Since Duan Jiong's death, Dong Zhuo has lost one of his biggest supporters in the court. Not only him, but almost all Liangzhou people who served as high-ranking generals in Bingzhou counties seemed to have lost their support for a while.

In this society, the life of the nobles without roots was extremely difficult, let alone the Liangzhou warriors.

And judging from the current situation, Yuan Wei seems to have no intention of promoting Dong Zhuo quickly. Yuan Situ seems to be quite wary of this "family slave with five surnames" deep down in his heart, and wants to make a careful investigation before making any comments.

Dong Zhuo did not have time to let Yuan Wei conduct a character investigation on him, and his character could not withstand the investigation.

He is almost fifty years old, who knows how long he has left? How can he compare with those young men in their twenties and thirties? He can't afford it.

That's why Dong Zhuo was so anxious. He was so anxious that even dreaming about Jin Yan building a nest was tied to his career. He was so anxious that when Liu Jian came from the east to deliver a letter, he would also connect him with Jin Yan.

Come together.

Dong Shijun really wanted to be promoted and was confused.

But now, when he saw the letter written by Lu Qian to him about making an appointment to go out to the fortress together, his mind became even more alive.

If I don’t point out that this old man from the Yuan family is destined to not be able to make two thousand dan?

Bah! You surnamed Yuan look down on me, but I still look down on you!

Duan Jiong is dead, and the Liangzhou warriors are leaderless. Do I have no chance to replace Duan Jiong?

Everything in this world depends on whether you want to compete or not!

"Haha, Mr. Lu's letter to me said that you were the one who found out about Tan Shihuai's current situation?" Dong Zhuo looked at Liu Jian with a smile.

Liu Jian responded enthusiastically: "Exactly."

"Okay, please tell me the details."

Liu Jian did not waste any time and made a brief report to Dong Zhuo on the matter.

Of course, Liu Jian didn't give it in vain. There was still some bragging content added to it, and even Dong Zhuo couldn't tell the truth from the lie.

After finishing speaking, Liu Jian began to secretly observe Dong Zhuo's expression.

He looked nowhere else but Dong Zhuo's eyes.

Dong Zhuo's face was expressionless at this moment. After hearing the news, he didn't show any particular interest.

It's just that for some reason, he has been playing with the slip in his hand, like a cat playing with a fur ball. It is obviously a boring thing, but it is not enough, and he doesn't know how the slip can make him so interested.

But Liu Jian could vaguely see the hidden excitement in Dong Zhuo's eyes.

A person's expression may lie, but his eyes never do.

People can deliberately conceal facial expressions and body movements, but it is difficult for anyone to change the state of their eyes.

In this way, Liu Jian probably had something in mind.

He could conclude that Dong Zhuo was moving, but he still had some concerns.

Don't be in a hurry, guide slowly.

"This matter is of great importance and I must think it over carefully. Just go back and inform Mr. Lu and ask him to wait for the news about me."

Finally, Dong Zhuo came to such a conclusion.

Haha, testing me? It’s a joke!

Liu Jian smiled calmly and said, "Uncle Fang, let me take my leave."

After saying that, he saluted Dong Zhuo and turned to leave.

As Liu Jian walked, he counted quietly in his heart.

"Three numbers, who is called grandson... one, two, three!"

"Wait a minute!"

Dong Zhuo's voice came from behind Liu Jian.

Liu Jian stopped, raised his eyebrows slightly, and smiled.

"What else does Uncle Fang have to say?"

Dong Zhuo threw the slip on the desk, stood up, looked Liu Jian up and down, and said curiously: "You just said that it was important for your family to ask you to come here, but now I haven't given you an accurate answer.

If you go back like this, aren't you afraid that your family will blame you?"

Liu Jian was quite calm: "There is nothing I can do to blame, and I can't do anything about it. Moreover, my master once said that although Dong Gong was a hero in the world, he was under the control of the powerful people in Luoyang. Many things were beyond his control. This is not a small thing on my part."

The only thing that the military commander can change is to accept his fate."

"Teacher?"

Dong Zhuo looked at him doubtfully: "Who do you study under?"

"My mentor is Mr. Zi Qiangong, and he is currently the minister."

"ah?"

After saying this sentence, Dong Zhuo's expression suddenly changed.

But then, an exciting idea popped into his mind.

Lu Zhi's apprentice came to a certain place as a messenger. Could it be that the golden swallow he was referring to... was really him?

There can be no such coincidence in the world, it must be him!

In other words, Dong Zhuo's expression suddenly changed.

"Oh my! It turns out that he is a disciple of the Minister, a student of Fengshi Mountain! Why didn't you tell me earlier! Why didn't you tell me earlier? Sit down! Sit down!"

Liu Jian was not polite and thanked Uncle Fang immediately and sat down next to Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo rubbed his hands and stared at Liu Jian in front of him with bright eyes, extremely excited.

If just now he was a little hesitant as to whether Liu Jian was ‘Jin Yan’, now he is 99% convinced.

For no other reason than that he is a disciple of Lu Zhi who is well-known in the country!

Celebrities have great appeal in this era. Even those as stubborn as Dong Zhuo still have to look high.

"My dear nephew, what I just said is a joke. Don't take it to heart. After all, I have a lot of things to worry about as governor of a state. To be honest, I also want to accept this important matter of going out to conquer Xianbei.

only……"

Liu Jian secretly thought to himself that Dong Zhuo was really talking about people and talking about ghosts... In such a short time, he became a "nephew"?

He took over Dong Zhuo's words: "It's just that Uncle Fang has some scruples, fearing that he might offend important people in the court. From now on, his official career will be blocked, and he will never find the opportunity to be promoted to those two thousand stones, right?"

For people like Dong Zhuo, there is no need to beat around the bush, just state it bluntly and it’s great!

Xiliang people don't want to play tricks, they just like to go straight and write every word.

No one hopes to take a step forward more than Dong Zhuo!

Next to Dong Zhuo, Dong Min roared angrily: "Ignorant child, don't speak arrogantly!"

"Hey! Don't make any noise!"

Dong Zhuo waved his hand towards Dong Min, signaling him not to say anything.

"Haha, my nephew is so young, how can he know my heart?"

Liu Jian thought to himself: You don't know what you have done in history, but we are clear!

It’s not difficult to guess what a vicious person like you is thinking in his heart! If it’s not just you, what else can it be?

"Reporting to Uncle Fang, how can I know Uncle Fang's thoughts when I am so young? These words were mentioned casually in my previous letters to me."

Dong Zhuo was shocked when he heard this.

"Does my nephew really mean what he said?"

"If what the official said is untrue, then I dare to ask Uncle Fang, besides my mentor, who else can analyze these matters involving high-level officials in the court? Does Uncle Fang think I can?"

Dong Zhuo began to think about it in his mind.

Yes, if Lu Zhi hadn't taught him, where would this kid have gone to inquire about a certain family at such a young age? It must have been what his master and apprentice said in tandem!

In this way, Mr. Lu is quite concerned about Mr. Dong! Hahahaha!

Dong Zhuo has had a long-cherished wish in his heart for many years, which is to be recognized and integrated into the Guandong gentry community. Although this wish is almost impossible, he has always buried this idea deeply in his heart.

"Well, since Lu Shangshu can analyze my current situation, there must be a way to solve the impasse I am facing?"

Liu Jian made a gesture and said: "My mentor is a scholar of heaven and man, has a deep understanding of ancient and modern affairs, and has unique insights. But..."

"Just what?"

"It's just that we have no acquaintance with Dong Zhuo's mentors, so I'm afraid that Uncle Fang may have doubts if we suddenly have a deep conversation."

Dong Zhuo laughed loudly, patted the table and said boldly: "My dear nephew, I am not a complacent person. To be honest, I have admired Lu Shangshu for a long time, and I just wish I didn't have the opportunity to visit you! If Lu Shangshu has any thoughts about me,

Just say it, it doesn’t matter! I will never be jealous of each other!"

"Okay, then I'll talk about it a little bit?"

"My dear nephew, please give me a try!"

Liu Jian cleared his throat and said seriously: "Uncle Fang, in fact, you can also understand that my Lord Lu and the governors of all counties asked for orders to leave the fortress, not for personal gain, but for the sake of the country. Taiwei Wenrao Gong, my mentor
To be continued...