[Three Kingdoms] Xinghan

Tan County, Xuzhou Prefecture.

After Xuzhou Mu Taoqian finished handling today's government affairs, he chatted with his confidant Mi Zhu: "Recently, the news that the young hero defeated the Black Mountain Army has been widely spread in the city. I have heard the name of the Black Mountain Army. Harmful, even Han Fu has a headache. Could it be that they were really defeated by someone?"

Mi Zhu opened his mouth and said, "About this matter, I know something about it..."

He stopped talking halfway, Tao Qian frowned and looked at him: "What are you talking about, just say what you have to say."

"Yes." Mi Zhu bowed: "My younger brother just came back from Changshan County, Jizhou. He just witnessed the defeat of the Black Mountain Army."

"Oh?" Tao Qian became a little interested: "So the story is true? Who is the young hero in the story?"

"In the words of my lord, this person is the eldest son of the first emperor, Liu Ying, king of Changsha."

"King of Changsha?" Tao Qian was taken aback for a moment, and then said eagerly, "Tell me the story in detail."

Mi Zhu then eloquently said: "On that day, [-] Heishan troops broke through several counties and killed them under the city of Changshan County. In a critical situation, the king of Changsha took the lead and lured all the elite and generals of the Heishan army away from the battlefield. Afterwards, The general of Changshan County led [-] soldiers to attack the Black Mountain Army, and one of the guards of the King of Changsha directly cut off the leader of the Black Mountain Army, Zhang Niujiao. So far, the morale of the [-] Black Mountain Army has been demoralized, and they are no longer able to resist..."

"King of Changsha, King of Changsha."

Tao Qian paced back and forth in the room, repeating the name repeatedly.

He couldn't help but confirm again: "Is it really the King of Changsha who escaped from Luoyang City a few months ago?"

Mi Zhu respectfully said: "It is His Highness."

"Good! Good! I am a big man who will never die!" Tao Qian patted himself hard, and said excitedly: "Could it be that the late emperor appeared?"

He began to recall: "In the second year of Zhongping, I followed General Huangfu to crusade against Qianghu, and was sympathized by the late emperor, and worshiped the general Yangwu Duwei. Although there were treacherous and slanderous words, the emperor's kindness was great, and the late emperor did not take it to heart. Later , I was appointed as the governor of Xuzhou, responsible for suppressing the local Yellow Turban Army. I only wanted to end the war as soon as possible, but I never expected that when I left Beijing that day, I would see the late emperor for the last time."

"The first emperor passed away only a few months ago, and the mountains and rivers in this world have already collapsed!"

When Mi Zhu saw Master Zhou's expression was gloomy and sad at the end of his speech, he couldn't help being secretly startled.

He thought to himself, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was obviously a complete fool. He ruled the world into a mess when he was in power, so how could he show his spirit after death.

He knew that Master Zhou Mu was loyal to the emperor and the people, but he never thought that he would have such a deep affection for Emperor Ling.

But in this way, His Royal Highness Changsha's side can go much smoother.

Mi Zhu bowed his head and said: "Your Excellency is right. Changsha King is a young hero, and the late Emperor has a spirit in heaven, so he will also feel comforted."

Although the Mi family has a deep foundation in Xuzhou, they are also favored by Dezhou Shepherds.

But he knew very well that Tao Qian had more than enough heart, but not enough determination, and it was still unknown whether he could keep Xuzhou in the future.

If the Mi family wants to have a long-term foothold in the coming troubled times, and even let the family grow into a giant tree like the Xun family in Yingchuan and the Yang family in Hongnong, they must attach themselves to a real wise king.

A few days ago, the second younger brother Mi Fang returned from Jizhou, saying that he had declared his loyalty to the King of Changsha on his own initiative.

Shocked, he questioned him carefully.

With a noble status and a shrewd mind, he has recruited several generals with high martial arts skills under his command.

The most rare thing is that Changsha King is only 16 years old, but he has no impulse, let alone try to rely on his own background to suppress others.

Mi Zhu realized that this His Highness who descended from the sky was exactly the master the Mi family needed.

He immediately asked his second brother to greet Changsha King on his behalf, and took the initiative to participate in this strange plan named "Marketing" by His Highness.He is responsible for completing the final step to Mr. Tao.

In the center of the mansion, Tao Qian had suppressed his emotions, and said, "Since Brother Ling has returned from Changshan County, does he know where His Royal Highness Changsha King is now?"

"Responding to your lord's words," Mi Zhu said, "At this moment, His Highness is living in a mansion in Donghai County."

Tao Qian was slightly stunned again, and then said, "Okay. Zi Zhong, go and pick out a present. I'm going to visit His Highness the King of Changsha tomorrow morning."

Mi Zhu leaned over and saluted, "Yes."

Caoyun Garden.

On the days when he was waiting for visitors, Ling Han practiced writing in the study.When he was studying, he once specially practiced brush calligraphy, and what he wrote at that time was cursive script.

Although running script has emerged since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the most popular among scholars at this time is Lishu.

For a qualified highness, it is necessary to write well in the popular fonts in the scholar group.

Of course, it would be a waste of time to just practice calligraphy.What he left silently in the letter were fragments of knowledge related to salt making.

"Your Highness."

Yang Zhen pushed the door open and entered, saying: "Taozhou Mu is here, and now he has reached the East Front Street."

Ling Han hummed, and explained: "Go and get that glass bead in the silver box ready."

"Also, tell my senior brother to go to the main entrance right now."

"Yes."

After Yang Zhen left, Ling Han put down his pen.

The first person to come was Tao Qian, which was beyond his expectation.

It seems that this Taozhou shepherd is more loyal to the Han family than he thought.

Otherwise, Tao Qian, as the lord of a state, didn't need to rush over immediately after hearing the news.He could have sent his confidants to visit in private first, inquire about the situation, and then make a decision.

The other party was so loyal and sincere, Ling Han felt that the plan could be changed appropriately.

He put the bamboo slips on the desk aside, adjusted his clothes a little, and went out to welcome guests.

outside the main entrance.

Although Caoyun Garden is owned by the Mi family, it is not recorded in the official account.

The layout of the mansion is regular, the pavilions are staggered, and the repair is extremely beautiful.

Tao Qian stood outside the door, looking at the closed door of the mansion, and found that there was not even a family guard in front of the door, so he couldn't help but secretly sighed.

He glanced at Mi Zhu and motioned for Mi Zhu to knock on the door.

Mi Zhu stepped forward and was about to move when the door of the mansion was slowly opened from the inside.

Ling Han was wearing royal blue clothes, and his black and thick hair was crowned high, tied in an exquisite black jade hair crown, which would not make people feel extravagant and luxurious, but also did not feel downcast.

Zhao Yun stood behind him in a white robe.

Tao Qian and Ling Han looked at each other for several seconds, before he came back to his senses, bowed and said, "Your Majesty Tao Qian, I have seen Your Highness."

Ling Han stepped forward to help him up: "Lord Zhou Mu doesn't have to be like this. I just arrived in Xuzhou and I just wanted to pay a visit to Master Zhou Mu. I didn't want Master Zhou Mu to come to see me first."

He glanced at the beautiful box in Mi Zhu's hand, and said with a smile: "Coincidentally, the king also prepared a gift."

"Yang Zhen."

"Yes." Yang Zhen took out a box from his sleeve and walked up to Mi Zhu.

Mi Zhu looked at Yang Zhen, then at Tao Qian.

Is this an exchange of gifts?

It was the first time he encountered such a thing, and he was a little at a loss.

Yang Zhen didn't wait for Mi Zhu's reaction, and opened the box on his own initiative, revealing the glazed beads inside.

This is by far the most beautiful bead refined by the Liuli Factory in Changshan County.

Ling Han asked himself, in the 21st century, the glass beads played by ordinary children are of this level.

Mi Zhu's eyes widened immediately.

His family has billions of dollars in wealth, and he asked himself that he has seen countless gold and silver jewels, but he has never seen such beautiful glazed wares.

Tao Qian was also shocked: "Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable. Only Your Highness is worthy of such a treasure, how can I..."

Ling Han interrupted him: "My lord's words are wrong. No matter how beautiful the colored glaze is, it is just a mere plaything. Now that Dong thief has occupied the capital, our Han Dynasty is in danger. This king has nothing to do, so he has to flee to this place, begging for the help of Master Zhou Mu." Blessing. This king is unable to repay anything for the time being, this glazed bead was given by my father when he was alive, and I still need your help in many matters in the future."

Tao Qian's eyes turned red when he heard this: "Tao is deeply favored by the emperor, so he is today, and he should be the soul of His Highness."

Ling Han picked up the glazed bead and passed it forward.

He stared fixedly at Tao Qian, and said, "This glazed bead is a witness. Can my lord agree?"

Tao Qian wiped the corners of his eyes lightly with his sleeve, took the beads with both hands, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward."

"Tao is a foolish old man, but fortunately he can still be the master in Xuzhou. If His Highness has a request, you can say it bluntly. The next official will definitely do his best to plan for His Highness."

"My lord is too serious." Ling Han waved his sleeves in the mansion: "Please."

Tao Qian bowed briefly, and then said: "Please, Your Highness."

On the side, Mi Zhu delivered the gift to Yang Zhen.

He was startled by the scene just now.

Although Master Tao was loyal to the Han Dynasty, he also had great expectations for the King of Changsha before coming here.

However, the current lord of a state holds great power, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the emperor of one side.

Being willing to give Changsha King many conveniences and being willing to be a minister are definitely two different things.

As the king of Changsha said, although colored glaze is beautiful, it is just a plaything.

But the King of Changsha used a plaything to completely win Master Tao's heart.

Mi Zhu silently followed Tao Qian's pace, thinking, the second brother really saw the right person this time.