The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

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Xun Zhen and the advisors and scholars discussed the matter of taking Xu. In the prefecture of Tanxian County, Tao Qian was also in full swing, preparing for the military.

But he said that Tao Qian had already sent people west to Luyang to form an alliance with Yuan Shu.

On this day, the messenger he sent to Luyang returned, met Tao Qian, and said, "Sun Wentai steals Yu, Liu Jingsheng gathers troops, Yuan Gonggongshen is troubled by these two, Wen Gong wants to form an alliance, and gladly agrees."

Tao Qian was overjoyed, and Gu said to the state officials on the left and right: "With Yuan Road as an alliance, Sun Wentai is nothing to worry about!"

There were already quite a few people in Yuzhou who did not accept Sun Jian, but now they have added Yuan Shu's restraint to fight against Xun Zhen in the future.

Tao Qian not only sent people to Luyang, but also sent people to Danyang.

Danyang County is Tao Qian's hometown. He used to be an official in Danyang County in his early years, and now there are many old friends in Danyang County. It stands to reason that Danyang should also be able to become Tao Qian's covenant. - Danyang is next to Guangling, In the south of Guangling, Danyang produces elite soldiers again. If this county becomes Tao Qian's ally, it will be very disadvantageous to Xun Zhen. It is a pity that Tao Qian's envoy to Danyang has persuaded some county officials and other officials. The county is strong and powerful, but the county governor Zhou Xin has a close relationship with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, but he refuses to be an ally with Tao Qian and an enemy with Xun Zhen.

When the messenger from Danyang returned, Gu told Tao Qian.

Tao Qian was very angry and said to the left and right state officials: "Because of Xun and Sun, Zhou Ang cannot be the prefect of Yingchuan, and Zhou Taiming does not want to take revenge for his younger brother, but still has **** with Xunzhen, which is really hateful."

Tai Ming is Zhou Xin's word.

On the same day, Yuan Shao, in order to prevent Xun Zhen and Sun Jian from continuing westward to attack Dong, represented Zhou Ang as the prefect of Yingchuan to force Xun and Sun to withdraw their troops. Although Xun Zhen and Sun Jian had indeed withdrawn their troops and returned to Yingchuan, according to Yuan Shao's expectations, Zhou Ang's position as "prefect of Yingchuan" was also lost because of this. Zhou Xin and Zhou Ang are brothers of the same birth, and he is Zhou Ang's brother of the same birth. Tao Qian may have been dissatisfied with Xun Zhen and Sun Jian because of this, but he was not surprised that Zhou Xin still refused to be an enemy of Xun Zhen.

Tao Qian was angry and said, "Zhou Taiming doesn't want to be an ally with me, but I don't despise him! That's all!" He asked the envoy, "Is there anyone who saw Xun Zhen in Danyang?"

The messenger replied, "I didn't see it, but I heard that Xun Guangling did send someone to see Zhou Taiming."

"How is the result?"

"I haven't heard that Zhou Taiming has made an alliance with Xun Guangling. I heard that Danyang County officials said: Zhou Taiming's wish is only to protect the border and the people."

Tao Qian said disdainfully: "Although Zhou Taiming has a virtuous reputation, he has no real talents. He is empty-handed on Danyang, resting on his laurels and cannot be called a hero. He is also a man without ambition. It is not worth mentioning." Then he called out to him and said, "Yuanlong, I heard that this son Xun Zhen has been sending envoys to many places recently, and he has contacts with the crown clan and famous scholars in the state. Is this true?"

Hearing Tao Qian's question, Chen Deng raised his head and thought in his heart: "'I travel around, and I have contacts with the Guan family and Mingshiqin in the prefecture', is Fang Bo implying that Xunhou once sent people to my house? "It is true," replied the mouth.

Tao Qian turned his eyes away, looked at Zhao Yu and Wang Lang who were present, then turned his eyes back, looked at Chen Deng, and asked, "Have you been to your house?"

Chen Deng replied: "I received a letter from the family a few days ago. About ten days ago, Xun Jun sent someone to my house."

"Who sent it?"

"Qin Wenbiao."

Tao Qian snorted and said, "Qin Song has been busy and has only been to your house. I heard that he came to Tan County yesterday."

Qin Song is the top official of Guangling County. According to the custom, the end of each year is the time when the county and state are in charge of the court. Now that the emperor has moved westward, Shandong has been in chaos. Chang'an was planning to go to court, and the matter of "planning to go to court" will not be mentioned again, but if Qin Song used this as an excuse to come to the prefecture to find relevant institutions for communication, Tao Qian couldn't talk about it. He drove him away, let alone restrained him, and could only watch him "jump up and down" in the prefecture and move around everywhere.

Chen Deng replied: "Yes. Has Qin Wenbiao come to Tan County? I haven't heard of it yet."

Tao Qian looked at him suspiciously and said, "I haven't heard of it?"

"I haven't heard of it."

"He didn't look for you?"

"no."

"Then what did he say when he went to your house?"

"There is no mention of this in the family letter, only that he is going to pray for his birthday."

"Goodbye?"

"Ten days ago, it was the birthday of one of my clan fathers."

Tao Qiangu didn't believe that Qin Song ran from Guangling to Xiapi just to pray for the birthday of one of Chen Deng's clan fathers, but he also knew that when he and Xun Zhen were arguing, the people in the prefecture were in a panic, and the officials and officials were unavoidable. There were plans, but Chen Deng couldn't tell him the truth, so he didn't ask any more questions, but said to Chen Deng sincerely: "Yuanlong! I know you had the ambition to help the world and the people when you were young. The troubled times have come, and I am going to use the power of your minister to ensure the stability of Xuzhou. I have high expectations for you. . . . My opinion, do you know?”

Chen Deng stood up and bowed down, saying, "Uncle Fang is not young and shallow, but Deng Deng takes the heavy responsibility of Dian Nong's Colonel, and Deng Zi is the liver and brain to repay the kindness of the public."

Tao Qian nodded in satisfaction, looked around the people in the hall, and said, "Not only Yuanlong, but I also have deep hopes for all the monarchs! Shandong is in chaos. It's time for this hero to fight for martial arts and express his aspirations. You and the others can all work together with me to ensure the peace of Xu Fang."

Zhao Yu, Wang Lang, and others all stood up and bowed to the promise.

After the discussion was over, Chen Deng and others said goodbye and left.

After leaving the prefecture, Wang Lang ordered the car to catch up with Chen Deng. Seeing that there was no one left or right, he entered Chen Deng's car.

After the two met in the car, Chen Deng said, "You are chasing after boarding the car. I don't know why?"

"Yuanlong, Qin Wenbiao went to my house last night."

Wang Lang is from Tanxian County, and his home is in the prefecture. Qin Song arrived in Tan County yesterday afternoon and visited his house in the evening. This was not the first time Xun Zhen had sent someone to see Wang Lang, it was the third time in recent months.

"Oh?"

"You and I both understand people, so you don't have to go around. Qin Wenbiao went to your house and said something to your house. Although I haven't heard of it, I can still guess. ... Yuanlong, I don't know what your family means?"

Chen Deng has a bright and cheerful nature, and he is definitely not a gloomy person. If there is anything, he can't tell Tao Qian, but now that he hears Wang Lang's question, he doesn't have to hide it. He said: "Looking at the government of Duke Xun in Guangling, he is more generous than Uncle Fang. Zhang Zigang, Wang of Guangling, a famous scholar in Wuzhou, now also belongs to Duke Xun, which is enough to see the person of Duke Xun."

Wang Lang said, "Listen to what you mean, what does the Jun family want?"

"Although Fang Bo is a little strict, but his army is strong and food is sufficient, and he controls the territory of the three counties, compared with the actual situation, Xun Hou seems to be incomparable."

"Then what do you mean by home?"

Chen Deng did not answer the question, but asked Wang Lang, "What do you mean by Jun's family?"

Wang Lang lifted the curtain of the car and looked out. There were only his family and Chen Deng's family in the vicinity of the car, and there were no other passersby. He lowered the curtain and said in a low voice: "As the king said, Xun Hou is generous and behaves in a kingly way. Although Fang Bo is strict, he has a wide range of troops. Yuanlong, to be honest, it is difficult for me to make a choice.”

Chen Deng laughed.

Wang Lang was puzzled and said, "Why is Yuanlong laughing?"

"If you can't make a choice, don't make a choice."

"Don't choose?"

"Let me ask you: Where is Uncle Fang from?"

"People from Danyang, Yangzhou."

"Where is Marquis Xun from?"

"People from Yingchuan, Yuzhou."

"Where are you and I from?"

"I am from Xuzhou."

"Where are Zhao and Mi Zhujun from the prefecture?"

"I'm also from Xuzhou~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Chen Deng laughed again and said, "Don't you know how to decide? "

Wang Lang suddenly realized, clapped his legs and said with joy, "I know the meaning of Yuanlong!"

Chen Deng's meaning is very clear: Xun Zhen and Tao Qian are both from outside the state. No matter who they are in Xuzhou, if they want to govern Xuzhou, they can't do without the scholars in Xuzhou, that is, Chen Deng , Wang Lang, Zhao Yu, Mi Zhu, etc., they can't be separated anyway, so since it is difficult to make a choice right now, then don't make a choice, just wait for the winner to appear.

In other words, that is to say: for Chen Deng and the local scholars in Xuzhou, their best choice now is to neither betray Tao Qian nor oppose Xun Zhen.

Chen Deng's advice to Wang Lang was in fact the only choice that the entire Xuzhou noble clan had made or would make when the battle between Xun Zhen and Tao Qian was about to start.

As for Xun Zhen, he was already satisfied and satisfied that Chen Deng and others could make this decision, because it meant that he didn't need to think more about politics and people's hearts, he just needed to do his best. Just do a good job of military issues.