It is not difficult to decide the candidate for a peace talks with Yuan Shao, and Liu Chuang already has a choice.

According to Zhuge Liang's analysis, Liu Chuang was able to take the initiative in peace talks with Yuan Shao. Because the person who wanted to negotiate the most should not be Liu Chuang, but Yuan Shao.

The reason is very simple!

The decisive battle between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao is about to begin, and Liu Chuang's attack on Yuan Shao's four-way army in Youzhou has already made Yuan Shao see the fact clearly, that is, Liu Chuang is not an opponent that can be easily dealt with. The defeat of the four-way army also makes Yuan Shao feel afraid. But it is far from reaching the fear of Liu Chuang. After all, Yuan Shao's number one enemy now is Cao Cao, not Liu Chuang.

The reason is that Cao Cao has a huge population advantage!

Yuzhou has a population of 7 million, Simin has a population of 3 million, Yanzhou has a population of 4 million, Xuzhou has a population of 2 million, plus half of Qingzhou has a population of 2 million... At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the total population of the whole world was only more than 40 million, and Cao Cao had the control of nearly 17 million people alone, accounting for more than one-third of the total population of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Such a huge population base also made Cao Cao sure to win.

Jizhou has a lot of money and grain, and strong soldiers and horses.

But in fact, the entire Jizhou has a population of less than five million, and half of Qingzhou has only two million people.

In addition, when Yuan Shao was at its peak, the population under his rule was only more than tens of millions, far less than Cao Cao's population base.

Especially Yuzhou, which Cao Cao's hands, is a large-capacity.

It is not unreasonable for Yuan Shao to be afraid of Cao Cao... If it weren't for Cao Cao's military farming and resting over the years, he had not recruited soldiers and horses in large quantities, so it would be astronomical. Why did Cao Cao refuse to recruit soldiers and horses in large quantities? He had to do it. The Yellow Turbans broke out, and Henan was the most serious area with bandits and refugees.

Although Cao Cao had a population advantage, the fields were deserted and no one was cultivated due to years of bandit trouble.

The number of refugees under his command is huge. If these refugees cannot be comforted as soon as possible and the people can settle down, there will be trouble sooner or later. At this time, Cao Cao could only forcibly promote military farms and recuperate. Although he has been fighting for many years since his occupation of Yuzhou, it can be seen that most of them are small-scale local battles and there is no war like Guandu.

If Cao Cao forcibly recruited troops, the most likely thing is to lead to another round of refugee riots...

Cao Cao had to not recruit troops, but he really could not recruit troops.

Yuan Shao certainly knew this. This was also a major factor in his eagerness to fight Cao Cao.

Yuan Shao knew that once Cao Cao stabilized the situation in Henan, his strength would inevitably increase greatly, and he would have to bear tremendous pressure.

And what about Liu Chuang?

Although he captured Youzhou, he actually only had a population base of three million.

As long as Yuan Shao can kill Cao Cao, it will be easy to deal with Liu Chuang. On the contrary, once he starts a war with Liu Chuang and Cao Cao takes advantage of the situation to attack, he will face the situation of being attacked from both sides.

Zhuge Liang believed that after Yuan Shao was defeated in all four groups, he would never want to entangle with Liu Chuang again...

He would take the initiative to seek peace talks. Since that's the case, let's talk. Zhuge Liang also has a suitable candidate for the peace talks: Xun Chen!

Because in terms of identity, status and fame, Xun Chen is all the best candidates.

The key is that the candidate for Xu Du is a bit troublesome.

After inspecting the Yanjing project, Liu Chuang stopped in Ji County.

Xun Chen and Xu Shu were also ordered to come to Ji County at this time. After some negotiations with Liu Chuang, Xun Chen recommended a candidate to serve as an envoy to Xu Du.

"Meng Yan thought, what about Zhongyu?"

Zhongyu is Xun Chen's cousin Xun Yue and Xun Zhongyu.

This man was over fifty years old and had a great reputation. He could explain the Spring and Autumn Annals when he was young. He was once a great master of interpreting the Spring and Autumn Annals with Liu Chuang's father Liu Tao. During the reign of Emperor Ling, Xun Yue lived in seclusion because the ten regular attendants were in power. Later, he was recommended by Xun Yu, summoned him to Cao Cao and appointed him as the Minister of the Huangmen. After welcoming the Emperor, Xun Yue was transferred to the Secretary-General and was ordered by the Emperor of Han to write the "Book of Han" on the subject of Zuo Zhuan.

In the third year of Jian'an, Xun Yue was invited by Zheng Xuan to go to Nanshan Academy to concentrate on compiling the book "Han Ji".

Last year, the fifth year of Jian'an, when the battle of Guandu was the most intense, Xun Yue finally compiled the Han Ji, a total of 30 articles. In addition, he wrote five articles in the past few years, specifically used to criticize evil sayings such as prophecies, divination, and Fu Rui...

"Since the book of "Han Ji", Zhong Yu has been returning to Xudu and responding to the emperor.

This time Meng Yan wants to negotiate with Cao Cao, so he might as well ask Zhongyu. His fame and status are enough, and even Cao Cao can't do anything to him."

If there is a change of person, Cao Cao must be embarrassed.

Cao Cao did a lot of such things in history. For example, when Lu Bu sent Chen Deng to envoy Xu Du, Cao Cao appointed Chen Deng as the prefect of Guangling; for example, when Sun Ce sent Zhang Hong to envoy Xu Du, he forced Zhang Hong to stay. Of course, Cao Cao took the emperor to entrust the princes and took the title of orthodox, and gave him a great advantage. If Liu Chuang sent an envoy at this time, he would probably be left with Cao Cao.

But Xun Yue’s situation is different!

First of all, Xun Yue is a child of the Xun family in Yingchuan.

In terms of fame, Xun Yue, Xun Yan, Xun Chen and Xun Yu were called San Ruo and Yi Zhong. His prestige among the Yingchuan gentry was not inferior to Xun Yu and others.

At the same time, Xun Yue was appointed as the Minister of Service, and was granted by the Emperor.

He went to Nanshan Academy to compile the Han Ji, not to defect to Liu Chuang.

From this point of view, Xun Yue's status is quite transcendent. Even if Cao Cao wants to make things difficult for him, he must consider the consequences.

only……

"Mr. Zhongyu is suitable, but is he willing to endorse me?"

Xun Chen laughed, "What's the difficulty?"

He looked at Liu Chuang and said, "Meng Yan, don't forget, Zhong Yu is a Han minister, I will just write a letter, I believe he will definitely agree to this request."

"Lord, you can also ask Miss Cao to send it to Xudu."

Cao Xian was Cao Cao's daughter, but since the Battle of Liucheng, the relationship between Cao Cao and Liu Chuang has become very tense, and Cao Xian has no longer contacted his family.

Liu Chuang sighed and scratched his head and said, "Since that's the case, I'll ask Yuwa to write a letter."

His relationship with Cao Xian is still lukewarm. Although the cost of food, clothing, housing and transportation has not decreased, I don’t know why. Liu Chuang subconsciously avoided contact with Cao Xian. The reason is very simple! Because of his relationship with Cao Cao, he didn’t know how to get along with Cao Xian. Every time he met, he seemed a little embarrassed. In addition, his age difference, he didn’t have many topics to talk about.

But no matter what, there must be a settlement between him and Cao Xian.

Liu Chuang felt uncomfortable when he was getting along like this, but for Cao Xian, it might be a torment...

Thinking of this, Liu Chuang made up his mind.

After arranging the candidates for peace talks, Liu Chuang discussed the war against the Xianbei with Zhuge Liang, Xun Chen and Xu Shu.

"Since the lord wants to negotiate with Yuan Shao, it is better to put on a gesture.

The lord's attention should be on Yan Liyou now, so he can go to Pinggang to supervise the battle himself. In this way, Yuan Shao will definitely think that the lord's next energy will be all in the northern border. He is unintentionally moving westward and southward. I believe Mr. Xun can also take this opportunity to knock Yuan Shao hard."

Zhuge Liang's enthusiastic proposal also made Xun Chen nodded and praised him repeatedly.

Liu Chuang thought about it and agreed.

In fact, he is indeed a little interested in Yan Liyou. He couldn't get it out before, and now is the time.

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Back to Zhuo County, Liu Chuang looked at the Liu Mansion that was rising from the ground, and his mind was a little complicated.

When he returned home, he first visited the six-month-old Mian. Then he asked about the condition of Zhuge Ling and others.

What surprised him was that Zhuge Ling and Mrs. Gan actually had bodies.

Especially Mrs. Gan, according to Wu Pu's diagnosis, it was very likely that she was a pair of twins... Liu Chuang was extremely happy and hurriedly told the maid at home to take good care of her. After visiting the girls, he came to a cross-yard in the back house alone. Before he could walk in, he saw two brown bears pounced over, which really scared Liu Chuang.

The two brown bears are over two years old and have an amazing physique.

Because I eat very well on weekdays, I look chubby, round and a little honest.

Liu Chuang reached out and patted Da Hei's head, touched Xiao Hei's head, and then walked into the cross-yard...

"Madam Xian, what's going on if you continue like this?"

Before he could walk into the house, Liu Chuang heard someone talking in the house.

Listening to the voice, the person who spoke was Zhao Yan, and she only heard her whisper: "The matter between husband and Sikong is a man's career."

They have no choice but to reach their current level. The husband is the emperor of the Han Dynasty and is named as the emperor. If Sikong has no intention of plotting against the enemy, he can live in peace. This kind of thing is not something you and me can participate in, nor can you and me make changes.

I also know that you are worried about your husband and Sikong.

But now, you always have to make a choice, otherwise your husband will feel inexplicably painful.

You are the daughter of the Cao family, but now you are a member of the Liu family... I believe that no matter what choice you make, your husband will not really blame you."

Liu Chuang frowned slightly, sighed in his heart, and stepped forward and knocked on the door gently.

"who!"

"Yeah, open the door!"

There was a panic sound from the room, and soon Zhao Yan opened the door.

"Why is my husband here?"

"I have something to tell Yuwa." Liu Chuang walked into the room, but saw Cao Xian standing in front of the couch with some fear. After not seeing Cao Xian these days, the girl looked much thinner. Seeing this, Liu Chuang couldn't help but shake his head gently and sighed.

"Yeah, please avoid it, I have something to say to Yuwa."

Xin Ping heard this and couldn't help laughing dryly.

He knew how close the border troubles that Yuan Shao and Xun Chen mentioned were.

There were several turmoils in Youzhou, and there were shadows of the Hu people. Among them, it was not because Yuan Shao was in charge of the envoy behind the scenes, or even supported him...

But how can such words be said?

"Youruo, you had to do it when you started your army in Wuyuan.

The lord has always respected the emperor's uncle. When the emperor's uncle was desperate, it was the lord who gave up Liaodong to live as the emperor's uncle. But the emperor's uncle raised an army to seize Youzhou, which was a bit inappropriate?"

As for negotiation, everyone is planning to do it.

Xun Chen frowned and said in a deep voice: "Zhongzhi, you and I have known each other for many years, and I won't say much to you."
To be continued...