The Nameless of the Common Clans

Late at night, in Jia Xu's room.

"Are you worried?" Looking at Tang Yuan in front of him, Jia Xu took a sip of the wine and asked with a smile.

"No." Tang Yuan shook his head and said, "Actually, sir, you should know what my lord wants most."

"I'm sorry for being stupid." Jia Xu shook his head, narrowed his eyes slightly, and enjoyed the dreamlike feeling after the drink entered his stomach. He didn't drink much, but he liked to enjoy this feeling.

"My lord has personally been to Hongnong and has seen several strategies left by sir. If Zhang Jin could have used sir's strategy and left a general to garrison Hongnong and set up defenses according to sir's instructions, my lord would have had General Yang to help him. I'm afraid it's difficult to seize Hongnong so easily." Tang Yuan bowed slightly.

At first, Chen Mo thought Zhang Ji was a figure, but Hongnong took it too easily, which made Chen Mo feel a little unreal. Therefore, Chen Mo went to Hongnong himself and found some surrendered generals before he knew about Jia Xu's existence. .

"With the power of Marquis Changling, Xu is making a fool of himself." Jia Xu chuckled.

"Sir, do you know what my lord said at that time?" Tang Yuan asked with a smile.

Jia Xu didn't speak, just squinted his eyes and took another sip of wine.

Tang Yuan smiled and said: "My lord once said that I don't dare to be an enemy of the master. I can win the master alone, which is better than a hundred thousand troops!"

Seeing that Jia Xu still didn't speak, Tang Yuan couldn't help but call out: "Sir?"

"Don't say these compliments anymore. Xu may have some tricks, but Marquis Changling is a hero in the world. He may have said this, but..." Jia Xu shook his head and said.

Jia Xu knew how much weight he had whether he said it or not. That was not what he wanted to hear.

"My lord is a good judge of people." Tang Yuan thought for a moment and smiled: "He said... Mr.'s biggest concern may be the safety of himself and his family. Therefore, when he found that Zhang Ji did not listen to Mr.'s words, he did not I urge you to move your family members first, but my lord wants you to know that it is very easy for my lord to find someone."

This was a bit of a threat. Tang Yuan didn't know why Chen Mo said this himself. Celebrities all have face. If you say this, people would be crazy to vote for you. But after he had said all his good things, Jia Xu also agreed to help Chen Mo. Convince Zhang Ji, but don't say whether they are compatible. In fact, Chen Mo values ​​Jia Xu more than Zhang Ji. Tang Yuan can feel this, but if you talk like this, only a ghost will be willing to follow you.

"Did Marquis Changling ever say that what he can do, others in the world can do too?" Jia Xu's eyes that had been narrowed suddenly opened and he looked at Tang Yuandao.

"My Lord has said that the official title cannot be too high for my husband immediately, but the protection of my family and my husband's safety must be the highest." Tang Yuan couldn't understand Jia Xu's reaction. Aren't you angry when someone threatens your family?

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Very good."

Very good? What's the meaning? Should I agree or not?

"Sir, what do you mean?" Tang Yuan looked at Jia Xu with a headache.

"You go back and tell Marquis Changling that as long as you can keep the official positions of Zhang Ji's uncle and nephew, I will try to persuade them to defect to Marquis Changling." Jia Xu said with a smile.

Tang Yuan nodded somewhat ignorantly. Seeing that Jia Xu had no intention of talking anymore, he had to stand up and leave.

Early the next morning, Tang Yuan met Zhang Ji again, but Zhang Ji was still hesitant. He was not sure what his next step should be, so Tang Yuan had to say goodbye and return to Hedong.

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A few days later, Anyi, Hedong.

"Jia Xu really said that?" Chen Mo asked with a smile while painting.

"Yes, Yuan also doesn't know what Mr. Wenhe means?" Tang Yuan nodded, then frowned.

"I have made it very clear that I will help me persuade Zhang Ji's uncle and nephew to vote. If he doesn't want to vote, why do you do this?" Chen Mo smiled and shook his head.

Tang Yuan nodded, as if this was indeed the truth, and then he said curiously: "My lord, you said that scholars generally have a reputation, but why does Mr. Wenhe seem to be different from others?"

"Is face important?" Chen Mo was drawing a map of Guanzhong and asked as he was drawing.

"Isn't it important?" Tang Yuan asked doubtfully.

"It depends on how you look at it. Yes, if it is about the safety of our family, country and the world, we would not hesitate to die. But if you think about it carefully, how many things that are related to the safety of the world need to be exchanged for the death of one person? And if you encounter the invasion and humiliation of foreign tribes, , would rather die than surrender, this is called righteousness, righteousness, but how many times can a person face this kind of choice in his life? Most of the time, he feels that his dignity has been violated, and then he looks righteous, but when the real knife is at the When it comes to the neck, how many people do you think would die for this face?" Chen Mo said with a smile.

"But if my lord is threatening me with his life, how can Mr. Wen He be willing to serve me sincerely?" Tang Yuan asked doubtfully.

"When did I push myself?" Chen Mo asked with a smile: "I just stated the facts and possible means. Besides, is Jia Xu angry?"

"It seems not." Tang Yuan thought about it carefully. At that time, he was already prepared to be kicked out. Who knew that Jia Xu was calm from beginning to end, without any intention of getting angry.

"People are different." Chen Mo looked at the map he drew carefully and said while thinking: "Some people value fame and wealth, and some value the beliefs in their hearts, but most people care more about their own family. This is the case with Jia Xu when it comes to his wealth and life. He does not seek fame and wealth, but seeks self-protection. Under this premise, as long as he does not go too far, he will choose to tolerate it. But if you really touch the safety of him or his family, It’s hard to say what the consequences will be.”

"My lord's words, are they..."

"Let him choose. If he chooses to join me, he and his family will be the safest. Guanzhong is in chaos now, but under my rule, the people are rich and the country is prosperous, and the order is in place. I can provide him with sufficient protection. Of course, if he doesn't choose me, then we have to compete. After all, if such a person is under the command of others, I can't sleep well." Chen Mo smiled.

"So, Mr. Wenhe has made a choice?" Tang Yuan said suddenly.

Chen Mo nodded and said, "For now, west of Chenggao, I am his best choice."

"But how did the lord know that Mr. Wenhe would be like this..." Tang Yuan rubbed his temple. Jia Xu is a scholar after all. He is still respected by the generals of Xiliang. If ordinary scholars are threatened, I am afraid they will not react like Jia Xu, right?

"I've told you that people are different. In this world, whether it's negotiation or business, knowing yourself and the enemy is the key to victory. If you still don't understand, I have Jia Xu's life experience here. Take a closer look and you will probably understand." Chen Mo put down the wolf hair and looked at the Guanzhong map.

Judging from Jia Xu's life and his behavior during this period, this person is not too difficult to understand. He can seek benefits and avoid harm. He proposed to counterattack Chang'an at the beginning, just because Jia Xu was among those to be liquidated by Wang Yun. It's that simple. If you put the account of counterattack Chang'an on him, Jia Xu is actually quite wronged. If you don't do this, will you wait to be liquidated? If Wang Yun takes Jia Xu out, Chen Mo is sure that Jia Xu will never say a word more.

Chen Mo has always admired Wang Yun's ability to defend himself against the enemy. He didn't provoke him in Luoyang that year, but he inexplicably calculated himself several times. It's not easy for such a person to live until last year.

"My Lord, if Zhang Ji surrenders, should we mobilize the army?" Tang Yuan looked at Chen Mo and asked with a smile.

"Zhang Ji has only 8,000 men under his command. His presence or absence is actually difficult to shake the Xiliang Army. Although Fan Chou is easy to talk to, it is difficult to make him surrender. It is not difficult for us to defeat Fan Chou, but if we really defeat Fan Chou and occupy Xinfeng, it will be a declaration of war with the court, which is morally unacceptable. The court can let Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Yuan Shu and even Liu Biao attack me. At that time, I will be the target of public criticism. Don't move lightly at this time." Chen Mo shook his head and said.

Chen Mo knew very well that those who wanted to serve the emperor to punish the disloyal were definitely not just him. He occupied Hongnong and took Luoyang, which was equivalent to cutting off the way for others to advance westward. At this moment, he was like a rope tied on the cliffs on both sides. If he lost his balance, he would be doomed. The princes joined forces to attack, and the two Chen Mos could not do it, so Chen Mo asked for stability at this moment.

Others are not sure, but if he really loses his integrity, I am afraid that his brother will be the first to attack him. They are very similar in philosophy, so they know each other's thoughts best.

Chen Mo must not give anyone a handle to attack him at this time. The more it is at this time, the more stable he must be.

"Then what is the point of persuading Zhang Ji to surrender at this time?" Tang Yuan asked puzzledly.

"Yes, and it's very important." Chen Mo smiled and said, "Whether you can instigate Li and Guo to turn against each other depends on Zhang Ji. You go to Xinfeng again and send a letter to Fan Chou. Jia Xu has almost persuaded Zhang Ji there. Tell Zhang Ji to go to Guo Si to complain first. Li Shi, a junior, went to tease Zhang Ji's woman. If this matter is taken seriously, Li Jue is in the wrong. Let Guo Si make the decision. The two will not turn against each other, but there will definitely be a rift."

No matter how big the rift is, it starts from a little bit. Chen Mo has studied the two. Li Jue's son is not very capable, but he is arrogant and domineering. In addition, Li Jue's woman dotes on this son to a degree that ordinary people can't understand. Making this matter public is the first step. In addition to the rift between the two, they will not turn against each other, but if the woman keeps whispering in their ears, the rift will get bigger and bigger.

The biggest hidden danger of the Xiliang Army is not that they don't know how to govern, but that there are many factions. Li Jue, Guo Si, Fan Chou, Zhang Ji, Duan Wei, Li Meng and other big ones are not counted, and there are more than a dozen small ones. Although Li Jue and Guo Si have seized the court, they have not integrated the Xiliang Army. This is the biggest hidden danger.

"In addition, by the way, let Zhang Ji find out what Li Ru is doing recently. It would be best if we can get in touch." After thinking about it, Chen Mo added that there is no shortage of officials working under him, but there is a lack of independent counselors. Li Ru is good.

"Yes!" Tang Yuan agreed and turned to leave.