Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 304
After seeing the gift list, Lu Bu was very happy, and immediately introduced everyone present to Chen Gui.

Among the crowd, Chen Gong was the most vigilant about Chen Gui's visit.

There is nothing to be courteous, rape or steal, especially Yuan Xi, as a child of the Yuan family, came all the way to make friends with Lu Bu, separated by Bingzhou Jizhou, he had nothing to ask for, he was full?

The gift sent by the other party is precious and true, but if it has evil intentions, it is a sugar pill wrapped in poison. If you eat it rashly, you will be poisoned to death!
Moreover, this was the critical period when Yuan Shu and Lu Bu were discussing the alliance secretly. At this time, Yuan Xi sent people over, and his intention was self-evident, and he made it clear that he wanted to obstruct it.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for Yuan Xi to betray Yuan Shao and go to Yuan Shu, right?

Thinking of this, Chen Gong winked desperately at Lu Bu, telling Lu Bu not to agree to it rashly.

Unexpectedly, Lu Bu was in high spirits and didn't notice Chen Gong's expression, so he handed the gift list to the maidservant at the side, and said, "Show it to Madam!"

Chen Gong secretly complained, and after the maid left, Lu Bu realized that Chen Gong was winking, and said in a daze, "Gongtai, are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Gong suddenly felt very tired in his heart, so he could only say: "Mr. Han Yu came from a long way, he must have something important to do?"

"Why don't Marquis Wen listen to the purpose of Mr. Han Yu's trip?"

After hearing this, Chen Gui's face remained unchanged, and he looked at Lu Bu.

Before he came, Yuan Xi had said that Chen Gong supported the marriage between Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, but Yuan Xi didn't know the inside story.

Chen Gui thought in his heart that this was enough, he knew himself and the enemy, so he could do things well.

Now that he knew Chen Gong's thoughts in advance, he could avoid the trap. After all, Chen Gong was Lu Bu's most trusted adviser, so he couldn't provoke him too much.

Seeing Lu Bu nodding, Chen Gui said slowly, "I'm going on behalf of Mr. Xian Yi, and I want to make friends with Marquis Wen and become friendly neighbors."

After hearing this, Chen Gong said, "Youzhou and Hanoi are separated by Bingzhou, what is a friendly neighbor?"

Chen Gui chuckled: "The Black Mountain Army has been attacked by the Yuan family for many years, and it has already shown its defeat. When Mr. Xianyi goes south to Bingzhou, he will naturally connect with Hanoi."

After hearing this, Chen Gong laughed and said, "As expected, Mr. Xianyi wants to annex Heishan, do you want Marquis Wen to watch from the sidelines?"

After hearing this, Chen Gui said calmly: "The Black Mountain Army has been harassing Jizhou for many years, and it has already been tolerated by the Yuan family. It will be a matter of time before they are destroyed."

"Does Marquis Wen still want to side with the Black Mountain Army?"

"Nonsense!" At this moment someone stood up suddenly, pointed at Chen Gui and said, "Heishan Army Zhonglang Zhang Yan is personally appointed by the Han court. Does Marquis Wen want to abandon the court and attach himself to the rebellious people like the Yuan family instead?"

Everyone took a closer look, and it turned out that it was Zhang Yang's subordinate Yang Chou. Isn't he the Black Mountain Army? Why did Yang Chou react so strongly?
Chen Gui chuckled, he had already learned from Yuan Xi that this Yang Chou might belong to Cao Cao, and said, "May I ask General Yang, Zhang Taishou is not here, can you speak for him?"

Yang Chou's face froze, then he sneered and said, "Why not!"

"And now the prefect is the Marquis of Anguo, and I'm paying homage to General Anguo!"

"Since the prefect and Zhang Yan are both appointed by the Han court, can we still fight against each other?"

Seeing Yang Chou's complacent look, Chen Gui smiled and said, "Since this is the case, then General Yang feels that the edict of the Han Dynasty must be obeyed?"

Yang Chou had just followed Zhang Yang to be appointed an official. Although it was only an empty title, he had surpassed all the generals under Lu Bu's command in terms of title. He was proud of himself, and immediately said without hesitation: "Of course!"

Chen Gui listened, and smiled slightly: "The old man heard that Yuan Shu wants to proclaim himself emperor, and Marquis Wen wants to marry him now, so where will the Han court order be placed?"

Everyone didn't expect Chen Gui to bring the matter up to this point, they were all taken aback for a moment, Chen Gong suddenly realized that Chen Gui, an old fox, had kept his words here!

Seeing Yang Chou's dumbfounded, Chen Gong knew that he could not count on this simple-minded martial artist, so he stood up and said, "Mr. Han Yu doesn't know that Yuan Gonggong, the fourth and third prince, has no intention of becoming emperor at present, and he once raised troops against Dong Zhuo. , coincides with what Marquis Wen did that day, all for the sake of the Son of Heaven."

"Marquis Wen and Yuan Gonglu are both loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, so how can it be said that they have objections?"

Chen Gui smiled slightly, took out a scroll of silk from his sleeve, showed it around to everyone, and then put his hands in front of Lu Bu, "This is the letter Yuan Shu wrote to Han Yu that day, please take a look at it and let Marquis Wen know the truth." .”

"The old man rejected Yuan Shu, and the whereabouts of the son detained by him is still unknown."

After hearing this, Lu Bu unfolded the silk book to read it, and after a while, he threw the silk book to Chen Gong, "Gongtai also has a look."

Chen Gong had a bad feeling in his heart, when he read the silk script carefully, a few drops of cold sweat oozed from his forehead.

This was the secret letter that Yuan Shu coveted Xuzhou and wanted to buy Chen Gui. It was written in a very explicit letter, promising to give Chen Gui the position of three lords and nine ministers after he ascended the throne as the Great Treasure.

I have a clear record of seals and ribbons, so there will be no fakes, and the patriarch of a prominent family like Chen Gui will not be so boring as to deceive people with forged letters.

Chen Gong looked extremely conflicted, how could he not know that Yuan Shu had the intention of proclaiming himself emperor?

He's just pretending to be confused.

Because in Chen Gong's view, Yuan Shu is the only one who is really willing to unite with Lu Bu.

Lu Bu's reputation is so bad that even the rich and powerful families look down on Lu Bu in their hearts.

Not to mention Lu Bu, even Dong Zhuo, who was an extremely powerful official at the time and had a lot of power, was not welcomed by the aristocratic family. Dong Zhuo tried every means to make friends with the gentry, but with little success, so he finally gave up on himself and completely broke with the princes.

As for Lu Bu, it was even worse. His family background was worse than that of Dong Zhuo, and he also killed the two masters, Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo.

So when Lu Bu fled from Chang'an, he couldn't find a place to stay for a long time. If Zhang Miao and Zhang Chao hadn't taken him in, we still don't know where Lu Bu was wandering.

But even Zhang Miao, who was so kind to Lu Bu, was besieged by Cao Cao, and Lu Bu did not immediately rescue him.

From this point of view, Lu Bu has a characteristic, ruthless.

To put it bluntly, it is ruthless and ungrateful.

In other words, the principles he follows in doing things are quite like the strong preying on the weak, which caused the princes to be extremely vigilant when they interacted with Lu Bu.

Now that Yuan Shu is going to marry Lu Bu, Chen Gong thinks it over and over again, and feels that this will do more harm than good to Lu Bu. After all, among the princes in the world, there are not many who are willing to take Lu Bu in.

Chen Gong guessed that Yuan Shu wanted to marry Lu Bu probably because he wanted to restrain his subordinate Sun Ce who was too big to lose, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a hurry.

It can be said that Chen Gong had exhausted his mind to assist Lu Bu, and it would not be so tiring to change someone to take refuge with him.

But the reason why he abandoned Cao Cao and took refuge in Lu Bu also had his own persistence and consideration.

Ever since Chen Gong discovered that Cao Cao's three views on human beings did not match his own, he resolutely broke with him, deeply regretting that he saved Cao Cao's life that day, especially after Cao Cao's frequent massacres of the city, Chen Gong strengthened his thoughts.

Cao Cao was very determined, and Chen Gong couldn't change it. Now that he met Lu Bu, he found that if he left him alone, he would become like Cao Cao sooner or later.

Lv Bu did not act rightly. If no one persuaded him, he would act recklessly and bring disaster to the world. However, Lv Bu has one good thing, his ears are soft. As the chief counselor under him, Chen Gong's advice is very likely to be adopted.

If you give more guidance, you may not be able to change Lu Bu.

So Chen Gong resolutely decided to assist Lu Bu, hoping to make this chaotic world better in this chaotic world where everyone is killing each other.

But Chen Gong also has its own shortcomings.

He was only the magistrate of Zhongmu County before, and he lacked enough knowledge in his life, so that when he was the mastermind, he didn't consider so comprehensively.

Now he agrees with Lu Bu Wenhou's marriage, that's the case. He only saw the benefits, but underestimated the risks. Now that the things he wanted to hide were exposed, he suddenly panicked.

Seeing Chen Gong bowing his head while holding the silk book, Chen Gui thought the time was right.

Yuan Xi has already told himself so much inside information in advance, if he still can't persuade Lu Bu at this time, then he is too incompetent!
He laughed loudly, "Marquis Wen, not to mention Yuan Gonggong's conspiracy, everyone in the world can be trusted, except Yuan Gonggong!"

"Sun Ce, under his command, laid down several counties for him, but Yuan Gonggong broke his promise to Biao as the prefect several times."

"Even if this is the case for the subordinates who have made great contributions, does Wenhou think that Yuan Gonggong will really turn his back on Wenhou in the future?"

Lu Bu's expression darkened when he heard this, Chen Gui's words reached his heart.

He had betrayed the Lord several times, so what he feared most was being betrayed.

After hearing this, Chen Gong said: "Subordinates are subordinates, Marquis Wen and Yuan Gonglu are equal."

Chen Gui smiled casually: "What if Yuan Gonglu ascends the throne and usurps the throne?"

Chen Gong was dumbfounded.

Chen Gui struck while the iron was hot, "In Gui's view, Yuan Shu's coveting of the great treasure is really a way of death. If Marquis Wen participates in it, it will definitely end badly!"

After hearing this, Lu Bu slammed the table with his shadow and said angrily, "How dare you curse me!"

Chen Gui was unafraid: "Marquis Wen, please listen to me in detail."

"The reason why Yuan Gonglu wants to join forces with Marquis Wen is in the name of marriage. There are only a few considerations."

"One is to let Marquis Wen stand in front of Yuzhou to deal with Yuan Benchu ​​of Jizhou and Cao Mengde of Yanzhou."

"Marquis Wen thought to himself, can he stop the soldiers from the two states?"

Lu Bu shook his head and remained silent.

Chen Gui said again: "Secondly, Yuan Gonglu has the intention of usurping the throne, so he will definitely try to deal with the Han court, and it is even more likely to kill the emperor."

"He doesn't know how to do it himself, so he must ask Marquis Wen who is the closest to Luoyang."

"Dare to ask Marquis Wen, do you dare to kill the emperor?"

When everyone present heard this, they were all in a cold sweat.

Chen Yu said again: "Thirdly, Yuan Gonglu had the intention of proclaiming himself emperor, and it was for rebellion. If he rebelled, Marquis Wen would be a relative of the rebel, and it would be tolerated by the world. If the princes of the world attacked him together, Marquis Wen would want to rebel Is it an enemy?"

"If Marquis Wen is defeated, will the whole family survive?"

As soon as these words came out, Lu Bu couldn't sit still any longer, he stood up suddenly, and said, "What can I do?"

In the backyard of Lu's mansion, in Yan's bedroom, Yan was happily pulling Lu Lingqi to talk.

Yan Shi held the gift list in one hand, and opened the box that was brought in with the other. All kinds of rare things inside immediately dazzled Yan Shi's eyes.

She smiled at Lu Lingqi: "This fierce tiger of the Yuan family knows the general situation. He knows that his daughter will have the appearance of a concubine in the future, so he came here to curry favor with us."

Lu Lingqi was speechless, thinking that her mother's thinking was too simple.

(End of this chapter)