Chapter 2386: Brother Xian, Do You Understand?

While the people of Chang'an were accepting all kinds of new things in a daze, not knowing what the changes might lead to, the noble sons of Sanfu in Chang'an could be said to have been beaten to the point of confusion by the hussar general's stick. Incessantly.

The children of noble families and ordinary people are actually the same, divided into three, six or nine grades. Some of the upper-class gentry children may have received some news a long time ago, while the gentry children who are farther away from the central court may have known about the policy changes at about the same time as ordinary people.

"Someone is thinking..."

"No, no, don't think about it, your idea is very dangerous..."

"What do you mean?" 』

"Can't you see this? Where does this Pang represent? What about Wei? There is also a horse..."

"This...how can this be done?" 』

"Oh God...this is so unconscionable..."

A circle of people wailed.

Because they find that being an official is getting harder and harder, and the risks of making money are getting bigger and bigger.

In the past, they could collude with each other because if something happened, they would just cover each other up and get rid of the person who raised the problem. But now when the person who raised the issue is not a pawn but a big boss, these people are in extreme pain. , and began to lament, feeling as painful as having his heart, liver, spleen, and lungs cut off.

But before their emotions or opinions could reach a higher level, they were knocked back by another wave. Representing the great victory in Hanzhong, the queue escorting the Xiqiang prisoners finally entered the Chang'an Sanfu.

The prisoners were escorted by Gao Wutong and Yun Er. These two guys came all the way from the Western Regions to Chang'an. They were somewhat hopeful and worried. Of course, Gao Wutong is mainly worried about this guy Yun Er. Ever since he knew he was going to enter Chang'an, he has never closed his mouth...

"How much reward do you think the Cavalry General will give me?" Yun Er chuckled, seeming to see the dazzling brilliance of gold and silver.

Gao Wutong: "..."

"Hey, I'll eat all the delicious food in Chang'an then... Do you think it's enough?" 』

Gao Wutong: "..."

"I'm talking to you, can't you just respond?" 』

Gao Wutong sighed helplessly, "You've asked these questions three, no, five times. What else do you want me to say?" 』

"Hey, let me just talk about it casually, just talk about it..." Yun Er laughed and beamed.

After entering Guanzhong, Yun Er became more and more excited. Mainly because he had never seen many things before. They were so novel. If Gao Wutong hadn't been holding the reins all the time, bah, he had been persuading him. The guy just ran away to have fun.

An animal like Yunji, who is basically a single-celled animal, basically has nothing in his mind. When he goes into battle, he fights. After the fight, he eats and drinks. After eating and drinking, he goes to bed. After sleeping, he waits for the next fight. If he can There are some fun and delicious things, but they are just so joyful.

But Gao Wutong is not like that. Since arriving in the Western Region and then returning from the Western Region, Gao Wutong has become even more silent in comparison.

It's not just Yun Er who's worried, there's also a noisy little official.

Gao Wutong and others needed to station themselves at the school field outside Chang'an City first, and they did not just take the prisoners into the city in a daze.

The person in charge of connecting with Gao Wutong was a small official from Youfufeng, his surname was Li Mingfeng. He was full of praise for Gao Wutong and others all the way, either sincerely or because he wanted to get a ride. After all, think about it a little bit. Everyone knows that once a prisoner is sacrificed, the reward will come soon, right? Even if you don't get a ride, it's nice to become familiar with him.

"The great victory at Longyou spread throughout the three auxiliaries. It was a great victory that had not been seen in thirty years. It made people excited and excited to hear it..."

"Although I am not very brave, I still yearn for the battlefield. I am very lucky to see you warriors now..."

"Now within the three auxiliaries, everyone is eagerly waiting for you warriors..."

Gao Wutong smiled awkwardly and politely, and responded indifferently.

From a distance, some common people saw Gao Wutong's queue and couldn't help but stand by the roadside. They did not dare to hinder the army's march, but looked at it with a look that Gao Wutong could not describe, and then looked deeply. He bent down to salute, and then some scattered sounds started to sound, interrupting the croaking of Yun Er and Li Feng...

"The great man is victorious!" 』

"The hussars are victorious!" 』

Then more people joined in shouting, "Wonderful victory, Wonderful victory!" 』

For some reason, Gao Wutong suddenly felt that the annoyances and worries in his heart had faded a lot, and then a smile appeared on his face...

……(*^__^*)……

In a small room in the Zuixian Tower in Chang'an, two people were sitting opposite each other drinking.

One of them held up a wine glass and poured it out full of complaints.

"Two years ago, no, three years ago, I said that this son is an extraordinary person and should not be taken lightly... But my elder brother said to be cautious, to be cautious... He said that in the Shangyong area, all three roads are open. The trouble is huge and there are many problems, so be careful... I listened at the time and didn't say anything else..."

"Later, the Hussars came out of Hangu and attacked Xu County. The world was shocked. My brother, I once again said that people like this who are prone to shock the world should make plans as soon as possible... Then, the Hussars retreated, and my brother said to see again. look……"

"Be careful, wait and see..."

"This is a land of mediocrity. Although there are mountains in the north and south, it is connected to three states. The land is small and the people are insignificant..."

Shen Yi shook her head, the wine in the wine glass sloshed and spilled a lot.

The Shen family is a surname of Shangyong, and the place is powerful. It has strong local strength in the Shangyong area.

Shangyong is a very special place.

In other words, what is not special about the land of China? To become a unified person, one must have great perseverance!

Historically, Shangyong was generally similar to Qingxu's Taishan Army. It was in a semi-independent state. It was not until Sima Yi defeated Meng Da and moved Shen Yi to Luoyang, which was the Xincheng Rebellion in the region, that the hidden dangers here were completely eliminated. .

In ancient times, Shangyong was a descendant of the Guyong Kingdom and the Rongcheng family. During the reign of the Yellow Emperor, Rongchen began to slowly form. When King Wu conquered Zhou, the Guyong Kingdom was once the leader of the Western Eight-Nation Alliance. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Guyong Kingdom even took the initiative to attack the Chu Kingdom. Repeated victories made the Guyong Kingdom lose its wariness towards the Chu Kingdom and believed that "Chu" If you are not equipped with enough equipment to fight, then you will be hammered.

King Chuzhuang united Qin and Ba, and the three countries jointly attacked the Guyong Kingdom, and finally destroyed the Yong Kingdom. The three kingdoms divided the Guyong Kingdom, and then until later generations, Shaanxi, Shu and Hunan also divided its land.

In ancient times, mediocre people were good at making tools and building cities. It is said that mediocre people built the city of Luoyang in the Western Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, mediocre people were also called "Yongren".

When Zhang Lu was still in Hanzhong, because he could not actually control the Shangyong area, he could only shrink to the Nanzheng area. For example, the Shangyong area in Xicheng was always under appointment, and even people could not be included.

Later, Fei Qian captured Hanzhong, but due to many factors, Fei Qian did not take any action against the large and mediocre households in Hanzhong, which was almost equivalent to an appointment. When Huang Cheng was training troops in Shangyong, he once controlled the command of Shangyong County. Later, Huang Cheng was transferred and Zhang Ze took an advantage. However, neither Huang Cheng nor Zhang Ze actually had control over Shangyong. Not quite.

There are many mountains and forests around Shangyong, and some cottage forts control almost all the areas that can be farmed.

At most, Zhang Ze's men still have some control within Shangyong County. Outside the county, they are basically within the scope of Shangyong's large households. This is also the reason why Wei Yan came and went in and out of Shangyong territory, but very little information was reported to Zhang Ze.

This is also the special skill of the powerful families in Shangyong. Historically, they even took a lot of advantage here and there. It was not until the late Three Kingdoms that they were completely eliminated. And from a certain perspective, these wealthy families in Shangyong also led to A factor in Guan Yu's death...

"...The Battle of Hanzhong was originally caused by Zhang's greed...Earlier, when Zhang followed the Hussar, he was the first to lie down. Until the beginning of the Xiqiang War, Zhang thought he had an opportunity, so he acted in the opposite direction..." At the moment, Shen Yi She sounded like she was filled with righteous indignation, but in fact Shen was pretending to be deaf and dumb to Zhang's actions at the time, pretending that she didn't know what to do, and just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to do something...

"Ms. Zhang despises Hussar... I also said that I should contact Husband earlier..." Shen Yi drank all the wine, then put it on the table and sighed, "It's a pity... Oh, my brother said goodbye again." Wait...Now, I am tired of the Zhang family..."

Shen Yi really hates Mrs. Zhang, and when she talks about it, she gnashes her teeth and eats her flesh raw.

In fact, everyone in the Shen family was really fooled by Zhang.

When Zhang Ze's men were in Shangyong, of course, for the sake of stability, they often announced some of Zhang's big plans, especially the fact that Zhang and Cao Cao had reached an agreement, and Cao Cao's army would come from Jingzhou to support him, which was even more convincing. , there are even names, places and physical evidence, it’s just like the real thing.

Next to Shangyong is Fangling, and to the east of Fangling is Xiangyang. Therefore, if Cao's army really sends troops, it will naturally arrive at Fangling very quickly, or even the Shangyong area, so Shen felt that there was no If you have to bet so early, you have to wait until the winner is finally determined before putting your chips up.

"then……"

Shen Yi let out a long sigh, then poured herself another glass of wine and drank it, her face full of sorrow.

Who would have thought?

The force displayed by Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, and Zhu Ling at the foot of Nanzheng City frightened all the powerful families in Hanzhong to the point of peeing.

Zhang Ze committed suicide on the day the city was destroyed.

There is a saying that it is better to die than live. Only when you know that life is worse than death, you will seek death.

Although Nanzheng City is not as steep as Xiongguan, it has been managed by the Zhang family for many years. With the addition of Yangping Pass and the North and South Camps, it can be said that almost everyone in Hanzhong considered its defense system before it was attacked by hussars and horses. Strong enough and difficult to defeat.

At least it cannot be conquered in a short time.

The result was beyond everyone’s expectation!

When the Vulcan stone cannon roared and defeated Zhang's city defense in Nanzheng, it actually also defeated the defense of all the powerful nobles in Shangyong, Hanzhong...

Zhang Ze chose to commit suicide because he not only knew that he could not survive, but also knew that other Zhang's Wubao had also lost the capital to negotiate terms with Zhang Liao, Wei Yan, and Zhu Ling!

The Zhang family has no choice but to surrender, a complete surrender, and still have a chance to survive. In front of the Vulcan stone cannon, Nanzheng's city defense is like paper. Could it be said that the Zhang family's Wubao Manor scattered around Hanzhong can be better than Nanzheng's? Does Zheng need to be stronger? Therefore, the day the city was destroyed, it was equivalent to the collapse of all the Zhang family's forts at the same time. Only Zhang Ze took all the blame and cut off all connections with himself, could he more or less preserve his life. A little bit of Zhang’s flesh and blood...

Not within the Zhang family, but outside the Zhang family.

For example, the children of the Zhang family who surrendered early...

Several children born to Zhang’s daughters who married outside...

Or maybe it was adopted to someone else back then...

If Zhang Ze does not die, then most of the surrounding "connected households" will inevitably throw out all those who are not Zhang's family members in order to be exempted from liability, and Zhang Ze commits suicide in the city, just like some criminals who committed suicide in later generations. In a similar way, some matters may no longer be pursued.

The Zhang clan was destroyed, and the Shen clan was so frightened that they had diarrhea.

Because the Shen family's confidence is also in Wubao around Shangyong and Xicheng...

And although the Shen family helped Wei Yan intentionally or unintentionally after the arrival of Wei Yan, and did not continue with the Zhang family, the problem is that everyone can understand now that the overall pattern of Shangyong in Hanzhong is completely different. The Shen family It is no longer possible to continue as before.

Local powerful people controlled the surrounding land and farmers through Wubao, and it has become a common practice to use these mutually dependent Wubao as capital to resist the Han regime.

Now I suddenly find that Wubao, which I thought was strong and was proud of, is suddenly like an egg shell, breaking when touched. This psychological gap is not small.

What's more, he may be dragged into the water by Zhang at any time...

Self-rescue became Shen's immediate concern.

"... I think of me, the Shen family, who moved to Shangyong a hundred years ago, cleaned up water conservancy, cultivated the mulberry family, made friends with all parties, and became good friends with Ji Di... But I never thought of today..."

"My little brother came to Chang'an this time to seek some life for the Shen family!" However, I went to Hussar Mansion to pay my respects... five times! The younger brother voted five times before and after! Returning without success every time, just like a stone sinking into the sea, with no news! And what is mediocre is... I feel bitter in my heart... bitter..."

"I know, I am presumptuous in begging my brother today... It's just that we all underestimated the strength of the Hussars... Today we are among the best in Hanzhong, but where will we be tomorrow?" If the Shen family followed the Zhang family and perished together today, if it was the case in the past... who could speak out to uphold justice? 』

"The hussars are now defeated one by one. If...if we let it go, I am afraid that in the end..." Shen Yi said this, sighed, and looked out the window of the restaurant.

The restaurant faces the street.

Because Zuixian Tower itself is a place with a large flow of people, the surrounding area is also very lively, with shops and stalls everywhere, pedestrians coming and going, and several children laughing and playing in the alley.

The sun was shining on the street, and the patrol inspector led three or five inspectors on horseback to patrol slowly along the street. On the high platform at the corner of the street, soldiers carrying longbows were on duty, and the iron plates on the brim of their helmets reflected the cold light...

"Brother Pei!" Please save my little brother’s family from water and fire! "Shen Yi seemed to be stung by the cold light. She suddenly closed her eyes and shed tears. She left the table and kowtowed to the middle-aged man opposite. "Shen Yi, if you are asked to do anything in the future, you will definitely go through dangers and fires. You will never refuse. ! 』

Pei Yuan stretched out his hand to help Shen Yi, and then sighed, "It's not because I'm cruel, but because this matter... is really difficult..."

Shen Yi also went to Chang'an to study in the east of Hedong, and had a relationship with Pei Yuan. After her request to see Qiusi failed, and then some nobles in Guanzhong were unwilling to get angry and avoided him one after another, it was natural that The only life-saving straw left was Pei Yuan.

At least Pei Yuan is still a councilor of the Senate, and he still has some reputation.

As for Pei Yuan, he is very poor...

Relatively poor.

Of course, the Senate Senators are paid a salary. If these salaries are used for daily expenses, of course there is no problem, but since you are an "important position" in the Senate, how can you not have some welcome and send-offs, attend some elegant cultural events, wine tastings, unobstructed conferences, etc. ?

Then the Senate's salary as a senator is naturally not enough.

Pei Yuan's father has passed away, and his capital in Hedong is not very rich. In addition, he and Pei Mao had conflicts before, so it is extremely difficult to get Pei Mao's support. And if he really reaches out to Pei Mao to ask for money, Pei Mao will probably give it, but Pei Yuan will naturally have to pay the corresponding price...

Pei Yuan's purpose in coming to Chang'an was to establish his own business. Of course, he didn't want to become Pei Mao's dog just for a few dollars.

There is no way to reduce expenditures, but we can only find ways to increase revenue.

With more open sources, although the income has increased a lot, there are naturally a lot more risks. This time, the "Law of Corruption" introduced by the Qinglong Temple Cavalry General almost kept Pei Yuan awake at night. You can't object openly because you are afraid of attracting the attention of others, so you can only make a fool of yourself. If you open your mouth at conferences and meetings, you must fight against corruption, and if you keep silent, you must fight against malfeasance.

The slogans made the mountains ring, but my heart felt weak.

You can’t let anyone see it yet!

Tired, how did you become an actor?

That’s how it was made!

Pei Yuan has saved a lot of money through various channels in the past two years, but this money will bite his hand, if something goes wrong...

Pei Yuan didn't have the ability to jump out and fight the hussars, so he naturally thought of the corresponding strategy.

I don’t want to leave you here, I have my own place to stay!

Taking advantage of the time gap before the big plan was defeated, I couldn't survive under the hussars anymore, so I fled, bah, emigrated, bah, went to other places for academic exchanges!

If you want to have academic exchanges, of course you can’t do without something close to you.

Shen Yi, who had nowhere to ask for help, became Pei Yuan's fat sheep. Naturally, he would pick one up first. Who knows if there will be another chance to pick up wool? It's not too late...

Shen Yi took out a few "flying tickets" from the bank and stuffed them into Pei Yuan's hand.

Huqi banks are all over the world, well, not all over the world, but in most important cities in Huqi territory, even in Xu County, Yecheng, and Wu County, there are Qingyin that can exchange these flying tickets. shop.

Of course, what is within the territory of Qiuqi is the "Dahan Bank" directly under Qiuqi. If it is within the territory of other princes, it is the bank controlled by other princes. After all, the princes in these places also need to do business with Hussar.

Drunken immortal wine, painted gold fan...

Pei Yuan glanced at it slightly, pinched it, with an angry look on his face, "What do you mean?" Who do you think I am? 』

"I'm just asking for some advice, brother, nothing else..." Shen Yi's expression moved slightly, and he took out some more "flying tickets", then bowed again and presented them to Pei Yuan.

Pei Yuan's eyes quickly slid back and forth on the "Flying Ticket" a few times, and he calculated the number. The angry look on his face disappeared. Then he subconsciously looked around, raised his big sleeves, and stood up to speak. , get up and talk..."

"If it were someone else... I would definitely ignore it..." Pei Yuan looked at Shen Yi and whispered, "But you and I are old friends. I really... that's it, that's it... there is only one way to survive now..."

Shen Yi moved forward and stuffed some more things into her hands, "Brother, please give me some advice..."

"I wonder, dear brother, have you ever heard that... after the victory in the battle between Xiqiang and Xiqiang, there will be sacrifices of prisoners?" "Pei Yuan has one thing and two things. Of course, there is nothing awkward about the movement of putting it away this time, "Xiandi... do you understand? 』