The carriage slowly stopped in front of Zhong Yao's house. Jiang Gan pushed open the car door, got out of the car, spread his arms and stretched his waist, turned around, and saw Bao Qiu standing next to the carriage, bowing with a smile. "Have you not come out yet?"

Bao Chu and Jiang Gan were not unfamiliar with him. They bowed back and said nothing. Xun Yu had just sent someone to inquire about Jiang Gan's whereabouts and wanted to know where he came from and where he was thinking. Unexpectedly, Jiang Gan was open-minded and came to the door directly.

A follower came forward to knock on the door. After a while, an old servant came to open the door. When it was Jiang Gan, he immediately showed a bright smile, and even the wrinkles on his face became lighter. He bowed and gave Jiang Gan a big gift, which was much more enthusiastic than when he saw Xun Yu just now. Bao Chu saw Jiang Gan's follower take out a purse and handed it to the old servant, and sighed secretly. It turns out that money can make the devil push the mill. It makes sense that Jiang Gan is popular in Chang'an. No one doesn't like money.

Jiang Gan entered the door and just arrived at the atrium, Zhong Yao came out. Jiang Gan was not polite and said straight to the point: "I originally planned to wait for Xun Lingjun to leave, but he hasn't left for a long time. I guess he is in trouble, so I just met him and maybe I can help me or something."

Zhong Yao laughed. "General Sun is generous, and you are also open-minded. You are here just in time, so I want to see you. If you have anything to do, please ask for help." As he said that, he turned around and led Jiang Gan into the study. Xun Yu stood up to greet him, calm in his mind. He did not intend to meet Jiang Gan so soon, but Jiang Gan came on his own initiative. He must have seen the carriage at the door. He avoided him and seemed petty, so he simply met Jiang Gan.

The three of them took their seats again, and Zhong Yao ordered people to bring wine and food, and talked while drinking. With the wine, the atmosphere became much more harmonious. Although it was divided into two parties, Sun Ce and the court did not break up. Jiang Gan and Xun Yu were old acquaintances, and they spoke easily and did not have obvious hostility.

Xun Yu first spoke and joked: "Just as soon as the Shandong War ended, Ziyi rushed to Chang'an. Is it a victory?"

Jiang Gan asked slowly, "Do you think this is a good news? If so, I am here to report the good news. Please recommend it to me."

"Whether it is a good news varies from person to person." Xun Yu smiled and said: "If General Sun has a court spirit and loyally quells the rebellion for the court, it will naturally be a good news. Without Ziyi's words, I will take Ziyi to Nanshan to see the emperor immediately."

"Did General Sun have acted as an unjust? I'm sorry to be ignorant, so please give me some advice."

"I heard that General Sun sent someone to Luoyang, is there any incident?"

"Yes." Jiang Gan did not hesitate to think.

"Luoyang is the old capital. General Sun sent someone to seize Luoyang. Is there any reason for it to be forced?"

"Of course. However, before I explain General Sun's reasons, I would like to ask Ling Jun for a question."

"Speaking."

"Is it the imperial court's will to lead the former Grand Marshal Huang Wan to lead his troops to attack Yingchuan?"

Xun Yu was speechless, hesitated for a moment, and shook his head. "No."

Jiang Gan nodded. "So, Huang Wan was accused of rebellion and sent troops without an edict, which was like a rebellion."

Xun Yu did not argue. Huang Wan was defeated and surrendered to Sun Ce on his own initiative. He could only be responsible for the trouble he had caused. The court would not guarantee him, but he would not take any damage. Huang Wan must bear the responsibility, but it was not a rebellion that would be decided by the court, and Sun Ce could not be held accountable.

"Huang Wan was in the forefront, Yuan Shao sent Shen Pei to seize Luoyang in the back, and the court did not have any remedies. General Sun sent people to Luoyang to prevent the old capital from falling into Yuan Shao's hands. Is there a problem?"

Xun Yu smiled bitterly. "If this is the case, then of course there is no problem. When he was debating Dong, his father Sun Cheqi also stationed in Luoyang, cleaned up the palace city, buried the imperial tomb, and retreated. I wonder if General Sun planned to do this too?"

"It depends on who the court arranges to take over Luoyang. If it is a skeleton minister like Zhu Gongwei, there is naturally no problem. General Sun and his son will cooperate with each other. If it is a straitor like Huang Wan, then you can't give up, right?"

Xun Yu nodded and did not discuss this topic again. Jiang Gan didn't say anything, at least it means that Sun Ce did not intend to break up with the court completely, and he knew it. He continued: "Sun Cheqi led the governor of Yuzhou, and General Sun supervised Yuzhou on behalf of his father. It is reasonable, but what is the Jingzhou and Yangzhou ready to deal with it? At the beginning, the court appointed Zhu Gong, the Grand Marshal Zhu Gong, and General Sun and his son waited for the dispatch of Zhu Gong to lead the military of the three states. Now Yuan Shao has been defeated, and Huangfu Taiwei is about to return to the court. When will their father and son take their own responsibilities?"

Jiang Gan smiled. "Is Yuan Shao dead?"

"Yes."

Jiang Gan rolled his eyes. He only knew that Yuan Shao was seriously injured, but he did not receive news that Yuan Shao was dead. He was probably still on the way. However, he didn't mind that Yuan Shao's death would have little impact. He was defeated and his best way out was to bow to the court.

"Who is the new Jizhou Governor?"

"Although it has not been confirmed yet, it is self-evident that Jizhou will return to the imperial court." Xun Yu was very confident.

"So, this fall, the court can receive taxes from Jizhou?"

Xun Yu was stunned and suddenly felt a little regretful, but he had already said that, so he could only nod.

"That makes you think, when will Jizhou make up for the taxes owed in the past few years?"

"This..." Xun Yu pondered, not daring to assert. He believed that Yuan Tan would give some, and he could not guarantee whether he could give it all, and he would not dare to expect any debts before. Jiang Gan's question was unable to answer, otherwise Jiang Gan would catch the handle and would not be able to complete it at that time, and it would be unsatisfactory. "This depends on the situation in Jizhou. I cannot give you a definite answer for the time being."

"No problem." Jiang Gan was very generous. "Although I have not received General Sun's order on this matter, I can give Ling Jun an answer, when will Jizhou really become the court's Jizhou, Yangzhou, and Jingzhou not fall behind." Before Xun Yu could speak, Jiang Gan reminded again: "Ling Jun, don't forget that when Jizhou was sitting on the verge of severe drought in Guanzhong and the people were in exile, it was the food provided by Jingzhou to the court."

"Ziyi means that if Jizhou cannot pay the imperial taxes this year, will Yangzhou and Jingzhou not pay them?"

"Lingjun, the Yuzhou epidemic last year, and this year he suffered a riot attack from Yuan Shao, and suffered a great loss. Jingzhou and Yangzhou were also deeply implicated. General Sun knew that the court had difficulties and did not ask the court for a piece of food or a pill, which would share the court's worries with the heaven and earth. In this case, the court did not pursue the taxes owed by Jizhou, but asked Jingzhou and Yangzhou to pay taxes. Is it a bit difficult for people to pay? Is the rewards and punishments uneven? The people in the Jianghuai River are fierce and have been in a row since the rush, and the officials have forced the people to rebel every year. General Sun and his son fought bloody battles and personally attacked the enemy. Only then could he barely quell the court. The court should not hope that there will be large-scale civil chaos in Jingzhou and Yangzhou at this time, right?"

Jiang Gan tilted his mouth and smiled slightly. "I will make you unable to achieve anything. Now Shandong is safe and sound, so it is not advisable to move lightly."
Chapter completed!