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When Liu Jing returned to Gaoping County, a large number of Qiang people fleeing south confirmed that Fazheng's speculation was completely correct. The Huns did not go south, but directly attacked the Qiang people in Lingzhou during the civil war. A Han businessman fled south cried to Liu Jing about the tragic scene in Lingzhou. The army of four kings temporarily pieced together could not resist the impact of the Hun cavalry. Wang Zuodan's army was the first to escape, causing the Qiang army to collapse on the entire line.

The Huns rushed into Lingzhou City like locusts, burning, killing and looting, and countless treasures and women and children were plundered. The city of Lingzhou seemed to have become a hell on earth, with thick smoke covering the sky, and the wealth accumulated by the Qiang people in 20 years was plundered.

The Hun army then brutally plundered the Qiang tribes within a radius of several miles, robbing cattle and sheep, burning houses, killing young men, and captives of young women. More than 200,000 Qiang people in Lingzhou were displaced, and their homes were destroyed. Survivors fled to Hexi and Guanzhong.

Looking at the continuous flow of Qiang people fleeing, Zhao Yun sighed and said to Liu Jing: "Since the civil strife of the Qiang people, Qiang people have been fleeing continuously. Now that the Huns invaded Lingzhou, Qiang people have fled exponentially. It is estimated that the fleeing Qiang people have exceeded 60,000, and most of them have fled with their families."

Liu Jing nodded and ordered his personal soldiers to say, "Transfer my order to Pingzhangtai. These refugees will be dealt with like the Wuhuan people. They will arrange for each county to accept them and rebuild their household registration. There are probably tens of thousands of Qiang people who fled to Hexi. Try to arrange them in Wuwei County, mainly farming."

After a pause, Liu Jing ordered: "Sent to Liu Zheng, and ordered him to send a team of cavalry to Lingzhou to investigate the situation of the Huns."

Zhao Yun frowned slightly and asked, "Does Your Highness think the Huns will occupy Lingzhou?"

"It will definitely"

Liu Jing said affirmatively: "The territory of Liu Qubei is Liu Qubei. This time the Xiongnu army that plundered Lingzhou must be his subordinates. Lingzhou is not far from Liu Qubei's old nest Hetao. Liu Qubei will inevitably use Lingzhou as his outpost to attack the Han army from the west. There are only 10,000 Xiongnu people attacking Lingzhou this time. It may be certain that the Xiongnu army in Huchuquan will also go southeast and form a force of attacking Guanzhong from the north and south."

"When will the Huns go south in large numbers?"

Liu Jing sneered: "Liu Qubei destroyed the Qiang people in Lingzhou, which made me guess their time to send troops. Liu Qubei still needs some time to deal with the results of this looting. Then they will be in August, which is the traditional Huns' military season, and we will have two months to prepare for the attack on Guanzhong at the earliest."

Two months

Zhao Yun pondered for a moment and said, "I have a suggestion from Huyi. I wonder if Your Highness can accept it."

"You said that."

Zhao Yun said slowly: "Our biggest problem is the lack of cavalry. Although we seized a large number of war horses this time, it will take at least one year to train a cavalry. It is too late. Beizhi suggested recruiting 20,000 cavalry from the Wuhuan people to give their families taxes and land preferential treatment. I believe they are willing to work hard for His Highness, use the bravery and cavalry of the Wuhuan cavalry, and use the equipment and weapons of the Han army to strengthen training for two months. They will definitely become our cavalry elite."

A few words reminded Liu Jing. Liu Jing suddenly remembered that there were also a large number of Wuhuan people in Cao Cao's cavalry team. He used the conquered nomadic people to deal with another nomadic people. This was a good idea. Liu Jing immediately agreed to Zhao Yun's suggestion, "You can order Pang De and Ma Dai to recruit cavalry among the Wuhuan people. This matter must be started immediately, and it cannot be delayed for a day."

Zhao Yun nodded, "I understand, I will make arrangements immediately."

At this moment, a rapid sound of horse hooves came from a distance, and a report soldier shouted: "Pujinguan urgent report"

Liu Jing looked back and saw a report soldier rushing towards him like lightning. Liu Jing was stunned. Tongguan urgently reported, "Is the Cao army attacking Pujin Pass, but it was impossible to think about it. The report soldier rushed over for a moment, turned over and dismounted, saluted Liu Jing, and submitted a quick message: "Report to Your Highness, Pujin Pass urgently reported"

Liu Jing took the express newspaper and opened it, and hurriedly read it. He breathed a little relieved. It was not what he thought. It was Cao Pi who represented Cao Cao on behalf of Cao Cao to Han Kingdom. He had already entered Pujin Pass and was coming to Chang'an. Liu Jing immediately understood Cao Cao's intention and smiled at Zhao Yun: "It seems that we have allies on the Eastern Front."

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Cao Pi was sent to Chang'an on his father's order and met Liu Jing. After he traveled, the group finally entered Guanzhong. Cao Pi had more than one follower. He was the chief envoy and the deputy envoy was Chen Qun. The person who accompanied him to Chang'an was Xiang Chong, the governor of Fengyi County, and Xiang Chong was also the commander of Pujin Pass.

That morning, Cao Pi's team entered Chang'an County. Chang'an County was Jingzhao Prefecture in the Han Dynasty. After Liu Jing seized Guanzhong, he temporarily renamed Chang'an County. After the capital moved from Chengdu, he would restore the status of Jingzhao Prefecture.

It was mid-June, and the winter wheat had just been harvested, beside it were bundles of wheat ears and piles of wheat piles. From time to time, flocks of gray fowls rose from the wheat pile like dark clouds. Then they saw the old farmer rushing towards him with long forks and cursing the flying bird thieves loudly.

The farmland is also particularly busy, with dozens of water wheels spinning, pouring water from the canal into the fields. The men and women in the paddy fields are busy planting rice. This is the busiest time of the year. After just harvesting the wheat, it is not too late to dry it and pile it on it. It is necessary to grab time to irrigate the seedlings and cultivate them. If you plant late rice, you will not be able to delay the day.

The mirror-like paddy fields were filled with neat seedlings, and they were invisible at first sight. It was quite neat. Cao Pi nodded. Guanzhong is worthy of being a place of treasures. The land is fertile, the water source is abundant, the light is sufficient, and various water conservancy irrigation facilities are complete. It can basically ensure a bumper harvest every year. It can be seen that the farmers living here are very satisfied. The smile on their faces explains everything.

At this time, Xiang Chong saw a familiar figure in the rice field and shouted: "Tao Shou, is it you?"

A young farmer who was planting rice seedlings slowly stood up, wearing a bamboo hat and a short coat of coarse cloth. His sleeves and trousers were rolled up high, covered with mud, and he was holding a handful of seedlings in his hand. It was Tao Zheng, who was guarding the rice seedlings in Chang'an. According to the Han Dynasty, during the busy farming season, governments in various places must go to the countryside to help farmers. Tao Zheng divided the work with the county magistrate Cui Si. Cui Si was responsible for resettling Wuhuan people, and Tao Zheng was responsible for helping farmers in Chang'an County. Today he happened to help villagers plant rice seedlings here, but he met Cao Pi and his party.

He didn't know that Cao Pi was coming, and saw that the carriage was gorgeous and there were many followers, and he wanted to accompany him to Xiang Chong. He knew that this was an important envoy. He quickly washed his hands in the paddy field, walked up the ridge of the field barefoot, bowed and smiled: "It turned out to be Xiang Shou, where is this going?"

Xiang Chong introduced to him: "This is Cao Huan, the deputy prime minister of the court, who was ordered by Duke Wei to send an envoy to Chang'an."

Only then did Tao Zheng realize that Cao Cao was the eldest son of Cao Pi, the future successor of Duke Wei. He hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, Xiang Chong introduced Tao Zheng to Cao Pi. Cao Pi realized that the young official, who was over ten years old, was the eldest brother of the princess and the eldest son of the Tao family. Cao Pi had heard of this person for a long time. He was ordinary, but very capable. Although his family was rich enough to rival the country and had a special relationship with Liu Jing, he was very cautious and humble, and had a good reputation in the officialdom of the Han Dynasty.

Cao Pi looked at him and saw that he was dark-skinned, bright-eyed, wearing a coarse brown dress, wide trousers, barefoots, and very rough feet, and a leech biting on his calves. He was clearly a farmer in the countryside, and he didn't look like a wealthy family.

This made Cao Pi feel awe. He felt that this was the real good official. Cao Pi nodded and smiled, "I have heard of Tao's great reputation as a virtuous and simple person. When I saw him today, he was indeed well-known. As long as Tao's envoy maintains his true nature, his future is limitless."

Tao Zheng originally had a bad impression of Cao Pi, but when he saw him today, he felt that he was not the kind of sinister and cold person he said sincerely. Tao Zheng's impression of him changed a little. He also smiled and said, "Tao Zheng will remember Deputy Prime Minister Cao's words of gold and jade in his heart."

According to normal rules, Xiang Chong was the governor of Fengyi County. He was only responsible for accompanying Fengyi County. After sending the envoy to Chang'an County, the officials of Chang'an County should take over, and happened to meet Tao Zheng.

Xiang Chong quickly pulled Tao Zheng aside and smiled and said, "Since I have reached your territory, I will hand him over to you. Come and accompany him back to Chang'an."

Tao Zheng looked embarrassed and said to Xiang Chong: "I will rush to Lantian County to resettle a few Wuhuan immigrants this afternoon. I heard that the county magistrates are not in the county government and no one cares about Wuhuan immigration. They are all in trouble. I have to rush there. This Han envoy, please send him to Chang'an by Brother Xiang."

Seeing that he was too busy, Xiang Chong had to smile bitterly and said, "Since you begged me like this, I have to send the Buddha to the West."

Tao Zheng was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. He looked at the carriage and asked, "What is this Grand Duke Cao doing in Chang'an?"

Xiang Chong hesitated for a moment. His personal relationship with Tao Zheng was very good. Although there were some things that were hard to say, Xiang Chong still whispered to Tao Zheng, "He told me here that, first, he wanted to deal with the Huns with the Han army, and second, Cao Cao wanted to marry His Highness the King of Han."

Marriage

Tao Zheng was surprised, "What kind of marriage?"

"You forgot that it is Cao Xian, the daughter of Cao Cao who went to Chengdu last time. Cao Cao Xiang betrothed her to His Highness the King of Han, probably because of the partial concubine." Xiang Chong specially took the word "六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后六后�

Tao Zheng sighed and said, "I am grateful to you in my heart, so how could you betray you? Don't worry, I will never spread this matter."
Chapter completed!