At the end of Han Dynasty, Xun Gongda was named Great Xian. If you know you can surpass Ning Wu, your virtue can match Yan Yuan. -----Ming Luo Guanzhong's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
It is said that Chen Long arrived outside the Golden Palace early and was about to leave and return home when Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty came to court and received the edict from the governor of Jiaozhou. Important officials outside the Golden Palace came and went, some turned a blind eye to Chen Long, and some were very affectionate to Chen Long. Chen Long looked up the information of these people one by one in his mind without mentioning it.
He Jin led a group of civil and military personnel to pass by in a hurry, but Xun You, who was walking at the end, walked up to Chen Long and asked: "General Chen, are you really afraid of He Jin?" Respect means.
Chen Long was very excited and wanted to directly recruit Xun You to serve in Lingling. Then I thought about it, Xun You's position was quite high, was he willing to be subordinate to him?
Thinking of this, Chen Long probed: "He Jin is the head of the military attachés of the dynasty. His position is comparable to that of the prime minister. He is inferior to ten thousand people. How can I not be afraid? However, Xun You is a subordinate of the general, but he speaks rudely. Why?"
Xun You chuckled and said: "General Chen, do you mean that everyone who has been with General He is completely devoted to him? They are all wise men, why are you teasing me?"
Chen Long said quickly: "I don't dare to joke. Since Gongda and I are both dissatisfied with the general, there should be somewhere we can cooperate. But I don't know if Gongda came to Lingling to help me? I don't know. Too high a position for you.”
Xun You said solemnly: "Brother Changwen can take refuge in you, why can't I. How could I be wrong about someone who can attract the attention of the old patriarch Chen Shi. If I can realize my ideal, my current position will be just a cloud for me. . But if I take refuge with you directly from He Jin, He Jin will definitely be dissatisfied with you, hate you even more, and the situation is not good for you. So I came here this time just to discuss a countermeasure with you."
When Chen Long heard that Xun You said he was willing to join him, he was overjoyed and said, "If we can get Gongda's help, why worry about not succeeding in his hegemony? But how about a plan?"
Xun You said: "Now that the Yellow Turbans are at peace, the Xiliang rebellion has started again. I think this time He Jin sent two generals to suppress the rebellion. Huangfu Song, the general of Zuo chariot and cavalry, although loyal to the main, is not capable, and the soldiers are not good at horse fighting. They will not be able to defeat the Qiang cavalry. Although the general Dong Zhuo is brave, he is very ambitious. If he is allowed to control the army, he will definitely be trained as a private soldier by him, following the example of Wang Mang and others of the new dynasty. These two people will go to Xiliang to quell the rebellion. gram."
Chen Long secretly admired Xun You's ability to judge people very accurately, and said with a smile: "But Gongda thinks that I should strive to become a general and go to Xiliang to quell the rebellion?"
Xun You laughed and said: "Wen Long is really a smart man. When Huangfu Song and Dong Zhuo fail in the battle, the war is stalemate, and Chang'an is in danger, the best time will come. At that time, as long as the people in the court say a word, you, the general, can get it Now. Let me ask you, besides you and Huangfu Song, who can destroy the Yellow Turbans?" As he said this, he blinked narrowly.
Chen Long was told that he was very excited. He knew that the person in the court that Xun You was referring to was Empress He. It turned out that he had already seen through the mystery of Wuyang Jun's Mansion that day. Chen Long was slightly surprised, feeling glad that the person standing opposite him was a comrade and not an enemy.
Thinking of this, Chen Long joked: "At that time, I can ask the Holy One to send Gongda as the military advisor, and Gongda can escape from the prison and spread his wings!"
Xun You also laughed and said: "When the time comes, Gongda will naturally be with the lord!" As soon as the word lord came out of his mouth, Chen Long was overjoyed. He had to suppress his joy in front of everyone and nodded heavily. Xun You said before leaving: "The two states of Yongliang are close to Chang'an, and the army can arrive in the morning and evening, which is much better than Jiaozhou. If we can conquer the Xiliang rebels, we should learn from the lessons of the Yellow Turbans and give up the lord's wish in advance. The emperor issued an edict. Otherwise, we will have to fetch water with a bamboo basket again." Seeing Chen Long nod, he turned around and left.
Chen Long was in a good mood when he saw that Xun You had returned to his heart. He was very disappointed when he thought that Xun You didn't know that he had accepted the Yellow Turban tribe and thought that he was not the governor of Jingzhou. Little did he know that his true goal had been achieved long ago, and the position of governor of Jiaozhou was just a casual grab.
Due to Xun You's surrender, Chen Long thought that He Jin's subordinates were not disciplined and Xu You and his like were also resourceful. Now that he had become too high-profile and attracted their attention, it was inevitable that someone in Lingling would reveal his military secrets, and some would even be bribed. . I'm afraid that when we return to Lingling this time, we need to add a branch to the special forces: espionage and counterespionage forces.
Xun You was originally an excellent leader of the espionage force, but water from a distance could not quench the thirst for nearness. Guo Jia, Zhou Buyi, and Jushou were good at military affairs. Jiang Wan and Chen Qun were good at internal affairs. Yang Huai was good at trade. Gan Ning was good at assassination. Huang Gai and Liu were good at assassination. First, Zhao Yun, Liu Yong, Gao Lan, etc. were all too loyal, and a beloved name came to Chen Long's mind: "Zhang Ning."
Zhang Ning's identity is a secret and she is very resourceful. It is absolutely impossible for her to be an honest wife at home. It is just right for her to be responsible for secret work and live in seclusion. As long as he is assigned a few capable men, he can weave a spy network. I am not very familiar with the surrendered generals in the Yellow Turbans now. When I return to Lingling, I can choose a few smart ones and assign them to Zhang Ning.
As I was thinking more and more deeply, suddenly the shrill scream of the small yellow door rang out. The emperor had arrived, and the officials lined up and entered the hall. The lights in the hall were bright, and all the officials knelt down and kowtowed again. At this court meeting, in addition to issuing Chen Long's edict to be the governor of Jiaozhou, the tiger talismans of Huangfu Song, Dong Zhuo and others were also handed over to the generals, who rushed to the camp in the western suburbs of Chang'an that day.
The court meeting was over, and Chen Long was afraid of having too many dreams at night. If Xun You came to see him today, he might be jealous of He Jin again. I am not worried about Xun You, I am only worried that Zhang Ning and others who are following me will be plotted. After returning to the inn, he immediately ordered everyone to pack their bags and set off back to Lingling early tomorrow morning.
Zhang Ning and others were very excited when they heard that they were about to return to the base camp. Zhou Buyi and Guo Jia wanted to wander around the market, saying that Lingling was not as prosperous as Luoyang, so they wanted to buy some specialties to give away. Chen Long asked Lu Chang, who was with him, to escort them, and asked them to buy more and fill a carriage. He thought that it was a clear day outside and they should be worry-free.
It was already October, and autumn tigers were raging in Luoyang. Chen Long had a free afternoon, so he opened the windows of his suite in the inn to relieve the heat. A gentle breeze blew by, and he chatted with Zhang Ning. Chen Long revealed his idea of forming a spy force. Zhang Ning was surprised and said: "Wen Long's idea is too new. I don't know if I can do it."
Chen Long said: "Know yourself and the enemy, and you will be victorious in every battle. For example, in Luoyang, Zhao Da is in the Ming Dynasty. We can secretly set up a dark network to collect intelligence and at the same time screen the spies sent by Luoyang to Lingling."
Zhang Ning nodded slowly, digesting Chen Long's words and said, "I will think about it carefully before I reply to your husband's words." Chen Long knew that Zhang Ning was serious and wanted to see what method Zhang Ning could come up with to start the work. It’s never too late to make suggestions.
Zhang Ning was pretending to be a soldier, but he still wore a soldier's uniform to cover up his natural beauty. Zhang Ning was sitting with his back to the open window door. Chen Long could just look over her shoulder and saw the garden outside the window. Suddenly, his heart moved and he felt like he was being watched. He looked up through the window lattice and saw someone quickly turning his head. , pretending to appreciate flowers.
Chen Long remained calm and quietly took out the Zheyue Crossbow from his arms, opened and pulled up the steel string, and recognized the small steel arrow. Zhang Ning was surprised when he saw Chen Long's movements. Chen Long's right hand shook slightly underneath, but Zhang Ning understood and stopped making any sound.
The man in the garden noticed Chen Long's gaze and walked leisurely towards the garden gate, intending to leave the inn. Chen Long's Zheyue Crossbow instantly rose from Zhang Ning's head without aiming. The black crossbow arrow flew silently in the air and pierced the man's thigh like lightning.
The man screamed and ran away dragging his remaining legs. Chen Long didn't allow him to escape. He flew out of the window early. Zhang Ning took the opportunity to return to the soldiers and asked several people to come to the door to meet Chen Long immediately.
Chen Long grabbed the man by the neck and dragged him into the corridor. The man begged loudly for mercy, but Chen Long cut him in the back of the neck with his palm and knocked him unconscious. When his men came out to meet him, Chen Long asked them to take him to a secluded room, tie him up, and wake him up for interrogation. The man woke up and said harshly: "Why do you arrest me?"
Chen Long pinched the arrow tail on the man's leg and pulled it gently. The pain was so painful that the man screamed like a pig again. Chen Long asked: "Tell me who you are, why you are spying on me, and who ordered you. Not only will I spare you, but I will also heal your injuries."
The man was very arrogant and said: "Let me go quickly, otherwise you will die."
Chen Long pinched the tail of the arrow again, and stirred it hard this time. The tip and shaft of the arrow rubbed the most sensitive nerves in his thigh, causing the man to twitch all over in pain, as if he was suffering from epilepsy. Chen Long stopped, looked at the man and said with a smile: "If you don't tell me now, you will be the one who will live or die. Why should you risk your life for the master?"
The man didn't dare to be tough anymore and said, "I was sent by the general for regular surveillance. Why do you have to be so sensitive?"
Chen Long saw his eyes flashing when he spoke, and couldn't help but wonder. It was possible that He Jin sent someone to monitor him, but this person seemed to have some secrets hidden in his heart. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Who is your boss?"
The man hurriedly said: "It's General Wu Kuangwu."
Chen Long was even more confused. He Jin had removed all the secret sentries monitoring Zhao Da, and he was ostensibly loyal to Lord Wuyang and Queen He. He Miao did not notify He Jin of any further actions. This person was definitely It was not sent by He Jin.
Chen Long gritted his teeth and pulled out the short arrow with blood and flesh with a pop. The man let out a shocking scream, and Chen Long said: "Your femoral artery has been ruptured. If you don't stop bleeding and bandage it within a quarter of an hour, you will bleed dry and die. Don't you want to tell the truth before you die? I don't have the patience to talk to you. You are teasing me here." After saying that, he turned around and walked out.
The man screamed: "Chen Long, don't leave! I said!"
Chen Long suddenly turned around and said, "You even know my name, and you said you weren't here to spy on me! Say it quickly!"
The man said as fast as he could: "I am from General Chunyu Qiong! General Chunyu has received orders from someone unknown and is going to attack you tonight! I just came to explore the assassination path. Spare me, please do it for me." I’ll bandage it!”
Chen Long was shocked. He never imagined that the person who wanted to attack him was Chun Yuqiong. The spy said that Chunyu Qiong was under the orders of the general. Who was the person behind Chunyu Qiong?
