The pottery merchant advised Bai Rao not to cross the river in the next few years and stay in Hebei. Bai Rao was suddenly shocked when he heard this.
Some time ago, the leader Zhang Yan summoned all the commanders of the Montenegrin Army, intending to go south to the Yellow River and expand his attack on Yanzhou. For this southern expedition, Zhang Yan seemed to be more interested in Bai Rao and another Montenegrin general Yu Du...
That meeting was a secret among secrets. Only the leaders of the Black Mountain Army participated. If Yuan Shao's godson wanted to know the details, it was absolutely impossible... He said that he understood the Three Changes. Could it be true?
of?
Bai Rao himself was an uneducated and idle member of the lower-class society of the Han Dynasty. Due to his low quality and lack of culture, he believed in some theories about gods and ghosts. The so-called Zi Buyu had strange powers and chaotic gods.
It's just bullshit.
In history, Bai Rao, together with Yu Du, Sui Gu and others, attacked Dongjun in the second year of Chuping. Although they succeeded for a while, they eventually attracted Cao Cao. Bai Rao was defeated and died. By defeating this Black Mountain army,
With the battle, Cao Cao was able to successfully enter Yanzhou and gain a firm foothold in Yanzhou.
Bai Rao felt inexplicably uneasy, and immediately said goodbye to Tao Shang, Guo Jia and others. He led his troops and horses and rushed towards the base camp of the Black Mountain Army... It is impossible to say that the general who went south to invade Yanzhou this time had to persuade Zhang Yan to change his position.
Change, whoever wants to go, Bai will stay north of the Yellow River!
Seeing Bai Rao and others returning to the camp and leading the Black Mountain troops to leave, the pottery merchant couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
Passed another level.
At this time, Han Hao also arrived with three thousand Taishan troops. He looked at the pottery merchant for a while and asked, "Sir, is everything okay?"
The pottery merchant waved his hand to indicate that Han Hao was fine, and then looked at Guo Jia.
"Guo Jia, whose courtesy name is Fengxiao, was born in Yangzhai, Yingchuan. He had close friendship with many students from Yingchuan Academy in the past, and gained a deep friendship with the Xun family and Chen family in Yingchuan. He also had close relationships with Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, Xi Zhicai, Chen
Qun, Xin Ping and others are friends, and the rest are all from the Yingchuan gentry. Only you, from a humble family, can be compared with them. That’s because you have the talent to soar across the sky, and it’s hard to distinguish between ghosts and gods... right?
"
After what Tao Shang said, even though Guo Jia was very resourceful and had the ability to adapt to changes, he couldn't help but be a little flustered by him, and he was secretly surprised in his heart.
The household registration of the Guo family in Yingchuan is all in Yangzhai. This pottery merchant is from Xuzhou. Where did he find out?
You even know these details about the friends he makes on weekdays. What does this kid do?
Looking the pottery merchant up and down suspiciously, Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and said, "Did you know Guo before?"
The pottery merchant did not answer, but sighed from the bottom of his heart, and murmured: "I didn't expect that you can pretend to be a son to others, but you can also pretend to be a genius sworn brother. Your appearance is really much brighter than mine..."
After saying that, he suddenly saw the pottery merchant adjusting his sleeves, bowing slightly and making a long bow to Guo Jia.
Guo Jia was shocked when he saw this. He had just spent time with Tao Shang Bailuo in the tent, and realized that although the man in front of him was not Yuan Shao's godson, he was the biological son of Xuzhou Governor Tao Qian, Danyang Tao Family.
The current eldest son and the future leader of the family.
For a disciple like Guo Jia, it was the first time for him to be saluted so respectfully by a nobleman.
Seeing the potter treating him with such humility, Guo Jia couldn't help but sigh and waved his hands, with a rare serious expression.
"That's all, Mr. Tao, why do you need to pay such a courtesy? How can Guo, a crazy scholar from the Confucian sect, be able to bear such treatment? I don't blame you for deliberately trying to seduce me just now."
The pottery merchant smiled when he heard this. It turned out that Guo Jia thought that he was giving this gift to apologize for some of his rude remarks. Little did he know that this time, the young master was seeking talents.
Duke Mu of Qin paid a large sum of money to welcome Uncle Jian, Duke Huan of Qi paid tribute to the virtuous corporal, and Liu Xuande paid three visits to the thatched cottage... Today, by God's will, a great talent fell in front of Tao. How can we, the pottery merchant, imitate celebrities and thirst for talents and invite them to serve as officials?
"Mr. Guo, to be honest, I am a pottery merchant from Danyang. I have long admired Mr. Guo's name like thunder. It is God's will to see you today... The pottery merchant is young and has little knowledge. He is not qualified to invite him to serve as an official. But now the world is in chaos.
, the emperor is in the dust, Tao wants to do his best to contribute to the Han Dynasty, but his knowledge is shallow, and he may not be able to compete with the tigers and wolves in the world. It is fate to meet Mr. Tao now, and Tao wants to invite Mr. Tao to serve as an official.
Tao is willing to treat me as a teacher!"
After the pottery merchant finished speaking, not only Guo Jia, but also Xu Huang and Han Hao could not help but froze on the spot.
Tao Shang was the eldest son of the Tao family in Danyang and the eldest son of the governor. He was judged by Xu Zijiang as the "Tai Ping Gong" in the world. In terms of identity and current qualifications and fame, although he was still white (actually already
He was granted the title of Danyang County Sheriff by Dong Zhuo, with a capital of two thousand dan), but in the future he will definitely be able to dominate and become a leader among the young heroes of the world.
As for this Guo Jia, he is not only a member of the side branch, but also looks extremely shabby in his clothing. Judging from his thin and sickly appearance, whether he can eat enough is a matter of two decisions. Why should the pottery merchant be so respectful to him?
Isn’t it self-degradation?
But this is what the potter had in mind at the moment.
He lowered his status in this way and moved Guo Jia with a sincere heart. He was not afraid that Guo would not be moved and would cry bitterly and bow before him.
Guo Jia stared blankly at the pottery merchant for a long time, then suddenly grinned, regained his usual carefree look, and said: "Don't make trouble."
When the pottery merchant heard this, his sincere face suddenly froze.
This guy surnamed Guo... why doesn't he read the words according to the script in the book? Shouldn't he add a sentence: "Thanks to the young master for not giving up, I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses"?
Guo Jia didn't urinate at all.
"Mr. Guo..." The potter reached out and scratched the back of his head, wondering: "Are you testing Mr. Tao?"
Hearing this, Guo Jia couldn't help but laugh angrily: "Test you? What can you test? At such a young age, his hair has not fully grown yet, and he still imitates others to show courtesy to the virtuous corporal... But it does look like it, hehe, it's a pity that Guo doesn't eat it.
This is what you are doing!"
The potter frowned and said respectfully: "Mr. Guo, Mr. Tao is indeed sincere. He sincerely invites Mr. Tao to come out and work with Mr. Tao on important matters. Please give me your advice."
Guo Jia turned his head and said cheerfully: "Master Tao, I'm sorry, Guo doesn't have time to play with you."
The potter frowned and said, "How can it be just for fun? Can't Mr. Guo see Tao's sincerity?"
Guo Jia sniffed, with a very profound expression on his face, and said: "Sincerity... there is a certain amount of it, but it's a pity that Guo's heart has been hurt by wealthy nobles like you, and now he just wants to go back to his hometown to live in seclusion.
I won’t consider becoming an official again in 50 or 7 years.”
Xu Huang couldn't help but became furious after hearing this.
"You are a sour scholar. You are not very capable, but you are very arrogant. Who do you think my young master is? He is so humiliating to invite you, but you are so shameless..."
"Okay." The pottery merchant put out his hand to block Xu Huang's words and said coldly: "Don't talk too much."
After saying that, he turned to look at Guo Jia, still maintaining his modest look, and leaned forward and said: "Mr. Guo, Tao doesn't know what he did wrong. How can he be invited to serve as an official?"
Guo Jia shook his head and said: "Although the young master has great ambitions, it is a pity that he is not the clear leader in my heart. Guo is like a floating duck, so you and I should just go with the flow. If we are destined to meet again in the future, maybe we will see each other again."
If there is an opportunity the next day, Guo will be the master to see you."
After hearing this, Mr. Tao was silent for a long time, sighed, and said: "Sir, you are indeed an extraordinary person, with extraordinary talents and talents that are unparalleled. It seems that Mr. Tao will not have the chance to invite you to serve as an official today."
Guo Jia also said with emotion: "Guo's ambition to become an official is dead. Please forgive me, sir."
The pottery merchant nodded and said: "Since Mr. Tao is determined to leave, there is no reason why Mr. Tao will force him to stay. Please go ahead."
Hearing this, Guo Jia thanked him and then turned around to find his horse.
The pottery merchant looked at Guo Jia's horse and immediately thought about it. He shook his head and sighed: "Sir wants to return to Yingchuan from Hebei. How can he ride across the Central Plains on such a thin horse?"
When Guo Jia heard this, his face couldn't help but blush. Even though he was a wild man, he was still quite embarrassed when his tight financial situation was revealed.
The pottery merchant turned to Han Hao and said, "Let Mr. Guo find a fine horse!"
Han Hao took the order and left. When he was young, he led a tall and majestic Hanoi horse to Guo Jia.
The moment he took over the reins of the horse, Guo Jia's proud face couldn't help but be moved.
"Sir, Tao, when I first met Mr. Tao, I have no treasure as a gift. Even if this horse is given to Mr. for riding across the Central Plains, please take care of it."
At this moment, Guo Jia also put away his previous indifference, and he was deeply moved.
"Guo has lived for more than 20 years, and this is the first time he has seen a young and courteous person like the young master. Alas, what I just said is a waste of time. I hope you don't take it too seriously... I'll see you later, Mr. Tao."
After saying that, he got on his horse.
"Sir, please stay."
The pottery merchant suddenly spoke and called Guo Jia again.
Under Guo Jia's confused eyes, the pottery merchant turned to Han Hao and ordered again: "Go and get some money."
Han Hao took the order and left, bringing a cloth bag for the pottery merchant.
The pottery merchant put the cloth bag in Guo Jia's hand and said with a warm smile: "Mr. Guo, it was a hard journey from Hebei to Yingchuan. Mr. Tao Guan's complexion is not good. I'm afraid he is not in good health. He ate and slept rough along the way.
Yes, don’t damage your body. Take these, Mr. Panchang, and eat more good food along the way. Don’t wrong yourself.”
Guo Jia's hand holding the cloth bag suddenly started to tremble.
"Master Tao... you?!"
The pottery merchant smiled and stretched out his hand and said: "Mr. Guo, see you later. You must always remember that there is a man in Xuzhou who looks at Mr. day and night. If Mr. needs anything in the future, he can come to Xuzhou at any time to find Mr. Tao. Mr. Tao has nothing to do with you.
Don’t obey.”
Guo Jiayang breathed a sigh of relief and sighed with emotion: "The Tao family of Xuzhou and his son...are true gentlemen."