If King Bohai was the shepherd of Youzhou and his understanding of Wuhuan Xianbei was not so narrow, then Gongsun Zan would not have embarked on this path.

After thinking about it, Gongsun Zan suddenly had an idea, but at the banquet, it was inconvenient to say it. He had a vague feeling that King Bohai would definitely look for him.

Everyone drank and talked happily, and the excitement lasted until evening.

It got dark very early in winter, and after the banquet was over, as Gongsun Zan expected, Liu Qing ordered someone to invite him to meet him alone.

It is said that he is alone, but relative to Gongsun Zan, Liu Qing, Xun Yu, Guo Jia and other drama talents are all there, as well as Zhao Yun, Zhang He and Chen Gong who came back from the front to witness the incident.

So including Liu Qing, Gongsun Zan is one to eight.

Gongsun Zan looked at each of them with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through them, and also as if he wanted to eat them alive.

Liu Qing was still relaxed and casual, and said to everyone very casually: "Everyone, sit down wherever you want."

Seeing that Gongsun Zan was still standing, he specifically said: "Bogui, sit down!"

Gongsun Zan casually walked to the side and sat on the ground, with his body upright and not daring to breathe.

"Bogui, there are no outsiders here. You might as well tell me whether the uprising in Youzhou was instigated by the Yuan family?"

Gongsun Zan did not dare to look into Liu Qing's eyes. He stared at his nose for a long time, his slightly raised beard trembled, and replied: "This matter is all due to Zan's stubbornness and has nothing to do with the Taifu."

Liu Qing:......

Everyone:......

Good guy, I sold Yuan Wei in just one sentence.

"Maybe you doubt what I said at the banquet, but Yuan Wei's death happened half a month ago. Not only Yuan Wei died, but Liu Bian and the He family also died."

Gongsun Zan felt a little incredible.

"Now tell me, how should I deal with you and the Gongsun family?"

When Gongsun Zan was mentioned, Gongsun Zan's heart suddenly trembled, and coupled with the idea he was already hesitating about before, he immediately made up his mind.

"Zan is willing to lead the Gongsun family to serve the king and do the hard work of dogs and horses. I hope the king will grant you permission! If the king really wants to punish you, Zan is willing to bear the responsibility alone!"

Gongsun Zan hurriedly told everything in his heart, fearing that he would not have a chance to say it out.

Liu Qing glanced at Chen Gong, and Chen Gong nodded to Liu Qing, which meant that Gongsun was in control and could agree.

Liu Qing laughed and said cheerfully: "Bo Gui is really cheerful, but whether you can vote for me or not is not just a matter between you and me."

Gongsun Zan was confused, wasn't this kind of thing consensual? He looked at Liu Qing blankly, hoping for an explanation.

"You are the governor of Liaodong, subordinate to Liu Yu. Even if you turn against him, Liu Yu is still your superior to the Han Dynasty. This decision is difficult to change!"

Gongsun Zan nodded, "So what, I don't want to be the governor of Liaodong!"

Gongsun Zan believed that with his own ability and the power of King Bohai, he could easily get the position of governor.

"Bogui has misunderstood. There is no need to worry about surrendering. I plan to go to Youzhou in person to mediate the dispute between you and Liu Yuzhi. We are all Han subjects. We cannot sit down and discuss anything."

Gongsun Zan tasted it again and again, but he always felt that there was something in Liu Qing's words, but it was a pity that he could not taste it.

Later, Liu Qing asked some questions about Wuhuan Xianbei and the Gongsun family. The topic became more relaxed as the conversation continued, and Gongsun Zan also relaxed.

But the doubts in his mind remained unanswered.

After leaving, Gongsun Zan went to find Chen Gong overnight and asked for advice.

Chen Gong understood this, returned to the mansion given by Liu Qing, lit candles, and started chatting with Gongsun Zan. When they met, the lord had already given him a hint.

The beating candlelight illuminated the haze in my heart, and the charcoal fire on the side drove away the chill in my body. I felt much more at ease here than at King Bohai's place.

"Brother Gongtai, why didn't King Bohai immediately agree to my allegiance and chose to go to Youzhou to mediate?"

"Haha, Bo Gui, seeing that you are willing to serve my lord, I will say a few more words. Why do you think the king mobilized troops, wasted money and food, and went on an expedition to Youzhou?"

"To help Liu Yu." Gongsun Zan replied without thinking.

Suddenly, a certain string in his heart was suddenly plucked, triggering a wave of ripples and reverie.

That’s right! Why did King Bohai spend so much money and food on soldiers, horses, and food to do this?

Zhang He and Zhao Yun joined forces and easily defeated him, but instead of killing him, they took him to Ye County and treated him as a guest, as if he was also a member of the triumphant party.

Gongsun Zan suddenly realized that King Bohai did all this not for him, but for the entire Youzhou! Gongsun Zan seemed to have discovered a shocking secret, and words were stuck in his throat, as if he was afraid that if he spoke out, the news would leak out.

King Bohai! He actually wants to take Youzhou! No wonder he looks down on himself and the Gongsun family. It turns out he wants them all!

Gongsun Zan nodded as if he understood something, and cupped his hands to Chen Gong and said, "Thank you, brother Gongtai, for your advice! What should I do when I go to Youzhou?"

"Then I have to ask Bogui if he is sincere in serving the king?" Chen Gong asked.

Gongsun Zan’s nerves that had just been relaxed tightened again!

What the hell, Chen Gong is not testing me!

"My devotion to service can be learned from heaven and earth!" Gongsun Zan said, pointing to heaven with two fingers.

"In this case, Brother Bogui only needs to surrender to the lord in front of Liu Yu."

"In front of Liu Yu?" Gongsun Zan's eyes widened. No matter how slow he was, he understood what Chen Gong meant.

This is to set an example for Liu Yu and to put pressure on Liu Yu.

It was called mediation, but in front of Liu Yu, Gongsun Zan said directly: I voted, what do you think?

One can imagine what kind of expression Liu Yu would have, and Gongsun Zan was excited just thinking about it.

"Brother Gongtai, don't worry, Zan knows what's going on! It's getting late, Zan will leave first!"

After saying this, Gongsun Zan stood up and left, and Chen Gong also stood up to see him off.

In the study room of Prince Bohai's Mansion, everyone has left, only Guo Jia is still there.

"My lord, I went to Youzhou, will Gongsun Zan cooperate?"

"Do you know why I treat Gongsun Zan with great courtesy?"

"Of course my lord is open-minded and polite."

"Hey! Come on! The Gongsun clan has been controlled by Chen Gong. Although Gongsun Zan has a heroic character, he may not have enough courage. He is useful, but he must be controlled by others. Otherwise, it is hard to say what extraordinary things he will do.

"

"It turns out that my lord is using both soft and hard tactics, but will controlling the Gongsun family incur Gongsun Zan's resentment?"

"What a waste of resentment! Others want me to control them, but I won't control them! He is lucky to have my attention!"

"My lord's kindness is as great as the ocean! It is our blessing to be able to follow your lord!" Guo Jia drew inferences from one fact to another, and he continued to write.

"Hey! Fengxiao, do I really want to sit back and watch what happens in Qingzhou?"

Guo Jia nodded, "Qingxu Yanyu, there are troops stationed in all states and counties, it is no longer like when the Yellow Turbans first emerged. If I predict correctly, although the Yellow Turbans are huge this time, they will be defeated faster.

Forces from all sides suppressed."

Liu Qing nodded and sighed: "After several years of recruiting troops, the powerful families in various places are no longer what they used to be. They all have private soldiers. The situation where the imperial court is weak and the four parties are rising together is still unstoppable."

"At least my lord has gone ahead, and now he owns two states. If we can develop peacefully for three years, my lord's troops will be invincible in the world!"

Three years?

It seems long, but not long. After all, I am still young.

…

Luoyang, the General's Mansion.

Dong Zhuo was hosting a banquet in honor of someone. Naturally, this person was Li Ru, who fled from Runan to Luoyang and defected to Dong Zhuo.

Li Ru, who was hungry and cold after sleeping in the open air, wind and snow, was finally able to rest.

Dong Zhuo held up his wine glass and was about to pay his respects when he saw Li Ru feasting in front of the banquet, drinking a glass of warm wine from time to time without waiting for a break.

Dong Zhuo held it up and looked at it without disturbing him.

After having enough wine and food, Li Ru just raised his head, raised his hands to Dong Zhuo and said, "Thank you Mr. Dong for the hospitality. Ru has not eaten for many days."

"The food is enough. If it's not enough, I'll send someone else to serve it!" Dong Zhuo said with a smile, feeling very happy. The news of Yuan's three deaths, as well as the deaths of Liu Bian and Queen Mother He, had been transmitted back to Luoyang ahead of Li Ru.

"That's enough, that's enough, thank you Mr. Dong!"

"Wen You's actions are as powerful as a hundred thousand soldiers. Wen You's achievements are unique. Tomorrow we will report to the emperor and recommend Wen You as a servant."

"Thank you Dong Zhuo for your cultivation! Ru is willing to do his best for his lord!" Li Ru stood up quickly, got down from the table and saluted Dong Zhuo.

Jia Xu watched silently and said nothing.

When you don't want to talk, someone wants you to talk. Dong Zhuo seemed to be aware of the silent Jia Xu, and said in a row: "I have Wenhe, so I can sit back and relax, and now I have Wenyou, and I am even more powerful! Hahaha!"

Jia Xu had no choice but to laugh.

Dong Zhuo changed the topic and said: "Now we should take advantage of the Yuan family's exhaustion and annihilate it with all our strength to end the trouble on my mind! Wenhe Wenyou, please give me some suggestions!"

Jia Xu immediately said: "Dong Gong, in the battle of Nanyang, Yuan Shu and Liu Biao were fighting fiercely. At this time, the Yuan family suffered heavy losses. Liu Biao will not miss the opportunity to recapture Nanyang. Dong Gong can sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight at this time.

When both of them are defeated, my lord will send another army, and the battle will be decided!"

"As for Yanzhou, the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou are currently on a rampage, and the military front is in full swing. All states and counties are resisting. Dong Gong should order Xu Rong to act according to the opportunity and actively expand."
To be continued...