Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

Chapter 653: Life has been rare since ancient times. When trees are moved, they die, but when people are moved, they live.
"God of War"——

When Li Miao told Cao Cao everything about "The God of War".

Including Ma Su's words, how amazing is this "God of War"? How to be brilliant on the battlefield of Sanba? How to anticipate the enemy and kill Zhang He's plan step by step? How to turn the tide on the battlefield?
It is no exaggeration to say that what Li Miao showed Cao Cao was how Guan Lin lived in Jingzhou but was strategizing in Bashu, thousands of miles away. How he could accurately judge every action of Cao Cao's army and then formulate corresponding plots and trajectories!
You know, the last person to achieve this was Zhang Liang, the founder of the Han Dynasty!
terrible!
terrible--

Every action, every detail, in Cao Cao's ears, apart from being deeply shocked, the only thing left was the word "terrible".

"Huh...huh..."

As Li Miao's story progressed, Cao Cao couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.

With a "gu dong" sound and a deep swallow of saliva, Cao Cao's expression has never been as ugly as it is today.

Even when he opened his mouth, he still couldn't utter a single word because of his huge surprise.

What he pondered in his heart countless times was.

terrible!
If it is true as Li Miao said, if everything Ma Su told is true, if this "God of War" really exists, then Guan Lin really has the ability to predict the future and predict the enemy beforehand.

that…

terrible--

It was so scary that Cao Cao had to re-examine this opponent.

Is this still a human being? Is Guan Lin a human?

This kind of prediction and deduction of the current situation from the outside while being on the periphery is already a bit evil.

Finally, after pondering for a long time, Cao Cao said: "Han Nan? Is what you said true?"

Every word, Cao Cao's tone was full of despair.

There has never been a moment when he looked forward to it as much as he does now... to hope that what others say is false and nonsense.

However, Cao Cao's expectations were destined to be disappointed.

"It's still like what I just said. If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can check it out..."Yunbie Zhuan" was later given to Zhao Yun by Guan Lin. Not many people in the Shu army may know about it, but "Fighting God of War" helped Zhang Fei succeeded in one fell swoop. As long as he deliberately inquires, it is not difficult to find out the clues about the "God of War", and it is not difficult to find out the whole story of this matter——"

Following Li Miao's words, although Cao Cao's expectations were disappointed.

But...he still nodded heavily, as if he suddenly realized a lot.

"I will check this "God of War", but even if I just heard it, I believed it! What does Zhang Fei look like? How could I not be familiar with him? How could a reckless man with courage but no strategy defeat Zhang He? How could he recapture the Three Bas and bring the entire Qiang tribe to Bashu? I thought this matter was strange and full of doubts at that time. Today... it is this "God of War" mentioned by Hannan that has answered all my doubts!"

Yes...all the doubts about the war have been resolved.

Cao Cao found all the answers.

The rest is just a question about Guan Lin's ability to predict things like a ghost and a demon. In fact, there is no doubt. A guy who can create an air force in the Han Dynasty is already full of magical colors. He made No matter what kind of behavior it is, it’s not surprising!
"Let's talk about "The Legend of Yunbie"..."

Cao Cao's tiger eyes narrowed tightly, and he spoke again.

However, Li Miao had no idea about the question about "Yun Bie Zhuan". He could only shake his head and said: "If the king wants to ask about "Yun Bie Zhuan", I am afraid he will have to ask Ma Su in prison."

Well…

Cao Cao's eyes turned cold and he groaned subconsciously. "Is this the youngest son of the Ma family in Xiangyang - Ma Su and Ma Youchang?"

Speaking of which, the Wei Dynasty has not won a few battles in the past two years, whether against Bashu or Jingzhou.

This also makes the battle where Dingjunshan defeated Liu Feng and Ma Di extremely precious.

Therefore, Cao Cao was quite impressed by Ma Su.

Even when escaping from Luoyang, he did not forget to become this prisoner!

In fact, Cao Cao still had some ideas when he specially brought Ma Su along.

Ma Di has lived in Shu for a long time and is Zhuge Liang's disciple and advisor. If he can be persuaded to surrender, then...it will be tantamount to gaining a lot of information about Shu, which is even more precious for the current situation of defeating Wei!
For example... "God of War" and "Yun Farewell" that came out of his mouth were unexpected surprises.

only…

There is another huge question lingering in Cao Cao's mind. He is a suspicious person. If he does not understand this, he will definitely not be able to trust Ma Su.

"That Ma Su Ma Youchang, I remember Gu once tried to persuade him to surrender, but he refused, Hannan? What method did you use to make this Ma Su submit obediently?"

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Hanzhong, inside Yangping Pass.

The night was getting darker, but the lights in Jia Xu's military tent were brightly lit.

Under the dim light, Jia Xu's figure looked so hesitant.

He paced back and forth in the tent from time to time, as if he had something on his mind. Occasionally he would pick up a volume of books, hoping to calm down his mind with the help of words.

But often...it backfires in the end.

Jia Xu is seventy years old this year. Apart from his bright eyes, both his cheeks and the thousands of ravines on his face look tired and tired.

What he is going through now...

It reminded him of the scenes he had experienced in the decades since he became an official. There were times when he was high-spirited, there were times when he gave guidance to the country, there were times when he brought disaster to the world with one word, there were times when he was thrilling, and there were times when he was surrounded by dangers.

That scene flashed before his eyes like a passing cloud.

Finally, Jia Xu's footsteps paused and he murmured.

"Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Duan Xuan, Zhang Xiu, Cao Mengde...five, already five..."

These are the five masters he has served in his life...

When he was under Dong Zhuo, he was inconspicuous;
When he was under Li Jue, the upright Dong Zhuo was killed by Lu Bu. Wang Yun was too tight and did not allow the Xiliang soldiers to surrender. His life was hanging by a thread. He broke the situation with a plan and helped Li Jue defeat Lu Bu and capture Chang'an;
He was highly respected while serving under Duan Xuan.

When he was under Zhang Xiu, he was regarded as the mastermind. He defeated Cao Cao several times and planned the famous historical event of Cao Cao "killing three sages with one shot".

When he was under Cao Cao, although he was wise and resourceful, he also urged Cao Cao not to go south before the Battle of Chibi, and used the stratagem of alienation when he conquered Xiliang.

His life was wonderful and surging.

At the age of seventy, he should not be fighting on this battlefield again, but the current situation is turbulent. If he wants to keep his glory and the achievements he has made in Cao Wei during his half-life, he has to go out again and set foot on this killing field again. Are there any other options?

Do not…

Preserve the glory and protect the lintel... Actually there is another way!

Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Duan Xuan, Jia Xu, Cao Mengde... He already has five masters. Jia Xu has always been pragmatic and does not value honor and integrity, so why can't he have one more master?
It seems to be because of this thought.

Jia Xu's eyes became extraordinarily deep...

It seems that because of the confusing current situation...the clouds have gradually cleared away.

The elusive answer becomes increasingly clear...

At this moment, Jia Xu frowned slightly, showing a bit of solemnity.

"Seventy years of life are rare...at this age, can you still move your butt?"

"Life has been rare since ancient times. Trees will die if they are moved, and people will live if they are moved... It should... be like this, right?"

Such emotion just came out...

"Mr. Jia...it's very presumptuous to visit late at night..."

Along with a slight sound, the door of the study room was also lightly knocked at the same time.

"This voice?" It was the young general whom King Wei valued highly—Jiang Wei! 』

Jia Xu secretly sighed.

Then he calmed down, squinted his eyes, smiled and said to the door: "Since you are Jiang Xiaoyou, then come in..."

Following Jia Xu's voice.

Jiang Wei pushed the door open and walked in. His eyes were red and swollen, as if he had just cried, but his eyes were filled with desire, as if he was extremely concerned about something.

Jia Xu understands this desire very well!

Nothing else but hatred.

——Father's hatred and family's hatred.

At this time, Jiang Wei bowed deeply to Jia Xu, with infinite respect in his voice: "Mr. Jia, this junior Jiang Wei has been coming to Yangpingguan for some time. He was deeply impressed by Mr. Jia's plan and took the liberty to come here late at night. I want to become a disciple of Mr. Jia, and I hope he will take me under his wing.”

The tone of voice is firm and the words are sincere——

It was at this moment that a sharp light flashed in Jia Xu's eyes... It was obvious that Jiang Wei's purpose and Jiang Wei's words were fully understood in an instant.

Frankly speaking, Jia Xu had also secretly observed Jiang Wei, a young general with a delicate mind and a flexible mind. Speaking of which, he was a good candidate to inherit the mantle.

What's more, Jia Xu's son Jia Mu... is not outstanding, and his mind is not very bright.

At Jia Xu's age, how could he not long for someone to inherit his skills? As for this inheritor, Jiang Wei is the best choice in terms of character, talent, and wit.

But the problem lies in Jiang Wei's timing of becoming a disciple, and... his purpose in becoming a disciple. Jia Xu couldn't tell clearly, so he squinted and asked, "Are you a young talent that King Wei values ​​​​? Why do you want to become my disciple..."

"Father's enemy and family's hatred——"

Jiang Wei did not hide his purpose at all, "I heard that when he was young, he once made chaos in the world and ushered in an era of competition between heroes. He also had a plan to kill three sages, and even a shrewd king like Wei Wang suffered a big loss under his plan. Thanks to...me...I, Jiang Wei..."

When talking about the latter part, Jiang Wei's tone was slightly stuttered, but it only stumbled for a moment, and his tone became firmer: "The traitorous son of the Guan family harmed my father and burned him alive in Beiman Mountain. I, Jiang Wei, Wei and he are sworn enemies, different from the sun and the moon, but I know in my heart... With my own strength, even the jade and stone are no match for Guan Lin, so... Therefore, I beg you, sir, to accept me as your disciple and teach me the secrets of ghostly conspiracy. "Father, I don't seek fame and wealth, nor do I desire to be crowned king or prime minister in the Wei Dynasty. As long as I can kill Guan Lin...even if we both die together, I will do it...I, Jiang Wei, will not hesitate!"

The sound shakes the roof tiles and deafens the mind!
Jiang Wei's words made Jia Xu surprised for a moment.

What he felt was the ultimate avenger——

This is no longer about the struggle between Han and Wei, it is just pure revenge, the ultimate revenge.

But... precisely because of this, Jia Xu couldn't agree to Jiang Wei.

Yes, Jia Xu never cared about the feud between Jiang Wei and Guan Lin, but he knew clearly that if he accepted Jiang Wei as his disciple, it would mean that he would also be involved in this complicated grudge dispute. .

Jia Xu knows too well what it means to be wise and protect oneself, and he is determined not to make a choice that cuts off his retreat.

"Boyo, I accept your sincerity..."

Jia Xu narrowed his eyes and stared at the avenger kneeling on the ground in front of him, "But, I have my own considerations. With all due respect, I cannot agree to this matter!"

When Jiang Wei heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and his teeth couldn't help but clenched tightly.

After pondering for a moment, he finally mustered up the courage to ask, "Mr. Jia, even you think... Da Wei will lose to the traitorous son of the Guan family?"

This…

Jiang Wei's sudden question made Jia Xu's eyes widen.

At this moment, a voice came from outside. It was Xia Houyuan who sent someone to summon Jia Xu.

Jia Xu simply stopped answering Jiang Wei, straightened his robes, and walked out of the tent slowly.

Jiang Wei was left kneeling alone in the tent.

Looking at Jia Xu's leaving figure, Jiang Wei couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart for a moment... He clenched his fist fiercely and said hatefully, word for word.

"Damn it, damn it——"

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I don't know if it's because... Jiang Juan was originally a border warrior with a strong body and good foundation, or because Zhang Zhongjing's wonderful rejuvenation and the drugs of the Jingzhou Official Medical Office are extremely effective.

In short, Jiang Juan recovered quickly. In just half a month, he went from dying to now... able to move freely and walk on the ground.

As for his freedom in Luoyang City, he is not restricted at all. He can walk freely. As long as he does not leave the city, everything is up to him...

Even daily meals and daily wages would be placed in his house for him to spend as he pleased.

For more than ten days, he, Jiang Juan... was a warrior from the frontier, but being cared for like this day by day, his heart became softer from being as hard as stone.

"Then Guan Si...you really do what you say -"

A sigh of relief...

What Jiang Juan thought about was that although Guan Lin was young...he undoubtedly meant what he said.

In the past, he mentioned it when faced with Fu Shiren's doubts in the medical office.

——'Knowing that he once stationed at the border of our great Han Dynasty, and that he had gone back and forth to attack the Shura Field at that border fortress countless times, and that his hands were stained with too much Qiang and Hu blood, don't say that he was just a general who rebelled against the Wei Dynasty! Even if Cao Cao can do this, one day, if he falls into my hands, I will treat him with great courtesy and respect him as a man! 』

These words... are still shocking to this day!
"Ugh…"

A faint sigh...

Jiang Yan looked at the delicious food on the bedside and the five baht that he couldn't spend all...

His mood became even worse.

——"Such a magical young master, no wonder the King of Wei is not his opponent!" 』

Sitting up from the bed, Jiang Juan began another day of recuperation.

The medical officer came to make a diagnosis, and then made some medicine. After that, it was time to walk around the city and see this new Luoyang city that was familiar...yet strange.

Having said that... Luoyang City now has a completely new atmosphere.

For some reason, the whole city and outside were filled with joy and signs of peace, as if it was the New Year.

Having said that, it's already May, and the year has long passed...Jiang Juan really doesn't understand.

Why are these people so happy?
Every time Jiang Juan walks on the street, she will always have such questions from time to time, and this time is no exception...

Exactly at this moment.

"Wow! Wow wow wow..."

Accompanied by a baby's cry, in front of an ordinary house, a man shouted happily: "Give birth, give birth, it's a girl... It's a girl, okay, okay..."

This man seemed to be overjoyed because he had a daughter. He danced and shared his joy with his neighbors.

at this time…

"Wow wow wow..." There was another girl's cry, the tone was louder than the one just now.

"You silly boy, there are two more! They are triplets, all girls..."

The man's mother was speaking. She hurriedly came out of the delivery room and told her son the news...

But Jiang Yan, when he heard "three", his heart suddenly "thumped".

And when he heard "all girls", his pupils couldn't help but widen, and he looked at the man with some worry.

As if...even though this was just a strange man and a strange family, Jiang Juan was still sweating for him.

You know, giving birth to three girls at one birth... is an extremely scary thing in this era.

This is not to say that there is danger during childbirth, but for an ordinary family, raising three girls... this will be a huge expense. More importantly, when the girls grow up... they cannot become laborers and cannot farm. , cannot bring income to the family, the only thing I look forward to... is the betrothal gift when my daughter is raised and married!

Of course, the betrothal gift is out of reach for Jiang Juan in the border area... Because in the border area, Qiang and Hu invaders from time to time, and scenes of ten rooms and nine empty houses occur from time to time. It is a luxury for a boy to grow up, let alone a girl. Baby...

"Ugh…"

Thinking of this, Jiang Jiong couldn't help but let out a long sigh, worrying about this man and this seemingly not wealthy family.

But... the behavior of the man who gave birth to three girls was completely different from what he imagined.

"Three, they are all girls..." After the man exclaimed, he started dancing again. He jumped three feet high in excitement, "Girls are okay, they are all girls, okay... okay..."

This behavior, these words...why is this man so happy?

Jiang Yan looked confused!
——『Giving birth to a girl? Are you so happy too?』

——"If giving birth to a girl in our Tianshui means a heavy burden of oral and calculation... Even if you give birth to a baby, you will have to worry about it for several days." 』

Jiang Juan was puzzled... But visible to the naked eye, this man's joy and excitement didn't look like he was pretending at all.

At this time, the neighbor with the man next to Jiang Juan said with emotion: "My daughter is good, my daughter is considerate... When I grow up, I can go to the factory to work as a female worker... I may not make less than a boy! My daughter is good..."

What?
factory? Female worker? Isn’t it possible that he earns less than men?

Jiang Yan was completely stunned...

He felt like he was a countryman coming to the city and couldn't understand what these people were saying at all.

At this time, the man who had given birth to three girls had already jumped into the room to see his daughter and his wife...

But Jiang Er... the curiosity in her heart was almost overflowing.

He couldn't help but ask the neighbor, "Brother, I dare to ask, are all the people in Luoyang City so happy and excited when giving birth to a baby girl? And... what are the factories and female workers that brother just mentioned?"

Two questions in a row...

The neighbor looked up at Jiang Jiong, and from his accent he knew he was from another place, so... he patiently explained to him: "It's not... that we are so excited about the birth of a baby girl. Haven't you seen... since the Guan family conquered Luoyang City, in the past few months, Luoyang City has been decorated with lights and colors everywhere, just like the New Year!"

This is another question from Jiang Yan...

Could it be? Is there any connection between this?
Just as Jiang Juan became more and more confused...

The neighbor's words completely answered all the questions in his mind, "Have you ever heard of sharing the land with a small family? Haha, that's what Young Master Yunqi mentioned to Zhuge Military Advisor and Liu Huangshu, and then implemented it in all Liu Huangshu's territories... Government order!”

"To be specific, it means exempting all poll taxes and levying taxes according to the acres of land. In the past, when a girl was born... she was worried that she would become poorer as she was born and would not be able to pay the poll tax. But it is different now. There is no land. ...No matter how many girls you have, you don’t have to pay taxes. On the contrary, the Mianshui Villa in Jingzhou also opened factories in Luoyang, covering textiles, silk, animal husbandry, handicrafts... many of these are inseparable from female workers. To be honest, because female workers The quantity is small...the monthly salary is on par with male workers!”

"In addition, the benevolent government implemented under Uncle Liu's rule, so if you give birth to a baby girl...it will be a baby, and a pair will be a baby, you don't have to pay taxes, and you can always raise a few chopsticks, and you can also When I was raised, I worked as a female worker to make money...So, now the trend has changed, both boys and girls are happy, they are all the same..."

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(End of this chapter)