Han Dao world

Chapter 241
Xun Yu really wanted to refuse, but after weighing it over and over again, he still agreed and bowed to thank him.

Whether the emperor's move was a temptation or a request, it was all forced by the current situation, and it was definitely not voluntary.

He doesn't know whom to trust, and can only offer assurance in the form of marriage.

Fu Wan is like this, Dong Cheng is like this, and he is no exception.

If there is a difference, it is that Fu Wan is a pure scholar and cannot take on important responsibilities.Dong Cheng was a mediocre general, and the emperor didn't even dare to entrust him with the position of Wei Wei, so he only let him take over temporarily.

As for him, he was a hero whom the emperor placed high hopes on, and he was awarded the important task of the governor of Hedong as soon as he arrived.

For the Kanto people, becoming a foreign relative means that the imperial court did not reject the Kanto people because they valued the Kanto people.

For the entire court, the emperor wanted to marry the rootless Xun family of Yingchuan, which was a symbol of relying on scholars, and there was no reason to refuse.

All in all, he has no reason to refuse, both public and private.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I am sincerely afraid."

Looking at Xun Yu, who looked conflicted but could not refuse, Liu Xie almost laughed out loud.

He knew that Xun Yu would not refuse, even if he was [-] unwilling in his heart.

What's more, he has no reason not to.

In terms of objective conditions, it is also difficult for Xun Yu to find a more ideal son-in-law than him.

"How about Liu Ba?" Liu Xie quickly brought the topic back, not giving Xun Yu a chance to regret it.

He has already issued an invitation, and the next step depends on Xun Yu's sincerity.

"Liu Ba..." Xun Yu withdrew his mind, and told about the meeting with Liu Ba just now, but concealed Pei Mao's reaction.

Pei Mao had a bad impression of Liu Ba, which was visible to the naked eye.

"There are really [-] households in Hedong?" Liu Xie was surprised.

Xun Yu sighed softly. "It may even be more. Although there have been military disasters and natural disasters in the past few years in Hedong, they have not been so severe that the household registration has been halved. Most of the household registrations that have been reduced should be the trilogy and hidden households of large households. Large households range from thousands to small households. Ten, everywhere."

Liu Xie let out an "oh", lost his mind for a while, and said again: "You already knew?"

"The states and counties in the world are generally like this, and how can Hedong be an exception. The reason why I don't say anything is because I don't want to meet with each other. Your Majesty, the strategy of saving the land is absolutely unfeasible. Back then, Guangwu was in the court, after the world was pacified, even Cause civil unrest. Now the world is uneasy, and it is not appropriate to cause trouble. There is more than enough arable land in the east of the river, but the household registration is insufficient, so there is no need to rush to save the land."

"So, you agree with Shi Sun Rui's move, but oppose Liu Ba's suggestion?"

"From the heart, Shisun Rui and Liu Ba are no different. They both hope that the court will be stable as soon as possible. It's just that Shisun Rui is mature and Liu Ba is determined. That's all. Priorities have their own advantages and disadvantages. May Your Majesty carefully observe and weigh the interests , based on the overall situation."

Liu Xie laughed silently. "Okay, then I'll meet Liu Ba and listen to what he has to say."

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Liu Ba knew that Xun Yu recommended himself to the emperor, but he didn't expect the emperor to receive him so soon.

He had just finished taking a shower and his hair was not dry yet, so he could only invite Huben, who was passing the edict, to reply to the emperor on his behalf, and let him go see him later.

When Huben left, Liu Ba held his wet hair, thinking nothing of it.

All he could do was sit down by the firepit, let the waiter fan him, and look through this year's accounting book of Hedong County.

Xun Yun was by his side, looking at Liu Ba from time to time with a little curiosity.

"If Mr. Xun has any doubts, you may as well speak up." Liu Ba put down his plan, with undisguised disdain.

This bookkeeping is a bunch of fake numbers.

Xun Yun smiled embarrassingly, cupped his hands and said, "Excuse me, I'm really curious. Corporal Liu Muli is a virtuous sergeant, everyone in the world knows why all the lords have abandoned him and returned to the court? Isn't it the same to serve the court if you stay in Jingzhou? ?”

Liu Ba chuckled. "In a time of great peace and prosperity, Liu Mu might have been able to bow down gracefully and become a famous minister for a while. Now, he is definitely not the master to serve. Peace of mind for a while is what the fools like, but not the wise."

"Liu Mu became a minister of the court, what troubles can there be?"

Liu Ba pondered for a moment. "Mr. Xun, if Yuan Shao goes south, defeats General Hussars, takes possession of Nanyang, and advances to Xiangyang, will Liu Mu become a minister and raise his troops?"

Xun Yun looked puzzled. "Ji Province has not yet been decided, can Yuan Shao come down?"

"Unless the Son of Heaven goes east, Yuan Shao's pacification of Jizhou is just around the corner, and Yanyu is also in his pocket. Within two years, he will definitely be able to refer to Xiangyang." Liu Ba curled his lips. "Do you think the Son of Heaven can go east?"

Xun Yun didn't say a word.

He follows his father Xun Yu every day, and he is familiar with the affairs of Hedong and the situation of the court.

Go east in two years?It would be nice to gain a firm foothold in Hedong.

If the current food crisis cannot be resolved, the emperor may have to eat elsewhere.

As for where to eat, Xun Yun couldn't think of one.

Jingzhou?Yizhou?
"Moreover, Jingzhou is not Liu Mu's Jingzhou, but Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's Jingzhou. It doesn't really matter whether his heart is for the court or Yuan Shao. Whom Cai Mao and Kuai Yue's heart is for is the real key. He is nothing more than a puppet in the hands of Cai Hao and Kuai Yue. If the strategy is right, he may be able to save his life. If the strategy is not right, ruin is his only ending."

Xun Yun was skeptical, feeling that Liu Ba was exaggerating.

Celebrities, it's all like this, he has seen a lot.

The two were chatting, when Xun Yu came back with a serious expression on his face.

"The Son of Heaven will see you tomorrow morning." Xun Yu said.

Liu Ba is a smart man, seeing Xun Yu's expression, he knew that he should leave.

"Thank you Xunjun." Liu Ba got up and bowed, and took his attendants to the arranged residence.

Xun Yun also became nervous, sent Liu Ba to the door, and then rushed back.

"Father?"

"The Son of Heaven wants to accept your sister as a beauty."

Xun Yun was startled, and then gasped. "Father, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but also an unpredictable abyss." Xun Yu sighed. "Since the Han Dynasty, how many relatives have been able to escape unscathed?"

Xun Yun rolled his eyes, still unable to hide his excitement. "Father, she's just a beauty, not a relative?"

"This is the trouble. I may not have the fame and wealth of my relatives, but I have to bear the risks and responsibilities of my relatives. Forget it, let's not talk about it. Go and see if Gongda is back. I will discuss it with him."

Xun Yun hurried away.

Xun Yu sat in the hall, frowning, with a hint of regret.

If Chen Qun didn't go to Xuzhou with Liu Bei and got married directly, how could there be such troubles.

Even if it's an engagement.

Now he doesn't have any status, and he is not good at lying to the emperor, facing the emperor's request, he doesn't even have an excuse to refuse.

After a while, Xun You came.

After listening to Xun Yu's story, Xun You's expression was as calm as water, and he asked Xun Yu a question.

"Who told the emperor that you have a daughter and it's time to leave the cabinet?"

Xun Yu smiled wryly. "I can't think of it either, maybe it's Madam Hongnong?"

Xun You shook his head. "Mrs. Hongnong Wang is definitely not from Meng Lang. If she has this intention, she will definitely discuss it with you in advance."

Xun Yu agreed, but he couldn't think of who it was.Not many people knew that he had a marriageable daughter, and there were not many people who directly advised the emperor without communicating with him in advance.

"Who would that be?"

"God's will." Xun You said: "The Son of Heaven doesn't care how old your daughter is, nor how beautiful or ugly your daughter is. He just wants to marry you and hopes that you can become his trusted confidant."

(End of this chapter)