In the pavilion by the Luoshui River, Cao Cao invited Liu Bei and the pottery merchant to come to the pavilion to say goodbye to them. When the wine was in full swing, Cao Cao stated that his next step was to go to Yangzhou to recruit troops, while Liu Bei said that he would return to the plains to garrison.
Because of their words, Tao Shang also made deeper plans for his future...
But the potter didn't think for long before he was interrupted by Cao Cao.
I saw Cao Cao raising the wine cup again and motioning to Liu Bei and Tao Shang... let's have another drink.
After the three of them drank the wine, they saw Cao Cao laughing and suddenly turned to Tao Shang and said: "Brother Tao Xian, the dozens of ministers we rescued will now be stationed in the territories of various princes.
, this is the forced order issued by the alliance leader the day before yesterday, and no one can shirk it. I heard that Mr. Situ and Huangfu Zhongcheng were assigned to Brother Tao. Hahahaha, these two great ministers, one civil and one military, have entered your Xuzhou Tao Family Mansion.
Inside the Yamen Gate... Dear brother, your family's luck is very good this year! Hahaha"
What Cao Cao said was clearly just to laugh at him and ridicule him... Tao Shang's eyelids jumped with anger.
"Brother Meng De's words sound very resentful... Who did you get?" Tao Shang asked Cao Cao.
Cao Cao replied with a smile: "Sun Rui, the captain of the Yingyao Command, is just like this. Haha, compared with the official positions of Wang Situ and Huangfu, he is far behind! You can't compare with Brother Tao."
The pottery merchant turned his head gloomily: "Where is Mr. Xuande?"
Liu Bei spread his hands and said: "If you can't prepare for a plain county magistrate, how can you be so lucky to entertain the ministers of the Central Government?"
This Liu Bei... why does he sound sour inside and outside his words?
"Since Mr. Xuande is so lonely, how about... I give Wang Yun to you?" The potter looked at Liu Bei expectantly, hoping that he would be stupid and take over Wang Yun.
"It's better to waive it!" Liu Bei smiled and quickly waved his hand, saying: "Bei Ke can't bear the dignity of Wang Situ and the three princes."
Cao Cao took a sip of wine, wiped the corners of his mouth, and suddenly said: "It's just a joke, but Cao has some golden words to give to you, Brother Tao."
The pottery merchant turned to look at Cao Cao depressedly.
"The two ministers assigned to you in Xuzhou are clearly very afraid of other princes and no one dares to ask for them. Moreover, Yuan Benchu and Wang Yun bully you because you are young and do not have the right to speak... You need to know that Wang Situ ranks among the three princes.
He is the leader of civil servants, and Huangfu Song defeated the Yellow Turban bandits with unparalleled achievements. He is a role model for military generals in the world, and he is famous all over the world. Even Dong Zhuo is afraid of his achievements... What's more, he is your father Tao Gongzu's former army soldier.
The Shangguan at that time... After they arrive in Xuzhou, my dear brother and your father must remember the principle of overpowering a guest and not overpowering the master."
Upon hearing this, the pottery merchant suddenly realized that none of these historical celebrities are easy to deal with, and they will try to trick you at every step.
Cao Cao was very thoughtful and insightful. He gained a lot of knowledge today.
"Thank you, Brother Meng De, for reminding me. Tao has remembered it." The pottery merchant bowed his hand and expressed his sincere thanks.
But Cao Cao raised his hand and took another sip of wine, and said boldly: "Actually, Cao wanted to find another person to come with him today! What a pity... what a pity."
Liu Bei narrowed his eyes and slowly put down his wine cup without saying anything. He had obviously guessed the person Cao Cao was looking for.
The pottery merchant sighed helplessly and said, "The person that Brother Meng De is looking for is Mr. Sun Fu, right?"
Cao Cao nodded helplessly and said: "Sun Wentai has already fallen out with Benchu and led his troops to leave... But in Cao's view, this person is still a hero! No matter what his nature is, at least when we pursue Dong Zhuo together,
At that time, if he could be persuaded by Brother Tao to go to Bianshui with Cao, he would be a man!"
Liu Bei stroked his beard and said: "So, in General Cao's mind, there should be four heroes drinking together in the pavilion today?"
Cao Cao nodded and said: "Not bad."
Liu Bei said with emotion: "Actually, among the more than ten princes, there are countless heroes. Unfortunately, the alliance broke up in less than half a year. From then on, the Han Dynasty suffered endless chaos, which is really sad."
Cao Cao put away his smile and said word by word: "What Mr. Xuande said is indeed inaccurate. Don't blame Cao for saying bluntly. In my opinion, among the more than ten princes, there are only three of you and me here, plus Sun Jian."
...Only these four people can be called heroes! The rest of them may have outstanding abilities, but they can only be called heroes!"
The potter blinked and pointed at his nose with a wry smile: "Brother Meng De, are you kidding? I can be considered a hero?"
Cao Cao stared at the pottery merchant with bright eyes and said, "Cao said, these are the only four people!"
Liu Bei sighed and said: "Regardless of the heroes, the shortcomings between the princes are obvious. I heard that Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, and Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, have been at odds recently, and there are hidden military movements... It seems that we cannot stay here.
We’re going down, the sooner we leave, the better.”
Liu Bei's words unexpectedly touched the heart of the pottery merchant. He raised his hand and drank the wine in one gulp. He cupped his hands at Cao Cao and Liu Bei and said, "Xuan Degong's words are right. It is useless to stay here any longer. It is better to cross the border."
The sooner you leave, the better... Tao takes the first step and we will see you later."
After that, he threw down his wine cup, cupped his hands to Cao Cao and Liu Bei, turned around and walked out of the pavilion.
Looking at the leaving figure of the pottery merchant, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh with emotion, and said helplessly: "Young man, you are so anxious about everything. Even if you are anxious to leave, you won't have to wait until now... I don't know if we will meet next time, but we still have to be
when……"
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Tao Shang left Cao Cao and Liu Bei behind and hurried back to the camp, not for anything else, but because something in Liu Bei's words just reminded him indirectly.
Liu Bei just said that Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, was at odds with Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun!
If I remember correctly, shortly after Qiao Mao's death... Dongjun was attacked by the Yellow Turbans. It was this series of events and opportunities that prompted Cao Cao to settle in Dongjun and later obtain the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans with nearly one million families.
As a result, Cao Cao received a large number of Yellow Turban surrenders, gained a huge population and production force, and thus had the foundation to dominate the world, and stood out from a wolf-fighting prince...
Yellow scarf!
After returning to the camp, the pottery merchant hurried to Huangfu Song's tent. If he wanted to realize his idea, he would have to ask for his help.
Opening the curtain of Huangfu Song's tent, the pottery merchant stepped in, but was stunned for a moment.
But I saw Huangfu Song sitting on the couch, chin clenched and listening attentively. Xiao Ying'er, who was sitting opposite his desk, was cleaning the desk and incense burner for him and telling him some interesting folk stories. Huangfu Song stroked him.
He was wearing a beard and sounded very comfortable. "Xiao Ying'er? What are you doing here?" The potter looked at Lai Ying'er doubtfully, not understanding what she was doing here.
When Xiao Ying'er heard this, she turned her head away and stared hard for a while with her weak eyes. Then she saw clearly that it was the pottery merchant, and timidly said: "Master Tao, Xiao Ying'er
I'm sorry to waste your food. I just cleaned your and Mr. Wang's tent. I heard that this is your uncle, so I came over to help pick it up... He doesn't mind."
Huangfusong nodded to the pottery merchant and said with a smile: "I think this girl has bad eyesight, but her hands and feet are very nimble, so I followed her kindness and asked him to clean it... Is it okay?"
Tao Shang was stunned when he heard this, shook his head, and said: "What's wrong with that? As long as the teacher is happy... If you are happy, then you two can recognize her as a godfather or granddaughter, and that will be regarded as a compliment to her."
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When Xiao Ying'er heard this, she waved her hands hurriedly and said, "Master Tao, don't make fun of me. Xiao Ying'er has a low life, so how can she be so lucky?"
Seeing Xiao Ying'er's timid appearance, the potter touched something in his sleeve and felt a move in his heart.
The potter smiled softly and suddenly greeted Lai Ying'er, saying: "Little Ying'er, come here."
Xiaoying'er asked curiously: "What are you doing?" But she still walked over obediently.
The potter reached out and took out something from his sleeve, put it under her nose and shook it.
Xiao Ying'er sniffed hard, with a surprised expression on her pale face, and said: "This... what is this smell? It smells so good?"
The potter smiled and said: "It smells good, this is caramel."
The history of the development of candy can be traced back to three thousand years ago. The word "祴" appeared in ancient Chinese books in the Han Dynasty. Jelly candy is the earliest hard candy in Chinese history. It was first recorded in "Famous Doctors". In the early days, it was mainly used for medicine, but some people
To be taken orally to taste.
Of course, even if it is candy, it is not something that ordinary people can eat... Just these few pieces were sent to the pottery merchant yesterday by Yuan Shao to express his closeness.
Of course, the pottery merchant also sent Mi Fang with a mournful face to give Yuan Shao a return gift, and it must be heavier than the gift he sent.
The people of the aristocratic family have grown up in their cleverness!
The potter put the candy in Xiao Ying'er's hand, and Xiao Ying'er happily took a piece in her mouth and said vaguely: "It's so sweet..."
"Is it delicious?" the potter asked with a smile.
Xiaoying'er nodded vigorously.
"It's delicious. Give your sister and wife a few pieces. Don't make it all by yourself. Let me know later that the consequences will be serious." The potter said in a pretentious manner.
Xiao Ying'er raised her hand to wipe her nose, nodded heavily, and said, "I understand, Xiao Ying'er will definitely obey Master Tao's instructions."
"Go back to your sister's wife. I have something to tell the teacher."
Xiaoying'er nodded, said hello to the potter and Huangfu Song, then tapped the bamboo stick on the ground and walked out of the tent.
The potter turned his head, looked at Huangfu Song, and whispered: "Teacher..."
From the time he formally learned the art of war from Huangfu Song, Tao Shang changed his name to him as his teacher.
"What? Is something wrong?" Huangfusong looked at him doubtfully.
Tao Shang took a deep breath and said word by word: "Before returning to Xuzhou, I want to send troops to suppress the remaining Yellow Turban bandits."