Han Xiang

Chapter 222 Marrying for Others

"Lu Su? Who is it?"

Cao Cao frowned, all the princes in the palace looked blank, only Liu Fu, the subordinate of Sikong Mansion, looked as usual.

He took refuge in Yangzhou a few years ago and has a good understanding of Huainan's customs and customs.

Liu Fu got up immediately, and introduced with cupped hands: "Lu Su, courtesy name Zijing, lost his father when he was young, and was raised by his grandmother. Served as the mayor of the East City under Yuan Shu's command"

Hearing the words "majestic and magnificent", Cao Cao couldn't help but look at Xun Yu, thinking that some things really turned the world upside down, but these counselors were born with strong bodies.

What's the use of being so tall?And don't charge forward.

After seeing Liu Fu's introduction, Cao Cao and everyone were silent, so Liu Xun continued to add: "In the past, Liu Ziyang was in Lujiang, and he praised Lu Su for his talent. Otherwise, with Long Xiang's ability, he would not be able to gain a foothold in Hefei."

"No."

Cao Cao shook his head with frowned eyebrows, stroked his beard and said solemnly: "There is a talent for the world. If no one makes good use of it, he will be secretly cast for the pearl, just like Han Xin who has no ambitions. Since Long Xiang can make good use of Lu Su, it shows that he is capable. Long Qi and then Long Yunqi? Interesting."

"I seem to remember that this 'talent of the world' is what Xu Zijiang (Xu Shao) said to Liu Ziyang (Liu Ye)? He turned to comment on Lu Su?" Xun Yu turned to Xun You to confirm.

Xun You nodded and said, "Maybe the two of you are friends."

Seeing Xu Shao mentioned by the Xun family's nephew, Cao Cao's thoughts were suddenly pulled back many years ago. It took a lot of trouble to find Xu Shao's comments, but now he likes the phrase "a capable minister in governing the world, a traitor in troubled times."

After regaining his senses, Cao Cao immediately asked Liu Xun, "Since Liu Ziyang was in Lujiang, why didn't Zitai bring him to Xudu?"

Liu Xun clasped his fists and replied: "At that time, the last general sent troops to Shangliao. I wanted to take him with me to serve as a staff officer, but unfortunately he was ill and couldn't travel far. Later, Wan County fell into the hands of Sun Ce. I don't know if he was taken to Jiangdong or went into exile. elsewhere"

"Liu Ziyang is a well-known scholar in Huainan. Sun Ce would never dare to use force. He should still live in seclusion in Huainan."

Cao Cao frowned: "The country is employing people, and the two talented people of the second generation are living outside. It is really a pearl covered in dust."

"Duke Ming, Yan Wenze (Yan Xiang) was killed, and the position of governor of Yangzhou has been vacant for several months. We should take advantage of the opportunity of Sun Quan and Li Shu to appoint a new governor to take charge of the overall situation as soon as possible, and secretly recruit talents like Liu Ziyang to serve as the imperial court. Contribute, but it is best to choose someone who is familiar with the situation in Huainan."

Liu Xun was driven out of Huainan by Sun Ce, and his family members were all trapped in Wan County. He hated the Sun family, so he gently reminded Cao Cao to choose himself.

Cao Cao nodded slightly after hearing this, and turned to ask Xun Yu for his opinion.

"Wen Ruo, who do you think is suitable?"

"I don't have any candidates for the time being, please ask Minggong to decide on his own."

There are smart people in the hall, and Liu Xun can understand the implication.

Xun Yu's selling his face was just one of the reasons, the main reason was that Yan Xiang was recommended by him, but he didn't do anything well but was lured and killed by villains, so it would be inappropriate to recommend him now.

Politics is so peculiar. Cao Cao publicly asked Xun Yu to recommend talents, not because of his intention, but because he wanted Xun Yu to refuse in public. Otherwise, an official position like the governor would not be discussed in front of people.

What's more, the situation in Huainan is complicated. Yan Xiang lost his head inexplicably.

Cao Cao understood, nodded slightly to Xun Yu, and looked at Liu Xun's expression of relief: "What Zitai said is true, the new governor of Yangzhou must be familiar with the situation there. Yuanying (Liu Fu), it seems that this job is for you belongs to."

"Ah? I will not disgrace my life." Liu Fu had a flattered expression.

Xun Yu's face was calm, and he laughed secretly in his heart that Liu Xun was marrying someone else, saying that although you are old with the lord, but Liu Fu is a close minister of the lord, a member of the Sikong Mansion (Prime Minister's secretary), and he is ranked ahead of you in terms of seniority.

Seeing Cao Cao's final decision, Xun Yu immediately agreed: "Yuan Ying is familiar with the local conditions and customs of Yangzhou, so it is very suitable for him to be the governor, but Huainan is now very powerful, so you must be careful after you go, and don't make the same mistakes as Wen Ze (Yan Xiang) .”

Liu Fu bowed to thank him: "I will never forget Xun Lingjun's advice"

Seeing Liu Fu's sincerity, Xun Yu couldn't help reminding him a few more words.

"It is said that Shouchun was occupied by the bandit Meicheng. You have to think about where to set up the government. The soldiers have just gone through the battle of Guandu. It may be temporarily inconvenient for Sikong to use troops against Huainan."

"Um"

Liu Fu nodded affirmatively, and solemnly saluted Cao Cao: "I just saw Gongda (Xun You)'s plan to raise tigers, and the lord seems to be quite interested. If I can get an imperial edict from the imperial court, I am confident that I will go to Huainan alone to take up the post. "

"What kind of edict?"

Seeing Cao Cao stroke his beard with curiosity on his face, Liu Fu explained: "The Sun family has already firmly established Jiangdong, and there is no way out in a hurry. If Sun Quan defeats Li Shu and seizes Lujiang, he must go north through Hefei. I plan to set up the government in Hefei. I hope the imperial court can win over Long Xiang as an official and use him to contain Sun Quan."

"Sun Quanbiao played Longxiang as the captain of the southern part of the Jiujiang River, and Yuan Ying (Liu Fu) let me push the boat?" Cao Cao asked tentatively.

Xun Yu thought for a while, then cupped his hands and came forward to offer advice: "There is no need to follow Sun Quan's wishes. As the saying goes, there must be a brave man under a heavy reward. What is a captain in the south of Jiujiang? Why not let him be the prefect of Lujiang?"

"Hahaha"

Cao Cao smiled happily and said, "Wen Ruo, you really belong to me. With such a conspiracy, Sun Quan must be suspicious of Long Xiang, and Yuan Ying is just taking advantage of it."

Xun Yu had to add: "I don't know if Long Xiang and Lu Su are close. After Yuan Ying arrives in Hefei, he can worship this person as a state official, and slowly use Long Xiang to win the control of Hefei."

"Xun Lingjun"

"What's the matter with Zitai?"

When Liu Xun saw that Xun Yu was making suggestions for Liu Fu, he was unhappy and decided to pour cold water on him.

"Long Xiang was very cautious under Qiao Rui's command. He didn't want to take military merits every time he participated in the battle, but chose to retreat with his whole body. Because of his cowardice, he was nicknamed 'Long Pao Pao'.

A few years ago, the lord surrounded Qi County with troops, and I heard that he was the one who offered a plan to break through, and finally returned to Shouchun smoothly. For a delicate person like him, it is not easy to make a fool of himself."

"In that case, Long Xiang really has some skills. Yuan Ying should be careful when he goes to Hefei."

Xun Yu nodded with a smile, and deflected Liu Xun's offensive simply by telling Liu Fu to be careful.

Cao Cao suddenly realized: "It turned out that this guy was a bad thing at the beginning."

"Meng De, since Long Xiang is a member of Qiao Rui's trilogy, with such a cunning personality, and participated in the battle of Qi County back then, maybe he was the villain who hurt me."

Xiahou Dun covered his left eye, he never forgot the arrow.

Cao Cao responded solemnly: "There is also this possibility, we can only wait for Yuan Ying to go to Hefei, and then investigate secretly."

"Ah."

Xiahou Dun nodded affirmatively, turned around and confirmed to Liu Xun:
"Is Long Xiang loyal to Qiao Rui?"

"It's not just loyalty, it can be said that the master and servant are deeply affectionate. In addition, Yuan Shu died of illness last year. Qiao Rui's family followed Yuan Yin and was taken away by Long Xiang's troops on the way to Wan County when they moved to Wan County."

Halfway through Liu Xun's speech, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind, and then he added meaningfully: "It is said that Qiao Rui's two daughters are young and beautiful, and they should be trapped in Hefei now."

Xiahou Dun was puzzled, what are you talking about women for?
Suddenly he saw Cao Cao's strange expression, and thought that Meng De must not have an idea, right?

(End of this chapter)