"Why is Brother Cui so worried? This is not your style. In Tao's eyes, Brother Cui has always been very free and easy. Everything can be solved at the snap of your fingers."

Shi Tao asked half jokingly.

Since he asked the question, Cui Jun couldn't hide it, and he just wanted to find someone to discuss the details with him. This matter was not something that could be mentioned casually to outsiders. This Shi Tao had noble moral character and had a close personal relationship with him. He could be said to be the best.

chosen.

After thinking about it again and again, Cui Jun told Shi Tao that he met Liu He in Langtiao County, his prediction of the Taiping Road, and all the news he had found out in the past few days.

"My little brother is troubled by this matter. I hope Brother Guangyuan can give me some advice." Cui Jun said sincerely.

When Shi Tao heard this, he also frowned.

He was calm by nature and could not express his emotions or anger, but even so, after hearing the news, although his face did not show it, his heart was filled with turmoil.

"I heard from Cui Jun that this man named Liu He is as resourceful as a demon. He lives in such a rural place and yet has such a clear understanding of the general trend of the world. He must be a person with great ambitions and great talent. It's just what he said.

This is so shocking that I can’t believe it.”

Shi Tao suddenly had thousands of thoughts in his mind, and thought of many possibilities for a while.

"This matter is so important. Maybe he made a mistake in judgment or lack of information, which is normal. Even the adults in the court don't know about such an important matter. How could he know about it? It is reasonable to misjudge for a moment.

Brother Cui, why should you be so upset about it?"

Shi Tao thought about it and decided that he could only comfort Cui Jun and himself in this way.

However, Cui Jun shook his head. Apparently he had thought of this answer, but it was related to the safety of his father and brother in Luoyang, so he could not draw a conclusion so easily.

Shi Tao also understood his mood. The two of them had a very good friendship. He was also anxious for Cui Jun and quickly sorted out all the things and thoughts in his mind.

How intelligent and knowledgeable he is, and he is also a clear observer. Unlike Cui Jun, who was deeply involved in it and didn't think carefully in a hurry, he quickly discovered something was wrong.

"Brother Cui, are you saying that in the past few months, there have been significantly fewer movements on Taiping Road than before?"

Cui Jun nodded and said: "Yes, the sermons that used to be given regularly, the healing of diseases with talisman, and the giving of porridge, etc., have become less and less frequent in the past few months. It has been more than half of this month, and the great virtuous teacher has even

He has never shown up again, not even the disciples under him."

Hearing this, Shi Tao realized something: "This is not normal. These things are important means to expand the influence of Taiping Dao. How could Zhang Jiao give up so easily?"

Cui Jun frowned: "I am also puzzled by this matter."

Shi Tao stood up, clasping his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth, and suddenly thought of something.

"Unless there's something more important than this..."

Cui Jun suddenly realized: "Ah! Could it be..."

Looking at Cui Jun who was speechless with his mouth wide open, Shi Tao nodded with a heavy expression.

"It must have been guessed by your Liu He. This Zhang Jiao really has the intention of treason, and I'm afraid that time is not far away. Now Taipingdao suddenly fell silent. Firstly, it was to cover up people's eyes and avoid too much attention, which would lead to the revelation of the matter. Secondly,

It’s probably because I have limited energy and can’t take care of these mundane matters.”

Cui Jun followed Shi Tao's words, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense, and he couldn't help but panic in his heart.

Shi Tao continued: "Now that Zhang Jiao has not sent out troops, my dear brother can quickly write a letter and send it to Luoyang to inform your Majesty Cui Tingwei and ask him to contact the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government to advise His Majesty and take precautions in advance!

"

When Cui Jun heard this, his expression became even darker: "Well, if this is indeed the case, then the other things Liu He said may have come true. Even if I inform my father, no one in the court will believe it."

Shi Tao was a little surprised and asked: "Then what else did Liu He say?"

Cui Jun said: "He once mentioned that Zhang Jiao has sent many people to Luoyang in the past two years to contact various aristocratic families and palace attendants, and even met several generals in the Forbidden Army. Now that he has decided to raise an army, I'm afraid

The lines laid out in the DPRK have matured. Although my father is one of the Nine Ministers, compared with those aristocratic families and the generals who hold military power, his voice is too low to be effective at all."

Finally, he pursed his lips and added another sentence.

"And based on my father's character, I'm afraid he won't believe me. Even if he believes what I say, I'm afraid he won't go to court to speak out, lest he get into trouble."

Shi Tao was silent. Although he was disgusted with the aristocratic family's actions of protecting their own safety and putting the family first and Chao Gang second, he was afraid that he might not stand up if he was in a different place. But now his Shi family has some

In the decline of the family, no one in the family is serving as an official, so I feel angry, otherwise I would probably think that doing so is natural.

"Alas, a wealthy family has destroyed my 400-year-old Han Dynasty!" Shi Tao said angrily.

Cui Jun knew that although Shi Tao's words were angry, there was some truth in them.

The decline of the Han Dynasty to today's situation is directly related to the family's control of the country's land, control of government, and oppression of the people. Now that the country is in crisis, these families occupy huge resources, but they either join the rebels or remain neutral and protect themselves wisely.

, some even take the initiative to collude with the enemy and lure wolves into the house, which is really a great harm to the country, the country and the country.

"Sigh, that's all, I still have to write this letter. As for how my father will deal with it, I can't do anything about it. I'm just trying my best to be honest. With my father's character, I shouldn't be able to do anything about it by then.

As for standing out and being killed by the rebels, the lives of the whole family are always safe."

Cui Jun sighed lightly.

Shi Tao nodded. Cui Tingwei had been an official for many years and still had some means of self-protection.

"Brother Cui, what are your plans? This Jizhou is the base camp of Taiping Road. Once something happens, the chaos in Jizhou will be as chaotic as that in Luoyang. You, the Cui Mansion's old manor, only has a dozen followers, how can you resist it? Why don't you pack your bags and start?

Come with me to Yingchuan to hide for a while. If nothing happens in Luoyang, it won't be too late for you to come back."

Cui Jun shook his head and rejected Shi Tao's suggestion.

"Brother Guangyuan is kind and Mr. Cui appreciates it. My place has been prepared."

Shi Tao was a little curious now: "Oh? Does Brother Cui want to go to Luoyang? Well, in times of crisis, staying with your parents and elder brothers is also a sign of filial piety."

Cui Jun waved his hand and said: "No. I am not going to Luoyang, but I am going to Langtiao County, Bingzhou."

"Hmm? Going to Langtiao County? Does Brother Cui want to take refuge with Liu He?" Shi Tao asked in confusion.

Cui Jun nodded and said: "That's right. I originally promised him that if Zhang Jiao does something rebellious within the agreed time limit, I, Cui Jun, will serve him from now on. Now it seems that this bet is mine.

If I lose, I am willing to admit defeat. Of course Cui should fulfill his promise."

Although Shi Tao felt it was a pity, after all, based on the current intelligence of him and Cui Jun, Liu He was still a white man, while Cui Jun was the son of a dignified Tingwei.

However, he is also a famous person, and he is very clear about the importance of a gentleman, so he has no objection to Cui Jun's decision.
Chapter completed!