Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 98 Watching heroes guide the country

Feeling extremely unhappy in his heart, Yuan Shu silently watched Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang, Yuan Shao's eldest son Yuan Tan, and second son Yuan Xi, all chattering and milling around His Highness Liu Bian. To say he wasn't jealous... that would be too much. Yuan Shu is overestimated.

In short, Yuan Shu was fascinated by what he saw, and the same thought came to his mind, that is: I also want to send my child to His Highness to win His Highness's trust!

So, here comes the question: Yuan Shu... is not married yet.

Currently, he has neither a son nor a daughter - in fact, when Yuan Shu saw the three young men trying to please His Highness, Yuan Shu had a flash of inspiration and thought: Now that Your Highness is young and has never had any engagement, why can't I? Why don't you send your daughter to His Highness first and take care of His Highness's daily life?

Anyway, His Highness will be in charge in the future, and if his daughter is close to His Highness, wouldn't there be a good chance of being made a queen?
At that time... At that time, wouldn't I become a real relative of the emperor? !
Thinking of this, Yuan Shu's heart became hot. He had forgotten the agreement he had made with Yuan Benchu ​​not to serve His Highness as his master, and he had not seriously considered whether His Highness could really return to Luoyang one day... At this time, Yuan Shu still used The old way of thinking, to measure the future—

Unfortunately, Yuan Shu had no sons or daughters.

Not to mention having any children, not even a wife!
Yuan Shu: "..."

After coming back to his senses, Yuan Shu narrowed his eyes and glanced at Cao Cao and Yuan Shao again, but he saw that Cao Cao was still directing the Cao clan to move supplies, while Yuan Shao watched Cao Cao's work and scolded his own family from time to time. Save yourself the trouble, son... With a chuckle, Yuan Shu thought to himself: If I'm not wrong, these two guys don't have daughters!

That's right!

Because Cao Cao and Yuan Shao do not have a daughter yet, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao can only consider...putting their son next to His Highness, it is best for the son to grow up with His Highness!

In this way, when the day comes that His Highness truly becomes His Majesty...will the sons become His Highness's confidants or right-hand men?

——Liu Bian should be happy: Fortunately, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao currently don’t have a daughter... As for whether Cao Cao and Yuan Shao regret not having a daughter, Liu Bian doesn’t dare to think about it at all, okay?
With a bang, Liu Bian was enthusiastically surrounded by three young men. He was unable to advance or retreat, and felt quite troubled. He even regretted coming to get close to the Cao family... He put on a straight face and watched the Cao family move it skillfully. When the goods are delivered in an orderly manner, I can't help but admire the ability of the Cao family.

It was not until noon that the Cao family transported all the goods into the warehouse.

"Lord, where are you going first?" Cao Cao's question suddenly sounded in his ears.

Blinking, Liu Bian came back to his senses. On the one hand, he was annoyed that he was bored watching the busy figures of the Cao family. On the other hand, he thought: That's right, Cao Cao didn't know that an accident almost happened in his mansion today.

However, Cao Cao actually took the initiative to mention He Xian. This shows that Cao Cao admires He Xian very much. ——Slightly proud, Liu Bian's joy only lasted for a few seconds. The next moment he remembered the reason why He Miao replaced the guards... Therefore, he said sadly:

"Master Bo, you probably don't know? - Someone is coming from Luoyang. The person who comes is Xia Yun, one of the "Ten Constant Attendants" who is one of the father's confidants..."

Bah bah bah, he talked about the danger he encountered not long ago in an understatement, and finally said: "Although I hate this person, this person is a person that my father relies on, and I cannot kill him casually. ...However, this person can be spared the death penalty, but cannot escape the punishment of living, and I will not let go of this person’s accomplices!!”

Clenching his hands into fists, he made up his mind to dispatch Xia Yun's accomplices.

When they first heard that the Prince of Bohai's residence had been attacked by Xia Yun, the Vice-Chancellor, everyone except He Miao and Xun You were furious, especially Cao Cao, whose face was livid!Quickly, Cao Cao cupped his hands and said:

"Lord, what are your plans?!"

"Ah?" Liu Bian looked confused, "What other plans can I have? - I will escort Xia Yun back to Luoyang and listen to my father-in-law Hou's remarks... To say that I am angry, I am indeed a little bit angry. This It’s normal.”

"No, no, no -" Cao Cao looked at Liu Bian and hesitated.

Silently, Cao Cao winked at Yuan Shao, Liu, Guan, Zhang and others.Afterwards, Cao Cao turned around and said to Liu Bian: "My lord, can today's work report be made earlier? For example, right now? - I have something very important and want to discuss it with you, my lord. Please don't refuse, my lord!"

Liu Bian sighed, and sighed, "You've already said that, can I refuse?"

Rolling his eyes, Liu Bian glanced at Cao Cao from the corner of his eye. Not surprisingly, he saw Cao Cao looking determined... What did Cao Cao want to do?
Liu Bian frowned slightly, thoughtfully.

Afterwards, Liu Bian led everyone to the study room——

During this period, Liu Bian suddenly realized that there seemed to be one person missing?
It's Zhao Yun!
Zhao Yun did not follow Liu, Guan, and Zhang.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Bian sent someone to invite Zhao Yun again, saying that he had something to discuss.

As for Cao Ang, Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi, they were ruthlessly stopped outside the house by Liu Bian because they were too young.

Looking around at the people in the room, Liu Bian saw Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, He Miao, Shi Yue, Xun You, Xia Houyuan, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Cao Chun, Cao Hong and Cao Xiu standing calmly. The scene was so spectacular that I couldn’t help but want to scream:
Ahhh!Unknowingly, have I already recruited so many talents?

After clearing his throat, Liu Bian stopped talking nonsense and said bluntly: "I believe that you have heard about what happened to my king today? - Then, please feel free to discuss it? I am all ears."

Except for Zhao Yun, everyone showed a look of understanding.

Zhao Yun couldn't hold it back, and said softly, "What happened, Your Highness?"

"Zilong——" Liu Bei glanced at Liu Bian, then withdrew his gaze to Zhao Yun, and helped His Highness popularize science. This made Zhao Yun's eyes widen, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.

...In fact, Zhao Yun does not need to make a choice at all.

Everyone, especially Cao, Yuan, and Liu, seemed to be used to this kind of big scene, and they were very comfortable handling it.Then Cao Cao took a step forward, cupped his hands and said:
"Lord, I think you should escort Xia Yun back to Luoyang as soon as possible, and then explain the matter clearly to His Majesty, and let His Majesty make a decision——"

"Master Cao Bo, what you said is so ridiculous!" It was Yuan Shao who often quarreled with Cao Cao.Yuan Shao glared fiercely and said to Cao Cao, "Your Majesty has always valued Dong Hou, not Shi Hou... It was because His Majesty rejected His Highness that His Highness went to the Bohai Group!

Therefore, why do you conclude that His Majesty will definitely punish Xia Yun severely?
Your Highness, I think Xia Yun should be sentenced to death, forced to confess, and then nursed back to health and taken to Luoyang. "

"Your method is too slow." Cao Cao disagreed at all. "It doesn't matter whether your majesty punishes Xia Yun or not! What matters is that the lord wants to send a signal to your majesty!"

"Signal? What signal?!" Yuan Shao asked.

Cao Cao said: "Your Highness was completely innocently framed by Xia Yun."

"Ah?" Yuan Shao was dumbfounded. After thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of a natural reason.

Liu Bei, on the other hand, said keenly: "Master Cao Bo, what you mean is that Xia Yun came to Bohai County to visit His Highness on His Majesty's order, but because Xia Yun betrayed His Majesty, he harmed His Highness without authorization... Your Highness was killed by Xia Yun. The harm has nothing to do with His Majesty?"

"That's right! Your Highness has no idea of ​​His Majesty's plans. He simply thinks that Your Majesty misses His Majesty, so he sent someone to Bohai County - please allow me to make an assumption." Cao Cao said, "Assume that Xia Yun is actually Dong Sent by the Queen Mother, what will Your Majesty think after learning about it?
Suppose Xia Yun is still sent by His Majesty, but colludes with Empress Dowager Dong on the way and betrays Your Majesty, what do you think His Majesty will do? "

Liu Bei said: "If Xia Yun is sent by Empress Dowager Dong, and your Majesty finds out about it, if he cares about Marquis Dong, he may sit back and ignore it, or even pretend not to know about it.

On the contrary, although His Majesty wanted to harm His Highness, he was even more shocked by his confidant Xia Yun's betrayal... Not to mention that His Majesty has no time to trouble His Highness, His Majesty can only wonder if other eunuchs will be like Xia Yun?
Although it is good to have various methods, Master Cao, have you forgotten one thing: What if Your Majesty really wants to harm Your Majesty? "Cao Cao said: "Then we have to send Xia Yun back to Luoyang. "

"Why?" Guan Yu and Zhang Fei said in unison.

"Sending Xia Yun back to Luoyang means that His Highness still wants to save face and does not want to completely break with His Majesty!" Cao Cao said, "So, I think your lord, what you should consider is: let His Majesty hear what happened to you and hear your story. The idea is to make His Majesty owe you something——"

"The reason why Your Majesty is indebted to Your Highness is to ensure that Your Majesty will think of Your Highness if he wants to establish a crown prince?" Yuan Shu asked suddenly, but his tone was very sure.

Cao Cao nodded to Yuan Shu with approval and concluded: "That's right! Whether it's Empress Dowager Dong's handiwork, or His Majesty... His Highness must bear the brunt of it: we can't completely break up with His Majesty!

No matter who the murderer is behind the scenes, Your Highness will never be able to fight head-on with the other party, he can only outwit him! "

"That's easy to say!" Yuan Shao was amazed for a moment, but he was extremely disgusted, "If you want to outwit him, you must take Xia Yun back to Luoyang... Who do you think should be responsible for reporting His Majesty's situation to His Majesty?"

Cao Cao said: "You are right, you must be careful when choosing this person."

Turning his eyes, Cao Cao's eyes were fixed on Xun You.

Xun You was surprised: he cupped his hands and said, "Master Cao Bo, what do you mean?"

Even though Xun You had awakened - to be dragged into the study by His Highness, and to discuss with the officials about His Highness's almost being hurt... I was probably already attracted by His Highness, right?
Does the talent targeted by His Highness still have a chance to escape?

No!

Therefore, Xun You smiled wryly, and said again: "You understand, and you will definitely go all out."

"Why go all out?" Yuan Shu couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Xun, what are you going to say?"

Xun You said: "No matter who is the murderer behind the scenes, I will put all the charges on Xia Yun! Just say that Xia Yun is ambitious! In that case, even if His Majesty really instigated Xia Yun... As long as we are sure that we have misunderstood, we will I won't target His Highness.

Although I can't guarantee it will be permanent, but if it can be delayed for a few months, it can still be done! "

After hearing this, Yuan Shu suddenly gasped and was stunned. He turned to Cao Cao and said, "Master Cao, do you plan to let Mr. Xun go back alone?"

"How could it be?" Cao Cao said, "It's a long journey, so I will send dozens more people to escort Mr. Xun."

"That's pretty much it!" Yuan Shu muttered quietly, then looked frustrated, as if he was annoyed that he couldn't help.

...Liu Bian sighed.

In a heated exchange of words, Liu Bian gathered around the audience in a daze to point out the heroes.

Finally, when everyone turned their attention to him, Liu Bian was speechless.

What else can be said? ! ——You all tell me everything I want to say and plan...

At this time, Xun You turned to Zhao Yun and said warmly: "Zilong warrior, please accompany me to Luoyang again."

"What?" Zhao Yun was slightly surprised, "According to the agreement, I..."

"I can offer double the price." Xun You wrote seriously.

Zhao Yun wondered: "Sir, it's not that Yun is unhappy, it's just...it's just that Bohai County is quite far away from Luoyang City. If I go to Luoyang again, I'm afraid I won't be able to get back to Jicheng."

"Jicheng?!" Everyone was stunned for a moment and exclaimed in unison.

Zhao Yun's face turned slightly red and he said in surprise: "General Gongsun Zan is stationed in Jicheng."

After everyone heard this, their expressions were subtle, and they glanced at Liu Bei unconsciously.

I saw Liu Bei looked at his nose with his eyes and his mouth with his nose, very calm.

Tilting his head, Liu Bian finally realized: Before, Liu Bei only brought Guan Yu and Zhang Fei here because Liu Bei knew Zhao Yun's plan? ——Liu Bei failed to retain Zhao Yun, but Zhao Yun still wanted to defect to Sun Gong Zan? !
Rubbing his forehead, Liu Bian blurted out: "Yishi Zilong, do you want to serve under General Gongsun Zan?"

"That's right!" Zhao Yun nodded and repeated unabashedly, "General Gongsun Zan has been fighting with the Yi people in the north all year round, and as the year is approaching, the Yi people in the north come to harass the border from time to time... Yun admires General Gongsun Zan very much. , I really want to follow General Gongsun Zan and drive away these barbarians, so that they never dare to invade again!"

When Zhao Yun promised Xun You to escort Xun You back to Luoyang, Zhao Yun would probably miss the important opportunity to guard the border with General Gongsun Zan.

The crowd was silent.

Xun You was slightly disappointed, but more importantly, he was delighted and admired.

Xun You bowed to Zhao Yun and praised: "I understand what Zilong means... Don't worry, I won't ask Zilong to do anything anymore. Zilong can do whatever he wants."

Zhao Yun's eyes moved slightly and he saluted Xun You. There was a hint of guilt in his eyes, but more importantly, they were full of relief and yearning.

Seeing that Zhao Yun could not accompany Xun You back to Luoyang, Cao Hong, who had a somewhat impatient personality, stood up and said in a rough voice: "Sir, this person is in trouble and can't protect you. Do you dare to replace me with someone else?!"

Ok?
Xun You raised his eyebrows and looked at Cao Hong quickly: At that time, Cao Hong was only in his early 20s, and his skills should not be Zhao Yun's opponent, and he didn't know if he could be put to use? ... After pondering for a moment, Xun You said nothing.

"Sir!" Cao Chun and Cao Xiu also stepped forward one after another, and both saluted Xun You, "My brother is young and makes you worried, sir. What about the two of us?"

After seeing him, Xia Houyuan also said: "There is still me!"

Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun wanted to respond, but Cao Cao grabbed them with quick eyes and hands.

Cao Cao: Zixiao!Yuan Rang!You two can't run away anymore!

If you run away again, I will have no one left. How can I manage Dongguang County well?

(End of this chapter)