On the first day of the fifth year of Jian'an, guests gathered at Zhang Lu's house in Hanzhong. ¡û, Zhang Lu has been governing Hanzhong for a long time. Apart from resisting attacks from Shuzhong, he has not made much achievements in other aspects. However, Yu Wu Dou Rice Sect is doing very well, and many people in Hanzhong believe in his religion. It can be said that no matter who annexes the land of Hanzhong, in order to appease the vast number of followers of the Five Dou Rice Sect, the Zhang Lu family must be held high in the initial stage without harming them. However, Liu Bei's foundation was not stable. Although all the civil and military members of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect were left behind, there were many restrictions and restrictions placed on him. Many people who came to visit Zhang Lu in the mansion complained. Zhang Lu no longer had real power and was under Liu Bei's surveillance. He was afraid of getting into trouble, so he only comforted these believers and sent them away. His younger brother Zhang Wei, however, was very angry and went to Yan Pu and others to complain. Yan Pu said: "In the past, we visited Sizhou, hoping to unite with the Taiping Sect but failed. However, now and then, looking at the situation in the world, Deng Mu'an should send troops to Hanzhong sooner or later. It is better for the general to go to Hanzhong, and he will be taken seriously! When the Sizhou army is led into Hanzhong, the crisis of Mijiao may be solved." Zhang Wei thought to himself, Deng Ji's power is much greater than Liu Bei's in both places. The members of the congregation are similar, and they can establish a relationship. Even if they want to vassal others, Deng Ji should be the first choice. He said angrily: "We would rather be Deng Gong's private servants than Liu Bei's guests at the banquet!" Zhang Lu was The supervision was tight and there was no chance of escaping privately. However, Zhang Wei and others had some freedom. They secretly contacted Yan Pu and hundreds of close people and prepared to flee north. Liu Bei entered Hanzhong to gather Zhang Lu's army. The army's strength has greatly increased. Now he has no less than 30,000 troops, but the people's hearts are not yet stable and he dare not make any move. Now, both Ziwu Road and Baoxie Road are completely controlled by Liu Bei. Only several important passes on Chencang Road are still guarded by Zhang Lu's old troops. On the fifth day of the lunar month, Zhang Wei led his family and others along this road. Recruiting soldiers along the way, breaking through the passes and seizing the passes. Even on the slightly easier Chencang Road, there are many dangerous paths on the plank road, making it impossible for the cavalry to pass. By the time Liu Bei got his revenge, he was already out of pursuit. By the time Zhang Wei and others arrived at Chencang, it was already the sixteenth day of the first lunar month. This place was under the jurisdiction of the general Guo Yuan. Zhang Wei gathered six to seven hundred people to defect to him. The matter involved Liu Bei, who was still an ally for the time being. Guo Yuan did not dare to make the decision, so he hurriedly informed Deng Zhi and other three auxiliary governors, and hurriedly reported it to Luoyang. Before the envoy arrived at Luoyang, Luoyang sent an urgent order to the three assistants to recruit Du Ji, Deng Zhi, Wei Kang and Guo Yuan to come together for discussion. The envoy's order was very urgent. Although it was a bit strange, Du Ji and others still entrusted the political affairs to the county magistrate and the chief historian, and prepared to set off. Before setting off, the matter of Zhang Wei was discussed, and Du Ji said: "It is better to leave his family and subordinates in Du Ling. They will be supervised by soldiers. Zhang Wei and Yan Pu will follow us to Luoyang, and the lord will decide what is right!" So, everyone went together. Hit the road. When Yan Pu was in Hanzhong, he often rode ox carts when going out, and he was very unfamiliar with horseback riding. However, seeing that the three prefects, all civil servants of Sizhou, drove their horses on the road in a hurry, he could only reluctantly follow them, crossing the county all the way. County, a layer of skin was worn out in the crotch, and it was burning and painful on the saddle, which was unspeakable pain. It's just that under Deng Ji's rule, Zhang Wei had been here once before, but it was the first time he arrived at Yanpu. Along the way, he saw all kinds of vitality, many forts, and different folk customs. His curiosity was still aroused, and he endured the pain in the ditch and wanted to go there. Yi Xun asked for clarification. When the group rushed to Luoyang City and went to General Wei's Mansion to seek an audience, a black iron guard blocked the door and said: "My lord has an order, please rest in the city first, and wait for all the prefects, generals, and lieutenants to arrive. At nine o'clock in the morning of this month Just rush to the mansion at two o'clock to discuss the matter!" "It's the second day of the Lunar New Year. I ordered the county guards to come quickly, but they didn't summon them alone first. Du Ji, Deng Zhi and others were a little confused. Zhang Wei came out and said, "This is a certain person." Zhang Wei of Hanzhong, the younger brother of Zhang Gongqi of Hanzhong, has surrendered to Deng Gong. I can see that, can you report it on your behalf?" The Black Iron Guard thought about it, then shook his head: "The Lord will discuss the matter with the military advisors on the left and right, Biejia, and the commander of the car. I have ordered you not to see any guests in the past few days! The Lord has received your reward for what you have done. If you come to Luoyang, please ask Luoyang to treat you temporarily!" After saying that, the Black Iron Guard said to Deng Zhi again: " Since Deng Fengyi and others are traveling with the guests, can you please lead them to Duke Wen's office? "This is because the black iron guard on duty wants to be lazy. Deng Zhi nodded: "It doesn't matter, we are on our way to the guest house, and we are passing by the official temple!" Then he turned around and left. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? away out to tell you that the military counselors and others have been discussing matters in the general's mansion for a few days, and have summoned dignitaries from all over the country back to Luoyang. I wonder what big event they are plotting? Zhang Wei and Yan Pu were both surprised. They heard that the person who was ordered to entertain the guests was just a small magistrate of Luoyang County. They secretly guessed that Deng Ji had no intention of seeking Hanzhong, so he didn't pay attention to it. However, with the master's arrangement, they had no choice but to live under someone else's roof. Zhang Wei even regretted running away. Du Ji also felt a little disappointed at this time. He knew that Deng Ji was plotting to seize Hanzhong, so he would only treat Zhang Wei and his party kindly. But at this time, the person hosting the guests was not the governor of Henan but Wen Hui, the order of Luoyang.? This shows that the Black Iron Guard omitted the Henan Prefect and did not mention it. Tian Chou must have also participated in the discussions in the general Wei's mansion. Although he was ordered to be the pastor and guardian of Jingzhao, he was always far away from the center of Deng Ji. He was not able to participate in important matters and was not as good as Tian Chou. The group of people each had their own thoughts, so they took Zhang Wei and Yan Pu to the official temple in Luoyang and handed them over to Wen Hui. Du Ji and others went to the official guest house to find a place to stay. When they arrived outside the largest guest house set up by the Luoyang government, several people suddenly came out. Guo Yuan in the crowd saw clearly the man walking in the middle opposite him. He rushed forward and saluted: "I don't want to get anything here." Meet uncle!" This person was Zhong Yao who was staying in Luoyang. He had already seen Guo Yuan clearly and nodded happily: "The world is not at peace, and we live in different places. I haven't seen you for many years. I heard that you have changed to follow Deng Gong. After arriving in Luoyang, I often thought that I might meet him, and now it turns out that Guo Yuan's late mother was Zhong Yao's sister, and the two were uncles and nephews. While chatting at the door of the guest house, Zhong Yao glanced at Du Ji, Deng Zhi, Wei Kang and others. This was not the place to talk, so he said: "I am on my way to see Mr. Cao. I have no time at this time. You can go to the guest house to talk in the evening!" Guo Yuan took the order. They said goodbye first, and in the evening, Guo Yuan went to Zhong Yao's house to talk. Zhong Yao stepped back and said, "You used to be a general in Bingzhou, but now you are willing to be a partial general under Deng Ji?" Seeing Guo Yuan After bowing his head and saying nothing, Zhong Yao persuaded carefully: "For the son of a noble family, Sizhou is definitely not a place to live. I heard that Duke Cao has newly implemented the ninth-rank family law, and my Yingchuan Zhong family has been granted a third-rank household? I miss the Guo family of Rupei country. The noble families in the county are only allowed to serve in important positions, so you are not satisfied with this. Why don't you join Cao Gong instead?" Guo Yuan was silent for a while and replied: "My nephew is a warrior, so I hope he can lead a good soldier. Although Sizhou is only a partial general, he is not disappointed! " Zhong Yao said angrily: "Because of your son, the entire Guo family cannot rise! How can you only care about yourself and forget about your family? Can't you lead elite soldiers? Think carefully!" Guo Yuan was silent for a while: "I will think about it for a few days and then I will tell my uncle!" Zhong Yao nodded. Guo Yuan went back to the guesthouse where he lived with his thoughts on his mind. He tossed and turned all night, unable to fall asleep. He stayed up until dawn, then led several guards on horseback out of the city and headed for Gucheng County. In the past, when he was a general in Bingzhou, there was a counselor in the army called Zhu Ao, and Guo Yuan usually believed in his plans. During the Battle of Jinyang, Guo Yuan was captured and surrendered, and Zhu Ao followed him. Later, Zhang Yan's Black Mountain bandits swept through Bingzhou, and Zhu Ao simply wrote a letter asking his family to move to Sizhou together. Zhu Ao is now the county magistrate in Gucheng, not far from Luoyang. There are still several days until the ninth day of the lunar month. After listening to Zhong Yao's persuasion, Guo Yuan was wavering, so he wanted to discuss it with Zhu Ao first. When Gu Cheng found Zhu Ao, Guo Yuan said all Zhong Yao's advice, then stared at Zhu Ao and waited for a reply. After Zhu Ao thought for a while, he asked again: "If the family plan is to take precedence over your uncle's words, how can the general doubt it?" Guo Yuan replied: "The elite soldiers of Sizhou are hard to find in the world. I love them very much." Now that Deng Gong is powerful and powerful, he may finally have the opportunity to unify. Cao Mengde was defeated in Henan, Sun Ce invaded north and lost Huainan, and Yuan Benchu ??will soon go south. If I don't use it, I might not be able to save the defeat! I have already been blamed by Yuan Shao for surrendering to Deng Gong. If I am defeated again and captured by Cao Cao, I will not survive!" Zhu Ao said to him: "In that case, why not wait and see Yuan Cao first? Battle? If Yuan Gong wins, don't mention anything; if Cao Gong wins, it's not too late to surrender! Sizhou's soldiers are indeed rare, but the rank and rank are unknown, and there are still craftsmen and merchants who are above us. If you stay for a long time, you will be laughed at by the world. " After Guo Yuan was silent for a while and finally nodded in agreement, Zhu Ao said again: "If you want to vote, please let me know first that I am willing to bring my family members with you! " Guo Yuan's jurisdiction is in the land of Sanfu. If you really want to vote, Cao Cao had to make another plan, and the two discussed it for a while. Guo Yuancai returned to Luoyang to inform Zhong Yao and wait for the discussion on February 9th. However, on the seventh day of the second lunar month, another messenger arrived in Luoyang. It was Xun Chen, Yuan Shao's counselor and Xun Yu's brother, who came to Sizhou to propose marriage to Yuan Mai, the youngest son of Yuan Shao, and wanted to marry Deng Ji's daughter Deng Ji. By the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Deng Ji, Tian Feng and others had basically completed the discussion, and hosted a banquet for Zhang Wei and Yan Pu, giving them some kind words to appease them. Next, we just have to wait for the civil and military gatherings to announce major events on the ninth day of the lunar month and discuss and determine the details together. Hearing that Yuan Shao's envoy had arrived, Deng Ji also had the opportunity to receive him. After Xun Chen revealed his plans for the future, Deng Ji suddenly became furious: "My daughter and the younger son of the Yuan family are both young, how can we marry? Yuan Benchu ??just wanted to use this to pacify our Sizhou, so he sent troops to attack Yanyu and deceived me. ?¡± , How dare you put your beloved son in danger?" It turned out to be the same as Cao Cao?If you want to send your son as a hostage, you have to bear the name of getting married. But how could his beloved daughter, Deng Ji, be willing to have a political marriage? Not even in name! Unwilling to sacrifice the reputation of his beloved daughter, Deng Ji flatly refused the matter and forced Xun Chen to stay and let him attend the discussion on the ninth day of the lunar month. On the eighth day of the lunar month, Zhang Ji, Yang Fu, Cheng Gongying and others from the farthest end finally arrived. (There is only this update today, the next chapter will be a big chapter, the two chapters will be combined into one, and will be posted tomorrow evening) (To be continued.)