In mid-June, Liu Yong sent a letter to Liu Chuang informing him that he had met Shixie.

It's just that in the letter, Liu Yong told Liu Chuang that Shixie hoped that he would stay and help...... Sun Ce swept through Jiangdong, and almost no one could resist it. Although it is still only under the rule of Yangzhou, it has indeed brought great pressure to Shixie.

Yes, stress!

Although Sun Ce had not yet used troops against Jiaozhou, Shi Xie had already sensed his ambition.

After Liu Yong arrived in Jiaozhou, Shixie received Liu Yong very solemnly and said that he would show his support for Liu Chuang's attitude to the imperial court. However, Shi Xie's support could not relieve the pressure on Liu Chuang. Liu Chuang and Shixie are clear about this. The reason is very simple, Jiaozhou is too remote, and it takes half a year to get to Xudu...... Not to mention that there are two strong enemies in front of him, Sun Ce and Liu Biao, blocking the way, so once something happens, even if Shi Xie wants to send troops to rescue Liu Chuang, it will be too late in time.

Shixie's support is more of an attitude and prestige support, which is useful in today's era of respect, but the effect is not great.

However, Liu Chuang finally agreed that Liu Yong would stay in Jiaozhou.

Not for anything else, Shi Xie once worshiped under Liu Taomen, and he was also Liu Chuang's closest person in this world, except for Xun Chen, Zhong Xuan, and Zheng Xuan.

Sun Ce's means?

Of course Liu Chuang knows it.

Historically, Sun Ce finally forced Shixie to be attached, and after Sun Quan took over Jiangdong, he took advantage of Shixie's death to gradually control Jiaozhou, which made the Shi family's painstaking management in Jiaozhou for several generations finally go down the drain, and achieved Sun Quan's hegemony in Jiangdong.

Sun Ce will definitely peek into Jiaozhou!

Shi Xie knows this, and Liu Chuang also knows it.

Although reluctant. But Liu Chuang still agreed, letting Liu Yong stay in Jiaozhou and help Shixie.

Although this will cause Liu Chuang to lose a peerless martial artist in the realm of refining gods, in terms of the overall situation, it will not bring much loss to Liu Chuang.

Now, the Shi family sent a delegation to further enhance Liu Chuang's prestige.

In this regard, Liu Chuang's reception of the Jiaozhou delegation is even more fanfare. He led the men to meet him personally.

Shi Yi, the envoy of the Jiaozhou Mission, is Shi Xie's younger brother.

At the beginning, Jiaozhou Thorn Stinging Palace was recalled to the imperial court, and Shi Yi accompanied him and sent Ding Palace to Xudu. Houding Palace worships Situ. Bi Shi Yi is a subordinate officer. After Ding Gong was dismissed, his successor Situ Huangwan also valued Shi Yi and treated him with great courtesy. It was only later, during Dong Zhuo's rebellion, Shi Yi saw that the situation in the Central Plains was chaotic, so he fled back to Jiaozhou. coincided with the killing of Jiaozhou Assassin Shi Zhu Fu, and Shi Xie took advantage of the situation to rise. Shi Yi thus got the post of Hepu Taishou.

Ordering a county Taishou as a messenger is enough to see Shixie's attitude.

After Shi Yi saw Liu Chuang, he was also very affectionate. However, when he heard that Kuai Qi and the mission had arrived in Gaomi first. But he was obviously stunned.

"Big brother, is there something wrong?"

Shi Yi is more than two rounds older than Liu Chuang, but because of Shi Xie's relationship. He and Liu Chuang are brothers.

"Meng Yan, there is something I don't know whether to say or not."

"Big brother, but it's okay to say."

Shi Yi groaned. He said softly: "Before I came to Gaomi this time, I was ordered by my brother to go to Xudu to worship the Son of Heaven.

When I was in Xudu, I met the Jingzhou Mission. However, the envoy of the mission was not Kuai Qi, but Pang Ji of Jingzhou. Kuaiqi is also in the mission, but only one of the members of the mission. But when I left, Pang Ji had already been ordered to return to Jingzhou, how could Kuai Qi come to Gaomi? This is not quite in line with etiquette...... If Liu Biao sent a mission, Pang Ji should also come with the mission. ”

When Liu Chuang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Shi Yi's words made him suddenly become cautious.

Kuaiqi, it seems that the comer is not good.

Thinking of the arrival of the mission in Gaomi tomorrow when Xun Yan will lead the delegation, Liu Chuang seems to understand it all of a sudden.

Is there any potential relationship between the two? Or is it that Kuai Qi's so-called mission is just an outpost for Xun Yan?

In short, Liu Chuang had to be careful.

So after saying goodbye to Shi Yi, he immediately called Chen Jiao and asked him to send someone to station the Jingzhou mission and secretly monitor it......

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Early the next morning, Liu Chuang led people again to greet Xun Yan and his party at the official pavilion ten miles south of the city.

Xun Chen also went with Liu Chuang, because Xun Yan was not only his brother, but also represented the Son of Heaven. In public and private, Xun Yan's identity can overpower Liu Chuang. The reason why Xun Chen also came to greet him, on the one hand, was because he wanted to show his respect for the Son of Heaven, and on the other hand, he wanted to support Liu Chuang. After all, although Xun Yan is an angel and represents the Son of Heaven, the backer behind him is Cao Cao.

Xun Yan is nearly forty years old.

He looks very similar to Xun Chen, but compared with Xun Chen's coldness, Xun Yan seems to be more kind, giving people a kind feeling.

Liu Chuang didn't have a deep impression of Xun Yan, and he didn't even remember clearly whether Xun Yan had appeared in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

However, Xun Chen warned Liu Chuang: "Meng Yan, when you see my third brother, don't take it lightly.

Don't look at him smiling, he seems to be very kind. But in fact, he is ruthless, and when he harms others, he will never be merciful. In your words, he is a person who hides a sword in his smile and a sword in his mouth. So when dealing with him, you have to be more careful. ”

Xun Chen's warning still echoed in his ears.

But Liu Chuang's gaze crossed Xun Yan and fell on the young man in a white fox fur robe behind Xun Yan.

His pupils shrank, and a touch of murderous intent suddenly rose in his heart.

But soon, Liu Chuang suppressed the killing intent, and after greeting Xun Yan, he looked at the young man and said with a smile: "Mr. Fengxiao, don't come unharmed." ”

The young man standing behind Xun Yan was Guo Jia.

He came with Xun Yan this time, and he did not hide his identity, but he stood in the mission openly.

Hearing Liu Chuang's question, Guo Jia smiled slightly: "Uncle Liuhuang, I said goodbye in a hurry last time, and after I went back, Jia thought about it repeatedly, and I always felt a little rude." This time, the three brothers Xun came. Therefore, I recommended myself as the deputy envoy of the mission, and I also wanted to apologize to Uncle Huang in person. ”

His words took advantage of Liu Chuang.

First of all, as the deputy envoy of the mission, he came on behalf of the Son of Heaven......

If he had any accidents in Gaomi, Liu Chuang would be implicated. In other words, Liu Chuang not only can't harm his life, but also protects him.

Guo Jia dared to come to Gaomi. You're ready.

Although he did not really go head-to-head with Liu Chuang, Guo Jia knew very well that Liu Chuang had already killed him.

However, now that he is the deputy envoy, this identity and status have changed. So. Even if Liu Chuang was murderous to him, he couldn't help him. After this guy took advantage of Liu Chuang's army, he also took advantage of Liu Chuang. In terms of age, Guo Jia is only a few years older than Liu Chuang, but because he is good friends with Xun Yu, he has become Liu Chuang's elder. Liu Chuang's heart is blocked...... But on his face, he didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction.

"Bonghyo didn't say goodbye before. I also regret it.

I have long heard that Guo Jia is talented, and he is known as the first talent in Yingchuan...... Haha, I really regret not being able to talk to Mr. Guo. But God treats me well. Mr. is coming back to Gaomi this time, and I am also about to ask him for advice, and I also hope to gain more knowledge. ”

Guo Jia's heart trembled, and he subconsciously glanced at Xun Yan.

Xun Yan still had a smile on his face. Gen couldn't read his inner thoughts.

Yingchuan's first talent?

Even if Guo Jia thought so in his heart, he didn't dare to say it to his face.

Yingchuan. It is the hometown of celebrities and scholars, and there are many capable people, so that he can be respected as a poor scholar?

Even if many people know that Liu Chuang is lying, they will inevitably feel a little awkward in their hearts. Since ancient times, there is no first, and there is no second. The tilting of people lightly, once it falls on Guo Jia's body, even if he claims to be the first, he will feel a lot of headaches.

Not to mention, there is a smiling tiger standing on the side.

Xun Yan laughed and said: "What Meng Yan said is not bad, Fengxiao is talented, even I admire it very much." ”

This guy really felt awkward!

Guo Jia secretly complained in his heart, and at the same time, his understanding of Liu Chuang increased a little.

After taking Xun Yan and his party into the county seat, they were properly settled.

Xun Yan read out the Son of Heaven's commendation to Liu Chuang, but most of them were empty words without any actual content.

It's no wonder that the mission was sent by Cao Cao, so how could Cao Cao give Liu Chuang any substantial reward? Don't say it's a reward, even those few words of verbal praise are vague. Anyway, Liu Chuang felt very awkward when he listened to it......

After receiving the holy decree, Liu Chuang left the post house under the pretext of being busy with official business.

Xun Chen did not leave with Liu Chuang, but stayed to greet Xun Yan, mainly to inquire about some news.

After walking out of the post house, Liu Chuang boarded the carriage.

He patted his forehead lightly, and he also felt a headache.

Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Cao Cao...... In just a few days, Gaomi County has been full of ups and downs, and all kinds of cows, ghosts, snakes and gods have come one after another.

In the coming days, I'm afraid it will be even more lively.

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That night, Liu Chuang held a banquet in the mansion to entertain envoys from all walks of life.

Tian Feng, Yuan Shang, Shi Yi, Kuai Qi, Guo Jia, Xun Yan and others all came to the appointment, making the scene extremely lively.

These forces that seem to have nothing to do with each other, and can even be said to be hostile to each other, are happily gathered together. Everyone pushed the cup and changed the lamp, on the surface, it seemed to be a family, talking and laughing one by one, and it seemed very harmonious. Liu Chuang also smiled, and raised his glass to invite wine again and again, showing the enthusiasm of a host's family. But in my heart, I felt very awkward......

This damn political zhì!

obviously hate each other, but they have to pretend to be friendly one by one, and greet each other with false affection.

He really doesn't like this kind of atmosphere, it seems to be harmonious, but in fact it is intrigued...... This kind of posturing, it is better to play it happily.

But Liu Chuang knows better that this is inevitable.

This is the political zhì, and everyone has to put a mask on their faces.

After three rounds of drinking, I suddenly heard a commotion outside.

Liu Chuang frowned, stood up and was about to go out to ask, but saw Zhou Cang hurriedly running over.

"Childe, it's not good."

Liu Chuang's heart tightened, first subconsciously glanced at the surrounding people, and then asked in a deep voice: "Yuanfu, why are you so panicked?" ”

Zhou Cang said: "The Jiangdong mission is outside the city, and there is a conflict with the Jingzhou mission. The Jingzhou mission blocked the way of the Jiangdong mission, and the two sides fought outside. ”