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Governor's Mansion, Study.

Liu Xuan and Jia Xu sat opposite each other.

Jia Xu had a bright smile on his wrinkled face, and reported: "Your Highness, the spies of Jinyiwei have reported that Cao Cao has led the team into the Qingzhou territory, and soon, he will arrive in Huang County." ”

"Yuan Shao of Jizhou did not come in person, and sent Fu Zhi to enter the border of the Plains Country."

"Youzhou Gongsun Zan didn't come either, and sent Tian Yu to come by boat."

Tao Qian of Xuzhou sent Chen Deng to the north, Yuan Shu of Yangzhou sent Yan Xiang to come, and Liu Biao's envoy Kuai Liang ...... People from all walks of life have already entered the realm of Qingzhou. ”

Jia Xu's eyes were bright, and he said, "It is expected that in mid-February, everyone will be able to arrive." ”

Liu Xuan asked, "What about Dong Zhuo?" ”

Jia Xu hesitated for a moment and said, "Dong Zhuo sent Wang Situ. ”

Liu Xuanjian raised his eyebrows, sneered twice, and said: "Dong Zhuo has a good idea, he sent his father-in-law, Yu Gong, and his father-in-law is Situ of the Great Han; Yu privately, my father-in-law is my elder. It seems that Dong Zhuo has eaten me. ”

Jia Xu said: "It depends on how His Highness responds." ”

Liu Xuan said without hesitation: "Naturally, there is a clear distinction between public and private, how can privacy be non-public?" After a pause, Liu Xuan asked again: "What about the information of the personnel sent by the princes from all walks of life?" ”

Jia Xu said: "It's ready." ”

Immediately, Jia Xu took out the bamboo slip from his cuff and handed it to Liu Xuan.

All the information of everyone is complete.

After Liu Xuan finished reading it, he confirmed again: "Among all the people, is only Cao Cao coming in person?" ”

"Yes!"

Jia Xu said: "Cao Cao is an extraordinary person. ”

Liu Xuan's face was solemn and said: "Compared with Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Tao Qian and others, Cao Cao has the ability and courage, he has calculated that I will not and dare not do anything with him." ”

After a while, Liu Xuan asked, "Is the post house all arranged?" ”

Jia Xu said: "It has been arranged. ”

The envoys of the princes from all walks of life are about to gather in Huangxian, and there must be a large influx of people and a large number of places to live, so Liu Xuan asked Jia Xu to prepare early.

……

South of Huangxian County.

A group of men and horses came slowly.

Among this team, the leader is Chen Deng.

With a smile on his face and expectant eyes, Chen Deng has always been under Tao Qian's command and has never been able to be by Liu Xuan's side. However, Chen Deng has been paying attention to the changes in Qingzhou, and he is also happy for Liu Xuan when he learns that Liu Xuan controls Qingzhou and gets a godsend.

The stronger Liu Xuan is, the more excited Chen Deng becomes.

When the team came to the city gate, Chen Deng revealed his identity and entered the city smoothly with the accompanying soldiers.

The team rested in the post house, and Chen Deng went to meet Liu Xuan.

Den.

Chen Deng arched his hand and said, "Your Highness! ”

Liu Xuan waved his hand and said, "Sit!" ”

"Your Highness!"

Chen Deng saluted again, and then sat down.

Liu Xuan saw Chen Deng and said with a smile: "Yuanlong, you have worked hard for the past two years. ”

Chen Deng said: "Compared with His Royal Highness, the humble position is not hard at all. Under the command of Tao Qian, he is relaxed and leisurely. On the contrary, it was the lord and Guo Junshi, Jia Junshi and others who worked hard, and that was the real hard work. ”

Liu Xuan asked, "Tao Qian sent you, what are the arrangements?" ”

Chen Deng replied: "Tao Qian did not have a clear real goal, and let the lowly position act at the opportunity. Crucially, the lowly must have access to food seeds. ”

Liu Xuan said: "If that's the case, it's okay." ”

Chen Deng said: "Your Highness, what is the matter with the heaven-sent things? ”

Liu Xuan smiled: "I'll ask someone to bring you a sweet potato to taste."

Chen Deng said: "Thank you, Your Highness! ”

Liu Xuan gave the order to go down, and after a while, the soldiers came in with the sweet potatoes left in the house. The sweet potato was cooked, and Chen Deng took it and tasted it, with a shocked look on his face.

Chen Deng took a few more bites, his eyes were shining, and he said, "It's delicious, it's delicious, it's delicious." ”

Liu Xuan smiled: "When you get tired of eating, you won't feel it." ”

Chen Deng said: "It's so delicious, I can't get tired of eating." ”

After tasting it, Chen Deng put down the sweet potato and asked, "The princes from all walks of life have come to negotiate, what does Your Highness plan to do?" ”

Liu Xuan replied: "The current plan is to invite all the princes together and let everyone make a price to buy seeds. Grain seeds are a one-shot deal, and they buy seeds this year and go back to plant them, and they won't buy them again until next year. So this time the offer, I will raise the price and try to make a big profit. ”

Chen Deng said: "I will fully cooperate with His Highness." ”

Liu Xuan said: "How to cooperate, adapt when the time comes, but you must not reveal your identity." ”

"Humble duty understands!"

Chen Deng replied.

Liu Xuan said: "This king will hold a banquet in the house at night to catch the wind and wash the dust for you." ”

Chen Deng shook his head and said: "Today's Huang County has many ears and eyes. The humble came to visit His Highness on the grounds of wooing the relationship. However, His Royal Highness set up a banquet to entertain him, and he still left a humble position in the house, so the treatment was a little excessive. After all, he was captured by His Royal Highness, and the relationship was not very harmonious. Therefore, the lowly post will not stay, and will be in the post house earlier, so as not to make people suspicious. ”

Liu Xuan said: "It's okay." ”

Chen Deng smiled and said: "Your Highness, you are waiting for the time to attack Xuzhou. ”

Liu Xuan said: "This day will not be too far away. ”

Chen Deng gave his hand to leave, and Liu Xuan personally sent Chen Deng away. When I returned to the house, it was already ten in the evening. At this time, a soldier came in a hurry and reported: "Your Highness, Cao Cao asks to see you." ”

Liu Xuan instructed: "Please come to the hall." ”

"Yes!"

The soldier went down to inform, and Liu Xuan got up and went to the hall.

When Liu Xuan entered the hall, he saw Cao Cao, who was in the dust. Cao Cao in front of him, although he was a little tired, was full of spirit between his eyebrows, and his demeanor was more imposing than a superior person.

Liu Xuan said: "Brother Mengde, it's been a long time. ”

Cao Cao said: "After years of not seeing, the demeanor of the virtuous brother is even worse. In the past, King Jing was still a small county order. In less than three years, the virtuous brother has become the king of Beihai Jing, and he is in charge of Qingzhou, and he has more elite soldiers and strong generals under his command, which is enviable. ”

Liu Xuan said: "Sit! ”

The two of them sat down.

Liu Xuan continued his previous words and said: "Compared to Brother Meng De, my little strength is really not worth mentioning. ”

Cao Cao's cousin was solemn and said solemnly: "King Jing said that he laughed, on the strategists, King Jing has Jia Xu, Tian Feng, and Guo Jia; In terms of generals, King Jing has Xu Huang, Tai Shici, Guan Yu and others. Under the command of the virtuous brother, there are many talents. ”

Liu Xuan said: "Compared with Brother Meng De, I am still insufficient. The strategists under the command of Brother Meng De include Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu, Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Man Chong and others; There are Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, and Dian Wei, and those are really elite generals. ”

Cao Cao laughed, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.

Cao Cao was familiar with the people under Liu Xuan, and similarly, Liu Xuan was also familiar with the people under Cao Cao.

The two of them are quite jealous of each other.

Cao Cao changed his words, went straight to the topic, and said: "Regarding the matter of grain seeds, what does King Jing plan to do?" Now that I've arrived, can I negotiate the matter of seeds? ”

Liu Xuan replied: "Don't worry, wait for all the other parties to arrive, and then discuss this matter together." ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he was silent for a moment.

Deliberating things together means that there will be competition.

Cao Cao understood Liu Xuan's intentions and exclaimed: "King Jing's good idea is admired by my brother." ”