This makes sense, and Kuai Yue also saw Liu Zhaoqing's intention.
In fact, Chen Lin's strategy of accumulating strength and waiting for the outcome and Kuai Yue's strategy of taking the initiative both have their reasons. He Jin could defeat the wolf with his tiger if he chose any one of them.
However, after thinking about it, He Jin looked at his younger brother He Miao.
Afterwards, He Jin had a few words with military officers such as He Miao, and then asked for the opinions of Chen Lin, Kuai Yue and others. After thinking for a long time, he gave a reply to Liu Zhaoqing.
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When Liu Zhaoqing came out of the General's Mansion, he saw Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Xun Yu waiting at the door.
"How is it?" Cao Cao asked as soon as he came up.
At this time, Xun Yu pulled on Cao Cao's clothes, and Cao Cao also realized that this was in front of the general's mansion, so it was not appropriate to say much.
The four of them walked away and came to a deserted street corner.
Liu Zhaoqing shook his head and sighed.
He Jin actually chose neither of them. He chose to let Liu Zhaoqing deal with the eunuch party on his own. He was even reluctant to send out elite troops, and only verbally promised some financial support.
Liu Zhaoqing was also merciless in his evaluation of He Jin.
"You boy are not worthy of being my advisor." After saying this, Liu Zhaoqing paused and suddenly glanced at Yuan Shao standing beside him. He remembered that Cao Cao seemed to have said the same thing to Yuan Shao?
Yuan Shao was a little confused; "What are you looking at me for?"
Chapter 4: Marquis of Changping K
There were early signs of He Jin's stupidity, or in other words, Liu Zhaoqing should not have had any expectations.
As early as in previous history, in order to kill the Ten Eunuchs, He Jin, under the advice of Yuan Shao, actually asked the princes from all directions to come to Luoyang to defend the king. The consequence of this stupid strategy was that not only did the Ten Eunuchs not get killed, but he himself was killed, and also attracted another powerful enemy.
Liu Zhaoqing thought that in this mythical late Han Dynasty, He Jin would change like Emperor Ling, but if that were true, He Jin should have overthrown the Ten Eunuchs long ago, or at least not killed a single eunuch in all these years.
Now it seems that the appearance of Liu Zhaoqing did not allow Yuan Shao to take advantage of He Jin's "east wind", which was actually a good thing.
But later, according to Liu Zhaoqing's inquiry to Yuan Shao, it was learned that He Jin had expressed something to the Yuan family. The head of the Yuan family, Taifu Yuan Wei, was a person who did not want to offend either side, so he did not respond, but his brother Yuan Shu had some ideas.
Liu Zhaoqing didn't know much about Yuan Shu, and he didn't have the time or need to learn more about him.
Since He Jin still couldn't see the situation clearly and chose to sit on the sidelines and watch the fight, Liu Zhaoqing had no choice but to continue.
The Ten Eunuchs cannot be let go. We cannot drive the tiger away to devour the wolf. At least three or five of the Ten Eunuchs must be weakened.
As for He Jin, Liu Zhaoqing was no longer worried after meeting him in person and talking to him in detail. Even if this person was lucky enough to have the power, he was still just a coward.
After telling Cao Cao and Yuan Shao that he would meet great Confucian scholars such as Zheng Xuan and Cai Yong, Liu Zhaoqing said goodbye to Xun Yu and went to Cai Yong's residence.
Neither Cao Cao nor Yuan Shao were mediocre people. Unlike He Jin who had top strategists but did not know how to use them, Cao Cao was a man who could accomplish great things alone. Yuan Shao was not as indecisive as he was at that time. With the presence of his elder brother and younger brother, Yuan Shao had a strong desire to achieve great things.
These two have become Liu Zhaoqing's allies.
After entering Cai Yong's mansion, Liu Zhaoqing saw the little Cai Yan and smiled and nodded to her. The little Cai Yan also smiled happily and bowed in return.
Then Cai Yong, Zheng Xuan, Lu Zhi and Wang Yun came from not far away.
Wang Yun's arrival surprised Liu Zhaoqing a little. Later, he learned that Wang Yun had chosen to live in seclusion because of the eunuchs' disorderly politics and the interference of foreign relatives in the government, and he hurried back after hearing the prophecy that "the Han Dynasty will rise."
Moreover, Wang Yun had just received an imperial decree from Emperor Liu Hong, reinstating him to his original position as one of the Nine Ministers.
Liu Zhaoqing and others were also very happy about the joining of such a powerful scholar.
Afterwards, Liu Zhaoqing told Zheng Xuan, Lu Zhi and others about his meeting with He Jin and also told them about He Jin's reaction to him.
After hearing this, Wang Yun and Cai Yong both shook their heads and were very disappointed with the wisdom of their foreign relatives.
However, Lu Zhi said that this might not be a bad thing, and Zheng Xuan added that their goal was to "revive the Han Dynasty", so in addition to the Ten Attendants, the external relative He Jin was also an enemy.
After realizing that He Jin couldn't even see the current situation clearly, I had a better idea of who He Jin was.
Then Liu Zhaoqing discussed with the great scholars what to do next. Based on their suggestions and discussions, Liu Zhaoqing also formulated a plan.
To sum it up simply is: based on the emperor's love for himself and the changes he is prepared to make after his awakening, while helping the emperor slowly take back government, he will win over new generation people with lofty ideals such as Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Xun Yu, and then slowly take action against the eunuch party and relatives of the emperor.
It is no longer realistic to kill all the Ten Attendants in one fell swoop. This is the most practical strategy.
After discussing the current situation and determining the policy, there was no need for Wang Yun, Cai Yong and others to say much. Liu Zhaoqing took the initiative to ask Cai Yan, who had been standing nearby and eavesdropping, to get pen, ink and paper.
After re-copying the fu four times, Liu Zhaoqing explained in detail the meaning of the fu when asked by the great scholars.
It is also thanks to my wisdom that has surpassed that of ordinary people, otherwise I really would not be able to remember so many details.
It was already night when Liu Zhaoqing left Cai Yong's mansion, but when he was about to leave, Wang Yun stopped him.
"Zhao Qing."
"Mr. Wang." Liu Zhaoqing bowed quickly.
"Do you have any other poems that you would like Zhaoqing to help you with?"
"Not at all." Wang Yun stroked his gray beard and laughed, "Although my Master Wang Zi cannot write the eternal poems and the best fu of all time like you, Zhao Qing, I still have the ability to understand."
Liu Zhaoqing also hurried to apologize, and Wang Yun immediately said that he did not explain the situation and it was not Liu Zhaoqing's fault. Then he did not say anything more and directly stated the reason why he called Liu Zhaoqing.
"Did you know there was a girl?"
"Who?"
"Lü Hong."
Hearing the name, Liu Zhaoqing nodded naturally. Of course she knew Lu Hong. After all, they had experienced life and death together. Moreover, she had promised her that after everything in Luoyang was over, she would take her back to find a way to cure her natural disease.
However, Liu Zhaoqing suddenly realized that he knew there was nothing wrong with Lu Hong, so why did Wang Yun, a great scholar and important official in the court, also know about it?
"How does Mr. Wang know Lv Hong?"
"Because Lu Hong mentioned you to me many times." Wang Yun replied.
"Ah? But didn't Lu Hong find her father's friend and be adopted as his daughter? Is she living in his home now?" Liu Zhaoqing said.
Wang Yun laughed, stroked his beard and continued, "I am an old friend of Lv Hong's father."
"??"
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Liu Zhaoqing was riding in the same plane with Wang Yun, and his mind was a little confused in the car.
"Don't worry, I have sent someone to Xun Mansion to inform the Palace Guard that you will be back late." Wang Yun thought that Liu Zhaoqing was worried that Xun Yu didn't know that he was going to Wang Yun's mansion, so he explained.
Liu Zhaoqing actually felt that this was a bit too coincidental, so he nodded subconsciously.
At this time, Wang Yun looked at Liu Zhaoqing, especially Liu Zhaoqing who had taken a bath and changed clothes in order to meet He Jin, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
Naturally, a famous scholar from a long line of officials did not have that kind of habit. He looked at Liu Zhaoqing and said in a casual tone, "I also heard about Zhaoqing's recent stay in Luoyang from Bo Ji and Zi Gan."
"It is truly amazing. This is probably due to Zhao Qing's intelligence and courage, as well as the help of the young lady from the Xun family..."
"Yes." Liu Zhaoqing nodded. "I met Xun Yu by chance. I saved his life in Dongjun, and we became familiar with each other later."
"Is that so?" Wang Yun stroked his beard and asked, "Then...did the Xun family's daughter say anything to you, Zhao Qing..."
"What am I?"
"To express admiration."
"Uh……"
Liu Zhaoqing didn't expect that such a great scholar would gossip, and was indeed stunned for a moment.
Then he quickly shook his head. At least he didn't feel that Xun Yu had any special feelings for him. Xun Yu was just like him, wanting to kill the eunuchs.
After Wang Yun heard this, he thought for a moment and said, "That's true. The Xun family of Yingchuan is too famous, and the daughter of the Xun family is praised as a 'talent to assist the king' at a young age. I was also evaluated in this way by Guo Tai and Guo Linzong in the past, so I understand that they would naturally be arrogant..."
"But Zhao Qing, although you are born into a commoner family, you don't have to humble yourself now. Although the Xun family is out of reach, there are more beautiful women in the world than just the Xun family..."
Wang Yun seemed to have misunderstood something and suddenly began to comfort Liu Zhaoqing.
"Well, Lord Wang, I have a family." Liu Zhaoqing said awkwardly.
"Ah? Do you have a family..." Wang Yun stroked his beard and fell silent.
If you have a family, that's fine. After all, my old friend doesn't want his daughter to suffer any injustice under my watch.
Naturally, no one knew what Wang Yun was thinking.
When the carriage stopped in front of or behind Wang Yun's residence, Liu Zhaoqing got off with Wang Yun.
Wang Yun was very enthusiastic towards Liu Zhaoqing. After bringing him in, he said that he had just arrived in Luoyang and the house was not clean yet. Liu Zhaoqing shook his head repeatedly to indicate that he was not particular.
He came here also to see Lu Hong.
As expected, after hearing the noise, Lu Hong came over from the corridor. She was about to bow to Wang Yun, but when she was halfway through bowing, she found that Liu Zhaoqing had also come. Her beautiful eyes were immediately filled with surprise.
When Wang Yun saw the two people's eyes meet, there was some movement in his eyes.
Afterwards, Wang Yun brought Liu Zhaoqing and Lv Hong to the living room and asked the servants to prepare tea and fruit cakes. He then introduced to Liu Zhaoqing the process of his meeting with Lv Hong.
In fact, Lv Hong had already told Liu Zhaoqing about this before, but Liu Zhaoqing did not expect that the "great scholar father and friend" Lv Hong mentioned was actually Wang Yun.
Later, when Wang Yun was about to introduce Liu Zhaoqing to Lu Hong, he suddenly realized that there was no need for him to do so. After all, Lu Hong had been talking about Liu Zhaoqing in his ears so much these days that his ears were almost callused.
After a brief conversation, Liu Zhaoqing wanted to say in advance that he was going to take Lu Hong back to Jizhou after completing the Luoyang matter, but unexpectedly Wang Yun said something that made Liu Zhaoqing's eyebrows jump.
"I heard that Zhaoqing, your parents have passed away, and you have no relatives or friends in Pingyuan, only your wife."
Liu Zhaoqing nodded.
Wang Yun stroked his beard and continued with a smile: "Well... since you and Lv Hong have such a good relationship, and Lv Hong also admires you very much, how about you... also recognize me as your godfather?"
Liu Zhaoqing: “…”
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Later, Liu Zhaoqing was sent to the door by Lu Hong.
Thinking of what her adoptive father had said just now in the mansion, Lu Hong, who was wearing a light pink silk dress, couldn't help but look embarrassed, and bowed her head to apologize to Liu Zhaoqing.
"Master Zhaoqing was frightened. Hong doesn't know why my foster father suddenly said that. Usually, my foster father is not this... weird."
Liu Zhaoqing looked helpless: "It's okay, I refused anyway."
The only person Liu Zhaoqing thought of who could be Wang Yun's adopted son was that "slave of three surnames".
Liu Zhaoqing did not refuse because it was too nonsensical for Wang Yun to suddenly adopt him as his adopted son. Liu Zhaoqing also understood that if Wang Yun behaved the same as in his previous life, the consequences would be bad.
I have no reason to find a foster father.
In the end, it was because of Wang Yun's confusing actions that Liu Zhaoqing temporarily gave up the idea of telling him that he wanted to take Lu Hong for treatment.
Lu Hong naturally also saw this.
After hesitating for a moment, he lowered his head and whispered, "Don't worry, sir. Even if my godfather disagrees... Hong will leave with you."
Hearing this, Liu Zhaoqing smiled instead: "Don't worry, Mr. Wang is not that kind of person, and I am not a country boy who just came to Luoyang."
Speaking of this, Lv Hong also revealed a smile. Liu Zhaoqing's rising fame had always made her worry that she would not be able to match it, but now, for her, there was finally a positive effect.
Then Liu Zhaoqing told Lu Hong to do as she had said before and stay in Wang Yun’s residence for the time being and not to move around.
Lu Hong also nodded in agreement.
But just as Liu Zhaoqing was about to get on the carriage, he remembered something again and turned to Lv Hong and asked, "By the way, Hong'er, does your adoptive father have a maid named 'Diao Chan'?"
"Diao Chan?" Lv Hong thought for a moment and shook her head: "I have lived in my adoptive father's house for some time. I know all the maids, but I have never heard of this person."
"…Maybe I remembered it wrongly. Don't worry about it. I'll go back first."
On the frame, Liu Zhaoqing frowned and thought.
"No way... could the person I just randomly met on the street be... Diao Chan?"
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Liu Zhaoqing woke up early the next morning.
After washing up, he began to prepare to meet with Cao Cao and others, and discussed in detail the plan of recruiting more ambitious people.
While meeting Xun Yu and having breakfast together, Liu Zhaoqing frowned again as he recalled what happened last night.
"So Wang Yun was supposed to be a matchmaker?"
Liu Zhaoqing was a little slow to react when he thought about it in his mind, because at that time, he didn't even think about it.
But compared to this, he was more surprised by the fact that it was Lu Hong or maybe Diao Chan.
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