Chen Gui fooled Lu Bu, slapped his butt and left. Wasn't he the one who ended up cleaning up Lu Bu's mess?
Spread out on the table in front of him were bamboo slips of military information, and the news on each one was not very good.
Yuan Shu sent a large army led by Zhang Xunqiao Rui, which had arrived at the junction of Yuzhou and Sili. The leader was actually his eldest son Yuan Yao.
Chen Gong knew that this was Yuan Shu's intimidation to Lu Bu. Of course, it was also possible that he was coveting the emperor's chariot. As long as the emperor Liu Xie returned to Luoyang, Yuan Shu's army would most likely turn to attack Luoyang.
If it were other princes, they might be hesitant to do such a thing, but if it was Yuan Shu, Chen Gong felt that it was really possible, after all, he had no taboos in his actions.
Is it normal for a person who wants to be self-reliant to want to kill his emperor?
Thinking of this, Chen Gong was a little afraid of his previous thoughts. If Yuan Lu joined forces, Lu Bu would have been implicated.
Since joining forces with Yuan Shu is almost impossible, the best solution is to find ways to join forces with others to shoulder Yuan Shu's side.
But there were not many choices in front of him. Chen Gong was the first to rule out Cao Cao. After all, he had broken off relations with Cao Cao, so there was no reason to turn back.
But as a result, Lu Bu and the surrounding princes almost fell out, and the only choice was Yuan Xi.
Chen Gong had a headache when he thought of this name. This fierce tiger was not only powerful in fighting, but also very calculating in people's hearts. He still didn't understand how Lu Bu got to where he was today.
Lu Bu fled to Hanoi. Facing the threats from Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, he was unable to fight independently. Chen Gong suggested that he defect to Yuan Shu. Although it was a helpless move, it was a way to save himself.
Now this road is dead. In comparison, Youzhou is not a better choice, but this is the only choice?
Chen Gong wondered whether Yuan Xi had planned Lu Bu's side in advance. If so, what exactly did he want to use Lu Bu for?
Just to please the emperor?
If this was the reason, things would be easier to handle. Lu Bu mobilized his troops, joined forces with Yuan Youzhou's army, and rushed to Hedong to welcome the emperor. He drove away the Baibo bandits who held the emperor hostage, welcomed the emperor, and rebuilt the Han Dynasty!
This is actually very attractive to Chen Gong. For officials in the world, being rewarded by the emperor is definitely a great honor.
But the key point is, how can the Baibo thief be so easy to deal with, let alone Li Jue and Guo Si who are watching eagerly on the side!
Wouldn't the Yuan family's fierce tiger use Lu Bu as a forward to reap the benefits?
Moreover, according to the information on the bamboo slips, Jizhou Army and Cao Cao Army have already shown signs of action. Although the purpose is not known, if they really come to Sili like Yuan Shu, even if you add Youzhou Army, can they take advantage?
While Chen Gong was thinking hard, another urgent message came into the house. When he opened it, his expression suddenly changed.
Yuan Xi has sent a troop of troops to Hanoi and stationed fifty miles outside the city, asking to see Lu Bu?
Why so fast?
How did you get here?
Chen Gong was furious, it was terrifying that this ferocious tiger could send soldiers and horses so close to the place without any sound, and he was not even aware of it!
Either there is something wrong with the intelligence on our side, or the other party's whereabouts are secretive, or their marching speed is too fast, so that the spies here have not had time to come back to report?
When Chen Gong saw the names on the bamboo slips, he became even more uneasy. The fierce tiger actually sent these two people out?
He quickly picked up the bamboo slips and went to see Lu Bu.
Dozens of miles outside Huai City, two armies and horses were facing each other at a distance.
Ju Shou was riding on his horse, pointing his whip at the generals opposite, and said to Zhao Yun: "Most of the generals of Marquis Wen are from Bingzhou and like cavalry by nature, but this man opposite is a different kind. All the soldiers in the camp under his command are infantry, so they should not be underestimated."
Zhao Yun saw hundreds of armored soldiers lined up on the opposite side. In front of the formation was a tall general with a solemn expression, and said, "Young Master once mentioned this person to me."
"Is this Gao Shun?"
Jushou nodded and sighed: "That's right, I was quite familiar with him before."
"And I also helped train in this camp. It's a pity that I didn't stay in Jizhou."
Zhao Yun knew that there must be some hidden secrets, but this was not the time to ask about this. What he cared about more was the cavalry next to Gao Shun's camp.
He whispered to Jushou: "That cavalry commander doesn't seem to be an ordinary person."
Jushou glanced at him and said with a smile, "I do recognize him."
Zhao Yun knew that Jushu had served as a military supervisor and knew other princes and generals well, so he asked, "Who is this person?"
Ju Shouhun said casually: "Zhang Liao was originally a magistrate of Yanmen County. He followed Ding Yuan, He Jin, Dong Zhuo, and now he follows Lu Bu."
"The military commander of Bingzhou is very casual about taking refuge with his lord."
Zhang Liao's fortune was very similar to that of Zhang Yang. He was recruited by Ding Yuan as a soldier, then sent to Hebei by He Jin to recruit troops, and then joined Dong Zhuo, and finally served as a cavalry captain under Lu Bu. It can be said that he also changed a lot of masters.
There was a hint of contempt in Zhao Yun Jushu's words, and he said: "So he is Zhang Liao?"
"Young Master once asked me to pay more attention to this man and Gao Shun."
"Mr. Gongyu seems to have some opinions about it?"
After hearing this, Jushou said: "It's not a big deal. This Liao ancestor should be Nie Yi, but now he is mixed up in the circle of Bingliang generals. It can be said that he is ashamed of his ancestors."
Zhao Yun thought, so that's it.
Nie Yi, also known as Nie Wengyi, was the mastermind of the Mayi Conspiracy.
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu requested peace and alliance with the Han Dynasty. The Han court ministers argued over this issue. Han Anguo and others supported the peace alliance. Wang Hui believed that they should deny their request and attack them with troops. As a result, Han Anguo's side gained more support from the courtiers.
, so Emperor Wu decided to make peace.
In the first year of Yuanguang in the Western Han Dynasty, Nie Yi, a powerful merchant from Mayi in Yanmen, suggested to Emperor Wu through Wang Hui that after the marriage, the Han Dynasty had gained the trust of the Xiongnu, and as long as they could lure them with benefits, they would be able to defeat them.
After some debate, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty accepted this suggestion, so Nie Yi was ordered to use himself as bait, go to the Xiongnu camp in person, and pretend to surrender to the then military minister Shanyu, claiming that he could kill the magistrate of Mayi County and force the whole city of Mayi to surrender.
Then you can get all the wealth in the city.
The Chanyu believed his words and immediately raised troops. At the same time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent 300,000 troops to set up an ambush near Mayi. However, after the Chanyu arrived, he became suspicious and sent people to capture a local official.
Information about the ambush of the Han Dynasty army.
Chanyu was frightened and retreated. Three hundred thousand Han troops returned without success, and the Mayi plot failed.
There is no clear record of what happened to Nie Yi after that, but as an important minister, Wang Hui was forced to commit suicide, which shows that Nie Yi's family should have been implicated.
The Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms says that Zhang Liao "changed his surname after his birth to Nie Yi to avoid resentment." On the one hand, his family was hated by the Xiongnu, and on the other hand, he was not liked by the Han court. It is reasonable to change his family name to escape from the world.
When Zhao Yun and Yuan Xi talked at night, they heard Yuan Xi talk about this period of history. After Yuan Xi finished speaking, he asked Zhao Yun a question: "Brother Zilong thinks that if Zhang Liao was really a descendant of Nie Yi, what impact would it have on the current Han Dynasty?"
, what kind of mood will you have?"
Zhao Yun thought for a long time, and finally shook his head and said: "Yun has to see it in person before he can judge."
Yuan Xi laughed after hearing this and said: "There will be a chance. If he is still loyal, he will have to ask Brother Zilong!"
Yuan Xi sent Zhao Yun out because he took a fancy to Zhao Yun's natural affinity.
Among the generals of the Shu Han Dynasty, there are not many people with good character, especially Guan Zhang, who has a higher eye than the top, but Zhao Yun can have a good relationship with everyone, and his ability as a person must be remarkable.
.
If people like Zhao Yun are not sent out to engage in diplomacy and poach people, that would be a waste of natural resources!
At this time, Zhao Yun was staring at Zhang Liao and Gao Shun across from him, and the master in his heart asked him to think of ways to poach people in the wall. Isn't this forcing others to do something difficult? How could he understand?
Forget it, the paperwork has been handed over anyway, I just have to take a step at a time.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yun began to slander. He originally proposed to exchange with Tian Yu and deal with the front troops of the Montenegrin Army himself, but Yuan Xi rejected it.
Yuan Xi said that Zhao Yun had made a name for himself in Youzhou in the past six months. If the Black Mountain Army knew that Zhao Yun was in charge, it would be very difficult to be deceived. On the other hand, Tian Yu followed Yuan Xi to attack Xuzhou. Although he had made a lot of contributions, he had done nothing.
It is some dirty work, and the reputation has not been spread. It is estimated that the Montenegrin Army will not pay attention to it, and it is just used to paralyze the enemy.
Finally, Yuan Xi said with a smile: "Moreover, to support the emperor and save the emperor from danger, isn't that what Brother Zilong wants to do most?"
Zhao Yun was moved in his heart, but he still had concerns, "But what you did, seems to be contrary to what Ben Chugong thought?"
Yuan Xi said: "Yuan has some ideas, but they are not right."
"At least for the current Yuan family, the existence of the Emperor is still very necessary."
"Brother Zilong, just put down your burdens and do what you want. No matter what the outcome is, I will bear it for you."
After hearing this, Zhao Yun felt like he had met a confidant, and he said in a deep voice: "Yun will definitely live up to the trust of the young master!"
What Zhao Yun didn't expect was that Yuan Xi specifically explained to the two of them before departure that he hoped Jushou could help Zhao Yun, which meant that Zhao Yun was the main one. This made Zhao Yun even more confused. At his young age, how could it be possible based on his qualifications and ability?
Comparable to Jushou?
Is this Yuan Xi's intention to cultivate his ability to be independent, or does he have some other ideas?
When Lu Bu heard Chen Gong's report that the Youzhou Army had appeared dozens of miles away from Huaicheng, he almost choked on the wine in his mouth.
He lost his voice and said: "I haven't agreed to join forces with him, but he dares to send people to my territory?"
"You brought troops so close. Are you threatening me?"
Chen Gong said: "Don't worry, Marquis Wen, Gao Shun and Zhang Liao have already led troops to intercept, and judging from the appearance of the Youzhou army, there is no malicious intent."
Lu Bu frowned and said, "Who brought the troops here, and how many people did he bring?"
Chen Gong replied: "It's Ju Shou and Zhao Yun, who brought about two thousand people."
Lu Bu then replied calmly, "What can two thousand people do?"
"But Jushu has been sent here, and it doesn't look like he's sent them here to die."
"Gongtai, what kind of medicine do you think is sold in Fierce Tiger Gourd? Does he really trust me so much?"
"Isn't my reputation among the nobles not very good?"
Chen Gong was speechless, you do know your reputation!