Weird Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3489 Good, very good, very good!

The collision of spears and swords sent sparks flying.

Human figures either stood or fell amid the chaos and killing.

Hu Min boasted that he was quite brave, but he met Xu Chu.

The hussars, with fine armor, spread out in a line, blocking Hu Min's way to rescue the ferry camp.

These hussars were originally well-trained and tempered in blood and fire. Even without any special orders or commands, they were able to suppress Hu Min and other Cao army reinforcements in this undulating and rugged area.

Xu Chu was in the front line, and every time he charged, he was like a gorilla, possessing both tyrannical strength and agile speed. Cao's soldiers were completely powerless against Xu Chu, and no one could stop him.

Hu Min rushed out from one side, aiming his spear straight at Xu Chu, "Kill!"

Xu Chu was in high spirits and shouted, "Good job!"

The fighting spirit spread.

There were no optical or electrical effects, nor any thunderous sounds; the clash between the sword and the spear was brief and brutal.

Not pretty, but deadly.

The two of them suddenly collided with each other, and then Hu Min retreated quickly.

It’s like Xu Chu is a rock and Hu Min is a wave.

The blood spilled between the two was the price paid for their collision.

The two Cao army soldiers seemed to realize that Hu Min was injured and instinctively stood in front of Hu Min.

Xu Chu lowered his head slightly and looked at one side of his waist.

There's a piece of armor falling off over there.

All around were the sounds of fighting and screaming.

Xu Chu shook off the blood on his sword, "You are quite skilled! I know that you are brave... My lord, the Cavalry, is eager to recruit talents. If you are willing to surrender today... I can make the decision, and all these soldiers can live!"

Up and down the loess gullies, some people were howling and some were dying.

Hu Min hesitated.

After the defeat at Zhongtiao Mountain, most of his courage had been lost along with the fleeing soldiers, and now he had lost the rest due to the wounds on his body...

Xu Chu saw Hu Min's hesitation and did not try to pressure him. He just tapped the shield lightly with his sword, indicating to Hu Min that he did not have much time left.

Hu Min looked around and saw fear and helplessness in the eyes of the neighboring Cao army soldiers. "You...you eat people..."

This time it was Xu Chu's turn to be stunned, and then he couldn't help laughing, "We don't eat people!"

Hu Min was skeptical.

Xu Chu laughed loudly, "I swear to heaven and earth! In Guanzhong, we only eat cattle and sheep, not living people!"

Xu Chu paused for a moment, looked at Hu Min and said, "This is not like Shandong, but they treat living people as cattle and sheep! This is the only chance to surrender! Whether to surrender or fight, it can be decided in one word!"

Hu Min took a deep breath. The wound on his body caused by Xu Chu was aching slightly, as if reminding him of something. He looked at the other Cao soldiers on his left and right and found that there was no will to fight in their eyes. There was only pleading and helplessness...

"call……"

Hu Min loosened his grip and dropped his spear, "I... am willing to surrender!"

The surrounding Cao army soldiers seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and hurriedly threw the swords and guns in their hands to the ground.

Seeing this, Hu Min was silent for a moment, and suddenly said: "I know the direction Dong Zhao and Dong Gongren fled!"

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The land of Hedong was bloody and cruel. People were injured and killed all the time, but in Xu County of Yingchuan, people still enjoyed peace and tranquility.

The Han Dynasty's palace was still shining brightly under the sunlight.

Even the simple imperial palace still has some gorgeous carvings on the eaves, rich gold and silver objects, and some objects that seem inconspicuous but require a lot of thought and effort.

It is like a stove in winter, inconspicuous and no one in the hall would even look at it twice, but it is burning the charcoal in its belly, silently providing warmth for everyone.

The heavy wind curtain blocked the cold wind outside the hall, but the atmosphere inside the hall seemed to be somewhat solidified because of the isolation of the outside air flow...

This place was originally a place that could decide the entire world situation, but now it can only passively watch the evolution of the world situation.

Although the final result has not yet been determined, one thing is certain, the cavalry is still in action, the emperor's edict...

It cannot be said that it is completely useless, but it is true that it does not seem to have any effect at the moment.

When talking about this issue, Liu Xie felt his face getting hot. He didn't know if it was because the charcoal fire in the stove in the hall was too strong or for some other reason.

During the process of issuing the imperial edict, Liu Xie had some of his own little thoughts.

However, such a major event was obviously not something that Liu Xie could handle alone. He could only invite his more trusted ministers to come and discuss countermeasures.

For example, Cui Yan’s son, Cui Qin.

There is also Xun Yu’s son, Xun Yun.

They are all big surnames.

But they are all small characters.

This may be a kind of helplessness, but also a necessity.

Liu Xie could not be given a very high official position. After all, even if he wanted to give one, it would be rejected by the Shangshu Ling. So it was like children playing house, and naturally only these sons would be attracted.

Since the imperial edict was issued, Liu Xie had imagined or fantasized more than once what would happen when the two warring parties received the imperial edict...

Thousands of troops and horses, an angel riding from the east.

Amidst the cold light of swords and spears, the scepter representing the emperor was held high.

Under the banner of the Han Dynasty, generals and military officers in military uniforms prostrated themselves on the ground.

The voice of the angel reading the decree spread far and wide, and wherever it went, everyone bowed down in obeisance...

However, all these fantasies were eventually shattered.

The conclusion that Fei Qian, like Cao Cao, was a serious threat to the Han Dynasty was once again confirmed.

However, the confirmation of this "great threat" is not a rare thing, nor is it the most pressing issue. What Liu Xie faces now is the problem of how he, the Son of Heaven, should deal with the situation if Cao Cao really suffers defeat and retreats again and again!

"Today's troubles are not caused overnight. Since the Zhongping period, bandits have been rioting in various places, and the northern army cannot handle it alone, so the emperor ordered the local areas to recruit soldiers and eliminate the bandits. This is a move made in the current situation, and it is not a long-term strategy." Xun Yun spoke eloquently, "The local governors and provincial governors have too much power, which is the beginning of the current problems. The traitor Dong threatened the emperor, violated ethics, harmed the country and brought shame to us as ministers, which is really a great shame and humiliation. If such problems cannot be eliminated, disasters will come again sooner or later."

Xun Yun dared to speak, so Liu Xie naturally dared to listen, and even wanted to applaud to show his applause, but in the end he held back, nodded slightly to show his approval, and then asked: "My dear, do you have any good ideas?"

Cui Qin on the side glanced at Xun Yun.

This guy really dares to say that!
Although Cui Qin thought he was stubborn enough, he still had to think twice before saying such things...

And what happened to Xun Yun today?
You were silent before, why did you speak first today?

Cui Qin remained silent. Things had changed a little, and he felt that the best way to deal with it was to wait and see.

Xun Yun, who was standing by, probably felt that this was his highlight moment, and his face became more rosy. He raised his head and held up two fingers, "The Han people are now in a state of serious illness. If we want to save them, we should strengthen their health and expel the evil."

Liu Xie nodded again, "What is the meaning of 'supporting the righteous and expelling the evil'?"

"To support righteousness is to support the righteousness of people's hearts." Xun Yun said calmly, "The Han Dynasty was founded on loyalty and filial piety. This is an eternal law. Loyal ministers and filial sons should think about the words of Confucius and always learn from Hua Yuan's warnings. Only then can they settle down, serve the emperor, and support the country. Since Emperors Guangwu and Wu, we know that the powerful people in Longxi often use the army to disrupt politics, so we have the law of reducing the army and implementing the policy of civil control. However, as time went on, the ministers sent out did not understand the importance of Guanlong, and were greedy and lazy, which led to the chaos in the Western Qiang and eventually spread to the whole country. Therefore, the way to support righteousness is to emphasize loyalty and filial piety. Only when the heart is righteous can we do righteous things. Only when the mind is unified can we be single-minded. If you eat the salary of the emperor, you cannot help but share the worries of the country. The foundation of loyalty and filial piety cannot be forgotten for a moment."

"So, to uphold justice, we must distinguish between loyalty and filial piety. Nowadays, there are many people in the localities who do not understand loyalty and filial piety. They only know the advantages of their own place, but not the country. Now, to uphold justice, we must put the loyal and filial people at the top and the ignorant people at the bottom. Only in this way can the government and the people be clear, and the Han Dynasty can be smooth!"

Liu Xie frowned slightly.

If he could issue an imperial edict to promote or demote anyone, then what's the point of discussing this here?
But it was not easy to interrupt Xun Yun's speech. After all, there were only a few cats, big and small, so he could only reluctantly choose the big one from the short ones...

In a trance, Liu Xie suddenly remembered the time when he was talking to Fei Qian about the world being a cycle of the five virtues. The half-smile on Fei Qian's face seemed to be the same as the way he was looking at Xun Yun now?
However, what Xun Yun said was not completely unreasonable.

Over the years, local officials have been vague and crooked, without any correct outlook on life, life and values...

Well, if Liu Xie knew what "three views" meant, he would definitely use this term. Those who seek money seek money, those who are lazy are lazy, and the governor of a place only knows how to read, exercise and learn foreign languages?
Isn't this a joke?

But when it really happened to Liu Xie, he could no longer laugh.

After defeating Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao emerged.

After defeating Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and Fei Qian appeared.

Now if Cao Cao is also defeated, who will be next?
Liu Xie didn't dare to think about it.

Even if there is no successor, the Han Dynasty is probably already corrupted. Now Liu Xie's orders are no longer effective outside the palace. If this continues, will he even stop managing things within the palace?

While Liu Xie was distracted, Xun Yun continued to make profound remarks.

"The second is to exorcise evil spirits! To exorcise evil spirits, one must have tools. Whether it is medicine or needles used to treat a sick body, they are all for exorcising evil spirits. Now that the Han Dynasty wants to exorcise evil spirits, it must have tools to use. Therefore, in my humble opinion, we should follow the method of the Western Garden established by the previous emperor and rebuild the Northern Army!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked!

Although what Xun Yun said before was too grand and empty, it does hit the point now, but the problem also lies in this point!
Imperial power without military power is just a decoration.

Liu Xie didn't understand it at first, but now he understands, but it's too late.

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Back then, he still had 3,000 men given to him by the Cavalry. If he had used them well, maybe he wouldn't be in this situation today!
What a pity, the road is paved by oneself, and the bitter fruit is sown by oneself...

"Where do the soldiers and food for the Northern Army come from?" Liu Xie asked.

Xun Yun seemed to be confident and said: "Recruit them! The original law states that only good family members can join the Northern Army, but now there is chaos, so we should temporarily abandon it. We can recruit loyal and filial people from all over the world to join the Northern Army! Anyone who is willing to serve Your Majesty can be recruited! Those who have strength can contribute their strength, and those who have food can contribute money and food! Gathering sand makes a tower, and gathering water makes a river! "

After listening to it, Liu Xie felt that it made some sense, but he also felt that it seemed unreliable.

"Even if we have soldiers, if they are not properly trained, they cannot be used," Liu Xie said.

Xun Yun said, "Your Majesty, don't worry! You can fight and survive!"

"Fight to support war?" Liu Xie's eyes widened.

Xun Yun nodded and said: "Looking at the local military situation, they are all raised by fighting! In the past, Dong the bandit fought against the Western Qiang, and then he had his own army! Nowadays, there are many bandits in the world, and we can fight and raise them. If we raise a group, we can gather a part! In time, the Northern Army will be complete!"

Liu Xie let out a long breath.

Xun Yun left his seat and bowed to the ground: "I am a humble servant, but I am willing to help your majesty recruit soldiers! I am willing to dedicate my family property to train soldiers for your majesty! Even if it means losing everything, I will do my best and will never regret it!"

Liu Xie quickly raised his hand and said, "I am very pleased that you are so loyal. Please stand up, please stand up..."

Although Liu Xie felt that this matter was extremely unreliable and almost impossible, but Xun Yun's performance was so, Liu Xie could not say that he refuted it on the spot, or scolded Xun Yun for talking about war on paper...

After all, it was not easy to have such a loyal minister who even expressed his willingness to donate his own property to train troops for him. This enthusiasm really moved Liu Xie to some extent, so he nodded and agreed to let Xun Yun give it a try, and also said that it was okay even if it failed, as the most important thing was Xun Yun's own safety.

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Xun Yun returned home.

Looking at the mottled earth color on the white walls of his home, Xun Yun was silent for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Although his father was also one of the eight dragons of the Xun family, each of the nine sons of the dragon is different. Not all dragons can be like some people, with a glorious reputation, a smart mind, and inexhaustible wealth...

His father just got a little advantage and was called one of the eight dragons. Even if the eight dragons were gathered together, his father would still be the invisible person at the end.

By the time of Xun Yun's generation, his father's reputation was even less useful.

Although there is some kinship between him and Xun Yu, even brothers have to settle accounts clearly, let alone cousins?

Otherwise, why would he be a patrol officer?

If you can get a decent job, who would do that?

After sitting alone for a while, a shadow suddenly moved under the corridor, and then someone whispered, "My dear, you want to see me."

"Lang Jun", of course, does not refer to Xun Yun...

Xun Yun responded, then stood up and followed the man around the backyard, out of the back door, out of the alley, then got on a van, shook for a while, and stopped.

Xun Yun lowered his head and entered the corner gate, and saw Xun Yu sitting in the pavilion in the backyard from a distance.

"Greetings, Lord..."

Xun Yun hurriedly took a few steps forward, reached the outside of the pavilion, and bowed.

Xun Yu glanced at Xun Yun and signaled to the servant beside him.

The servant brought a brocade cushion and placed it on the mat outside the pavilion, "Mr. Yun, please sit down."

Xun Yun thanked him quickly and then sat down carefully.

Before, when he came to see Xun Yu, he would stand and talk, and then leave after speaking, without even the right to sit down. Now, even a small brocade cushion made Xun Yu feel that it seemed a bit honorable.

Xun Yu listened quietly to what Xun Yun said and did in the emperor's place, as well as what the emperor Liu Xie said and did...

After a while, Xun Yun asked in a low voice: "Sir, this matter..."

Xun Yu nodded, "Just do as you say."

"Ah?" Xun Yun was stunned for a moment.

Xun Yu waved to the steward beside him, and the steward immediately took out a lacquer box from the side and placed it in front of Xun Yun.

Xun Yun didn't dare to directly touch the lacquer box, he just looked up at Xun Yu, "This... this is..."

"Since you are working for His Majesty, you must do it seriously." Xun Yu waved his hand.

Hearing this, Xun Yun was stunned.

No way, wasn't it just a joke at first? How come it's really going to happen now?

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On the other hand, after Liu Xie returned to the back hall, he sat down and pondered. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Although Xun Yun could barely be considered a member of the Yingchuan Xun family, he was a marginal figure after all, so it was inevitable that he would show some lack of confidence in his words and deeds on weekdays.

Now, all of a sudden, they are taking on a lot of responsibilities and speaking out freely...

"Someone is coming!" 』

Liu Xie felt something was wrong, so he called a eunuch over. He stared at him for a long time, making him shrink his neck more and more. Then he slowly said, "Go and find out what Xun Shilang is doing after he returns. Then report back quickly! Be careful! Don't let outsiders know!"

The eunuch kowtowed immediately and accepted the order, then retreated.

Liu Xie knew that these eunuchs might not be reliable, but the problem was that he couldn't find anyone reliable, so what could he do?
Liu Xie walked back and forth in the back hall with his hands behind his back.

In his heart, he hoped that what Xun Yun said was true, so that what Liu Xie had done these days and the team of ministers he had found could be more or less considered acceptable. But he also hoped that Xun Yun was lying, which would mean that Liu Xie's ability to observe his ministers had indeed improved to a certain extent, and he could also, as Xun Yun had said before, "support the righteous and drive out the evil", and eliminate a guy who was disloyal to him, or who was only loyal on the surface.

However, Liu Xie agreed with one point of Xun Yun's suggestion, that is, military power.

You must have military power!
Liu Xie even walked back to the desk in the back hall, couldn't help picking up the pen, and wrote more than a dozen words "soldier" in a row. The more he wrote, the more depressed he felt, so he grabbed the paper and threw it on the ground.

It is easy to say that we need soldiers, but where do we get them if we really want to do it?

In the seal script, the weapon is a person holding a pair of forks.

And people naturally come from the people, from the masses...

Therefore, since ancient times, people have known that they must first treat the common people as human beings, and then they can select warriors who can dual-wield weapons to serve as soldiers!
It’s a pity that in the Han Dynasty, after being simplified into official script, the soldiers no longer had human forms…

When the sun was setting, the eunuchs of the Yellow Gate came forward with a sweat on their foreheads to report that Xun Yun had really sold his family property and used a lot of money to recruit people, and many people had seen it...

After hearing this, Liu Xie breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction.

Ah, the Han Dynasty still has loyal ministers!

good, very good, excellent!

(End of this chapter)