Yuan Shu's wolf ambition is obvious.

Although Kong Ling is a mediocre person among the princes, he is not lacking in heart, Sun Jian killed Zhang Shi on the grounds that he borrowed grain so lamely, and then planned to kill Wang Rui under the pretext of Cao Yin's forgery...... Although there are many reasons for this, such as luck and discord, it is nothing more than a conflict of interest.

Yuan Shu's ambition is not small, he has the prestige of the fourth and third dukes, and it is not difficult to take over Nanyang County.

In the first year of the first peace, that is, in 190 A.D., it was not yet the season when the heroes were competing for deer, and the population base of the Han Dynasty was still relatively considerable.

At this time, Nanyang County had hundreds of thousands of household registrations and a population of more than 2.4 million, almost more than the population of a state. With such a large population, Yuan Shu's soldiers, taxes, and productivity are no longer lacking.

In less than a year, Yuan Shu's power will far surpass the princes of all walks of life.

The land of Yuzhou under the jurisdiction of Kong Ling is close to Yuan Shu, and there are such strong neighbors on the side, but they can't afford to offend, so they can only let people call and drink, this feeling makes Kong Ling feel suffocated when he thinks about it.

But he still wanted to keep it simple.

If the potter tells Kong Ling now: Yuan Shu is not satisfied with Nanyang, and his strategic goal is likely to be to sit on the Nantian King across Yangzhou, Jingzhou, and Yuzhou, I don't know if Kong Ling will want to commit suicide in grief.

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"Virtuous nephew, if chaos has begun today, although Dong Zhuo is a giant of the Han family, but in this troubled world, the most terrible enemy of me and your father may not be Dong Zhuo." Kong Ling seemed to feel sad in her heart, and sighed.

Tao Shang said respectfully: "Uncle Shi's spirit of being prepared for danger in times of peace is admirable, now that Zhang Shi and Wang Rui are dead, Yuan Shu's power has been established, and Sun Jian is his arm, what can we do?" ”

Kong Ling stood up and said, "Virtuous nephew, I have a law, I don't know if it's possible...... Your father Tao Gongzu has many meritorious deeds in the imperial court, and Kong was also recommended by the famous Fu Rong when he was young, to put it bluntly, both of us are ministers of the imperial court! In this season of crisis, why don't you and I unite and become allies to advance and retreat together to prevent future crises? ”

The potter said in surprise: "Uncle Shi can write a letter and ask my father, it is inconvenient for the younger generation to call the shots." ”

Kong Ling waved her hand and said with a smile: "I haven't seen your father again, so I'm embarrassed to write to him casually." ”

The potter raised his eyebrows: "Isn't Uncle Shi a friend of my father?" ”

"Ahem, cough, ahem~~!"

Kong Ling's face turned red, and he accidentally said that he was bald and told the truth...... It's a bit embarrassing.

However, the face of the celebrity is still thicker than that of ordinary people, and he came back to his senses in just a few seconds, and said with a smile: "The virtuous nephew doesn't know, I and your father are ...... God! Yes, God Friend! God has been friends for a long time! Although the heavens are separated, they also admire each other, but although they have not met, they know their nature. “

The potter was recognized as the eldest nephew in vain, and he was a little unhappy in his heart, and sneered: "It's too romantic." ”

Kong Ling opened her eyes and said nonsense: "You are still young, you don't understand!" Celebrities and virtuous ministers are generally friends...... That's why you call me Uncle Shi, don't lose! ”

The potter nodded suddenly: "Uncle Shi and my father's spiritual realm is really very human, and it is really warm and affectionate, and the little nephew is extremely moved." ”

Kong Ling smiled, coughed to hide her embarrassment, and said: "Virtuous nephew, the wine is almost drunk, and I am in a good mood today, you and I might as well go to the Rujia military camp to have a look, and let me see the prosperity of the army under Tao Gongzu, how about it?" ”

Kong Ling's words were in the arms of the potter, he secretly glanced at Mi Fang, and saw Mi Fang hurriedly arching his hand and said: "Why do you need to go to the history of the hole to inspect it in person, you might as well allow Mi to go back first, pick up the most elite soldiers of my Xuzhou army, first set up a position under the city, and then invite the history of the assassin to come and review." ”

Kong Ling laughed and said, "In this way, then there will be General Lao Mi, the general will go first, and I will arrive later with Tao Gongzi." ”

Mi Fang said yes, secretly handed back a look to the potter, and went to arrange it first.

After Mi Fang left, the potter continued with Kong Ling on the topic just now: "Uncle Shi, the little nephew will naturally report to his father about the alliance between Yuzhou and Xuzhou, Uncle Shi is famous, this matter is definitely not difficult, but according to Uncle Shi's opinion, even if Xuzhou and Yuzhou are united, can they compete with Yuan Shu and Sun Jian in the future?" ”

Kong Ling smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "Don't say that Yuan Shu and Sun Jian join forces, even if any of them are involved, it will be enough to clean up both you and me." ”

The potter nodded with a smile and said, "So, our two-party alliance is just a strategy, and the little nephew has a way, which may be more effective." ”

Kong Ling's face was a little happy: "What can the virtuous nephew do, might as well talk about it?" ”

Tao Shang said lightly: "According to the little nephew's opinion, Sun Jian is a vassal of Yuan Shu, and it may not be sincere, although Sun Jian is suspended as Changsha Taishou, but I heard that because he forced Wang Rui to death in Jingzhou Assassin Shi a year ago, Sun Jian forced Han officials to death, it is difficult to accommodate himself in Changsha, I heard that the imperial court has sent a new Jingzhou Thorn History, called Liu Biao, and ordered Su Dai to lead Changsha Taishou, Sun Jian has no way back, can only rely on Yuan Shu, but I think it is just an expedient measure, just imagine that he even dared to kill his old boss, such a white-eyed wolf, what can he do? ”

Kong Ling blinked and said, "What do you mean?" ”

The pottery merchant said lightly: "Sun Jian will arrive in Yingchuan in a few days, you and I may as well show weakness, express our willingness to be a vassal of Sun Jian, Sun Jian has the support of Xuzhou and Yuzhou two states of Thorn History, I'm afraid it won't be long before he will be willing to live under Yuan Shu, if Sun Jian's attitude is unclear, we will find a way to attach Yuan Shu, and then find an opportunity to provoke, as long as we find a way to make Yuan Shu feel that Sun Jian is a repeated person, how can Yuan Shu have the leisure to ponder about you and me?" ”

Kong Ling looked at the potter dumbly, never imagined that such a knee-bending plan would actually come from the mouth of this kid with a weak crown.

"Virtuous nephew, this plan is probably not the right way, not like the style of a gentleman."

The potter raised his eyebrows slightly: "Uncle Shi, please speak well." ”

"Ahem, ahem." Kong Ling coughed twice and said, "However, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, there are some things, turn a blind eye." ”

The potter made a deep sigh: "Uncle Shi is wise! ”

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The potter and Kong Ling sat for three more teas before beckoning the carriage and horses and slowly walking towards the edge of the city.

When they came to the edge of the urn city, Mi Fang and Xu Chu had already led five hundred people to the scene, but they saw these five hundred people standing in a row, all of them were dry like sick chickens, sparsely pulled, loose and sloppy, and the clothes on their bodies were also more and less than a piece, and some even had their arms exposed, and their bodies also exuded a vaguely smelly sour smell, like scavengers who came back from the desert, and the vicissitudes of suffering were all deeply engraved on their faces, which was very desolate.

Kong Ling felt compassion and said in a low voice: "Virtuous nephew, why is there suddenly so many people in this city who want food?" It's not easy to look at these refugees, and I have to give a lot of soup when I look back. ”

The potter turned to the scavengers and said, "Thank you for the food. ”

These miserable scavengers couldn't be more miserable and fell down on one knee one after another: "Thank you for the grace of Lord Thorn Shi to borrow food!" ”

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Kong Ling's pupils widened instantly, and he glanced at the potter in disbelief, and said, "Virtuous nephew, these people, could they be ......?" ”

The potter pointed to the five hundred people who had been specially selected and whitewashed by Mi Fang and Xu Chu from the Yellow Turban's army, and said to Kong Ling: "This is a strong team that has just been formed under my command, Uncle Shi might as well comment on his works." ”

Kong Ling glanced at the potter deeply, and then swept around the group of scrawny and shriveled called Huazi Jun, and a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He was a little skeptical that an alliance with the Xuzhou Army was a good decision.

"Virtuous nephew, these soldiers under your command are really ...... Heroic! A virtuous nephew can train such an elite soldier, and he is a true hero...... It's ......"

Kong Ling pointed up and down the clothes on these soldiers' bodies and said, "Isn't this appearance a little miserable?" ”

A heavy sorrow appeared on the face of the potter, and he sighed gloomily: "Uncle Shi, in fact, I don't want to do this, but these soldiers, unlike the soldiers of the Xuzhou headquarters, this year's Surabaya flooded, flooding a fertile field, resulting in many victims have no chance to return, the victims have no choice but to join the army, to serve the country, the problem is that Xuzhou is also internal and external troubles, in addition to the soldiers and horses in the state, it is really impossible to move the extra armor and equipment to arm them, and this time on the expedition, the food and grass in the headquarters are only enough for these disaster soldiers to barely fill their stomachs, Every time the little nephew thinks of this, his heart is like a knife, but he is helpless......"

Kong Ling showed a little sympathy when he heard this, and said: "Child, you still have such a kind heart, but no matter whether these soldiers joined the army due to disasters or not, how can the officers and men of the three armies have upper and lower identities, and it is not easy to cause mutiny for so long?" How many of the soldiers under your command are like them? ”

The potter chief sighed and said, "If you don't say anything, you need four or five thousand people." ”

Kong Ling nodded and said: "Virtuous nephew, although this Yingchuan is not a rich place for soldiers, but the grain and grass are still enough, and there are still some old leather armor and ordnance in the old man's arsenal, if you don't dislike it, you might as well use it and call it, which can be regarded as a little sincerity that the old man wants to ally with you in Xuzhou." ”

The potter hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Uncle Shi, how can this be done?" ”

Kong Ling touched his beard and said: "The old man has always been benevolent and kind, how can he not do it!" You can use it. ”

Sure enough, the crying child has milk to eat...... A truth that has remained unchanged through the ages.

The potter arched his hand at Kong Ling and said, "Since that's the case, then...... Thank you, Uncle Shi! ”

Turning his head, the potter bowed down to the miserable-looking yellow scarves: "Thank you yet!" ”

Five hundred people fell to one knee in unison and shouted in unison, "Thank you! ”

The potter frowned and said dissatisfiedly, "Thank you?" ”

"Uncle Xie Shi!"

Kong Ling touched his beard's hand, and with a hard effort, he couldn't help but pull off a big handful.

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