Qiangyin City is located in the north of Yanmen County, close to the mountains, and is an important gateway to Saibei.
Due to its unique geographical location, there are many steep mountains in this area, which has made Qiangyin City a strategic location that is easy to defend but difficult to attack since ancient times.
In addition to the difficult terrain, Qiangyin is also an important transportation hub.
As the gateway to northern Saibei, Qiangyin City is an important transportation node between the Central Plains and the northern nomads.
Many trade routes and post roads intersect here, making it an important hub for business and cultural exchanges.
In Qiangyin City, Cao Xing followed Zhang Ping into his own "Sihaihao" store.
"Zihua, did I reveal any flaws just now?"
Having entered Qiangyin City for a long time, Zhang Ping still swallowed nervously.
"That's not true! Master Ping and Shaojun are very similar in appearance and figure. It's a snowy day. The Xianbei dog spies are so far apart, how can they see clearly!"
Cao Xing grinned indifferently. At this moment, he was still thinking about comforting Zhang Ping.
"Master Ping did a great job today! There is no need to worry so much!"
Zhang Ping calmed down a little, then gently took off his cloak and put it on the shelf. Hearing this, he shook his head and said, "Zihua can't say that. You and Chengzi Zhang have both worked with your brother for a long time, so you have a lot of experience." Of course there are more than me!”
"Today is the first time that I have taken charge of my own affairs, and it's such an important matter! If my brother and father's important matters are delayed because of me, then I can't absolve myself of the blame!"
After saying that, Zhang Ping looked solemn again, walked out of the house, and personally told the person in charge to feed the white horses they were riding on and other minor matters.
Zhang Ping is a few years younger than Zhang Fannian. He started working in his own company "Sihaihao" at a very young age, so he is actually quite comfortable with some daily business management. But what is extremely rare is that although Zhang Ping is from Mayi The direct son of Zhang Cheng, the patriarch of the Zhang family, but his daily behavior is as tolerant as Zhang Fan, the young master of the Zhang family.
But due to Zhang Ping's special status, he is actually the eldest son of the family. If there are no accidents, he will probably be the next head of the Zhang family. But who would have thought that there would be a Zhang Fan among the Zhang family? !
With such a great reputation and outstanding abilities, Zhang Ping seems so mediocre in comparison. Even in terms of titles within the clan, everyone calls Zhang Fan "Shao Jun" and Zhang Ping "Young Master" , which is also the acquiescence of Zhang Ping's biological father Zhang Cheng.
Therefore, in the past, a nursery rhyme would be heard in Mayi County: "The eldest son of the Zhang family in Mayi was not prominent in the first place. In the past, everyone laughed at his stupidity, and the general Zhang family was a hero. It is clear that the legitimate sons and commoners are different. , the talent is not as strong as the side branches.”
Cao Xing knew that this was deliberately spread by Ma Yi or other wealthy families in Yanmen who were jealous of the Zhang family's wealth. The purpose was simply to sow discord within the Zhang family.
Cao Xing would also put himself into Zhang Ping's body from time to time, wondering if he would be really unbalanced if he were this young master Ping. However, before Cao Xing and others could figure it out, Zhang Ping's future actions would be Slowly everyone was impressed.
Zhang Ping is extremely low-key among the Zhang clan. He often travels to the family business, and when he encounters problems, he will go to Zhang Fan to ask for solutions.
This kind of response inevitably makes people look down on Zhang Ping even more, thinking that Zhang Ping is extremely useless and stupid. However, just a few years ago, the "Sihai" encountered an accident while selling horses outside the Great Wall.
The Qiang leader who bought and sold horses with the "Sihai Hao" might have been drunk, and he had the idea of killing people and stealing goods. He actually led about a hundred cavalry from the tribe to intercept Zhang's caravan halfway, but unfortunately Yes, the leader of this caravan at that time was Zhang Fan, as well as Zhang Ping, who was brought out for training.
Seeing that the situation was not good at that time, Zhang Ping stood up the moment the accident happened and told Cheng Lian and others to cover Zhang Fan and leave first, while he led the remaining guests to resist the Qiang people.
Recalling that moment in the past, Cao Xing's admiration for Mr. Ping could not be greater.
"Zihua wait a moment, I have already asked the people below to make some broth. According to what my brother said, we can go find Li Sima in Qiangyin City later."
Zhang Ping returned to the house, carrying a letter from his brother with the seal of the prefect in his arms.
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"Sir, the Han army's defense in Qiangyin City is extremely lax! But their city gates closed too quickly, so we could only sweep some surrounding villages and forts."
Listening to the results brought back by the thousands of Xianbei cavalry who left, Luoluohu was not disappointed, but showed even more excitement.
Sure enough, as the Han man named Doucang said, the Han garrison in Qiangyin City thought that no Xianbei people would go south in winter, so their armaments were slack!
"Haha, Mr. Dou! Why do you think your Yanmen County is so bighearted? If your family hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known. It turns out there is no one in Yanmen who can take care of things now."
Luo Luohu sat at the top with peace of mind. Dou Cang had just told him that Wang Ze, the chief historian of Yanmen County, had long been ill and was recuperating at home.
In this case, without unified dispatch and command of the Han army, the Xianbei people would have enough time to plan a rape.
When I think of the "Sihai" young master hiding in Qiangyin City, I get very excited when I settle down in Luohu.
Dou Tong said coldly without looking at Dou Cang who was standing proudly in the tent.
"Haha, Lord Luoluo, I'm afraid he doesn't understand military strategy, right? Even so, Qiangyin City is still there, and as long as the defenders in the city guard the city walls, you and your cavalry can't forcefully attack the city!"
Dou Tong responded coldly, but his reaction made Luo Luohu feel even more confident!
"That's wrong, Mr. Dou! No one in your Han army can send reinforcements to support you now. Even if you do, it will take some time. If it were in previous years, I really wouldn't dare to stay in front of Qiang Yin, but today Times are different than they used to be!”
Luo Luohu stood up confidently, walked slowly to Dou Tong and poured him a glass of milk wine.
"Now there are still ten thousand people in my big tent, and according to your family, there are only three thousand people under one Sima in Qiangyin City. I can learn from you Han people who surround the city on all sides, and I can abandon the horses and turn to infantry. You might as well tell Mr. Dou, in fact, our army does carry ladders and other siege equipment of your Han people!"
Luo Luohu was even more happy to see Dou Tong's changing expression. Dou Cang, Dou Tong's family member, also felt proud. He held his head proudly and glanced at his master with contempt in his expression.
Dou Cang didn't understand why his master, Dou Tong, had obviously taken refuge with the Xianbei people, but he still pretended that his heart was with the Han Dynasty!
How hypocritical!
In fact, Dou Cang had been in contact with the Xianbei people for a long time, because after the failure of General Dou Wu and others to punish the eunuchs, Dou Tong and the Xianbei people began to have weak contact. It is said that the Tanshihuai Khan of the Xianbei people intended to win over these people. A Han prefect who was worried all day long.
Dou Tong was not determined to cut off this connection, so Dou Cang became the talker between Dou Tong and the Xianbei people.
Therefore, after Dou Tong completely surrendered to the Xianbei people, Dou Cang stopped pretending and directly informed Luoluohu of what he knew about the deployment of Han people's city defense.
Everything was down to the smallest detail, such as how many people were stationed at the north gate of Qiangyin City, how Wang Sima of Pingcheng kept a maid, and how there was a county official named Liu in Baideng City who was his confidant.
However, Luo Luohu was not interested in the shortcomings of such Han Chinese parents. Except for the soldiers and horses of Qiangyin City, they listened to Dou Cang's words like dumping beans with a look of disgust.
Dou Tong seemed to finally feel the way Dou Cang looked at him. He squinted his eyes slightly for a moment and raised the corners of his mouth subtly. Others may not have noticed, but Luo Luohu and Dou Cang, who were looking at him closely, did. They noticed it, but the two of them didn't think much about it. They only thought that Dou Tong should be smiling bitterly.
Suddenly, there was a loud "pop" sound, and it turned out to be Dou Tong suddenly rising up!
The wine bottle that had just been filled with the milk wine poured by Luo Luohu himself hit Dou Cang's head, causing blood to flow profusely!
"You traitor! Thank God I treat you so well! You actually told all the military affairs in the county. I will kill you right now!"
There was an uproar in the Chinese army's tent. Except for Luo Luohu, who was stunned for a moment and then burst out laughing, the Xianbei people present had no choice but to hold Dou Tong down, but they did not dare to really value this Lord Tan Shihuai. The heavy blow was taken, so Dou Cang was the only one holding his bleeding head and fell to the ground wailing, and no one came to look after him...
The status difference between people is different after all. No matter how noble your status is, others will at least respect you on the surface. But if you are just a humble person, even if you have more important information, you will still see it in your heart. Not available.
Although Dou Tong had officially surrendered to Xianbei, even though he still "loved the Han Dynasty", the Xianbei people present, including Luohu, thought it was normal, because the Han people valued a Luohu who was loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and familiar with Han books. Luo Hu expressed his understanding. If Dou Tongyi surrendered to Xianbei, he would be eager to make meritorious deeds. That would be abnormal!
Therefore, Dou Tong behaved more and more unruly and wanted to kill Dou Cang, the traitor. Luo Luohu would only feel more at ease and believe Dou Cang's information more and more.
However, one still has to take care of Dou Cang's feelings. After all, Han Chinese books say that one must win over the hearts of those under his command.
So Luo Luohu frowned slightly and slapped a little Xianbei leader who was in a daze with his palm.
"Dog slave, why don't you go pick up Mr. Dou who is wailing on the ground? Go and bandage him in the back!"
When Dou Cang heard this, his eyes were full of gratitude, and he suddenly felt that what he had done was more and more worthwhile.
"Ping, Taizu's younger brother, Taizu's uncle, his father-in-law, his temperament is gentle, just like when Taizu was with Yi Min. On the day of Ping, when he encountered Qiang chaos, Ping made himself a palace, and left with wings, saying: "The world can be There is no peace, but there is no way to spread it. ”——Biography of Zhang in "Old Book of Jin"
