The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 628
Lin Chao thought about all the reasons for Diao Chan's low mood, but he never expected that it was because Mrs. Mi was too polite to her!
Isn't being polite a good thing?

Besides, those who are qualified to bring their family members to the banquet are all rich and powerful in Xuzhou, and the Mi family is no more than Liu Bei's concubine, so naturally they have to be polite to these people, not just you Diaochan, why is this so sad? of?
Lin Chao thought for a while, but still couldn't understand the reason for Diao Chan's depression, so he said very seriously: "Diao Chan, if you have anything to hide, you may as well speak up. Since I accept you into my Lin family, I will make decisions for you. Do you understand?"

"Brother troubles you, little sister has nothing to hide."

Diao Chan shook her head and said.

Facing her denial, Lin Chao shook his head and said, "Diao Chan, being a brother in your heart is so scary that you dare not speak out?"

Regarding Diao Chan's and Liu Bei's marriage, although they knew each other well, Lin Chao hadn't officially informed her yet, and now it seemed that Diao Chan seemed to have a knot in her heart, so Lin Chao had no choice but to ask.

Within the scope of his ability, Lin Chao didn't want to treat anyone of his own badly, not to mention that Diao Chan had the credit for killing Dong Zhuo.

Seeing this, Xun Cai went up and held Diao Chan's little hand, encouraging her, "Sister, you can speak up if you have something to say, and your brother will definitely make the decision for you."

Speaking of this, Diao Chan couldn't refuse anymore, and said to Lin Chao: "Brother, my younger sister will marry Taiwei Liu in a few days, right?"

"That's right." Lin Chao nodded and said with a smile, "Originally someone planned to ask Duke Xuande to marry Cai Yong's daughter, but Duke Xuande insisted on marrying you, which shows how much Duke Xuande loves you...how, Don't you want to?"

"No, no..."

Diao Chan hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Little sister comes from a humble background, even if she can serve Duke Xuande as a slave, it is also a blessing that she has cultivated in several lifetimes, let alone as a regular wife, it's just..."

Lin Chao asked, "Just what?"

"It's just that my younger sister is dull and doesn't know how to be polite, and she is worried that I will miss my brother's important matter."

Lin Chao:? ? ?
What does your marriage to Liu Bei have to do with me?
Seeing Lin Chao's bewildered face, Diao Chan expressed his doubts.

It turned out that when I went to the Hou Zhai to have a banquet tonight, when the female relatives of all the ministers saluted Mi Shi, Mi Shi was the only one who did not dare to accept Diao Chan's gift.After hearing that Diao Chan came to the banquet, Liu Bei's mother also came and ordered Diao Chan to sit next to her.

After a meal, Mrs. Liu's eyes mostly lingered on Diao Chan, like a mother-in-law looking at her daughter-in-law.

It's understandable that Mother Liu cared so much, but Diao Chan was under a lot of pressure.

Ever since she was adopted by Lin Chao as her younger sister, Diao Chan, who came from a humble background, has been studying hard, learning etiquette, trying to get rid of her previous habits, and approaching the so-called upper class.

In Liu Bei's capacity, marrying a wife is naturally a major event, either with a family or with a minister.So Diao Chan mistakenly thought that Lin Chao married herself to Liu Bei in order to consolidate her position.

But she didn't understand anything, and she was worried that Liu Bei would be left out after passing the door, which would affect Lin Chao's status in Xuzhou.

After all, compared to the group of ladies and daughters at the banquet whose etiquette and posture were impeccable, she looked like a peasant woman.

After hearing Diao Chan's statement, Lin Chao was stunned.

"Diao Chan, who told you about this marriage...?"

Diao Chan replied: "Brother, this is what my little sister read from the book, isn't it correct?"

"Of course it's not right, not only wrong, but also a big mistake, it's unfounded!"

Lin Chao stared at Diao Chan, and said very seriously: "I, Lin Zichu, have acted all my life. Although I can't be said to be upright, at least I have no shame in my heart. The fame of a real man can only be obtained immediately. To be able to achieve today's status is completely a one-shot fight." What is the need to strengthen the marriage if they are killed?
If one day, there is no room for someone in this court, someone will resign from office and return to his hometown, and work in the fields, and there is no need for you, a woman, to deal with it.

Furthermore, you are now my Lin family's first daughter, and even my Lin Zichu's younger sister, so you are naturally different from ordinary people. If there is a little bit of impoliteness, would anyone dare to make irresponsible remarks? "

Speaking of this, Lin Chao suddenly showed a smile on his face: "As someone said just now, the reason why Duke Xuande married you is because Xuande loved you very much, not because I needed you to marry you. I only hope that you will marry me. You can live this life in peace, do you understand?"

Lin Chao never planned to use marriage to consolidate his status from the beginning to the end, so these words are telling Diao Chan, don't worry about what you have and what you don't have, just be yourself.

The family does not need you as a girl to pay, on the contrary, after you get married, the family will be your biggest backing.

Liu Bei is about to become king, and he is more likely to become emperor in the future. With the Lin family as his backer, Diao Chan will be able to sit firmly in the position of the harem lord, and no one can shake him, let alone worry about intrigues in the harem.

The Diaochan sisters killed national traitors but could not be famous, this is Lin Chao's compensation to her.

Diao Chan never dreamed that Lin Chao would care so much about her own feelings. After hearing these words, her voice choked up.

"Brother, I know..."

"Okay, it's getting late, let's get some rest." Lin Chao said with a smile, "As for your marriage, I'll leave it to Brother Wei to handle it all by himself. You just wait for your marriage to be done well."

After all, Lin Chao took Xun Cai out of Diao Chan's boudoir.

……

On the second day, Taiwei Mansion.

Liu Bei just returned to Xuzhou yesterday, got drunk again at night, and didn't get up until the sun was high the next day. After getting dressed, he came to the back house to greet his mother.

It's been a while since I've seen her, but Liu's mother misses her son very much, she babbled a lot, and Liu Bei listened attentively.

While talking, Mother Liu mentioned Diao Chan that she met last night, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Xuande, I met the old woman of the Lin family last night. She is very gentle and pleasant. Do you think it's better to find a time to invite someone to come to the door to propose marriage?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei smiled wryly and said, "Mother, my son has just returned from a battle, and Xuzhou is currently busy with affairs, so why rush?"

They had a good chat just now, but the old lady brought the topic to Liu Bei's marriage in a blink of an eye, which made Liu Bei a little uncomfortable.

According to him, not to mention waiting for a year or so, at least after the Chinese New Year.

In addition, there are quite a lot of things at hand recently, and he wants to build a country and become a king, and he has to reward heroes, and Liu Bei heard yesterday that Lin Chao has set up a recruiting platform, so he will have to come forward in person...

As for the marriage, it can be put aside later.

Liu Bei gave the reason, thinking that his mother would understand him, but who knows that the always kind and kind old lady changed her face on the spot, pointed at Liu Bei and said: "Xuande, I don't understand any important military affairs, but you don't want to Use this to prevaricate the old body. The old body will ask you, how old are you now?"

Seeing his mother's uneasy expression, Liu Bei hastily replied, "Mother, my son is thirty-two this year."

"I'll ask you again, do you have any children under your knees now?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei froze, but slowly shook his head.

Mother Liu sighed and said: "Xuande, at your current age, you can be a great father in an ordinary family. But you, as the head of a party, not only have no children, but have never had a son. What on earth are you trying to do?"

"Mother, my son didn't say he won't marry, but it will take a while." Liu Bei quickly explained.

Of course, Liu Bei married a wife. He studied under Lu Zhi's family in the past, and after returning home, he married a wife and had children.But later he joined the army to conquer the Yellow Turban, and after several wars, not only his wife died in the rebellion, but also his children died young.

"You can wait, but I can't wait for a moment!" Mother Liu shook her head and said, "Your father died early, and I left you alone to raise you. Now you are considered a glorious ancestor, and your father's spirit in heaven must be gratifying. To make contributions and establish a career, it is even more important to pass on the incense and spread the branches and leaves!
If my Liu family has no descendants, I will die when I am old, and I will have no face to see your father, let alone face my ancestors!

The government affairs of the military and state are of course a major issue, and I can't take care of them, but I have to take care of the continuation of my Liu family's incense.If you don't send someone to propose marriage in the past few days, the old man will hang himself on the beam of this house, be a lonely ghost, and save yourself from being scolded by your father and ancestors! "

These words were really serious, Liu Bei was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat on the spot, and knelt down in front of his mother with a 'plop'.

"Mother calm down, it's because the child is unfilial, so the child invites the two uncles to come to propose marriage, and asks the mother to forgive her sin!"

Liu's mother, as a woman, doesn't have much knowledge, and she has always been kind, but she is a typical softness with strength.

In her view, her greatest responsibility is to let the Liu family flourish. This is her bottom line, and no one can touch it.

Seeing that her son promised to propose marriage immediately, Liu's mother helped Liu Bei up, and said earnestly: "Son, don't blame your mother for forcing you, but you have been used to being wild since you were young. But he disappeared. Laoshen knows that you have important affairs to be busy with, but this year will be a year, if I don't take this time to settle the marriage, I don't know when it will be delayed."

"Mother's painstaking efforts, I naturally understand." Liu Bei nodded, "Mother, don't worry, I asked my two uncles to propose marriage a year ago, and married Lin's daughter the next year, and opened up branches and leaves for our Liu family. I also invited my mother Don't worry too much about it."

With her son's assurance, Mother Liu smiled contentedly and said, "That's good, that's good..."

After the mother and son chatted for a few more words, Dian Wei suddenly walked in and said that Jian Yong, Minister of Rites, asked to see him.

Before Liu Bei could speak, Mother Liu smiled and said, "Xuande, go get busy, I'm a little tired."

"Excuse me, baby!"

Liu Beichong cupped his hands at the moment, then turned and left.

After getting out of the room, Jian Yong was already waiting in the courtyard. Seeing Liu Bei coming out, Jian Yong smiled and cupped his hands and said, "See my lord!"

"What's the matter with Xianhe?"

Jian Yong and Liu Bei have known each other since they were young, and they are friends of the general manager, which is much earlier than Guan Zhang. Therefore, Liu Bei's attitude towards Jian Yong is also very casual, and his words have always been straightforward.

"My lord, please take a look outside Yongcheng." Jian Yong said with a smile.

"Outside the city?"

Jian Yong nodded and said: "That's right, the recruiting platform outside the city was completed yesterday, and I would like to invite my lord to go and inspect it to see if there is anything wrong."

To tell the truth, the recruiting platform was built after Lin Chao invited all the bigwigs in the teaching palace. With Liu Bei's level, it was naturally impossible to pick out any faults.

But after all, Liu Bei was invited to appear on the stage to seek talents, so Jian Yong asked Liu Bei to take a look as usual, so that if Liu Bei suddenly had any weird ideas, it would be convenient for him to revise them in time.

Hearing this, Liu Bei immediately became interested: "Xianhe, but the recruiting platform built by the supervisor of Zichu a few days ago aims to recruit talents from all over the world for a certain use?"

"That's right, my lord's eyes are like torches."

Jian Yong praised Liu Bei against his will.

"Haha, this method is good! It's a talent-only approach, and it doesn't stick to one pattern. Zichu is indeed a great talent in the world, so he can come up with such a method!"

Jian Yong: ...

"My lord, this is not a method that Zichu came up with, but to learn from the old wisdom of the past..."

However, Liu Bei was uneducated, so he asked again after hearing the words: "The predecessors are wise...Could it be that someone has set up this recruiting platform before?"

My lord, don't you usually read books?

Jian Yong was unable to complain anymore, but he had to tell Liu Bei the story of Duke Xiao of Qin and King Yan Zhao.

After listening to this, Liu Bei was completely shocked, and said with surprise on his face: "These two monarchs have such a love for talent, but they can't rule the world, it's a pity."

Jian Yong: ...

It can be seen that Liu Bei is not only a cultural desert, but also a political idiot.

If only the heart of loving talent can unify the world, then there is no need to fight.

Liu Bei sighed a few words, but completely ignored Jian Yong, who was not in high spirits, and continued to whisper: "Xianhe, there are two more things, I want to hear your opinion?"

Facing the old childhood, Liu Bei suddenly felt an urge to complain.

Xianhe said, "My lord, please tell me."

"The first thing is..."

Liu Bei talked about his mother asking him to marry a wife as soon as possible, and finally asked Jian Yong's opinion on this matter.

Seeing Liu Bei talking about serious matters, Jian Yong's expression suddenly became serious, and he cupped his hands and said, "My lord, Yong thinks what the old lady said is very true. Marrying a wife and having children is a major event, not to mention that with the current status of the lord, if you If the offspring are not prosperous, it will inevitably make the ministers feel worried..."

Since ancient times, the master of Shaoguo has doubted, not to mention Liu Bei has no son now.

With the medical level of this era, people say that if there is no one, it will be gone. If Liu Bei suddenly falls ill and dies, who will inherit the great cause of Xuzhou?
So what Jian Yong meant was that Liu Bei not only wanted to marry a wife as soon as possible, but also to have children as soon as possible, and he bluntly said that the internal government and the Military Aircraft Department could handle major military affairs, but this matter could not be delayed.

Seeing that both Jian Yong and his mother had the same intention, Liu Bei made up his mind and sent someone to Lin's mansion to propose marriage in two days.

Liu Bei said again: "There is one more thing... all the ministers think that a certain person should establish a country and become king, and Xianhe thinks now is the best time?"

Hearing this question, Jian Yong was obviously taken aback for a moment, and then thought of the letter Guo Jia wrote to himself two months ago.

The content of the letter is very simple. Guo Jia asked Jian Yong to take the lead in persuading Liu Bei to become king at a critical moment.

Jian Yong naturally agreed to this request.But before he went to persuade him, Liu Bei took the lead in asking questions, which made Jian Yong feel strange.

With more and more talents joining the Xuzhou Group in recent years, Jian Yong seems to have become a marginal person.

The official position is not low, the power is not great, and the sense of existence is even weaker.

Jian Yong knew very well that his talent was inferior to those in the inner palace, so he had no complaints about it, and was even more loyal when he was needed.

But now on such a big matter as being king, Liu Bei asks his opinion alone...

Xuande is still the same Xuande, no matter how powerful he is, the person has never changed.

Thinking of this, Jian Yong suddenly smiled.

"My lord, do you still remember that we went to Youzhou to sell horses together?"

(End of this chapter)