Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 108 Choose the master and act, Chen Deng Er Zhang Lu Su

"Have you heard? Qingzhou Shijun Liu is coming to Xuzhou, and it is said that he will discuss with Tao Shijun to resettle [-] hungry people in the East China Sea."

"Really? Tao Shijun actually resettled the hungry people? I remember last time he drove the hungry people to Qingzhou."

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense, Mr. Tao drove away the Yellow Turban bandit soldiers."

"Nonsense! I can tell the difference between bandit soldiers and hungry people."

"Anyway, Tao Shijun's willingness to resettle the hungry people in the East China Sea is also an act of benevolence."

"Without Liu Shijun's appeal, how could Tao Shijun resettle the hungry people in the East China Sea? Liu Shijun is going to Yangdu City? I have to see it with my own eyes."

"I heard that there is a shortage of talented people in Qingzhou. Mr. Liu has issued orders to seek talents many times. He even opened a government school, only recruiting talents under the age of the crown, and a yearly [-] shi of money and food subsidies!"

"Six hundred shi per year? Is it true or not! I'm so moved by what I said."

"Excited? You have to be a county magistrate for three years after you finish your studies. Not to mention the constraints, do you have the talent to be a county magistrate?"

"The clever ones have already gone to Qingzhou. Langya Zhuge Jin has heard of it, right? He set off the day before yesterday."

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Xiapi.

Diannong Xiaowei Chen Deng hurriedly came to the ancestral home of the Chen family.

"Where is father?" Chen Deng asked the old servant.

The old servant pointed the direction and said, "The old master is reading in the pepper room."

The Pepper House is named after the wall painted with pepper and mud, which means warmth and fragrance.

Even in winter, the luxurious houses of rich and powerful families are as warm as spring, which is unimaginable for ordinary people.

Even in the Chen family, only Chen Gui and his son can freely enter and leave the pepper room.

Jianbu came to the pepper room, Chen Deng's tone was a little eager: "Father, there is a major event in the East China Sea."

Chen Gui quietly put down the slip in his hand, with a displeased expression on his face: "Yuanlong, you are nearly thirty years old, why are you still so flustered when you encounter trouble?"

"A wise man handles things, and Mount Tai collapses in front of him without changing his face."

"With your temperament, how can you achieve great things?"

Chen Deng was reprimanded by Chen Gui, and quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake: "What the father taught is that the child is reckless."

Chen Gui picked up the warm wine next to him, moistened his throat, and asked lightly: "But Tao Gongzu, is he going to distribute money and food again?"

For Tao Qian's impression, Chen Gui's mind is still just a vulgar warrior.

Relying on his military exploits, he became the governor of Xuzhou, but in essence he was just a humble martial artist.

If Tao Qian can treat the sages with courtesy, Chen Gui can still have a good impression of Tao Qian.

But Tao Qian was greedy for profit and relied on pets, and he also favored villains.

In particular, Xiapi Xiang Ruorong, in Guangxing Buddhist temples in Xiapi County, required the people of Xiapi County to recite Buddhist scriptures day and night, causing monks and nuns from nearby counties to move into Xiapi County one after another, with more than 5000 households before and after.

He also spent huge sums of money to hold the "Buddha Bathing Party", which was extremely extravagant.

Chen Gui was very dissatisfied!
Money and food are not used to persuade farmers and mulberry, but are used for false Buddhist scriptures.

Can reciting Buddhist scriptures solve food and clothing problems?
Ruo Rong amassed money wantonly in Xiapi again. On the one hand, he asked the people of Xiapi County to recite Buddhist scriptures to reflect on their sins, and on the other hand, he collected money from the people of Xiapi County to fill his own pockets.

Chen Gui has never seen such a brazen person!
Chen Deng shook his head: "It's Qingzhou Shijun Liu, who wants to discuss with Tao Shijun in Yangdu City of Langya Kingdom about resettling [-] hungry people in Donghai Kingdom."

"Eh?" Chen Gui raised his head in surprise: "Will Tao Qian resettle the hungry? Or a hundred thousand? Is he not afraid to support himself to death?"

Who would believe that Tao Qian, who had all the money and food for raising soldiers, was apportioned from aristocratic and wealthy families.

Chen Deng nodded: "I don't know the details, I only know that Tao Shijun and Mi Zizhong were discussing and planning together."

Chen Gui couldn't help frowning: "Donghai Mi Zizhong, although he came from a farming family, his virtues and talents are far superior to those of ordinary aristocratic families. This person is also proficient in business, so there must be other reasons for being so keen on promoting the resettlement of hungry people. "

Chen Deng respectfully knelt down in front of Chen Gui and asked, "Father, does my child need to go to Yangdu City?"

Chen Gui thought for a moment: "It's good to go there! If Liu Cishi is as rumored, Chen Shi is also willing to make friends with Liu Cishi."

Compared with a wealthy family like Mi Zhu, Chen Gui, who was born as a public official for generations, was more inclined to make friends in the officialdom.

If this Liu Bei is really virtuous, then Chen Gui would not mind giving Liu Bei a favor.

Favors are exchanged, and if a favor is given, Liu Bei will repay the favor in the future.

Chen Gui is well versed in this aspect.

Chen Deng suddenly said: "My child understands!"

Looking at the back of Chen Deng leaving, Chen Gui couldn't help sighing secretly.

"Although Yuan Long is intelligent and capable of governing the people and the army, he is bold and unrestrained and too sincere. If this is placed in the court, he will die without knowing it."

"Ugh!"

Chen Gui felt a little worried.

If you don't have a deep understanding of the way of officialdom, no matter how strong your ability to govern the people and the army is, you can't stop the villain's back arrows.

Because he knew Chen Deng's temperament, when Tao Qian recruited Chen Deng, Chen Gui only let Chen Deng take the post of Diannong Xiaowei.

The purpose is very simple, let Chen Deng supervise the farming under Tao Qian's command, and prevent Chen Deng from falling into the vortex of power struggle in the officialdom.

"Liu Bei, Liu Xuande." Chen Gui picked up a pen, wrote Liu Bei's name and characters on the slip of paper, and fell into deep thought.

Guangling County.

Two young Confucian scholars sat playing chess.

The one on the left, surnamed Zhang Minghong, styled Zigang.

He once traveled to Luoyang to study "Yi Jing" with Dr. Han Zong, "Shangshu" with Dr. Ouyang, and "Han Shi", "Book of Rites" and "Zuo Shi Chunqiu" with Pu Yangkai.

After returning to Guangling County, he was recommended as a talented person. Even the general He Jin, Taiwei Zhu Jun, and Sikong Xun Shuang wanted to enlist Zhang Hong, but Zhang Hong refused to be called, and has been studying in Guangling County to cultivate his character. Make friends.

The one on the right, surnamed Zhang Mingzhao, styled Zibu, was from Pengcheng.

A young man who is eager to learn, he studied "Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals" with the famous official Bai Hou Zi'an, and made inseparable friendships with Zhao Yu from Langya and Wang Lang from Donghai.

After reaching the crown, Zhang Zhao was promoted as Xiaolian, but Zhang Zhao refused to accept it. Instead, he discussed with Wang Lang about the king's taboo.

Tao Qian admired Zhang Zhao's reputation and promoted Zhang Zhao as a talented person, but Zhang Zhao rejected him.

Because of this, Zhang Zhao was imprisoned by Tao Qian, who felt that he had lost face, and was released only after being rescued by his friend Zhao Yu.

But even so, Zhang Zhao did not openly express his resentment towards Tao Qian because of this, and Xuzhou scholars admired him even more for his virtue.

The chess pieces fall lightly, and the chess game is confusing.

After a long time, Zhang Zhao held the chess pieces in his hands, looked at the confusing chess game, and couldn't help feeling:
"The world is chaotic, and the future is unclear. The governors and prefects of various states and counties, in order to pursue fame and wealth, only make the scholars and common people suffer. I don't know where else in this world can let us and other scholars live in peace."

When scholars study, they all hope to apply what they have learned, to cultivate themselves, to regulate their families, to govern the country, and to bring peace to the world.

But in this world, not every scholar can realize the ambition in his heart.

Most of the scholars either follow the flood and change from dragon slayers to evil dragons; or they go back to the mountains and forests and write books as hermits.

How easy is it to uphold the original aspiration and not be infected by the torrent of the secular world, but also to take power and serve the country and the people?

Zhang Hong had a calm demeanor, and Zhang Hong had already seen through the official affairs in this world.

Whether it is for the government or as a public minister, it is inevitable to fight for power and profit.

The emperor is stupid, his courtiers are treacherous, and people with false names abound. How difficult it is for those who are really talented to stand out in this secular torrent!
"Zibu, the chaotic world cannot be reversed by a scholar like me."

"If there is no Ming Lord born, even if you are in a high position, it is better to be intoxicated among the bamboo forests, writing books, drinking, and playing chess, how happy it is!"

Zhang Hong chuckled and dropped the chess piece.

In Zhang Hong's eyes, although this chess game is confusing, it is not without impossible paths.

Zhang Zhao sighed.

It is said that one stands at thirty, but Zhang Zhao is already in his thirties, but he still cannot stand in the world.

While talking, a servant sent a letter.

"Hey, it's Yuanda's letter." Zhang Zhao was a little surprised.

After offending Tao Qian, Zhang Zhao took refuge in the home of Zhang Hong in Guangling County.

After glancing at Zhao Yu's letter, Zhang Zhao's eyes gradually became deep.

"Zi Bu, what did Yuan Da say in the letter?" Seeing Zhang Zhao's expression change, Zhang Hong couldn't help asking.

Zhang Zhao restrained his expression slightly: "Yuan Da said that he was going to Qingzhou to respond to the Qingzhou governor's order to seek talents, and he wrote to ask Brother Zigang and I if we intend to go together."

Zhang Hong was slightly surprised: "The governor of Qingzhou? Liu Bei, Liu Xuande?"

Zhang Zhao nodded: "That's the man! Yuan Da said that Governor Liu of Qingzhou treated the sages very courteously, and when he heard that Duke Hui of Jizhou was coming, he even went out of the city ten miles to wait quietly for his arrival in the cold wind."

"It is also said that Governor Liu has a heart of benevolence and righteousness. After defeating the Yellow Turban bandits in Qingzhou, he took in nearly 50 hungry people. He even did not hesitate to damage his reputation to save these 50 hungry people."

"Now Inspector Liu is going to Yangdu City again, to discuss with Tao Shijun how to resettle [-] hungry people in the East China Sea."

"Yuan Da thought that Governor Liu was able to govern the army and the people, and he had a heart of benevolence and righteousness. He also had the help of Duke Kang Cheng and his son under his command. He could be called a rare hero in the world!"

"Yuan Da admired him in his heart and decided to go to Qingzhou to become an official."

Zhang Hong was shocked in his heart: "Yuan Da has always had a very high vision, so he has such an evaluation of Liu Cishi?"

Zhang Zhao got up and paced around, and suddenly had a thought in his heart: "Brother Zigang, I originally wanted to go to Jiangdong to look for famous officials, but since Yuan Da wrote a letter, if I don't go to meet this Governor Liu, it will inevitably make Yuan Da feel cold. .”

"It just so happens that Inspector Liu is going to Yangdu, how about brother Zigang and me going on a trip to Yangdu City for a few days?"

Zhang Hong pondered for a moment: "Then let's go together! Yuan Da is Zibu's good friend, and also a Langya talent I admire. If Governor Liu is not worthy of his name, we have to persuade Yuan Da to calm down."

Immediately.

Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong prepared a carriage and headed for Yangducheng.

And in Xiapi East City.

This is already the southernmost boundary of Xuzhou, and further south is the Huainan area.

And in Dongcheng, there is a wealthy Lu family.

Lu Su, head of the Lu family, lost his father when he was young and was brought up by his grandmother.

This Lu Su was born with a burly appearance and a bold personality. He liked to read books and was good at riding and shooting.

It was a troubled time, and rich families from all over the country frantically annexed land, but Lu Su did the opposite.

Not only did he not manage family affairs, he did not learn from other rich families to annex land, but instead gave a lot of money, sold land, helped neighbors, and made friends with talented people in the past, which is quite like Meng Chang.

When the news came that Liu Bei was going to Yangdu City to discuss with Tao Qian how to resettle [-] hungry people, the young Lu Su immediately came to the inner courtyard to ask his grandmother for instructions.

"Grandmother, my grandson got the news that Governor Liu of Qingzhou is going to discuss with Governor Tao of Xuzhou about resettling [-] hungry people in Yangdu City."

"Such a hero, how can grandson not go and have a look?"

Lu Su is exactly the age of passion.

When I heard that the officials in this world still have the initiative to resettle the hungry people, how could they not be curious?

Most of the officials, not to mention resettling the hungry, can be considered benevolent if they can give some porridge and rice.

When the old lady heard this, she was quite surprised: "Is there really such a benevolent gentleman in the world?"

Lu Su smiled and said: "It is precisely because my grandson does not believe that there is such a benevolent gentleman in this world, so my grandson went to Yangdu City to find out. If the governor Liu is also chasing fame, grandson will inevitably have to use the bow in his hand." Three rings."

The old lady couldn't help scolding: "Su'er, your father passed away early, and you are the only male in the Lu family, so don't be arrogant!"

"Grandmother doesn't care about giving money or selling land, but you can't ignore the matter of you leaving behind for the Lu family!"

"Maybe you learn martial arts, not for you to learn ranger!"

"If you have this idea, don't go to Yangdu City, and stay here for the Lu family."

Lu Su smiled sheepishly: "Grandmother, my grandson just amuses you, how can I really learn from a knight-errant?"

"Are you as funny as this?" The old lady stared.

Lu Su immediately didn't dare to speak nonsense anymore, and made an oath before the old lady agreed.

Having obtained the permission, Lu Su immediately summoned more than ten knights and headed towards Yangducheng.

In the counties, counties and townships of Xuzhou, not only Chen Deng, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Lu Su, but also many more virtuous and talented people go there alone or in small groups. Gather in Yangdu City!
Kaiyang City.

This is the place where Zang Ba stationed his troops.

Yangdu City is in the north, and Kaiyang City is in the south.

As early as a few days ago, Zang Ba received a letter with sharp words.

The letter was sent by Liu Bei, and the meaning is simple and straightforward.

I hope that Zang Ba will restrain the military discipline. If anyone dares to plunder the people who go south, Liu Bei will send Qingzhou soldiers to attack Kaiyang!
No negotiation, all announcements!

This tough attitude made Zang Ba angry, but also a little weak.

Even Tao Qian, governor of Xuzhou, dared not speak to Zang Ba like this, but Liu Bei just said so!

"Zang Shuai, Liu Bei thinks that he has defeated the Yellow Turban of Qingzhou, so he can ignore me?" Wu Dunyu said angrily, "Liu Bei won't let us plunder, so we went to plunder instead."

"I don't believe that he really dared to raise soldiers from Qingzhou to open Yang!"

Yin Li was also furious: "Zang Shuai, we came to Kaiyang from Mount Tai, who is not polite to us? Then how can Liu Bei dare to be so rampant?"

"Isn't he going to Yangdu City? Let's go to the north gate of Yangdu City to scare him and see if he dares to use force!"

Zang Ba didn't speak, but looked at Sun Guan who was also meditating aside.

a long time.

Sun Guan said leisurely: "Zang Shuai, if we go to war with Liu Bei, who do you think Tao Cishi will help?"

　In the first year of Chuping, there are so many talents that can be dug out!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)