Chariot and Cavalry General Huangfu Song stayed where he was until the figure who was sitting and watching the Long people completely disappeared from sight.
At this time, he finally changed his posture and took off his clothes with both hands, revealing his gray temples and wrinkles on his forehead. He tried to turn around on his horse, but was stiffened by the cold wind and almost fell off his mount. Fortunately, Huangfu Li had quick eyes and quick hands and quickly pressed on one side to right his uncle. Only then did he realize that Huangfu Song's gloves were soaked through.
Huangfu Song handed him the bag and said slowly: "What a dangerous plan! If you are not careful, you will be buried here." He took some time to adapt, and then said to his subordinates: "Go back to the capital, and you will be busy next. Miles!"
After that, Thirteen rode across the thin ice and turned back into the smoke. Seeing the cavalry general coming back, the knights untied the branches tied to the horses' tails and let the horses that were running back and forth rest. These eight thousand knights were the only remaining troops in Chang'an. They had followed Huangfu Song's plan to surprise Li San's tribe. At this time, he bluffed in the distance and successfully scared the Long people away. But the success of this plan is mostly due to Huangfu Song's reputation.
After bringing the eight thousand knights back to Chang'an City, Huangfu Song immediately crossed Yongmen and Beiguan without stopping, and ran straight to the Weiyang Palace to carry out his duties at the Shangshu Desk. Dong Min, the general of the left, had been waiting in a courtyard for a long time. He sat in the case and patted his knees anxiously. When he saw Huangfu Song entering, he stood up and immediately understood that the crisis was over. He showed a relaxed look and saluted Huangfu Song. : "Chariots and cavalry can turn the tide and are truly the pillars of the country."
Huangfu Song ignored these details and asked directly: "Shu Ying, let's not talk about this for now. Have you figured out the whole story about the kidnapping of the emperor the day before yesterday?"
It turned out that on the night of the 15th, Shangshu Lang Zhongshao stayed in Taichung and colluded with his servants Liu Fan, Liu He and Yulin Lang Yinyu to try to take advantage of the chaos at night to kidnap the emperor and go to Gongsun Zan's tribe in Puban. Unexpectedly, Huangfu Song was appointed as the cavalry general at this time. At this time, he went to Weiyang Palace to report on his duties. Ma Cen, the man who knew the inside story, mistakenly thought that the matter was leaked and immediately reported it to Huangfu Song.
Liu He is the son of Liu Yu, and Liu Fan is the son of Liu Yan. Although these two people have extraordinary status, it can't be delayed. Huangfu Song made a decisive decision and arrested all those involved in prison. He also transferred the emperor to Changle Palace. On the grounds that the emperor was ill, he was temporarily detained. The ministers of the DPRK were missing.
He did this matter secretly and quickly, so that everything went as usual the next day, but he and Dong Min both knew that such a big thing cannot be accomplished by just a few people. No matter in the city or in the Yulin army, there should be ministers involved in the matter. Among them, it is just hidden and not revealed. However, Huangfu Song prioritized fending off his enemy Han Sui and kept the matter secret for the time being. Only Dong Min was still secretly pursuing the matter in the palace.
Dong Min shook his head and said: "Without manpower, how can we get any news? Even those two thieves, She'er, broke their legs and refused to admit it. That Yu Linlang also had a sense of loyalty. They all said that they wanted to enter the palace and steal because of the wealth. , and then committed suicide in prison." Huangfu Song was silent when he heard this, and suddenly asked: "How is Ma Cen recently?"
After being stunned for a moment, Dong Min slowly asked: "What role can he play? Since he took the initiative to inform, he naturally told everything he knew, so what else can he ask?"
Huangfu Song didn't answer. He sent someone to summon Ma Cen, but he reported back that Ma Cen had been in the palace for two days. Huangfu Song secretly cried out that it was bad, and hurriedly sent people to search for Ma Cen at his home, but they could not find Ma Cen. After Huangfusong learned of the result, he was silent for a moment and said to Dong Min: "Shuying, don't continue to investigate this matter. If you continue to investigate, it will not only be futile, but it will cause chaos in Xijing. Under the current situation, Xijing can no longer be chaotic. ." His tone was calm, but his words were as hard as iron. Dong Min didn't dare to refute in the slightest. …
Next, at Huangfu Song's suggestion, Dong Min took charge of the imperial guard, once again reduced the imperial army, and changed palaces with the emperor every day, living in an uncertain place. In this way, no matter who was behind the robbery of the emperor, short There is nothing that can be done within the time.
After handling the matters in the palace, it was already the night of the 18th. Huangfu Song planned to rest in the palace for one night and go to Linjin at Mao the next day. Since Gongsun Zan arrived in Puban, the refugees have been vassaling one after another, and the number has grown to nearly 100,000, with a huge momentum. Duan Xuan's army has been infected with epidemics, and urgent ultimatums have piled up. Huangfu Song also knows that there can be no further delay.
But not long after he lay down, he heard a knock on the door.
Huangfusong's heart moved. He lifted up his quilt and lay quietly on the ground, listening to the footsteps of guards patrolling outside the door. Then he felt relieved and asked the person at the door, "Who is it? What do you want to see me for?"
The voice was very familiar, and he said, "Yizhen, it's me." Huangfusong recognized that the person was Wang Yun, the minister, so he quickly put on his robe, opened the door, and welcomed him in. He lit a fire and joked with him, saying: "It's so late, Master, why don't you take a rest?"
The minister ordered Wang Yun to wear a flaming red fox fur, a virtuous crown on his head, and a letter in his hand. Apparently he had just come out of the minister's desk. He sat on the horse and said to Huangfu Song: "The government is so tense now, how can I rest? Things are piling up at the Chancellor’s desk and it’s difficult to resolve them. As the Chancellor, I have the unshirkable responsibility.”
He didn't wait for Huangfu Song to speak, and asked him first: "Yizhen, are you able to meet the emperor today? How is the emperor's condition?"
Huangfu Song was sitting opposite Wang Yun and said, "The emperor is in good spirits. I don't think he will recover soon." He did not want to talk more about this issue and directly asked Wang Yun why he came. Wang Yun pondered for a moment and handed over the letter in his hand. To Huangfu Song, he said: "This is a letter from a distinguished person. It is of great importance. Therefore I have come here to ask for your advice."
After receiving the letter, Huangfu Song looked puzzled. He opened it and read the beginning of the letter, but it read the word "Bo'an". This made him stand up suddenly and look at Wang Yun. Wang Yun did not wait for him to say anything, but persuaded him first. He said: "Yizhen, you read it first and then talk!"
Huangfusong stared at him for a long time, then slowly returned his gaze to the letter. He read it carefully twice, and then put the letter into the candlelight. Seeing that the paper curled up and burned into ashes, Huangfusong said to Wang Yun: "Master Zi , what happened today has never happened, you just came to visit your friends, I just talked about it occasionally, nothing else."
Wang Yun had never expected that Huangfu Song refused so quickly and without leaving any room. He remained silent for a while and whispered to Huangfu Song: "Now that the world has collapsed, the world is upside down, and the country is in such a situation, Dong Zhuo's crime is unforgivable! Up and down the court, there are countless people who want to eat flesh and sleep on skin. But we suffer from the lack of soldiers, which is why Dong Zhuo is so rampant. Now that he is comatose and dead, using Yizhen as his rider, this is a rare opportunity to save the country! How can Yizhen sit back and watch?"
When Huangfu Song heard this, he knew that Wang Yun must have instigated the previous kidnapping of the emperor. He did not want to participate in it, but he also did not want to antagonize him. He only said: "Master, things are not as easy as you think. It's not yet By the time."
Seeing his perfunctory expression, Wang Yun felt unhappy in his heart. Even when he spoke in a low voice, he was full of anger: "Who else can do this except chariots and cavalry, who can destroy thieves who usurp the country and eliminate evil and harm?" ? You are rich and wealthy, but don’t you worry about your father?"...
These words were very heart-wrenching, but Huangfu Song remained calm: "Song is a mortal, but he does his best as a minister. How dare he predict God's will?"
Seeing that Wang Yun's anger became even more intense, he continued to explain: "Nowadays, all of Chang'an, both inside and outside the palace, are Dong Zhuo's private armies. Although Song is called a charioteer, who can be mobilized to help him? He can only make plans, but in fact he cannot mobilize troops. Yes! Master, the murder of Dong Min is indeed extremely difficult. Besides, Dong Min treated us politely. If you really succeed in the assassination, nearly ten thousand soldiers in the city will not obey the military orders, kill the ministers in anger, and swarm the court. , how many people in Chang'an City can survive?"
Wang Yun often thought that his soldiers were no more than puppets, and his orders and prohibitions were no more than leisurely actions. At this time, after receiving some instructions from Huangfu Song, he suddenly realized what he was doing and was sweating profusely. He thought about it for a moment, but could not think of refuting Huangfu Song's words, and was worried that he would defeat Gongsun Zan's army on the front line, so he asked him: "If the chariot is riding here, how sure are we to wipe out the enemy and clear the inner world?"
Huangfu Song immediately replied: "To be honest, I'm really not sure."
Wang Yun was very satisfied after hearing this, but his expression still looked sad. He confessed to Huangfu Song and hurried back to the Chancellor's Desk.
The next day, Huangfu Song put on his armor and led his horse. When he was about to leave the city with his attendants, he was suddenly stopped by someone. He looked back and saw that it was Cai Yong, the general with five features.
Cai Yong hurriedly dismounted, came to him and asked, "Where are you going today?"
Seeing his nervous expression, Huangfu Song couldn't help but smile and said: "The Emperor has appointed the Commander-in-Chief to supervise the military affairs in Guanzhong. Of course I will go to Yin and Jin to defend against the enemy."
Cai Yong was quite embarrassed when he heard this, but he still tried his best to say: "I have something to do, and I hope Chaqi can help me." He took out a letter and gave it to Huangfu Song and said, "If Chaqi has a chance to see my son-in-law, I hope he can help me." Forward this letter to him.”
Seeing that Huangfu Song was in trouble, he hurriedly said: "It's just an old man's ramblings. There are no major military and national affairs. If you don't believe it, you can read it yourself."
Huangfu Song then accepted the letter and smiled bitterly at Cai Yong: "Bo Zhe, why are you doing this?"
Cai Yong sighed for a long time, and finally said to Huangfu Song: "Cheqi, I, Cai Bozhe, am already fifty-eight this year. I have a little reputation in the literary world, but if I think about it carefully, I can't make up for your mistakes, and I can't do it for my family." A good guard will accomplish nothing."
"Now my little daughter and I live in two places, and I can't retire and return to my hometown. I am lucky enough to be valued by the Prime Minister, and I am able to reach the high position I am now, but I can't help but meet my son-in-law in the sword. I feel so hurt. How can I express it in words?"
Hearing this sentiment, Huangfu Song was also a little emotional. He sighed and said: "It's difficult to trek on the far road." This sentence comes from Cai Yong's "Shu Xing Fu" written when the party was imprisoned. He responded: "That's it. Uncle Che asked me to do my best."
He was about to turn around and leave when he heard Cai Yong ask from behind: "Chariots, cavalry and soldiers have always been like a magical movie. I wonder why I am going to Yin and Jin?"
Huangfu Song was silent for a while and replied fluently: "If you want to pacify the heroes and punish the rebels, I can't do it. If you clear the dangers of Weihan and Guanhe Mountains and drive north to the Xihe River, I can do it."
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