After talking with Zhao Yun, Liu Xie realized that a lot of things happened in Jizhou. The information he learned had been seriously lagging behind, and history gradually changed its appearance, no longer what he was familiar with.
This is an inevitable impact of his inhabitation in the northwest and is also closely related to the lack of professional intelligence collectors.
There are many things to be done, and there are so many talents.
Liu Xie gathered a little anxiety, forced himself to calm down, and asked Zhao Yun’s opinion of Liu Bei.
"Will Liu Bei support Yuan Shao?"
Zhao Yun lowered his head and was silent for a long time.
Liu Xie was not in a hurry, and pushed a glass of water in front of Zhao Yun and waited patiently.
He has always been curious about why Zhao Yun chose Liu Bei? Or, what did Liu Bei rely on to attract Zhao Yun?
No matter how I think about it, I can't figure it out.
Maybe there is just no better choice, so I can only choose one that is relatively okay?
As for Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao, who Zhao Yun had been loyal to, Liu Bei at least valued Zhao Yun and was willing to hand over the most trusted cavalry to his command.
After a while, Zhao Yun raised his head and looked directly at Liu Xie. "Your Majesty, I am confused."
Liu Xie said with a slight hue. "You might as well speak out."
"Yun asked himself about his position and reputation, but Your Majesty treated him as the left rank of the cavalry. Liu Bei was in Xuzhou and was famous in Guandong. He also took in Marquis Wen, but Your Majesty had never recruited him. I am very puzzled by the difference in this."
Liu Xie was slightly stunned and then burst into laughter. "You know Liu Bei's ambitions when you know Liu Bei. As the governor of Xuzhou, the court can only live in the northwest. I'm going to invite him to the court, will he come?"
Zhao Yun looked at Liu Xie, and his heart became even more confused.
Liu Xie was telling the truth, but there was no trace of loss on his face, and his expression was as relaxed as if he was saying something had nothing to do with him.
"The situation has changed now, so you can consider it." Liu Xie's mouth raised a self-deprecating smile. "No matter how long Zang Hong can last, he is no match for Yuan Shao after all. Once Yuan Shao drinks the horse and advances into the Central Plains, he will inevitably lead Xuzhou.
He was in his pocket. If the court conquers Liu Bei into the court, will he come? Or will he stay in Xuzhou, surrender to Yuan Shao, and become enemies with the court?"
Zhao Yun avoided answering. In fact, he didn't know whether Liu Bei would come.
"Your Majesty might as well give it a try."
Liu Xie twisted his fingers. "Zilong might as well write a letter and send someone to Xuzhou to see Liu Bei's intention."
Zhao Yun thought about it and agreed.
The emperor did not issue an edict to Liu Bei directly, so he had no confidence in Liu Bei. It is also an understandable choice to ask him to come out to test Liu Bei's meaning.
But why did the emperor have no confidence in Liu Bei and object to his own confidence?
Zhao Yun was puzzled, but he didn't say it after all.
Liu Xie knew that Zhao Yun was confused, but he could not explain and did not want to explain.
He only needs to let Zhao Yun know Liu Bei’s choices and thus firmly make up his choice. Whether Liu Bei comes or not, Zhao Yun has nothing to do with him.
Chen Gong walked into Taiyuan City.
Along the way, he thought a lot and had some ideas.
The carriage was parked in front of the Situ Mansion. When sending someone to inform him, he asked Chen Rong to go to Sikong Mansion first to pay homage to Zhang Xi.
Zhang Xi was a predecessor of Runan and had a certain influence on Yuan Shao.
Chen Rong was so anxious that he didn't even get off the horse, and kicked the horse to Sikong Mansion. With stirrups, his riding skills could already make him run quickly in just over ten days, and it looked like a monk who had been riding for many years.
The knight.
Chen Gong looked at Chen Jun's back and felt a little disdainful.
Compared to Dongjun, Guangling is still a barbarian land after all, Zang Hong and Chen Rong are a bit reckless in their actions.
After a while, news came from Situ’s mansion, and Situ Zhao Wen asked him to go in.
Chen Gong followed the little official into the door and came to the hall.
Zhao Wen was handling the document. When he saw Chen Gong coming in, he signaled Chen Gong to take his seat and asked, "Public Terrace, are you hungry? I only have the simplest food and food here, but no wine or meat."
Chen Gong bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern. Gong Gong was just using lunch before Gong entered the city."
Zhao Wen smiled. "That's true. It's better to eat in the post house with the imperial edict than Situ's mansion."
Chen Gong smiled and said, "I know that Mr. Zhao is busy with government affairs and dare not disturb him."
Zhao Wen picked up the water cup and drank a big sip of water. "All things are not allowed to work, everyone is very busy. Gongtai, you just came from Guandong, why did you go to Guandong again? Taiyuan still lacks a prefect, so I can only lead you. If you
If you are interested, stay and help me, how about it?"
Chen Gong was heartbroken.
As a native of Yizhou, Zhao Wen took the initiative to invite him, a native of Yanzhou, to serve as an official. The emperor should not refute his face.
"Thank you for your concern to Mr. Zhao, but the edict is here, so he dare not stay. When he returns from Guandong and reports to the emperor, he will serve Situ."
The beard on the corner of Zhao Wen's mouth trembled. "Can you accomplish this mission?"
"The edict is here, and I have to go there." Chen Gong sighed. "I don't ask for merit, but I just want to do my best."
Zhao Wen nodded and did not persuade him again. After saying a few more gossips, Chen Gong let himself take it.
In order to provide emergency food to the court, he was too busy these two days, and he really had no time and energy to chat with Chen Gong.
Although Chen Gong was a little unhappy, he saw that Zhao Wen looked tired and didn't want to say much, so he stood up and said goodbye.
When he arrived at the Sikong Mansion next door, Zhang Xi was talking to Chen Rong in the hall, with a serious expression. Seeing that Chen Gong came to the hall, Zhang Xi did not get up, but just signaled Chen Gong to take his seat.
"Official platform, your task is a bit troublesome."
Chen Gong bowed and said, "I should ask Mr. Zhang for advice."
Zhang Xi glanced at Chen Rong and hesitated for a while. After hearing Chen Rong talk about Chen Gong’s mission, he was considering this issue but couldn’t find a solution.
He actually knew this. Chen Gongsu was known for his intelligence and could not even think of a solution. What could he think of?
Chen Gong came to him just to hope that he would come forward as an elder Runan, and hope that Yuan Shao would give him face and give Zang Hong a way out. As long as he did not kill Zang Hong and did not retaliate against Dongwuyang, Chen Gong's mission
Even if it's done.
As for whether Yuan Shao retreated or not, it was nothing to consider.
How could Yuan Shao retreat?
But whether Yuan Shao would give him this face or not, he was not sure.
Although the Zhang family in Xiyang is also a Runan clan, this influence is very limited in front of Yuan Shao.
If Yuan Shao doesn't give face, he, the leader of the Kanto gentry, would be embarrassed.
Chen Gong came to him, rather than asking for help, it would be better to ask him for a difficult problem.
Compared to helping Chen Gong persuade Yuan Shao, he was more willing to stay Chen Gong and recommended Chen Gong to serve as an official, which could also increase the power of Guandong to the court.
The emperor was prejudiced to the Kanto people, so it was not easy to introduce a Kanto people. Chen Gong was an old subordinate of Lu Bu, which was a good opportunity, and Chen Gong had nowhere to go.
Zhang Xi didn't know that Chen Gong had just cheated Lu Bu and cut off his own way of retreat, otherwise he wouldn't have been so polite, and he would have to scold Chen Gong.
In front of Chen Rong, Zhang Xi wanted to stay with Chen Gong and was embarrassed to tell Zhang Xi the real reason for his mission. Chen Rong wanted to rush to Dongwuyang in one step, announce the edict, and save Zang Hong's life
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The two of them avoided the embarrassment by chance.
Zhang Xi had been struggling for a long time, but he wrote a handwritten letter and handed it to Chen Gong.
Finally, he gave Chen Gong an idea: Don’t go to Shangdang, go east out of Jingxing, and visit Shi Sun Rui, who is stationed in Yuci, on the way.
Although Shi Sun Rui is now just a marquis of the Northern Army, he is still an old minister trusted by the emperor and is resourceful. If you ask him for advice, it may be helpful.
Chen Gong felt it was reasonable, so he asked Zhang Xi to write a letter to Shi Sun Rui, and then said goodbye with Chen Rong.