Under the leadership of Huan Wen, the Han army continued to fight for three months and conquered more than a dozen southern barbarian tribes.
These tribes are relatively powerful, but now they are frightened and can only hide in their lairs and tremble.
Moreover, these large-scale siege operations also provided the Han army with huge amounts of gold and silver treasures, and even a large number of people among them, so the Han army became more and more active in conquering the south.
"General, look, there seems to be Xiliang's cavalry over there. Should we take a detour?" At this time, on a hill in the northwest, a scout reported to Huan Wen, who was about to explore the nearby situation.
"Oh?" When Huan Wen heard the scout's report, he stopped his horse, observed it carefully for a while, and then asked the adjutant beside him, "What do you think?"
The adjutant thought for a while and replied: "General, Xiliang will definitely attack the Huns or Qiang Hu at this time. If we encounter them, I'm afraid..."
Although the adjutant did not say all the words that followed, he believed that his lord should know what he wanted to express. After all, we were discussing military affairs, so he naturally needed to think carefully.
"Well..." Huan Wen pondered for a while before saying, "Let's send someone over to investigate first!"
The adjutant nodded, then turned and left.
After the adjutant left, Huan Wen's confidant asked: "General, do you really want to go? This is not a good time to go to war!"
Huan Wen smiled and asked, "Then when should we send troops?"
The confidant shook his head and said: "We don't have enough soldiers! If we rush to fight now, I'm afraid it will be dangerous."
Huan Wen sighed and said, "If I guessed correctly, Feng Yu would have already joined forces with the Qiang people to attack us by this time!"
"This..." The confidant was stunned for a moment, and then said, "If this is the case, then we really need to take some precautions."
Huan Wen looked into the distance and said, "Xiliang cavalry, Xiliang cavalry! If I remember correctly, I have never fought against Xiliang cavalry. Since I met them today, I have to give it a try."
"But general, what if..." The confidant wanted to persuade, but was stopped by Huan Wen with a wave of his hand.
Huan Wen said: "It's okay, don't worry, I know what's appropriate!"
The confidant sighed, then turned around and went down to assign the task.
Just when Huan Wen was about to lead the army to continue marching eastward, he suddenly received news from Chang'an - Handan City Confucius died of illness.
This incident surprised Huan Wen. He originally thought that he had grasped the changes in the political situation of the court, but he did not expect that Handan City Confucianism would suddenly die of illness, which caught him off guard.
But now that Handan City Confucianism has passed away, there is no need to worry about the affairs in the court for the time being. After all, the court is now in chaos.
But when he was in Chang'an, Handan City Confucianism still left some legacy, and also helped Huan Wen stabilize the situation in Guanzhong, so after receiving the order from Handan City Confucianism, he immediately led the army to Chang'an.
Handan City Confucian in Chang'an was stunned for a long time after hearing the news of Handan City Confucianism's death.
Although Handan Shiyou had prepared for the worst, he did not expect that this would be the result.
"This waste!" Handan Shiyou smashed the cup in his hand and cursed.
Handan City Scholar is already extremely angry. He knows that after the news of Handan City Scholar's death spread throughout Guanzhong, it will definitely cause an uproar and even trigger a series of turmoils, and these turbulences will definitely affect him. rights now.
"Your Majesty, what should we do?" the guard who had been standing beside Handan Shiyou asked in a low voice.
"What else can we do? Let's continue to implement the plan that I discussed with His Majesty before!" Handan City said calmly.
"But..." the guard hesitated for a moment, then said, "But if His Majesty knows the news, he will definitely be furious!"
"I know." Handan City Mayor said, "But now we have no choice but to do this! If His Majesty knows the news, he will definitely not blame us, and will even praise us!"
"Then..." the guard said hesitantly, "our soldiers?"
"I've already told them!" Handan City Mayor said indifferently, "Didn't His Majesty say that whoever can win in Xihe can become a great farmer!"
"Da Sinong?" The guard's eyes widened suddenly. He never thought that his master would throw out this bait at this time!
"What? Not willing?" Handan Shiyou stared at his confidant.
"I don't dare!" the guard hurriedly knelt down and said.
Who is Da Sinong? That was the position of handling government affairs on behalf of the emperor. Although it was a false title, it was considered a high-ranking official position in the Han Dynasty. So after the guards heard this sentence, they knew that the matter was a certainty. .
"Then why don't you go quickly!" Handan Shiyou snorted coldly and said, "Do you think this matter can be decided just by you and me?"
"Yes! I'll go now!" The guard hurriedly retreated, because he knew his lord's character very well. If he had been a moment slower, he would have been kicked out by now.
"Haha..." Handan City Scholar sneered, "Handan City Scholar, Handan City Scholar, do you think there will be no one to compete with me for the throne of the emperor after you die?"
"Hahahaha, what you think is too beautiful!" Handan City Mayor laughed.
Although it is said that Handan City Confucianism is dead, Handan City Confucianism does not think that he has really lost. As long as he is still alive and has a chance to win the throne, then even if Handan City Confucianism is still alive, he is just adding another Just a competitor!
The body of Handan City Confucian was buried in the cemetery in the western suburbs of Chang'an, but Handan City Confucian's uncle occupied the grave of Handan City Confucian and buried the coffin deep in the cemetery.
"I wish you a happy new year and a long life, father!" After kowtowing to Handan Confucian, Handan City Dian took out the paper money and burned it, praying constantly.
Afterwards, Handan Shidian looked at Handan Shiru's grave, stood silently for a while, and then left slowly.
"Handan City Wenzhong, Handan City Wenxiao, you two thieves are dead after all!" Handan City Dian murmured, "This life is doomed, you can't fight me!"
Handan Shidian's face showed a hint of gloom.
Next to the tombstone of Handan City Confucianism, several Handan City clan clans stood. They all looked at Handan City Confucianism quietly. One of the old men stepped forward and said: "Zhongye, you don't have to be too sad. After all, now The eldest brother is gone, and we, the remaining brothers, naturally have to support each other and help each other in the same boat!"
"My uncle is serious!" Handan City Dian Gong said with cupped hands, "How dare I bother you uncles for your help? After all, I am a concubine now. Unlike my uncles, I am still qualified to enjoy the honors!"
"Zhongye, stop being modest!" Another person said, "Although our Handan family is a little decadent now, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. We are still a prominent family in Guanzhong. You are also the legitimate son and the only one. My legitimate son, you will inherit the title this time, this is something that my mother has no doubt about!"
Handan Shidian frowned slightly and said: "My uncle's words are wrong. If we talk about merit, my uncles have outstanding achievements and are not inferior to my nephews. How can my nephew overstep his authority and assume his superiority?"
"Zhongye!" The old man said with a smile, "Don't refuse. You must know that you have the highest official rank in our Handan City clan now. If you can't bear this responsibility, then this matter will probably be delayed. ”
"This..." Handan Shidian looked at the old man.
"Let's settle it like this!" The old man said with a smile, "Zhongye, this is a good opportunity!"
Handan City Dian was silent for a moment, nodded and said: "Since the uncles trust my nephew, then my nephew is worthy of this position. He must do his best to protect the lintel of our Handan City family and not fall from the glory of our ancestors!"
"Well, Zhongye, you are indeed capable, but you just lack actual combat experience!" The old man said with satisfaction, "Look, we didn't give you the position in vain. This is not a private soldier that I have worked hard to cultivate. I have mobilized everything for you, I hope you will not disappoint my expectations!"
Handan Shidian bowed slightly and saluted: "My nephew will follow my uncle's teachings and will never let him down!"
The old man nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "Zhongye, don't forget, we are grasshoppers on the same boat. No matter who sits on the throne, we will die with him, so we should do this earlier. Be prepared, otherwise, it will be too late!"
"Yes!" Handan Shidian agreed.
The old man nodded, then turned and left. Handan Shidian looked at the pile of dirt bags, and then walked slowly towards the tomb of Handan Shiru. He needed to find a suitable tomb for his father to rest in peace. , this is also his responsibility.
"Father, the child is here to see you!"
"Father, my child will not let you down!"
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"Handan City Confucian, I will definitely kill you, I will!" Handan City Confucian muttered, and then he knelt down in front of Handan City Confucian's tombstone and started crying. His eyes were red and swollen, and tears flowed down his face. His cheeks were flowing, "You killed my mother and left her alone for so long. I will never let you go. You never want me to call you father!"
Shortly after the death of Handan City Confucian, a group of people in black robes appeared in Handan City Confucian Cemetery in Chang'an City. These people held swords in their hands. Then they looked at Handan City Confucian's body and laughed contemptuously.
"Let's go back and report to His Majesty that we have completed the mission His Majesty gave us!" A person said, "These people are armed, we must be fast!"
"Yes!" Everyone nodded in agreement.
These people are the most powerful secret guards under Feng Xie. These secret guards have been Feng Xie’s secret weapons from the beginning. The goal of their training is to assassinate nobles of enemy countries or military generals. This is why Handan City Confucianism As soon as he died, Feng Xie immediately sent them into the tomb of Handan City Confucianism and prepared to kill Handan City Confucianism.
These people were all dead soldiers and were not afraid of life and death at all. They came to the grave of Handan City Confucian, then bowed to Handan City Confucian, and then quickly retreated and rushed to Luoyang.
And what about the Handan City Dian here? Handan Shidian didn't know what was happening here, and he didn't even know that there was a murderous intention hidden in the tomb of Handan Shiru!
When Handan Confucian died, Handan City Dian cried bitterly for three days and three nights. The fact that Handan City Confucian's body was not found made Handan City Confucian become extremely strong. Even in the face of danger, he endured the humiliation, kept a low profile, and waited for the opportunity. .
During this period, Handan City Dian also worked hard to collect people's wealth and wealth, and sold most of the original Handan City Government's properties in exchange for a large amount of gold and silver, which were then trafficked to Chang'an through caravans for the purchase of grain and ironware. Purchase a house and fertile land in Chang'an, prepare to take root here and establish your own power.
Handan Shidian was not aware of the danger he would encounter at this time, but was busy with his affairs.
"Brother!" Handan Shidian looked at his brother, "Tomorrow we will go to pay homage to my uncle, do you agree?"
"Okay, of course it's good!" Handan City Zhongye also nodded.
"This time you and I, brothers, join forces, we will definitely spread the reputation of Handan City Family throughout the Central Plains!" Handan City Hall said excitedly.
"Okay, I'll wait for you in Chang'an!" Zhongye from Handan City nodded and said.
Early the next morning, Handan Shidian took his brothers, servants, etc. to Handan Shiru's grave. After burning incense and toasting, he was ready to leave.
"Eh!" Zhongye of Handan City suddenly stopped, then stared at the tomb of Confucius in Handan City, and snorted coldly, "These tomb robbers are really courageous, they actually dare to dig up the tomb here and steal the coffin. The burial objects inside!”
"Huh?!" Handan City Dian heard what Handan City Zhongye said, and he was furious. He drew his sword and slashed at the tombstone, and then yelled, "You deserve to die! You dare to steal my father's body. You deserve to be punished." die!"
Handan City Zhongye stretched out his hand to stop the furious Handan City Dian, "Brother, please be patient! This matter will be handled by Brother Wei, and I promise to give you a satisfactory answer!"
"How...how did this happen?!" Handan Shidian hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Brother, please tell me who did it!"
"Even if Brother Wei knows about this matter, he probably won't tell you!" Handan City Zhongye shook his head and said, "Brother Xian, Brother Wei knows that you are resentful, but this kind of thing is still known to you and me. That’s fine, just don’t tell anyone else!”
"This..." Handan Shidian hesitated. He really didn't want to cause trouble now. Although he knew that this matter was definitely not a good thing, he also knew that it was not appropriate for him to interfere in this matter, so he could only nod and said. , "Well, since eldest brother doesn't want to say it, then he won't say it!"
"Okay!" Handan City Zhongye patted Handan City Dian's shoulder and said, "No matter what, I will resolve this matter. Don't interfere, so as not to get into trouble. You and I are already married. If you get involved, it will be detrimental to your career and mine, remember?"
Handan Shidian gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, don't worry, Handan Shidian knows the importance of this matter!"
Handan City Zhongye nodded, then called a few servants over, dug out the Handan City Confucian's bones, put them into a carriage, and then took them back to Handan City Government.
In the Handan City Palace, Chen Gong and Pang Tong looked at Handan City Zhongye and Handan City Dian, then sighed and said, "You two, are you really planning to join Zheng Cao?"
Handan City Zhongye nodded and said, "Brother, this is our choice!"
"Hey, that's all. Anyway, you two are not like ordinary nobles. I can't control what you want to do. As long as you can take care of yourself, I'll be relieved!" Chen Gong sighed. Then he said, "You two are not young anymore, it's time to get married and have children!"
Handan City Zhongye and Handan City Dian looked at each other, then bowed their heads and respectfully sent Chen Gong and Pang Tong off.
On the other side, Zheng Cao also received the news.
"Hahahaha, this Handan city scholar
