At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, scholars were respected.

Although the later nobles had not yet been formed, they had already taken shape.

Wei Duan is undoubtedly a representative figure of the scholars in Liangzhou, but this does not mean that he can kill other famous scholars. Unless the aristocratic race joins hands, this behavior will inevitably be criticized by the whole world. This time, Wei Duan really broke the rules and was in trouble.

But why did Wei Duan kill Xue Xia?

The reason is quite complicated...

Since Wei Duan followed Huangfu Jianshou's persuasion and agreed to Cao Cao's station in Wating, the situation has become complicated.

Liang people govern Liangzhou, which is a hidden rule formed by Liangzhou over the years. Liangzhou is deserted, Liangzhou is bitter and cold, and the famous scholars in Liangzhou are not well-known among the scholars... All of this has also created the habit of Liangzhou's scholars being extremely united and even more rejecting foreign forces.

If Cao Cao occupied Wating and successfully entered Liangzhou, things might be easier.

But the problem is that Cao Cao lost the tiling!

Previously, Liu broke into Liangzhou and fought as a guise of Ma Chao avenging his father, so although the people of Liangzhou were dissatisfied, they did not stop him.

The benefits of being famous for a master are here.

Han Sui killed Ma Chao, you can't let Ma Chao not avenge this murder of his father.

However, Liu Chuang was careful to erode Liangzhou and sent troops to Liangzhou little by little.

Even after he won the Guanjin Victory, he did not send large-scale troops into Liangzhou. He only ordered Huang Zhong to bring 8,000 people in, nominally to attack Hehuang. After that, Zhong Yao's intervention allowed Liu Chuang to strengthen his control over Liangzhou. But that was all... He activated a large number of Liangzhou scholars, which was also considered to give Liangzhou a safe face explanation.

Now, Wei Duan actually agrees to Cao Cao’s entry into Liangzhou?

Although he did not succeed, you did agree to his conditions...

Since that's the case, I also want to enter Liangzhou. If you, Wei Duan, want to be an enemy of me, I won't care. After all, Liu Chuang has an advantage, that is, he has a large number of Liangzhou scholars, and has won over a group of Liangzhou tyrants through the Western Regions Commercial Road and the Hexi Corridor. He has such a foundation and dares to challenge Wei Duan. As a result, Wei Duan's situation becomes more and more difficult.

The four major surnames of Tianshui are a representative of the powerful people in Liangzhou.

They were the most opposed to Wei Duan's decision to agree to Cao Cao's entry into Liangzhou, especially after Cao Cao lost Wating, his opinions became stronger and stronger.

You must know that the four surnames of Tianshui have been peeking at the Hexi Corridor.

They had already started negotiations with Liu Chuang, hoping to get a share of the pie in the Hexi Corridor. However, due to Wei Duan's resolution, their efforts were lost. Therefore, the four surnames of Tianshui were extremely angry and launched criticisms of Wei Duan many times. It was also a blessing that Wei Duan's reputation in Liangzhou was indeed not low, and there was a group of people around him talking to him and defending him, so he could barely escape...

However, with the beginning of the four major surnames of Tianshui, the powerful people from other places are not willing to be lonely.

Wei Duan was also scolded for being so angry that he was in a mess.

It was at this moment that Xue Xia jumped out for some reason and accused Wei Duan of making a mistake in making a decision.

The four major surnames of Tianshui, the powerful people from all over Liangzhou, are the foundation of Liangzhou. They accuse Wei Duan of Wei Duan, and even if he is angry, he can do nothing. But Xue Xia, a poor scholar, dares to run out and say that I am not and cause trouble for me? Wei Duan was already scolded and was angry, and he was holding his anger in his heart. Xue Xia jumped out and angered Wei Duan and ordered the killing of Xue Xia.

"Xue Xuansheng made a wrong sound at a wrong time."

Liu Chuang lifted an iron kettle from the stove beside him, poured hot water into the tea cup, and then placed the tea cup on a wooden carved boat model and passed it along the river on the tea tray. This is called Qushui Liushang. Liu Chuang was also idle and ordered people to create such a set of tea sets, which immediately attracted many people's envy. This kind of elegant thing is what Xun Chen, Zhong Yao, even Zhuge Liang and Lu Yu, etc. like to do the most... Zhong Yao picked up the tea cup, drank a sip of tea, felt the fragrance left by his lips and teeth, and couldn't help but exclaim.

"Now Wei Duan made a mistake, it was the lord's chance."

Zhuge Liang also took a sip of tea, "Although Liangzhou is deserted and bitter and cold, it connects Hanzhong and goes straight to Xichuan.

Now that the lord's border affairs have been settled, there is no need to be distracted for the time being; Han Sui is already like a turtle in a jar, and his destruction is just in these days. After destroying Han Sui, he took the initiative to order Yuan Zhi to seize Liangzhou and plan Guanzhong. Previously, due to the opposition of the scholars in Liangzhou, we did not dare to act rashly. Now that Wei Duan killed Xue Xia, it is equivalent to provoking civil strife among the scholars in Liangzhou, and we can take the opportunity to seize it."

Zhong Yao also nodded slightly, "What Kong Ming said is very true.

This is a good opportunity given to the emperor. If you don’t take it, you may be punished by God.”

If you don’t take the opportunity to take over Liangzhou, you will be really sorry for God’s favor for you.

Look, if you want Liangzhou, God helps you make Wei Duan make a mistake. This is a great opportunity, and if you miss it, there will be no more.

Liu Chuang was also moved by his heart.

But he frowned, "Will Cao Cao sit and watch me seize Liangzhou?"

Zhuge Liang smiled, "Cao Cao will not sit idly by and watch his lord seize Liangzhou, but this is not a great opportunity for his lord?"

"oh?"

Liu Chuang was stunned and looked at Zhuge Liang.

Xun Chen and Zhong Yao showed admiration on the side.

He immediately understood what Zhuge Liang meant and couldn't help but nod.

"What Kong Ming said is deeply loved by my heart..."

As he spoke, he brewed another pot of tea and distributed the tea soup to everyone.

"In this way, please do your best to plan!"

He stood up and stretched his body hard, "Maybe, the time for the decisive battle is ripe, just look at what the battle in Liangzhou will be like.

Well, this matter is left to Kong Ming to take charge. Liangzhou also needs to work hard for my uncle.

Although Yuan Zhi was very smart, his qualifications were still a little shallow after all.

If you want to suppress those old foxes in Liangzhou, you may have to be your uncle. Tell them that as long as they are willing to cooperate with me, the Hexi Corridor can be allowed to pass through, and I guarantee that they will be unobstructed in Hexi. In addition, Meng Qi sent someone to send me a letter to me. He intended to come to Youzhou. After he left, he could order Su Ze to be the prefect of Wuwei County, dismiss Jia Kui as the chief clerk of Hedong, and serve as the prefect of Jiuquan... As for the prefect of Jincheng, Yang Fu could be the leader of the position of the commander of Jincheng. However, the commander of the Western Region needs to be appointed by me personally."

This means that Liu Chuang gave up the interests of the four counties of Longxi, Hanyang, Anding and Zhangye.

I believe that those scholars in Liangzhou who are smart should know how to make a choice.

"Who is the emperor going to be the commander of the Western Region?"

Xun Chen suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Liu Chuang curiously. "In addition, how should Tang Zhu's Lu Shuihu, Baima Qiang and Xi Qiang Cheliji arrange it?"

"Western Commander, I do have a suitable candidate.

I want to use Zhao Weizhang as the commander of the western region and stationed in Xihai. In addition, I want to establish Xiping County in Hehuang, and Tian Shi is now making corresponding plans.

Lushuihu and Baima Qiangke were merged into Xiping County and occupied the Hehuang Valley.

Tang Zhu and Yang Teng hired him as appropriate, but Cheriji... I thought he was a rebellious person, and I'm afraid it would be difficult to comfort him."

Zhong Yao smiled and said, "Is it because the lord is planning to plan for the Western Qiang?"

Liu Chuang smiled slightly but said nothing.

The Western Qiang is probably located in the Kunlun Mountains of Qinghai in later generations.

Cheriji even blocked the Kunlun Pass. If he wanted to advance westward in the future, the Kunlun Pass would have to occupy it.

Of course, Kunlun Mountain is still in a wilderness and bitter cold at this time. There are many Qiang and Hu in the local area, mainly nomadic, and even isolated from the world.

It is not easy to win the Kunlun Pass.

But Liu Chuang has always liked to act behind the scenes. Since he had this idea, he had to make arrangements in advance.

"It's not difficult to get rid of Torrigi."

Zhong Yao thought about it and said softly: "Na Cheliji lives in the Western Qiang all year round, and he must be a greedy person."

The reason why he sent troops this time was profitable... As far as I know, this person traveled to the Western Regions, had a close relationship with the Shule Kingdom of the Western Regions, and also had some connections with Shangshan Man, and had some other ways outside the territory. The emperor's uncle had previously sent Ma Chao to seize the six countries of Tianshan, but he would not stop there. Since that is the case, why not give it a benefit first and let him open up the accessibility of the Western Regions for the emperor's uncle, and then do it?

If he gets the support of the emperor, his strength will inevitably expand.

How could Tang Feng and Yang Teng sit and watch at that time? They would inevitably feel hatred...

As long as people are sent to instigate, I believe that Tang Shu and Yang Teng will definitely take action. By then, the lord will be able to take down the Western Qiang without any blood."

Jealousy is the original sin of mankind!

Liu Chuang couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Zhong Yao's plan was indeed clever.

However... it seems that there is a suspicion of killing the donkey. But thinking about the stability of Hehuang in the future, a powerful Western Qiang, or a powerful Lushuihu or a white horse-bred Qiang, are not the result that Liu Chuang hopes to see. Perhaps, letting them kill each other is the best strategy. As long as the situation can be controlled by Liu Chuang, then it is not worth worrying whether Cheriji or Tang Zhu and Yang Teng.

"Since that's the case, let Zhao Ang take on the position of prefect of Xiping County again, how about it?"

Zhong Yao laughed, "This is what I think. Zhao Weizhang is very talented and has a very close intention to the emperor. He can do his best to win over it."

Liu Chuang nodded and looked at Xun Chen.

But Xun Chen showed admiration on his face, "Liangzhou can be decided by such an arrangement!"

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Just as Liu Chuang was discussing with everyone, he was far away in the Sikong Mansion of Xudu, but he was filled with sorrow.

Cao Pi crawled on the ground, lowered his head and did not dare to speak, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

On the Taishi Chair, Cao Cao looked angry, holding the armrests of the Taishi Chair, and his knuckles turned white. It can be seen how angry he was in his heart.

"You did a good thing!"

Cao Cao finally broke out and pointed at Cao Pi and cursed, "Who gives you this power, but dares to inquire about the war ahead without authorization and arrange people?"

Cao Pi's body trembled, his head almost pressed against the ground, and he said nothing.

On the side, Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu and Dong Zhao were both speechless, not knowing how to persuade Cao Cao.

Due to Cao Pi's unauthorized intervention, Cao Ren changed his generals in the battle and activated Xiahou Wei... If Xiahou Wei won, everything would be fine. But now, Xiahou Wei was captured by Liu Chuang and sent to Youzhou; and Cao Ren lost the Wating Pavilion, which put Cao Cao in an embarrassing situation.

The failure of Wating also means that Liu Chuang has taken the lead.

In this case, there will inevitably be a decisive battle between Cao Cao and Liu Chuang.
Chapter completed!