The Southern Huns were dependent on the Han Dynasty for many years. It is deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Many Huns nobles like to wear Han clothes and speak Chinese. Hu Chuquan is one of them. I heard that there is a chance to be a big man. He couldn't wait to stand up first. One hand is covering his chest. He bowed and said, "Enlighten Shan Yu. Xiao Wang is willing to go."
The news came back that the Chinese cavalry went deep into Monan and beat the Xiongnu. The entire ten counties of Liangzhou are boiling over. The border residents of Liangzhou, who were deeply affected by the Xiongnu's attack on the border, even rushed to tell each other. Celebrate with forehand. This kind of hate relief has not happened for many years.
After 100,000 cavalry withdrew from the desert. Xu Huang and Zhang Fei led the cavalry of the 1st and 2nd regiments to return to Xiangyang. However, Zhao Yun's Sixth Army remained on the border of Liangzhou. Prevent the Huns from revenge. When Xu Huang and Zhang Fei's army drove countless cattle, sheep and horses through the counties and counties along the way. The people all spontaneously welcome in the lane. There are also many Qiang people.
Liangzhou was originally mixed with Qiang and Han. The Han nationality is due to its own superiority. Often discriminate against the Qiang people. The first thing Liu Xin did after he took control of Liangzhou was to implement the policy of treating the Qiang and Han people equally. This is also the promise he made to Beigong Boyu. It is precisely because he made such a promise at the beginning. When the Han army was stationed in Liangzhou. Only a lot of fetters are missing.
Han and Qiang's policy of treating equally. Not only in taxes. It is reflected in all aspects of social life. Including Qiang people can serve as county officials. Can apply to join the army. You can own your own land. You can settle in the city. The implementation of this policy. Let the Qiang people truly feel that they are also a member of the Han Dynasty. Let them have a strong sense of belonging. When the news of the victory of the Han cavalry came. Many Qiang people are also deeply proud. Because among these big Chinese cavalry. There are quite a few of them from the Qiang nationality.
Because this time destroyed dozens of Huns tribes. Looted countless cattle, sheep and horses. It is impossible for all these cattle, sheep and horses to be driven back to Xiangyang. And Jingzhou is not a suitable place for grazing. It is even more impossible to slaughter all these cattle and sheep. The best destination for these cattle, sheep and horses is of course the vast desert. But it is impossible for Liu Xin to return them to the Huns. According to the original plan. These cattle, sheep and horses were all given to the people in the counties and counties of Liangzhou. Counties and counties closer to the border get more points. The poorer the people, the more they get. Not only the Han people have a share. The Qiang people also have a share. The whole Liangzhou land is naturally full of cheers.
Because of the separation of these horses, cattle and sheep. The speed of Xu Huang and others' return journey naturally slowed down. But the news has already passed back to Xiangyang. Take that brilliant report. Liu Xin laughed loudly and said: "In the future, who would dare to say that my Han Jia Erlang is inferior to those grassland tribes in riding and shooting."
Jushou and Tian Feng both smiled bitterly. They said in unison: "I'm afraid that this matter will spread. The lord will be scolded by the scholars again."
Liu Xin said disapprovingly: "What are you afraid of. They are nothing more than greed for money and lust. One more charge of cruelty, cruelty and murder was added to Liu. If there are too many lice, don't bite. Let them go. Xuzhou How has the recent battle been."
Jushou said, "Go back to the lord. Cao Cao has captured the three counties of East China Sea, Langya, and Pengcheng one after another."
Liu Xin frowned slightly. Shen Sheng said: "So fast. It's not that there is news. Ruo Rong is ready to defend Pengcheng. Isn't it a decisive battle with Cao Cao?"
Jushou said: "Cao Cao's army went south through Langya. Almost effortlessly. The three counties of Lu County, Guangqi, and Wuyuan were taken in one fell swoop. Ruo Rong was frightened after hearing the wind. Abandoned the city and fled south. With more than one hundred thousand people and twenty thousand paces. I went to Guangling."
Liu Xin smiled and said: "This Ruo Rong is very clear. He also knows that he will have nothing to do when he fled to Xiapi. He actually ran to Guangling."
Xuzhou's governing office was under Pi. There is Tao Qian's base. It's just that Liu Bei is in charge now. If Ruo Rong fled to Xia Pi. His staff will soon be incorporated by Liu Bei. There are no more people. He is a polished commander. Who will listen to it
Tian Feng anxiously said: "Know the lord. Cao Cao's army has already approached Xuzhou. Liu Bei has sent troops to meet him. If he continues to fight, Xuzhou will definitely not be guaranteed. It's just that Yuan Shao does not know why. No troops have been sent yet."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Yuan Shao is more conspiring but less decisive. I have to wait for him to send troops. I'm afraid Cao Cao has already captured Xuzhou."
Jushou said, "Go back to the lord. If Cao Cao takes Xuzhou, he will definitely increase his strength. It will be a problem in the future. How about we send troops to attack the rear. Forcing him to retreat."
Liu Xin groaned: "A person can't stand without credibility. Since Liu promised him. He won't be a swordsman within two years. Naturally, he won't break his promise. But. I can't let him take the entire Xuzhou so easily. Always make it for him. It’s a little bit difficult."
There was a pause. Liu Xin asked suddenly: "Two gentlemen. I don't know how the casualties of the people in Xuzhou are."
Jushou said bitterly: "It's not what the lord expected. Cao Jun is full of corpses everywhere. The blood is flowing into rivers. Many villages don't see a living mouth."
in fact. Because Tian Feng is also here. There is another situation that Jushou is not convenient to say. That is, many of the lurking Phantom Spies were also brutally attacked by Cao Jun.
"The troubled world is as cheap as a dog." Liu Xin sighed. Said. "It seems that Yuan Shao will not be able to send out soldiers for a while. Let's do that. Just use Cao Jun's indiscriminate killing of innocents as a reason. A copy of the book is revised. Ask Cao Cao to retreat."
Tian Feng hesitated and said, "Xuzhou is about to be captured. I'm afraid Cao Cao won't easily agree."
Liu Xin sneered: "Tell him. If you don't agree, the previous agreement will be invalidated."
This is a naked threat. But Liu Xin has this confidence. You Cao Cao can not accept it. No one is forcing you. but. If you don't want to accept it. We must have the courage to bear the consequences. If it is to deal with Xuzhou alone. Perhaps Cao Cao is not afraid to turn his face with Liu Xin. But Cao Cao's next target is definitely Yuan Shao. Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou in addition to avenging his father. I am afraid that more is also to solve the worries of the future. In order to deal with Yuan Shao with all his strength. Cao Cao would never dare to fight Liu Xin on both sides when facing Yuan Shao. Liu Xin can be sure of this.
in fact. Whether it is Cao Cao or Yuan Shao. They have many shrewd counselors under them. How could they fail to see that Liu Xin is their biggest threat. But Liu Xin did not claim emperor. Nor does it support other people as emperors. There is always room for maneuver. Unlike the two of them. One supports Liu Xie. One supports Liu Biao. There are no two days. These two people can't go together anyway.
These truths do not need to be dialed. Tian Feng already understood. He smiled. Give a deep salute to Liu Xin. Quickly step back and draft the letter. Send people to Cao Cao Camp.
Ju awarded Tian Feng go out. He folded his hands and said: "Lord. Do you want to publish the situation of this expedition to the desert in Dahan Express. It will also stop the mouths of those villains."
Why can Shilin people have such a big influence? Just because they have the right to speak. And Liu Xin's original intention of publishing Dahan Express was to fight a public opinion war with them. Fight for the right to speak. Judging from the situation over the past year or so. The effect of Dahan Express still achieved a certain effect. It's just that there are too few literate people among the people. Not quite ideal.
Although the effect of Dahan Express is not as good as expected. But it is always able to gather some people's hearts. Heed Ju's advice. Liu Xin nodded. Said: "I think it is feasible. Remember. The harm caused by the Huns' harassment to the people on the border of Liangzhou should be highlighted. The results of this expedition should be downplayed."
Ju confessed. Promised. Backed out.
Liu Xin looked at the back of Ju Sui leaving in a hurry. Can't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly. Although he acted nonchalantly in front of them. But who can really not care about their reputation. but. He knows better. Even if the Dahan Express said it was a hype. It is also difficult to stop the poisonous tongue of those scholars. because. This contradiction is difficult to reconcile.
Let's compare Liu Xin and Cao Cao. Cao Cao invaded Xuzhou. Playing the banner of revenge for the father. That was a private enmity; and Liu Xin sent troops to Monan. It is to avenge the people on the border of Liangzhou. It's a feud. Cao Cao slaughtered in Xuzhou. It was the people of the same race who were killed; the same was killing. Liu Xin killed aliens. No matter how you look at it. It seems that people should blame Cao Cao instead of Liu Xin. however. The fact is. The Shilin scholars will soon add several new charges to Liu Xin. Without him. Just because Liu Xin moved the "cheese" of those gentry families.
The gentry family is a special class. Almost three senior officials of the imperial court, such as the Three Gongs and the Nine Qings, came from noble families. As long as their children have not committed any major faults. In the future, he will be able to embark on an official career very smoothly. As for the poor family. No matter how many real talents you have to learn. It's even harder to get ahead. in fact. Liu Xin's current identity is the Han family clan. It can also be said to be the largest gentry family. but. There are too many relatives in the Han clan. He is not the one close to the core.
A few years ago, Liu Xin offended the Hedong Wei family, a family of noble families who were famous in the Han Dynasty. As a result, his reputation in Shilin took a turn for the worse. Although Liu Xin also tried his best to build a good relationship with the gentry family. For example, the Kuaijia and Caijia in Jingzhou have been trusted and reused by him. But Kuaijia is also good. No matter the Cai family. Famous again in Jingzhou. Put it in the whole big man. It's nothing. And those gentry families that are quite influential in the entire Han Dynasty. For example, the Wei family, Yuan family, and Xun family did not stand on Liu Xin's side.
Not only that. Liu Xin employs the most. Or those who were born in poverty. Such as Jushou, Tian Feng, Han Opera, Guo Jia. The status of these people is obviously higher than that of the Kuai family and the Cai family. in fact. Liu Xin didn't mean anything else. He is only meritocracy. But this is enough to make those gentry families unhappy. Especially after Liu Xin announced the imperial examination system. Even the gentry family hated him deeply. This is the foundation that completely shakes the rule of the gentry. Deprived of their vested interests.
Liu Xin was meditating. Suddenly, a clear voice said: "Men's daughter pays homage to the lord."