Shen Mansion!
Shen Huaishan could not sleep.
He walked around the study, unable to calm down.
What happened today was so shocking. The strong rise of the great Sima Yuan Ke frightened and frightened him. As the richest man in Fen City, he had a lot of eyes and ears.
What happened in Fencheng today also reached his ears.
Grand Sima Yuan Ke decided the outcome in one battle and defeated Zhang Yang, the governor of Shangdang, and Wang Kuang, the governor of Hanoi, who were entrenched in Bingzhou. He even captured two of them alive and killed tens of thousands of enemies.
After this battle, no one in Bingzhou will be Yuan Ke's opponent.
Before, when he defected to Yuan Ke, he also thought that Yuan Ke would take charge of Bingzhou in the future, but he did not expect that this day would come so quickly that he did not even react.
"Father!"
A gentle call broke Shen Huaishan's restless heart.
He heard that the person calling him was none other than his young daughter, Shen Ruyu.
It is also the apple of his eye.
Many good people call her: "The most beautiful woman in Bingzhou".
"Ruyu, come in."
A stunningly beautiful girl was like a fairy walking out of a painting. She walked lightly and came in with a bowl of medicinal soup.
"Father, it's time for you to take medicine."
The girl's voice was as smooth and clear as a antelope, and the sound was very pleasant to the ears.
"Ruyu, it's late at night, why don't you go to bed earlier?"
Shen Huaishan said fondly.
"I understand that my father can't sleep tonight, so I came here specifically to talk to him."
Shen Ruyu handed the medicinal soup to Shen Huaishan.
"Oh? Do you know what makes you so upset as a father?"
Shen Huaishan asked.
"What worries my father is because of the great Sima Yuan Ke's defeat of Zhang Yang and Wang Kuang today?"
Shen Ruyu asked.
"Ruyu, how do you know what my father is thinking?"
Shen Huaishan asked quite unexpectedly.
In his opinion, his youngest daughter has always been indifferent to worldly affairs, but now she can tell that he is worried about Zhang Yang and Wang Kuang, which makes him very surprised.
"Father, this matter is not difficult to understand. My daughter also understands that you are struggling with how to win over the Great Sima Yuan Ke, right?"
Shen Ruyu continued.
"Ruyu, you——"
Shen Huaishan also realized that the little daughter in front of him was very extraordinary and resourceful, and he was so surprised that he could not speak.
"Father, now, Han Sui, Zhang Yang and Wang Kuang have all been defeated by Yuan Ke. Bingzhou is already in Yuan Ke's hands. It is understandable that you want to win over Yuan Ke for the long-term plan of our Shen family."
"In Yi Ruyu's opinion, when Grand Sima Yuan Ke faced the attack of the eighteen princes, he did not rush to Luoyang to fight decisively. Instead, he decided to merge the state first, which shows that he has a strategic vision."
"Bingzhou is the gateway to Chang'an. If Bingzhou is not pacified, if we rashly confront the eighteen princes in Luoyang, it is very likely that the eighteen princes will bypass Bingzhou, cross the Yellow River, and take Chang'an directly."
"Once Chang'an is lost, Yuan Ke will be attacked from both sides, and his life and death will be unpredictable."
"Now Bingzhou is pacified."
"Next, Yuan Ke will march to Luoyang with his troops to fight against the eighteen princes. As for the outcome of this battle, it is actually very clear."
"Two of the eighteen princes have gone. In addition, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are from the Yuan family in Runan. The Bohai governor Yuan Shao is Yuan Ke's biological father. If a war really breaks out, they will definitely rebel. "
"What's more, the eighteen princes are at odds with each other. They all have their own wishful thinking. How can they win?"
"Once this battle is lost, Yuan Ke's power will be at its peak, and no one in the world will be able to check it."
"In the future, the one who will replace the Han Dynasty will be this son."
"Our Shen family joins forces with them. In the future, the tide will rise, and all boats will be lifted. We will be granted the title of marquis and general."
Shen Ruyu's analysis made Shen Huaishan's eyes light up. He was determined to follow Yuan Ke wholeheartedly, even if it cost him all the wealth of the Shen family. He wanted to fight for a shocking wealth.
"Ruyu, I really underestimated you before becoming a father."
"It seems that it is really necessary to be educated and literate. In the future, all descendants of my Shen family, regardless of gender, must be literate. Only by being literate can they change their destiny."
Shen Huaishan praised Shen Ruyu.
"Father, for this plan, there is just an opportunity for you to make meritorious service in front of Da Sima. I wonder if father would like to hear about it?"
Shen Ruyu asked.
"Oh? Ruyu, tell me quickly."
Shen Huaishan said.
"I heard that you have an old relationship with Taiyuan County Guard General Gao Junya. If you can write a letter to persuade Gao Junya to surrender and help Da Sima pacify Bingzhou, then Da Sima will definitely remember your contribution."
Shen Ruyu said.
"Okay, this matter will go as Ruyu said. I will see Da Sima tomorrow and recommend myself to propose this strategy."
Shen Huaishan was overjoyed when he heard this.
After Shen Ruyu's enlightenment, he suddenly became enlightened, and all the nameless irritability in his heart just now disappeared.
"Father, we can take medicine now."
Shen Ruyu didn't say much, but instead reminded Shen Huaishan to drink medicine.
"Okay, okay, I'll take the medicine."
.......
It is said that after the celebration banquet, Yuan Ke returned to the county government office under the protection of Cheng Yaojin. He drank a lot tonight and was a little drunk.
As soon as he came back, he covered his head and fell asleep.
Diao Chan did not dislike him, and very virtuously took off his clothes, covered him with a quilt, and took care of him to sleep.
She quietly stayed by Yuan Ke's side and took care of him carefully.
A night of silence.
In the early morning of the next morning, Yuan Ke woke up and found Diao Chan standing beside the bed, making everyone sleepy. He was quite moved and vowed to treat Diao Chan well.
Diao Chan is a good girl, beautiful, virtuous and generous.
He put on his clothes and gently held Diao Chan on the bed.
He also asked the maids to watch carefully.
After that, I came to the county government study room.
Yesterday, the troops of Zhang Yang and Wang Kuang were eliminated. Now was a great opportunity to pacify Bingzhou. He could not miss this opportunity. He had to strike while the iron was hot and pacified Bingzhou in one fell swoop, so that he could free up his hands to go south to Luoyang to fight against the eighteen princes.
He asked Xu Yang, Yuan Wu, and Gu Tingzhang to be summoned.
"Yuan Wu, you will lead the army north, wipe out the Shangdang counties and make them surrender."
"Gu Tingzhang, you will lead the troops south and give the counties in Hanoi to my general to conquer."
"You must remember to arrest all Wang Kuang and Zhang Yang's gang members."
He gives orders.
"promise!"
Yuan Wu and Gu Tingzhang cupped their hands and said.
"Mr. Xu, as for Taiyuan County, it is the base camp of Han Sui. I heard that there are still more than 20,000 people entrenched here. It is also a tough one. Do you have any good strategies to defeat the enemy?"
Yuan Ke asked for advice.
"My lord, the one responsible for guarding Taiyuan City now is Gao Junya, the captain under Han Sui. This man has more than 10,000 people, which is a big trouble."
"I suggest outmaneuvering, preferably siege."
"After all, the city wall of Taiyuan is high and thick, and it is commanded by Gao Junya, a military general who is good at defending the city. There is no shortage of food and grass in the city. If we attack by force, we are afraid that the casualties will be huge."
"Choose one general and trap him."
"Or, we can also recruit him to surrender."
Xu Yang was also quite afraid of this Gao Junya.
"Report!"
"My lord, there is a man outside the county government who calls himself Shen Huaishan and wants to see you. He said he would come and offer advice."
"He also said that he and Gao Junya have an old relationship."
A soldier came in to deliver a message.
