NOVEL NEXT Chapter 208
When Xun Yu just stepped into Beiping Mansion, Zhang Fu received a report from his subordinates.
After he learned the news, he immediately rushed to Guo Jia's mansion.
The reason was simple, because Guo Jia and Xun Yu were close friends, and Xun Yu's first priority when he came to Beiping Mansion was to pay a visit to Guo Jia.
"Your servants Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai greet the king!" Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai saw Zhang Fu coming, and hurriedly stood up and saluted him.
At the same time, Xun Yu also hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully, saying: "Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo of the Xun family of Yingchuan pay their respects to the King!"
Zhang Fu showed a friendly smile on his face, walked quickly towards Xun Yu, helped him up cordially, and said: "Haha, Wenruo, there is no need to be so polite, please sit down quickly!"
"I have been friends with you for a long time, but I heard that you, Wenruo, have the talent to assist the king, comparable to the ancient Xiao He!"
Xun Yu felt Zhang Fu's enthusiasm and kindness, and a warm feeling surged in his heart, but he still seemed a little restrained, and humbly replied: "The King is too kind!"
Then, the four began to talk happily. During the communication, Zhang Fu calmly opened the system to check Xun Yu's attributes.
[Ding, scanning completed!
Xun Yu
Military Strength: 40
Commander: 50
Intelligence: 106
Politics: 110
Magic Weapon: None
Magic Horse: None]
Xun Yu [xún yù] (163-212), courtesy name Wenruo. A native of Yingyin County, Yingchuan County (now Xuchang City, Henan Province), he was a politician and strategist in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Xun Yu was known as "a talent to assist the king" in his early years.
In the first year of Yonghan (189), he was selected as a filial and honest official and served as the governor of the palace.
After Dong Zhuo came to power, he abandoned his official position and returned to his hometown, led his clan to take refuge in Jizhou, and was treated as a distinguished guest by Yuan Shao.
Later, he thought that Yuan Shao could not accomplish great things and defected to Cao Cao and served as Sima.
In the first year of Xingping (194), Lu Bu took advantage of Cao Cao's eastern expedition to attack and occupy Yanzhou, and Xun Yu led the defense of the three cities of Yanzhou.
Later, he suggested Cao Cao to "deepen his roots and consolidate his foundation to control the world", so that he could recover Yanzhou and gain a base for further development.
In the first year of Jian'an (196), he advised Cao Cao to welcome Emperor Xian of Han and build the capital in Xu County, so that he could use the emperor to command the princes.
During Cao Cao's campaign, he presided over the rear affairs and helped him defeat Zhang Xiu, Lu Bu, Yuan Shu, Liu Bei, etc., making him the only force in the north that could compete with Yuan Shao.
In the Battle of Guandu, he dissuaded Cao Cao from retreating and turned the defeat into victory for Cao's army.
After the war, he suggested Cao Cao to postpone the southern expedition, pursue the Yuan family and quickly pacify Jizhou.
In the thirteenth year of Jian'an (208), he proposed to Cao Cao to attack Jingzhou by surprise. He was promoted to Shizhong, Shou Shangshu Ling, and was named Wansui Tinghou.
Although Xun Yu helped Cao Cao achieve great things, he was loyal to the Han Dynasty in his heart.
In the 17th year of Jian'an (212), he was transferred from the central government because he opposed Cao Cao's title of Duke of Wei. On the way to conquer Sun Quan, he died of depression in Shouchun (some say he committed suicide by poisoning), at the age of 50.
After his death, he was posthumously named "Jing". In the second year of Xianxi (265) of Wei, he was awarded the title of Taiwei.
Xun Yu was in the middle for more than ten years, handling military and state affairs, and was respectfully called "Xun Lingjun".
In terms of strategy, he planned and formulated a blueprint and military route for Cao Cao to unify the north.
At the same time, he recommended a large number of talents to Cao Cao, including Zhong Yao, Xun You, Chen Qun, Du Xi, Xi Zhicai, and Guo Jia.
Because of his achievements in planning, conspiracy, advising, and selecting people, Cao Cao called him "my Zifang", and he was Cao Cao's chief counselor for unifying the north.
"Haha, Xun Yu is indeed a talent who can assist the king, and his ability is amazing!" Zhang Fu exclaimed in his heart.
This was the first time Zhang Fu had seen the political attributes of 110. Xun Yu had to be taken down to serve his Ming Dynasty.
As for the rest, it would take time. Cao Cao did not change Xun Yu's mind because there was still Liu Xie above him, but it would be different if it were him.
After all, in his plan, Dong Zhuo would die, and Liu Xie would also die, so the Han Dynasty would be completely finished. At that time, Xun Yu would not continue to insist.
After chatting for a while, Xun Yu was ready to get straight to the point.
"I wonder if the King of Ming will allow me to meet Queen Tang!"
When Xun Yu said this, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai were both stunned. They did not expect Xun Yu to be so direct. Is he going to do this on the first day?
"Haha, of course you can. Let Fengxiao and Zhicai take you there. However, Queen Tang is also the Queen of the Han Dynasty, so there are still some rules to follow."
Zhang Fu would naturally not stop Xun Yu from meeting Tang Ji. After all, it was already agreed. Now Tang Ji still expects him to take revenge, so he will definitely persuade Xun Yu.
"Thank you, King Ming!" Xun Yu immediately stood up and bowed.
Zhang Fu was so calm, which made Xun Yu more certain of his heart.Thought, this rumor must be true, otherwise it would be impossible for him to meet Queen Tang.
Then Zhang Fu left directly, and Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai took Xun Yu to find Tang Ji.
Arriving at Tang Ji's house, Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai sat in the yard, and Xun Yu communicated with Tang Ji through the screen.
After Xun Yu left, he decided to join the Ming Dynasty.
"Feng Xiao, Zhicai, take me to the palace!" Xun Yu's eyes were very firm.
Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai were naturally happy. They knew Xun Yu's ability very well. With Xun Yu's joining, the Ming Dynasty would surely prosper.
In the royal study of the palace.
"Xun Yu pays homage to the king, Xun Yu is willing to serve the Ming Dynasty!" Xun Yu directly stated his thoughts as soon as he entered the royal study.
"Hahaha, I got Wen Ruo, just like Emperor Gaozu got Xiao He!" Zhang Fu walked down and helped Xun Yu up.
Then Zhang Fu thought for a while and said, "Wen Ruo should be the Pingzhang Zhengshi of the Zhongshu Province first!"
Pingzhang Zhengshi is the position second only to the left and right prime ministers in the Zhongshu Province, and this is also the position that Zhang Fu thinks is most suitable for Xun Yu at present.
"Thank you, King Ming!" Xun Yu did not shirk it. He also had some understanding of the official system of the Ming Dynasty, so he naturally knew what Pingzhang Zhengshi was.
"Congratulations, King, on getting such a talent!" Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai looked at each other and spoke at the same time.
No matter what official position Xun Yu finally got, they were all happy. They were all good friends and now they could serve in the same court again, which was naturally a good thing.
Then Zhang Fu arranged some things for Xun Yu to do, and then asked Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia to take Xun Yu to get familiar with him, and arranged for Guo Jia to find Shen Wansan to arrange a mansion for Xun Yu.
At the same time, he also arranged official positions for the Xun family members brought by Xun Yu, and put them all in the six ministries and five temples to serve as officials. Although the starting position may not be as high as Xun Yu, it is definitely enough attention.