The portable magic tower of the Three Kingdoms

Only relying on shooting and long ladders to attack the city will naturally increase the difficulty of the siege.With everything in place, with the help of the ladder cart, the soldiers with spells can easily capture any city, but it costs a little scroll.

"How is Situ's situation?" Liu Yao had to go to Tao Qian's mansion in person, saw Tao Qian's two sons coming to greet him, and stepped forward to ask.

"Your Majesty, my father has recovered a little bit, but the situation is not very good..." Tao Shang, the eldest son, came out and replied.

Tao Shang and Tao Ying are both around 20 years old. Instead of inheriting Tao Qian's talent and learning, they have learned Tao Qian's unrestrained youth.It is probably because Tao Qian has been away all year round and his wife is too doting. The two of them are not good at literature and martial arts, and they are not willing to study hard.

Liu Yao once planned to appoint two people as Lang Guan, and work in the court for a period of time, maybe they can grind their temper.

Tao Qian said at the time, forget about these two people, they have no intention of official career at all, and putting them in the court will only add to the chaos.

The cubs in their twenties did not inherit their connections, they did not have outstanding talents and learning, and they did not learn to have a dark heart... Tao Qian did not want them to enter the official career, especially Xu Han is a pool of muddy water.

Not to mention that when he was not around, he was still in court, and his two sons could easily become his weakness.Not being an official may be the best arrangement for them.Anyway, the family has a lot of land and other industries, enough for them to enjoy their lives.

"Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master, Master orders, Your Majesty, please come in." At this moment, the servant serving Tao Qian ran out and came in front of the three of them.

"Your Majesty, my father is here to invite..." Hearing this, the pottery merchant immediately invited Liu Yao into the room to talk in detail.In retrospect, it was really rude not to invite His Majesty into the room immediately.

Liu Yao was in a hurry to find Tao Qian, and didn't care whether the potter's behavior was impolite, so he entered the house under his guidance.

Tao Qian recovered a little bit, but after all he fell into a coma suddenly, so his expression was still sluggish.It's a bit like trying to cheer up, but the situation is not very good.

"The old minister looked at His Majesty with a sick face, and asked His Majesty to forgive me..." Tao Qian thought about it, but it was a pity that he found that he had no strength. At this time, he had to sigh that he was indeed old.

"It's my presumptuous visit this time, not Situ's fault." Liu Yao hurriedly supported him, and motioned him to lie down.

Tao Qian also knew that he didn't have much strength, so he pleaded guilty and lay down.

"What do you think of Situ's ultimatum from the Northern Han Dynasty?" Liu Yao was in a hurry, so he immediately got to the point. He was also worried about Tao Qian's health, so he couldn't hold on until he finished speaking.

"The conditions in the Northern Han Dynasty are not bad..." Tao Qian said slowly, "When I was in a coma just now, I stumbled across Jugao (Cao Song's name), and he asked me why I harmed him... No matter what the process was, I did harm him. over him.

The minister is old, so it's okay to guard his tomb.The two sons, if you want them in the Northern Han Dynasty, send them there, so as not to stay here and be harmed by traitors..."

Realizing that he was old and could no longer lead the court, Tao Qian began to change his mind.

At first, he may be like Wang Yun, thinking that as long as he cooperates well with Zhang Chao, he can govern the court well.Waiting for the soldiers to be strong and horses strong, the mountains and rivers can naturally be recovered.

It's just very strange, why they have worked so hard, Que Xuan wanted to rebel, and Zang Ba also wanted to rebel.Just these two people have almost consumed most of the supplies of the imperial court. It is said that there is no possibility of a diplomatic war within this year.

Something happened to Cao Song, and others wanted to call. Of course he knew it was an excuse, but what could he do now?

"Situ is free and easy, but what should I do?" Tao Qian left, how would he face Zhang Chao?

"The best way is to follow the example of Han, Wei and Liang, and surrender to the Northern Han." Tao Qian glanced at Liu Yao, "Otherwise, Cao Bao has a daughter who has reached the age of marriage, and her majesty can be brought into the palace.

Chen's father and son are both civil and military, they can guard one side, and they can also govern one side.Ruo Rong is nothing but a despicable villain, and he can take refuge in whoever offers good conditions, and there is no need to actually offer conditions, just to make Zhang Chao suspicious.

Since the founding of the country by Zang Ba, the national power of Ju State has been declining. He should also know that he has no political talent.As long as His Majesty proclaims him King of Ju and marries the eldest princess to him, he can be used as a helping hand. "

The premise is that Cao Bao is willing to marry his daughter and Zang Ba is willing to accept Liu Yao's marriage.

"Northern Han attacked us, Yuan Shao will not sit still, his army is in Qingzhou, you can ask him for help. You pretend to deal with Northern Han, but in reality you are dealing with Zhang Chao...Chen...Chen..." Tao Qian almost held his breath come up.

"Situ, it's okay, it's okay!" Liu Yao didn't dare to delay Tao Qian's rest, so he quickly comforted him.

Tao Qian raised his hand with difficulty, arched towards Liu Yao, and then passed out, fortunately he was not dead yet.

"Situ is old enough to seek the country, I am ashamed..." Liu Yao was very sad, "Without Situ, what will I do in the future?"

Until Liu Yao left dejectedly, Tao Qian suddenly got up on the bed, looked out the window, and sighed silently.

Tao Qian fell into a coma in the court hall. He was really dizzy. He is not in good spirits when he is old, and he lost consciousness when he was a little excited.

However, after resting for two hours, my spirits improved.Thinking about it carefully, I haven't slept well these days, maybe it's directly related.At this time, Liu Yao came to visit, and it was not good to look like someone who had nothing to do, so he could only pretend to be haggard.

During this period of time on the bed, he was also thinking about where the future of the court should go...

There is no danger around Xuzhou, and it is surrounded by Ju State, Wu Han, Zhong Clan and Northern Han Dynasty.After experiencing the Quexuan rebellion and Zang Ba's independence, the current situation of the court is even worse than the puppet dynasty established by Yuan Shu.

At the same time, Zang Ba's behavior also seemed to give Zhang Chao a reminder to strive for power.He is still there, he is just trying his best to gain power.If he was not around, then he might become the second Yuan Shao.

He could see it clearly, so could Cao Bao and Chen's father and son, and of course Zang Ba could see it even more clearly.

As long as he leaves Xuzhou to guard Cao Song's tomb according to the meaning of the Northern Han Dynasty, then the seizure of power will inevitably begin.Only a fool would continue to be loyal to Liu Yao at this time.

The attack of the Northern Han Dynasty was the fuse, and it was for this reason that he woke up from his dream of helping the country.In the end, he realized that the imperial court he defended had reached a precarious situation.

So after meeting Liu Yao, his first suggestion was actually his real idea.Not to mention whether the Northern Han army could be repelled, even if it could be repelled, Zhang Chao would take the opportunity to expand his power.

Yielding is still a trivial matter, who knows whether Zhang Chao will kill Liu Yao's entire family just to be on the safe side...

Learning from Han and Wei, surrendering to the Northern Han Dynasty, in exchange for an official position, even if you are an idle prince, you can at least keep your face.No matter what, he is a clan member of the Han family, and he will not do anything to him.

Then he saw the desire for power in Liu Yao's eyes.Even when he heard his suggestion, what his eyes showed was not contemplation, but surprise, and even dissatisfaction.

At this time, Tao Qian realized that the young man who was just an idle prince who was suddenly promoted by him and Zhang Chao to become King Xu, and then ascended the throne and became emperor, had ambitions unworthy of him.

He didn't realize at all whether his ability could control his ambition...

This imperial court is over, even if I try my best to maintain it, I can only maintain it in my lifetime.But the question now is, how many years can he live?This fainting, he realized for the first time that he may not have much time.

So beyond the status of a courtier, he needs to start planning for himself and his two unfilial sons.

That night, Mi Zhu received the invitation, secretly came to visit, and chatted with Tao Qian for a long time...

The next day, the imperial court formally responded by ceding Pei County to the Northern Han Dynasty. At the same time, Tao Qian was relieved of his official position and went to guard Cao Song's tomb.The two sons were sent to Jinyang as hostages.At the same time, according to the plundered property of Cao Song, compensation was given to the Northern Han Dynasty.

At the same time, Mi Zhu resigned from office, expressing his willingness to personally escort the two sons to Jinyang in return for Tao Qian's kindness.Liu Yao didn't pay much attention to this official who was a businessman, so he agreed.

In the court hall, Cao Bao exchanged glances with the Chen father and son. After exchanging with each other, they silently watched what happened.In my heart, I was obviously disappointed with the emperor.

"Have you ever thought that in this way, the collapse of the court will only be further accelerated." On the way, Mi Zhu asked Tao Qian.

"Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain..." Tao Qian replied quietly.

Chapter 554

Guan Yu's side may be the most confused, and he wants to say that he will fight a good battle in the past, even if he bullies the children.

Who knows that they can't fight, so they send someone to reply and agree to the court's request.No, Tao Qian's family is on the way, and there is also Xu Han's chief minister and a captain.

"Emperor Xu Han is so willing to sacrifice you?" After seeing the group of people, Guan Yu couldn't help complaining.In fact, he wanted to say, 'You are so spineless, you dare not fight a war'?

"Haha, it's not His Majesty's sacrifice..." Tao Qian laughed loudly upon hearing this, "It was Tao who offered to exchange the dead bones from the old tomb in exchange for peace between the two families. Tao thinks it's a good deal."

"..." Guan Yu couldn't say anything when he heard the words. People belittled him like this. If he continued to complain, he seemed a little rude.