Three Kingdoms - Chapter 2798 The merits and demerits of the past are hard to judge, but the gains and losses of the present are hymns

  Chapter 2798 It’s hard to comment on past merits and demerits, but today’s gains and losses are hymns

  Taixing eight years.

   Under the first month.

  After bidding farewell to Fei Qian, Zhang Liao and his party headed west in a hurry, and arrived in Sishui not long ago.

   As dusk approached, Zhang Liao camped by the river.

  Going to the Western Regions this time, Zhang Liao did not bring all his troops, but still brought his more than 200 people.

   Along with Zhang Liao for the time being, there is another Xiliang native, Jia Xu.

  Jia Xu was preparing to go to Jincheng, and "coincidentally" met Zhang Liao, so he went on the same road.

  The evening sun shines, and the water is blood red.

  Zhang Liao stood by the water, with a slightly dazed expression on his face.

  Jia Xu walked over slowly, her slender eyes glanced at Zhang Liao, and then turned her gaze to Li Shui.

  Not far from the river is the Chencang Ancient Pass.

  This is not only the battlefield where Han King Liu Bang marched, but also the place where many battles followed. The most recent war was the Xiqiang Rebellion during the reign of Emperor Hanling.

  In the ten years before and after the Xiqiang Rebellion, there were three major turning points, two of which were related to Chencang. The last time the Kingdom led an army to besiege Chencang for more than 80 days, which led to the final collapse of the Xiqiang coalition forces.

In this small area, it seems that you can still hear the cries of killing, the sound of horseshoes, the cries for help, and the sound of swordsmen, and you can still see the smoke and dust covering the sky, the dim sunlight, and those Blooming and splashing wanton flowing bright red.

  『Once upon a time, there was a certain place...』 Jia Xu stretched out his finger and pointed the direction, "In the past, the battle was full of dust, flooding the surrounding fields, soldiers and horses fought chaotically, lost their positions front and back, shouted and screamed, the swords of the soldiers were fierce, and the banners covered the sun..."

  『Someone has also been here...』Zhang Liao nodded, "The Geng family, the governor of Liangzhou in the old days, summoned soldiers from the six counties...someone traveled all over the world, and was also in the army, serving as a small school..."

Jia Xu glanced at Zhang Liao in surprise, "General Wen Yuan and a certain person wanted to go together... I think at the beginning, the Geng family was a nineteenth prince... I don't know General Wen Yuan, but I think this Geng family... what he did at that time should be how? 』

  Zhang Liao was silent, then exhaled, and slowly shook his head.

   Jia Xu glanced at Zhang Liao, seeing that he was deep in thought and silent, so he didn't say much.

  At this moment, in Zhang Liao's heart, he was churning endlessly. He understood why Jia Xu mentioned the Geng family. On the one hand, it was because Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou at that time, was the commander of the six counties at that time;

   Zhang Liao still knows a little about this humble situation.

  Geng Bi was born in the Geng family, and if it were to be selected as the number one hero family in the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it would be undisputed that the Geng family would be elected.

  Since Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu set foot in the land of Hebei, Shanggu prefect Geng Kuang has always supported Liu Xiu. Before Geng Kuang chose Liu Xiu, his eldest son Geng Yan followed Liu Xiu in the early days, and later ranked fourth among the twenty-eight generals of Yuntai who founded the Eastern Han Dynasty. Geng Kuang had six sons. In addition to the eldest son Geng Yan, his second son Geng Shu and third son Geng Guo were all trusted by Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu because of their military exploits.

  The first generation of the Geng family, Geng Kuang, was granted the title of Marquis of Yumi, the second generation of Geng Yan was granted the title of Marquis of Haopan, Geng Shu was granted the title of Marquis of Mouping, and Geng Ba was granted the title of Marquis of Yumi. In the third generation, two more marquises were added. The two sons of Geng Guo, Geng Bing was granted the title of Marquis of Meiyang, and Geng Bi was given the title of Marquis of Suyi. In the third generation, one of Geng Shu's grandsons inherited the estate of his mother, Princess Longli, and was named Marquis of Longli.

  Since Guangwu ascended the throne, the Geng family has had the same glory for a while. A total of 19 people were named marquises, out of which there were two generals and nine generals. In addition, there were three children, Princess Shang, and later a daughter married Qinghe King Liu Qing as his concubine, who was the aunt of Emperor Han'an.

   A family as distinguished as the Gunn family was very rare in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

  Although Geng Shu's granddaughter Geng Ji is the aunt of Emperor Han'an, she cannot be the empress dowager because of this. Emperor Han'an was the concubine son of Liu Qing, king of Qinghe, and his biological mother Zuo Xiao'e. He inherited the throne from his uncle Han Hedi as a vassal king. The queen of Emperor Hanhe is Deng Sui, the granddaughter of Deng Yu. According to legal principles, after Emperor Han'an ascended the throne, Deng Sui must be respected as the empress dowager, while Geng Ji can only stay in the position of Princess Qinghe. This is the Geng family, the closest distance to the peak of foreign relatives.

   Then, there is nothing.

   Later, Dou's rise.

Because the Geng family was arrogant for a while, it is natural that the arrogant generation in the family will be hated, and they will definitely be suppressed and restricted from various aspects. Wrong treasure.

  As the years passed, the Dou family advanced in waves, while the Gunn family declined all the way. Gradually, the descendants of the Gunn family became supporting actors in the political arena. In order to make up for this defect, they had to choose to rely on the core force. To put it bluntly, it's almost like gambling.

   The first person to make the wrong bet was Geng Bing's younger brother Geng Bi. Unlike Geng Bing being used, Geng Bi, who is still inexperienced, placed his bet on Dou Xian. After following Dou Xian twice in a row and conquering the Northern Huns, Geng Bi was granted the title of Marquis of Suyi. After Emperor Han'an ascended the throne, Dou Xian was liquidated, Geng Bi was implicated, he was pushed to the end, and at the same time he was confiscated.

  The second person who pressed the wrong treasure was Geng Shu's grandson Geng Bao. Geng Bao is Geng Ji's elder brother. After Emperor Han'an came to the throne, he became a general as "Uncle Yuan". He is the second general of the Geng family after Geng Yan. Geng Bao knew very well that his uncle was actually very empty. In order to consolidate his position, he colluded with Li Run, Fan Feng, etc., and tried his best to rely on Empress Yan and her family. The most contemptible thing about Geng Bao is that he killed Taiwei Yang Zhen by framing him.

  However, Geng Bao made a wrong bet and followed the wrong person. In order to dominate the government for a long time, Yan family impeached Geng Bao from the foreign court for colluding with eunuchs, spying on the secrets in the palace, and deposed Geng Bao on the charge of immorality. Geng Bao, who lost his power, knew that he could not escape liquidation, so he committed suicide.

  Geng Bi, the governor of Xiliang, is the last swan song of the Geng family.

  The governor of Liangzhou was not considered a good job at the time, and he would face the turmoil in Liangzhou as soon as he took office. From the first year of Zhongping to the fourth year of Zhongping, the governor of Liangzhou was like a lantern, and five people were replaced in a row.

Before Geng Bi, they were Liang Hu, Zuo Chang, Song Xiao, and Yang Yong. Some people here were called back for questioning for corrupting huge amounts of property. There are strange things every year, especially in feudal dynasties. In fact, it's just because they have been aloft for so long that these brick families... Bah, these governors have become divorced from the people.

  In the fourth year of Zhongping, Geng Bi organized soldiers from the six counties to attack Han Sui. At this time, Zhang Liao also served as a small school among the troops from the six counties. Although Geng Bi may have good intentions, he was eager for success. Not only did he not listen to Fu Xie, who was the prefect of Hanyang at the time, to dissuade him from being too aggressive, he even didn't listen to the suggestion to train the soldiers first.

  In addition, the most critical point is that Geng Bi trusts his subordinate, Liangzhou Zhizhong Chengqiu. This Cheng Qiu is not a good guy. During his tenure in the government, he tried his best to make money, and his greed for property caused dissatisfaction among many officials and people. So Geng Bi led the soldiers from the six counties hastily assembled to put down the rebellion. As soon as they reached Didao County, the soldiers mutinied. They not only killed the hated Cheng Qiu, but also killed Geng Bi. (Note to this chapter)

   It was also during this rebellion that Ma Teng washed a little and changed sides.

  Zhang Liao didn’t even get Mao’s military exploits, and Bingzhou was attacked by barbarians again, so he went back to Bingzhou...

  At this point, the Eastern Han Dynasty completely lost control of Liangzhou. It was not until the Kingdom of the Kingdom encircled Chencang that the three drums were exhausted, and Dong Zhuo rose.

   If one general is incompetent, he will exhaust the entire army to death!

  Zhang Liao understood what Jia Xu meant, and also knew Jia Xu’s purpose of following him along the way. He even knew that as long as he left Longyou, Jia Xu would definitely deploy troops in the Longyou area...

  『Once upon a time, I saw a tile-roofed house. The beams and pillars were decayed, and the door hinges were damaged by moths. A certain man wanted to destroy it, so he set fire to it, thinking that it could clean up the rotten things of beetles..." Jia Xu said slowly, "But after meeting the lord, I will know that it is easy to destroy a house, but difficult to build a house. The rot of beams and pillars, and the beetles of door hinges are not the fault of bricks, tiles and soil embryos, so how can we burn with them? Wen Yuan's trip is like living in a dilapidated house, so we need to be more careful...』

  Zhang Liao sighed softly, and then bowed his hands to thank Jia Xu, "What you said, Liao will remember in his heart. 』

  Jia Xu stared at Zhang Liao for a moment, then nodded, without saying anything more.

  To be honest, Jia Xu can stand here and vaguely mention a few words to Zhang Liao, which is considered very good.

Maybe it's because Jia Xu is also from Xiliang, and he doesn't want to see Xiliang people falling apart and killing each other again, maybe it's because Jia Xu feels a little bit about Zhang Liao's behavior like moths flying into a flame, and Zhang Liao There is also a certain amount of friendship with Fei Qian, the great general of the hussars, so he deliberately "walks" with Zhang Liao and finds some opportunities to give advice.

   Otherwise, according to Jia Xu's usual habits...

  Going this way, from a certain angle, Zhang Liao is like Geng Bi, betting heavily.

   The bet is Zhang Liao's own life, while the other side is the "brick, tile and soil embryo" that Jia Xu just mentioned...

  The setting sun fell, reflecting on Zhang Liao's face and body, making his whole body look like blood.

   Zhang Liao stood by the side of the water, reached out and touched a kit in his bosom.

Although the kit was brought by Fei Qian's guards before his departure, it was not a so-called "smart plan", nor was it that Fei Qian wanted to make thousands of miles of maneuvers, but just to provide Zhang Liao with an idea, or A small chip.

   As for how to use this bargaining chip, whether it can be used at critical moments, it can only be determined by Zhang Liao himself.

  Of course, not only Zhang Liao, but also Lu Bu also made heavy bets.

   Western Regions.

  Xihai City.

   Today's Xihai City is like a faded gilt vessel. Not only does it lose its previous brightness, but it also looks particularly ugly after fading.

   Guishou inside and outside the city, even the dullest, can feel the difference. Although the city wall is still the same city wall, and the streets in the city are still the same streets, but the spirit in it is gone.

   All the shops and shops in Xihai City are almost closed. Because the army needs them, all supplies are distributed on the front line. There are no goods to sell, so naturally the shops are closed.

  Shops can be closed, but people cannot lose food and drink.

  Especially those people who were in business before, they were as big as a bucket, and they were very distressed.

   Near the east gate of Xihai City, there is a small yard.

  A person was wearing a bearded robe, sitting slumped under the patio in the yard, his eyes glazed over. On the table next to him, there was a bowl of Naipizi, obviously it hadn't been touched for a long time, and it had already lost any heat.

  The surrounding servants didn't dare to walk into the courtyard at all, and even when they did something, they were cautious, lest they make any noise to dissatisfy the person in the courtyard, and then become the target of anger.

  He was originally a big businessman in Xihai City, a fat man resting in peace, but now he is sitting here slumped, like an over-haired dough, with a decadent breath exuding from all the pores on his body.

  A servant led a Semu man to the front of the courtyard, but he dared not go forward. Semuren seemed not to notice Fatty An's dejection, and walked straight in, "Fatty An, the merchants outside are going crazy, why are you still here?" 』

   Fatty Ann raised his head slightly, and snorted, "What are you doing here, Old De?" Come to see my joke? 』

  Semuren Laode stepped forward to pick up the milk skin on the table, took a sip, and then spit it out with a puff, "It's so **** sour!" Alright, you're not alone in the loss right now, don't worry about it, get up and discuss some solutions! If you don't want to come up with another idea, we will all fold here! 』

  Fatty Ann raised his hand to throw it, and growled in a low voice with a frowning face: "I have thought of everything I can think of, and I have also found the relationship I am looking for... The money is not missing, but the goods are gone!" It's all **** gone! Got taken by those **** guys, just slapped me with a bunch of IOUs! I want the goods, not the **** IOU! 』

  Old De sneered, "It's as if you are the only one who received the IOU... Guess how many goods I was robbed by those damned guys?" Do you want me to cry with you? 』

   Fatty An squinted at Lao De, the fat on his face trembled a few times, and snorted, "If crying is useful. 』

  『Yeah, if it’s useful to sit here. ”Lao De put the sour milk skin that night on the table, then turned his head and shouted to the outside of the yard, “Damn it, didn’t you see that your master is entertaining guests? If there is no food, bring some water! Do you want me to kick your **** one by one? ! 』

  The servant stuck his head out of the yard to look at Fatty Ann.

   Fatty Ann waved his hand dumbfounded.

   Immediately, many servants came out from every corner of the yard, cleaning the table, setting the bowl, pouring water, wearing flowers and butterflies, and then retreated after a mess.

  『Should we eat or should we eat, should we drink?

   Fatty Ann was paralyzed, but after hearing this, he slowly sat up, stared at Lao De, and asked after a while: "What do you mean?" 』

  Lao De picked up the bowl and drank some water, "I'm not interested... Do you remember that we donated a Han official some time ago?" 』

   Fatty Ann curled his lips, "That's to spend money to buy An An! 』

  『No, no no! My friend, it would be a pity if you really thought so! ”Lao De opened his arms and gestured in the air, “This is a very special identity, very special... Can you understand? 』

  『Stop talking nonsense, just say it, what exactly do you want to do? "Fatty Ann gritted his teeth and said, "I only want my money and goods!" Damn it, my heart hurts when I think of all my money and goods! 』

  Old De nodded, "My heart hurts too, my friend. However, you can regard those money and goods as an initial investment... and now, these special identities are the time for us to start harvesting! 』

"reward? 』As soon as he heard about the harvest, the fat man regained his energy when he settled down, and his small eyes became radiant, "What harvest? Tell me in detail. 』

  Old De talked about him from left to right, "Hey, I have been running outside for a day, and I am hungry, but here is only cold water to drink, and even the milk skin is sour..."

"Hi! You have to explain what kind of harvest this is, I...I invite you to eat barbecue! Roast leg of lamb! ’ Fatty Ann said, ‘and wine! Apple wine! But first you have to make it clear! 』

  『No, my friend, eat before you can speak. 』Lao De said with a smile.

"Firstly. 』

  『Eat first. 』

  The two stared at each other for a while, Fatty An said helplessly: "I'll let someone prepare it, you tell me!" 』

Old De laughed, and after Fatty An ordered his men to go down to prepare food, he said softly, "Most of the Han people want to fight, so he needs food, supplies, and a lot of things, but there are also some things... that are not needed for the war." of…"

  『Nonsense! I know this! Fatty Ann waved his hand, apparently dissatisfied with the information that Lao De said, "If the damned Han people were not going to fight, how could my goods be confiscated by the Han people?" ! Oh, thinking of my lovely goods...my heart hurts...」

"Now the Han people are out of stock again, but the goods of the large and small chambers of commerce in this city have almost been confiscated," Lao De shrugged his shoulders, "So, now is the time to find those cute little guys of yours... the Han people They want food and grass, but they don't know where to find it, so they are going crazy for a while! At this time, whoever can bring food and grass to the Han people will get the greatest benefit! And those utensils, cloth, and tea of ​​the Han people, as long as they have nothing to do with the war and are not used in the war, they will be the cheapest... I mean, do you understand? 』

   Fatty An’s small eyes shone greedily, “I see, I’ll find food and exchange things with these Han people!” Things that can't be used in war! But... During this war, there is a shortage of food and grass everywhere, so where can I get cheap stuff? 』

  Old De smiled, "That's why I came to you... Don't those good friends of yours just come in handy?" 』

   Fatty An was taken aback for a moment, then waved his hand, his expression changed, "What did you say?" I do not understand. 』

  『Fatty Ann, don’t worry, don’t play dumb. What are the identities of the two of us now? If we can find food and grass, believe it or not, we can walk sideways in Xihai City? Lao De waved his arms, "You can also find an identity for those good friends... This is war, **** war!" do you know? I just love this **** war! Otherwise, how can we have the opportunity to plunder in the name of justice? As long as food and grass can be obtained, these stupid Han people will offer us up! They don't care whether the grain and grass are bought or obtained in other ways...how? Get in touch with your good friends and let's praise this **** war together! 』

  『Haha, well, praise the war! This **** war!

"The owl suffers from many bandits and rebellions, and Xun said: "Liangzhou is less academic, so it has repeatedly rebelled against violence. Now I want to write more "Book of Filial Piety", so that everyone can learn it, and the common people may make people know righteousness." - "Later Han Book Gai Xun Biography

   "Walking to Di Dao, if there are rebels, Cheng Qiu will be killed first, and the villain will be killed next, and the thieves will besiege Hanyang." - "Book of the Later Han·Fu Xie Biography"

   "In the fourth month of summer, Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou, begged Han Sui, the thief of Jincheng, and his army was defeated. Then he invaded Hanyang, and Fu Xie, the prefect of Hanyang, died in battle. Ma Teng from Fufeng and Kingdom from Hanyang rebelled, and Kou Sanfu"—"Book of the Later Han·Lingdi Ji"

   "Prefect Li Xiangru turned against him, and Sui Lian made peace with him, and killed Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou" - "Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Biography of Dong Zhuo"

   "In the fourth year of Zhongping, I led the troops of the six counties to attack the Jincheng thief Kingdom, Han Sui and others. Xie knew that if he loses the people, he will be defeated. He remonstrated: "Let the ruler rule the government in a shallow way, and the number of people is unknown. Confucius said: "If you don't teach people to fight, it means abandoning them. "Those who don't know how to lead today, the greater the obstruction of the Long, will be in danger. When the bandits hear that the army is approaching, they will unite. , In case of internal changes, although there is no time to regret. If you don’t rest in the army to cultivate virtue, you will be punished if you are rewarded. If the thief is lenient, you must say that I am cowardly. The thieves who have been away can sit back and wait for their merits. Now it is not a perfect blessing, but a disaster that will be dangerous, and stealing is so that the king will not take it." Contemptuously do not follow. As far as Di Dao, if there are rebels, Cheng Qiu will be killed first, followed by Despicable, and the thieves will besiege Hanyang. 』—"Book of the Later Han Dynasty Volume 58 Biography of Yu Fu Gaizang"

  (end of this chapter)