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

Chapter 123 Proposal for the Western Expedition, Lu Zhi Vows to Break Chang'an

Tian Feng is proud.

Unless Han Fu abandons Tian Feng like a broom and makes him serve corvee and repair the city wall like he did to Liu Hui in the past, Tian Feng will not leave Jizhou easily.

Tian Feng was also engaged in the prefecture conquered by Han Fu. If Liu Bei turned his back on Han Fu and voted for Liu Bei just because Liu Bei respected talents more than Han Fu, it would be against Tian Feng's principles of conduct.

If Han Fu killed this Jizhou Mu by himself, Tian Feng would naturally be able to vote for Liu Bei again as a free agent.

However, Tian Feng's task now is to preserve the identity of Jizhou Mu for Han Fu!
Jushou even pledged his life in front of Han Fu that Tian Feng could persuade Liu Bei to support Han Fu.

Tian Feng didn't want to disappoint his friend's expectations, so he could only spare no effort in lobbying, even if he wanted to.

The entanglement in his heart made Tian Feng sigh.

"What's wrong with Mr. Yuan Hao?" Liu Bei asked with concern: "If there's something difficult, Mr. Yuan Hao just say it's okay! As long as I, Liu Bei, can help, I will do my best!"

Tian Feng saluted solemnly, and said frankly: "To be honest, this time I came to Qingzhou to escort Zi Huigong's family, and I want to invite Liu Shijun to go to Yecheng to assist Han Shijun in persuading Yuan Taishou's soldiers and horses in Bohai."

"Although Mr. Han has his own personal virtues, he is not a big mistake as a shepherd of Jizhou. Yuan Taishou and his subordinates have committed violations of the rules, and the reason for raising troops to question the crime is too far-fetched."

"However, most of the counties and states in Jizhou support Yuan Taishou in questioning the crimes. Han Shijun is unable to support him alone, so he can only ask Liu Shijun to come forward."

"If Liu Shijun is willing to go to Yecheng to persuade the peace, Han Shijun promises to send money and food to Qingzhou to help the hungry people."

Liu Bei was a little surprised: "Duke Yuan Hao came from Yecheng, but he didn't see the soldiers and horses from Qingzhou?"

Tian Feng was stunned, and a cavalry passing by on the official road appeared in his mind: "Soldiers from Qingzhou? I met a cavalry on the road, but I don't know the identity of the other party."

Liu Bei laughed and said: "A few days ago, I sent my righteous brother, Ping Yuan Guan Yu, to lead [-] cavalry to Yecheng first. It seems that Han Shijun and I have thought of it together."

Tian Feng originally prepared a lot of lobbying words, but Liu Bei said that the soldiers and horses had already gone to Yecheng, which made Tian Feng secretly relieved and at the same time a little more confused:

"Liu Shijun, forgive me. All the counties and states in Jizhou are willing to transport food to Qingzhou to save the people, but Han Shijun refused. Does Liu Shijun not have a trace of resentment in his heart?"

Liu Bei restrained his expression slightly: "It would be too hypocritical of me to say that I don't have a trace of resentment. But even if I have resentment, it is a private matter; and Yuan Taishou's questioning of Han Shijun is a state official matter."

"Now that I am recommended by the people of Qingzhou as the governor of Qingzhou, I should put the country's public affairs first. How can I let some trivial personal grievances affect the country's public affairs?"

"Even though Han Shijun made some small mistakes, he is the Jizhou Shepherd appointed by the son of heaven, and he once sent troops to attack Dong Zhuo. He wanted to support the great Sima and proclaim himself emperor because he wanted to restore the majesty of the great man."

"Regardless of his intentions, Mr. Han is willing to run for the public affairs of the country. Based on this alone, he, the Jizhou Mu, should not be dismissed."

"On the other hand, Yuan Taishou, although he is dedicated to serving the public, but if his way of committing crimes is followed by others, wouldn't it be enough for anyone who wants to be a state shepherd or governor in the future to show off his force?"

"The Han Dynasty has suffered repeatedly, and the wind and rain are precarious. There can be no more chaos."

"Therefore, although Prefect Yuan has kindness to Qingzhou, for the sake of national affairs, I can't abolish the public for personal reasons!"

Tian Feng was moved by Liu Bei's reasoning.

Personal grievances and personal grievances cannot affect the official affairs of the country. Only by doing so can he be worthy of the name of Qingzhou governor!
Tian Feng saluted again, and praised: "Liu Shijun is so benevolent and righteous, Tian Feng admires him!"

Liu Bei laughed loudly: "This is the basic duty of being the governor of a state. Brother Yuan Hao has been exhausted all the way. Please follow me back to the city for a while."

Although Tian Feng can't be admitted to Qingzhou like Liu Hui, but Liu Bei won't neglect etiquette just because the other party doesn't serve Qingzhou when he makes friends with talented people.

Especially Tian Feng, who has already become famous in Jizhou and has real talents and learning, is more worthy of Liu Bei's sincere friendship.

In order to prevent Tian Feng's return to Yecheng from affecting Zheng Ping's deployment, after Tian Feng was entertained in the city, Liu Bei sent people to Linzi City with Tian Feng.

After all, apart from serving as an envoy for Han Fu, Tian Feng also had the task of escorting Liu Hui's family.

"Han Fu has so many talents under his command!"

"If Qingzhou also has so many talents, how lucky it would be."

Looking at the back of Tian Feng going away, Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Zheng Ping shook the feather fan lightly, he could understand Liu Bei's mood at this time.

Qingzhou suffered from the torment of the Yellow Turban, and most of the visionary talents fled abroad.

Although talented people came to Qingzhou one after another, very few of them could be called great talents.

Among these great talents, there are very few who can be recognized by Liu Bei and Zheng Ping at the same time, who can win over each other and can be regarded as cronies.

Although Zheng Xuan recommended some students, the really talented ones such as Qinghe Cui Yan were not optimistic about Liu Bei, and such as Shanyang Xixi had a gap with Kong Rong.

After all, these people are only Zheng Xuan's disciples, not former officials, and Zheng Xuan can't force them to come to Qingzhou.

Most of those who are willing to serve under Liu Bei are not famous and talented enough to be famous in the state and county.

This is also the reason why Liu Bei's governor's mansion is short of people, and the prefects, governors, prime ministers, and state officials of each county are short of people.

Regardless of whether it is the assistant government of the governor's mansion, or the important officials such as the prefect, the county prime minister, the state minister, and the state Fu of each county, they cannot be easily appointed.

For example, in the change of Yanzhou, Chen Gong and Zhang Miao raised their arms, and almost the whole of Yanzhou rebelled, almost making Cao Cao homeless.

At that time, Cao Cao, assisted by Xun Yu, Mao Jie, and Cheng Yu, failed to stop the rebellion of the counties and states in Yanzhou, and could only defend the three cities of Juancheng, Dong'e and Fanxian.

The reason is that in addition to Xiahoudun in Dongjun, there are also prefects, governors, ministers, and Fu of other counties, and even those who are in charge of soldiers are almost not Cao Cao's cronies.

Therefore, Liu Bei and Zheng Ping's attitude towards important official positions in various counties and states has always been very clear.

Rather lack or abuse!

If there is no suitable candidate, someone close to him will take over.

"If I go to Yecheng with the envoy, this Zihui will be even busier in the Governor's Mansion."

"It's better to send a copy of Junxiu's letter to Linzi City, and give Zihui a certain degree of right to act cheaply."

"For example, temporarily recruiting some talents to assist in handling state affairs."

A sly smile appeared on the corner of Zheng Ping's mouth.

Liu Bei understood, and his eyes lit up: "You mean to ask Tian Dianxue to help Zihui handle some state affairs?"

But soon, Liu Bei felt sad again: "But even so, Tian Dianxue will still leave Qingzhou, alas!"

Zheng Ping shook his fan and smiled lightly: "If Shijun wants to keep Tian Dianxue, it's not impossible."

Liu Bei looked up: "Is there really a good plan to keep Tian Dianxue behind?"

Zheng Ping nodded, and his tone was quite comfortable: "Shijun's going to Yecheng is to solve Han Fu's difficult matter. This is a secondment of a classic study in Jizhou. Presumably Han Shijun and Tian Dianxue will not refuse."

"Having solved Han Fu's difficulties, Han Fu needs someone to communicate the details with Qingzhou if he wants to transport grain to Qingzhou in the future."

"I thought that if Tian Dianxue would be stationed in Qingzhou to be responsible for communication between Qingzhou and Hebei, Han Fu would not refuse to agree?"

Liu Bei looked at Zheng Ping in astonishment: "Can you still stay here permanently?"

According to Liu Bei's idea, it would be great to let Tian Feng assist Liu Hui in handling government affairs in Qingzhou and increase the goodwill of both parties.

In the end, Zheng Ping made a fortune and wanted Tian Feng to stay in Qingzhou permanently!
Zheng Ping chuckled: "It's true that Tian Dianxue works in Jizhou, but he is also a courtier of the great man! Qingzhou is in trouble, and Jizhou's coming to help is a good thing to praise."

"Jizhou can transfer money and food, and naturally it can also transfer people!"

"If Han Fu feels that he has lost money, Shijun can also send someone to live in Yecheng."

"They're all the courtiers of the big man, do we still need to divide each other?"

Liu Bei laughed loudly: "Xianmou, if Tian Dianxue can really stay in Qingzhou, it must be Qingzhou's luck."

Zheng Ping's eyes were sly.

Since Tian Feng came to Qingzhou, Zheng Ping had no intention of letting Tian Feng leave.

Going to Yecheng with Liu Bei to persuade him to make peace can certainly stop Yuan Shao's plan this time, but it can't stop Yuan Shao from plotting Jizhou.

It is also impossible for Zheng Ping to keep an eye on how Yuan Shao plots against Han Fu all the time!

With Han Fu's ability, it is inevitable for Yuan Shao to seize Jizhou and replace Han Fu as Jizhou Shepherd.

Since it can't be stopped, then Zheng Ping will try to cut off the talents under Han Fu's command as much as possible for Liu Bei.

Tian Feng is proud.

When Han Fu was here, Tian Feng would not vote for another master.

But if Han Fu is gone, Tian Feng can't go back to Jizhou to vote for Yuan Shao, can he?

As long as Tian Feng is in Qingzhou, Zheng Ping has a way to keep Tian Feng in Qingzhou!
Immediately, Liu Bei adopted Zheng Ping's suggestion, repaired a letter and sent it to Linzi City with great speed.

"Emissary, Master Lu invites you and Zheng Biejia to the hall of the government office." While discussing with Zheng Ping, a pawn came to report.

Liu Bei's eyes froze, and he followed Zheng Ping to the hall.

In the hall, apart from Lu Zhi, Hu Zhao, Liu Ziping, Liu Jun, and Deng Xu, Zhang Fei and Zhang Hong from Donglai County also arrived.

"Brother, you are so biased!"

As soon as he saw Liu Bei, Zhang Fei came up to him, his tone full of grievances.

Liu Bei said with a smile: "Yide, you are wronged when you are asked to be Pingyuan's prime minister?"

Zhang Fei spread his hands and said one by one: "Brother, if you asked Xianhe to be the prefect of Donglai County, then should I go out with Master Lu?"

"But you let me be Prime Minister of Pingyuan, and let the second elder brother go to war with Master Lu. Isn't this partiality or something?"

Liu Bei laughed, and pointed to Zheng Ping, "Then you have to ask Xianmou about this."

Zhang Fei immediately lost his composure, glanced away, and said in an embarrassing tone, "Brother, you can't say no to me, so just push it to Mr. It's so unreasonable."

Zheng Ping also smiled and said: "Yi De, you can't blame the envoy. It was you who wrote earlier that the envoy is already married, and you can marry a wife."

"This will transfer you to Pingyuan, and you will be able to arrange the marriage."

"Magistrate Hu's cousin has been waiting for you for a long time. You can't delay her just because you want to compete with Yun Chang."

After Guan Yu became Prime Minister of Pingyuan, Hu Zhao took over as the magistrate of Gaotang County logically, and also served as part of Cao Shu's affairs in Guan Yu's Pingyuan Prime Minister's Mansion.

Therefore, Hu Zhao often travels between Pingyuan County and Gaotang County.

After all, Hu Zhao's cousin met Zhang Fei, and Hu Zhao was the first to follow Liu Bei, and he was also someone he could trust.

Zhang Fei muttered: "Then why didn't you say that Master Lu was going to fight Dong Zhuo earlier, if I had said earlier, I would have waited."

Liu Bei scolded lightly: "Stop talking nonsense! Can you wait, can County Magistrate Hu's cousin wait? You and Mr. Zigang guard the Pingyuan Kingdom, and when I return from Yecheng, I will hold a wedding for you."

"Then next time you go on an expedition, big brother has to consider me first!" Zhang Fei begged with his eyes wide open.

Liu Bei couldn't help but shook his head and replied, "Okay, okay! Next time we go out, let Yide be the vanguard first, it's okay!"

Only then did Zhang Fei regain his smile: "Then I will remember, brother, sir, you can't break your promise!"

Wait for Liu Bei and Zhang Fei to end their reminiscence.

Only then did Lu Zhi speak slowly: "Xuande, I know that going to Dong Zhuo at this time is quite difficult for Qingzhou. But Zhu Jun told the old man that Dong Zhuo has become more and more rampant in Chang'an, and even has the intention of getting involved with the eldest princess. "

"Now that Yuan Shu sent Sun Jian to attack Luoyang, Liu Yan's eldest son in the court, Zuo Zhonglang general Liu Fan, and his second son, Liu Dan, the official secretary and censor, also communicated with Zhu Jun, saying that if there is another army in Guandong, Liu Yan will also I will go to Yizhou and enter Chang'an."

"This is a heaven-sent opportunity to challenge Dong Zhuo again!"

Liu Bei said awe-inspiringly, "Master Lu, attacking the traitor Dong Zhuo and rescuing the emperor is what Hanchen should do."

"Although Qingzhou is difficult, it is only in terms of money and food. Qingzhou's soldiers and horses can also be used."

"This time when Yuan Shao questioned Han Fu, Xianmou has already planned to ask Yuan Shao and Han Fu for food and grass. With these food and grass, it is enough to support Lu Shi's westward expedition."

"Master Lu only takes care of the westward expedition, and I and Xian are the ones to raise food and grass!"

Lu Zhi also heard about Yuan Shao's questioning of Han Fu.

Hearing Liu Bei's mention at this time, Lu Zhi couldn't help sighing: "Jizhou already has a lot of money and food, and a large number of soldiers. He doesn't want to go west to conquer Dong, but he is still fighting over who will be the shepherd of Jizhou."

"Since Taifu's death, no one can restrain the Yuan family's children anymore."

Lu Zhi was very sad.

He has money, food, soldiers and generals, but he is still playing the game of fighting for power and profit in Jizhou.

And the one who plays this power struggle is Yuan Shao after the fourth generation and third prince!

If Yuan Kai and the others were dead, there would be no one from the Yuan family who could restrain Yuan Shao.

"Master Lu, since the others are unreliable, then we will do it ourselves!" Liu Bei said boldly: "As long as I wait, this big man will still have people who want to conquer the country's thieves!"

Listening to Liu Bei's rhetoric, Lu Zhi was very pleased.

"Okay, well said!" Lu Zhi laughed loudly: "It is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself! As long as the old man is alive, he will definitely kill Dong Zhuo! If you don't break Chang'an, you will never return!"

Zheng Ping couldn't help trembling, and persuaded him: "Uncle, the westward expedition to Dong Zhuo was not accomplished in a short period of time."

"The Xiliang army is brave, and they should take every step of the way, enter Tongguan from the tiger prison, restore the dangerous passes along the way, and fight a protracted war with Dong Zhuo."

"Dong Zhuo is cruel and heartless, and the Xiliang army is not productive, so it will not last long."

"Wait for the civil strife, uncle can find an opportunity to destroy it!"

(End of this chapter)