The county watchman's house

As soon as Tao Qian's words fell, the first middle-aged man in an official uniform in the living room got up and retorted: "Don't be careless. ”

"Back then, the first emperor set up eight captains in the West Garden, and Cao Cao was one of them, and then his uncle who killed Jian Shuo with his rod offended the eunuchs, but he also gained a great reputation."

"After that, the Yellow Turban thieves made a rebellion, and they also made a lot of achievements, although they had many defeats in the battle with Dong Zhuo, but Dong Zhuo's ability to lead the troops is comparable to ordinary people."

"Although I see Cao Mengde as a person who has been defeated repeatedly, he can always regroup, and he must have something outstanding."

"Let the king be careful."

Tao Qian saw that someone refuted him, but he was not angry, and chuckled lightly: "Jingxing is still so cautious." ”

It turned out that this middle-aged official who was called Jingxing by Tao Qian was Wang Lang under Tao Qian.

Wang Lang was originally named Wang Yan, and later changed his name to Wang Lang, with the word Jingxing.

Wang Lang studied under Taiwei Yang Ci in his early years, and worshiped Langzhong because he knew the scriptures, and after Yang Ci died, Wang Lang abandoned the official to mourn Yang Ci.

After the mourning period expired, he was promoted to filial piety and was recruited by the government, but he should not be killed.

It was only later that he was promoted to Maocai by Xuzhou Thorn Shi Taoqian.

Yang Ci was his teacher, and after his death, Wang Lang did not mourn, which can be said to have really achieved "a teacher for one day and a father for life." ”

Not to mention whether he was deliberately pretentious or sincere, he was able to make such a gesture, so that his people were also praised.

And the reason why Tao Qian sent Zhao Yu to Chang'an to pay tribute this time was precisely because he received the advice of Wang Lang and Zhao Yu.

The corners of Tao Qian's mouth hooked up a smile, waved his hand, and said with a smile: "Jingxing, don't worry too much, although Cao Cao has now won the land of Yanzhou, his foothold is not stable. ”

"I have been recuperating in Xuzhou for many years, even if the Yellow Turban thieves make trouble, it will not have much impact, and now my Xuzhou soldiers are full of food, and it is not a problem to deal with Cao Cao."

Wang Lang listened to Tao Qian's words, and sighed secretly in his heart, knowing that Tao Qian did not put Cao Cao, a junior, in his eyes.

It's just not about Cao Cao.

What's more, Dong Zhuo is extremely proud, how can he be respected by Dong Zhuo so well?

Cao Cao now has Yanzhou, although he may be injured and the sergeants are tired, but he can't be too contemptuous.

When Wang Lang saw Tao Qian's appearance, he knew that he couldn't persuade him, so he had to give up and continue to advise.

Wang Lang looked at Tao Qian, who was now in the age of Jiazi, his hair was gray, and although he was strong, he was old.

In the world, if you can live more than fifty years, is it a high life, can it be said that you are now old and faint?

Alas!

Wang Lang sighed again in his heart, the years are not forgiving.

Tao Yuanjun was also a hero back then, but now he can't listen to people's words.

Wang Lang thought about it in his heart and then said: "Envoy, this time Dong Zhuobiao made you the pastor of Xuzhou, this is a move to repay Li Tao. "I never thought that Lang and Lord Zhao would also benefit from it."

"Rilang and Lord Zhao will leave for their duties, and we are not in front of the envoy, and I hope that the envoy will take care."

Tao Qian looked at Wang Lang and Zhao Yu who were at the head of the head, these two were talented people, and he couldn't force the two of them to be by his side to block his official path.

What's more, Wang Lang was ordered to be the Taishou of Huiji, and Zhao Yu was the Taishou of Guangling, if the troops were sent from Xuzhou to Yangzhou in the future, these two would still be of great use.

With the relationship between himself and the two, if you need some help, you should not be a problem.

Tao Qian nodded and said with a smile: "Jingxing and Yuanda can be the Taishou of a county, and I am very happy in my heart. "After the two of you take office, you should be benevolent and benefit the people."

"Yes."

Wang Lang and Zhao Yu responded.

After the three of them talked again, Wang Lang and Zhao Yu left the county guard's mansion.

In the final conversation, whether it was Tao Qian, Wang Lang, and Zhao Yu, they all tacitly avoided the words about Yanzhou and Cao Cao, and the guests and hosts were happy for a while.

Zhao Yu, who left the county guard's mansion, was silent for a long time and whispered to Wang Lang beside him: "Brother Jingxing, make the king old." ”

Wang Lang listened to Zhao Yu's words, stopped, and looked back at the county guard mansion behind him, with a complicated look in his eyes.

"Who in this world is not old, and who is not dead."

Wang Lang shook his head and said with a smile: "Decades later, we will also have dry bones in the grave. ”

Zhao Yu saw Wang Lang's words, although some answers were not what he asked, he knew Wang Lang's thoughts.

Zhao Yu nodded, sighed lightly and saluted: "Brother Jingxing, just say goodbye, I don't know when he will meet in the future." ”

"Take care!"

Wang Lang also saluted and said, "Yuanda, take care." ”

"Farewell."

"Farewell!"

……

Just as Wang Lang and Zhao Yu said goodbye, Tao Qian in the county guard mansion was still quietly staying in the living room alone.

The surrounding maids and servants had already retreated, and in the silent living room, there was a sudden coughing sound.

"Cough, cough, cough."

"Huh."

"I'm old."

"Oh, it's useless."

Tao Qian muttered in his mouth, his eyes swept over the furnishings in the hall, "It's indeed a little gloomy." ”

"Huh."

Tao Qian shook his head, picked up the teacup and took a sip.

The tea in the teacup was already a little cold, but after the cold tea entered the throat, it refreshed the chest that was originally dull after coughing.

"Dong Zhuo will enjoy this guy." "This tea does have a unique flavor."

Tao Qian chuckled, the tea he drank was given to Tao Qian by Dong Zhuo when he left Chang'an City after Zhao Yu left Chang'an City.

Today's dignitaries and nobles in Chang'an City are accustomed to the clear tea made by Dong Zhuo, like Xuzhou, which is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, the tea in Tao Qian's hand can be said to be the only one of the scorpions.

"Dong Zhuo's age should be about the same as mine."

Tao Qian swept his beard and suddenly burst out laughing.

"Hahaha!"

"Hahaha!"

"Lian Po is old, can you still eat?"

"Ahem!"

"Ahem!"

"Huh."

After a burst of laughter, Tao Qian's eyes showed a strange look, "Dong Zhuo's family doesn't accept the old, how can I Tao serve the old?" ”

"Cao Cao!"

"Whatever you're capable of, you'll only find out for a while."

"Xuzhou, Yanzhou, Taishan County."

"And that Cao Song......"

Tao Qian pondered for a moment, and shouted loudly: "Someone! ”

A moment later, a man walked in from outside the hall, only to hear the man speak, "I don't know what the envoy commands." ”

"Order someone to summon Yu Que Xuan, let his soldiers send to Rencheng, and wait for this person to send his heart to serve the dead soldiers after reaching Rencheng......"

The man nodded, and immediately left the parlor.

At this time, Tao Qian slowly spoke: "Let people keep an eye on Cao Cao's father Cao Song's movements, and if there is any abnormal movement, come to report immediately." ”

"Yes."

A person turned out of a shadow in the living room, this person was dressed in black, and Wang Lang and Zhao Yu who had been hiding in the shadows before did not notice it.

After this person retreated, Tao Qian's eyes were uncertain.

"Eunuch?"

"Huh!"

"How can Rong'er and others be presumptuous."