That evening, Shi Xun discussed with Guan Jing and Xiao Ji how to deal with Kong Rong's return. He was not vague, and he told the story of persuading Kong Rong to leave in the past, saying that with Kong Wenju's stinky mouth, sooner or later he would incur the wrath of King Wei, and thus step into the same fate as You. But it doesn't matter if he dies, my eldest uncle is his deceased officer, and he has the grace of knowing me, if I don't reach out to help, I'm afraid I will incur the infamy of "widowhood", and if I save him, will I fold myself in?

Guan Jing pondered for a long time and said: "I heard that Kong Wenju returned from Shuzhong, do you have to do anything for Liu Bei?" "It's Xun frowned, saying that it would be even more terrifying. Xiao Ji Nai said: "Or Zhu Jianping's so-called calamity, is this?" The lord should follow the order of the king of Wei and send a letter to Kong Wenju, and first inquire about his true meaning before thinking of a countermeasure. ”

Therefore, Shi Xun wrote a letter that night, first expressing his long-lost thoughts, re-asking about the feelings in Shuzhong, and at the same time turning a corner and asking Kong Rong, saying that what I told you back then was considered a fart? Are you in a hurry to come back to send you to death?

The letter sent someone to send Xu Du urgently, but he did not receive a reply, so he had to report first, Liu Bei sacrificed heaven and earth in the suburbs of Shuzhong, and called himself the Duke of Guanghan.

I don't know who gave the idea, Cao Cao is Anyi, so Wei is also called Wei Gong, Wei Wang, Lu Bu is in Liangzhou, that is, Liang Gong, but Liu Bei is neither Shu Gong, nor Yigong, but he uses the name of Guanghan County, where the old state is located, and is known as Guanghan Gong. This clearly wants to occupy a "Han" character, indicating that he is the real Liu family and a loyal minister of the Han family - just like the original historical "King of Hanzhong".

Not only that, but he also played Emperor Liu Xie, attaching a seal supported by the ministers. said that he was in order to crusade against traitors. Chongguang Yan Liu. As a last resort, he was called the Duchy, that is, Hanzhong, Guanghan, Shu, Qianwei, Yuewang, Qiqi, Yizhou, Yongchang, and Sanba (Liu Zhang's Ba County was Brazil, Badong, and Bazhong County) A total of eleven counties, as the Principality of Guanghan, I implore the imperial court for permission - of course, this is just a gesture, in fact, the imperial court does not allow it, and his hat has long been put on.

Well, eleven counties. It is nearly twice as much as that of Wei. When Cao Cao heard the news, he was immediately so angry that he had a headache, and then the school incident came to report, and Kong Rong said strange things in Xu Du again.

It turned out that Liu Bei's performance was handed to Xu Du, and the ministers asked Kong Rong one after another, saying that you just came back from Shuzhong, have you heard of this rumor in advance? Kong Rongxin said Of course I have heard of it, but it was just to avoid that I was also signing the embracing seal, so I deliberately left one step earlier. But he said: "Han Zhiguang is also, Wei and Liang can win the country." He Guanghan can't get a country? ”

Some people questioned: "Since the dynasty is famous as a Han, even if it is a vassal state, it should also avoid its words." Kong Rong immediately retorted: "The county does not avoid it. Where can the country avoid it? Is it difficult for Emperor Gaozu to be the emperor? "I think the name of Guanghan County was Liu Bangding, why don't you go and talk to his old man first? When it was over, he couldn't help but pout: "Wen Jun also has a Wei job, and he wears a second crown for the first time, so his body is bent." "There are two hats on your head at the same time, so if you bend your spine, you will just bow down and bow down to Cao Cao, right? Why are you embarrassed to call yourself Hanchen? Are you embarrassed to accuse Liu Bei?!

When Cao Cao learned about it, he immediately summoned Shi Xun and almost threw the school report on his face. Shi Xun took a look at it, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, so he said to Cao Cao: "The minister has sent a letter to inquire about Kong Gong, and he is alert, the book has not yet been restored, and he asks the king for a few days." ”

Cao Cao was lying on the sickbed, with strips of cloth wrapped around his head, and his head was so painful that he gritted his teeth and cursed: "If this thief is not removed, I will not be sick - I must kill him!" Shi Xun was quite embarrassed to stand in front of him, and he didn't answer the ballast, it was not good not to speak, it was impossible to echo, and he didn't dare to argue, so he finally had to snort: "The king is good at protecting your body, and he doesn't avoid swords and arrows, so why is he afraid of villains?" ”

Cao Cao squeezed his eyes fiercely, gritted his teeth, and slapped his left hand on the couch several times, estimating that the pain for a while had passed slightly, and then he let out a long breath, opened his eyes and looked at Shi Xun: "Hongfu, you can come closer." ”

Shi Xun was kneeling in front of Cao Cao's couch, not too far away, so he didn't get up, so he raised his buttocks and kneeled a few steps until he held the edge of the couch with both hands. Cao Cao raised his right hand, covering the back of Shi Xun's hand, his voice was slightly softer, and asked: "In the past, Hongfu was with Gu Yun, if Gu Ruo killed Kong, Hongfu is willing to be Yun Youru, do you think about it now?" ”

Yun Youru is Yun Chang, because he buried his master Wu Zhang, who was killed by Wang Mang, so he got a good reputation. Cao Cao asked, you were half-joking at the beginning, saying that once I execute Kong Rong, you will follow Yun Chang's example to show that you will not betray the old master, are you still thinking like this? The implication is that do you recognize Kong Rong as your lord, or do you recognize me as your lord?

Shi Xun smiled slightly bitterly: "It's forced, I have to listen." In the past, he killed Wu Zhang, and Yun Youru was the great Situ Peng, so he had no way to help, so he had to be buried; If the king wants to kill Kong Gong, Xun is ready to be in the position, and he dares not to admonish? I'm afraid that I can't get it for Yun Youru. "Please also consider my hardships, when this is the case, I can't help but not rescue Kong Rong. However, Yun Chang can't save people, so I have to restrain and bury the teacher's body, but with my identity and status, I will inevitably give you a advice, asking to leave Kong Rong with a remnant life, what will you do with me then? Do I really have a chance to emulate YunChang?

Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh lightly: "In the past, Gu Yi once said: 'Qing is not afraid of Zhu Bohou and Cai Bohao? I said at the time, I'm afraid that you won't be able to be Yun Chang, but you will end up like Zhu Zhen and Cai Yong-" Between master and apprentice, master and slave, often form a party to help each other, although this is timely, it is also the illness of the imperial court, how can Hongfu not see this? "The officialdom colludes with each other and covers up, which is also a major drawback of the decline of the Eastern Han Dynasty, why do you still follow this path?

Shi Xun argued: "Since you sit together, you should be gracious, and if you are gracious, how can you betray it?" "The recommender has always been guilty, the recommender is to sit together, and the court law will connect the two sides, so naturally one will lose and one will be prosperous, how can I go against the flow of the times and not make the slightest statement about Kong Rong's matter?

Cao Cao's face suddenly appeared angry, but then he retracted again, and just sighed slightly: "Hongfu is a great talent, it's a pity to be burdened by fame." ”

It's Xunxin who said that there is no way to do it, you rely on the soldiers and horses in your hands to control the power, and I have no soldiers and no courage. You can only rely on your own reputation. If it really stinks. What do you think I have left? The best ending is to return to his hometown and become a rich man. However, I still have ideals and revenge, and I really don't want to leave the officialdom so early!

After saying goodbye to Cao Cao and returning, he was sullen along the way, and at the same time couldn't help but think, could it be that what Zhu Jianping said was true? I'm going to suffer a misfortune because of this bastard Kong Rong? Although the world is undecided, even Cao Cao will not slaughter the heroes. But if Cao Cao's anger is touched because of this, he must not be moved lightly in order to demonstrate his authority, and he will inevitably issue an edict to punish himself, and maybe he will be forced to stand aside. And in this feudal era, the life and death of the courtiers are often between the thoughts of the lord, which really leaves such a big thorn in Cao Cao's heart.

Speaking of which. It's still a social problem, or a system problem!

Until the afternoon of the next day. Kong Rong's reply has just arrived. Shi Xun unfolded and took a look, and the nonsense of the previous greetings could be jumped over directly, just look at the statement behind - Kong Rong said: "In the past, I met Hongfu in Beihai, although I was separated by a few years, but I was a close friend, don't you know my heart?" I have received the grace of the country, how dare I go against it? The words are sharp, if there is no usurpation, what harm is there? Although, each is his master, I don't blame Hongfu, and I don't shake my will......"

The so-called "distinction between the monarch and the minister" does not necessarily refer to the emperor and his subjects, and the benevolence between the emperor and his subjects does not necessarily exceed the benevolence of the chief officials and subordinates. So what Kong Rong means, you are surnamed Cao at the beginning, so it is logical to follow Cao Cao's footsteps, and I will not blame you. But I am a direct minister of the Son of Heaven, but it is impossible for me to turn my back on Liu and to Cao, and I hope you can understand my thoughts and don't try to shake my ambition.

The left and right are just "each his master".

Then he said, in fact, I came back this time to stop Cao Cao from doing usurpation. I know that my ability is limited, but where the righteousness lies, I have to do it - as for this is the work of Jian Xian and lobbying, Kong Rong refuses to mention it, and it must be completely his own brave and tragic initiative.

It was Xun who threw the book and sighed, knowing that this bastard was iron-hearted, and he couldn't persuade him to turn back at all - the situation is like this, how many Hanchen have succumbed to Cao Cao's obscenity, and you are an old poet with no fists and no courage, what are you going to muddy the water? And I don't know who in Shu poured ecstasy soup into Kong Rong, if you really want to oppose Cao, will you continue to stay by Liu Bei's side? The whole brain is pumping! Shixun did not dislike loyal ministers and righteous people, but this kind of loyalty to the family and surname, rather than loyalty to the country's society, did not make him feel the slightest emotion and sympathy.

So he summoned Guan Jing and Ji Ji to ask questions. Guan Jing asked: "The lord wants to save Kong Wenjuye?" "You give up on him. However, Xiao Yuantu said: "Why does the lord love Kong Rong? This has to be the ear. ”

Guan Jing's background is not high, and he can basically be regarded as a poor family, so he doesn't think much of the invisible bond between the old lord and the old officials in this kind of officialdom, as well as the social impact that may arise from it. Xiao Ji is different, he is also from the Nanyang clan (otherwise Yuan Shao may not be willing to reuse him), and he knows very well how much stain the reputation of the deceased master will be stained if he is not saved.

Yes, even if the children of the family are prominent, it is not uncommon to turn their backs on the Lord and seek glory. The problem is that Xun is different from others, he still wears the crown of the scholar on his head, how can he lightly deface his reputation? The guy who is already black doesn't care about the gray layer, but if Xun is unkind, it is like white soap, and everyone can see it. It is not that the moral quality of the family is necessarily higher than that of the poor family, but the self-flaunting and self-whitewashing of the family in terms of morality is definitely many times higher than that of the poor family.

Listening to Shi Xun's description and analysis, Cao Cao may soon have to cure Kong Rong's crimes, do you say that Xun will reach out to the rescue, or stand by and watch? If it is rescued, it will touch Cao Cao's anger and lead to a bumpy road in the future; But if he doesn't save it, his reputation will be stinky, even if Cao Cao himself is still trustworthy, but forced by public opinion, can he still stay in power for a long time?

You must know that as the family business grows bigger, Cao Cao's ass has also begun to move from the cold door to the direction of the family, and it is impossible for him to wantonly kill the family as he did when he first started the army, basically ignoring the public opinion of Shilin.

Even Guan Shiqi was a little helpless, but said: "Zhu Jianping's appearance is true." When Xiao Yuantu heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Shixun: "Or his solution, it is what Jianping said, ......" (to be continued......)