Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 72 Who will wash the world?
Liu Biao rode to control Jingzhou, not only calmed down the sect thieves who had been in great power for a short time, but also listened to the tune and refused to listen to the control of the four southern counties of Jingzhou.

During this period, Liu Biao sent Huang Zu to resist Sun Quan in Xiakou, and Wu Ju, the prefect of Cangwu, took control of Jiaozhou.

It can be said that Liu Biao's plots are all in the east, west, and northwest.

In terms of ability and actions, he is far better than the previous Wang Rui.

But at this time Liu Biao was over sixty, his body was gradually aging, and his original ambitions were gradually obliterated by the Jingzhou tyrants such as Cai, Kuai, Pang, and Huang.

Liu Biao knew that Cai Hao and Kuai Yue were conspiring to get rid of Liu Bei, but at that time he was indeed sick in bed, so he acquiesced in this matter, otherwise how could Zhang Ben get the tiger charm?
Before Jian Yong came to Xingshi to inquire about his crimes, Liu Biao used tricks to remove Zhang Ben's military power in order to maintain his good reputation, and Cai Mao ruthlessly barbarized his three tribes, which can be regarded as giving Liu Bei an explanation.

Liu Bei was stunned when he heard Yi Ji's explanation. Zhang Ben was obviously Liu Biao's confidant, so he was abandoned by his master?It's really chilling to hear.

In fact, Liu Biao originally planned to kill Zhang Ben alone, but unfortunately Cai Mao wanted to kill the grass and roots, and he did it quickly and ruthlessly.

Yiji said: "Your Majesty, don't be suspicious. Zhang Ben must have been enlisted by Sun Quan to create turmoil in Jingzhou so that Jiangdong can profit from it. This must be Zhou Yu's plan."

Lan Tian heard it funny, and thought that Liu Biao actually blamed Zhou Lang, Zhou Gongjin should be more resourceful than Kuai Yue.

Liu Bei nodded and said, "It's enough for Xianhe to come back and make a statement. I'll trouble Uncle Ji to make a trip."

"My lord sent me to Xinye. Apart from explaining the whole story clearly, I also brought some money to comfort the dead and wounded soldiers." Yi Ji continued.

"Su Dudu has already sent it, so the Fujun will send it again?" Liu Bei said.

"After all, it's an innocent disaster, so if you repeat it, you'll repeat it. My lord, please let Jun Kong go to Xiangyang to discuss it." Yi Ji said.

"I'll go after I'm done with the mundane tasks in hand." Liu Bei nodded in response.

After Yi Ji left, Liu Bei asked Xu Shu and Lan Tian, ​​"Can Yuanzhi and Ziyu go to Xiangyang?"

"If my lord doesn't go, Liu Biao won't be able to live in peace. You can take General Zilong with you." Xu Shu thought for a while and said.

After Liu Bei listened to Xu Shu, he looked at Lan Tian again, and Lan Tian also nodded and said: "The words of the military adviser are very true. Liu Jingsheng will not hesitate to kill his confidants to prove himself, but also to protect his own feathers. He has dodged all the hidden arrows. Why are you afraid of the bright gun? Brother-in-law can go with peace of mind." .”

"That's good." Liu Bei felt relieved.

"My lord, my little sister is about to give birth." At this moment, Mi Zhu hurriedly said.

Liu Bei was shocked when he heard this, and quickly said to the two of them: "Let's leave today, Zi Zhong, come with me quickly."

Strange to say, after Liu Bei recognized his adopted son Liu Feng, Mi Zhen and Gan Qian were pregnant two months ago, and he still hoped to have a biological son.

After Liu Bei and Mi Zhu left in a hurry, Xu Shu also prepared to leave.

Lan Tian asked, "It's still early, where is Yuan Zhi going?"

"My mother has nothing to do at home, I want her to help the lord." Xu Shu said.

"Then hurry up, I'll buy you a drink tonight." Lan Tian invited.

Xu Shu looked at him in surprise. Although Lan Tian was Liu Bei's brother-in-law, he kept a low profile in Xinye and basically had no close contact with anyone, which made outsiders think he was not easy to talk to.

"Is there something wrong with Ziyu?" Xu Shu asked suspiciously.

"Well, I want to have an in-depth chat with you." Lan Tian nodded and said.

Cai Hao and Kuai Yue plotted against Liu Bei, and Liu Biao acted so calmly. Lan Tian thought that he could no longer be passive, and maybe the situation would be worse than history.

Although Lan Tian can't play politics and tricks, there are some people who can handle it with ease. It's time to invite Kong Ming out.

Xu Shu nodded and said, "I will definitely be there in the evening."

Liu Bei attached great importance to Lantian, and his residence in Xinye was diagonally opposite the county government office. During this period, Dengjiazhuang was harvesting grain, and Liu Bei often asked him for advice, so he stayed in the county.

In the evening, Lan Tian raised a stove at home, and put a pot on it to boil wine and cook vegetables.

After Xu Shu arrived, Lan Tian taught him how to boil mutton in a pot with a simple dipping sauce that he made himself. Xu Shu almost swallowed his tongue.

"Ziyu is such a fantastic idea, it's the first time I've seen such a way of eating." Xu Shu sighed.

Lan Tian picked up a piece of mutton and put it into the copper pot, rinsed it for a few times and fished it out. Then he said meaningfully: "Yuanzhi looks at all the states and counties in the world, does it look like the mutton in my hand? If the time is not enough, the meat Uncooked meat can easily damage the stomach, and if it is cooked for too long, the meat will be old and dull, and lose its umami flavor."

"What did Ziyu want to say?" Xu Shu put down his chopsticks and picked up the wine glass.

"I mean Jingzhou is this mutton, how long does Yuan Zhi think it can be eaten?" Lan Tian asked.

"My lord now lives in Xinye, and Ziyu is planting grain in Dengjiazhuang. Although we have occasional small victories in Bowangpo, it will take some time before we can conspire in Jingzhou. At least it's not the time yet, and the meat is not yet cooked." Xu Shu analyzed.

"If the meat is boiled for too long, this piece of mutton may belong to Cao Cao, so who will cook the meat is the most important thing." Lan Tian said.

"Can Ziyu wash it?" Xu Shu asked puzzled.

Lan Tian shook his head and said, "I understand the truth, but I can't do it well, can Yuan Zhi do it?"

Xu Shu also shook his head and said: "Looking at the general trend of the world, I am not as good as Ziyu."

Lan Tian took a sip of the boiled wine, stood up and looked out the window, and said, "Brother-in-law passed by Mr. Shui Jing's manor last time. He recommended Wolong and Fengchu, saying that they are unrivaled talents. , I guess Yuanzhi must know the people, why not invite them out of the mountain to spread the word?"

Xu Shu, who was born in Yingchuan, knows that these nobles attack each other for their own interests. There are very few people with a heart like Lantian. With his talent and background, he can completely surpass himself, but this guy just gave up as a military advisor. An important position, and now he is planning for the master again, and wants to invite Wolong and Fengchu out of the mountain.

Although Zhuge's four friends have different talents, Cui Jun, Meng Jian, Shi Tao and Xu Shu are all similar in essence. They just want to find stability in the troubled times, which in turn also shows Zhuge Liang's tenacity.

Facing Xu Shu like this, Lan Tian felt that he could be guided, as long as he helped Liu Bei become bigger and stronger, then he could still enjoy stability and would not leave for his mother.

Seeing that Xu Shu was silent, Lan Tian added: "There is a saying in my hometown, only in the pot, can there be in the bowl. Now only by helping the lord to seek strength, Yuan Zhi and my relatives can benefit and be safe."

Xu Shu was extremely intelligent, so he could understand Lan Tian's words. He said slowly, "Pang Tong, styled Shiyuan, named Fengchu, has the talent of Wang Zuo, but he was born in the Pang family of Xiangyang, so I'm afraid he won't become an official easily."

"What about Wolong?"

"Wolong, surnamed Zhuge, surnamed Liang, styled Kongming, native of Yangdu Langya, now lives in seclusion in Longzhong, Xiangyang, and often compares himself with Guan Zhong and Le Yi."

(End of this chapter)