Yang Biao stood under the porch with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and it was terrifying. The officials quietly avoided him, so as not to provoke him and suffer for no reason, only Liu Ba stood aside, arching his hands, although he also frowned, his face was very calm.

After the court meeting ended, Yang Biao was not in a good mood when he learned that the Son of Heaven had summoned Xun Yu alone. He knew his proposal would be shelved. The Son of Heaven will not directly veto, but he will not agree to it, the appointment of Danyang Taishou will always be suspended, acquiescing in Sun Ce's control of Danyang, and then waiting for Sun Ce and Yuan Shao to clash and kill to the death.

The intentions are correct, but they are too cowardly. Yuan Shao certainly has a heart of disobedience, but Sun Ce is not a pure minister. He has already mastered Yuzhou, and Jingzhou will soon fall into his hands, and if Yangzhou is controlled by him again, his strength will surpass Yuan Shao's. Xun Yu wanted to drive the wolf and devour the tiger, but he felt that this was a tiger breeding, and when Sun Ce sat down, it would be too late for the court to regret it.

Someone hurriedly came to report, Xun Yu came, and was walking inside.

Yang Biao smiled bitterly: "He really chased after him tightly, and he didn't delay at all." ”

Liu Ba said: "Yang Gong, it's better for him to come, you can communicate face-to-face, so as not to have any misunderstandings and be taken advantage of by others." ”

Yang Biao nodded and turned to go to the hall. Liu Ba went down to the hall to greet him. Out of the middle gate, Xun Yu happened to go up the steps, bowed to Liu Ba, and said with a smile: "Zichu, how are you doing these days, do you adapt to the climate of Chang'an?" ”

"It's okay, it's cold outside, but it's okay inside."

"Yang Gong is known for being considerate of his subordinates, you are in luck. I don't feel so comfortable when I change somewhere else, did Liu Ziyang complain to you? The palace is tight now, and even charcoal is not in supply, can you please Situ think of a way to increase some quotas. ”

"Yang Gong is already thinking of a way to arrange for someone to go to Nanshan to cut wood and burn charcoal. However, Nanshan is too far away, and it would be much more convenient if you could ask Your Majesty to open the Shanglin Garden. Once you come and go, you can save a lot of time. ”

Xun Yu agreed. "Okay, I shouldn't have a problem with this."

As they spoke, they had come to the hall. Yang Biao motioned for Xun Yu to take a seat, and asked Qing Xun Yu that he hadn't eaten lunch yet, so he asked Liu Ba to arrange some wine and food. Xun Yu is also not polite, he has been busy for most of the day, and he has not eaten lunch, and he is indeed a little hungry. Yang Biao saw it in his eyes, distressed and funny.

"Did you come at this time on purpose?"

Xun Yu also smiled. "Yang Gonghui's eyes are like torches, I won't hide it, I can save a meal, eat more this meal, and even save dinner."

"I heard that you learn to stay in the Hou Bigu, don't eat at lunch, and want to become a fairy." Yang Biao glanced at Xun Yu and said softly: "When you are young, you want to avoid suspicion, I really don't know if you are a young man or an old man, or if the twilight is too heavy." ”

Xun Yu put away his smile and let out a long sigh. "Yang Gong, I am also forced to do so, as long as I can reduce some resistance to the change, whether it is a young man or too heavy, I don't care. Yang Gong worked hard for this and took on most of the affairs, and I don't know how much criticism I have to endure before I can be idle in the palace. Avoid some suspicions, so as not to cause trouble to Yang Gong. ”

Yang Biao's eyes flashed, he stroked his beard, and his originally gloomy face was much better. Xun Yu may be a little weak in his way of doing things, but his character is impeccable. He motioned to Xun Yu not to worry, eat more, and sort out his thoughts by the way. After Xun Yu finished eating, he opened his mouth unhurriedly.

"Wen Ruo, the dog Dezu has a letter from home, and Sun Ce plans to raise troops in Danyang Tuntian. Danyang sent elite soldiers, and with food, even if Yuan Shao broke Yuzhou, he would not be able to cross the river. Jiangling and Danyang are in hand, the Yangtze River is owned by Sun Ce, Jiangdong is solid, and it will be difficult for the imperial court to take it back. ”

"Yang Gong, did Dezu say how long he planned to be? The south of the Yangtze River is damp, and Danyang is downstream, and there are often waterlogging. Before Tuntian, water conservancy must be built, but it cannot be succeeded overnight. ”

Yang Biao hesitated for a moment. "Say it's two to three years."

Xun Yu smiled but did not speak. Yang Biao was puzzled and showed a little displeasure. "Wen Ruo, what does this mean?"

"Yang Gong, if Dezu was either deceived by Sun Ce, or Sun Ce was deceived. If Tuntian can succeed in two to three years, are the conditions of Danyang Tuntian better than that of Guanzhong? Yang Gong is in Guanzhong Tuntian, and thinks he will be able to be self-sufficient for a few years? ”

Yang Biao was suspicious, he really didn't know the situation in Danyang. He looked at Liu Ba. Liu Ba said quietly: "If you use the usual theory, Danyang is lowly and has a small population, and if you want to be in Danyang Tuntian, it is difficult to see results in five years. But don't forget, Sun Ce is different, he may be able to find a new way, and he can succeed in two to three years. ”

Yang Biao was embarrassed. Liu Ba's words are defending him, but they actually prove Xun Yu's analysis. It is impossible for Danyang to see the effect of Tuntian in two to three years. He was not familiar with the specific situation of Danyang, and Yang Xiu was not familiar with it either, so it was likely that he was deceived by Sun Ce. As for Sun Ce being deceived, he didn't believe it very much, because Sun Ce was meticulous in his work, and he sent someone to visit the terrain of Danyang three months in advance, and it was impossible not to understand the actual situation of Danyang.

Although they are peers, Yang Xiu's reading is too shallow, and he is not as cunning as Sun Ce. If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have inexplicably become the head of Sun Ce's baggage battalion. Of course, it wasn't just him, Ma Chao and Yan Xing were all caught by Sun Ce, and Yan Xing even became Sun Ce's horseman.

The lowly are versatile, and the children of the high-ranking families are knowledgeable, but they are often high-eyed and low-handed, and they are not as knowledgeable as those from the lowly background.

"Sun Ce is different, he is a maverick and dares to be the first in the world, not that he has the ability of ghosts and gods. As long as we dare to give up those red tapes, what he can do, we can do. Yang Gong, Zichu and the sages of Situ Mansion have thought of so many ways for Tuntian, is Sun Ce still smarter than you? But ......" Xun Yu changed his words. "Yang Gong, as Zichu said, Sun Ce has a different way, and in less than a year of ruling Nanyang, Nanyang ordnance has become a weapon in the world. If he can find the right person, it is also possible for Danyang Tuntian to achieve rapid results. ”

"How?"

Xun Yu looked at Yang Biao and then at Liu Ba. "Yang Gong, is there a talent in Situ Mansion who is proficient in agriculture?"

Yang Biao shook his head and nodded again, he already understood what Xun Yu meant. The reason why Nanyang ordnance can be improved so quickly is because Huang Chengyan's father and daughter, Mu Xuetang and Nanyang Tieguan are all operated by them, and new paper, four-wheeled carriages and stone throwers are no exception. If Sun Ce finds someone who is proficient in agriculture, it is not impossible for Tuntian to succeed in the short term. Didn't Yang Xiu say it, Zu Lang recommended a person named Xian Yucheng to be in charge of Tuntian affairs, and this person is a researcher of agriculture.

"Talent is rare, if only we could find such a person." Yang Biao sighed: "It's a pity that there is no second Zhao Guo in Guanzhong. ”

Xun Yu said unhurriedly: "Even if there is a second Zhao Guo, it is useless, Sun Ce can pay Huang Chengyan 2,000 stones, can Yang Gong do this, he is not afraid of Fan Chi asking Jia Sui's ridicule?" ”

Yang Biao was slightly stunned, his eyes flashed, he stayed on Xun Yu's face for a moment, and suddenly laughed. "So you've been waiting for me here for a long time."