When Dongfang Jian said that there was something better than an eagle to transmit information and train, he was shocked. "What is it?" everyone asked.
"Pigeon."
"Pigeons, can pigeons also transmit information?”Lu Bu said.
Zhang Fei was also puzzled. It seemed like Lu Bu's words had resonated with Zhang Fei.
Jia Xu then said," Yes, I've seen pigeons pass messages before. Although pigeons are easy to train, they are not safe. We still have to guard against hunters and eagles."”
Dongfang Jian said,""That's right, Wen He's right, but we don't have a choice now. We can only rely on this. In order to ensure the confidentiality of the information, we can specify all kinds of passwords. Except for the person who sends the information and the person who receives it, no one can understand it. Besides, in order to prevent the information from not being sent in time, we can let go of one or two pigeons at the same time. This way, even if we lose a pigeon, there will still be one. This way, the information can be sent in time without delay.”
Xun You listened and said,"My lord, this is a good plan. This way, we can know all the information we want to know about the Great Han Dynasty in time."”
Dongfang Jian said," Let's do this. Wenhe will handle this. We must complete it in the shortest time possible."”
"Don't worry, my lord. I will not disappoint you."”
Dongfang Jian said to Xun You," I'm afraid Gongda will have to work hard. I'll be returning to Youzhou in a few days. I hope Gongda can go back to Yingchuan and try to recruit as many talents as possible for Youzhou. Yingchuan Academy is one of the two major academies in the world. Sir, please come. He's known as the king's assistant.”
"Don't worry, my lord. I'll return to Yingchuan the day after tomorrow and try my best to convince my uncle."”
"Gongda, you have to pay special attention to that. You should recruit any person who has a special skill no matter what his moral character is. Youzhou Province is in need of talents. If you meet refugees, you can persuade them to settle down in Youzhou Province.”Dongfang Jian said.
Just like that, the five of them chatted until the rooster crowed.
The next day, Dongfang Jian woke up early as he had done for many years. After he got up, he practiced Taiji Fist in the cool breeze, warmed up his body, and washed up.
After breakfast, Dongfang Jian brought Lu Bu and Zhang Fei to Luoyang City. It was Dongfang Jian who suggested going to Luoyang. He said that it would be a pity if he had not visited Luoyang after being in Luoyang for a few days, so he asked Lü and Zhang to go with him.
The three of them walked aimlessly. By noon, they had unknowingly arrived at the downtown area of Luoyang's West Street. The reason why it was called downtown was because it was the most prosperous street in Luoyang City. There were all kinds of things to buy here. Once they arrived, they could feel the noise coming from the crowd. Looking at the people here, it was not difficult to imagine the prosperity of Luoyang City. Although some people said that the population of Luoyang had exceeded one million, they didn't believe it. However, judging from the situation today, the population of Luoyang was almost the same as one million.
Seeing that there were many people here, Dongfang Jian and the other two were about to turn around and walk back when they heard someone call out to them,""Brother Dongfang is right there!”
Dongfang Jian turned around to look for the person who had spoken to him. After searching for a long time, he finally found the person who had called out to him by the window on the second floor of a restaurant next to him, which was close to the street. Dongfang Jian looked up and saw three people sticking their heads out of the window, and they scrambled to greet him. Dongfang Jianxin said,"I don't know who they are." However, since the other party was speaking to him, he could not ignore it. He could only return the greeting and say,"The three of you recognize swords, so how should I address you?”
At this moment, the person with thick eyebrows, short stature, average looks, and a much better demeanor than the other two said,"Brother Dongfang, you'd better come up. You can't just let us talk like this. []”
Dongfang Jianxin said,"That makes sense." Thinking of this, he walked towards the restaurant. When they arrived at the entrance, they looked up at the restaurant's signboard, the Drunken Dream Restaurant. Looking at the decorations inside, they knew that this restaurant could be considered the most luxurious restaurant in Luoyang. Moreover, it was located in the downtown area of Luoyang's West Street. The geographical location was quite good. The people who came in and out were either dignitaries or rich merchants. Usually, only people with a thousand gold were willing to enjoy themselves here.
Dongfang Jian walked upstairs and came before the three of them.""How should I address the three of you?"
The person who spoke earlier said,""Come, Brother Dongfang, let me introduce you.”As he spoke, he pointed to the handsome and mighty man on his left and said,"This is Yuan Shao, Yuan Benchu of the Yuan Residence, the fourth generation of the three dukes of Luoyang.”
Dongfang Jian heard that this was Yuan Shao, who was later destroyed by Cao Cao and had the greatest influence in the early days of the Three Kingdoms. Yuan Shao was known for being fierce but timid, forgetting his life when he saw small benefits, cherishing his own life when he saw great benefits, being lenient on the outside but cautious on the inside, being resourceful but not decisive, having talent but not using it, and being good but not accepting it. Dongfang Jian said," I've long heard of Brother Benchu's reputation. The Yuan family of four generations and three dukes is a role model for the world."”
When Yuan Shao heard the praise from the most famous person in Luoyang, his joy was needless to mention. He said happily,"No, no, Shao actually doesn't have much talent. He just relies on his family's reputation.”
Dongfang Jian knew that Yuan Shao only listened to good words, so he complimented him a few more times, making Yuan Shao happy.
"This is Brother Benchu's cousin, Yuan Shu, Yuan Gonglu."”
Dongfang Jian also complimented this future master who would be so foolish that he could not be any more foolish.
"As for me? Cao Cao, Cao Mengde." the man said.
Dongfang Jian had known who he was from the moment he introduced the Yuan brothers. After all, there were not many people who could play with the two useless Yuan brothers, and the only one who could suppress them in terms of aura was the greatest hero of the Three Kingdoms. Although he already knew the other party's identity, Dongfang Jian was still a little shocked when he heard the other party introduce himself. After all, he had met the most hated monarch of the three countries. However, it only took a moment for Dongfang Jian to regain his senses. He no longer had the excitement of meeting a famous person after coming out of the Three Kingdoms. After all, he had seen too much and was numb to it.
Dongfang Jian and the others sat down after seeing him. Cao Cao said,""It's truly an honor to meet the role model of my Great Han Dynasty here today.”
Dongfang Jian said modestly," Brother Meng De, you flatter me. I'm just a commoner. I miss my homeland, which is why I returned to the Great Han after many hardships. Today, I'm indebted to the Emperor for not abandoning me. I don't mind the fact that I'm a lowly merchant and have entrusted this important task to me. I'll definitely repay the Emperor with my life and swear to protect the Great Han's border."
Cao Cao laughed." No matter what, you're in the limelight now. In the future, you might even become a high official in the imperial court. In the future, you have to know us when you see us."”
Dongfang Jian said," Listen to Brother Meng De. I'm already very excited to take up the post of provincial governor as a commoner, so I don't dare to be extravagant about anything else. Brother Meng De, you might become a famous figure in a few years. Besides, the two brothers of the Yuan family are already the third duke of the fourth generation. Perhaps in a few years, there will be two more third dukes. By then, you will be the fifth duke of the fifth generation. At that time, my sword will still depend on the guidance of the few lords."？”
Dongfang Jian's flattery was very pleasing to the two Yuan Family members, especially Yuan Shu. His expression was as if he was already one of the three princes. Although Yuan Shao was slightly stronger than him, he was not much stronger. Only Cao Cao was still as calm as before. This made Dongfang Jian look up to Cao Cao. Based on your current performance, I can be sure that your success is not fake. It is not unjust for the Yuan brothers to lose in your hands.
Yuan Shu said,"If the day that Zi Heng said really comes, then I will definitely transfer Zi Heng to the imperial court. In the future, I don't have to stay in that remote place."”To them, Youzhou was a desolate place.
Yuan Shu's words made the others look down on him. Even Lu Bu and Zhang Fei looked at him with disdain, but it was only for a moment.
Dongfang Jian looked at the decorations of the restaurant and said,""This restaurant is really luxurious. Those who don't have money to eat here probably can't enter.”
"This is the best restaurant in Luoyang," Cao Cao said."A meal here will cost me a month's salary.”
" People who come here to eat are all of high status," Yuan Shu continued." Ordinary people can't afford it. But for people like us, it's a piece of cake."”Yuan Shao nodded and echoed,"But the food here is also delicious. Otherwise, I wouldn't be willing to spend so much money to eat here.”
Dongfang Jian looked at the three of them and realized that Cao Cao was hiding a smile. He finally understood why Cao Cao was here. From the time Cao Cao was a northern captain in Luoyang, he set up a five-colored stick to beat Qian Shuo's uncle, Qian Fu, who was one of the ten constant attendants. He knew that he was a good official. He was neither greedy nor greedy, so he could not afford such a high-end place. However, the Yuan brothers were different. As the saying goes," Face comes first, money comes second." In their words, they were people of status. How could they go to those second-class restaurants? If they wanted to go, they would go to the highest-class restaurants. The Yuan family was rich and powerful. They would not care about such a small amount of money. Seeing Cao Cao's expression, Dongfang Jian knew that he had used the weakness of the Shi brothers, which was their pride, to extort money from these two prodigals. Of course, this did not mean that Cao Cao was treacherous. One was happy to pay, and the other was happy to eat. Who would care about these?
Dongfang Jian looked at the most luxurious restaurant in Luoyang-Drunken Dream Restaurant. Every table and chair in the restaurant were expensive, especially the faint sandalwood fragrance in the restaurant, which made people feel relaxed and happy. It was obvious that the owner of this shop had put a lot of thought into this. People had different preferences. Some liked the faint fragrance of tea, some liked the rich fragrance of flowers, but some hated the fragrance of tea and flowers. Only the sandalwood fragrance was not rejected by people. In the Han Dynasty, it was a virtue to show filial piety to parents and respect for ancestors. Therefore, it was inevitable to burn incense in front of the memorial tablets of their ancestors in the morning and evening. After smelling more sandalwood, they naturally felt that it smelled good and did not reject it.
Just as Dongfang Jian's eyes were carefully looking at the layout of the restaurant, he suddenly heard Yuan Shao shout,""Brother Zhongdao, since you came to Luoyang, why didn't you tell me? You're not a good friend.”
Dongfang Jian looked in Yuan Shao's direction and saw that the young master called Zhong Dao was handsome and about seventeen or eighteen years old. He wore a brocade robe and was dressed in luxurious clothes. He waved his folding fan and looked like a scholar. He couldn't help but praise in his heart, What a good young master.”
That person obviously didn't expect Yuan Shao to be here. He walked over unnaturally and greeted him. Yuan Shao enthusiastically introduced the man to Dongfang Jian and Cao Cao.
Only then did Dongfang Jian learn that this person was the descendant of Wei Qing, the famous general of the Great Han Dynasty, and the son of the Wei family, a large family in the east of the river, Wei Zhongdao.
Wei Qing was a general that Dongfang Jian liked very much. He was modest, kind, and respectful of talented people. He never used his power to oppress others. He could be said to be a role model for the famous generals of the Great Han Dynasty. In addition, the Wei family was one of the four largest merchants in the Great Han Dynasty. Wei Zhongdao was the first husband of Cai Wenji, who was known to everyone in the future. Unfortunately, he did not live long. Out of curiosity, Dongfang Jian wanted to befriend Wei Zhongdao. Before Yuan Shao introduced him, he said,""I am Dongfang Jian. Greetings, Young Master Wei.”
"You are Dongfang Jian?" Wei Zhongdao's eyes turned cold and emitted waves of hostility.
Dongfang Jian was baffled. He had never met Wei Zhongdao. Before this, he did not even know if there was such a person in the world, let alone offend him. Why was there such great hostility in his eyes?
"You know each other?" Yuan Shao asked curiously.
Wei Zhongdao immediately reacted and apologized,""I'm sorry, I got the wrong person."
Dongfang Jian looked at Wei Zhongdao in confusion, and the doubt in his eyes grew stronger and stronger. This was not the way to identify the wrong person. Wei Zhongdao was not blind. There were only the six of them upstairs. It was impossible for Wei Zhongdao not to see him. He had obviously revealed his hostility after hearing his name. It was not as simple as mistaking him for someone else.
Wei Zhongdao himself was not embarrassed. He only said a few polite words and left.
After Wei Zhongdao left, Cao Cao asked,"Ziheng, when did you offend him?"”
" I've never met him before," Dongfang Jian said with a faint smile." Let's not talk about offending him. I don't know how I've offended him."”Although he said that, his heart was filled with questions.
Just as Dongfang Jian was feeling distressed, Cao Cao suddenly pointed out the window and said,""Look, who is that?"
Dongfang Jian looked around. It was Wei Zhongdao from before, but there was another person beside him.
Cao Cao coldly snorted,"The descendant of the great General Wei actually colluded with the eunuchs. This is truly despicable."”He had a bad relationship with the Ten Attendants of the Everlasting Peace, so he naturally did not have a good impression of them.
"Who is that person!" Dongfang Jian asked,
"Zhang Hong, the nephew of Zhang Rang, the Attendant of the Ten Prefects," said Yuan Shu.”
Yuan Shao's face was full of shame as he sighed." I thought he was from a prestigious family and was someone to befriend. I didn't expect him to be a villain."”He was so proud of his reputation that he had embarrassed himself in front of these people. Naturally, he hated Wei Zhongdao to the bone.
After this incident, the few of them had lost their interest at the moment. They only ate some hastily and walked towards the street together.
At this moment, an old farmer was carrying two baskets of vegetables and walking leisurely on the street. Suddenly, he tripped and fell to the side, spilling a basket of vegetables on Dongfang Jian. Yuan Shao's body also gradually felt a little.
Yuan Shao was already in a bad mood. Now that he was touched by this old man, his anger rose."Old man, are you courting death?" He was generous to the disciples of the aristocratic families and the prestigious families, but not to the commoners. In his eyes, the commoners were just fools and not worth mentioning at all.
Dongfang Jian's reaction was very different from Yuan Shao's. He immediately went forward to help the old farmer up and asked,""Are you alright?"
The old farmer looked at Dongfang Jian and Yuan Shao fearfully. Seeing Dongfang Jian's worried face, he hurriedly shook his head and said,""It's fine. It's not a big deal. I just held her leg.”
"That's good," Dongfang Jian said with a smile."If you keep getting injured because of this, it'll be troublesome."”He glanced at the ground and said,"Fortunately, these are all vegetables. You'll be fine after washing them."”As he spoke, Dongfang Jian bent down and picked up the vegetables on the ground. Lu Bu and Zhang Fei also squatted down to pick up the vegetables.
Cao Cao saw Dongfang Jian's actions and felt that he had made a good friend. Although he was on good terms with Yuan Shao and the others, this was only a way to protect himself. In fact, she was still not used to some of their actions. Now that he had made friends with Dongfang Jian, who was friendly, easygoing, and friendly, he could not help but feel delighted. He bent down and helped pick it up.
Yuan Shao was so angry that he blew at his beard and glared at them. He could not afford to lose his temper, nor did he want to lose face with Dongfang Jian and Cao Cao. He could only stand awkwardly at the side, forming a sharp contrast with the busy Dongfang Jian and Cao Cao.
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