"Who's visiting?"
Chen Deng was handling government affairs when he heard the voices of his subordinates.
"Yang Hong, the chief official under Yuan Shu."
The subordinate said solemnly.
"What a bullshit long history. It's not Han orthodoxy. I don't recognize it at all."
Chen Deng said expressionlessly.
This position of long history was given by Yuan Shu and did not accept the recognition of the world at all.
If Chen Deng recognizes the position of long history, then Chen Deng will have something to arrest him. It is not excessive to charge him with contempt of court.
However, Chen Deng still summoned Yang Hong. He did not need to recognize the position of chief historian, but still recognized Yang Hong's knowledge.
You can guess with your toes that Yang Hong is working as a lobbyist for Yuan Shu. If this is the case, Chen Deng will naturally summon him.
Yang Hong saluted Chen Deng and said, "Greetings to the prefect, where is Xuzhou Mu?"
Yang Hong looked a little anxious. He knew that the person who could make the decision now must be Xuzhou Mu Liu Bei, not Chen Deng in front of him.
It is undoubtedly the best to inform Liu Bei about Yuan Shu's affairs and let Liu Bei send troops.
Chen Deng smiled and said, "I wonder what Mr. Yang wants?"
Liu Bei was not in Guangling County, but Chen Deng would definitely not reveal such important news to Yang Hong and replied in an ambiguous tone.
"I have something important to do. I want to see Xuzhou Mu, and I hope the eunuch will introduce him."
Chen Deng was not in a hurry, but Yang Hong was very anxious. Seeing Chen Deng speaking in official style, he wanted to tie Chen Deng up and ask to see Liu Bei.
After all, Shouchun City is in dire need. If the rescue force is a minute late, Shouchun City will be at risk of being breached.
"It's the same thing if you tell me anything."
Chen Deng smiled.
"Then let me speak frankly. Lu Bu sent troops to attack Shouchun City. Shouchun City is now in danger. My lord hopes that Xuzhou Mu can send troops to rescue Shouchun City."
Yang Hong said in a deep voice.
Since I can't see Liu Bei, I can only do the next best thing and ask Chen Deng for help.
Chen Deng's face changed and he yelled loudly: "Yuan Shu tried to claim the throne, and everyone killed him. You actually asked Xuzhou Mu to send troops to rescue this false emperor. Mr. Yang is so confused."
Chen Deng's excited reaction was beyond Yang Hong's control. He didn't expect Yuan Shu's reputation to be so bad that everyone would punish him.
Yang Hong was a little disappointed, because if Xuzhou Mu Liu Bei didn't send troops, he really didn't know where to ask for reinforcements. After all, distant water could not save the nearby fire, and the princes too far away could not save Yuan Shu even if they sent troops.
After all, by the time the reinforcements arrived, Yuan Shu might have been whipped ten thousand times by Lu Bu.
Liu Bei, the pastor of Xuzhou, was known for his benevolence and righteousness. This was why Yang Hong came to ask for help. At least his life was not in danger.
If he went to Sun Ce to ask for reinforcements, there was a high probability that he would not be able to recruit troops, and even his life would not be guaranteed.
The only surrounding princes were Sun Ce and Liu Bei, and the other minor princes were unable to intervene in this battle.
Despair spread in Yang Hong's mind, but Yang Hong was not willing to give in and tried his best to fight for Yuan Shu: "Xuzhou Shepherd Liu Bei is known as benevolent and righteous, do he really want to die without saving his life?"
"That slave with the third surname of Lu Bu only knows violence. If Lu Bu captures Shouchun City, the lives of Shouchun City will probably be destroyed."
Yang Hong showed his excellent artistic skills, supported Liu Bei, and belittled Lu Bu crazily.
After all, Liu Bei loves his soldiers as much as his sons, so Lu Bu is about to swing his butcher knife at Shouchun City. How can Liu Bei refuse to save him?
"It's not impossible to ask Xuzhou Mu to send troops."
Hearing this, Chen Deng suddenly relaxed and said.
"Prefect, please speak."
Yang Hong knew that Chen Deng wanted to negotiate conditions. As long as the conditions could be negotiated, there would be the possibility of sending troops.
"As long as Yuan Shu hands over the jade seal, Xuzhou Mu will definitely save Yuan Shu's life."
Chen Deng smiled.
"you!"
Yang Hong's eyes widened, and he obviously knew what Chen Deng was thinking.
If Yuan Shu handed over the Jade Seal, I'm afraid the last trace of legitimacy would be gone.
It was because he held the jade seal that Yuan Shu had the desire to be the emperor. After becoming emperor, at least he would have the jade seal as a support. Even if he was attacked by the princes of the world, he could still take care of himself and complete his logical self-consistency.
Therefore, it is impossible for Yuan Shu to hand over the jade seal unless it is a last resort. According to Yuan Shu's idea, the only person who can make him hand over the jade seal is Yuan Shao. How can a mere straw sandal seller convince him.
Even for Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu only thought of it when he was desperate.
After much thought, Yang Hong felt that there was no possibility of handing over the jade seal, and the meaning behind Chen Deng's words was very clear.
They just wanted to save Yuan Shu's life, not Shouchun City.
It can be seen that Liu Bei is ambitious and may have long wanted to annex Shouchun City and unify Jiujiang County.
This made Yang Hong feel panic in his heart. The rescuers he was expecting turned out to be snakes lurking in the dark, ready to bite him at any time. How could Yang Hong not be frightened!
Lu Bu came in the open, but Liu Bei came in secret. Sure enough, big-eared thieves are not good people. Others still call them benevolent and righteous people. Bah!
"My lord can return the jade seal to the court, but Shouchun City must be preserved, otherwise there will be no discussion."
Yang Hong said angrily.
This Liu Bei wants the jade seal and Shouchun City. How can there be such a thing that has the best of both worlds in this world.
"If Xuzhou Mu does not send troops, then Yuxi and Shouchun City will fall on Lu Bu."
Chen Deng is not in a hurry at all, he can spend it slowly, even if it means watching Lu Bu take Shouchun City.
After all, Liu Bei has led his troops straight to Lu Bu's lair. With Liu Bei's strength, he should be able to defeat Lu Bu's defense line.
Even if Lu Bu captures Shouchun City, he will have to lead his army back to defend. Then he will attack Lu Bu from both sides. After severely damaging Lu Bu, he will be able to capture Shouchun City and Jiujiang County.
Anyway, no matter what, they are not the ones who suffer. The one who suffers the most is Yuan Shu. I can only say that you will not survive if you do it yourself. Where there is a cause, there must be a result!
Yang Hong was hesitant and could not agree to Chen Deng directly, so he stayed in Guangling City.
Soon, the battle report of Shouchun City reached Yang Hong. Yang Hong couldn't sit still at all. Lu Bu was too powerful!
Not only did he single-handedly suppress the civil and military officials of Shouchun City within the city, he also divided the fields and divided the interior of Shouchun City. If no decision was made, Shouchun City would probably be breached.
Rather than being breached, it is better to give it a try. Yang Hong met Chen Deng again and said solemnly: "On behalf of my lord, I agree to the prefect's request."
"That's right. Master Yang is a talented person who understands current affairs. He is worthy of being Yuan Shu's trusted confidant."
Chen Deng agreed.
But when these words fell on Yang Hong's ears, the smell of yin and yang was very strong, which made Yang Hong look extremely unhappy.
This is Chen Deng's deliberate mastery. After all, Yang Hong is the subordinate of Yuan Shu, the pseudo-emperor. If Chen Deng and Yang Hong are chatting and laughing, what will they think if they fall into the eyes of others.
It is necessary to make Yang Hong an enemy. The next step is to seize Shouchun City and the Jade Seal!
This is the highlight!
As long as Shouchun City and Jiujiang County are captured, and Lu Bu is severely damaged, no one in Xuzhou will be Liu Bei's opponent. Liu Bei will rise rapidly and be unstoppable!
However, Chen Deng originally wanted to hand over the position of commander of the army to Zhang Fei, but Zhang Fei's performance disappointed Chen Deng, so this time Chen Deng would be the one to lead the army himself.
Chen Deng directly led an army of 20,000 people and went straight to Shouchun City. With Yang Hong as an internal agent, he should be able to enter Shouchun City faster than Lu Bu.
