Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Xihe County, Jiexiu.

Since the Battle of Fenyuan, the city of Jiexiu has been continuously strengthened and has become the main pass to the Han Dynasty.Wang Jing, the former Pingyang prefect, was also appointed Taiyuan prefect because of his meritorious service in gathering defeated soldiers.When Jiang Wei led his army north to Taiyuan, Wang Jing led his army south to Jiexiu to resist Jiang Wei's offensive.

At the same time, Tian Yu also led the main force from Leping to rescue.Then he divided his troops and marched west from Shangdang, trying to break through Yicheng, attacking Jiang Wei back and forth.But Jiang Wei was not unprepared. When he went north, he ordered Wei Hu, the prefect of Pingyang, to guard Yicheng to protect his rear.

Jiang Wei in the tent frowned, thinking about how to defeat Tian Yu now.

At this moment, Wang Si walked in, brought a bad news, and said: "The former general, Liu Bao, the wise king of the left of the Southern Xiongnu, detained our army envoy, saying that the current situation is not a good opportunity to raise troops. I hope the general will wait for a while. two."

Hearing this, Jiang Wei was furious, and kicked the case over with his feet, and all the bamboo slips and maps on the table were scattered on the ground.Seeing that their general was so angry, the military officials in the tent were all terrified and kept silent, focusing on their own affairs.

"What a Liu Bao!" Jiang Wei said with a cold face, "The two ends of the snake and the mouse are friendly with my big man on one side, but they are allied with Niwei on the other side, sending troops to fight against my big man! Such behavior, it is true Do you think I, Jiang Wei, are easy to provoke?"

Since Jiang Wei became the governor of Shuofang, he has valued the power of the Southern Huns in Bingzhou, so he sent people to contact Liu Bao of the Southern Huns many times.Liu Bao also showed his kindness many times and colluded with Jiang Wei. In the early days of Jiang Wei's troops, he sent people maps many times for Jiang Wei to enter.

But in the later period, as Liu Bao became more powerful, his attitude became a little ambiguous.While sending people to make friends with the big man, he followed Cao Wei to fight the big man.But because Jiang Wei wanted something from Liu Bao, he could only turn a blind eye and close his eyes. He didn't dare to break his face with him, and he still made friends with Liu Bao.

After the Battle of Fenyuan, Liu Bao saw that Cao Wei's strength was weakening and the power of the Han people was expanding, so he sent someone to tell Jiang Wei that he was willing to be an internal response and cooperate with the big Han in the uprising.And Jiang Wei led a large army for some time, and sent envoys to the Southern Huns several times, promising to make Liu Bao revolt with great profit.Unexpectedly, Liu Bao was uncharacteristically. Although he still received the envoy and detained him, he didn't want to make trouble, and he didn't report to Cao Wei.

All in all, Liu Bao was still playing the game of both ends of snake and mouse, which made Jiang Wei who had sincerely made friends with the Southern Huns several times feel that he had been tricked by Liu Bao again and again, and the sense of humiliation came over his face. How not to be angry about it.

Wang Si bowed his head and picked up the bamboo slips that fell at his feet, handed them to the military officer who was sorting out the case for Jiang Wei, and said: "The former general calmed down. As far as Si knows, Liu Bao's abnormal attitude is in line with the benefits promised by the Wei people. It matters a lot."

No matter in history or in this aspect, Jiang Weineng has a friendly relationship with the Hu people and can make them work for him, and most of the credit goes to Wang Si.

Since Wang Si became the governor of Shuofang, he was instructed by Jiang Wei to have closer ties with the Southern Huns, and he also bought some nobles from the Huns tribe to speak well for the big man.

After venting the anger in his heart, Jiang Wei calmed down slightly, and asked, "I don't know what the Wei people promised?"

Wang Si pondered a little, and said: "According to the nobles in the Southern Huns tribe, Ni Wei allowed the Southern Huns to set up a customs market on the border, and allowed them to trade with the Xianbei people, and all their property was owned by the Southern Xiongnu. Afterwards, Liu Bao will be named the prefect of Xihe, and let him take charge of the military affairs of the county."

Although Liu Bao unified the five Huns, he actually didn't have much food in his hands.The primary reason is that his unification was not based on conquest, but on coercion by force, supplemented by prestige. Therefore, he did not collect taxes from the tribes, but let the leaders of the tribes control themselves.

How could Liu Bao have enough money and food in order to support his soldiers.Therefore, when Cao Wei allowed him to open and close the city, he actually condoned Liu Bao to grow up so that he could raise more soldiers and horses.

As for letting Liu Bao be the prefect of Xihe, it is also because Xihe County is the border of the Han and Wei dynasties, and Liu Bao's power was used to let Cao Wei defend against the enemy.Of course, there is also the meaning of allowing Liu Bao to sit in the throne. After all, the prefect of Cao Wei can control military affairs. If he becomes the prefect of Xihe, he can justifiably govern the barbarians under Xihe's rule and strengthen his own strength.

From this point of view, the benefits given by Cao Wei are not insignificant.After the Battle of Fenyuan, Chen Tai died in battle, and the soldiers of Bingzhou suffered heavy losses.In order to strengthen the defensive strength of Bingzhou, Cao Wei not only allowed the prestigious Tian Yu to sit in the town, but also gave Liu Bao a lot of money to serve Cao Wei.

Listening to Wang Si's narration, Jiang Wei frowned slightly, and said: "According to what Chengzong said, Liu Bao abandoned our army for profit. Chengzong has been in contact with the Southern Huns for a long time, and I don't know how to make Liu Bao completely return to my big man. Help our army conquer Taiyuan?"

Wang Si hesitated for a while, and said: "The Southern Huns have entered the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years. Their high-level officials have close contacts with the local gentry, and the people are accustomed to farming. It is difficult for them to return to northern Xinjiang. From the perspective of his descendants, Liu Bao has the heart of unifying the five tribes. His plan is not small. I think that if Liu Bao can promise to seal the border and accept the land, Liu Bao will return to Han and help our army break through Taiyuan."

Hearing this, Jiang Wei's pupils widened. He was shocked by Wang Si's suggestion.But he bowed his head and thought carefully. At present, Liu Bao has already taken the lead in the war between Han and Wei, and Cao Wei has already given Liu Bao what he can give.The meager profit that I made is really hard to compare.

In fact, the same is true. Liu Bao is also difficult to make up his mind to join the big man. Cao Wei's power is weak and can give him more benefits.But the Han Dynasty is a high-spirited and prosperous dynasty. How could it accommodate Liu Bao to take charge of the five Xiongnu?This is also the reason why Liu Bao's attitude towards the big man neither dared to offend nor dared to get too close.

Now if you want to pull Liu Bao and the Southern Huns to the side of the big man, this is the only choice at the moment.But it is not Jiang Wei's decision to promise Liu Bao to seal the border and accept the territory.Jiang Weiruo easily promised that even if he did not die, he would be impeached and resigned, and he would not use it for life.

Jiang Wei hesitated for a while, then said: "Chengzong's words can be a good strategy. But it is beyond Wei's ability to decide. If you agree, I will present your strategy to Chang'an, and let Your Majesty decide."

After a pause, Jiang Wei added: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, in the 400 years, there has never been a Huns who have been crowned king. Moreover, Emperor Gao established the ancestral precepts at the beginning of the founding of the country. Although this strategy is good, if the center of the court does not allow it, it will issue an imperial edict to punish it."

Jiang Wei agreed in his heart, but he didn't dare to agree with his mouth.Wang Si's idea is too bold, to make a fool like Liu Bao king, wouldn't the world be in chaos that day.Regardless of the former Han Dynasty or the later Han Dynasty, the White Horse Alliance was taken as the ancestral motto. It was not until Cao Cao was named King of Wei, and the border was established, that the White Horse Alliance was broken.

Wang Si smiled wryly, and said: "Our army is currently blocked by Jiexiu. If we don't do this, I don't know how to take Taiyuan. The former general can report this report, and he will play it alone. If the world punishes him, he should not be implicated. On the general."

Jiang Wei gritted his teeth, thinking about the current battle situation.What Wang Si said was true, he had only [-] soldiers under his command, if he didn't win over the Southern Huns, he would have little chance of capturing Taiyuan.As for the plan to go around Leping, go out of Jingxing, and attack the northern part of Jizhou, it is impossible to talk about it.

With firm eyes, Jiang Wei said: "I am the commander-in-chief and have known Wang Jun for many years. How can I let Wang Jun be the only one. I will share Wang Jun's policy, sign Wei's name on it, and advance and retreat with you. If your majesty punishes , General Wei will bear it with you.”

"General?"

"Don't say too much!" Jiang Wei raised his hand to signal Wang Si not to say too much, and said: "I am a former general and the commander of the Northern Route Army. Compared with Wang Jun, I have some reputation, and the court can still pay attention to it. If you only use the name of the king, you may be easily refuted."

Wang Si was quite moved and said, "Thank you, General!"

Jiang Wei patted Wang Si on the shoulder and said, "Chengzong, send someone to lobby Liu Bao's cronies again. If the imperial court agrees, make sure Liu Bao agrees to my conditions."

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