The meeting place in Pengcheng was in the main hall in the southeast of the Governor's Mansion. It was different from what the pottery merchant had imagined. The meeting hall was not as magnificent as he had guessed, or with carved beams and columns, and majestic... On the contrary, the meeting hall was not as magnificent as he had imagined.
The construction of the hall is relatively simple, with old wooden corridors, gray bricks and tiles, and a few rows of stubbled plans. It seems to be neither thick nor thin, with only a low squat sitting on Tao Qian's main seat.
, symbolizing the status of presiding over the meeting, which is really a bit shabby for an adult at the governor level.
When the two brothers Tao Shang and Tao Ying arrived, most of the officials in Xuzhou who were qualified to participate in the court meeting were already present. Tao Qian leaned on crutches and quietly watched the two boys enter the hall, with a slight smile on his face unconsciously.
He smiled, but then disappeared without anyone noticing.
"Father, gentlemen, I and I were delayed by something, so I came a little late. Please forgive me." The potter clasped his fists and bowed.
Tao Qian nodded slowly, not bothered by the fact that his two sons arrived late. Obviously, the two children did not miss work and showed up, which satisfied the old man... As for being late for clocking in, it didn't matter at all.
Poor parents in the world, Tao Qian's requirements for his two sons could not be any lower.
Tao Shang was very suspicious that Tao Qiansan's death from illness so quickly during the period in Xuzhou had nothing to do with Cao Cao and Liu Bei. It was probably because he was exhausted and haggard because of worrying about his future generations.
"Everyone." When Tao Qian saw everyone gathered, he spoke first: "A few months ago, after Cao Cao in Kyoto failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo, he fled to Chenliu, organized a five thousand rebel army, held high the banner, and met with the governors of various states and counties to attack Dong Zhuo.
And last month, Qiao Mao of Dongjun sent someone to send a message, saying that according to the secret order of the Three Dukes of the capital, the governors from all over the country sent troops to serve the king... Han Fu, the shepherd of Jizhou, also joined forces with Yuan Shao to raise troops in Hebei. The princes of Guandong were concerned about this.
The reaction has been violent, and I have been repeatedly invited by various towns, so I want to excuse myself... I have summoned all the princes here to discuss this matter, and to attack Dong Zhuo.
After saying this, Tao Qian glanced around and looked at everyone present inquiringly.
Everyone here did not dare to say anything casually, waiting for the four major ministers in Xuzhou to speak first.
The so-called four major ministers of Xuzhou are Mi Zhu, Cao Bao, Zhao Yu, and Wang Lang.
The four of them are powerful country squires, among whom Mi Zhu is the richest, Cao Bao is the most capable of fighting, Wang Lang is the most talented, and Zhao Yu is the most scheming.
Two years ago, Tao Qian was able to successfully enter Xuzhou. In addition to having the imperial edict, the most important reason was that as soon as he came to the local area, he made bargaining chips with the four powerful people and exchanged policies for their support.
, only then can we secure Xuzhou.
The question raised by Tao Qian was also difficult for the four ministers.
The current situation at that time may be very clear to future generations. Any middle school student will know that attacking Dong Zhuo was an act of nature and people! But after all, it was because of the practice of predecessors.
As for the situation at that time, Dong Zhuo was sitting in Guanzhong and controlled parts of the northwest! As we all know, Guanzhong was fertile and wild for thousands of miles, and the country was rich and the people were strong. During the Warring States Period, the Qin Dynasty settled here to the east to compete for the world, and none of the six countries were its enemies! Later Gaozu secretly visited Chencang, here
Attacking Chu also achieved the emperor's cause and commanded the world!
Moreover, the Central Army of the Han Dynasty and the main army of Xiliang were both under the control of Dong Zhuo, and Lu Bu led the Bingzhou Army of Bingzhou Dingyuan to submit! It can be said that the most powerful army of the Han Dynasty was basically in the hands of Dong Zhuo.
Although the local warlords expanded their armed forces due to the Yellow Turban Rebellion, they have not yet reached the peak of the separatist rule! They are only in the development stage at present. In terms of military strength, they are still controlled by the central government and cannot recruit too many troops. Dong Zhuo is strong but the local areas are weak. This is
There is no doubt about it.
Moreover, the rumors that Dong Zhuo deceived the emperor were just hearsay after all. Seeing is not believing. Who can guarantee that Dong Zhuo's political opponents are not just talking nonsense to deal with him?
If someone like Dong Xiangguo and the emperor wears the same pair of trousers, and the local warlords start a blind uprising, wouldn't they slap themselves on the ear?
"Envoy!" The first person to speak was Cao Bao. He was currently in charge of commanding the Pengcheng Central Army. He had military power and a higher voice and was responsible for Xuzhou's military affairs.
"General Cao, what do you want to say?" Tao Qian asked hurriedly.
Cao Bao touched his short beard, pondered for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, the current situation in the world is confused and unclear. Now all the princes are righteous and want to attack Dong Zhuo, but the victory or defeat is really unknown. The situation is
Without a clear edict from the imperial court, once you get involved in the situation, the consequences will be disastrous. In my opinion, I advise you not to get involved in such chaos!"
When Tao Qian heard this, he remained silent and just nodded: "Okay, okay..."
"Your Majesty, please follow my opinion, no!"
The person speaking at this time was Wang Lang, one of the four assistant ministers. He was originally a disciple of Taiwei Yang Ci, and his reputation was considered to be the best in the world. Tao Qian had always liked talented people, so he worshiped Wang Lang as a ruler and was in charge of Xuzhou.
All the Cao officials were responsible for the literary affairs of Xuzhou.
Tao Qian turned to look at Wang Lang: "What do you think of Jing Xing?"
"Your Majesty, the ones who unite all the princes to attack Dong Zhuo are mainly Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Bao Xin, Cao Cao and others! Leaving aside Bao Xin and Cao Cao for the moment, the Yuan brothers are descendants of a famous family, and all the nobles in the world look up to them! I heard that Yuan Shu
They have joined forces with Sun Jian to kill Zhang Zi, the governor of Nanyang, and take over the territory themselves. The household registration of Nanyang is hundreds of thousands! With the reputation of the Yuan family and the population of Nanyang, within two years, Yuan Shu will become a hegemon in the south! Now he wants to
To challenge Dong, if we don't obey, how will we deal with such a powerful neighbor in the future? If Yuan Shu raises troops to investigate the crime, can Dong Zhuo, who is far away in Guanzhong, help me in Xuzhou?"
Tao Qian continued to nod: "Okay... okay."
Among the four ministers, Zhao Yu was the most attuned to the situation. Seeing that the remarks of Cao Bao and Wang Lang were not fully affirmed or rejected by Tao Qian, he stopped making any comments and just asked: "The envoy kept nodding and saying yes,
I don’t know whether it is better to follow Dong Zhuo or Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu?”
Tao Qian was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Actually, it's all good..."
Tao Shang listened below and couldn't help but think about it. Tao Qian is a man with talent, but he has such a sharp-edged spirit that he really can't do it. He can't laugh at him openly...
After all, it doesn't look good if you laugh at your biological father.
He is a low-key person and has no qualifications to speak at this court meeting, but after all, he has communicated with Mi Zhu beforehand. It depends on him whether he can change Tao Qian's mind!
Mi Zhu had been sitting upright and listened to everyone's words. At this moment, he slowly stood up, looked around, and finally cupped his hands and said, "Ming Gong, I have something to say."
Wang Lang's words and Cao Bao's words made Tao Qian hesitant. When he saw Mi Zhu getting up, he hurriedly said: "Don't tell me what you think, but it doesn't matter!"
Mi Zhu cleared his throat and said: "At this time, to attack Dong Zhuo, it is beneficial to sit on the sidelines, but it is even more beneficial to respond to the call and send troops. On the one hand, we can promote our name in Xuzhou and attract talented people from all over the world to join us. We don't need to be like Yuan Shao."
Just like Cao Cao, he and Dong Zhuo were incompatible. As long as he could win one or two battles in the crusade, or kill a few of his generals! That would be enough! Secondly, after Dong Zhuo saw how powerful I was in Xuzhou, in order to contain him,
Yuan Shao and others will definitely win over each other, and if they are not protected, they will add more imperial seals. The third principle is not to offend Xuzhou’s neighbors, and to protect the people of Xuzhou from worries! At that time, we can advance, attack, retreat, or defend. All parties will rely on me, Xuzhou, as a supplement. Isn’t it better than sitting on the sidelines and watching from the sidelines?
?In these troubled times, blindly following the rules will never last long. I hope my lord will be careful!"
Seeing that Mi Zhu's opinions were basically consistent with his own, Wang Lang hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, your words are very kind!"
Zhao Yu saw the wind and turned to the helm. When he saw Mi Zhu and Wang Lang retreating together, he immediately stood up and agreed: "I second the proposal."
Among the four ministers, only Cao Bao agreed. With a dark face, he looked back and forth at Mi Zhu and Wang Lang and said, "You two, it seems that you have forgotten something important!"
Everyone turned their faces to Cao Bao, only to see Cao Bao say solemnly: "The king is responsible for the civil affairs of Xuzhou, and Mi Biejia is responsible for the official grain and taxation, but the military affairs have always been in charge of this general! Now Xuzhou Zangba has gathered his troops and stationed himself in Kaiyang.
The Overlord, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li, etc. all relied on it and had huge power. Once his troops marched westward, what would happen if Zang Ba took advantage of the situation and caused chaos in Xuzhou? Moreover, the attack on Dong Zhuo was a major event for all the princes. If they form an alliance, Tao Shijun
We have to go there in person. Whether the troops and horses can move is irrelevant for the time being. Zang Ba’s danger is still uncertain. If the lord leaves Xuzhou easily, who will mediate if something happens?"
Mi Zhu frowned when he heard this. Now Cao Bao has the power to dispatch troops and horses in Xuzhou. It is really difficult for him to shirk the accident, and what he said is indeed reasonable. Although Zang Ba is nominally surrendering to Tao Qian, his behavior is completely
Self-reliant, this person stationed troops in Kaiyang, and subdued the thieves in Mount Tai for his own use. His strength was enough to compete with the local soldiers and horses in Xuzhou. Cao Bao used this as a reason to keep Tao Qian in Xuzhou, which is indeed true.
past...
After looking around the hall, Mi Zhu's eyes fell on the pottery merchant, and his eyes lit up instantly.