Originally, it was easiest to go to Liaodong, cross the sea from Qingzhou to Liaodong, or go to Liaodong by taking Hebei to enter Youzhou.

It's just that both Hebei and Qingzhou are in the hands of Wei, and Wei is heavily guarded along the Yellow River, and it is very difficult for Zong's delegation to cross the Yellow River, and even if they cross the Yellow River, it is difficult to enter Liaodong through heavy guards.

In addition to these two roads, there is only one way to enter Liaodong from the grassland.

The year before last, Liu Chan led the army to take the Hetao, restored the hometown of Heliang, and established a new Shuozhou with six counties including the four counties of the Hetao and the northern land of the upper county, with Ma Chao as the governor.

Shuozhou not only governs six counties, but also manages Xianbei in the north.

Zong Pre could lead the mission into Shuozhou, enter the grassland from Shuozhou, and go to Liaodong disguised as Hu Shang.

Now that the grassland has been occupied by the Han Dynasty, the Wei State lacks horse sources, and it is extremely capable of wooing the Hu people, and it is very friendly and polite to the Hu Shang Wei State, in order to get some horse sources from the Hu people.

Zong Pre and his entourage pretended to be Hu people and entered Liaodong from the grassland, although they would pass through some Wei territory, but there would not be much danger.

The two of them received the order and went to prepare.

Early the next morning, the two returned to Chang'an, prepared a batch of gold, silver, treasures and other gifts, and took some attendants and guards of Taichang Mansion to Shuozhou in the north.

After more than half a month of traveling, Zong Yu and his entourage finally arrived in Meiji.

Meiji is the seat of Shuozhou's state administration.

At that time, the Southern Xiongnu Shan Yuting was also located here.

Zong Pre and his entourage arrived at the foot of Meiji City, everyone got down from the carriage, and a subordinate official looked at the rather grand Meiji City in front of him and said in surprise: "I originally thought that Shuozhou in the north was a barren land, but I didn't want it to be so prosperous now, although it is not as good as Chang'an Chengdu, but it is not worse than those prosperous counties in the south." ”

Zong Pre stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The land of Hetao has abundant water sources, it is a natural granary, and the Hu people have occupied this place for a long time, but they only know how to destroy the water and soil by grazing.

After His Majesty established Shuozhou, on the one hand, he diverted water to irrigate and reclaim the fields, and on the other hand, he planted poplars extensively to prevent sand and consolidate the river. Now, only two years later, Shuozhou is already a prosperous scene.

Last year, when the wheat was ripe, the grain harvest of the northern states and counties was counted, and the grain harvest in Shuozhou had surpassed that of Liangzhou, only a little worse than that of the five counties of Longyou. ”

"What? Shuozhou has only been established for two years, and the grain harvest has surpassed that of Liangzhou? How is this possible? ”

"There are many kinds of cotton in Liangzhou, and there are many kinds of wheat in Shuozhou, and it is natural to surpass Liangzhou, but Shuozhou has surpassed Liangzhou in only two years since its establishment, and this speed is indeed a bit terrifying."

"Also, only Jincheng County is a little better in Liangzhou, and the rest of the territory is close to the west, which is too desolate to grow any food."

"That's it!" Zong Yu waved his hand and said: "It's not early today, you have been working hard for more than half a month, go to the post station to stay first, have a good rest, I will go to see Ma Dudu, Luo Xian will go with me." ”

Zong Pre and Luo Xian arrived at the mansion, Ma Chao was not in the mansion, but was training in the military camp, and when he heard that the court was coming, Ma Chao hurriedly rushed back from the military camp.

"I've seen General Ma!"

"Deyan doesn't have to be polite!" Ma Chao also stayed in the central government, recognized Zong Pre, and helped Zong Pre up and asked, "Deyan came in the snow, I don't know what happened?" ”

Zong Yu arched his hand and said: "Ma Dudu, I am ordered by His Majesty to go to Liaodong to persuade Gongsun Yuan to surrender to the Han Dynasty, and then Gongsun Yuan will return to Shun, and then we can send troops from Liaodong to attack Youzhou." I came to Shuozhou, but I asked for the help of Ma Dudu to help us go to Liaodong. ”

Ma Chao smiled when he heard this: "This is a good thing, although my Shuozhou can attack Youzhou, but Liaodong is in another direction, if Liaodong soldiers and horses help, Youzhou will be attacked on the back."

As for going to Liaodong, it is also simple, the grassland will lack food in winter, you can pretend to be Hu merchants, take horses and furs to Liaodong, I will let people prepare! ”

Zong Pre arched his hand and smiled: "Then thank you General Ma, and ask the general to transfer a group of elites to go with you." ”

Ma Chao smiled and said: "This is natural, I will send Fu Wei to select a hundred elite Hu Qi to go with you." ”

"General Fu Wei?" Zong Pre frowned, but didn't say anything more.

Although Fu Wei is brave, he is not as good as Zhuge Shang, Zhao Tong, Zhao Guang and other generals, these young generals are all in Shuozhou, and they have a great reputation, Zong Pre actually hopes that Ma Chao will send these generals together.

It's just that Ma Chao said so, and Zong Yu was embarrassed to speak, if he said it, wouldn't he look down on Fu Wei.

Ma Chao saw Zong's thoughts, and explained with a smile: "It's not that I don't send you top masters, it's just that now in the cold winter season, many places in Shuozhou have been affected, and the Zhuge brothers and the Zhao brothers have gone to various counties to inspect the situation."

Although Fu Wei's martial arts are not as good as theirs, he is also a first-class master, and he is experienced, with him leading a hundred cavalry to accompany him, any danger can be resolved. ”

"I see!" Zong Yu nodded and said, "It's really not a coincidence, I still want to meet Zhuge Beijia and discuss the way to do it with him, hoping that he can give me advice." ”

Zhuge Zhan sent Xianbei to successfully persuade Kebi to take refuge in the Han Dynasty, and severely damaged the soldiers and horses of Youzhou, and was awarded Shuozhou Don't Drive because of his merits, which has become a good story.

Zong Pre passed by Shuozhou, and originally planned to meet Zhuge Zhan and listen to his opinions, but he didn't want to think that it was the cold winter season, and many places in Shuozhou had been affected by disasters.

"Come, please sit down first!" While speaking, Ma Chao had already asked Zong Pre to sit down and let people serve tea.

Ma Chao sat down, looked at Luo Xian, who was speechless after entering the hall, and wondered: "I don't know who this is?" ”

Zong Yu looked at Luo Xian and said with a smile: "This is the deputy envoy of Liaodong on this trip, surnamed Luo Mingxian, fourteen years old this year, the general don't look at his young age, but he is both civil and military, not only excellent in martial arts, but also familiar with military books, and he is also quite proficient in the way of governing the government, but I admire him very much." ”

"Oh?" Ma Chao looked at Luo Xian and said with a smile: "My Han is really full of talents, and young heroes emerge in endlessly.

During the period of the first emperor, there were Lin Yuan, Huang Xu, Deng Ai, Guan Ping, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao and others, and the Zhuge brothers and the Zhao brothers became famous in the grassland two years ago. Now there is Luo Xian again, Fu Jian! Haha, God bless me as a big man, and he will be prosperous for a long time! ”

"Fu Jian?" Zong Yu was puzzled: "Dudu, I don't know who this Fu Jian is?" ”

"Oh!" Ma Chao patted his head and replied: "This Fu Jian is the son of General Fu Wei, he is fourteen years old, but he is already a brave champion of the three armies, not only that, he is also good at strategy, I have accepted him as an apprentice and taught him the art of war!" ”

Hearing this, Zong Yu smiled and said, "The Governor only taught him soldiers and horses? Governor marksmanship and swordsmanship is the best in the world, in the world, only General Zhao Zilong can be comparable to the Governor, such a good talent, why doesn't the Governor teach martial arts? ”

Ma Chao waved his hand and said: "I want to teach him martial arts, but he doesn't like to use guns, he loves to use double skills, but it's strange to say, this kid has no one to teach him how to use a mace, but he is born to throw off a set of exquisite techniques, I'm afraid that in two years, I won't be his opponent."

In this way, I asked Fu Wei and his son to come over, Fu Jian and Luo Xiannai were the same year, so they could get to know each other. In addition, Deyan, you can also discuss with General Fu Jian to see if there is anything you need to prepare, going to Liaodong as an envoy is a big matter, and you don't need to rush for a while. ”

Zong Pre-Fu smiled and said, "That's very good! ”

Ma Chao then summoned an attendant and asked him to go to Fu Wei's house to invite Fu Wei's father and son over.