Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 1243
As the state government and Zhongzhou Xingtai reached an agreement and consensus, the Liangzhou troops stationed in Longshang also began to evacuate one after another, but the scene was inevitably a bit lonely, which was in stark contrast to the scene of advancing bravely more than a year ago.

Long before the armies retreated, Zhang Guan, the general of the army, withdrew to the rear first.The past few months have not been a good experience for him. When the army was strong at the beginning, it was indeed majestic and majestic. It made his situation worse.

During the stalemate negotiations in the past few months, the governor of the state ordered him not to make any provocations. Seeing that the king's division gradually increased its troops in Longshang, those powerful men in Longshang defected one after another because of this.Even the team he sent to Hexi to escort goods and people was harassed many times, and no one in Longshang took him seriously as a general of Liangzhou East Road.

"Take it apart for me, take it all away!"

On the way back, Zhang Guan commanded the soldiers to destroy all the fortifications, warehouses and other fortifications built during the eastward advance. All recyclable materials were carried on carts, and a lot of labor was used to carry them back. If it can't be recycled, it will be completely destroyed, and it is determined not to leave any usable benefits for Master Wang.

If he hadn't taken the first step, there would still be people on the back road who would be withdrawing. He even wanted to order the people to congest the Taoshui River, causing the area around Didao to silt up and flood.

The process of retreating was not all smooth sailing. Although there were many miscellaneous people in the team who never had to pay too much attention to their lives and deaths, the elite soldiers of the Liangzhou Army also needed sufficient food and grass to march.The tyrants in Longshang had already completely sided with Master Xingtai, and they would no longer provide material assistance to the Liangzhou Army.

Although Zhang Guan also indulged his soldiers to plunder the countryside along the way, his income was not stable after all. Even if he felt extremely conflicted in his heart, he had to turn to Jincheng where Song Ji was stationed to extract food and grass for use after he passed Didao.

When they were about to reach Jincheng, another envoy from the prefecture was sent to join the army. It was Zhang Dan, who was from the same clan of the Zhang family.It is probably because they are worried that they will have deep grudges against each other, or that there will be a fight.

"Song Ji's dog thief is really hateful, brother, don't stop me. After I arrive in Jincheng, I will step into his tent and ask the dog thief if he is worthy of the kindness of generations of ancestors!"

From Zhang Guan's point of view, whether it was the Liangtu families who hindered him from marching before, or the subsequent Song series that led the crowd to patrol in Jincheng, he fell into a great passivity, which is the main reason for the unfavorable confrontation in Longshang this time. reason.

Seeing that Zhang Guan's anger was unstoppable, Zhang Dan just sighed, and advised: "This time it takes a lot of time and money, and the situation in the state is also difficult. Even if there are disputes, it is not appropriate to make noise at this moment, which will make people more uneasy..."

When Zhang Guan heard this, his expression became even more displeased: "I led my troops to fight bravely on Longshang, occupied the land and captured the people, deterred the ugly people, and showed the majesty of our Liangfu. However, there are gangsters inside and powerful enemies outside. , the foxes on the left and right are pretending to be tigers, and there are Hu Chou in the back road waiting for an opportunity to cause chaos. Even so, I still have people drive the people in Longshang to fill my cool soil. How hard it is, there is no need to report it in the house, how can I be narrow-minded Irritable, provocative for no reason? The Song family dog ​​thief, relying on his rich family in Dunhuang, stopped me..."

"How can the governor not know about your hard work? The defeat in Longshang this time is not a crime of recruiting soldiers. When they return to Hexi, the soldiers will be rewarded for their hard work."

Zhang Dan continued to speak.

Hearing this, Zhang Guan's face gradually softened.The anger in his heart is not fake, but half of the anger that is showing right now is pretended, with the purpose of doing meritorious service for himself in order to get more rewards.As for Zhang Dan's answer, it was obvious that he heard the meaning behind his words.

Now that such a tacit understanding was reached, Zhang Guan no longer showed such anger, and his emotions gradually calmed down, and then he asked again: "Brother came from the state, I don't know who is guarding him, does Your Highness have a heart?"

This time when negotiating with Zhongzhou Xingtai, the Liangzhou army needs to retreat to the west of Didao, which means that all the previously occupied Tianshui, Longxi and other places will have to be surrendered. An important military town is located.

Although Zhang Guan didn't think it was his fault for the retreat this time, he also knew that he hadn't performed very well in it, so he was worried that the governor would take his anger out on him, and he might leave him idle after returning to Hexi.

For Zhang Guan, this is not only a gain or loss of power, but also a very high possibility of being suppressed by those local tyrants in Liangzhou, who will not be able to protect his wealth and life.

So he naturally wanted to bargain with the state lord before he lost his power to ensure his own safety.As for the important town of Henan, Fuhan, it was one of the few choices he had. Being far away in Henan, he could not only stay away from the power disputes in the state, but also have a large army in his hands, which was also convenient for him to continue to operate and cultivate his own power.

Therefore, without waiting for Zhang Dan's reply, Zhang Guan said bitterly: "Zhongzhou Xingtai is self-reliant on the righteousness, it is really unkind and mean, and doesn't take us and other Liangshi in its eyes. My family has been based in Xizhen and managed Hexi for several generations. The lives of the people in the realm, the hus and jackals of the Xia Dynasty are rampant, and there are still crowns and belts in the world. Such a great achievement, how can it be rewarded by a mere official position! Looking at the universe, the Hulu almost usurped the emperor's order, and the ugliness competed for each other. Jiangdong's so-called righteousness Shuo, but a distant relative in the Dianwu School."

"This time, I sent soldiers to battle Longshang, and expanded the territory for hundreds of miles for the governor of the state. I hate Wu'er for using righteousness to make my soldiers and martyrs throw away their blood. Now I am even more mean to the lord. The human feelings are really unbearable! I share with the soldiers! I swear, today’s humiliation will never be forgotten for a long time, I just wait for a good opportunity to repay it, otherwise it will be a shame to Hexi!"

Hearing this, Zhang Dan's expression changed again, and he pondered for a moment before he opened his mouth and said, "So, are you determined to stay in Fanghan?"

"I'm just a falcon and dog kept by my family. Naturally, I don't dare to look back when His Highness points at me. But the tigers and wolves under the tent know their shame and are brave. I only hope that I can be used to avenge my shame!"

Zhang Guan said again in a deep voice, although he had a lot of resentment about the turmoil in Longshang this time, he also recognized the fact that the power struggle in the state was complicated, and even the state leader had to forbear in many things. To maintain a stable situation.For the time being, in order to ensure his position and safety, he also had to use his military power to coerce him a little.

"Well, very well. That's pretty good morale."

After Zhang Tan heard the words, he nodded slightly, and then waved his hands to signal his attendants to come forward to offer fine wine: "I came here under my orders, but the state lord didn't tell me who was guarding Yuanhan, but you are so brave, the state lord must be sure." Will not be careless."

Zhang Guan was so naked and frank, in fact, he was not lacking in anxiety, but he was relieved when he heard that Zhang Dan didn't turn his face and reprimand him, and then he grinned and said: "Although Longshang is less than what he gets this time, it's still worth it. Take a few urns of fine wine, and I order the accountant to bring them to drink with my elder brother, and I hope that my elder brother can tell my loyalty and bravery to His Highness."

"It's not necessary, let's drink this urn."

Zhang Dan raised his hand to stop Zhang Guan's move, and personally stepped forward to fill the wine vessel for Zhang Guan.

"How dare you bother..."

Zhang Guan wanted to be polite, but he soon noticed that Zhang Dan's expression was different. There were chaotic footsteps outside the tent, and there was even a faint sound of gold and iron intermingling with it, especially after the wine was poured out, there was a strong smell. The peculiar smell came to his nostrils, which also made Zhang Guan's face change suddenly, and he subconsciously pressed his saber.

"Conggui, don't resent His Highness for being ruthless. In fact, this time you have committed serious crimes, even if His Highness has the heart to protect you, but..."

Seeing Zhang Guan like this, Zhang Dan withdrew and retreated from Zhangyu. The surrounding soldiers stepped forward to protect him, and there were also Zhang Guan's cronies in the tent. After seeing this scene, they also drew their weapons. , the atmosphere suddenly tense.

Zhang Guan was just skeptical at first, but when he heard what Zhang Dan said, his face suddenly became gloomy, and he frowned and said fiercely, "The state wants to kill me? He, why should he?"

While speaking, Zhang Guan drew out his saber, with a ferocious and furious expression on his face, like an enraged beast.

Zhang Dan took out a warrant from his bosom, and read aloud to Zhang Guan and his troops in the tent: "The state government informs all the soldiers that Zhang Conggui ordered the army to march eastward to Henan, and he was ordered to conquer the rebellious Hu thieves in Longbian and fight against them." The king of Xingtai should conquer Longbian. Zhang Conggui obeyed the order secretly, and took in Tu Ge's thief Hu to enrich his wings. Later, the supervisor failed to observe, causing Tu Ge's king to promote the thief's army to attack..."

"Shut up, dog thief! You..."

"... Zhang Conggui's dereliction of life and dereliction of duty is a crime. The officers and men of the army are not involved in this crime. Just guard the camps of all ministries and don't be fooled by criminals. You can protect your family and property..."

Regardless of Zhang Guan's violent shouting, Zhang Dan also raised his tone of voice, then looked around at the soldiers in the tent, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone is loyal and brave to the Liang Mansion, the state lord ordered it so, don't be impulsive and mistaken!"

After finishing speaking, he pointed his halberd at Zhang Guan and shouted: "Conggui, today's misfortune is your own fault. Your Highness doesn't want to be humiliated by swords and soldiers, let alone shed tears in my court gate. Why do you have to be fierce again?" Li? The people of Jincheng have already been deployed outside, blood relatives, I will enter the account to send you a ride, if you are not willing to obey the law, you can go forward with a knife. But this knife is not only life and death, but also..."

"Is there any reason for this? There is no reason for this! I have worked hard for my family, and I have worked so hard. How can you and the others discuss it? If I was not eager to fight for everything, why would I have to force Wang Zhen..."

Zhang Guan was already showing a hint of madness at this moment, roaring in his mouth and slashing his knife at Zhang Dan.However, several people flashed out in front of him, and forced Zhang Guan to stop him: "General, think twice..."

"The thief wants to kill me, how can I think about it!"

Zhang Guan was even more annoyed when he heard the words, but he soon realized that he was no longer free to move, and it was not the entourage brought by Zhang Dian who trapped him, but the trusted followers in his tent.

These people also had shame on their faces, but they did not dare to join forces with Zhang Guan to make trouble. It must be known that their respective families and clansmen are still in Hexi, and this time it is the governor who killed Zhang Guan, even if he killed Zhang Yan in front of him. , Jincheng's army will not let them go.

"You are all chosen for loyalty. This time the crime lies with one person, and the rest will never be involved. You each return to the camp to restrain the soldiers. After Jincheng takes food, you will still be assigned with great use."

Zhang Dan sent these soldiers out of the tent, then glanced at Zhang Guan who was still struggling after being captured in the tent, and sighed, "Drink."

(End of this chapter)