Chapter 965: An Imaginary Situation

"General Zhengxi withdrew his troops and returned north?"

In the nearby dock of Pinyang, Pang Shu and Pinyang Ling were sitting together.

Although Pang Shu said he had resigned, he was still a figure that could not be underestimated by Pinyang Ling. Naturally, if something happened, he would come to discuss it.

Pang Shu nodded, and then motioned for Pinyang Ling to drink tea.

Pinyang Ling held the tea bowl and took a sip. He still felt a little confused and asked: "What... is this? I hope Mr. Pang can teach me."

Since Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang, the recent events in the past two years have been too complicated, making Pinyang Ling, who is used to leisurely time and full rhythm, somewhat uncomfortable.

Nowadays, the people's livelihood and political affairs in counties and counties in the Han Dynasty are actually not too complicated to talk about. Many things are basically settled by the county guard or magistrate just by falling in love with and killing the local right-wingers.

In addition, Pinyang is a relatively remote county town. It is not big in itself, and there are no properties that make people envious and jealous. It is really not easy to get promoted with shining political achievements, so naturally it is not easy. Does anyone care that Pinyang Ling has been working here for almost ten years...

Changes are so fast nowadays, and Pinyang Ling feels a little like he can't keep up with the pace.

Pang Shu touched his beard and said, "Do you know who General Zhengxi is from?"

"I heard that he is from Heluo..." Pinyang Ling frowned and said, "...Pang Gong's intention...this is even more true...the breeder is also from Heluo. It stands to reason...could it be due to a side branch?"

Pang Shu raised his head and laughed, and said: "If a branch of a certain family has such an outstanding person, you should be happy. How can you be jealous of the virtuous? The father-in-law has a heart for the country, and he is not a shallow person... This matter should not be ignored. .”

Pinyang Ling frowned and thought, but couldn't figure it out.

Zhong Shao is the grandson of Zhong Hao. Although he has lived in Chang'an for a long time, he is still considered a person from Heluo. Therefore, this is where Pinyang Ling is confused.

In the interpersonal network of the Han Dynasty, in addition to disciples and former officials, there was another very important relationship.

That is, the Township Party.

Although the township party is not as stable and reliable as the disciples and old officials, in many aspects, because they are all fellow villagers and their interests are basically the same, in most cases, people from the same hometown and the same county must be closer to each other. It is also easier to form a small group that is consistent with the outside world.

But why are Fei Qian from Heluo and Zhong Shao from Heluo, so why can't they get together? Zhong Shao palms Wen and Fei Qian palms martial arts. Isn't this all right?

Pang Shu looked at Pinyang Ling and couldn't help but smile in his heart. No wonder he had been just one Pinyang Ling for many years without being promoted. This political IQ is still open to question...

But after all, he was still the local governor around him, so Pang Shu didn't overdo it, and said with a smile: "If General Zhengxi gives up and goes to the north, there is nothing wrong with him... Now it seems that General Zhengxi also You have a choice..."

General who conquered the west, why didn't he conquer the southeast, north, and south?

This naturally has a meaning, and the meaning of Zhong Shao and others was also vaguely expressed, but Fei Qian chose not to accept this plan.

However, Fei Qian left so simply, which made Pang Shu a little surprised and a little more appreciated. It's not that Fei Qian's behavior of returning to Bingzhou was right or wrong, but Fei Qian did not rely on force or other means to continue to entangle and maintain the stability of the anti-Xiliang alliance...

At least that's what it seems on the surface.

Pinyang Ling thought for a while and felt a little enlightened. Then he thought of something again and cupped his hands to Pang Shugong and said, "In that case...I am afraid that the imperial court will invite Pang Gong to resume his post soon, and I will ask Pang Gong to take care of him..." Pang Shu and Pang Xi were both descendants of Heluo people, and they were also members of the Shao family, so this time it basically meant that Heluo people took control of the court. Therefore, although Pang Shu resigned now, the court would definitely use it again soon.

Pang Shu smiled and did not answer.

In fact, there is another very important reason for Fei Qian and Zhong Shao's arrangement, or testing, which is that Fei Qian is now too closely involved with people in Bingzhou...

Various matters during Wang Yun's tenure, plus the scenes in Pingyang, it is not wrong to say that Fei Qian is from Heluo, but now it cannot be regarded as a pure color. In addition, the Wang family of Taiyuan, Hu The Guan Linghu clan and other Bingzhou natives attached themselves to the banner, which diluted a lot of the color of Heluo.

If we assume that including himself, Zhongshao Pang Xi and others are humble and allow Fei Qian to gain power among the government and the public, then will Fei Qian use people from Heluo or his own group of people from Bingzhou?

Isn't this obvious?

Fei Qian cannot be allowed to gain the right to speak in the court. This point has almost become the consensus of Zhong Shao and others. After all, there is no such thing as a probation period for this kind of thing. Once the authority is handed over, it will be quite difficult to take it back. It's difficult.

So it cannot be given.

In this matter, Pang Shu felt that Zong Shao had done nothing wrong. Otherwise, if the people in Heluo had worked hard, wouldn't they have made clothes for the Bingzhou guys?

Although the current Fei Qian has a lot of achievements, he still has a long way to go before he can become the representative of the entire Heluo people. Of course, the most important thing is that Fei Qian needs to express that it is difficult to be like this , there is not even a single person from Heluo under his command, either from Bingzhou or Jingxiang. Can this reassure the people of Heluo?

But having said that, Fei Qian left like this and Zhong Shao didn't say anything. Wasn't it a little too... Xiaojiazi was a little angry?

After all, Fei Qian brought 600 cavalry with him when he came, and now he only has more than 400 left to go back. He is said to have been chased by Li Jue. If it hadn't been for the arrival of another 500 cavalry, he might not have been able to return to the north. …

But now that he is no longer in his position, he will not care about these things.

At this moment, Pang Shu still didn't think that the Xiliang soldiers had much hope. In his opinion, the Xiliang soldiers just struggled a few times before dying. After waiting for a few days, the Xiliang soldiers without food and supplies would How much is left?

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"Fei Zhengxi...has left Zuo Fengyi?"

In Chang'an City, Zhong Shao frowned.

Is it true that Xianbei has changed?

Instead of retreating to advance?

"The breeder, there is no doubt about it..." The person who reported the news bowed to the ground, paused and said, "...The breeder also has something, I don't know whether it is true or not..."

Zhong Shao lowered his eyelids slightly and said, "Let's talk."

"...According to Wannian County, Xiliang thief general Li led two thousand cavalry and chased General Zhengxi, but was defeated by General Zhengxi at Juqishui..."

Zhong Shao sat up all of a sudden, straightened his back, and then slowly sat back down after a while, saying: "...The Xiliang bandit soldiers have no fighting spirit, and they are defeated...Yi Ye..."

Zhong Shao waved his hand and asked the messenger to leave first.

In the side hall, silk gauze hangs on the red pillars, and the crane and turtle incense exudes a faint green smoke. There are soft and silky brocade seats behind him, but Zhong Shao feels a little uncomfortable no matter how he sits, and can't help but stand. He stood up and walked around the hall with his hands behind his back.

"This Fei Ziyuan..."

Of course Zhong Shao knows that in a battle in the wild, if the number of soldiers is one-to-one, he can be called a brave general, and if he can win one-on-one, he can be called a brave general. Even another word for wisdom is needed...

And this Fei Qian, Fei Ziyuan, even though he was at a disadvantage over the soldiers again and again, still won the victory. This is something that can be evaluated by more than just bravery and wisdom.

What a pity, what a pity.

We can't get it together...

Zhong Shao let out a long sigh, "Young man, you can fight, and you can fight well, but your character is still too anxious, not calm enough, and if you feel uncomfortable, why would you give up the fight like this?" Adult system?

If Fei Qian didn't guess his intentions and Zhong Shao didn't believe it, it's already so obvious. It can be said that it was not a hint but an explicit statement. If it is still unclear, then there is really nothing to say and it is hopeless. Already...

So when Fei Qian left Chang'an, Zhong Shao naturally couldn't understand it.

It's normal to have disagreements.

It’s normal to have needs.

Sit down and have a good talk to balance each other. How can we leave just as soon as we say it? Do we still have to condescend to accommodate a young man like you?

Therefore, Zhong Shao felt that Fei Qian was a bit arrogant and was using it to threaten him, so he didn't want to pay attention to it. If he didn't want to go back to Bingzhou, then just go back. How could he compromise with Fei Qian so easily? Is it equivalent to selling out your alliance?

This Feiqian Feiziyuan...

Zhong Shao shook his head.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside the hall, and a soldier covered in blood, supported by several guards, ran into the courtyard and down to the hall.

"My...brother...Mei, Meiyang...is surrounded...I'm afraid I can't defend...hope, I hope you will send reinforcements as soon as possible..." The embarrassed soldier said with difficulty in a hoarse voice, Fortunately, he had just drank a few mouthfuls of water to moisten his throat, otherwise the soldier would not have been able to speak.

"What?!"

Zhong Shao felt his forehead buzzing.

What's going on?

Didn't Xia Mou just report that the Xiliang camp in Wugong County had been defeated? Most of the Xiliang bandit soldiers had dispersed and were nowhere to be found?

Why is Meiyang surrounded again?

Could it be that Meiyang's side is just a small group of Xiliang bandit soldiers?

Or Xia Mou's side...

What's the matter?

Zhong Shao felt that his hands and feet were a little cold, and a thin layer of sweat broke out on his back...

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"Fei Qian Fei Ziyuan returned to the army and marched north?"

Yang Biao in Tongguan looked incredulous.

A series of news in the past few days almost knocked Yang Biao to a standstill. First, Huangfu Song was defeated, and then Fei Qian Qingqi moved in and killed Guo Si in Chiyang. Together with Zhong Shao and others, he captured Chang'an and was subsequently promoted. The promotion, the government, the government...

At that time, Yang Biao simply wanted to have wings from his ribs. He immediately flew to Chang'an City, rushed to Chongde Hall, and loudly declared that there was a loyal minister who worked hard and had great achievements in the country. How could he be forgotten?

At that moment, Yang Biao felt so disappointed and resentful towards Huangfu Song.

However, it seems that there is a slight turning point now?

There is actually internal discord among the Heluo people?

Ha ha ha ha……

Hearing the news that Fei Qian was leading his army back to the north, Yang Biao couldn't believe it at first, and then after confirming it for three times, he laughed out loud and felt comfortable all over. Most of the gloom these days had finally dissipated.

The remaining part is Huangfu Song.

It should be said that Huangfu Song's attitude was very upright. After defeating Xinfeng, he wrote a long letter, describing the entire defeat process from beginning to end. He was very sincere and did not avoid anything.

Of course, Yang Biao also received another copy, written by Zhao Wen...

So Yang Biao decided to find another way and no longer relied entirely on Huangfu Song.

You know, there are still many rural forts in Guanzhong, and in these rural forts, there are food and people. The most important thing is that although Hongnong respects the Yang family, it is impossible for him to provide endless supplies of food, grass and personnel over and over again. Therefore, uniting these indigenous people in the Sanfu area of ​​​​Guanzhong has become Yang Biao's most powerful force. Good ally.

We still have to thank Comrade Wang Mang for this Wubao thing. Wang Mang's land reform took back all the land in the world and claimed it as "king's land". He abolished private ownership of land and prohibited the sale and purchase of land at will. However, it turned out to be a failure, and then a nationwide resistance broke out...

After Liu Xiu came to power, as a man of destiny elected by the two large landowning classes in Jizhou and Yuzhou, this private ownership of land was naturally further strengthened and protected. However, the turmoil during Wang Mang's period still left a very deep impression on these large landowners. Influenced by Special products are like cancers hanging in the body of the Han Dynasty.

In Yang Biao's opinion, Wubao is not a cancer, but it is also a good way to control the place. Since Zhong Shao and others had stolen high positions in the imperial court, even if Yang Biao flew to Chang'an, it would still be too late. It would be better to start from the countryside fortress in Guanzhong and gain actual control over the lower levels of Guanzhong.

In order for the imperial court to carry out its decrees, to provide money and food from the people, to allocate labor services, and to do all kinds of things, it is inseparable from the powerful people in the country and the large and small forts. Therefore, if a unified front can be formed with these people, then How long can a kind of Shao survive in the court?

As for whether Zhong Shao and others would attack the people in these Wubao, Yang Biao thought it was possible, but it didn't matter. Even if they killed one or two, they would just kill the people in these rural Wubao. It's just a push here. What's more, if there are not a few unlucky people, how can we free up some land for rewards and distribution?

No matter who wants to gain a foothold on this land, they must master these rural heroes.

In the past, there was no choice, but now, in Guanzhong, one is a person who keeps reaching out to these rural tyrants for this or that with little foundation, and the other is a barbarian on the border who does not know the scriptures and does not understand culture. In comparison, Under this situation, as long as you show enough goodwill and promise a certain position in the government and opposition parties, you will naturally get more favors...

Despite the ebb and flow, Guanzhong is still available! What's more, he still has a trump card in his hand that he hasn't played yet...