Chapter 60, The High Gates and the Great Powers Decide the World
When everyone in the camp saw Xun Yu returning to the tent, they all stood up to greet him.
"Uncle, what's going on? My lord, can you please let go? Let's negotiate peace with Duke Xuande for the time being? Lord, destroy Lu Bu? Xuande will defeat Yuan Shu?"
"Wen Ruo? Ming Gong, have you ever let go?"
Xun You and Chen Qun both had anxious faces and asked questions almost at the same time. However, Xun Yu's face darkened, he found a seat and sat down, and waved his hand gently.
"This matter is quite difficult. Alas, my lord and I originally told him that Liu Xuande is not our sworn enemy in Yanzhou. Now that Tao Qian is dead, we can stop the army in two moments. My lord is quite moved!"
"Long article, I didn't expect Liu Xuande to be willing to secretly follow the lead of the lord and fight on the Huai River. This gentleman is so flexible and retractable, he is worthy of being a member of the royal family!"
When Xun Yu said this, the expression on his face was very strange. He couldn't tell whether this sentence was a compliment or a ridicule.
Chen Qun and he were family friends, and they spoke without any hesitation, and they suddenly became anxious.
"Liu Xuande is already so humble. The enemy of Duke Ming is clearly in the west but not in the east. Why don't you agree to Xuande's suggestion?
Chen Qun's voice rose an octave, obviously puzzled, and a faint light flashed in Xun Yu's eyes.
"What you said makes sense, but there is one person among them who makes it impossible for Ming Gong to shake hands and make peace with Liu Xuande!"
"This person is very important to my lord, and I can't move him!"
"Oh? Who is this person? If Wen Ruo is in charge of all affairs in Yanzhou, is there anyone who can compare with you?"
Chen Qun narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"Yes! This man was born into a humble family. He is one of the Yellow Turban thieves. He first followed Liu Xuande and then joined Ming Gong. It is the same Fang Guang and Fang Datong who are always in opposition to our Yingchuan lineage!"
When Xun Yu said this, he snorted softly and flicked the dust on his clothes.
Beside him, Sima Fang and Zhong Yao looked at each other and saw the disdain in each other's eyes.
"A mere white man, who is still a first-rate traitor, can actually make Cao Mengde obey his words? It's really strange!"
"What's strange? What's more strange? This person helped the lord with his talents as a counselor and protected Yanzhou Zhouquan. However, he was favored by the lord and formed an army of his own, defeating Li Feng and Xue Lan!"
"Among the army now, this side of Datong is the most powerful. I hate you because when you were in the plains, your lord's knife was not sharpened!"
In Cao's camp, Xun You, who hated Fang Guang the most, took over the conversation, his voice faintly carrying the aura of gold and stone.
"Hmph, originally Xu Yan, together with Xun Chen and Xin Ping from Yuan Benchu, our Yinchuan family should be able to sit back and relax in troubled times, but why are we making such a fuss because of a yellow turban boy?"
"What should I do? Liu Xuande has newly obtained the seal of Xuzhou Governor. I will boast in front of him that Haikou will definitely be able to make good friends with Duke Ming!"
"Now my lord leads the troops south to Guangling. How can I obey his orders when I return?"
Xun Yu knew that Chen Qun was feeling aggrieved, so he listened to him with a stupefied expression.
"Chang Wen, please be patient. Liu Xuande will not offend our high-ranking disciples. This man is smart, so you can just go back and deal with it casually!"
"My lord, I will not go east to Xuzhou for the time being. The one I am worried about is Fang Guang. This person has nothing to do with the Yinchuan sects, and he is so favored. As time goes by, there will be a big disaster!"
"It would be great if he could fall out of favor in front of the lord. However, even though Fang Guang is not very old and was born in Baiding, he does everything impeccably and is difficult to deal with!"
Xun Yu murmured to himself, and suddenly heard the laughter of his nephew Xun You.
"Uncle Wen Ruo, I think highly of that Yellow Turban Colonel. He is very scheming and wants to build Dongjun into a lineage, but he doesn't consider the merits!"
"When I was young, I went to my lord. I didn't know that I got a letter from Wen Ze! Fang Guang was doing whatever he wanted in Cangtingjin. He only wanted to recruit troops, but he also wanted to set up a private school!"
"A Yellow Turban Soldier also understands the Confucian and Mencius classics? My lord hates hypocritical people who deceive the world and steal their reputation. My lord would not blame them if they are vulgar, but they are arty and elegant, thinking that they will succeed instead of looking for ideas?"
Xun You was so proud that he took out the letter from Dong'a and handed it to Xun Yu.
Xun You casually read two pages, touched his beard, and fell into deep thought.
On the side, Sima Fang, who had been silent all this time, would not speak easily. Once he spoke, his son Sima Yi would be so ruthless as to kill people.
"If you are born in the Yellow Turban, what kind of knowledge is there? It's just about cultivating cronies!"
"Since this person is getting in the way, it would be best to set up a trap and kick him away from Duke Ming!"
"When I was studying and discussing scriptures since I was a child, this Fang Guang was still cutting trails in the mountains. In a few days, wouldn't he be returning to camp?"
"We are having half a literary meeting, so we invite Fang Guang, the captain of the Yellow Turban School, to discuss articles and some poems. When he is next to Ming Gong, isn't this person's background immediately revealed?"
"When the time comes, if Xun You tells the story about running a school, and the crime of cheating the world, stealing reputation, and supporting private people, it will be enough to punish him!"
Sima Fang's move was extremely vicious. After hearing this, several people in the camp clapped their hands at the same time.
"Sure enough, Jiangong has far-reaching plans. Fang Guang or the military commander can say something about poetry and songs. What does he know? If he doesn't understand this, he will be nothing more than a fool after all!"
"That's it. This kid dares to block Wen Ruo's way. It would be best to kick Zeng Tian away!"
Zhong Yao and Chen Qun clapped their hands and praised together, while Sima Fang stroked his beard and shook his head with a proud look on his face.
"Yuan Chang, how is the situation in Guanzhong? Lu Bu is not my lord's opponent. Yanzhou is established. To protect Xuzhou, we need to plan a strategy for our lord!"
"The Zhong family in Guanzhong is so prosperous. If Li Ji can't rely on the strength of armored soldiers, Yuan Chang will definitely be able to control it with applause!"
After talking about Fang Guang, everyone started talking about the situation in Guanzhong.
Zhong Yao chuckled lightly, a chill flashing across his face.
"Guanzhong, Li Cui, and Guo Si are afraid that they will attack each other soon!"
"The common man from Xiliang is poisoning Chang'an. I wish I could kill all these thieves!"
Zhong Yao squeezed out a few words through his teeth. It turned out that there was this person behind Li Ji and Guo Si.
After hearing what everyone in the pass said, everyone in the tent fell silent.
The faces of the five people all showed a look of playful intoxication, as if the person in charge of the world was not Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, but the high-ranking Yingchuan family.
"Wen Ruo, Feng Xiao was originally on good terms with you, but now, Fang Guang is gradually drawing him to his side!"
"Unlike you, Fengxiao has a very good personal relationship with Mr. Cao. It would be a blessing for us to help Fang Guang. You should think about this matter!"
Next to Xun Yu, the most gloomy Sima Fang spat out a few more sinister words.
After Xun Yu heard this, a smile appeared on his face, as if he had already figured this out.
"Don't worry, Mr. Sima! Feng Xiao is unrestrained and charming, but his body and bones may not be able to withstand wine and sex. I don't know if he can handle the pair of stunning women I found from Luoyang!"