The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 513 The Undercurrent of Youzhou

When Lin Chao went north to Youzhou this time, he actually delivered two invitations, one for Liu Yu and one for Gongsun Zan.

Although Liu Yu's military strength is weak, he is still the shepherd of Youzhou in name, controlling the administrative power of eleven counties and more than [-] counties in Youzhou.Moreover, Youzhou has been operating in the Northland for many years, and has guarded the frontier twice successively. Not only the local people, but even the surrounding aliens are quite in awe of it.

Its prestige is comparable to the prestige of Liangzhou Sanming in the hearts of Northwest Qiang and Hu people.

When Zhang Chun and Zhang Ju rebelled in the past years, although Zhang Chun was killed by Liu Bei, Zhang Ju was not executed, and he still dominated Youzhou.It wasn't until the imperial court appointed Liu Yu as the shepherd of Youzhou that Zhang Ju's good life came to an end.

After Liu Yu took office, he didn't recruit soldiers, and didn't raise armaments. He killed Zhang Ju without bloodshed just by relying on his people in Youzhou to look down on him. Liju, also look forward to the wind to return.

From this alone, it can be seen that Liu Yu's prestige in Youzhou is high.

As far as all the Han family clans guarding one side are concerned at this stage, Liu Bei is the strongest, but Liu Yu is the most popular.

For this Youzhou Mu, who has no black spots, Lin Chao has not yet come up with a good way to deal with it.

Solicitation is definitely not enough.

It doesn't make sense to kill it.

Pull to participate in the Chang'an Song and Dance Troupe?No good excuse either.

Lin Chao thought for a long time, and finally decided to let it go.

If he was eventually killed by Gongsun Zan as in the original history, then Lin Chao could only express his deep regret.

Liu Yu is indeed a gentleman of morality, and one of the few officials in this era who loves the people like a son, but he is not a fellow of Xuzhou after all.

As for Gongsun Zan, that would be much easier.

Along the way, Lin Chao saw many people whose wives were separated and their families were destroyed. A large part of them were caused by the looting led by Gongsun Zan.

This world has never been black and white. Although his Gongsun Bogui is a hero against the barbarians, it doesn't affect that he is also a warlord who harms the people.

Just like Liu Bei is benevolent and righteous to the people, considerate to his subordinates, and knows how to use people well, so he has no doubts about employing them.But he himself is really uneducated, and easy to get emotional.

Therefore, Lin Chao's position on Gongsun Zan is very clear. This guy is a sharp blade. Whether he is fighting against Cao Yuan at this time or sweeping away other races in the future, he is a sharp blade.

As for how to dispose of it after it is used up, whether it is to seal his wife and son and enjoy the glory forever, or go to Chang'an to make a group debut with Liu Dai and others, it depends on whether he knows the fun.

While Lin Chao was thinking, the carriage had already arrived at the gate of Ji County.

The wind and sand in the Northland are very noisy, and it is midsummer, anyone who is exposed to the sun and blown by the wind and sand will feel parched.

Lin Chao took out the water bag and took a few sips. When he looked up, he saw a group of people waiting under the city gate.

The leader was a handsome man about eight feet long, with a beautiful beard on his chest, not to mention a white horse and silver armor, with a hearty smile on his face, it was Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan greeted him personally at the city gate, something Lin Chao never expected.

Lin Chao hurriedly got off the carriage, walked up to meet Gongsun Zan, and when he took a few steps in front of Gongsun Zan, he bowed his hands in a very solemn salute and said, "Greetings, General Gongsun!"

"Hahaha……"

Seeing Lin Chao coming, Gongsun Zan looked up to the sky and laughed.There was a heroic temperament in the hearty laughter, as rough as the wind and sand in the north.

"You don't need to be too polite at the beginning of your life. Now that you are the Marquis of Anxi, how can I accept this gift from you?"

Gongsun Zan smiled and helped Lin Chao up, and spoke.

Lin Chao said modestly: "The general is just joking. I'm just a mere scholar. How dare I compare myself to the general."

"Okay, Brother Xuande and Brother Xuande are brothers and sisters. As Brother Xuande's confidant, you are not an outsider, so you don't need to be humble anymore. Let's go, and enter the city with XXX. XXX has already prepared a banquet. Today I will definitely not return when I am not drunk!"

Hearing these words, Lin Chao was slightly taken aback, wondering why Gongsun Zan was so enthusiastic?

When Lin Chao was asking for Dong last year, Lin Chao served as the military advisor of the Allied Army. Although he and Gongsun Zan had met on several occasions, their friendship should not be so close.

Thinking of this, Lin Chao suddenly became vigilant.

"Please forgive me, General. I am here under the order of Duke Xuande, so I should ask to see Duke Bo'an first. How about coming to drink with the general after I have seen Duke Bo'an?"

Hearing this, the smile on Gongsun Zan's face froze slightly, and then he said, "What Zichu said makes sense, so I won't force you to stay. Zichu can go to see the envoy by himself, and then he can come and meet with you later." A reminiscence."

Seeing Gongsun Zan's sudden indifference, Lin Chao probably understood what was going on.

Between Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan... I am afraid that there is already a rift.

As a newcomer, he was supposed to pay a visit to Liu Yu first, but Gongsun Zan went out of the city to greet him in person, showing off his vigor as a corporal.And very enthusiastically invited Lin Chao to have a drink together, which already explained some problems.

He wanted to win over himself, or Xuzhou behind him, at least... he couldn't let himself fall to Liu Yu's side!

If I foolishly eat dinner with him today, and wait until tomorrow to meet Liu Yu, let’s not talk about Yu Li’s disagreement, it will undoubtedly show Liu Bei’s attitude-I, Xuzhou, support Gongsun Zan, what is Liu Yu’s love for you?

Thinking of this, Lin Chao couldn't help smiling.

I came here to invite Gongsun Zan to send troops, but I didn't want to encounter these bullshit things when I first came.

Also... Who said Gongsun Zan has no brains, didn't he play this move very beautifully just now!
Since he politely rejected Gongsun Zan's solicitation, he couldn't make him think that he would fall for Liu Yu.

Lin Chao thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "General Gongsun, Duke Xuande often told his subordinates that when he was studying under Duke Lu, the general took good care of Duke Xuande, and they were enough for each other. There is a saying. The family does not speak two languages, if the general is not here, I would not be able to come to Ji County.

It's just that since I'm here, I have to visit Liu Shijun, otherwise it will spread and make the world laugh that I don't understand etiquette in Xuzhou.Wait a moment, general. After paying homage to Mr. Liu, he will definitely visit again. At that time, the general should not dislike his low drinking capacity. "

As he said that, Lin Chao suddenly moved closer, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Furthermore, I have come here this time because I have important matters to discuss with the general..."

First of all, I went to meet Liu Yu because of etiquette, not because I really wanted to.

Secondly, we are our own people, when can't we drink.

Finally, my lord is going to join forces with you, the general, to make a big deal together.

In short, just three words, don't think too much!
Lin Chao's words can be said to have given Gongsun Zan a big reassurance. Hearing this, Gongsun Zan smiled, and his previous depression was swept away.

"Okay, Zichu is a sensible person, you go to see the envoy, and I will go back to the mansion first to wait for you."

Lin Chao clasped his hands again and said, "Thank you, General, for your understanding."

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Jixian government office.

Although Liu Yu is an expensive shepherd in Youzhou, he is frugal by nature. Except for formal occasions, he always wears coarse clothes and linen instead of silk and brocade.What's more, Liu Yu seldom sees meat in every meal, and most of them are vegetarian.

Whether this move is benevolent, or a deliberate show, is ultimately unknown.

However, if a person can put on a show for a lifetime, it is no longer meaningful to talk about truth and falsehood.

Whether Liu Yu's actions are true or not, they have been maintained for decades anyway, and have been widely recognized by the common people and nobles. He has played a leading role and achieved his goal.

But today, Liu Yu changed into a court dress, and tied up his clothes and headband very solemnly, waiting for Lin Chao to come to visit.

Lin Chao used Xuzhou's official name when posting the invitation, which made this meeting not a private meeting, but a very formal official meeting.Even so, Liu Yu, as the shepherd of a state, can only wait in the mansion, and it is impossible to go out of the city to meet him.

In fact, Liu Yu really wanted to go out of the city to meet him, because he knew that Gongsun Zan would definitely go and win over the envoys sent by Liu Xuande.Sitting in the government office and waiting by myself, I have already lost the opportunity.

Now I just hope that Liu Xuande's envoy can understand the general situation and come to visit me as soon as he enters the city.

But from the early morning until the sun was three poles high, Lin Chao still did not come forward. Even though Liu Yu was used to seeing strong winds and waves, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Liu Xuande's envoys will not be cut off by Gongsun Zan, right?
Thinking about it, Liu Yu asked left and right: "Who is Taiwei Liu sending this time?"

Wei You immediately cupped his hands and said, "Emissary, Liu Xuande's envoy this time is none other than Zhongshan Lin Zichu."

"It's actually this person..." Liu Yu frowned slightly, "I've heard of Lin Zichu's name. It's rumored that he has the talents of Zhang Liang and Xiao He. I don't know if it's true or not."

Hearing this, Xian Yufu, who was on the lower left, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, although I have never met Lin Zichu, but looking at his behavior, even if he is not as good as Zhang Liang and Xiao He, he is not far away!"

Liu Yu knew that Xianyu Fu was not a man of wild words, so he was a little shocked and said, "Then Lin Zichu really has such a talent!"

"That's right, let you learn from me that Liu Xuande's current foundation is mostly due to this person!" Xian Yufu said.

Now Liu Yu was a little relieved, and said softly to himself: "Such a great talent, he should not disregard etiquette."

"This..." Xian Yufu hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Your envoy, because the envoy is Lin Zichu, his behavior is even more unpredictable."

Liu Yu asked in amazement, "Why?"

"Your Majesty, although Lin Zichu has a great talent, his actions... can be called despicable and shameless, omnipotent, and elusive. To put it bluntly, even if Lin Zichu only visits Gongsun Bogui, if you don't come to see the envoy, I won't be surprised.

After all, this Lin Zichu has the nickname of No Widow in the World..."

Liu Yu: ...

What is the meaning of "there are no widows in the world, please explain it to me!"
Seeing that it was almost noon, Liu Yu felt even more disappointed when he was told by Xian Yufu again.

Lin Zichu wouldn't really stop coming, would he?

I am a state shepherd at any rate, and he is also in the same clan as Liu Xuande, how dare he, Lin Zichu, treat me as nothing!
Just when Liu Yu was thinking wildly, a soldier came from outside the gate to report: "Emissary, the envoy of Taiwei Liu Xuande has arrived outside the gate of the mansion!"

"Hahaha, the world says that Lin Zichu has the style of an ancient gentleman, honestly don't deceive each other!"

Liu Yu glared at Xian Yufu first, then got up and said loudly, "Go, come out with me to meet Lin Zichu!"

(End of this chapter)