansion, it is not unreasonable to temporarily not use the children of those rich families.But daily banquets, elegant gatherings, etc., should not be missed.Before September [-]th, Chongyang Climbing Day, the prefect's mansion did not hold a banquet for the scholars, which is really inappropriate.

How could Liang Feng not understand what Cui Ji said.The wine table culture in China has a long history. If you don't get together often to eat and drink, how can you get closer?But now that the Shangdang situation is so dangerous, he is really not in the mood to drink and have fun with others.

After thinking for a moment, he finally said: "Then let's hold a banquet at the Sushui Pavilion in the future. Also let me, the new prefect, meet some noble families in Lucheng."

It's funny to say that after Sima Ying fled back to Luoyang with the emperor, she didn't reprimand Sima Teng who defeated her own general. Instead, she added officials to him and was promoted from General Ningbei to General Anbei.The longing for him to guard Bingzhou is clearly revealed.Thanks to this matter, Liang Feng's Zengyi and appointment were also approved smoothly, and now he is officially appointed by the imperial court as the prefect.

Hearing what Liang Feng said, Cui Ji couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.He wasn't worried about the new governor's ability in political affairs, but he was afraid that he would employ people too eclectic and treat the aristocratic family slowly.It should be known that even Wei Wuzhi is strong, but he has to make some compromises with the aristocratic family.If you blindly seek talents and offend those wealthy families who occupy the place, it may cause problems instead.The way of balance is always an important task of government, how can we ignore it?

It is also because there are not many high-ranking families in the Shangdang, and they have suffered repeated military disasters, so they can act so recklessly.If it was changed to Taiyuan, the government order of the government may not be able to leave the hall now.

Cui Ji's idea is not incomplete.However, the banquet of going back to the water did not take place, only because a battle report was handed over to Liang Feng's desk.

The Xiongnu Qingqi five thousand, approaching Lucheng!

"The enemy army has passed Tunliu, and they will reach Lucheng tomorrow." Liang Feng said to the people around him with a gloomy expression.

The enemy came too fast, thousands of light cavalry, even carrying food and grass with them, let them drive straight in in a blink of an eye.Thanks to Liang Feng's adequate preparation, the sentry stationed in Tunliu was able to grab this day's time.Otherwise, the enemy cavalry would directly approach the city, not to mention defense, I am afraid there would not even be enough time to close the city gate.

But even if we know the enemy's situation now, so what?It's too late to transfer troops from Huguan, but these soldiers in the city are barely enough to hold on to the top of the city!

"Why did Liu Yuanhai attack Lucheng first?" Duan Qin's brows were furrowed, puzzled.Now is the critical moment when the Xiongnu Da Shanyu was preparing to proclaim himself emperor, how could he mobilize these five thousand elite soldiers to attack Shangdang?Even if Mr. Dong Ying couldn't react in time, he would send troops to surround him. Wouldn't it be superfluous for such a partial division?

Or is it that the other party is going to plunder in Shangdang territory to cause some troubles for Mr. Dongying?

"Perhaps Liu Yuanhai felt that Lucheng was in chaos just now, and there was an opportunity to take advantage of it." Cui Ji understood other people's thoughts better than Duan Qin.There is no way, except for the Liang Fujun in front of him, no one can manage Lucheng as a monolith in just one month.

"No matter what he thinks, there must be no loss in Lucheng and the surrounding areas!" Liang Feng said coldly, "Immediately notify the nearby counties and keep the enemy behind closed doors. However, thousands of cavalry will not be able to conquer the strong city for a while. .”

If it comes to [-] yuan, maybe he will be a little more worried.But for a few thousand, if you want to eat Lucheng in his hand, I'm afraid it's too whimsical!

"Subordinates can go to Huguan to transfer troops..." Yiyan couldn't help but said.

"No! Let General Linghu stand firm at Huguan, and don't go out of the city to fight at will!" This is not the elite of the Liang family, no matter how much Liang Feng trusted Yiyan, he would not dare to let him lead a group of Jin troops to fight against the Xiongnu's iron hooves.

If Huguan is lost, Lucheng is really in danger.

Yiyan gritted his teeth involuntarily.How could he not know that the soldiers in Linghu Kuang's hands could not be relied on.But the enemy is right in front of us, should we let him attack the city?

"Don't mess around. First look at the enemy's intentions, and then make plans."

Following Liang Feng's order, Lucheng entered a state of alert.

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"General, Lucheng is closed!" Sentinel sent back the latest news.

This time, it was Liu Xuan's confidant Liu Wei who led five thousand horses to Shangdang.This person is unparalleled in riding and shooting, calm and steady, and what's more rare is that he has some strategies.Because of this, Liu Xuan entrusted him with the task of conquering Lucheng.

Unexpectedly, he entered Shangdang territory, and Liu Wei immediately realized that something was wrong.All the cities along the way are ready for battle.Not only is there no team to transport autumn grain on the road, but even farmers are extremely scarce.In such a situation, there is nowhere to rob.Liu Wei gave up other large and small cities, and went straight to Lucheng, the prefecture of Shangdang.

Therefore, he was not surprised to hear the news that Lucheng was closed.This boy surnamed Liang was obviously flinching.I'm afraid they want to wait for Mr. Dongying to come to help.

He can't let the opponent succeed so easily.

"Separate two thousand cavalry to ambush on the main road from Huguan to Lucheng. Then send someone to deliver a letter to Lucheng, saying that our troops and horses just want to use Baixing to go to Luoyang to help the King of Chengdu. Let The prefect let go. If not, I will lead my troops to attack Lucheng!"

As long as this news reaches Lucheng, it will definitely cause chaos in the city.At this time, if he launches an attack on Lucheng again, it will make those cowardly Jin people panic.If you want to defend Lucheng, you must send troops from Huguan to save it.At that time, he will use the partial division ambushed to eliminate the reinforcements and occupy Huguan, and most of his mission will be completed.The rest is easy to say.

He wants to see what kind of character it is that can make his good brother go forever!

The author has something to say: Wei Cao can be said to be the key person who helped Tuoba become emperor.If he hadn't served as the assistant minister, in charge of state affairs, and recruited Jin people, I am afraid that the Tuoba clan of Xianbei would have disappeared in history like the Duan clan of Xianbei.Later, in the biography of Wei Shu, he ranked first.

So at that time, the Hu people were in charge of the army, and the Han people were in charge of the government. Whoever had a good ethnic policy among the five Hu people was able to secure a stable position in the country.