Zhou Xing’s words were very helpful to Kong Rong. They are good words that everyone likes to hear and be praised.

Kong Rong was not an ambitious person, and he would not think about fighting for states and counties to expand his territory like Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei. All he wanted was an official position that showed his noble status.

What he pursues is fame, not power.

Compared with the governor, Kong Rong obviously wanted to be a public minister in the imperial court, but he still had concerns.

"You mean, let me give up the state like Han Fu?"

Zhou Xing affirmatively replied: "Not bad."

"But Han Fu died soon after he surrendered the state!"

This is what Kong Rong was worried about. He was not very nostalgic or reluctant to leave Qingzhou. What he was afraid of was that like Han Fu, he would die after leaving Qingzhou.

"Han Fu is a mediocre man, how can he compare with Ming Shijun? After Han Fu surrendered Jizhou, if he returned home, or like General Liu Xuande, after surrendering the state, he sought the post of governor of a county in another state, he would not serve Yuan Shao

He should not go to Chenliu and attach himself to Zhang Miao."

"Zhang Miao has a grudge against Yuan Shao. If he goes to rely on him, it will inevitably make Yuan Shao think that he does not want to leave Jizhou and wants to take back Jizhou with the help of Zhang Miao. Yuan Shao is worried and he is worried. That is why he committed suicide.

."

"But Ming Shijun is different from Han Fu. After leaving Qingzhou, Ming Shijun can return to the imperial court and serve as the Third Duke. Since Ming Shijun has been appointed as the Third Duke, he will definitely no longer miss the land of Qingzhou. This will certainly not be tabooed by Yuan Shao.

, even Yuan Shao would remember the kindness of Ming Envoy to surrender the state and take care of him."

Kong Rong nodded slightly, feeling that what Zhou Xing said made sense.

However, he was worried: "If Yuan Shao wins Qingzhou again, his power will be stronger, and I'm afraid he will have different intentions!"

"Ming Shijun is very worried, but you can rest assured. General Liu is now in Donglai. If Yuan Shao has different intentions in the future, General Liu will definitely attack him. There is also Cao Cao in Yanzhou. Yuan Shao wanted to establish Youzhou before.

Mu Liu Yu became the emperor, but was rejected by Cao Cao. This shows that this man is still loyal to the Han Dynasty. If Yuan Shao dares to have different intentions, he will punish him. In addition, both Lu Bu and Yuan Shu have grudges against Yuan Shao, as well as Mu Liu Biao of Jingzhou and Gongsun Zan of Youzhou.

Everyone can attack Yuan, so you don't have to worry."

Zhou Xing is right. Yuan Shao is a smart man who understands the current world situation and will not rush to become the target of public criticism. Only Yuan Shu, who does not know the heights of the sky and the earth, and claims to be the emperor relying on his identity as the Yuan family, will perish so quickly.

Kong Rong hesitated, and had already accepted the proposal to give up Qingzhou. Now he just didn't know if he would become the Three Lords when he arrived in Luoyang, as Zhou Xing said.

Or, will the emperor really return to Luoyang?

"Are Mingshijun worried that after giving up Qingzhou and going to Luoyang, he won't be able to become the Three Dukes?" Zhou Xing saw through Kong Rong's thoughts.

Kong Rong was slightly shocked, looked at the other party, and nodded.

"With Mingshijun's talent and reputation, who in the world doesn't know about it? Even if you are as violent as Dong Zhuo, Mingshijun rebelled against him in the past, he has no choice but to let you go to other provinces and counties. Now that the emperor is homeless and suffering, he needs to show his power.

The virtuous ministers assisted by his side, but the Ming Dynasty envoy had his own majestic virtue. He led troops and food to Luoyang, and also offered cattle and wine to relieve the emperor and the officials from the difficulties in front of them. With such merits, shouldn't he be able to serve as the three princes?

?"

"You mean I can bring troops and food instead of going to Luoyang alone?" Kong Rong asked urgently.

He thought Zhou Xing asked him to give up Qingzhou because he was leaving alone, but he didn't expect that he could take soldiers, horses, food and grass with him.

Zhou Xing smiled and said: "Of course, a person can only serve as a minister when he goes alone. Only when he brings troops and food can he serve the public."

Kong Rong was tempted.

As Zhou Xing said just now, Qingzhou will eventually be unable to hold it. If you can bring all the troops, horses, grain and grass to Luoyang, then you will be extremely valuable by the emperor's side!

Li Jue, Guo Si, Han Siam, Yang Feng and Dong Cheng, how can they be compared with me?

"Will Mr. Yuan let me take away all the soldiers, horses, food and grass?" Kong Rong asked again.

Zhou Xing replied: "Of course you can't take them all away. If you take them all away, how can Yuan Shao rest assured? He is not afraid that you will take back Qingzhou, but he is afraid that you will plot against Jizhou. Mingshijun can bring 100,000 coins and 10,000 stone grains."

, and there are a thousand soldiers and horses to protect the food, as well as cattle and wine, so Yuan will definitely agree."

Kong Rong now has 5,000 soldiers and horses and 50,000 shi of grain. Taking away 1,000 soldiers and horses and 10,000 shi of grain is not much, so Yuan Tan agreed.

If you want to take them all away, even a fool will not agree.

"Let me think about it."

After Kong Rong finished speaking, he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

He is weighing the pros and cons.

Judging from the current situation, Yuan Tan led 20,000 troops to attack, determined to win. Qingzhou is indeed difficult to hold and will eventually be lost.

The emperor left Chang'an and stopped driving to Anyi. Li Jue and Guo Si were chasing him again. It seemed that the emperor was only staying temporarily and would return to Luoyang soon.

And if you arrive in Luoyang with a thousand soldiers and horses, ten thousand stones of grain, and one hundred thousand money, you can build a palace first, and when the emperor arrives, you can offer grain, cattle and wine, and your fame will be added to your success in welcoming him.

You can indeed sit in the position of the Three Lords.

Zhou Xing was very patient at the moment, sitting quietly and waiting, pouring his own drink.

He was not afraid of Kong Rong’s consideration and hesitation, but what he was afraid of was Kong Rong’s flat refusal.

"Is this Liu Xuande's intention?" Kong Rong suddenly raised his head and asked.

"Yes," Zhou Xing replied, "Jizhou soldiers and horses came to attack, and it was clear that Shijun was in trouble. When General Liu learned about it, he did not hesitate and immediately led his troops to help. However, General Liu did not want to watch Shijun's city be destroyed and he died.

So I have this idea. This will make the king, Yuan and General Liu happy, and everyone will be happy."

Kong Rong nodded slightly: "Well, Liu Xuande is very far-sighted. If he forced himself to stay in Xuzhou, he would probably be destroyed by Lu Bu. He abandoned Xuzhou and came here, willing to serve as the county guard and suppress the thieves with all his strength. This shows how generous he is.

Serving the people! No matter how Liu Xuande can leave Xuzhou and go to Donglai, how can I leave Qingzhou and go to Luoyang!"

"As you said, I can leave Qingzhou for Luoyang with money, food, soldiers and horses, and give Qingzhou to Yuan Shao, but I don't know if the Yuan family will agree?"

Zhou Xing was secretly happy and said, "Don't worry, Ming. I would like to talk to Yuan Tan. He is a wise man and will definitely agree."

Kong Rong didn't know that Zhou Xing had already gone to see Yuan Tan first. When he entered the city, he came in through the east gate.

After the decision was made, Zhou Xing hurriedly left the city to meet Yuan Tan.

Both parties have agreed to the conditions, so it is easy for Zhou Xing to serve as the middleman.

He went back and forth between the city and the Jizhou military camp several times, and finally settled everything.

Liu Bei retreated another twenty li to set up camp, and Yuan Tan also retreated ten li. At the same time, he assigned 10,000 troops to guard outside the east city to prevent Kong Rong from going east.

Yuan Tan sent envoys to the city again to supervise and count the money, grain, soldiers and horses that Kong Rong had taken away.

Three days later, Kong Rong led a thousand soldiers and horses, carrying 100,000 copper coins, 10,000 shi of grain, 20 cattle, and 100 jars of wine, and left the city from the west toward Luoyang.

Yuan Tan then led his troops into the city and was about to keep his promise to deliver 10,000 shi of food to Liu Bei, but was stopped by his general Yan Jing.

"General, Kong Rong has left, and we have already captured Qingzhou. Qingzhou's treasury has very little food, and Liu Bei only has three thousand soldiers and horses. Even if we don't give him food, there is nothing he can do. Ten thousand shi of food is a lot of food!"<

/p>

"No? But I have promised. If I don't give him food, wouldn't I become a person who breaks his word? How can I make the world believe in me in the future!"

Ten thousand shi of food is indeed a lot of food, but for Yuan Tan, it is not much.

Moreover, he is now in charge of a state and does not want to ruin his reputation with such a small amount of food.

Yan Jing advised again: "General, it's not that I won't give it, but that I will give it slowly. You can let Liu Bei go back to Donglai first, and say that we will send someone to deliver it to him. As for when to send it, it depends on whether Liu Bei obeys the general's advice."

Ordered."

Yuan Tan was overjoyed. He looked at the general in front of him and laughed loudly: "Hahaha, that's wonderful, that's wonderful! If Liu Bei wants to get food, he must listen to my orders. If he doesn't listen, I won't lead the troops."

Just go and attack. Do you still want food?"

Immediately send someone to inform Liu Bei, asking him to lead his troops back to Donglai to suppress the bandits. After he has finished counting the grain in the storehouse, he will send someone to deliver 10,000 shi of grain to him.
Chapter completed!