Xuzhou, Tancheng.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem......!"

Tao Qian was lying on the bed coughing heavily, since he returned to Tancheng, he suddenly fell ill, and he had a high fever for several days, and the cough did not stop.

It's no wonder Tao Qian has such a reaction.

After such a big defeat, how could Tao Qian continue to maintain a healthy body, the shock brought to him by this war was too serious.

It's no wonder that he would have such a reaction, if it were anyone, how could he not get sick after such a big setback?

Especially Tao Qian, who is already old and weak, and he is about sixty years old, and his spirit is not as good as before.

At this moment, beside his bed, stood Mi Zhu and Chen Qi, two important local figures in Xuzhou.

"Envoy, take care of your health."

Chen Qi said to Tao Qian with a concerned face: "I know a doctor, this person has been practicing medicine for many years, he is a native of Peiguo County, he has always had the name of a miracle doctor, so that Jun is seriously ill and difficult to heal, you might as well let this person come and take a look, this person is now in my Xuzhou, some time ago, the last official asked him to help recuperate his body." ”

Tao Qian coughed again.

"It's okay, since it is a doctor recommended by Han Yu, it must be used."

"Hey, it's just old...... This body is old and decayed, and I know that I am afraid that after this great disaster, it will be difficult to recover completely. ”

"The old decay is now a day is a day of dragging."

"Whoever can drag it out is the day."

When Tao Qian said this, there was deep sadness in his tone.

Obviously, he didn't tell a lie, and now he really wants to die.

In those days, there was no such thing as a hospital, and most people either had to find a well-known local doctor or have to solve it in their own home.

Characters like Chen Qi and Mi Zhu are more or less proficient in some medical science and pharmacology.

The two of them just took a general look at Tao Qian's complexion, and knew that the current Tao Qian was already weak to the extreme, and they were afraid that if it was a day off, it would be the upper limit if they lived for a few more months.

Tao Qian looked at Fang Liang weakly, and suddenly said, "I heard that Zang Ba has been destroyed?" ”

Mi Zhu said: "Yes." ”

"Who is so powerful that he can destroy Zang Ba?"

Mi Zhu said: "It is said that it is Xiao Jian. ”

"Xiao Jian?"

Tao Qian almost laughed when he heard this.

"Xiao Jian? If Xiao Jian can destroy Zang Ba, will he be bullied by Zang Ba like a lost dog over the years? Hehe......"

When he said this, Tao Qian turned his head to look at Mi Zhu.

"Although the incident happened in Langya Kingdom, I don't believe it, Zizhong, you should know."

In and out of these words, it is not only a point of Mi Zhu, but also an affirmation of the strength of the Mi family in the East China Sea.

Mi Zhu didn't feel any fear when he heard this, he didn't care about Tao Qian's feelings in his heart now.

Now Tao Qian is already in his last years.

Moreover, his soldiers and horses were also lost in the First Battle of Xiapi.

The reason why he can still lie in Tancheng now is because of the support and assistance of big families like the Mi family or the Chen family.

It can be said that the current Tao Qian has almost no right to speak in their eyes.

Because of respecting him, call him a Tao envoy, if he is disrespectful, he can almost regard this person as nothing.

At that moment, I saw Mi Zhu respectfully bowing to Tao Qian on the bed.

"Back to the envoy's words, in fact, the last official has been in Tancheng during this time, and he doesn't know much about what happened in Langya Country, but Brother Yu is running a clan business in Langya Kingdom, but he has heard some rumors,"

"It seems that Hebei sent an elite army to enter the country of Langya by sea to meet Liu Xuande, and under the command of King Langya, he destroyed the thief army led by Zang, and the legend says that the leader seems to be Zhang Fei, a famous general in Hebei."

When Tao Qian heard this, his spirit couldn't help but perk.

Then he seemed to think of something.

"Where is that Zhang Fei now? Did you go south to Peng Chengguo to answer Liu Bei? ”

Mi Zhu smiled bitterly: "This, please forgive the last official for not knowing." ”

"After the envoy went to conquer Cao Cao, the checkpoint from Langya Kingdom to Tancheng was really unable to intervene."

Hearing this, Chen Qi on the side raised his eyebrows and glanced at Mi Zhu thoughtfully.

When Tao Qian left, the specific internal affairs of Tancheng and the various checkpoint orders were all handled by Chen Qi.

It's not that Tao Qian trusts Chen Qi, it's just that the power composition of Tao Qian's subordinates is mainly supported by major families in Xuzhou.

If Tao Qian was not in Tancheng, except for Chen Qi, no one would have the ability and authority to order these families in Xuzhou.

Therefore, only Chen Qi can take on this important responsibility.

But when Mi Zhu said this today, it sounded a bit like Chen Qi deliberately letting Zhang Fei go south to join Liu Bei.

Actually, it was not a big deal for Chen Qi to let Zhang Fei go south to join Liu Bei, and Liu Bei was an ally of Xuzhou, this kind of thing was normal.

But the crux of the matter is that Chen Qi did not send someone to show Tao Qian in this matter, which is a bit intriguing.

In fact, Zhang Fei's march south was completely through Xiao Jian's gray area, and it had nothing to do with the official checkpoint that Chen Qi was in charge of.

What Mi Zhu said today was really a suspicion of deliberately pulling Chen Jue into the water.

But Chen Qi is not an easy person to deal with, he naturally saw through Mi Zhu's plan very easily.

Chen Jue knew that Mi Zhu must have a connection with Hebei, and this connection was not shallow.

But seeing that Chen Qi was very respectful and bowed his hand to Tao Qian, he said: "If Zhang Fei's army goes south from the route controlled by the official office, then the official will definitely write to the envoy to report to him,"

However, in fact, Zhang Fei did not take the official road, as for why...... Chen is not very clear, please make Jun Ming. ”

Tao Qian waved his hand lightly and said, "Okay, okay, I know, hey, isn't it just a matter of marching route?" It's not a big deal, after all, the situation in my Xuzhou is complicated, and there are several roads controlled by the Taishan thieves alone, too many...... Zhang Fei wants to go to Pengchengguo, there are many ways, and there is really no need to be too harsh on Han Yu. ”

When he said this, Tao Qian also turned his head to look at Chen Qi, and a little hope broke out in his eyes.

Seeing Tao Qian's eyes like this, Chen Qi couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart.

How Tao Qian gave himself the feeling that he wished that he had something to do with Liu Jian's forces in Hebei.

Speaking of conscience, who of the three people in this room has the closest relationship with Liu Jian...... Chen Qi and Tao Qian knew very well in their hearts.

It's just that Tao Qian is seriously ill now, and sometimes his brain is not clear, and he is sober for a while and confused, which is really worrying.

Chen Qi arched his hand towards Tao Qian and said: "Envoy, Chen has a worry, I want to make it clear to the envoy, and please consider it carefully." ”

Tao Qian said: "Now is an extraordinary season, we don't have to be too restrained, Han Yu has nothing to say even if he is outspoken, there is no need to be taboo." ”

According to the last official, Liu Xuande is still dealing with Sun Jian and Cao Ren in the south, and if I don't save it at this time, I am afraid that it will be moral." ”

"Once something happens to Xuande, I'm afraid there is no way to explain it when I turn back to Liu Jian."

When Tao Qian heard this, he was silent, and only after a while did he say: "But this time the old man's loss is too great, and the number of soldiers guarding Tancheng is already very limited, if it is sent to Pengcheng again...... I'm afraid, hey, my foundation in Xuzhou is gone. ”

"How about letting the old man think twice about this?"

Chen Qi didn't say much.

He just arched his hand at Tao Qian and said: "Since the envoy thinks so, then the official has nothing to say, please make the gentleman think twice before acting." ”

Tao Qian saw that Chen Qi didn't give him a strong admonition, so he didn't take it seriously.

He immediately said: "The old man is frail, and he has to worry about the two of you to deal with the political affairs of Xuzhou. I'm afraid the old man doesn't have too much energy and mind to preside over things during this time. ”

"No."

……

……

When he was young, Chen Deng and Mi Zhu walked out of Tao Qian's mansion together.

Outside Tao Qian's mansion, the two of them got into the car, and Mi Zhu immediately asked the servants to drive home.

After walking for a while, I heard Mi Zhu's servant say to Mi Zhu: "Father-in-law, the Chen family's car has been following us. ”

Mi Zhu didn't seem too surprised by Chen Jue's behavior, as if this matter had long been expected by him.

Mi Zhu instructed his subordinates: "Don't worry about him, just go back...... Uh, don't go back to the house, if there is a wine shop in the middle of the road, stop first, and a certain family will go down and drink a few glasses! ”

Subsequently, Mi Zhu's servant drove the car and took Mi Zhu to a more famous wine shop in the city.

There was a small second floor in the wine shop, and Mi Zhu walked up, asked for dates and old wine, and immediately poured himself a drink.

As soon as he was young, he heard the sound of crutches hitting the planks of the staircase.

The Mi lord naturally knew who it was, he just drank the wine plainly, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

When he was young, a person sat down on the opposite side of the desk.

I heard Chen Qi slowly speak:

"Zizhong, how about the old man accompany you to eat a few glasses of wine?"

Mi Zhu raised his head and said in surprise: "Han Yugong, how are you here?" ”

"If I'm not mistaken, the direction of your mansion doesn't seem to be here."

Chen Qi picked up the wine jar, poured wine into the jar, and then drank it slowly.

"It's okay, what if the mansion isn't here? If the old man doesn't walk around this way, I'm afraid he won't even have a house in the future. ”

Mi Zhu raised the wine cup in his hand towards Chen Jue: "Han Yugong, how about we drink together?" ”

Chen Jue said: "Don't worry, before drinking this, the old man has something to ask you clearly, after all, the old man has not drunk for many years, and after drinking this wine today, he can't drink it in vain." ”

Mi Zhu said with a smile: "It just so happens that Mi also has some things and wants to ask Han Yugong for help." ”

Chen Qi stroked his beard and muttered for a long time: "Which of us will speak first?" ”

Mi Zhu stretched out his hand and said: "Han Yu is old, so naturally he is the foreword. ”

"Okay, then the old man will say it."

"The current Xuzhou, in the heart of Mi Zizhong, has already changed hands, right?"

(End of chapter)