Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 3254 Why

Before the outbreak of the Hedong War, Anyi could also be said to be prosperous in commerce, mainly due to the exchange of goods between the north and the south. Among the markets in Anyi, the most common ones are fur shops, jade workshops, as well as nomadic and Han specialties such as paint, salt and sugar.

 Caravans traveling between the North and Guanzhong usually come in an endless stream.

 But since the war started, the wars have been one after another. The merchants in the city have either closed down their businesses, or moved south, and many have even transferred their shops. Even the most famous fur shop in Anyi has been moved away. You must know that the furs made by this shop were so outstanding that many dignitaries were hard-pressed to find one, so they had to book in advance. But now they are all gone...

They all went to Linfen.

Cao Jun is now besieging Anyi, and the trade in the city has almost come to a standstill.

 The long street was deserted. Every once in a while, what I saw were terrified soldiers and civilians passing by in a hurry.

Pei Hui was walking on the street, his face not very good-looking.

Those who are currently on duty at the four gates of Anyi are also descendants of the Pei family. Ms. Pei wouldn't worry if someone else was used.

The guards who followed Pei Hui back from inspecting the four gates were mostly silent along the way, but they looked at each other more or less, as if they were communicating something secretly...

Pei Hui noticed this and was a little angry. He simply stood still on the street, turned to the guard and said, "If you fart, hurry up!" Stop winking like a pussy! 』

Several guards pushed each other, and finally someone said tentatively: "Hunlangjun, do we really want to defend Anyi?" If Cao Jun really breaks into the city, it will be like... a chicken and a egg! At that time, we will need people but no one, land but no land, and money but no money. Even if we can escape a few, what is it? 』

As soon as this person said something, other people immediately echoed it.

　　　That’s right, if we lose all our people, property and property, it will be really difficult for us to stand up! 』

“Now in the land east of the river, we are the only ones left to resist, and the hussars are not coming. Do you want to use up all of us?” 』

　　　　As long as you have people and property in hand, you can go anywhere without worrying about food and drink? If it's all lit up, it's really gone! 』

“If we really get to that point, even if the hussars come, who will we be?” 』

　　　『If Cao Jun really attacks the city and all the members of the clan are defeated, our ancestral legacy will be over! 』

"Yes, Mr. Hui Lang, although there are four to five thousand defenders in Anyi City now, those who can really fight are, haha... only half of them, and... it is not easy to raise soldiers, and it is not easy to own the ancestral family. You have to persuade the head of the family. ...Why not, why not make plans early! 』

The guards all spoke pessimistically about defending the city. They were particularly worried that if they lost their own men, they would be kicked off the throne of a prominent family in the east of the river.

It’s true that everyone can’t help but worry. Indeed, for most of the gentry’s children, family comes first, what about the country…

 For these people, there is a lantern in front of them and a tillage in the back. The national law is like a hammer.

 After all, when you see a cockroach in the light, you should know that it can no longer squeeze in the darkness.

These children of the Pei family all have acres of private property in Hedong. Even if they are not considered small landowners, they are still middle class. As the saying goes, only those with permanent property have perseverance. In order to protect their own private property, they naturally have to guard Anyi. of…

 But wouldn’t it be better if we didn’t have to fight?

 Compared with the hussars and soldiers, they are less organized and well-trained.

In terms of physical fitness and literacy, these guys are probably better than the average hussar soldiers, but their fighting spirit is not high.

These people were also unwilling to defect to the Hussars, and felt that the treatment of the Hussars was not good. Because they themselves are middle class and above, how can they take a fancy to the three melons and two dates of the hussars and soldiers?

Most of the soldiers in the Hussars are poor people who have no land, no houses, and nothing. They want to make a living for their families through military exploits. And most of these Pei family soldiers have land and property, and live in poverty. Besides, apart from training, they don’t have to worry about farming in the fields, because they all have tenant farmers who work hard to cultivate their fields.

 Not only the Pei family is like this, but also most of the gentry, powerful, and aristocratic families in the Eastern Han Dynasty are like this. There is no big difference.

There are private armed forces belonging to the family and huge land. The people in the family rely on the power of the family. Most of them have a living standard above the average level. Even if they are a side branch, as long as they are willing to bend down, there is nothing wrong with eating and drinking. Big question.

 But for the same reason, they are also very worried about the loss of the asset strength of the clan, especially their own private property...

 They are all willing to protect their own assets, but all their goals are just that.

As long as their money is not touched, who will be the master...

 The problem doesn’t seem to be big.

There was chattering for a while, and suddenly a guard said: "I heard that Fengxian surrendered to Cao...to protect Zhuangzi..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately became quiet and stared at each other.

　　　『You bastard! You can also say this! Pei Hui lowered his voice and cursed, "Delete it quickly... Ahem, take it back!" No, shut up now! 』

 Everyone responded quickly, and then typed a string of **** to cover the previous words.

 After a moment, Pei Hui himself said in a low voice: "It is true...that guy was named Yangchi Shou..."

　　　Yang Chi Shou? 』

　　『As for the Yangchi area, it was newly drawn out from the land controlled by Cao Jun…』

 ‘Oh, that’s not bad! 』

　　　『If it’s that, what should we seal it? 』

For a time, the soldiers of the Pei family began to breathe heavily.

Pei Hui stared, and his guards stared too, their nostrils flaring.

One of the guards whispered: "Hunlangjun, the surrender letters sent in by Cao Jun are at least dozens of letters?" Before the two sides get into a real fight, how about you...you advise the head of the family to just do that...what the heck? 』

 The rest of the people also agreed and whispered: "Only Mr. Huilang can make the decision for us..."

　　　『That’s it…』

Concerning Cao Jun's attitude, the core disciples such as Fei Mao and Pei Ji are relatively clear, that is, they will not surrender!

 The one with the most determined attitude and the most important one is Pei Mao.

But Pei Mao is old and sick now, and everyone can't help but feel a little worried. What if Pei Mao is old and fatuous, and is seriously ill and has a unclear mind?

But it is impossible for ordinary guard disciples to see Pei Mao's face, so Pei Hui, who has the opportunity to meet Pei Mao, becomes the person they place their hopes on, and that's why they say these words to Pei Hui...

Hearing everyone talking, Pei Hui lost his temper and suddenly shouted: "Shut up, everyone!" 』

The guards were shocked when they saw Pei Hui pointing at the guards and cursing: "You idiots!" We feel sorry for our own cubs, doesn’t the owner of the family feel sorry for us? ! What a bunch of idiots! What is the ancestral motto of the Pei family? Stand upright! It is positive"! What is it called if you think about whether you vote for this or drop that all day long? ! Cao Jun, what is Cao Jun? They are rampant now, but what can they do? The world of great men! understand! What are they? 』

 He held out a little finger.

Although Pei Hui was not very clear about Pei Ji's words, he understood the meaning. What Pei values ​​​​may not be valued by others. The lives and wealth of the Pei clan can only be maintained by Pei herself! Relying on heaven and earth is unreliable, and no matter whether it is relying on Fei Qian or Cao Cao, it is equally unreliable!

 ‘Then what are the nobles in the world? 』

 He clenched his fists.

"Although I am stupid and don't understand many things..." Pei Huan shouted in a low voice, "But I know that everyone has their own responsibilities!" For the Prime Minister, You Feng went first, and for the Qiaoqi, You Wen Xing went... That's enough! Now here, we have to guard it ourselves! It seems bad for Hedong now, but who knows what will happen in the future? There is no way that the Hussars army will come tomorrow, but if you act like this and we surrender to Cao's army, then we will be doomed! 』

　　　『I am stupid, and you are even stupider than me! If you vote for that side, you have to work hard for that side! Don’t you understand this? If you sell your life, you may be able to survive, but if the cunning rabbit dies and the good Gongzo dies, no one will listen to you cry! 』

 ‘Then what if...the Hussars really don’t come with reinforcements...? ”The guard shrank his head.

Pei Hui stared, "What else can I do?" ! Shou! Why, don’t feel dissatisfied! If we surrender to Cao's army, what will happen to these foundations in Hedong? What if Cao Jun cannot capture Linfen and Guanzhong? When they retreat...what do you think Cao Jun will do? Um? ! Think about it with the tips of your butts! a bunch of idiots!　　　　　　Everybody was suddenly enlightened, nodded repeatedly, and all said in unison: "Master Huilang is still sensible, and we are stupid." 』

To put it bluntly, for Pei, these acres of land and property around Hedong are everything. Obviously, if Cao Cao has the ability to conquer the world, then Pei will immediately lower his head and kneel in front of Cao Cao. Cao Cao can do as he pleases. lick…

It's just that Fei Qian has not yet shown signs of defeat, and if he surrenders to Cao Cao, the price will be too high.

The situation on both sides is unclear, and it is not the time to make a decision. The Hussars are obviously not at the end of their rope yet, so for the Pei family, surrendering to Cao's army now is obviously not a wise choice.

The guards thought about it for a moment and felt that what Pei Hui said was very reasonable, so they continued to blame themselves.

Pei Hui waved his arm and said: "What's more... all the generals of Cao's army have been killed... It seems that Cao's army may not be in trouble... As long as we can hold on to this war, Pei's reputation will definitely be even greater. Whatever we lose will be in the future." All can be replenished! In the end, we still have the final say in Hedong..."

　　　　The head of the household has a lot to consider now! Pei Hui said, "Let's not disturb him for no reason!" Doing your own thing well is the best! Defend the city well! If you are half-hearted, you will definitely be doomed! As for the future, that is a matter for the head of the family to consider. Why do we think so much about it? Is it possible that all of you want to be the head of the family? ! 』

The guards nodded repeatedly when Pei Hui said this, and they all cheered up. Some patted their chests, some patted their thighs...

Pei Hui shook his head proudly, feeling that he was showing off what he had learned from Pei Ji quite well, but he never expected that his own guards would be so shaken. What did it mean? What…

 …

 …

Pei Jun looked at Anyi City, and the muscles on his face couldn't help but twist a little.

 As someone who "secretly" defected to Cao Cao from Anyi, he knew better than anyone else the changes in personnel and duties in Anyi City.

If a few years ago, he still had "nothing", or when he thought he had nothing, and he was asked to risk his life for a future, he would dare to gamble, and he would be willing to gamble!

 This is why he went to Pingyang first to meet Fei Qian.

But now, he neither dares to gamble nor is willing to gamble.

 Because he has money and wears shoes, of course he is not willing to step on mountains of swords and seas of fire.

 Now he wants to "protect" more, to protect his property, family, and the status he already has.

He couldn't give it to the Hussar, and he couldn't get enough places in Anyi, so he surrendered to Cao Cao. This...

Who can you blame? !

Everyone needs to eat!

Does Pei Jun know that if he takes action, the members of the clan will kill each other, and the people of the Pei family will kill the people of the Pei family?

 He also knows, but...

Back then, he sacrificed himself and took risks for the Pei family. Now is it the turn of the Pei family to sacrifice for him?

At least Pei Jun swore in his heart that as long as he could become the governor of Hedong in the future, he would concentrate on being a minister of the land for the rest of his life. At least, he would try his best to maintain the peace under his rule. The things he will do now...

 Make amends and repent.

 It's like killing hundreds or thousands of babies, and then when you put down the butcher's knife, you can become an angel protecting minors.

Pei Jun is the same as most of the Han nobles. Although he is also standing on the same land, his eyes can only see the little place in front of him. When he encounters a problem that is difficult to solve, The only way you can think of is to always satisfy your own desires and needs first.

 Obviously, the ruling structure of the Hedong gentry in Hedong will collapse under the passionate collision between Fei Qian and Cao Cao.

 But Pei Jun never thought about why this is the case?

How is the gentry system in Hedong different from Fei Qian or the political structure under Cao Cao? Can I have a better future by joining Cao Cao?

Even Pei Jun didn't realize that although he always wanted to "protect", he was actually still "gambling"!

 In this chaotic era of the Han Dynasty, the world was constantly changing. Who would have thought that Pei Jun, who was born in the Pei family and was born in Anyi, would now bring "outsiders" to pry open Anyi's protection?

No matter how many reasons, excuses or psychological construction Pei Jun gives himself, he cannot avoid the fact that he will become the most direct murderer of many Anyi people!

However, Pei Jun feels that for his official title and his own future, necessary "sacrifice" is always inevitable...

　　　　Come here! Send a signal to the city! 』

 Pei Jun didn't notice that when he said this, his face was as ferocious as a wild dog and his teeth were bared.

 …

 …

　　　　　What is this boy going to do? 』

Pei Hui received the alarm and hurried up to the top of the city and looked down.

After watching for a long time, Pei Hui couldn't help but shake his head and sighed, "Who among you knows what this guy is going to do?" Do you want to answer questions before the battle? Now that we have reached this point, what else is there to say? What's more, since you have surrendered to Cao Jun, why don't you just stay behind? If you come down to the city and have no eyesight, you won't know who's surname is Pei! 』

Pei Hui looked up again to see the movements of Cao Jun further away, and found that Cao Jun seemed to have no intention of dispatching. He became more and more confused and asked again and again, "What exactly do you want to do?" 』

Pei Hui laid his hands on the crenellations at the top of Anyi City, puzzled, but heard some panicked shouts from behind him. Before he could react, he suddenly felt a coldness in his waist, followed by a heat. Then there was a burst of severe pain, like a volcano erupting, which made him unable to stand still. He subconsciously reached out and touched a cold blade inserted into his waist, and his hand was dripping with blood!

 Through the armor, the stabbing was not too deep, but it was very painful!

 It hurts both physically and mentally!

This is my bodyguard, a member of the Pei family!

　　　　Ahhhhhh…”

Pei Hui screamed loudly.

 Several of his guards hacked each other to death!

The soldiers guarding the city not far away were also looking at all this in surprise, as if they were stunned by the sudden abnormality!

"why is that? Why! 』

Pei Hui screamed, full of doubts. He had clearly told and explained it to the guards before, and didn't the guards all agree?

How could he look like this in the blink of an eye and stab him in the upper back?

"Why? ! ” Pei Hui covered his wound with all his strength and shouted with anger.

The guards fought each other. Amidst the clash of swords and guns, someone responded to Pei Hui, "Why else?" ! for money! 』

"money? Pei Hui covered the wound and felt himself getting weaker and weaker, but also getting angrier and angry, "Just for money?" ! 』

　　　　You are allowed to have money, but we are not allowed to have money? ! "The guard who took action seemed to be risking his life. He bared his teeth and shouted like a crazy wild dog. The ferocious expression was almost exactly the same as that of Pei Jun outside the city, "You asked us to endure hardships and stand hard work, but you ended up... Big fish and meat each and every one! You let us starve, and you ended up hugging us one by one! You asked us to wait and be patient, and we ended up waiting year after year! Year after year! 』

　　　『You can trick us for money, why can’t we kill you for money! "The guard roared, "Why? ! This is why you want it! 』

Pei Hui leaned crookedly against the wall and heard alarms ringing around him. There were also more noisy sounds. Apparently, it was not just him who was doing this...

“Haha, haha...” Pei Hui smiled bitterly, “No matter how much money you want, you won’t be able to spend it all? You will die here too! 』

"what about you? ! ” The guard was slashed in the face and shouted bloody, blood spurting out from between his teeth, “Don’t you all have enough money to spend? ! Are you still asking for money? ! Anyway, I already spent all the money! Ha ha ha ha! Lots of money! I feel so good! Money! So cool! I'm worth it! 』

"kill! kill him! "Looking at the almost crazy rebel, Pei Hui endured the severe pain, gritted his teeth and pointed, "Kill..."

Before Pei Hui finished shouting, he heard another earth-shattering shout, which almost shook him to the point of falling off the city!

"Oh no! Cao Jun! Cao Jun is taking the city! 』

 (End of this chapter)