I have to say that Yuan Shao left a very thick foundation.

That night, at Yuan Shang's reception banquet, Liu Chuang saw many celebrities.

For example, Feng Ji, such as Chen Lin, who once made a prostitute, scolded Cao Cao in a cold sweat, such as Runan celebrity Ying Shao...... At the banquet, most of the Yuan subordinates who stayed in Yecheng appeared. However, it can be seen that Feng Ji, who was once the chief adviser by Yuan Shang's side, seems to have been alienated a lot. The person who sat first under Yuan Shang, named Tao Sheng, was indeed a figure that Liu Chuang had never heard of.

Who is this Tao Sheng?

This person was originally a county official under the rule of Wei County.

In the fourth year of the first peace, Wei County Taishou colluded with the Black Mountain thieves to rebel against poison, and Yuan Shao was fighting with Tiankai in Qingzhou at that time, not in Yecheng. However, most of his family stayed in Wei County, including Yuan Shang. Tao Sheng was coerced into rebellion, but he was not willing to be a thief. Later, he found an opportunity to rescue all Yuan Shao's family members in Yecheng, and escorted them to Qiuqiu, and waited until Yuan Shao returned to Hebei before returning Yuan Shao's family to Yuan Shao. Therefore, Yuan Shao was promoted to Fengyi Zhonglang General by Fengtao and trusted him very much.

It's a pity that Tao Sheng's talent is insufficient and his reputation is not obvious.

Even if it is supported by Yuan Shao, it can only be for the general's mansion, and it has been unknown.

If you count it, the relationship between Tao Sheng and Yuan Shang is quite similar to that of Adou Liu Chan, who was rescued by Zhao Yun in Changbanpo.

But Yuan Shang was affected by the environment and was not close to Tao Sheng.

Until Yuan Shao's death, Yecheng was in turmoil, but Tao Sheng has always stood firmly by Yuan Shang's side, which also gave Yuan Shang some enlightenment...... Although Feng Ji and others are talented, they are too selfish. He felt. He should first appease those who are loyal to him, and after he has some firm supporters, he will have the confidence to recruit others. The so-called, a thousand dollars buy horse bones. And that's exactly what happened.

It is precisely because of this that after Yuan Shang became the general, he raised Tao Sheng's position, which is still above Fengji.

This Tao Sheng. is indeed loyal to Yuan Shang.

It's hard to say whether Yuan Shang is right or wrong to do this, he wants to stabilize the situation and gather his cronies, but if he raises Tao Sheng so nakedly, what will these people think? Although these people have selfish intentions, who can not be selfish? In any case, Feng Ji and others have been helping Yuan Shang before, and they are the heroes of Yuan Shang taking over the position of general...... Now it is under Tao Sheng.

I really can't figure out what the children of big families think.

Perhaps Yuan Shang has his own refinement. But what does it have to do with Liu Chuang?

"Uncle Liu Huang is here to join forces with my lord to fight against Cao. But I don't know how much Uncle Liu knows about Cao Cao? ”

The banquet is in full swing. Suddenly, someone stood up and questioned Liu Chuang loudly.

At first glance, this doesn't seem like a problem.

But the one who asked. Coupled with his expression, there is a lot of implication......

Liu Chuang recognized this person. It was Hua Yan who he met when he was in steroids, and he was also the strategist by Yuan Tan's side.

With a bit of disdain on his face, although he was asking for advice, he was actually sarcastic about Liu Chuang, and he didn't dare to confront Cao Cao, so he could only rely on the Yuan family.

Hua Yan's provocation did not seem to surprise others.

Judging from the expressions of individuals, some frowned, some praised, and some were dissatisfied...... Liu Chuang can see that the courtiers of the old Yuan family are still full of factions. Those who expressed dissatisfaction were Yuan Shang's henchmen, and those who praised were Yuan Tan's subordinates, as for those who frowned and pondered, most of them were in a neutral state. And among these people, there are also Chen Lin and other people who surrendered to Cao Cao in later generations.

"This gentleman is ......"

Liu Chuang pretended not to know Hua Yan, and turned his head to ask Yuan Shang.

One sentence made Hua Yan's face blush.

I think you're good, but people don't remember where you are.

This also made Hua Yan's rhetoric, which he had prepared a long time ago, suddenly chaotic, and he didn't know what to do.

Yuan Shang said with a smile: "Mr. Hua Yan is a famous man in Linzi, and he met with Uncle Huang in Linzi a few years ago, why doesn't Uncle Huang remember?" ”

"Oh!"

Liu Chuang pretended to be abrupt, "When the third prince said this, I remembered it."

I think that when the Taishan thieves occupied the crowd and attacked the third son, Mr. Hua asked me to send troops to help...... But in the end, they didn't fight with me. I remember that at that time, Mr. Hua seemed to be engaged in Qingzhou, and he couldn't draw troops and horses from his rule, hehe! ”

What do I think of Cao Cao, you ask?

Let me start with your troubles......

Yuan Shang seemed to think of something bad, and his face sank slightly.

And Liu Chuang's words made many people present laugh shamefully: a guy who can't even govern the land under his own jurisdiction is really ......

Hua Yan's face turned from red to blue.

On the side, Lu Xun suddenly spoke: "Mr. Hua asked my father-in-law what he thinks of Cao Cao?"

This country is a thief!

This person coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, who seems to be a loyal minister of my Han family, but in fact he is just a thief of a country. Now that he has entered Hebei, it seems that the momentum is amazing, but in fact it is vulnerable. Yanzhou and Yuzhou, after years of war, have long been exhausted. The reason why he dared to use troops at this time was because the general had died, so he wanted to fish in troubled waters. can think about it carefully, Cao Cao is actually surrounded by enemies on all sides. Liu Biao in the southwest and Sun Quan in the southeast are his great enemies...... If he hadn't won twice, how could he have been arrogant? If Yuan and Liu can cooperate, they will be defeated. ”

Maybe it was because Hua Yan's arrogance was suppressed and his face was not very good-looking, Feng Ji suddenly spoke: "Uncle Huang is full of confidence.

But as far as I know, since his debut, Uncle Huang has been repeatedly defeated by Cao Cao. In the first battle of Guangling, nine deaths and life, and finally had to abandon Beihai Donglai. If it weren't for Yuan Gong to take him in, the imperial uncle would have almost no place to live. But now he is not ashamed...... Hehe, it's shameful. ”

Liu Chuang's face did not change, and he smiled without saying a word.

Lu Yu suddenly spoke: "But in front of Mr. Feng Yuantu? ”

"Exactly!"

Feng Ji twisted his beard, revealing a touch of pride.

Lu Yu said with a smile: "Mr. Jiuwen is a celebrity today, how do you know that it is really disappointing to say such a thing."

Dapeng spreads his wings and flies thousands of miles, how can his ambition be known to the birds?

I think that at the beginning, Uncle Huang started in Xuzhou. Based on Donglai, Beihai, in two years, he greatly prospered the benevolent government, founded the Nanshan Academy, and compiled the Siku Quanshu. Beihai Donglai. It was originally a barren place, but in just two or three years, the emperor's uncle caused the population of the two places to surge by hundreds of thousands...... Since this yellow scarf, there has been no benevolent government. However, Cao Cao was brutal. Raise troops to invade my territory. Uncle Huang took into account the overall situation and couldn't bear to hurt the lives of the people in Beihai, so he had to leave Donglai in Beihai and go to western Liaoxi to defend the frontier for my Han dynasty and expand the territory, which was an unprecedented event since Huan Ling. Mr. Yuan Tu said that Uncle Huang was not ashamed, but he didn't know that on the day when Yuan Gong was alive, Saibei could be calm. And expand the geometry of the soil? ”

Feng Ji's face changed. said angrily: "I think Uncle Liu Huang was desperate at the beginning. If it weren't for Yuan Gong's take-in, how could we be today?

But since Uncle Huang was based in Liaodong, he has invaded my border fortress. Occupy my Youzhou and perform the affairs of the army. Is this the work of the big husband? ”

Lu Xun suddenly got up angrily: "How can Mr. Yuantu say such a rebellious remark?

There is a way that the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's city. The lord of my family obeyed the edict of the Son of Heaven and defended the northern frontier...... But I don't know when this Youzhou became owned by Yuan Gong again? People are called big husbands, and they should mention the three-foot Qingfeng and build an immortal career. But now, when the national thieves are approaching the city, my lord has come to help out of a friendly heart, and instead of giving advice to his own lord, he has repeatedly made things difficult, and his prestige has increased...... Mr. Yuantu, dare to ask, but do you want to follow Xu Yu and his ilk, abandon the third prince and join Cao Cao? ”

The two sides quarreled with each other, making the smell of gunpowder on the banquet stronger and stronger.

Lu Xun and Lu Yu were even more fearless, and they did not back down in the face of the difficulties of the Yuan family's advisers.

Liu Chuang smiled on the side and didn't say anything, just pouring himself a drink.

And Yuan Shang's face is getting darker and darker!

"Stand down with me!"

Seeing that there were still people who were going to come out to provoke, Yuan Shang couldn't bear it anymore.

I don't care if you jump out one by one to make things difficult, but you also have to be measured.

Everyone is now going to unite to resist Cao, how did they end up singing praises for Cao Cao one by one?

Of course, Yuan Shang was not happy, and said sharply: "Today's banquet is to wash the dust for the emperor's uncle...... No matter what grievances there were in the past, but now that the enemy is now, it is natural to cooperate sincerely and fight against the thief. What Jin Er and others said was praised by Cao Cao, could it be that he wanted to rebel?

Feng Ji and the others were arguing with Lu Yulu Xun at first, but later, they also realized that something was wrong and closed their mouths early.

Seeing that Yuan Shang was angry, everyone at the banquet also knew that it was not good.

Liu Chuang opened his mouth and said: "The third prince has temporarily rested the wrath of thunder, and now he has a happy gathering with all the masters, and he has benefited a lot.

Why should you take some drunken words at the banquet to heart? I believe that all the princes are noble people, how can they do the act of betraying the Lord and seeking glory? ”

Yuan Shang, this suppressed the anger.

Liu Chuang's words were clearly to excuse everyone, but in fact they were secretly sarcastic.

"It's not early, I've come all the way, and I'm a little tired, so let's disperse.

As for the joint fight against Cao, it is the trend of the times, and I have already reached a conclusion with the third prince. If there was any offense before, I still hope that the high seas will be high. But after tonight, there must be no more words of praise for the thief, if it is spread, I am afraid that it will make Yuan Gong's hard work go to waste. ”

"It's okay, I've ordered someone to prepare in the post station, and Uncle Huang just has to rest."

Liu Chuang laughed, took Yuan Shang's hand and said, "The general may not understand me."

Over the years, I have been in the army, and most of the time I have lived in the army when I go out, with my sons. The general's good intentions are good and he understands it, but if he doesn't get together with his sons for a day, he will inevitably be worried in his heart, so he should stay in the army. In addition, when our army came, it was impossible to camp outside the city all the time. I also ask the general to make arrangements as soon as possible to have a place to live with me, so that the officers and men of the army will not be resentful.

I should come back tomorrow to discuss with the general about the fight against Cao. ”

After speaking, Liu Chuang arched his hand and said: "The princes are kind today, and Chuang keeps it in mind."

However, there is a word, when Jizhou is dying and dying, I hope that all the princes will abandon their prejudices and cooperate sincerely, which is the blessing of the Han Dynasty and the blessing of the people. ”

After speaking, Liu Chuang took Lu Xun, Lu Yu and Pang De to say goodbye and leave.

Yuan Shang sent him outside the yamen of the mansion, and said with some surprise: "Today, it made the imperial uncle smile." ”

"Eh, where did the general come from?"

Liu Chuang waved his hand and said with a smile: "Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, but now that the foreign enemy is present, as the head of the family, he should have a decision in his heart, and he must not be shaken by outsiders." I have a glance that comes from the bottom of my heart. Maybe it's not very beautiful, but it's not unpleasant, please General Haihan. ”

"Uncle Huang, please."

Liu Chuang groaned for a moment and said in a low voice: "If the princes surrender, the thieves can be treated well."

If the third prince descends, how can he deal with it? ”

After speaking, Liu Chuang got on the horse and said goodbye.

Seeing Liu Chuang leave his back, Yuan Shang was thrilled with a chill.

Liu Chuang has only one meaning in and out of his words: up and down this Yecheng, anyone can surrender, but you Yuan Shang can't surrender!

Think about it, what Liu Chuang said is indeed reasonable.

Others surrendered, and Cao Cao could be treated kindly; But he Yuan Shang surrendered, how could Cao Cao be spared?

Thinking of this, Yuan Shang gritted his teeth, suddenly paused, and made up his mind......

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"Uncle Huang, it seems that the people of this Yecheng are also fluctuating, and each has its own calculations."

On the way out of the city, Lu Xun frowned and spoke.

Liu Chuang said: "Didn't we already think of this on the road? The struggle between the parties and the existence of factions were originally the characteristics of the Yuan family. Now that Yuan Shao is dead, the prestige of Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan is not enough to convince the public, and it is not surprising that the people below have strange ideas. ”

"Yes."

Lu Xun said: "But in this way, I am afraid that it will be quite difficult to resist Cao this time." ”

Liu Chuang pondered for a moment, and suddenly said softly: "Actually, Cao Cao's attack this time may not be successful.

Although Yuan Shao died, the Yuan family was very strong. As long as the Yuan brothers can abandon their prejudices and unite together, they will definitely be able to resist Cao Cao. When I came this time, I didn't think about a real decisive battle with Cao Cao, but I just wanted to increase Yuan Shang's confidence and buy us some time.

But ......"

"Uncle Huang is worried?"

Liu Chuang said softly: "Mo Cheng's words are in the middle of the banquet, and he didn't see the clues?" ”

"Uncle Huang is talking about ......"

Liu Chuang nodded and said in a deep voice: "I see that many people under the Yuan clan have already rebelled and are unwilling to compete with Cao Cao.

While you were arguing with the Zijia and them, I was constantly observing other people. For example, Chen Lin, Fu Zong, and Xian Rong have been silent. These men were eloquent men, but they were silent. This also makes me a little worried that there will be variables if I don't get it right. ”

Lu Xun and Lu Yu were silent when they heard this, although they didn't agree with Liu Chuang's words, they had to ponder......

Before everyone knew it, they came to the gate of Yecheng.

Yuan Shang's entourage held an arrow in his hand and ordered the defenders of Ye City to open the city gate.

After Liu Chuang and the others left the city, they were about to go to the barracks, but they suddenly heard the sound of hurried hooves behind them, and someone shouted: "Uncle Huang, stay." ”

At this time, Yuan Shang's entourage had already returned to the palace, and the gate of Yecheng seemed to be closed, but in fact there was still a gap.

A fast horse galloped over, and when he caught up with Liu Chuang, the man immediately turned over and dismounted, and walked forward quickly, "Uncle Huang, do you remember Cen Bi?" ”

Liu Chuang turned the horse's head and looked at it intently.

Cen Bi?

He was stunned for a moment, and then immediately showed a look of surprise, "Why is General Cen here, don't come here unharmed?" ”