newbobooks Chapter 372 Zhen Mi is anxious about not being able to get married! Hao Zhao still has to guard the
Chapter 372 Zhen Mi is anxious about not being able to get married! Hao Zhao still has to guard the
Today is a good day.
Everything you wish for will come true!
Wang Ling and Guo Huai were quite pleased.
In the past few days, the two not only facilitated the marriage between Guo Huai's sister Guo Yun and Su Yu, but also created a wonderful opportunity for Cao Cao!
The reason was that Wang Ling's aunt had finished her three-year mourning period and felt that she couldn't live without a man.
(In the Han Dynasty, when a husband from a prominent or powerful family died, the principal wife was required to observe mourning for one to three years, with the specific duration determined by the clan itself.)
So, Wang Ling's aunt took the initiative to find her nephew, Wang Ling.
Just then, Cao Cao was discussing matters with Wang Ling.
It was definitely a coincidence; there was no shady dealing involved, it was purely by chance.
Suddenly, Wang Ling's position in Cao Cao's camp was secure.
With Cao Cao and Su Yu as his two powerful allies, who in Cao Cao's camp would dare to underestimate Wang Ling in the future?
however.
Wang Ling's smugness hadn't subsided yet.
Xun Yu, who was far away in the Ministry of Personnel's residence in Xuchang, somehow received the news and sent an invitation to Wang Ling to form a team.
Wang Ling was so frightened she almost lost her mind.
What the hell!
Xun Yu invited him to join the Ministry of Personnel; wasn't that asking him to die?
Wang Ling doesn't want to die!
Therefore, Wang Ling, who believed in sacrificing his own friend rather than himself, offered Xun Yu two of the most outstanding young men from his family.
Xun Yu was finally satisfied.
From that moment on, Wang Ling finally understood.
There are three pitfalls in Cao Cao's camp that you must avoid!
Offend Cao Cao, and you're dead!
If you mess with Su Yu, you'll die in a completely different way!
If you've offended Xun Yu, congratulations, you're about to receive an offer from the Minister of Personnel!
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"Brother-in-law, from now on I will follow your lead."
晋阳
Su Yu's temporary residence
Guo Huai whispered to Su Yu.
Su Yu gently tapped Guo Huai's forehead and said meaningfully:
“Since you call me brother-in-law, I am naturally happy to take responsibility for you, my brother-in-law.”
"But you should know that Su has always been an honest and upright person."
"You'd better watch out for some of your tricks, kid!"
"Yes!"
Guo Huai nodded quickly.
Su Yu's words contained a hint of warning.
Guo Huai had virtually no loyalty to Cao Cao's camp.
To Sima Yi and the aristocratic faction, he was a staunch loyalist!
Historically, Guo Huai was ill and bedridden during the Battle of Dingjun Mountain.
After Xiahou Yuan died in battle, Guo Huai suddenly "recovered from a serious illness";
He not only led the army to block Liu Bei's attack, but also made great contributions and was commended by Cao Cao.
From then on, Guo Huai's career took off, and he quickly became a high-ranking general under the Cao Wei regime.
During the Battle of Wuzhang Plains, Guo Huai led troops to support Sima Yi and was praised by Sima Yi as a "pillar of the state".
After Zhuge Liang's death, Sima Yi was transferred back to Luoyang.
Guo Huai was recommended by Sima Yi and officially became the supreme commander of the Yongliang region of Cao Wei!
It is said that before Sima Yi left, Guo Huai repeatedly expressed his feelings to Sima Yi.
Later, during the Incident at Gaoping Tombs, Guo Huai openly sided with Sima Yi and effectively restrained Xiahou Xuan in Chang'an, preventing Cao Shuang from advancing westward.
When Xiahou Ba fled the State of Wei, Guo Huai led his men in pursuit.
If it weren't for Jiang Wei's rescue, Xiahou Ba might have already died from Guo Huai's arrows!
In the power struggle between Sima Yi and Wang Ling, Guo Huai, as Wang Ling's brother-in-law, still supported Sima Yi.
When Wang Ling's entire family was exterminated, Guo Huai personally killed his wife.
It's safe to say that Guo Huai is an absolute ruthless character!
Moreover, he was quite different from military generals such as Deng Ai and Hao Zhao.
Although Guo Huai served in the distant Yongliang region for many years, he always paid close attention to the changing political landscape of the Great Wei court.
It was not that Sima Yi had shown Guo Huai any favor or kindness.
Rather, it was Guo Huai's accurate judgment that Sima Yi would win and that Sima Yi would sit in that position, which is why he was willing to continue supporting Sima Yi.
To put it bluntly, Guo Huai was a master of manipulation.
Such a person, if used properly, can be a sharp weapon.
If not handled properly, Guo Huai could betray Wang Ling in history, and he could also betray others!
Guo Huai was drenched in cold sweat.
Guo Huai only breathed a slight sigh of relief after Su Yu entered the mansion.
He was overjoyed.
Fortunately, I married my younger sister to Su Yu.
Otherwise, if I offend Su Yu in the future, I might not even know how I died!
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"Bo Dao (Hao Zhao's courtesy name was Bo Dao), have you thought it through? Do you really want to stay at Yanmen Pass as the garrison commander?"
Outside Jinyang City
Su Yu grabbed Hao Zhao's arm and asked him a question.
"Sir, Yanmen Pass is the first gateway for Bingzhou to block the Southern Xiongnu."
"Although Liu Bao is dead and Huchuquan has surrendered, the threat from the Southern Xiongnu has not been completely eliminated."
"I guard this place hoping to use my body as a wall to prevent any possibility of the Southern Xiongnu moving south!"
Upon hearing this, Su Yu knew that Hao Zhao had made up his mind, so he patted him on the shoulder to encourage him.
In fact, based on Hao Zhao's military achievements this time, he could have been promoted to a senior general in Cao Cao's camp.
But Hao Zhao only wanted to serve as the garrison commander of Yanmen Pass and protect the gateway to Bingzhou.
This dedication moved Su Yu.
Cao Cao also greatly admired him.
Not only was Yanmen Pass expanded, but Hao Zhao's army was also increased to 10,000 men.
"Bo Dao, I must tell you, you won't be the garrison commander of Yanmen Pass for long."
"At most two or three years, after we take over the grasslands where the Southern Xiongnu are located, the crisis north of Bingzhou will be resolved."
Su Yu said to Hao Zhao with a smile.
Following the "good example" of Huchuquan, the Great Chanyu, more and more Southern Xiongnu tribes left the grasslands and headed towards Bingzhou.
After they arrived, every single one of them was taken there to work as laborers.
At this rate, the Southern Xiongnu royal court, guarded by the Right Wise King, is getting closer and closer to becoming an empty shell.
Therefore, it was indeed important for Hao Zhao to guard Yanmen Pass.
But Su Yu wouldn't let such a talented person stay here for the rest of his life.
Unexpectedly, Hao Zhao patted his chest and said:
"Sir, I can go to other places to be stationed!"
"As long as the court needs me and the people need me, I can stay until the end of time!"
Well, Su Yu was once again impressed by Hao Zhao.
Such an impregnable fortress deserves the title of pillar of the nation.
In the original history, in addition to guarding Chencang, Hao Zhao also repelled the Qiang and Di allied forces several times.
Later generations learned of Hao Zhao's name mainly from the Battle of Chencang.
Little did anyone know that Hao Zhao had already been guarding Bingzhou for several years and Liangzhou for nearly twenty years before this...
For him, guarding the frontier has long been an indispensable part of his life.
After bidding farewell to Hao Zhao and Bingzhou, Cao Cao led his officers and soldiers, as well as the two newly recruited talents, Wang Ling and Guo Huai, back to Ye City.
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at the same time
Wuji County
Zhongshan County
Zhen Mi's mother, Zhang, was discussing the future of the Zhen family with her five daughters, her face full of worry.
Yes, there are no male heirs left in the Zhen family.
Zhen Mi's father and brother passed away one after the other within a few years.
Originally, when Yuan Shao was still alive, the Zhen family and Yuan Xi had arranged a marriage.
Despite being only Yuan Shao's second son, Yuan Xi's status was enough to make him a suitable match for the Zhen family.
Later, with the help of Shen Pei, Yuan Xi married Cui Yan's niece.
The Zhen family has lost all hope.
In an instant, they became lambs to the slaughter.
The reason why Madam Zhang, the mother of the Zhen family, was so anxious was that the number of times the Zhen family's caravan had been robbed was increasing month by month!
If we don't find a powerful son-in-law soon, the Zhen family will be completely finished!
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