To be honest, the nickname Taiping Gongzi is not that unpleasant, but the pottery merchant has always been unable to get over this hurdle in his heart, and he more or less feels that the name used on him has the connotation of shaming people.
Frankly speaking, Tao Shang prefers the nicknames of the four princes of the Warring States Period: Chunshen Lord, Xinling Lord, Pingyuan Lord, Mengchang Lord... Although their titles are all named after their fiefdoms, they may not necessarily sound so natural and sweet, but at least they are low-key and restrained.
He is quite cultivated and in line with the temperament a modest gentleman should have.
However, the title of Mr. Taiping is too direct and vulgar to say the least. He also states his character attributes in a very direct and straightforward manner. There is no sense of mystery at all. As soon as people hear this title, they will probably know it.
Know what kind of material you are.
With such a self-righteous reputation as a middle-class pretentious person, throughout the five thousand years of China, there are only two pottery merchants known to them.
One is the Overlord of Western Chu...Needless to say much about this title, once you hear it, you will know that only a shameless person dares to claim it.
One is Mr. Taiping.
Seeing the pottery merchant staring blankly ahead, it was obvious that Chen Deng had made a mistake.
"Although the eldest son's name is famous, he is not so happy, right?"
The potter had an urge to slap him.
After coming back to his senses, Tao Shang explained to Chen Deng: "Mr. Chen misunderstood. Tao is not happy, but he just doesn't like the edict. It can even be said that he is really upset."
Now that it is confirmed that he will be named the prefect of Yibi two thousand stones, it is somewhat inappropriate to continue to call Chen Deng the county honorary. It would be more appropriate to call him another name.
When Chen Deng heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
The implication of the pottery merchant's words was that he didn't like the vulgar name of Prince Taiping, but Chen Deng obviously misunderstood. He mistakenly thought that the pottery merchant meant that he didn't like being named the governor of Danyang County.
It seems that I was right to reward the army with hundreds of miles this time as an excuse to test this boy. If it were an ordinary young man, he would be happy enough to get the position of county guard granted by the imperial court.
But this Mr. Tao is obviously different from ordinary young people. Not only is he unhappy, but he is "frightened". In this way, he must have seen the sinister intentions behind this imperial edict.
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Chen Deng touched his neatly trimmed thin beard and nodded in appreciation: "Okay, very good."
The potter had another urge to slap him.
It's true that you have an optimistic personality and like to say "yes", but if you say yes to everything, it's a bit embarrassing. If you say "yes" when others are upset, it's clear that you are basing your own happiness on the pain of others.
, such people are really a bit unscrupulous.
"Tao is in a bad mood, but Mr. Chen still says he's fine? Isn't that unreasonable?"
Chen Deng laughed loudly: "Don't blame me, sir. Deng lamented that at a young age, he suddenly gained power, but he could still calmly see the pros and cons and sinister plots. He was admired by the young master for his quick wit and couldn't help but cheer.
But Mr. Teach, you have misunderstood."
The potter was speechless.
It was indeed a misunderstanding, but it was obvious that the misunderstanding between the two people was not about the same issue. The pottery merchant focused on the ugly name, and Chen Deng obviously had a deeper view than the pottery merchant.
What he saw was a conspiracy hidden behind it, and he mistakenly thought that the pottery merchant had seen it.
Then let this beautiful misunderstanding continue.
"I didn't expect Mr. Chen to be able to see this conspiracy?" The pottery merchant coughed and started to fool around.
Chen Deng was very well-mannered and just smiled: "Although Deng is just a county magistrate, he still has some measure of the general trend of the world. Master, please do not underestimate me."
"Then let me test you, where is this conspiracy?"
Chen Deng was stunned when he heard this, and then he couldn't help but secretly said "Okay."
Originally I took this opportunity to test you, but now you are using this matter to test me?
This person is indeed extraordinary, yes, it is interesting to have people come and go.
Chen Deng cleared his throat and said to Tao Shang: "After the alliance of princes was disbanded, Yuan Shao returned to Hebei and took over Jizhou instead of Han Fu. Now Yuan Shao Zhuo has vassalized Zhou Ang, the prefect of Jiujiang, as the governor of Yuzhou. However, after Yuan Shu returned to Nanyang, he declared
Sun Jian is the governor of Yuzhou, and it is obvious that the Yuan brothers, one in the south and the other in the north, have begun to use their own methods to fight for supremacy, and hostility is imminent."
The potter nodded and did not show any surprise. In history, the two brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu did engage in a short-term battle for hegemony after the alliance of princes disintegrated.
But what makes Tao Shang feel a little sad at the moment is: Yuan Shao wants Zhou Ang, the prefect of Jiujiang, to be the governor of Yuzhou, and Yuan Shu wants Sun Jian to be the governor of Yuzhou for him. What should Kong Ni do?
Although the cheap uncle was timid, he was the first prince he knew and treated him well. However, according to the current development of the situation, Kong Min was bound to become a victim in the struggle between the two Yuan Dynasties.
Thinking of this, Tao Shang sighed, with a look of regret on his face.
Chen Deng saw that although the pottery merchant's expression was a little sad, he didn't show the slightest surprise. He obviously knew what he was doing, so he couldn't help but look up to him.
It seems that the eldest son has indeed guessed the dispute between the two Yuans.
Chen Deng continued: "In addition to the appointment of the governor of Yuzhou, new battlefields have also been opened in the two Yuan's jurisdictions. I heard that Gongsun Zan was interested in going south to fight with Yuan Shao because of the incident in Jizhou. Deng thought that there was some involvement of Yuan Shu in this.
Instigated, Yuan Yi, the prefect of Shanyang, is Yuan Shaocong's brother, and it is said that Yuan Shao intends to let him go south to Yangzhou to curb Yuan Shu's development."
The potter nodded to express his understanding.
Chen Deng continued: "And the Danyang County that the imperial court granted to the Young Master is now probably within the scope of Er Yuan's sight."
Seeing that Chen Deng was about to get to the point of the matter, the pottery merchant showed admiration and encouraged him: "Well, Mr. Chen is such a sensible person. We are about to get to the point. Let's continue talking."
It was as if he knew better.
Chen Deng intended to show off his skills in front of the pottery merchant, and his tone could not help but be a little higher, saying: "Zhou Xin, the prefect of Danyang County, is a close person of Yuan Shao. When Yuan Shao's crony Cao Cao raised an army against Chen Liu, Zhou Xin helped him. This person
He did not like Yuan Shu as a person and cut off all contact with him. Danyang County controlled eighteen counties, which is a large county in the southeast. It is close to the Huaihe River and is the gateway from Yangzhou to the Central Plains. If Yuan Shu wants to dominate the south of the Yangtze River, he must first capture the eighteen counties of Danyang."
After hearing this, the potter finally understood.
So good, no wonder Dong Zhuo made himself a prefect. How can there be a free lunch in the world?
This old bastard clearly wants to kill himself.
Yuan Shao's loyal subordinate Zhou Xin is the governor of Danyang County. If he succeeds Zhou Xin and takes office, he will definitely offend Yuan Shao.
Once Yuan Shu has established a foothold in Nanyang, he will definitely start his plan to occupy the three states of Jing, Yu, and Yang.
Yuan Shu's current strategy can be said to be very easy to control.
Yuan Shu has occupied most of the thirty-seven counties in Nanyang County. He is currently stationed in Luyang. He can continuously capture Lujiang County and Jiujiang County to the east, and he can go to Yuzhou to the northeast and approach the boundary of Yanzhou.
In the current Yingchuan County, Kong Niao is already regarded as a vassal of Yuan Shu. Even if Yuan Shu is unwilling to use Kong Niao, Sun Jian, whom he recommends as the governor of Yuzhou, can take over at any time, capture Runan, and separate Yuzhou...
As for the seven counties in Jingzhou, except for Nanyang County, the governors of the remaining six counties will definitely not be able to stop Yuan Shu.
But the pottery merchant knew that at this moment, a big boss had already entered Jingzhou alone, and would completely integrate the clans in the north of Jingzhou to fight against Yuan Shu in a very short period of time, and guard the gates to prevent Yuan Shu and any other forces from being able to
Infiltrated into Jingzhou itself and held it there for eighteen years.
This big boss is Liu Biao.
Under this assumption, if Yuan Shu is already sure of Runan County and Huainan County, and he cannot penetrate Jingzhou, then his strategic vision will inevitably move to Soochow, and the eighteen counties of Danyang County are the gateway to
The gateway to the hinterland of Yangzhou.
Thinking of this, Tao Shang couldn't help but sigh.
Old Dong Zhuo's seemingly careless move actually sent him directly to the center of the whirlpool of the struggle between the two Yuan Dynasties. He either offended Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu, or even both of them.
"Mr. Chen's analysis is very accurate, and it coincides with Tao's." Tao Shang shamelessly praised Chen Deng and himself.
Chen Deng nodded humbly and suddenly asked the pottery merchant: "Dong Zhuo had bad intentions and used the land of one county and eighteen counties as bait. He wanted to put the young master on the fire to barbecue and cook it for the two Yuans. The young master planned to
How to do it?"
The pottery merchant thought for a moment, stood up, and walked to the leather picture hanging in the handsome tent behind him. He stared at the leather picture closely, first touched the place where Pengcheng was on the picture with his finger, and then moved towards it.
Moving down, he touched the sphere of influence of Danyang County.
"Mr. Chen came from a place hundreds of miles away. What is your opinion on this matter? Could you please enlighten me." The pottery merchant stared at the picture and said quietly.
Chen Deng also stood up, walked to the side of the pottery merchant, stared at the map and said: "Young master can accept the imperial edict, but you cannot go to Danyang County to take up a post and help Tao Shijun in Xuzhou. To be honest, today's
Although the territory of Xuzhou has six counties under its jurisdiction, apart from Pengcheng, only Donghai County and Peiguo are governed by envoys. The control of the rest of the areas is not deep. Zang Ba Tun is stationed in Kaiyang and monopolizes Langya Nine.
County, and Xiapi State Prime Minister Zuo Rong was appointed by Tao Shijun to oversee Guangling and Pengcheng's canal transport. However, he betrayed Tao Shijun's trust and cut off the tribute from Xiapi and Guangling counties."
Having said this, Chen Deng paused and said: "Sir, Xuzhou is not that stable. It is better not to get into trouble and go back to Pengcheng. The right way is to help the envoy completely master Langya, Xiapi and Guangling."
The potter closed his eyes and thought carefully for a while. After a while, he slowly said: "I will go back to Pengcheng."
Chen Deng nodded happily.
But the pottery merchant suddenly opened his eyes, stared at the picture closely, and said with a smile: "I have gone back to Pengcheng to see my father. After handling some things, I will go to Danyang County to take up my post! Xiapi, Guangling, Langya, etc.
My Tao family wants the land of the three counties, and my Tao family wants Danyang County! I have no reason to turn away what Dong Zhuo has given me!".m.