Three Kingdoms

  Chapter 2658 Clear or not

   It is a good thing for the Jiangdong envoy to meet and take the initiative to pay tribute?

  For some people, it may not be a good thing, but for ordinary people, it is a big melon. The boast fell in front of them, and the original Kong Rong incident was diluted a lot in an instant.

It's like some serious and serious events in later generations have just fermented for a short time, and then boasted that a certain loving celebrity couple officially announced their divorce, or similar celebrity lovers broke up, or who and whom Gossip, etc., in an instant, a vast number of sailors and platforms rushed in front of ordinary people, snatched the last melon, and then stuffed the new melon into the hands of the people, "Don't eat the last one, now this melon is more delicious." sweet! 』

  If someone asks why it is such a coincidence, it seems that something big happened, and a big melon of a star appears?

Eh! It's such a coincidence!

   Otherwise, why were stars called actors in ancient times?

actor.

  Play around, fool.

   Those who are played are fools.

The emperor Liu Xie is considering whether he should intervene in the Kong Rong incident, so that some people should not forget that he is the emperor who can decide everything about the great man, and then Liu Ye sent a Jiangdong request for peace and tribute emergency report.

  Liu Xie is actually very concerned about the changes in the situation of the big man every day. Compared with his father, or his grandfather's generation, um, in terms of blood or ethics, he has to work a lot harder. He even cultivated a group of small yellow gates to bring him all kinds of information from outside the palace, not just from within the market.

In addition, Liu Xie also asked Shangshutai and other officials to report various news every two or three days, changes in Guanzhong, disputes in Jiangdong, resettlement in Qingzhou, post-war Xuzhou, etc. Liu Xie would read and even ask.

   Such a move is understandable.

  No one can accuse Liu Xie of looking for trouble. After all, this big man still belongs to Liu Xie in name, so as the emperor, it is not a problem to take the initiative to understand the changes in various places. And who would deliberately obstruct it? Even when Prime Minister Cao found out, he could only say hello.

As for the intelligence information, it is generally true, only a small part is false, and these people will also mark these untrue information as personal speculation. As for whether it will reduce the overall incident, That is a matter of opinion.

  So Liu Xie is more or less aware of the chaos in Jiangdong, and he is also very interested in the chaos in Jiangdong.

   Specifically why Liu Association is interested, of course some people have some guesses in their stomachs, but everyone is silent, without saying a word, and provides Liu Xie with the changes in Jiangdong.

  In Liu Xie's view, Jiangdong is certainly a trouble, but it can't be regarded as too much trouble. Because of these Jiangdong soldiers, it seems that the battle is a little bad. Of course, this is reflected in the report received by Liu Xie. Whether it is really bad or not will be supplemented by other follow-up information.

  Who knows if Jiangdong will engage in a war of neglect? After all, Jiangdong people may also know that the Yankees like to watch and listen to them drowning people at 32 degrees without training and drowning people at 1.5 meters. What about monkey fishing?

However, judging from the report that Liu Xie got at the moment, it is estimated that it is more difficult to fight Jiangdong, but it is not easy for Jiangdong to pose a threat to the north. In other words, the North as a whole is not afraid of Jiangdong, whether it is the total number of soldiers or equipment In terms of configuration, as long as Jiangdong soldiers landed, it was a dish.

  In the report, the only thing that left a deep impression on Liu Xie was Jiangdong's navy. However, the number of Jiangdong water troops is not very large, and there are many limitations. They can only move on waterways, and they will stretch their hips when they go ashore. In comparison, the north obviously has more land, so even if the Jiangdong navy is powerful, what's the use?

   This is Liu Xie’s thinking, and it’s also the thinking of most land monarchs. Of course, they can’t imagine that one day in the future, there will be enemies coming from the sea...

  But this is not Liu Xie's problem. After all, Liu Xie's vision is limited to the big man.

  As soon as the news of the rebellion within the Jiangdong Sun family came back, it aroused Liu Xie's great interest. Although many details cannot be confirmed due to the overall chaos in Jiangdong, it is still certain that a large number of Jiangdong troops were involved in the rebellion. In Liu Xie's view, this rebellion has virtually destroyed the long-term construction of the Sun family in Jiangdong, and the Jiangdong Army is so deeply involved in the rebellion, it is bound to intensify the division within Jiangdong, and at the same time, it will also put Jiangdong in a difficult position. more and more difficult.

  That's why Jiangdong sent envoys to come to pay tribute, please surrender, and deliver the order.

  This rebellion is tantamount to Liu Xie, well, even Liu Xie eliminated some hidden dangers that were originally Jiangdong without a single soldier.

  This makes Liu Xie feel a little bit "destiny belongs to me"...

   Now, Jiangdong wants to submit a form to express his submission, and ask for trade with the imperial court.

  『Talk, talk! 』Since it is surrendered in the above table, it is of course worth talking about it. Liu Xie immediately held a court meeting and asked about the specific process of the matter, and immediately said that he could surrender to Jiangdong, and Cao Cao was the plenipotentiary representative.

   Originally, Liu Xie wanted to come forward by himself, but after thinking about it, he still controlled his impulse. He ordered the post house to make preparations, arrange to welcome the envoys, etc. Although Liu Xie didn't need to explain these things in the first place, only after he said that did Liu Xie feel that he had a sense of participation in this event.

  『There is Jiankun in the north and Jiangdong in the south,』 Liu Xie stood on a high platform in the palace with his hands behind his back, smiling against the warm wind, 『Okay, very good...』

  Perhaps, on a certain level, this is "coming from a foreign vassal", or "returning hearts from all over the world"?

   This sweet feeling is naturally excellent.

   Then Liu Xie forgot, there seems to be someone else in the prison...

   Who exactly?

who is it?

It’s like ordinary people in the later generations are eating one after another melons that have been forced into the hands of the platform, the media, and the water army, talking happily about this star or that idol, and then forget some of the past that made me feel the same, and the sadness is inexplicable Some things, happily immersed in the sweetness of xylitol.

  Lu Su went to Xu County under such circumstances.

  The ceremony was not small. There were cavalry clearing the way in front, soldiers guarding the back, and official officials who came to guide...

   Huge momentum.

  The people along the way and the surrounding people all got a brand new big melon.

  Lu Su is usually cautious in his words and deeds, so he is watching and thinking at the moment, and he didn't deliberately say anything to others along the way.

   Coming to Xu County this time is not completely risk-free.

  He wants to represent Jiangdong to pay tribute and deliver the order, but it does not mean that he will hand over all the sovereignty of Jiangdong, it is just a nominal submission. Jiangdong is still Jiangdong. No matter how rotten and chaotic Jiangdong is, it still belongs to Jiangdong. At most, the central court can only send a patrol envoy or something. It is okay to make suggestions, but Jiangdong should take everything else himself. idea.

   Such a "surrender" is obviously impossible to satisfy the emperor Liu Xie and the prime minister Cao Cao.

   It is even possible to anger Liu Xie and Cao Cao, and then he will either be imprisoned, or if it is more serious, he may lose his head directly!

  So Lu Su had to be humble in attitude and give in in name, but also preserved in real power, and even got more practical benefits. This job is not something anyone can do. However, after joint analysis by Lu Su, Zhou Yu, and Zhang Zhao and others, it is unlikely that Cao Cao will turn his face directly.

  After all, Cao Cao has not yet formed an overall advantage, and Prime Minister Cao's face is not very great. Even if he knew that Jiangdong was just a strategy of rights and interests, he might not immediately be furious and turn his face immediately.

  On the other hand, the current emperor is in a state of "thirsty for talents". If Lu Su expresses some inclination to the emperor Liu Xie, leaving aside other issues, it should be no problem to save his life.

  The most important thing is that between Cao Cao and Fei Qian...

   This is the gap in which Lu Su can move.

Therefore, on the whole, even if Lu Su made it clear to Liu Xie and Cao Cao that Jiang Dong was only surrendering in name, the possibility of being killed because of this is extremely small. On the contrary, it is more likely that everyone will compromise with each other under certain conditions .

  Even so, Lu Su must proceed carefully. After all, the envoys sent by the imperial court were all seized by Yuan Shu and imprisoned, and even the envoys who went to find Yuan Shao encountered bandits on the way. Do you really think that the messenger is made of iron, and no one will be touched or killed?

Lu Su cooperated and made the gesture that a Jiangdong envoy should surrender, just like appearing on the stage. As for the tune that will be sung next, that is another matter, at least it is going smoothly at the moment .

  Beside the "stage", there was a person who didn't pay attention to Lu Su's appearance, but quietly went to the prison and found Kong Rong.

  Prison, there is also a difference between up and down.

  Some prisoners have small private rooms, and they don’t need to pick up beans every day. For example, Kong Rong has private rooms, and the living conditions are not bad, but relatively simple.

  『Brother Wen Ju, are you all right? 』

  Guo Jia signaled for the jailer to open the cage while greeting Kong Rong.

"why you? 』Kong Rong was a little unkempt, but he was not tortured in the prison, “What is Feng Xiao doing here? Do you want someone to plead guilty? 』

   It’s normal to be tempted to think about it for a while, but it’s rare to be able to continue if you’re pulled back after being half dead. But Kong Rong doesn't even bother with the kind of people who cry every day to commit suicide and seek death, and don't do things three or five times a day without stopping.

"Brother Wen Ju is in jail, so Jia should naturally come to visit," Guo Jia smiled, and motioned to his followers to take out the food and wine from the lunch box one by one, "A little thin wine is not a respect... Besides, there are some News, I wonder if brother Wen Ju wants to know? 』

  Kong Rong glanced at the wine and food, then stared at Guo Jia and said, "If I don't drink, Feng Xiao won't talk about it?" 』

  Guo Jia smiled and did not answer, but just extended his hand to greet him.

  Kong Rong frowned, and sat down after a while. His own attendants helped Guo Jia and Kong Rong pour the first wine, then bent over and retreated, closed the prison door and left temporarily.

  The surroundings became quiet, except for some small insects that were hiding somewhere.

"Please. ’ Guo Jia held up the wine baron, and said, ‘Regard Wenju, brother, who is strong and strong. 』

  Kong Rong nodded, raised the wine bar as well, and drank it down in one gulp.

  Guo Jia personally refilled Kong Rong's second cup, and then drank it again, but Kong Rong held down the third cup, "Wait a minute... Feng Xiao doesn't want to get someone drunk before talking about things?" 』

  Guo Jia put down the small bamboo tube for beering wine, and was silent for a while, "The envoy from the east of the Yangtze River wants to return the tribute to the lower rank of Dan. 』

  Kong Rong was stunned for a moment, then nodded and smiled and said, "This is the joy of the Son of Heaven!" The joy of the big man! Drink it, drink it! 』Kong Rong smiled, then poured a glass of wine for himself, and filled it up for Guo Jia, and then raised his head and drank it all without waiting for Guo Jia to respond.

  Guo Jia didn't drink, but just watched, and waited for Kong Rong to put down the wine bar before he said slowly: "The emperor's joy is not the joy of brother Wenju." 』

  『…』Kong Rong paused, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly became angry, 『A certain person did not rebel! 』

"I know. 』Guo Jia said, with a calm voice and a gentle attitude, as if saying that a schoolmate is just a schoolmate, absolutely nothing else.

  『You...you know? ! 』Kong Rong originally wanted to defend himself one or two more times, but when he heard Guo Jia say this, he suddenly got stuck, "You said you knew me...wasn't it conspiracy? 』

  Guo Jia still smiled faintly, "Many people know. 』

Kong Rongteng stood up suddenly, shaking his hands, pointing at Guo Jia, and shaking his mouth, but he didn't know what to say. After a while, he sighed suddenly, put his hands down, and sat down again. He picked up the small bamboo tube and poured the wine into the wine jug, but he poured half of it with shaking hands, and half of it was spilled, so Kong Rong simply put the wine jug away, and directly poured the wine with the bamboo tube.

  『Brother Wen Ju, is what you insist on worth it? Guo Jia said slowly, "Your fellow villagers know that you have been wronged, but none of them stood up because they were afraid of being implicated... These close friends in Shandong also know that you are innocent, but no one Stand up, because they are using you as a bargaining chip... Above the court, at the alchemy level, who doesn't know that your charges are fabricated? That's it, what are you still insisting on? 』

  Kong Rong didn't answer, but just laughed a few times, threw away the bamboo tube, and started to drink heavily with the small wine jar, his chest was wet with wine. What can Kong Rong say? He just felt that his stomach was full of words, but he couldn't say anything. His heart was full of fire, but he could only extinguish it with cold wine.

  Guo Jia looked at Kong Rong.

To be honest, for a person like Guo Jia who is addicted to alcohol, if he is willing to let Kong Rong drink without drinking, he has already made a great sacrifice, and it also means that Guo Jia has a lot of respect for people like Kong Rong. tribute.

Kong Rong is pedantic, his stomach is out of date, he can't lift his shoulders, he can't lift his hands, he can't fight on a horse, and it's difficult to be an official. No one is good at writing articles, only the name of the descendant of Confucius is just, but it can't be said that Kong Rong is a bad person , is useless...

  『Two days later...』 Guo Jia looked at Kong Rong and said, 『Your two children are coming...』

   With a bang, the wine jar fell to the ground, and Kong Rong rushed forward and grabbed Guo Jia by the collar.

  Guo Jia continued to speak expressionlessly, as if he was not affected at all, "Lu and Zhao went to the State of Lu, and they were secretly notified that they found brother Wen Ju's second son, and they will soon arrive in Xu County..."

  『Darkness, middleness, communication, reporting? Kong Rong gritted his teeth and said, "Where is Kong Zhengchang?" where is he 』

  『It is said that I went out to visit friends. ’ Guo Jia said.

"Visiting, visiting friends... Ah, haha, hahahaha..." Kong Rong loosened Guo Jia's collar, then laughed nervously, the corners of his mouth were grinning, his eyes were wide open, and the muscles on his face were twitching wildly, "Okay ,OK! Hahahaha, visiting friends, it’s really good! 』

After laughing wildly for a while, Kong Rong suddenly rushed forward again, with a trembling voice, "Feng Xiao, I beg you, please can you let my second son go... They, they are still young, they don't understand anything, they are all innocent Yes... I can die, although I die without complaint, but children, children, they are still so young... Fengxiao, I beg you...』

  Guo Jia sighed, "Brother Wen Ju, whether your child can survive, should not be begging me, but you. 』

"beg me? 』Kong Rong couldn't understand.

  Guo Jia nodded.

  『How could you beg me? Kong Rong was not a quick-witted person in the first place, and even more so under the current situation, he couldn't make up his mind, so he said very puzzled, "Feng Xiao, don't be joking!" I'm locked up here, what else can I do? 』

  Guo Jia slowly shook his head, "No, you know..."

  Kong Rong fell down, supporting his body with his hands, as if he would collapse if he didn't do this, "You mean...you want me to be like Chen Kongzhang? Begging for mercy? 』

  『…』Guo Jia was silent.

  Although it’s a bit exaggerated to use the word “begging for mercy”, generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with it.

Cao Cao is actually a bit small-minded, but Cao Cao doesn't like his stinginess to be seen, so sometimes, he will deliberately hold back his temper and show generosity like "Duke Zhou", just like him For Chen Lin's pardon, for Xu You's tolerance, and even in many small things, Cao Cao intentionally showed grandeur.

  As long as Kong Rong bows his head and "admits his mistake", everything will be fine.

  『But, I’m right…』Kong Rong smiled, but seemed to be crying, 『I’m right…』

  It's a pity that in this world, you can't be fine if you are right, just like why you need to help if you don't hit.

  Guo Jia looked at Kong Rong, and suddenly remembered a sentence he heard in Guanzhong, and couldn't help saying it slowly, "The world has changed..."

  『…』Kong Rong lowered his head.

  『Brother Wen Ju, if you die, your child will die. Guo Jia stood up and sighed slightly, "If you want to live, you will have a chance to live... Now that Jiang Dong is here, most of the other things can't be taken care of... But when the matter of Jiang Dong is settled... Brother Wen Ju, you... still You have a little time to think about it...」

  If Kong Rong really committed a crime, then Cao Cao might not have pardoned Kong Rong's wife and son generously, but if Kong Rong was innocent, he would not have pardoned him.

   This reason is very simple.

  Kong Rong wants to survive, the opportunity is now.

  As long as Kong Rong gives up his original insistence, he can live, and so can his wife and son.

  Guo Jia walked out, but Kong Rong could no longer support his body and lay down on the ground.

   "Life is worse than death..." Kong Rong's voice was weak.

  Guo Jia paused for a moment, glanced slightly sideways, then raised his head and walked forward.

   Behind Guo Jia, there is dim light, chaotic darkness, and the vague human nature locked in a cage...

  (end of this chapter)