Chen Deng's name Yan Shao of course heard that one of the most famous Erwuzai in the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao and Lu Bu were almost all cheated by him, and the only one who has not been cheated is probably Liu Bei, but in history he worked for Cao Wei, which makes people a little dazed. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

However, Chen Deng's ability is beyond doubt, during the period of sitting in Xuzhou, even with Sun Quan's ability, he couldn't threaten Xuzhou half a step, which shows that this person is —————— powerful, but then again, with Sun Quan's ability, it is normal to fail on the battlefield, right?

"Oh? What do you just mean? Yan Shao seemed to be very interested in Chen Deng's words, leaned back a little and asked.

Such a demeanor inevitably seemed a little too contemptuous, and Chen Deng's eyes were a little angry, and the civil and military forces below were also confused when they saw it.

To say that Yan Shao has many capable and virtuous corporals and has won the hearts of the people. I'm afraid it's Corporal Lixian who has won people's hearts. Almost all of the following civil and military forces were brought by Yan Shao with this trick, and he was very clear about Yan Shao's ability in this regard.

Although this Chen Deng of Xuzhou is not a very famous person, Yan Shao should not behave so contemptively, it is really not very similar to his previous behavior, and Dong Zhao and Cheng Yu on the side are even more curious.

In fact, the reason is very simple, Yan Shao is a little insensitive to people like Chen Deng...

This kind of guy who can pit people, who knows if he will pit himself in the end?

Everyone didn't know Yan Shao's thoughts, but Chen Deng knew his mission, suppressed the displeasure in his heart, and tried his best to calm down. "Let you think about the relationship between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao? The envoy was originally the lord of Qingzhou, but the former plain was occupied by Yuan Shao, and he was eyeing Qingzhou, and the envoy of the six counties of Qingzhou was only five, and Cao Cao was Yuan Shao's ally, if the two sides attacked each other at the same time, how should the envoy deal with it? ”

"My lord and the envoy are allies of each other, and they can still take care of each other, if Xuzhou is also occupied by Cao Cao, I am afraid that there is only a dead end for the envoy..."

To be reasonable, in fact, Chen Deng also wanted to say it tactfully, but Yan Shao was so contemptuous of him, which also made him very annoyed in his heart.

"Lord, Chen Yuanlong's words are reasonable, at the moment Cao Yuan and Yuan are allies of each other, if Cao Cao occupies Xuzhou, then Qingzhou will be trapped by the two of them. If the two families come to attack at that time, we are afraid that it will be difficult to resist..."Fearing that Yan Shao would be angered by Chen Deng's words, Dong Zhao hurriedly stood up and dissuaded.

Cheng Yu next to him also stood up to second, but it was a little slower.

It's not that Cheng Yu can't say such things, but his character is like this, and his degree of self-protection is by no means inferior to Jia Xu, and he will never do anything that offends the monarch, even if the risk is not very great.

"Hmm..."Yan Shao nodded, looking at the person next to him who had been hiding in the shadows.

Unlike the others, this person always wore a bronze mask on his face, and there was even a large piece of something that looked like a burn scar on the neck where the mask was connected, which was very terrifying.

This person came out of Yan Shao's side not long ago, and almost all the civil and military forces below don't know his identity, only know that Yan Shao relies on this person very much, and this person's performance in terms of wisdom is not inferior to Dong Zhao and Cheng Yu at all.

"What do you think, sir?"

"The lord has already thought about things clearly, so why do you need me to remind you..."Li Ru said in a hoarse voice, arching his hand slightly beside him.

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Since he finally escaped from Chang'an City with a life, Li Ru's life has only one meaning left, that is, to avenge Dong Zhuo and his dead family.

Perhaps in the eyes of the world, Dong Zhuo is cruel and unkind, and he basically deserves to die, and the person who eradicates him can be called a hero. But for Li Ru, this person is not only his father-in-law, but also the benefactor who brought him out of the micro-end.

No matter what this person is, at least he is still very good to Li Ru, and he trusts him even more, almost to the point of obeying his words—————— except for that woman's affairs...

As long as he thought of that woman, Li Ru couldn't help but smile bitterly. He never thought that his father-in-law's hegemony would actually be broken by an old man and a woman that he didn't care much about, and his father-in-law, who had always trusted him, actually had a gap with himself because of a woman, which...

I'm afraid it's the so-called fate...

But even so, Li Ru still has to avenge his father-in-law and the whole family, and revenge requires strength. Originally, Xiliangjun should be a good choice, but as I said before, it is not necessarily safe for him to go to Xiliangjun. As Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, after Niu Fu's death, he has become the only rightful heir.

The problem is that he doesn't have any troops in his hands, and now the Xiliang Army is already owned by Li Dao and Guo Yan, so he just went, maybe he could make a small part of the Xiliang Army that was originally loyal to Dong Zhuo defect to him, but it is more likely that Li Dao, Guo Yan and others felt threatened, and secretly solved him first—————— in Li Ru's opinion, the latter is probably more likely.

When these people were under Dong Zhuo's tent before, they may have behaved like dogs, but after all, they are not dogs but people, and people are ambitious. Dong Zhuo in the past could still shock them, but now, after tasting the taste of power, everything is not easy to say...

In addition, at that time, Li Ru was by Zhang Jian and others' side, and there was no way for him to get out, so coming to Qingzhou seemed to be his only choice.

And he is indeed a little curious about Yan Shao...

After arriving in Qingzhou, Li Ru saw Yan Shao, not wanting that he had not expressed his intention to return to obedience, the other party had already asked if he was willing to work for him, which directly even made Li Ru startled, but the eager gesture reminded Li Ru of Dong Zhuolai many years ago.

Li Ru originally wanted to use Yan Shao's power to take revenge, but now that Yan Shao took the initiative to speak, of course, there was no reason to refuse. Yan Shao is also extremely happy to be able to obtain a strategist like Li Ru, no matter how bad this person's reputation is outside, at least one thing is certain, that is, as a strategist, this person is absolutely competent.

Even in this era of talents, with Li Ru's ability, he can also gain a foothold in it...

However, as Dong Zhuo's right and left hand back then, there are too many people who remember this person, and when he was by Dong Zhuo's side back then, Li Ru couldn't count the bad things he did, and the people who knew him were like carp crossing the river, and he couldn't count them clearly, and his enemies were as many as stars in the sky.

Just stay by your side like this, it's okay to be safe and sound, I'm afraid that Yan Shao will be in a lot of trouble if he is recognized, if he doesn't get it right, some people will even think that Yan Shao once colluded with Dong Zhuo.

Although it is said that he became a king or lost something, Dong Zhuo's tyranny still can't be washed away, and that is also an ironclad fact. No matter how bold he was, Yan Shao didn't dare to give himself a name for colluding with Li Ru, so after thinking about it, Yan Shao proposed a way to let Li Ru wear a mask —————— cover his appearance.

Of course, the mask can be put on and taken off, so there is a second and third type of insurance.

Scars, voices...

It should be noted in advance that Yan Shaoke is not perverted to the extent of imprinting scars on people's faces, even if it is to obtain a first-class strategist, he still has a very bottom line in many aspects. What's more, a resourceful person like Li Ru has no possibility of hysteria to this extent.

The so-called scar is actually the makeup that Yan Shao made on his face with a special drug after he secretly called Hua Tuo, which looks almost the same as a real scar, and the most important thing is that it is not easy to fall off, so that Li Ru can ensure that he is not recognized to the greatest extent.

As for the voice, it is even simpler, with Hua Tuo's ability, it is completely possible to configure a special drug, so that Li Ru's voice has been maintained in a particularly hoarse state, even people who are familiar with his voice can't hear it at all...

In addition, Yan Shao made another inner increase for Li Ru, even if people who have met him many times see it, I am afraid they will not be able to recognize his identity...

Under such various measures, Li Ru can appear in front of everyone with peace of mind without any suspicion. However, Li Ru's identity is too sensitive, and only Cai Yong, Zhang Jian and others know about Yan Shao's side, and even Dong Zhao, Cheng Yu and others are completely unaware of Li Ru's identity.

The two have also communicated with Li Ru, but Li Ru has concealed his identity without leakage, and the two have never been to Luoyang or Chang'an, and it is rumored that Li Ru has died a long time ago, and it is impossible to guess Li Ru's identity, on the contrary, the two of them have a very high evaluation of Li Ru, thinking that this is a resourceful person who is not inferior to anyone, especially Cheng Yu and Li Ru are very talkative, who calls the two of them ruthless people...

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In fact, Chen Deng has been paying attention to this person for a long time, although Yan Shao and Li Ru both hope to be as low-key as possible, but this is somewhat difficult. Not to mention anything else, if you put on such a mask, no matter who you are, you will look at it twice, even if you want to be low-key, you can't keep a low profile.

However, after noticing the scar under this person's mask, Chen Deng showed a clear look on his face, and politely avoided his gaze staring at the other party's scar.

Chen Deng, who was born in a wealthy family, can be said to have no problem with etiquette, and he also knows how to show respect to the other party, which includes absolutely not staring at the other party's scars...

"I don't want to make Jun have already thought through this, so it makes Yuan Longbai nervous...", arching his hand, Chen Deng expressed his respect.

"Hmph, that's of course, my lord has been prepared, and even the soldiers and horses have been prepared, so where do you need to be reminded." Guan Hai, who had never spoken, snorted coldly when he heard this, and said beside him.

Since he dared to come to Qingzhou, Chen Deng was somewhat prepared. Moreover, the Chen family is also a wealthy family in Xuzhou, and they also have some business dealings with Qingzhou, so they don't know anything about Qingzhou, and they know very well that Yan Shao's fierce generals are like clouds, but there are only a few of the most affectionate.

Most of them are momentary heroes, but there is only one who looks so reckless...

Knowing Guan Hai's identity, Chen Deng smiled slightly, didn't talk, just looked at Yan Shao. "Since the envoy has already made preparations, I don't know when he can send troops?"

"It's naturally easy to talk about sending troops, but I don't know how much Tao Gongzu can come up with?" It was no one else who spoke, but Li Ru, who had been standing next to him and had not retreated.

The people present are more or less gentlemen, at least heroes, and he is the only one who can talk about this directly.

Before he came, Chen Deng had already thought that he would be asked for favors, although such a direct flattery was somewhat unexpected to him. But Chen Deng still asked very calmly. "A certain sincere person came to ask for help, so please say what you need."

"Explain in advance, my lord is not sincere, it is really Qingzhou soldiers and horses who go out all the year round, and the grain and grass in the state are about to run out. My father-in-law really wants to rescue Xuzhou, but what if there is no food and grass? Therefore, I also hope that Xuzhou can provide a sum of grain and grass for our army..."

"Grain and grass?" Chen Deng frowned slightly.

What's the most important thing about this year? Nothing else, just food. It's easy to say anything with food, but without food you can only go hungry, in other words, food is even more important than money—————— after all, you can't eat money, right?

Fortunately, in recent years, Xuzhou has been in good weather, and the state's grain storage is sufficient, and Chen Deng has a little confidence when he thinks of this. "I don't know how much grain and grass the envoy needs?"

"Not much, 500,000 Hu is enough..."Smiling slightly, as if talking about a small number, Li Ru raised his five fingers.

"What?" Chen Deng was taken aback and couldn't help but say angrily. "So much food is enough for 50,000 troops, and there is still a surplus for a year!"

Xuzhou is indeed rich, but taking out so much grain at once will definitely hurt its vitality. And he really promised so much food, and when he returns to Xuzhou in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain.

Yan Shao, who had been sitting on it, said with a smile. "Could it be that a certain Qingzhou son is going to fight for Xuzhou in vain? He wants us to shed blood for Xuzhou, and refuses to give a single star and a half benefit, Tao Gongzu's deal is very good..."Speaking of this, Yan Shao shook his head. "That's it, as you said, saving Xuzhou is also saving us, in that case, let's take a step back, 300,000 Hu, how?"

"Three hundred thousand..."Chen Deng pondered for a moment, feeling that this figure was acceptable.

However, without waiting for him to agree, Yan Shao added another sentence. "By the way, all the expenses of our army in Xuzhou need to be borne by you..."

"Isn't that still the same!"

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If he could, Chen Deng really wanted to smash Yan Shao's face that was always smiling, but unfortunately he couldn't.

Not to mention that he was shouldering the heavy responsibility of asking for reinforcements, the generals around him alone had already made him have to think about his personal safety. You must know that these people standing in the hall now are all heroes in the world, don't say that they are such a weak scribe, even if Lu Bu comes, I am afraid that he will kneel out.

Thinking of this, Chen Deng could only control his temperament.

"Okay, it's just 500,000 Hu, I don't know if the envoy has any other requirements, please say them together, so that Xuzhou can prepare early..."

But he decided to accept Yan Shao's request, in fact, it is not okay not to accept it, at the moment Xuzhou is in danger, don't look at the tough look he said when he left, it seems that even Xuzhou alone can hold it, in fact, Chen Deng knows very well that Tao Qian is indeed old, if it is in a peaceful and prosperous era, he may be able to let Xuzhou live and work in peace and contentment. But in such a troubled era, a dying old man like Tao Qian can no longer shelter Xuzhou.

That Cao Cao is extremely vicious, with Tao Qian's ability is not an opponent at all, Xuzhou has not had any outstanding talents over the years, and if he is a general, there is only one Cao Bao who can handle it, or the level of the end of the second rate, and the aspect of the text is slightly stronger, and it is not too strong.

Even if you can survive this time, what about the next time?

It's better to give more money and food, and give yourself a strong reinforcement, the Yan Shao in front of him is hateful, but at least the reputation is still relatively good, and he is very trustworthy. At present, he is at odds with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, if he can get the help of this person, he can at least ensure peace in Xuzhou in the short term.

As for the long-term...

We need to see if Xuzhou can find a master...

With Chen Deng's words, the matter of sending troops has been completely laid, 500,000 Hu grain and grass, it is indeed enough for Yan Shao to make a trip—————— in this era, 500,000 Hu grain is enough for 10,000 soldiers and horses to consume for a year, and there will be surplus, no matter how you look at it, it is a good deal, the most important thing is.

When did he say he was going to send 50,000 troops? Being able to dispatch 5,000 soldiers and horses is already very face-saving for Tao Qian.

Exchanging 5,000 soldiers and horses for 500,000 pieces of grain is a very cost-effective thing no matter how you think about it. Such a lucrative deal, why did Yan Shao let it go?

In fact, let alone 500,000 Hu, it is 300,000 Hu, Yan Shao will also send troops, after all, just like Chen Deng said, protecting the safety of Xuzhou is also to ensure his own safety, and sending troops is already an inevitable thing. It's just that I didn't expect Chen Deng to be so happy, which made Yan Shao a little embarrassed.

"I wonder when the envoy plans to send troops?" Being able to negotiate this matter, Chen Deng was also relieved, and couldn't help but clench his fists and ask Yan Shao.

"This is easy to say, Xuzhou has enough soldiers and horses, no matter how capable Cao Cao is, it is impossible to break through Xuzhou in a short time, and in a few days, the preliminary preparations are sufficient, and a certain will naturally send troops to help..."Speaking of this, Yan Shao said again. Having said that, Tao Gongzu and Cao Cao have already formed a deep hatred, even if I help this time, what will I do in the future? ”

This is exactly what Chen Deng is worried about, if it weren't for solving this problem, how could he agree to Yan Shao's blackmail, 500,000 grains, who is not begging?

To tell the truth, 500,000 Hu grain is placed there, and there is probably no one who can be indifferent, no matter who Chen Deng wants to ask for at that time, it will be easy to ask for help, at least Yuan Shu in the south can definitely be moved, and the same is true for several other princes, even Yuan Shao, Cao Cao's closest ally, I am afraid that he will be a little shaken in the face of 500,000 Hu grain, right?

The reason why Chen Deng didn't go to these people was because they couldn't be trusted.

That's right, it's just unreliable.

Yuan Shu himself is notoriously unreliable, even if he gives food, he may not be able to work hard, and several other princes are similar, even if he works hard, he may not be able to guarantee a long time.

On the other hand, Yan Shao is different, he has a common powerful relationship, especially in the face of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. So even if it is for his own safety, after receiving the food, Yan Shao will inevitably work hard, not only for his reputation, but also for himself...

It's just that, as Yan Shao said, this is not long enough after all, even if he can get through the difficulties this time, what should he do next time? It's impossible to keep paying for Yan Shao's help, not to mention whether Yan Shao is willing or not, Xuzhou can't afford it, just this 500,000 Hu is already an astronomical amount, Lu Su is already a famous big family, and when he helped Zhou Yu, he only took out 3,000 Hu grains, which made Zhou Yu feel emotional, but when it came to the Battle of Chibi, he was still talking about this matter. Chen Deng can even imagine what kind of reproach he will receive when he returns to Xuzhou.

"Actually, it's very simple to solve this problem..."

"What's your plan?" Hearing Yan Shao say that there was a solution, Chen Deng hurriedly leaned over and asked.

Yan Shaozhi did not answer his question directly, but asked another question. "Yuanlong, why do you say that every family has the habit of raising dogs?"

"This—" Chen Deng pondered for a moment and replied. Of course, in order to ensure their own safety, dogs are fierce and loyal, if there is an invasion of foreign enemies, the dog will pounce and bite violently to solve the enemy..."Speaking of this, Chen Deng seemed to understand Yan Shao's thoughts.

Seeing that Chen Deng understood, the smile on Yan Shao's face became more. "So, why can't Xuzhou also raise a fierce dog for himself? In this way, wouldn't Xuzhou be a lot safer? ”

"Having said that, I don't know where to look for the dog, if I don't find the dog, but I find a sick dog, isn't it..."

"This is so easy to do..."

"Oh?" Chen Deng looked at Yan Shao in surprise. "Could it be that the envoy has it in his hands?"

"I don't have it in my hand, but—" Yan Shao pointed in the direction of the north. There's a fierce dog over there, looking for its own nest everywhere..."When he said this, the smile on Yan Shao's face also became thicker.