Chapter 253 A shocking news from Beihai

Yanzhou. Taishan County. Fenggao.

After Deng Zhan left the study, Tao Ying sat quietly alone for a long time, closing his eyes and meditating.

"With Huangfu Song and Dong Zhuo sending troops to Chencang, the siege of Chencang will be lifted. Just like in the original history, the victory will be announced in February!"

"The day when the kingdom, Han Sui, and Ma Teng were defeated, that was when the imperial court attacked me, Tao Ying!"

According to intelligence collected from all parties through Deng Zhan, the Han court headed by He Jin, Yuan Feng, and Zhao Zhong adopted a half-forbearance and half-attack strategy against Tao Ying in order not to be attacked from both sides. Tao Ying knew it well.

"According to Qingzhou, it is difficult not only to seek hegemony, but also to protect ourselves. Xuzhou will never allow any mistakes!"

From the perspective of military geography, China's geographical pattern is like an irregular Go board.

On this irregular Go board, Guanzhong, Hebei, Southeast and Sichuan are its four corners, Shanxi, Shandong, Hubei and Hanzhong are its four sides, and the Central Plains is its central hinterland.

In Chinese history, it is difficult to dominate one side if you occupy the land on all four sides. On the contrary, it is a place that all parties must attack.

The Qingzhou occupied by Tao Ying does not even cover half of Shandong. If Xuzhou is lost again, no matter how powerful Tao Ying's troops are, the final outcome will be to jump into the sea.

"Should we attack the southeast first or Hebei first?"

Tao Ying hesitated a little. Whether it was to capture the southeastern region in the central and southern parts of the later Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, or to capture the Hebei region in Jizhou, Youzhou, Sili and other regions, it would be quite difficult.

As far as the second area is concerned, it is relatively easy to conquer the southeast. However, since ancient times, except for Zhu Yuanzhang, most of the regimes established in the southeast have been able to unify half of the country in the south of the Yangtze River and form a confrontation with the north, but few have unified the world.

The regimes established in Hebei have all accomplished the great task of unifying the world, and most of the national regimes in history have their capitals in Hebei.

"If it were Chen Yuanlong, would he choose Southeast or Hebei?"

At this moment, even as a "prophet", Tao Ying also realized the importance of counselors.

"When evil comes, let Tao An come in!"

The most urgent thing for Tao Ying right now is Tao Qian's safety and Xuzhou's gains and losses, so Tao Ying decides to put aside his strategic choices first.

"Second Young Master!"

Like Dian Wei, Tao An always stood outside the door, waiting for Tao Ying's call at any time.

"Old housekeeper, you go back to Xiapi today and bring my letter to my father!"

Tao Ying took out the letter he had just written to Tao Qian from the drawer of the new desk and handed it to the housekeeper Tao An.

"Seeing that the New Year is approaching, I am injured again and cannot return to Xiapi for the time being. It is best for my father to come and celebrate the New Year!"

When Tao Ying left Taishan County, Tao An went to Sili Youfufeng to look for Ma Jun. When Tao Ying, who was seriously injured, returned to Fenggao, Tao An had only been back for two days.

"Second Young Master, the head of the family has prepared a coronation ceremony for you, and is also engaged to be engaged to the Mi family. If the young master does not return to Xiapi, this may not be good for the head of the family's reputation!"

Looking at the expressionless Tao Ying, Tao An became cautious when speaking, not even daring to speak loudly.

A month later, when he saw Tao Ying again, Tao An felt an invisible pressure from him. This feeling was something he had only experienced when he followed Tao Qian in his early years.

"It doesn't matter whether you are crowned or not. If you have to take that form, it will be the same in Fenggao."

"As for the engagement, let's talk about it later!"

Tao An, who had just returned to Fenggao, was obviously not aware of Tao's crisis. Tao Ying, who couldn't help but sneer in his heart, replied casually.

The current situation in Xuzhou is turbulent, not to mention that no one will come to Tao Qian's coronation ceremony for Tao Ying. Even Mi Zhu, who has vowed to do so, does not want to marry his sister at this juncture.

"If it weren't for the salt business in Bohai, that old fox Mi Zhu might have regretted his marriage!"

Seeing that Tao Ying had recovered 70% to 80% of his health, he definitely did not intend to return to Xiapi. Tao An did not dare to be nagging anymore, put the letter in his arms, handed over to Tao Ying and resigned.

"Butler, this letter is very important. It must not be lost or delayed!"

When Tao An was about to go out, Tao Ying suddenly gave a special warning.

"The villain understands!"

Tao An turned around and looked back at Tao Ying, whose expression had become serious and cold, and his heart tightened inexplicably.

"I will go back to Xiapi today, and I will never let the letter be lost!"

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"My lord, how should we deal with the bandit general Zhou Shen?"

Shortly after Tao An left, Tao Ying's acting governor of Taishan County, Yin Li, walked in.

"He said he no longer wanted to stay in Taishan County and wanted to go back to Luoyang."

Zhou Shen, who was praised by Jian Shuo for his high command, wanted to suppress Yin Li by virtue of his experience of working with Tao Qian, but was directly taken into custody by Yin Li and has been under house arrest for nearly a month.

"Zilu, did the assassin Shi Ake admit his identity? Did he tell Yuan about the assassination of Zhao Yan?"

In Tao Ying's eyes, the mediocre Zhou Shen was like a bug, not worthy of his attention at all, so he directly asked Shi Alai, who was also imprisoned.

"Shi A only said that he had a personal grudge against Zhao Yan and was not instigated by anyone, nor did he acknowledge his name."

Yin Li originally wanted to make a fuss about Shi A and Yuan Shu, but Shi A refused to cooperate, so Yin Li had to give up.

"Haha, for these assassin rangers, let's fulfill their loyalty and send them to another world to eat food. The food in our Taishan County is hard-earned and cannot be squandered!"

No matter Zhou Shen or Shi A, these people cannot be used by Tao Ying, but if these people are let go in vain, not only will some of Taishan County's secrets not be kept, they may also bring hidden dangers to themselves.

"No!"

Looking at the murderous intent flashing in Tao Ying's eyes, Yin Li knew that Tao Ying no longer planned to make false promises with all parties in Luoyang.

"By the way, there is also the military commander Feng Fang who was captured in Luoyang this time. Let's send him on his way too!"

Feng Fang is Yuan Shu's father-in-law. As soon as Yuan's protégé Han Fu arrived in Jizhou, he began to target Tao Ying. Tao Ying understood that the Yuan Group had openly planned to deal with him, and Tao Ying was no longer polite to Feng Fang.

"My lord, Fei County Magistrate Yang Mi and Bian County Magistrate Yang Di have all returned to Nancheng."

Knowing Tao's opinions on how to deal with Zhou Shen, Shi A, and Feng Fang, Yin Li mentioned the matter of the Yang brothers again.

"Looks like I heard the news!"

Tao Ying stood up and walked back and forth a few steps in the room.

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"Yangshi and Cai Yong are inextricably linked. I wonder what the attitude of that old guy Cai Yong is!"

Of course, the Yang family and Kong Rong are also related by marriage, but Kong Rong's daughter was short-lived, and the connection between the Yang and Kong families is no longer so close.

"Let them go. In the future, under my rule, the people of the Yang clan will no longer be reused!"

Tao Ying thought about it and decided not to embarrass the Yang family, not only because of the close relationship between the Yang family and Cai Yong and Kong Rong, but also because of the identity of Yang Xu, the prefect of Xuanyu.

"Yang Xu, you don't have a few more months to live!"

Although Yangxu is clean and honest, it is also aimed at the Ling Emperor Dynasty. On the contrary, the Yang family, who was favored by Tao Ying, is not willing to go to the dark side with Tao Ying. Tao Ying will naturally not be hot-faced and cold-butt.

"No!"

Yin Li bowed his hands, turned around and walked towards the door.

"My lord, someone has come from Luoyang. They say they are helping the family of Colonel Feng Fang."

As soon as Yin Li lifted the door curtain, Dian Wei poked his head out and reported to Tao Ying the situation outside the door.

"Huh?"

Yin Li stopped and looked at Tao Ying, who looked surprised.

"Who is Feng?"

Feng Fang is not only the son-in-law of the eunuch Cao Jie, but also the father-in-law of Yuan Shu. Tao Ying is very curious about who will come to rescue Feng Fang.

"It's said to be Feng Fang's daughter, Feng Fangnu."

Dian Wei didn't care at all who the visitor was or what he was doing. As long as there was no danger to Tao Ying, Dian Wei didn't care who came.

"Hey!"

Upon hearing that it was Feng Fangnu, Tao Ying raised his eyebrows suddenly, and a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Yuan Shu's favorite concubine is actually delivered to his door. Could it be that he wants to stage a beauty trap?"

Just after Yuan Shu left, Yuan Shu's soon-to-be daughter-in-law came to his door again. Tao Ying was instantly interested.

"Zi Lu, please let Feng Fang go, the other two will send him on his way immediately!"

Yin Li knew only a little about what was happening in Luoyang, so he did not provide any direct advice, but actually carried out Tao Ying's orders.

"When evil comes, let Feng Fangnu come in!"

Tao Ying thought for a while, after all, it was inconvenient for a man and a woman to be alone, so he told Dian Wei again.

"Let Mrs. Bian come to the study too."

Dian Wei, who was like a king, had never been curious about Tao Ying, so he immediately turned around and called Bian and Feng Fang.

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"Lord!"

After Dian Wei and Yin Li left, Tao Ying was imagining Feng Fangnu's appearance when suddenly there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door, followed by Yan Liang's slightly hurried voice.

"Wen Heng?"

Tao Ying was stunned for a moment and saw the heavy door curtain being lifted by Yan Liang.

"Lord, urgent report from Beihai!"

Along with a gust of cold wind, the tall Yan Liang rushed in. He couldn't wait to speak and took out a piece of cloth from his arms.

"Huh?"

When Yan Liang came in, Tao Ying felt a little uneasy.
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