Han Dao world

"It's okay, anyway, I'm fine when I go back, and it doesn't matter if I stay in Xiangyang for a few more days. But it's better for your son to go to Nanyang or travel in the first place. There is Zhang Zhongjing in Nanyang, and Hua Yuanhua in travel. They are all first-class. Famous doctors. Please ask them to diagnose the pulse, don’t delay the illness and leave the root cause of the disease. Only with a good body can you enjoy peace.”

"Is the world going to be peaceful soon?" Liu Biao smiled.

Zhou Zhong pointed. "One or two years sooner, but no more than three to five years later, the Son of Heaven will surely bring peace to the world and restore peace."

Liu Biao narrowed his eyes and turned to look at Liu Qi. "Brother Jiamou, can my son's illness really be cured?"

"Of course, acclimatization is not a serious illness. As long as you take care of it properly, you can recover soon." Zhou Zhong stroked his beard and said quietly: "Young people are at the time when they are full of vitality. As long as they are not afraid of hardship, there is no cure for any illness." ?”

Chapter 618 Bargaining

Liu Biao invited Zhou Zhong to a seat and ordered him to serve wine and food.

The scale of this banquet was very small, and there were no other guests except Liu Qi.

Even so, Liu Biao didn't talk too much about business with Zhou Zhong, he only talked about the old things in Luoyang back then, expressing emotion from time to time.

Things are different, things have changed a lot in the past few years.When it comes to the emotional part, both of them sighed a little and burst into tears.

After the banquet, Liu Biao invited Zhou Zhong into the study and ordered Liu Qi to wait outside.

Liu Biao personally served tea to Zhou Zhong.

The tea comes from the south of the Yangtze River, without adding ginger and onion, it is very light, even a bit bitter.

"I don't know who created this kind of bitter tea first. It is said that it can clear the mind and eyesight, and not be confused by the world." Liu Biao chuckled. "Although I don't think so, I think it's more refreshing than the milk tea passed down by Hedong. I don't know what Brother Jiamou thinks?"

Zhou Zhong picked up the teacup, sniffed it first, then took a sip, and said lightly: "Ten miles have different winds, and hundreds of miles have different customs. There is no need to insist on the same diet. Is it because of the world? Confused, in the heart, not in the tea."

"Brother Jiamou is well-informed and open-minded, but I have little knowledge and committed the fault of self-will." Liu Biao raised his teacup and said with a smile, "Please also ask Brother Jiamou to clear my heart."

Zhou Zhong chuckled and put down his teacup. "You are learning from Lao Zhuang, not practicing the Way of the Buddha. It is very mysterious."

"I heard that the Son of Heaven attaches great importance to the studies of the barbarians in the Western Regions. Although I am not as good at learning, I have a humble heart. Brother Jiamou laughed at me."

"Although the Son of Heaven does not reject the learning of the barbarians in the Western Regions, his deepest efforts are still in Confucianism and kingly ways." Zhou Zhong picked up the cattail fan beside him and fanned it gently. "It's just that he is not very satisfied with the current ancient and modern Confucian classics, so he broadened his horizons and asked all kinds of schools.

Liu Biao nodded slightly. "The way of kingship is the right way." He breathed a sigh of relief, and said again: "Monarchs, ministers and ministers, relatives and virtuous people, is the way of kings, why bother to ask others? Meng Ke's madman, Xun Kuang's vulgar Confucianism, how can they compare?" The master speaks a little bit of righteousness? Even if you go back to the roots, you should look for it in the classics of the sages, so why bother with the masters."

"How can there be such a great Confucian as Master around the Son of Heaven, not even Meng Ke and Xun Kuang generation." Zhou Zhong looked at Liu Biao. "Jing Sheng is well-educated and is a member of the clan. If he can assist the emperor, it may change his outlook."

Liu Biao's eyes flickered, and the smile flickered on the corner of his mouth.

After talking for a long time, Zhou Zhong finally revealed the truth.

"Is there still room for me in the imperial court? I heard that the three princes are not allowed to accompany me, and Jiuqing is accompanied only by Weiwei Ma Teng."

Zhou Zhong's expression didn't change. "The Son of Heaven is patrolling the border, and the northwest is bitterly cold. The ministers are either old and weak, or scholars. How can they stand such hardships. The Son of Heaven feels sorry for the ministers, so he didn't let them accompany them. Jing Sheng has been in Jingzhou for a long time. He didn't know the suffering in the Northwest, and he had a misunderstanding. It's also normal."

Liu Biao smiled even brighter. "So, I think I'm wrong?"

"On the day when Chengyu goes east, you will naturally see Gongqing." Zhou Zhong said quietly: "If you are lucky enough to be among them."

"What if it's not in it?"

"Then you can only see the Bingliang iron cavalry that guards the emperor."

The smile on Liu Biao's face froze, and he said again: "The Han River is mighty, even if you have elite cavalry, you can't swim across it."

Zhou Zhong chuckled. "In terms of the strength of the navy, how is Jingzhou like Jiangdong? Besides, no matter how mighty the Han River is, there is Jiangxin Continent where you can rest temporarily. Xiangyang cannot be crossed, and Yuliang Continent cannot be crossed? Cai Continent cannot be crossed either? It's just an isolated city, how long will it last?"

The smile on Liu Biao's face couldn't hold back, and he remained silent.

The meaning of Zhou Zhong's threat is already very clear. No matter what he decides, Cai Mao and his like will most likely follow the court.

"Jing Sheng, I am here not only to see you, but also to Yuzhou to meet Liu Zhengli."

"Meet Liu Zhengli?"

"As you said just now, dear relatives are virtuous, the emperor lost his father when he was young, and he attaches great importance to family ties. He wants to make the clan work together and rejuvenate the great man. But those clans who are willing to serve the court can let the past go. So Liu Gongheng supervised the scattered cavalry, and Liu Ziyang Town Jincheng, Liu Xuande guards Pengcheng. If Jingsheng and Zhengli can do the same, the world will be settled in the future, and Zhongxing can wait for it."

"Who is Liu Ziyang?" Liu Biao was puzzled.

"The Empress of Fuling Zhiwang, named Ye, named Ziyang, once assisted Liu Zitai to settle the Lujiang River, and went to Xingzai not long ago. He is young, strong, but wise, and quite talented."

Liu Biao was very surprised, and then he felt relieved.

Although he is not very familiar with Liu Ye, he is no stranger to the king of Fuling Zhi mentioned by Zhou Zhong.

That is not a commendable character, strictly speaking, it is a negative example of being deprived of the throne due to suspicion of treason.Can his descendants also be reused by the emperor?

Compared with Liu Yanyi, my own little thought is nothing.

It seems that the emperor's desire to reuse the clan is not a fake.

Liu Biao relaxed, and his smile bloomed again.

He inquired about Liu Ye.

Knowing Liu Biao's thoughts, Zhou Zhong told Liu Ye's affairs one by one.Before setting off, he had a detailed discussion with Liu Ye and made full preparations.At this moment, every sentence is true, and none of it is made up by him.

He knew very well that although Liu Biao was a scholar and advocating elegance, he was not a bookworm.On the contrary, Liu Biao is very shrewd, even a little too shrewd.If it weren't for this, he wouldn't be bent on separatist Jingzhou.

For what he said now, Liu Biao will definitely try his best to verify it.

If he lied, it would only make Liu Biao suspicious and doubt the sincerity of the emperor.

Only sincerity can gain Liu Biao's trust and persuade Liu Biao.

Whether Liu Biao can be made a minister to the imperial court is not only related to whether the emperor can quickly pacify Shandong with the help of Jingzhou's manpower and material resources, but also whether the ministers of Shandong can regain their status in the court and stand against the warriors of Shanxi.

Although Liu Biao did not fully accept Zhou Zhong's rhetoric, he felt Zhou Zhong's sincerity and realized the importance of Jingzhou.

"If the Son of Heaven can really let go of the past, I would like to write a letter to persuade Benchu ​​to change his past. If Benchu ​​refuses, I will not care about the old relationship. I would like to lead the soldiers of Jingzhou to be the pioneer of the Son of Heaven, and compete with Benchu. .”

Zhou Zhong looked at Liu Biao with a slight frown.

"Jing Sheng, when I was a shepherd in Yuzhou, I led my troops to besiege the Lujiang River. I know a little about the battle. It's not as easy as you think."

"I heard about it." Liu Biao smiled. "But Jingzhou is not Yuzhou. If Jia plans to go to Yuzhang here, and he can persuade Liu Zhengli to join forces with me, he must know the general situation at the beginning and have to think twice."

Zhou Zhong took a deep breath and let it out slowly, repeatedly.

"In this case, I will write a letter to the emperor, and the emperor will decide. Before that, Jing Sheng can organize his troops and horses to prepare for war. Although the emperor is young, he is very decisive. Maybe I have not arrived in Yuzhang before the imperial edict will arrive in Xiangyang. The soldiers are fierce The war is in danger, and Yan Liang is a famous general in Hebei, so Jing Sheng can't be careless."

Liu Biao smiled confidently. "There are famous generals in Jizhou, and there are famous generals in Jingzhou."

Chapter 619

In Nanyang, Ding Chong finished his martial arts training and stood up with his sword.

"Zi Yi, how is my saber technique?"

General Pi Deng Zhan cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Although the military master is a scholar, he can practice martial arts every day and keep improving, which makes me and other warriors ashamed."

Ding Chong smiled slightly, then turned his head to look at General Huang Zhong again. "Han Sheng, what do you think?"

Huang Zhong smiled. "If the military division had practiced for 20 years earlier, we would be useless."

Ding Chong laughed loudly and pointed at Deng Zhan. "You are so sophisticated." He pointed at Huang Zhong again. "You are too direct." After a pause, he continued: "But this is the best way. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles."

Deng Zhan and Huang Zhong glanced at each other with joy on their faces. "Military division, are you going to go on an expedition?"

"Yes, but although this expedition is not a decisive battle, the relationship is very important. When Zong Shilin and Lou Zibo come, I will explain it to you carefully. Have you had breakfast?"

Deng Zhan and Huang Zhong said with a smile: "I was recruited by the military division early in the morning. I haven't eaten yet, and I hope the military division will give me wine and food."

"You bastards, you don't give me gifts, but you always come to drink my wine." Ding Chong said with a smile: "Well, I will do it for you."

Deng Zhan and Huang Zhong laughed and rushed to the hall with Ding.Just as they sat down, Zong Cheng and Lou Gui came hand in hand.Deng Zhan and Huang Zhong hurriedly stood up to greet them.Zong Cheng was a little surprised when he saw these two people.

"Brother Youyang, is this... action?"

Ding Chong nodded. "Shilin, Zibo, sit down and talk while eating. We have important matters to discuss."

Zong Cheng and Lou Gui were overjoyed and took their seats quickly.

Zong Cheng and Lou Gui took the upper seat, while Deng Zhan and Huang Zhong took the lower seat.Four people, eight eyes, looked at Ding Chong, the chairman, without taking his eyes off.

Ding Chong enjoyed this feeling very much.

"Zhou Jiamou has a letter, and Liu Biao is moved, but he is hesitant, and he doesn't want to send troops immediately." Ding Chong ordered people to serve breakfast, and then said concisely: "Shilin, your father was once the prefect of Runan, and his reputation is very good. , I want to represent you as the prefect of Runan, leading the charge to reinforce Cao Yanzhou. Zibo is the army's planner, and Ziyi and Han are promoted to generals, how about it?"

Zong Cheng was overjoyed in his heart, but he said reservedly: "The military commander is very kind, Cheng Xin accepts it. It's just that I have never been an official, but I started as the prefect of Runan. I'm afraid it's inappropriate? Although the emperor is young, he is quite assertive. If you blame me, Isn't the military division not tired?"

"Follow the power in a hurry, and don't care about so many things." Ding Chong waved his hand. "If we don't send you, we can only send Xiliang soldiers. Although Xiliang soldiers have been educated, they are still wild. Once they see blood, who knows if they can control it? Yuzhou is a rich land, and Ruying is even more so." A place where talents come forth in large numbers cannot be slaughtered again. Therefore, after you leave the army, you must restrain your soldiers, strictly enforce military discipline, and never do anything that disturbs the people."

The four of Zong Cheng bowed their hands in response.

The maid served wine and food, and Ding Chong greeted the four of them for dinner.He held the wine glass in one hand and chopsticks in the other, pointing to the situation.

After Zong Cheng entered Runan, he should quickly contact the various families and force them to sever ties with Yuan Shao.

Among the four prefectures of Yanyu, Qingzhou and Xuzhou, Yuzhou is the most powerful, and Runan accounts for half of Yuzhou's household registration.Although it is a county, it is actually a state.Moreover, Runan is Yuan Shao's own county, and the departure of Runan will deal a spiritual and material blow to Yuan Shao.

Using Zong Cheng as the prefect of Runan is to use the influence of Zong Cheng's father, Zongzi, the prefect of Runan, to quickly control Runan.

Besides, Zong Cheng and Yuan Shu have known each other for a long time.It is convenient for him to be stationed in Runan to cooperate with Yuan Shu.

Once Runan is under control, Zong Cheng can send his troops north to Liang Guo to break the siege of Suiyang.

"Zi Yi, Han Sheng, this is a good opportunity for you to show your skills, don't let it go. We want the court to see that not only Bingliang has elite soldiers, but Jingzhou also has elite soldiers."

Deng Zhan and Huang Zhong got up and left the table, bowing to accept orders.

"Shilin, Zibo, I hope you can win the first battle and regain Yuzhou."

Zong Cheng and Lou Gui said in unison: "Dare not to obey orders."

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After breakfast, Zong Cheng and the others prepared separately, while Ding Chong came to General Hushi's mansion to ask to see Zhang Ji.

In name, Hussar General Zhang Ji is the master of Nanyang, but the real master is Ding Chong.Ding Chong didn't need to report even if he was going in and out of Hussar General's Mansion.The gatekeepers were more polite when they saw Ding Chong than when they saw Zhang Ji himself.

Ding Chong drove straight in and came to the backyard.

Zhang Ji hadn't gotten up yet, when his wife Zou heard that Ding Chong, the military adviser, was coming, she rushed out to receive him with her stomach full.

"Where's General Hussars?" Ding Chong bowed his hands to Zou Shi and greeted him.

Zou rubbed her stomach with one hand, put one hand on her waist, and snorted: "The old man hasn't gotten up yet. The military commander is in such a hurry, is there something wrong?"

"If there is something important, please inform Madam."

"What are you reporting, you go in directly and grab him."

"Then I'd rather be respectful than obedient." Ding Chong laughed, and strode inward.

When he came to the door of the inner room, Ding Chong knocked on the door. "General, here I come."

Zhang Ji's tired voice came from inside, interspersed with a few yawns. "Youyang, come in."

Ding Chong pushed the door open and entered.A young woman got off the bed, covered her chest with one hand, took the mat with the other, invited Ding Chong to take a seat, then rolled up the mosquito net, revealing Zhang Ji with a tired face and dark circles around his eyes.

Ding Chong was also polite and sat down in front of Zhang Ji's bed. "The general is always strong."

Zhang Ji chuckled, raised his hand, and opened his mouth wide just as he was about to speak, quickly blocked it with his hand, and patted it twice.

"It's all thanks to Youyang. Zhang Zhongjing is really good at medicine, and that Huichun Pill is really overbearing."

"It's good that the general is satisfied." Ding Chong said with a smile, "I shouldn't have disturbed the general so early, but I just received news from Zhou Jiamou that Liu Biao refused to follow his orders. I'm afraid the general will send troops to scare him."

Zhang Ji frowned and sat up propped up. "Send troops to Xiangyang, what about Suiyang?"

"I'm also worried about this matter." Ding Chong said seriously: "I have some ideas, and I want to ask the general to make a decision."

"You say, you say."

"With the general's skill in fighting and the bravery of his soldiers, if he can rush to the rescue of Suiyang, he will surely win the victory. However, from Nanyang to Suiyang, he must pass through Yingchuan and Chenliu, and it is inevitable to collect food and grass along the way. In case... General, There are quite a few Yingchuan and Chenliu people around the emperor, if they say that the general is not strict in managing the army and harassing the people, what can they do?"

"My subordinate..." Zhang Ji smacked his lips, obviously not confident.

He knows the virtues of his subordinates. Although they have not been relaxed in the past two years, they can still behave like human beings in the barracks. Once they are released, no one knows whether they will revert to their old habits and become wild beasts?

When Dong Zhuo was stationed in Luoyang, Xiliang's soldiers killed good men and made meritorious deeds in Chenliu and Yingchuan. Not only Chenliu and Ruying remembered clearly, but he also remembered clearly.This time, Chen Liuren and Ruying people would definitely keep an eye on him when he dispatched troops this time, and if there was any disturbance of soldiers and people, it would be the old and new grudges.

"The autumn harvest is approaching, or Liu Biao responds to Yuan Shao, crosses the Han River, and snatches the rice fields in Rang County, Xinye, and Huyang. How will the general cope?"

Zhang Ji frowned even tighter, and nodded repeatedly. "Youyang is right. Although Suiyang is critical, Xiangyang is even more important. Tell me, what should I do?"

"In my humble opinion, it is better for the general to lead the army and push Xiangyang. One is to protect the autumn harvest, and the other is to follow Liu Biao. If you can win without fighting, your contribution is no less than reinforcements to Cao Cao."

"It makes sense." Zhang Ji slapped his thigh and readily agreed.