Han Dao world

Chapter 647
Wang Lang traveled westward all the way, although he endured some hardships and lost some weight, he was not acclimatized to the environment.

He didn't understand why Yang Biao had such an impression, but when he looked at Yang Biao and Zhang Wu who was standing beside him, he understood again.

Yang Biao was used to seeing strong martial artists, so he naturally looked sick.

"I'm not sick, I'm just a little tired." Wang Lang didn't bother to say more, and immediately grasped the topic Yang Biao had just said. "What edict is Sikong going to deliver?"

"No encounter?"

"Sikong's schedule is very tight. When I heard the news and rushed to meet him, he had already left." Wang Lang explained.

Zhang Xi's brother Zhang Ji and Yang Biao's father Yang Ci were colleagues. Wang Lang had known Zhang Xi when he was studying under Yang Ci.When he heard that Zhang Xi was passing by in the posthouse, he rushed to meet him, wanting to find out about the current situation of the court.But when he arrived, Zhang Xi had already set off, and he didn't see him at all, so he didn't know that Zhang Xi was going to deliver the imperial edict.

Going to Shandong to pass the imperial edict is most likely related to Pengcheng, so Wang Lang is naturally concerned.

"Go to the hall and talk." Yang Biao beckoned, took Wang Lang to the hall, ordered people to serve wine and food, let Wang Lang eat something first.

Wang Lang is more than ten years younger than Yang Biao.When Wang Lang started, Yang Biao had been an official for many years and was known for his shrewdness and ability.He saw Wang Lang's talent at a glance, and he attached great importance to Wang Lang. He often discussed knowledge with Wang Lang and was very close.

After receiving Wang Lang's letter, he waited for Wang Lang to come.

While Wang Lang was eating, he roughly explained the content of the edict, but ignored the process of persuading Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi.In terms of the situation, this is of course a wise move.In theory, this is not in line with the Confucian theory of convincing people with virtue.

He is pragmatic, but Wang Lang is somewhat pragmatic.

Hearing that the Son of Heaven insisted that Yuan Shao should serve as the prefect of Bohai Sea, Wang Lang frowned slightly and his face was a little uneasy.

"Brother Wen, if Yuan Benchu ​​refuses, the exchange of imperial edicts will be delayed for several months. I'm afraid Pengcheng will be in danger."

"No." Yang Biao was very sure. "After Han Yin and Huang Yi led the elite cavalry to assist Suiyang, they were dispatched and sent back to aid. The troops outside Pengcheng were insufficient. As long as Liu Bei did not surrender, there was almost no possibility of conquering Pengcheng at the beginning. Negotiate."

"Yuan Benchu's request for peace is a good opportunity for peace in the world. The emperor forced him to become a minister as the prefect of Bohai Sea. Could it be that he has no intention of peace and wants to use force to pacify Shandong?"

Yang Biao looked at Wang Lang and couldn't help laughing. "Jing Xing, are Shandong people willing to negotiate peace?"

Wang Lang didn't speak.

He understood what Yang Biao meant.Zhang Xi went to Shandong to preach the edict, not to Pengcheng, which in itself showed that Zhang Xi had already supported the edict and wanted to unite with the Shandong gentry to force Yuan Shao to bow his head.

Whether Yuan Shao agrees or not is actually not important.

"Brother Wenxian is determined to win."

Yang Biao nodded. "For the sake of tens of millions of people in Shandong, this has to be done. Although Xiliang soldiers have been educated, they are still far away from the king's division. Once they go east, it will be a disaster. Jing Xing, you came just in time. You came to the army It is most suitable to be a sacrificial wine and educate the troops."

Wang Lang was a little disappointed.

He came all the way here, not because he wanted to serve as a sacrificial wine in the army to educate the soldiers.

Yang Biao saw Wang Lang's disappointment, but said nothing.

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Zhang Xi traveled day and night, arrived in Suiyang, and first met Cao Cao and others.

First of all, he conveyed the emperor's edict to Cao Cao, Han Yin and others.

The emperor expressed satisfaction with their deeds of fighting bravely and being good at fighting, and rewarded Cao Ren and other soldiers for their meritorious service.

Then, Zhang Xi had a private chat with Cao Cao.

He told Cao Cao that the consequences of Cao Cao's evil deed of slaughtering Pengcheng were very serious, which caused a lot of trouble for the emperor Dongchu.But the emperor accepted Liu Ye's suggestion and believed that Cao Cao had meritorious deeds that could be offset by merits and demerits, so he insisted that Cao Cao continue to preside over the battle in Suiyang.

After this battle, the emperor had other plans for Cao Cao.Although it has not been confirmed yet, it will definitely make Cao Cao useful, so you are not in a hurry to make meritorious deeds, there will be opportunities in the future.

Cao Cao was so grateful that a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Zhang Xi then announced the conditions for the court to accept the peace talks.

After everyone listened, they looked at each other, a little confused about the real intention of the emperor.

Does the Son of Heaven really want to make peace?
It is well known that Yuan Shao has a good face.He has controlled Jizhou for so long, can he be willing to suffer this humiliation?
In the face of everyone's doubts, Zhang Xi couldn't tell.

The emperor really didn't want to negotiate a peace, and he wanted to take this opportunity to kill all those who supported Yuan Shao, so as not to repeat the mistakes he had made in Hedong.All he cared about was that the Xiliang soldiers' atrocities would bring bad influence and bear the notoriety of a tyrant.

Yuan Shao's refusal to surrender fell right into his hands.

It was difficult for him to say these words, so he could only relay the process of issuing the edict to everyone, emphatically mentioning Chen Gong.

Chen Gong's opinion played a key role in the issuance of the imperial edict.In other words, although this edict was suspected of humiliating Yuan Shao, it was the opinion of Shandong scholar-bureaucrats, not the will of the emperor himself.

Hearing Chen Gong's name, Cao Cao was a little embarrassed.

Others did not feel embarrassed, but realized a problem: they should not regard the court as controlled by the Xiliang people. The emperor had already got rid of the hostage of the Xiliang people, and a large number of Shandong scholar-bureaucrats entered the court and began to play a role.Except for old ministers like Zhang Xi and Zhou Zhong, Xun Yu, Xun You, Zang Hong, and Chen Gongke were all from Shandong.

The greatest significance of this edict is to prevent Shandong from becoming a battlefield.

As long as Yuan Shao is willing to surrender, Shandong will immediately restore peace.

For Shandong, which has been in chaos for more than ten years, peace is within reach for the first time.

Compared with this, what is Yuan Shao's personal honor and disgrace?
It didn't take Zhang Xi much to say, almost everyone accepted the reality.

Cao Cao immediately sent someone to escort Zhang Xi to Runan to meet Zong Cheng.

Runan is Yuan Shao's own county. If the people of Runan can change their position and support the imperial court, even if Yuan Shao refuses to surrender, the imperial court will have enough strength to force him to surrender.

Before Zhang Xi left, Cao Cao asked Zhang Xi a question: If Yuan Shao was willing to surrender, how would the imperial court choose between Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu?

Yuan Shu has already expelled Yuan Shao from the Yuan family in Runan. After Yuan Shao becomes a minister, will Yuan Shu withdraw this announcement and recognize Yuan Shao again?If Yuan Shu refuses, will the imperial court force Yuan Shu to admit it?

Zhang Xi frowned. "Why is Gaolu still so ignorant? Isn't he adding fuel to the fire?"

Cao Cao smiled slightly, and took out a call to action. "I can't complain about the road this time. It's because I went too far. Not only did he insult the road, but he also insulted the emperor Qing Yu. Mr. Zhang, you must uphold justice."

After Zhang Xi read the call to action, his face turned pale with anger, but he didn't dare to say a word.

It's okay for Yuan Shao to scold Yuan Shu, but it's serious to insult Emperor Qingyu.If this gets to the emperor's ears, even if Yuan Shao is willing to bow his head, the emperor may not be able to spare him.

"I hope the news won't spread so fast." Zhang Xi sighed. "Otherwise, Chen Lin will be to blame for death."

(End of this chapter)