Can I get to the other side?

"Xun Chen?"

Liu Xie's mind was racing, searching for information about Xun Chen.

Xun Chen, a descendant of the Eight Dragons of the Xun family, the younger brother of Xun Yu, and the uncle of Xun You.

The most brilliant and glorious moment was convincing Han Fu to dedicate Jizhou to Yuan Shao.

Before the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao used him, Tian Feng, and Xu You as his masterminds.

After the Battle of Guandu, there was no news.

But from the comment "Xun Wenruo, Gongda, Xiuruo, Youruo, and Zhongyu are not right today." It can be seen that he is regarded as a counselor who can be compared with Xun Yu and Xun You.

"Let him wait for now!"

Liu Xie didn't have much favorable impression of these people from aristocratic families.

Even Xun Yu, who was mythologized in later generations!

From the perspective of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, Xun Yu deserved death because he was the one who proposed to Cao Cao to hold the emperor hostage to order the princes!

Even though many people said that he was loyal to the Han Dynasty in his heart, in the end he was transferred from the central government because he opposed Cao Cao's title of Duke of Wei, and died of depression in Shouchun.

Leaving Xun Chen alone for the time being, Liu Xie continued to discuss matters with Guo Jia and others.

"Your Majesty, the top priority is to prevent Yuan Shao from returning to attack Yecheng." Guo Jia raised a sharp question.

Although Gongsun Zan was fiercely attacking Jizhou in the north, no one could say whether Yuan Shao would make the choice to first settle down the enemy.

"I really didn't expect that Yuan Shao could escape from such a desperate situation. Is this the god Yuan against the wind!" Liu Xie sighed in his heart. When he thought that Yuan Shao was not dead, he felt deeply uneasy in his heart, like a light on his back.

Xu You quickly said: "Your Majesty, I think that although Yuan Shao may attack Ye City at any time, based on my understanding of Yuan Shao. He is a proud man, and he will definitely think that Ye City is in Jizhou and cannot fly out, so he will never call Gongsun Zan can capture any city, so even if he joins forces with Yan Liang, he will definitely get rid of the foreign invaders first and then go back to capture Ye City."

"I believe that your Majesty can make good use of this period of time to completely control Ye City."

Guo Jia nodded: "If Yuan Shao did not rush back to Yecheng as soon as possible, then this is indeed a great opportunity. Although Yuan Xi is not useful, your majesty can use his hand to cut off Yuan Shao's remaining gang in the city, and then The imperial edict was sent to General Hussar, ordering him to lead a large army to station in Yecheng and occupy the counties surrounding Yecheng."

"In this way, we can advance, attack, retreat or defend. Whether to attack Yuan Shao with Gongsun Zan, or gradually occupy the prefectures and counties of Jizhou, it all depends on your Majesty's thought."

After listening to Xu You and Guo Jia's analysis, Liu Xie thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense. He slowly stood up from his desk and looked at Xu You.

"Xu You listens to the order!"

Xu You immediately knelt straight and responded solemnly: "I'm here!"

"I have written a letter in my hand and ordered you to deliver it to Yuan Shao. In addition, Yuan Shao has three masterminds, Jusue, Tian Feng, and Shen Pei. If you plot to kill one of them, you will be considered guilty and meritorious. Afterwards, you will go south to surrender to Cao as an internal response."

"I obey the decree!"

Liu Xie's expression softened slightly and he added: "When I defeat Cao Cao's thieves and capture the false emperor, you will go to the Shangshu Terrace to serve as the Shangshu Ling."

The Shangshu Ling has the power to select officials, impeach officials and execute punishments. At the same time, he is in charge of court ceremonies and memorials for all officials.

To a certain extent, it divided the power of the three princes and was a tool for the emperor to confront the powerful officials in the court.

How could Xu You not be overjoyed when the emperor promised him such a high position?

He bowed his head repeatedly to express gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Xie looked at Zhang He and Gao Lan again and said: "The Jizhou army followed Yan Liang to fight against Gongsun Zan's invasion, and Yecheng's troops are empty. After today, whether Yuan Shao lives or dies, Yecheng will be in my hands."

"This matter will be left to you two. No matter what means you use, I only care about the results."

Zhang He and Gao Lan accepted the order: "I obey the order!"

Liu Xie added: "In addition, you send one of your confidants to Yangzhou with an imperial edict, and order Zhang Liao to lead 10,000 horses to Yecheng."

When Yuan Xi went to suppress Yuan Shao under the banner of Qingjun, and when Yan Liang led his army to resist Gongsun Zan, everything fell into the trap set by him, Jia Xu, and Guo Jia, and Yecheng was destined to change hands again. .

Although the current development of the situation is not as good as expected and he failed to kill Yuan Shao, occupying Yecheng is enough for him to use his hands and feet without being controlled by Yuan Shao every day.

Of course, just occupying Yecheng is tantamount to leaving Yuan Shao's base camp alone.

Therefore, it was necessary to urgently mobilize 10,000 troops from Lu Bu to occupy all the counties around Yecheng.

Xu You said with a worried look: "Your Majesty, when coming from Xuzhou to Yecheng, they must either pass through Yanzhou or detour through Qingzhou. Ten thousand troops are too powerful and they will be discovered. Cao Cao and Yuan Tan will never let them go."

He originally thought that it would be enough to mobilize more than 5,000 troops and let Yuan Shao throw a rat weapon, but he did not expect that Liu Xie actually wanted to mobilize 10,000 troops!

"I have important uses for these 10,000 troops."

Liu Xie said calmly, with a sharp look in his eyes, "With these ten thousand troops stationed in Yecheng and surrounding counties, it's like a nail taking root. Yuan Shao can't pull it out at all. It's like a nail stuck in his throat!"

"As for how to come here... I will issue a decree to Kong Rong, asking him to start an uprising in Beihai County to attract Yuan Tan's attention and make him have no time to attend to him. In this way, he will not be able to help Yuan Shao and attack Gongsun Zan firstly, and secondly, Zhang Liao can also take the opportunity to pass through Qingzhou!"

It is enough for these 10,000 troops to arrive at Yecheng. What they are pursuing is a marching speed. There is no need to worry about lack of food and logistics, because Yecheng is the largest granary!

Xu You was filled with admiration when he heard this and said: "Your Majesty is thoughtful and thoughtful, and I respect you!"

Liu Xie calmed down and said, "Changes will happen if things are too late. After I summon Xun Chen, you can set off."

"I obey the decree!"

…

After discussing matters with Guo Jia and Xu You, Liu Xie announced his appearance to Xun Chen, who had been waiting outside for a long time.

Although he didn't know what the great gift Xun Chen was talking about was, he could somewhat guess.

The current situation in Yecheng, especially Yuan Shao being driven away by Yuan Xi, with the urination of the family, they must not be able to resist investing one or two. If they want to gain the merit of following the dragon, they cannot get it, and they will only lose some money. Just money.

Not long after, a middle-aged man dressed as a scholar entered the announcement room.

When he saw Xu You and Guo Jia still standing in the palace, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, Xun Chen, is here to see you. May your Majesty live happily ever after for eternity!"

Xun Chen's gift was different from others, it was unusually solemn.

For so long, he was the only one who could compare with Kong Rong in terms of etiquette.

"Get up."

Liu Xie leaned on the couch and spoke in a calm voice.

Seeing that the emperor was not as enthusiastic as he imagined, Xun Chen secretly said something bad.

He took out a list from his arms and presented it with both hands, "Your Majesty, I have a great gift to present to Your Majesty."

Gao Lan, who was standing by, handed the list in his hand to Liu Xie.

Shen family, Ju family, Zhen family...

Liu Xie looked at the list of aristocratic families above, and became more and more frightened.

Almost 80% of Jizhou's aristocratic families were there, and even the Zhen family came to join in the fun.

Even Yuan Shao couldn't get the support of so many aristocratic families!

Gradually, Liu Xie's brows began to frown.

He was thinking about what Xun Chen wanted.

With the urinary nature of these wealthy families, if there is no benefit, they will definitely not help you, and they will not care whether you are the emperor or not.

Xun Chen frowned when he saw Liu Xie looking at him, and said quickly: "Your Majesty, all the families on the list are willing to serve your Majesty and be driven by your Majesty."

Liu Xie closed the list and threw it to Gao Lan. He looked at Xun Chen with a smile but not a smile: "Why don't you see the Xun family on it?"

Xun Chen was shocked when he heard this.

He bit the bullet and explained: "Back to Your Majesty, the Xun family has taken root in Yingchuan..."

"Hmph!" Xun Chen was interrupted by a cold snort from Liu Xie in the middle of his words.

"Your brother Xun Yu is known as the talented king. In the first year of the Yonghan Dynasty, he was promoted as a filial and honest man and appointed as the palace guard. When Dong Zhuo brought trouble to the imperial court, he led his clan to take refuge in Jizhou."

Liu Xie stood up suddenly, the imperial aura he had cultivated for nearly two years stirred up, looked at Xun Chen coldly, and scolded: "Xun Youruo, you dare to bully me in front of me!"

"Your Majesty, forgive me!"

Xun Chen was panic-stricken and felt overwhelming pressure coming towards him, making his chest feel tight.

"Do you know that it was your brother who persuaded Cao Cao to welcome me to Xu County? It was also your brother who advised Cao Cao to hold the emperor hostage and command the princes."

Liu Xie continued to exert pressure.

He knew deeply that when faced with people from such aristocratic families, if their background was not completely revealed and if they were not forced into a desperate situation, there would be no hope of hearing any truth.

"I am terrified!"

Xun Chen knelt on the ground and buried his head deeply.

His purpose in entering the palace was to offer a great gift to the emperor, so that he could win the emperor's trust and assist the emperor in establishing a great cause.

But I never expected that Liu Xie would expose his background as soon as he came up.

However, these things were indeed done by the Xun family and cannot be refuted.

When Liu Xie saw that Xun Chen only expressed fear and didn't mention anything else, he knew that he was an old fox.

He sat down again and said lazily: "I am very pleased that these Jizhou aristocratic families can serve the great man. I am tired, so please retreat."

When Xun Chen heard this, he cursed in his heart.

This emperor doesn't play his cards according to common sense at all.

You have to ask me how to deal with these aristocratic families, you have to ask me how to face the current situation, you have to ask me how to drive Yuan Shao out of Jizhou and return Jizhou to the Han Dynasty, you have to ask me how to quell the feudal officials and create Yan again. Han.

Only if you ask, can I show my talent, be put up for sale, and be put to good use by you.

"Why, do you still have something to do?"

Liu Xie sneered in his heart when he saw Xun Chen still kneeling on the ground.

Having been with Jia Xu and Guo Jia for a long time, he could see through Xun Chen's evil intentions at a glance.

Xun Chen couldn't sit still and could only say honestly: "Your Majesty, I think that Your Majesty has five major worries. This time I came to the palace to relieve Your Majesty's worries."

"oh?"

Liu Xie also wanted to see what people who could be compared with Xun Yu and Xun You could say.

"Tell me what are my five major worries."

Xun Chen said: "First, although Yuan Shao is far away now, as long as he leads his troops back, Ye City will definitely not be able to defend it with the current troops. Ye City will fall into Yuan Shao's hands again."

"I thought you could tell me how wise you are! Yuan Benzhu is nothing more than a withered bone in a grave. Why should I be worried?"

Liu Xie waved his hand and said disdainfully: "I have Gongsun Zan in the north and Lu Fengxian in the south. If Yuan Shaoruo leads an army to attack Yecheng, a large number of counties in Jizhou will be destroyed by Gongsun Zan. Yuan Shaoruo and Gongsun Zan will fight each other, and Lu Bu will not be able to count them for a long time. Ten thousand troops are coming from Xuzhou. Under attack from both sides, how can he survive? "

When Xun Chen heard this, his pupils suddenly shrank.

He suddenly raised his head and looked at Liu Xie in disbelief.

"Could it be that Gongsun Zan sent troops because..."

Liu Xie chuckled and said, "Yes, it is no accident that Yuan Xi killed his brother and imprisoned his father, and Gongsun Zan's army invaded."

After receiving the emperor's affirmative answer, Xun Chen felt a chill all over his body.

He instantly connected the two events together and figured out all the ins and outs.

Taking advantage of Gao Gan's expedition to Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, and through Xu You's mouth, he asked Yuan Shang to temporarily replace Bingzhou Mu, in order to provoke Yuan Xi's dissatisfaction with Yuan Shao.

Then he asked Jia Xu to instigate Yuan Xi to mutiny.

After the matter was accomplished, if Yuan Shao died, the emperor would kill Yuan Xi in the name of "killing his brother and imprisoning his father" to avenge Yuan Shao and thus escape from the shackles.

If Yuan Shao was not dead, Gongsun Zan would send troops to Jizhou to force the Jizhou army outside the city to withdraw from Yecheng.

Then came what happened just now.

Yuan Xi led the imperial guards to hunt down Yuan Shao in the name of clearing the court.

After sorting out the whole context, Xun Chen felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

The calculations and plans in it were all top-notch.

The control of people's hearts and the control of the situation are jaw-dropping.

But what shocked Xun Chen the most was that the puppet emperor in front of him, whom he originally thought, had secretly taken Jia Xu, Guo Jia and the imperial guards for his own use, and even Yuan Shao's running friend Xu You was driven by him.

"I worry too much."

Xun Chen sneered in his heart, and he underestimated the heroes of the world.

From the fact that the emperor stood behind the scenes to drive away Yuan Shao and Longteng Jiuxiao, we can know that both Jia Xu and Guo Jia are top counselors in the world.

In the eyes of the emperor, he is not as important as he imagined.

Liu Xie saw that the arrogance in Xun Chen's eyes disappeared, and asked: "My dear, do you think I can sweep across the nine states and rebuild Yanhan?"

Xun Chen was stunned. While he was considering his words, Liu Xie was asking and answering himself.

"General Lu Bu has 30,000 soldiers and is stationed in Xuzhou and the five counties of Yangzhou. I have taken Yecheng. Once Lu Bu's army arrives, I can attack Yuan Shao from the north and south with Gongsun Zan. Jizhou is in my pocket!"

"After pacifying Jizhou, I will take Xuzhou, Yangzhou, Jizhou, and Youzhou, sweep across Qingzhou and Bingzhou, and unify the north. I will follow the example of Emperor Guangwu, who went from north to south, first took Yanzhou and Yuzhou, then Jingzhou and Jiangdong. At this point, the world will return to Han territory!"

"Now is the time for me to use people, my dear, why don't you write a letter to persuade your brother Xun Yu and nephew Xun You to abandon darkness and join the light? Why bother to serve the thief and be loyal to Cao the thief and the false emperor?"

Xun Chen's eyes kept changing.

At this moment, he finally understood.

The emperor had been eyeing his brother and nephew from the beginning.

The most important thing is that after analyzing what the emperor said just now, he found that there is indeed a lot of potential.

As long as he occupies the rich Jizhou, with the emperor's current power, he can really sweep the world like Emperor Guangwu.

Then... how should he choose?