Cao Thief

Chapter 603 Attachment (22) Ask for a ticket, ask for a monthly ticket, ask for a recommendation ticket!

After dawn, the Lu Han mission set off again.

But this time, the size and lineup of Lu Han's mission became much larger.The tiger and leopard cavalry were dragged out from the ranks of the mission, and traveled instead as a guard of honor.This time, in order to welcome the arrival of Lu's Han Dynasty, Cao Cao also spent a lot of money to welcome him with the guard of honor of the clan vassal state.The entire guard of honor team is mighty and mighty, with as many as a thousand people. There are banners in front of the way and chariots and horses in the back. The momentum is huge.

This is also Cao Cao's arrangement!

Through this method, I would like to tell everyone that he has achieved remarkable achievements since he was conquered by the emperor.

Look, even foreigners from overseas have come to join us. What does that mean?It shows that Cao Sikong was in charge of the court, and what he did greatly increased the prestige of the Central Plains.

This is of great significance to Cao Cao's subsequent establishment of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the establishment of Thirteen Caos...

As for Emperor Han?

Who really cares!

Perhaps, only those veteran officials in the court still have favors for the Han Dynasty.However, there are also many people who consider it for fame and fortune.Once Cao Cao really set up the prime minister's mansion, how many courtiers there will be in the Han Dynasty, but it will no longer be possible to guess.

Cao Peng followed the guard of honor.

But beside him, there was a small follower.

Lu Lan disguised herself as a man and became one of Cao Peng's followers.

When she returned to the Central Plains this time, she hoped to meet Cao Peng again.As for government affairs, Gao Shun has to deal with them.She was about to arrive in Xudu soon, if she continued to mix with the mission, she would inevitably show her flaws.After all, in Xudu, there are too many experts.Neither Xun Yu, Xun You, nor Guo Jia and Dong Zhao are the kind of people who rub sand in their eyes.If you are not in Xudu, it may be more convenient.But after arriving in Xudu, the mission will inevitably encounter all kinds of attention.Who can guarantee that Lu Lan will not be seen through?
It has been nearly ten years since Lu Lan left the Central Plains at the beginning of Jian'an.

But she had appeared in Xiapi after all.Even if the girl's eighteen changes, the appearance has changed a lot from before, but it is inevitable that someone will recognize it.

Cao Peng and Lu Lan drank until they were ugly.

At the time of parting, he suddenly thought of this problem, so he suggested that Lu Lan should not stay in the mission.

It would be better to act as Cao Peng's personal guard and hide in Fengchehou's mansion after arriving in Xudu.After the mission arrives in Xudu, all eyes will be on the mission.In contrast, the attention received by Cao Peng and Fengchehou's Mansion will be greatly reduced, and for Lu Lan, it is undoubtedly safer.Lu Lan also felt that Cao Peng's idea was very reasonable.She didn't come here for attachment, she just wanted to meet Cao Peng.Now being able to get along with Cao Peng day and night is exactly what I want.At the same time, in Gao Shun's view, the safer Lu Lan is, the better of course.He didn't quite agree with Lu Lan's coming, but he couldn't resist Lu Lan insisting on coming... To be honest, since they landed in Bohai County, Gao Shun's heart has been uneasy.Being able to hide his tracks also hit Gao Shun's intention.

As a result, Cao Peng had an extra follower by his side.

Cao Peng came from Xudu with more than 1000 people.

Who is the guard of honor and who is the retinue, no one knows at all.

Even Cao Zhen didn't notice that there was an extra person beside Cao Peng.So this journey has been safe and sound, without any mistakes.

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On September 11, the 26th year of Jian'an, Lu's Han Kingdom arrived in Xudu.

On behalf of Emperor Han, Cao Cao led all the civil and military officials out of the city to meet him.As for Cao Peng, it was a matter of course, leading Lu Lan to withdraw from the team...

"Gao Sima, stay safe."

When Cao Cao saw Gao Shun, he couldn't help feeling all kinds of emotions.

This, but his old opponent!
When he confronted Lu Bu in Puyang back then, Gao Shun often took care of him.And most of the generals under him had confronted Gao Shun.

Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Cao Ren, Cao Hong...

Almost everyone has suffered from Gao Shun.

After Cao Cao killed Lu Bu, he wanted to recruit Gao Shun.

Unfortunately, Cao Peng privately sent Gao Shun and Lu Bu's family overseas.

Fast-forward ten years, the mighty general under Lu Bu's account at the beginning has now become the great Sima of Lu's Han Kingdom.In terms of position, Gao Shun's position is no worse than Cao Cao's.They are also three lords, and the position of Da Sima is even higher than that of Sikong.Therefore, when Cao Cao saw Gao Shun, on the one hand, he secretly lamented the impermanence of the world, on the other hand, he couldn't help it, and blamed Cao Peng a little.

This kid really ruined my big deal...

After Cao Cao picked up Gao Shun, they entered Xudu together.

Cao Peng took Lu Lan back to Fengchehou's mansion without anyone noticing.

As soon as Lu Lan was settled down, he received a notice from Liu Ye asking him to attend the affairs.The so-called reference is a nicer way of saying it.To put it bluntly, it means 'come here and serve me'.After the arrival of Lu's Han Kingdom, there will inevitably be receptions and banquets, but they are all retreats.To put it bluntly, it was just a cutscene... As a Dahonglu, Liu Ye had to get in touch with the deputy of the mission.

The two sides listed the various items to be discussed, and then reported to Cao Cao and Gao Shun respectively.

The next day, the discussion between Cao Cao and Gao Shun was to select some things that were easy to reach an agreement from among these items, and to test them out.With the passage of each statement, when the two sides basically reached an agreement, the Emperor Han will appear on the stage, expressing his acceptance of the submission of Lu's Han Kingdom.

Finally, rejoice!

That's pretty much the program.

What Liu Ye is responsible for is communication and negotiation, and Cao Cao is responsible for making decisions.

As for Emperor Han, when he finally appeared on the stage, he was almost a puppet role, basically unable to participate in specific discussions.

Both parties are very sincere, so there is no need to worry about failure.

Cao Cao personally ordered and arranged for the embassy to be stationed.Gao Shun secretly rejoiced that Cao Peng reminded him to take Lu Lan away in advance.Otherwise, after entering the post house, you need to register your name.At that time, it will be easy to reveal flaws.Lu Lan is by Cao Peng's side, and it is easy to enter and leave the garrison.After all, Cao Peng is the official translator and responsible for the reception of the mission.So, getting in and out of the station is effortless.

On the night when the mission arrived in Xudu, the two sides did not have any substantive consultations.

Liu Ye and Deputy Shi Lu Han made contact first to prepare for the topic of negotiation... Cao Cao hosted a banquet at the Sikong Mansion to entertain Gao Shun.

That's it, nothing happened overnight.

From the next day, the negotiations between the two sides also started.

Lu's Han Kingdom had put forward several conditions for their visit this time.The first condition is Cao Peng... This problem has been resolved, and Cao Peng, as an official translator, no longer needs to discuss it; the second thing is that the Lu Han Kingdom hopes to get Cao Cao's funding, and pleads for the opening of the Haihekou (Bohai Sea) County), Buqi County, Jieting (now Jiaozhou Bay) and Yuzhou Mountain three ports to facilitate travel.

Waiting for Cao Cao to pacify Youzhou and open up the four counties in Liaodong to strengthen the trade between the Lu Han Kingdom and the Central Plains.

The third thing, in view of the large number of indigenous people in Lu's Han Kingdom, is not conducive to supervision and governance.Therefore, it is hoped that [-] households can be relocated from the Central Plains to strengthen the control of Lu's Han Dynasty over Sanhan.

The fourth thing, please deliver the luggage.

Fifth thing...

This time, Lu's Han Kingdom issued a total of nine major items, with a total of 27 requests.

All but the first require serious consultation.

It is a good thing to open ports and strengthen exchanges.It's just that there are still many details to be negotiated on how to trade and communicate between the two sides. This matter is not too big a problem.What is really difficult is the four counties in Liaodong and the relocation of [-] families from the Central Plains, which are the focus of the negotiations between the two sides.In Liaodong, the Gongsun family was powerful... Historically, they later joined Cao Cao and joined forces with Cao Cao to attack Goguryeo, which caused a disastrous defeat for Goguryeo and had to retreat to Marudu.At this time, the Gongsun family and the Yuan family were very close, and they had a hostile relationship with Cao Cao.Open the four counties of Liaodong?It involves the countermeasures against Liaodong and the Goguryeo regime...

At this time, Goguryeo was the inner city of Dingdu.

In order to borrow troops from Goguryeo, Yuan Xi gave up Lelang County and Hexuantu County.Therefore, if Cao Cao agrees to open the four counties in Liaodong, it means that after Yuan Xi is resolved, he will continue to use troops in Liaodong and Liaoxi.Cao Cao, are you willing to raise troops in such a continuous manner?
This question depends entirely on the outcome of the battle against Yuan Xi.

Therefore, Cao Cao was unable to answer for a while.

If 15 households were relocated, that would be a population of [-].

The Central Plains has gone through wars, and the population is already a bit scarce... 15 people were moved to Lu's Han Kingdom, which is not a small number.The human, material and financial resources required are extremely astonishing.Not to mention, if 15 people came to Lu Han, it would strengthen the power of Lu Han.In case Lu's Han Kingdom grows stronger, will it become the second Goguryeo to stand on its own?Cao Cao also had to be cautious.

There are various aspects involved here, which require careful consideration.

In this regard, Cao Peng has no right to speak, and is not even qualified to participate in the negotiations.

Yes, he is indeed kind to Lu's Han Kingdom.

so what?

This is a matter between two countries, and personal feelings are difficult to get involved.Even Gao Shun couldn't back down too much.

In short, with the contacts between the two sides, agreements emerged one by one, and the negotiations began to become intense.

As for Cao Peng, as the negotiation progressed, it became more and more relaxed.Later, let alone Cao Peng, even Liu Ye couldn't get involved.He was also happy to be at leisure, so he didn't worry about it anymore. Most of the time, he would stay with Lu Lan in the Hou's mansion, and his life was easy.

In October of the 11th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao and Gao Shun reached an agreement on the population involved.

Cao Cao will move 10 people to Lu's Han Kingdom within three years.At the same time, Lu's Han Kingdom will also sell 12 indigenous slaves to the Central Plains.The entry of 12 Han people into Sanhan will greatly improve the population and race status of Lu Han.However, once the [-] indigenous slaves enter the Central Plains, they are basically a drop in the ocean, and they will not have much impact, but can bring more labor to the Central Plains.This is a win-win situation, which can meet Gao Shun's requirements and control the population of Lu's Han Kingdom.

But then, the negotiation became a bit unsmooth...

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Cao Peng didn't pay attention to the outcome of the negotiation!

Because he knew very well that Gao Shun came here with great sincerity, and the attachment was unstoppable.The reason why they are entangled in the four counties of Liaodong is, to put it bluntly, to get more benefits.After ten years, the straight man under Lu Bu's account in the past has also learned how to do it.

Take advantage of the opportunity of the four counties in Liaodong to strive for more benefits for the Lu Han Kingdom...

This politics has always been the most able to sharpen people.

Even straight men have begun to understand how to play some tricks to seek benefits!

In Sikong's mansion, Cao Cao and Gao Shun were at war with each other.

And Cao Peng, taking this opportunity, quietly recruited Lu Yu under his command.

On the pretext of being willing to publish for Lu Zhi, he first got in touch with Lu Yu.Then through constant contact with Lu Yu, I gradually learned about Lu Yu's situation.

Although Lu Yu was born in a famous family, his father Lu Zhi was well-known and had a high status.In later generations, Lu Yu was the founder of the Fanyang Lu family among the five surnames and seven families.The first ancestor of the Lu family in Fanyang was Lu Zhi. Later, Lu Yuguan worshiped Cao Wei Sikong, and his four brothers, Lu Qin, Lu Zhi, and Lu Chen, held high positions. When Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Lu Xuan was the first to enter the court, Fan Yang Lu Only then did the clan become a noble family in the north, and together with Taiyuan Wang, Zhaojun Li, Xingyang Zheng, Longxi Li, Boling Cui, and Qinghe Cui, formed a wealthy and noble family.

At this time, Lu Yu was at the bottom of his life.

Lu Zhi was a clean and honest official, and he was upright and honest, so he didn't accumulate too much family property.

After Lu Zhi's death, the Lu family declined immediately.

Especially after experiencing the war between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, the Lu family suffered from the war and was almost destitute.Brother Lu Yu died in a military disaster.Lu Yu even relied on his meager salary to support the whole family.Lu Zhi had four sons, and now only one son, Lu Yu, survives.There are dozens of people in the family, big and small. Even though Cao Cao respects Lu Zhi very much, he can't give much help.

Lu Yu is now leading a family, barely surviving in Xudu almost relying on the support of Lu Zhi's friends back then...

Otherwise, he wouldn't even have to ask for help to print rubbings of his Lao Tzu's works.

In this year and month, the author has nothing to say about the manuscript fee.

There is no such institution as a publishing house. If you want to publish a book, you have to pay for it yourself.Sometimes, the books you publish can't be sold for money, so they can only be used as gifts for others.At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, paper was expensive, and even woodblock printing had not yet appeared.Publishing a book is basically a money-losing business...it is extremely expensive.Even Lu Yu's friends couldn't help much.

Moreover, if you are rich, you can help me publish a book.

If you want to help me publish a book, it also depends on whether you have this status...

Therefore, although Lu Zhi has a great reputation, he has been unable to find a backer for a long time.

Cao Peng's prestige in Shilin is enough!At the same time, he also claimed to be the most profitable person under Cao Cao's account, with sufficient financial resources.

After obtaining the right to publish Lu Zhi's works, Cao Peng gave Lu Yu a lot of support.

After a while of flickering, Lu Yu was finally persuaded to become his staff member when he went to Nanyang County in the future.So far, the three recommended by Guo Jia have all joined.

On October 11th of the [-]th year of Jian'an, Xudu ushered in the first snow.

It was also on this day that after half a month of negotiations, the results finally came to fruition.

After a long period of fruitless negotiations, Cao Cao and Gao Shun each took a step back and reached a unity.Later, Gao Shun, as the great Sima of the Lu Han Kingdom, formally submitted the letter of credence to Cao Cao on behalf of the Lu Han Kingdom.

On the day the letter of credence was submitted, the entire city of Xu was shaken by it...

(End of this chapter)