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Chapter 131(1/2)

Yuan Tan's sudden invitation surprised Liu Chuang.

However, in addition to an invitation, Xin Ping also brought another gift, that is, Beihai Yinxi.

This Beihai Seal was not issued by Xu Du's court, but was appointed by the General Yuan Shao. In comparison, the Beihai Seal granted by Yuan Shao seemed to be more formal than the Beihai Seal that Cao Cao had named Peng Yu. Because Yuan Shao held the General in his hand, while Xu Du Cao Cao did not have the imperial seal representing the token of the emperor. Compared with the two, even if Cao Cao respected the emperor to order the princes, it seemed not formal enough.

Sitting in the study, Liu Chuang played with Beihai Seal and smiled playfully.

Zhuge Liang and others looked at the seal that was turned over in Liu Chuang's hand and turned over, revealing a solemn look.

"Young Master received this seal, but would you turn against Xu Du?"

Bu Zhi looked at the seal in Liu Chuang’s hand nervously and couldn’t help but ask.

"Zishan's words are wrong. The young master received this seal, not because the young master wanted to rebel against Xu Du, but whether Xu Du wanted to rebel against the general."

Liu Chuang smiled and placed the seal on the desk.

"What Ji Bi said is not bad. I received this seal, which means transferring the risk to Yuan Shao.

Although Cao Cao was in charge of the emperor as the princes, from the current situation, he had no courage and turned against Yuan Shao... In this way, Beihai could develop steadily in the short term without worrying too much. Therefore, Zishan didn't have to worry too much. With this seal, it would be like a talisman. Unless Cao Cao made up his mind to get into evil with Yuan Shao, he would be helpless against me."

"But, Brother Meng Yan, are you really going to Linzi?"

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but speak, "The situation in Linzi is unclear. It is still unknown what purpose Yuan Tan invited him to do this time."

"Yes, young master, this matter must be cautious."

Bu Zhi couldn't help but persuade, "You must know that Guan Tong is Yuan Tan's subordinate, and the young master seized Donglai and killed Guan Tong, how could Yuan Tan give up? In my opinion, this is probably a Hongmen Banquet. Yuan Tan's purpose is unknown. If the young master goes, it will be a good fortune."

"But if I don't go, wouldn't I just give Yuan Tan an excuse?"

Liu Chuang sighed and showed a bitter smile, "Although I have the Donglai of Beihai, I seem to be a prince, but in fact I am surrounded by enemies on all sides. The more I do this, I must be more careful. I have been suspicious of Cao Cao, so at this time, I cannot get into a bad relationship with Yuan Tan. Therefore, I must go there this time when Yuan Tan invites me. Even though I know it is a dragon's pond, I cannot retreat at all."

"But……"

Liu Chuang waved his hand and said, "Don't persuade me anymore, I'm determined.

It is dangerous to go to Qi County, but if you don’t, it will be even more dangerous. Besides, if you have Mr. Youruo here in Linzi, I think Yuan Tan can’t do anything to me.”

Yes, it seems that this is the reason.

Xun Chenke is in Linzi, and with him taking care of him, Liu Chuang may not be in danger.

As Liu Chuang said, this time Yuan Tan invited him to go, and he had to go even if he didn't go... He had no choice but to make the decision on this matter.

For a moment, everyone was silent.

When the strength is not strong enough, you will always receive various restraints and all kinds of bodies.

Liu Chuang knew very well that Yuan Tan invited him to Linzi this time, not necessarily because he was really malicious, because he was afraid that he would show his attitude more.

To be honest, if it weren't forbidden to do so, Liu Chuang wouldn't have been willing to join the team so soon.

Unfortunately, Cao Cao was too fierce, and it was definitely not that Liu Chuang could be hostile today. Since he was not Cao Cao's opponent, he could only find someone stronger than Cao Cao to rely on. Even though he knew that Yuan Shao would be defeated by Cao Cao in the end, Cao Cao did not dare to provoke Yuan Shao at present. Not to mention, Liu Chuang was thinking about how to contact Yuan Shao to achieve his plan and purpose.

Three days later, Liu Chuang set off again and quietly left Gaomi.

When he went to Linzi this time, except for the 400 Feixiong Wei of Zhoucang, Liu Chuang only brought Chen Jiao.

Zhuge Liang had delayed too much of his studies when he followed Liu Chuang to Xia Pi the last time.

Liu Chuang didn't want to let Zhuge Liang miss classes again and again. After all, Zhuge Liang during this period was the most important thing to study with Zheng Xuan.

As for Xu Chu, he stayed in Gaomi and trained the new army with Gao Shun.

The selection of the new army has ended, and Gao Shun followed the entire army to select 3,000 sharp soldiers. Zheng Xuan personally named the new army, but the name of the new army made Liu Chuang laugh and cry. Zheng Xuan called the name Xiong Jujun, which was taken from Liu Chuang's name "Flying Bear".

But this name...

Qu Yi's first camp, Gao Shun's trapping camp.

Even Liu Bei's white-eared elite soldiers, Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry, and Yuan Shao's elves sounded majestic.

But this Xiong Jujun is really not very impressed.

But this name was given by Zheng Xuan, and Liu Chuang could not refuse it.

Even though there were thousands of disagreements in my heart, Liu Chuang could only grit his teeth and agree.

The team of Xiong Jujun has just begun to be established, so Xu Chu naturally needs to join the training.

Therefore, Liu Chuang did not plan to bring too many people to follow him this time, and he did not need too many people to follow him when he went to Linzi. He was enough.

The journey from Gaomi to Linzi is not too far.

After crossing the Wenshui River, Liu Chuang and his group headed north and stayed in Ju County overnight.

After Peng Qi fled from Beihai, Liu Zheng led his troops north and seized Juxian. Although Juxian had not experienced war, he still showed a sense of destruction. Peng Qi had been in Juxian for half a year and did not bring much changes to Juxian. In the first year of Jian'an, Juxian encountered wars and was already devastated. Peng Qi was appointed as the prime minister of Beihai for half a year and imposed heavy taxes, which made the situation in Juxian more and more serious.

The city wall has not been repaired for a long time, and the county town is also in chaos and the market is in a bleak state.

In addition, Liu Chuang had successively used troops to encircle and suppress bandits in Gaomi and other places. Most of the bandits in Beihai Kingdom crossed the Wenshui and Wenshui and concentrated in the Juxian area. This further aggravated the public security chaos in Juxian. However, the capital of Beihai Kings looked particularly deserted.

Liu Chuang had been to Xia Pi, and was also the capital of the royal capital, but the situation in Xia Pi was obviously better than that in Ju County.

Liu Chuang really didn't know how to say this... The situation in Ju County was too bad, and it was definitely not an easy thing to restore the prosperity of the past. This is also the reason why Liu Chuang refused to come to Ju County after driving Peng Yan away.

More importantly, there are many gentry and powerful people in Juxian area.

Most of the land is concentrated in the hands of these gentry and powerful people. Unlike the Gaomi area, there are many abandoned fields that can be used for military farming.

After a brief inspection of Ju County, Liu Chuang stopped the idea of ​​moving to the capital.

"In my opinion, it is better to set up the Beihai State Governor in Gaomi.

As for Ju County, Yu Zihe took over... He is a descendant of King Beihai, and is familiar with the situation here, and is relatively easier to manage.

If I enter Ju County now, it may cause resistance from the gentry. Besides, I don’t have that much energy to bet on Ju County... Ji Bi, you will write a memorial to write a memorial to Xu Du and know with the emperor.”

After receiving Chen Qun's tip, Liu Chuang realized that he must strengthen his contact with the emperor.

He had to tell the emperor about the matter of being granted Yuan Shao; at the same time, he had to know the matter of moving the capital even more.

I guess the Han Emperor had nothing to do in the imperial city, so it would be better to write more memorials to relieve the emperor's worries and boredom.

Chen Jiao said: "Since the young master is unintentional to enter Ju County, why not ask the general to be appointed as Liu Zihe as the magistrate of Ju County?"

Liu Chuang thought for a while, "In this way, please ask Ji Bi to write another memorial. After arriving in Linzi, find an opportunity and submit it."

Ju County's attraction to Liu Chuang is almost nothing.

Although occupancy of Juju County is an excellent choice from various factors such as population, it will actually bring huge burdens to Liu Chuang. After all, he does not intend to live in Beihai Kingdom for a long time, so naturally there is no need to bear this pressure.

The next day, Liu Chuang set out west again, crossed Jumei River, and even if he officially entered the jurisdiction of Qi County.

Xin Ping had been waiting for Liu Chuang's arrival in Yiguo for a long time. He personally led Yiguo officials out of the city to greet him and took Liu Chuang into the city.

This Qi County governs six counties and six countries, with a total of twelve county towns.

Compared with Beihai Country, Qi County is definitely a prosperous place. Whether it is population or industry or commerce, it is far from comparable to Beihai Country.

As early as the early years of Emperor Wu of Han, there were as many as 100,000 households in Linzi, Qi County.

If we calculate according to the calculation method of the Li Kui reform in the Warring States Period, the number of Linzi County was as many as 500,000. However, later, the population of Qi County gradually decreased. By the fifth year of Yonghe in Emperor Shun of the Han Dynasty, that is, in 140 AD, the national population census showed that the population of Qi County was about 500,000. However, the authenticity of this number was not particularly confirmed.

In short, when you arrive in Qi County, you will know what prosperity is.

Qi County is known for its "crown, wear clothes and walk around the world". Its textile industry is the best in the entire Han Dynasty and is also the most important light industrial base in the Han Dynasty.

After Xin Ping received Liu Chuang in Yiguo, he placed Liu Chuang in the inn.

"Meng Yan, can you tell why the eldest son invited you to come?"

In the inn study, Xin Ping talked to Liu Chuang.

Liu Chuang shook his head and said he didn't know, "I'd like to ask my uncle for advice."

Xin Ping breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "I don't want to hide it from you... The situation of the eldest son is not very good now."

"oh?"

"I think you have heard some news from Meng Yan.

The general favored the third son and repeatedly intended to make the third son the legitimate. Yuan Gong had three sons, but the second son was not easy to fight, so he didn't have to consider it. The eldest son followed the general for a long time and worked hard and made great contributions. However, the third son followed the general and repeatedly opposed the eldest son. Now he wanted to fight the throne, which was no longer the eldest son who could tolerate. The eldest son was ready to use troops to Tian Kai, so he invited Meng Yan to come."

When Liu Chuang heard this, his heart suddenly stumbled and he smiled bitterly.

He never expected that he would be involved in this struggle for the throne.

In history, this was also the reason between Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, which caused the brothers to be in harmony. After Yuan Shao died of illness, the two brothers immediately turned against each other, giving Cao Cao an opportunity to take advantage of it. If his brothers could work together, Cao Cao would probably have to pay a greater price to seize Jizhou.

"But I don't know what the eldest son wants me to do?"

Liu Chuang knew that he was now in a difficult situation.

If he rejects Yuan Tan, Beihai Kingdom will definitely face Yuan Tan's difficulties next, which is obviously not consistent with Liu Chuang's future plans.

But accept it?

Yuan Tan is not a good person either.

Xin Ping in front of him seemed to belong to the Yuan Tan group, but in the end he was angry to death by Yuan Tan.

Xin Ping smiled slightly, "Meng Yan doesn't have to worry. The eldest son invited you to come, there is no other intention... I think you know that the eldest son respects you very much. If he has malicious intentions towards you, I am afraid that the friend will be the first to refuse. He invites you this time, because he wants to meet you. The most important thing is that you hope you can help him... I believe that Meng Yan, you will not refuse."
To be continued...
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