Han Dao world

If His Majesty hadn't defeated Li Jue, they would all have become disheveled in the end.

Mencius said that all people have the heart of compassion.

As one of the instigators of this catastrophe, you have no guilt, not even a heart of compassion, and instead discriminate against the victims.

Are you still human?

The more Xuanbo looked at Guo Tu, the angrier he became, and he regretted not having someone beat him up more.

As soon as Guo Tu put down the bowl, Xuanbo urged him to go on the road and sent him away like a plague god.

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Cai Yan pressed his desk to write urgently, lines of beautiful handwriting flowed out from his pen.

Tang Ji held a needle and thread and watched Cai Yan write with envy.

"Zhaoji, are those few words really useful?"

Cai Yan didn't lift her head. "It's hard for others to say, but it will definitely be useful to Yuan Shao."

"Why?"

"Yuan Shao was besieged by Gongsun Zan, and now is the time when his mental strength is at its weakest."

"Really?" Tang Ji was a little surprised. "Didn't it mean that Yuan Shao won consecutive battles, why did he get trapped by Gongsun Zan? Zhao Ji, you have received the news, come and hear it."

Cai Yan raised his head, raised his fingers, and brushed off a stray hair from the end of the pen.

The imperial court was in turmoil, and the supply of supplies was far from what it used to be. The quality of the pen in my hand was so poor that it would lose hair after writing a few lines.

"Madam, do you still remember Zhao's servant, Binqing?"

Tang Ji's brows trembled, and she lowered her head. "Of course I remember. Even if I want to forget him, he won't forget our Tang Corporation."

"The truce between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan came about because he went on a diplomatic mission." Cai Yan dipped some ink into the inkstone with a pen, and then wrote the minutes of the meeting. "Yuan Shao has won consecutive battles, yet he is willing to accept the reconciliation offered by Zhao Taipu. Doesn't Madam find it strange?"

Tang Ji stopped the needle and thread in her hand, tilted her head, and thought for a moment. "Aren't you scared again?"

"That's right, that's not right."

"Oh?" Tang Ji was even more curious, put down the needle and thread in her hand, and brought a glass of water. "Zhaoji, drink some water and listen to me."

Cai Yan laughed, took the water, and took a sip. "Yuan Shao is better at intrigues and power struggles than hand-to-hand battles. Although he is sitting in Jizhou with a population of one million, he cannot completely defeat Gongsun Zan on the battlefield. He accepted Zhao Taipu's reconciliation because he hoped to use Jizhou's talents, The unpopular Gongsun Zan was exhausted to death."

"This Gongsun Zan has been able to hold a stalemate with Yuan Shao until now, he is indeed the White Horse General."

"Gongsun Zan is brave but not resourceful, so it's hard to accomplish great things." Cai Yan shook his head. "It was a big mistake for him to kill Liu Bo'an, Shepherd of Youzhou. It simply gave Yuan Shao an excuse to plot against Youzhou."

Cai Yan thought for a moment. "This kind of person is like Yang Feng and others. He is suitable for the emperor's eagle and dog, and he is not good enough to sit on one side. Although Liu Bo'an has profound knowledge and comforts the Han and Hu, he does not know military affairs, and he is also incompetent. Those who can calm the world are the only ones. Son of Heaven?"

Tang Ji nodded in agreement. "I think so too." She sighed. "At the beginning, if we followed the emperor's will and made him his heir, we might have avoided this catastrophe. It's just like... just like when Emperor Xiaojing made Emperor Xiaowu his heir before he could wipe out the Xiongnu and wash away his shame. Some things are really God's will. , non-manpower can compete."

Cai Yan didn't know what to say.

"Zhaoji, tell me, why hasn't there been a hero like Emperor Xiaowu since Confucianism flourished?"

Cai Yan stopped for a moment, and after pondering for a long time, he said: "Ma'am, although Xiaowu is a hero, he is jealous. Let alone Wei Huo, the scourge of the prince's witchcraft has killed Chang'an with blood, and the court is in the middle of it. Not to mention setting up Emperor Xiaozhao and killing his mother. Is the cruelty of the emperor's father more than that of Xiaowu?"

Tang Ji didn't say anything more.Speaking of these stories, she is far less knowledgeable than Cai Yan.It is better to hide clumsiness than to say more mistakes.

She picked up her needle and thread again, and said with a smile, "Zhaoji, you are so knowledgeable and highly valued by the emperor, you must work hard to win glory for my daughter. Maybe there will be more women like you in the future who will become officials. Stand side by side with the men in the court."

Cai Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he shook his head with a smile.

It is easier said than done for a woman to be an official.

Chapter 171 Xun You

Guo Tu hurried on the road overnight.

According to the road biography provided by Xuanbo, he walked fairly smoothly and did not suffer too much trouble.

It's just that after entering the warning range of the former general Duan Yan, the soldiers of the Xiliang Army looked at him with unfriendly eyes, which made him frightened and dare not be presumptuous.

Realizing this made Guo Tu even more injured than he had been tortured for several days.

Yuan Shao supported more than [-] soldiers, but he did not dare to fight with Xiliang soldiers.

However, the emperor defeated Li Jue with thousands of exhausted soldiers, and cut off Li Jue's head with his own hands.

Is it true that the morality of the big man is immortal?

If this is the case, it is conceivable what ending Yuan Shao will face.

Guo Tu was sick, his forehead was burning hot, and he was talking nonsense.

The attendant was scared to death, and he didn't dare to neglect, and hurried on his way impatiently.

Guo Tu was in a daze, and the sound of hooves sounded in his ears, as if thousands of horses and horses were rushing towards him, which made him terrified and screamed.

When he regained his sanity, he was already in the post house outside Hongnong City, with a familiar face in front of him.

It took Guo Tu a lot of effort to recognize who it was.

"Gongda, why are you... here?" He looked around. "This is where?"

Xun You leaned over to look at Guo Tu with a trace of pity in his eyes. "Cao Yangting."

"Cao Yangting?" Guo Tu was stunned for a while before he realized it.He had traveled more than 300 miles, and he would soon be able to cross the Yellow River and leave Hongnong County. He felt a little more at ease, let out a sigh of relief, and lay down.

"Public rules, why are you here?"

Guo Tu let out a long sigh and asked questions instead of answering. "Gongda, where are you going?"

Xun You sat back. "See you."

"See you?" Guo Tu stared at Xun You again and again, and tentatively said, "Your clansmen are all in Yecheng, why don't you follow me to Yecheng to meet Benchu?"

Xun You smiled and said nothing.

Guo Tu didn't take it too seriously.

Xun You lost his father when he was young and was raised by his grandfather. He developed a taciturn character and had little contact with most people.Guo Tu is not familiar with him either, but he only heard Xun You mention it once, and he doesn't think there is anything special about Xun You.

Besides, he also knew that Xun You had no interest in Yuan Shao, and the proposal was just out of politeness.

At this moment, he didn't have much interest and energy to talk to Xun You, he just wanted to eat something to replenish his energy.

Seeing this scene, Xun You said a few polite words and took the initiative to leave.

He ordered Xun You to be sent away, and Guo Tu asked the attendant if he had said anything to Xun You.The servant shook his head again and again.They are all people who have followed Guo Tu for many years. They are very tight-lipped and know what to say and what not to say.They didn't mention anything about Guo Tu's meeting with the emperor.

But the attendant also reminded Guo Tu that Xun You was going to see him, and sooner or later he would know what happened.

Guo Tu became more irritable and ordered his attendants to prepare food immediately and continue on their way.

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Standing on the porch, Xun You watched Guo Tu's chariot and horses drive out of the post house and leave in a hurry.

He snorted softly and stepped out the door.

"My lord, isn't the Son of Heaven just coming? Why don't we wait here, but go west?" Cangtou, with gray temples, picked up his luggage and caught up with Xun You, and couldn't help asking.

"We're already one step too late and we can't miss another chance."

Cangtou turned his head and glanced at Xun You with a surprised expression.

He has followed Xun You for so many years, but this is the first time he has seen Xun You be so urgent.

Xun You didn't explain.He took a bundle from Cangtou and looked at the sky.

"Work harder today, go to Hongnong to drink and eat meat, and borrow a car."

Cangtou smiled, responded, and quickened his pace.

The two hurried all the way, and finally entered Hongnong City before the sunset.Xun You didn't go to the post house, but went directly to the barracks of General Zuo Yang Feng, please sign up.

"The prefect of Shu County, Xun You of Yingchuan is asking to see you."

The guard guarding the gate glanced at Xun You, not daring to neglect him. "General Zuo is training outside the city and hasn't returned to the mansion yet. Please come in and sit down for a while, Mr. Zuo. When General Zuo returns to the mansion, let us know immediately."

Xun You nodded his thanks and said something casually. "General Zuo is good at training troops, I have heard it for a long time."

The guard grinned, unable to hide the satisfaction in his heart. "General Zuo's way of training soldiers was taught by the emperor himself. It's really good. If it wasn't for this, General Zuo would not be able to defeat Li Jue and become a marquis for his meritorious service."

"So that's how it is." Xun You said, "It's no wonder that the military discipline is so good that it is praised by the common people."

"That is." The guard rejoiced in his heart and became even more enthusiastic. While making tea and snacks, he led Xun You to sit in the vestibule, patted his chest and said: "The emperor said that the soldiers under General Zuo are different, they are all from poor backgrounds. Joining the army is not only to feed oneself, but also to fight for a way out for the poor in the world. This kind of thing of robbing the people is absolutely unacceptable..."

Cangtou couldn't help but said: "How could the Son of Heaven say that?"

The guard turned his head to look at Cangtou, his expression was not gloomy. "Old man, I am a soldier under General Zuo's command. I have fought side by side with the Son of Heaven. How could I lie to you?" As he spoke, he helped Cangtou unload his luggage and put it aside.

Cangtou was very grateful and thanked repeatedly.

The guard waved his hand. "It's okay, it's easy to do. To tell you the truth, I was also from a poor family, and my father was a slave. Because of a trivial matter, I was beaten to death by the master."

As the guard spoke, his eye circles were red, and there was a fierce look in his eyes, and the hand holding the knife was also tightly clenched, with blue veins exposed.

Cangtou was very embarrassed.

Xun You said unhurriedly: "My old man and the old man have a benevolent heart, and they are worthy of being under the command of General Zuo."

The guard smiled embarrassedly, raised his arm, wiped away his tears, turned and left.

Someone brought tea and snacks, Cangtou took it, and stretched back and forth, serving Xun You to drink and eat.

"My lord, I have long heard that although the Son of Heaven is young, he is a benevolent and righteous king. It seems that he is not bad. It is really right that the lord did not go to Shu County to take office."

Xun You nodded, took a sip of water, and glanced at the soldiers coming and going in the courtyard from time to time.

Although most of these soldiers had dark complexions and shabby armor, and they were obviously from poor backgrounds, they were in good spirits.

"A gentleman is virtuous, and a villain is virtuous. To be able to train the old part of the Yellow Turban to look like this, the emperor has something extraordinary."

"Yes, yes." Cangtou laughed until the wrinkles on his forehead became lighter. "The old lord often said that it was extremely peaceful. The big man suffered such a catastrophe, but he also got a young hero, so maybe it is extremely peaceful."

The two talked for a while, and the guard who had just received them walked over quickly, holding his knife.

"Xun Jun, General Zuo is back. Please follow me."

Xun You had just got up, and before he had time to put on his shoes, Yang Feng rushed over in strides. When he saw Xun You, he immediately slowed down, arched his hands, and showed a bright smile.

"Under one step is Lord Xun of Yingchuan? I'm next to Yang Feng. It's a great honor to meet you."

Xun You bowed his hand and returned the gift. "General Zuo, you came here uninvited, I am bothering you."

"Hahaha..." Yang Feng laughed from ear to ear.

He didn't know Xun You, but the prefect of Shu County and the Xun family name of Yingchuan were enough to make him very excited.

After joining the army for so long, it was the first time that a famous person took the initiative to visit.

Sure enough, it is different from the Son of Heaven.

Chapter 172

Yang Feng invited Xun You into the atrium, divided the guests and hosts into seats, and asked Xun You about his visit.

Xun You bluntly said that due to the blockage of the road, he could not go to Shu County to take up his post, so he had to return to the imperial court to return his order, passing through here.

Yang Feng didn't think much about it, he said a few words with emotion, and kindly invited Xun You to stay here and wait for the emperor to come.After being rejected by Xun You, he took the next best thing and asked Xun You to stay overnight in the mansion.Tomorrow morning, send chariots and horses to send Xun You westward.

Xun You readily accepted.

Yang Feng was overjoyed and ordered people to prepare a banquet to entertain Xun You.

In order to show grandeur, he not only ordered people to slaughter cattle and sheep, but also summoned several trusted generals to accompany him.

These people are all from the Baibo Army.A slightly better family is nothing more than a small property, more than enough food and clothing, and a rough knowledge of a few words, not to mention reading and studying the classics.In front of Xun You, they seemed embarrassed, made frequent mistakes, and became more and more nervous.

Seeing this, Xun You couldn't help feeling puzzled.

Can such a group of people really defeat Li Jue?

Out of curiosity, Xun You asked about the battle.

As soon as they mentioned the war, Yang Feng and others immediately regained their spirits.

Yang Feng was the first to talk about the emperor's regard for him, especially encouraging him to establish his own family.Thinking of that scene, Yang Feng couldn't help sighing, the excitement in his heart was the same as before.

The generals felt the same way. They talked about how the emperor and the soldiers ate and lived together, and discussed how to improve tactics and adjust positions, which laid a solid foundation for defeating Zhang Xiu and Li Ying.