Chapter 1141 The person I wanted to invite didn’t come
??If Liu Xie had not been able to experience Pingyang and his party, he would probably have been tired of the slightly difficult life in Luoyang, and then listened to Xia Houyuan''s words and went to Yanzhou, which is relatively complete and has complete palaces.
But now, Liu Xie felt that since Fei Qian, the general who conquered the west, could paint such a gorgeous picture on the white ground in the north, couldn''t he, as the emperor, be stumped?
Liu Xie looked at Yang Biao, then at Xia Houyuan, and suddenly said the same sentence he had said many years ago: "Are you coming to rescue me? Are you coming to rob me?"
Xia Houyuan was stunned for a moment, and couldn''t help but raise his hands and said: "...Of course I''m here to save you..."
Liu Xie smiled slightly and had no special reaction to Xia Houyuan''s answer. For Liu Xie, saying such a sentence deep in his memory is just like completing a ritual, or a reincarnation.
"In the past, our ancestors did not have palaces. They lived in caves in winter and in huts in summer. There was no cremation. They ate the flesh of plants and trees, the flesh of birds and beasts, drank their blood, and wore their hair. They did not have flax or silk to wear their feathers. Skin. Later, the saints made it, and then used the fire to combine it with the soil, and used it to treat the pavilions, palaces, and households; use cannons, burn them, and burn them to treat the hemp silk. Cloth and silk are used to preserve one’s health and die, and to serve ghosts and gods…”
Liu Xie murmured lightly, and his voice was not too loud. The young man''s bright and clear voice floated on the Suzaku Gate.
"...Guangwu was reckless, settled in Hebei and Henan, moved to Heluo, and established his capital here. The Han Dynasty was also shaped by it. Although I am not talented, I am not as good as Guangwu. However, the Han governs the world with loyalty and filial piety, and I dare not go against it. …Let’s go and thank General Pingdong for his kindness…If he is truly loyal, he should make it known to me…”
“Huh? Your Majesty... Your Majesty, please think twice...”
Xia Houyuan shouted, but a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
?This is the case with everything. Whoever has the right to speak can say that something white is black. Once it becomes public knowledge, even if it is really white, everyone will think it is black.
??If Liu Xie is not willing to follow, then who knows how his trip will be described in the future?
??Although Xia Houyuan does not understand these social psychology, he understands the principle that thieves never make short work. Horse thieves travel long distances, how can they not bring home some valuables? If you run around and lose money like this every day, how will you do business in the future?
"Your Majesty, don''t be afraid. We have ministers here, and we won''t allow treacherous ministers to be arrogant!" Xia Houyuan''s thoughts flashed through his mind, and he gritted his teeth and shouted, "Come here! Rescue me!"
In Xia Houyuan''s view, the recently restored palace gate cannot be considered a door at all. It has neither iron covering nor rivets. It can only be said to be barely covered, and it cannot be said to have much protective power. It is even better than ordinary doors. The Wubao gate is even worse!
??Just chatting for a long time, it can be said that the men and horses under them have recovered some strength, and they took down the palace gate in one go! As for Liu Xie''s own statement, let''s just regard it as an argument made under Yang Biao''s coercion!
??Yang Biao immediately shouted angrily when he heard this, and then ordered his soldiers to step forward to resist Xia Houyuan...
?At this moment, Huang Xian shouted from the Zhuque Gate, and then there was a bang, and more than a dozen crossbow bolts shot through the air, shooting down all the cavalrymen rushing forward by Xia Houyuan!
"Crossbow arrows! How come there are crossbow arrows?!" Xia Houyuan quickly reined in his horse, with a look of horror and disbelief on his face.
As we all know, even after the invention of the gunpowder gun, long-range projection weapons will still be restricted by the weather, and the same is true for bows and arrows. Once the bowstring is wet, it means that the ability to fight is lost.
Xia Houyuan originally drove his troops straight to Luoyang. It was precisely because of the rainy period that most people could only fight face to face and could not use long-range bow and arrow weapons. In this way, the cavalry took advantage to some extent, and at the same time, You only need to face the opponent in front of you, and there is no need to guard against bows and arrows from far away, which invisibly offsets the advantages of many Yang''s soldiers.
??But what I didn’t expect was that crossbows could still be used at Zhuquemen, and judging from the power, the lethality was still astonishing on rainy days!
Yang Biao''s soldiers blocked the front, and there were powerful crossbows shooting from above. Although the number shot down this time was not many, who knows how many crossbow soldiers were on the palace wall. If there were a hundred people, no, as long as there were fifty people, Xia Houyuan I understand, I will have to walk around without being able to eat...
Huang Xian stepped forward and shouted: "The Emperor has an order, but you dare to disobey it! If you don''t retreat, you will be killed without mercy!"
Although a crossbow string made of iron wire can only be stretched after more than ten shots, and its strength will gradually weaken, so it is not a very suitable bowstring material, but it is not afraid of rain and humid weather, but it has become the most popular bow string nowadays. Deadly killer.
Xia Houyuan gritted his teeth and looked up at Huang Xian, then glanced at Liu Xie angrily, then turned the horse''s head and left without saying a word.
In order to reserve and restore the strength of the troops, I deliberately talked nonsense with Yang Biao for so long, but now that it is no longer possible, why bother to say anything more to put gold foil on my face?
Seeing Xia Houyuan retreat, Yang Biao also raised his head and looked at the palace wall. At this moment, Yang Biao really hoped that Huang Xian could lead his soldiers to stay with him forever. However, this wish was obviously impossible to fulfill, because Huang Xian didn''t even look at him, and just stood silently. Behind Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, I... I did not protect myself well... I am guilty..." Yang Biao dismounted and apologized.
The relationship between Huang Xian and Yang Biao was not good. First of all, Yang Biao didn''t think it was a good thing to have another army on his territory that was not under his control, especially since this army came from the command of Fei Qian, the general who conquered the west. If Liu Xie hadn''t told Huang Xian and others that they were only serving as palace guards and not participating in matters outside the palace, Yang Biao would have really wanted to directly deprive Huang Xian of his military power!
Even for Liu Xie''s sake, Huang Xian was not given much preferential treatment. Intentional deductions and delays in military pay and food supplies were commonplace. As a result, Huang Xian had to disband some of the poorer personnel, leaving only the most elite soldiers.
??But now, when facing the attack of Xia Houyuan''s troops, Huang Xian''s soldiers were still needed to lend a helping hand. This made Yang Biao''s heart turn up and down, which was really unpleasant.
Liu Xie smiled, looked at Huang Xian, and nodded in approval. Liu Xie was very satisfied with the leader sent by Fei Qian. Since taking charge of the Forbidden Palace, he has abided by the rules. Even if Yang Biao''s subordinates deliberately deducted and delayed, they rarely complained or fought. At the same time, he was not like other military commanders who had a headache when they saw books. When he saw Huang Xian, he basically Above is a book in hand, reading carefully...
?These are enough to make Liu Xie feel more favorably. Now that Huang Xian has shown some face to him, he feels even more satisfied. According to Liu Xie''s standard, only by reading can one know the etiquette, and only by knowing the etiquette can one know how to advance or retreat. From this point of view, Huang Xian is indeed very similar to Fei Qian, the general who conquered the west...
Liu Xie turned to look at Yang Biao, his eyes getting colder.
"Luoyang is the capital of the world! I am the emperor of the Han Dynasty!"
Liu Xie''s voice was not loud, but it was sonorous and powerful. "Yang Qing, I refuse Cao Pingdong and stay here. On the one hand, Luoyang is the place for the Guangwu ancestral temple, and on the other hand, the world is in urgent need of peace, not disputes! Yang Qing, you need to know, you If the world cannot tolerate you, then the world cannot tolerate you, just do it yourself..."
When Yang Biao heard this, he kowtowed heavily to the ground regardless of the water stains on the ground. After a long time, he raised his head and felt that whether it was sweat or rain, his body was soaked with heavy clothes, and his back and chest were cold. …
The sudden changes in Luoyang City seem to have unknowingly added some variables to Guanzhong...
Guanzhong and Xiliang are like two grasshoppers tied on a rope, one jumping in the east and the other tossing in the west. The Qiang people, especially the Eastern Qiang people, have been inseparable from the Central Plains of China since the Qin Dynasty. And as time goes by, the Eastern Qiang people and the Western Qiang people become more and more separated, and the Western Qiang people and the Northern Huns They also began to move farther west and south, forming a unique Qiang culture that lasted until later generations.
Originally in the Xiliang area, when Dong Zhuo was alive, although he was not always consistent with his words and actions, he was still more or less under the control of the commander-in-chief. At the same time, Dong Zhuo also had many Qiang Huqi under his command, so basically, Xiliang This area has entered a relatively stable few years after the great chaos.
However, with the death of Dong Zhuo and the absence of a suitable successor, the entire Xiliang Army fell into pieces. Other military groups that were originally more or less surrendered, or acquiesced to Dong Zhuo''s power and did not dare to provoke directly, started many other military groups. thoughts.
Ma Teng and Han Sui, a sub-level military group under Dong Zhuo, immediately launched an invasion of Guanzhong. Although Ma Teng died unexpectedly in the end, for Han Sui, this was not a big deal. What a bad thing.
?The first time he entered Guanzhong, he was somewhat hasty and poorly prepared, so Han Sui had to temporarily withdraw from the Guanzhong battle due to lack of food and grass. But this time, Han Sui thought he was ready.
Ma Chao, who had obtained Li Jue''s head, naturally got the support of his mother''s Qiang people and became the heir to Ma Teng''s military group. However, he was a little proud now and did not know that what he was about to face was It is a more dangerous test than swords and guns on the battlefield.
?This time Han Sui and Ma Chao raised their troops to the east. The most important change was that a large number of Qiang and Hu cavalry were added to the queue. It has to be said that nomadic people are congenitally adapted to various migrations. It seems that they can go anywhere as long as they bring their cattle and sheep. Although the increase in Qiang people made it more difficult for Han Sui and Ma Chao to manage soldiers and horses, it also correspondingly reduced the burden of food and grass for many soldiers. They only needed to provide a small amount of food. Others, these Qiang people You can solve it yourself.
With the support of Xia Mou, Han Sui even believed that this time, he could basically take Guanzhong into his own pocket...
The refugees in the early stage can be used to tear down Guanzhong''s defense, bring down Guanzhong''s economy, and even consume some of Guanzhong''s military power. However, it is not suitable to rely entirely on refugees to defeat Guanzhong. Even if it is really defeated, I am afraid it will become a A white field. Naturally, this was not what Han Sui wanted. Therefore, at this time, Han Sui felt that it was time to move from behind the scenes to the front, consolidate the situation, and officially enter the big stage of Guanzhong.
In this land of China, whether it is ancient or modern, whenever there is something to discuss, it is indispensable to treat guests to a meal. Naturally, Han Sui was also like this. He sent many people early to contact the leaders of various Qiang tribes...
When the agreed date arrived, Han Sui looked at the sky and nodded with satisfaction. It was a good weather, very sunny, the temperature was naturally not too low, and the spring breeze was blowing, so it was naturally suitable for entertaining guests.
When entertaining guests, especially foreigners, the quality of the dishes must be exquisite, but the most important thing is the quantity. You must prepare enough, otherwise there will be nothing in the middle of the meal. This will not only be embarrassing for the guests, but also for Han Sui as the host. No face at all. Therefore, from the early morning when it was just dawn, Han Sui had people start preparing the ingredients for the banquet.
The place where the banquet is to be held is carefully set up on a grassy slope. The grass **** is not high and gentle, so the seats can be arranged from high to low according to the terrain. In this way, the difference between superior and inferior is inadvertently reflected.
?? Han Sui''s position was naturally placed at the highest place, and then the order went down. The arrangements for who would sit where had been made as early as two days ago according to their respective strengths. Presumably those Qiang and Hu had nothing to say. The dishes are naturally based on barbecue, plus some refreshing vegetable leaves unique to spring, accompanied by mellow and delicious wine, as well as various dried fruits, cheeses and drinks. They were all prepared several days in advance and are now ready. It''s ready.
As the main ingredient of the barbecue, dozens of lambs have been circled on one side, ready to be slaughtered. Anyway, the cooks in charge are all veterans. Killing a lamb is no different from killing a chicken or duck.
?As for larger cattle, they need to be killed earlier and the bones and meat divided. Otherwise, if you wait until the guests arrive and then kill them, the guests will have to wait too long.
Han Sui looked around and felt that there were no flaws everywhere and that the preparations were being carried out in an orderly manner. He nodded with satisfaction, encouraged the cooks a few more words, and then prepared to return to the big tent and rest again. for a while, so that I can show my most energetic side during the banquet.
?But before Han Sui reached his tent, he heard the sound of horse hooves coming from one side.
?Han Sui turned around and saw Ma Chao hurried over with a few people.
When he was about to enter, Ma Chao didn''t wait for the horse to stop completely. He pressed his hands on the horse''s back, flew down, and rushed a few steps in front of Han Sui. Before Han Sui could open his mouth to ask, he said blankly: "Uncle! It''s broken! It''s broken! I''m afraid today''s banquet will be ruined! Just now, Riwoji of Baima Qiang, Li Gude of Shenlang Qiang, and Lu Gan of Ran Jianqiang all sent people to tell them why they were suddenly ill. I’m afraid I won’t be able to come…”
“Are you sick?” Han Sui frowned immediately.
What a lame excuse this is. Didn''t you feel fine for the past two days, so you are just sick?
When did the Qiang people become like the Han people and know how to use illness as an excuse?
??Baima Qiang, Shenlang Qiang, and Rangan Qiang are three relatively large Qiang tribes. If they don''t come, then it will be equivalent to destroying nearly half of Han Sui''s power...
Just when Han Sui was still wondering what happened, another soldier suddenly ran up and came forward panting to report: "Master Marquis, young Master... This, the Qingyi Qiang and Wudu Qiang also sent People come and say... they say they can''t come..."
"Asshole!" Ma Chao kicked the soldier who reported the news aside, and then said angrily to Han Sui, "Uncle, what happened? What is going on?" Qingyi Qiang and Wudu Qiang are also from Xiliang. Tribe, now, even if Ma Chao thinks with his toes, he knows that today''s banquet is a complete failure.
?Han Sui frowned. Although he didn''t say anything, he was muttering in his heart, "You **** think I''m a god. If you ask me, who should I ask..."
?But what happened to these **** Qiang people?
(End of this chapter)