Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 569: Prisoners parading through the streets asking for help?
"In the battle in Thorn City, the four-party coalition's offensive is actually not going smoothly?"

Everyone who was opening the letter suddenly received the news, and they all paused for a moment, a little stunned.

Just like this letter cannot be delivered directly to your hands, it is a routine practice to control communications during wartime. Even wealthy families understand this and cannot blame them.

However, Lu Jian and his family were already powerful, and their status in the family was not low, so many of the subordinates they brought with them could also inquire about information from the outside.

But even so, the information about the war situation far away in the northeast is still considered confidential to them. They don't know much. At most, they know that the war has begun. Yuwen Xianbei, Duan Xianbei, Goguryeo, and Wang Jun, the ruler of Youping two states , have joined forces to besiege the city.

Like others, they did not think that the Xianbei Hu tribe could be any better at defending the city, so they believed that Murong Xianbei's defeat was just a matter of time, and even once the army arrived, it would be overwhelming. After breaking Murong's defense, who would have expected that the coalition forces would encounter difficulties?
Could it be fake news?

"You all are half-believing even the news about the city's relief from the siege. Of course you will also have doubts about the situation on the coalition side. This is normal." Chen Zi looked at a few people, but spoke calmly, "You can read the letter first. Let’s discuss it later.”

His expression made Lu Jian and others confused, but they still nodded, opened the envelope first, and read the letter from home.

Noticing everyone's expressions and the atmosphere in the tent, Chen Ziduan sat still, but he felt like he was in control of the situation, and he couldn't help but sigh.

"I am considered a hero in the Chen family. I was often praised by my grandfather in the past, so I took him as a key professor. But compared to Lu Jian and the others, I am actually not as good as them. They have deep family backgrounds behind them, and they also have status. In the past, I was with them Whenever we meet, I have to observe etiquette and show respect. I am at a disadvantage. Now relying on the situation of my clan brother, one sentence can make them confused. The fate of this person really depends not only on his own struggle, but also on his own. You have to consider the environment.”

After he sighed, the people in front of him had already read the family letter. Gu En frowned, whispered to Lu Jian, and then raised his head and asked, "We did talk about the war in Northern Xinjiang at home. The four-party coalition forces besieged the city, but General Wang's troops had not yet fully arrived, so the offensive was not going smoothly and fell into a stalemate and confrontation. However, this did not change the predicament of the Murong family. Why did we and other families invariably bring up the faction? The servant came to protect you? Isn't this a coincidence?"

"It's not a coincidence," Chen Zi replied calmly, "You have all sent people to leave quickly to report news to your homes, so the prefect arranged letters and sent them to your homes. The letter analyzed the war situation in northern Xinjiang. He talked about the setbacks the coalition forces would encounter in the early days of the war, and probably talked about the situation in Daijun during the war, and used the reason that you are here as a reason to borrow people from your homes."

"Borrowing someone?" Lu Jian's heart moved, "Wu Ding?"

"Yes," Chen Zi nodded, "It's Wu Ding."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed.

Gu En said unceremoniously: "Prefect Chen used the Zheng family as a guide to summon the Wu Ding from this generation of counties. Now, could he be using us as a bait to ask each family to send Wu Ding? What do you want with so many soldiers and horses? Besides, , I don’t think that just because my people are here, soldiers will be sent to my home!”

Others nodded one after another. It may be normal to send family members over to guard, but at most they will send a dozen or 20 people, and at most no more than 30 people. , there are only so many soldiers following him, and this also includes the servants in the name of the people who are traveling with him, let alone now?
Chen Zi then said: "There are other reasons for this. The main reason is that the prefect has promised to pass the code, and at the same time, the number of servants required is not too many. On the other hand, the prefect has already made certain predictions about the situation in northern Xinjiang. I believe that it is precisely because some predictions have come true that your families have relaxed. In addition, there seems to be an agreement about this generation of counties. For the specific reasons, you can write to ask, or return to Then we’ll find out more from home.”

Upon hearing this, everyone understood and knew that behind this there might be negotiations between the Chen family, the Yang family and their respective families, and perhaps an exchange of interests.

Of course, Chen Zhi has a lot of reputation, but his weight in terms of interests is not enough. Even if he can summon some servants from aristocratic families, the number will not be large, and they will not be easily absorbed by him like the aristocratic families in Daijun. ,command.

Gu Enke suddenly said: "If we leave now, what reason do you have to summon the servants again?"

"The servants here are actually here to protect you all," Chen Zi had already prepared for this statement. "If he leaves, of course there is no need to summon him. In fact, this is also to be prepared. Before the war breaks out, the prefect cannot estimate what he will be able to do." How big an advantage there is, we can only plan for the worst case scenario. The letter was sent before Xianbei was defeated. Now the battle situation is improving, but the prefect is not sure of winning at the beginning, so we need to make more preparations."

Speaking of this, Lu Jian and others really couldn't refute it, and they had no plans to leave, because several people's letters home vaguely mentioned it, allowing them to stay in Dai County for the time being and wait and see what happens. .

This instruction itself shows that the family behind them must have some agreement or even some kind of tacit understanding with Chen Zhi.

Therefore, when talking with Chen Zi, they were somewhat constrained because they could not grasp their own bottom line. However, at the same time, they also wanted to mention the soldiers outside, but Chen Zi never gave them this opportunity.

On the other side, the matter of everyone being invited into the camp has also been brought to Chen Zhi's table. "These people need to be arranged. After the war in northern Xinjiang stabilizes, we will not only face the Xiongnu and Xianbei tribes, but also Wang Jun, so we will have to ask for some foreign aid."

Chen Zhi put down the information and turned to a scholar next to him, who was named Bao Jingyan.

When Bao Jingyan heard this, he laughed: "Prefect, based on my understanding of these aristocratic families, they are all senior grassroots. It is unrealistic to expect them to keep their promises. Even if you, the prefect, have calculated the Northland accurately, The situation of the battle will deter them for the time being, but when Wang Jun comes to his senses, if there is any disadvantage on our side, I am afraid that the group of aristocratic families will call their children back as soon as possible."

"The promises brought by fame are not as good as the benefits, so the letters to each family also involve some specific things. They use military strength to show that they are not afraid of Wang Jun, and then use inducements to win people's hearts. But we have to wait. It will take some time to see clearly." Chen Zhi said as he picked up a pen and paper and started writing.

When Bao Jingyan heard this, he was thoughtful.

At this moment, a man suddenly came over to report that he had found traces of the Huns in the forest again.

Hearing this, Bao Jingyan couldn't help but put away his smile, and said sternly: "In one day, several Xiongnu scouts were found in succession. It seems that that group of Huns is really going to march towards Dai County. Contact, how many people have been cut?"

"I'm afraid the Huns won't come." Chen Zhi suddenly said this sentence without stopping the pen in his hand.

"Huh?" Bao Jingyan was quite surprised when he heard this, "Why do you see that?"

Chen Zhi said without raising his head: "Scouts should be careful when doing things, but when they are discovered several times a day, some are afraid that others will not know that the Huns are invading. This military affairs is a mixture of false and true, and false is the real. If the Xiongnu really want to come to Dai County, a surprise attack is the first choice, so they should act quietly, and now, I am afraid that others will not know, then it is a posturing."

As he spoke, Chen Zhi lowered his head and sighed: "It's a pity. Originally, I used the martial arts substitution method to transfer the four thousand well-trained martial soldiers out through the connected forts, and then transferred the newly acquired soldiers to the barracks. , confuse the outside with the sound of drills, just want to lure the enemy to surround, and then take advantage of the situation to break through. Now the Xiongnu's move probably means that they have seen through my plan, but they want to retreat and find another way. But good and bad are interdependent, I'm afraid The states and counties here can share some of the pressure.”

Bao Jingyan heard something about it and said, "So, the Huns have other motives. Doesn't Dai County no longer need to be so strictly guarded?"

"It can't be like this. We still have to be on strict guard and we can't take it lightly," Chen Zhi said, suddenly changing the topic, "What's more, even though Xianbei is defeated and the Xiongnu leave, but the war situation in northern Xinjiang has not subsided, the aftermath will still spread to Dai Dai. County, the real key is actually Murong’s department, it depends on how far they can achieve it.”

While the two were talking, someone came over to report something: "Prefect, a few people came from outside the city to escort a few people. They said they were the Xianbei chieftains captured in the city and wanted you to interrogate him."

Bao Jingyan was stunned when he heard this, then smiled and said nothing.

Chen Zhi nodded and said: "There is no rush to interrogate him. Let me take him with him first and walk around the city a few times to let the people and scholars in the city know. Then he will be brought to me."

"promise!"

After the person who reported the letter left, Bao Jingyan smiled and cupped his hands: "Congratulations to the prefect, the Xianbei leader sent it over. After parading the city, everyone knows the prestige of the prefect's military strategist. Those who still have other thoughts, I'm afraid they will regret it." It’s too late, so I have to rush to show my loyalty.”

Chen Zhi put down his pen and replied with a smile: "The prison sentence is to reassure people. As for the various families in the city, their Wu Ding has been handed over, which is a toothless tiger. After the situation calms down, I am about to figure out what these people think. It’s not important at all.”

Bao Jingyan was startled for a moment, then said: "Then it looks like the prefect is going to report the victory to the imperial court and Wang Jun in order to stabilize the situation."

Chen Zhi picked up the letter he had just written, put it into an envelope, and said with a smile: "No, it's not to report victory, but to ask for help!"

　Thanks for the reward of "Do whatever you want and don't go beyond the rules"!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)