The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 156
In fact, it's no wonder that Wei Tao was curious, it was indeed too dangerous, even if Wei Tao heard about it later, he couldn't help but squeeze a cold sweat in his heart.

If the Xiongnu hadn't been exploring all the way to the northeast at that time, they had just bumped into Dianwei's hands, and the 2000 troops were quickly wiped out, and I am afraid they would not have retreated easily.

Of course, if it wasn't for being forcibly pursued by Zhang Liao's brigade after meeting Zhang Liao, he would also be panic-stricken like a bereaved dog.

Among the dozens of soldiers and horses, the two teams of Dian Wei and Zhang Liao are the most worthy of the name, while the others are just bluffing by letting the horses gallop back and forth, or using the sound of drums and so on.

"Brother, this is human nature!"

Zhou Yu responded with a slight smile. Some things are like this. It seems very mysterious, but it is very easy to put it bluntly.

"Among the several routes of soldiers and horses, only General Dianwei's soldiers and horses came from the north. As long as the Xiongnu wanted to leave the battlefield and retreat to the grassland, they would naturally be the first to investigate the soldiers and horses from the north. Of course, this is only one out of ten. Seventy-eight times sure, once someone sees through our plan, General Wen Yuan will move immediately. General Wen Yuan commands the most cavalry and is the fastest. "

Wei Tao nodded and finally understood the plan of Zhou Yu and others, but thinking of the loss this time, Wei Tao couldn't help feeling a pain in his heart, and heaved a long sigh.

"The heavy loss this time has really hurt my state's vitality, and to be honest, the casualties between our army and the Huns are only one to one. And the compensation alone has already cost me and the state treasury One of them is empty. I am afraid that it is not appropriate to go to war in a short time."

"Brother, you don't need to blame yourself. Since the past dynasties, you have been fighting the Xiongnu within the border defense. To be able to wipe out so many Xiongnu in one fell swoop in the field, even if Wei Qing and Huo Qubing came back to life, this is nothing more than that. Brother has lived up to the ambition of the ancestors. "

Zhou Yu just tried to persuade, but Sun Qian who was next to him still had some opinions.

"My lord, is this compensation set too high? It's already three times the number. If it weren't for this, the treasury wouldn't be so empty. My lord, is it..."

"Gongyou doesn't need to say too much, but this matter has to be like this. This time, the infantry resisted the cavalry, and it didn't rely on the city defense. Basically, it was almost the death of the soldiers under his command. If I didn't give the soldiers an explanation, I'm afraid I will be in the future. The soldiers in Bingzhou have also lost their morale. Who would dare to trust me in the future?"

As soon as Wei Tao raised his hand, he stopped Sun Qian from continuing, but he also knew that Sun Qian was doing it for his own benefit, so he explained it right away.

"What's more, I also understand Gongyou's meaning. Many of these soldiers were originally soldiers from various counties, and they were not directly commanded by me. But Gongyou should also know that the prefects of various counties handed over their soldiers and horses to me. At this time, if we win a big victory, I am afraid that people will also lose their hearts.”

"It turns out that the lord still intends to buy a horse bone with a thousand dollars, but he didn't think carefully about it."

Sun Qian's resourcefulness is also not low. After a little thought, he understood Wei Tao's meaning. It is no wonder that neither Xun You nor Zhou Yu had much opposition to Wei Tao's decision.

"Although I and the state treasury are empty for a while, the food and grass are still plentiful, and it won't make me unable to support it."

"That's not all. The money seems to be a lot to us, but it's not much distributed to the soldiers' families. It's just helpless. If the treasury is sufficient, I still want to send out more, but Helpless and embarrassing, if Xuzhou and his party hadn't gained a lot, even so would be impossible."

Wei Tao shook his head slightly, feeling very helpless about this.

It's not that the Wei family doesn't support him now, it's just that the foundation of the Wei family is in Chenliu after all, and while supporting him, they are still supporting Cao Cao more.

Without the support of the Wei family, Cao Cao would not have been able to develop so rapidly.

On the contrary, Wei Tao, with the income from several battles and this time, he was forced to recruit soldiers from all counties in Bingzhou to have such momentum.

But in the battle with the Huns, all the capital was accompanied, which is also a very depressing thing.

Fortunately, there is nothing wrong with Bingzhou now, which allows Wei Tao to recuperate.

It's a pity that just two months later, another person came quietly, making it impossible for Wei Tao to continue to live in peace.

"My lord, there is a person outside who claims to be a general and a prince, and he came here specially to ask to see the lord. May I ask the lord if he wants to see him?"

Just when Wei Tao was listening to the sound of Cai Yan and Mi Zhu, watching Diao Chan's dance, and accompanied by Cao Yuan, a young and beautiful woman, he heard the guard's report.

"A general and a prince?"

Wei Tao didn't know any prince clothes, but he was somewhat familiar with the name, as if he was involved in some important event.

"Hurry up please!"

This is the memory of his previous life, Wei Tao still believes it to a certain extent, and usually thinks about memories, while speaking quickly.

Being a human being in two lifetimes, Wei Tao's memory has improved for some reason, but after thinking about it carefully, he remembered how he had heard of the prince's suit and who it was.

Isn't this prince's suit a character in the historical clothes and belts?
"It turns out that this big man is a 'loyal' minister. It seems that there is nothing to please here."

After thinking about the origin of Wang Zifu, Wei Tao immediately lost all enthusiasm. To be honest, Wei Tao really looked down on Wang Zifu.

It's not that Wei Tao has any prejudice against the loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, thinking that there are no such things as loyal ministers in this era.

But for this kind of empty talk about their loyalty, people who actually have no talent really look down on them.

As long as you think about it, it's okay to take the so-called clothes and belts. After all, the emperor was in a bad situation at that time, and if the news leaked, he might be in danger of being killed.

But what happened to Wang Zifu and others, after getting the clothes and belts, they actually made some kind of blood oath, as if otherwise it would not show their loyalty.

But in Wei Tao's view, what Wang Zifu and others did was nothing more than gangsters, swearing in a blood book, and then using it to control the means of the people involved, it is really unrefined.

Wouldn't it be shameful for the dignified minister to use such a method.

"That's all, let me see why this prince's suit is here."

Although he was disdainful in his heart, Wei Tao got up and waited for the arrival of the prince's suit after thinking clearly.

After a while, a refined man walked into the room. This man's face was full of fortitude. During the walk, he became even more upright. When one saw him, it made people feel that this man was also a person who would rather bend than bend.

When Wang Zifu entered the room, he didn't speak immediately, instead he looked around, and when he saw the attendants on both sides, he couldn't help frowning slightly.

Wei Tao also understood what it meant when he saw it, and immediately waved his hand to push the left and right screens away.

"I have seen Mr. Wang. The king is not in Chang'an to guard His Majesty. Why come here alone? Could it be that His Majesty has something he can't bear to say?"

Wei Tao's question was very straightforward, but at this time Wang Zifu obviously didn't have too much thought to fight back and forth with Wei Tao. Hearing Wei Tao's words, he actually bowed to Wei Tao at that time, and then turned around. Stand upright, look directly at Wei Tao, and ask in a strict voice.

"I have heard that the general is a loyal minister of my great man. Now that His Majesty is in danger, I wonder if the general is willing to stand in his own right?"

"What is the meaning of Mr. Wang's words? Could it be that Li Cui has the heart of disobedience like Dong's thief? In the past when Wei went to Chang'an, if His Majesty had ordered me at that time, I would have done something, but at that time His Majesty ordered me If you retreat, even Chang'an will not be allowed to enter, on the contrary, it will make people in the world think that someone from Wei Wei led the army to attack Luoyang for personal gain."

Wei Tao did have this idea at the time, after all, for a man like Wei Tao who has been a man for two generations, to be loyal to the Han is to be loyal to the Han nation, not to the Liu family of the Han.

"At that time, my behavior had already warned Li Cui and others. Even if I had a heart of disobedience, would I still dare to act like Dong thief?"

In fact, Wei Tao is not really loyal to the emperor who is always controlled by others, but at this time, it makes Wang Zifu feel ashamed secretly.

However, the emperor was held hostage by someone, which actually chilled the hearts of loyal ministers, and the prince Fu's expression became much gentler, and he spoke softly.

"Your Majesty is well aware of the general's loyal ministers, but there is no one around His Majesty, and the general is in Bingzhou. Otherwise, why is it so?"

"Although I don't know why your lord came here, but I think it's also for His Majesty's business. If you dare to ask your lord Wang to say it bluntly, if there is something I can do, I will definitely not refuse."

When Wei Tao said this, the prince was even more delighted, and even bowed to Wei Tao immediately.

"The general is righteous, the general does not know. Although Li Cui has never acted like Dong's bandit, he has always persecuted the emperor, and the deception of the emperor has been clearly revealed. I submit the order of your majesty to ask the general to march into Chang'an to serve the king. "

In the middle of the conversation, the prince's clothes had already taken out a roll of yellow silk from the long sleeves, and once unfolded, he saw that it was written by the emperor himself, and it was stamped with the emperor's private seal.

After unfolding it, it turned out that it was the order of the emperor Qin Wang.

Wei Tao narrowed his eyes slightly, but didn't speak immediately. After being silent for a while, he finally raised his eyes to look at Wang Zifu again.

"My lord, Tao should not dare to disobey the order of the emperor, but does your lord know about my merger?"

"The matter of Bingzhou? I don't know. But what is more important than His Majesty's matter?"

Regardless of the previous impression of Wei Tao, after hearing Wei Tao's evasive words, Wang Zifu's expression suddenly turned cold, and he stared at Wei Tao and said.

"A while ago when the Xiongnu attacked, I had the duty of guarding the land and ordered the whole state to resist. Although the Huns were defeated, the soldiers under him suffered heavy casualties."

Wei Tao looked at Wang Zifu and said slowly.

"There were tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, but now there are only a few remnants of soldiers left. If you want to be king...hehe..."

Rao Wang Zifu was originally imposing, but after hearing Wei Tao's words, he could only fall into silence. Naturally, Wang Zifu had never heard of the strength of the Xiongnu.

But the Xiongnu has always been a problem on the side of the big man, Wang Zifu still understands how difficult it will be if he wants to win, and it is impossible to say more no matter how harsh he is.

But Wang Zifu is the most foolish and loyal person. In his opinion, as long as it is for His Majesty's affairs, everything else can be put aside, so although he knows that Bingzhou will be in some difficulties, he still continues without hesitation. Open your mouth and say.

"The person recommended by Wang Zishi is actually acting like this? If so, Wang Zishi is really a bit blind! Even if Bingzhou loses soldiers, why can't they recruit quickly?"

At this time, Wang Zifu used the method of provoking generals, or incidentally involved Wang Yun.

"Although Wang Zishi has been in prison all the time, he is worried about state affairs and is respected by the people of the world, but he doesn't want the person he recommends to be so unbearable, and to resist His Majesty's will like this!"

Although Wei Tao didn't really care about these things, but after all Wang Yun had been with Cai Yong for a long time, Wei Tao couldn't really say that he ignored them completely.

But after thinking about it carefully, Wei Tao still shook his head, recruiting soldiers, how can it be so easy, not to mention the lack of armor, not to mention whether training is necessary, and there is only a small population in the state, so how can we find so many strong soldiers? Power?
So in the end Wei Tao still slowly said to the prince.

"I understand what Mr. Wang means, but now I am not strong enough, what can I do? This is not because I shirk, but the fact is like this. But I also understand what Mr. Wang means. I am afraid that it is not only Mr. Wang, but also other places. It’s also because someone went there.”

"So what? This is a matter of loyalty to the country, others are others! You are you! Do you still want to refuse?"

When he said this, the Prince Fu's complexion had become very ugly, as if Wei Tao wanted to fight with him as long as he said 'no'.

The previous elegant and resolute exterior has completely disappeared, and there is only an interior that must be agreed to by Wei Tao.

Although he is not very proficient in politics, Wei Tao can also imagine that Wang Zifu will go to meet the princes, and it will also involve court battles. Whoever can persuade the princes to come will have more people in the court in the future. right to speak.

Seeing this, Wei Tao also lost the patience to continue talking with him. Thinking about it, he is also a person who conducts state affairs in a gangster way, how can he have much foresight?

If the imperial court is full of mediocrity like Prince Fu, who doesn't understand anything, then Wei Tao really doesn't bother to pay attention to it.

Even if you have the heart to serve the country, such a big event, how can you say that action is action.

Wei Tao looked at Wang Zifu with disdain again, smiled coldly, and served tea directly.

"Come on, see off!"

"you……"

Although Wang Zifu did have the idea of ​​using force to do it, under the strict order of Wei Tao's order, how could Wang Zifu, a mere scribe, resist, and in the end he could only wave his sleeves helplessly, that is to say .

"Your infidelity is really a waste of Master Wang's hard work, and you will definitely be cast aside by the people of the world in the future!"

As for the prince's suit, Wei Tao was already too lazy to pay attention to it, and just smiled coldly.

(End of this chapter)