But if Lu Zhi can live a few more days, it will not be Wang Yun's turn to abuse power in the court.

There are many ways to solve the chaos in Guanzhong, but Wang Yun chose the most radical and risky one.

What Lu Zhi hopes to solve is the chaos of the entire Han family, not just the chaos in Guanzhong.

And at this last moment, Lu Zhi chose to believe in Liu Bei and his disciple Guan Yu.

Liu Bei was shocked and couldn't help but feel his shoulders sink.

If it was before, Liu Bei wanted to support the Han family and stabilize the world, which was just a big ambition in his heart.

Liu Bei is not the only one with such great ambitions.

Liu Yu, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and even Yuan Shu all have such great ambitions.

But now, this is not only a personal ambition, but also includes Lu Zhi's deathbed entrustment and the ardent expectations of the Son of Heaven.

"The world is in turmoil, and I don't know how many loyal ministers and righteous people have shed their blood and thrown their heads, but they must also stabilize the world."

"I, Liu Bei, although I started from the end of the slightest, I dare not forget the great ambition of helping the world for a moment."

"How could you lose your sharpness at this time?"

Liu Bei's eyes became firm.

If you want to help the world, you can't do everything smoothly.

Since Yuan Shu withdrew his troops from Luoyang, Lu Zhi, who was in danger, had already embarked on the road of no return.

Even if Liu Bei wanted to help Lu Zhi, he couldn't reach it.

As Zheng Ping said: Qingzhou is remote, and it is difficult to talk with the Son of Heaven in Chang'an.

There is no one in the DPRK, and it will be difficult for the outside to be safe.

Even if Liu Bei is a loyal and righteous man who is dedicated to supporting the Han family, in the eyes of the courtiers, Liu Bei is just an "ambitious general." ”

Zheng Ping stood in the city tower, the feather fan shook gently, and he had a clear control over the general trend of the world.

"Did Jun send frustration to Tancheng to persuade Tao Qian to let the people of Tuntian in the East China Sea migrate back to Qingzhou, did he want to delay time so that Cao Cao would not dare to attack rashly?" Zheng Ping said slowly.

Liu Bei nodded: "I wanted to discuss with Xianmou, but Xianmou had just returned to Linzi City, and the carriages and horses were tired, and I couldn't bear to be disturbed." discussed with Yuan Hao and Gonghe about countermeasures. ”

"Is this law feasible?"

Zheng Ping shook his head: "Cao Cao is a jackal, how can he give up this fat meat to his mouth easily?" If Cao Cao endures, he will not be Cao Cao. ”

Liu Bei was taken aback: "Since the conspiracy has concluded that it can't succeed, why don't you say anything to stop it?" ”

Zheng Ping's eyes were profound: "In the past three years, Qingzhou has been biased towards people's livelihood. ”

"Let the monarch exercise power inside, and rarely have the idea of intervening in Qingzhou's military and political affairs, so that most of the civil and military generals act with the idea of 'avoiding Qingzhou from being affected by the pond fish'."

"It's not that Yuan Hao and Gonghe can't think of a better strategy, it's that they can't be sure if you have the idea of supervising Xuzhou."

"Taking advantage of this dispute between Cao Cao and Tao Qian, as well as the Son of Heaven and Yun Chang's marquis, it is time for the monarch to show the civil and military affairs of Qingzhou and show your ambition to swallow the universe."

"When the news of the civil strife in Guanzhong comes out, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan in the north are bound to have a winner."

"However, although Gongsun Chan has a martial strategy, he is not resourceful enough, and he can't fight Yuan Shao."

"Once Yuan Shao takes charge of Youji, and the envoy does not show his ambition to Qingzhou's civil and military affairs, even if Qingzhou is a powerful clan that has received the favor of the envoy, there will be many people who want to seek wealth that the monarch can't give."

Zheng Ping seeks people's hearts directly.

The general trend of the world will be together for a long time.

This troubled world will eventually be pacified.

Therefore, who to support to pacify this troubled world has become a matter of careful consideration for the powerful clans everywhere.

For the Haoqiang clan in Qingzhou, Liu Bei has indeed made great contributions in restoring the livelihood of the people in Qingzhou.

However, once a person has eaten and drunk enough, it breeds more desires.

If the wealth obtained by following Liu Bei is less than that obtained by following Yuan Shao, and the risk is greater than that of following Yuan Shao, there will inevitably be someone who will secretly collude with Yuan Shao.

It's not about loyalty, it's about future.

After all, the Haoqiang clan in Qingzhou is neither Liu Bei's retainer nor Liu Bei's protégé, and there is no such thing as loyalty.

When Liu Bei heard this, he also understood Zheng Ping's intentions: "Is the conspiracy to take advantage of this opportunity to let Tao Qian die at the hands of Cao Cao?" ”

"But in this way, there will be many people in Xuzhou who will suffer from the battle between Cao Cao and Tao Qian."

"I agree with Fu Gong's strategy, that is, I hope to give Tao Qian more time to strengthen his defense."

Zheng Ping shook his head: "It is the blessing of the people to make Jun benevolent, but the Jun does not know much about Cao Cao." ”

"Cao Cao governed the army strictly, the laws were strict, and he often used the military order 'those who surround and surrender will not be pardoned' to restrain the generals."

"When Fang is now disturbed, the clouds rise in the world, and those who surround and then descend will not be forgiven, but they can demonstrate the world and open up their advantageous roads, so as not to be besieged."

"Although this law is strict, its original intention is to reduce resistance, reduce deaths, stop killing, and first chaos and then rule."

"If you give Tao Qian time, the generals of the cities of Xuzhou will definitely resist Cao Cao desperately."

"If Cao Cao breaks the city, it is very likely that he will carry out slaughter, so as to deter the rest of the city guards."

Liu Bei exclaimed: "Cao Cao, who is also quite loyal, how could he do such a massacre? ”

Zheng Ping's eyes burned: "Soldiers, murder weapons, fighters, and anti-morality." This is an ominous vessel, not a gentleman's vessel, and it must not be used. ”

"Although Cao Cao has a loyal heart, the use of soldiers is inherently dangerous, and not everyone will act like a gentleman and break the city without disturbing the people."

Liu Bei was silent for a long time, and sighed: "I never thought that my benevolent heart would make the people suffer. ”

Zheng Ping said: "If you want to make the people of Xuzhou less affected, the only way to make Xuzhou change is to change the state pastor!" ”

"There's no other way!"

Liu Bei's eyes gradually became firm.

Last time, it was a change of Yanzhou assassination history.

This time, it is a change of Xuzhou pastor.

Although the means are different, the ends are the same.

Tao Qian was not well prepared, and no matter how he strengthened his defense, he couldn't resist Cao Cao.

On the contrary, Xuzhou will anger Cao Cao because of Tao Qian's stubborn resistance, and let the people of Xuzhou suffer from the military disaster.

If you want to protect the people of Xuzhou, you have to let Xuzhou have a state pastor with strong military ability, so that any Xiaoxiao will not dare to violate the border lightly.

"How is the conspiracy going to act?" Liu Bei asked solemnly.

The hidden dragon comes out of the abyss, and the caged bird flies into the sky.

Liu Bei's tone at the moment, although it was a little less benevolent, but also a little more powerful.

Zheng Ping's eyes flashed with ruthlessness: "How Jiao He died, how did Tao Qian die!" Kill a man, save a city! ”

Liu Bei was solemn.

Although Jiao He died at the hands of the Yellow Turban, it was Zheng Ping who was secretly plotting.

Liu Bei also knew about this.

Zheng Ping's layout made Tao Qian die at the hands of Cao Cao, and then smoothly took charge of Xuzhou!

Tao Qian is dead, and Cao Cao's revenge will naturally end!

Liu Bei took a deep breath, and the hesitation in his eyes gradually disappeared: "Just according to the words of the conspiracy, let's lay it out for this purpose." ”

Tao Qian can't live because of his own evils, and Liu Bei doesn't have to run around for Tao Qian.

If Tao Qian dies alone, he will save a city in Xuzhou.

Such a trade-off, Liu Bei is acceptable.

After a pause, Liu Bei asked again: "Xianmou, I seem to have the intention of staying in Qingzhou in my opinion, but I am afraid that I will misunderstand Mr. Gongda's intentions." ”

Zheng Ping chuckled: "But all great sages will choose the master." Xun Gongda is a generous person, so that you can make friends with sincerity. ”

"As long as Xun Gongda is still in Qingzhou, there is the possibility of being in Qingzhou."

Liu Bei nodded: "I'm too worried this time." ”

Zheng Ping did not let Liu Bei withdraw his frustration.

The plan of frustration is a clear plan.

Zheng Ping's plan is a secret plan.

One light and one dark, one virtual and one real, can hide the real purpose.

Zheng Ping sent people to Jinan to transfer back Zhuge Jin, and summoned You Heng and Hua Zhi.

Zhuge Jin, You Heng and Hua Ji all regard Zheng Ping as their elder brother and are Zheng Ping's most trusted cronies.

Fuchu.

Zheng Ping divided more than ten letters into three parts and placed them on the table.

When Zhuge Jin and the three of them arrived, Zheng Ping pointed to a stack of letters on the left and instructed: "Ah Jin, you go to Langya Country, send letters to the Langya Country family signed on the envelope, and then go to Kaiyang to lobby Zang Ba." ”

"If Zang Ba agrees to the conditions in the letter, he will secretly transport the money and grain donated by the Langya family to Kaiyang."

"The stakes are high, and you must be cautious."

"You're going to be crowned next year, and hopefully this time, you'll be able to do a miracle."

The crowning means that Zhuge Jin can officially become a leader.

Everyone has selfish intentions, and Zheng Ping is no exception.

As Zhuge Jin's brother-in-law, Zheng Ping naturally wants to pave the way for Zhuge Jin's future.

Feeling Zheng Ping's ardent expectations, Zhuge Jin was also excited, and his tone was excited: "Brother, rest assured, the foolish brother will definitely live up to his mission!" ”

Zheng Ping handed the two letters in the middle to Hua Ji and instructed: "Zicheng, you go to Tancheng and hand over the letters to Mi Zizhong and Chen Yuanlong respectively." Remember, be sure to hand it over to the two of you and don't let outsiders know! ”

"If Mi Zizhong and Chen Yuanlong agree to the conditions in the letter, you will stay by Mi Zizhong's side to assist in handling things."

Hua Ji also solemnly accepted the letter.

Zheng Ping put a few letters on the right and said, "Zhengping, your task is the most important!" ”

"I want you to hide your identity and join the command of Cao Bao, the commander of the Danyang Army."

"The contents of the letter will be burned immediately after you read it, and it is not difficult to find an opportunity to forge it by your means."

"Cao Bao was a person who fought against Dong Zhuo with Yun Chang, and was also rescued by Yun Chang when he was ambushed in Yingchuan."

"When he was seriously injured, it was Yun Chang who sent him to Huashen Medical Center in Qian County for treatment."

After a pause, Zheng Ping said again: "If Tao Qian dies, you can persuade Cao Bao and his Yingyun Chang to take charge of Xuzhou!" Cao Bao has a daughter, who has a heroic spirit, if Cao Bao has doubts, it can be said that the art of marriage can be used to make Yun Chang's son marry Cao Bao's daughter! ”

You Heng smiled: "I have lobbied many times, but this is the first time I have been a matchmaker." Brother Xianmou, rest assured, this matter is entrusted to me, and there will be no mistakes! ”

Zhuge Jin, Hua Ji and You Heng left one after another.

Zheng Ping got up and came to the power map of Zhuzhou County and crossed out the name of Mu Taoqian in Xuzhou.

"The trend of connecting Qingxu is the beginning of making Jun show his martial arts strategy to the people of Qingzhou and the heroes of the world."

"Cao Mengde, this Xuzhou, can't I give it to you!"

Qingzhou has been dormant for three years, and it's time to take a stand to the world.

When the general trend is today, although there is a general trend of two emperors on the same day, neither the Son of Heaven in Chang'an nor the Son of Heaven in Zhuocheng has the ability to influence the general trend.

What can really influence the general trend is Yuan Shaogongsun Zan and Yuan Shu, who supported Liu Yi, and Li Dao, Guo Yan, Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others who supported Liu Xie.

And now.

The internal strife between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan was about to begin, and Yuan Shu began to fight for Yangzhou in an all-out way.

Li Dao and Guo Yan caused chaos in Chang'an, Cao Cao wanted to try Xuzhou, and the rest of the people, except for Liu Bei, were all confused by the general trend.

If Liu Bei continues to lie dormant and wait for Cao Cao to win Xuzhou, the powerful warriors south of the Yellow River who worship the Son of Heaven of Chang'an will fall to Cao Cao in large numbers.

This is extremely unfavorable to Liu Bei!

Before Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan split the victory, Zheng Ping also wanted to help Liu Bei establish the status of the overlord of Henan!

Whether it is Zang Hong Taoqian or Cao Cao Yuan Shu, they can only succumb to Liu Bei's majesty.

Yuzhou.

Cao Cao's people have arrived in Peiguo.

Cao Song was buried in the ancestral land of Qian County, and after Cao Cao sacrificed to his ancestors, he also got the letter brought back by Wang Jun.

Looking at the content of the letter, Cao Cao couldn't help but be furious: "The big-eared thief dares to deceive me like this!" ”

Liu Bei's letter adopted the proposal of the frustrated professor, mainly to delay time.

The gist of it is that Qingzhou wants to relocate the Tuntian people, please delay the matter of revenge, and wait for Qingzhou to migrate the Tuntian people, Cao Cao, who you like to beat.

Cao Cao's original intention was not to take revenge, but to take the opportunity of revenge to take Xuzhou, and he was naturally very angry at Liu Bei's procrastination in his letter.

Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Dun and other generals, seeing that Cao Cao was angry, came out to ask for battle.

"Ming Gong, Cao Hong, please fight! If Qingzhou dares to send troops to come, he must capture Guan Yu alive to avenge the humiliation of the past! Cao Hong was the first to appear.

Being captured by Guan Yusheng has always been Cao Hong's shame.

This shame did not disappear, and Cao Hong has been burdened with the defeat of being captured by Guan Yusheng and has become a laughing stock.

Xiahoudun said: "Zilian wants to find Guan Yu for revenge, then the vanguard of attacking Xuzhou will be handed over to me Xiahoudun!" Ming Gong, please give me 5,000 soldiers and horses, I will definitely capture Tao Qiansheng! ”

Cao Ren laughed and said, "Yuan Rang! In terms of leading troops to fight, you and Miaocai are not as good as me combined, and this position as a vanguard is where the morale of the whole army lies. ”

"If the pioneer wins, the morale is strong; If the vanguard is defeated, morale will be lost. ”

"Therefore, this pioneer seal still has to be taken by me Cao Ren!"

Xiahou said angrily: "In terms of martial arts, Miaocai and I are far superior to you, how can you be this pioneer?" ”

Xiahou Yuan also said: "Zixiao, you are suitable for supervising the transportation of grain and grass, let me come to this charge." ”

Cao Cao's generals argued, and Lejin, Han Hao, Shi Lian and other generals bowed their heads one after another, not daring to compete with the four generals.

"Don't fight!" Cao Cao snorted lightly, and then looked at Guo Jiahe and Xi Zhicai: "Fengxiao, Zhicai, I want to take Xuzhou in the shortest possible time, is there a good plan?" ”

Cao Cao will also think about good strategies, but with Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai, Cao Cao will choose to listen to the strategies of the two first, and then compare them with the strategies in his heart.

This is the difference between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.

One is that there is a plan in his heart and needs to be confirmed by a strategist, and the other is that he has no plan in his heart and relies on the strategist's advice.

Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai glanced at each other.

Xi Zhicai came out first: "If the Ming Duke wants to break through Xuzhou quickly, he can pretend to agree to Liu Bei's conditions first, and at the same time send someone to send a book to Tao Qian to make an appointment." ”

(End of chapter)