Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 16 Yuan Chen's Enmity

"Brother, Yuan Shu and Xuande fought several times. If this person marries Lu Bu, then Xiao Pei will be in danger." Gan Qian said worriedly.

"Qian'er is right. I know you don't like Xuande, but he is your sister's husband. How can there be eggs in a nest? Don't be arrogant and give advice to other girls." Ganji added road.

Lan Tian was taken aback when he heard that, didn't he like Liu Bei being so obvious?Even the adoptive father can see it?

"Father, elder sister, don't worry, I don't think we will be able to get married as a relative of Yuan Shu." Lan Tian said affirmatively.

Gan Qian frowned, "Don't play tricks in front of my family. If you don't tell me you're ugly, I'll feel really uncomfortable."

In order to reassure Gan Qian, Lan Tian went through the history he knew in his mind, and then said: "Sister, since the Yellow Turban, the world has been in chaos, and the princes have risen together. Why do you think Liu Xuande can become Xuzhou Shepherd?" ?”

"Naturally, it's my husband's benevolence and righteousness that spread all over the world, and he also saved Xuzhou, so Tao Gongzu really gave in." Gan Qian replied.

At this moment, Lan Tian shook his head suddenly, and Gan Qian looked puzzled, "Could it be?"

"Yes, but not all. Tao Gongzu was originally from Danyang County. When he came to serve as governor of Xuzhou, if he wanted to convince the public, he had to rely on the local powerful family. The rest of the world's princes Cao Cao and Yuan Shaogu are like this, and the powerful family in Xuzhou is Xiapi If Tao Qian refuses to give up to Liu Bei, there will be chaos in Xuzhou." Lan Tian said.

The Eastern Han Dynasty stipulated that local people were not allowed to serve as local officials, especially the governor of a state and the prefect of a county. While this system curbed the rise of local power, it made many officials have to rely on the local big clan to maintain their rule , the result is that the governor or prefect needs to share power with the local powerful gentry.

Gan Qian thought it made sense when she heard it. Liu Bei had friendship with Pei Xiang Chen Gui when he was in Xiaopei before. Could it be that the Chen family supported her husband behind his back?
"Brother, you are going too far. Even if your husband picked up Xuzhou Mu, what does this have to do with Lu Bu and Yuan Shu?" Gan Qian continued to ask.

"It goes without saying that the Mi family has already publicly supported General Liu. Their power in Xuzhou will never allow Lu Bu to become a big man. The other Chen family in Xiapi is the important driving force behind this decision."

"You mean Chen Gui and the others? Although the Chen family has an old relationship with Xuande, after Xuzhou changed hands, they can choose Lu Bu?"

Lan Tian shook his head, saying to himself, Sister Qian, that your thinking is too simple, and then slowly explained: "The Chen family is not only a prominent family in Xiapi, but also has great power in both Xu and Yang. Chen Gui's cousin Chen Yu He used to be a member of Yuan Shu."

"Huh? So, the Chen family will try their best to facilitate this marriage?" Ganji interjected.

"Don't worry, the foster father. It is because of this person that the Chen family will not be in cahoots with Yuan Shu. In the fourth year of Chuping, Yangzhou governor Chen Wen died. Yuan Shu took Chen Yu as the shepherd of Yangzhou and planned to take Yangzhou as the foundation of his life.
Later, Yuan Shu was defeated by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao at Kuangting. He wanted to go to Yangzhou but was betrayed by Chen Yu. Yuan Shu had to concentrate his forces to attack Shouchun. Seeing that Yuan Shu was still strong, Chen Yu sent someone to sue for peace, but was rejected by Shu. ,

Chen Yu was afraid of Yuan Shu's attack, so he had no choice but to go to Xiapi to vote for Chen Gui. "Lan Tian stitched together the scattered historical fragments in a short time.

Gan Qian was enlightened after hearing this, and sighed to herself: "The situation behind this is so complicated."

Seeing that Gan Qian seemed to understand, Lan Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Now you should believe that I am not talking nonsense, right?"

Ganji's mind turned slowly, scratching his head and asked: "Chen Gui, Chen Yu, what does it have to do with Lu Bu marrying his daughter?"

Seeing this, Gan Qian smiled, "Father, the Chen family has a grudge against Yuan Shu, if Lu Bu and Yuan Shu really get married, they will definitely be punished by Yuan Shu, so the Chen family will definitely prevent Lu Bu from marrying a daughter." of."

"Is that so? Then I can rest assured." Ganji seemed to understand.

"Brother, how do you know these things?" Gan Qian asked after reacting.

"Ahem, it's all from the books." Lan Tian didn't expect this sister-in-law to be so witty.

Gan Qian looked puzzled, "I remember that my uncle gave you a set of "Spring and Autumn", but that is a story of the Zhou Dynasty. How could it be possible to record what Chuping has seen and heard for four years now?"

""Spring and Autumn" is a history book that teaches people to be sensible. I learned about the rich families in Xuzhou through listening to other people's chats in Zhuangshang. Of course, I also have my own understanding."

After hearing this, Gan Qian did not suspect him, "Others only read books, brother, you can understand other things by reading books, it's really amazing."

Ganji stroked his beard and nodded, "I have already said that Tian'er is an unusual child, and he will definitely not be a thing in the pool."

"Father, I'm worried about Xuande's daily life, and I plan to go back to Xiaopei tomorrow." Gan Qian said.

"Don't you want to stay longer? Xuande has married a bride, so what is there to worry about in life?" Ganji said unhurriedly.

Gan Qian blushed, "Miss Mi's family is from a wealthy family, how can she know how to serve men well?"

The next day Gan Qian returned to Xiaopei and took back the "Spring and Autumn" that Guan Yu had given to Lantian.

After Guan Yu saw the letter, he wondered, "Sister-in-law, what is the meaning of this? Guan has never taken back what he sent out."

"Uncle, don't be upset, my younger brother has already finished reading, so let me return it to you." Gan Qian said.

In front of Liu Bei, Guan Yu was not good at expressing his opinions. After Gan Qian left, he shook his head and sighed: "I thought that Lan Tian was a good seedling, but I was very disappointed."

"Why did the second brother say that? Hasn't he finished reading "Spring and Autumn"?" Liu Bei asked puzzled.

Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said, "How can the righteousness of "Spring and Autumn" be understood in such a short time? I have been traveling with my elder brother for many years, and you should know that I often read it, and there are always new insights every time I read it."

Liu Bei said with a smile: "Lan Tian is still a child, he must be undecided now, how can he understand Mr. Zuo's subtle words and great righteousness?"

"That kid is quite smart, what a pity."

"He's just looking at flowers on horseback, second brother, why should you sigh."

Guan Yu nodded after hearing this and said: "I can save this, but I think my sister-in-law is a big woman, so don't be too cold-hearted."

"Okay, I'll stay in her room tonight." Liu Bei said.

At night, Liu Bei went to bed in Gan Qian's room after finishing his military affairs. Seeing her sitting by the bed and meditating, he asked, "Madam has been living in the village for a long time. Could it be that she is afraid of marrying someone else?"

"What is the husband talking about? Is the concubine jealous for no reason? It's just that my father missed his homeland, so he stayed with him for a few more days." Gan Qian explained.

"As a filial piety, it should be done. I'm a little tired. Let's go to bed early." Liu Bei took off his armor alone, and lay down on the bed first.

"Husband, have you ever heard that Yuan Shu from Huainan went to Xiapi to marry Lu Bu recently?" Gan Qian looked at Liu Bei on the bed and said softly.

"Where did you get this news?" Liu Bei's drowsiness dissipated immediately, and he sat up straight away.

"Yesterday, a farmer came from Xiapi. It is said that there has been a lot of news there." Gan Qian said.

After Liu Bei heard this, he didn't even think about going to sleep. He put on his thin shirt and was about to go out again.

"Husband, it's getting late now, where are you going?" Gan Qian chased after her and asked.

"I have something important to discuss with Yun Chang. If my wife is tired, I will go to sleep first." Liu Bei disappeared before the doorway.

"Then I wait for you."

(End of this chapter)