Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 207 Mu Jing's Retreat as Advance
in the afternoon.

After drinking for three rounds, the banquet is over half.

Those who are present here are basically the disciples of the He family, and they are allied with each other, and they have a good chat. Of course, Mu Jing is out of place, and few people are willing to talk to him, and there is no reason why they get close.

However, Yuan Shu's sudden expression of goodwill changed many people's minds.

Yuan Shu is the direct son of the Yuan family, and to a large extent represents the attitude of the Yuan family, who is the head of the gentry and known as the four generations and three princes.

If even the Yuan family began to gradually recognize Mu Jing.

They are not likely to continue to resist Mujing, after all, Mujing is considered to have a status now, controlling the position of Hongdumen School of Liquor Offerings, even comparable to Taixue, with the support of Nanyang's heavy troops outside.

So there are also one or two people who come up to make connections.

Naturally, Mujing would not refuse anyone who came.

Relationships are not necessarily necessary in Luoyang City here, but it is right to have multiple friends and multiple paths, and it is not a bad thing to meet one or two disciples of the He family.

Overall, the banquet went well.

He Jin, the general with the least power in the court, broke out and completely stabilized his influence on the court. It will be much easier to take charge of the court in the future.

In the evening, when the banquet is drawing to a close.

Mu Jing suddenly stood up.

"To the General, Jing has something to ask, and please allow it!"

His sudden appearance made many people puzzled.

When He Jin heard the words, a sharp light flashed across his eyes, he pressed his hands, the singing and dancing stopped, and the atmosphere in the hall became quiet, so he said: "Long Tu, there is no need to be cautious, if you have something to say, this general will decide for you! "

"General, Jing wants to ask for an official for his father!"

Mu Jing bowed his head, arched his hands, neither humble nor uttered a word, and his voice was calm: "My father, Mushan, guards the county of Nanyang, works hard and does not dare to be decadent. After entering Nanyang, the soldiers are lazy. My father wants to serve the court. Also please tell the general!"

"Ask for an officer?"

"Ask for an official!"

"brazen!"

"Ridiculous!"

"..."

Everyone looked at Mujing, and almost cursed directly.

How can it be so direct to act in the officialdom.

This Mujing is simply shameless.

"Xi'e Township Marquis, Nanyang Prefect, Mushan!"

He Jin frowned, his eyes were bright, looking at Mu Jing's expression, his heart moved slightly, but he couldn't figure out what Mu Jing meant: "He guards Nanyang for the imperial court, isn't it good?"

"My father respects the great general's entrustment, and acts as a shepherd for Nanyang. However, the soldiers and horses under his command don't listen to the announcement. In desperation, only the general's kindness can be transferred to Beijing as an official. When he goes to Nanyang, he also invites the general Take it back!"

Every word of Mujing's voice resounded through the hall.

This time he said it completely.

He wants to completely surrender to General He Jin.

Therefore, He Jin was asked to take back the military power in Nanyang in the intention of his father Mushan to call into the capital, to show his sincerity.

"what?"

"Is this giving up military power?"

"Mu Shan is in Nanyang, with a heavy army in his hands, he can still be a violent bear in Nanyang, intimidating the world. Doesn't he know that Mu Shan has entered the capital, and he is a dead bear waiting to be slaughtered?"

"Mulong Tuju is so short-sighted!"

"Mushan has such a dog, it is really unfortunate for the family, you should be heartbroken!"

Everyone looked at Mujing and shook their heads.

This kind of surrender, in their view, is short-sighted, just a mere capital official, with empty fame, how can it be compared to a prince who holds a heavy army outside, does not listen to propaganda, and does not listen to tunes.

"Clan Mu wants to hand over the land of Nanyang?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu's pupils changed color, and he stared at Mujing intently: "Damn it, what are they thinking?"

In the land of Nanyang, the Leizi buried by the Yuan family is naturally indispensable. If Nanyang is in the hands of Mushan, Mushan does not have much foundation, so he still has a chance to get it back.

But if it is in the hands of He Jin, it will definitely be troublesome.

He Jin now has all the power in the court, even if he is a powerful family, there is nothing he can do about it, how could he give up Nanyang.

"Benchu, what do you think?" Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Mujing's expression, he always had a feeling that something was wrong.

"Although Mulongtu is young, you and I have fought against him for several rounds. He doesn't look like such an ignorant and naive person!"

Yuan Shao frowned, and said after a while, "I think he has other plans!"

"Picture what?" Cao Cao was also a little puzzled.

"It's not clear yet!" Yuan Shao shook his head.

He Jin was taken aback for a moment, but soon came back to his senses, his eyes were bright, and he stared at Mujing for a long time, but he didn't see anything on Mujing's sincere and calm face.

Only then did he say: "Longtu, you have such a heart, it's a blessing to brother Yuanzhong, and tomorrow I will go to your majesty to ask for an official position for brother Yuanzhong!"

"Thank you for the kindness of the General, Mu and his son, I will never forget the support of the General!"

Mu Jing kowtowed to thank him.

Retreat to advance.

This was a bait. He released Nanyang Military Power as a bait to give his father a legitimate title to enter Beijing.

Of course, all this is just his plan.

He doesn't know how much bargaining chip He Jin will give, but in this situation, even if he wins the position of Jiuqing, it will be enough to deal with the future situation. If he can reach the sky in one step... Hehe!
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……

After dark.

The banquet in the He Mansion dissipated.

In the mansion, only He Jin's staff and direct descendants remained.

"What do you think Mrs. Mu means?" He Jin looked at his staff and asked.

"Maybe they just want to please the general and gain his trust!"

"Not necessarily, maybe they want to threaten the general, tell the general that they hold the army in their hands, and raise their wealth!"

"..."

All the staff members spoke one after another.

"Kong Zhang, what do you mean?" He Jin looked at the staff, and his eyes fell on Chen Lin.

"I don't know what the meaning of Mulongtu is, but it has been a gift from heaven for a long time. If you can't take it back to Nanyang, it will be even more difficult in the future. In this case, why don't the general push the boat along!" Chen Lin thought for a while and said.

"Yuantu, what about you?" He Jin still had some resolutions to discuss after hearing the words, and looked at a newly promoted counselor, Feng Ji and Feng Yuantu.

"General, I think Master Chen's words are true!"

Feng Ji bowed his hands and saluted, and then said: "Whether the Mu family and his son intend to surrender or threaten, since the time has come, the general will take back Nanyang directly. As long as he takes down [-] soldiers in Nanyang, the Mu family will be a puppet in the palm of the general." Yet?"

"What if it's reversed?"

"Not afraid either!"

Feng Ji talked eloquently, and said: "This matter was brought up by Mu Jing, and the imperial court justified his promotion. If he insisted on rebelling, it would be a dishonorable name. The people of Nanyang will not support them, and everyone in the world will cast aside They, when the time comes, they will be in chaos, and once the imperial court arrives, they will definitely be defeated!"

"General Nanyang Ben really doesn't want to let others go. After all, it is the land of our ancestors!"

He Jin thought for a while, and said: "But if Mu Yuanzhong voluntarily surrendered, I'm afraid this general can't hurt his heart, otherwise, who will serve under my general's sect in the future!"

"The general is thinking about how to arrange it?" Someone raised it.

"Exactly!" He Jin said.

"Would you like to give me a title?"

"Noble title, he is a marquis, is it possible that you want to enshrine him as a marquis of ten thousand households?"

"He was originally the prefect of Nanyang, with an official position of two thousand shi. He came to Beijing and must be above Jiuqing!"

"But if you give him real power, wouldn't it be self-defeating!"

"And now the official position of Jiuqing is extraordinary, how can it be given casually!"

"..."

Everyone quarreled.

"This subordinate has a plan!" Chen Lin cupped her hands suddenly.

"Say!"

"Teacher!"

"Master?"

Everyone heard the words and peeped at each other.

"Teacher?" He Jin's eyes burst into a bright light.

After half a sound, everyone spoke one after another.

"No!"

"The Imperial Tutor has not been established for many years, how can he issue an order!"

"Furthermore, the Tai Tuo and the Sangong have the same status, they are the pillars of the country, and they can only be used on the remnants of the Yellow Turban!"

Everyone objected.

"Brother, I think it's okay!" He Miao, the charioteer general, said, "As long as Mushan enters the capital, he is not worthy of an official title. We need to let Mushan enter the capital with peace of mind, that's the best policy!"

"However, the imperial court has not established the position of Taifu for many years. Today, the three princes are headed by Sikong, Situ, and Taiwei. The Taifu is already a part-time job. It is against the court's regulations to do so!"

He Jin hesitated.

"General, because of this, this is an idle job. Although the status is high, it cannot shake the power of the three princes. When he entered the capital from Mushan, he can only rely on the general in the end, and become a knife for the general to deal with the important ministers of the three princes. Does the General still want Mu Shan to take power in Beijing and threaten the position of the General?" Chen Lin said.

"It makes sense!"

He Jin finally made up his mind: "I will enter the palace tomorrow, and after discussing with the prince, I will make a decision!"

The so-called negotiation is just to persuade the prince.

The matter is already settled.

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A banquet held by the He family made He Jin's name as a great general more stable, but after the banquet, Luoyang City had some undercurrents.

Above the Sikong Mansion, Yuan Feng sat cross-legged, quietly listening to Yuan Shu's talk about the banquet, and after a while, he said: "The Mu family is based in Nanyang, so we have nothing to do. After all, there are millions of people in Nanyang, more than a hundred thousand. If an elite soldier in a hundred battles is forced to turn against him, it will bring disaster to the world, but now, the Mu clan wants to hand over the military power in their hands and give up Nanyang's foothold, which is strange!"

"But Mujing has already begged He Jin in public, He Jin should go along with the flow at this moment!"

Yuan Shu said: "He is not just talking!"

"Where you say it, the water you pour it on!" Yuan Feng thought for a while, and said, "It seems that Mrs. Mu is determined to give up Nanyang!"

"Could it be just Mujing's wishful thinking!"

Yuan Shu said in a low voice: "Make up your own mind!"

"No!"

Yuan Feng shook his head: "Mu Jing is not such a person. He has gone through ups and downs in the capital, ups and downs, and still stands tall. He doesn't know his age, but he can see that his means are extraordinary. The city is quite deep, and you and I have suffered at his hands. Now that your uncle is still lying on the sickbed, it is also thanks to him, he has his own opinion, how could he lie to his father, he must discuss with his father before making a decision!"

"But this is unreasonable!" Yuan Shu said: "I don't believe it. They are willing to give up the land of Nanyang and enter the capital for fish and meat. Is it because of He Jin's little trust?"

"How is Nanyang doing recently?" Yuan Feng asked suddenly.

"Nanyang?"

Yuan Shu was taken aback for a moment: "It seems that there has been no news for some days!"

"Confused!"

Yuan Feng yelled: "Knowing yourself and the enemy is the only way to win a hundred battles. Before I asked you to send people to watch Nanyang all the time, but you took my words as wind on your ears?"

"I've told Yuan Yin to send someone to keep an eye on Nanyang, but..."

"But there has been no news for so long, so why don't you go to remind me?" Yuan Feng sighed, looking at Yuan Shu with a feeling of hating iron for being weak.

"I'll do it right away!"

Yuan Shu hurriedly contacted the Runan spies.

Yuan Feng looked at the night outside the window, and his thoughts fell into it: "No matter what, it is the general trend for Mushan to enter the capital. He Suigao will never give up such a good opportunity to take back the military power in Nanyang, but how much official position will he give? A small official position may not be able to lure Mu Shan into Beijing..."

(End of this chapter)