I will try to watch the crab with a cold eye and see how long you can run wild. -----Anonymous Ming Dynasty "The capital is for Yan Songyu"
It is said that Chen Long and others were very tired after visiting the magnificent scenery of Huashan Mountain. When they checked into Chang'an Tongwen Inn, dinner was served in the inn, arranged by the boss Zhong Yu. I wanted to know the scenery of Chang'an and chat with Boss Zhong, but I saw a worried look on Zhong Yu's eyebrows.
Chen Long was an enthusiastic person, so he hesitated and asked Boss Zhong what was on his mind. Boss Zhong sighed and said: "My name is Zhong Yu. I am from Yingchuan. I have been here with my nephew Zhong Yao for many years. We have saved a little and opened this inn to make a living. My nephew has always been honest, talented and knowledgeable, and he was favored by the imperial court. Summoning, I am currently working in Yongzhou. Unexpectedly, I offended my boss for some reason, and was arrested and imprisoned in the government office a few days ago. I took care of it for a few days, but I couldn't get in, so I was worried. "
When Chen Long heard the name Zhong Yao, he seemed very familiar, and his brain had already begun to investigate. Guo Jiayan said: "Zhong Yao from Yingchuan? But Zhong Yao and Zhong Yuanchang who are good at seal script, Li, Zhen, Xing, Cao and other kinds of calligraphy?"
Boss Zhong nodded hurriedly and replied: "That's right! Little brother, do you know Yuan Chang? Dare you ask me your surname?"
At this time, Chen Longguang also brought up Zhong Yao's resume in his mind. This person turned out to be an important minister of Cao Cao later. He had a lot of strategies and was better at internal affairs. He was a former military advisor. Although he was not as famous as Xun Yu and Cheng Yu, he was also a Cao Wei official. The Prime Minister eventually merged with the famous ministers Hua Xin and Wang Lang to become Sangong. He was especially good at calligraphy and was known as the "originator of regular script" in history. He was as famous as Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was also called the "Zhongwang".
Chen Longzheng became more and more interested as he searched more and heard Guo Jiaqi say: "I have heard the name of Yuan Chang mentioned by my elders since I was very young. They all said that he was a great calligrapher in the world. My surname is Guo, my name is Jia, and my courtesy name is Fengxiao. I am the descendant of the Guo family in Yingchuan."
Boss Zhong said in awe, "It turns out they are descendants of the Guo family in Yingchuan. I'm disrespectful. Then these guys are not ordinary people, right?" He said, easing his brows and looking at everyone with a smile.
After some investigation, Chen Long already had a good impression of Zhong Yao and gradually wanted to help him. In addition, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty has become an idiot. Queen He controls the government. Chunyu Qiong is far away in Luoyang, and Queen He will not let him have any follow-up pursuits. He no longer concealed his identity, and said with a smile when he heard this: "To be honest, we are all officials of the imperial court, and we were ordered to secretly inspect the soldiers on the front line against Han Sui and Bian Zhang's rebellion. My surname is Chen Minglong, and my courtesy name is Wenlong. General, this is the Marquis Nan Lin."
Boss Zhong was overjoyed when he heard this. He stood up and bowed deeply and said, "Disrespectful! But General Wenlong who wiped out the Yellow Turban Zhangjiao in half a month?"
Chen Long laughed loudly and said, "Exactly!" He stretched out his hand to support Zhong Yu.
Zhong Yu refused to get up, and said with tears: "My nephew is in jail. Although I have tried in every possible way, I can't think of anything. I think the general is a righteous man, please save my nephew!"
Chen Long pondered in his heart and frowned slightly: "Boss Zhong, if you don't get up, how can we discuss saving Yuan Chang?"
Zhong Yu was overjoyed and said: "The general agreed? The general is a high official in the imperial court. He must have a way. I am willing to pay any amount of money."
Zhou Buyi asked from the side: "Boss Zhong, regardless of whether we can think of a solution, we must first find out the matter. What crime did your nephew commit?"
Zhong Yu stood up, looked up, and asked, "What do you call this little brother?"
Chen Long said: "He is Zhou Yuanzhi. Despite his young age, he is very resourceful. Please tell me the cause and effect. Who is Yuanchang's boss?"
Boss Zhong finally sat down, thought about where to start, and said slowly: "After Chen Yi, the former governor of Yongzhou, was killed by the rebels, it was Li Jue and Li Zhiran who represented Yongzhou."
Chen Long's heart was filled with huge waves. He didn't expect that after Dong Zhuo's death, Li Jue, the great warlord who caused trouble in Chang'an, would appear at this moment. He blurted out: "Li Jue, Guo Si?"
Boss Zhong felt slightly strange and hurriedly asked: "General Chen knows Li Jue and Guo Si?"
Guo Jia, Zhou Buyi, Zhang Ning and others have long been accustomed to Chen Long's familiarity with geographical figures. Chen Long said hurriedly: "You said it was Li Jue who Zhong Yao offended?"
Boss Zhong nodded slightly and said: "Exactly. Li Jue turned out to be Dong Zhuo's subordinate. Because Dong Zhuo was recruited by the court to wipe out the main force of Yellow Turban Zhang Jiao in Hebei, Li Jue was asked to guard the border of Chang'an."
Chen Long nodded slightly, thinking that Dong Zhuo was cruel and unkind, and Li Jue was no better. No wonder he couldn't tolerate Zhong Yao. Boss Zhong continued: "Yuan Chang has always been dissatisfied with Dong Zhuo and couldn't stand his domineering behavior. After Dong Zhuo left, Li Jue led his troops to station outside Chang'an. Military discipline was chaotic and he harmed the people. There were often discussions among Chang'an officials. Li Jue led his troops on his own. Since acting as the governor of Yongzhou, he has become more unscrupulous. Any officials who raised objections were retaliated against. The day before yesterday, Yuan Chang talked privately with people about Li Jue's army disturbing the people. His words were disrespectful, but he was unexpectedly reported. At that time, he was reported by Li Jue. Jue sent people to capture him and imprison him, and he will be questioned soon."
Chen Long said: "That's it. Boss Zhong, please tell me what the military strength is in Chang'an and which generals are leading it. I know it well. Let's see who can save your nephew."
Boss Zhong said: "Dong Zhuo has four generals under his command, namely Li Jue, Li Zhiran, Guo Si, Guo Duozhi, Zhang Ji, Zhang Zuli, Fan Chou and Fan Jincheng. Each of them has 10,000 Xiliang cavalry to defend Chang'an. They are all capable of fighting. Among them, Li Jue's Flying Bear Army is the most famous. Zhong Shao, the prefect of Chang'an, led the city's 10,000-strong garrison and was responsible for the security of Chang'an City."
Chen Long nodded slightly. These four generals were the culprits who later caused trouble in Chang'an and robbed Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and the ministers. It turned out that Chang'an now belongs to them. A few days later, Dong Zhuo's army arrived. I'm afraid it was another storm. Dong Zhuo got the help of four generals. After He Jin listened to Yuan Shao's instigation, he summoned all kinds of troops to the capital and eventually attacked Luoyang, causing the ancient capital of Luoyang to be burned to ashes. Dong Zhuo's Rebellion.
Zhou Buyi suddenly asked: "Then who reported your nephew?"
Boss Zhong sighed: "It's very hateful to talk about this person. This person is very knowledgeable and resourceful, but he has a gloomy personality. Yuan Chang has always regarded him as a friend, but he didn't expect that he would report him secretly. This person's surname is Jia, and his surname is Wenhe. , a native of Guzang, Liangzhou, was originally a general under Dong Zhuo, and is now engaged in Yongzhou."
Zhou Buyi, Guo Jia and others were not very surprised when Chen Long suddenly stood up and said: "Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe? I didn't expect him to be here!"
Boss Zhong was surprised and became frightened. He said tremblingly: "Jia Zongzhang is just a junior general in Yongliang. Is it possible that General Chen also knows... this Jia Zongzhang? I will forgive you for any offense you have offended."
Chen Long sat down hurriedly and said: "Boss Zhong, you misunderstood. I have only heard that this man is very resourceful. Some people have always called him a 'poisonous man'. Your nephew is considered a careless friend."
Zhong Yu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. That Jia Xu is indeed a poisonous person. His position was lower than Yuan Chang, but with this report, he became a popular person under Li Jue."
Chen Long naturally knew how powerful Jia Xu was, and he must be careful every step of the way when facing such a man who was as resourceful as Zhuge Kongming and Sima Zhongda. When asked about where Zhong Yao was being held, Boss Zhong answered them one by one.
After dinner, Chen Long said to Zhong Yu: "This matter needs to be discussed in the long term. I will wait until I go back to the room to study a plan to rescue Yuan Chang. We will meet again tomorrow morning." Zhong Yu hurriedly sent everyone back to the room.
Chen Long ordered Lu Chang to inspect the door outside, and sat together with several conspirators to discuss in the bedroom. Guo Jiadao: "My lord seems to be very afraid of Jia Xu, but why? I have never heard of this person."
Chen Long joked: "I am very afraid of Dong Zhuo, so I checked his information in detail. Jia Xu is Dong Zhuo's think tank. Dong Zhuo was able to be ordered to attack the Yellow Turbans. It was this man's strategy that was just like serving me as a filial piety." It's the same as picking the fruits of victory over the Yellow Turbans. Do you think Jia Xu's intelligence is similar to yours? And he is sinister and vicious. I'm afraid his conspiracy is not under Feng Xiao's conspiracy."
Everyone was silent after a few words. Chen Long continued: "However, I think there is still a chance to rescue Zhong Yao."
Zhang Ning knew Chen Long's character best and knew that he would overcome difficulties and said with a smile: "Generals like Li Jue, Guo Si, Fan Chou, and Zhang Ji each command heavy troops and are stationed in one place, and their military discipline is loose. I'm afraid They are not harmonious with each other. Husband, do you think there is any gap to be found?"
Chen Long smiled and said: "I knew Mei Niang was resourceful. I was just trying to take advantage of the contradiction between them. However, it is easy for me to save Zhong Yao's life, but it is difficult for me to let him stay here as an official."
Zhou Busuo asked doubtfully: "Does the Lord want Zhong Yao to become a spy for our Chang'an?"
Chen Long chuckled and said: "That's exactly what I meant. According to Xun You's plan, I will definitely come to Chang'an in the future to lead the army to pacify Han Sui and Bian Zhang. Who of Dong Zhuo's old generals will listen to me? I want Zhong Yao continues to be an official and secretly helps me wipe out all these turtles and crabs that are rampant in Xiliang."
Zhou Buyi and Guo Jia both thought deeply. Chen Long suddenly smiled and said: "I predict that Dong Zhuo is coming west soon. There must be letters to four of his old generals and a think tank. Why don't we take them and take a look before we make a decision?"
Zhou Buyi and Guo Jia's eyes lit up. Guo Jia smiled and said, "If we can catch Li Jue with something, why worry about him not being obedient?"
