Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 252 Bowen's words, stabilize Liaodong!
"Then, how do we go to see him? If Xu Zhen is stationed in Youzhou, he must send an envoy to meet him." Gongsundu's health has not been very good in recent years, and he is not willing to travel far.

Going out from Liaodong County, you have to go through Montenegro.

The mountains are difficult to walk, and there are many snakes, insects, rats and ants in the jungle, and the temperature difference between day and night is also large. It is not summer, and the mountains are extremely cold in autumn and winter.

Don't do everything possible to see Xu Zhen at that time, and be scolded by him if you take the gift, and you won't even see anyone if you don't take the gift.

"In this way, we will send the special products plundered by Goguryeo, such as Goryeo slaves, clothing, cloth, etc."

Gongsun Du looked disgusted, "Compared to me, these things are like dross. Goguryeo's land is rare and cold, so it is difficult to cultivate."

"Is it really useful to send this Che Qi?"

"Goguryeo's iron armor, weapons, etc. are also crude and useless."

"Anyway, rare..."

Gongsun Kang also smiled a few times with a bitter face, perhaps this is the most special feature.

……

In July, when Xu Zhen came to Zhuojun, Youzhou, Gongsun Du immediately sent envoys to ask Cao Chun and Xu Zhen to see him.

And he gave Cao Chun a gift, but he didn't prepare it for Xu Zhen, but only sent three boxes of letters.

These slips are also scrolls that the Gongsun family has collected for many years. Although they are not famous works handed down from generation to generation, they are also a collection of ancient scrolls.

After many inquiries, they only heard that Xu Zhen was collecting these ancient scrolls, although they didn't know what use he was collecting them for.

But Xu Zhen accepted it and gave Gongsun Kang some money.

A few days later, Xu Zhen arrived in Youbeiping County, met with Gongsun Kang, and set up a simple banquet to entertain Gongsun Kang, which flattered Gongsun Kang.

It was also the first time for him to see this famous lord, and he understood the significance of this matter.

Of course, he kindly came to visit as a minister, and he was not afraid of being detained here, which was meaningless.

So also have fun leisurely.

Gongsun Kang wore a black robe with a jade belt around his waist, his hair was tied behind his head, and the rest of his long hair fell down his back. He had a neat beard and a rough face, so it didn't match his attire.

But every move has a Confucian and Taoist temperament.

It should be that there is indeed Confucianism and Taoism at home, and I have been influenced by my ears and eyes since I was a child, so I have some knowledge.

It is also possible that Gongsundu himself intended to allow his son to cultivate both civil and military affairs, so that he could not only lead the army, but also govern in the future.

This will make the territory more stable.

In fact, this time Gongsun Kang wanted to personally follow the envoy to see Xu Zhen, but Gongsun Du did not allow it.

But this son couldn't help but come to see Xu Zhen's demeanor and talent with his own eyes.

Sometimes, seeing is believing.

He had to understand what kind of person his very threatening neighbor was in his bones.

Otherwise, it would be inaccurate to hear other people's words.

"Che Qi, I would like to offer you a toast."

Xu Zhen waved his hand and said calmly, "Don't drink, let's talk about business."

At the banquet, Xu Zhen finished his meal quickly, and he no longer planned to continue the hypocritical greetings.

He waved his hand neatly, rejected Gongsun Kang's invitation, put down the bowl and chopsticks, looked at him calmly, and said, "Since you have already arrived in Youbeiping for the envoy, you must have something to discuss."

"After the edict of the Son of Heaven was issued, Gongsundu was granted the title of Marquis of Xiangping, Liaodong was also handed over to him, and he was ordered to guard Xuantu County."

"Gongsun Gongzi should understand that Xuantu County has been repeatedly lost and regained over the years."

"Goguryeo didn't give up on invading the big Han. Right now, your father has managed the army well, regained Xuantu County, and invaded the border of Goguryeo many times. He has made great contributions and has a lot of prestige."

Hearing this, Gongsun Kang's face relaxed a lot. It could be heard that Xu Zhen was praising him, so naturally he didn't have to be so nervous.

Xu Zhen wasn't blaming, nor did he have much hostility. It could be seen that Che Qi didn't have much opinion on the Gongsun clan's entry into Liaodong.

"Your Majesty, it's absurd. My father also took care of the people for the big man, so he practiced it all his life."

"No," Xu Zhen immediately raised his hand again. Just as Cao Chun wanted to say a few words, Xu Zhen stopped him, "Your father is for the family to grow."

Gee.

Cao Chun glanced at Xu Zhen, why did he speak so aggressively today!Why bother!

These few words made Gongsun Kang's face change drastically, his smile disappeared immediately, and his face became stiff again.

This sentence feels sharp again.

What kind of temperament is this prince?

The next good and the bad.

Xu Zhen still looked calm, and continued: "Let's tell the truth, Ni's father was just a local official at the beginning. With his bravery and intelligence, he was recommended and indeed talented, so he reached his current position."

"But the Gongsun family wants to survive forever and the family can continue. This move is not good."

"Why not?" Gongsun Kang immediately looked at Xu Zhen curiously, what does this mean, and is he giving me advice?

"You shouldn't accept Yongzhen Liaodong's letter of appointment."

"Why shouldn't you..."

"The Prime Minister has always felt that Liaodong has not been conquered, and now it is a helpless move for your father, because there is still a southern expedition, but after the victory of the southern expedition? Only Youzhou and Liaodong are vacant in the world. How can I be at peace?"

Cao Chun leaned back and stared at Xu Zhen dumbfounded.

I'm still here, Bowen, aren't you afraid of leaking your words?
No matter how good our relationship is, my surname is Cao, what are you talking about?
At the beginning, Cao Chun was the only general other than Cao Cao who could get Sutie's armament from Jizhou. It is conceivable how good the relationship is.

However, Xu Zhen didn't seem to shy away from him at all.

It shouldn't be that I missed it, but I have my own cares, Cao Chun thought.

"Then me, my father has already received it, so what should I do?"

Xu Zhen smiled, and quickly said: "It's okay, do business with Jizhou, welcome the people of Youzhou, and integrate into one. Although there is no need for tribute, it still sends tax tribute every year, just like the usual prefect. The prime minister is at ease."

"In the future, the generals and lieutenants will send and support the Cao family to fight, share the same hatred, obey the military orders, and the prime minister will not be suspicious."

"Well, that makes sense," Gongsun Kang nodded slightly, he had listened to what Xu Zhen said.

The general meaning is that the prime minister is indeed helpless at this time and does not want to govern the affairs of Liaodong, but he does not want to see Gongsundu continue to grow and expand in Liaodong.

However, Liaodong can't really think that the political affairs have won. In the future, the big man really doesn't care, and he still has to gradually submit, otherwise he will be wiped out sooner or later.

At that time, it will not be so simple and workable. Once Cao's troops settled the Central Plains, and then went north to conquer Liaodong, the Gongsun family would not know the current affairs, and no one would be able to survive.

Thinking of this, Gongsun Kang couldn't help but sighed deeply, and looked up at the sky with a lost expression on his face, "Thanks to Che Qi's advice, I really didn't expect the prime minister's thoughts before."

"Unfortunately, I missed this opportunity."

"Of course the opportunity will not be missed," Xu Zhen immediately put his hands on the copybook, sat upright with his golden sword and broad horse, and said loudly: "Now, Young Master Kang, you can go back immediately and tell your father these words. The tribute will be handed over to the prime minister first, and then a proton will be handed over to enroll in Xudu."

"You should have a younger brother, right?"

Gongsun Kang nodded quickly, "Yes."

"That's right. For you, if you send your younger brother to Xudu, you can inherit his position."

"For Liaodong, if there are protons and tribute, the prime minister will be very happy."

"As far as I am concerned, business in Jizhou is gradually prospering, and I am not afraid of you setting up insiders. I can rest assured that we can do business with each other and kill three birds with one stone."

"In this way, you can keep the soldiers and horses of your Gongsun family."

"well!"

Gongsun Kang was confused for a while, but he was still able to sort out the general situation a little bit. According to Xu Zhen, the Gongsun clan can continue to be promoted in the future and truly continue for the family.

After doing business with Jizhou, the prosperity is shared, and you can also walk around more with Xu Zhen and become more familiar with him. In this way, you can still make political achievements after many years, making Liaodong a great help.

This is naturally a good thing.

"You Liaodong has a vast barren land. If you can grow farmland and grow crops, it will be a huge granary. You can exchange grain with Jizhou goods for goods. It is very convenient to walk. You have to return to Youzhou to melt and divide into If you are isolated, you will be helpless, and you will not be able to defeat Goguryeo, let alone conquer the Central Plains, Liaodong Tibet will not be able to hide."

"There is a natural moat along the Yangtze River in the east of the Yangtze River, and there are dangerous corridors in the mountains in the West Shu. All of them will be captured, and Liaodong is naturally nothing."

"What you ask for, you can't get anything, but if you give in a step, you can still get something. After all, the friendship in the world is you come and go, Cao's gift, how can Gongsun's repay the favor."

"If not, what is it?"

Gongsun Kang was stunned by the beating, that is... he didn't know what is good and bad.

Take credit and be proud, don't respect the Cao family.

Sure enough, it is impossible to occupy Liaodong in such a way that it will last for a hundred years and be negatively affected by the enemy.

This makes sense.

"Your Majesty, you must bring the words with you."

"Okay," Xu Zhen got up immediately, wiped his mouth, "that's all I said, I'm going to the military camp to train sergeants, I can't accompany you today, please accompany Mr. Kang with my son and elder brother."

"You are busy riding the car," Gongsun Kang immediately got up and wanted to see him off, while Cao Chun walked out of the main hall with Xu Zhen, escorted him to the gate, and followed him for a while.

He gave a thumbs up in a soft voice, "Bowen, what you said makes sense, maybe Gongsun Kang can listen to it."

"It should be possible. In this way, Liaodong is naturally open to Youzhou. After the opening of trade, vehicles and horses can pass. To build a wide road from Liaoxi to Liaodong to connect Liaodong's subordinate countries, I need my son and brother to bother."

"Why me?"

Cao Chun was stunned for a moment, "Ask the court for money?"

"Yes, I can't get it, I have to help Jizhou get it."

"Oh... yes," Cao Chun nodded, smiled at Xu Zhen, sent him to the carriage, and came back to drink with Gongsun Kang.

That night, the two talked happily. Cao Chun followed what Xu Zhen said before, and discussed the arrangement of the troops to be stationed and stationed later, and asked Gongsun Kang to take the words back.

In addition, it is also clearly stated that in the future, I will recommend it with good words, so that Gongsun's achievements in Liaodong and Xuantu will be delivered to the emperor as much as possible.

So the next day, Gongsun Kang went back happily.

Tell his father all the gains from this trip, as well as many civil and military officials in the hall.

It was difficult for the generals to say anything, but the scribes hesitated. After several scribes whispered, one person stood up and said, "This statement is not unreasonable."

"If there are commercial roads in Jizhou, manpower in Youzhou, and a large amount of wasteland in Liaodong, once they are planted, it will be beneficial."

"This is something that will benefit future generations, and pays tribute every year. The Cao family knows that Liaodong has no self-reliance. It has never monopolized a large area of ​​​​land and is proud of supporting troops."

"In this way, the prime minister can rest assured that he will not send troops to Liaodong. At that time, the lord captured Goguryeo and Puyu. That is a great achievement. These achievements will benefit future generations, even the officials of Liaodong."

This is reasonable, Gongsun Du heard the phrase "capturing Goguryeo is an achievement", and suddenly became interested.

"That's right," Gongsundu coughed twice, and took a deep look at Gongsun Kang in front of him. This look made him dodge a little, not daring to look directly.

"Let, Lin'er go to Xudu. Kang'er is in charge of politics in Liaodong, and Che Qi and General Wei will build roads for Liaodong and do business with each other."

"Send a letter to Prime Minister Cao, I wrote it myself, and send the tributes of the past three years, mainly grain, cloth, and silk, and then send Goguryeo slaves, [-] Koryo warriors, and [-] pieces of military equipment to the prime minister. "

"Here!"

Gongsun Kang immediately smiled easily, and in this way, both of them have face.

Prime Minister Cao will definitely not miss me in Liaodong anymore.

……

In August, when the tribute arrived in Jizhou, Gongsun Dumi ordered his lieutenant General Jian to send Xu Zhen 30 Korean beauties, all of whom were carefully selected young women who had never been married.

Moreover, she is thin and pitiful, and the key point is that she has a little foreign style, and she can't understand her speech, so she is soft and humble.

Xu Zhen readily accepted it, and also said that it was easy to feed. Goguryeo didn't have much food, so the girls there developed the habit of eating less and being patient since they were young, and they would not waste food.

Then it was sent to Xudu.

The court was surprised, and there were many good talks, all praising the prime minister Wei Jiahai, who made Gongsun Du surrender, so he sent the proton to Xudu to study and three years of tribute.

Above the court hall, when the emperor heard the news in the early court, he stared at Cao Cao beside him several times, full of surprise and admiration, and of course, still trembling with fear.

He couldn't understand, had Cao Cao's prestige spread to Liaodong?
Why did Gongsundu pay tribute like this?You know, when Dong Zhuo was in power, there was no movement in Liaodong for several years!

He never came to pay tribute, never respected the Han court, and always regarded himself as an isolated country. This member of the Gongsun family simply regarded himself as the emperor of another place.

Now, he has completely surrendered to Cao Cao? !
Sending protons, opening business roads, withdrawing troops to defend, and directly paying tribute for three years, tens of thousands of stone soldiers, tens of thousands of cloth, and various treasures outside the Great Wall.

There were even warriors from other countries who were sent to the prime minister's residence. These warriors were all slaves and could be killed at will.

After the court was over, Cao Cao received congratulations all the way down, strutting with his hands behind his back, his mouth pursed, but the corners of his mouth kept rising and trembling, which made people know that he was really happy in his heart.

It wasn't until after the prime minister's mansion that he finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Hahaha!!!"

"Bowen's mouth is really powerful. With just a few words, he can clearly express the meaning of my reward! Even Gongsun Du is convinced."

Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Xun You and other civil servants who came back were also smiling.

At this moment Xun Yu cupped his hands and said: "Since this is the case, there is no need to be afraid of Liaodong anymore."

"That's right, don't worry, Wen Ruo!" Cao Cao pursed his lips, turned his head, stood with his hands behind his back, and patted Xun Yu on the shoulder.

When all the congratulatory civil and military personnel left, and only Guo Jia was left, Cao Cao put away his smile and said solemnly: "In this case, I should also ask for the map of Liaodong. I have sent a letter to Bo Wen and asked his scouts to come back in half a year. A detailed description of the map of Liaodong."

Guo Jia was taken aback for a moment, then immediately frowned, nodded and said, "Okay."

　There is something wrong. Today, only three chapters have been updated. Sorry, I will update another chapter in the early morning.
　　
　
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