There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

Although Chen Deng saw the potter's expression was a bit sad, he didn't show the slightest surprise. Obviously, he had already known it in his heart, so he couldn't help but think highly of him.

It seems that the eldest son really guessed about the dispute between the two Yuans.

Chen Deng continued: "In addition to the appointment of the governor of Yuzhou, a new battlefield has been opened up in the area under the jurisdiction of the two Yuans. I heard that Gongsun Zan intends to go south to fight with Yuan Shao because of the Jizhou incident. Deng thought that some of them were from Yuan Shu. Suggestion, and Shanyang prefect Yuan Yi is Yuan Shaocong's elder brother, and it is said that Yuan Shao intends to let him go south to Yangzhou to curb Yuan Shu's development."

The potter nodded, expressing his understanding.

Chen Deng continued: "As for Danyang County, which was entrusted to the son by the imperial court, I am afraid that it is also within the sight of Er Yuan now."

Seeing that Chen Deng was about to talk about the main point of the matter, the pottery merchant showed admiration while encouraging him: "Well, Mr. Chen is really a sensible person. We're about to get to the point, let's continue."

It's as if he understands it in his heart.

Chen Deng wanted to show off his skills in front of the pottery merchants, and he couldn't help but raise his voice a bit, saying, "The governor of Danyang County, Zhou Xin, is a close friend of Yuan Shao. When Cao Cao, Yuan Shao's confidant, raised troops in Chenliu, Zhou Xin helped him. I don’t like Yuan Shu as a person and cut off contact with him. Danyang County leads eighteen counties, which is a large county in the southeast. It is close to Huai, and it is the gate of Yangzhou to the Central Plains. Yuan Shu wants to dominate the south of the Yangtze River, and he must first take the eighteen counties of Danyang.”

Hearing this, the potter finally understood.

Well done, no wonder Dong Zhuo made himself a prefect, how can there be a free lunch in the world?

This old bastard made it clear that he wanted to kill himself.

Zhou Xin, Yuan Shao's hardcore subordinate, is the governor of Danyang. If he succeeds Zhou Xin, he will definitely offend Yuan Shao.

As Yuan Shu gained a foothold in Nanyang, he would definitely start his plan to occupy Jing, Henan, and Yang.

Yuan Shu's current strategy can be said to be easy to control.

Yuan Shu has occupied most of the 37 counties in Nanyang County. He is currently stationed in Luyang, and he can take Lujiang County and Jiujiang County in succession in the east, and he can go to Yuzhou in the northeast and approach the border of Yanzhou.

In the current Yingchuan County, Kong Ni is already regarded as Yuan Shu's vassal. Even if Yuan Shu is unwilling to use Kong Ni, there is Sun Jian, whom he has listed as the governor of Yuzhou, who can take over at any time, take down Runan, and rule Yuzhou

As for the seven counties of Jingzhou, apart from Nanyang County, the prefects of the remaining six counties would definitely not be able to stop Yuan Shu's footsteps.

But the potter knows that at this moment, a big boss has already entered Jingzhou alone, and will completely integrate the clans in the north of Jingzhou to fight against Yuan Shu in a very short period of time. Infiltrated into the mainland of Jingzhou, and kept it for 18 years.

This boss is Liu Biao.

Under this assumption, if Yuan Shu has already secured the two counties of Runan County and Huainan County, but he cannot penetrate into Jingzhou, then his strategic vision will inevitably move to Soochow, and the eighteen counties of Danyang County are the gateway to Dongwu. The gateway to the hinterland of Yangzhou.

Thinking of this, the potter couldn't help but sigh.

Old man Dong Zhuo's seemingly careless stroke actually sent himself directly to the center of the vortex of the struggle between the two Yuans, either offending Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu, or even offending both of them.

"Chen Gong's analysis is very good, and it can be said to coincide with Tao's." The pottery merchant was thick-skinned, boasting not only Chen Deng, but also himself.

Chen Deng nodded modestly, and suddenly asked the potter: "Dong Zhuo has evil intentions, using the land of one county and eighteen counties as bait, and wants to put the young master on the fire and cook for Er Yuan. The young master intends to How to do it?"

The potter pondered for a while, stood up, and walked to Pitu hanging behind him in the handsome tent. He stared at the Pitu closely, first touched the location of Pengcheng on Pitu with his finger, and then pointed to the Pitu. Moving down, he touched the sphere of influence of Danyang County.

"Mr. Chen came from hundreds of miles away, what's your opinion on this matter? Please enlighten me." The pottery merchant stared at Pitu and said quietly.

Chen Deng also stood up, walked to the side of the pottery merchant, stared at the map and said: "Young master can accept the imperial seal, but you can't go to Danyang County to help Tao Shijun manage the business in Xuzhou. To be honest, today's Although Xuzhou has six counties under its jurisdiction, apart from Pengcheng, only Donghai County and Peiguo are ruled by envoys. However, Ruo Rong, Prime Minister of Xiapi State, was appointed by Tao Shijun to supervise Guangling and Pengcheng to transport water, but he failed Tao Shijun's trust and cut the tribute from Xiapi and Guangling counties across the board."

Speaking of this, Chen Deng paused, and said: "Young Master, Xuzhou is not so stable, it's better not to get into trouble, go back to Pengcheng, and help Shijun thoroughly grasp Langya, Xiapi and Guangling, that is the right way."

The pottery merchant closed his eyes, thought carefully for a while, and finally said slowly after a long while: "I will go back to Pengcheng."

Chen Deng nodded in relief.

But the pottery merchant suddenly opened his eyes, stared closely at the Pitu, and said with a smile, "I went back to Pengcheng to see my father, and after finishing some things, I will go to Danyang County to take up the post! Xiapi, Guangling, Langya, etc. The Tao family wants the land of the three counties, and the Tao family wants Danyang County too! I have no reason to reject the things that Dong Zhuo handed over!"

Chapter 168 The Brothers Reunited

Hearing what the pottery merchant said, Chen Deng couldn't help being startled. He looked at the pottery merchant in astonishment, and a thought suddenly came to his mind.

Why can't this kid understand human language?

"Does Mr. Chen think that Mr. Tao is too self-willed and can't understand human language?" The Tao merchant smiled at Chen Deng.

"Forehead"

Chen Deng was guessed right by the pottery merchant, and a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face, he was very embarrassed.

He hastily explained: "Sir, don't say that, Deng Ke has never thought about it that way."

The pottery merchant turned back to his seat, stretched out his hand to ask Chen Deng to sit down, and explained to him: "In Chen Gong's opinion, Tao is young, and through this appeal for director, he has gained some capital, and returning to Xuzhou will definitely help him. My father tried to fix the situation in Xuzhou and speed up the incorporation of the three counties that are not under the control of my Tao family, but in fact if my father and son join forces in Xuzhou, it may be counterproductive."

Chen Deng blinked his eyes and did not speak. He seemed to understand what the pottery merchant was referring to, but from Chen Deng's perspective and standpoint, some words were not easy to speak directly.

Chen Deng couldn't say that, but the potter could: "Although my father is old, he has been through a lot of storms. Some things can only be done slowly. I believe he must have the knowledge on how to conquer the three counties." I have made some plans, but it is not possible to implement them right now, but if I just mix them up because I have made great contributions, it is very likely that it will cause bad influence, so I am not suitable to stay in Pengcheng, on the contrary Yes, my current situation is more suitable to guard the door for my father."

Chen Deng smiled when he heard the words, and said puzzledly: "Master, Deng is not clear about what you said, even if you now have Xu Zijiang's ten golden comments and the nickname of Mr. Taiping, in this huge place of Xuzhou, your influence I'm afraid it's very limited."

The implication is to remind potters not to treat themselves too much.

The pottery merchant was not in a hurry. He smiled at Chen Deng and said, "Mr. Chen, you know that when Tao returned to Xuzhou this time, besides bringing back [-] soldiers from the Baibo army, who else did he bring back?"

Chen Deng looked at him puzzled, and shook his head in doubt.

"Situ Wangyun and Yushi Zhongcheng Huangfusong will temporarily live in Xuzhou with me."

"Puff!" Chen Deng was startled suddenly, and there was a loud noise from his crotch.

Tao Shang looked at Chen Deng dumbly. He never expected that Chen Deng's reaction would be so violent after hearing the names of Wang Yun and Huangfusong? !

He was so shocked!

Inside the tent, there was an embarrassing silence for an instant.

"Uh..." The potter didn't seem to know how to open his mouth to alleviate this embarrassing situation, he asked hesitantly, "Well, Mr. Chen didn't say anything else, did he?"

Chen Deng's face was as red as a monkey's butt, and he said timidly: "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Deng, Deng can still hold on."

"Then let's continue?"

Chen Deng nodded, and said seriously: "Continue."

The potter stood up, walked to the entrance of the tent, lifted the curtain to take a breath of fresh air outside, and said while taking a deep breath: "The Battle of Bianshui rescued dozens of officials in the court. Duke Yuan ordered that every family of the princes I can’t refuse to pick a few people from each household.”

Chen Deng coughed, as if he was confused by the potter's style of speaking.

What is "picking a few"?Are you picking radishes?

"Situ Wangyun Taiyuan Wang, hehe, son, it's really not easy to deal with it now."

The potter replied faintly: "There is also the Hanoi Sima family, that is, the Luoyang Commander Sima Fang's family, and the whole family has moved here with me."

Chen Deng almost farted again when he heard this.