Tao Guiren received the imperial edict and stayed in the palace. Tao Shang returned to Pengcheng in triumph as his uncle.
From today on, the Danyang Tao family has become a relative of the Han Dynasty, and has a special status that can compete with Yuan Men, the fourth generation and the third prince, on the Politburo stage.
The emperor accepted a noble person and three beauties, and immediately announced to the world that he would extend his kindness widely.
This important news naturally reached Liu Bei's ears.
After Liu Bei helped Gongsun Zan persuade Zhang Yan to send troops, he did not return to Youzhou. He just led his troops south to the Central Plains and wandered around the world, becoming a veritable wandering army.
Where should his destination be? This is what Liu Bei has been thinking about for a while.
He was endlessly confused, until he heard that both Cao Cao and Tao Shang had become relatives of the emperor, and their status was more respected than before. Only then did Liu Bei finally realize his way out.
After all, his surname is Liu. Although he participated in the murder of Liu Yu, he was forced to do so after all. The only person who could help him stand up was Liu.
Yes, Emperor!
After making up his mind, Liu Bei decided to lead his troops to continue south, to Fandu, to find a way to meet the emperor and ask for his protection.
As for the emperor blaming himself for what happened to Liu Yu... then Liu Bei was also prepared!
Just blame it if you want. If you treat each other with sincerity and loyalty, no matter how bad things are, you won't be as desperate as you are now.
…
After returning to Pengcheng, Diao Chan happened to be in labor.
On the day of delivery, the potter waited anxiously outside the house, spinning back and forth like a tiger in a cage.
Mrs. Mi has now entered the Tao Mansion and has become the wife of the pottery merchant. She is also waiting for the good news with the pottery merchant.
Seeing that Tao Shang was very upset, Mi Zhen walked up to him, gently held his hand, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my sister and the child will be fine. I will be with you."
After receiving Mi Zhen's comfort, the potter's heart dropped a little.
He took a long breath and said with emotion: "Seeing that I am about to become a father, I feel a little uneasy after all. I can't explain the reason. I feel that it is more laborious than going to the battlefield."
Mi Zhen smiled softly and said, "Yes, there is one thing I have to ask you. I heard from my sister that you want to name your child Tao Bao. My sister couldn't sleep for several nights because of this. Is it true or false?"
The pottery merchant smiled slightly and said: "Diao Chan is a very thoughtful person, and she still takes the things I teased seriously. It's just that I can call her Tao Bao. Is there anything wrong? How nice it sounds!"
Mi Zhen covered her mouth and smiled softly: "Your child will definitely be one of the most famous people in the world in the future. If you name him randomly, you will easily become the laughingstock of the world."
Tao Shang touched Mi Zhen's face and said: "Don't worry, I have already thought about the name of the child. I must not let him become the laughing stock of the world... My surname is Tao. I have always been the only one to laugh at others. Who can laugh at me?
"
While the two were talking, the midwife in the room hurriedly ran out and bowed to the potter.
"Congratulations, Taifu! Congratulations, Taifu! My wife has given birth! It's a boy."
The pottery merchant pointed his hand at the old lady and told the servants in the house: "Reward!"
Thank you very much to the midwife.
After waiting quietly for a while, the pottery merchant entered the room.
There was a maid holding a child next to her. The potter first came to Diao Chan's bed and comforted her softly.
"Thank you for your hard work, ma'am."
Diao Chan had just experienced the pain of childbirth and her consciousness was quite blurry. She whispered: "Is it a boy or a girl?"
The potter gently held her hand and said, "It's a man."
"Husband."
"Um?"
"Never name your child Tao Bao, as this will cause others to laugh at you."
"Madam, don't worry, Bao'er is just a nickname. I've already thought of a real name. I'll call him Tao Ji. He is peaceful and quiet, with an indifferent mind, free from worries, and quiet without thoughts. I hope that when he grows up, he will usher in a peaceful and prosperous age.
Use brakes and your life will be peaceful."
A happy smile flashed on Diao Chan's face.
…
Tao Ji's birth cast a strong and joyful atmosphere over the entire Tao Mansion. Tao Qian and Wang Yun, the two old men, stopped practicing Qi and cultivating immortals. They ran back from the Taoist temple outside the city to see their eldest grandson at starry night.
When he saw Little Bao'er, old man Tao Qian's eyes were instantly filled with tears. Wang Yun was also sobbing a little. The two old men barely hugged each other, hugging each other and crying.
Just when the Tao family was about to add a new child, and there was joy all over the southeast, an uninvited guest came to Pengcheng, asking to see the pottery merchant.
This man was twenty-four years old, and he was Mi Heng, whom Kong Rong had mentioned to the pottery merchant when he was in Fandu.
As soon as he heard this person's name, the pottery merchant immediately became worried.
In the eyes of the pottery merchant, this Mi Heng was just a pure mad dog.
Historically, he was proud of his talents, spoke unabashedly, and looked down upon everyone. Therefore, he caused trouble everywhere, used his bad mouth to destroy other people's self-esteem, and continuously offended various princes and famous ministers. In the end, he died.
into the hands of Huang Zu.
In history, it can be known from Mi Heng's words that there are only two people in the world who can enter his Dharma eyes.
One is Kong Rong and the other is Yang Xiu.
At this time, Mi Heng has become famous all over the world through his "Parrot Ode". If he refuses to see it, it will somewhat tarnish the pottery merchant's reputation as a gentleman.
Tao Shang did not want to be discredited by a proud and arrogant scholar for his hard-earned reputation.
So, he personally met with Mi Heng.
The first time he met Mi Heng, the pottery merchant could tell from just a glance that there was something wrong with this man's nerves, at least not the way ordinary people think.
People with mental problems can guess that someone is the same just by looking at their eyes and expressions.
Mi Heng was about the same age as the pottery merchant, but the aloof gaze in his eyes and the aura of pride exuding from his body could be smelled by the pottery merchant even from a distance of 800 meters.
People with such temperament and expressions will generally be called "big weirdos" by the common people in future generations.
Mi Heng simply bowed to the pottery merchant and then said nothing. He just looked at the pottery merchant dryly. The atmosphere was very awkward.
When the pottery merchant saw Ni Heng's painting, he felt a little angry, but a gentleman always keeps his emotions and anger hidden, so the pottery merchant was polite to Ni Heng.
"Mr. Tao, when Tao was in Fandu, he heard Kong Wenju talk about you. He said that you were a genius in the world, a master in governing the country, your literary talent was astonishing in ancient times and today, and you were also a rare man in the world. Let Tao
No matter what, he will use you well to benefit the people...Is what he said true?"
Mi Heng was not modest at all, and replied: "Kong Wenju's evaluation of X was very pertinent and hit the nail on the head."
Potter: "..."
This person is so thick-skinned, he must have made it by pasting human skin on a city wall.
"Sir, since you have unparalleled talents and are recommended by Kong Wenju's letters, Tao will definitely put you to good use. Take a look, what kind of position are you suitable for? Why don't you tell me? Tao must have it all.
from."
Mi Heng's expression didn't change at all: "It all depends on Taifu's arrangement. You don't have any choice."
The pottery merchant thought for a moment and said, "There is a need for a leader in Jinling City. Sir, are you interested?"
Mi Heng sneered and said: "Han Hao from Jinling is just a man who keeps his family and cultivates the land. How can I be with him!"
The muscles on the potter's face twitched.
No one else would be too comfortable listening to him mistreating his subordinates like this.
After a long while, I heard Tao Shang say: "Sima Lang is now transferred to Suzhou City by me to assist Lu Su in governing the country. At present, the military and political affairs there need to be developed and talents are in great need. Why don't you go there?"
Mi Heng said lightly: "In my eyes, Sima Lang and Lu Su are just people who sell meat and kill pigs. How can I make friends with them?"
Seeing Mi Heng's arrogant expression, Tao Shang felt angry and said, "Then where exactly do you want to go, Mr. Mi, you might as well tell him directly."
"It all depends on the master's arrangement. You don't have to choose."