Yang Qi walked over quickly with a calm face. "Dezu, Boqi's cemetery, must not be presumptuous."

Yang Xiu quickly put away his smile and bowed to respond, "Here!"

Yang Qi was right next to the emperor. He saw the news from Huangfu Jianshou and Fu Yun's head. He knew that the situation was urgent and it was not the time to argue with Yang Xiu. Each of them was his master. Yang Biao, Yang Xiu and his son had done their best to the court and could not blame them all. It was just that Yang Xiu laughed in front of the tomb of his ancestors, which was contrary to the reputation of the Yang family's rituals and books, so he stopped talking. He was about to turn around and go back, but Yang Liang rushed up.

"Father, what happened?"

Looking at Yang Xiu, then his son, Yang Qi was inexplicably unhappy. He had seen the contest between Fu Xun and Yang Xiu, and also saw Yang Liang approaching Yang Xiu, and walked away in shame without saying a few words. Although he didn't hear the content, his expression was obviously disappointed and somewhat disappointed. He did not answer Yang Liang's words, and asked back, "As a man, a guard, and the emperor is in front of the ancestor's tomb, you are not careful in observing etiquette and law, and you are in awe, and you are talking about something!"

Yang Liang was so choked by Yang Xiu's words that he almost rolled his eyes. Now he was scolded by his father again. He was very aggrieved and explained: "Father, it was Fu Shangshu who debated with Dezu. I just listened and didn't talk much."

Yang Qi glanced at Fu Xun and felt a little strange. Although Fu Xun was from Liangzhou, he was quite famous and morale. He was not an ordinary scholar in Liangzhou. Even if he was sad that his brother Fu Yun died in the battle, he would not be so disobedient in front of the emperor. Moreover, as the prefect of Hongnong, he was responsible for defending the territory and sacrificing his own righteousness was also a duty. Moreover, Fu Yun not only lost Hongnong, but also lost so hasty that the emperor was in trouble. Strictly speaking, he wanted to apologize. How could he be so indignant and unwilling?

Could it be that Yang Xiu said something to him that made him feel in chaos?

Yang Qi signaled Yang Liang to tell the situation. Yang Liang was secretly happy and quickly told the bickering between Fu Xun and Yang Xiu. He only knew that something happened, but he didn't know what was going on, so he naturally said to Fu Xun that Yang Xiu was rude and said that Yang Xiu was rude and said that Yang Xiu was rude. However, Yang Qi understood as soon as he heard it. Fu Xun and Yang Xiu did not expect this result, but one sad and one happy person was naturally very different. Seeing Yang Liang's words, Yang Qi was even more displeased.

Strictly speaking, Yang Liang's qualifications are not bad, but standing with Yang Xiu is not the same type of person at all. It seems that the heroic reputation of the four generations of the Yang family of Hongnong can only be transmitted from Yang Biao's branch. His father and son are not worth mentioning, and the three dukes are out of reach.

"Hongnong lost, Fu Yun was killed, and his head was right in front of His Majesty." Yang Qi glared at Yang Liang fiercely, turned around and left.

"Ah?" Yang Liang was shocked and stunned. When he came to his senses, Yang Qi had already walked away. Yang Liang looked at Fu Xun, and looked at him, although he was no longer laughing wildly, but his expression was still proud. Yang Xiu, who was looking forward to himself, couldn't help but feel embarrassed. If it weren't for his father Yang Qi's words, he wouldn't believe his ears.

He was from Huayin and naturally knew the situation in Hongnong City. He could not imagine what happened to Hongnong's fall in just a few days. Is this Fu Yun a pig? This Liangzhou native is really not good, even the Fu brothers are just like this.

Seeing Yang Liang look over, Yang Xiu couldn't help but smile and waved his hand. Yang Liang didn't plan to pay attention to him, but his legs came over without hesitation, bowed and gave him a little smile on his face.

"Da Zu, what advice do you have?"

"Brother Deming, I do have a question to ask for."

"I dare not, I dare not."

"It is said that the ancestors stopped coffin at Tong Pavilion when they were buried, and a phoenix bird arrived and flew away after they were buried."

"Yes, there is indeed this, and I have heard from my father. Is there any problem?"

"Did the Cong Bo have said where the phoenix bird flew?"

"This..." Yang Liang was speechless. Everyone said that there was a phoenix, but later it flew away, but who had heard of where the phoenix flew? He was a little angry. Yang Xiu was a villain who was successful. Why did he insist on connecting the phoenix that came for his ancestors with Sun Ce? "Where did you think the phoenix flew away? Southeast?" Yang Liang glanced at Yang Xiu with a sarcastic expression.

Yang Xiu raised his thumbs up. "Brother Deming is indeed smart. The poem says: The phoenix is ​​singing, and the sycamore tree is growing, and the sun is rising, and everything is destined in the dark."

Yang Liang was amused and crying. After careful consideration, he felt that Yang Xiu said something. Although Wutong is located in the north and south, it is the most common in the south of the Yangtze River. Chaoyang naturally refers to the east, and Taihu Lake is called Zhendan. The phoenix is ​​the virtue of fire, which is in line with the south. Sun Ce even calls it phoenix birds. Now Yang Xiu and his son assist Sun Ce. All aspects can be explained. Is this really God's will?

Yang Liang thought something and did not dare to ignore it. He changed his respectful tone. "Dezu, it sounds...it makes sense."

Yang Xiu smiled and patted Yang Liang's arm. "Brother Deming, a gentleman acts at the opportunity without waiting for the rest of his life!"

Yang Liang was very grateful and a little ashamed. After all, he was his own brother, so this reminder was very timely.

Ma Chao was in a foggy listening, not knowing what they were talking about. He talked about phoenix birds and then talked about poetry again. It sounded like he had something to do with the King of Wu, but he was not sure. He was itchy and wanted to wait for Yang Liang to leave before asking. But Yang Liang was grateful to Yang Xiu for his past refusal. He talked about it for a while before leaving, so anxious that he scratched his ears and heads.

As soon as Yang Liang left, Ma Chao asked, "Dezu, what are you talking about?"

Yang Xiu laughed secretly. He originally wanted to tease Yang Liang, but he didn't expect Yang Liang to change his temperament and meant to be dependent. This is good, he really lacks help now, and He Ying can't be able to do it alone. After all, Yang Liang is his own brother, so it would be nice if he could help. After talking for a long time, the two of them couldn't help but ignore Ma Chao. Ma Chao basically didn't understand what they said.

"You don't understand what scholars do."

Ma Chao twitched his cheeks, very depressed.

Yang Xiu thought for a while and suddenly said, "Meng Qi, I heard that you have a promise to the King of Wu before leaving Nanyang?"

"Yes." Ma Chao looked around and lowered his voice. "I promised the King of Wu that I would never face the King of Wu."

"Smart." Yang Xiu nodded and looked at Ma Chao meaningfully. "However, this can only save your life, not enough to be rich. You know."

Ma Chao blinked his eyes, understood it, and nodded vigorously. "I understand."

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When Lu Su conquered Hongnong, the situation developed beyond everyone's expectations, and suddenly pushed the court into a dilemma.

The fall of Hongnong means that Lu Su has achieved a balance of power with the court in terms of geographical advantages. If Lu Su wants to enter Guanzhong, he must conquer Tongguan. If the court wants to defend Guanzhong, it must stick to Tongguan. If possible, it is best to retake Hongnong. However, everyone knows that Lu Su quickly conquers Hongnong, and the combat effectiveness of both sides is not at the same level at all. Whether the court can defend Tongguan is a question. The hope of regaining Hongnong is very slim, so it is better not to mention it, so as not to be embarrassed.

In this way, the choice of Hedong is very critical. If Jia Xu and Dong Yue choose to support Sun Ce and enter Fengyi from Hedong, the court will be attacked on both sides and the situation will be very difficult. If Jia Xu and Dong Yue support the court, Lu Su will have to divide his troops to defend Shan County and Mengjin. With his current military strength, even if it cannot be said that there is no possibility of advancing westward, it will be very small, and the pressure on the court will be much smaller.

Just when the emperor was nervous with the ministers, Yan Wen sent the news. He temporarily stabilized Dong Yue and joined the court, but this was not a long-term solution. The court should come up with a proper explanation as soon as possible to stabilize Hedong.

As for Jia Xu, Yan Wen did not explain in detail in his report to the court, and he vaguely said that he was sick and now he was in charge of the matter. Hedong also handed over to Dong Yue. In the private message, he told the truth to Yang Fu. Jia Xu just promised not to intervene, but he did not support it. No one could tell what would change in the future. As far as he was concerned, Jia Xu's plan was disrupted by Lu Su and was shocked by Lu Su's combat power to conquer Hongnong, which was unlikely to make him an enemy with Lu Su.

The emperor and his ministers breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to discuss a new issue: how to appease Hedong?

There is no problem in winning Dong Yue’s support, but the problem is how to win it.

The easiest way is to increase the title and win over Dong Yue, but the trouble is not small. Dong Zhuo's reputation is very bad, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is too numerous to write. He killed innocent people indiscriminately, deposed the emperor, and burned Luoyang. Everything is a grudge against heaven and man, and even the people of Liangzhou are not willing to mention him. In order to win over Jia Xu, Dong Yue reluctantly was willing to rehabilitate Dong Zhuo and admit that he had made merits and demerits. As a result, Jia Xu made an unfair request, which was directly rejected by the emperor. The situation is not good now, should we agree to Jia Xu's request? Although Jia Xu is not in charge, what if Dong Yue insists on Huangfu Song's head?

Yang Fu put forward a suggestion: to conquer Jia Xu into the court.

Jia Xu is from Wuwei, and he and Dong Zhuo are the relationship between the old lord and the old official. He is not as close as Niu Fu, and Dong Yue is not as close as Dong Yue, and he has no obvious evil deeds. It is much easier to conquer him into the court than to rehabilitate Dong Zhuo. First give him a free position and see his reaction. If he is willing to serve the court, then let him assist the emperor. If he is not willing, let him be idle. He lost Hedong and his control over Bingzhou has always been weak. The possibility of chaos in Bingzhou is very small. As long as he is handled properly, he should not take risks. He is over fifty years old and has been a man in the court. He has been fighting with Dong Zhuo for many years and has rich military and political experience. If the court can win his heart, he will get another talent.

In order to convince the emperor, Yang Fu also specifically mentioned that Sun Ce personally rushed to Hedong to meet Jia Xu. Even if Sun Ce attached so much importance to Jia Xu, Jia Xu did not submit to Sun Ce. Some time ago, Jia Xu drove Jiang Gan out of Hongnong, but now Lu Su forced Hongnong, there is a conflict between them that is obvious to all and should be used.

Dong Yue is brave but not wise, and it is not difficult to control without Jia Xu's advice. If Jia Xu enters the court and sends other people to assist Dong Yue, the court may be able to better control Hedong.

The emperor felt that what Yang Fu said was reasonable and asked Liu Ye. Liu Ye pondered for a long time and thought he could try it, but the possibility of success was not high. Jia Xu did not form an alliance with Sun Ce, so he might not be loyal to the court, and he might be waiting for a price. Now that the court is just his Bingzhou governor, can he be willing?

The emperor thought that Liu Ye’s worries were reasonable, but he might as well give it a try. After all, Yang Fu’s analysis was more reasonable. If Jia Xu was willing to enter the court, the problem in Hedong would be much easier to solve.
Chapter completed!