Three Kingdoms: Sir, you love learning too much!

Chapter 47 Procrastination?What are you waiting for? (Ask for a recommendation ticket for some data)

Sun Qian, who had studied under Zheng Xuan, was recommended by the great Confucian Zheng Xuan to the state.

After Tao Qian was appointed, he thought he should not drive.

In fact, it was Sun Qian who invested his family's assets in Tao Qian, so the appointment mainly based on rewards is not actually reused, but because of his contribution to the territory and the gentry, he gave a little support.

When Chen Deng went from the government office to the main courtyard, he happened to meet a pottery merchant who invited Sun Qian.

The two entered the back hall from the atrium, and were going to visit Tao Qian first. At that time, Tao Qian's illness had improved a lot, but it was still best to rest on the bed.

Sun Qian is a little tall and strong, wearing a brocade robe and a crown hat. His beard hangs down from both sides of his mouth, and his chin is like a goatee, short and neat.

He bowed slightly in front of Chen Deng, and cupped his hands without changing his expression, "Sir, can you go to see the lord together, there are some things that you need to go with you before you can say anything."

Chen Deng nodded, turned around and went side by side with them. He didn't intend to get involved. After all, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others were hired by the common people.

There are quite a few differences from those elected by their gentry. Although they are not to the point of infighting, they check and balance each other.

Tao Qian himself has the guarantee of the generals of the Danyang army, and he can weigh the advisers of the two factions at will, so in fact Xuzhou is divided into three factions of civil and military affairs.

They are the scholar faction, the rich merchants and common people from humble backgrounds, and the Danyang faction headed by Cao Bao.

When these three factions invaded Xuzhou without outsiders, of course they competed with each other for power and position. They were able to stabilize the manpower of their own faction, recommend suitable talents to official positions, and achieve political achievements and fame in governance.

But now that Cao Jun's soldiers and horses are outside, naturally we can no longer fight internally, we must fight against the enemy, and we should first solve the foreign aggression.

Chen Deng was also a ruthless person who traveled through several states back then. He was well-informed and mature, and he understood that at this time, he should not be arrogant with Sun Qian, and even had to cooperate to tide over the difficulties.

So, the three of them came to see Tao Qian together and informed them of the situation.

The pottery merchants had already started to go south to look for Yuan Shu. The two cavalry sent to the north were probably halfway there, and they would get news in a few days.

After listening to the military report, Tao Qian's complexion became better.

He coughed a few times, and reluctantly got up and leaned against the back of the bed. His pale face looked very tired, and the act of getting up already made him feel very hard.

After taking a few breaths, Tao Qian said slowly: "If Cao Mengde doesn't attack, he will let the rear go and attack Xuzhou slowly."

"Then, his purpose probably isn't to swallow Xuzhou in one go. Maybe it's the same as what happened to Quexuan back then. He just wants me to make compensation, and he wants me to give up Xiapi to him."

"Otherwise, the territory is not stable. Yuzhou, Jingzhou and even Yuan Shu can invade at any time, and then lose too much territory. So don't look at him being so calm and calm, but he is actually very flustered inside. This is a bet with me."

Sun Qian and Chen Deng bowed their hands together, silently listening to Tao Qian's words.

"He's betting on Xuzhou or Yanzhou, who can stabilize the situation better, so we can procrastinate. Since he doesn't want to lose his benevolence and righteousness, but just talks about my murder of his father, then it's time to deal with him on this matter and buy me time."

"My son, I'm going to ask Yuan Shu for help today. Before that, two armies went to Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao."

"There will always be someone to help. After all, everyone still cares about the old Dong Zhimeng. There will be no chaos in the Central Plains, and they don't want to... see Cao Cao sitting so big in Yanzhou."

"Then, please Gongyou, how about being a lobbyist for me? I will station heavy troops in Pengcheng and Tanxian to support you."

Pengcheng has been trapped between Xiapi and Yanzhou, and its southern part is suspected of being attacked at any time. Once Cao Jun has a firm foothold in Xiapi and starts to recruit people from the two wings, they will have this place.

It is absolutely impossible to expel them.

Sun Qian was a merchant before, but he also started studying Confucian classics very early, looking for teachers and friends, and earning freely.

"My lord, how much are you willing to pay?"

"If you want to talk, what is the purpose and how to raise the issue, you should have a long-term plan. It can't be done in one sentence, otherwise, won't you be humiliating yourself if you go here?"

Sun Qian kept a straight face, serious and upright, and did not immediately agree, but earnestly asked for some more conditions.

Tao Qian sighed, and said: "Cao Cao treats the people kindly, and his intention is to govern Xu. What he wants is to spread the government order, so that the people will have to accept his government as a last resort, and I will be criticized for my wrongdoing."

"If we talk about it, we must not admit that we murdered his father, and we should return Zhang Kai first."

"Pengcheng, you can give it to him, but he has to hand it back to Zhang Kai. At the same time, the army will withdraw this year and will not invade again. I will station my army in Wuyuan to defend Tan County. This is the bottom line."

"The king should do it for me, don't give up the land and the city, and only pay [-] gold."

Sun Qianxu's eyes were blank, his heart was full of mixed feelings, and now that's all he could do, but he didn't know what to delay this time for.

"My lord, I would like to remind you that Pengcheng and Xiapi are both adjacent to Donghai County in the north. If they are all given to him, then Tan County will be attacked by the two counties in the south, and it will be even more difficult to defend the periphery in the future."

"I understand," Tao Qian nodded weakly, waved his hands and said, "This is a helpless move, but that's all I can do. If we wait a little longer, there must be reinforcements."

"Don't worry, you gentlemen. Even if it's not good, you can still go ahead. Then Cao Cao just wanted my life, Tao Qian. He will definitely treat Xuzhou officials well."

Sun Qian and Chen Deng looked at each other, and they both bowed down at the same time, almost saying in unison: "I am loyal to my lord, how dare I betray you."

"Go, Gongyou."

……

Sun Qian and Chen Deng came out from the Yamen Office. They chatted for a while, and mentioned that Cao Cao's government in Xiapi was very stable at the moment.

"When General Wang Zhen was defeated and retreated, he left in a hurry, so he didn't leave many spies in the city. Otherwise, Cao Cao would have been able to get a lot of information if he treated him so kindly."

"What we can know now is that he is vigorously benefiting the government and treating the people. His intention is very obvious. What he really wants is not just the territory of Xuzhou, but the civil, military, and people's hearts.

If Tao Qian listened to Chen Deng's words, he would probably faint from anger again, which is already tantamount to praise.

Sun Qian didn't seem to understand the meaning of these words, and asked with a flat expression: "What do you mean, sir? This time I am talking about it as an envoy, should I take this as a compliment, so as to explain to the Cao family how to govern the county?"

"The more benevolent and righteous the Cao family is, the more insidious the lord will appear." Chen Deng ignored Sun Qian's words and continued to follow the meaning just now, "If things go on like this and the people have already recognized it, it will be difficult to regain the lost land."

"We can neither attack nor defend. We are in a dilemma. We, the ministers of internal governance, can only guarantee people's livelihood. As for how to negotiate peace, Mr. Gongyou should think about it."

There is something in this.

Sun Gan frowned slightly, then immediately laughed again, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you Yuanlong for reminding me, I also have a question."

"Please say."

"My lord, you keep talking about procrastination, so what is he waiting for? When I look at Cao Jun, I don't intend to rush to attack."

"Sir, if you have doubts, why don't you just go and see it with your own eyes, and you can understand everything."

(End of this chapter)