Li Xiucheng immediately slashed.

"Gao Gan, as a general of Jizhou, you crossed the border to raise troops, and you don't retreat quickly!"

"Li Xiucheng?"

Although Gao Gan had never seen Li Xiucheng, the two of them were guarding one side of the well. After the Battle of Jingcheng and the Battle of Shangdang, Jizhou did not dare to despise the merger of the state, and also made a lot of efforts to study the main generals of the state.

"Gao Gan, the original general and my lord are magnanimous, and the two places coexist peacefully. And you raised troops and horses without authorization, aren't you afraid that the original general will be held accountable? ”

Li Xiucheng avoided causing disputes, so he used verbal persuasion.

Gao Gan sneered: "The laws of the Han Dynasty, arresting fugitives, there is no such thing as crossing the line. But you, Li Xiucheng, are on the border of the two states, secretly ambushing soldiers and horses, but what explanation do you make? ”

"And the state soldiers and horses patrol and transfer, you don't need to ask Jizhou, right?"

"Sophistry!" The more Gao Gan spoke, the more angry he became.

Li Xiucheng must have known about the escape of the Zhang family's Zhen family for a long time, and may even have participated in the planning, so he will lead troops to respond here.

"Li Xiucheng, let me tell you, the fugitive is a suspect in a serious crime. Today, you give way, and I will search. If you don't give way, search too! ”

After speaking, Gao Gan waved the knife in his hand, and the general Xia Zhao greeted him, and he was about to forcibly seize the road with his people.

Li Xiucheng's face sank coldly. "Someone!"

Behind him, Shi Wansui rode out.

The situation is delicate. As a last resort, Li Xiucheng will not take the initiative to provoke incidents. If the Jizhou soldiers want to break through and seize the road, they will never allow it.

However, Li Xiucheng also instructed Shi Wansui to try his best to intimidate, scare off the enemy, and avoid hurting people.

Shi Wanzai rode a horse and danced a knife, blocking the road. The big knife in his hand shook, the steel hair trembled, and he shouted: "Who dares?!" ”

Xia Zhao was rushing forward, and suddenly saw the person blocking the way, like a King Kong god. The steel knife flickered, and the cold light was dazzling; Drinking violently shook the sky, like thunder!

Xia Zhao was frightened and pulled the reins in a hurry. The mountain road was bumpy, and the mount staggered. Xia Zhao crashed off his horse and hit his head on the edge of the rocks on the side of the road!

Blood splattered, Xia Zhao fell to death!

The generals were not damaged in the battle, and the Jizhou army was cold. Gao Gan was shocked.

"Li Xiucheng, you can't escape the responsibility for today's events!"

Gao Gan was resentful, and the Jizhou army picked up Xia Zhao's body and returned to Jizhou......

……

Didn't do it though. But a general died in Jizhou.

It is no wonder that Shi Wansui is responsible for this matter, but if it is not handled properly, Li Xiucheng is very self-blaming.

Hong Xuanjiao walked out of the hiding place and came to Li Xiucheng's side.

She is a woman in the rivers and lakes, and I don't know how much impact this matter has.

Li Xiucheng's performance today is very different from before. In the past, Li Xiucheng was silent. Unexpectedly, in the face of Jizhou soldiers and horses today, Li Xiucheng not only showed his majesty, but also spoke politely. Let Hong Xuanjiao admire.

"I didn't expect General Li to be so eloquent."

Li Xiucheng's face flushed, and in front of Hong Xuanjiao, he felt very peculiar. The heart is itchy and comfortable, but the body is involuntarily uncomfortable.

"Hey, General Lee." Hong Xuanjiao suddenly lowered her voice, "I heard that General Li has fought countless tough battles, and the Jizhou general fell to his death, are you so nervous?" ”

"Huh? How can I have? ”

Hong Xuanjiao glanced at Li Xiucheng and looked down at Li Xiucheng's feet.

Lee so-sung is a little nervous when he is nervous. The right foot is often shaken unconsciously.

In front of Hong Xuanjiao, Li Xiucheng was nervous, and he shook his feet unconsciously.

was broken by Hong Xuanjiao, and Li Xiucheng felt embarrassed. "I—I'm used to ......"

"That's not good." Hong Xuanjiao said seriously. "You are the commander of the army, facing the enemy, these small actions will expose your mind."

"I understand, I want to change it, but I can't change it."

"I can change it."

"Can you change it?"

"Of course! We walked the rivers and lakes, and when we first debuted, we would have stage fright. It's the same thing. As long as you exercise consciously, you can overcome it. ”

"Really?!" Li Xiucheng clenched his fists very solemnly, "Ask Miss Hong to teach me!" ”

"Let's apprentice."

Li Xiucheng did not hesitate to give up his apprenticeship. "Master!"

Hong Xuanjiao pursed her lips and smiled, as beautiful as a snow lotus......

……

Yuan Shao was very depressed when he learned that the Zhang family's Zhen family had fled. When I heard that Xia Zhao had broken again, I was even more annoyed and wanted to raise troops to ask for the guilt.

Xun Chen said: "Yuan Gong, the strength of Jizhou is growing, and my Jizhou has just fought a big battle with Gongsun Zhan, and it is difficult to have a chance of winning at this time." ”

Yuan Shao also knew that it was inappropriate to use troops at this time. He was angry and wanted to raise troops and wanted to make a show, but Xun Chen made timely suggestions to dissuade him, which was to pave the way for Yuan Shao.

Feng Ji also said: "No matter how strong the military strength is, there is no need to worry about it. Yuan Gong was scruples about merging the common people in the state, so he stopped his anger. ”

Guo Tu offered advice: "If the state is provocative, I can use this to increase the garrisons in Guangchang, Jingcheng, and Shiguo. ”

Yuan Shao nodded.

Guo Tu said: "The Son of Heaven is stationed in Anyi and is proposing a hundred officials. Among the courtiers, there are many people who have received the kindness of Duke Yuan, and it is time for them to contribute to this opportunity. ”

Yuan Shao's eyes lit up......

……

Anyi.

The matter of proposing a hundred officials is progressing slowly.

The Son of Heaven is weak, and the princes with soldiers, horses, swords and guns are the real power figures. Most of the courtiers had dealings with princes from all over the world, with different thoughts and tendencies.

Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Liu Yu, Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, and even Xuzhou Mu Taoqian, Beihai Minister Kong Rong, etc., all had many supporters in the DPRK.

At this time, the imperial court was stable in Anyi, and it was time for the courtiers to intrigue and fight for the interests of the group to which they belonged.

Although Liu Mang's foundation is still shallow, he accompanies him in his territory, Liu Mang has the advantage of the home field, and has spent a lot of effort and capital to contact the courtiers, and naturally some people speak for Liu Mang.

Moreover, Liu Mang had already discussed with Liu Bowen, eldest grandson Wuji, Wang Meng and others, and this time proposed a hundred officials, and the state side would not steal the limelight or seize high positions, so as not to become a bird.

What Liu Mang wants are those positions that are not high, inconspicuous, but have real power.

The courtiers scrambled loudly, and Liu Mang picked up the leak in a low-key manner.

The official system of the Eastern Han Dynasty was inherited from the Western Han Dynasty and was structured with the three princes ruling the Jiuqing. But in fact, the core of power has gradually shifted to Shangshutai.

The focus of the candidates for the hundred officials is concentrated on the candidates of Taifu, Da General, Sangong (Taiwei, Situ, Sikong), Hussar General, Che Cavalry General and Jiuqing.

Among them, the candidates for Taifu and Taiwei are the most fiercely contested.

According to the Eastern Han Dynasty system, one of the Taifu and Taiwei recorded Shangshushi, led Shangshutai, and presided over the government.

The supporters of the major princes tried their best to nominate people close to them to serve as taifu and taiwei. Princes such as Cao Cao, who were relatively small in strength and had few followers, were also active frequently, hoping to nominate candidates who were beneficial to their side.

The four princes, two Yuan and two Liu Zhong, Liu Yan have no ambitions, and they are happy to run their own Yizhou Shu land and be the emperor of the soil. Liu Biao never participated in the crusade against Dong Zhuo by the princes of the Eighteen Towns, and his reputation was reduced.

Yuan Shu, sitting in Nanyang, when the Son of Heaven returned to the east, only let Ma Riyan bring a team of soldiers and horses to escort him, and almost harmed the Son of Heaven, causing dissatisfaction among the courtiers.

The four candidates went to the third, and only Jizhou Mu Yuan Shao remained. Yuan Shao's becoming a Taifu or Taiwei seems to be a foregone conclusion.

However, Liu Mang must not let Yuan Shao lead Shangshutai and control the government.

Something must be done to stop it! (To be continued.) )