Three Kingdoms King of the North

The military officials lined up on both sides couldn't help secretly heaving a sigh of relief when they heard the decree from Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to recruit Cao Mengde into the court as an official.Last night, when I learned that Wudu of Jizhou was going to the State Shepherd's Mansion, these people were all frightened. They were worried that Han Zhan would make a big move, so that everyone was in danger. Now they learned that it was just to discuss the recruitment of Cao Mengde as an official. , couldn't help secretly sighing in relief, naturally no one would object to Han Zhan's proposal.

Seeing that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty drew up the imperial edict and handed it over to Ma Rixun to go to Dongjun County to announce the edict, Xun Yu came out again, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I still have this performance!"

Emperor Xian of Han trembled suddenly, his heartbeat accelerated suddenly, he looked at Xun Yu and asked tremblingly, "I don't know if Xun Qing has anything else to say?"

Chapter 509 Talking About Chen Gong

"Report to Your Majesty!" Xun Yu replied respectfully: "Although my lord is recovering from illness in the mansion, he is worried that His Majesty will be bored in the palace, so he trained a group of girls from Lefang, rehearsed several Huangmei operas, and planned to enter the palace someday. The palace will perform for His Majesty."

Knowing that it was Han Zhan who had trained a group of girls from Lefang to form an alliance for himself, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty suddenly felt that he was not interested. He thought that he was about to throw up watching all kinds of songs and dances in the palace every day, even if Han Zhan It is difficult to arouse your own interest in any new dance that is ingenious.

It was based on this consideration that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty waved his hand from Xun Yu, and said with a wry smile: "Xun Qing, you go back and tell the Marquis of Anyang that I would like to thank him for his kindness. Bring the girl from Lefang into the palace to see you."

Before Xun Yu could say anything more, Taiwei Yang Biao heard the mystery, and hurriedly asked before Xun Yu could speak, "Young Master Xun's Mansion, do you know what Huangmei Opera is?"

"Back to the Taiwei." Hearing Yang Biao ask himself, Xun Yu hurriedly turned halfway, facing Yang Biao and replied, "It's a novelty created by my lord. It's a bit similar to Baixi, but it needs to be played." It's much more exciting. Especially the girl from the music workshop who sings, her voice is like the sound of nature. My lord invited me to listen to the opera yesterday, and everyone listened with gusto."

The military officials standing on both sides heard Xun Yu say that Han Zhan invited them to the theater last night, they couldn't help but widen their eyes, secretly thinking, could it be that he was worrying too much, and the Marquis of Anyang summoned his subordinates to go The State Shepherd's Mansion just wanted to listen to the Huangmei Opera that I heard for the first time, and to discuss Cao Mengde's official position after entering the dynasty. He didn't mean to deal with him at all?

After all the warriors let go of the boulder in their hearts, they all became very interested in the Huangmei Opera that Xun Yu said.However, none of them spoke rashly, so as not to disturb Xun Yu who was introducing Huangmei Opera to Han Xiandi and Yang Taiwei.After finally waiting for Xun Yu to finish the introduction, all of them felt as uncomfortable as cats' paws. They wished they could rush to the State Shepherd's Mansion immediately to see for themselves what Huangmei Opera is.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, who was still resistant to Huangmei Opera, couldn't help his eyes light up after listening to Xun Yu's introduction: "Is everything Xun Qing said true?"

"Everything I said is true."

At that moment, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty wished he could immediately order him to drive out of the palace, go to Han Zhan's mansion, and see for himself what the Huangmei Opera that Xun Yu was talking about was like.But he quickly regained his composure. He knew his identity. If he really wanted to leave the palace, it would definitely be a laborious task. He could only suppress this tempting thought in his heart, and tried his best to ask Xun Yu in a calm tone: "Xun Yu Qing, I wonder when the Marquis of Anyang is going to bring those girls from Lefang into the palace?"

"It's three days faster, five days slower." Xun Yu guessed from Han Xiandi's expression that the other party also wanted to see Huangmei Opera as soon as possible, so he explained to him: "My lord said that if you enter the palace a few days later, you can enter the palace a few days later." One more play will be arranged, so that when you enter the palace to sing, Your Majesty will be able to listen to one more play."

Knowing that it took three to five days to hear the Huangmei Opera that Xun Yu was talking about, Emperor Xian of the Han was a little disappointed, but after thinking about it, if he could really listen to one more play, it would be worth it for a few days at night.So Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded and said to Xun Yu: "In this case, please tell the Marquis of Anyang, I hope to see him in the palace as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty obeys the order!" Xun Yu bowed and replied, "I will definitely convey your majesty's oral order to my lord!"

At the same time, Han Zhan took Chen Dao, Luo Bu and a hundred tiger and leopard riders, and personally sent Chen Gong out of the south gate.Before leaving, he said to Chen Gong: "Gongtai, after you return to Chenliu and report the capital to Zhang Taishou, urge him to send troops as soon as possible. It is estimated that Cao Mengde has already made a choice by the time Chen Liu's troops arrive in Dongjun."

Hearing what Han Zhan said, the muscles on Chen Gong's face twitched violently twice, and then he asked tentatively, "Marquis of Anyang, Gong would like to ask, if you capture Cao Aman alive, how do you plan to deal with him?"

Han Zhan was taken aback for a moment, but then he thought that although Chen Gong had turned against Cao Mengde and lobbied officials everywhere to rebel against Cao, the two had been friends for many years after all, and they were still worried about each other's final fate, so they asked this question.Fortunately, Han Zhan had already made arrangements for Cao Mengde in his heart. To Chen Gong's question, he could answer with confidence: "Cao Mengde is a capable minister of the world. If he refuses to enter the court, he must fight with me. See, after this Marquis seizes Dongjun, he will also arrange a good official position for him to showcase his talent."

After hearing Han Zhan's reply, Chen Gong was shocked at first, then bowed to Han Zhan, and said, "Thank you, Marquis Anyang, for your generosity, Gong."

"Gongtai!" Han Zhan was still very optimistic about Chen Gong. He used to be under Cao Mengde's subordinates, so it was not easy for him to poach someone.Now, since the other party has left Dongjun, it is a good time for him to make a move, so after hesitating for a moment, he tentatively asked: "I don't know what your plan is after Dongjun's affairs are over?"

Chen Gongchang sighed, and said with a wry smile: "Zhang Mengzhuo is a mediocre person who is indecisive and indecisive. Even if the Marquis of Anyang gives half of the Eastern Commandery to him this time, Chen Liu will surely fall into the hands of others in a short time. Gong et al. Dongjun has something to do, so I will be a wandering cloud and a wild crane, wandering around the world."

Knowing that Chen Gong intends to retire, Han Zhan is not happy. If such a good military adviser does not recruit his subordinates, it will be a waste.Besides, if it was the same as the original history, he ran to join Lu Bu, which would also be an obstacle to his future pacification of the world.

Thinking of this, Han Zhan bowed his hands to Chen Gong and said: "If the public platform is not abandoned, can you play for Jizhou? This Marquis assures you that you will be able to show what you have learned in your life."

Han Zhan's invitation came so suddenly, which surprised Chen Gong secretly. He began to think in his heart that not only the current emperor moved his capital to Yecheng, but Han Zhan also has Jizhou and Qingzhou under his command, and his strength has greatly increased. As long as nothing goes wrong , there should be no problem in order to dominate the world.

Thinking of this, he almost blurted out and agreed to Han Zhan's request.But when the words came to his lips, he stopped him abruptly. He felt that if he easily agreed to Han Zhan's request, he would inevitably be looked down upon by the other party in the future. Therefore, he said tactfully: "Going back to Anyang Hou, this matter is of great importance. Rong Gong thinks for some time before speaking."

Although Han Zhan felt that it was not so easy to persuade Chen Gong, but he was still a little disappointed when he really heard that he rejected him.He nodded and said to Chen Gong: "Even so, the Marquis will not delay the public platform to go on the road." After finishing speaking, Han Zhan took the reins from the soldier next to him and handed it to Chen Gong, politely Said, "Gongtai has a good journey!"

With the help of the soldiers, Chen Gong got on his horse, bowed his hands to salute Han Zhan, and said, "Marquis of Anyang, we will meet later!" Then, he turned the horse's head and rode away in the direction of Chen Liu with a few followers .

Han Zhan looked at the back of Chen Gong going away, thinking in his heart: I wonder if Chen Gong will go back to Yedu again?If he really went to vote for Lu Bu, then when he met him on the battlefield in the future, he would have to fight in battle.

Chen Dao and Rob, who were standing by the side, saw Han Zhan staring intently at the direction where Chen Gong was going, and sighed from time to time. After the two looked at each other, Chen Dao walked to Han Zhan's side and said respectfully: "My lord! , it's getting late, let's go back to the city."

Chapter 510 An Impossible Errand

After returning to the gate of the mansion, a soldier of the Tiger Guards immediately stepped forward to report: "My lord, the Ju Supervisor Army is waiting in the mansion!"

"Ju Shou?!" Hearing this name, Han Zhan couldn't help being taken aback, wondering what Ju Shou was doing here. Could it be that someone in the court was planning to harm him?He casually asked: "Where is the Jujian Army now?"

The soldier replied respectfully: "The little one led the supervisor to the main hall, where he is waiting for you now!"

Han Zhan got off his horse, threw the reins to Rob who was following him, and strode towards the mansion.He was eager to know what was the purpose of Jushou's visit at this moment.

As soon as he stepped into the main hall, Ju Shou came up to greet him and bowed to salute: "Shou has met the lord!"

"Gongyu is exempt from courtesy!" Han Zhan waved his hand at Jushou, and asked, "I don't know if Gongyu is so eager to see me. Could it be that the officials in the court want to be unfavorable to me?"

"No, no." Hearing Han Zhan's question, Ju Shou quickly waved his hands and said, "This subordinate is here to report to the lord the secret report of those officials who were demoted to Qingzhou."

Han Zhan sat down in the middle, and after calling Jushou to sit down, he asked, "What happened to them?"

"Since the officials arrived in Qingzhou, it is inevitable to feel resentment towards the lord." Ju Shou, who was sitting at the bottom, replied: "However, there are a few county magistrates who have ignored government affairs since they took office. Drinking and having fun in the government office."

Han Zhan snorted coldly and said, "Being an official doesn't make decisions for the people, it's better to go home and sell sweet potatoes. Gongyu, you reply to those secret agents and ask them to carefully collect the words, deeds and actions of these officials, and when the time is right , and depose them all as civilians.”

"My lord." After waiting for Han Zhan to finish speaking, Ju Shou asked cautiously, "What is a sweet potato? Why have my subordinates never heard of it before?"

Hearing Jushou's question, Han Zhan couldn't help but blushed, and secretly screamed in his heart that something was wrong, and he accidentally said that sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn were only introduced in the late Ming Dynasty. How could there be such things in this era.He hastily said perfunctorily, "It's a crop from the Western Regions. It is said that it can be eaten with staple food."

Unexpectedly, Jushou's eyes lit up when he heard Han Zhan's words: "My lord, can this kind of crop called sweet potato really be eaten with the staple food?"

"That's right." Since Jushou is eager to know what sweet potatoes are, Han Zhan doesn't mind telling him about science: "According to those Hu merchants from the Western Regions, sweet potatoes grow in the soil and are round in shape. Oval or spindle-shaped, the locals call it sweet potato because of its red appearance.

As for sweet potatoes, there are many ways to eat them. They can be cut into small pieces and made porridge with food; they can also be roasted and eaten.Even, if you can't live, you can wash the skin and eat it raw. "

Although Han Zhan said it was not safe, Jushou was still attracted by this crop he had heard of for the first time. He waited for Han Zhan to finish speaking, and he couldn't wait to ask: "My lord, there are also many Hu from the Western Regions in the city. Shang, my subordinates will ask them tomorrow to see who knows about this. If this crop can be grown in Jizhou, then there will be no need to worry about food shortages in disaster years."

Although Jushou was very enthusiastic about this matter, Han Zhan was smiling wryly in his heart. He knew crops such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn, not to mention that there were no such crops in the territory of the Han Dynasty today, even if he said that the Western Regions or further west Those countries still don't have it.These crops will not spread all over the world until the American continent is discovered.But seeing Jushou so excited, he couldn't bear to pour cold water on the other party, so he could only nod his head and squeeze a smile on his face: "Well, since Gongyu is so enthusiastic, I will leave this matter to you. "

"Please don't worry, my lord." Jushou didn't realize that he was being fooled by Han Zhan, and he swore: "Tomorrow, my subordinates will recruit those familiar Hu merchants to inquire, and we must let this thing grow all over the territory of Jizhou."

"It's not just in Jizhou," Han Zhan corrected Jushou with a smile, "but the entire territory of the Great Han Dynasty must be planted with this kind of crops, so that the people will have something to eat in times of disaster."

"My lord," just as Han Zhan finished speaking, he heard Xun Yu's voice from the entrance of the main hall: "What are you and Gongyu talking about planting all over the Han territory?"

"It turned out to be Master Changshi." Although Xun Yu served as the Shaofu in the court, the civil and military of Jizhou still used to call him Changshi, after all, he had always served as the Changshi of Jizhou.Jushou stood up and bowed to Xun Yu, saying, "Your Majesty just mentioned a crop called sweet potato, and asked him to ask the Hu merchants in the city to find a way to introduce a batch of seeds and try to plant them in Jizhou."

"Sweet potato?" After hearing this, Xun Yu looked at Han Zhan with a puzzled expression, thinking that his nephew, who spends all day in the house, rehearses some Huangmei opera, how could he know about Hu Shang's tricks? Is there something called sweet potato in it?With this question in mind, he asked in amazement: "Where did my lord know about this thing?"

If Xun Yu didn't ask, Ju Shou would not have realized the problem.At this moment, he also thought that Han Zhan hardly ever went out, so how could he know that Hu merchants from the Western Regions had such a magical crop in their hands?Thinking of this, he looked at Han Zhan suspiciously, wanting to know how he knew.

Han Zhan, who was in a dilemma, naturally couldn't tell the two of his true identities, so he could only say vaguely: "This Marquis only has his own source of information, so you don't need to ask any more about this matter."

After Han Zhan said this, neither Xun Yu nor Ju Shou asked Han Zhan where he knew about sweet potatoes.If my lord really has another channel to obtain some information, if I continue to ask, I will commit a big taboo.Therefore, Xun Yu promptly changed the topic and reported to Han Zhan what happened in the court today.

"Xun Changshi." After listening to Xun Yu's report, Han Zhan thought about it secretly, thinking that if he really brought the women from Lefang into the palace in a few days, he could rehearse two more plays.Then he said to Xun Yu: "After the court tomorrow, you can play your majesty. I will bring people into the palace in five days. At that time, you can let your majesty listen to at least four Huangmei operas."

"Four Huangmei operas?!" Hearing what Han Zhan said, Xun Yu quickly stretched out four fingers and asked in surprise, "My lord, can you really rehearse two new Huangmei operas in such a short period of time?"

"There are sisters and Zhaoji in the backyard to help me. I have to finish two new dramas within five days. It shouldn't be a big problem." Han Zhan said this, turned to Jushou and said, "Gongyu, take the time to tell the Hu merchants Inquire and see who has sweet potatoes in their hands, and this Marquis is willing to buy them at a high price."