Gao Jin shook his head and said nothing for a long time: "You can never let people go first. There is no room for negotiation."
Gao Jin is not a fool. He released the people first, before the food and grass arrived. This is not an explicit invitation to Yuan Shao to release his pigeons. Even though Gao Jin is quite ignorant of the world, he is such a fool.
He won't do it. Now the initiative is in his hands. Once Yuan Tan is put back first, can the food and grass be transported?
Xin Ping had already anticipated Gao Jin's attitude, so he could only ask: "Then what does Marquis Dongwu think?"
Gao Jin said: "If you hand over the food and grass, I will release you immediately."
Seeing Gao Jin's unyielding attitude, Xin Ping hesitated for a moment and said, "It's not that I can't trust Marquis Dongwu. I just delivered the food and fodder. Who can guarantee that Marquis Dongwu will release him?"
Gao Jin laughed, a smile flashed in his eyes: "If that's the case, you and I don't have to talk."
Xin Ping is no better than Gao Jin. He urgently needs the eldest son to return to Hebei. This is related to the political lives of many generals in Hebei. Many of them are very likely to be killed. Moreover, Yuan Shao has recently suddenly expressed his disapproval of Yuan Tan.
The sentiment also gave Xin Ping some encouragement. No matter what, Yuan Tan was Yuan Shao's son after all, and the family ties still existed. As long as Yuan Tan was brought back to Hebei, Yuan Tan would still have hope of succeeding to the throne.
Xin commented: "If I don't let you report to my lord immediately, please consider it." Naturally, he couldn't make the decision in this kind of matter, and had to report it to Yuan Shao first.
Gao Jin naturally had nothing to say and sent him out. Xin Ping walked out of Gao Jin's mansion and saw Xin Pi walking over to him. He saluted him and said, "Brother."
Xin Ping sighed, stroking his beard and asked, "How are you doing, George?".
Xin Pi's face turned red and he said quickly: "Shanghao, where is my brother? Has Yuan Shao ever been in trouble?"
Xin Ping shook his head: "Although Mr. Yuan was angry about your matter, he did not blame me."
Xin Pi nodded and said: "As long as Yuan Shao agrees to my lord's conditions, the eldest son can go back to Hebei on a selected day. Unexpectedly, we will be our own masters when we meet again."
Xin Ping sighed, but he was still thinking about Yuan Tan's matter, which should be done sooner rather than later, so he said: "Let's say goodbye today, I have to rush back to Hebei immediately."
Xin Pi also understood Xin Ping's thoughts and said, "I will send my brother out of the city."
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Xin Pingxing rushed back to Hebei at night and told Yuan Shao about the conditions offered by Gao Jin. Yuan Shao did not expect that Gao Jin's conditions were not harsh. He could collect 200,000 tons of grain and grass. The most important thing was whether Gao Jin would break his promise.
, if the food and grass were sent first, but Gao Jin did not let him go, wouldn't it be a loss that outweighs the gain.
Yuan Shao asked Xin Pingdao: "Are Gao Jin's words credible?".
When Xin Ping reached this point, he could only believe it, so he tried his best to say: "Gao Jin should not be someone who breaks his promises and gets rich."
Yuan Shaoshang hesitated, but at this time Guo Tu stood up and said: "My lord, it is not worth it to exchange two hundred thousand dans of grain and grass for the eldest son. If my lord refuses, I am afraid it will attract criticism from the people in the world."
Guo Tu is also one of Yuan Tan's main supporters. He is courageous and capable, but his methods are not clever. Precisely because of this, he has always been highly valued by Yuan Shao.
As early as a few years ago, Guo Tu made an earth-shattering suggestion for Yuan Shao, to welcome the emperor and order the princes. Yuan Shao did not adopt this suggestion, but subsequent developments proved that Guo Tu's suggestion was very correct. Cao Cao was the
He gained huge political capital under the favorable conditions of holding the emperor to order the princes. Later, when Yuan Shao saw that Cao Cao had done something he had not done, he felt very regretful and wrote to Cao Cao asking the emperor to come to Jizhou. At this time, of course Cao Cao did not
Gave it to him….
After that, Yuan Shao tried to lead his troops south, taking advantage of the remaining power of Gongsun Zan who had just eliminated Gongsun Zan, to capture Xuzhou in one fell swoop, and finally have a showdown with Cao Cao. At this time, two strongly divergent opinions emerged in Yuan Shao's camp. Jushu believed that the time to send troops was wrong, and the war
There was no guarantee of victory. The counselors headed by Guo Tu believed that by going south at this time, they could concentrate their forces and succeed in one fell swoop. Moreover, Gao Jin had just occupied Xuzhou and had not yet established a stable foothold. He also had enemies with Cao Cao and Yuan Shu respectively, which was the way to destroy him.
The best time. Judging from Guo Tu's plan, Guo Tu has read a lot of books and knows how to take advantage of opportunities. But compared to Ying Tianzi's outstanding insight, Guo Tu is a little eager for quick success here. In fact, Guo Tu
There is one thing missing from the diagram, and that is Cao Cao.
Cao Cao is not a fool. Although Cao Cao and Gao Jin are at odds with each other, it does not mean that Cao Cao is willing to let Yuan Shao annex Xuzhou. The final result is that when Cao Cao learned that Yuan Shao was going south, he immediately shamelessly took the initiative to garrison the officers and cross the border, pretending to be a decisive battle with Yuan Shao.
This posture restrained Yuan Shao's large number of troops.
In addition, although Gao Jin's foothold in Xuzhou was not stable, due to his consecutive battles and victories, Liu Bei was eliminated, his morale was high, and his military morale was extremely stable.
In the end, Yuan Shao accepted Guo Tu's opinion. At the same time, Jushu's very strong anti-war attitude also made Yuan Shao and Guo Tu unhappy. At that time, Jushu was appointed as Yuan Shao's supervisor and could command the three armies. So Yuan Shao simply sent him to guard Yizhou.
Beware of Cao Cao. This is tantamount to secretly taking away Ju Shuo's power.
In fact, Xin Ping was also opposed to the rapid southward movement at that time, but Guo Tu had the same political stance as him and was Yuan Tan's right-hand man. Therefore, Guo Tu immediately stood up and wanted to rescue Yuan Tan no matter what.
Guo Tu said slowly: "Everything in the world has the feeling of licking a calf. My lord, the fourth generation and the three lords, should set an example of morality in the world. Now that my lord's son is captured, how can my lord be indifferent? Wouldn't it make people say that you are a stone?"
He has such a heart that he doesn't even know how to care for his children. How can anyone believe that the lord can love and care for others? There are millions of people in Hebei. If the lord can't even care about family ties, how can they be expected to think that the lord will treat them as his children? The world.
If the princes heard about it, they would definitely disapprove and ridicule me. My lord saved these 200,000 dans of grain and grass, but it was my lord who suffered in the end."
Guo Tu was eloquent and well aware of Yuan Shao's weaknesses. He suddenly hit Yuan Shao's key point.
Yuan Shao is a man with a good face. It would be very bad if he was labeled as having a hard heart. Only then did Yuan Shao become firm and said to Guo Tu, "Wen Ze also thinks that Gao Jin will keep his promise?"
Guo Tu shook his head: "Whether Gao Jin keeps his promise is Gao Jin's business. Whether the lord is willing to save his son is another matter. When the lord redeems food, he blocks the mouth of the world, and if Gao Jin is
Don't let people go. Naturally, there is public opinion in the world. People cannot stand without trust. Gao Jin breaks trust with others. Even if he can deceive the lord for a while, the gain will outweigh the losses in the end. Even a three-year-old child can understand this truth. Gao Jin is extremely treacherous.
, how can you lose a big thing because of a small thing?”
Guo Tu is a smart person who never guarantees anything. Any opinions he puts forward are contradictory, but he is very reasonable and able to convince others.
Yuan Shao nodded: "That's the truth. Wen Ze said it right. Raise food and grass immediately, don't let Xiansi suffer."
When Guo Tu and Xin Ping saw that Yuan Shao had agreed to this matter, they were all happy and said, "My lord, it's up to you."
Yuan Shang sat aside, showing no expression, but in his heart he was scolding Guo Tu and Xin Ping. Yuan Shao had made him his heir, but his status was not yet stable. Who knows what will happen after Yuan Tan comes back?
appearance?
What's more, Yuan Shang knew that Yuan Tan fell into Gao Jin's hands, and it was naturally thanks to his gift. If he came back this time, I'm afraid he would have to break up publicly. Yuan Shang wanted to stop this, but he couldn't get it, so he had to sit aside obediently.
, dare not speak out...
At this time, the judge stood up and said: "The eldest son will be able to return to Hebei today. I am very happy to congratulate you. But who should raise food and grass? This matter cannot be careless. I also ask the lord to choose a candidate. I think the third master
He is worthy of such an important task, and the eldest son and the third son are closely related by flesh and blood. It is naturally the most appropriate for him to take the initiative."
Yuan Shang's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood the meaning of the trial match. As long as this matter is left to him, there is nothing to worry about. He can do some tricks in the food and grass, and anger Gao Jin. Gao Jin may be angry.
It was also possible to kill Yuan Tan directly, but he had to take responsibility for this matter no matter what.
Yuan Shang immediately said: "Father, what Shen Biejia said is right. My brother and I are brothers. This matter is related to my brother's life. How can I stay out of it? I will leave this matter to someone."
Just as Yuan Shao was about to nod, Xin Ping said quickly: "The third young master is a great talent. I'd better leave some minor matters to you."
I am afraid that except Yuan Shao, everyone in this hall understands Yuan Shang's intentions. How could Xin Ping let him succeed, so he quickly took the matter on himself.
The judge's partner smiled coldly, looked at Xin and commented: "The third young master wants to fulfill his brotherhood, does the chief judge also want to take the credit?".
Yuan Shao interrupted quickly: "Let Xianfu handle this matter, and Gongze will be his deputy."
Yuan Shao's idea is quite fair, let Yuan Shang and Guo Tu handle it together, and both parties have no objections. One side is thinking about how to do it secretly, and the other side is thinking about how to prevent Yuan Shang from causing trouble."
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However, it was said that Gao Jin had captured Qingzhou, collected another 40,000 to 50,000 surrendered soldiers, and now had an army of 100,000, occupying the territory of the two states. He also had many advisers and generals under his command, and he had already begun to advance hand in hand with Cao Cao in the Central Plains.
Gao Jin led his army to stay in Qingzhou, waiting for Yuan Shaojun's food and grass. A month later, Mi Fang came to Zi to report the news. She kowtowed to Gao Jin sadly and said: "My lord... Liu Shijun suffered from a sore on his back. He died for a while and passed away."
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Gao Jin didn't think the news was sudden, but he still made a shocked expression. Just as he was about to speak, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, who were standing on one side, were both shocked. Zhang Fei had already stood up and grabbed Mi Fang tightly.
He shouted loudly: "What did you say?"
"Liu... Liu Shijun has passed away..." Mi Fang said slowly, and when she saw Zhang Feihuan staring at her with red eyes, she suddenly felt a little guilty.
This matter was naturally Mi Fang's good deed. Gao Jin led the army to resist Yuan Shao, leaving only Liu Bei, Mi Fang and others in the city. Mi Fang saw an opportunity and held a banquet every day to invite Liu Bei to drink. Liu Bei couldn't refuse. How could he
Knowing that the wine had been poisoned with chronic poison, over time, back sores broke out, so he called for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, but there was no time. The messenger was stopped just as he arrived at the city gate. By this time, Liu Bei was already dead.
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Mi Fang personally taught people to collect his body and bury it. She was afraid that people would be suspicious. When everything was settled, she came to report the funeral in person. Mi Fang never expected that Zhang Fei would be so impulsive. He saw Zhang Fei's face turn from dark to dark.
He suddenly felt something bad, and tried his best to break free, but Zhang Fei's hand strength was amazing, and there was no way he could break free.
"Bitch thief! How dare you talk nonsense!" Zhang Fei's mind was already buzzing and he lost his mind. He cursed loudly, raised his fist, and slammed the door in front of Mi Fang.
Mi Fang couldn't get away, but couldn't hide. This punch came with a hundred kilograms of force. Before he could beg for mercy, his whole face was smashed to pieces, and blood flowed all over the floor. Then this happened
Zhang's distorted face twisted and he died.
Everyone then woke up and went to stop Zhang Fei one after another. Mi Zhu went to visit Mi Fang, only to find that Mi Fang was already dead, and immediately burst into tears. Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were also in grief, and even Chen Dao was also in mourning.
I was so moved that I shed tears...
Gao Jin never expected that things would develop like this, but the plan went smoothly. Liu Bei was now dead, and it was exactly what he wanted. How could he have thought that Mi Fang would be so happy that she would be so sad? She originally expected to make achievements for Gao Jin and be valued and promoted by Gao Jin in the future.
, who knew that he was so angry that he went to see Liu Bei.
Gao Jin still felt sorry for Mi Fang. Although this person betrayed his master, he could not be said to be completely useless. Moreover, Mi Fang did not owe Liu Bei anything. The Mi family spent all their wealth to help Liu Bei start his own business, but in the end he became his slave and gave to others.
Gao Jin would probably be very unhappy with his loyalty. But now that Mi Fang has died, it has settled Gao Jin's worries. Liu Bei's death must not be revealed. There is one more person involved in this matter.
Knowing is even more dangerous. There were originally two insiders in the world, one was Gao Jin and the other was Mi Fang. Now that Mi Fang is dead, as long as Gao Jin doesn't mention it, who else can know?
He sighed and said to everyone: "You are all real men, why do you cry like women? Come, collect Mi Fang's body first, so that it can be buried well."
A group of military academies immediately took the order. Gao Jin walked to Mi Zhu and sighed in a low voice: "Mr. Mi, my condolences are with you." After saying that, he said to the person: "Help Mr. Mi down to rest so that he can take good care of you."
Gao Jin glanced at Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, and saw that both of them had red eyes. Only then did he realize that Liu Bei and them were indeed brothers. This friendship may not be matched by many others. Gao Jin walked up to the two of them and said: "
Yun Chang, Yide, I can understand how you two feel, but Yide's murder of Mi Fang just now needs to be investigated. Let's go and rest today. Tomorrow the army will set off back to Xiapi, and you will pay homage to Xuande.
After that, we will discuss the punishment."
Zhang Fei was speechless, his eyes were still red, but Guan Yu pulled him and the two of them left the hall.
Gao Jin felt relieved. Zhang Fei killed Mi Fang. Punishment was necessary. Otherwise, there was no way to explain to Mi Zhu. What was more important was to dispel Zhang Fei's arrogance. If he dared to kill someone if he disagreed with him, Gao Jin would rather not do this.
Strong general.
In addition, Gao Jin is not afraid that the two of them will leave with their seals. To control such a person, he needs both kindness and power. However, how to make the two of them die requires Gao Jin to think carefully.
In fact, Gao Jin has gotten to know Guan and Zhang a little bit over the past few days. The two of them naturally have nothing to say about loyalty. In addition, the two of them have warm hearts. Although they kill people like crazy, they treat unarmed people.
You always seem to be on their side, and you can take advantage of that.
After making up his mind, Gao Jin took care of the aftermath, and ordered everyone to go back to their barracks to rest. The next morning, they set off immediately. Because Guan and Zhang were impatient, they came to Gao Jin to report the matter, hoping to take the first step.
, Gao Jin also had this idea. It would take at least half a month to reach Xiapi with the army. If it encounters rainy weather, even one month is common. So he said to Guan and Zhang: "I will dress casually with you."
Go first.”
Then, Gao Jin led Guan and Zhang, as well as Chen Dao, and the four of them advanced alone on four horses. In only seven or eight days, they arrived at Xiapi. The four of them arrived at Liu Bei's residence first, and Mrs. Mi wore mourning clothes to welcome him.
He came out and saluted Gao Jin and others with tears in his eyes.
Zhang Fei asked anxiously: "Where is the elder brother?"
Mi said: "I'm sorry to bother you, my second brother, but I've already buried him."
Her second brother had already been beaten to death by Zhang Fei. When Mi Shi spoke about her second brother, everyone's faces looked a bit unnatural. Zhang Fei didn't take it seriously and stamped his feet: "I haven't even seen my eldest brother! Sister-in-law, my eldest brother is
How did you die?"
Mi answered truthfully: "I had a sore on my back and died of the attack."
Guan and Zhang had no doubts anymore and asked where Liu Bei's tomb was. Gao Jin said to Mi: "Madam, if you have any difficulties in the future, you can tell me. I am running around and leaving my wife at home is boring, so why not
Please Madam, please come to my mansion to stay for a few days, let Wanjun accompany you, and you will feel better if you have someone to talk to by your side."
After Gao Jin finished speaking, Guan Yu beside him couldn't help but glance at Gao Jin. He never thought that Gao Jin could be so attentive, and he felt a warmth in his heart. Then the four of them led the horses to Liu Bei's tomb outside the city.
After paying homage, Gao Jin led Chen to one side and pretended to look at the surrounding scenery, so that Guan and Zhang could express their feelings here.
Gao Jin didn't know what he was thinking in his heart. He was the one who killed Liu Bei, but now he has to pretend to be a good person here. If it were the same person as before, he would have had an uneasy conscience, but now, he is still calm. He is here
They were pacing back and forth by a small river, while Chen Dao pursed his lips and said nothing. They both had their own concerns and tacitly understood each other.
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Liu Bei is dead, and a different new Three Kingdoms structure is about to emerge.