How to choose?

Liu Bei's eyes became complicated and hesitant.

If he knew how to choose, he wouldn't let Zheng Ping return to Linzi City quickly.

"Scheming, I'd like to hear your thoughts." Liu Bei looked at Zheng Ping with three more expectations in his eyes.

Last.

Zheng Ping asked Gongsun Chan to go to Changshan Kingdom, which successfully delayed the conflict between Gongsun Chan and Liu Yu.

Liu Bei also believes that this time, Zheng Ping still has a way.

Zheng Ping sighed secretly.

Affection and righteousness, this is Liu Bei's personality charm.

But again, the importance of affection will make it difficult for Liu Bei to choose the best solution.

The world is like chess, the world is unpredictable, and it is difficult to have both fish and bear's paws.

Long.

Zheng Ping shook the feather fan lightly, and there was a little more unbearable in his eyes.

After all, Zheng Ping still didn't want to see Liu Bei suffer because of Gongsun Zhan.

"Zigang's guess is consistent with my guess, General Gongsun was bewitched by Yuan Shao and returned to Youzhou, and he will definitely put Da Sima under house arrest in a vain attempt to make Da Sima emperor."

"In this way, he can be promoted from a martial arts general to a general of Wei, a general of chariots, a general of hussars, and even a general."

"Dong Zhuo can coerce the Son of Heaven to order the world, and General Gongsun can also follow suit."

Liu Bei clenched his fists: "If it weren't for Yuan Benchu's demagogy, how could Brother Bo Gui commit such a crime, hateful Yuan Benchu!" ”

Deep down, Liu Bei already hated Yuan Shao very much.

Zheng Ping pondered for a moment, and then said: "As long as General Gongsun does not make the big mistake of killing Da Sima, then there is still room for maneuver in this matter." ”

Liu Bei got up suddenly: "Then I'll go to Zhuo County in person!" Presumably, Brother Bogui may be able to restrain himself from the precipice when he looks at me. ”

Zheng Ping shook his head: "Envoy, you can't go to Zhuojun." ”

"You are now the general of Qingzhou Mu and Zhenxi, and General Gongsun is just a general of Fenwu, he will definitely be ashamed to see you."

"If you go to advise as the Qingzhou Muhe Zhenxi General, General Gongsun will not only not be grateful, but will also be annoyed and angry."

Liu Bei was stunned.

Although he didn't want to believe that Gongsun Chan would be jealous of his official position and general position, with Liu Bei's understanding of Gongsun Zhan, Gongsun Chan belonged to the personality of wanting to take care of his brother if he had good things, but he would never easily pull down his face and ask for help from his brother.

The Gongsun clan is a big family and a famous family in Youzhou, but Gongsun Zhan, who was born as a concubine, has not been valued by the family since he was a child.

can get to today's status, Gongsun Chan fought hard with a knife and a gun.

Therefore, Gongsun Chan can show others his strength and dignity, but he will never let people see his weakness and humility.

The closer you are, the more so!

Liu Bei could ask Gongsun Chan for help with a low profile, but Gongsun Chan was absolutely unwilling to persuade Liu Bei to be high-minded.

"Since I can't persuade him, can Xianmou go to Zhuojun again?" Liu Bei's eyes added anticipation.

With Zheng Ping's eloquence ability, Liu Bei believed that Zheng Ping must have the words to persuade Gongsun Zhan.

Zheng Ping shook his head again: "Envoy, the essence of lobbying is to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. ”

"The reason why I was able to lobby successfully last time was because it was more advantageous for General Gongsun to go to Changshan Country than to stay in Youbeiping."

"But this time, is there anything more exciting than staying in Zhuo County, owning the jade seal of the country, and coercing the Great Sima to make the Quartet of Youzhou more profitable?"

Just one heirloom jade seal is enough to make Gongsun Chan crazy, plus the counties and counties of Youzhou, where is there a greater benefit than this?

"Sending the heirloom jade seal to Da Sima made me hurt Da Sima!" Liu Bei sighed: "Is there no other way to deal with it?" ”

Zheng Ping paced and shook his fan: "Envoy, you are in the middle of the game, and you are blinded by a leaf." ”

Liu Bei looked at Zheng Ping in amazement.

Zheng Ping explained lightly: "The envoy is just a Qingzhou pastor, and he is in charge of Qingzhou affairs, so why should he intervene in Youzhou affairs?" At the moment, there is another person who is more worried about the changes in Youzhou than the envoy. ”

"One more? Who is it? Liu Bei was puzzled.

Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan formed an alliance, except for him Liu Bei in this Hebei land, who else would care about the changes in Youzhou?

Zheng Ping fan pointed in the direction of Chang'an: "Dong Zhuo of Chang'an!" ”

As soon as he mentioned it, Liu Bei reacted: "Before this, neither Yuan Shu nor me and Da Sima publicly passed on the national jade seal. ”

"Even if there are rumors in the market, they are unconfirmed, and although the people of Kanto have doubts, they may not believe it."

"However, Dong Zhuo of Chang'an will definitely believe it!"

"Because Chang'an does not pass on the jade seal of the country, even if it is just a rumor in Kanto, Dong Zhuo will believe it!"

"Therefore, as long as I report the information of the jade seal of the country to the Son of Heaven in Chang'an, then Dong Zhuo will definitely intervene in the affairs of Youzhou and use all possible methods to prevent the Great Sima from becoming the emperor!"

"Wonderful!"

Liu Bei figured out the key.

Considering the old relationship with Gongsun Zhan, Liu Bei couldn't turn a blind eye.

But as Zheng Ping analyzed, Liu Bei's personal intervention in Youzhou will only backfire, and will make Gongsun Zhan's determination to support the new son of heaven stronger.

And letting Dong Zhuo intervene is different.

Dong Zhuo can watch the changes in Kanto quietly in Chang because Dong Zhuo has the Son of Heaven in hand.

coercing the Son of Heaven to order the world, this is the reason why Dong Zhuo can be stable in Guanzhong.

But now, Gongsun Chan and Yuan Shao have obtained the jade seal of the country, even if Liu Yu is unwilling, Gongsun Chan and Yuan Shao can support other Liu clan kings to be emperors.

Anyway, they are all puppets, and everyone is the same.

It's just that Da Sima Liu Yu is the best choice!

Supporting Liu Yu can make it easier for the various forces in Youzhou to surrender.

Unless he was sure that he could easily make the various forces in Youzhou submit after supporting other clan kings as emperors, Gongsun Zhan would only order Youzhou in the name of Liu Yu, and would not immediately support the Son of Heaven.

And this time difference is the opportunity for Dong Zhuo to intervene.

"Back to the original question." Zheng Ping's eyes burned: "If General Gongsun invites the envoy to establish a new monarch together, how will the envoy choose?" ”

Liu Bei's eyes were not as complicated and hesitant as at the beginning, and his tone became firm: "The Son of Heaven in Chang'an is the bloodline of the Spirit Emperor. Since the Son of Heaven still exists, it is naturally against the morality of heaven to support the new monarch. ”

"Qingzhou will only support the Son of Heaven in Chang'an, and will not recognize the second Son of Heaven!"

Liu Bei has already figured it out.

Gongsun Chan has already made a big mistake and wants to save Gongsun Chan, but Qingzhou can't support Gongsun Chan to support the new monarch.

Even if this choice will make Gongsun Chan angry!

But this is the only way Liu Bei can save Gongsun Zhan's life.

Once Gongsun Chan is really desperate to support the new Son of Heaven, even if Liu Bei wants to protect Gongsun Chan, he will be powerless.

"Make you wise." Zheng Ping praised at the right time.

Liu Bei sighed helplessly: "Xianmou, I know that you are actually very reluctant to give advice." ”

"Brother Bogui has already committed a taboo in employing people by abandoning the frustrated public."

"In the future, there will be no more truly talented men and goddesses to serve Brother Bogui."

"But when I used to weave mats and sell shoes in Zhuo County, I received a lot of favors from Brother Bogui, and when I was studying under Master Lu, Brother Bogui also helped me a lot."

"People must not forget their roots, nor can they forget their righteousness."

"Since ancient times, loyalty and righteousness have been in dilemma, but I hope that while being loyal to the Han family, I can maintain the relationship with Brother Bogui as much as possible."

"Let the conspiracy bother!"

Liu Bei bowed solemnly to Zheng Ping.

In troubled times, Liu Bei's idea is a bit indecisive and even pedantic.

However, there are two sides to everything.

Perhaps in the general trend, Liu Bei's ideas are indecisive.

But for those who follow Liu Bei, they will respect Liu Bei's thoughts.

After all.

Who doesn't want to have a master who can empathize and value affection?

Zheng Ping hurriedly helped Liu Bei up, and there was sincerity in his tone: "Don't do this!" Personally, I really don't want Jun to spend any more energy on General Gongsun. ”

"But since I have chosen to assist the envoy to determine the world, I will definitely follow the will of the envoy and spare no effort to plan for the envoy."

"It is in the people who plan things, and it is in the sky to achieve things, and everything but ask for a clear conscience!"

After his mind was clear, Liu Bei immediately drafted a document, asked Zheng Ping to assist in polishing, and then sent his cronies to Yanzhou to enter the Tiger Prison Pass and send it to Chang'an urgently.

After getting the information sent by Liu Bei, Dong Zhuo was so shocked that he didn't even want to enjoy the wine and beauty.

"Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao got the jade seal of the country?"

Although Lu Zhi planned the general trend of the world, Dong Zhuo's fighting spirit was there, but his nature did not change because of this.

At the beginning, Dong Zhuo could still listen to Lu Zhi's advice, win people's hearts, and form a good family.

But soon, Dong Zhuo found that this group of scholars were all complimenting and insulting behind their backs, and he naturally couldn't hold back the killing intent in his heart.

So Dong Zhuo issued an order, as long as the officials below the Shangshu had an heir, they should report to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

And Dong Zhuo is even more prosperous, and he wantonly seals the members of the clan, even the baby in swaddling clothes, the men are all marquis, and the women are the kings.

In Chang'an, the height and thickness of each seven zhang, the accumulated grain can be used for 30 years!

At the same time, in the name of rebellion, they wantonly slaughtered the old Guanzhong clan, and used their farm houses to reward cronies and meritorious soldiers.

This made the civil and military ministers of the DPRK and China gradually breed dissatisfaction again.

Dong Zhuo also knew that he was hated, and he let Lu Bu accompany him when he went in and out.

For Dong Zhuo, with the Son of Heaven in hand, this group of ministers who claim to be loyal ministers are just a group of ants that can be killed at any time.

Now, Dong Zhuo feels threatened!

When the Son of Heaven moved westward, Dong Zhuo never found the jade seal of the country, so he secretly carved one privately to confirm the orthodoxy of the Son of Heaven.

And now, the real heirloom jade seal has appeared!

When Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are fully prepared and support Liu Yu or other clan kings in Youzhou, then there will be two Han family sons in this world!

With the jade seal of the country in hand, the new Son of Heaven supported by Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan will allow Dong Zhuo to coerce the Son of Heaven to make the world's plans severely challenged!

Dong Zhuo immediately went to the palace to invite Liu Xie, the son of heaven, and summoned hundreds of officials to the palace to discuss countermeasures.

"Your Majesty, Ministers."

"Master Ben got the news that Yuan Shu stole the heirloom jade seal in Luoyang in the past, and he has been hiding it until now."

"And Qingzhou Mu Liu Bei defeated Yuan Shu in Fengqiu City and obtained the jade seal of the country, and Liu Bei sent the jade seal of the country to the hands of Da Sima."

"Da Sima sent a letter to Ben Taishi a few days ago, saying that he would send the jade seal of the country to Chang'an."

"But it's a pity that Da Sima is not secret, and the jade seal of the country was seized by Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, and Da Sima was also placed under house arrest by Gongsun Zhan."

"The traitors in the Kanto region stole the jade seal of the rumored country, and put Da Sima under house arrest, such a vicious act must not be forgiven!"

Dong Zhuo's half-truths surprised Liu Xie and the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs.

Sili Lieutenant Huang Wan even directly asked: "Taishi, hasn't Chang'an always had a jade seal of the country?" Why is there another one in Youzhou? ”

Dong Zhuo shook his flesh and said dissatisfiedly: "Huang Sili, this Taishi said that the jade seal of the country was stolen by Yuan Shu, don't you understand?" ”

Wang Yun hurriedly grabbed Huang Wan: "Brother Ziyan, let's discuss how to recapture the jade seal of the country first!" ”

Dong Zhuo took the opportunity to say: "The prince's words are reasonable, and the top priority is to recapture the jade seal of the country. Otherwise, once Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan support the new emperor in Youzhou, you ministers will all become thieves! ”

"Even Your Majesty has become a puppet emperor!"

In an instant, the entire court was silent.

No matter how many grievances there were before, no matter how many people were looking forward to Dong Zhuo's death, but now, everyone is facing the same crisis!

How to ensure the orthodoxy of the imperial power of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an!

Wang Yun was dismissed from the Situ position before, and today he happened to have the opportunity to perform, so he preemptively said: "Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan have put Da Sima under house arrest, and they must want to support Da Sima as emperor." ”

"Your Majesty can worship Da Sima as the Taifu and summon him to serve in the court."

"But in order to prevent Yuan Shao and Gongsun Chan from supporting other Liu clans as emperors, Your Majesty has to separate Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan."

"You can give Gongsun Chan the position of former general, be named Yihou, command the soldiers and horses of Qingji and the four states, and then give Gongsun Chan a secret edict, so that he can sweep away the Qingji and the four states and then return the jade seal of the country."

"Gongsun Zhan has gained benefits, and he doesn't have to return the jade seal of the country, so naturally he won't take the risk of supporting the new son of heaven at this time!"

"Transferring Da Sima back to Chang'an can also leave Gongsun Chan unrestrained in Youzhou."

"In this way, not only will the crisis be resolved, but it will also allow Gongsun Chan and Yuan Shao to fight each other!"

Lu Zhi glanced at Wang Yun and couldn't help but secretly praise.

Wang Yun's move directly broke the alliance between Gongsun Zhan and Yuan Shao.

Former general, Yi Hou, commander of Qingjiyou, and soldiers and horses in the four states, Gongsun Zhan's powerful position can be said to be unique in Kanto!

With such great power, coupled with the secret edict that can keep the jade seal of the country, unless Gongsun Zhan's brain is pumped, he will take the risk to support the new son of heaven.

"Taishi, the prince's strategy is indeed wonderful."

"But with the holy decree alone, it may not be possible to make Gongsun Chan submit, and I have to give orders to Yanzhou Assassin Shi Zang Hong, Qingzhou Mu Liu Bei, and Bingzhou Assassin Shi Ma Teng at the same time to let them Chen Bing go north."

"Tempting it to take advantage and deterring it to deter it, so that Gongsun Chan can weigh the pros and cons."

Lu Zhi supplemented and perfected Wang Yun's strategy.

Although Wang Yun was very unhappy in his heart, he still bowed to Lu Zhi: "Lu Shangshu is thoughtful, thank you for your advice." ”

The ministers also echoed it.

Dong Zhuo considered it for a long time, adopted the plan of Wang Yun and Lu Zhi, and went to Zhuojun to announce the decree with Sun Rui, a scholar and a servant of Shangshu, as a messenger.

At the same time, he quickly sent orders to Ma Teng, Zang Hong and Liu Bei, ordering his Chen soldiers to go north to deter Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan.

(End of chapter)