Looking at Liu Yu, Liu Zhaoqing said: "By then, not only will the Han Dynasty fall, but Dong Zhuo, who is unpopular and unsupported, will also be opposed by all regions. Princes will be established one after another, and you will be king and I will be emperor. There will be endless fighting, and China will fall apart and be in chaos for a hundred years."

This is the most serious consequence, a consequence that no one wants to see, regardless of whether they are willing to support the Han Dynasty or not.

That's why we must oppose Dong.

Liu Yu was silent for a moment, then said: "I know this and I understand the consequences."

"However, the intentions of the Hebei princes were already revealed before the battle of Mobei. How many of them can truly serve the Han Dynasty and the people in this rebellion against Dong?"

This is why Liu Yu lamented.

At this time, Xun Yu on the side smiled slightly: "Although I don't know how many of the princes in the world are Han and how many are civilians, but didn't Lord Bo An have one before him?"

Liu Yu was speechless, and then said helplessly: "It's a pity that there is only one Liu Zhaoqing in the world."

"One is enough." Xun Yu said to Liu Yu: "Zhao Qing only has Changping City, but he can defeat the northern barbarians and pacify Mobei."

"Why does Lord Bo An think that he will not be able to play a big role in the fight against Dong?"

After being stunned for a moment, Liu Yu smiled and said, "That's true. It's a blessing for the Han Dynasty to have Zhao Qing."

"Lord Bo'an is worried that it would be inappropriate for him to get involved in this mess, right?" Liu Zhaoqing asked after bowing.

"Oh? Why did Zhao Qing say that?"

"As the head of the clan and the governor of Youzhou, if Lord Bo'an were to rebel against Dong, he might be elected as the leader by the others. That would be like setting up a trap for Lord Bo'an to go to Luoyang."

Liu Zhaoqing said: "Moreover, if the rebellion against Dong succeeds, with Lord Bo'an's reputation and status as a clan leader, he might be nominated as... the new emperor."

Hearing the word "new emperor", Tian Chou and others were all shocked. They clenched their palms and looked at Liu Yu with thousands of thoughts flashing through their minds.

On the contrary, Liu Yu himself had no expression at all. Instead, he raised his head to look at the blue sky and sighed again.

Tian Chou breathed a sigh of relief, Xun Yu nodded slightly, and Liu Zhaoqing was not surprised at all.

Liu Yu didn't even have the heart to fight for hegemony, so how could he have any desire for the supreme throne?

This was exactly what he was worried about. If he participated in the anti-Dong movement, he would be exploited and coerced, but if he did not participate, he could not just watch Dong Zhuo usurp the Han Dynasty.

He just wanted to keep the area safe, but now he was in a dilemma.

And it just so happens that the appearance of Liu Zhaoqing can solve this problem.

"Lord Bo'an doesn't have to participate in person. Zhaoqing can go there." Liu Zhaoqing said.

Then Liu Zhaoqing told Liu Yu the benefits of his going. He could represent Youzhou and Liu Yu, or he could say that he came alone.

As long as it is not stated explicitly, Liu Zhaoqing will have two identities: the representative of Liu Yu and the Marquis of Changping of the Han Dynasty.

And because of Liu Zhaoqing's participation, others could not criticize Liu Yu for ignoring the anti-Dong movement and pretending to be Han.

Liu Yu was extremely confident in Liu Zhaoqing. Other princes might have various other thoughts, but Liu Zhaoqing must be doing it for the people of the world.

How could Liu Yu refuse such a win-win situation?

After listening to Liu Zhaoqing's analysis, Liu Yu's eyes became brighter, and even Tian Chou next to him felt that this was the best way.

"In that case, I will join the coalition forces, and then I will write a letter to Yuan Shao. That should be all that needs to be done." Liu Zhaoqing said.

Although he was not very familiar with Yuan Shao, they had broken into the palace together at night, so they still had some friendship.

Even if Yuan Shao still looked down on him for his commoner origin, from the perspective of needing to strengthen his power, it should not be a problem for Liu Zhaoqing to obtain the position of a vassal.

"Very good. Then I'll have to trouble Zhaoqing again." Liu Yu was relieved and the expression on his face returned to his usual calmness.

But at this time, Liu Zhaoqing suddenly fell silent for a moment, and then said: "I wonder... is Lord Bo'an free to talk to me alone?"

"Alone?" Liu Yu was slightly surprised.

Haven’t we already discussed the most urgent and sensitive matters? Is there anything else Liu Zhaoqing wants to discuss with me in private?

Although he was confused, looking at Liu Zhaoqing's serious eyes, Liu Yu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Xun Yu, his daughter, Tian Chou and others left the backyard, leaving the two of them space to meet alone.

"Zhao Qing has just conquered Mobei, and now he has to fight Dong Zhuo. He must be under a lot of pressure." Tian Chou sighed, "When you think about how young he is, it's no wonder that Lord Bo An said he couldn't bear to see him die when they were confronting the princes."

"Those who achieve great things will have to shoulder heavier responsibilities." Xun Yu said, "However, fortunately, Zhao Qing has many people around him who are helping him, and Lord Bo'an is one of them."

Tian Chou smiled, then said ashamedly: "Mr. Bo'an is quite accurate in judging people. When Zhao Qing first came, I had some doubts about him and reminded him, but Mr. Bo'an was sure of his character."

"By the way, do you know why Zhao Qing wanted to talk to Lord Bo'an alone?" Tian Chou asked curiously.

Xun Yu naturally knew it, but she couldn't say it directly.

"Maybe after joining the anti-Dong movement, he hopes that Lord Bo'an can help look after Changping and Youzhou."

Tian Chou nodded slightly, this was quite reasonable.

After a full hour, the little girl waiting outside the yard became a little impatient and wanted to go and see if Liu Zhaoqing was in trouble.

Xun Yu, who had been thinking with his head down and a calm expression, turned his head away.

I just happened to see Liu Zhaoqing walking out.

"Zhao Qing."

Xun Yu did not use the gift of heaven to listen to such private matters, but he seemed to be able to guess something from the confusion and weirdness in Liu Zhaoqing's eyes.

"Let's go back first. We need to organize a team as soon as possible."

Liu Zhaoqing put on his mask again, then left the mansion with Xun Yu's daughter. After mounting their horses, they quickly left Changping City.

After running on the road for a long time, Liu Zhaoqing suddenly slowed down, pulled the horse, and said to Xun Yu beside him: "Wen Ruo, you say... is there really someone in this world who is willing to give away something that belongs to him to someone else?"

Xun Yu's mind moved slightly, and he roughly guessed what had happened.

After thinking about it, he smiled and replied, "Of course there is."

"In recent times, there are trivial things like Kong Rong giving up his pears as a child, and in the distant past, there are beautiful stories like Yao and Shun giving up their virtuous position. Not all people in the world are deceitful, and not everyone will bite around like a vicious dog guarding its food just for their own immediate interests."

“People of true character and vision think about the future, and even if they can’t see further, they know that their feelings are not wrong, and that even though dynasties may fall, good and beautiful people still exist.”

Xun Yu looked at Liu Zhaoqing, and seeing that he was still thinking, he smiled and said, "Besides, isn't Zhaoqing such a person?"

"Me?" Liu Zhaoqing was stunned for a moment and then sighed slightly.

"I can't entrust everything I have worked so hard for to others."

Liu Yu actually told him that when Liu Yu was tired, he would ask the court to appoint Liu Zhaoqing as the governor of Youzhou.

After hearing this, Liu Zhaoqing wondered if he was blind.

Isn't this equivalent to giving Youzhou to him?

As Xun Yu said, Liu Yu was that kind of person with good character.

Accustomed to the attacks and deceit among the princes, Liu Zhaoqing had never thought that there were such people in the world.

But the fact is that he does exist, and he is right in front of him.

"This is the destiny and the will of the people," said Xun Yu.

"But, it also proves that you are not on the wrong path."

Chapter 245 The World Responds, Who Will Yuan Shao Receive? 5K

"What? Liu Yu wants us to be the governor of Youzhou?" Zhang Liao was shocked when he heard this.

Zhao Yun, who was standing by, had not expected Liu Yu to make such a decision: "Did Lord Bo An really say this?"

Of course it was Liu Yu who said that, unless Liu Zhaoqing lied to Xun Yu, but Liu Zhaoqing certainly had no need to do such a thing.

"What do you think?" Xun Yu asked the two heroic female generals.

At this moment, Liu Zhaoqing was writing a letter to Yuan Shao in his study. Although he did not have too much airs of a superior, he got along well with his subordinates, advisers and generals.

But those present were not reckless people, and of course they knew to pay attention to the occasion. There were some things that they definitely could not say in front of Liu Zhaoqing.

So we took this opportunity to get together and talk about the impact of this matter on the future.

"Could it be a trap?" Zhang Liao also realized at this time that this "pie in the sky" was a bit too big, too big and wrong.

"That shouldn't be the case. Lord Bo'an is an upright person who respects etiquette and moral principles when dealing with foreigners." Zhao Yun said softly. Judging from Liu Yu's personality, he should not persecute Liu Zhaoqing.

"It is difficult for a bad person to become good, but it only takes a moment for a good person to become bad." The more Zhang Liao thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and he said calmly.

"We are no longer the same as before. Liu Yu asked you to come to Changping so that he could guard the north for him. Moreover, with our strength at that time, even if something went wrong, Liu Yu only needed to send a small group of troops to control the situation."

"But now." Zhang Liao looked at a few people, then raised his head to look at the blue sky outside the house.

"Although you have been saying that the battle in Mobei did not completely win over the foreign tribes, and that there are still many hidden dangers in the northern Hu, we all know that the Chanyu crown sent by the Hu people that day and the scene of them surrendering to you, this represents..."

"Your Excellency can become the 'Mohe Chanyu' of the grassland anytime and anywhere. It's nothing more than your Excellency's unwillingness to abandon Changping and the Central Plains, and still wants to save the people."

"Otherwise, under the name of 'Mohe Chanyu', you can completely unify all the Xianbei and Wuhuan tribes in a very short time, and then lead all the foreigners to the south to pacify the world."

Just like in Go, this is the simplest way to "break the game", but the Northern Hu are not Han people, and the consequences of doing so are unpredictable.

That's why Liu Zhaoqing chose the safe option. He only needed the resources of the grassland and used his own team and strength to seize more land, so that there would be no problems in ruling in the future.

"I am fully aware of this principle. There is no reason why a scholar like Liu Yu, as well as counselors like Tian Chou beside him, should not know this." Zhang Liao looked at the few people.

The meaning is very clear. Liu Zhaoqing is no longer the same as before. They have to be on guard against whether Liu Yu will cheat and be the one who will reap the benefits in the end.

Otherwise, Youzhou's actions would make no sense.

The external threat has been eliminated by Liu Zhaoqing, and the internal survival problem of Youzhou is slowly disappearing because of the blessing bestowed by the collapse of the destiny and the cessation of the flapping of the roc's wings.

Reason told Zhang Liao, a minor official at the frontier, that there was probably something fishy going on.

Zhao Yun also fell silent. She had to admit that Zhang Liao's analysis was correct and this was indeed possible.

Xun Yu said nothing, while Guo Jia was still in deep thought.

Just at this moment, a playful voice sounded from outside the door: "Huh? Why are you all here?"

This is BoA's voice.

Turning their heads to look, everyone saw Baoer wearing a white and light yellow dress.

Although Baoer's status was not low, she did not rely on her status as Liu Zhaoqing's maid to squander her power.

Instead, she is more like a younger sister. The four people in the room, especially Guo Jia, have all been taken care of in terms of food and drink by Baoer to some extent.

So, they were all very familiar with her. Even though she was Miss Xun, Baoer felt that she had a good temper and they could get along well.

"Didn't I tell Baoer?" Xun Yu asked.

"Ah? As soon as she came back, she ran to find the Madam. The Madam is now outside looking at the land with Liu Pi, Zhou Cang and others." Baoer said and suddenly remembered: "Yes, didn't my daughter go to Jicheng with you and the master? How is it?"

Xun Yu then told Yu Baoer about what he and Liu Zhaoqing had gained from their trip to Jicheng. Even Baoer, after her initial joy at hearing that Liu Yu was going to give Youzhou to Liu Zhaoqing, fell into deep thought.

But then she held up her smooth chin and shook her head and said, "If you look at what Madam said, I don't think Madam would doubt Liu Yu, and Liu Yu would not use this method to plot against the head of the family."

"Oh? Why?" Xun Yu asked curiously. She didn't know why Baoer came to this conclusion.

"Madam can read people's hearts. She said a long time ago that Liu Yu is not a heroic leader, but he is not a villain either. He is sincere to the master of the family." Baoer replied.

Judging based solely on one person's subjective feelings would normally appear irrational.

But this is indeed what Zhang Jiao said, and precisely because it was said by Zhang Jiao, it has great reference value.

As for Mrs. Zhang, everyone knew that she was not an ordinary woman, although it seemed that Liu Zhaoqing was far more brilliant than his wife.

That was only because Zhang Jiao's brilliance was overshadowed by Liu Zhaoqing, and she was willing to give up her position to her husband.

How could Zhang Jiao not be dazzling when she could call on the people and create a thousand-mile yellow cloud to repel tens of thousands of Xianbei troops?

Xun Yu and Guo Jia both knew that if Zhang Jiao was not with Liu Zhaoqing, or if they were not husband and wife, Zhang Jiao would definitely become a powerful leader and even usher in a new era.

These words from Zhang Jiao, who has the gift of reading people's minds and has extraordinary insight and wisdom, are worth considering.

After listening to this, Zhang Liao frowned and said nothing. Her ideas were indeed a bit extreme, and she was completely thinking about the worst possible scenario.

"What about Fengxiao? What does Fengxiao think about Bo'an's official affairs, and what should we do?" Xun Yu asked the thin girl who had been silent and deep in thought.

From the moment she heard the news until now, Guo Jia has been deep in thought. Xun Yu believes that she has already thought it through.

As expected, Guo Jia paused for a while, and then finally said: "I think we don't need to consider this matter now."

"Liu Yu only said that he would recommend you to the court as governor of Youzhou when he was too tired to work."

"Assuming Liu Yu really wanted to give up his position, but the anti-Dong movement had already begun, chaos in the world was inevitable. The situation would change so quickly that neither you nor I could have predicted it, so how could we consider the future?"

"I think the Lord feels the same way, so he didn't dwell on this issue. He just needs to know that Liu Yu is not opposed to our development, nor will he interfere or suppress us. For us, this is better news than 'giving up Youzhou'."

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