The clear sky is clear, the breeze is blowing, and the chrysanthemum garden is filled with fragrance. As the saying goes, "In the autumn month, there are yellow flowers in the morning, the fallen dew of the magnolias, and the evening meal of the autumn chrysanthemums." This is what the elegant sentence describes.
The wonders of nature.
Looking around, the ground was filled with big, bright yellow chrysanthemums. The potter couldn't help but feel very sad.
As a human being in two lives, the first sworn ceremony of burning incense and kowtowing with others... will be carried out among these big yellow chrysanthemums.
I don't know if I am lucky or unlucky.
Pei Qian and other Tiger Guard soldiers made arrangements for the potter and the three others at the scene, burning incense and setting up the stove, placing tributes, preparing three animals, and setting up tables.
Xu Chu and Guo Jia stood aside and looked at each other with their shoulders folded, with inexplicable complex expressions in their eyes.
The look between the two of them was not jealous at all, but rather... sympathetic.
The pottery merchant waved to the two of them and said, "Otherwise, can I count you two as a share?"
Xu Chu and Guo Jia looked at each other.
Then Xu Chu smiled guiltily and shook his head vigorously.
Guo Jia also cleared his throat and said: "Guo is a scholar and doesn't like this sworn sworn thing... You three continue! Don't pay attention to us."
To be honest, in their minds, being sworn brothers of pottery merchants may not be a good thing.
Zhao Yun and Tai Shici, it was because they didn't see their true colors clearly that they fell into the trap of being named Tao.
Xu Chu and Guo Jia were different. They knew the pottery merchants very well.
Becoming a sworn sworn brother to him is nominally a brother, but in the end it will probably be the same as calling him a son.
After a while, when everything was ready, they saw Taoshang, Taishi Ci, and Zhao Yun kneeling down at the same time, kneeling to the sky and to the ground, chanting the oath that they would not ask to be born in the same year, the same month, the same day, etc., under the observation and witness of everyone.
, formed three brothers with different surnames.
Taishi Ci was twenty-eight years old, the eldest and the eldest brother.
Zhao Yunian is twenty-five years old, and he is the second brother.
The potter was twenty-one years old and the third younger brother.
After drinking, the ceremony is completed.
The three Juhua brothers officially appeared on the land of the Han Dynasty during the Chuping period.
…
Puyang City, Jia Xu's residence.
The report from the front line had been sent back to Puyang, and what happened in Fan County was naturally brought back to Jia Xu by the Yingshi Mansion.
After learning about the pottery merchant selling his official position, Jia Xu felt a little stupid for the first time in his life.
its not right!
What kind of situation is this?
He had sincerely made a plan for the emperor Liu Xie, asking him to make the pottery merchant a general, so that the pottery merchant would become the main target of Yuan Shao in the future, and he would use Yuan Shao to retaliate against the pottery merchant.
But in the end, the pottery merchant not only failed to become the general, but instead sold the position of the general to Yuan Shao.
I heard that all the princes bought official positions from the pottery merchant and helped him raise money for the emperor to build a palace in Fan County and rebuild the court... In this way, how come he was appreciated by the emperor?
After hearing about this, Jia Xu suddenly panicked.
The fact that things have developed to this point is really beyond the old poison's expectation.
And if it wasn't what Jia Xu thought, the pottery merchant must have known that he was the one who offered advice to the emperor.
No matter which channel the pottery merchant knew about him, there was no doubt that his secret identity as a wise man must have been discovered by this kid.
Jia Xu couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved.
After living for fifty years, I never expected that my evil plan would be solved by someone else!
Moreover, the person who cracked his plan was not as old as his own son.
For Jia Xu, this was truly a great shame and humiliation.
Moreover, if Tao really found out about his abilities from the emperor, it would be really detrimental to his future safety.
Jia Xu is a person who doesn't want to be in the limelight. He likes to hide behind the scenes and manipulate everything, preventing others from seeing his true identity... To put it bluntly, such a person may have some mental problems.
But in this way, knowing that Jia Xu was a wise man in the world, the pottery merchant became a figure who must be eliminated in the heart of the old poisonous man.
At such a young age, this kid has such means and can easily defuse his own evil plans. When he matures in the future, what's the point?
Thinking of this, Jia Xu made a little plan in his mind and had a plan in mind. He immediately wrote quickly and prepared to propose a revenge plan to Cao Cao.
…
After the situation in Fan County was settled, the critical troops and horses of the princes began to slowly withdraw towards their own territories, and the envoys of the princes had already set off to return to their lords.
The emperor sold more than thirty officials this time and obtained a large sum of money, which was enough for the emperor to build a palace and establish a dynasty in Fan County. However, the emperor did not have enough husbands at present, so he asked Taifu Tao Shang for help.
Helping the emperor build a palace was also a major matter related to the reputation of the world. The pottery merchant obliged Liu Xie without hesitation, saying that after he returned to Xuzhou, he would naturally recruit civilians to come to Fan County to help Liu Xie build the palace.
Facing the pottery merchant who did not refuse, Liu Xie's heart was once again filled with gratitude.
Mr. Tao is such a fastidious person.
Tao Qian's Xuzhou Army had withdrawn first, but Tao Shang's Jinling Army was in no hurry to act.
He had to wait and see for a while, lest anyone among the princes was really shameless, left and returned, and kidnapped the emperor regardless of the interests of other princes.
Although the probability of this happening is extremely low, and he may even end up being killed by the other princes, the pottery merchant believes that it is better to be more careful.
While Tao Shang's Jinling army was standing and watching, a messenger from Cao Cao's army came to Tao Shang's camp and delivered a letter from Cao Cao.
When he saw that it was Cao Cao's letter, Tao Shang's heart immediately rose to his throat, and he subconsciously became a little more careful.
After reading the contents of Cao Cao's letters...it turns out that Cao Cao wanted to make peace with the pottery merchant and asked the pottery merchant to release his clan generals Xiahou Yuan and Xia Houen.
Although the content of Cao Cao's letter was very sincere, Tao Shang did not believe him in his heart.
According to his understanding of Cao Cao, it is impossible for Cao Cao to simply redeem Xia Houyuan and his two men, even if Xia Houyuan is his clan general.
He must be planning something, taking the opportunity to kill himself.
"Cao Sikong said, if the Grand Tutor is willing to release the two generals in our army, Sikong is willing to agree to any conditions." The envoy added after seeing that Tao Shang had read Cao Cao's letter.
Tao Shang pondered for a moment and then said to the envoy: "The death of Mrs. Cao in Xuzhou was an accident and had nothing to do with my father and son. However, there have been so many misunderstandings since then. Tao feels deeply ashamed.
To the soldiers and people of Xuzhou... I don’t want to get into a stalemate with Cao Sikong. Since Cao Sikong wants to take back these two Xiahou generals, then Tao just agrees to Sikong."
The envoy couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "I wonder what conditions Taifu wants in exchange? Cao Sikong said that as long as he has the ability, he can do it."
The potter couldn't see any flaws in the envoy's face, and he thought that Cao Cao might have deceived the envoy.
This person may indeed have been ordered to discuss the terms of exchange for Xia Houyuan and Xia Houen, and he did not know what Cao Cao was doing behind the scenes.
The potter thought about it carefully and suddenly said: "I heard that in Cao Sikong's stable, there are two excellent horses in the world. One is called Jueying and the other is called Zhahuang Feidian. The greatest advantage of Tao is
He is more practical and not greedy. If Cao Sikong is willing, he might as well exchange these two good horses with Tao."
The envoy couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this.
I thought the pottery merchant would take the opportunity to make some incredible request, but to my surprise, he actually asked for two horses?
Isn't this just a joke?
The envoy looked at the smiling potter blankly and said, "Master, have you really thought about it clearly?"
Tao Shang nodded lightly and said, "Think very clearly. Go back and tell Cao Sikong that Tao only wants these two things and wants nothing else."
…
The messenger returned to Cao Cao's camp and immediately reported to Cao Cao.
After listening to the messenger's report, Cao Cao asked him to go ahead and discuss with Cheng Yu: "Zhongde, in your opinion, Tao has seen Cao's intention?"
After Cheng Yu thought for a while, he said: "If the pottery merchant offers gold, silver or a city in exchange, maybe he has seen some flaws, but with two war horses... Sikong, I heard that the pottery merchant was in Shouyang Mountain with
During the fierce battle, Lu Bu spared Lu Bu's life for the sake of the red rabbit horse. This boy seems to have a special affection for the best horses in the world. From this point of view, what is happening now does not seem to be fake."
Hearing this, Cao Cao said coldly: "Okay, if that's the case, what if Cao gives up Jueying and Zhuhuang Feidian to him? Let's exchange the talents back first... How are Cao Ren's preparations?
"
Cheng Yu cupped his hands at Cao Cao and said, "All the generals are already ready. Just waiting for the Lord's order, the Jinling Army will launch a thunderous strike while the pottery merchants are evacuating Fan County."
"Very good."
Cao Cao clenched his fist vigorously and said in a low voice: "The little thief of the Tao family has made Cao lose the emperor. Cao cannot swallow this breath no matter what. I have to take the opportunity of exchanging prisoners to let you know."
Cao’s army is so strong.”
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On the north bank of the Yellow River, Yuan Shao Dazhai.
After Yuan Shao returned his troops to Fan County, he suddenly stopped moving.
He summoned Tian Feng, Ju Sue, Xu You, Pang Ji and Guo Tu overnight.
"Ming Gong, why did you immediately stop your troops and not return to Yecheng as soon as you crossed the north bank?" Tian Feng was the most straightforward character and asked Yuan Shao first.
Yuan Shao had a gloomy face and said slowly: "Yuan wanted to return to the army, but suddenly he figured out something."
Pang Ji looked at him strangely: "What has Duke Ming figured out?"
"Cao Ah Man!" Yuan Shao said word by word: "Yuan has been thinking a lot about the emperor's establishment of a dynasty in Fan County recently, and almost forgot one important event... It is Cao Ah Man. From Yuan's understanding of him, his surname
Cao will definitely not give up. I predict that as soon as everyone withdraws, Cao Ah Man will definitely raise his troops to attack the pottery merchants in revenge for the emperor's robbery!"
After hearing this, Jushou stroked his beard and thought for a long time: "We are not familiar with Cao Cao... Are you serious about what you say?"
Yuan Shao chuckled and said: "I have known him for more than 20 years, how can I still not understand him? Just like Cao Cao understands Yuan!"
At this moment, Xu You stood up and spoke: "Ming Gong, don't you want to benefit from it? Take this opportunity to eradicate Cao Tao?"