The four hundred and seventieth chapters meet the emperor and guide the emperor
"A person who solves problems is a person who lives in a troubled world and uses the art of speculation." [Lunheng·Answer to Cheng]
Liu Ye perked up, because this was the major matter he was planning to discuss to the emperor! Compared to others present, who could only obtain information about Jiangdong through indirect means, he, who had worked around Sun Ce, could be said to be the most familiar with it.
People who are in the situation in Jiangdong.
This time he was consulted by the emperor, and Liu Ye cherished it very much. This opportunity was hard to come by. He had to use all his mind to figure out the emperor's attitude in the brief meeting just now. Only by prescribing the right medicine could he have a chance to be truly accepted.
Those with the highest authority take a fancy to it.
Jiangdong Sun Ce "forced" to kill Wei Jie, the governor of Yangzhou, and annexed three counties. He was the precursor of the traitor Yuan Shu, and his rebellion was obvious. Whether he was voluntary or not, or had other hidden agendas, in the eyes of the bystander emperor, he was a target that should be punished. Shicai
Just include it in Guo Jia's suggestions, so why bother spending more time to find out in detail what the other party's intentions are?
Liu Ye also thought that Guo Jia seemed to have deliberately avoided talking about Sun Ce when he offered advice. At first, he thought it was because Sun Ce was separated from the imperial court in Huainan and out of reach, and because Huang Zu of Jiangxia was there to restrain him, he didn't include it in his plan. Now.
It seems that this is not the case. Judging from the situation known to Liu Ye, Guo Jiaying was testing the emperor's attitude on this matter on behalf of the Yingchuan people.
They didn't know that the emperor had already accepted the steps given by Xun You, but a few vague words were not enough. Only actions can reveal the true meaning.
"Your Majesty." Liu Ye figured it out clearly that it was one thing, but how to say it was another matter. At this time, he, the person who had direct contact with Sun Ce, was the key. Whether Sun Ce had a forced grievance or a wolfish ambition, it can be said
It depends on what he said next: "Sun Ce was resourceful and good at using troops, frivolous and careless. He mobilized his troops eastward and punished the rebels. The people of Jiangdong rest in peace, and he had meritorious service. As for the death of the Yangzhou governor, he actually died in
In Zuo Rong's hands, Sun Ce is only guilty of driving away thieves."
With that said, Liu Ye explained the causes and consequences of the death of Wei Jie, the governor of Yangzhou, from a neutral perspective.
At this time, the emperor had lowered his head and looked around to find the location of the four counties in Jiangdong on the map. Jia Xu held a bowl of tea in his hand and took a sip from time to time. Occasionally, he glanced at Liu Ye with his fluttering eyes to indicate that he was listening.
"Liu Ziyang was once in Sun Ce's court, but now he dares to speak out." Several people were silent for a while, and Xun You was the first to speak.
Liu Ye smiled ashamedly. He had tried his best to avoid sensitive and secretive topics and removed the involvement of the Yingchuan people in this matter. Since Xun You said so, I believe his answer will not offend anyone. In this way
Every party has been taken into consideration.
Guo Jia spoke frankly and said with a chuckle: "Zi Yang lives in Luoyang and has no information. Little did he know that a few days ago, Huang Zu, the prefect of Jiangxia, led his boat division east to Chaisang. He was defeated by Sun Ce. The pioneer Zhang Shuo was killed, and all the others
The army fled." Seeing Liu Ye's slightly surprised look, Guo Jia became playful and said: "Recent intelligence reports, the prefect of Kuaiji and Pingnan General Lu Gong died of illness, leaving Kuaiji without an owner. Sun Ce and his general Zhu Zhi have led the army.
Go south."
Liu Ye's face turned a bit pale. He had no official position, no relatives or friends in Luoyang, and his residence was under surveillance. It was difficult to find out military information on weekdays. Even if he did find out, it would be useless information that had been delayed for a long time. Huang Zu was defeated.
Fortunately, the other party was not an official official of the imperial court. If there was any military friction, it would be Liu Biao who started the provocation without permission.
The trouble was Lu Kang. He originally thought that Sun Ce would not attack Kuaiji for Lu Kang's sake, but unexpectedly, Lu Kang was old and frail and died of illness while serving in Kuaiji.
"This..." Fortunately, he didn't say anything. Liu Ye defended himself and said, "I really didn't expect that Sun Ce has no loyalty?"
The emperor said without raising his head: "Sun Ce rejected Huang Zu and entered Kuaiji again. No matter what he thought, at least he had no time to lead troops to Huainan... Yuan Shu didn't give him any orders?"
This sentence hits the key point!
An idea flashed in Liu Ye's mind. Yes, Yuan Shu did not say that the enemy was at hand at this time. He just said that entering Xuzhou also required gathering all the strength under his command. Compared with Lu Kang in Jiangdong, the Central Plains was the top priority. If Sun Ce was Yuan Shu's
How could a lackey not know the importance at this time and run to take over Kuaiji? Yuan Shu must have given Sun Ce relevant transfer orders, but judging from Sun Ce's current behavior, Sun Ce simply ignored it. This may also save Sun Ce's position?
While Liu Ye was thinking wildly, weighing and hesitating about the pros and cons of continuing to speak for Sun Ce, Jia Xu casually said from the side: "How can Yuan Shuyong'er control a tiger?"
"Then who can?" The emperor reached out and clicked on the map a few times, then finally raised his head and looked at Jia Xu.
As dusk fell, the emperor rarely had any intention of leaving a meal, so he hastily sent everyone back to rest. Zhu Jun could not come on the way, and the emperor would not stay and wait for him anymore, so he ordered his troops to garrison Yingchuan Yaozhi until Xu Huang arrived.
Runan, and then directly entrusted the general power. The emperor planned to rest for one night in Luoyang, and then set out with the army tomorrow and rush to Chenliu. Zhu Jun went south, and Cao Cao advanced eastward. A military vacuum would be formed in Yanzhou behind them, and
The land was across the river from Jizhou, so the emperor had to fill it in time. This would also be the place where the decisive battle between the imperial court and Yuan Shao took place.
There were originally many buildings in Bigui Garden, in various sizes and shapes. Although most of them were burned down, the walls are still there, and you can still live in them if you just put up a hastily built door.
The emperor naturally chose the best-preserved, most spacious and comfortable palace near the water, and then distributed residences around it in order of proximity and official position.
Xun You lived in a small hall not far from the emperor's residence. He and Guo Jia walked together and arrived soon.
"Looking at today's demeanor, Liu Ye is unworthy of being called 'wise'. He wants to please everyone, but often fails to please anyone. He is too obsessed with catering to flattery and speculating on unexpected plans." Xun You personally lit the lights everywhere in the house.
Zhu, walked to the table, and prepared to have a brief conversation with Guo Jia before waiting for the meal to be delivered: "On the contrary, it is because of my filial piety. I have heard for a long time and met you for the first time. As my uncle said, you are a rare person in the world. It is rare for him to recommend you like this."
, I still believe it.”
Guo Jia shook his head. He had heard compliments like this many times and often didn't take them to heart, even if the other person was Xun You, an important minister of the imperial court. He shook his head to put forward his own different opinion: "Because Liu Ziyang is smart, so
I dare to click here and then down, but I can’t say anything at all.”
Xun You frowned, seeming puzzled.
"It's true that he once served under Sun Ce, but how did he come to be with Sun Ce when he was a member of the Han clan?"