Someone who can become the leader of the vassal alliance cannot be easily fooled by a young and slippery man like Xin Pi. After all, Yuan Shao has also been in the court for many years, and he is definitely not comparable to ordinary people.
Yuan Shao could see that Xin Pi was talented, but he also saw that this young man was frivolous and impetuous and eager for quick success.
But after all, the Xin family is a famous family in Yingchuan, and Xin Pi and his brother Xin Ping are both famous people in the world. It is impossible for Yuan Shao to deal with him just because he is fighting for a high official position for himself.
When word spread to the ears of other clans, Yuan Shao's popularity was completely destroyed.
But Yuan Shao can use other methods to cure him.
If Xinpi took the initiative to be honest with Yuan Shao, Yuan Shaoshang would not look down upon him. However, Xinpi refused to admit his mistake and instead blamed the incident on the envoy of the Black Mountain Army. Yuan Shao could not stand this.
In order to appease his brother Xin Ping, Yuan Shao did not deal with Xin Pi, but temporarily transferred him from the Jizhou center and sent him to report his duties under his eldest son Yuan Tan.
What Yuan Shao did was also very meaningful.
After capturing Bingzhou and driving Zhang Yan into the ravine, Yuan Shao intended to capture Qingzhou, and the general who captured Qingzhou, Yuan Shao intended to support his eldest son Yuan Tan.
Letting Xin Pi go over would be a punishment, and it would also allow him to give Yuan Tan some advice.
Xin Pi was young and anxious, and was very unconvinced by Yuan Shao's behavior. Although he complied on the surface, in fact he had resentment in his heart.
The seemingly turbulent move of the emperor's capital was passed over silently during this official buying operation, but the pottery merchant was not naive to think that the matter would end so simply.
At least one person is not willing to suffer the consequences of being dumb.
In this incident of relocating the emperor, the biggest loser was Cao Cao.
It is said that it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge, but Tao Shang believed that with Cao Cao's character, he would never be able to wait ten years.
Revenge against oneself must be a recent thing.
A few days later, news came from the north that Grand Sima and Youzhou shepherd Liu Yu had been beheaded by Gongsun Zan for treason. Gongsun Zan had ordered Liu Yu's head to be sent to Fan County, and he reported his work to plead guilty.
Although Gongsun Zan's move to kill Liu Yu was within the expectations of the pottery merchant, it greatly exceeded the expectations of the princes.
No matter what, Liu Yu is also the most famous clan member of the Han Dynasty in the world today! Moreover, he is highly regarded among the people and is very popular in the north. Some people even described him as "leading the world to return home". Such a figure
, was actually accused of treason and killed by Gongsun Zan?
What word would you use to describe Gongsun Zan's move?
It’s simply outrageous!
Just when everyone felt sorry for Liu Yu, only one person almost burst out of joy.
Needless to say, that person is naturally Yuan Shao.
Among the heroes in Hebei, Gongsun Zan is undoubtedly Yuan Shao's biggest opponent, even worse than Zhang Yan. As one of the two most skilled princes alongside Sun Jian, Gongsun Zan's white horse Yi Cong can be said to be the best of any.
A prince's nightmare.
It is a pity that after the incident of killing Liu Yu without permission, in Yuan Shao's eyes, Gongsun Zan was no different from a dead person.
No matter how good the cavalry under your command is in fighting, after losing the popularity of the world, let's see what you can do against Yuan!
A few days later, the apology letter from Gongsun Zan's envoy and Liu Yu's head were sent to Fan County.
After Liu Xie saw this, he shed tears of regret on the spot.
Although he was not familiar with Liu Yu, in this world full of tigers and wolves, the only people who could really reassure Liu Xie were the so-called Han clan clan members.
Today, in Liu Xie's mind, there are only three members of the Liu family who are truly capable of helping the world.
One was Liu Yan, the Mu of Yizhou, Liu Biao, who had just been granted the title of Mu of Jingzhou and General Zhennan, and the other was Liu Yu.
Years ago, Liu Xie received news in Puyang City that Yizhou shepherd Liu Yan died of back sores in Chengdu. Within a few months, Liu Yan died again at the hands of Gongsun Zan.
Two of the three most influential clan members have lost their lives this year. Liu Xie wanted to find a fortune teller and a Feng Shui master to tell him whether something evil had happened to the old Liu family this year.
Such a big quilt word.
Just as he was feeling sad, Ma Xun, the general attendant, came into the room, raised his hands to Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, the pottery merchant of Danyang County would like to see you."
Liu Xie reached out and wiped his tears: "Quick pass."
Mason came out of the house and invited the pottery merchant in, but the pottery merchant smiled and asked Mason about the emperor's situation.
Ma Xun was very fond of the pottery merchant, so he told the pottery merchant how sad the emperor was after receiving the memorial from Gongsun Zan.
After listening to Ma Xun's words, the pottery merchant had an idea in his mind and immediately went in to meet the saint.
"Tao Aiqing!"
As soon as he saw the pottery merchant, the emperor finally couldn't control his tears anymore and said while crying: "My dear, do you know that my uncles and relatives were killed by that thief Gongsun Zan!"
After all, Liu Xie was still a child. When Tao Shang saw him crying, he felt quite uncomfortable. He reached out and took out a roll of handkerchief from his sleeve, handed it to Liu Xie, and whispered: "Your Majesty, don't be too sad, the deceased is gone.
, I came to see Your Majesty specifically for this matter today."
Liu Xie took the pottery merchant's handkerchief, wiped his tears, and said with sobs, "Ai Qing, what do you want to say to me?"
Seeing Liu Xie crying uncontrollably, Tao Shang was quite touched in his heart.
This child's emotions are quite delicate. To cry like this for an uncle he has never met before is quite emotional.
After all, he is just a child who has no father or mother, but is constantly being bullied and used.
"Your Majesty, Gongsun Zan has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion. Your Majesty should reward him with kindness. Your Majesty can sell the positions of General Zhenbei and Youzhou Mu to Gongsun Zan to reassure him."
"What!"
When Liu Xie heard this, he was extremely shocked: "Tao Aiqing, Gongsun Zan killed my clan uncle and unjustly accused him of betraying him! Now I wish I could personally take a million troops and cross the Yellow River to the north to behead this beast myself."
Level! You still ask me to reward him? It’s simply ridiculous!”
Tao Shang was not in a hurry, he just said calmly: "If your majesty wants to question Gongsun Zan's crime, then please issue an edict immediately and send one million soldiers to Youzhou to quell the rebellion. I am willing to be the vanguard and share your majesty's worries."
Liu Xie pouted when he heard this: "What are you talking about, Aiqing! You clearly know that I have no soldiers in my hands!"
Tao Shang sighed: "Your Majesty knows that he has no soldiers in his hands, but he still acts so willfully. Does your Majesty know that now Chu Feiyan's Black Mountain Army has been driven into the valley by Yuan Shao to beg for food? In the entire Hebei Province, except for Gongsun Zan, there is no one else."
People are Yuan Shao's opponent. If Gongsun Zan is weakened again, sooner or later the entire north of the Yellow River will belong to Yuan Shao... If Yuan Shao captures Hebei, does your Majesty know what this means?"
Although Liu Xie didn't understand it very well, he roughly understood the seriousness of the matter.
"What does it mean?"
The pottery merchant said solemnly: "Jizhou is the granary of the world, Bingzhou produces strong soldiers, Qingzhou is a sea salt state with extremely high taxes, and Youzhou produces the best horses in the world... Yuan Shao has no shortage of food, money, people, and horses.
Does Your Majesty think he will be more of a threat than Dong Zhuo in the future?"
Liu Xie was frightened by the pottery merchant and immediately panicked.
"We must never let Yuan Shao become the leader!"
Tao Shang continued: "Although the death of Da Sima is regrettable, in the long run, it will still be beneficial to Your Majesty. After all, Yuan Shao had intended to make Da Sima emperor and establish a dynasty in Guandong... Although Da Sima did not agree,
But there is no guarantee that Yuan Shao will not bring up the past again in the future!"
"There is such a thing!" Liu Xie was furious when he heard this, and slammed the table: "Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao, is in vain to be the leader of the princes and allies. It is really abominable! If I hadn't reminded you, I would have regarded him as a loyal minister and good general.
Woolen cloth!"
The pottery merchant catered to Liu Xiandao: "Who says otherwise? Your Majesty must be extra careful in the future and not let Yuan's thieves take advantage of the loopholes. You must know that Yuan's tree has deep roots and is highly regarded by scholars in the world!"
"I am so good to Yuan Shao. I even sold the general to him, but he treats me like this! He actually wants to make someone else the emperor... but I never expected that he is such a person! Tao Aiqing, this time the position of general,
How much did you sell him for?"
The pottery merchant smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will never take advantage of Yuan Shao for nothing. I cheated him of six thousand yuan this time!"
Liu Xie was surprised when he heard this: "So many?"
"This is because I am showing mercy."
Liu Xie was stunned for a while, then suddenly said: "He deserves it! Who told him to be unfaithful to me! Aiqing is so beautiful!"
Tao Shang nodded and said: "Your Majesty, according to the current situation, Gongsun Zan must be granted an official title. Your Majesty will not only make him the shepherd of Youzhou, but it is also best to give him the title of controlling the four states. This way
Only then can he have a close relationship with Yuan Shao, who was named the general, so that His Majesty can develop without worries... Your Majesty, rest assured, I will never let Your Majesty grant Gongsun Zan an official title for nothing, and I will definitely kill Gongsun Zan ruthlessly.
One stroke."
Liu Xie nodded vigorously: "Yes, kill him!"
The pottery merchant then bowed to Liu Jie and said: "I will report all the money I got from selling my official position this time. Although I am loyal to your majesty, in order to stop the public from talking about it, I still ask your majesty to send someone close to you."
People check the accounts to prove the integrity of the officials."
Liu Xie said with emotion: "Ai Qing is really a gentleman and a loyal man. For a minister like you, how can I send a minister to check you out? Wouldn't I become a foolish king? Well, let Ma Xun, the minister of the Zhongchang, go over the accounts on my behalf.
, the meaning is over.”
The pottery merchant's face was full of emotion: "Your Majesty trusts me so much. Even though I am so heartbroken, I will be loyal to your Majesty even to the death."
"Tao Aiqing, you don't have to be like this. You are my loyal minister and good prime minister. You will definitely be recorded in the annals of history and your reputation will last forever."
The pottery merchant waved his hand modestly and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing I would like to ask your Majesty for your instructions."
"What's up?"
"Under Gongsun Zan, there is a man named Liu Bei. He was originally the Prime Minister of Pingyuan. This man is a clan relative of the Han Dynasty and a confidant of Gongsun Zan. If your Majesty wants to grant Gongsun Zan this time, you must remember and not forget this man."