Han Dao world

Chapter 703
After repeated discussions with Yu Fan, Sun Ce decided to accept Zhou Zhong's suggestion and go to the pilgrimage to meet the emperor.

The ready-made examples are right in front of us. Both Cao Cao and Liu Bei are entering the court, and Cao Cao was given the important task of protecting Yanran after entering the court.

Sun Ce is similar to Cao Cao in many ways, and Cao Cao is his best example.It's just that he was a step behind in all aspects, failed to deliver the quality in time, failed to enter the court in time, and had a history of refusing to be recruited by the court and passively avoiding war when sending troops to assist Zhou Zhong in combat.

Now that the world has been settled, he has no money to bargain with the court, and whether he can get what he wants depends on the court's face.

If Zhou Zhong's suggestion is rejected again, there will be no chance to intercede in the future.

Entering the court with Zhou Zhong, Zhou Zhong's mission was fulfilled, and he also got Zhou Zhong's guarantee, the best of both worlds.

The Zhuge Liang recommended by Zhou Zhong is the emperor's confidant, and there is still some confidence in this.

Sun Ce handed over the government affairs to Chang Shi Zhang Zhao, and took Yu Fan to Wu County to meet with his mother, Mrs. Wu, to discuss specific matters about entering the court.

Regardless of the final result, the status quo of his direct control of several counties cannot be maintained, and some people must be arranged in advance.

Zhou Zhong went one step ahead and rushed to Danyang to meet Zhou Yu.

In mid-April, Sun Ce rushed to Danyang to join Zhou Zhong and Zhou Yu.In order to hurry, they gave up taking the boat, crossed the river into Lujiang County, passed by Shucheng, and planned to go back to their hometown to have a look.

Yan Xiang, the prefect of Lujiang, received the news and rushed to the county boundary to meet him.

Zhou Zhong was very satisfied, chatted happily with Yan Xiang, and asked about the situation of promoting Dutian.

Yan Xiang said frankly that it was not going well.

When Yuan Shu beheaded Yan Liang and took over Lujiang, the big clan in Lujiang was quite cooperative.As Yuan Shu was transferred away, the public opinion of Yuan Shao pleading for the people gradually spread, and the spirit of the Lujiang clan gradually became more vigorous. Not only were they unwilling to cooperate with Du Tian, ​​but they also asked Yan Xiang to write to the court to defend his grievances.

"Arguing for injustice?" Zhou Zhong didn't react all of a sudden.

What grievances can the Lujiang clan have?

Yan Xiang glanced at Zhou Zhong, but hesitated to speak.

Zhou Zhong reacted immediately, a little embarrassed.

The root of this matter lies with him.

It was he who wrote to the imperial court against the severe punishment of the Lujiang clan, so that the imperial court did not issue an edict to deal with the Lujiang clan who were sent to Chang'an by Yuan Shukan's car, which gained the prestige of those people.

"anything else?"

"Others are nothing, just a few bandits, they won't make a difference." Yan Xiang waved his hand. "When the spring plowing is over, I will personally lead my troops into the mountains and wipe them out."

"There are bandits?" Zhou Zhong was taken aback. "Didn't they say they were all recruited last year?"

"This thief is not that thief."

Zhou Zhong wanted to say more, but Zhou Yu on the side quietly tugged at his sleeve.

Zhou Zhong has been an official in the court and is not very familiar with local affairs.But he knew what Yan Xiang meant behind his words.These bandits are not the people who went into the mountains to avoid the war, but the rebellion deliberately provoked by the big clan in order to oppose Dutian.

Using bandits as a pretext to force Yan Xiang into the mountains to quell the chaos, leaving no time for farming, teaching Yan Xiang a lesson, or even killing Yan Xiang directly, this is the most common method.

Zhou Zhong was in a bad mood.

He understood the meaning of Yan Xiang's grand arrival to welcome him.

He is responsible for the Lujiang clan's strong opposition to Dutian, and the Zhou clan, the head of the Lujiang clan, is also responsible.The emperor must be dissatisfied when the news reaches the court, and both he and Yan Xiang are to blame.

Yan Xiang refused to take the blame.If Zhou Zhong can't solve the problem, Yan Xiang will not keep it a secret, and will report it to the court, which will make a judgment.

Zhou Zhong and Zhou Yu discussed how to deal with this matter?
Zhou Yu was calm and suggested that Zhou Zhong meet with the Lujiang clan and listen to their opinions.If you think what they said is reasonable, convey it to the court.If they don't make sense, you might as well yell at them.

They listen, of course better.If they don't listen, the consequences will be borne by themselves.

After Zhou Zhong listened, he looked at Zhou Yu suspiciously. "Do you think they can listen?"

"No." Zhou Yu smiled. "Do your best and obey the destiny."

Zhou Zhong was very dissatisfied, and after repeated consideration, he asked Yu Fan for advice.

After hearing this, Yu Fan smiled slightly. "I agree with Gongjin's opinion."

Zhou Zhong was unhappy. "It's not solving the problem, it's just perfunctory."

Yu Fan shook his head. "Lujiang Dutian was originally a trial. This trial is not only to see if Dutian is feasible, but also to see if Yan Xiang has the ability to be a prefect. If he can only file a complaint but can't solve the problem, he will not be a prefect of Lujiang for long."

Zhou Zhong felt reasonable and reluctantly accepted Zhou Yu's suggestion.

After arriving in Shucheng, Zhou Zhong returned to his hometown where he had been away for several years.

Zhou Yu's father, Zhou Yi, greeted him at the door with his family.

When Zhou Zhong rejected Yuan Shao, Zhou's mansion was taken by Yan Liang for himself.Now that Yan Liang is dead, Zhou's mansion has returned to Zhou's hands, it has been completely renovated, and it is even more beautiful than before.

Everyone in the Zhou clan was very excited, their faces were filled with the pride of the winners and their admiration for Zhou Zhong.

When Zhou Zhong rejected Yuan Shao and fled Shucheng, they all felt a little resentful, thinking that Zhou Zhong not only gave up the hard-working connections of the Zhou family's ancestors, but also made an enemy of the Yuan family, which is tantamount to suicidal.If Yuan Shao retreats and Zhou Zhong returns with honor, they will realize Zhou Zhong's wisdom.

If he had agreed to Yuan Shao at the beginning, he would probably be confiscated and sent to Chang'an by the car now.

Walking in the familiar but unfamiliar mansion, Zhou Zhong was not excited, but a little uneasy.

Although the world is peaceful, the disputes are not over.Yuan Shao still didn't give up, and used Dutian to stir up trouble, inciting the big clans in Shandong to oppose Dutian. Originally normal disputes may intensify conflicts at any time and cause unnecessary conflicts.

As a member of the scholar-officials, what should I do?
The master said: A gentleman is a metaphor for righteousness, and a villain is a metaphor for profit.Since he regards himself as a gentleman, he should naturally keep righteousness and forget profit, but this is obviously impossible.

It is no problem to take out all the food to help the people.

Asking him to give up all the fields and houses and occupy the fields like ordinary people, he can't do it.

That is the basis for the survival of a family of young and old.

"Gongqi, when did you come back?"

"In October last year, after Han Sui entered Luoyang." Zhou Yi said. "I can't get along with him."

"Han Sui is domineering?" Zhou Zhong was a little surprised.

He is too aware of his younger brother.Although he was born in the Lujiang Zhou family, his official career has not been smooth and he is very low-key.Luoyang has been in ruins for the past few years, but he has been sticking to the position of Luoyang Order and has not given up.

Such a person can't get along with Han Sui, it can only be that Han Sui deceived others too much.

Zhou Yi smiled. "As a Xiliang native, he has already restrained himself. However, he seems to have unforgettable memories of the past, and he also has some prejudice against the Kanto people."

Zhou Zhong became interested. "How to say?"

Zhou Yi was silent for a moment. "He publicly declared several times that it is impossible to save land in Shandong, and there must be disturbances. Therefore, the army stationed in Luoyang must be ready at any time, and only wait for the imperial court to send troops to suppress the rebellion."

Zhou Zhong's heart tightened. "Luoyang... How many troops are there?"

"Han Sui has more than [-] troops. Recently, Cao Cao has been transferred to be the Protector of Yanran. Some of his soldiers will also be transferred to Han Sui's subordinates. There should be [-] cavalry."

Zhou Zhong gasped.

"Did you tell those people?"

Zhou Yi smiled wryly. "I've said it, but it's useless. No one believes that the emperor will risk the danger of swords and soldiers to forcibly save the fields."

"Stupid!" Zhou Zhong blurted out.

(End of this chapter)