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After all, Gongsun Zan hadn't died yet, Youzhou hadn't been pacified yet, and the Central Plains had no opponent worthy of Yuan Shao's personal fight.

In history, after Cao Cao received the blessing of the imperial court, his strength increased greatly, which made Yuan Shao unhappy.Now that the imperial court is stranded in Hedong, it relies on Cao Cao to kill Bian Rang and Tu Xuzhou. Because of the notoriety of Tu Yongqiu just now, it is luck for him to be alive, and he has no confidence to challenge Yuan Shao.

Xun You suddenly remembered something. "Zang Hong, East Wuyang."

Liu Xie was at a loss.

He knew that there was such a person as Zang Hong, but he didn't remember such a thing.

"When Lu Bu attacked Yanzhou, Yuan Shao had sent people to support Cao Cao, and Zang Hong was in charge of Hebei affairs. Zang Hong was an old official of Zhang Chao, and he was a loyal man. Zhang Chao was killed, so he must have reacted."

After being reminded by Xun You, Liu Xie had a little impression.

It seems that there is such a thing, Zang Hong is loyal and fierce, and he persisted for a long time in the face of Yuan Jun's onslaught.

"Zhang Miao and Zhang Chao are already dead. If Yuan Shao kills a righteous man like Zang Hong again, what will the people of Kanto think of him?" Liu Xie asked.

Xun You said flatly: "If you do many unrighteous actions, you will die yourself."

Chapter 306 Knowing Mistakes Can Change

Liu Xie was slightly startled, leaned back, curled his little finger, and scratched his temples lightly.

As the saying goes, the fewer words, the greater the meaning.

Xun You's words seem to be an understatement, but they cannot be taken lightly.

For real scholar-bureaucrats, the distinction between righteousness and benefit has always been a matter of principle.Because of this, Xun Yu went on a hunger strike to show that he would not cooperate with Cao Cao.Although Xun You was not so decisive, he didn't feel insignificant either.

Did he really just talk about Yuan Shao?

Or is it an allusion to his employment principles?

Zhang Yang served as the general of the Liao Dynasty, and Pei Mao was transferred to the prefect of Xihe, all of which were arbitrary and did not consult other people's opinions, including Xun You.

After throwing off the shackles of the veterans, Xun You was the only near-Kwantung minister around him who was not in doubt.

In fact, he could feel Xun You's disdain for Pei Mao.

Liu Xie thought for a while, and said quietly: "A gentleman is a metaphor for righteousness, and a villain is a metaphor for profit. There is nothing wrong with it. Yuan Shao could have become a gentleman, but he chose to be mercenary, and he did many unrighteous things. It is really disappointing. Enlightenment should be paid attention to. Dao needs to reflect even more, every additional person like Yuan Shao is a great harm to the teaching of saints."

Xun You's eyes flickered slightly, but he hesitated to speak.

The emperor's words were obviously misinterpreted, but he didn't think that the emperor misinterpreted it because he didn't understand, or it was an unintentional mistake.Instead, it should be intentional.

After thinking about it for a while, he understood what the emperor meant.

In terms of justice and benefit, you can ask Yuan Shao, but you can't criticize Lu Bu harshly.

Yuan Shao is the fourth generation and the third prince. He has enough conditions to become a gentleman, but he has become a villain.

Lu Bu was originally a villain, so he couldn't ask too much.At this moment, if he is willing to come and play, he deserves to be commended.

In contrast, Yuan Shaolai refused to come.

It has to be said that although there are elements of sophistry, it is also a pragmatic approach.

Xun You thought for a moment, and then said: "It's good for Your Majesty to forget his mistakes and remember his merits. But Lu Bu's excavation of the imperial tomb, stealing treasures and exposing corpses are all crimes that cannot be lightly forgiven. Your Majesty must be cautious."

"I am also troubled by this." Liu Xie followed the trend and said, "Can Gongda solve the problem?"

At the beginning, he was worried about this, so he didn't directly issue an edict to Lu Bu, but Zhang Yang stepped forward.

"I issued an edict to take all the blame and order him to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds."

Liu Xie was in the middle of his heart, and then said: "Let Gongda announce the edict, and the others are afraid that it will be difficult for the mission."

The corner of Xun You's mouth moved slightly, and then he bowed his head and cupped his hands again.

"only."

-

Lu Bu reined in his mount, watched his daughter Lu Xiaohuan galloping towards her, jumped up like a bird in her arms, and quickly opened her arms to catch Lu Xiaohuan.

"Be careful, what if it breaks?"

"With Ah Weng here, I'm not afraid." Lu Xiaohuan said with a giggle, hanging on Lu Bu's neck. "Ah Weng, this is my home. I like it here, but I don't like the Central Plains."

Lu Bu smiled, and put Lu Xiaohuan back on the horse. "No matter how much you like her, you can't break the rules. You are no longer that little baby, you are already a woman who is about to get married, you can't pester Ah Weng like before, you will be laughed at, and you won't be able to get married."

Lu Xiaohuan tilted her head and said solemnly: "I won't marry, I will stay with Ah Weng for the rest of my life."

"Nonsense!" Lu Bu feigned anger and said, "Is there any woman in the world who doesn't marry?"

"But where in the world can I find a man who is as heroic as Ah Weng? If I can't find one, I'd rather not marry." After speaking, before Lu Bu came back, he raised his whip again, lashed his horse heavily, and galloped away .

"Alas—" Lu Bu sighed lightly, and said to Wei Xu who was beside him, "It's all your fault, you spoiled her, it's not proper."

Wei Xu disagreed.

"Your Majesty, how can there be so much dignity. You have also been to the Central Plains. Haven't you seen through the faces of those aristocratic families? Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are in vain the children of the fourth generation and the third son. Brothers fight each other like enemies. Yuan Shao regards himself as the leader, But Zang Hong of the main alliance was surrounded in Dongwuyang. What kind of benevolence, righteousness and morality are women's small clothes, if you don't lift them up to see, who knows if there are any."

Lu Bu hesitated to speak, and finally let out a long sigh.

I have to say that although Wei Xu's words are rough, the truth is not rough.

In a few years, he went to Luoyang, went to Chang'an, and then went to Kanto, traveling in many places, and experienced more things than he had experienced in his previous 30 years of life.

What kind of decent court, what kind of benevolence and morality, are all jokes, making people breathless.

He felt more relaxed when he returned to Bingzhou, to the northern border full of cattle and sheep.

He really wanted to gallop like his daughter, to express his joy, but he couldn't.

After a trip to the Central Plains, he is no longer what he used to be.

Killing Ding Yuan, killing Dong Zhuo, digging the emperor's mausoleum, everything was like a mountain, pressing on him, making it difficult for him to walk.

Can the emperor trust me, or take advantage of it for a while, and it will still be unavoidable in the future?

"Your Majesty, Chen Gong is here." Wei Xu suddenly said, "Who is that person next to him? I've never seen it before. It looks like the person next to the emperor."

Lu Bu turned his head and saw Chen Gong walking over with someone talking and laughing.

"It's Xun You." Lu Bu recognized him. "The one who plotted to assassinate Dong Zhuo with He Yong back then."

"It's him?" Wei Xu was surprised. "I can't tell. I thought he was a scholar."

"He is a scholar, but he is a scholar who dares to kill, and his swordsmanship is very good." Lu Bu said, got off the horse, and did not forget to straighten his clothes.

He had a relationship with Xun You once, admired Xun You very much, and regarded him as a swordsman.

Chen Gong and Xun You came to Lu Bu, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, this is Xun You and Gongda Xun from Yingchuan. He came to proclaim the imperial edict by order of the Son of Heaven."

Lv Bu smiled and said, "Mr. Xun, are you safe?"

Xun You nodded calmly. "It's God's will to see each other in Meiji after a long absence in Chang'an."

Chen Gong looked at Xun You in surprise.He talked to Xun You about Lu Bu for a long time just now, but Xun You didn't mention that he and Lu Bu knew each other.

Lu Bu laughed awkwardly.

Xun You said: "Since Marquis Wen is here, he must be aware of the situation. I have something to say, so I will say it directly."

Lu Bu glanced at Chen Gong uneasily, and Chen Gong nodded calmly, signaling him to stay calm.

"Marquis Wen followed Ding Yuan into Luoyang for more than six years. He was guilty of being a slave to a tiger and also defended the court. The emperor can forget his mistakes and record his merits and give Wen Hou the opportunity to serve the court, but Wen Hou must first understand his merits and sins. Reckless heart, uphold loyalty, build meritorious deeds in life, leave a name behind, and not shame your descendants."

Lu Bu's face was red, his ears turned red, and his eyes became fierce.

Wei Xu was even more furious, drew his sword and yelled loudly. "What kind of bullshit is this? I came all the way to listen to your babbling?"

Xun You didn't change his expression, he didn't even look at Wei Xu, he just looked at Lu Bu quietly.

Chen Gong coughed: "Your Majesty, being eager to learn is close to knowing, practicing hard is close to benevolence, knowing shame is close to being courageous. As a human being, how can one be free from faults? One can correct one's mistakes, which is the greatest kindness. You have been sighing for a long time recently and often cannot sleep at night. You must be regretful. Why not change it to make up for the past? The Son of Heaven can pardon the generals of Xiliang, so why would he be obsessed with the past of the princes?"

Lu Bu stared at Chen Gong for a while, his anger gradually subsided, and he bowed to salute.

"I have been taught, and Bu is willing to reform and rehabilitate. I hope the emperor will be gracious."

Xun You nodded slightly. "In that case, Marquis Wen should prepare well and see you tomorrow."

Chapter 307 Where to Go

After convincing Lu Bu, Chen Gong accompanied Xun You back.

The wind outside was too strong, and he was not used to it. He still liked to hide in the tent and read.

"Gongda, have you met Marquis Wen before?"

Xun You said unhurriedly: "Actually, we are not considered acquaintances. He Bo and I sought to assassinate Dong Zhuo, but it was discovered that it was Marquis Wen who brought people to arrest him."

Chen Gong was stunned, and then returned to the topic. "Is it too hasty for the Son of Heaven to identify merits and demerits?"

"Gongtai, do you think there is still a chance for the Han Dynasty to revive?"

Chen Gong was stunned for a moment, then nodded solemnly. "Although it is difficult, it is not impossible."

"That's right, there is only a glimmer of hope if there is a strong will. At this time, if you can't be honest with each other, how can you be of one heart and one mind? It's better to put all the merits and demerits in the open, than to intrigue and deceive each other."

Chen Gong led Xun You into the tent, sat down according to the case, poured a cup of hot water, and handed it to Xun You.

"If Cao Cao came to vote, would the emperor treat him like this?"

Xun You lowered his eyelids, stared at the water glass in his hand for a while, then raised his head again. "Is Gongtai complaining for Bian Wenli (Bian Yi) or for the people of Yanzhou and Xuzhou?"

Chen Gong was at a loss for words for a moment, his face flushed. "Is there a difference?"

"There is a difference." Xun You said lightly: "If Gongtai complains about Bian Wenli and thinks that Cao Cao's crime is unforgivable, then you might as well go back as soon as possible, even if you go to Taiyuan or Hedong, it is worse than staying here. The emperor wants to save It is the big man, the common people of the world, who have no time to make complaints about Bianwen."

"What about the people of Xu Yan?"

"Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Xu Yan has suffered more than a million deaths and injuries? Cao Cao's massacre of the city, the destruction of human nature, and heinous crimes, but compared to the great chaos in the world, the loss of life is not the most important thing. If the world cannot be pacified as soon as possible, Xu Yan may be the only one who suffers. the people."

Chen Gong breathed heavily and glared at Xun You, unable to believe that Xun You would say such a thing.

Xun You let out a long sigh. "Gongtai, you should start from the overall situation when planning a country, and don't lose sight of Mount Tai because of a single leaf. Although Cao Cao is a villain, cruel and heartless, he can enter the army and fight to the death with allied forces fighting for Dong, and millions of troops are allied with Suanzao. Such people are not yet available. , is there anyone available in the world?"

Chen Gong sneered and said: "Gongda said that, but I understand the emperor's intention of forgetting to remember his merits. Forgive me for disagreeing, and I don't want to go to the same court with Cao Cao and his ilk. Marquis Wen has arrived, and my wish is fulfilled. I'd better go back to Yanzhou , let her hair go into the mountains, farm and study and live in seclusion, waiting for the prosperous age."

The corner of Xun You's mouth trembled slightly. "Since you are going into the mountains, why bother with Yanzhou? The mountains here are no bigger than Yanzhou? You might as well stay here for a few days, and wait until the emperor defeats the Xiongnu and Xianbei triumphantly, and then you decide to stay. How about it?"

Chen Gong raised his eyebrows. "When will the Son of Heaven triumph?"

"do not know."

"do not know?"

"The Huns and Xianbei combined 20 troops, Ma Teng, the general who conquered the West, had only [-] cavalry, Zhang Yang, the general of Liao Dynasty, had even fewer, with only a thousand cavalry, and His Majesty had more than [-] cavalry, plus the cavalry brought by Marquis Wen, the total was less than one Fifty thousand riders. With one against ten, who dares to say that they will win? Don’t say you don’t know when you will triumph, and it’s hard to say whether you will triumph.”

Chen Gong's face turned pale with shock, and he couldn't help feeling regretful.

Came all the way here, but this is the result?

Xun You stood up and brushed off the hem of his clothes. "This battle is just like the current big man. Every battle may be a battle of life and death. Whether it is victory or defeat, whether it is life or death, the emperor does not know, and we do not know. All we can do is to go all out, and death will not follow. At this time, let alone Cao Cao, even if Dong Zhuo is resurrected, the emperor is willing to give up his hatred and fight against the enemy with all his strength."

"Gongtai, you think twice." Xun You glanced at Chen Gong, and said goodbye.

Chen Gong got up and sent Xun You out of the tent. Seeing Xun You get on his horse and gallop away, he felt mixed emotions in his heart.

He saw from Xun You that although there are tens of thousands of people, I am heroic, but when he thought of being a minister with Cao Cao, he felt extremely ironic.

Did he travel thousands of miles to the imperial court just to be a minister with Cao Cao one day?

-

After listening to Xun You's report, Liu Xie didn't say much, just nodded.

Lu Bu's reaction was within his expectations, and Chen Gong's reaction was not surprising. What surprised him was Xun You's handling method.

It's not like Xun You's style to be so simple and rude.

But if you think about it carefully, this is the most effective method.

For Chen Gong, instead of struggling to follow in the future, it is better to recognize the reality now and make a choice.

To put it more cruelly, if he refuses to face the reality, there is really no place for him in this world.

Between Chen Gong and Cao Cao, he would choose Cao Cao without hesitation.

He didn't want to be like Lu Bu, accepting a counselor who was duplicity in appearance and could backstab at any time.

"How to arrange Lu Bu?" Liu Xie directly asked the most critical question in front of him.