At the end of the Han Dynasty: a stingy husband from his hometown

Chapter 214 Blood Splattered on the Sheriff’s Mansion
Gan Ning's current mood was just like when Kong Rong sent people to ask Liu Bei for help, full of surprises.

Jia Xu said with a smile on his face: "General Chariot and Cavalry has not only heard of the name Xingba, but he even said to me: Gan Xingba of Ba County is both wise and courageous, and has a strong sense of justice. He is a tiger general."

"However, Liu Zhang is weak and unable to employ people. He has all his abilities but has no place to put them to use. It is really a pity."

When Gan Ning heard this, the smile on his face gradually faded, and he couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.

Gan Ning's life is indeed unsatisfactory now. Even if he can run rampant in Bajun, since Liu Yan entered Shu, even the local aristocratic families in Yizhou have not valued him. How can Gan Ning be a thief?
Duyou may seem like a good person, but Gan Ning hopes to be able to gallop on the battlefield and make achievements rather than waste time here.

(There was an error earlier. Gan Ning was promoted from the lowest level to the county magistrate of Shu County, and later resigned and returned to Ba County. Here, Gan Ning is set as the postal supervisor before being promoted, and he still remains in Ba County. The previous error The location has been changed.)
If nothing unexpected happened, with Gan Ning's background, it would be the limit for him to reach the position of county magistrate.

However, according to the Three Mutual Laws of the late Han Dynasty, if you want to serve as a county magistrate, you must leave the county.

Gan Ning did not dare to leave Bajun casually, otherwise, without the blessing of local fame, the future might be even more difficult.

This is true.

After Liu Zhang took charge of Yizhou, there was a large-scale personnel transfer. Gan Ning was transferred to Shu County as the county magistrate. As a result, after leaving Ba County, he was controlled by others.

Therefore, it didn't take long for Gan Ning to resign and return to Bajun.

While in Bajun, Gan Ning was engaged by Jingzhou Biejia to engage in Liu He's rebellion and raised his troops to rebel. In the end, he was outnumbered and was defeated by Zhao Wei.

He fled to Jingzhou and succumbed to Huang Zu. Even though his friend Su Fei repeatedly recommended him, he was still not reused because of his background as a bandit.

In fact, Huang Zu instead lured Gan Ning's soldiers to surrender.

Su Fei had no choice but to recommend Gan Ning as the county magistrate of Zhu County, and hinted that Gan Ning could defect to Soochow.

The magistrate of Zhu County was not even as good as the postal governor of Ba County. From this, we can see how depressed Gan Ning was at that time.

It was precisely when Gan Ning was at a low point that Su Fei recommended him again and again and found a place for him. Gan Ning deeply missed Su Fei's kindness.

After Sun Quan killed Huang Zu and captured Su Fei, Gan Ning knocked his head on the ground with tears and blood streaming down his face. Only then did Gan Ning move Sun Quan and not kill Su Fei.

Ever since Liu Zhang became the shepherd of Yizhou, Gan Ning could vaguely feel that there would be a major personnel transfer in Bajun.

Whether this will be a blessing or a curse is difficult to predict.

Gan Ning looked at Jia Xu and said, "Sir, are you here to persuade me to betray Commander Liu?"

Even though Gan Ning was born a bandit, he still had a loyal heart.

Historically, although he raised troops to rebel in Bajun, he had already resigned from office at that time. Strictly speaking, he was not considered Liu Zhang's general, nor was he betraying his master.

Gan Ning later defected to Huang Zu. Even though he was not reused, he still fought to the death to cut off Huang Zu's throne.

It's a pity that even though Gan Ning made great military achievements, he still couldn't be reused by Huang Zu. He abandoned Huang Zu and switched to Sun Quan out of frustration.

From this time on, Gan Ning was no longer Huang Zu's subordinate.

After that, Gan Ning followed Sun Quan to attack Huang Zu three times, each serving his own master. There was no act of betraying his master and surrendering to the enemy in front of the battle.

It can only be said that people's loyalty to the emperor during the Han Dynasty was not as rigid as that of later generations.

According to Confucianism: If the king regards his ministers as his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as his heart and soul; if his ministers regard his ministers as dogs and horses, then his ministers will regard him as a countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as earth and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit.

Liu Zhang and Huang Zu regarded Gan Ning as a piece of shit. Gan Ning abandoned them and joined others, but he would not be criticized.

Jia Xu was good at reading people's hearts, and he quickly guessed what Gan Ning was thinking, and immediately smiled and said, "Xingba's words are wrong."

"Xing Ba is now serving as the postal supervisor. Who is he loyal to?"

Gan Ning said without hesitation, "Of course it's Yizhou Shepherd Liu Jiyu."

Jia Xu smiled slightly and asked: "The post of Xingba Supervisor was conferred by Liu Zhang?"

Gan Ning shook his head and said: "Nai Ba County was recommended by the governor, and the former Yizhou pastor was conferred."

Jia Xu asked again: "Since the official position of Xingba was not granted by Liu Zhang, how can he have the title of monarch and minister with him?"

Gan Ning frowned and said, "Although he has never been ennobled to me, he inherited his father's legacy and inherited the post of Yizhou Mu. The governor of Bajun is an official under the Yizhou Mu rule. How come he doesn't have the title of monarch or minister?"

Jia Xu shook his head and said: "No, Liu Zhang took the position of Yizhou Mu by himself, and was not conferred by the imperial court. He is no different from the rebellious ministers and traitors."

"He is neither the nominal lord of Xingba, nor has he substantively enthroned Xingba. He has no relationship with Xingba as a monarch or minister, either emotionally or rationally."

"Xingba is a loyal and righteous man, how can he collude with rebellious ministers and traitors?"

Gan Ning was stunned when he heard this and asked: "Liu Zhang is not the shepherd of Yizhou, who is the shepherd of Yizhou?"

Jia Xu said seriously: "Xingba may not know that the imperial court has appointed Hu Mao of Yingchuan as the new governor of Yizhou. When the imperial court issued the edict, I was in the court and I know about it in detail."

Since Li Jue and Guo Si had fallen out with Liu Yan, it was naturally impossible for Liu Zhang to inherit the position of Yizhou Mu so easily. Therefore, after Liu Yan died, they appointed Hu Mao of Yingchuan as the new governor of Yizhou in the name of the court.

Looking at the surprised Gan Ning, Jia Xu continued: "If my prediction is correct, Hu Mao should have been killed by Liu Zhang and others."

He said with sincerity and sincerity: "Today, the Han Dynasty is declining, and heroes are rising together. In the land of Bashu, with steep mountain roads and flowing rivers, the land of abundance is the foundation of our ancestors' hegemony."

"Liu Zhang of Yizhou, who has not been ennobled by the imperial court and has taken charge of Yizhou as herdsman, has a dark and weak character. It is difficult to defend his land and his subordinates. Sooner or later he will be captured by my lord."

"General Chariot and Cavalry is a hero of the world. He joined the army at the age of seventeen and fought in the north and south for fifteen years without any defeat. Now he is sitting in the land of Jing and Yangzhou, with millions of soldiers and thousands of generals under his command. The ambition to unify the south and bring peace to the troubled times."

"Xingba is a hero in this world, how can he waste his time among documents?"

"In today's world, there are many heroes, such as Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Xu Huang, Xiang Hong, Zhou Cheng, Zhou Jin, Zhou Tai, Jiang Qin, Chen Wen, etc. They all came from the countryside, and had neither a prominent family background nor a wealthy family. Such a great reputation.”

"Just because they follow the generals of chariots and cavalry, they can rise to the top, hold heavy troops, and are known to everyone in the world."

"Xing Ba's background is far superior to that of the generals under the Chariot and Cavalry General. He is brave and has few rivals. His reputation is even more powerful in Ba County. Only by joining the Chariot and Cavalry General can he become famous and achieve great ambitions."

Hearing this, Gan Ning couldn't help clenching his fists, with a look of longing on his face.

As Jia Xu said, troubled times are indeed a time for heroes from all walks of life to shine. If they can seize the opportunity to join the Ming Dynasty, even a butcher in the market can soar into the sky.

Seeing that Dian Wei and others now hold heavy troops and are powerful, but he is still facing official documents every day and wasting his time, Gan Ning naturally felt uneasy.

He looked up at Jia Xu and said with eager eyes: "I am willing to give up my post as postal supervisor in Ba County and join the army of General Chariot and Cavalry. I would like to ask you to introduce me to me!"

Jia Xu was secretly happy when he heard this, but on the surface he said calmly: "I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it or not."

Gan Ning said hurriedly: "Sir, if you have something to say, is it okay to say it?"

Jia Xu straightened his clothes and said sternly: "If a general abandons his official position and joins a chariot and cavalry general, even if he can recruit more than a thousand old troops, he will only be a commander of another department." "It's not that the chariot and cavalry generals don't know how to recognize people. All the generals in the army who have risen to their current positions have followed the chariot and cavalry generals for a long time and made great contributions."

"Even if the cavalry general values ​​Xingba, he will not promote him out of the ordinary, otherwise he will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the generals in the army, right?"

Gan Ning pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Sir, what you said is true. As the lord of a country, you should make clear laws and regulations, with clear rewards and punishments."

"I voted rashly without making any achievements, so naturally I didn't dare to ask for a high position."

"As long as the General of Chariots and Cavalry can give him a chance to make meritorious deeds, I'm not worried about not being able to be promoted in the future."

Jia Xu smiled and said: "Now there is a great achievement, why should Xingba turn a blind eye?"

Gan Ning's heart moved slightly, and he quickly understood the meaning of Jia Xu's words. He immediately frowned and hesitated.

Jia Xu knew Gan Ning's concerns and continued to advise: "Good birds choose trees to roost, and wise ministers choose their masters to serve. Liu Zhang was neither a Ming lord nor a Yizhou pastor conferred by the imperial court, nor did he have any interest in promoting hegemony. Substantial kindness.”

"Without the feeling of a ruler and a subject, no matter what Xingba does, the world will have nothing to say."

"I heard that since Liu Yan entered Bashu, he has suppressed the local scholars in Yizhou. Xingba is also from Bajun, so he should have a lot of experience in this."

"Xingba should still remember the dismissal of the former Bajun governor."

"Whether it is for his personal future or for the long-term peace and stability of Bashu, Xingba should make a choice."

Gan Ning stood up and paced back and forth in the room. After a long time, he suddenly stopped and gritted his teeth and said, "I would rather be driven by Sir!"

When Jia Xu heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed!
There are probably two reasons why Gan Ning's rebellion failed in history.

Gan Ning had resigned before the rebellion, and without his official power, it was almost impossible to achieve anything with just his Jinfan thieves and some powerful men.

Although Liu Biao sent his subordinates to rebel against Gan Ning and others and wanted to invade Yizhou, he lacked the courage and did not take the opportunity to send a large number of troops into Bajun. He only hoped that Gan Ning and others would succeed in the rebellion and took the initiative to lead Bajun to join Jingzhou. Two.

Just like how Liu Biao fought for Jiaozhou in history, he only dared to make some small moves and did not dare to send troops to snatch it. Therefore, during the 17 years he occupied Jingzhou, Liu Biao barely gained any territory from the outside world.

Perhaps it was precisely for this reason that even Zhuge Liang, who was related to Liu Biao by marriage, and Pang Tong, a local celebrity in Xiangyang, believed that Liu Biao could not achieve great things and were unwilling to surrender.

Zhou Qi is quite different.

He was determined to take Yizhou. Even if Gan Ning was not incited to rebel, he would personally lead an army to take the Bashu land by force.

This is the difference between an enterprising monarch and Liu Biao who is just a chatterer.

Inside the Sheriff's Mansion.

Gan Ning walked up to the governor and said, "I have captured some people from Jingzhou. May I ask how you should deal with them?"

Fan Min, the governor of Bajun, was over 70 years old. Hearing Gan Ning's words, he raised his eyelids and said, "Xingba will take care of it."

Looking at Fan Min who was doing nothing, Gan Ning couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Fan Min had an outstanding reputation. He was the new governor selected by Liu Yan in order to stabilize the situation in Bajun after he killed the former governor of Bajun and wiped out dozens of wealthy families.

Since Fan Min served as the governor of Ba County, he has adhered to the attitude of not seeking merit but seeking no faults. He delegated all power to government affairs and just studied with peace of mind.

Gan Ning said: "Since Jingzhou has appeared in Ba County, the generals of chariots and cavalry may have the intention to benefit the state. Please call the officials in the county to discuss countermeasures together."

Fan Min frowned slightly, but didn't say anything and just agreed.

Not long after, all the more important officials in Bajun who were working in various places were recalled to the county governor's office.

"Why did you summon us here?"

Everyone looked at the county governor Fan Min who was sitting in the main seat, with doubts on their faces.

Before Fan Min could speak, Gan Ning had already stood up, clapped his hands and said, "Bring all the fine craftsmen from Jingzhou up!"

Not long after, Gan Ning's subordinates had brought Jia Xu, Chen Wu, Ling Cao and others up.

When the officials of Ba County, big and small, saw so many detailed works, their expressions changed greatly.

Gan Ning narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Your Majesty called you here precisely to discuss how to deal with these Jingzhou fine works."

"You are all county officials, what do you think?"

As soon as Gan Ning finished speaking, someone immediately said: "With so many fine works sneaking into Jiangzhou, it must be Zhou Qi's concubine who is plotting something against me in Yizhou."

"I suggest that they be tortured severely, and after asking for information, they can be escorted to Chengdu and presented to the envoy."

After the man finished speaking, many people immediately agreed.

Gan Ning wrote down all the names of these people, and then asked those who had not spoken, "Why didn't you say a word?"

When Gan Ning asked, these people could not continue to be ostriches. Someone immediately said: "The chariot and cavalry generals are powerful. If you do this, there is no guarantee that you will not become enemies with them."

"In my opinion, there may be a misunderstanding here. It's better to ask them first and let them go after the misunderstanding is resolved!"

This person's words were echoed by a few people, but were condemned by the vast majority of officials.

Seeing this situation, Gan Ning already had a plan in mind.

He suddenly pulled out the sword on his waist and shouted sternly: "Kill!"

As soon as Gan Ning finished speaking, Chen Wu, Ling Cao and the people brought from Jingzhou all broke free from the ropes and rushed towards the hostile county officials.

Gan Ning's subordinates were not idle either, they all drew their weapons and stepped forward to kill.

Not long after, the governor's mansion was already filled with blood, and more than a dozen corpses were lying on the ground. The remaining people who survived all looked frightened and trembled.

"Gan Ning, what do you want to do?"

Fan Min, the elderly governor of Bajun, was also shocked and angry. He stood up and shouted sternly at Gan Ning.

Gan Ning sheathed his sword, walked to Fan Min and saluted solemnly, saying: "Liu Zhang was detaining Hu Mao, the governor of Yizhou, and took the post of prefecture pastor before he was canonized by the imperial court. His intention is to be punished."

"I would like to dedicate Ba County to the general of chariots and cavalry. What do you think?"

Fan Min was trembling with anger, but thinking of Gan Ning's ferocity, she could only snort in the end and did not dare to say anything.

The remaining officials who were still alive did not dare to speak as they looked at the corpses on the ground.

(End of this chapter)