Youzhou, Beiping County, Shangtian Pass.
This Shangtian Pass is just a small pass with no reputation. Because it is too far away from the Great Wall to the north, it is not as important as the northern pass in terms of defensive importance.
However, this Shangtian Pass can control the southern route from western Liaoning into Yan State.
"Who is in front of you?"
The general stationed at Shangtian Pass was Zhang Gong, the governor of Beiping County.
At this time, Zhang Gong was standing on the watchtower at the pass, stretching his neck to look at the large group of cavalry approaching in the distance.
"Supervisor, I went to investigate. They are troops from the Western Liaoning Department!" said a scout.
"It's impossible. I haven't received any news about Duan Bu's arrival until now."
Although Zhang Gong said this, in fact, once he heard that it was Duan Bu Xianbei's troops, Zhang Gong no longer panicked.
In the past few years, Duan Xianbei's troops have always been an important vassal army of Youzhou. Zhang Gong has probably lost count of the number of times he has traveled between Youzhou and Liaoxi.
However, Zhang Gong, who has always acted cautiously, still felt that he should be treated with caution.
He ordered to the junior colonel.
"You, take my command talisman and ask all the troops and horses of the Duan Department to stop at the east of Fenghe River in front. They are not allowed to come to hold the pass."
The Feng River in front is a large open area where a large number of soldiers and horses can be stationed.
The young colonel who received the order immediately took the order talisman with both hands and quickly walked out of the city towards the direction of Duan Bu's soldiers and horses.
"These Duanbu barbarians, if they enter the Central Plains again this time, I don't know who they will fight again."
Zhang held his hands on the city wall and looked at the dark soldiers and horses in the distance, and couldn't help but think with some emotion.
"Are you going to fight Hulu Shile? It seems like this is the case. After all, most of Jizhou is occupied by Shile. However, these Duanbu barbarians are not much better than those Bingzhou Hus. I'm afraid that if Shile is beaten away, the people of Jizhou will also have to fight. It was robbed once and for all.”
Zhang Gong clearly remembered that every time Duanbu passed through the pass, he looked shabby and eager to try. Every time he left the pass, he carried a large amount of food, property and livestock with the army, even for someone like Zhang Gong. All the powerful people who have lived in Beiping County are envious.
"Father, I think this time, these Duan tribe barbarians are not going to attack Bingzhou Hu." Zhang Tao, who was standing by, said to his father.
"Oh? Why did my son say that?" Zhang Gong said in a kind tone.
Zhang Gong's branch of the Zhang family in Beiping County was not a wealthy family with classics passed down from generation to generation, but generals who had been practicing martial arts for generations.
Although they have made meritorious deeds for generations, since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, the atmosphere between the government and the public has been to look down on military generals like them.
Even the Sima royal family was ridiculed as "the general's kind" because Sima Yi led the army.
Zhang Gong knew that his ability to be the governor of a county was already the limit, so he had high hopes for his eldest son, Zhang Tao.
Zhang Tao lived up to his high expectations. Not only was he proficient in riding, shooting, swords and spears, he was also familiar with classics and history. As long as he found an opportunity, if he could be recommended and awarded an official, he would be able to put the Zhang family in Peiping up to the Qing nobles. Just rub it.
"Father, I heard that the prince ordered all the armies to attack Duan Bu because Duan Bu had made peace with Shi Le, and even the king's governor could not restrain them."
"How long has it been now? How could Duan Bu have fallen out so quickly? I heard that Duan Mobo, the powerful chieftain of Duan Bu, was married to Shi Le. I guess that this time Duan Bu brought troops here, it was not To attack Shile."
Zhang Gong nodded with great satisfaction after hearing his son's analysis.
"My son, tell me, who are the Duan troops coming to attack this time?"
Hearing this question, Zhang Tao smiled confidently.
"Father, this is not difficult. Looking at the whole of Hebei, there are only two people who can make the prince unhappy."
"Well, do you think it's those two people?" Zhang Gong asked.
"One is Liu Yan, who occupies Changshan and Zhongshan. He was ordered by Liu Bingzhou to serve as the governor of Jizhou. This alone violated the prince's taboo. The year before last, Liu Bingzhou just wanted to relocate some refugees, so he was The prince sent troops to attack and kill him, and now that Liu Yan has occupied Jizhou, the territory of two counties, he is probably even more hated by the prince."
Zhang Gong nodded again. At that time, Liu Kun, the governor of Bingzhou, sent people to search for the refugees in the north, intending to replenish the Bingzhou that had been plundered by the barbarians. However, Wang Jun, the governor of Youzhou, regarded it as an infringement and sent his men to lead Wuhuan and He. The Xianbei people attacked and killed Liu Kun's men and looted the refugees.
This incident can be said to be the beginning of a complete feud between Wang Jun and Liu Kun.
Not long ago, Wang Jun had a feud with Duanbu Xianbei and his power was greatly damaged. Liu Kun, the governor of Bingzhou, immediately led the governor of Jizhou with his nephew Liu Yan and led the Tuoba troops out of Jingxing Pass with the intention of restoring Jizhou.
"However, this time, I'm afraid there is a bigger goal, to replace Liu Yan." Zhang Tao spoke again, denying what he had just said.
"Because, today's Qingzhou Liu Yu is far more hated by the princes than Liu Yan."
"Yes, Liu Yu only controlled two states and had no more than tens of thousands of troops, yet he dared to arrogantly proclaim himself emperor. He was indeed more resented by the princes than Liu Yan." Zhang Gong said.
"Haha, father, I think the reason for the prince's real jealousy is more than that." Zhang Tao said.
"Oh? What else, tell me?" Zhang Gong asked curiously.
"Father, haven't you noticed that in Youzhou today, prophecies such as 'The Han will be the best' are being spread everywhere in Youzhou?" Zhang Tao said.
"This prophecy has been passed down for hundreds of years. If it is really accurate, it should be inaccurate after so long." Zhang Gong didn't care much.
"No, father, the key to this matter is not whether the prophecy can be fulfilled, but who is behind the prophecy and what his intentions are!" Zhang Tao said.
"What do you mean?" Zhang Gong was slightly stunned after hearing this. Of course, he had already heard about those rumors.
Although everyone's anecdotes are different, in the end they all have one thing in common, that is, everything illustrates how unique and consistent the current Governor of Youzhou, Wang Jun, is. Prophecy of destiny.
In short, Zhang Gong always thought about the hidden meaning behind this and did not dare to delve into it further.
After a conversation, Zhang Gong quickly agreed with his son's statement.
Now most of these Duan troops are going to the Central Plains to attack Liu Yu who proclaimed himself emperor in Qingzhou.
Zhang Gong couldn't help but think that Liu Yu from Qingzhou seemed to be a fierce general who defeated the Hulu many times, but he didn't know whether these Xianbei Yi, who were more adept at fighting, could win?
Not long after.
The junior colonel who originally left the seclusion to go to Duan's army, holding the Supervisory Guard Zhang Gong's Talisman, came back with a panic on his face.
"Supervisor, the villain was ordered to go to Duanbu, but they refused to obey the order. They must enter the customs today." Xiao Xiao said.
"Huh?!" Zhang Gong was stunned after hearing this, because if he were to enter the Central Plains to attack Shi Le, Liu Yu could not arrive in one or two days, so why did he have to enter the pass today?
"Didn't you tell them that no soldiers or horses are allowed to pass without the Grand Governor's order?" Zhang Gong asked in surprise.
"I have already told you to report to the Supervisor. However, the Xianbei Shanyu Duan Jilu and his family members refused to listen. They said that they had very important military affairs and they must report to the Supervisor." The school said.
"Emergency military affairs, what urgent military affairs?" Zhang Gong was a little confused. Although Shangtian Pass is a pass guarded by only a hundred or ten people, it is a pass entering Youyan from the south. If it is really Zhang Gong was afraid of delaying the military plane.
"Father, why don't you send someone to tell Duan Ji and the Lu Family again that you will send someone to ask General Wang of Xu Wucheng for orders today. As long as General Wang agrees, this matter will be fine."
Zhang Tao said from the side.
"Yes, yes, not bad." Zhang Gong immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
The General Wang mentioned by Zhang Tao is Wang Chang who is stationed in Xu Wucheng in the north. He has the power to regulate all checkpoints, and can be said to be second only to Wang Jun, the governor of Youzhou.
However, just after Zhang Gong finished speaking, before he could send someone to inform Duan Ji, Lu Jue and Wang Chang, soldiers came to report.
"Supervisor, there is someone outside the pass who wants to see you."
"Who?" Zhang Gong asked.
"The person who came said he was the Minister of Zao." said the soldier.
"Zao Shangshu?" Zhang Gong was a little surprised when he heard this. Zao Song held a high position in Youzhou, even more powerful than General Wang Chang of Xu Wucheng. However, how could Zao Song appear outside the pass?
Could it be that these Duanbu soldiers and horses came under Zaosong's order.
When the man who called himself Zaosong was brought in, Zhang Gong immediately greeted him respectfully and saluted him.
Because the person in front of Zhang Gong is indeed Shangshu Zaosong.
Zao Song was seen wearing a gorgeous fur coat, revealing the riding uniform underneath. He already looked a little tired due to the bumpy journey.
Behind Zao Song, there were dozens of strong tribal guards, staring eagerly at Zhang Gong and the sergeants at the pass.
"The last general, Zhang Gong of Beiping County, pays homage to Shangshu Zao!" Zhang Gong said respectfully.
"Well, there's no need to be polite." Zaosong raised his eyelids and glanced around the pass.
When all the sergeants in Shangtian Pass saw their supervisor Zhang Gong acting like this, they all knew that the man in gorgeous furs in front of them must be a big shot, the kind of big shot that even their supervisors had to be careful about.
"Is there only so many people in this pass of yours?" Zao Song asked Zhang Gong after looking around.
"Back to Shangshu, there was originally a brigade of soldiers and horses in this pass, but many of them were later transferred to other places. Now there are only these 100 people." Zhang Gong said this, and after seeing Zao Song's expression, he quickly added.
"However, don't worry, Minister. Although there are fewer soldiers, the general will always be vigilant. He will not dare to relax for a moment in this important pass."
After hearing this, Zaosong's face remained expressionless and he just listened to what he said.
"These soldiers and horses of Duanbu are ordered by the prince and have urgent military affairs. Order your soldiers to open the door and let them go immediately."
After Zhang Gong heard this, he was slightly startled, and then said carefully.
"Shang Shu, the last general is bold and wants to pass through the pass. It is necessary to check the governor's order."
Zao Song's face turned cold and he glared at Zhang Gong.
"Huh!? Could it be that the words of this minister cannot be used as useless?"
When Zhang Gong heard this, his expression changed slightly and he quickly denied it.
"I don't dare, the general will not dare."
Zaosong curled his lips contemptuously and said.
"It's okay if you know you don't dare, why don't you order the door to open immediately!"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Gong next to him remained unmoved and spoke to Zaosong in a pleading tone.
"Shang Shu, if you want to pass this pass, you must have the order of the governor or the general. Although you are a noble official, Shangshu, as a general in the army, you must naturally follow the military orders."
Zhang Gong said this, his tone became more sincere.
"If the minister does not have the talisman's order from the governor and the general's talisman, the general will never dare to order the switch to release it. This is a violation of military law and is a capital crime!"
When Zao Song heard this, he was so angry that it was funny.
"How dare you, a small county governor, disobey my orders! Do you think that without the order, this small pass would be impossible to pass?"
"With just your hundred and ten Qiu-Ba, the Duan army outside can attack this pass with just one surprise attack!"
Hearing what Zao Song said, Zhang Gong felt extremely frightened and uneasy in his heart.
From Zaosong's words, Zhang Gong could hear a strong hint of conspiracy.
What on earth are these mighty and mighty Duanbu soldiers and horses going to do?
Are you really going to join forces to attack Qingzhou Liu Yu?
If not, will Zaosong lead these Duanbu troops to do anything else?
At this time, Zhang Gong became more and more frightened as he thought about it. The huge conspiracy involved made him dare not think about it anymore. He could only keep begging.
Suddenly, several of the guards behind Zao Song jumped up and captured Zhang Gong, who was still pleading beside Zao Song.
At the same time, the soldiers on the pass nervously picked up their weapons.
In this way, the two sides, which were similar to a balance of power, faced off.
"Zhang Governor, please order the pass to be cleared, otherwise, I will behead you for disobeying the military order!" Zaosong said.
"Shang Shu, without the order, the general will not be able to let him go!"
At this time, Zhang Gong had already seen his son Zhang Tao confronting his men with swords and guns in hand.
"Stubborn, do you think I'm afraid of slaves like you!?" Zao Song said angrily.
When Zhang Gong saw Zaosong's furious expression, his heart sank into the abyss.
"Shang Shu, I have been a general for five generations and have never disobeyed military orders. If I let these Duanbu Xianbei go today, if..., if a big disaster happens in Youyan, I will How can I meet my father and ancestors?"
"Haha, the mantis' arm is like a chariot, and you don't overestimate your own capabilities." Zao Song smiled contemptuously, and ordered his subordinates to protect him to fight and win.
"Shang Shu, wait!" Zhang Gong shouted loudly.
"Shang Shu, the soldiers at these passes are all my old subordinates and disciples. I really can't bear their death or injury."
'Then just order the switch! '
Zaosong said that in fact, he did not want to win the battle by force. Although his subordinates were strong, they also carried considerable risks.
"Shang Shu, please behead me, and then let them escape."
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