Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3222 What you know, I know, he knows

Cao Jun rushed east and north of the river, and news of the massive attack spread to Anyi.

 with the gentry and natives in Wubao, the counties and villages around Anyi, naturally rushed to Anyi to report the emergency, but there are also many who are obviously closer to Anyi, but they want to send emergency reports to Pingyang...

It is a pity that no matter whether it was sent to Anyi or Pingyang, there was no reply, and there was no immediate solution that made these squires and natives feel relieved.

Who would have thought that Cao Jun, who had been defeated several times, would still have the strength to create such a big momentum!

Hedong is in big trouble this time!

 The entire area inside and outside Anyi is under martial law and the four gates are closed.

The school camps near Anyi are all double checkpoints and manned day and night.

 Some time ago, the refugees who fled around Puban County had just settled down, but now things are getting better, and there are new people who have fled.

 And more and more!

In Anyi City, only one city gate was opened to screen out and accept these refugees, and it was closed immediately once nightfall, which inevitably led to more and more refugees gathering outside the city.

Some refugees continued to flee north, while other refugees felt that Anyi City had strong walls and many soldiers. In addition, it was relatively close to their homes, so it would be convenient to go back and start farming again after the military disaster was over, so they gritted their teeth. If you dig a nest near Anyi, you should stay here.

Even at this moment, these refugees still cannot forget their own fields and their few shabby houses.

 They always hope that this time of pain will be the last time, and then there will always be light after the pain...

Anyi City is heavily guarded both inside and outside the city, and every crenel on the city wall is manned.

　　The civilians walking on the corridors of the city wall were constantly carrying defensive equipment to the top of the city.

The large number of refugees gathered outside the city gate, eagerly waiting to enter the city, making wailing and wailing sounds one after another.

 There was a lot of commotion everywhere.

 When Cao Cao's envoy passed through Anyi a few days ago, the news was already spreading, which made people feel very bad...

 Unexpectedly, it actually became a fact.

Hussar and the Prime Minister actually have no intention of making peace and continue to fight!

Logically speaking, if envoys come and go, it just can't be fought. Let's talk about it, ask for high prices and pay back the money. After all the back and forth, we can always come to a reasonable price range, and then both sides stop fighting and find their own mothers. But According to rumors, the Prime Minister wants peace, but the Qiaoqi refuses!

this…

You have been beaten right at your doorstep, are you still unwilling to negotiate?

How can Qiusi keep his composure and let the Prime Minister attack him?

 Could it be...

This big man has been in chaos for so many years, and he also knows that the so-called emperor's edict is just that. Cao Cao's so-called obeying the emperor's edict, more often than not, still relies on the sword and gun in his hand to speak.

Although the Hedong surnames know that Cao Cao has many soldiers and consumes a lot of food and grass, they will definitely not be able to support them over time. However, if Cao Cao's army really breaks out and starts to attack the Hedong surnames, he will be the only one unlucky!

These days, when the squires and natives in Anyi open their eyes almost every day, the first thing they do is to ask if the Hussars have sent out troops?

To describe it as looking forward to it is not an exaggeration at all. If there were any rumors about the Hope Stone in this era, there would be a few large and small stones on the top of Anyi City in the land of Yuncheng.

 But we waited and waited, but we didn’t see the army of hussars!

So these squires and natives are inevitably murmuring in their hearts, could it be said that this hussar has really abandoned Yuncheng and really doesn't care about Anyi's life or death?

What is the Qiusi going to do?

Everyone seems to have a different answer in their mind, but no matter what the answer is, it all converges into one thought, the Hussars come quickly!

If Prime Minister Cao is really cruel this time, Hedong will be rotten and painful, and they will be the unlucky ones!

Before the hussars arrived, these people gathered in front of the Anyi government office and asked Pei to take care of this and help that. Everyone wanted to be good for themselves. Anyway, let's stop talking about other things and save their own butts first. That’s it.

“Master, can we use some of the four thousand men and horses in the city?” 』

It was Pei Jun who spoke.

At this moment, Pei Jun's face was haggard, his eyes were dark and red, he was obviously worried too much and lacked sleep, and he was staring at Pei Mao.

 Among the Pei clan, Pei Jun's personal worries are obviously greater than those of other Pei clan members.

It is not so easy for a person to get up and finally have a house of his own these days!

Not only must you be rich, but you must also be powerful, and you must even achieve some special fame in some aspects, either literary or martial arts. Only then can you have the opportunity to become an important branch of the surname, and then you can have descendants of your own family. In front of his name, he added that he belongs to a certain house...

Seeing that he had this opportunity, he was about to turn into ashes in the battle between Cao Cao and Fei Qian!

When Pei Jun was young, he often suffered some discrimination because he was a descendant of a branch of the family.

This kind of discrimination may not all be an "insult", sometimes it is a kind of "welfare".

For example, in later generations, disabled people must show their disability certificate to pass.

When Pei Jun receives those "benefits", he must hold up the sign representing his identity and display it...

  It's like a dog tag on a dog.

This unforgettable experience made Pei Jun pay special attention to all his assets at the moment.

In the past, Pei Jun could be said to be graceful and graceful, but at this time, he couldn't care about anything and just stared at Pei Mao.

 Like a ghost about to starve to death.

Pei Mao pondered for a moment, then faced Pei Jun's longing eyes and slowly shook his head, "The soldiers and horses in the city must defend the city... The manors outside the city have neither military reserves nor stable city walls, not to mention... going out to fight in the field is not easy." . Forming a formation to fight requires long-term training, and the soldiers in the city can't defend the city. How can they have the strength to face several times the enemy's army? Don't mention this matter again. 』

Pei Jun stood up immediately, suppressed his anger, and shouted in a deep voice: "Master!" Don't think that someone doesn't know that you are only protecting the master's family, but you are in vain and are taking care of me and others in the war! Someone’s surname is Pei! 』

　　　『Be bold! ” The guard behind Pei Mao shouted angrily.

Pei Mao, however, was not annoyed. He just waved his hand to signal the guards to calm down, then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Fengxian, I treat you as my own nephew. How can I treat you differently?" If there is only the Pei family in Anyi, then I won’t say anything more. It really can’t be denied. If the man dies, you will die, and you will not lose the name of the Pei family... But now the soldiers in this city are not yours or mine. , It is important to protect Anyi, and more importantly, to protect the people's residences in the city. If there is a chaotic war and falls into Cao's army, Anyi will have no troops to use, and it will be really out of control! 』

Pei Jun just sneered, then said nothing more and left casually.

Pei Mao lowered his eyelids, his face neither sad nor happy.

 The inner curtain rolled up and Pei Ji came out. He held his hands in greeting and said, "Father..."

Pei Mao coughed twice and gestured with his hands.

Pei Mao is already relatively old and somewhat lacking in energy, especially since he has to fight with his family. He is not only helpless, but also a little sad. Although they have the same surname, it is the same for everyone. The **** is always yours, and the fault is always someone else's.

Pei Ji said in a low voice: "I thought that Fengxian had a lot of experience, knew the pros and cons, and knew the rules, but I didn't expect that the current situation is indeed a bit messed up... Why are all the opportunities in the past gone?" 』

Pei Mao's voice was low, "Don't underestimate him...he is...haha..."

Pei Mao and his men followed Pei Jun for a while and found that Pei Jun seemed to have some connection with Cao Cao.

"ah? Pei Ji was stunned for a moment, "Father, what do you mean?" Could it be...this Fengxian..."

Pei Mao smiled and said in a deep and slow tone, "If Feng Xian doesn't move to Anyi, that's fine... I'm just afraid that he will be greedy..."

Pei Ji couldn't help but be moved and said, "Father! This...Fengxian...how dares to be so arrogant! He, he, he is not afraid..."

　　　Of course he is afraid too. However, he is more afraid of losing the power of the goods in his hands... It is not easy to pick it up, and it is even harder to put it down..." Pei Mao whispered, "He thought that all his glory and wealth were earned by his hard work... Since he can If you win once, why can't you fight a second time? Nowadays, the hussar and the prime minister often have a stubborn attitude. Since they can't get the protection of the hussar, they will naturally find other ways... Haha, I'm afraid... haha..."

"The Prime Minister seems to be powerful, but he is strong on the outside and weak on the inside. The hussars are now retreating, but if you take action, you will win..." Pei Ji frowned and said, "The hussars are heavy with scattered attacks. If the Prime Minister enters, he will be surrounded, and if he stays there, he will die. How can he be killed because of the thoroughfare?" Change? How could Brother Fengxian not see clearly? 』

Pei Mao waved his hand and said, "It's not impossible, it's just unwilling." 』

 You have made a mistake, you are wrong. Do you really not know that you are wrong?

 In fact, it is not.

Pei Mao raised his head and sighed, "He who has the advantage of one hole will have an invincible country." If there are two holes, the troops will not be defeated. Those with three holes cannot raise troops. Anyone who has four holes will surely perish his country... Nowadays, whether it is a hussar or a prime minister, they all want a country with one hole..."

Pei Ji swallowed his saliva and said, "Father...this, this...is trying to compete with..."

　　『Be careful what you say. Pei Mao shouted.

Pei Ji quickly lowered his head.

　　　　At this moment, you cannot ask for help from a hussar. "After a while, Pei Mao said in a deep voice, "What you ask of others will be controlled by others! If the Pei family wants to inherit the family for thousands of years, they must fight through this battle first! 』

Pei Ji's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately responded with a solemn expression. Pei Mao exhaled and nodded. He was obviously mentally exhausted and did not want to continue talking about this topic. He just ordered Pei Ji to be more vigilant and guard the four gates. No turmoil was allowed in Anyi City. Anyone who wanted to cause trouble must be killed immediately.

"What if..." Pei Ji asked in a low voice, his eyes flashing a little.

Pei Mao closed his eyes, "If he is really that stupid... There was a Fengxian in the past... But I don't know if there is another Fengxian today... The Fengxian before had some luck, but this Fengxian... That's it... 』

 …

 …

Cao's army came in large numbers, which was a disaster for the ordinary people in Hedong.

 For the surnames in Hedong, it seems like a choice.

 In the central city of Anyi, there is a prosperous high-rise building.

 This is Zuixian Township.

 It is also a gentle town.

 The carved wooden door reveals warm yellow lights and soft music.

Several red lanterns hung in front of the door, swaying gently in the wind, casting mottled light and shadow.

 The air is filled with the faint smell of powder and incense, stimulating the senses of passers-by.

Even though Cao Jun's army is approaching, there are still groups of colorful women in Zuixian Township, like butterflies dancing. They are dressed in gorgeous clothes, standing by the window, or shuttle back and forth. Their smiles are sweet and charming, their eyes reveal an alluring charm, and every move seems to show the wealth and prosperity of Hedong.

In the center of the hall, there is a beautifully decorated stage with dancers dancing gracefully. Their dancing postures are graceful and their clothes are fluttering, like fairies descending to earth. The surrounding guests were either sipping tea and drinking, or chatting and laughing. Occasionally, someone cheered loudly, which added a bit of excitement to the dancer's performance.

 The sound of silk and bamboo is pleasant to the ear, and the sound of Mimi is moving.

Around the stage, there were many people who looked like noblemen, wearing Jinxian crowns on their heads, beautiful jade necklaces on their waists, holding gold-painted fans, and wearing silver fur clothes. They were either pointing at the dancers on the stage, or raising and lowering their hands at the beauties around them. , or chatting and laughing loudly, enjoying the joy.

This place seems to be a dream away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

 As long as it feels good, it can only feel good.

 There is chaos outside the city, but here there is only drunkenness.

 There is wine today and you will get drunk today.

 With self-anaesthesia, you can forget all your worries.

In a private room in Zuixian Township, the curtains were drooped, blocking the outside world from peeking. The private room is decorated warmly and elegantly, and the smoke rising from the incense burner adds a hazy beauty to this private space.

However, there were no beautiful maids in the private room, only a few middle-aged people with sad faces. Everyone looked ugly. Looking at Pei Jun, who was sitting at the top with his eyes half closed and half open, he seemed to be confused. He wanted to say something, but he seemed to be waiting for someone else to say it first.

Who would have thought that there would be such a big fight between Fei Huiqi and Prime Minister Cao?

When Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought, they didn't destroy many cities!

How can this be the case today?

 Is this still a natural principle or a rule?

Don't care how Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought life and death before, but in the counties and counties of Jizhou, isn't it as long as whoever comes and flies whose flag is the problem?

At most, you can just afford some more cow wine. How can you be so callous and unreasonable like this time?

Does this still allow people to live?

Every day, either the farmers in this village were arrested, or the warehouses in that manor were emptied. While everyone was scolding Cao Cao for being unreasonable, they were also scolding Fei Qian for not saving his life.

What they didn't expect was that even the native Pei family in Hedong also refused to save him and lay down to death!

 In the elegant room, the displays are luxurious, the floor is covered with velvet carpets, the incense burner is also gilded with gold and silver, and the refreshing agarwood smoke curls up, making it comfortable and warm.

 But the few middle-aged people among them seemed to be on pins and needles, winking at each other.

Pei Jun just closed his eyes and said nothing.

At first, everyone thought that having Pei Jun as an agent to talk to Pei Mao and protect the surrounding Zhuangzi would not be a big problem, but now the problem has obviously exceeded their expectations...

Pei Jun did not finish the conversation.

Could it be that just by watching helplessly, one's own property was wasted?

After being quiet for a long time, everyone's eyes were darting towards an older man in the leader's position, and there was more or less a sense of prayer in their eyes.

The elder at the head was stiff for a long time, and finally sighed in his heart, and asked Pei Jun in a low voice: "Fengxianxiannephew... Why is Cao's army so ruthless when it invades various places and plunders the east of the river?" This... We are all Han people, heirs of scriptures, this... The Qiaoqi and the Prime Minister are fighting because of different opinions in the court, so why bother us innocent people? This... today I am honoring my nephew to see Mr. Pei. What are the rules? I wish I could make it clear and make some plans in advance! 』

As soon as the elder opened his mouth, everyone echoed his words, and suddenly the lifeless room finally had some lively atmosphere.

Amidst the noise of the crowd, Pei Jun finally opened his eyes and looked around, "Cao's army is powerful, that's a good thing... If the momentum is not big enough, how can it shake Pingyang and shake the cavalry?" 』

"ah? 』

"this…"

"Well! 』

As soon as Pei Jun said this, everyone was stunned.

Does this mean that Hedong is not tragic enough?

　　Why do you still seem to be afraid of things that are not big, but afraid of things that are not big?

The elder suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and said with a forced smile: "My nephew was joking... Cao Jun now has no scruples and acts recklessly. It's probably because the land east of Hedong does not belong to Cao Jun, so he poisons living creatures and harms the people... But here in Hedong , is under the command of Qiao Qi. When Qiao Qi comes to the future, shouldn't it be Mr. Pei, the envoy of Pei, who will come to protect us? Everyone, is this true? 』

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

 Some people couldn't help but echo the sentiment, saying that since they had paid the money, food and taxes, they should receive due protection. It's probably like in Zuixianxiang. Since I have spent money, I have to be paid tribute like a master. I have to make him happy. Now not only are there no protections, but there is no explanation, then I have spent money in vain. What?

Pei Jun listened to the jeering noises of the crowd, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he lightly knocked on the table. After everyone gradually stopped, he whispered: "Guanzhong North, Hedong, Sichuan, who has not paid?" tax? What's more... Haha, what proportion of your taxes are there? 』

　What Pei Mao said before, now Pei Jun said it.

 Everything seems to be so "natural".

"ah? How unreasonable! 』

　　　　How can you say this? ! 』

　　　How can a person's loyalty to the Han Dynasty and his sincerity to the hussar be measured by the amount of money? 』

Pei Jun grinned and showed a somewhat sarcastic smile.

He came to Pei Mao, and everyone came to him. In fact, they were all asking for the same things.

Since you are asking for help from others, talking about money will hurt your feelings, and talking about feelings will hurt your money. If you want to enjoy God’s treatment, you must pay God-like money. If you can become God if you pay five baht, wouldn't God be too cheap? How can you expect such a cheap God to receive any good treatment?

If a person does not protect himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. What's more, Pei Jun himself has such a big fortune to protect?

With Pei Jun like this, everyone couldn't help but look a little ugly.

Pei Jun looked around and couldn't help feeling emotional.

 These days, being weak is a sin!

Pei Jun gritted his teeth, stared at the crowd, and threw a bigger "bomb", "Everyone, Cao's army is approaching, and the Hussars have no troops to help!" Anyi will soon lock four doors and strictly prohibit all entry and exit! If you don't have a place to stay, I will leave a room for you in the inn... As for you guys staying outside the village... you'd better make arrangements early! Having said this, I feel powerless, sorry... I’m leaving! 』

 After saying that, Pei Jun stood up and left, regardless of everyone's attempts to stay.

Everyone mourned for a while, and then fell silent again. After a while, someone asked the elder at the top, "What...what does this mean?" 』

 ‘What do you mean, that’s what it means! 』

　　　There is trouble east of the river, there is trouble! 』

 Everyone was in an uproar again.

 After a while, some people woke up and hurriedly got up and left for various reasons, and then more people dispersed, like hozens approaching disaster.