Chen Liu.

Government Office.

In the dead of night, most of the people were lost, and all that remained on the roads was the patrolling sergeants, except for the merchants who had rushed to the city at night.

At this time, outside the government office, a general and a scribe arrived at the gate of the palace as usual.

The general who came was called Zhang Chao, and he was Zhang Miao's younger brother.

The scribe he brought with him had just come out of Xun Yu during the day, so naturally he would not be a small person.

informed the guards in front of the door, and said loudly, "Go and report, just say that Chen Gongtai is from Dongjun, and after official business, he will come to visit Taishou." ”

"Yes!"

The guards immediately entered the courtyard and walked quickly.

And it just so happened that Zhang Miao seemed to be waiting, never sleeping late at night, and still looking at something in front of the case.

He looked quite nervous, and when he saw the guard, he immediately beckoned him to pass.

Su Wei immediately said: "Lord, Chen Gongtai is here to pay a visit. ”

"Well, I have a recommendation with him, but this person is affectionate, and he knows that he came to visit me."

"Xu came in the starry night, it just so happened that I didn't sleep, now that the war has started, Meng De can't sleep day and night in Xuzhou, how can I be lazy, please come in."

Zhang Miao smiled.

The guard immediately clenched his fists, "The lord is hard." ”

It is not only the beginning of the war, but the recent advocacy of the implementation of the practice of devotion to duty, which has set off a trend, and almost all officials are vying to fight for government, compete with each other to be honest and self-disciplined, and to abide by public discipline.

If there is still political affairs, it is common not to go to bed early, which is all an atmosphere brought up by a certain official in Juancheng, Dongjun.

At this time, even those of them who were on duty knew about it.

It was spread very enthusiastically.

Soon, Zhang Chao led Chen Gong to the door of the main hall, and after the two met, they exchanged greetings and said a lot of praise to each other.

Chen Gong is now an official in Dongjun, assisting Dongjun Taishou Xiahoudun.

And Zhang Miao is Chen Liutaishou, but in fact, both of them belong to the celebrities of the Yanzhou faction.

This Yanzhou celebrity is headed by Bian Rang, a famous man at home.

What made them uncomfortable was that Bian Rang had already been killed and died quietly in prison, saying that he was seriously ill and could not resist the cold in prison.

Actually, who knows...... To put it mildly, isn't it Cao Cao's final say.

Although the reason why Bian Rang was imprisoned was because he wantonly slandered Cao Cao's government, he was too noble and angered the strong lord.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong gradually discovered that something was wrong after they elected Cao Cao as the pastor of Yanzhou, welcomed him into Yanzhou, and let his Dongjun soldiers and horses recruit troops throughout the territory.

Cao Cao relied on the pacification of millions of Qingxu Yellow Turbans, and obtained a large amount of property, cattle, and soldiers and horses.

After that, the policy of Tuntian was once again supported by the people, and now it is stable and unwavering.

They can't compare.

This merit is something that Zhang Miao can't get for ten years no matter how anxious he is for justice and righteousness, this is Cao Cao's ability.

Not only that, after Cao Cao entered the country, he directly issued a meritocracy order.

Xun Yu helped among the scholars, so Yingshui recommended a large number of talented people to serve as officials in various places, and Xun Yu never filled his own pockets and pretended to be public and private.

Known as a gentleman who is clear and jade, the people recommended are all people with real talents and learning, and they can govern one side in a short period of time and be effective.

And in the Hanmen and Shuren faction, there are more people who are not well-known and famous, but they are more talented!

For example, Xi Zhong, Xu Zhen, who was promoted by Xi Zhong, and Mao Jie, Han Hao, Zao Yi and others, are all people who are well-known and have political achievements.

The two chatted for a while, reminiscing about the past, talking about the current trend, and feeling that the Son of Heaven was in trouble, and the ambition in his chest was uncomfortable.

After the guards and the maidservant had retreated back and forth many times, Chen Gong was about to say goodbye, and Zhang Miao pulled him over and said, "How can you live in the post house so late at night?" Live in my place today. ”

"Now that the public station is here, we can also have another night."

"This,"

Chen Gong was immediately stunned, and said: "I have to go back to Dongjun tomorrow, Meng Zhuo should know that now that the lord is fighting outside, we must not slack off, and we should be loyal to our duties." ”

"It doesn't have to be like this, the territory is peaceful, then don't drink it!" Zhang Miao pulled him affectionately, and then went to the inner courtyard.

Chen Gong seemed to be unable to do so, so he could only follow.

This scene was seen by many attendants in the hall, and most of the maidservants who came in and out also knew about it.

Zhang Chao followed them and walked at the end.

Soon, some guards were driven away from the inner courtyard, and Zhang Miao entered the wing room of his inner courtyard, closed the door and was alone with Chen Gong.

Zhang Chao was guarding outside.

In the room.

Zhang Miao changed his normal behavior, and immediately said in a low voice: "You must not take risks, you can only be so cautious." ”

"Although there are no strange faces in my office, it is inevitable that there will be some details, and the public station is not strange."

Chen Gong narrowed his eyes, bowed and said, "I understand, Taishou is thoughtful, and it should be like this." ”

"Now is the best time for us!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately took Zhang Miao's hand, looking eager and sincere, and continued: "I have made an agreement with Wen Hou that this time to welcome him into Yanzhou, I will be able to expel Cao Cao." ”

"Who?!" It's not that Zhang Miao doesn't know who Wen Hou is.

But he was a little surprised in his heart, he was surprised that what Chen Gong said to him before was actually this.

Wenhou Lu Bu!!

Of course, Chen Gong also understood what Zhang Miao meant, and said with a smile: "Don't worry about Taishou, although Wen Hou is brave, he can be simple, not good at governance, he has bravery, and internal affairs need to rely on Yanzhou celebrities." ”

"Wouldn't this be better than Cao Cao squeezing out us?"

"The generals in Yanzhou have all gone to Xuzhou to go on an expedition, there are no famous generals left, most of them are ministers who govern the territory, and there is no need to worry about the remaining soldiers!"

"Now, I have arranged a good manpower in Puyang, and as soon as Xiahou Yuan leaves, I will immediately welcome Lu Bu into Puyang, and he still has more than 10,000 old troops from Chang'an."

"You can enter Puyang to defend it, and when the time comes, you only need to send troops to occupy Juancheng, and Cao Cao's family will have it in hand, so that Xiahou will be difficult to take care of."

"This can be done."

Zhang Miao hesitated for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he had a good plan.

Take advantage of the unpreparedness.

Attack its henchmen also.

Cao Cao must not have imagined that Yanzhou would have internal chaos.

"Taishou needs to make a decision early, don't think about it in the twilight, if you don't do it, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao will definitely harm Taishou, don't forget, Yuan Shao has already let Cao Cao do it several times."

Although Cao Cao did not make a move, he also clearly said that he would save Zhang Miao, but this feeling is like a knife hanging above his head, which can fall at any time.

"Cao Mengde didn't kill Taishou, not because of affection," Chen Gong saw Zhang Miao's moved, the hand he held suddenly tightened, and he whispered after approaching: "He just cares about the name of Taishou Eight Chefs, and he doesn't want to tarnish his reputation, and he doesn't want to be Yuan Shao's butcher's knife." ”

"If the general trend has been achieved in the future, Taishou will definitely not be spared."

"This!" Zhang Miao's eyes twitched, and he nodded silently, this decision made a decision, and the momentum of the whole person suddenly changed, and he was much more decisive.

"When to do it?" Zhang Miao asked.

Chen Gong was overjoyed, and immediately bowed down, "Seven days later, Puyang will open the city to welcome Wenhou, please guard Juancheng, once this happens, the whole territory of Yanzhou will definitely surrender!" ”

They are powerless to resist also.

"Good!!"