"Return to Your Majesty."
"I was once a counselor under Lu Bu, Chen Gongtai, Chen Gongtai."
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Chen Gong first introduced himself and then bowed.
But Chen Gong's name shocked Liu Xie. After Cao Cao's triumphant return, he told him about Chen Gong's rescue and exclaimed: "Chen Gongtai, why are you... here?"
Soon, Liu Xie figured it out and asked in surprise: "Could it be the emperor's uncle who rescued Chen Gongtai?"
"Of course!"
Liu Bei admitted and said solemnly: "Although Gongtai was Lu Bu's adviser, he had to take refuge with Lu Bu at first. Now he has changed his ways and is willing to serve me and the Han. Gongtai is actually a loyal minister."
Chen Gong did not speak, but bowed his waist and lowered his head to show respect for Liu Xie.
"I believe in your uncle!"
Liu Xie thought for a long time and decided to trust Chen Gong.
He was also thinking that his heroic uncle was very powerful. He could not only kill Lu Bu, but also subdue Lu Bu's men. With his help, it would not be difficult to raise a powerful man again.
It's as if hope is right in front of you.
"Excuse me, Your Majesty, what's the matter with summoning ministers to the palace?" Liu Bei asked again.
"There is one thing. I want to ask the emperor to help me raise a great man again!"
Liu Xie repeated Chen Zhou's words completely.
Liu Bei fell into deep thought after hearing this.
According to his cognitive judgment, what Chen Zhou said to Liu Xie seemed very reasonable and correct. Land annexation was the fundamental reason for the end of this dynasty.
However, Liu Bei was not sure and could only look at Chen Gong.
"Your Majesty, Chen Duzhi's words are very right and they go to the core." Chen Gong admitted these words.
Everyone knows about the land issue.
Their aristocratic families all understand the root cause of the decline of the Han Dynasty, but no one wants to correct it. After all, it is a thousand-year-old family and a century-old dynasty.
Dynasties change, but families remain the same.
Mergers are annexations, and dynasties are changed, dynasties are changed. The aristocratic family believes that if it has little impact on the family, no one will take care of it, and it is impossible to spit out the swallowed land.
Liu Xie didn't know much. He was a puppet from the beginning, and he was the only one who couldn't think of this.
However, Chen Zhou stated the reasons behind them so directly, which exposed their dark side, making it more difficult for people to accept. If these words spread, Chen Zhou may offend many aristocratic families.
"Uncle Huang and Gongtai think, what can I do?"
Liu Xie added: "If I make the emperor's uncle the minister of Zaixing, how will the emperor's uncle prepare to change the Han Dynasty?"
Liu Bei muttered in his heart that he didn't know what to do.
As Chen Zhou said, Wang Mang once thought about changing, but failed. Together with Liu Xie and others, they were far inferior to Wang Mang. What else could they do?
"Your Majesty, I have an idea."
It was Chen Gong who saw Liu Bei's helplessness and took the initiative to say: "I believe that in order to change the land issue, the prerequisite is to get rid of the current situation, and your Majesty can only change it after he has a heavy army."
Liu Xie immediately asked: "How can I hold a heavy army?"
"It's actually easy."
Chen Gong narrowed his eyes and said analytically: "As long as the emperor leaves Xu Du, it can be done."
Liu Bei didn't quite understand what he heard and thought, can I still recruit troops and expand my troops after leaving Xudu?
"Mr. Gongtai, please speak clearly."
Liu Xie said solemnly.
Chen Gong continued: "Now in the north, Yuan Benchu is in full swing. Hebei has strong soldiers and horses. Cao Cao, who is entrenched in Yuzhou in Henan, has annexed Xuzhou, Huainan, Lujiang and other places, and then obtained most of the resources left by the traitor Yuan Shu. He may threaten Cao Cao. Yuan Benzhu’s ability.”
"I judge that Yuan Benchu and Cao Cao will have a battle sooner or later."
"And this battle is your Majesty's opportunity to take control of the military."
"As long as your majesty can allow Uncle Liu Huang to go to Xuzhou and serve as the pastor of Xuzhou, I will plan behind the scenes to provoke a war between Yuan Benchu and Cao Cao."
"As long as they start fighting and chaos breaks out, I will have the confidence to seize this opportunity to annex everything Cao Cao has, and then plan everything Yuan Shao has in Hebei."
"Two dogs fight, play off."
"We can be fishermen behind the scenes."
Chen Gong said confidently.
But his plan was not for Liu Xie.
It was planned for Liu Bei.
Liu Xie is nothing more than a springboard and a reason.
Even if he really re-established the Han Dynasty and handed the big stick to Liu Xie in the end, Chen Gong thought that Liu Xie would not be able to take the stick and hold on to the result of re-promoting the Han Dynasty.
The Han Dynasty must change its master.
"real?"
Liu Xie asked in surprise.
Chen Gong nodded firmly.
Liu Bei was impressed after hearing Chen Gong's plan.
He is truly a counselor.
Once again, it showed him the direction and the future was bright.
"I will prepare as soon as possible to let the emperor's uncle serve as the pastor of Xuzhou. Please rest assured, the emperor's uncle."
Liu Xie also felt that his future was becoming clearer.
First, Chen Zhou pointed out the shortcomings, and now Liu Bei is willing to help him, so everything is no longer a problem.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will definitely be able to restore the great Han River and Mountains for Your Majesty!"
Liu Bei solemnly promised.
Then, they left the palace.
Liu Xie's blood was boiling. He had never tried it before. He was so close to his hope and his whole body became restless.
Liu Bei left the palace and immediately took Chen Gong back to the camp outside the city for fear of being discovered.
"Why didn't you remind Your Majesty to pay attention to Chen Zhou just now?" Liu Bei asked puzzledly.
In fact, he had been waiting for Chen Gong to say this just now.
Chen Gong shook his head and said: "I don't think it's necessary. Even if I remind His Majesty to pay attention to Chen Zhou, nothing can be done. Chen Zhou is Cao Cao's man. Does Your Majesty dare to do anything to Chen Zhou?"
Definitely not!
Even if Liu Bei was asked to be the shepherd of Xuzhou, Liu Xie would have to ask Cao Cao what he wanted.
If Cao Cao disagrees, Xuzhou Mu will not be able to get it.
Liu Bei asked: "Our plan to kill Chen Zhou..."
"arranged!"
Chen Gong said with confidence: "As long as Chen Zhou leaves the city, he will definitely die!"
Hearing this, a coldness flashed across Liu Bei's eyes.
For the sake of your own great cause, you have to smash those stumbling blocks one by one.
——
Early the next morning.
Liu Xie held an early court meeting and asked all ministers to come to the court. He first proposed that Liu Bei go to Xuzhou and serve as Xuzhou's pastor.
"His Majesty!"
After hearing Liu Xie's proposal, Cao Cao immediately raised his eyebrows and strode forward to object: "I don't agree. I have already arranged a candidate for the post of Xuzhou Mu. Chen Yuanlong of the Chen family in Xuzhou has both political integrity and talent, and is suitable for the post of Xuzhou Mu." . Uncle Liu is your Majesty’s uncle. It’s rare to meet your Majesty. I think we should stay in Xudu to better assist your Majesty!”
Hearing Cao Cao's objection, they secretly complained.
If Cao Cao firmly objects, the plan proposed by Chen Gong will fail before it is implemented.
"Cao Sikong."
Liu Bei bit the bullet and explained for himself: "I have been in Xuzhou for a period of time and am familiar with everything in Xuzhou. I am more suitable to be the state pastor than Chen Yuanlong."
Cao Cao shook his head and smiled, with a hint of ridicule in his smile, and asked: "Chen Yuanlong is from Xuzhou. Uncle Liu Huang thinks he is more familiar with Xuzhou than Chen Yuanlong?"
Liu Bei: "..."
Cao Cao's opposition was quite arrogant and did not give Liu Xie any face.
This is what it feels like to have all the power.
Liu Xie hesitated and did not dare to mention this matter again. He was afraid of Cao Cao. His original feeling of being a loyal minister to Cao Cao had been completely overturned.
Liu Bei was angry. This Cao thief dared to let me leave Xudu?
Chen Gong gave him the plan before and taught him how to persuade Cao Cao. He told him all in the court and continued to explain himself in an attempt to persuade Cao Cao.
However, Cao Cao firmly disagreed.
