Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 653
Bao Jingyan's carriage did not actually arrive at Dai County until five days later. However, the news had spread more than a day ago. Su Lao, San Lao, and even some officials from the villages and towns along the way came out to greet and express their condolences. Thank you for your hard work.

In this regard, Bao Jingyan only maintained politeness and did not stay too long, but galloped all the way towards Dai County.

The closer you get to Dai County, the more you can notice the traces left over from the war, but these traces are a little different from what Bao Jingyan has seen.

You know, on the way north with Chen Zhi, they almost crossed the boundaries of Hebei, passing through Xuzhou, the edge of Qingzhou and the middle of Jizhou. It was the same post-war scene there, but the area was full of refugees, famine and hundreds of miles away. Desolate and inhabited scenes can be seen everywhere.

Even many forts and manors were able to protect themselves, and it was difficult to think of other ideas. There were even many forts that had no harvests due to continuous wars and disasters, and finally became dead cities.

Of course, the situation in many places in Jizhou is that the military disaster lasted too long, but as long as there are soldiers crossing the border, nothing good will happen. Bao Jingyan has personally witnessed the burning, killing and looting of the refugee army when passing through the border. Those people They even tried to snatch Chen Zhi's team!

By analogy, the Xianbei soldiers and horses were even less polite. However, along the way, the people Bao Jingyan saw looked tired and embarrassed, but they did not show much signs of suffering.

"This is Dai County. It's a little different from what I heard." Even Wang Gou, who was sitting in the car, couldn't help but speak after watching along the way. "According to the army, Dai County is very It was difficult, and they were often invaded by barbarians. It was very common for wives and children to be separated. Many people even became refugees, traveling south and north, and there was no way to stop them. But along the way, it seemed that every Wubao, village and town There are many farmers gathered around, still farming!"

The more he spoke, the more puzzled the look on his face became: "Didn't you say that there was a large army attacking a while ago? Whenever we march troops, whether they are our soldiers and horses from the Central Plains or the soldiers and horses of the Hu people, seeing this There are crops and grains in the fields. Even if they are not harvested and taken away, they will be burned to prevent enemies. Why is there so much left here?"

Hearing what he said, Bao Jingyan couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The folk customs in the border areas were really strong, so much so that Wang Gou's simple words made him break into a cold sweat.

After pondering for a moment, Bao Jingyan said: "[-]% of this is related to the surprise attack by the Xianbei people. They planned to catch Dai County off guard, but as soon as they came into contact, they were defeated and fled in all directions. There was no chance to invade the surrounding areas and escape for their lives. It’s too late, otherwise, you will easily be caught and chased all the way..."

He said this, but he was thinking secretly in his heart, what kind of method was used in this city to defeat Xianbei's soldiers and horses in one fell swoop. You know, even if it was cavalry, there were tens of thousands of them. How on earth? Did it?
Wang Gou didn't think so much, he just sighed at the strength of Daijun's garrison and couldn't help but yearn for it.

However, as the carriage was walking, a burst of chaos suddenly broke out in front of it, and then there was the sound of chaotic footsteps. Then a man dressed as a general, with a group of soldiers, swarmed from the front, huffing and puffing. They rushed over, and the first few people stopped Bao Jingyan's carriage as soon as they saw it, and then told them to open the carriage and let them search it.

"You don't even ask who is sitting in my car. You are too brave! Are you really afraid of offending the noble man?" The driver frowned and scolded him coldly.

This person had taken Bao Jingyan to Wang Jun's side before. As a result, Bao Jingyan, the envoy, was detained under house arrest, and everyone traveling with the envoy also suffered. Naturally, the coachman was no exception and suffered a lot.

As a result, things took a turn for the worse. With Bao Jingyan being released, this group of people gathered again, and they were vaguely aware that the people in Jixian County had a change in their attitude towards themselves and others. At first, they were aloof and looked down on themselves and others, but they were waiting to leave. Sometimes, although he showed hatred, there was still faint fear.

When everyone knew the news about Dai Jun, they immediately straightened up their backs. Along the way, they were fawned over again and again. Even if they followed Bao Jingyan to gain glory, they still had arrogance. Of course they wouldn't do it when meeting ordinary soldiers. polite.

When the soldiers heard the driver's tone, they knew he was not an ordinary person and immediately hesitated.

"What's going on? What's going on?" At this time, the general who was watching coldly from behind came over and asked, "Who is in the car who doesn't cooperate with the investigation?"

One of the soldiers whispered: "The captain seems to be no ordinary person."

"Not an ordinary person?" The team leader looked at the carriage and saw a lot of damage. However, his eyes glanced at a sign on it and he was immediately startled. Then he immediately changed his face, raised his hands and said to the carriage: "It turns out to be Mr. Bao. Mr. Bao was frightened. I, Chen Tiande, have met Mr. Bao."

On the carriage, Wang Gou couldn't help but sigh when he heard the words. Although he was a soldier, he also had some background. He had been following Bao Jingyan all the way west these days, and he gradually became more relaxed, and even more vaguely felt Bao Jingyan's status. At this time Hearing the commotion outside the carriage, he was not afraid at all. Instead, he waited to see how the soldiers would react after Bao Jingyan's identity was announced. As a result, the show was only half over when the people outside the carriage already saw the clues and immediately Wang Gou felt a little regretful.

However, he immediately realized that it was not an ordinary team leader who could pay attention and recognize the Daijun mark on the carriage at once.

Sure enough, Bao Jingyan then opened the curtain and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Captain Chen. I saw you in Chenzhuang before. I didn't expect that you are now a soldier. You started as the captain. I didn't know you were here." Who are you searching for?" "It's an honor for me that Mr. Bao still remembers me." Chen Tiande looked flattered, "I came here this time to capture a Xianbei soldier. He is very skilled. They were all surrounded at first, but he snatched a long knife, killed several good players, broke through the siege, fled to a village in front, and hid for several days, that village was named Yangjiacun."

"Oh? There are still things like this, so you really need to be more cautious," Bao Jingyan nodded, "In that case, please ask the team leader to send someone to the car to search."

Chen Tiande quickly waved his hand, shook his head and said: "Don't dare, don't dare. Mr. Bao sent Wang Jun as an envoy for the sake of my family's governor. What a dangerous thing it was. In terms of merit, the two Yang Juns were not allowed to harbor fugitives. How could they harbor fugitives? Look at it. You look like this, you have just come back, my eunuch must be waiting for you, do you want me to send a few soldiers to escort you along the way?"

"Then there's no need to trouble the team leader." Bao Jingyan just said. He didn't want the other party to actually come to search. It would be really troublesome to go through all the trouble. Since the other party was so polite, he would get back on the road after a few polite words.

"What is the origin of Captain Chen?" Wang Gou came up to ask for advice as soon as the carriage and horses left.

Bao Jingyan smiled and said: "You heard that his surname is Chen, don't you have any guesses yet?"

Wang Gou immediately asked: "Are you from the Chen family in Xiapi? The prefect's family?"

"It's the Chen family in Pengcheng," Bao Jingyan pointed out the identity of Chen Tiande, "This person is supposed to be a sibling of the prefect, but he is only a distant relative. There are many people from the Chen family in Daijun now, but they came in several batches. Some of them are gathered in Chenzhuang, and most of them now have positions. After all, there are some things that only their status can do."

"That's it," Wang Gou nodded, and then said, "I heard that there are four major families in Daijun. They seem to be Wang, Zheng, Zhu, and Tang. It seems that these four families now and in the future will Including the Chen family."

"The Chen family has sent so many people, including many craftsmen, and they obviously intend to leave a branch here. Now that the prefect has defeated Xianbei and has truly established a firm foothold, the Chen family will inevitably develop rapidly, and the Chen family's It won’t hurt to be a good friend.”

As Bao Jingyan spoke, he suddenly changed the topic: "However, the four major families you just mentioned are probably going to change now. The Zheng family has declined, and the Chen family has risen strongly and will definitely replace them."

Wang Gou added: "I heard that there is another Liu family in Dai County. They are also well-established and have great potential. Will they become five families in the future?"

"You know a lot," Bao Jingyan glanced at Wang Gou deeply and changed the subject, "The Chen family is in trouble now. I'm afraid it won't be a big problem if it declines like the Zheng family."

The two of them were chatting seemingly casually, but they gradually outlined the entire Dai County family territory. At the same time, the city of Dai County was already in sight.

On the other side, the Liu family, who were talked about by the two, is now in panic. Many people have left Dai County and gone to other places, hoping to avoid disaster and avoid being involved in the Liu frame incident.

But compared to others, Liu Bao, Liu Qing and his son undoubtedly saw it clearly.

"If we really get involved, it will be useless wherever we go." Liu Bao had no reservations about his son. "It would be good if we could follow the example of the Zheng family and use most of the family wealth in exchange for the governor not to be held accountable."

Liu Qing sighed and said: "But now the group left behind by Liu Jiang is trying to get in touch with Liu Ji in the south, and use Liu Ji's status as the governor of Poyang to make peace with the governor Chen. It is too confusing. This kind of There is no way to make peace at this time, we are nothing but fish and meat, so the best thing to do is bow your head quickly, but even the grandpa is confused. Since we have given up, why not be more decisive?"

"My grandpa is not stupid. He doesn't want to see the Liu family decline. Half of the family property is not a small amount. How many people's livelihoods are involved? How much money and caravans are involved? How can it be so easy to make up your mind!" Liu Bao frowned Wrinkling and gritting his teeth, he said: "But things can't go any further. It was my lack of determination that led to today's disaster, but now there is no time left for me to hesitate. Our Liu family must make choices! Only Let the prefect put down his prejudices first before we can talk about future development!"

After saying this, he said goodbye to his son and left the Liu Mansion.

　Thanks to my brother, "post-90s" and "dream of the last century" for the reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)