I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 580 Reinforcements are coming!

The person who yelled this was Zhang Chao, the governor of Guangling. Zhang Chao didn't give anyone any face at all.

When Yuan Shao organized a group of princes and patriarchs to attack Dong Zhuo, Zhang Chao was also an active participant.

Those who were able to participate in the battle against Dong Zhuo were heroes in character who dared to think and act.

Although other people did secretly make a certain decision about the Tao and Liu families this time, they still had some concerns about breaking up with Tao Qian. Maybe people like Kong Rong and Liu Yao, they I can't help but look like this, but Zhang Chao doesn't care about that.

His base of Guangling was now taken away by Cao Cao with his military might.

Although Cao Cao thought that everyone was an ally in the past and did not take action to deal with Zhang Chao, the taxes and people in Guangling are now all ruled by Cao Cao. Cao Cao has the final say in matters in each county, and Cao Cao has also begun to expand Guangling. Some people moved to Jiangdong.

Although Cao Cao left Zhang Chao with the title of Guangling Prefect, this hat was really just a hat, and there was no other actual benefit.

Zhang Chao is now accustomed to having the final say for the overlord of one party, but Cao Cao suddenly squeezed out his territory, and Zhang Chao felt suffocated.

However, Cao Cao is now very powerful, and behind him stands an even more powerful Yuan Shao.

In the past, Zhang Chao was just Yuan Shao's younger brother in the Allied Forces. Now he really can't defeat these two elder brothers.

So for Zhang Chao now, he just wants to rely on Liu Jian and let Liu Jian help him support him. Even if Liu Jian gives him another three-acre land and lets him live a happy life as the king of the mountain, it will be better for him than to continue to be a junior to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. Brother, be strong.

Because Zhang Chao discovered that Liu Jian and Yuan Shao do have some differences in how they treat their subordinates. Yuan Shao takes advantage of you more, but once Liu Jian recognizes you, he will sincerely let you live a good life.

Therefore, it is very important for Zhang Chao to obtain Liu Jian's approval. Others may just want Liu Jian's favor, but Zhang Chao now purely wants to rely on Liu Jian.

As for Tao Qian, the old immortal, it doesn't matter to Zhang Chao, he will love him to death.

"Tao Gongzu, you are such a despicable villain. If someone raises an army and travels thousands of miles to help you retreat, it's better for you. When they help you solve the problem, you bite them back and throw dirty water on them. You have lived for more than 60 years in vain. , are you embarrassed to be the governor of Xuzhou?"

"I didn't expect that Chao would dare to associate with an old thief like you who has no sense of shame and morality. It is really a shame for my life. I, Zhang Chao, break my relationship with you today. We will no longer have any relationship from now on."

After saying that, Zhang Chao pulled out the sword from his waist, lifted up the hem of his dress, cut it hard, cut off a piece of cloth and threw it under the city, severing ties with Tao Qian.

Tao Qian got angry again after being scolded by Zhang Chao.

Holding back a surge of anger in his heart, he roared at Zhang Chao below:
"You are a thief with no morals, no sense of justice, did you let Liu Bei bribe you?"

At this moment, Zhao Yu stood up next to Zhang Chao. He said to Tao Qian on the city wall: "Ms. Tao, you said that Mr. Zhangfu was bribed by Liu Xuande. Could it be that someone was also bribed by Liu Xuande?"

"you you!"

"Tao Shijun, as long as you are a sensible person, you will know what is right and wrong as soon as you hear what happened today. Your Tao family's defense of Xuzhou will be disadvantageous and your reputation will plummet. This is common sense and the way of heaven. Why should you care so much? You will have a good life in the future." People, your reputation will naturally recover slowly, so why would you send your benefactor to such a dangerous place just for the sake of quick fame? Tao Gongzu, you are also a person who reads the books of sages, how come you act like an ordinary person when things get tough?"

Zhao Yu's words were very harsh. He called Tao Qian a common man. How could Tao Qian not be angry?
"You, you, Zhao Yu, how dare you do this! Who do you think is a common man?"

Tao Ying on the side became anxious and shouted at Zhao Yu below: "You are all shameless traitors and traitors. You were protected by my father in Xuzhou and received great kindness from Tao, but now you are turning around to bite my father." , are you all still human?"

Zhao Yu sneered and said, "I can't understand what the Second Young Master said. It was obviously you who asked me to come here to judge justice. Now I am standing here and judging the right and wrong of justice based on my position. But you say that I am not a human being. Then According to the Second Young Master, this debate is completely meaningless... As long as we all agree that the Tao family is justified and Liu Xuande is guilty, that's it. You are not here to talk about justice. You are clearly asking us to help you fight. of."

The King of Donghai on the side said: "Humph, Zhuzi is not enough for strategy."

Tao Ying was trembling with anger. He wanted to curse, but the pottery merchant stopped him with his hand.

At this moment, the pottery merchant was sweating. He looked closely at everyone in the city, hoping that someone would stand up and speak for the Tao family.

Soon, I heard Kong Rong: "Gongzu, there is no greater good than knowing your mistakes and being able to correct them. Please apologize to Xuande and let's get over this matter."

It must be said that Kong Rong spoke very well, but his words made the Tao family very uncomfortable.

It can be said that his words were even more unpleasant than what Zhao Yu and Zhang Chao had just said.

This shows that from Kong Rong's perspective, he has determined that Tao Qian failed Liu Bei in this matter.

Let Tao Qian admit his mistake to Liu Bei, but why should Tao Qian admit his mistake?

If this mistake is made, the Tao family will be doomed. "Cough, cough!"

Tao Qian's face turned red and he coughed again.

Cao Hong roared angrily: "Kong Wenju! Gong Nai was a famous Confucian at that time, why did he speak so shamelessly? Do you come here today just to make my family envoy angry to death before you give up?"

Liu Yao on the side said: "What Wen Ju said was all for the sake of justice. Who are you, who dare to speak to Wen Ju like this? Didn't your grandfather teach you what etiquette is?"

Liu Yao and Kong Rong's reputation in the Qingxu Land was too great. If the two of them went to Tancheng, they represented the attitude of half of the nobles in the Qingxu Land.

Tao Qian looked around the city and saw that so many people who had been invited to help turned out to be his opponents and sided with Liu Bei instead. He couldn't help but feel extremely sad.

Regardless of who is right or wrong between Tao Qian and Liu Bei, it won’t take long for today’s incident to spread throughout the East China Sea. In another month, it will spread throughout Xuzhou. In less than three or four months, I’m afraid it will spread throughout the entire East China Sea. Everyone in the Han Dynasty knew this.

After all, there are so many big shots discussing justice under Tancheng, including famous generals, world-famous Confucians, and county governors appointed by the imperial court...

If what is expected is true, once this matter spreads to all states and counties in the Han Dynasty, the Tao family's reputation will be completely over, and there will be no possibility of turning around.

At that time, let alone letting his two sons inherit his Xuzhou inheritance, whether the Danyang Tao family can still mix in the gentry circle is an unpredictable result.

Even if they can get along, within a few generations, the Tao family will be at the bottom of the Jiangdong gentry clan.

When he thought of this, Tao Qian's head suddenly felt like it exploded. He leaned back and yelled:
"Wow!"

Immediately afterwards, he saw a mouthful of blood spurting out and falling backward.

"Father!"

"Your Majesty!?"

Tao Qian lay there panting weakly, his chest heaving back and forth, obviously suffering a severe injury.

"Go and call Hua Tuo. Call Hua Tuo quickly!"

Tao Ying shouted to the back at the top of his lungs.

Hua Tuo soon ran to Tao Qian's side and checked his pulse.

Mi Zhu, Chen Gui and other Xuzhou officials looked on with cold eyes.

"Mr. Cao, there are people in the city who are against us now. The reputation of the Tao family can no longer be maintained this time. What should we do?"

Tao Ying kept asking Cao Hong for help, hoping that he could save the situation.

"Master, don't panic. Since these people don't know what's good and what's good, I'll give them a taste of it later."

"Cao moved not only them this time, but also Cao Bao, Zuo Rong, and Que Xuan's reinforcements. After these troops arrived at the city home, he captured them all and asked them to go back to the city one by one. Apologize to the young master."

Cao Hong is now close to crazy and talking incoherently.

"Mr. Cao, look quickly, reinforcements are coming."

Following a shout, everyone looked to the east, only to see smoke and dust. Sure enough, there was a troop of thousands of people coming here at high speed.

When Cao Hong saw this, a look of madness appeared on his face.

He ran to the side of the city and shouted to the city: "Our reinforcements have arrived! You treacherous villains, don't leave if you can! Later, we will definitely let our soldiers capture you all. You will pay the price for what I just said!"

However, Cao Hong's threats and shouts had no effect.

Under the city, Liu Bei was sneering, Guan Yu was sneering, and Zhang Fei was also sneering.

(End of this chapter)