One sentence above, a broken leg below. This sentence is more than suitable to summarize Lu Su's situation over the past year. However, he will not complain about it. If he engages in diplomacy, he has to do it.
Running around?
So, after traveling all the way from Puyang to Tancheng and resting for only one night, he set out on a new journey again before he could wash away the dust.
Although this mission came in a hurry and greatly increased his fatigue, his mood was much brighter than the previous ones. Although his good mood was partly due to his return home in fine clothes, more of it came from
to the task itself.
The previous few missions were just to run errands and send messages, at least in his opinion, that was right. In short, it was not difficult at all. It was just like what he had imagined before he became an official, traveling among the princes.
It is completely different to despise princes and frighten ministers with a sharp tongue.
Only this mission was somewhat close to what he imagined. At least the mission was not just to deliver news, but the beginning of a series of changes.
The changes that are about to unfold may be very small, limited to a corner of the Lujiang River, or they may affect the entire Jianghuai River, and even the entire world! When I think that I am about to show off my skills in such a big situation, and play a role in connecting the past and the future, for a moment,
, Lu Su, who was young and ambitious, was also filled with emotions and was so intoxicated that his companions called him several times before he woke up.
"What's the matter, Brother Zhengping?" Although Mi Heng usually speaks in an old-fashioned way and acts rather unruly, in fact, he was born in the second year of Xiping, only two years older than Wang Yu, and older than Lu Su, who was born in the first year of Xiping.
Still one year younger.
"Brother Zijing, if you don't tell me, you need to be calm during major events. Just going to see Yuan Shu has made you so excited. If you were going to see the emperor, why don't you fall off your horse halfway? Calm down,
Just calm down, there's nothing to get excited about."
"Let the wise brother laugh." Although Lu Su was a little angry at being said, his response was quite right: "Although Su is half a year older, the big scenes he has seen are not as far away as the wise brother. Back then, the king and the prince were at war.
In prison, Hua Xiong knew that he was outmatched. He retreated, but was scolded by the wise brother so that he could not avoid it. In the end, he had no choice but to leave the city and die. Who in the world does not know the name of the wise brother? After that..."
He, Kong Rong and Mi Heng have completely different styles. Kong Rong's eloquence and adaptability are ordinary, but he is extremely proficient in traditional etiquette. He is more suitable for appearing in major events and grand occasions; Mi Heng, needless to say, is his only specialty
Even if he curses people, the princes who have dealt with Wang Yu are most afraid of hearing his name.
The most powerful thing about Lu Su is his ability to say what he says to whomever he meets, which is the so-called affinity and ability to adapt to changes. These specialties make him better at dealing with complex situations than Kong Rong and others. At the same time, he can get along well with his colleagues.
, it is also quite effective.
Although Mi Heng has a weird temper, everyone likes to hear good things. When Lu Su talked about his deeds, the expression on his face was very sincere, and his tone was equally sincere. Soon, the sting that often carried in Mi Heng's words dissipated.
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"Don't dare to take it. Don't take it. Brother Zijing praised it too much. What Heng did was just following the orders of his lord. What he relied on was just a cunning and mean temper and a sharp mouth. He couldn't compare to
Shangzi Jing, you are so skillful... Speaking of which, if someone else were to be the envoy on this mission, I would definitely not be convinced. Only brother Zijing can convince me."
If Kong Rong or other people who are familiar with Mi Heng were here, their jaws might drop to the ground in shock. Over the years, has anyone seen Mi Heng be so talkative? Even if he is partnered with Kong Rong, he will talk from time to time.
It was only in front of Wang Yu that he could be truly honest.
"What did you say, dear brother?" Lu Su's affinity was not blown out of proportion. Mi Heng's uncharacteristic praise did not make him feel elated. On the contrary, he keenly heard Mi Heng's unfinished meaning.
"For Su, I was suddenly summoned by my lord with an urgent order, and then I didn't say anything and was told to follow the others. Everything was just as ordered. I still have a lot of questions in my heart." Lu Su knew that Mi Heng had some resentment before.
Where did it come from? He pointed out the other party's concerns in the most euphemistic way, and then suddenly brought the topic to the point.
"I was also present at yesterday's meeting, and I had the honor to listen for a while..." Upon hearing this, Mi Heng's attention immediately shifted, but he didn't expect that this explanation would only take half an hour.
"There are too many involved and there are too many variables. How it will develop in the end depends on the response of all parties. Therefore, the lord has no time to explain more and can only explain it on the road. You Su will explain it. My dear brother is here.
It can intimidate Yuan Ying's staff so that they dare not provoke unprovoked provocations. Secondly, it is also for emergencies. If Yuan Shu really doesn't cooperate, I can't help but give him some color."
After listening to Lu Su's explanation, Mi Heng's doubts disappeared, and he nodded and said: "Don't worry, don't worry, this time, I will listen to you. If you say go east, I will never go west."
As he spoke, he shook his head again and said with emotion: "Then Kong Ming and Shi Yuan are really monsters. How come they have so many evil intentions at such a young age? Will they be able to handle it when they grow up? Sooner or later they will become like Military Master Jia.
No monsters."
Lu Su was very happy to be able to live in peace with Mi Heng, but he could not agree with the other party's unbridled temper. No one dared to arrange it, and he would just wait to be a lonely minister in the future.
The two men traveled south in a light vehicle from the area controlled by Quexuan in the east of Xiapi, passing through Xu County, Huailing, and Zhongli. They arrived at the foot of Shouchun City in less than five days, and signed up to submit a letter to see him as usual.
Although the war in the Jianghuai River continued, Yuan Shu lived a leisurely life. Seeing that it was already April, summer was approaching, and the weather was about to be hot, he set up a soft couch under the shade of a tree, reclined on it, and enjoyed singing and dancing.
While sipping ice-cold wine, I felt as leisurely as a fairy.
When he heard that an envoy from Qingzhou was coming, and that Mi Heng was also here, he was so frightened that his hands trembled and he poured the hard-won glass of wine directly from his collar.
"Why are you still standing there? Why don't you clean it up for me?"
He jumped up angrily and shouted at Yuan Yin: "It's all your idea. It's a good idea. Sure enough, the people from Qingzhou have been provoked! It's you Zhengping who is here. I can tell you
Tell you what, Jiye, hurry up and make up a good excuse for me first. Don’t let that boy Wang Pengju really use the topic to make a fuss... Hiss, it’s so cold! They are all clumsy, get out, get out!"
Not only wine was poured on him, but also ice. Although several maids had worked very hard to help him undress and wipe him, they could not stop Yuan Shu from jumping up and down. An ice cube accidentally slipped from his chest to his lower abdomen.
He was holding on to the loosened waistband of his trousers and slipped all the way down, making Yuan Shu's face turn purple from the cold and his temper became even worse.
Yuan Yin suppressed laughter and watched Yuan Shu kicking the innocent maids away. Then he stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Brother, wealth is obtained through danger. If you don't take risks, how can you achieve extraordinary things?
Only with Qingzhou's acquiescence can you ascend to the throne and be besieged by the princes. In my opinion, since Wang Yu sent Ni Heng here, it means that he understands what you mean."
"How do you say this?" Finally, a few capable maids came, and the threat to the vital point was finally eliminated. Only then did Yuan Shu have time to listen carefully to Yuan Yin's words.
"I'm brave, I dare to ask my elder brother, if you, Zhengping, get into your old ways and curse loudly, will you kill him or send an army to attack the East China Sea?" Yuan Yin did not answer the question.
"Of course not..." Yuan Shu subconsciously wanted to answer. When the words came to his lips, he suddenly felt something was wrong and quickly changed his words: "Ahem, what are you talking about? My dear brother Pengju has a relationship with me, and we are also juniors.
, even if he acts a bit wildly, I will not have to fight with him."
"The eldest brother has a kind heart and does not bully the younger ones. This is the style of an honest and kind elder."
Of course Yuan Yin knew the nature of Yuan Shu's strong appearance and soft heart, but he did not point it out and followed the opponent's tone and said: "Peng Ju is a man of many tricks. He would not have thought that you are much more patient than Ben Chu and will not take the initiative to attack Donghai.
To be honest, why did he send Ni Heng here? Just to make you feel uncomfortable?"
"Hmm... keep talking." Yuan Shu caught some clues and waved away Wu Ji's servant, gesturing for Yuan Yin to continue.
"That day, Mr. Qiao came to visit, and my younger brother discussed with Chief Yuan and others, and suggested that the elder brother take advantage of the situation to make a deal with Qingzhou. He would return home happily, and the elder brother would be able to fulfill his long-cherished wish without interference from Qingzhou...
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According to Yuan Shu's plan, Cao Cao and Wang Yu should go to war this year, and then the entire Central Plains would be involved in the war. He could take advantage of the opportunity to capture Xuzhou and realize his long-cherished wish of becoming emperor. Unexpectedly, Tao Qian died suddenly, attracting
However, Cao Cao escaped from the battlefield and went to Guanzhong to have a fight with Dong Zhuo.
This time, Yuan Shu was left hanging here.
Even though Wang Yu was having a lot of fun trying to change his Yuan and other reforms, Yuan Shu knew his temper. He was a kid who accepted death! Since he wanted Qingzhou, there was no need to pursue Dong Zhuo in the first place.
However, Yuan Shu shuddered when he thought of Wang Yu's persistence in chasing Dong Zhuo and how hard he fought.
He didn't know what Wang Yu had planned in the first place, but in his opinion, the Wang family and his son were both molded from the same mold. They were both stubborn, loyal, filial, and unchanging characters.
If I dare to claim the throne first, who can guarantee that that kid will not chase me as he did Dong Zhuo? Back then, Dong Zhuo had a hundred thousand soldiers, but Wang Yu only had a few thousand miscellaneous soldiers, so he dared to bite Dong Zhuo and not let him go. Today...
Yuan Shu shuddered when he thought about it.
Giving up Pengcheng to Liu Bei was certainly due to the persuasion of the Chen family, but it was also a sign of his guilty conscience. He subconsciously wanted to stay as far away from Wang Yu as possible.
Yuan Yin knew about his troubles. It happened that the Qiao family came to visit, and combined with some important secrets revealed by Chen Deng, he gave him this idea and wanted to make a political exchange.
The plan was good, but as soon as he heard Mi Heng's arrival, Yuan Shu suddenly began to feel guilty and out of breath again, fearing that this was a sign that Wang Yu would turn against him.
"He sent you Heng here, maybe just to show that he has not reached a tacit understanding with us..." Yuan Yinxin almost said that he was complicit in the conspiracy: "By the way, it was also to gain more benefits in the negotiation...
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"Benefits? What other benefits can I give him?" Yuan Shu wondered: "Is it possible that he is still engaged to another family?"
"Then... it's not something I can guess." Yuan Yin shook his head: "In short, brother, don't mess up your position. Let's listen to what they say first. If he raises the price, you can just pay the money back."