Seeing that Liu Qi was avoiding talking about this matter, Yang Xiu asked anxiously, "General, are you using me as a spy?"
This young man is really impatient!
Zhuge Jin's expression changed slightly, he looked around and advised: "Young Master, be careful with your words, you need to be careful that there are ears behind the walls, and disaster comes from the mouth."
Yang Xiu said in dissatisfaction: "This is the Hefei military camp, and it is also the main camp of the Central Army. The people around here must be General Liu's confidants. Could it be that there are spies from other countries?"
Zhuge Jin was also shocked by Yang Xiu's recklessness, and hurriedly changed the subject and asked, "General Liu sent a gift to the Prime Minister. The pineapple cake is unique to Jiangdong. I wonder what the Prime Minister thinks of it?"
Yang Xiu held back his anger and snorted coldly, "I ate it."
“Cough cough…” Liu Qi had just taken a sip of wine and choked up when he heard the words. He pointed at Yang Xiu and was unable to speak.
Zhuge Jin said anxiously: "That was a gift from General Liu to Prime Minister Yu. How dare you... steal it?"
"How can it be considered cheating?" Yang Xiu raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly, looking quite pleased with himself, and said calmly, "It is clearly a reward from the Prime Minister!"
Liu He exclaimed: "One piece of pastry?"
"How do you know?" Yang Xiu was also surprised. He looked at Liu Qi in astonishment. Suddenly he understood something and nodded, "So that's it, so that's it..."
He thought that Liu Qi must have arranged spies around Cao Cao since he learned the news so quickly, so he also concluded that Cao Cao had spies around him, so he reminded himself.
"Uh... cough cough!" Liu Qi wiped the corner of his mouth and asked, "So, all the civil and military officials under the Prime Minister have eaten it?"
"Not bad!" Yang Xiu was shocked, and his words and actions became more restrained. He sighed, "Madam's cooking skills are indeed extraordinary, but it's a pity that there are some missing, which makes me feel unsatisfied."
"It's indeed a little less!" Liu Qi stared at the wine glass blankly, feeling a little lost.
If I had known that Yang Xiu was in Cao's camp, I should have sent a few more boxes. One bite of pastry for each person would be like a drop in the ocean. Even arsenic would be digested by them.
Yang Xiu saw that Liu Qi was indifferent to his meeting with Sun Quan, and he also knew about the incident of Yihesu. He thought that Liu Qi was well aware of everything in Cao Ying, and he was more and more convinced that he was the leader of the Han Dynasty. He could not help but probe again: "I wonder how the Marquis of Wu is doing now?"
"The Marquis of Wu is in mourning at home. You will know what he has seen!" Liu Qi gathered his thoughts and told Chen Dao, "Mr. Yang has come from afar and is not very strong. Let's take him to the inn to rest first!"
“I’m not drunk yet…” Yang Zheng was about to argue, but suddenly came to his senses, and immediately overturned the wine jug and put it on his mouth, shouting drunkenly: “I’m not drunk yet, come on, have three more cups—”
Chen Dao sent two people to carry Yang Xiu out of the hall. The attendants who were drinking in the government office all shook their heads and laughed. In their eyes, Yang Xiu was nothing more than a weak and frivolous scholar, a child of aristocratic family. Both sides despised each other.
Liu Qi ordered Kan Ze to entertain his entourage well, and he and Zhuge Jin went from the back hall to the study to meet Yang Xiu alone.
Although Yang Xiu was smart and knowledgeable, most of the children of aristocratic families were frivolous and arrogant. They had not experienced the hardships of society. Although they were full of passion, they did not know how treacherous human nature could be.
In history, he was beheaded at a young age because he relied on his talent and offended Cao Cao several times.
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Making a conspicuous bag is not a good thing.
Yang Xiu was already waiting anxiously at the door. As soon as Liu Qi stepped in, he said, "The government is in decline, Cao Cao is in power, who else can revive the Han Dynasty but you? Your Majesty, my father, and all the other officials are eagerly waiting for you to come to the throne!"
Zhuge Jin then closed the door and warned again: "Although you have a loyal heart, you must not act too hastily, or you will be killed."
"The people are in danger, the ruler and his subjects are in a state of emergency, how can we not be anxious?" Yang Xiu said generously: "I am willing to die for the country, why should I fear death?"
Liu Qi looked at Yang Xiu quietly and sighed, "How can a common man's courage accomplish great things? If this brings trouble to your father and your majesty's subjects, can you afford it?"
Yang Xiu's face flushed, and he said loudly: "Every man has his share of responsibility for the fate of his country. This is what you said, General. Why are you hesitating until now?"
Liu Qi said, "I have also said: It is difficult to grow up without poverty, and it is difficult to grow up without setbacks. Do you understand what I mean? If you can support the court with just passion, then Wang Situ, Zhong Dafu, Dong Guojiu and other gentlemen would have revived the Han Dynasty long ago!"
Yang Xiu's expression froze, and he suddenly knelt on the ground, clasping his fists and saying, "I am here to discuss another confidential matter with you, General. There is an internal supporter in the court. If you are willing to help us, we can revive the Han Dynasty and destroy Cao! If you say even a word of falsehood, your body will be torn apart and you will not die peacefully!"
"Those who are planning great things should not act on impulse!" Liu Qi stepped forward to help Yang Xiu up, and said slowly: "I have always known that your father and son are both loyal to the Han Dynasty. I am not doubting your intentions, but advising you to learn how to protect yourself. I cannot bear to see a loyal Han Dynasty man perish like this."
Zhuge Jin also said with emotion: "The Yang family has three dukes in four generations. They have traveled east and west for several years and accompanied the king. You are sincere. Now that you have the trust of Cao thief, you must keep your useful body to contribute to the country. The strong are easily broken!"
Yang Xiu was deeply moved and nodded solemnly, saying: "As long as the general trusts me, I am willing to be Cao's lackey, wait for the opportunity, and serve as an internal supporter."
Liu Qi pulled Yang Xiu to sit down and asked, "Sir, you just mentioned the internal support in Yecheng. How many people are there, father and son?"
"No!" Yang Xiu shook his head and said, "The father and son of Cao are keeping a close watch on the civil and military officials in the court and the harem. All the officials are walking on thin ice. How dare they act rashly?"
Zhuge Jin asked in confusion, "If that's the case, why are you so sure, young master?"
Yang Xiu's face flushed again, and he said excitedly: "You two don't know that there is a hero in Yecheng, his surname is Wei, his name is Feng, and his courtesy name is Zijing. He is from Jiyin, and he is quite intelligent and trusted by Cao Pi. He has the ambition to revive Han. He secretly gathered righteous men and formed the "Xinghan Hall", hoping to take advantage of the fact that Cao Pi was away on an expedition and Hebei was empty to start an uprising. Before I left, I bid farewell to Cui Yan of Enshi. I happened to know about this and resolutely joined him. I advised him to lie low and wait for the opportunity. I came to contact the general and plan a great event together."
"So it was him?" Liu Qi's eyes were slightly cold.
Wei Feng's rebellion case was also a major event during the Cao Wei period. Many people were involved, even Zhong Yao was implicated, and it was said that more than a thousand people were killed.
"General, do you also know this person?" Yang Zheng was about to show his loyalty, but when he heard Liu Qi say this, he immediately lost his confidence. Could it be that Wei Feng planned this and Liu Qi was secretly manipulating it
"Wei Zijing is an excellent speaker and has shaken Yecheng. I have heard of him a long time ago!" Liu Qi's heart was pounding. He asked, "How many people are there in Xinghan Hall now? What are they going to do?"
During the Wei Feng period, Cao Cao was promoted to King of Wei and occupied half of the country. The imperial court was crumbling, but there were still so many people who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the Han Dynasty.
Now the situation has reversed, he has already annexed Jiangdong, Cao Cao has been defeated repeatedly in battles, and even fled to Mobei for a time. The hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty has aroused the expectations of many people. This is what people want.
Listening to Yang Xiu's excited introduction, Liu Qi finally smiled and thought to himself, "I took over Liu Bei, Sun Quan got himself into trouble, and now even Cao Cao is surrounded by people who are loyal to the Han Dynasty. Ah Man, Ah Man, what can you use to fight me?"