Tao Shang and Tao Ying saw Tao Qian's serious expression and listened attentively.
Tao Qian coughed a few more times and then said: "Let me talk about the Xuzhou nobles first. After the news that I am seriously ill comes out, you must carefully send people to keep an eye on the movements of the Xuzhou nobles. People's hearts are most unstable at this time. These
It is common for nobles to change their families for the benefit of their own family. You need to be careful and don't let down your guard because you are sad, so as not to cause trouble within Xiao Qiang."
The potter nodded while listening, secretly thinking that his old man was indeed very experienced in politics, and he was still thinking about this matter even though he was so ill.
At the moment, both he and Tao Ying are feeling sad. If they are not careful, it is really easy for others to take advantage of them.
Tao Qian looked back and forth between the two of them, and then he leisurely talked about the second thing.
"If the princes from all over the country hear that I am seriously ill, they may mobilize their troops and horses. You must be careful and pay attention."
The potter patted Tao Qian's wrinkled hand comfortingly and advised: "Father, don't worry, my son will be careful to keep an eye on the eastward direction of all the princes to prevent them from taking advantage of Xuzhou."
Tao Qian sighed and shook his head.
"Not only do we need to keep an eye on the princes, we also need to keep an eye on Zang Ba of Langya County."
The potter and Tao Ying woke up immediately.
Tao Qian was not completely confused.
"The stupidest thing I have done in all these years is to allow Zang Ba to rule the roost in Kaiyang! This beast is ferocious and good at fighting. I have been unable to do anything about it in the past few years, allowing him to establish a kingdom in Xuzhou.
The Kingdom of China is only frightened by my methods. When I am in Japan, Zang Ba does not dare to mess around... I am just afraid that other princes will take advantage of my serious illness to recruit Zang Ba and divide Langya County.
Once you get there, the gains outweigh the losses... Shang'er, you must treat this matter with caution."
After being reminded by Tao Qian, the pottery merchant had an idea in his mind, and then nodded and said: "Don't worry, father. After the child gets married, he will immediately deal with Zang Ba's matter. The child promised his father that he will definitely cut off this matter within three months."
cancer."
When Tao Qian heard this, he felt relieved and nodded with satisfaction.
After a long silence, Tao Qian suddenly said to Tao Ying: "Ying'er, please go out first. I have something to talk to Shang'er alone."
Tao Ying looked puzzled, a little confused. He didn't know what Tao Qian couldn't say to him, and he had to talk to the potter alone.
However, Tao Ying has always been an honest child with a simple nature and does not have so many miscellaneous thoughts. Tao Ying did whatever Tao Qian told him.
Tao Ying stood up, bowed to Tao Qian, and walked out of the house.
The potter didn't know what kind of medicine Tao Qian was selling in the gourd, but he still looked at his father quietly.
Seeing Tao Ying go out, Tao Qian stretched out his hand and asked the potter to sit beside his couch.
After Tao Shang sat down, Tao Qian clapped his hand and said with emotion: "Son, actually my father left you alone... It's not because of anything special, it's just that there is something unclear in my father's heart.
Therefore, I have been troubled in my heart for many years, and now that I have reached this point, I want to ask you what is going on."
The pottery merchant said softly: "What do you want to ask me, father?"
Tao Qian took a long breath and said slowly: "Think about it, it was more than four years ago. I think back to the beginning when my son wiped his shit with official documents for the first time..."
When the pottery merchant heard this, his face turned somewhat dark.
Isn’t this nonsense? Which father and son would be so nagging?
The beginning of wiping shit?
Tao Qian continued slowly: "It seems that from that time on, my child, you seem to be suddenly different from the past. You have become more motivated, sensible, and promising, but that is only on the surface. You can always feel it.
When you come out, you are different on the inside... But how exactly it is different, as a father, I can't say too much. In short, it is like a different person... He is no longer the child I knew before."
When the pottery merchant heard this, he felt a little guilty.
It is said that a son is better than his father. The original pottery merchant was raised by Tao Qian for seventeen years. Others may not be able to see through the inner changes of the pottery merchant, but Tao Qian is actually the one who has the most say and the most say.
As a father, he may be the one who feels the changes in the pottery business the most.
"My child, what have you experienced? How have you changed so suddenly?" Tao Qian looked at the potter gently, trying to find the answer in the potter's eyes.
The potter was silent for a long time, and then he slowly said: "The flowers are not flowers, the mist is not mist, it is like dew or like electricity. What does it matter to the father whether the child has changed or not? Father only needs to know that I
It’s just your child.”
Tao Qian was stunned, turned to look at the canopy, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips, and said to himself lightly.
"Flowers are not flowers, mist is not mist? Haha, this is really the truth..."
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Peiping, Gongsun Zan's residence.
Tian Yu brought back the emperor's edict to confer Gongsun Zan as the shepherd of Youzhou and order him to control the four states. This made Gongsun Zan very happy, and for a time he was as proud as a spring breeze.
Although this matter was slightly flawed because of the loss of Zhao Yun, a young captain, the value of what the pottery merchant promised to Gongsun Zan on behalf of the emperor far exceeded what Zhao Yun had for the current Gongsun Zan.
the value of.
It is worthwhile for Gongsun Zan to exchange a young general for these political resources!
After Gongsun Zan succeeded Youzhou Mu, the post of Beiping Prefect became vacant, and Zhuo Liubei was appointed by the emperor to take over.
The moment he received the emperor's order, Liu Bei almost fainted.
Since the last time he was beaten up by Guan Hai, Liu Bei found that he had been walking around.
In the dark, there seems to be an invisible big hand that is wrestling with me, and the other party always seems to be able to grasp the unknown desires hidden deep in my heart.
First, he was tied to the chariot by Gongsun Zan to deal with Liu Yu, and now he and Gongsun Zan were granted the imperial title at the same time.
The development of things seems to be designed to hinder myself.
Is this God's will?
If nothing unexpected happens, Liu Yu's death will be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the North, and I am afraid that it has something to do with him.
In vain, I have always lived with the Han clan clan.
Now, in the name of a Han clan clan member, a Han clan clan member was killed. What kind of crime is this?
Liu Bei had no choice but to help Gongsun Zan against Liu Yu out of friendship, but he gave many warnings: No matter what, Liu Yu must not be killed. Even if he was imprisoned, the killing would definitely be much stronger.
But Gongsun Zan's temperament was too strong. He agreed verbally, but he was still good at killing such a prestigious figure.
Isn’t this just making yourself uncomfortable?
The most important thing is that now he has been dragged into the water.
Liu Bei was about to cry without tears.
After the last sneak attack by Guan Hai, although Liu Bei lost a few teeth and his speech was a little leaky, his natural scholarly temperament was still there. After his injuries healed, he didn't look so miserable.
However, in order to cover up some indecentness, he still covered the lower half of his face with black silk. Looking at it, he looked somewhat like a ninja.
Liu Bei decided that he could no longer sit still and wait for death.
If he continues to be dragged down by Gongsun Zan like this, let alone accomplishing great things, it would be considered good if he does not remain infamy for thousands of years.
After some planning in his mind, Liu Bei decided to visit Gongsun Zan.
The black curtain covering Liu Bei's mouth made Gongsun Zan somewhat uncomfortable looking at it, but it added a sense of mystery to him.
After hearing Liu Bei's intention, Gongsun Zan couldn't help but be surprised.
"Brother Xian, do you want to serve as the Protector of Xianbei Zhonglang General or as the Envoy of Hungarian Zhonglang General?"
Liu Bei bowed to Gongsun Chang and said: "Brother, my Han Dynasty is currently suffering from internal and external troubles. There are many feudal princes fighting for control within the country, and it is weak. And outside...it is that the foreign tribes in the north are getting stronger and stronger, while my Han Dynasty is getting weaker and weaker internally."
, If things continue like this, there will definitely be disasters as one waxes and wanes and the other grows. Although Bei is not talented, but for the sake of the world, I am willing to take up these two positions and conquer the foreign tribes in the north for our great Han Dynasty in order to serve the country."
After listening to Liu Bei's words, Gongsun Zan was very puzzled.
At present, Liu Bei, like himself, has been appointed as a feudal official, which is a great opportunity to work hard and expand his hegemony.
Qianqiu Industry, which has the ambition to compete in the world, does not do it, but instead wants to appease the foreign races.