It's all abstract destiny, you're one emperor through the ages

Chapter 203 You are driving a donkey cart, no wonder you are stuck in traffic
In Changsha County.

One by one, children and teenagers, in groups of three or four, are singing and dancing in the market:

"It started to decline in 13, and there were no survivors in [-] years."

in less than a few days.

The nursery rhyme spread throughout Changsha County.

The ancient nursery rhymes are very lethal.

And this nursery rhyme has appeared before.

It is a nursery rhyme spread in Jingzhou in the early years of Jian'an.

It is about that after Liu Biao became the shepherd of Jingzhou, the common people could still live happily.

But after Jian'an [-], it will begin to decline.

And in the 13th year of Jian'an, Liu Biao died, leaving nothing behind.

It seems insignificant, but in fact, its heart can be punished.

Now that Jingzhou is in the hands of Shi Zhouhebu, what is your purpose in making such suggestive nursery rhymes?What are your intentions?

But the Donghu people in the city have nothing to do.

Is this a nursery rhyme from Jingzhou?

Yes, it was once spread in Jingzhou, Jingzhou people can sing it, very reasonable.

Is the nursery rhyme about you Shi Zhouhaobu?
Isn't this obvious? It's talking about Liu Jingsheng, the shepherd of Jingzhou hundreds of years ago.

It's Liu Biao, what does it have to do with your Shi Zhouhe department? !

And those who sing nursery rhymes are all children.

Donghu people have governed Jingnan for more than ten years, so they won't have trouble with children.

And once you get angry with children, you will bump into each other at every turn.

If something big happens, it will even anger the public.

The already unpopular Donghu people will only be in a more difficult situation, and the governance of more than ten years has been torched.

Even if it is not defeated by the Han army, sooner or later there will be rebels and riots.

"This nursery rhyme seems to be written by an old friend."

The head of the Meng family, Meng Hui, always smiled when he saw everyone, even if no one was around.

He walked out of the house slowly.

Listening to nursery rhymes, I couldn't help stroking my long beard and smiling even more.

A nursery rhyme can not only bring pressure to the Donghu people, but also test the attitude of the Donghu people, and it can also help the big man gather some hearts.

And it's very metaphysical, if Jingnan is taken back by the big man, it will appear that the fate of the Han family has been added.

Presumably, it was the work of some aristocratic families in Changsha County who tended to be big men.

I deliberately let some children spread nursery rhymes.

"It should be the Chen family, but judging from the current situation, I'm still a little anxious."

As the patriarch of the largest family in Jingnan, Meng Hui is also the dean of Yuelu Academy, so the resources in his hands can be imagined.

Even huge enough to affect the battle situation.

But he never intended to stand in line.

The Han army did not break through the defense line of the Donghu people, and the Donghu people did not think about avoiding the battle and retreating.

He didn't need to put himself and the Meng family on the cusp of the storm.

After all, no monarch will see that the family under him is too strong.

It is the right way to keep a low profile and develop insignificantly.

It can be said that whether it is under the rule of the Donghu people or the rule of the Han, Meng Hui intends to shrink his head.

But Meng Hui is not completely unprepared.

Over the years, through Yuelu Academy, he brought out a group of students who studied Gongyang Confucianism.

Emperor Han has been promoting Gongyang Confucianism, so these students will naturally be needed.

"Is it Mr. Meng?"

It so happened that a small soldier in the army was going to visit the Meng family's mansion. Seeing Meng Hui who had just left the house, he looked a little familiar, so he went up to ask.

Meng Hui nodded and frowned involuntarily:

"You are."

He had already guessed the purpose of this person.

The pawn said:

"According to the general's order, I specially invite you to have a banquet in the prefect's mansion."

"understood."

Meng Hui hurriedly dismissed the pawns and closed the gate of the mansion.

Shi Zhouhecong invited himself to a banquet suddenly, probably because of changes in the front line.

Either the Han army has been unable to attack for a long time, or the Han army has already made a breakthrough.

No matter what kind it is, this banquet is all coming from bad people.

But he couldn't afford to refuse.

After making good arrangements, Meng Hui took a few followers and went to the prefect's mansion.

Several people were already seated during the banquet, all of whom were from acquaintances from aristocratic families.

But on the table, there are no drinks, melons and fruits, etc. for the banquet.

Instead, there is only water and tea, which is very simple.

Meng Hui has some doubts about who is the hermit.

"Even Mr. Meng is here!"

"Isn't that right, Mr. Meng has always been in the academy, teaching and educating people, writing books to support them, so he will not easily participate in the banquet."

"General Shi Zhouhe's face is really great!"

"It's just that today's banquet may not be a good one. I don't know if it's the right time for Mr. Meng to come."

"What are you afraid of! I'll wait for Ken to come, it's to give him face!"

"Besides, with Mr. Meng here, even Donghu people have to show some etiquette!"

"Brother Tai is right. Whether this Changsha County can stick to it or not, we still need our help!"

"Even if it's Shi Zhouhecong, in Changsha County, he can only lie down!"

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There were whispers in the banquet hall, with surprise and resentment.

Meng Hui shook his head again and again.

People from these aristocratic families have a lot of eccentricities towards him.

It's normal, after all, the aristocratic family has never really been in harmony, most of them are just cooperation due to interest disputes and in-laws.

As for those who are thinking of helping and lying down, people from aristocratic families.

I'm afraid it's because my brain is not working well.

Don't take yourself too seriously!

The guards of Donghu greeted outside saw Meng Hui coming, and hurried forward to greet him:

"Mr. Meng, please take a seat!"

On the right side of Shi Zhouhecong's main seat, there is another single seat.

It seems that it was specially prepared for Meng Hui.

Meng Hui didn't dare to sit down, and he didn't want to get too close to the Donghu people, so he quickly declined:
"Hui Yijie, a scholar, should not be seated."

The guard with extraordinary posture glanced at Meng Hui, shook his head slightly and said:
"Mr. Meng, this is the meaning of my general. Please sit down and wait for the general to arrive."

Although the words were whispered, there was no respect in them, but a hint of warning.

Meng Hui had no choice but to sit down.

Soon.

There was a sound of footsteps outside the hall.

Shi Zhou Hecong was in front, not angry and prestige.

Two hulking cronies stood on the left and right, and dozens of personal guards followed closely in two rows.

Such a team has already made the aristocratic families at the banquet extremely fearful.

These people are all wearing armor!

"Can everyone arrive?"

"There are still two people missing!"

Shi Zhouhecong's tone was a bit unfriendly, and he asked the guard who was seated first in detail.

The mansion of these two people who arrived late was not too far from the prefect's mansion.

Even if there is something temporarily, it will be delayed.

If you come again, you can catch up.

"They drive donkey carts, which may be prone to traffic jams."

Shi Zhou Hecong picked up a pot of tea by himself and poured it into the cup.

"Then send someone to urge you, don't keep you waiting!"

Everyone knew what he was implying.

Today's big man emperor likes to ride donkey carts.

The implication is that, nine out of ten of those two families have already fallen in love with the big man.

Shi Zhouhecong just stared at the cup, pouring tea all the time.

It didn't stop until the tea overflowed.

"General, the tea is full."

Meng Hui reminded me.

If you step on the horse and fall again, it will spill over to me!

"Oh, it's full."

Shi Zhou Hecong put down the teapot without saltiness, and picked up the teacup steadily.

Although the tea was flush with the rim of the cup and would continue to overflow if shaken slightly, he did not leak a single drop.

Everyone at the banquet couldn't help but feel a sinking heart.

Just waited for half an hour.

The tea was cold, and no one warmed it up.

Fortunately, the cold white water is also quite delicious.

And during this half an hour, Shi Zhou Hecong's actions did not show any impatience.

Even with a smile on his face.

It seemed that waiting for the two people who were late was something that should be done.

But Shi Zhou Hecong could bear it, and the rest of the aristocratic families present could not bear it.

They all knew Shi Zhouhecong's temperament.

He must not be such a calm and resourceful person.

If you act like this, something big will happen!

Immediately, a Patriarch lost his temper and hurriedly got up and said:
"General, the two absent should be the Patriarchs of the Zhou family and the Chen family."

"The Patriarch of the Zhou family, because of the continuous rain recently, he has contracted the wind and cold and is not feeling well."

Shi Zhouhecong asked in a neutral tone:
"What about the Patriarch of the Chen family?"

The Patriarch who got up was a little hesitant to come up for a while.

Shi Zhou Hecong asked and answered himself:

"Go hunting outside the city."

Now, the Patriarch who got up couldn't stand or sit for a while, he didn't know what to do.

Fortunately, Meng Hui made a timely rescue.

Although the big families will not cooperate with each other, they can barely agree with each other when facing a common enemy:

"General, Hui is in a hurry, please let me go to the toilet."

Everyone at the banquet couldn't help but froze.

Meng Hui's expression changed slightly.

After all, during a banquet, going to the toilet is a very sensitive matter.

It's not that you are not allowed to go to the bathroom.

But some taboo.

In the historical records, there is a section about the Hongmen Banquet, which is recorded in this way.

"Sitting for a while, Pei Gong got up to go to the toilet, because Fan Kuai was called out."

Liu Bang sat for a while during the banquet, and then used the excuse to go to the toilet.

As we all know, going to the toilet alone will be isolated, so Liu Bang also called Fan Kuai, a hunk, together.

Then the two slipped away.

Therefore, it is very impolite.

Therefore, most people are very cautious about going to the toilet during a banquet.

If you can hold it back, you can hold it back, and if you can't hold it back, you spill wine on your pants. You really feel the smell is too strong, so you go to the toilet.

Shi Zhou Hecong's temper is really good, he nodded and said:
"People have three urgencies, and this general can understand."

"Just ask Mr. Meng to keep silent. If there are other people who want to go to the toilet, they can go with Mr. Meng."

Seeing that Shi Zhouhecong agreed, one after another, some people got up and left the table.

After sitting for half an hour, there are white water and clear tea on the table. Let's drink water to pass the time. At this time, it is normal to urinate frequently and urgently, right?
"Those two bastards wanted to take advantage of the big man, but it was hard for you and me!"

"The Chen family is really hateful, thinking that Chen Fujia is hugging the big man's leg, so he thinks that such a small branch of the house can also be exposed to light?!"

"How about we simply leave with an excuse?"

"Do you think you are Emperor Gao!"

"Then what should we do? Shi Zhouhao's cleverness shows that he is not kind!"

"Don't panic!"

"Those two people were probably testing the bottom line of the Donghu people. We also sent people to shout, and they will definitely come."

"It's really inappropriate. Why don't you let me know in advance about this kind of private thinking, it's so stupid!"

"I'll send someone to call for it!"

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A group of people from aristocratic families exchanged opinions with each other.

The most urgent task is to arrest those who are absent.

Don't let Shi Zhouhecong have an excuse to deal with them.

Not long after, everyone returned to the banquet.

Shi Zhou Hecong poured the tea, but this time it didn't overflow.

But it was amazing.

"Zhou and Chen, I'm afraid they won't be able to come."

Everyone looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

We just found someone to call, so we can't come?

Where did those two families have the courage to refuse the invitation of all of them?
Are you still in Changsha County?
And Shi Zhouhecong's reaction was too flat.

With the posture of the armor just now, if someone is absent, why not send troops directly to arrest them?
Meng Hui's heart skipped a beat as he thought of a possibility, and sweat immediately oozed from his forehead.

While drinking tea, Shi Zhou Hecong opened his mouth slowly, saying:
"The Zhou family's mansion is flooded."

"I sent troops to put out the fire, but the fire couldn't be stopped."

Everyone: .
Are you putting out the fire?

Did you send troops to block the door to prevent people from running out?
Shi Zhouhecong continued:
"Patriarch Chen, hunting in the countryside."

"When I met a tiger, I was eaten, and there was no bones left."

Everyone: .
I'm afraid you were thrown into the Zhou family's mansion and burned to ashes together, right?
Shi Zhou Hecong smiled, making people feel like spring breeze.

"It's the time of the autumn harvest. Although Jingnan is in a war situation at this time, the general will also care about people's livelihood."

"This time I invite you here to discuss this year's autumn harvest."

"According to the report from the spies, Hou Junyan, the rebellious boy, has captured Lingling County, and the Han bandits can send troops northward at any time, endangering Changsha County.

As soon as this word comes out.

Immediately, there was a great wave of joy among the people of many aristocratic families.

fierce!
Just a few months into the northern expedition, the Han army captured Lingling County.

Now that the city of Lingling County has been destroyed, as long as the Han army sends troops to Changsha County along the official road, and cooperates with their inner ghosts, in all likelihood, they can easily take down the entire Jingnan.

No wonder Shi Zhouhecong specially summoned them.

It's for the eye drops!

Some people are horrified, some are anxious, and naturally some people have doubts.

They wouldn't believe everything Shi Zhouhecong said.

The Han army captured Lingling County, which was quite unfavorable to the Donghu people.

Exposure at this time will make those interested people start to act.

However, the residents of many aristocratic families were not in a hurry to express their views.

Choose to wait and see.

For Shi Zhouhecong this time, there may be some expert advice behind his back.

At this time, if you don't rush to invite people to the banquet, you must already have a backup.

Shi Zhouhecong slowed down, waiting for everyone to have their own ideas, and then slowly opened his mouth.

In the tone, I couldn't hear the anxiety and fear of the Han army:
"The Han thieves in Jiaozhou are supporting war with war."

"Forcibly took the autumn harvest food from the people and supplied it to the army."

"In order to prevent the Han thieves from encroaching on your fields."

"Ben decided to deploy manpower, rush to harvest, and transport all the food into the city."

"Use the strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the wild to deal with the Han thieves."

"After the general repels the Han thieves, I will return them to you all."

"I've finished speaking, do you have any objections?"

As soon as this strategy came out, many people from aristocratic families present, including Meng Hui, who had been sitting upright and dignified and personable, were stunned.

The Han army cannot be defeated in field battles. If you choose to fortify the walls and clear the fields, and stick to the city, of course there is no problem.

But you still have to participate in the autumn harvest?

Let the Eastern Hu soldiers participate in the autumn harvest. It is uncertain how much grain can be harvested from this mu of land.

And it will definitely be sent to the granary in Changsha County in a unified way. It is called a good name and it is convenient for management.

But can the rice grains swallowed by Donghu people be spit out again?

This is equivalent to confiscating all the harvest of their family this year with just a few words.

Even more ruthless than Dahan's ecological survey!
When even a strong man stood up, he declined and said:
"There are more than a thousand tenant farmers in my family's field, which is enough to grab grain and don't bother the general."

"it is good!"

Compared with the aristocratic family, the rich family has a simpler way of making a living.

Just land, food, nothing else.

Therefore more contradictory.

Shi Zhou Hecong looked at the person in front of him and said without thinking:

"Shakers farm every day, have strong arms, and are familiar with the surrounding terrain. They are an excellent source of soldiers."

"Now the Han bandits are powerful, and the generals have a shortage of soldiers and horses. It just so happens that these tenant farmers can join the army. They just need to be trained, and they will be a strong army!"

The brawny man laughed back angrily, I didn't get a single penny back, and I still got a thousand tenant farmers, right?

"Does the general still need to second some servants?"

Shi Zhouhecong took the case and was full of praise:
"It's great that you have this heart!"

"Fields, tenants, servants, retainers, horses, and weapons can all be handed over to the county."

"Fortify the wall and clear the field, that is, nothing can be left outside."

"Ben will help you take good care of it."

The burly man's eyes widened.

You just copied my house directly!
"Shi Zhouhecong, do you dare to play tricks on me?"

The strong man was furious and called Shi Zhou Hecong by his real name.

But the next moment, Shi Zhouhecong chopped him off directly, and the blood spattered on the spot.

In a sense, Shi Zhouhecong is as stingy as He Hong.

Knowing that there will be blood stains during the banquet, I specially prepared only plain water and clear tea, and waited until everyone had left before they had a feast to eat and drink.

"A mere white body, how dare you yell at this general."

Shi Zhou Hecong wiped his saber, but he still didn't get angry, as if he just crushed an ant to death.

This move instantly silenced everyone present.

"The general said so."

It was Meng Hui who had been silent all along who spoke.

Meng Hui glanced at the headless corpse, but there was no sympathy in his eyes, and said:
"Today the general hosted a banquet for all of you. Even though two people were absent, the general never got angry."

"Such an appreciative mind, it should be clear."

"The general also said that the Han thieves invaded the territory and disturbed the lives of the people, so he countered with the strategy of fortifying the wall and clearing the country."

"There is a reason for the incident, so I proposed to temporarily borrow the food and fodder, tenant farmers, servants, etc."

"This is also for the safety of Changsha County. There will be no eggs under the overturned nest. If the city of Changsha County is destroyed, how can we survive?"

"But the rascal thought that the general was playing tricks on him, and even uttered wild words, calling the general by his name is disrespectful."

"Even if the general didn't make a move, Meng will definitely take it down."

"Everyone, should this madman die?"

Meng Hui deserves to be the dean of Yuelu Academy, he is a student, and what he says is justified.

Clearly told everyone present that this guy died well.

Meng Hui glanced at everyone's expressions, then at Shi Zhouhecong, and continued:
"Everyone, the Han bandits invade the border, don't take it lightly."

"This strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the wild is the only way."

"Although there are many bandits, there is no food left. As long as the general holds his troops firmly, the bandits will not be able to fight or attack, and they will surely retreat."

At this time, Meng Hui was eager to express his opinion, not only because of Shi Zhouhecong's strength, but also because he wanted to understand the truth.

He knew that there were no soldiers in Changsha County.

So I didn't care about it before. With the current number of soldiers in the county, maybe the big families during the banquet rebelled together, and they could directly dedicate Changsha County to Emperor Han.

But after seeing what happened during the banquet, he immediately changed his mind.

If the soldiers and horses who left Changsha County were to support the three counties as a barrier, the Han army would never break through Lingling County so easily.

At least it won't be Hou Junyan leading the army to break through, and it won't be so fast.

The emperor had to come in person.

But in this way, Lingling County was broken.

Maybe it's a conspiracy.

Meng Hui could tell that after Shi Zhouhecong came to Changsha County, he was guided by an expert behind every move he made.

Maybe it's Liu Bin, who claims to be able to plan everything in one step.

With Liu Bin's wisdom, the Han army, and even the Han emperor, may suffer a big loss this time.

Moreover, the strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the field did hit the Han army seven inches above.

No matter how you can fight, I will stick to the wall and clear the field, and your supply line will be stretched and unsustainable, there is no way.

And now only the city of Lingling County has been destroyed, while Guiyang County and Wuling County are still alive.

In Wuling County, there is also the famous Wuximan who can be cited as foreign aid.

Once the Han army wants to pass through Lingling County and approach Changsha County, it will inevitably fall into the mud.

This gives others a chance to react.

It's easy, and it's wrapped in dumplings.

Rather, the Han army broke through Lingling County and entered Changsha County.

Rather, this is the pocket opened by the Donghu people, leading the Han army into the pocket.

Finally, tie the pouch open again.
So terrifying.

As for the Han army, if they don't attack Changsha County.
It is also possible.

But since the Han army is not going to attack Changsha County, don't they, the aristocratic families in Changsha County, have to listen to Shi Zhouhecong's words?
At this time, people from all the aristocratic families were analyzing the meaning of Shi Zhou Hecong and Meng Hui.

There seemed to be only one choice before them.

Ever since, they started one after another, expressing their willingness to respond to the strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the wild.

Although the family fortune may be much less.

But at least you can save your life.

The Zhou family and the Chen family lost their lives after just a few words.

In troubled times, whoever has soldiers has the right to speak.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Shi Zhouhecong got up and bowed, saying:

"From now on, move all of your families into the city."

He looked at Meng Hui:
"Mr. Meng, you are a highly respected person, and we all trust you."

"It's up to you to register all their belongings and fields, and don't miss anything."

"Yes"

Meng Hui had no choice but to respond, this is an offending job!

But neither did he.

disagree?
If you disagree, I will throw you into the river immediately. Now that it is raining heavily and the water level is rising, it is a good time to drown people!

Wait until everyone leaves.

Shi Zhou Hecong's expression became much simpler, and he bowed his hands to a close friend beside him:

"Military division, the strategy of fortifying the walls and clearing the wilderness has been accomplished!"

That handsome and elegant confidant is none other than Shi Zhouhe's mastermind, Liu Bin.

Shi Zhouhecong's deployment of troops and generals before was all prejudged by Liu Bin.

But no matter how clever the plan is beyond ordinary people, it is impossible to predict the behavior of the enemy after hundreds of turns.

If you want to truly predict things like a god, you still have to be on the front line.

Therefore, half a month ago, Liu Bin arrived in Changsha County.

But didn't tell anyone.

"Don't underestimate the enemy. Liu Zhi'er has never been defeated so far."

In Liu Bin's heart, he was actually quite shocked.

He really wanted to use the four counties in Jingnan as an urn to open a hole for the Han army to attack Changsha County, and then encircle and seal it, trapping the Han army to death.

Wuling County is what he did. As long as the Han army lasts for a while, they will be poisoned and die if they beg for beauty.

Before that, the Han army would suffer a big defeat in Guiyang County because of Meng Feng's false surrender.

After the big defeat, the Han army was more eager to win. After winning Lingling County, they would not doubt it, and it was very likely that they would continue to attack Changsha County.

Moreover, Liu Bin and the Wuxi barbarians made a calculation together, and divided up their troops in advance to ambush.

Just wait for the Han army to go deeper.

The only surprise is that the Han army fought steadily and steadily. After taking down Wuling County, they may garrison on the spot and stop fighting.

However, Liu Bin felt that the possibility was unlikely. After all, with Emperor Han's fierce temperament and self-confidence of invincibility, since it was the Northern Expedition, he would never be satisfied with winning a county.

Even if Emperor Han was cautious, the soldiers under his command might not be willing to stop the Northern Expedition.

Many things, once started, cannot be stopped by the opinions of one or two people.

Even the emperor is the same.

The rhetoric of the Northern Expedition, the rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty is still a big cake in the old capital, but the emperor had already drawn it when he ascended the throne.

What was being fought was the arrogance and despise of the enemy after the Han army's successive victories.

But the breaking of Lingling County really surprised Liu Bin.

Relying on hard power, the Han army was able to break through Jingnan's defense line.

So much so that he urgently summoned the aristocratic families in Changsha County.

One is to prepare for the strong wall and clear the field, and the other is to beat and deter.

So far, things are going well.

As for Emperor Han's condition.
Liu Bin didn't care at all.

Back then, when Emperor Han beat the Great Khan, he feigned death.

Liu Bin definitely doesn't believe it now, you're cheating death and addiction, right?
What is the purpose of cheating?
It's nothing more than luring them to send troops.

But Liu Bin had already ordered Shi Zhouhecong to go on, and there was only one military order.

Strong walls and clear fields, stick to it.

Regardless of whether you are really dead or fake, I will not give you a bird.

Liu Bin said softly:
"I heard that the crock pot chicken tastes good."

"Just wait for the pheasant to enter the urn."

(End of this chapter)