"How can this be unreasonable? Sir, you dare to seduce the lord like this. You must know that the Yuan family has always been loyal and righteous to the world. If you act according to your words, how will the people of the world think of the lord? Such nonsense is definitely not feasible! "
The judge actually didn't have a good impression of Gongsun Ming. If it weren't for Guo Tu, he would actually have approved of killing Gongsun Ming. However, he had always been fully opposed to anything Guo Tu approved of, and this time was no exception.
"My Lord, it is clear that the establishment of a reputation requires the accumulation of several lifetimes, and it only takes one night to destroy it. Once the foundation is damaged, the building will not survive. If there is a slight storm, our Jizhou will be in danger. Therefore, I think it is the rule of the public. There is no merit in your words, so please think again, my lord."
Feng Ji had never suffered a loss at the hands of Gongsun Ming, but he also had no good impression of Gongsun Ming. The reason why he stood up to agree with the trial was not out of justice, but simply the need to seize the direct line.
"Hmm...Yuan Hao, from Yi Er's point of view, is this marriage confirmed or not?"
Seeing that the two groups of advisers were facing each other again, Yuan Shao couldn't help but feel a headache for a while. Yuan Shao had always cherished feathers and was unwilling to let his reputation be damaged, but he also wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of Gongsun Ming, a serious problem. However, he himself could not find a way to get the best of both worlds. In desperation, he could only leave the problem to the chief strategist Tian Feng.
"My Lord, I think it's too early to say anything at this time. Only when Gongsun Xiao'er is willing to come to Yecheng can we have room for preparation. Otherwise, everything will be empty talk."
Tian Feng actually agreed to get rid of Gongsun Ming, but he was not willing to talk empty talk at this time. Now that Yuan Shao asked, he immediately pointed out the key point.
"That's true. Ziyuan will go to Yecheng again and tell me that I want to discuss the engagement with him. I would like to ask Gongsun Ming to come to Yecheng for a while."
After being reminded by Tian Feng, Yuan Shao suddenly woke up. Without saying anything more, he immediately issued an order in a tone that left no room for doubt.
"promise."
He had just returned to Yecheng and had to go to Youzhou again. This kind of torment was too tiring. Xu You couldn't be angry. However, Yuan Shao had already made up his mind and he had no choice but to accept it sadly. It's all over with one word...
"Brother Wuhui (Gongsun Ming's nickname), the city ahead is Julu City. It was here that the King of Chu destroyed the cauldron and destroyed hundreds of thousands of Qin soldiers in the west. Would you like to visit the city?"
Xu You originally thought that he would have to go to Youzhou again, but he never thought that he would rush to Jixian and just talk to Gongsun Ming. Gongsun Ming actually agreed to go to Yecheng and packed his bags. He only took Zhao Yun and 500 bodyguard cavalry with him and rushed to Yecheng with Xu You. On the way, he and Xu You somehow got to know each other very well. After traveling in the same car, they became very casual with each other.
"Let's wait for another day. If there are so many people in our party, if they all enter the city, wouldn't it be suspected of disturbing the people? We can just rest at the post station outside the city. What do you think, brother Ziyuan?"
In the past few days, Gongsun Ming had never entered any of the cities he passed along the way. It was not that he did not want to go, but Xu You always used the excuse of being on the road and did not give Gongsun Ming a chance to enter the city. It was simply because he was afraid that Gongsun Ming would publicize it. It was just a matter of marrying with the Yuan family, but now he suddenly proposed to visit Julu City. Although Gongsun Ming's expression did not change, he became alert in his heart. Although he was worried, it was not overly serious. , Gongsun Ming himself has never entered the city, but his personal guards will secretly separate their forces every time they pass through the city, and go to each city to hype up the marriage. As of now, in the entire Yuan Shao's jurisdiction, the marriage has long been It had been spread all over the place, and in full public view, Gongsun Ming was actually not afraid of what Xu You might do.
"Okay, let's go to the inn first."
The reason why Xu You invited Gongsun Ming to Julu was actually not hiding any evil intentions, but he was entrusted by others and had to arrange a meeting carefully. However, Gongsun Ming was unwilling to cooperate, so he had no choice but to It was just a dry laugh...
Julu is an important town, with many official missions traveling from north to south. Although its post station is outside the city, it is quite large. It has inn-style rooms where ordinary officials live, as well as separate manors that only senior officials can enjoy. Given Gongsun Ming's status, the people at the post naturally did not dare to show any slightest care. They quickly arranged for Gongsun Ming and his party to live in a quiet manor by the stream. They also diligently planned to leave a group of waiters and others. , but Gongsun Ming politely declined, and all the service and even security arrangements were made by his own personal guards.
"Report, my lord, Xu You is bringing famous guests to visit."
Even though he was riding a carriage, he could not help but feel a little tired after driving for several days. While it was still early in the day, Gongsun Ming planned to freshen up first, but he never thought that the water had just been prepared. The commander Ling Feng hurried over.
"guest?"
In the past few days, Xu You had been keeping a close eye on Gongsun Ming. Except for sleeping, he was almost never leaving. Today, it was strange. As soon as he arrived at the inn, there was no trace of him. There was no explanation. God knows where he went. Now Leng Buding brought him with him. When guests come to visit, Gongsun Ming cannot help but suspect that there is something fishy.
"Returning to my lord, the guest should not be old enough to have a weak crown. He has red lips and white teeth, and behaves pretentiously. He looks like an actress."
Ling Feng obviously didn't have a good impression of the guest, and he belittled him as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Oh? Let's go and take a look."
After Ling Feng explained this, and then thinking about Xu You's abnormality today, Gongsun Ming instantly guessed the true identity of the visitor. He couldn't help but feel happy in his heart, but he didn't say anything. He said noncommittally and got dressed. Pao immediately strode towards the courtyard gate.
"Brother Wuhui, you've come just in time. I want to introduce you to a young hero. This is..."
When he saw Gongsun Mingxing walking out of the courtyard, Xu Youren stood still, but with a strange smile on his face, he waved his hand to grandly push the guest beside him out.
"I didn't know that the third young master was coming from afar. I'm sorry that I missed you so far. I forgive you. I forgive you."
Before Xu You could finish his words, Gongsun Ming saluted the young man with a cautious face and greeted him politely.
"Huh? Could it be that General Gongsun has met someone before?"
Yuan Shang originally planned to ask Xu You to give a pseudonym, or to investigate Gongsun Ming incognito, just to see if Gongsun Ming was qualified to form an alliance with him, but he never expected that they had just met. Gongsun Ming actually revealed his origin in one breath. He was so surprised that he couldn't help but ask a question.
