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

Chapter 113 Sitting around the stove, Liu Bei discusses directors

Tao Qian would take into account Zang Ba's power in Kaiyang and choose to be patient, but Zheng Ping didn't care.

With Qingzhou's current strength, it would be difficult to conquer Dong Zhuo due to the difficulty in supplying grain roads, but it would be easy to fight against Zang Ba nearby.

This group of Taishan thieves who left Mount Tai and lost the dangers of the mountains and forests wanted to use Kaiyang City to stop Liu Bei's Qingzhou army, no less than a mantis.

Liu Bei gave Zang Ba face and called Zang Ba Zang Shuai.

If you don't give Zang Ba face, you will directly send troops to beat Zang Ba.

What's more, a subdued soldier does not necessarily have to fight.

Now that Liu Bei and Tao Qian have discussed the matter of relocating the [-] hungry people in Qingzhou to the East China Sea, everyone with a discerning eye knows that Liu Bei and Tao Qian have formed an alliance.

In terms of the trade-offs between pros and cons, Tao Qian must give priority to supporting Liu Bei, rather than supporting Zang Ba who listens to the tune and does not listen to the propaganda.

Zang Ba, who survived in the cracks between Qingzhou governor and Xuzhou governor, had to fight desperately or admit defeat.

Zheng Ping's tough attitude made Zang Ba's messenger a little afraid.

He was ordered to deliver the letter, and the messenger was also instructed by Zang Ba and Sun Guan to observe Liu Bei's attitude.

As a result, the messenger didn't even see Liu Bei's face!

Liu Bei chatted with Chen Deng for an hour. If Chen Deng hadn't returned to Tancheng to avoid Tao Qian's misunderstanding, Liu Bei even wanted to invite Chen Deng to share his bed and sleep.

"Chen Yuanlong is a heroic man with literary and military skills, which is rare in this world. I wish I could meet him sooner." Sending Chen Deng away from the post house, Liu Bei stood in front of the door for a long time and refused to return to the house.

During this trip to Yangdu City, Liu Bei had a lot of emotions.

First, I met Zhuge Jin on the way, and then I entered Yangdu City and signed an agreement with Tao Qian to resettle [-] hungry people in the East China Sea. At the same time, I got the right to govern the counties and townships in the northern part of Langya Kingdom. On the way, I entered Zhuge’s house and met the young genius Zhuge Liang. When I returned to the post house, I met such a talented person as Chen Deng.

This made Liu Bei sigh a little.

In the land of youth, there are so many talented and talented people!
Seeing this, Zheng Ping knew that Liu Bei's heart to cherish talents had come again, and he lightly smiled and comforted him: "Master, Brother Yuanlong has lived in Xiapi for generations, and now he is the captain of Diannong in Xuzhou. There will still be many opportunities to talk freely in the future. .”

"It is Zang Ba of Kaiyang City who sent a messenger to express his goodwill." Zheng Ping handed the letter to Liu Bei: "But I have asked Zang Ba's messenger to go back to deliver the message. If Zang Ba is sincere, he should come to Yangdu City."

Liu Bei glanced at the letter and was slightly worried: "Xianmou, this Zang Ba is the first tyrant of Kaiyang. If we have such a tough attitude, will it affect the safety of the villagers going south?"

After all, going south to the East China Sea country needs to go through Kaiyang County, and Liu Bei is also worried that Zang Ba will implicate the villagers going south because of Liu Bei's tough attitude.

"It doesn't matter!" Zheng Ping smiled comfortably: "If Zang Ba dares to be rude, then take the opportunity to destroy Zang Ba and take his money and food to help the villagers. Although these bandits are born bravely in battle, they are not difficult to break."

"Compared with Zang Ba, Shi Jun should focus more on what will happen next year."

Liu Bei invited Zheng Ping to return to the house and sit around the stove to warm up.

"Xianmou refers to the event after the new year, let's talk about it in detail." Liu Bei breathed into his palm, and then leaned closer to the stove and spread his fingers to keep warm.

Zheng Ping also put his hands close to the stove, and said lightly: "After Tao Shijun resettled these [-] villagers, the pressure in Qingzhou will be relieved a lot."

"The yellow turbans in Qingzhou have all been wiped out except for Guan Cheng in Donglai County. Lu Shangshu and Uncle Kong have always wanted to work hard for Wang Jing, and they will definitely propose to the envoy to send troops to Chang'an in the coming year."

Liu Bei frowned slightly: "It's not that I don't want to send troops to Chang'an, it's just that Qingzhou doesn't have enough money and food to help the villagers. How can it be difficult to serve Wang Jing with extra money and food?"

"Dong Zhuo is not someone who is easy to deal with. This dispatch to Chang'an is as short as three months and as long as half a year. Although I have the heart, I am powerless."

"But if you don't send troops, I'm afraid it will chill Master Lu's heart."

If there is enough money and food, Liu Bei will also think of King Bingqin.

The emperor is still suffering in Chang'an, as a clan member of the Han family and the governor of Qingzhou, how can he not be as difficult as Wang Jing?

But unfortunately, with the distance from Qingzhou to Chang'an, if there is a mistake in the supply in the middle, the entire army may be wiped out.

Liu Bei suddenly fell into a tangle.

Zheng Ping smiled calmly: "There is a backup plan, so that you can consider it."

Liu Bei straightened up, and there was a little more surprise in his tone: "Scheme and elaborate."

Zheng Ping got up and paced, pointing in the direction of Luoyang: "After Dong Zhuo moved himself to Chang'an, Zhu Jun left Zhu Jun to guard Luoyang. Although this man succumbs to Dong Zhuo, he is also a staunch person, and he has a close friendship with Lu Shangshu."

"There is news from Nanyang that the later general Yuan Shu intends to challenge Dong Zhuo again, and his cousin Sun Jian stationed troops in Luyang for General Polu."

"The envoy can ask Lu Shangshu to write to Zhu Jun, asking him to connect Chenliu's prefect Zhang Miao and Dongjun's prefect Wang Gong to make an appointment to beg for Dong. I hope they can prepare to beg for Dong's money and food for the second time."

"Since Yanzhou's money and food are not willing to be transported to Qingzhou, it is better to spend it on state affairs that are difficult for King Jing, so as to temporarily avoid the turmoil in Yanzhou that may be caused by Liu Dai's killing of Qiao Mao."

"If the matter is successful, the envoy can make Lu Shangshu in command and Yun Chang as his deputy, and go to Luoyang to meet the alliance."

"In this way, it will not affect Qingzhou's relief to the villagers, and it will also relieve Lu Shangshu's worries."

Liu Bei also stood up, rubbing his hands and pacing to keep warm.

a long time.

Liu Bei stopped, and his tone became a little more excited: "If it is true that we can help Lu Shiqin and Wang Jing without affecting the important task of helping the villagers in Qingzhou, then it will be a blessing for the Han Dynasty."

"Just according to the plan, I will immediately write a letter and send it to Master Lu."

Zheng Ping nodded: "There is one more thing, Shi Jun has to send someone to carry it out."

"Although the envoy was recommended as the governor of Qingzhou, after all, he has not been officially canonized by the imperial court. After all, it is only a fake position."

"If Dong Zhuo of Chang'an appoints a new governor of Qingzhou to come to Qingzhou, it will be troublesome."

"Therefore, the envoy has to choose a wise and courageous person to go to Chang'an as soon as possible, and show the achievements of the envoy in Qingzhou to the emperor. At the same time, please appoint Qingzhou governor."

Liu Bei paced again.

As Zheng Ping said, this pseudo-job has always had a bad name.

In case Dong Zhuo sent Qingzhou to the imperial court, if Liu Bei refused to give in, he would be contemptuous of the emperor, and if Liu Bei gave in, it would be tantamount to handing over the foundation of Qingzhou to others.

"Xianmou, I have some doubts." Liu Bei asked in a condensed voice: "On the one hand, you asked me to help Lu Shiqin and Wang Jing, and on the other hand, you asked me to send someone to Qingzhou to ask for the title of governor of Qingzhou."

"Can Dong Zhuo agree?"

There was a smile in Zheng Ping's eyes, and a trace of cunning crossed the corner of his mouth: "It's hard for Wang Jing to be diligent, and the envoy didn't participate in person. It was Lu Shangshu and Yun Chang who went there; as long as Dong Zhuo's Xiliang soldiers are defeated in Luoyang, Dong Zhuo will definitely take action." means other than fighting."

"And at this time, if the envoy of the envoy arrives in Chang'an to report the performance, Dong Zhuo will mistakenly think that the envoy is only seeking benefits for the alliance."

"As for how Lu Shangshu and Yun Chang will act after the seal and appointment of Qingzhou governor are obtained, it has nothing to do with the envoy."

"Firstly, the appointment of the governor was granted by the emperor, and it is the emperor, not Dong Zhuo, who should be thanked by the emperor; secondly, Lu Shangshu is the envoy's mentor, and Lu Shangshu is unwilling to retreat. How can Shijun, a student, still Disobedience to the teacher's will?"

Liu Bei suddenly realized: "Xianmou is trying to deceive Dong Zhuo? To get the official appointment of Qingzhou governor?"

Zheng Ping chuckled: "How can it be called cheating? The envoy sent the envoy to Chang'an in an upright manner. As for whether Dong Zhuo would think too much about it, what does it have to do with the envoy?"

Liu Bei laughed loudly: "Scheme, if Dong Zhuo knew you were using such tricks, he would probably be so angry that he wouldn't be able to sleep well."

Zheng Ping turned in the direction of Chang'an: "A wise man's strategy is not limited to form. It doesn't matter whether it is a trick or a conspiracy, as long as it can achieve the goal."

Liu Bei pondered for a moment: "It's a long way to go to Chang'an, and those who are not wise and brave are not allowed to go. Can someone recommend someone for the envoy?"

Zheng Ping said without hesitation: "You can let Gaotang Hua Zicheng go, Zicheng's elder brother Hua Ziyu went to Chang'an with the emperor's officials, and you can also let Zicheng look for the trace."

"If Hua Ziyu can be brought back to Qingzhou, it will also be a great help to the envoy."

Liu Bei was immediately moved: "I have heard that Mr. Ziyu is a famous official in Qingzhou. I wish I could meet him. If Mr. Ziyu can return to Qingzhou, I will sweep the couch to welcome him."

Pingyuan Huaxin, a famous official in the world.

Although there is an allusion about breaking up seats with Guan Ning, this does not affect Hua Xin's integrity.

Liu Bei had always admired this famous official in Gaotang County, and immediately agreed to Zheng Ping's proposal.

Although there are constantly talented people seeking employment in Qingzhou, there are still too few who can really stand alone.

Lieutenant under Liu Bei's command.

Zheng Ping was appointed as Biejia, Liu Hui was appointed as Zhizhong, Sun Qian was appointed as Minister of Le'an, and Jian Yong was appointed as Minister of Jinan.

The scribes recommended by Lu Zhi and Zheng Xuan are not very talented and can only be used for the daily maintenance of counties.

The final recommendation of Huaji was made by Zheng Ping after careful consideration.

Once you come to Huaji, you have eloquence and fencing skills, so you can easily turn danger into good luck if you encounter danger along the way.

Second, Hua Ji was the first group of people to follow Liu Bei, and he also had a close relationship with Zheng Ping, so naturally Hua Ji had to be given a chance to make contributions.

The third reason is Hua Xin.

If Hua Xin learned that his younger brother was going to Chang'an on an envoy, he would definitely try to meet Hua Ji.

Although going to Chang'an as an envoy may put Huaji in danger.

But in this chaotic world, who wants to make a name for himself, who doesn't risk life and death?

the other side.

Zang Ba's messenger Kuai Ma returned to Kaiyang City and conveyed Zheng Ping's message.

"You haven't even seen Liu Bei's face?" Zang Ba was astonished.

The messenger was a little apprehensive, lowered his head and said, "I will tell you nothing about Zang Shuai, this message is only from Qingzhou Biejia Zheng Ping."

Zang Ba subconsciously bred a burst of anger, and suddenly pressed the hilt of his sword: "How dare Liu Bei humiliate me like this! Do you think I, Zang Ba, are afraid that he will fail?"

Wu Dun and Yin Li were also indignant.

Zang Ba took the initiative to reply, and Liu Bei actually asked Zang Ba to go to Yangducheng to meet Liu Bei in person.

Sun Guan was relatively calm, and asked carefully: "Tao Qian and Liu Bei discussed how to resettle the hungry people in Yangdu City, is there any news?"

The messenger nodded: "There is a notice in Yangdu City that Governor Tao and Governor Liu have reached an agreement, and also entrusted some counties and townships in the northern part of Langya Kingdom to Governor Liu."

The courier will give a detailed statement of the contents of the notice.

Hearing this news, Sun Guan couldn't help being startled: "No wonder Liu Bei's attitude is becoming more and more tough. Tao Qian gave up Langya Kingdom to Liu Bei?"

"Although it is said to be some counties and townships in the northern part of Langya Kingdom, Tao Qian did not specify the specific city."

"This means that Kaiyang may also be entrusted to Liu Bei to manage."

"Tao Qian, this guy is planning to use Liu Bei's hand to suppress me."

Zang Ba couldn't help getting up and pacing, the inner anger made Zang Ba somewhat unable to control his emotions: "Tao Qian wants me to surrender, Liu Bei also wants me to surrender, do you really think that I, Zang Ba, are easy to bully?"

"Zhongtai, I intend to send five hundred soldiers to Yangdu City, and see if Liu Bei dares to be tough with me face to face!"

Zang Ba dared to gather troops to kill the prefect because his father was imprisoned. This temper is not benevolent.

Wu Dun and Yin Li agreed one after another.

"Zang Shuai, let me be the vanguard to scare that Liu Bei."

"Zang Shuai, it should be like this, otherwise, wouldn't Liu Bei underestimate us?"

Wu Dun and Yin Li were used to following Zang Ba's arrogance, so naturally they couldn't bear the message sent back at this moment.

"Xuan Gao, calm down for now." Sun Guan was more cautious, frowning and said: "Then Zheng Ping dares to be so rampant, there must be something to rely on. The situation we are in is not optimistic now, and it is not appropriate to use weapons rashly."

"You can leave the five hundred soldiers and horses outside the city first, and Xuan Gao will go with me to meet Liu Bei."

"If Liu Bei insists on being our enemy, it won't be too late to send troops."

"Being courteous before fighting, there is also a way out."

Zang Ba stared at a pair of tiger eyes, carefully considering Sun Guan's words.

a long time.

Zang Ba snorted coldly: "According to Zhongtai's words, courtesy first and soldiers later, if that Liu Bei doesn't know how to play, he will be killed."

Immediately.

Zang Ba ordered five hundred soldiers and horses, and went to Yangdu City together with Sun Guan, Wu Dun and Yin Li.

Yangdu City is not far from Kaiyang City,

the following afternoon.

Zang Ba led his troops to Yangdu City, then stationed troops outside the city, entered the city to the government office, and asked to see Liu Bei by name.

Seeing Zang Ba's menacing approach, Yang Duling dared not stop him, so he had to send someone to the post to inform Liu Bei.

"Xianmou, this Zang Ba is not kind." Liu Bei didn't panic, but smiled more.

With Zheng Ping's feather fan in his hand, there was no accident either: "If Zang Ba didn't lead his troops into the city, it means that Zang Ba has fear in his heart, and if he has fear in his heart, there is a possibility of persuasion."

Liu Bei nodded, and came to the government office with Zheng Ping, Guan Hai and others.

In the government office.

Yang Duling was already anxious like ants on a hot pan.

If Liu Bei had an accident in this Yangdu city, not only would his Yangdu order end, but his wife, children, and children might also be implicated.

But Yang Duling didn't dare to get angry with Zang Ba and Sun Guan, so he could only anxiously pace back and forth outside the door.

Seeing Liu Bei's arrival, Yang Duling rushed to greet him like a drowning man catching straws: "Zang Ba is approaching menacingly, Liu Shijun must be careful."

Seeing Yang Duling flustered, Liu Bei comforted him kindly, and only asked Yang Duling to prepare some food.

Come to the inner hall.

Zang Ba and Sun Guan, as well as a dozen strong soldiers, all had their knives out of their sheaths, and there were signs of killing people if they disagreed.

(End of this chapter)