"Okay." Sima Yan bowed and went to report to his mother Xun first. Then he took five large carts out of the mansion and parked on the imperial street inside Dongyang Gate to deliver the goods to the sergeant.

At this time, people were coming and going on the street, and cars and horses were not stopping.

As the imperial road in Dongyang Gate, the richest place in Luoyang, was crowded with dignitaries and nobles, the sergeants emboldened themselves and went from house to house asking for money, and then sent the collected money to Jinyong City, where it was piled high.

With heavy rewards, there will be brave men. How can we motivate soldiers to fight bravely without money?

If the current situation is like this, in order to save Luoyang and win, the officials and ministers will naturally bleed, especially the kings of the Sima clan.

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Shao Xun returned to Jingu Garden after a long absence.

Because no one has taken care of it for a long time, the garden is overgrown with weeds, making it almost impossible for horses to graze.

The begonia flowers have faded, leaving only a residual red after the rain and wind.

"The desolate scenery is like the counties in Henan." Shao Xun said with emotion as he walked in the grass that reached his knees.

"Quan Zhong, you are really becoming more and more undisguised." Wang Yan followed him and complained.

"My cousin is not Quanzhong." Shao Xun said helplessly: "Besides, what am I hiding?"

"Why did Quanzhong say this?" Wang Yan said dissatisfied: "You are here today because of the support of Luoyang Gongqing and the Yingchuan gentry, right?"

"Yes, and no." Shao Xun said with a smile: "The king of Changsha gets it, the king of Donghai gets it, but I can't get it? What's the reason?"

"Five horses were taken away from my house," Wang Yan said.

"Haha." Shao Xun leaned over and whispered: "Lieutenant, what difference do you and I have between you? In the future, when we fight against the Huns, how about Jin Guyuan giving it to you?"

Wang Yan shook his head and laughed.

He didn't really feel sorry for the money, he just took the opportunity to remind Shao Xun to pay attention.

You have just appointed officials to the warriors and usurped the interests of the scholars. Now you are exploiting Luoyang Gongqing. Your actions are a bit too drastic.

Of course, he wasn't too worried, just a little reminder.

Shao Xun acted in a measured and cautious manner.

Two years ago, he would never rob Luoyang Gongqing's property, but now he dares to do so.

Wang Yan thought for a while, and it seemed that there wouldn't be any big trouble. After Sima Yue's death, Shao Xun was already the largest military leader around Luoyang, and he was also the only military leader. Too many people wanted to have a relationship with him.

After marrying Yu Wenjun, he became the political representative of the Henan gentry. With all the honors added to him, he could naturally take whatever he wanted.

"What's the use of Jinguyuan?" Wang Yan replied angrily, "As long as you know what's going on."

"I promise to give it to you, and I will give it to you naturally." Shao Xun said: "After the construction of the three cities of Heyang, the situation in Luoyang has become increasingly stable, and Jingu Garden can be tidied up a little. In the future, Wang Mi can be killed, and Jingu Garden can even recruit people for farming.

, do you really not want to restore the grandeur of the past?"

Wang Yan was a little moved.

He doesn't like money very much, but the value of Jinguyuan cannot be measured by money. There are too many things attached to it, which is very suitable for him.

"If the Lieutenant doesn't want it, I'll give it to -" Shao Xun pondered for a moment.

Wang Yan looked at him doubtfully, his expression unchanged.

"Just give it to Hui Feng." Shao Xun said.

Wang Yan surprisingly had no objection.

"How about giving it to Jingfeng?" Shao Xun asked again.

"Nonsense!" Wang Yan finally couldn't stand it any longer.

Shao Xun smiled, dropped the topic, and said, "The Xiongnu are attacking fiercely in Guanzhong, so the court doesn't think of a way?"

"Today is different from the past. When the imperial court sends someone there, people may not recognize it," Wang Yan said.

This is the result of the loss of central authority, and local princes no longer recognize you.

Of course, this is only part of the reason.

Hongnong was in the hands of the Xiongnu, so in order to contact Luoyang from Guanzhong, he had to transfer to Nanyang and then go north, which was quite inconvenient.

Geographical barriers will create psychological barriers, allowing military leaders from all walks of life in Guanzhong to subconsciously do their own thing. The direct consequence is that they are scattered and no one obeys anyone.

A powerful enemy is present, and our friendly forces are in trouble, immovable as a mountain.

Not long ago, the Xiongnu defeated the princes in Guanzhong at Feng Yi and invaded Chang'an.

The two sides fought fiercely in Huangbaicheng. Qu Yun, who took over as the governor of Yongzhou after Jia Zan's death, suffered repeated defeats. Yin Suofei of Jingzhao, Liang Zong, the governor of Chang'an, and others sat back and watched.

This situation is obviously very dangerous.

You must know that after Jinyang was recaptured by Tuoba Yilu, all the Xiongnu forces were stationed in Bingzhou and did not use all their strength to attack Guanzhong. The princes of Guanzhong are all responsible for the war being fought like this.

"We still have to find a way to mediate." Shao Xun suggested: "It's just a dispute over official positions. If that doesn't work, let Liang Fen go to Chang'an. He has high prestige and may be able to control the heroes."

Wang Yan glanced at Shao Xun and did not answer directly.

This is something else!

"What are you going to do about the war in Hebei?" Wang Yan asked.

"It won't work if you say it." Shao Xun said with a smile: "Lieutenant, you might as well help me find out the inside story of the Huns."

"Why don't you find Pei Zhongyu?" Wang Yan asked.

"The lieutenant is better informed."

Wang Yan sneered and said: "That's all, that's all, I'll ask Huifeng to come over now. She used to sort out these things."

"That's great." Shao Xun smiled and said, "In this case, I can go to Heyang with peace of mind."

Wang Yan was startled.
Chapter completed!