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The sixth year of the New Calendar of the Great Qin Dynasty, at the end of December.

Just as Li Yuan and the Sima family were negotiating around Jiechi development, and when Chen Ping was busy dealing with the operation of the huge and complex state machinery of Qin, a riot broke out in Hanzhong.

A heavy snow all over the sky made the road extremely difficult to move, and in Hanzhong County, south of the Qinling Mountains, the cooling of days made the colder and colder even more difficult.

As a channel connecting Bashu and Guanzhong, Hanzhong County's main task is to ensure the passage of Baoxie Road and Lantian Guanwuguanchi Road. For a newborn regime, it is already good to have the organization set up and complete this key task. As for managing internal affairs and dealing with sudden freezing disasters, officials at all levels of the Qin State lack experience.

The performance of officials such as Zhao Ben is mediocre. It would be good if the officials of this era were able to save disasters like Qin officials. If the disaster was transferred to Chu, they would have been vacant and the disaster would have been continuous. If it were not for Lu Zhi, the Ying family's inspiration, the freezing disaster might have occurred and stopped.

The lack of enough cold-proof clothes and the shortage of prey in the mountains made one Qiang people hidden in the deep mountains, and the Di tribe had to go out of the deep mountains and come to the plain dam that made them unfamiliar. The arrival of these foreign refugees with a violent temperament broke the already fragile balance of Hanzhong County.

A disaster of refugees begging for food, supported by the Ying family, Lu Zhi and other ulterior motives, gradually evolved into a major turmoil that swept the entire Hanzhong County.

Bao County.

After several rounds of competition, Lu Zhi and Ying, two women who were as scorpion-like as snakes and scorpions, worked together to sit together. Lu Zhi needed Ying to be a divine witch to confuse the foolish people, and the blind Ying also needed a spokesperson to show up for him. So, after a change of appearance, Lu Zhi changed her name to Ji Qi, and her identity was also changed to the great disciple of the divine witch.

Ji Qi.

That is to remember the meaning of Shen Shiqi.

In the last few years when Liu Bang favored Qi Ji, the one who really accompanied Lu Zhi was actually the man named Shen Shiqi. Now Lu Zhi wants to use this method to comfort the most important man in her life.

In just ten days, the divine witch forces led by Ying clan gathered tens of thousands of people. After occupying Bao County, which had only a few dozen people, they led troops to block the Baoshui River. After obtaining important supplies on the Baoshu Road, the refugee team rushed towards Zhengnan, the south of Hanzhong County.

Regarding the disaster of refugees, the local officials in Hanzhong County responded to the disaster. Zhao Ben, who was deserted in politics, took his newly favored concubine to the foothills of Dingjun Mountain in winter to enjoy a hot spring bath. The officials who stayed in Nanzheng sent people to deliver letters again and again, but did not know how to deal with the refugees.

Nanzheng.

He was besieged by refugees for two days and fell.

"Close the city gate quickly and don't let the chaotic people outside come in." This was the first wrong order issued by Zhao Ben. The refugees were still holding a glimmer of hope, but after seeing the city gate closed, they were completely in despair.

"Anyway, we can't survive anymore. We might as well kill these dog officials and snatch the granary in the city, and live happily for a few days."

"Haha. There is wine, meat and rice in the city, we will fight." Among the refugees, a thick, curly-bearded man rode a mule, waved a spear with a wooden handle and copper head, and shouted loudly.

"Fight, fight!"

"Kill the dog official and overthrow the tyrannical Qin--!"

"Would you rather have a king, prince, general, and minister! Let's kill into the city and feel the same as the king." The rioters were excited, and I don't know who it was, shouting the slogans that Chen Wangsheng was in charge of Daze Township in the crowd.

The thousand county soldiers of Qin who guarded Nanzheng did not make any decent resistance under the panic command of the county magistrate Zhao Ben. During his year as the county magistrate of Hanzhong, Zhao Ben had almost never taken any preventive measures except to make up the bamboo slips every day. Now, when so many refugees were suddenly brought in outside Nanzheng City, Zhao Ben felt that the sky was about to collapse.

The number of soldiers in a thousand counties was not large, and Zhao Ben actually divided his troops into four gates. He was in a desperate situation. Judging from his military command ability, Zhao Ben was like a baby standing still. Five years have passed, and he could not find any other shining points except seeing a body of fat.

The wooden city gate collapsed with a loud bang.

A large number of refugees used the trunks of cut down to break through the Nanzheng city gate. There were only a few small puddles in the moat that dried up in winter, which could not stop the refugees who were rushing up to survive.

When Zhao Ben heard the news that the refugees broke the city, he was stunned for a while. After a long time, he showed despair on his face, and stumbled towards the gate of the county government with a sword that had snatched the news.

"Kill the thief, kill the thief!"

"Da Qin, blood will not flow dry, and you will never stop fighting." Zhao Ben dragged his fat body and rolled out of the gate of the county government like a ball. The guards of the county government watched their county magistrate bravely stand up, one by one, at a loss, with a look of disbelief in their eyes.

Several refugees rushed into the county government and were meeting Zhao Ben. When Zhao Ben blocked the narrow door, a tight and tight leader of the refugee cursed angrily: "Damn fat man, why don't you get out of here!"

Zhao Ben was panting, and the bronze sword in his hand was wielding randomly. He could still see some of his previous foundation, but to be honest, Zhao Ben only had a few left.

The refugee leader stepped forward and hit the snatched sword at Zhao Ben's sword. He heard a choking sound. Zhao Ben, who was still very pretty just now, felt a numb mouth, and the only weapon in his hand also fell to the ground.

"Die! Qin Gou!" The refugee leader grinned and grabbed a step forward, stabbing Zhao Ben's fat body with a sword.

"Chuman, you are Chuman!" Zhao Ben screamed in shock. From the other party's voice, he heard the Chu accent that was very different from the Hanzhong people. The Chu people appeared in the refugee team of Hanzhong County and became the leader, and the matter became even more strange.

"Well, fat man, I originally wanted to spare your life, but now, I don't need it." The refugee leader's face suddenly changed, and he used all his strength to press the sword into Zhao Ben's fleshy body.

Blood dripped down the hilt of the sword and trousers.

From a few drops to blood.

"Go away, go—!" Zhao Ben's voice became weaker and weaker, and his face became paler, but he still pressed against the gate of the county government. It was like a smiling Buddha statue, which made people feel a little pity while worrying about him.

The stunned county officials finally came to their senses and ran away in panic. The time they ran for their lives was exchanged for Zhao Ben with the last little force. As for whether they could escape, it depends on their luck.

What did Zhao Ben, the county magistrate, do during his one-year term in Hanzhong County?

No one knows better than those who follow them. Although it is not a question of bullying men and women, they have never done a few decent things. They don’t take their concubines to travel around the mountains and rivers all day long, just gathering a group of so-called guests and guests. Such a person who neglects his duties actually showed unexpected heroism at the last moment of life and death.

The moment he turned around and fled, whether it was the county officials or the county soldiers, his impression of Zhao Ben was completely changed.

——.

Chang'an.

In the snow and snow, teams of Qin army scouts were wearing white armor and rushing into the city with heat from Chencang and Lantian. In the outer court, which was usually discussed in court, many officials gathered around the prime minister Chen Ping. They stared at the prime minister of Qin, who was under one person and above ten thousand people, with panic eyes.

Five years of experience.

In addition to his prominent status, Chen Ping also had deep nasolabial folds on his forehead and a few strands of hair on his ears. However, his spirit was well maintained, thanks to Zhang Suniang's dietary care. This widow, who was three years older than Chen Ping, did have her own set in caring for and controlling the little man.

Qin diamond man.

But not only Li Yuan, Chen Ping's elegant demeanor, in the eyes of the little girls in Chang'an, he is also a good man who can't be more popular. More importantly, Li Yuan often goes out to fight, and there are many mature girls around him, but Chen Ping's inner relatives are the only tigress, Zhang Suniang.

Tigers are in danger and sometimes dozing.

The omnipresent girls began to seek the possibility of meeting with Chen Ping by blocking the streets, encountering or even complaining, etc., so that the rumor about this young national prime minister always became the focus of heated discussion on the streets and alleys. The story of Chen Ping bullying his sister-in-law and stealing his gold was also adapted into another version of his sister-in-law bullying his poor younger uncle and taking his family property to sweep him to the door. In this version, Zhang Suniang uses his keen eyes to recognize people. Chen Ping, who has not yet made a fortune, has become a classic singing about the family members of Chang'an officials.

Being in a high position.

Chen Ping also experienced a setback from the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister. Because of Li Bi's anti-corruption incident, he was demoted by Li Yuanzhuling until the Li Bi incident was investigated and everything was calm. Now, another test is placed in front of Chen Ping.

Li Yuan has not returned yet, and the momentum of the riots in Hanzhong is becoming more and more obvious. If measures are taken continuously, the entire Hanzhong County may fall.

After hearing that Hanzhong changed suddenly, all the Qin generals left behind in Guanzhong also arrived. The courtier Meng Hu was even more armed with a helmet and armor, looking like he was about to go to war.

"Chen Xiang, the riot in Hanzhong has been more than ten days, and the counties in the county are in panic. He heard from the fleeing county officials that there are Chu people among these refugees. According to my opinion, we must send troops quickly and resolutely suppress the rioters." Zhang Han's beard was all white and he said angrily with his yellow eyes.

Compared with his health when he went to Hexi, Zhang Han's appearance changed completely after just one year. The hard conditions in Hexi have squeezed out the last little accumulation in the veteran's body. Now he is no different from any elderly man on the street who has been eroded and crippled in his old age. If there is a difference, it may be his temper.

"The old general should not be angry. If you are sending troops, you should consider Zhou Quan. Ping summons you to come to Hanzhong. Let's talk about where this soldier comes from and who will lead it?" Chen Ping comforted Zhang Han and turned around and asked everyone.

"Chen Xiang, before sending troops, General Le and the Military Information Department went to Hanzhong to inquire about information. It is easier for us to cross the winter plank road. As for the matter of sending troops, it is better to transfer the troops of Nanyang County first and enter Hanzhong from Wuguan to attack. In addition, we need to send people from the other roads to Shu County to inform General Wang Shang and ask him to attack from the southern line to the north." Chang'an Order Yan Le was always silent and said in surprise.

This time, when the refugees in Hanzhong were in chaos, Zhao Ben, as the county magistrate, undoubtedly had to bear the main responsibility, but as the actual person in charge of the Military Information Department, Yan Le also felt a lot of pressure, especially when he heard from the fleeing county officials that there were Chu people among the refugees, he sensitively felt that Lu Zhi and others who had fled from Chang'an were very likely to arrive in Hanzhong. If that were the case, Yan Le really had to reflect on what the mistakes had been made these days.

"It's so good, thank you for your hard work in the Envoy Yan." Chen Ping nodded and agreed.

"Captain Chen, Yan Zhiling said it was difficult to cross the Qinling Mountains, and the refugees in Hanzhong would definitely think so. The military strategy said that it was surprising and unprepared to attack them. If we want to quickly quell the riot, we must send out surprise troops. Therefore, Hu thought that forming a surprise troops and going south from Baoxie Road was the key to breaking the enemy." Meng Hu said in a deep voice.

Although he had not led troops for a long time, Meng Hu's military insights were still there, and his advice was immediately recognized by veterans such as Zhang Han and Xin Zhui.

Meng Hu's proposal was adopted, and naturally, he was also appointed as the commander of the rescue force. This temporary appointment made Meng Hu very excited.

"Meng Tingwei, although there are many troops in various parts of Hanzhong, there are also some of our Qin soldiers stationed in the Jushui area. With the steep terrain of the Jushui area, it is very difficult for bandits to capture it. If you enter Hanzhong from the Xigu, you can first go to the Jushui area to contact Peng Sheng, the soldier. Not to mention anything else, the weapons are also guaranteed." Chen Ping thought for a while and instructed.

"Don't worry, Peng Sheng's side, I will send someone to contact you in advance and let them calm down and wait for my reinforcements to arrive." Meng Hu agreed.

The central Qin State finally unified its opinions and reached the deployment to extinguish the riots in Hanzhong. The scouts who went to Nanyang County ran along the post road in the wind and snow to deliver letters. Along the way, whether it was a man or a horse, they were persisting with the extreme endurance and speed.

Nanyang County.

After Qin Chu reconciled, Zhang Ping, the Qin general, led his troops to retreat to Wancheng according to Li Yuan's order, and then served as the county magistrate of Nanyang County. This place is now in the hinterland of Qin. Except for the Funiu Mountain area, there are almost no major enemies. Zhang Han's troops are mostly to maintain local public security, and are considered to be the second-line troops of Qin.

There is no war to fight.

This means that he cannot enter Li Yuan's sight. Zhang Ping, who was unwilling to be silent, wrote to Chang'an several times, wanting to ask his elder brother Zhang Han to tell the story from Li Yuan and transfer himself to another place. However, Zhang Han had little chance to see Li Yuan, so the matter was delayed.

Zhang Ping, who had nowhere to vent his energy, had to vent his anger on the county soldiers of the drill. When the scouts arrived urgently, Zhang Ping was about to take a team of county soldiers out of the city to practice.

The refugees in Hanzhong were rioted, and the court urgently dispatched troops from Nanyang County to quell the rebellion.

This unexpected news shocked Zhang Ping and was overjoyed. He almost didn't hesitate, and shouted while ordering to mobilize more troops to gather, while personally leading the trained county soldiers to rush to Wuguan.

Compared with Zhang Ping who was anxious, Wang Shang received the news later. The scout who reported the news came from Wuguan to Ba County through Micang Road, and then transferred from Ba County to Shu County. The difficulty of the journey can be imagined. After finally seeing Wang Shang's scout take out the silk letter from his arms, he fell down in a daze.

Those who can act as scouts are mostly brave men in the army.

This time, when he ran to report the news, there were only two or three scouts sent from Chang'an to Shu County, and only one of them was left who insisted on seeing Wang Shang. In the end, even the strongest scout, the strong soldier, was exhausted.

Wang Shanggang returned from the south of Shu County.

After taking charge of Shu County and Bashu, Wang Shang comforted the tribes of different ethnic groups in the county on the one hand, and mobilized manpower to expand the Shiniu Road. He began to build the five-foot road south of the river, which is the steep mountain road called the Ancient Tea Horse Road by later generations.

The significance of the tea-horse road is no less than the Silk Road leading to the Western Regions, and Wang Shang wanted to put a second wing on the revival of Qin.

The county soldiers of Shu County.

Only about 6,000 people stayed in the plains, and this force was quickly summoned. Wang Shang then vowed to the Jinli to lead the Shu army to the north along Shiniu Road.
Chapter completed!