Han Dao world

Chapter 378
Talking with Zhao Yun, Liu Xie knew that many things had happened in Jizhou. The information he knew had lagged behind, and history had gradually changed, and it was no longer what he was familiar with.

This is the inevitable impact of his partiality to the northwest, and it is also inseparable from the lack of professional intelligence gathering personnel.

There is a lot of waste waiting to be done, and there is a shortage of talents.

Liu Xie put away a trace of anxiety, forced himself to calm down, and asked Zhao Yun what he thought of Liu Bei.

"Will Liu Bei support Yuan Shao?"

Zhao Yun lowered his head and remained silent for a long time.

Liu Xie was not in a hurry, pushed a glass of water in front of Zhao Yun, and waited patiently.

He has always been curious, why did Zhao Yun choose Liu Bei?In other words, what did Liu Bei rely on to attract Zhao Yun?

No matter how I think about it, I can't figure it out.

Maybe it's just that there is no better choice, and you can only choose one that is relatively okay?

As far as Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao, who had been loyal to Zhao Yun, Liu Bei at least valued Zhao Yun and was willing to hand over the most important cavalry to his command.

After a while, Zhao Yun raised his head and looked directly at Liu Xie. "Your Majesty, I have a doubt."

Liu Xie nodded slightly. "You might as well speak up."

"Yun Ziwen is humble and famous, but His Majesty treats him with the left side of Sanqi. Liu Bei is in Xuzhou, famous in the Guandong, and once took in Wen Hou, but His Majesty has never recruited. The difference, I am very puzzled."

Liu Xie was slightly taken aback, then burst out laughing. "You know Liu Bei, you should know Liu Bei's ambition. He is a shepherd of Xuzhou, but the court can only live in the northwest. I invite him into the court, will he come?"

Zhao Yun looked at Liu Xie, feeling even more puzzled.

What Liu Xie said was the truth, but there was no trace of disappointment on his face, and his expression was so relaxed that he seemed to be talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"Now that the situation has changed, we can think about it." The corner of Liu Xie's mouth picked up a self-deprecating smile. "No matter how long Zang Hong can persist, he is not Yuan Shao's opponent after all. Once Yuan Shao drinks the horses and advances into the Central Plains, he will definitely take Xuzhou into his pocket. If the imperial court enlists Liu Bei, will he come? Or will he stay in Xuzhou and serve Yuan Shao as a vassal? , an enemy of the imperial court?"

Zhao Yun avoided answering.In fact, he didn't know whether Liu Bei would come.

"Your Majesty may wish to try."

Liu Xie twisted his fingers. "Zilong might as well write a book and send it to Xuzhou to see Liu Bei's intentions."

Zhao Yun thought about it and agreed.

The emperor did not directly issue an edict to Liu Bei, probably because he had little confidence in Liu Bei.It is also an understandable choice to let him come out for an interview to find out what Liu Bei means.

However, why did the emperor have no confidence in Liu Bei and opposed himself having so much confidence?
Zhao Yun was puzzled in his heart, but he didn't say it out after all.

Liu Xie knew that Zhao Yun was puzzled, but he couldn't explain it, and he didn't want to explain it.

He just needs to let Zhao Yun know Liu Bei's choice, so as to be firm in his choice.Whether Liu Bei comes or not, Zhao Yun has nothing to do with him.

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Chen Gong walked into Taiyuan City.

Along the way, he thought a lot and had some ideas.

The carriage stopped in front of Situ's mansion, and when he sent someone to inform him, he asked Chen Rong to go to Sikong's mansion first to meet Zhang Xi.

Zhang Xi is a former sage in Runan, who has a certain influence on Yuan Shao.

Chen Rong was so eager to save Zang Hong that he didn't even get off the horse, and kicked the horse directly to Sikong Mansion.With the help of stirrups, in just over ten days, his riding skills have allowed him to gallop quickly, looking like a knight who has been riding for many years.

Chen Gong looked at Chen Rong's back, somewhat disdainful in his heart.

Compared with Dongjun, Guangling is still a land of barbarians after all, and Zang Hong and Chen Rong acted a little recklessly.

After a while, news came from Situ's mansion that Situ Zhao Wen let him in.

Chen Gong followed the little official into the door and came to the hall.

Zhao Wen was processing paperwork, and when he saw Chen Gong coming in, he motioned for Chen Gong to take a seat, and asked, "Gongtai, are you hungry or thirsty? I only have the simplest tea and rice here, but no meat or wine."

Chen Gong bowed and said, "Thank you Mr. Zhao for your concern. Before Gong entered the city, he just had lunch."

Zhao Wen smiled. "That's true. With the imperial edict in hand, eating at the post house is better than Situ's mansion."

Chen Gong accompanied him with a smile and said, "I know Mr. Zhao is busy with government affairs, so I dare not disturb you."

Zhao Wen picked up the water glass and took a big sip of water. "Everything is waiting to be done, everyone is very busy. Gongtai, you just came from Kanto, why did you go to Kanto again? Taiyuan still lacks a prefect, so I can only lead it for the time being. If you are interested, stay and help me, how about ?”

Chen Gong's heart skipped a beat.

As a native of Yizhou, Zhao Wen took the initiative to invite him, a native of Yanzhou, to serve as an official with the respect of Situ. The emperor should not refute his face.

"Thank you Mr. Zhao for your concern. It's just that I have an order, so I dare not stay. After returning from the Kanto, and returning to the emperor, I will serve Situ again."

The beard at the corner of Zhao Wen's mouth trembled. "Can you complete this mission?"

"I have an order, so I have to go." Chen Gong sighed. "Don't ask for merit, but try your best."

Zhao Wen nodded and didn't persuade him any more.After saying a few more gossips, he let Chen Gong take care of himself.

In order to provide the imperial court with emergency food, he has been too busy these two days, and he really has no time or energy to chat with Chen Gong.

Although Chen Gong was a little unhappy, seeing Zhao Wen's tired expression, he couldn't say much, so he stood up and said goodbye.

Arriving at the Sikong Mansion next door, Zhang Xi was talking to Chen Rong in the hall with a solemn expression.Seeing Chen Gong coming to the hall, Zhang Xi didn't get up, but just signaled Chen Gong to take his seat.

"Gongtai, your task is a bit troublesome."

Chen Gong bowed and said, "It's time to ask Mr. Zhang for advice."

Zhang Xi glanced at Chen Rong and hesitated for a while.After hearing Chen Rong talk about Chen Gong's mission, he was thinking about this problem, but he couldn't find a solution.

In fact, he is also aware of this point. Chen Gong is known for being smart, and even if he can't think of a way, what can he think of.

Chen Gong came to him because he hoped that he would show up as the elder of Runan, and that Yuan Shao would give him face and let Zang Hong live.As long as Zang Hong is not killed and Dong Wuyang is not retaliated against, Chen Gong's mission will be considered complete.

As for whether Yuan Shao will retreat or not, it is not a matter of consideration at all.

How could Yuan Shao retreat.

But whether Yuan Shao will give him this face, he is not sure.

Although the Xiyang Zhang family is also a Runan family, but in front of Yuan Shao, this point of influence is very limited.

If Yuan Shao doesn't show face, he, the leader of the Kanto gentry, will lose face.

Chen Gong came to him, rather than asking for help, it was better to ask him a difficult problem.

Compared with helping Chen Gong persuade Yuan Shao, he is more willing to stay Chen Gong, and recommending Chen Gong to be an official can also add a part of the Kanto power to the court.

The emperor was prejudiced against people from the Kanto region, and it was not easy to recommend a person from the region.Chen Gong is Lv Bu's old department, this is a good opportunity, and Chen Gong has nowhere to go.

Zhang Xi didn't know that Chen Gong had just tricked Lv Bu and cut off his own escape route, otherwise he wouldn't be so polite and would have scolded Chen Gong.

In front of Chen Rong, it was difficult for Zhang Xi to say that he wanted to stay with Chen Gong, and Chen Gong was also embarrassed to tell Zhang Xi the real reason for his mission.Chen Rong wished he could rush to Dongwuyang in one step and announce the imperial edict to save Zang Hong's life.

The two avoided embarrassment by such a mistake.

Zhang Xi struggled for a long time, but still wrote a letter in his own hand and handed it to Chen Gong.

Finally, he gave Chen Gong an idea: don't go to Shangdang, go east out of Jingxing, and pay a visit to Sun Rui, a soldier stationed in Yuci, on the way.

Although Shi Sunrui is only the middle prince of the Northern Army now, he is still a veteran trusted by the emperor, and he is resourceful.It might help if you ask him for advice.

Chen Gong thought it was reasonable, and asked Zhang Xi to write a letter to Shi Sun Rui, and then left with Chen Rong.

(End of this chapter)