In the first three years of peace, it quietly came in the chaos of war and smoke.

Although it is a new year, the weather is still cold, and the land of the north is white. On the street, pedestrians wore thick clothes, hunched slightly, and from time to time lowered their heads to warm their hands with hot air, and hurried quickly.

"Wheels! Wheel! ”

On the streets of Chang'an, a horse-drawn carriage drove fast and finally stopped at the gate of Taishi's Mansion.

A middle-aged man stepped out of the carriage and headed for the Taishi's Mansion.

He was wearing a black official robe, a long crown, and a fur coat, and he looked hurried and walked quickly to the gate. When the soldiers guarding the door saw the middle-aged man coming, they all looked respectful, straightened their bodies, and did not dare to be disrespectful in the slightest. This person is none other than Dong Zhuo's son-in-law Li Ru.

He received Dong Zhuo's order to summon him to discuss important matters, so he hurried to the Taishi Mansion.

Inside the hall, near the door, there were two copper basins with charcoal, and the flaming charcoal dispersed the cold air in the hall. When Li Ru entered the hall, he felt a hot air rushing to his face, he took off his fur coat and handed it to the attendant, and then bowed respectfully, and asked, "Taishi, is there anything important to summon the lowly to come?" ”

Dong Zhuo waved his hand and said, "Sit!" ”

Li Ru thanked him, then lifted his robe and sat down, waiting for Dong Zhuo to speak.

Dong Zhuo said in a deep voice: "Wenyou, you sent news that Wang Can escaped from Yingchuan and finally went south to Jingzhou. After Gu got the news, he kept thinking about whether he could provoke the relationship between Wang Can and Liu Biao, borrow a knife to kill people, and let Liu Biao kill Wang Can. Stir up the contradiction between Yizhou and Jingzhou, when Yizhou will do its best to attack Jingzhou, both sides will lose, and Lone can lead the troops into Yizhou, without spending a single soldier, what do you think? ”

Li Ru arched his hand and said: "Taishi is wise! ”

Dong Zhuo laughed loudly, with a smug look on his face, and ordered: "Well, since you said it was good, go and implement it immediately." ”

Li Ru shook his head and said slowly: "Taishi, your strategy is very ingenious, it can be called a stroke of genius, which makes you admire your humble position. This plan is better than sending people to attack Wang Can in Yingchuan, but it is not feasible. ”

Dong Zhuohu's eyes widened and asked, "Wenyou, why is this?" ”

Li Ru sighed and said, "Go back to the Taishi, because it's too late." Two days ago, news came from Jingzhou, saying that Liu Biao and Wang Can had become allies and were each other's lips and teeth. Liu Biao wanted to use Wang Can's power to stabilize the situation in Jingzhou, and with Yizhou as an ally, he would not be attacked by Wang Can. Now that the two sides have become allies, Liu Biao will not only not kill Wang Can, but will send soldiers to protect Wang Can, which is difficult to take advantage of. ”

Dong Zhuo's brows furrowed, a little unhappy.

This plan was something he had thought about for a long time, and it would be a pity not to use it.

Dong Zhuo thought for a while and said: "Wenyou, it doesn't matter if Liu Biao doesn't kill Wang Can, we can't kill Wang Can by Liu Biao's hand, then send someone to attack Wang Can and blame Liu Biao." As long as the attack is successful, and then let people spread the false news that Liu Biao killed Wang Can in Yizhou, won't this be successful? ”

Speaking of this, Dong Zhuo paused and sighed: "It's a pity that after Hui'er married Wang Can, she didn't conceive a child yet, although she is neither a regular wife nor a flat wife, but as long as she can conceive a child, even if Wang Can dies immediately, Yizhou can become my Dong Zhuo's foundation, it's a pity." ”

Li Ru rolled his eyes, Wang Can was jumping around, how could he die.

He arched his hand and said: "Taishi, it's not easy to kill Wang Can, since Wang Can said in Jingzhou that Liu Biao was threatened by the Xiliang Army in the north, Liu Biao has strengthened his vigilance, and the checkpoints along the road are very strict. If you send someone to Jingzhou to assassinate Wang Can, it will be very difficult. And the news just came back from Jingzhou, saying that when Wang Can went to Yingchuan, he recruited a fierce general in Yingchuan, and no one could stop him, and it was even more difficult to have this kind of person to protect Wang Can. ”

Dong Zhuo looked helpless and said, "According to what you say, wouldn't you only be able to let Wang Can return to Yizhou?" ”

Li Ru nodded and said: "Taishi is wise, Wang Can has become a great trend, and it is difficult to contain." Now the most important thing is to let Miss Hui'er inherit more grace, and give birth to her eldest son when Wang Can has not yet married a wife, so that she will have the opportunity to inherit Wang Can's inheritance in the future. ”

When Dong Zhuo heard this, his frowning brows stretched out again, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

Li Ru saw Dong Zhuo smile, and said: "Taishi, I recently heard that Lu Bu and Wang Yun and other court ministers are very close, have you pressed him too hard." People like Lu Bu, if they don't give some sweetness, I'm afraid they will have to rebel sooner or later. In addition, Lu Bu was once attacked by Wang Can, and his subordinates were killed and injured, and he held a breath of anger in his heart. ”

Dong Zhuo smiled and asked, "Wen You, what do you think of Lu Bu?" ”

Li Ru thought for a while, glanced at Dong Zhuo again, and said: "Lu Bu's tiger and wolf disciples, who forget their righteousness when they see profit, are not loyal and reliable people. For this kind of person, the Taishi should be more co-opted for his own use, if he is forced to be anxious, the dog jumps off the wall in a hurry, but it is not good, please think twice. ”

Dong Zhuo stroked the beard under his chin and said with a smile: "Wen You is right, you also understand the truth you said." However, Lone suppressed him everywhere to let him know that Lone was his master. Lone can give him military power, and he can also cut his military power. If he can't figure it out, he will remain idle like this, and if he continues to get too close to Wang Yun's gang, he can only be completely suppressed. ”

Li Ru secretly shook his head in his heart, people like Lu Bu can only be co-opted, and it is not good to suppress them.

After a pause, Li Ru suggested: "Taishi, it's not good for Lu Bu to stay in Chang'an, don't be weak and transfer him to Xiliang, and get rid of Lu Bu's opportunity to churn, what do you think?" ”

Dong Zhuo shook his head and said, "No, with Lu Bu here, you can also test Wang Yun's thoughts, why not." ”

Li Ru had no choice but to listen to Dong Zhuo's opinion.

However, Li Ru left a mind on Lu Bu.

……

East County, the county keeper's house.

In the study, Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu sat opposite each other. Cao Cao said with a smile: "Wang Can really didn't disappoint me, he escaped Li Ru's pursuit, went south to Jingzhou safely, and now he has formed an alliance with Liu Biao, what a wonderful move!" ”

Xi Zhicai said with a smile: "Wang Can's move is indeed a wonderful move. With Liu Biao blocking the threat from the east, Wang Can can put his mind at ease to govern Yizhou, and he can send troops to the west, go out of Xiliang, and attack Dong Zhuo's rear; Or go south to Jiaozhou and occupy the vast south, there is a lot to be done! ”

Xun Yu snorted and said: "Wang Can's wolf ambition must be the rival of the lord. ”

When Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai heard this, they looked at each other and smiled, both of them were accustomed to Xun Yu's hostility towards Wang Can.

Xun Yu changed his words and said: "Lord, Yu has been busy buying grain during this time, and now, countless grains have been hoarded in the granary, which is enough to support this year's war. ”

After a pause, Xun Yu said again: "Yuan Shao was forced to retreat by Gongsun Chan last year, and now he has begun to fight back and win. Judging by Yu, Gongsun Zhan must not be Yuan Shao's opponent, and he will be defeated sooner or later. If Yuan Shao sits firmly in Jizhou, it will be very difficult for the lord to break away from Yuan Shao's command. Therefore, the lord must speed up, occupy a state as soon as possible, and break away from Yuan Shao's control in order to rise in the troubled times. ”

Cao Cao also nodded, and immediately asked, "Zhicai, what are your plans?" ”

Xi Zhicai said: "Lord, Dongjun is located in Yanzhou, Yuan Shao let the lord serve as the Taishou of Dongjun, why don't you want to annex Yanzhou." However, the lord can create an opportunity to enter Yanzhou and break away from Yuan Shao. After the lord wins Yanzhou, he will go out of Qingzhou again, pacify the Qingzhou Yellow Turban, and get another state, so that his strength will be greatly increased. No matter what, Yuan Shao must first pacify Gongsun Zan before he can go south, and during this time, it is the opportunity for the lord. ”

Cao Cao took a deep breath and said: "Zhicai's words are very reasonable, now the time is very tight, Wang Can has taken Yizhou, Yuan Shao has taken Jizhou, Sun Jian has taken Changsha, Gongsun Zan has won Youzhou, they are all developing rapidly, and I Cao Cao can't be left behind." Zhicai and Gongda, the two of you are planning to take Yanzhou as soon as possible and enhance your strength. ”

"No!"

Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai replied in unison, with a confident look on their faces.

Yanzhou is just a bag.

……

In the north, Gongsun Zhan and Yuan Shao are still fighting to the death, and the final decisive battle is held.

Liu Bei served under Gongsun Zhan, and because he attacked Yuan Shao with Qingzhou Thorn Shi Tian Kai, he made many military exploits, and was appointed as the county commander of Pingyuan County, which can be regarded as having a piece of his own territory.

Compared with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Wang Can, Sun Jian and other princes, Liu Bei is still depressed, the generals are only Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and the Wenchen only has a fellow villager Jian Yong, which can be described as weak. However, after Liu Bei had a piece of land, he was also very happy, and did his best to govern Pingyuan County, and governed Pingyuan County to be prosperous and prosperous.

In the hall of the county government, Liu Bei sat on the main seat, and Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Jian Yong sat below.

Liu Bei said: "Gongsun Chan and Yuan Shao are at war, wars are raging, if we stay in Pingyuan County, it is not a long-term way, and Gongsun Chan is suppressing me everywhere, not letting me lead the troops to fight, we stay in Pingyuan County, there will definitely be no way out, let's discuss, what should we do?" ”

Guan Yu stroked his long beard under his chin, squinted his eyes slightly, and showed a contemplative expression.

However, after a long time, Guan Yu still didn't say a word.

Zhang Fei stared at Liu Bei, and said angrily: "Big brother, my second brother and I both listen to you." You have the final say, I will hit wherever you point, and I will never frown. ”

Jian Yong sighed and said, "Lord, Gongsun Zhan is retreating steadily, and it is difficult to resist Yuan Shao. It's better for us to vote for Yuan Shao, as the lord and royal family, we must be able to get Yuan Shao's reuse. ”

Liu Bei shook his head and sighed.

He glanced around at Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong and others, sighed, and admired Wang Can in his heart for having a strategist like Guo Jia. If only he had a good strategist, that would be great!

……

Jingzhou, Xiangyang.

Early the next morning, Wang Can said goodbye to Liu Biao and returned to Yizhou.

Wang Can chose to take the water route, not the land route.

Originally, Liu Biao wanted to send soldiers to protect Wang Can's return, but Wang Can directly rejected Liu Biao's kindness. Liu Biao saw that Wang Can was protected by Dian Wei and Pei Yuanshao, so he didn't insist and let Wang Can leave.

Wang Can took Pei Yuanshao and Dian Wei to the south of the Xiangjiang River by boat and returned to Yizhou.

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