The three of them discussed in the study until very late before they each parted.

Du Ji discovered something, that is, when discussing the route, Liu Chuang and Zhuge Liang both took Xingshan Pass as the starting point.

In fact, the first problem to face if you want to escape is how to leave Changshe without knowing it.

This is the most troublesome thing. After all, Liu Chuang was in Changshe, but he had countless pairs of eyes staring at him, and even his every move was monitored. In this case, as long as Liu Chuang walked out of Changshe City, he would be immediately noticed. At that time, Liu Chuang would face obstruction and ambush from all parties. It was about forty miles from Changshe to Xingshan Pass, and the distance was not too far. But how could he reach it?

Du Ji did not ask because he knew that Liu Chuang would never ignore such an extremely important issue.

Since he did not discuss this issue, it means that he had already had a scheming case.

Du Ji knew very well that as a minister, he could ask what matters and what matters could not be asked. I believe that Uncle Liu had made arrangements.

Since that's the case, it's better to do your own thing well.

The next morning, Du Ji and more than a hundred people set off, left Changshe and went to Luoyang.

As soon as Du Ji set out, Xiahou Yuan immediately received the news.

Go to Luoyang?

Xiahou Yuan did not doubt it, but sent someone to send a report to Xu Du, and then stopped asking.

reason?

It's very simple, Zhang Xiu of Rangcheng is about to move again!

Xiahou Yuan was in Yingchuan mainly to defend Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao. Previously, Cao Hong stationed troops in Ye County and could monitor Zhang Xiu very well. But now Cao Cao recalled Cao Hong, which also made Zhang Xiu less. Therefore, Xiahou Yuan had to take on greater responsibilities.

After all, in comparison, Liu Chuang is a cage bird, so there is no need to worry about it.

No matter how powerful he is, he will not cause too much trouble without soldiers or generals. But if Zhang Xiu sends troops, it will inevitably pose a huge threat to Yingchuan.

In addition, Liu Chuang is still in Changshe, Xiahou Yuan doesn't care about it.

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After sending Du Ji, Liu Chuang did not give up.

He asked Zhuge Liang to help and recruit slaves and retainers from Yingchuan, as if he was preparing to buy a family business in Yingchuan.

In just three days, Liu Chuang acquired nearly 200 Ding slaves, all of which were placed in the courtyards of the first three. The courtyards of the next three were indeed established in the barracks pattern. Feixiong Iron Guard lived in the back house and was also responsible for the guards, and even practiced daily. It was extremely lively.

"Young Master, there is news!"

On March 12, Liu Chuang finally received the news from Beihai Kingdom.

Liu Chuang is not unfamiliar with the person who came to deliver the letter. It was Mi Zhu's personal follower and Lin Laizi, who was also Liu Chuang's playmate when he was young. His name was Lin Hai.

However, when Lin Hai stood in front of Liu Chuang, he showed a little restrainedness.

He said respectfully: "Uncle, the eldest master ordered me to send a message. Since the middle of last month, I have begun to arrange the evacuation of Gaomi, and most of the time has been completed. At the beginning of the month, the eldest son of the Yuan family sent troops to secretly enter Juxian and take over Chunyu and Zhuxu and other places. At the latest, all of them will be evacuated from Beihai Kingdom. The migration will be over in mid-April. At that time, Nanshan Academy will be moved away together. The second master is also ready in Guzhu City."

In other words, Yuan Shao agreed?

Before Liu Chuang could speak, Zhuge Liang asked, "Does Mr. Bu have a letter?"

Before he finished speaking, Lin Hai took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Liu Chuang.

Liu Chuang took the letter, but saw a series of Arabic numerals on it, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

These Arabic numerals were taught by Liu Chuang to Bu Zhi.

And through such numbers, Bu Zhi and Chen Jiao made up a complete set of passwords according to Liu Chuang's instructions. The entire password is mainly based on the Analects of Confucius, and is based on the latest compilation of the Thirteen Classics Notes and Commentaries to form a complete system.

Liu Chuang has been worried about leaking news.

Therefore, when the 13th classics were compiled last year, Bu Zhi and Chen Jiao were instructed to create a cryptographic system.

Except for Liu Chuangbu and Chen Jiao, only Zhuge Liang knew about this set of passwords.

If the letter was intercepted in the middle of the journey, I believe that no one would see the clues. Liu Chuang was very confident in this and was very satisfied with Bu Zhi's achievements.

He handed the letter to Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Liang took a look and immediately turned around and left.

"Lin Hai, how many people have gone to western Liaoning this migration?"

Lin Hai hurriedly said, "If you go back to the emperor, a total of 30,000 refugees will be migrated to Guzhu City this time. At the same time, the old general of Xuezhou has ordered the demolition of the secret dock and sent all the main craftsmen to western Liaoning, with a total of more than 3,000 people. However, the master asked me to tell the emperor that it was very difficult for the emperor to immigrate to 100,000 refugees before. Not to mention the resettlement of 100,000 refugees, just such a large-scale migration, it is difficult to ensure that the general will not be wary of. Judging from the current situation, the 30,000 refugees are the most suitable. If there are more, there will be a lot of pressure."

Can you only migrate 30,000?

Liu Chuang frowned when he heard this.

The difference between 30,000 and 100,000 is quite big.

Liu Chuang originally thought that he could quickly gain a foothold by migrating 100,000 people to western Liaoning.

But now it seems that he took it for granted... Mi Zhu said this, and must have discussed it with Chen Qun, Gong, Buzhi and others, and carefully considered it. This means that things are not as simple as he originally considered. Otherwise, they would not be so cautious.

"Lao Lin, you go and rest first, and then reply to you after I think about it."

"Here!"

The forest is dusty and really tired.

Xiahou Lan had already led him down to rest, but Liu Chuang went straight to the study room. When he opened the door, he saw Zhuge Liang angrily and was about to walk out.

"Brother, this Yuan Benchu ​​is too bullying."

"oh?"

Zhuge Liang handed Liu Chuang the translated letter to Liu Chuang. After Liu Chuang took it, he looked like water.

Bu Zhi told him in the letter that Yuan Shao agreed with Liu Chuang's opinion. However, he could only exchange the Beihai Kingdom and Donglai County for the Beihai Kingdom.

But the problem is that after the development of the North Sea Donglai, the population has exceeded 500,000.

The Liaoxi County has only five counties under its jurisdiction, with a population of 100,000, which is not even as large as the population of Gaomi. In addition, Yuan Shao appointed Liu Chuang as the prefect of Liaodong, but Liaodong is indeed the territory of Gongsun Du. Since the Dong Zhuo period, Gongsun Du has been appointed as the prefect of Liaodong because he has had a good relationship with Dong Zhuo General Xu Rong. In other words, Liu Chuang took the position of the prefect of Liaodong, which is equivalent to becoming an enemy with Gongsun Du...

Before the person could go, he had an opponent first.

In addition, Yuan Shao made his second son Yuan Xi the governor of Youzhou, and then appointed Zhen Miao, a native of Zhongshan, as the prefect of Liaoxi.

Zhen Miao is the uncle of Yuan Xi’s wife Zhen Mi, and the Zhen family is a prominent family in Jizhou.

In short, before Liu Chuang arrived in western Liaoning, Yuan Shao had already set up many obstacles for him. It can be seen that Yuan Shao was a little afraid of Liu Chuang.

Thinking back then, Liu Tao saved Yuan Shao.

But now he is fighting for the country, how could Yuan Shao think of his old love?

From this we can also see that Yuan Shao's personality is generous on the outside and taboo on the inside... However, Liu Chuang is now in a difficult situation, and even if he wants to refuse, it is unlikely that he will. Because he rejected Yuan Shao's arrangement, Yuan Shao will inevitably turn against him, which is even more unfavorable to him.

"Kong Ming, what do you think?"

At this time, Zhuge Liang had calmed down, and a hint of coldness flashed across his handsome face.

"Brother, don't worry too much. I remember when we first arrived in Dongwu, the situation was much more complicated than this.

But my brother can still gain a foothold and seize the Beihai Kingdom... Now my brother has become famous and is even more the emperor of the Han Dynasty. His troops are strong and powerful. Although Yuan Shao is willing to suppress his brother, he may not be worth the loss. Gongsun Du from Liaodong is not worth worrying. The brothers are concerned about it, only Yuan Shao's attitude."

"oh?"

"It's hard to be good between brother and Yuan Shao.

Just as my brother had previously speculated that Yuan Cao would have a battle, after he went to western Liaoning, there would be a conflict with Yuan. Since my brother was sure that Cao Cao would win, he would make plans early. If Cao Cao wins, Yuan Shao would be unable to take care of his brother, and he would be able to take advantage of the situation."

"you mean……"

"Alliance with Cao and resist Yuan!"

Zhuge Liang thought for a long time and spit out four words word by word.

After hearing this, Liu Chuang couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Join forces with Cao to resist Yuan?

From the current point of view, Cao Cao does not have an advantage.

But Liu Chuang knew that Cao Cao would definitely beat Yuan Shao, and joining forces with him at this time was an excellent choice.

But how to join forces with Cao to fight against Yuan? There is also a proper solution.

"Kong Ming, this joint effort to resist Yuan is up to you.

Today is March 12th, and we will leave Changshe in six days and go north to western Liaoning."

When Zhuge Liang heard that Liu Chuang handed over such a difficult task to him, he immediately smiled.

"Brother, Liang has a plan in his heart for joining Cao to fight against Yuan. But this plan requires the consent of his brother, because..." He walked to Liu Chuang and after Liu Chuang's ear whispered a few words, Liu Chuang's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face.

"I can't bear to bear the child and can't trap the wolf. Since that's the case, I will follow Kong Ming's plan!"

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On March 18, 2018, the fourth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao crossed the river and besieged Huai County.

Cao Hong and Xu Huang defeated Wude, and the soldiers were about to shoot the dog. Seeing that the situation was not good, Xue Hong hurriedly abandoned Huai County and walked east. He sent someone to contact Yu Gu and ordered Yu Gu to break through from Shooting Yu, and the two of them joined forces at Xiuwu. Xue Hong also sent someone to Yecheng and beg Yuan Shao for reinforcements.

After Cao Cao captured Huai County, he ordered Cao Hong to station in Huai County, and then used Xu Huang as the vanguard to siege Xiuwu.

The Battle of Hanoi, as everyone had expected before, did not last long, and gradually came to an end.

On this day, Liu Chuang held a banquet in the Liu Mansion to entertain the gentry and powerful people in the Changshe Society.
To be continued...