Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 123 Changes in Lingzhou
Luoyang City recently circulated a rumor that a cup of wine released a private household.

At the banquet, the princes of the Gao Party voluntarily gave up their homes for the country, describing it as the result of being persecuted by Gao Cheng.

Obviously it was Gao Long's temporary suggestion, but it doesn't mean that King Gao had premeditated.

Gao Cheng, who has a rigorous historiographical attitude, of course cannot let such rumors spread and confuse future generations.

Adhering to the attitude of being responsible for history and future generations, Gao Cheng launched the Publicity Department of Hearing and Watching to praise the righteous deeds of the high party members in the whole city, hoping to clear up the rumors.

However, conspiracy theories have been the most popular since ancient times. Without coercive measures, even the hearing department, who is accustomed to spreading rumors, has suffered.

But if he really wanted to conduct a massive search and arrest for such a thing, arresting people and imprisoning them, even Gao Cheng himself would feel shabby.

He really couldn't stop the mouths of those who spread rumors and believed them, so Gao Cheng gave up. Even if it was passed on to later generations, it would be nothing more than unofficial history, and its credibility could not compare to the official historical materials recorded by Zhang Shiqi.

Instead, he began to force no one in the Bohai Palace to hold an ax except the servants who were chopping firewood.

For Gao Cheng, who was deeply involved in the rumor of drinking wine to release private households, no matter whether it was a jade ax or an iron ax, it violated his taboo.

On June 23, Emperor Yuan Shanjian ordered Gao Cheng to inspect Hebei, but he did not rush to leave immediately before returning to Luoyang.

After concentrating on playing with Erzhu Ying'e, Xiao Erzhu, Yuan Mingyue, and Lady Song for a few days.

Gao Cheng organized a large inspection team, including Shangshu Zuopushe Li Yuanzhong, accompanied by Cui Xian, Cui Ang, Cui Jishu and others, and Duan Shao, Hu Luguang, Yaoxiong, Gao Season four.

Tune Gao Longzhi to temporarily enter Shangshu Province, preside over government affairs with Sima Ziru, and let Xing Shao and Wen Zisheng handle the copywriting work of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and leave 5000 people from Gao Ao Cao's department and 5000 from Murong Shaozong's department, a total of [-] Gyeonggi soldiers sit in Luoyang.

During the indulgence of the rest of the Gyeonggi soldiers in Gaocheng, Cui Xian prepared the food and fodder, and accompanied him to inspect Hebei.

On June 28, after Gao Cheng entered the palace to bid farewell to the emperor, he led the crowd out of Jianchun Gate in the east city, crossed the Yellow River Bridge to the north, and headed straight east to the long-lost land of Hebei.

At the same time, He Basheng, Dugu Ruyi, and Yang Zhong who had fled to Nanliang finally arrived in Guanzhong, and Yu Wentai came out of Chang'an City to greet them in person.

For the three, Yu Wentai has different opinions in his heart.

Yuwentai and Dugu have been friendly since they were young, and of course he is overjoyed to have him join him.

As for Yang Zhong, his attitude is dispensable, but based on the relationship between Yang Zhong and Dugu Ruyu, Yu Wentai will not treat him badly.

On the contrary, it was He Basheng, and Yu Wentai was secretly on guard.

When He Bayue died, it happened that He Basheng was far away in Nanliang, so Yu Wentai was unanimously elected by his subordinates to succeed Kansai.

He Basheng had a bloody feud with Gao Huan, and he betrayed his master several times, ruining his reputation.

But Yu Wentai also had to secretly be wary of the connection between He Bayue's diehard loyalists and He Basheng, such as Li Hu, the governor of the left army.

Of course, these thoughts can only be hidden in his heart, at least on the surface Yu Wentai still greets He Basheng with a smile.

After exchanging greetings with He Basheng, Dugu Ruyu, and Yang Zhong from Beihuan, and recounting their old friendships, Yu Wentai invited the three of them to Chang'an to meet the Emperor Yuanxiu of Kansai.

When Yuan Xiu saw He Basheng, his eyes lit up. He was the perfect candidate to check and balance Yu Wentai.

Yuan Xiu, who claims to be the savior of the Great Wei, worked hard to enter the customs, not to be a puppet plaything and let Yu Wentai manipulate him. In his opinion, he is the protagonist of this era.

But now that Yuwentai has won the Tongguan victory, Yuanxiu has no choice but to avoid the edge for the time being.

He Basheng, Dugu Ruyu, and Yang Zhong met Yuan Xiu and immediately pleaded guilty, thinking that their behavior of defecting to Xiao Liang would damage the prestige of the country and violate the integrity of officials.

Yuan Xiu excused them on the spot, thinking that they were forced by Gao Huan, Gao Cheng and his son, and they had no choice but to defect to Xiao Liang.

After traveling south, he did not forget to return to the north. Such behavior should not be blamed.

So according to the arrangement that Yu Wentai had made long ago, the three of them were appointed officials and knights, and among them, He Basheng was appointed as the Grand Master.

Such an arrangement is worth savoring. As one of the three princes, the Grand Master naturally has a high status, but has no real power.

Who is He Basheng? He is a battle-tested general.

Yu Wentai did not give military power, nor did he appoint a local state shepherd, but he was regarded as a grand master and held high. This implies suspicion, not to mention the people in Chang'an, even Gao's father and son can be separated from each other by a long distance. smell.

He Basheng can also sense Yu Wentai's true attitude. He always pays attention to his words and deeds. He just practices martial arts diligently every day and does not contact the loyal He Ba family, hoping to convince Yu Wentai that he has no intention of power and only wants to find high-ranking officials. Father and son revenge.

In history, when He Basheng returned from Nanliang, he thought that his qualifications and age were greater than Yuwentai, and Yuwentai took over the Heba family's foundation, even if he met Yuwentai, he would not kneel down to worship him.

Comparing the two, they look like two different people, and such a change is naturally due to Gao Cheng's severe beating.

Being tricked and applauded by Xiao Gao Wang, who was only 13 years old at the time, this humiliation made He Basheng learn from the pain: Gao Huan and Gao Cheng are too dirty, and they are not opponents at all.

It is not easy to have this awareness.

He Basheng is like this, so is Gao Aocao, Gao Cheng is simply an angel who spread wisdom in the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

He really, I cried to death.

Of course, whether such a transformation is good or bad, it is hard to say, after all, the edges and corners have been smoothed by suffering.

For Yu Wentai, it is naturally welcome news, but for Yuan Xiu, it may not be good news.

When Yu Wentai learned that Gao Chengzuo asked to investigate the hidden households of the rich family, he knew that the Gao family would not look around in a short time, risking the instability of the Kanto and the rebellion of the rich family, and smashed the dangerous pass of Guan Zhongxiong. Can't do it.

He immediately rectified his troops and horses, ready to take this opportunity to solve the scourge of Cao Ni in Lingzhou.

Hou Mo and Chen Yue, the former three small strongmen in Guanlong, died, but Zhu Hunyuan defected, leaving only Cao Ni in Lingzhou who did not follow orders.

Even excuses are available, Cao Ni assisted Ke Zhu Hunyuan to defect.

On the one hand, Yu Wentai played to Yuan Xiu, asking Cao Ni's son-in-law Liu Feng, the governor of Lingzhou Town, to be the general of Wei, hoping to separate Cao Ni and Liu Feng from the son-in-law.

On the other hand, they are preparing food and grass, and preparing to solve Cao Ni by force.

Liu Feng completely ignored Yu Wentai's solicitation, but what his friend Zhu Hunyuan said at the beginning was still in his ears. Out of admiration for Gao Huan, Liu Feng didn't care about the official position of the Kansai court.

And after hearing the deeds of Gao Huan's eldest son, Gao Cheng, Liu Feng was even more determined to join the Gao family:
'I originally thought that Gao Huan was invincible, but I didn't expect someone to be braver than Gao Huan. Whose son is this! '

Yu Wentai, who failed in the divorce plan, was not discouraged. On the eighth day of the seventh month, Yu Wentai sent Zhao Gui, Li Hu, and Li Bi to lead the attack on Cao Ni.

At the same time, Gao Cheng and Gao Huan, who were living in Jinyang, won a major diplomatic victory in addition to preparing to destroy their in-laws: the Azhiluo tribe surrendered to Gao Huan.

Azhiluo is one of the Gaoche tribe, who was once a vassal of the Northern Wei Dynasty. After the Six Towns Rebellion, the Northern Wei Dynasty lost control of northern Xinjiang, and the Azhiluo tribe also took the opportunity to become independent.

After Gao Huan came to power, he has been working hard to win over the Azhiluo tribe, and he has tried his best to give food and cloth to support the Ahzhiluo tribe. Such investment has also ushered in a huge return, and [-] households of the Azhiluo tribe returned to Gao Huan.

When he learned that Yuwentai had sent Zhao Gui, Li Hu, and Li Bi to besiege Caoni in Lingzhou, Gao Huan immediately ordered the Azhiluo tribe to send [-] cavalry to rescue.

When the Azhiluo people crossed the desert and arrived at the city of Lingzhou, Lingzhou was almost in a desperate situation at this time.

The time it took to pass the news from Chang'an to Jinyang, and Gao Huan of Jinyang to order the Azhiluo people on the grassland to rescue, was enough time for Zhao Gui, Li Hu, and Li Bi to act recklessly.

It turned out that Zhao Gui and the others were unable to attack for a long time, so they built dikes and dams, and when the water rose, they dug the dikes and flooded Lingzhou City with water.

Azhiluo came with [-] riders. Although Zhao Gui and others were forced to retreat, Lingzhou had already suffered a catastrophe. The city wall had already been washed away by the flood.

"Weng Zhang, this time I was able to hold on until the Azhiluo people came to help me. Now that the city defenses are completely destroyed and Yu Wentai attacks again, how can we hold on?"

The water in the city has been drained, and Liu Feng, who survived the catastrophe, followed Cao Ni to inspect the city defenses, he said.

Cao Ni was also worried. A man-made flood almost wiped out all the vitality of Lingzhou City. Soldiers and people were killed and injured, and there was no strong city to defend.

As for the [-] cavalry from Azhiluo who came across the desert, it is impossible to stay in Lingzhou permanently. They are just vassals, not Gao Huan's direct troops. It is difficult for the strong.

Based on Gao Huan's position, it is impossible for him to move the Azhiluo people westward and give Yuwentai a chance to win him over.

As for his son-in-law's mind, Cao Ni had already guessed it. After thinking about it, he said:

"What is the son-in-law's plan, but it's okay to say."

Liu Feng didn't hide it, and said directly:

"Feng thought that King Gao was in charge of the prosperous Kanto, with a population, money and food several times that of Kanxi, and with 20 soldiers in Bingzhou, the only one who could rule the world was King Gao.

"But before Zhu Hunyuan returned to the east, Gao Wang promised to be the governor of Bingzhou. When he arrived in Jinyang, he would not only be named the governor of Bingzhou, but also give him a family house, slaves, and rewards for his brothers and tribesmen.

"King Gao loves talents like this. Why does Weng Zhang cherish the tiny land of Lingzhou? Why don't you return east to help King Gao achieve his great cause."

This is the art of speaking. Gao Huan disrespected his promise and was unwilling to award the post of governor of Bingzhou to Zhu Hunyuan, so he gave the following rewards to make up for it. After Gao Cheng persuaded him, he awarded the post of governor of Bingzhou .

But in Liu Feng's mouth, it was Gao Huan who bestowed Zhu Hunyuan and the prefect of the state, which was not enough, and added another reward.

Once the chronological order is changed, the whole thing has two completely different interpretations.

Cao Ni pondered for a long time. He didn't think that Gao Huan loved talents. Liu Feng said it nicely, but he was not a fool. Zi Gaocheng made a promise.

But considering that he and Yuwentai do have a little bit of trouble, Kansai is not a place to stay for a long time, and if he stays any longer, his head may be transferred to Chang'an, why not take this opportunity to lead the army under the protection of thirty thousand Azhiluo people? The tribe returned to the east.

After some consideration, Cao Ni made up his mind and said:
"What my son-in-law said is very true. I intend to send envoys first, go east to Jinyang, and ask Gao Wang to be attached. I can't wait for Gao Wang to reply. I must clean up immediately and return with the Azhiluo people."

"Weng Zhang is wise."

Liu Feng complimented.

Yu Wentai learned that Cao Ni and Liu Feng selected [-] households to defect in Lingzhou, and wanted to pursue them, but because he was traveling with Azhiluo with [-] riders, he could only watch them escape.

It's not nothing, at least a dilapidated Lingzhou has been harvested.

With the death or escape of the Guanlong Three Xiaoqiang, Yu Wentai also completed the unification of the Guanlong area in name.

As for why it is said in name, it is natural that there are still many people in the Kansai area who respect it on the surface, but in fact they have different expectations.

For example, after Zhu Hunyuan returned from the east, he was appointed as the governor of Qinzhou, and he took his troops to guard Wantupu, which covered the city of Mo.

Wanqipu came from Taiping County (Ningwu, Shanxi). He was a Hun. He participated in the Six Towns Uprising launched by the Hun Chieftain Po Liuhan Baling in Woye Town, and then surrendered to the court.

When Gao Huan was in Xindu Jianyi, Wanqipu once ordered his son Wanqiluo to go to Xindu to express his dedication to Gao Huan.

Wanqipu, who lives in Guanlong, has successively served as the two masters of Kansai, He Bayue and Yuwentai, and has always respected the leadership of Chang'an, but in fact, he is planning to leave Yuwentai, a small broken ship, and jump on Gao Huan's giant ship.

But the treatment Zhu Hunyuan received also greatly stimulated Wanqipu, but as Cao Ni and Liu Feng took the first step, Lingzhou was recovered by Yuwentai, and Wanqipu was also cut off from the road to return east.

Historically, Kansai was able to withstand the pressure of Kanto under such a disadvantage, calling Gao Huan a little Gaocheng, which is still a compliment.

Cao Ni and Liu Feng trekked hard all the way, and finally arrived in Jinyang. Gao Huan, who had already known the news of Cao Ni's return through his envoys, went out of the city to greet him in person.

Cao Ni and his party received a warm welcome in Jinyang, and along with Gao Huan, apart from many Jinyang dignitaries, there was Zhu Hunyuan, the governor of Bingzhou.

Gao Huan still awarded Cao Ni the governor of Lingzhou, allowing him to lead Lingzhou in name, but everyone knew that this was just a vain job.

Cao Ni was also satisfied, because Gao Huan gave generous compensation in other aspects, such as the house, maids, property and so on.

As for Liu Feng, the son-in-law who persuaded Cao Ni to return to the east, he was reused by Gao Huan and named General Pingxi and Inspector of Nanfen Prefecture.

Before Liu Feng went to Nanfenzhou to take office, he met his friend Ke Zhu Hunyuan. During the banquet, he asked Ke Zhu Hunyuan what he thought of the people in the Kanto region.

Ke Zhu Hunyuan, who had recently joined Gao Cheng, had the appearance of Little Gao Wang in his whole heart, so he naturally praised him greatly.

This makes Liu Feng, who has never been masked but has heard about it for a long time, yearn for Gao Cheng.

At this time in Chang'an, a small incident also happened. It was really just a small incident. Yu Wentai changed his name to Dugu Xin for Dugu as he wished.

Of course, Gao Cheng is not yet aware of so many things that have happened in Kansai. He had just arrived in Yecheng when Yuwentai attacked Cao Ni in Lingzhou.

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