Shuhan

Xiangping.

Since the Yan general Qin Kai attacked Donghu, and Donghu was thousands of miles away, Xiangping was under the rule of the Han people.

After the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Central Plains was in chaos. Gongsun Du, the prefect of Liaodong, took the opportunity to establish his own rule, proclaimed himself Marquis of Liaodong, called Pingzhou Mu, and made Xiangping County the seat of Pingzhou and Liaodong counties.

now.

In the mansion of the Liaodong prefect.

Gongsun Gong, who looked like a middle-aged man, didn't look very good at the moment.

"Nephew Yuan wants to seize power?"

Gongsun Gong did not want to believe what the Wei envoy said.

"This matter is absolutely true. The spies of our school affairs office have seen that Gongsun Yuan conspired with the spies of the Military Division to prepare for an uprising. Gongsun Yuan's people are in the Liao Tunnel and have heavy troops. The general must be on guard!"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Gongsun Gong glanced at the Wei envoy coldly and said: "My nephew is a loyal and kind person. Besides, I treat him well. After my brother died of illness, I treated him like a father. He will never seize power. I definitely don’t dare to seize power. Wouldn’t it be too much for the envoy to alienate my uncle and nephew?”

There are more than 10,000 Liaodong troops in the Liaotunnel.

Although the chief officer is Yongning Township Marquis Gongsun Yuan, the man in charge is Liaotuncheng General Bei Yan, who belongs to his Gongsun Gong. Even if his nephew has the courage to seize power, he does not have the ability to successfully seize power. .

"Bei Yan often had banquets with Gongsun Yuan in Liaotuncheng. It's unclear whether this person listens to the general or Gongsun Yuan!" The Wei envoy said meaningfully on one side.

Gongsun Gong's eyes flickered, and some doubts unconsciously arose in his heart.

When Gongsun Du passed away, he handed over the power of Liaodong to Gongsun Kang, and he was named the Marquis of Yongning Township. Although he had no power, he was highly valued and lived a life like a god.

Therefore, after Gongsun Kang died, although he inherited the Liaodong foundation, he did not kill all his two nephews. Instead, he treated them more favorably. He even made Gongsun Yuan the Marquis of Yongning Township, just to emulate his elder brother's story.

Especially after he became inhumane and had no heirs, Gongsun Yuan was actually raised as his successor.

Otherwise, Gongsun Yuan would not be allowed to go out to guard the Liao Tunnel and control the army.

But now after hearing what the Wei envoy said, Gongsun Gong couldn't help but feel a little more vigilant.

Once a person takes the position of power, no one wants to step down.

Because of his health, Gongsun Gong is indeed inhumane and cannot have any heirs, but
You have to wait a hundred years for me to become the King of Liaodong again. You want to be the King of Liaodong while I am still alive. Do you take your uncle seriously?

Seeing that Gongsun Gong's emotions had been aroused by him, the Wei envoy was slightly happy, knowing that more than half of his goal had been achieved.

"Today is a time of great strife. We, the Wei Dynasty, are competing with the Han Dynasty. Naturally, we want stability in the north. This time we inform General Gongsun Yuan of his rebellion, which shows our sincerity. If the general can help us, the Wei Dynasty, To deal with the Han Dynasty, I might as well become the Liaodong King of the Great Wei Dynasty."

Call ~
After becoming the King of Liaodong of the Wei Kingdom, Gongsun Gong's eyes flickered and he was already excited.

"Don't worry, angel. If your majesty is sincere, I, Gongsun Gong, am also a man who knows current affairs and will definitely help your majesty to deal with the rebels."

Liaodong borders the State of Wei, and it is necessary to have a good relationship with the State of Wei.

For this reason, it does not matter even if the Han country is harmed.

After all, it was impossible for Han to send troops to attack him.

But Wei State was really able to raise troops to fight him.

Gongsun Gong didn't have any ambitions. He just wanted to be a local emperor in Liaodong for the rest of his life, and he could continue the wealth of the Gongsun family, as long as he was worthy of his ancestors.

"Hahaha."

The envoy from Wei laughed loudly and said, "Then it depends on whether the general can calm down the turmoil in Liaodong."

Yes~
He sighed inwardly.

He saw Gongsun Yuan's ability in his eyes.

If he can be the successor, Liaodong will definitely not decline.

but.
Since you are not even willing to wait, don't blame your uncle for being cruel.

Gongsun Gong's eyes gradually became firm.

Liaodong is mine and no one can take it away.

Nephew, if you stay calm and wait ten or twenty years, you might not be able to become the master of Liaodong.

But if you want to rob it now, your uncle will have no choice but to send you to reunite with your brother.

"If Gongsun Yuan wants to rebel, I will attack him. However, Liaodong cannot be left alone. Please let the angel inform your majesty and let Gongsun Huang return to Liaodong."

Gongsun Huang was the grandson of Gongsun Du, the governor of Liaodong, the son of Gongsun Kang, and the brother of Gongsun Yuan.

When Gongsun Gong inherited the power in Liaodong, he did not dare to disobey the Wei State. Because of the son system, he let Gongsun Huang enter Luoyang as an official, which was actually a hostage.

This Gongsun Huang is also very unlucky.

Historically, before Gongsun Yuan declared independence, Gongsun Huang kept pointing out that Gongsun Yuan might rebel and asked the Cao Wei government to send troops to attack him, but Wei Emperor Cao Rui refused to listen.

Later, Gongsun Yuan rebelled in Liaodong. Cao Rui sent Sima Yi to bring peace to Liaodong. Gongsun Huang was sentenced to death for his crime. Wei Emperor Cao Rui couldn't bear to behead Gongsun Huang in public because of his previous advice and wanted to imprison him in prison. He committed suicide.

Although Gao Rou petitioned Cao Rui to pardon Gongsun Huang's crime and asked Cao Rui to spare Gongsun Huang's life, Cao Wei Yousi firmly opposed it.

Cao Rui had no choice but to send someone to give Gongsun Huang and his wife gold to commit suicide.

It can be said that Gongsun Huang was implicated to death by Gongsun Yuan, his unlucky younger brother.

"This is easy to say, easy to say."

The Wei envoy only thought for a moment and then nodded happily.

The purpose of his coming to Liaodong was to cause civil strife in Liaodong, and then Wang Shi would drive directly to Liaodong and completely control Liaodong.

By that time, Gongsun's family is no longer around, so why is Gongsun Huang's hostage so important?
"I will go up to the table and state the general's intention."

"In this way, I will thank the angel."

Seeing that the Wei envoy was so talkative, the last scruples in Gongsun Gong's heart disappeared.

现在
I just beat my nephew while eating and sleeping!

That night.

In the mansion of the Liaodong prefect.

Gongsun Gong immediately summoned his general Yang Zuo in his study.

Yang Zuo has a tall and straight figure, wearing a military uniform, and the spirit of a warrior and an iron horse is coming to his face. His face was calm, his brows revealed majesty and perseverance, and his eyes shone with a deep light.

Wearing a body-sculpting military uniform, he definitely outlines his strong figure, and the sword on his waist makes him even more heroic and domineering.

"Finally, I will pay my respects to my lord!"

Yang Zuo saluted Gongsun Gong.

Yang Zuo was born into a noble family in Jizhou. Because the Yuan family lost to Cao Cao, he was forced to flee his home and go to Liaodong.

Because he knew military affairs and was quite brave, he was appointed by Gongsun Kang. In several small battles with Goguryeo, Wuhuan, and Fuyu, he made great achievements, so he was highly used by Gongsun Gong.

Now Xiangping's nearly 20,000 troops are under his command.

"I have received news that Gongsun Yuan is planning to rebel in Liaotunnel. If I send you to quell the rebellion, will you be sure to take down the rebels?"

Yang Zuo was stunned for a moment, and immediately asked: "Where did this news come from? Master Yuan should not be a traitor, please understand, my lord."

Gongsun Gong sighed and said: "I also hope that this news is false, but the facts are in front of me and I have to believe it."

Gongsun Gong placed all the evidence given by the Wei envoy on the documents in the study.

Then he looked directly at Yang Zuo and said sternly: "The evidence is here. I promoted you with my own hands. Don't you even believe my words?"

After being so frightened by Gongsun Gong, Yang Zuo finally came to his senses. He immediately knelt down and said:

"How dare you do this, my lord? Don't worry, my lord, Gongsun Yuan only has more than ten thousand soldiers and horses in the Liao Tunnel, so he can mobilize all of them. As long as we and other heavy troops are stationed on the first mountain, with Xiangping as the horns of each other, Gongsun Yuan will rebel." There is only one way to retreat, and the supply of food and grass will be weak. There is no need to attack, and the army will collapse. "

The logistics of the tens of thousands of troops in the Liao Tunnel were dispatched by Xiangping.

As long as the supply of food and grass is cut off, his army will be in chaos after a few months.

As for why Yang Zuo emphasized Shoushan so much.

That's because Shoushan is a high mountain outside Xiangping City and is on the edge of an important road. Whoever captures this place first will have the strategic initiative.

Historically, Sima Yi ostensibly confronted the Liaodong Army at the Liao Tunnel, but secretly sent a surprise attack on Xiangping. The first step was to occupy the first mountain, and wait for the Liaodong Army guarding the Liao Tunnel to return to Xiangping and wait for work in the first mountain. The main force of the Liaodong Army was eliminated, and Xiangping was besieged and the situation was established.

"If you are asked to send troops to Liao Tunnel, can you defeat Gongsun Yuan and send his prisoner to Xiangpingzhong?" Gongsun Gong continued to ask as if he did not understand what Yang Zuo said. Yang Zuo thought for a moment, nodded, and then shook his head.

"The Liao Tunnel is sixty or seventy miles from north to south. If we defend it firmly, we will defeat Gongsun Yuan. Liaodong will also be severely damaged. We may be taken advantage of by outsiders. Please think twice, lord."

Yang Zuo's answer obviously did not satisfy Gongsun Gong.

"If we attack by force, Gongsun Yuan may be sent to prison in front of me."

What he wants is Yang Zuo's attitude, not Yang Zuo's analysis of the situation.

Today's Gongsun Gong has become a little sensitive.

He was inhumane and had no heirs. Although he was kind to the people under him, they could never be loyal to him.

This is also the reason why Gongsun Yuan was able to gain momentum.

Firstly, Gongsun Yuan is the son of the previous lord, and secondly, the current lord has no heirs. For the sake of their own wealth and the wealth of their descendants, they will definitely not put all their chips on Gongsun Gong.

This is exactly why Gongsun Gong is angry.

"The general will definitely try his best!"

try best?
snort!
Gongsun Gong snorted coldly, but in the end, an ugly smile appeared on his face.

"I know the general's loyalty, so get down!"

Yang Zuo nodded, bowed to Gongsun Gong, and left slowly.

After Yang Zuo left the study, Gongsun Gong couldn't hold himself any longer.

They are all rebellious officials and traitors.

It seems that if they don't recognize a son and are unsure of an heir, these people will not be completely loyal to him.

Gongsun Gong's eyes began to twinkle.

Liao Tunnel City.

Gongsun Yuan immediately began to make preparations.

On that day, he summoned Bei Yan to see him.

"General, the power in Liaodong has been lost. Now I want to regain my father's power. General, would you like to help me?"

Gongsun Yuan didn't do any nonsense and went straight to the point.

Bei Yan also didn't expect Gongsun Yuan to be so direct. He was stunned for a while, and then he said after regaining his breath: "The former master is kind to his ministers, and the young master is kind to his ministers. Of course, the general will respect the young master!"

Bei Yan was a martial artist. Since Gongsun Yuan was so direct, he naturally became direct as well.

"it is good!"

Gongsun Yuan stepped forward and took Bei Yan's hand and said: "I have generals, just like Emperor Gao had Fan Kuai and Han Xin. I have generals to help me, so why worry about not accomplishing great things?"

Gongsun Yuan laughed loudly, then his face turned gloomy, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and he said: "In the Liao Tunnel, if there are those who are loyal to Gongsun Gong, kill them. Don't be soft-hearted."

If dissidents are eliminated so quickly, could the next step be to seize power?
After much hesitation, Bei Yan stepped forward and asked, "Master, do you want to seize power?"

Seeing that Bei Yan's name for him had changed, Gongsun Yuan was slightly happy. He immediately nodded and said, "Uncle already knows the news that I am planning to start an uprising. If I don't prepare in advance, if Xiangping's army presses on the border, won't I have no choice but to capture him without mercy?"

"Has the county governor already heard about this news?"

Beiyan was shocked.

Gongsun Yuan nodded and said: "If the general is afraid, you can take my head and go to Xiangping to receive the reward now."

After hearing these words, Bei Yan immediately knelt down and said: "My general's loyalty to the lord can be learned from heaven and man. How dare you do such a treasonous and unethical thing? Please take back your words, lord."

"Hahaha~"

Gongsun Yuan laughed loudly, immediately helped Bei Yan up, beat Bei Yan's chest hard with his hand, and said, "Don't I know the general's heart?"

After saying this, Gongsun Yuan showed a worried look on his face.

"It's just that Xiangping has the main force of Liaodong, and the Liaotunnel headquarters only has ten thousand people. How can we compete with them?"

Bei Yan immediately said: "Maybe we can use the help of Wuhuan and Xianbei."

"No!"

Gongsun Yuan shook his head and said: "These people are unreliable. The only one who can truly be relied upon is ourselves."

"What do you mean, lord?"

Bei Yan came out with a look of confusion on his face.

"I already have a plan, but I need the general's cooperation."

"Oh?"

Bei Yan's face showed curiosity.

"Don't know how to cooperate?"

"How about you send five hundred people to personally take me prisoner to Xiangping?" Gongsun Yuan said with a smile.

"what?"

Bei Yan was stunned and immediately wanted to kneel down again, but was soon helped up by Gongsun Yuan.

"My lord, I have no such intention."

"This is not just a joke to the general, this is a dangerous plan!"

Gongsun Yuan looked at Bei Yan solemnly and said: "If there is civil strife in Liaodong, this is what the Wei State is willing to see. What the Han envoy said is actually not unreasonable. If there is civil strife in Liaodong, it will be to the Wei State How can Liaodong be saved if we take advantage of this opportunity? Will your and my wealth still be there?"

Bei Yan looked troubled and said, "Just five hundred people can't change the situation, right?"

Gongsun Yuan shook his head.

"This news is just to paralyze my uncle. We will go to Xiangping first. If we can control my uncle outside the city, that would be the best. At the worst, we can also paralyze Xiangping, occupy the first mountain, and gain the strategic initiative. !”

Being able to control the situation in Liaodong without civil strife is what Gongsun Yuan pursues. Even if he cannot achieve it, he must strive for strategic initiative.

"I see."

Bei Yan immediately understood Gongsun Yuan's plan.

"If this is the case, I will take your orders!"

Ten days later.

Gongsun Yuan, who had more than 10,000 troops in the Liao Tunnel in his hands, personally walked into the prison car and, escorted by 500 elite soldiers, slowly headed towards Xiangping.

In the direction of Xiangping, I learned that Gongsun Yuan made his intention clear by sending him to Xiangping in prison, and wrote a letter to plead guilty, saying: I did not want to seek power or rebellion, and I would like to ask my uncle for advice. If his uncle does not believe it, I am willing to personally Go to Xiangping and ask your uncle to punish him.

So deferential.

So humble.

Let Gongsun Gong already believe that Gongsun Yuan has no intention of seizing power.

Thinking of his father and brother's instructions before his death, Gongsun Gong couldn't help but feel compassion in his heart.

We are all members of our own family, why should we be so stiff?

The Han Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety.

There was civil strife in the family, and the uncle killed his nephew. If this matter were known to the world, Gongsun Gong would not be able to show it off.

Yuan'er still knows the overall situation.

That’s it!
That's it.

Be obedient. After a hundred years, the position of Lord of Liaodong will not be yours?
What are you in a hurry for?
In order to show the importance he attached to Gongsun Yuan, Gongsun Gong personally led people to greet Gongsun Yuan outside Xiangping City.

In the prison car, he saw the dense crowd outside the city. After reporting back the news that Gongsun Gongyi was outside the city, Gongsun Yuan's eyes flashed with ecstasy.

The things that belong to me, Gongsun Yuan, will be taken back today.

Lao Deng!

It’s time to blast the gold coins! (End of chapter)