I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 565 The ownership of Xuzhou

Xuzhou, Tancheng.

"Cough cough...!"

Tao Qian lay on the bed coughing heavily. Since returning to Tancheng, he suddenly fell ill. He had a high fever and coughing for days.

No wonder Tao Qian had such a reaction.

After experiencing such a huge defeat, how could Tao Qian still maintain a healthy body? The shock of this war was too serious.

It's no wonder that he had such a reaction. How could anyone not get sick after experiencing such a huge setback?
Especially Tao Qian, who is already old and weak. He is about 60 years old and his energy is not as good as before.

At this moment, beside his bed, stood Mi Zhu and Chen Gui, two important local figures in Xuzhou.

"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."

Chen Gui admonished Tao Qian with a concerned look on his face: "I know a doctor. He has been practicing medicine for many years. He is from Peiguoqiao County. He has always been known as a miracle doctor. He has made it difficult for you to recover from your illness. You might as well let him come and see you." At first glance, I found that this person is in Xuzhou, and some time ago, the official asked him to help me recuperate my body."

Tao Qian coughed again.

"That's good. Since he is the doctor recommended by Han Yu, he must be used."

"Hey, it's just an old age... I know that my body is old. I'm afraid it will be difficult to fully recover after this disaster."

"The old man is just dragging his feet one day at a time."

"Let it be delayed as long as it takes."

When Tao Qian said this, his tone was filled with deep sadness.

Obviously, he didn't tell lies. He is really dying now.

These days, there are no so-called hospitals. Most people either need to find a well-known local doctor for medical treatment, or they have to deal with it at home.

People like Chen Gui and Mi Zhu were somewhat proficient in medical science and pharmacology.

The two of them just took a look at Tao Qian's face and knew that Tao Qian was extremely weak now. He was afraid that he would only have to live for a few more months as long as it was not a holiday.

Tao Qian looked at the beams weakly and suddenly said: "I heard that Zang Ba has been destroyed?"

Mi Zhu said: "Yes."

"Who is so powerful that he can actually destroy Zang Ba?"

Mi Zhu said: "It is said that it is Xiao Jian."

"Xiao Jian?"

Tao Qian almost laughed out loud when he heard this.

"Xiao Jian? If Xiao Jian could destroy Zang Ba, would he have been bullied by Zang Ba all these years like a lost dog? Haha..."

When he said this, Tao Qian turned to look at Mi Zhu.

"Although it happened in Langya Kingdom, I don't believe it. Zizhong, you should know."

This remark was both a nod to Mi Zhu and an affirmation of the strength of the Mi family in the East China Sea.

Mi Zhu didn't feel any fear after hearing this. He didn't care about Tao Qian's feelings now.

Tao Qian is now in his twilight years.

Moreover, all his troops and horses were lost in the battle of Xiapi.

The reason why he can still rest peacefully in Tancheng is because of the support and assistance of big families like the Mi family or the Chen family.

It can be said that Tao Qian now has almost no say in their eyes.

Because you respect him and call him Tao Shijun, if you are disrespectful, you will be regarded as nothing.

At that moment, Mi Zhu bowed respectfully to Tao Qian on the bed.

"Replying to the envoy, I have actually been in Tancheng during this period and don't know much about what happened in Langya Kingdom. However, my brother Yu is running family business in Langya Kingdom and has heard some rumors."

"It seems that Hebei sent an elite force to enter Langya Kingdom by sea to meet Liu Xuande. Under the command of King Langya, they destroyed the bandit army headed by Zang Ba. Legend has it that the leader of the army seemed to be Zhang Fei, a famous general from Hebei. .”

Tao Qian couldn't help but perked up when he heard this.

Then, he seemed to think of something.

"Where is Zhang Fei now? Did he go south to Pengcheng Kingdom to join Liu Bei?"

Mi Zhu smiled bitterly and said, "Please forgive me for not knowing this."

"After the envoy went to conquer Cao Cao, the low-level officials really couldn't get involved in the pass from Langya Kingdom to Tancheng."

Chen Gui on the side raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and looked at Mi Zhu thoughtfully.

When Tao Qian left, the specific internal affairs of Tancheng and the various checkpoint orders were all handled by Chen Gui.

It's not that Tao Qian trusts Chen Gui, it's just that the power structure under Tao Qian is mainly supported by major families from all over Xuzhou.

If Tao Qian were not in Tancheng, no one except Chen Gui would have enough ability and prestige to order and move the families in Xuzhou.

Therefore, only Chen Gui can take on this important task.

But what Mi Zhu said today sounded a bit like Chen Gui deliberately letting Zhang Fei go south to join Liu Bei.

In fact, it was not a big deal for Chen Gui to let Zhang Fei go south to join Liu Bei, and Liu Bei was an ally of Xuzhou, so this kind of thing was normal.But the crux of the matter is that Chen Gui did not send anyone to report this matter to Tao Qian. The meaning of this is a bit intriguing.

In fact, Zhang Fei's march south was completely based on Xiao Jian's gray zone, and it had nothing to do with the official level controlled by Chen Gui.

Mi Zhu's words today were actually deliberately meant to drag Chen Gui into trouble.

But Chen Gui was not an easy person to deal with, so he could easily see through Mi Zhu's plan.

Chen Gui knew that Mi Zhu must be connected with Hebei, and the connection was not shallow.

But Chen Gui bowed his hands to Tao Qian very respectfully and said, "If Zhang Fei's army goes south via the route controlled by the government office, then the officials will definitely report it to the envoy in a letter."

"But in fact, Zhang Fei did not take the official route. As for why... Chen is not very clear. Please let me know clearly."

Tao Qian waved his hand gently and said: "Okay, okay, I understand. Hey, isn't it just a question of the marching route? It's not a big deal. After all, the situation in Xuzhou is complicated, and it's just in the hands of the Taishan thieves. There are several roads, too many...Zhang Fei wants to go to Pengcheng Kingdom, there are many ways, there is really no need to criticize Han Yu too harshly."

When he said this, Tao Qian turned to look at Chen Gui, with a hint of hope bursting out of his eyes.

Seeing Tao Qian's eyes like this, Chen Gui couldn't help but feel a little funny.

Why did Tao Qian give him the feeling that he wished he had some relationship with Liu Jian's power in Hebei?

To be honest, among the three people in this room, who has the closest relationship with Liu Jian... Chen Gui and Tao Qian knew it very well.

It's just that Tao Qian is seriously ill now. Sometimes his mind is unclear, and he wakes up and becomes confused at times, which is really worrying.

Chen Gui cupped his hands towards Tao Qian and said, "Your Majesty, Chen has something that worries you. I would like to report it to you. Please consider it carefully."

Tao Qian said: "Now is an extraordinary time. We don't need to be too cautious. It's okay for Han Yu to speak out if he has anything to say. There is no need to hold back."

Chen Gui said: "In this case, I have the courage to speak out. According to my opinion, Liu Xuande is still dealing with Sun Jian and Cao Ren in the south. It would be unethical for us not to save him at this time."

"Once something happens to Xuande, I'm afraid there will be no way to explain it to Liu Jian."

Tao Qian was silent after hearing this. After a long while, he said: "But this time I suffered too great a loss. The number of soldiers guarding Tancheng is already very limited. If they are sent to Pengcheng again... I'm afraid, hey , my foundation in Xuzhou is gone."

"How about you allow me to think twice about this matter?"

Chen Gui didn't say much.

He just cupped his hands at Tao Qian and said, "Since you think so, I don't have anything to say. Please think twice before you act."

Tao Qian saw that Chen Gui had no strength to remonstrate, so he didn't take it seriously.

He immediately said: "I am weak, please help the two of you to deal with Xuzhou's political affairs. I am afraid that I don't have much spare energy and thoughts to take charge of everything during this period."

"promise."

……

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When they were young, Chen Deng and Mi Zhu walked out of Tao Qian's mansion together.

Arriving outside Tao Qian's mansion, the two of them got into the carriage, and Mi Zhu immediately asked his servant to drive home.

After walking for a while, Mi Zhu's servant said to Mi Zhu: "My father-in-law, the Chen family's car has been following us."

Mi Zhu didn't seem too surprised by Chen Gui's behavior. It seemed that he had expected it.

Mi Zhu ordered his men: "Don't worry about him, just go back... Well, don't go back to the house. If there is a wine shop halfway, stop first. Someone wants to go down and have a few drinks!"

Later, Mi Zhu's servant drove Mi Zhu to a famous wine shop in the city.

There was a small second floor of the wine shop. Mi Zhu walked up, ordered dates and old wine, and then started to drink.

When I was young, I heard the sound of crutches hitting the wooden planks of the stairs.

Master Mi naturally knew who the visitor was. He just drank the wine calmly, with a smile on his lips.

After a while, a person sat down opposite the table.

Just listen to Chen Gui slowly say:
"Zizhong, how about I have a few drinks with you?"

Mi Zhu raised his head and said in surprise: "Mr. Han Yu, why are you here?"

"If I remember correctly, the direction of your mansion seems not to be here."

Chen Gui picked up the wine jar, poured wine into the cup, and then drank slowly.

"It doesn't matter. What if the mansion is not here? If I don't walk around here, I'm afraid I won't even have a mansion in the future."

Mi Zhu raised the wine cup in his hand towards Chen Gui: "Mr. Han Yu, how about we have a drink together?"

Chen Gui said, "Don't worry. Before I drink this cup, I want to ask you something. After all, I have not drank alcohol for many years. I can't drink this wine in vain."

Mi Zhu smiled and said, "It just so happens that Mi also has something to do and wants to ask Mr. Han Yu for help."

Chen Gui stroked his beard and pondered for a long time: "Which one of us will talk first?"

Mi Zhu stretched out his hand and said: "Since Mr. Yu of Han is older, it is natural that he should speak first."

"Okay, that's what I said."

"Now Xuzhou, in Minmi Zizhong's heart, has already changed hands, right?"

(End of this chapter)