Chapter 47 1. An Elegy

The unexpected thing was that the rebels in Liangzhou had an internal strife, and two groups of people went into battle, blood flowing like a river.In this bloody battle, there are no good people and no bad people, only the powerful and the not so powerful. In the end, the powerful defeated the not so powerful and gained momentum. The one who decides the game is Han Sui. We know that Han Sui was hijacked by the Liangzhou brothers before and forced him to be the leader.In this gang fight, he hacked and killed all the people who pushed him to the stage, and even eliminated potential opponents around him, becoming the sole boss of the rebels in Liangzhou.

This is the spring of AD 187, March. Han Sui was full of spirits and led a hundred thousand brothers to surround Longxi County.Soon, the other party sent word that Li Xiangru, the governor of Longxi County, was willing to betray the central government and venture into the rivers and lakes with the Liangzhou brothers. Looking at it this way, Zhang Wen was very lucky.He didn't have the chance to lick Han Sui's blade, but left the opportunity to others. This person is Geng Bi, governor of Liangzhou.Geng Bi gathered the troops of the six counties and prepared to attack Han Sui.However, before the war started, some people concluded that this clumsy person would surely cause serious trouble.Facts have proved that this person's views are indeed prescient, seeing the essence of things.

This person with outstanding insights is Fu Xie, the magistrate of Hanyang County. This Fu Xie was the one who confronted Situ Cui Lie before.At the last court meeting, Fu Xie gave Liu Hong Rumeng a wake-up call with his hard push, and he did not accept Cui's suggestion to abandon Liangzhou. Since then, Fu Xie has also gained a great reputation in the circle of scholar-bureaucrats. It stands to reason that such a person who dares to speak and act should stay in the central government as an official. Why did he go to a local county to serve as the sheriff? In fact, except for Cui Situ, it was almost the unanimous opinion of the ministers to keep Fu Xie in the central government.Every time the central government holds a meeting, when it is said that the position of public minister needs to be filled, the first thing everyone thinks of is Fu Xie.However, due to bad luck, Fu Xie was driven to Liangzhou to become the county magistrate.

Looking back, it cannot be said that Fu Xie had bad luck. The reason why he was expelled from Chang'an City was not that others did not give him face, but that he refused to cooperate with others, which led to today's situation. Things have to start from the beginning. As mentioned earlier, the chariot general Zhang Wen was the first in the Han Dynasty to be worshiped as one of the three princes outside the capital.According to the etiquette of the Han Dynasty, if the emperor worships you as the third prince, he must go to the court to hold an inauguration ceremony.This must be unconditional, no matter what excuses you use, unless you are dead, as long as you are still alive, people will carry you to the temple even if you are alive.

But Zhang Wen has such a great honor, it is really rare that the Taiwei can get it without holding the inauguration ceremony. Why didn't Liu Hong wait for Zhang Wen to return to the city, so he hurriedly paid homage to the official? In my opinion, there are two factors.First, Zhang Wen booked this Taiwei officer with money; second, Liu Hong's mother, Zhao Zhong, didn't want to wait anymore. Zhao Zhonghou was in a hurry, mainly because he also wanted to be a chariot general.Therefore, when Zhang Wen changed from a general of chariots to a captain, Zhong Changshi also transformed into a general of chariots.

Zhang Wen, the chariot general, led troops out to fight.Zhao Zhong, the chariot and cavalry general, has a lot of free time. He is responsible for investigating and judging the credit for the crusade against the Yellow Turban uprising.It can be said that the same people have different fates. It is said that there are three fires for a new official to take office, but Zhao Zhong does all the bad things and does not touch the good things. It is very difficult for him to burn the three fires.Of course, Zhao Zhong also knew what kind of material he was, and he was not going to start any kind of fire, but someone told him that you can't burn three fires, but you can at least burn one.

Zhao Zhong thought about it, he was right.It's fun to do a lot of bad things, and occasionally do some good things.So he asked people, what do you mean by lighting a fire? The person who proposed to Zhao Zhong to light the fire was Zhi Jin Wu Zhenju. He told Zhao Zhong in this way: Fu Xie made great achievements in the previous actions to rehabilitate the Yellow Turban Army, but he could not be knighted, and the world was disappointed.Now, as the person in charge of this investigation team, you can bring in talents to satisfy the hearts of the people all over the world. That's right, Fu Xie followed Huangfusong in the crusade against the Yellow Turban Army before, and made great contributions.After Zhao Zhong listened, he nodded and agreed happily, and sent his younger brother Zhao Yan, who was the captain of Chengmen at that time, to explain to Fu Xie and express reconciliation.

Strange, why is there the word reconciliation? Let Zhao Zhong tell us clearly that before Fu Xie could not be conferred due to his meritorious service, it was not that Liu Hong refused to confer the title, but someone stopped him.This person is the Chariot General Zhao Zhong in front of him.Why did Zhao Zhong hold down Fu Xie?The main reason was that Fu Xie gave Liu Hong a performance and said some rather ugly things. Back then, when Fu Xie followed Huangfusong to the front line, he was on the front line, but his heart was still in Luoyang.Before leaving, he specially left a memorandum for Liu Hong, which said: Zhang Jiao and other changes in the Yellow Turban are not to be feared.The root of the country's chaos lies in the eunuchs.When eunuchs are in charge of the government, loyal ministers are not allowed to enter, and the world is restless.

What's even worse is this sentence: evil and righteous people are not suitable for sharing the country, just as ice and coal are not suitable for the same vessel. What Fu Xie said was exactly the same as what Liu Tao said before.The meaning of his words is obvious, that is, he wants Liu Hong to get rid of eunuchs and reward loyal ministers. Because of that memorial, after Fu Xie returned from his meritorious service, Zhao Zhong not only refused to allow Liu Hong to ennoble him, but also prepared to execute him.However, Liu Hong took a compromise approach to Fu Xie, neither sealing nor killing him, and worshiping him as Yilang.

We know that since the rise of eunuchs, there has always been only the matter of begging for mercy from eunuchs, and it is rare for eunuchs to take the initiative to reconcile.And Zhao Zhong sent people to seek peace with Fu Xie. If successful, the sun would be so moved that it would rise from the west. Does the sun rise from the west?cannot. Then Zhao Zhong's reconciliation must have failed.Sure enough, as soon as Zhao Zhong's younger brother Zhao Yan came to Fu Xie's house, he bumped his nose. Zhao Yan raised such a condition with Fu Xie: My elder brother said that he really wants to be your friend.If you promise to reconcile, Marquis Wanhu, you will have it immediately.

Fu Xie listened to this, and told Zhao Yan very solemnly: "Whether you meet or not, it's fate; regardless of merit, it's time."How could Fu Xie seek private rewards! It's my life to keep meritorious deeds.Did you ask me to be your sycophant for the sake of becoming a Marquis?Dude, you've got the wrong guy. Zhao Yan was forced back like this, Zhao Zhong was even more depressed, he kindly lit a fire, only to be sprinkled in the nose by the ashes, what kind of fire is this? Immediately, Zhao Zhong regained his murderous intent and prepared to beat Fu Xie down with a stick.However, once this thought comes together, it will disappear immediately. Kill Fu Xie?It seems unnecessary. Why not? It's very simple. When he wanted to kill Fu Xie, Liu Hong stopped him. It can be seen from this that Liu Hong treats Fu Xie well, and after Fu Xie beat Cui Situ, his reputation is on the rise.The so-called big tree attracts the wind, if he is offended by this big tree, and the cold wind blows him here, it will be out of control. Zhao Zhong had no choice but to take the next best thing and drive Fu Xie out of Luoyang. In this way, Fu Xie left Beijing with honor and became the county magistrate of Hanyang County.Wherever a good person goes, he will always be a good person.After Fu Xie arrived in Hanyang, his work went very smoothly. He was grateful for his kindness, and the compassionate policy was very popular. Many rebels surrendered one after another, opened up their farms, and prepared to work hard to create a beautiful life. Unexpectedly, at this time, Han Sui came to greet the counties of Liangzhou.If Han Sui could greet him, there must be a counter greeting.However, how did Fu Xie see at a glance that Liangzhou Governor Geng Bi's anti-Han Sui greeting strategy would fail? There is only one reason, Geng Bi is very problematic. The problem is manifested in many aspects, but the most failed aspect is the improper employment.He only trusts his confidant Cheng Qiu, but Cheng Qiu relies on the appreciation of his superiors to mess around outside. Both the local officials and the local people have hated him for a long time. Lead the officers and soldiers who hate to the bone to fight the rebels who hate to the bone?Isn't that just a sentence, find a fight. Therefore, Fu Xie said to Geng Bi: "You have just arrived in Liangzhou, and the people don't know you very well. At this time, Han Sui led his troops to greet us. It must be that everyone is united. But we are going to fight, but it is a Contrary to them, this must be a bad thing.” So how do you turn a bad thing into a good thing?Fu Xie went on to say: "Let's not be in a hurry to go to war, let the troops rest where they are, and then, don't be idle, cultivate the prestige of the commander among them. If this is the case, the rebels will think that we will not fight, They are timid. They have nothing to do, so they go back to their internal strife. Once they have another internal strife, we will take the opportunity to fight out, that will get twice the result with half the effort." This statement sounds beautiful and logical, but it also hurts. Sure enough, Geng Bi, governor of Liangzhou, heard this, swept his eyes, and lifted him up to the sky.What did Fu Xie say, you can do it, I can't?Whether I can do it or not is not what you say, you can't draw a conclusion until you finish typing. Buddha fights for a stick of incense, and people fight for breath.Fight, let's talk after the fight. In April, Geng Bi abandoned Fu Xie's suggestion, acted according to the plan, and led his army to attack Han Sui.But unfortunately, just as Fu Xie said, Geng Bi has just arrived, and people's hearts are not stable.As soon as he sent troops, the backyard caught fire. The person who lit the fire told Liangzhou not to drive.The state government officials rebelled and responded to Han Sui by beheading Cheng Qiu first, and then Geng Bi.Do you still dare to say that people are fighting for their breath?Once you fight, you will become a short-lived ghost. Then, Han Sui led his troops to quickly surround Hanyang County.There are few people in the city and food shortages, but Fu Xie is still holding on.Can it last for a while, can it last for a lifetime?If things go on like this, Fu Xie's game will definitely be over. Fu Xie also knew that unless the gods helped, it would be over.Thousands of people outside also believe that if they don't accept their help, they must not be able to play. These thousands of people are Hun cavalry, from the north.Beidi is Fu Xie's hometown.This group of villagers collectively went to the city to kowtow, saying that Fu Xie had been kind to them and was willing to send him out of the city and return to his hometown. Not going back, just a thought.At this time, Fu Xie's son, who was thirteen years old, said to his father: "The world is in chaos. Daddy, you can't even live in the central government. You have been expelled to this ghost place. Let's listen to them today. Go back to your hometown first, and wait for a while." Mingjun is born, and we will come out of the rivers and lakes again." Fu Xie was very sad when he heard this.After a long time, he said to his son: "I was born in troubled times. I can't cultivate awe-inspiring spirit. I live on the country's salary. When encountering military chaos, I will be a turtle. The world is vast. Where can I go? I am destined to die here." Fu Xie went on to say: "Son, you are talented, you should work hard to encourage it. Hurry up and go to the master Yang Hui, he will save you." Just one word, the audience wept. At this time, a person appeared in front of Fu Xie very inappropriately, that is, Huang Yan, the prefect of Jiuquan County.What needs to be explained is that he didn't come to rescue the scene, but acted as a lobbyist, came to watch and act in the play. He said to Fu Xie: "The success or failure is already known. The people outside asked me to pass a message to you. The Han Dynasty is about to end. I don't know if you have thought about being their commander." As soon as the words fell to the ground, Fu Xie pointed his sword angrily at the other party, and shouted: "As a Hanchen, you have the face to be a thief and a lobbyist!" After finishing speaking, Fu Xieti raised his sword high and shouted: "Listen to my order and go out of the city to fight!" Outside the city, thousands of troops are waiting for Fu Xie.They are like a pack of hungry wolves, waiting for a sick tiger to come out of the mountain.Obviously, this is a war of asymmetrical power. I seemed to see an angry and brave man walking through the shadows of swords and swords, and slowly fell down.He opened his eyes and looked up, the white clouds above were long and lingering for thousands of years. The earth has heard his voice: I have come, I have fought; I am worthy of heaven, and I have no regrets in dying!