Chapter 68 Countermeasures
When it comes to using your brain, Ji Ling and Yan Liang rarely interrupt, unless they are involved in themselves, especially like the current riddles, they are more cautious in their words and actions and keep silent.
Chen Deng stood up and paced back and forth in the conference hall, as if answering Tao Ying's doubts, and as if muttering to himself.
"With Yuan's current status in the court, it is not difficult to find a place where Yuan's family is comfortable and prosperous, and the Yuan's family has a deep foundation!"
Chen Deng's words made Tao Ying's heart move and stopped his steps. There were signs of blackening on his originally windy and calm face.
Since hearing Ji Ling mention Yuan Shu on the way, Tao Ying has already had some doubts and felt very strange.
In history, before Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Yuan Shu, as the general of the Tiger General, stayed in Luoyang and became his "Central Security Corps Head"; after Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, Yuan Shu ran away and went to Nanyang to recruit soldiers and fight against Dong.
Now, how could this "settled" Yuan Shu suddenly become restless and run to Qingzhou to join in the fun.
"Is it really related to me?"
Tao Ying was not calm. If there were any major changes in history, he, the "prophet", would be gone.
"Yuanlong's suspicion is very reasonable. With the energy of the Yuan family, he would have planned to be a prosperous county magistrate like Nanyang County. In a place like Jinan Country, he would definitely look down on Yuan Gaolu with his character."
Tao Ying combined historical records and slowly analyzed Yuan Shu's character with Chen Deng.
"Besides, the Yellow Turban bandits in Qingzhou have resurrected, and Jinan is a hard-hit area. Yuan Gonglu has never had the kindness to help the court and solve the problems of the people!"
Chen Deng's eyes lit up, and he quickly thought about the twists and turns in his mind.
"That's right. Yuan Gonglu was represented as Jinan Prime Minister and also led the Qingzhou Special Administrative Army. What he liked was not the land of a county in Jinan, but the whole Qingzhou!"
Chen Deng looked at Tao Ying worriedly, and the arrival of Yuan Shu made Tao Ying seek Qingzhou change.
"Mr. Chen, what does this have to do with Yuan Shu's army in Feicheng?"
Ji Ling was troubled when he heard this. If Yuan Shu had the idea of attacking Qingzhou, he should have led his troops north and entered Qingzhou as soon as possible to seize territory.
"Mr. Chen, there is still a governor in Qingzhou. Yuan Gaolu can't be the master of Qingzhou, right?"
Ji Ling couldn't help but express his doubts.
"Haha!"
Chen Deng and Tao Ying looked at each other and smiled, but neither spoke.
"If the governor of Qingzhou dies, just don't take charge."
Seeing Ji Ling's puzzled look annoyed, Yan Liang said slowly.
The speaker has no intention, and the listener has his intention.
"So, this 'Pei Gong' is Zhao Yan, the governor of Qingzhou who fled to Yanzhou!"
Chen Deng looked at Yan Liang's forehead with admiration. He didn't expect that the reckless man beside Tao Ying was actually a person with delicate mind and quick mind.
"In this way, Yuan Shu stopped in Feicheng, waiting for Zhao Yan to go north to Qingzhou and then killed him in the middle so that he could replace him!"
Tao Ying, who had just been relieved, slowly walked around again, and his face became gloomy.
"What a trick to blame!"
Yuan Shu stationed troops in Feicheng, and he must have learned about Zhao Yan's route to Qingzhou north, and he must have gone from Taishan County to Qingzhou north. Yuan Shu chose to intercept Zhao Yan in Taishan County, obviously trying to blame the Taishan Yellow Turbans or Taishan bandits.
"Hehe, I guess this 'dry bone in the tomb' doesn't take Brother Taishan Prefect seriously at all!"
Tao Ying knew very well that Yuan Shu had never considered whether he would hurt Tao Ying if he killed someone on his territory.
"Do you want to save Zhao Yan?"
Although he was angry that Yuan Shu was arrogant, Tao Ying was a little hesitant about Zhao Yan's life and death.
Zhao Yan's death is beneficial to Yuan Shu and also to Tao Ying, after all, Tao Ying is also interested in Qingzhou.
"The living Zhao Yan, or the half-dead Zhao Yan, is more beneficial to the lord than the dead Zhao Yan!"
Seeing Tao Ying silent for a long time and his face changed, Chen Deng knew that he was having a psychological struggle and reminded Tao Ying in time not to give up Zhao Yan.
"Oh? What's Yuanlong's opinion? Let's listen."
One person’s plan is short, and he will be clear when he listens to both sides. Especially at this time, Tao Ying’s heart is more confused and needs to listen to others’ analysis.
"Lord, there are two benefits to Zhao Yan's life."
Seeing Tao Ying appearing to listen carefully, Chen Deng expressed his thoughts.
"First, Yuan Gonglu assassinated the governor of a state and took the blame to the world. The lord can take the opportunity to attack with Zhao Yan to prevent him from entering Qingzhou and force the court to take back his life."
"Secondly, if Zhao Yan is injured, he can be cured in Linyu. The lord is in Qingzhou, followed the laws of Qi County and Jinan, and implemented temporary military control in Qingzhou. After all, the Yellow Turban in Qingzhou will be restored and the governor will recuperate, and the court will not say anything."
After a pause, Chen Deng added another sentence.
"During this period, if you operate in all directions and seek the position of Qingzhou governor or Qingzhou governor, Qingzhou will be expected."
Tao Ying quickly weighed the pros and cons of what Chen Deng said.
As for the position of governor of Qingzhou or the governor of Qingzhou, Tao Ying didn't care.
"As long as I can survive until April and May next year, Emperor Ling dies and the court is in chaos, these officials will be worthless!"
After Emperor Ling died, no matter He Jin or Dong Zhuo, for the sake of his interests, he dared to be granted any official title and could be granted.
Even Gongsun Zan was later awarded the title of the governor of Qingzhou and the governor of Jizhou, and there was no court in his eyes.
"Yuan Long's words are reasonable, and Zhao Yan is saved."
"However, what I am worried about is not Zhao Yan's safety, but about Yuan Shu having a last resort!"
Chen Deng looked at Tao Ying for a long time, secretly admiring Tao Ying's meticulous thoughts in his heart.
"The lord's concern is not aimless. If there are any strategists around Yuan Gonglu, he will definitely make another move to cover up the situation. He will lead his troops into Taishan County under the excuse of avenging Zhao Yan, and confirm the fact that the Yellow Turban bandits intercepted and killed Zhao Yan. He will benefit from both sides!"
Ji Ling understood this time, and suddenly stood up with an angry look on his face.
"This child Yuan Shu is too treacherous. He has put so much effort into the position of Qingzhou governor!"
Ji Ling spoke straightforwardly, as if he was scolding Yuan Shu alone, but in Tao Ying and Chen Deng's ears, it was like pointing at mulberry and scolding locusts.
"Hey!"
The two ignored it and both blushed secretly and were very embarrassed.
After all, they are also trying their best to plan for Qingzhou, and their methods are not as noble as Yuan Shu.
"Ahem!"
Tao Ying coughed lightly and quickly changed his chore.
"There are no yellow turbans in Taishan County, and bandits. I am worried that Yuan Gaolu will kill Liang and make achievements, and disrupt the situation in Taishan County that has finally stabilized, causing the people who have just surrendered to have another disturbance."
Yan Liang couldn't help it this time, and suddenly stood up, rushing to the crest, and was furious.
"Lord, let me bring three hundred cavalry to take Yuan Shu's head on the neck!"
Upon hearing this, Tao Ying's eyes lit up.
With Yan Liang's unfair courage to attack Yuan Shu, he could destroy Yuan Shu 100%.
"Then there is nothing to play!"
Tao Ying shook his head again and dismissed this very attractive proposal.
It’s not that Tao Ying dared not take risks, nor that he wanted to experience the fun of the princes fighting for hegemony, and that he wanted to see how Yuan Shu, who was regarded as “the dry bones in the tomb” by Cao Cao, performed, but that Tao Ying was not ready yet.
After all, the great man has not yet died, and the world has not been completely in chaos. If Tao Ying dares to emerge at this time, he will definitely become the target of public criticism. Before the heroes can attack Dong Zhuo, they will stage a strife to attack Tao Ying first.
"What's the point of playing?"
Yan Liang, who was waiting for the following text, was stunned by Tao Ying's mindless words.
Chapter completed!