After Liu Jing made a brief test, he knew that Yang Xun did not have anything to do with Cao Zhi. He called himself aide Cao Zhi was just a one-sided remark.

Liu Jing opened Yang Biao's letter and read it carefully. As he expected, Yang Biao hoped that in the letter, he could support Cao Zhi to inherit the throne, so that the north could revive the Confucianism of the gentry and restore the court.

Liu Jing sneered in his heart, Yang Biao is really confused. If Cao Zhi restores the Han Dynasty and respects Liu Xie as the emperor, then what is Liu Jing? Will he let Liu Jing respect Liu Xie as the emperor?

In the face of core interests, Yang Biao actually asked himself to make concessions. With Yang Biao's decades of experience in the officialdom, this would not be his stupid thoughts. It can only be said that there is still a little bit of contempt for these famous gentry.

Liu Jing was annoyed, but his face was not showing any expression. He smiled and said, "Yang Wei actually wrote me personally. This shows his trust in me, Liu Jing. Please rest assured. I will fully consider his opinions and try not to let Mr. Yang go for a waste of time."

Liu Jing raised the letter in his hand, "I won't let him write this letter in vain."

Yang Xun was overjoyed. He didn't expect that Liu Jingshi was so amiable, which was very different from the rumored coldness and ruthlessness. He stood up and bowed deeply and said, "Your Highness's kindness is very grateful to me."

Liu Jing ordered someone to see Yang Xun away. He pondered for a moment and said to the guard next to him: "Go and find Lin Jin to see me quickly."

Ten days later, the envoy sent by Cao Cao, Dong Zhao arrived in Chengdu. Dong Zhao was a decent person but good at adapting and extraordinary strategy. He was once a famous strategist under Yuan Shao's tent. Later, he gave advice for Cao Cao. After Guo Jia died, Jia Xu was against Cao Cao and Er Xu left, Dong Zhao and Mao Jie, Liu Ye, Chen Qun, Xin Pi, Jia Kui and others became the second generation strategist trusted by Cao Cao.

Dong Zhao is currently the Censor of Wei State, and holds the power of supervision of Wei State, and is also responsible for the summary of external intelligence. He is a staunch supporter of Cao Zhi and plays an important role in the battle between Cao Zhi and Cao Pi.

This time, Dong Zhao sent a mission to the Han State to repair the tensions in relations between the two countries caused by the verbal battle between the two countries. The fundamental purpose was to stop the upcoming Battle of Hefei by the Han army. At present, the Han army stationed heavily in Wan County, and set up a water camp in Chaohu Lake under Hefei's nose. The ambition to attack Hefei was clear to the world.

Although Zhang Liao was defending 50,000 troops in Hefei, Cao Cao was still very worried about the loss of Hefei. He knew very well that Cao's army was at a disadvantage in military terms. If the Han army had all its efforts to attack Hefei, Zhang Liao might not be able to defend it. Cao Cao wanted to stop the battle of Hefei at the political level. Cao Zhi recommended Dong Zhao as an envoy and went to Chengdu.

The senior Han army officer who accompanied Dong Zhao to Chengdu was the planner Jia Xu. Jia Xu was in charge of Guanlong's military and political affairs. He happened to come to Chengdu to report his duties to Liu Jing, so he came with Dong Zhao.

At this time, they were only a few miles away from Chengdu, and they could clearly see the tall city walls and towers. The number of houses on both sides of the official road increased, wine shops, tea shops, hostels, etc. could be seen everywhere, and the pedestrians were endless, and the official road became lively.

Dong Zhao is nearly 60 years old and was a handsome man when he was young. Now he is old this year, he still has a beautiful appearance. He has a gentle temperament in every move and speaks lightly, which can easily make people feel good about him and it is difficult to associate him with the supervision power that needs to be controlled by decisiveness.

"Mr. Jia, I came to Bashu when I was twenty years old. I lived in Chengdu for a while. It has been almost forty years in a flash. I feel that Chengdu is still the same as what I remember."

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Chengdu has a long history and simple folk customs. There have been no large-scale battles over the years. Naturally, it has maintained its original appearance. However, five years ago, the city wall was re-reinforced and renovated. Of course, Gong Ren must not remember these details."

"Yes, after all, forty years, my memory is blurred and I can't remember it clearly."

Dong Zhao changed the topic and asked tentatively: "Does Jia Gong think His Highness, King of Han, consider Duke Wei's suggestion?"

"I can't really answer this, frankly."

Jia Xu smiled faintly and said, "Actually, I personally think that Prime Minister Cao should not discuss such a thing with us at all. Whether to fight or not, the national strategy can be changed in one or two negotiations. And Gong Ren doesn't feel that he has a bit of a flirting with a tiger when he comes to Chengdu to negotiate?"

Dong Zhao was a little embarrassed and smiled bitterly: "Maybe Mr. Wei has his idea. This is not something we should consider when we are ministers. I just need to do my best to complete this mission."

"Not"

Jia Xu shook his head slowly, "If the superiors are not concerned about being good, the subordinates should advise him. Whether he is filial or righteous, if he is still Cheng Zhongde, he will try his best to express his opinions. He must make the decisions comprehensive and perfect, and he will never decide them. The subordinates follow him. Gongren is kind, this is not the way to be a counselor."

Dong Zhao nodded silently, feeling ashamed in his heart. He sighed and said, "Mr. Jia is right. We new advisers are still far behind the older generation of advisers. Dong Zhao has received the advice of Jia Gong's golden jade."

At this time, a team of cavalry rushed from the opposite side, and the person was Sima Yi, the Secretary of Shangshu of Pingzhang. He came to greet Dong Zhao and Jia Xu on the order of Liu Jing. The dust was flying, and the cavalry rushed to him. Sima Yi clasped his fists and smiled at Jia Xu, "Thank you for your hard work in the military advisor."

Jia Xu nodded and smiled and introduced to Dong Zhao: "Gongren should know Zhongda. Now Zhongda is one of the five prime ministers of the Han Dynasty and is in charge of military and political affairs and the outside world. This time Gongren will inevitably deal with Zhongda when he is on a mission to the Han Dynasty."

Of course, Dong Zhao knew Sima Yi. He had a good relationship with Sima Yi's elder brother Sima Lang. Sima Yi asked Dong Zhao for advice when he was a teenager. Dong Zhao smiled slightly, "Zhongda, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

"See Mr. Dong"

Sima Yi stepped forward and bowed and said, "I come here to welcome Mr. Dong under the order of His Highness the King of Han, and welcome Mr. Dong to the envoy to Shu."

"Your Highness, King of Han, are you polite."

Sima Yi turned his horse's head and said with a smile: "Please go to the city by Gong Dong."

"please"

The group accelerated their horses and drove towards Chengdu City.

Sima Yi arranged Dong Zhao in the VIP hotel, while he and Jia Xu rushed to Liu Jing's official room.

In the official room, Liu Jing stood in front of a huge sand table with his hands behind his back. The sand table was five meters long and wide, filling the entire convention hall. The sand table map of the entire Han Dynasty's territory, but there was a sand table map of Lujiang County in the lower right corner, including Hefei. Liu Jing stood in front of the sand table in Hefei for a long time.

More than two years ago, he ordered Gan Ning to lead the navy to cooperate with the Jiangdong Army to capture Hefei in one fell swoop. It was from then on that time that he decided to seize Hefei and open up a battlefield other than Guanzhong and Nanyang. The goal was directly aimed at Xuzhou and eastern Yuzhou. Moreover, it was also possible to control Jiangdong in the south, which was of great strategic significance. Once Hefei was captured, he would completely take the strategic initiative.

It is precisely because of the great strategic significance that Liu Jing does not want to act rashly. If he doesn't fight, he will be shocking. However, Liu Jing has made up his mind to fight in Hefei.
Chapter completed!