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

Chapter 109 Liu Bei went south, Zhuge Jin was shocked

As soon as Sun Guan said this, Zang Ba fell silent.

Who does Tao Qian help?

If it weren't for Tao Qian not being able to restrain Zang Ba, would Zang Ba form his own line in Kaiyang and listen to the tune instead of the propaganda?

If Zang Ba really used force with Liu Bei, Tao Qian would not miss the opportunity to weaken Zang Ba's military power.

To Tao Qian, a Zang Ba who listened to the tune but not the announcement, and a Zang Ba who listened to the announcement were completely different concepts.

Zang Ba was also very afraid of this.

Without Liu Bei's intervention, Zang Ba was sure that Tao Qian would not dare to act rashly, and could only accept the reality that Zang Ba listened to the tune and did not listen to the announcement.

But now, Liu Bei not only intervened, but also intervened with a very tough attitude!

disobedient?
Then hit!
Although Zang Ba also had a record of defeating the Yellow Turban bandits, he was more or less afraid of Liu Bei who had pacified all the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou except Donglai County in half a year.

Zang Ba also knows about Liu Bei's generals.

Especially Donglai Taishici, who is quite famous in Qingzhou!
But the information that Zang Ba learned was that on top of Tai Shici, there were Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, two fierce generals who were against thousands of people, and Lu Zhi, a well-known great Han general.

There are even rumors that don't drive Zheng Ping to use troops, can "call the wind and rain, summon the thunder god to help", and killed Sima fear who claimed to be the commander of the land in the Pingyuan country by the wind and thunder.

Although these rumors are likely to be false, Zheng Ping can defeat Sima Fear without relying on brave generals like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Tai Shici, which should not be underestimated.

And it was Liu Bei who frightened Zang Ba the most!

After destroying the Yellow Turban bandits in Qingzhou, Liu Bei did not drive out the remaining Yellow Turban hungry people like Tao Qian did in the past, but instead resettled 50 Yellow Turban hungry people in an astonishing move!

It was announced twice that the neighboring counties were banned, and the ban on grain trafficking was opened for the first time, promising to purchase grain from the neighboring counties.

And the second time, I didn't even give the money for the purchase!

It is necessary to let the neighboring counties directly transport money and food to Qingzhou to relieve the hungry.

With such boldness, even Zang Ba, who usually prides himself on being brave, is amazed and ashamed.

Liu Bei even dared to threaten the governor and governor of the state, so how could he be afraid of him being a tyrant?

Zang Ba knows it well.

If he wins Liu Bei, Tao Qian may be afraid and dare not act rashly; if he loses, Tao Qian will never take into account his feelings for suppressing the Yellow Turbans.

Wu Dun and Yin Li couldn't understand these power struggles, but Zang Ba understood them very well.

In the past, Zang Ba's father, Zang Jie, was detained by the prefect because he failed in the power struggle with the prefect.

If not, how could Zang Ba kill the prefect and become a thief.

"That being said, Liu Bei is rude! If he backs down, won't he be underestimated by Liu Bei in the future?" Zang Ba looked at Sun Guan unwillingly.

If Liu Bei treated each other with courtesy, Zang Ba might still consider it.

But Liu Bei's attitude was too tough, which made Zang Ba feel ashamed.

"Zang Shuai, the situation is stronger than others, if you bear it, you must endure it." Sun Guan analyzed calmly: "Liu Bei's tough attitude means that the most urgent thing for Liu Bei is to resettle these [-] hungry people in Donghai County. "

"Liu Bei is short of food, so Liu Bei doesn't want any accidents when it comes to resettling the [-] hungry people."

"A tough attitude can make Liu Bei's actions go more smoothly."

Paused.

A trace of fear flashed in Sun Guan's eyes: "If you think about it even worse, what if Liu Bei took the opportunity to kill Zang Shuai and take Zang Shuai's money and food to resettle the hungry people?"

"If this is true, it will not only relieve Liu Bei's shortage of money and food, but also solve hidden dangers for Tao Qian."

After hearing Sun Guan's analysis, Wu Dun and Yin Li couldn't help being startled.

"Deputy Marshal, are you exaggerating?" Wu Dun couldn't help exclaiming.

Yin Li also said: "Liu Bei has always claimed to be benevolent and righteous. Isn't he afraid of being criticized for doing so?"

Sun Guan sneered: "According to your previous thinking, you are going to plunder the hungry people going south."

"At that time, Liu Bei will lead his troops south in the name of begging thieves and protecting the people, and his division will be famous!"

"And we used to be thieves, and now we rob the hungry people, do you think Liu Bei will be blamed or us?"

"Use your brains in everything, don't yell and kill all day long, we are no longer the Taishan thieves of the past, we are all people with official status!"

Under Sun Guan's persuasion, Zang Ba gradually calmed down his inner anger, and his eyes became calm and deep: "Since you can't fight against Liu Bei, why don't you take the initiative to express your kindness?"

"I intend to set up shelters along the way to provide some food, rice and drinking water. What does Zhongtai think?"

Sun Guan's eyes moved: "Shuai Zang is wise! We can survive in this world, and we must not make too many enemies."

"I've always wondered, with Tao Qian's personality, he wouldn't be so generous as to resettle [-] starving people for Liu Bei. Tao Qian must be able to get greater benefits."

"If we show kindness to Liu Bei, maybe we can also have unexpected gains."

Zang Ba also thought carefully after hearing the words: "Zhongtai reminded me. Tao Qian is kind-hearted on the surface, but in fact he is also chasing fame and fortune. If there is no benefit, how can he resettle these [-] hungry people for Liu Bei?"

After discussing the details with Sun Guan, Zang Ba also transferred some grain and rice from the treasury, and asked people to set up shelters along the way.

At the same time, he sent someone to write back to Liu Bei, expressing his willingness to do his part for the hungry people going south.

the other side.

Liu Bei stayed in the middle of the administration and Liu Hui was temporarily in charge of state affairs. With Guan Hai as his general and fifty cavalry guards, he went south with Zheng Ping.

He also ordered Tian Yu to command troops to station in Zhuxu County, Beihai Kingdom.

Langya Kingdom has a vast territory and many counties.

Yishan and Zhucheng, south of Jiaonan, east of Yishui, Linyi, and Cangshan, north of Linshu and Junan, and east to the sea.

Jurisdiction over thirteen counties, Kaiyang, Dongwu, Langye, Dongguan, Xihai, Zhu, Ju, Dong'an, Yangdu, Linyi, Jiqiu, Zong, Gumu.

In terms of region alone, it is the largest country in Xuzhou.

However, Langya Kingdom is the hardest-hit area of ​​the Yellow Turban, with frequent wars and disasters, so that the household registration is withered. Compared with other regions, it seems sparsely populated.

official way.

Although the cold wind was cold, Liu Bei did not intend to avoid it.

When the governor goes out, he usually takes a carriage.

But Liu Bei disliked that the speed of the carriage was too slow, and it was not conducive to understanding the people's sentiments. Therefore, except for welcoming talents like Liu Hui to ride in the carriage, he basically chose to ride the horse himself.

"Your Majesty, there is a scholar in front of you who has passed out."

During the march, the cavalry pawns who were exploring the way ahead hurried back.

Liu Bei was startled when he heard the words, and quickly shook the reins, speeding up.

But he saw a young scholar leaning on the side of the road, already unconscious.

Liu Bei hurriedly got off his horse, put his right hand on the young scholar's forehead, slightly taken aback: "It's so hot! Guan Hai, get some ginger wine!"

It was freezing cold, Liu Bei prepared some ginger wine for the cavalry to take with him when he went south.

Although Liu Bei once ordered a ban on alcohol, considering the severe winter, he lifted the ban on alcohol and restricted wine making.

Carrying the young scholar to a shelter from the wind, Liu Bei personally wiped the young scholar to cool down.

a long time.

The scholar just woke up leisurely.

"Young man, why are you walking alone in the cold wind? It's too dangerous in this cold winter." Liu Bei asked the young man with concern.

The young man rubbed his hot forehead, knowing that he was saved by the people in front of him, he quickly struggled to get up and saluted: "Langya Zhugejin, thank you benefactor for saving me."

"I don't know how to call my benefactor, but I will definitely repay him in the future."

Zhuge Jin?
Zheng Ping's eyes moved, and he looked at the young man in front of him, but he couldn't confirm the identity of the other party.

Liu Bei chuckled, "I didn't save people to repay you. You haven't told me why you walk alone in the cold wind?"

Zhuge Jin said: "I'm going to Linzi City. I heard that Linzi City has opened a new government school to recruit scholars who have not reached the top."

Liu Bei was stunned: "You are going to Linzi City, why don't you go together? Where are the elders in your family?"

Zhuge Jin shook his head: "My father died of illness last year, and only my elder sister took care of my younger siblings at home. My uncle went to Jingzhou and has not returned yet. Although there are elders in the clan, I don't want to ask them for help."

Liu Beixin had a heart of compassion, and also admired Zhuge Jin's arrogance: "If you walk like this, you won't be able to reach Qingzhou in a month. I am also from Linzi, and I am going to Yangdu City to do some business. Why don't you go with me to Yangdu City first to take care of yourself , How about going back to Linzi with me?"

Zhuge Jin shook his head: "Thank you benefactor for your kindness. Now I am much better. How can I be afraid of hardships with my heart to study? Liu Shishi is willing to give the government school students [-] shi subsidy. It must be that he has high hopes for the government school students and would rather be short than excessive. This The moral assessment must also be very important."

Liu Bei couldn't bear it, and looked at Zheng Ping.

Zheng Ping looked at Zhuge Jin, and suddenly asked: "Dare to ask your honorable name?"

Zhugejin said frankly: "my father, who was once the prime minister of Taishan County."

Zheng Ping knew it in his heart, and said with a smile: "Emissary, just take it with you, in case you get sick again on the way, wouldn't it be possible to miss a young talent?"

Envoy?

Zhuge Jin looked at Liu Bei in astonishment: "Benefactor, are you Liu Inspector of Qingzhou?"

Liu Bei smiled and nodded.

Zhugejin hurriedly saluted: "Zhugejin was rude, I have seen Liu Shijun."

Liu Bei got up and smiled, "Now, would you like to follow me to Yangdu City?"

Zhuge Jin gritted her teeth and stopped insisting.

The purpose of going to Linzi City is to participate in the examination and enter the government school, so as to get money and food subsidies to support the family.

Now that I have met Liu Bei, why bother to look far away?
Under the city of Yangdu.

The cold wind was blowing, as cold as a knife.

But Liu Bei's eyes became more tenacious in the cold wind.

"Finally arrived."

"The weather is getting colder and colder, and we must help the villagers go south to the East China Sea as soon as possible."

Liu Bei took off the hood and looked at Yangducheng and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Zheng Ping also took off his hood, and adjusted his clothes slightly: "Langya Kingdom has a lot of wasteland, if Mr. Tao is willing to borrow it temporarily, it can accommodate a lot of people."

Liu Bei was moved.

Going south all the way, Liu Bei also had a certain understanding of Langya Kingdom.

Most of the counties and towns in the northern part of Langya Kingdom were destroyed by the Yellow Turbans, but Tao Qian did not manage these counties and towns effectively.

In other words, Tao Qian had a laissez-faire attitude towards these counties and townships.

The only thing better than Qingzhou is that most of the hungry people in Langya Kingdom have fled.

It can even be said that some of the 50 hungry people in Qingzhou escaped from Langya Kingdom.

Liu Bei could understand Zheng Ping's intentions.

Since Tao Qian doesn't want to take care of the counties and townships in the northern part of Langya Kingdom, he might as well lend them to Liu Bei!

In today's troubled times, many counties and counties actually do not have a clear definition of crossing the line.

Just like Tao Qian, who left the northern counties and townships of Langya Kingdom alone, he would rather manage some counties and townships of Peiguo in Yuzhou.

Nodding his head, Liu Bei looked towards the city gate of Yangdu, "If Mr. Tao is willing to borrow it temporarily, it would be a good thing."

At the gate of the city, the county magistrate, who had received the order earlier, saw Liu Bei's arrival, and hurriedly sent someone to notify Tao Qian.

As early as a day ago, Tao Qian had already arrived in Yangdu City.

After all, this Yangdu city is in Xuzhou, and Tao Qian had to do his best to be a landlord and deploy in advance, so that Liu Bei couldn't feel that the dignified governor of Xuzhou didn't understand etiquette.

Tao Qian, who heard the news, rode his horse to the gate of the city together with Mi Zhu.

"Liu Inspector Liu came too fast, I am disrespectful and disrespectful!" Tao Qian dismounted from his horse and greeted Liu Bei as if seeing an old friend.

Liu Bei also stepped forward to return the salute: "Tao Shijun's words are serious! But I accidentally forgot the time, and it came sooner."

Say hello.

Liu Bei and Tao Qian recommended Zheng Ping and Mi Zhu respectively.

It's all different from one state, and there is no distinction between high and low status.

"It's windy outside the city. Liu Cishi and Zheng Biejia, please follow me into the city first. A banquet has been prepared in the city." Tao Qian warmly invited.

In the city, there were many more scholars who came here admiringly along the road, which surprised Liu Bei slightly.

Mi Zhu explained: "Because Shijun Liu and Shijun Tao wanted to discuss how to resettle [-] hungry people, scholars from various counties and counties in Xuzhou came here admiringly."

"It shows that Xuzhou scholars are all virtuous and outstanding talents who are deeply concerned about state affairs and sympathetic to the suffering of the people."

Mi Zhu's words were beautiful.

Not only affirmed that Liu Bei and Tao Qian discussed the resettlement of hungry people in this Yangdu city, but also received the admiration of Xuzhou scholars.

He even praised all the scholars in Yangdu City. When this story spreads in the future, who would not respect Mi Zhu?
Zheng Ping chuckled: "I've heard that Mi Zizhong of Donghai is elegant and honest, and his virtue is not inferior to that of a prince. Seeing you today, your reputation is well-deserved."

Mi Zhu bowed modestly: "Don't be too famous, Zheng. Compared with virtue, who can compare with Duke Kang Cheng of Beihai?"

Compliment each other.

Scholars along the road were also talking about it.

"This is Lord Xuande, governor of Qingzhou. Seeing his features, he is quite heroic, but he also gives people a kind of softness. He is indeed a hero in the world."

"It's been cold recently, but Mr. Liu still came from Linzi City. He really is a man of faith."

"For the sake of hundreds of thousands of hungry people, regardless of the severe cold, to come to Yangdu City, Governor Liu's heart is clear, and the sun can be used as a lesson."

"Tao Cishi also came to Yangdu City from the East China Sea. Being able to work for hundreds of thousands of hungry people has changed my view of Tao Cishi."

"The world is chaotic, with heroes like Liu Cishi and Tao Cishi around, Qing Xu can be safe!"

"Although Inspector Tao has a heart of benevolence and virtue, he trusts villains and alienates talented people. It is difficult for us to do anything; I heard that Qingzhou has an order to seek talents, and when appointing talented people, virtue is the first and talent is second. This is my generation. One should follow."

"Brother Zibu, brother Zigang, Mr. Xuande lives up to his name! Just because he rode a horse to face the wind and frost, instead of a carriage, is enough to be admired."

"Those who can achieve great things must not be afraid of the scorching heat and cold. It is really a blessing for the scholars of my generation that Xuande's heart is the same."

"From Linzi City to Yangdu City, riding a horse and galloping in such a cold weather is not something ordinary people can bear. This Qingzhou Inspector Liu is not extraordinary."

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(End of this chapter)