Chapter 1258 Winning over High Officials

Bai Xiaowen sent wing cavalry, nominally as a guide, and arranged for Jizhou to vacate the residence for the emperor to stay.

As for the actual purpose, only the four members of the White Phoenix team know.

After the emperor had a short rest in Huguan, he was invited to Tunliu City, which is a short distance away. The 20,000 Youzhou Army has gone through several battles, and now there are still about 16,000 left, all resting in Tunliu City.

Bai Xiaowen asked about Guo Yuan's Bingzhou war. Because Bingzhou borders the Sili Xiaowei Department (Sizhou) and belongs to the two camps of the Yuan family and the Cao family, when the main forces of the two sides are in the decisive battle at Guandu, Bingzhou and Sizhou are naturally at war.

However, because Sizhou's troops were weak, and Bingzhou had Xianbei people entrenched in the prefectures and counties, they did not have the ability to fight.

As a battlefield on the western front, the battle between Bingzhou and Sizhou is actually dispensable. It depends entirely on the outcome of the Guandu battlefield on the eastern front.

Therefore, Guo Yuan guarded Huguan, and the high-ranking officials who were governors of Bingzhou did not stay in Jinyang City (now Taiyuan, Shanxi). Instead, they led troops and stationed in Xiangyuan, about a hundred miles away from Huguan and Tunliu.

As soon as the emperor settled down, the governor of Bingzhou was notified by Guo Yuan and rushed over quickly.

Bai Xiaowen asked the emperor to temporarily live in Youzhou camp under the pretext of protecting the emperor's safety. Although Gao Gan's performance in the novel is more loyal to the Yuan family, but Bai Xiaowen still has to rule out all unstable factors.

Gao Gan and Bai Xiaowen finally meet each other, accompanied by their younger brother Gao Rou.

Speaking of Gao Rou, she is also an amazing person.

Gao Rou is good at solving cases, and is dedicated to being an official. After Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, he appointed Gao Rou as the "assassination envoy". However, Gao Rou is diligent and talented. After taking office, she has been suffering all night many times, so that there is not a single pending case in prison.

Later, when Cao Cao saw Gao Rou falling asleep at his desk with a document in his arms, he was moved and transferred him to the prime minister's residence. Gao Rou was recognized by the Cao Group.

There are very few words about Gao Rou in the Romance, and it was only mentioned when Sima Yi launched the "Gaopingling Change" to kill Cao Shuang. At that time, Gao Rou was already Situ, one of the three princes of Cao and Wei, and was ordered by the empress dowager to fake festivals, conduct military affairs as a general, and occupy Cao Shuang's barracks, which played an important role in Sima Yi's road to power.

This can almost be regarded as an inspirational drama.

It's a pity that there is no popularity and fame,

Gao Rou is just an ordinary scribe leader in the Three Kingdoms plane.

Beside Gao Gan and Gao Rou brothers, there is also a famous scholar in Bingzhou named Zhong Changtong, who is white and has not been an official with Gao Gan, and he does not know why.

"Xianyi!"

"Brother."

When relatives reunited, Gao Gan seemed very happy. He was ten years older than Yuan Xi, and he took Yuan Xi's hand affectionately and said, "Xianyi has done great things in Liaodong and Xudu! Brother Yu heard about it in Bingzhou, and I'm happy for you too."

With that said, Gao Gan looked Bai Xiaowen up and down again, and then praised:

"The last time I saw Xianyi was two years ago. Now that we meet again, Xianyi's appearance and demeanor are completely different from those three years ago. Brother Yu is really impressed!"

Bai Xiaowen's high charm played a role, and the high-ranking officials were not hostile to him, so they seemed even closer.

The high-ranking cadres themselves also have their own plans. Now that Bai Xiaowen has conquered Xudu, the emperor is protected by the Yuan family, and the world is attacking Cao, Yuan Shao's camp will continue to grow bigger and stronger. As for Yuan Xi, who has made extraordinary achievements, he will definitely receive Yuan Shao's strong support, and he is also highly regarded within the camp.

Besides, my uncle Yuan Shao has always had the idea of ​​establishing a virtuous son, so he let the three sons each lead a state and see the results.

This second cousin, Yuan Xi, has performed so well, the possibility of being named the heir is far higher than the other two cousins, and there is no harm in building a good relationship now.

Gao Gan's little calculation is a normal person's idea, and Bai Xiaowen certainly understands it.

In fact, if you change to someone with a higher vision, you will definitely combine Yuan Shao's temperament, and analyze that Bai Xiaowen will not necessarily be loved by Yuan Shao if he goes out to fight without authorization. When the situation is unclear and the news is unknown, they will be relatively estranged.

"Xianyi led the army to attack all the way, it's hard work. Why don't you just rest in Bingzhou, don't go back to Youzhou!"

Gao Gan said excitedly, "When my uncle pacifies Yuzhou and Yanzhou, the old thief Zhong Yao must panic. At that time, you and my brothers will work together to cross the river and go down the river to pacify Sizhou in one fell swoop and help uncle complete the great cause of unifying the north. .”

Bai Xiaowen sighed silently in his heart, this high-ranking cadre didn't know the news about Guandu yet.

However, Bai Xiaowen also had reasons. He declined and said, "My brother, thank you for your kindness. But this time, I can't stay in Bingzhou for a long time. The emperor and all the officials are with the army. I must rush to Yecheng, Jizhou as soon as possible to stabilize the court. In this way, our army will It is very important to be able to hold the authority of the world."

Gao Gan suddenly nodded: "Xian Yi is right!"

Immediately, a follower fetched wine, and the two drank relative to each other.

Gao Gan wanted to get close, so he talked about his childhood, and a few years ago, the Yuan family had no place to stand, and the "hard days" we lived together.

Bai Xiaowen doesn't know much about the past, but he has a quick mind and doesn't show timidity, and when talking to each other, he quotes classics. In the eyes of Gao Gan, this second cousin is really good at talking.

During the dinner, Bai Xiaowen saw that the atmosphere was getting hot, so he smiled and said: "Brother, I once heard something from my father."

"What is it?"

Bai Xiaowen said: "My lord father once told Jushou that he wanted each of the sons to occupy a state to see what they can do..."

When Gao Gan heard this, he was shocked: "This...is this statement true?"

Bai Xiaowen nodded with a smile.

Gao Gan was convinced, but he began to think about the reason why Bai Xiaowen said this.

Bai Xiaowen then said: "Although my father is in the prime of his life, the three of us are brothers. Except for the third brother Xianfu who has not yet reached the crown, my eldest brother and I are all grown-ups. I don't know what my cousin thinks, who is capable of me, my eldest brother, and my third brother?" strongest?"

Gao Gan hesitated for a moment, and then said decisively: "Naturally, the ability to show off is the strongest. Leading troops to march thousands of miles, destroying the enemy's capital, and bringing the emperor back. This kind of wisdom is comparable to Guan and Le."

Bai Xiaowen said again: "Then cousin thinks, among the three of us, who is the most qualified to inherit father's great cause?"

There is a little discourse trap here. Yuan Shao said before that each of the princes should be in charge of a state to see what they can do; then the high officials personally recognized that Bai Xiaowen had the strongest ability, so the conclusion of who will be the heir seems to be ready to come out.

Gao Gan was not a resourceful person, and through his drunkenness, he blurted out a sentence: "Of course Xianyi is the most qualified..."

Bai Xiaowen patted the back of Gao Gan's hand with a smile: "If father asks, cousin, don't forget what you said today. If I can really inherit the family business, I will be a three-official in the future, and I will be a prince, and I will be waiting for you." Brother."