It was December of the seventh year of Guanghe. No, it should be said that in the first year of Zhongping, the entire Central Plains Yellow Turban, including Guangzong Zhang Liang, Xiaquyang Zhang Bao, under the efforts of the Central Army Huangfu Song, Julu Prefect Guo Dian and others to eliminate them.

The forces of Zhang Mancheng, Zhao Hong, Han Zhong, Sun Zhong and other forces in Nanyang were also destroyed, leaving only sporadic rebellions to survive under the Han army.

In order to change the decadence of Guanghe's seven years, Emperor Ling of Han issued an edict to change the reign of Zhongping.

Perhaps it was the case that as soon as Emperor Ling of Han completed the change of the era, Jizhou ushered in the first snow of early winter. Snowflakes were flying all over the sky, like flying catkins flying freely. A white curtain was put on Jizhou overnight, and the whole of Jizhou was covered in silver and crystal clear.

Gao Pian once wrote: "When you go out and fly into the house, you will sit and watch the green bamboo turn into jade branches. Now you can go up to the tall buildings and look at them, covering all the evil roads on earth."

Guiyun Tower, the highest restaurant in Xindu County, Jizhou, is three floors high, with pavilions and pavilions connected by one another, with flying corners and carved eaves leaning against the clouds. At this time, Wang Li was sitting on the restaurant in Xindu, playing with the wine bottle in his hand, looking at the pavilions and scents and green bamboo branches.

After a year of civil strife and quelling rebellion, Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang were all executed. Huangfu Song, the new general of the Zuocheqi of the Marquis of Huaili, the governor of Jizhou, vigorously supported farming, encouraged merchants, and requested to exempt Jizhou from rent for one year to support the hungry people.

Under the influence of Huangfu Song, the Yellow Turban soldier who put down his troops held his hoe again and walked into the fields with a sickle. The land of Jizhou, which had once been full of war, regained its vitality.

"Brother, that letter made Yan Zhong as expected. He was planning to abandon his official position and flee last night, but was blocked by Yun." A sound of kicking and stomping broke the silence of the restaurant, and Zhao Yun emerged from the stairs.

"Have you settled?" Wang Li put down the wine bottle and nodded, and saw Zhao Yun still smiling with confusion, "Zilong, do you have any doubts?"

"Brother, since Yan Bojing1 dares to persuade the general to rebel, he must be the lucky one. Is it inappropriate for us to contact privately, or should it be better to leave it to the general or even the court for handling!"

Wang Li sat quietly by the window, looking at the vendors shouting in the snow outside the restaurant and pedestrians with quiet and peaceful faces on his face, and said softly: "The Yangtze River enters the East China Sea thousands of miles into the East China Sea, and the Yellow River finally returns to the Bohai Sea, and the roads are just the same. Without certification, how can you know that Yan Bojing may not be a curved country to save the country!

Zilong, look, merchants and vendors are hawking along the street, pedestrians bargaining from south to north, and a scene of inclination. Can you imagine their indifference and despair of life over the years?

In the past few months, we have been following the generals to fight south and north, and then Pingbo destroyed Bu Ji, An Yingchuan Dingguangzong, and he was in an important position in the army to command tens of thousands of soldiers. He seemed to be in full swing, but do you still remember our original ideals?"

Zhao Yun's face showed a hint of shyness, and then his expression was raised. He beat his chest with one hand and shouted solemnly: "Save the vitality of China and bring peace to the world! Brother, don't worry, Zilong already knows his mistake, and he will never dare to forget for a moment!"

"The sea does not resist fine flows, so it can become great; Mount Tai does not defy dust, so it can become high. If we want to achieve our goals, we must continue to grow, and we must be like the sea and Mount Tai, regardless of the fine flows of rivers and the dust of huge rocks, and do our best to protect and absorb all kinds of talents.

The little monkey at the top of Guangzong City was a hot Yellow Turban believer, and he might have even killed our warrior, but like Ding Dayong, the guardian of Guangzong City, he was always kind to the world, so we let him go.

Since Yan Bojing is a famous scholar in Liangzhou, he has many strategies like the Nine-Rumor. He may just want to have a gamble with him when he advances. He is not a person like Zhang Jiao of Taiping Road. Why should we beat him to death with another trick?"

Seeing that Zhao Yun seemed to be thinking, Wang Li drank the wine in his hand, stood up and patted Zhao Yun and said, "After speaking a thousand words, ten thousand words, is not as good as the facts! Let's go, let's meet Yan Bojing, who dares to persuade my uncle to rebel for a while, to see if he is as we said, and to see if his wisdom and courage match his courage?"

After finishing the money, the two of them came out of the restaurant, walked past Xindu Ping'an Street and turned into an alley, came to a courtyard, grabbed the door knocker on the door and buckled it a few times, three and two lights.

After a slight pace in the door, the door quietly opened, revealing Zhao Ye's familiar face.

Wang Li and Zhao Yun nodded at Zhao Ye and walked straight to the second entrance hall. Zhou Cang, Zhang Yan, Li Kuan and others stood tall from their hands to their backs, focusing on the hall.

A tall person in the hall was about 35 or 36 years old. His face was thin, his cheeks were slightly raised, and his forehead was slightly raised. He was a goat beard, and his chin was slightly raised. Although he was covered in thick numbness, he was covered in lump and lump.

But Zhuoduo still loses his grace, his eyes are as calm as water, and he seems calm at the situation in front of him. The man was Yan Zhong and Yan Bojing, a famous scholar in Hanyang, Liangzhou who was famous for his knowledge of people.

Seeing Yan Zhong sitting upright in the hall, Wang Li seemed to be in a good mood. When he opened his mouth, he seemed to have a flower on his face: "Mr. Bo Jing, are you safe?"

Yan Zhong raised his head, narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Who am I? It turns out that he is Wang Xiaowei, a 2,000-stone official in the court. He is well-versed in history and has a wide range of knowledge. Have you ever seen a prisoner in prison safe?"

It's good if you know how to complain, but you're afraid that Yan Zhong will be as stinky and hard as the stone in the pit, so it will be difficult to deal with.

Wang Li smiled slightly and sat down in front of Yan Zhong: "Mr. Bo Jing said this so much that Li was ashamed. Mr. Bo Jing is a famous scholar in Liangzhou and is famous all over the world. Li is just a wise man in the mountains but also respects Mr. Mr. He deeply. How dare he take advantage of the world's rudeness to imprison Mr.

Mr. Li is well-versed in history, and his mind is as broad as the stars. Although the Li Ju Shooting Captain is not a matter of daily life, he can be considered a military man. Naturally, he came a little slower. If there is any negligence, please don’t blame me!"

"You also know that you have neglected Yan? Since you respected my poor order, why did you limit me to this?" Yan Zhong snorted coldly, his lips raised lightly, and his thin beard stood on his lips. "I understand, the lieutenant is the son-in-law of Huangfu Jizhou. Could it be that the lieutenant was specially captured by Huangfu Jizhou?"

"No, no!"

Wang Li shook his head, picked up the wine utensils on the table and poured a bottle of wine to Yan Zhong and smiled: "This wine is sweet and mellow, sir, try it, see what it tastes like? When Li was still in Yecheng in the past, he heard of Mr.'s name.

The gentleman is superior to his temperament, mind and plan, and his wiseness in knowing people is unparalleled in the world. There is probably no one in the world who can surpass you. In the past, when Mr. Jia Wen was different from him, he said that he had the wonders of Zhang Liang and Chen Ping. However, when he saw him today, Li Baishui was puzzled.

Mr. Li has not yet noticed his plan, but Mr. Li has seen one or two of his mind and demeanor. Li is kind enough to rescue Mr. Li, but was beaten by Mr. Li. From this point of view, Mr. Li's knowledge of people may be a bit inconsistent with the name!"

Humph, Yan Zhong sneered, and smiled proudly with a long sleeve, "The grains need two seasons, and life is waiting to be built. Jia Wenhe has complete plans, and has achieved the right changes, and has a wonderful ambition. Although he is only a filial and honest person in Xiliang, he will be famous all over the world in the future. How can you know what I am saying is wrong now!"

Wang Li stretched out his index finger and shook it, saying, "I have heard of Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe's name for a long time. Li did not doubt Jia Xu's talent, but his ability. With his talent, can't I see my uncle's thoughts?"

"What does this mean?"

"Mr. I am in Jizhou and I don't know Uncle Huangfu first, but I misunderstood that Li is kind-hearted. Isn't it because I don't know anyone?"

Yan Zhong was stunned and silent for a while. He took the wine bottle from Wang Li and drank it all his fun. He sighed: "The jackals and wolves in the court are in power, and they are stinging power at night. Your Majesty is the supreme one with the support of the common people, and the emperor is the ruler of the foreign prince. He does not care about Zongxu and does not obey the destiny of heaven, defeats virtue and obeys evil and gives advice to evil; he values ​​villains and is inferior to virtuous ministers, and loses the wisdom of the three lights, and hurts the hope of billions of dollars.

It’s not that I, Yan, don’t know Huangfu Jizhou, but this Han Dynasty is no longer the same as Huo Cavalry, Dou Guanjun, who stepped on the Huns’ sword and swept the Hexi River. Time is too late. Yan is afraid of losing this passion and all his knowledge.

Yan was born in Liangzhou and Mu Shuxindu. Over the past decade, the border of Liangzhou was repeatedly rebelled. The war in the Central Plains of Jizhou was full of heaven. He was used to seeing life and death in the world and saw many dead ends in the world. He just hoped that Huangfu Jizhou could replace it with the present and restore the prosperity of the powerful Han Dynasty and the abundant people.

It’s just a pity that although Yan has the ambition to support the country, he has no pair of wise eyes to distinguish people. He deserves to be imprisoned and ends up like this!”

Looking at Yan Zhong, who was a little disheartened in front of him, Wang Li remembered the famous scholar in history. Two major events of this famous scholar were recorded in the "Jiuzhou Spring and Autumn" written by Sima Biao and the "Zizhi Tongjian" written by Sima Guang:

First, in the first year of Zhongping, Huangfu Song defeated the Yellow Turban and was influential to the world. Yan Zhong persuaded Song to establish himself and fight for the world. Song refused to obey, so he dismissed the capital and ordered him to die.

Second, in the first year of Zhongping, the Liangzhou Kingdom rebelled. In the sixth year, the country was destroyed. Han Sui and Ma Teng took Zhong as the leader. Zhong refused to do so and died in anger.

When reading history, Wang Li felt that Yan Zhong was fickle and fickle. While persuading Huangfu Song to rebel against the court, he refused to join Han Sui and Ma Teng. He also wondered if this person was schizophrenia, but now he seemed to understand a little.

This famous scholar is loyal but not circumspect, loyal to the world but not one

The royal family with the surname was really a rare and wonderful person in this era.

Thinking of this, Wang Li nodded and asked, "What should we do in your opinion?"

Yan Zhong glanced at Wang Li and sighed, "Those who are rare and easy to lose are the time; those who come but do not turn back are the time. Therefore, the sage always moves with the times, and the wise will definitely make their own efforts because of the opportunity.

Huangfu Jizhou conquered the northern land and governed the outer world, wiped out the Yellow Turbans and slashed the Central Plains, and the world's fame belonged to one person. At this time, it was the opportunity for the wise. At that time, Lu Zhi was imprisoned and Zhu Yan went south, and the three famous generals of the court also went to the second. If a brigade of elite troops advanced to Luoyang, how could the generals in the court join in cooking dogs and slaughtering sheep?

Unfortunately, although Huangfu Jizhou is powerful, he is loyal and pedantic in the country, and does not regard Yan's words as a pedantic minister, but wants to be a pedantic minister of the Han Dynasty. Perhaps Huangfu Jizhou has forgotten what the Grand Historian said, those who are brave and slightly shocked are in danger, and those who are worthy of the world will not be rewarded. Huangfu Jizhou will be a jealous person in the future!”

"Mr. Li has understood the meaning of his wife, but does Mr. think the Han Dynasty can be replaced?"

"Of course, the court is indecent and difficult to return. The eunuchs and important officials are in vain, the royal family is debauchery, and the common people are suffering. It can be said that the heavens are not good at the Tao for a long time. Isn't it because of this that the Yellow Turban Thief Qu Zhang Jiao that was able to win the hearts of the people and almost swept the world?"

Yan Zhong seemed to have returned to his former expression of inspiring words to guide the country and exerted his words. For a moment, he was excited and heard a light cough. He suddenly became shocked when he looked at Wang Li hesitantly:

"Captain Wang, you..."

"Sir, do you think it's not possible?" Wang Li nodded and bowed to Yan Zhong solemnly, saying, "Li was born in the Wang family in Bingzhou, but stood up between Liao and Ji. He felt deeply the suffering of the civilians. The royal family occupied the world and charged heavy taxes. The people worked day and night but were hungry for feeding.

Taigong said: If the king is not filial, the country will be in danger and the people will be in chaos. Now the ministers in the world are not virtuous, and the king will be even more unworthy. In the long run, our Han Dynasty will definitely be full of smoke. And the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Wuhuan and other Diyi people are jealous of our beautiful Chinese rivers and mountains, and they will definitely take the opportunity to invade. At that time, our land of China will inevitably cause continuous wars.

Everyone here is Li's brothers, and they are deeply hurt by the government and the court. Li and all brothers are determined to preserve the vitality of China and open up peace in the world.

However, if you want to fulfill your life's ambition, your future is difficult and long, but Li is willing to fight with all your brothers. Mr. has always been talented and has a heart of loving the people. Can you help me and others?"

Looking at the firm eyes of Wang Li and others, Yan Zhong closed his eyes and calmed down for a while before looking up, staring straight at Wang Li, Zhao Yun and others and said, "Can you know that now the Han Dynasty is decadent, but there are aristocratic families who control a large area of ​​land and control the lifeline of the country's economy. Once they embark on this path, they will be bumpy, bloody, or even a lifetime of death?"

"The sword is sharpened by sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold!"

"You can also know that since Huo Piqiu was granted the wolf Juxu, Dou Guanjun Le Shi Yanran, Emperor Huan and His Majesty have appointed a large number of eunuchs to block the wise path twice. Although the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Han Dynasty is still the orthodox scholars. Once you raise the flag of the rebellion in the future, your father-in-law, Emperor Fu Jizhou, uncle, Prince Shi and others will regard you as a rebel, and your verbal sword is like a thousand arrows piercing your heart?"

"I smiled at the sky with my own sword, and I will stay with my liver and gallbladder!"

"You can also know that although you are the son-in-law of Huangfu Jizhou, you are not Huangfu Jizhou. You are just a captain who has no civil prestige and military power, nor the aid of the court. Although it is an opportunity for Huangfu Jizhou at this time, it is not your opportunity. If you insist on going this way, you will have to endure and wait for the opportunity. This endurance will last for several years or even dozens of years?"

"Of course I know!" Wang Li stared at Erno in his eyes, "I haven't made any sound for ten years, but once I've been unsheathed, I've moved ghosts and gods!"

"good!"

Yan Zhong's eyes hesitated, showed a trace of firmness and determination. He raised his palm and walked quickly to Wang Li and said, "Young talent who can hold heavy troops in white for just two years has become famous in the Central Plains, saying, "I smile at the sky with my sword, and stay with my liver and courage" is also worthy of making Yan go crazy!"

"Sir, please get up!"

Wang Li helped Yan Zhong up, reached his hand in front of everyone, and said firmly: "Sir, since you have promised, let us build a different world and open up a different future together!"

Everyone looked at each other and smiled and leaned down on Wang Li's hand, shouting in unison: "I really want to ask for it!"

Notes:

1 Note: The official history has not found the word Yan Zhong, so the meaning of "Shuowen Jiezi" is: Zhong, Jing.

(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!