"Prince, spare your life! This matter was not done voluntarily, but someone said to the villain that the prince was an official in Xu Du, and he had long ignored Chen Liu, and it was necessary to come to the people in person to reassure the people because of this year's winter disaster. ”

"Not only the princes, but also the rest of the surrounding places have all been summoned to return, waiting for the deployment of manpower, determining the strategy of garrisoning, and the strategy of placement, before leaving."

"It's a small person who can do that...... Ah! The eldest prince, the prince! It's the villain who is ignorant. ”

Dong Wan shouted and shook out everything he knew, but he still didn't seem to be telling the truth, because when this old boy said this, he was actually pretending to be stupid and wanted to explain that he didn't know the intention.

But now that we've come to this point, there's no need to ask any more.

Xu Zhen can completely imagine that he doesn't know if the rest of the Taishou is going or not, after all, it is all arranged by Yuzhou Mu.

This matter is definitely inseparable from Liu Bei.

"As for these horses, they were not given by Liu Yuzhou, the villain really had some friendship with Xuzhou businessmen, and they took the initiative to send them."

"Well, I see."

Then it's sure that it is, no matter whether Dong Wan is pretending to be stupid or really doesn't know, Xu Zhen can basically be sure of this matter.

There is indeed Liu Bei's shadow, so to speak, he has secretly contacted the Son of Heaven and his party, although he has not yet met the Son of Heaven.

These things are beyond the scope of Xu Zhen's memory, if I remember correctly, the name "Uncle Liu Huang" was made public after meeting the Son of Heaven.

It was also from that moment that the scholars and many celebrities outside were more willing to accept Liu Bei, and people with lofty ideals were also willing to follow and defect, give advice to Liu Bei and seize a place.

This identity should be another turning point for him.

"In that case, five hundred horses are fine," Xu Zhen patted Dong Wan's shoulder.

"This ...... Prince, I! I've told the prince everything! Moreover, when the Son of Heaven was welcomed, the villain also made great contributions! ”

"So," Xu Zhen smiled and said, "If you think so, a few words are equivalent to five hundred war horses, what is the difference between Jun and the Zongheng family who often used their tongues to connect horizontals and verticals in the Spring and Autumn Period?" ”

"It's worth a lot of money, and that's not counting the original merit?!"

"Well, that's good!"

Cao Ang nodded immediately, and said to Dong Wan again: "In the future, I dare to ask Your Excellency to dedicate to the soldiers and horses of the Han Dynasty, this achievement, Zi Yu will definitely remember it." ”

"The ...... of the Eldest Prince"

Dong Wan's expression was moved, and after hearing these words, tears gradually appeared in his eyes, and he immediately put his hands in his sleeves, bowed, and bowed deeply.

Tears almost burst out of my eyes.

500 horses!!

Why should I ask Xu Bowen to come back, if I don't write this recital and call him...... Now the sky is high and the birds are flying, the water is wide and the fish are swimming, and you can also pass a rich year!!

As a result, he had to pay five hundred war horses and leave, and he was entrusted with this matter by the eldest prince in person, and it would certainly be beneficial in the future if it was done, but it would definitely be a few years later.

But if you refuse, or shirk it, not only yourself, but even your brother in Xu Du will be affected in his future career.

I want to cry without tears!!

No, I'm already crying.

Dong Wan's heart was even dripping blood.

"Zixuan, you see, Captain Dong was moved to tears and cried with joy."

Xu Zhen said with a smile.

"Whew!"

When Dong Xun heard this, he cried directly.

……

Xu Du.

Dong Gongren's mansion.

Dong Zhao, who was studying in the backyard, received a letter from his younger brother, and immediately became angry, and his chin and beard were about to be pulled off.

"Idiot!"

Dong Zhao scolded angrily, and then ordered the servants to close the door, and returned to the house, lit the candlestick and went to the desk to carefully study the letter.

Many of these remarks were relatively private, but they were family affairs at the beginning, and Dong Wan was thinking at this time, so he was sure that this was a letter written without surveillance.

So most of the content is true, and even sued Xu Zhen.

"Xu Bowen coerced five hundred war horses, this person is far-reaching, good at calculation, my brother was defenseless, fell for his tricks, I thought he was a kind person."

After reading this paragraph, Dong Zhao immediately closed his eyes.

The blockage in my heart has been aggravated.

Why are you writing this to show me, do you think I can avenge you?

Even if I see Xu Bowen, I have to be respectful and respectful and dare not take the slightest offense, not to mention that in the past few months, he has mostly been in Jinwu Camp and the Imperial Palace, or in one of the largest mansions in the inner city of Xudu.

I couldn't even see him.

"What a fool! If you mess with anyone, you have to provoke Xu Bowen, five hundred horses are afraid that they will no longer care about your captain, and this matter must be handled well, otherwise, the impact may be great in the future. ”

Dong Zhao immediately called an old man in the family, who had followed him for many years, counted the family's belongings for him, disciplined the slaves, and was a loyal and responsible old housekeeper.

"How much of the family's money can be used to fund the army now?"

"Huh? Do you want to be a soldier? If so, you shall receive three hundred pieces of gold, and a thousand pieces of cloth. ”

"It's far from enough, I need to take three thousand gold, a thousand Xuanxuan, and three thousand silk."

"Then, that's going to ......," the old housekeeper was stupid, "then you should sell some of your property, but I don't know why Mr. is doing this?" ”

"If you buy a thousand horses, you must all be good horses."

"This, this is really not enough, I am afraid that I will have to sell some precious jade, and the things that His Majesty has rewarded...... Or, it is to sell the collection of books at home and exchange it with horse merchants, this year, there are not many horse merchants around Xudu, but the prices are extremely high, if you go to the big family to pay for it, I am afraid it will cost more. ”

"No matter how much, I have to buy it, and my family property will definitely be enough to buy."

It's just a matter of moving your muscles and bones.

Dong Zhao's heart tingled.

Since it is nominally for the eldest prince, it must be happy and open, and it must not be reluctant, this matter is not a threat of persecution.

Bento do, I, Dong Zhao, willingly.

This is not a brother!

"Okay, the old man will go and ask for it, and if it is available, it should be within a few days...... It may take a little longer, but try to do it at the end of the year. ”

"Good! If someone asks, you will say that it is Dong Gongren, who is dedicated to the eldest son. ”

"Good, good!"

The old housekeeper is not familiar with political affairs, but he understands that since this matter has to be done by selling property, it is very important to explain.

And when it comes to the eldest son of the Cao family, it is even more interesting.

……

In one day.

Dong Zhao's matter spread throughout Xu Du.

"Dong Gongren's eagle dog lackey!"

In the Taiwei Mansion, Yang Biao was furious when he learned of this.

Unexpectedly, at this juncture, Dong Gongren stood up to curry favor with Cao Cao!

And in the name of respecting and admiring his son's filial piety and righteousness, he said that he envied Cao Gong for being able to have a son like this!

That's all there to say.

"I'm not ashamed!! Dong Gongren is a hero who protects the Han Dynasty, and the Son of Heaven and Dong Gong must be grateful for rewarding so many gold and jade vessels, all of which were sold to Cao Cao! He also changed horses to curry favor with his army! ”

"Which one sold the war horse to him?!"

"The Zhong family, the Xun family and many merchants in Xuzhou ......"

When Yang Biao heard the names of these people, he was so angry that he almost blurted out a sentence directly, "The Diao people who step on horses dare to sell the horses of the scholar clan", but his cultivation made it impossible for him to say it, so he just endured it and didn't say it.

But Dong Zhao's move is tantamount to sending not only charcoal fire to Cao Cao in the heavy snow at this time, but even a big fire kang.

This matter is not only Yang Biao is angry, but even Dong Cheng and other scholars are yin and yang, secretly scolding Dong Zhao, and have secretly instructed each other that the rest of the family should no longer sell horses.

He also no longer collects the grain grown in Dong Gongren's fields.

However, Cao Cao valued Dong Gongren's move this time.

After a night, Xu Zhen, Cao Ang and others returned to Xu Du and immediately went to Sikong Mansion.

Meet Cao Cao late at night.

sub-hours.

Cao Ang and Cao Cao sat opposite each other.

Xu Zhen finished washing his feet and had already slept on the couch in Cao Cao's study, snoring like thunder because of fatigue at the moment.

Zhuge Liang was about to close the door, and after Guo Jia was summoned, he rushed from the military camp with Xi Zhi.

At this time tonight, there are many things that need to be discussed urgently, and the news and plans that Cao Ang has obtained along the way must be gradually told to Cao Cao.

As soon as the two brothers Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai came in, they immediately saw Xu Zhen lying on the couch.

Xi Zhicai's heart tightened, and he immediately frowned and asked, "Bowen is injured?" ”

Cao Ang glanced back at him and said calmly, "Sleep." ”

"It's time." Zhuge Liang added.

Xi Zhicai: "......"

Cao Cao's face was full of helplessness, it was really a shame that he could sleep.

Only then did Xi Zhicai hear the snoring and glanced at Guo Jia, at this time Guo Jia sighed: "Envy." ”

"At this time, I slept so actively, as if we were sure that we would not be able to negotiate anything."

Cao Ang immediately made a gesture of "please", let the two of them sit down, and whispered: "Brother Bowen has already discussed with me on the way, and Zi Wei has most of them in his heart. ”

"I'm here today to hear from your uncles what the situation is in Xudu?!"

"Okay," the two sat in their respective positions, Guo Jia was okay and calm, but Xi Zhicai said with a very solemn expression: "Eldest prince, do you go to Chen Liu, this winter disaster is the Shi clan behind the scenes?" ”

"Not bad!"

"That's right!" Xi Zhicai's eyes sank, and when he opened them again, he immediately said excitedly: "This is a serial design, and it is unknown who can profit from it, the deeper the hidden, the more beneficial it is." ”

"I dare to conclude that not only Dong Cheng and others, but also others!"

Guo Jiadeng sneered, immediately got up and walked in front of Xi Zhicai, and said in a deep voice: "Let's talk about it, there will be some people, and all possible people will be included in it." ”

"Maybe we can know its context, we can't arrest people immediately and suppress the royalist civil and military, at this time the lord is in the house, we can boldly guess, no matter what!"

Cao Cao glanced at Guo Jia's side face with appreciation, what he liked the most was the passion of Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai together, and the bold guess that never defended.

Often in the midst of these speculations, more information can be obtained.

These people, do they really want to just take advantage of Xu Zhen's absence, install internal guards around the Son of Heaven, and then control the entire court, and then use Xu Duwei to contain Zhi Jinwu?

I'm afraid it should be more than that.

Xi Zhicai listened to Guo Jia's words, and nodded heavily: "Okay, according to the words of filial piety, I just think this is Yingshui Caolu, and I will talk freely." ”

"Zhicai is said to be."

"This plan, on the surface, is to allow the internal guards to be placed around the Son of Heaven to ensure the authority of the Son of Heaven, but in fact, it is like throwing stones to ask for directions, so that the people who oppose our army in the entire Xu Capital will show their wolf ambitions and unite with the Son of Heaven."

"In addition, the generals who are outside will be able to send messages again to oppose the lord."

"Not bad!"

Zhuge Liang immediately interjected, and said with a relaxed expression: "This matter does have the shadow of the rest of the princes, after I waited for Chen Liu, in fact, someone gave horses and hundreds of good horses, and wanted us to drink with him for a few more days, but the prince only knew that this person was from Xuzhou, and when he was about to drive him away, he had already discovered that there was something wrong." ”

"What's the explanation?"

Guo Jia stood with his hands in his hands, looking back at Zhuge Liang, this young man's words were clearly organized, and the old god was there, but there was a bit of Xu Bowen's style of secretly choking people and insinuating when he spoke.

"When I first went down to Xuzhou, the Danyang soldiers and the Chen clan were owned by Sikong."

"And where did the party go?"

Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai almost said in unison, "Liu Xuande." ”

Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded: "Yes, Xuande Gongren stood up, became famous for his righteousness, went south from the north to help Xuzhou, and then spoke up righteously, led the people to join the Sikong, and then stationed in Xiaopei, recruited troops and horses, and felt at ease in Tuntian; Now to Yuzhou, never see the Son of Heaven, but only think about the people, this person has fame and ambition, when the fortification also. ”

"The student is not mistaken, Sun Qian and Mi Zhu followed Xuande Gong, and the property of the two of them in Xuzhou can be sold for tens of thousands of soldiers and hundreds of war horses, which can be given away."

"This is one of them." Zhuge Liang stood up slightly, although it was a brick thrown by Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai, but at this time, Zhuge Liang's fish was indeed introduced, and everyone in the hall stopped interrupting at this moment.

Instead, he listened intently to what this youngest young man could think, after all, he was Xu Zhen's disciple, and Xu Zhen himself was sleeping, so let him speak.

"The second is the captains and officials in various places, the loyal people in the army, the defeat of Wancheng by the air, the most declining, is to see this matter, the morale of the army, and after the spring of next year, it will inevitably go on the expedition, whether it is the south or the east, morale will inevitably be needed, if the army is divided, morale is low, and the attrition is aggravated."

"Third, it is Yuan Highway," Zhuge Liang arched his hand to everyone: "The fourth and third princes of the Yuan Highway family, and Yuan Shao are brothers, but the highway general is the eldest son, and the general is the concubine, now the situation is reversed, Yuan's protégés are mostly under the command of the general, and the highway general can only be accompanied by the thief and bandit leader, once Xu Du provokes discord, it will definitely make the highway general move!" ”

Cao Cao immediately stood up and looked at Zhuge Liang with empty eyes, both eyes shining.

Because of this moment, Cao Cao found that this young man who was only sixteen years old did not seem to be simple.

He, he seems to be under the command of my Cao Ying who came with Fengxiao and Gongda.

It was Xu Zhen who entered the door, and I said what did Xu Zhen come to at that time?

I also lectured Bowen about this, and asked him why he couldn't recommend me a talent, and he really didn't recommend him, but he cultivated one!

This child of Langya Zhuge is very good.

"Kong Ming, if that's the case, what do you think?"

Zhuge Liang got up and bowed his hand to Cao Cao, his eyes were full of confidence, and said: "If this is the case, Liang will congratulate Sikong, not only to solve it, but I am afraid that Huainan can be all in Sikong's hands." ”

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment.

Including Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai, everyone looked at him excitedly and expectantly, and their thoughts were ignited by Zhuge Liang.

"Whisper!" Cao Cao immediately raised his hand and asked Zhuge Liang to continue.

(End of chapter)