"No, I want to see my father."
Cao Qing handed Yang Yuan to the maid aside and planned to go out.
"Madam, please don't get excited. My father-in-law has no choice but to do this."
Yang Ling quickly stopped her and said with a smile,
"Besides, how can a husband refuse to eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor?"
After being comforted by his kind words, Cao Qing gave up the idea of going to Cao Cao.
Yang Ling stayed with the girls for a moment, then took Zhou Cang and others with him and left the mansion.
But this time when he went out, Yang Ling took Guo Zhao and Ma Yunlu with him.
First, the journey is long and he needs a woman to take care of him.
Secondly, Ma Yunlu had not seen Ma Teng for a long time, so he took this opportunity to reunite their father and daughter.
When going to Liangzhou, although Yang Ling only brought 20,000 soldiers and horses, he brought many generals, including Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, Ma Chao, Ma Xiu, Ma Tie, Ma Dai... even Zhang Xiu and Hu Che'er also accompanied the army. travel.
In order to get to Liangzhou early and find out the situation.
Yang Ling left the large army under the leadership of Zhang Xiu, while he led an elite army and generals to rush to Liangzhou.
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After nearly half a month of long journey, Yang Ling and his party finally arrived in Chang'an City.
Zhong Yao, who served as the captain of the Sili school, knew that Yang Ling was coming, and led a group of officials to go out of the city to greet him personally.
Zhong Yao is about fifty years old, with a slim appearance and a scholarly temperament.
Despite his elegant temperament, he is highly accomplished in calligraphy and literature.
But he is also a good hand in managing political affairs and marching and fighting.
Due to Dong Zhuo's devastation, the people in the Guanzhong area were in dire straits. Cao Cao ordered Zhong Yao to lead the Sili Xiaowei as a servant and supervise the troops in Guanzhong.
After his care, Silizhou recuperated and gradually developed.
When the Southern Xiongnu rebelled in Pingyang, he also led various armies to repel them.
"The arrival of General Zhengxi can be said to bring glory to Chang'an City!"
A rare smile appeared on Zhong Yao's stern face.
Although he is arrogant, that is to others.
Who is Yang Ling?
His literary attainments are extremely high and he can be called the first literati in the world.
That's not bad, but he has made great achievements in battle on the battlefield!
"You're welcome, Lieutenant Sili, but I still need to learn from you."
Yang Ling smiled.
"Okay, let's stop standing and enter the city."
Zhong Yao welcomes Yang Ling into Chang'an.
A banquet had already been set up in the city, and after everyone took their seats, the banquet officially began.
After three drinks and five dishes, the two of them started talking about business.
"Wei Gong has already written to me about the purpose of the General's coming to conquer the West. I will never refuse any orders given by the General!"
Zhong Yao was serious and honest.
"Then thank you Captain Sili!"
Yang Ling bowed his hands and expressed his gratitude.
After the two talked for a while, Zhong Yao seemed to have remembered something and said cautiously,
"There is something I feel the need to tell the general!"
"Sir, please speak."
"I received news a few days ago that Han Sui sent an envoy to Bingzhou to meet the Southern Xiongnu."
Zhong Yao said in a deep voice,
"Since the general is going to Liangzhou to deal with this matter, you must not be careless."
Did Han Sui go to contact the Southern Xiongnu?
Yang Ling was stunned for a moment, then relieved.
The Xiongnu and Qiang Di were originally from the same family, and they often joined forces to cause trouble on the Han border.
It was reasonable for Han Sui to contact them.
I just don’t know if Huchuquan learned a lesson after the disastrous defeat in Hanoi County.
If he is unrepentant, there is no need to keep him.
Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Yang Ling's eyes, but he smiled lightly and said,
"Thank you sir for informing me, I understand."
After the banquet, Yang Ling also took Guo Zhao and Ma Yunlu to stay in the room arranged by Zhong Yao.
It was a romantic night, so naturally it was not humane.
Early the next morning, Yang Ling went straight to Liangzhou without following the planned plan.
Instead, he left Chang'an City and headed north.
His purpose was simple, that is, to inspect the Southern Huns.
Within a few days, Yang Ling and the others entered the boundary of Bingzhou.
Looking at the endless plain in front of him, Gao Rou on the side said worriedly,
"General, if the Huns really collude with Han Sui, wouldn't it be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth if we go here?"
There were only 300 people around Yang Ling, and the rest of the army was handed over to Zhang Xiu.
With just this few manpower, how could he be a match for the brutal Huns?
"Don't worry, Wen Hui. Soldiers are expensive, but their skills are not expensive. These few manpower are enough to deal with the Huns."
Gan Ning said with a smile.
"Xing Ba is right, Wen Hui doesn't need to be nervous."
Yang Ling also smiled lightly.
Gao Rou glanced at the three hundred men and horses behind him, with a look of hesitation on his face.
He had heard Yang Ling mention it before, saying that these three hundred men seemed to have received some kind of special forces training and were extremely elite.
Even Gao Shun's trap camp and Gan Ning's domination camp were no match for them.
But seeing that Yang Ling and Gan Ning were so confident, Gao Rou couldn't say anything else.
Before setting off from Chang'an, Yang Ling sent a messenger to inform the Great Dan Yu Huchuquan.
Therefore, not long after entering the boundary of Bingzhou, he saw dust flying in front of him and a Hun cavalry galloping towards him.
When they arrived in front of Yang Ling, they immediately reined in the reins and stopped abruptly.
A richly dressed Huns came forward on horseback and said respectfully,
"I've seen General Zhengxi!"
Yang Ling recognized him as Qubei, the right virtuous king of the Xiongnu.
"Why don't you see the big Chanyu and the little Chanyu?"
"Report to the general, the great Chanyu is camping not far ahead."
Qubei replied.
When Yang Ling heard this, he sneered secretly in his heart.
This Hu Chuquan was so courageous. He didn't come to see him, but let himself go to see him.
It’s so boring!
Yang Ling nodded calmly,
"Please lead the way, King Youxian!"
"As you command!"
Qubei pulled the reins, turned the horse's head, and led Yang Ling from the front.
Not long after, a large Huns camp appeared in front of Yang Ling.
The Great Chanyu Huchuquan and the nobles of his clan greeted him at the gate of the camp.
"General Zhengxi came all the way, it's really hard work!"
Hu Chuquan came forward with a smile on his face and an extremely enthusiastic attitude.
Yang Ling ignored him and looked around, but did not see Liu Bao.
He frowned and said calmly,
"Where is little Chanyu?"
"Reporting to the general, Xiao Shanyu is feeling unwell and is recuperating. When he recovers, let him come to see the general."
Although there was nothing wrong with Hu Chuquan's answer, Yang Ling saw a hint of dodge in his eyes.
has a problem.
There is definitely something wrong.
"Fine!"
Yang Ling nodded as if nothing had happened and followed Huchuquan into the camp.
After settling down, Huchuquan smiled and said,
"The general will rest here for the time being. I will host a banquet in honor of the general in the evening."
"Easy to say."
Yang Ling nodded.
Huchuquan bowed and as soon as he left the camp, Qubei behind him couldn't help but say,
"Master Shanyu, why don't we take action directly?"
