An article "Discussing the King of Qingzhou" spread rapidly in the northern land. Youzhou, Jizhou, Chang'an, Luoyang, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou and other places were all talking about this article written by Chen Lin.

Yanzhou, Changyi County.

On Cao Cao's desk was placed "Discussing King Yanwen of Qingzhou".

Compared with Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shu and other princes, Cao Cao had the most solid literary foundation and liked articles the most. The articles written by Chen Lin had gorgeous rhetoric, extensive quotations, and language counterpoints, and counted Wang Yan's sins one by one, derogating Wang Yan to worthlessness.

In the article, Wang Yan has become a traitor.

The reason why Qingzhou is turbulent was caused by Wang Yan.

The development of Jizhou and Qingzhou was also caused by Wang Yan.

All the responsibility is placed on Wang Yan, and Wang Yan is described as an unforgivable person.

Xi Zhicai sat down and said, "My lord has read Chen Lin's article three times in a row. Is it really that good?"

Cao Cao smiled and said, "But it is very good, with a brilliant literary talent and spirituality everywhere."

Xi Zhicai shook his head slightly and said, "I read the article carefully, but I didn't think it was very good. Although Chen Lin's article was gorgeous, the effect was so effective that the scholars could discuss it. The impact on Wang Yan was scratching his head and it was not very meaningful."

Cao Cao disagreed and said, "Putting aside Chen Lin's position, the article's rhetoric is gorgeous, and criticizing Wang Yan's guilt is even more closely linked, which is a wonderful article. It would be great if such a capable person could be under the account of my official."

Xi Zhicai smiled bitterly. This was probably Cao Cao's habit. He liked articles and talents more.

Cao Cao changed his subject and said, "Qingzhou and Jizhou are in progress. Do you think Yanzhou wants to get involved?"

Xi Zhicai said: "The lord tends toward Wang Yan, or Yuan Shao?"

Cao Cao had a serious expression and said, "First, Yanzhou and Qingzhou are allies to each other. In terms of position, Yanzhou should stand on Wang Yan's side; second, compared with Yuan Shao, Wang Yan's power is weaker and needs more support from Yanzhou; third, once Qingzhou is annexed by Yuan Shao, Yanzhou will be in danger. Everyone understands the principle of losing their lips and cold teeth. Therefore, I don't think I can sit still."

Xi Zhicai nodded and said, "The lord's analysis is very correct. You cannot really sit idly by and watch Qingzhou be annexed by Yuan Shao, otherwise Yanzhou will suffer. However, it is recommended that you not interfere in the war between the two sides for the time being."

Cao Cao asked, "The reason!"

Xi Zhicai analyzed: "The forces on Qingzhou are indeed weaker than Yuan Shao. However, since Wang Yan debuted, H has experienced wars of all sizes and sizes and has not yet been defeated. Moreover, Jizhou and Qingzhou have not yet officially confronted each other, so there is no need for the lord to rush to express his opinion. When Wang Yan sends someone to ask for help, or when the situation in Qingzhou is at stake, it is not too late to participate in it."

After a pause, Xi Zhicai said solemnly: "Once the lord expresses his support for Wang Yan, Yanzhou may face Yuan Shao's troops. There is no need for the lord to make trouble for himself."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "It's right!"

Xi Zhicai continued: "In fact, the lord has a lot to do now. Yanzhou is booming under the lord's rule. Yanzhou is pacified, and the lord should seize Yuzhou. With the lord's place in Yanzhou, it is difficult for the lord to do anything. Now Wang Yan and Yuan Shao are in a confrontation, and Dong Zhuo is hidden in the pass, and no one is hindering the lord. This is a great opportunity to seize Yuzhou."

Cao Cao's eyes lit up and said, "The army is heading into Yuzhou. In this way, Yanzhou is busy with war, and there are reasons why it is difficult to support Wang Yan this time. In this way, Wang Yan can't blame him."

Xi Zhicai smiled and said, "Lord, I have a premonition. May this battle be Yuan Shao's failure?"

Cao Cao said, "I have such a premonition too!"

In fact, both Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai tend toward Wang Yan. After all, Wang Yan has experienced big and small battles and is experienced. Moreover, Wang Yan’s strategists and generals are not ordinary people.

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In Qingzhou, Chen Lin's "Discussion on the King of Qingzhou" spread rapidly.

As soon as the article was published, countless people and public opinion were talking about Chen Lin's articles. In this era, the thesis was brilliant, and Chen Lin was one of the most powerful ones.

Among the literati, Chen Lin has a high reputation.

Because of this, the article quickly caused a sensation as soon as it was published.

After Hu Zhao received the news, he was worried and hurried to the governor's mansion with the copied "Wen Wen for the Qingzhou Wang Yan". When he arrived at the mansion, Hu Zhao met Wang Yan in the study.

At this time, Wang Yue and Shi Azheng talked about things with Wang Yan...

Wang Yan met Hu Zhao and asked, "Mr. Kong Ming's face was solemn. Did something big happen?"

Hu Zhao handed the article in his hand to Wang Yan's desk and reported: "Yuan Shao asked Chen Lin to write an article, which cursed his lord's uselessness. Lord, after Chen Lin's article was spread, it had a great influence on the lord."

Wang Yan smiled, but didn't care and asked, "Does Mr. Kong Ming have any plans?"

Hu Zhao said: "Weizhi believes that measures must be taken to fight back."

Wang Yan asked again: "Who can suppress Chen Lin in Qingzhou, or under my own command?"

Hu Zhao sighed lightly: "No!"

Wang Yan shrugged, looking indifferent, and said indifferently: "Since there is no one who can suppress Chen Lin in literary talent, why do you need to make a counterattack by yourself? Letting someone write an article to fight back will only make Chen Lin even more arrogant. The most important thing is that Chen Lin scolds him, and I just treat it as if he is in and out, without any impact."

Hu Zhao frowned and said, "But this article has a great influence in Qingzhou. Among the scholars, the influence is even greater."

Wang Yan said: "Have you ever affected the army?"

"No!" Hu Zhao said.

Wang Yan said: "Have you ever affected officials?"

Hu Zhao said: "There are still no, Qingzhou officials perform their duties, but they are worried about their lord."

Wang Yan shook his sleeves and said, "Since the army and officials are not affected, what are you worried about? Most people don't know the big words. Chen Lin's articles are not very effective for them to play the zither of cows and have little effect. As for the scholars in Qingzhou, I only need a little guidance. I don't have to worry about Chen Lin's articles."

Immediately, Wang Yan grabbed the letter on the desk and threw it into Hu Zhao's hand and said, "Take it down and burn it, don't be upset."

Hu Zhao had to retreat when he heard this.

Wang Yan looked at Wang Yue and ordered: "Old Wang, I don't intend to refute this article written by Chen Lin, and there is no point in verbal battles. After you go down, immediately send someone to incite the scholars in Qingzhou to stand up from the perspective of Qingzhou and stand up for Qingzhou. As long as the scholars in Qingzhou stand up, things will be fine."

Wang Yue said: "Don't worry, lord, I will complete the task."

Wang Yan turned his eyes and looked at Shi A again, saying, "After the order to recruit talents was issued, how many people came to recommend themselves?"

Shi A replied, "To date, there are thirty-six people. Among them, twenty-five are literati and eleven are warriors. All of them are temporarily placed in the inn."

Wang Yan nodded and ordered: "Go and arrange it immediately. This afternoon, I will summon all the scholars in the government office. Then, I will take all the warriors in the military camp."

"promise!"
Chapter completed!