General, please be a loyal minister!

When Liu Xuan tried his best to support Liangzhou, which was in turmoil due to Jingxiu's death, Han Zhao came to the city where the Jingzhou defenders were stationed alone, and he came to see Liu Ci.

This is very different from the scene he originally envisioned. In Han Zhao's plan, Zhao Ji should also come, with a world-renowned reputation, and let Liu Ci be honored to have a son like him.

But now, he was the only one who came. Zhao Ji was in a dangerous situation, life and death were uncertain, and he wanted to bow his head before Liu Ci, and asked the overlord to send troops to rescue Zhao Ji.

But as long as Zhao Ji can be rescued, a momentary kneeling is nothing.

The soldiers guarding the city found someone, leaned forward and asked, "Who is here?"

"Han Zhao. I have something very important to see your lord."

However, Han Zhaolai was a step late, and Liu Ci is not in this city now.

However, the soldiers leading the way let him into the city and took him to a different garden.

After entering the door, what Han Zhao saw was not a coach, but a young scribe sitting in a gazebo playing chess alone.

The scribe was dressed in a dark blue brocade robe, a jade crown on his head, black hair in a bun, eyebrows like distant mountains, and eyes like clear springs. He originally had an extremely handsome and indifferent face, but because of the abnormal bright red on his lips, he added a kind of sickness. gorgeous.

Seeing Han Zhaolai, he put down the chess piece in his hand, and smiled lightly: "It's a coincidence, if it wasn't for the message sent by the messenger, Yin would not have seen Your Excellency."

It was evening, and the pale yellow sunset dyed everything with an ancient color, and it also made the face of the blue-clothed scribe in front of him strange and unpredictable.

Under Han Zhao's puzzled expression, the scribe slowly explained: "The day before yesterday, Liu Xuan, the young master of Liangzhou, issued an edict to clarify your previous crime of collaborating with the enemy, and rectify your name."

Without this amnesty, Han Zhao would be a secret agent of the puppet dynasty. As a hostile force of the puppet dynasty, Jingzhou would not welcome him.Han Zhao didn't know about Liu Xuan's pardon, but if he dared to come, he was sure that people would listen to his opinion.

The scribe's words clearly revealed that Jingzhou was also paying attention to Han Zhao, so they made corresponding preparations before Han Zhao came.

Han Zhao has vaguely sensed that he will be at a disadvantage in this meeting, but for the sake of Zhao Ji, he cannot withdraw.

The scribe began to introduce himself: "My Xiagong Liangyin, a scholar, is now serving under King Zhongshan."

He said it very modestly, but Han Zhao knew him: the new strategist under Liu Ci's tent, I heard that he was from the Gongliang family of Shandong, and after joining Liu Ci's command, he offered him many effective strategies to deal with Liu Fei, which were quite valuable.

Scholar Han Zhaochong nodded slightly: "Han Zhao."

After a brief introduction, Gong Liangyin extended his hand to invite Han Zhao to take a seat.A servant came up to see tea, put it away and then retreated.

When the pavilion was clear again, Gong Liangyin said, "Your Excellency's intention of coming, Yin already knows."

Sure enough, he had been prepared for a long time, and Liu Ci probably did it on purpose when he didn't see him.

Gong Liangyin continued: "Zhao Ji was born in Zhongxia, and his mother was a wine seller from Liujun Pavilion in Yicheng... His father should be the owner of that fiefdom."

"These lords are all aware of it, and all related matters will be handled by Yin."

To a counselor?Liu Ci being so reckless with his son?

Han Zhao suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and asked, "How to deal with it?"

Gong Liangyin seems to have the problem that most counselors have. He refuses to say anything directly, and he has to put it aside first: "At present, there is a good news and a bad news."

Han Zhao didn't answer, and Gong Liangyin was not embarrassed, and continued on his own: "The good news is that Liu Fei is not sure about the identity of the young master, so he is only detained without any action; the bad news is that the young master was caught by them. He was seriously injured at the time, they didn't know the dignity of the young master, so naturally they would not take good care of the young master, and now the young master's situation is not optimistic."

"If Liu Fei knows the true identity of the son, he will definitely threaten the master to sacrifice the city and cede the land."

"The lord is concerned about the young master, but he also feels sorry for the blood that his robes shed to seize these cities, and he does not want to see such a situation."

Han Zhao understood what Gongliang Yin wanted to express: Liu Ci would not pay too much for Zhao Ji.

Liu Ci has many sons, and in his opinion, it doesn't matter if there is one more or one less.Han Zhao had expected it, so he did not send Zhao Ji to recognize his father for a long time——Zhao Ji returned before he had proved his worth, and Liu Ci would not pay attention to him.

Gong Liangyin continued: "But the lord is thinking of the minister, but how can the minister watch the lord be separated from his flesh and blood? Yin will try his best to protect the son."

What he said was sincere and loyal, but Han Zhao was not moved at all. With the foreshadowing of the previous words, the "best effort" in his mouth may be very limited.

Han Zhao's heart had already been poured with cold water, and there was no need to speak out the impassioned defense he had prepared. He asked coldly, "How can I do my best?"

"Yin will ask General Tan to send troops to rescue the young master. However, in addition to the condition that the young master must return to the lord, Yin also has an unfeeling request to Your Excellency—" At this point, Gongliang Yin suddenly stopped.

Han Zhao asked, "What?"

……

In the evening, Han Zhao sat alone in the dimly lit guest room of the post house, and the conversation with Gong Liangyin during the day echoed in his ears again.

"When Yin learned of the identity of the young master, he sent people to do a lot of investigations, and learned that the young master admires you very much. The young master is a good boy with affection, but the master will not like his son and listen to others, and Yin can't exchange the master's robes. A poor child. So—”

"Yin hopes that Your Excellency will leave the young master. Yin will be the young master's teacher and assist the young master."

Let him leave Zhao Ji?Han Zhao did not expect this situation.

This will never be Liu Ci's request, because he is Zhao Ji's father, and he has the right to Zhao Ji better than anyone else in terms of morality and ethics, so it is impossible and unnecessary to abandon his son for an "outsider".

The only reason and motivation to do this is the counselor in front of him. He wants to snatch Zhao Ji away and use Zhao Ji as a pawn to achieve his certain purpose.

In this way, Han Zhao didn't have to say anything. In Han Zhao's opinion, there was no need to discuss this kind of request.

He shook his head slowly: "You have other plans for Zhao Ji, I don't believe you."

Gong Liangyin smiled lightly: "Yin does not need Your Excellency's trust, everything Yin does is permitted by the lord."

Liu Ci allowed?

Liu Ci entrusted him with his son's life and death?

If this is the case, Han Zhao still underestimated Liu Ci's contempt for his own bloodline.

Gong Liangyin continued: "But since Your Excellency said so, Yin might as well tell Your Excellency Yin's purpose: Yin has investigated Young Master's deeds over the years, appreciates Young Master, and is willing to cultivate Young Master as the heir apparent."

Han Zhao did not distinguish between the truth and falsehood of this statement, because no matter the truth or falsehood, it could not be used as a reason for him to hand Zhao Ji to Gong Liangyin.

Seeing that Han Zhao did not respond for a long time like a cold rock, Gong Liangyin continued to lobby with words:

"Forgive me for speaking bluntly. Father and son are heavenly relationships, master and apprentice are human relationships, and you know which one is before. What's more, the young master is someone else's minister in Liangzhou, but he is the young master of Jingzhou when he comes back. You can't kidnap the young master and make him give up. deserved status, and violated the relationship between father and son."

"Even if the son chooses your lordship and abandons the lord, won't he have complaints in his heart?"

"Your Excellency knew the identity of the young master when you took the young master away. With the young master, he went to South Vietnam to save Liu Xuan, and now invests in two places, one in the south and one in the north. He is really a speculator with a vicious vision."

"Yin thank you for educating the young master so well, and you will not let your efforts be in vain. Official position, money, land, soldiers and horses, just open your mouth."

Understand it with reason, move it with benefit.If it's someone else, I'm afraid they have been shaken.

However, in front of him is Han Zhao, who is not willing to accept his will.

He admitted that although Gong Liangyin's words were stinging, they all hit the point. Whether it was Zhao Ji or Liu Xuan, they were indeed investments. That's what Han Zhao thought when he rescued them.

But when things are settled, what should we do with reason?

The eight-year bond cannot be broken or erased. Han Zhao knows this, so he doesn't mind saying a word to draw a line with Zhao Ji. He doesn't want to hand Zhao Ji to the person in front of him. .

Knowing Liu Ci's cold-bloodedness and Gong Liangyin's scheming, how can he let Zhao Ji go back to Jingzhou alone?

He didn't look at it, what if Zhao Ji was skinned, dismantled and eaten?

Listening to Gong Liangyin talking for a long time with a sullen face, Han Zhao finally responded. He said in a hoarse voice, "You can't give me what I want."

No matter what he did for Zhao Ji, it was between him and Zhao Ji. He would only ask Zhao Ji for the reward he deserved, and only Zhao Ji could give it to him, and no one could replace him.

However, Gong Liangyin only thought that Han Zhao wanted more, so he sighed quietly: "Mr. Han, one must be content."

Seeing that Han Zhao still refused to let go, Gong Liangyin began to increase his weight: "I wonder if your excellency has learned about the changes in Liangzhou?"

Han Zhao subconsciously looked at Gong Liangyin, feeling that what he was going to say was very important.

Gongliang Yin Youyou said: "The spies reported that Jing Xiu died suddenly a few days ago. Liu Xuan punished Song Cong and Song Shi for collaborating with the enemy and treason. The civil strife in Liangzhou recaptured Xiangyang and Shangyong, and captured Yizhou along the way, and now the Liangzhou army has all withdrawn to Liangzhou."

In just a few words, several thunderbolts exploded in Han Zhao's mind.He looked at Gong Liangyin in disbelief, unable to believe such a thing had happened.

Han Zhao didn't know these things yet, he was too busy rescuing Zhao Ji to keep in touch with Liangzhou.

But Gong Liangyin didn't need to lie to Han Zhao.

Han Zhao's heart turned cold, not only because of Jing Xiu and Liangzhou, but also because he and Zhao Ji were cut off.

The army retreated to Liangzhou, which meant that Han Zhao in the south of the land of Shenzhou had no other forces to turn to except Jingzhou.

Even if Liu Xuan knew Zhao Ji's whereabouts, he would not be able to help Han Zhao, and Liangzhou's soldiers could not travel thousands of miles to Yangzhou.

Now Gongliangyin's arrogance and dominance have been explained, and Liangzhou has declined, so he dared to make such excessive demands, and that's why Liu Ci would not care about Zhao Ji so much.

Looking at Han Zhao who hadn't responded for a long time, Gongliang Yin bent his lips lightly: "Yin actually doesn't know if you still care about Liangzhou, so let me tell you."

Gong Liangyin is so hypocritical, he already knew that the news would cut off Han Zhao's retreat, so he stayed at the end to deal a heavy blow to Han Zhao, and sighed so lightly after achieving his goal.

Can Zhao Ji be handed over to such a person?

Han Zhao knew that his current state of mind was not suitable for talking with Gong Liangyin any further, so he didn't answer any of his questions, but asked, "If I don't agree to your terms, what will you do?"

Gongliang Yinliang sighed: "It can only be said that the young master is not blessed."

Blessing?

Han Zhao's heart sank to the bottom, and he clenched his hands on his knees tightly.

These words prove that Gong Liangyin does have the right to decide Zhao Ji's life and death, and it also proves that he really only uses Zhao Ji as a tool.

"Even if I agree, Zhao Ji will not listen to your mercy."

Even... also..., what a weak sentence pattern, Han Zhao would not be able to say such a sentence if he had the slightest way to deal with the current situation.

He hadn't encountered such aggrieved and helpless situation in many years, where he could only let others slaughter him.

Gongliang Yin doesn't seem to be worried about this: "Whether you can let the young master accept Yin is Yin's business. What Yin wants now is just a promise from your Excellency. The promise and the young master really draw a clear line."

"I want to think about it." Han Zhao finally ended with these words.

Gong Liangyin expressed his understanding very generously, and ordered someone to arrange a residence for Han Zhao.

Han Zhao was very unwilling, unwilling to be manipulated by a counselor, unwilling to be threatened by others.

If he is allowed to meet Liu Ci, he can prove Zhao Ji's value to Liu Ci and let him know that Zhao Ji will be the best of all his sons, and he shouldn't let his most capable son let a counselor At the mercy of.

However, Han Zhao couldn't see Liu Ci; Zhao Ji couldn't afford to wait; and Liu Xuan was still waiting for him.