After Cao Cao learned that the emperor was missing, he did not dare to neglect and immediately led his army in the direction of Puyang.
At this moment, Tao Shang also sent people to transfer the troops and horses of Liang State and Pei County to Fan County, and he himself was on guard and moved away, lest Xun Yu's troops and horses unexpectedly catch up.
However, it is obvious that Xun Yu's performance was still very stable and he did not pursue the pottery merchant desperately.
In this way, a few days later, the pottery merchant's troops arrived in Fan County.
Since the pottery merchant was always on guard against Xun Yu in the rear when he was marching, his marching speed was not as fast as that of Xu Chu of Liang State and Cao Bao of Peijun.
When the pottery merchants arrived in Fan County, the two main groups of soldiers and horses had already arrived, but they did not station the soldiers and horses in Fan County, but stationed them in the outer suburbs of Fan County.
The emperor and some of Puyang's close officials also arrived at Fan County and had already settled in the county. Zhao Yun and Chen Deng also came to see the pottery merchant for his return.
After meeting with the pottery merchant, Zhao Yun immediately presented the two swords seized from Xia Houen.
Looking at the two swords on the table, the pottery merchant was a little stunned.
"Brother Zilong, what do you mean?"
Zhao Yun smiled and said: "These two objects were seized from Xia Houen and presented to Prince Taiping."
Tao Qian lowered his head and glanced at it. He was really not very interested in the magical weapons.
"Brother Zilong, these two swords were seized by you, so they should be handled by you yourself. There is no need to specially present them to Tao."
Zhao Yun was very touched by the pottery merchant's words. These two swords were rare magic weapons, but the pottery merchant actually didn't care and didn't covet them at all.
Such an open-minded gentleman is very rare in today's world.
Guo Jia looked at the pottery merchant and Zhao Yun from the side and couldn't help but hum in his heart.
No one knows the pottery as well as Guo Jia. If what Zhao Yun offers is not two swords, but two large shining gold bars, it will show whether you, the pottery, are still open-minded.
Seeing that the pottery merchant tried his best to refuse, Zhao Yun thought for a moment, then reached out and took back the Qingzhi Sword.
"Yun was able to obtain these two swords on the order of Prince Taiping. Since the Lord has no intention of taking them...then he must keep one of them no matter what! Yun has one that is enough for self-defense."
The pottery merchant looked at the Yitian Sword on the table, pondered for a while, and said, "Well, since Brother Zilong is so polite, Tao will be ashamed to accept it."
After accepting the Yitian Sword, the pottery merchant asked Chen Dengdao: "Where does the emperor live now?"
Chen Deng said solemnly: "I was arranged by Tian to live in a house in Fan County."
The pottery merchant thought for a while and said, "While Cao Cao and the others haven't arrived yet, I'll go and pay homage to the Emperor first."
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At that moment, Tao Shang led Xu Chu, Zhao Yun, Tai Shi Ci and five hundred tiger guard warriors into Fan County. Under the leadership of Chen Deng, they met the emperor in a large house.
After the pottery merchant saluted according to the etiquette of the Han Dynasty, he said: "I, the pottery merchant, pay homage to your majesty, long live my emperor."
Liu Xie sat upright and looked at the pottery merchant, and was stunned when he heard this.
"Tao Aiqing, what did you... shout just now?"
The potter repeated again: "Long live my emperor."
Liu Xie looked at the potter blankly, pondering over this new set of words in his mind.
It sounds and feels so enjoyable!
"I have heard the name of a gentleman who loves you for a long time, but when I saw it today, it turned out that he is indeed well-deserved. Not only is he extremely virtuous, but his literary talent is also unmatched by ordinary people! Long live the words... You should be rewarded!"
After saying that, he lowered his head and started to glance back and forth on his desk.
The pottery merchant had long known from Zhao Yun that Liu Xie had rewarded him with half a dragon rooster. Now that Liu Xie wanted to reward him again, he was afraid that he would not know where to find another thousand-year-old salted fish. What should he do then?
Shouldn't you be rewarded? It's hard to shirk it.
Thinking of this, Tao Shang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you're welcome. I'm here not only to offer you tribute for your recent life, but also to give advice on how your Majesty should govern the world in the future... Your Majesty, I'm here."
I have thought hard for a long time before welcoming Your Majesty. I have thought that Fan County is in the middle of the power of the northern princes. Everyone restrains each other and no one dares to use violence against Your Majesty. Your Majesty has established the court here to govern the world and expand himself at the same time.
With his own strength, Xu Tukuang supported the Han Dynasty, and he could advance, attack, retreat or defend."
When Liu Xie saw that the pottery merchant didn't even want a reward, he was planning a future for himself, and he was very moved.
"Tao Aiqing, among all the princes I have met, you are the one who is sincere to me! Whether it is Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si, Ma Teng, Han Sui or Cao Cao, they all brought me to their own
I have no control over the government, but Aiqing is the only one who is loyal to me and does not seek personal gain... Just from your words of "long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live", I can feel Aiqing's loyalty and sincerity to me even more!"
Speaking of this, Liu Xie saw tears flashing in Liu Xie's eyes.
The child stood up suddenly, walked up to the pottery merchant, and held his hands tightly.
"My dear, you...are a true gentleman!"
The pottery merchant replied without shame: "For the sake of the Han Dynasty, gentlemen must do their best!"
Guo Jia and Chen Deng, who were following the pottery merchant, almost vomited when they heard this.
After getting excited, Liu Xie immediately said: "Ai Qing, how are you going to help me?"
Tao Shang hurriedly said: "Since your Majesty has arrived at Fan County, there is an urgent need to issue an imperial edict and send people to Yuan Shao in Jizhou, Gongsun Zan in Youzhou, Tian Kai in Qingzhou and others to ask them to come and protect King Qin. Otherwise, if Cao Cao gathers his army,
Therefore, I am afraid that the troops in my hands may not be able to protect Your Majesty."
Hearing this, Liu Xie suddenly realized. He reached out and patted his forehead and said, "Tao Aiqing is right. I'll leave this matter to you. You quickly mobilize a few elite riders to send letters to all the princes for me."
"I obey the decree."
"My dear, I also plan to give you a surprise."
The pottery merchant was stunned when he heard this: "Surprise? Is your Majesty going to give me some treasure?"
Liu Xie blinked at him and said with a smile: "Don't worry, you will know after a while, Aiqing."
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Not long after, Liu Xie summoned all the princes to come to Fan County to issue an edict, and was quickly sent out.
There is no doubt that the first person to receive the edict was Yuan Shao of Jizhou.
Yuan Shao was now commanding his generals, who had just conquered and occupied Bingzhou.
Zhang Yan of the Black Mountain Army was defeated by Yuan Shao and lost his troops. He could only gather his troops and flee deep into the Taihang Mountains, completely becoming a rogue.
At this time, Yuan Shao received an edict from Emperor Liu Xie.
Yuan Shao was very happy when he first read the edict. After all, the pottery merchant's performance exceeded his imagination.
The relationship between the Cao and Tao families was not only at loggerheads because of his scheme, Yanzhou was also in turmoil because of the gentry and Xiliang generals.
In particular, the fact that the pottery merchant abducted the emperor to Fan County greatly surprised Yuan Shao.
Because most of his subordinates were members of the gentry, Yuan Shao did not dare to take the emperor to Yecheng easily, but this did not mean that he wanted Cao Cao to control the emperor.
Now that the pottery merchant has kidnapped the emperor to Fan County, it is a great blessing for him.
Not only can he watch over the emperor, but he doesn't have to worry about the nobles under his command being affected by the emperor.
Why not do it?
However, when he saw the content behind Liu Xie's edict, Yuan Shao's face turned darker than coal.
But Liu Xie clearly wrote at the end of the edict:
In recognition of Taiping Gongzi Tao Shang's contribution to the king, he was specially appointed as a general... m.