Tuoba Qing heard that his father said that he was going to send people to Xiangyang to find out the reality of the Jin people. His eyes lit up and he said with a smile: "Father, I want to go to Jin with the envoy to have a look."
Tuoba Gui frowned. Hua Yin was influenced by him and admired the Han culture very much. He always hoped to visit the Jin Dynasty.
Just when he was about to refuse, he saw his daughter's eager face, and his heart moved. Hua Yin was getting older and would get married in a while. Tuoba Gui fell in love with Ji Ba, the son of his cousin Ji Gen.
Ji Gen is the commander-in-chief of the Hexi tribe. His mother and Tuoba Gui's father are brothers and sisters. If they are close to each other, the Hexi tribe will become his strongest support.
Let Hua Yin disguise himself and go to Xiangyang with Zhang Ji, so that he can get his wish before getting married, and he can get married with peace of mind.
Tuoba Gui nodded and said, "It doesn't matter, you are getting older and you won't be able to move around as you please when you get married. You might as well go to the Jin Kingdom to visit before you get married."
Tuoba Qing jumped up happily, shook his head and Tuoba Gui's arm said with a sweet smile: "Thank you, father."
Tuoba Si looked at his sister with envy, knowing that his father would not let him leave Pingcheng.
Zhang Ji learned that Princess Huayin was going to Xiangyang with the delegation, and secretly complained that this was a hot potato. The emperor dotes on the eldest princess very much, and he can't afford to suffer if anything goes wrong.
Entering the palace to see the emperor, Tuoba Gui said with a smile: "The Kingdom of Jin needs help from me, so it will not dare to offend the envoy. Zhang Qing just rest assured."
With that said, Tuoba Gui said to a personal attendant standing next to him: "Hua Yin, I have met Zhang Changshi."
The handsome attendant held up his hands and said in a rough voice, "Hua Yin has seen Zhang Changshi."
Only then did Zhang Ji notice that next to Tuoba Gui was the eldest princess who was disguised as a woman. Hua Yin was dressed in men's clothing with a wide robe and big sleeves. It was impossible to tell the difference between the male and female without paying attention.
Just listen to Tuoba Gui say again: "Ji Ba, you lead the escort mission to Xiangyang."
An armored young man on the right shouted his promise. Zhang Ji was overjoyed and said, "With General Ji Ba as our escort, we should be fine."
Ji Ba has a strong figure and a handsome face. He looks at the smiling Princess Huayin with a look of fascination.
Tuoba Qing was so happy that he didn't notice the strange look in his cousin's eyes. …
On July 26, Yang Anxuan received permission from Sima Shangzhi, King of Qiao, and set off from Xinxicheng with 600 cavalry and 800 infantry. He passed through Xuchang, Yingchuan, and crossed Songshan Mountain to Yanshi. He was going to Xinxi from Luoyang. old road.
In order to speed up the journey, Yang Anxuan did not recruit servants. Instead, he asked the soldiers to bring three days of dry food with them, and the subordinate counties provided supplies along the way.
From Xinxi, go north to Shenyang, pass through Yichun to Yang'an, and then go straight to Dingying City. The official road has been repaired, and the marching speed has been improved compared to when it went south.
Posthouses were built in some places, and upon notification of the approaching army, hot water was prepared in advance, stations were arranged, and dry food was prepared in the counties for the rotation of soldiers.
If the road is connected, the government will be connected, and Yang Anxuan is very satisfied that his policies have achieved practical results. Along the way, businessmen and travelers kept coming and going, and when they saw the army, they all gave way. Yang Anxuan strictly ordered not to harass businessmen, travelers, or the people. I believe that it won't be long before the Runan County Army's reputation for not disturbing the people will be known.
After passing Yingcheng and continuing north for twenty miles, we entered the jurisdiction of Yingchuan County. The road became obviously rugged and the marching speed slowed down.
It's past Shen hour, and Lin County is more than ten miles ahead. According to the marching arrangements, we will be stationed in Lin County tonight.
Sima Shangzhi appreciated Yang Anxuan's initiative to go to Luoyang for rescue. He not only agreed with him to lead his army there, but also ordered the counties along the way to provide supplies.
At noon, the advance general sent by Yang Anxuan reported the news of the approaching army to the magistrate of Lin County, Feng Ren, and asked Lin County to prepare bread for two thousand people to eat for two days and arrange a camping place.
Feng Ren was a little embarrassed when he received the news. The two thousand people could only eat 400 shi of bread in two days. It was not difficult to cope with the new summer grains coming into the treasury. It's just that he just received a private message from Governor Wen two days ago, telling him not to supply supplies to the Runan army.
At the beginning of this year, Feng Ren heard about Runan County's seizure of a group of horses from Xuchang City. It was said that Governor Wen and Ma Sima complained to King Qiao to no avail, and ordered strict interrogation of merchants going to Runan.
Based on the personality of Governor Wen, if he provides the needs of Runan's army, Governor Wen will definitely have to settle accounts in the future.
Seeing Magistrate Feng's frown, County Magistrate Cao Rui smiled and said: "Magistrate Feng, we are Yingchuan officials. Who dares to use the granary privately without orders from the magistrate? The governor's official document is to provide supplies, and corn porridge is also a supply, why not Cook the old grain in Xicang and feed it to the soldiers and horses of Runan."
Feng Ren smiled and said to Cao Rui: "What Cao Xian Cheng said is right. I will leave it to you to entertain the Runan army."
Cao Rui looked bitter. He originally wanted to set a trap for Magistrate Feng, but he didn't expect to shoot himself in the foot. The job actually fell on him.
At Youshi, Yang Anxuan's army came to the south of Lin County. Horse hooves roared, flags fluttered, and the army was majestic. Feng Ren and Cao Rui brought their subordinates to greet them outside the city.
Cao Rui thought in his heart that he really shouldn't talk about using old grains to cook porridge to deal with the army. If these soldiers got angry and chopped him down, he would lose his life.
When Yang Anxuan saw the officials greeting him at the pavilion, he jumped off his horse and went to pay homage. A subordinate officer led the army to the garrison. Feng Ren smiled and said, "Prefect Yang, I will prepare a small amount of wine in the city to welcome the generals."
Feng Ren made up his mind and invited Yang Anxuan and the lieutenant generals to the city for a banquet. They had good food, drinks and hospitality. Different from these ordinary soldiers, Yang Anxuan would not be held accountable even if he learned that the soldiers ate corn porridge.
"No need," Yang Anxuan said: "During the march, Yu is also an ordinary soldier, eating and living with the soldiers. Magistrate Feng, the hot water and food are ready."
Feng Ren secretly thought it was not good and said with a smile: "This matter will be handed over to Cao Xian Cheng. Cao Xian Cheng, please talk to Governor Yang."
Cao Rui cursed angrily in his heart, and said with a smile: "Prefect Yang, the hot water has been prepared, but it is difficult to raise the flour cakes needed by the army. The summer grain is put in the warehouse and sealed, and it is not dared to start without the order of Prefect Wen. In this humble position, I can only take out all the surplus grain in the county and cook it into corn porridge to serve to the soldiers."
Yang Anxuan's eyes turned cold and he sneered: "The army traveled thousands of miles to rescue Luoyang. The Sima governor also had an official document to replenish the army along the way. Guixian actually dared to violate it openly and secretly. He should be killed according to military law."
As soon as the word "Zhan" came out, both Feng Ren and Cao Rui trembled, and big beads of sweat broke out. Yang Anxuan ordered in a cold voice: "I'll give you another hour and a half to prepare the bread for 1,500 people. Tomorrow at midnight, prepare the bread for two days. If you disobey, I will kill you both." head."
After saying that, Yang Anxuan turned around and headed to the camp. Feng Ren and Cao Rui's faces were earth-colored. Governor Yang really showed no mercy at all. He prepared bread for 1,500 people in an hour and a half, and then the whole city would be mobilized to take action. …
Xuchang City, government office. Prefect Wen Xiang received an urgent report from Lin County. The county magistrate Feng Ren reported in an official document that the Runan army forcibly demanded supplies and threatened the local area.
Wen Xiang became furious and said, "This Yang Anxuan has gone too far to deceive others. The soldiers and horses of Runan are actually arrogant and domineering in the foolish Yingchuan County. This is unbearable."
Sima Maguang added with jealousy: "This Yang Anxuan is extremely arrogant and domineering. He sent troops to seize the horses at the beginning of the year. This time he even bullied him. He really regards the court's laws and regulations as nothing. Governor Wen, you have to report to the court and punish his crimes." "
Wen Xian was discouraged, shook his head and said, "Yang Anxuan was ordered by King Qiao to rescue Luoyang. How could the court punish him?"
Ma Guang gritted his teeth and said, "In order to earn credit, this Yang Anxuan actually led more than a thousand people to rescue Luoyang, sent sheep into the tiger's mouth, and ignored the lives of his subordinates for his own ambition. Such a person really deserves to be killed."
"It's not our turn to take care of these things." Wen Xian frowned and said, "Tomorrow the Runan army will arrive in Xuchang. How should we deal with it?"
Ma Guang rolled his eyes and said, "Let's just say that Songshan thieves came down to plunder. To prevent the thieves from entering, Xuchang City closed its gates. How dare Yang Anxuan lead his army to attack Xuchang?"
"How should Yang Anxuan respond when he asks for supplies?"
Ma Guang sneered twice and said, "Just say there is no food in the city and let Runan's army feed the people."
Wen Xiang glanced at Ma Guang, but he didn't expect that this warrior had such vicious thoughts. He only wanted to feed the people and encourage Runan's army to rob the people. If Yang Anxuan did this, his reputation would be ruined. …
After receiving a report from the reconnaissance cavalry, the four gates of Xuchang City were closed tightly, claiming that there were thieves attacking and it was inconvenient to open the city, allowing Runan's army to feed the people.
Yang Anxuan smiled bitterly to himself. Since the army entered Yingchuan, he could clearly feel the hostility and indifference from all parts of Yingchuan. Xuchang City, the Yingchuan government office, simply closed its doors.
I was annoyed in my heart. I had traveled thousands of miles to help Luo for my country, but some people were holding back because of personal grudges. After passing Xuchang and going northwest not far, they entered Songshan Mountain. Without sufficient supplies in advance, how could the army have the strength to cross Songshan Mountain.
Zhao Tian and Yang Anxuan walked side by side and asked in a cold voice: "Lord, the weather is hot. Yesterday, the supply troops only carried a day's food."
Yang Anxuan said: "Be polite first and then attack. If the city of Xuchang does not open, we will go to the Yingchuan County Army garrison. There will definitely be food there."
Seizing Yingchuan County's army rations is tantamount to starting a war. Zhao Tian pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I obey."
After Yang Anxuan found out about seizing military rations from the Yingchuan County Army, the court would definitely investigate him, and he could be demoted or convicted, but Yang Anxuan decided to take a gamble.
A big change is coming, and the court is troubled by internal and external troubles. Yang Anxuan bets that the court has no intention and is unable to hold him accountable. Even if he shows strong fighting power, he will be relied on by the court.
Yang Anxuan's ultimate goal is to compete in the world, and he is about to use the topic to speak out to the world and let the world know Yang Anxuan's name, just like when Cao Cao initiated the righteous army and called on the world's heroes to attack Dong Zhuo, establishing an image of loyalty and good warfare.
Xuchang City gradually appeared in the distance, blocking the front like a huge stone. Yang Anxuan drew out the Liquan Sword from his waist and pointed forward. Nothing could block his way forward.
At the top of Xuchang City, Prefect Wen Xian and Sima Guang looked at the billowing smoke and dust, with sweat on their foreheads. Six hundred light cavalry in front and eight hundred infantry behind them were like dark clouds that were overwhelming the sky and the earth, pressing towards Xuchang City, with the momentum of destroying the city and uprooting the stronghold.
Runan soldiers and horses stopped inside and outside, arranged neatly, their swords and guns flashing coldly in the sun. One horse galloped to the city and shouted: "The army of Runan has been ordered to assist Luo. Please ask Xuchang City to open the city gate and let the army enter the city." rest."
Wen Xiang did not dare to show his head and said to Ma Guang beside him: "Ma Sima, go and answer."
Ma Guang swallowed. Last time he defeated Runan's 200 cavalry with 2,000 soldiers and horses, but he lost completely. Now there are more than 1,000 people in Runan under the city, and he really has no courage to answer.
After hiding at the top of the city to discuss for a long time, they pushed a civil servant to come forward and claimed that the Songshan bandits had come down from the mountain. The prefect, Sima and others had gone to inspect the county. There was no one in charge in Xuchang City, so the Runan army was allowed to pass by.
Yang Anxuan sneered and said to Zhao Tian: "Go to the Yingchuan County Army Barracks."
The army headed west like a tide. Wen Sheng from the top of the city let out a long breath and said, "Finally, we have sent the god of plague away."
Ma Guang held the wall stack, looked at the direction in which Runan's army was leaving, and shouted: "No, Runan's soldiers and horses have gone to the county army's garrison."
Wen Xiang was dumbfounded and said calmly: "What should we do? Ma Sima, hurry out of the city and go to the military camp to have a look."
The matter involved a military camp, and Ma Guang had no choice but to take many guards out of the west gate to check on the camp.
When they arrived at the military camp, they found that there was no fighting. Runan's army entered the Yingchuan garrison safely, and his subordinates surrendered without a fight.
Ma Guang was so ashamed and angry that he refused to enter the camp and turned his horse's head back to Xuchang City.
