There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

Speaking of this, Liu Xie said to Tao Shang: "Aiqing, Da Sima has just passed away. If not, I will confer the position of Da Sima to you, how about it?"

The potter thought for a while, then shook his head.

In the current situation, there is no need for me to be an official like Da Sima. If I climb high and die quickly, it is purely conspicuous.

"Your Majesty, let's forget it. I'm young and have little knowledge. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold such a high-ranking military position. If Your Majesty wants to, you might as well give the vassal a civil position, how about it?"

"civilian?"

Liu Xie put his hand on his chin, frowning for a long time, and suddenly his eyes flashed, and there was an idea in his eyes.

"Tao Aiqing, you have saved me from fire and water, helped me to establish a new dynasty in Fan County, and you are not greedy for merit. You can be said to be a role model for the world. With your style and character, you are my teacher. Why not? ?”

Speaking of this, I saw Liu Xie confirm and said: "Tao Aiqing, I appointed you as the current Tai Tuo, General Zhendong, leader of Yangzhou Shepherd, and recorded affairs in the book! From now on, you will be my teacher, please It is Taifu Tao who encourages me a lot!"

When the potter heard this, his eyelids twitched involuntarily.

For a while, Tao Taiping, and for a while, Tao Taifu seemed to have to deal with the Taizi generation in his life.

I just hope that I don't want to be a Queen Mother Tao in the future, just Mrs. Tao or something.

"Recording the book?"

After Guo Jia and Chen Deng heard about the official positions of the potters, they both showed joyful expressions on their faces.

"The Son of Heaven is young. To the Fujun, no, he was grateful to the Taifu for a while, so he asked the Taifu to record the affairs of the minister, but according to the subordinates, these short four words are more important than the Taifu and Yangzhou Mu. , it’s much more precious than gold!”

The potter didn't understand, but just looked at them blankly.

Seeing his dilated eyes, Guo Jia was very helpless, he couldn't help but sighed, and explained for him:

"In the reign of Emperor Xiaowu, in order to reduce the power of the prime minister, he set up an internal dynasty and appointed Shaofu Shangshu to handle the world's memorials, while Shangshuling and Yushi Zhongcheng, Sili Xiaowei, were named Sanduzuo. Although the official rank was not the highest, they handled it. It is the first task of the internal court, and now His Majesty's court is nothing, unable to govern. Your so-called Lu Shangshu is only false in name, but even if it is false, you are the head of the world's government orders. To put it bluntly, in the future, if the imperial court appoints officials, selects officials, evaluates their filial piety, and appoints frontier officials, if they follow the rules, I am afraid that they will all have to get your approval."

Chen Deng said with a smile: "Of course, the princes of the world will not pay attention to the Tai Tuo, but at least we select officials in our own territory, recommend the selection and appointment of high-ranking officials, even if they are dismissed, it will be justified in the future."

The pottery was stunned upon hearing this.

However, he was only happy for a while, and then shrugged casually: "No matter what, this is just a gimmick. In the end, it depends on strength."

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Gongsun Zan's affairs have been settled, next, should I ask Tian Yu for Zhao Yun?"

Chen Deng had seen Zhao Yun's ability, and he said excitedly: "Zhao Yun is a rare general talent, he must be acquired, and the Taifu must not let him leave Xuzhou."

The pottery merchant smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have already greeted Tian Yu. This matter is naturally left to the people of Youzhou to handle it by themselves. It has nothing to do with us, but Zhao Yun, I must."

A few days later, the potters began to deliver the official money with the emperor's eunuch Mason.

The current relationship between Mason and the potter is getting better and better. Asking him to monitor the pottery's accounts is exactly the same as sending a blind old dog.

Of course, to a certain extent, the pottery merchant would not treat this servant badly.

After all, there are still many places where I need to use this eunuch in the future.

It is not so easy to deliver money, especially such a large amount of money.

Because not only the princes themselves bought officials, but also their close ministers bought county guards, county magistrates, and high-level civil servants. In short, there were all kinds of things.

It took several days to sort out the accounts.

After finishing the work of sorting out the accounts, the pottery merchant finally met the person he most wanted to see.

Zhao Yun came to meet the potter in person.

When he saw Zhao Yun, the Tao merchant was surprised to find that the little round face that was a little white and chubby that he raised had turned back to a thin face at this moment.

And obviously, Zhao Yun's face was even a little haggard.

Chapter 359 Brother Chrysanthemum

Zhao Yun's haggard face shows that he is currently extremely entangled in his heart.

So, no wonder his small round face turned into a small long face.

In fact, the pottery merchant can understand him very well. Zhao Yun is a fledgling, still young, with a loyal feeling of serving the country and a heart of making contributions.

It's a good age to show off your ambitions, just like me now.

He is from Hebei, and he is also a military general. The one he admires the most is probably the White Horse General Gongsun Zan who has been leading the White Horse Congregation for many years to suppress foreigners.

It is estimated that in Zhao Yun's view, being able to take refuge under the command of Gongsun Zan, the hero of the Northland, must be a supreme honor for him at a young age.

After all, Gongsun Zan can be said to be the benchmark of northern warriors to a certain extent.

It's a pity that a passion is finally not as good as a political struggle.

In order to survive and seek power, in order to obtain the prefecture official position in Youzhou, Gongsun Zan exchanged 4000 million yuan with Zhao Yun and the pottery merchant.

A hot-blooded young man who yearned for him was dealt with by Gongsun Zan like a cheap meat.

Just imagine how a high-spirited person like Zhao Yun would not be depressed?This is a deep injury, more uncomfortable than giving him three knives.

Although Gongsun Zan's behavior is very annoying, in a sense, this guy has done nothing wrong.

He was also doing it for survival, for victory, for defeating Yuan Shao, and to let go of Zhao Yun. For Gongsun Zan, it was also a sacrifice. Judging from the fact that he was able to send this young man to lead the army to assist Xuzhou, Gongsun Zan still treated Zhao Yun more or less With some expectations.

So, his move was also helpless.

Life, every moment, may be full of such helplessness.

"Brother Zilong!"

The pottery merchant smiled and walked towards Zhao Yun, and grabbed Zhao Yun's hand, looking very close.

"Tao has been too busy lately, so he doesn't have time to meet Zilong brothers. You came just after sending the emperor's close ministers away, just in time! Tao has some important matters to discuss with you."

Zhao Yun smiled weakly, and said in a low voice: "Tao Taifu wants to tell Yun, but he wants to stay in Xuzhou for five years and help the governor train the southeast cavalry?"

Tao Shang didn't expect Zhao Yun to speak so directly, he was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "Has Tian Guorang made it clear to Brother Zilong?"

Zhao Yun gave a bleak smile and nodded stiffly.

"Brother Zilong, are you unwilling to stay with me?" The pottery merchant asked Zhao Yun tentatively.

Zhao Yun smiled wryly, shook his head, and said, "Since Yun became an official, among the people he has met, the one who values ​​Yun the most is none other than Tao Taifu's respect and friendship for me. There is deep gratitude in my eyes and in my heart.”

The Tao merchant heard the words and said in confusion: "Since brother Zilong doesn't hate Tao, why is he not willing to stay here to help Tao? You need to know that I will never treat you badly, Zilong."

Zhao Yun was silent for a while, before he said slowly: "It's not that Zhao Yun doesn't want to stay in Xuzhou, it's just that I don't understand it in my heart, and I'm not reconciled. , always first in every battle, and there is no omission, but why does the Gongsun prefect have no nostalgia for Yun? He is not even willing to give me a letter or military order, but let Tian Yu verbally explain to Yun!"