Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 108 The Second Thorn
Zhou Cang returned to Xuzhou from Luoyang and reported to Tao Qian how he followed the feudal lords against Dong Zhuo to occupy Luoyang. Xuzhou bureaucrats had another heated discussion. In the world, who is the leading brother among the princes, and what should Xuzhou do.

Representatives of the local gentry, led by Chen Deng and Mi Zhu, believed that there was no need to participate in the disputes among the feudal lords, as long as Xuzhou was kept, and if they chose to stand in line, they would choose Yuan Shao.However, Cao Bao and Cao Hong, who saw Tao Qian's intentions, believed that Yuan Shu was from a nobler background than Yuan Shao, and that he was the best candidate, and advocated an alliance with Yuan Shu.Not surprisingly, Tao Qian chose Cao Bao and Cao Hong's suggestions, but he still asked Zhou Cang's thoughts symbolically.

Zhou Cang said: "Although the emperor has moved his capital to Chang'an, we still have to respect the emperor. This is also the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period. I suggest that we should send envoys to Chang'an to greet the emperor."

Everyone disdained Zhou Cang's suggestion, but they couldn't make sense of it.As for the candidates for envoys, they all ignored Zhou Cang by coincidence, picked and chose, and decided to send an idler, an idler who would not conflict with anyone, that is, the original don't drive Zhao Yu.So Tao Qian sent someone to find Zhao Yu and asked him to go to Chang'an, and at the same time sent someone to contact Yuan Shu, and Zhou Cang was sent back to Xiaopei.

After Zhou Cang returned to Pengcheng, he found that he was much more prosperous than when he left. Xu Sheng and Chen Dao worked very hard and recruited some new recruits. The training was impressive. Zhang Shuang and Chen Zhongzao had already returned from Youzhou. Gongsun Zan generously gave Zhou Cang a hundred horses, and Zhou Cang fully supplied the cavalry battalion.

Only Chen Zhong's intelligence work is not satisfactory. He has tried his best, but Chen Zhong's foundation is weak and his ability is not enough to be fully competent.Zhou Cang asked Chen Zhong to prepare a gift and choose a date to meet Zhang Zhao. Zhang Jai recommended it last time, because he didn't have time to send troops, and now he finally has time.

Chen Zhong said with an unnatural expression: "General, there is no need to prepare."

"Huh? Why is that?"

"Last year, Mr. Tao Qian wanted to recommend Zhang Zhao as a talented person, but Zhang Zhao refused to accept him. Tao Qian was so angry that he sent someone to tie Zhang Zhao to Xuzhou. Zhang Zhao refused to submit and led his family to move to Xuzhou. Jiangdong..."

Zhou Cang was speechless for a while, and a talent was lost like this.There are too few people under him who can handle government affairs, if he can invite Zhang Zhao out, he can save himself a lot of energy.

Running back and forth, fighting wits and courage with others every day, he was very uncomfortable with Zhou Cang, who was still a student in later generations. He handed over all affairs to his subordinates and gave himself a long vacation. During the vacation, he even officiated the wedding for Dianwei , with him as the master and Mrs. Gan as the matchmaker, Gan Chi's younger sister betrothed to Dian Wei.

Seeing that Zhou Cang was free, Wei Yan came to hand in his homework. "I have already thought about the homework assigned by the teacher."

"Okay, then tell me."

"I think Dong Zhuo is sticking to the pass, and the princes have no intention of going west. In the future, it will be difficult for the princes to unite, and they will only form alliances on a small scale. However, the princes from all walks of life are different, and their strength is uneven. It is inevitable that there will be stories of Spring and Autumn. Conquest, annexation."

Zhou Cang nodded, "That's right, what do you think the result will be?"

"The little princes will be annexed, and in the end there will only be one or two people left, and then the world will be unified in the end. But I don't know how long it will take, ranging from decades to hundreds of years." After Wei Yan finished speaking, he suddenly I was taken aback, would there be three people left? Isn't that the first homework?Gradually, Wei Yan looked at Zhou Cang with strange eyes.

"Then do you think the Han Dynasty will still rule the world? Who will be the remaining one or two princes?" Zhou Cang continued to ask.

"This disciple doesn't know, but I feel that the Han Dynasty is in decline, and unless there is another lineage as majestic and powerful as Emperor Guangwu, it will be difficult to continue. As for the princes, the most powerful is Eryuan, but the two There can only be one person. I don’t think Cao Cao is an ordinary person, maybe he can fight.” Wei Yan, 15, commented on the princes without any timidity.

"That's right. This homework can be regarded as a first-class assignment. Keep working hard." Zhou Cang said with a smile.

"Teacher, I don't understand something, please give me advice." Wei Yan was not happy with Zhou Cang's compliment.

"But it doesn't matter. You and I, master and apprentice, don't need to be formal."

"Nowadays, the princes are separated. There are not only the clan of the Han Dynasty, but also the family of the Sangong, as well as civil servants and military generals. Xuzhou Mu Taoqian is dying. He listens to others and is unable to protect the peace of Xuzhou. Why doesn't the general replace him?" Xiao Xiao At his young age, Wei Yan showed different thinking and ambitions.

"Don't say this casually in the future. You will follow me for a short time. I have been promoted and promoted by Master Tao in vain. I followed him from Youzhou, and then went through the capital and Xiliang. It has been ten years, my lord. His kindness to me is as great as a mountain, so how can I turn my back on him? I will help him keep Xuzhou safe for one day Master Tao is alive."

"Master has a deep affection, and this disciple understands. But if you don't take Xuzhou first, if someone takes the opportunity, it will be too late to regret. Besides, the teacher only has one county in Pengcheng, and he is short of soldiers and food. The feudal lords will not give you time, please think twice, your mentor." Wei Yan explained his opinion stubbornly.

"Okay, I know, I'll think about it." Zhou Cang has no plans to tell Wei Yan about the three bases of Wonigang, Mengshan and Dabieshan.He decided to put this question on hold for a while, and slowly civilize Wei Yan.

Wei Yan didn't dare to say any more, and slowly withdrew, feeling very unhappy.Now is the best time to seize Xuzhou, develop and grow stronger, how could Master give up such a good opportunity?Don't miss this opportunity, never miss it again, the teacher is a lady with a heart.One day, the facts will prove that I am right and the teacher is wrong!
In less than half a year, good news came. Miss Gan was pregnant, and Dian Wei Le couldn't keep his mouth shut. Zhou Cang wondered why he had been married for several years, and Gan Mei didn't move. Could it be that something went wrong?
Zhou Cang remembered that the promise to marry Pei Yuanshao had not been fulfilled yet, now that Pei Yuanshao was considered a school lieutenant, he was almost 29 years old, and Pei Yuanshao was 28 years old, not too young, it was time to arrange a marriage for him .After staying in Pengcheng for another year, it was time to go out for a walk and exercise, so he took Ganmei and Hua Xiong led a hundred commando guards to visit Pei Yuanshao at Wo Niu Gang.Leaving Zhang Jaw and others to stay with Xiaopei, he also told Wei Yan to learn from the generals and practice martial arts well, and increased Wei Yan's men to 100.

Dian Wei also wanted to follow, but was chased back by Zhou Cang, and asked him to go home to take care of Miss Gan. Dian Wei jumped up and down in the yard, arguing about being a man, and then went home happily in the eyes of everyone. up.

(End of this chapter)