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

Chapter 18 Loyalty and filial piety are difficult to complete, righteous men go to the benevolent Lord

Originally, Kong Rong didn't believe it.

There are more than 100 million people registered in Qingzhou, and [-] million of them are yellow scarves. Who would believe this?
But now, Kong Rong hesitated.

Based on Kong Rong's understanding of Zheng Ping's character and intelligence, Zheng Ping is not a sensationalist.

Not only is he far more sensitive to current events than ordinary people, but he can also propose solutions to conflicts and put them into action.

Although he insinuated that Beihai County was overloaded with literary energy and insufficient in military energy, Zheng Ping told Kong Rong how to solve the upcoming crisis in Beihai County.

Kong Rong has long heard of the reputation of Tai Shici, a famous official in Donglai.

Kong Rong originally intended to conscript Tai Shici, but he was very sorry to learn that Tai Shici went to Liaodong to avoid disaster.

But Zheng Ping said that Tai Shici will definitely return from Liaodong this year!
Tai Shici offended the Zhou family in the fourth year of Zhongping and avoided disaster in Liaodong, and Zheng Ping traveled to Zhuzhou and counties in the third year of Zhongping.

Doesn't this mean that Zheng Ping had anticipated the Yellow Turban disaster in Qingzhou four years in Zhongping, so he made an oath with Tai Shici?
Reminiscent of Zheng Ping's intention to recommend Liu Bei as the governor of Qingzhou, Kong Rong was even more suspicious.

Just by meeting Liu Bei in Gaotang County, he dared to assert that Liu Bei could save Qingzhou only when he was the governor of Qingzhou.

If this hadn't been predicted in advance of the Yellow Turban disaster in Qingzhou, how dare he make Liu Bei famous so arbitrarily?
What's more, the purpose of coming to Ju County to offer a betrothal gift is to use Kong Rong's favor in the officialdom to replace the governor of Qingzhou!

But now, Zheng Ping was about to go to Ju County just after receiving Liu Bei's letter, and he refused to stay in Ju County for one more night.

All kinds of abnormal words and deeds, as well as the impact of this year's less rainy climate on the autumn harvest, forced Kong Rong to re-examine Zheng Ping's assertion about the disaster of millions of yellow scarves in Qingzhou.

Zheng Ping calmed down and said: "My nephew's assertion about Qingzhou's million yellow scarves is too shocking. Few people in this world will believe it. After all, this is something that hasn't happened yet."

"However, the sages have long taught to accumulate grain to prevent hunger, and to plan for rainy days. A gentleman thinks about troubles and prevents them."

"The yellow scarves in Qingzhou, from the governor to the county magistrate, are mostly considered to be minor problems, and they are no different from ordinary thieves and bandits."

"As long as the counties strengthen their armed forces, they can easily conquer, and even many officials will choose to collude with the Yellow Turban bandits for profit."

"Lieutenant Zongdu has been conquering the Yellow Turbans for a long time, but the Yellow Turbans in Beihai County are becoming more and more rampant. Uncle has to reflect!"

"If there is an uncle in Beihai County, how can the rest of the counties be optimistic?"

In the last sentence, Zheng Ping was a little flattering.

But the art of speaking is to talk to people, to speak nonsense, and to achieve the goal as the benchmark.

Rigid and easy to break, soft and long-lasting.

Appropriate flattery will make the intention easier to achieve.

Kong Rong let out a long sigh: "I really want to help Wang Jing, but now I can't even put down the Yellow Turban bandits in Beihai County. Instead, the Yellow Turban bandits are getting more and more rampant. I'm ashamed!"

"The remonstrance of my nephew Xianmou, the truth will be seriously considered."

Zheng Yi's eyes were a little more worried: "Xianmou, how many soldiers are you going to bring?"

"There are only 200 family soldiers coming to Ju County, which is still too small."

"Why don't you go back to Gaomi and send two hundred soldiers?"

In the first year of Zhongping, Zhang Jiao gathered a crowd to rebel, and the imperial court called all counties and counties to recruit volunteers to resist the Yellow Turban bandits.

Zheng Ping took the opportunity to gather 500 diners to form an army to protect Zheng's family and villagers.

Since then, these five hundred guests have become the standing soldiers of the Zheng family.

It is not uncommon for powerful nobles to gather their own soldiers to protect themselves, and the Zheng family is not the only one.

Even the magistrates of the prefectures and counties turned a blind eye to this.

Family soldiers can be gathered, but bows and crossbows cannot be hidden privately.

Zheng Ping shook his head: "There is no need to transfer the soldiers, I will only transfer ten members of the scout team out of the 200 people."

"These ten people are all cavalry and veterans of the battlefield. Even if they travel twice, they can fight against bandits."

"It's just that I transferred these ten scouts. Brother, you have to be careful when you return to Gaomi. If you encounter bandits, you will order four soldiers to charge into the formation. The bandits will retreat if they can't get a bargain."

After all, Zheng Yi was not well versed in marching and combat, and being adaptable on the battlefield was too demanding for Zheng Yi.

Using the four-armed formation, which is good at defense, is enough for Zheng Yi to return to Gaomi safely.

The Yellow Turban bandits are not a group of people who are well versed in the art of war, so there is no need for Zheng Yi to play in the top game.

"Just ten people, wouldn't it be too much?" Zheng Yi was taken aback.

Zheng Ping chuckled: "When I traveled alone in Zhuzhou and counties, I was able to retreat unscathed when I encountered bandit soldiers."

"Nowadays there are ten well-trained scout veterans, what can mere bandit soldiers do to me?"

"Brother, don't worry!"

"It's just that Wang County Magistrate, please tell me that the borrowed strong bow and crossbow cannot be returned for the time being."

Zheng Yi was slightly depressed, and he was still joking at this hour.

"Show off..." Zheng Yi was about to persuade him again, but was interrupted by Zheng Ping.

"Brother!" Zheng Ping bowed solemnly to Zheng Yichang: "The sage has a saying, parents are here, if you don't travel far, you must travel well."

"My father is old and my mother is weak and sick. I should have stayed at home and performed my filial piety."

"However, the world is impermanent, the universe is unpredictable, and the disputes in the world do not know when they will end."

"Although I am not talented, I am willing to use my whole life to go against the will of God and bring peace to the world!"

"Even if it is difficult, we will forge ahead!"

"In this way, it is worthwhile to take a trip between this world and the earth."

"Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been a dilemma. From now on, my foolish brother may not be able to fulfill his filial piety at the knees of his parents."

"I can only entrust my elder brother to take care of my parents!"

Zheng Yi was awe-inspiring.

Although there are thousands of thoughts, but the words of admonition can't be uttered.

After a long time, Zheng Yi sighed and promised: "With me in the family, don't worry if you show up!"

Infected by Zheng Ping's ambition, Kong Rong got up and came to Zheng Ping's table, and poured Zheng Ping a bottle of wine.

"Excellent!" Kong Rong held up his bottle and said respectfully, "Today's banquet was originally intended to be a cleansing event for the two nephews, but I never imagined that it would be a practice banquet for the nephews."

"It's a pity!"

"Thousands of words, all in wine."

"My nephew, please drink with me!"

Zheng Ping raised his bottle and replied: "My uncle's meaning, my nephew already understands it!"

"When my nephew helps Liu Bei gain a foothold, I will definitely hold a banquet in person to make up for my uncle's regret today!"

Outside the county seat.

The Zheng family's scout team has ten riders, riding their horses on standby.

Kong Rong and Zheng Yi bid farewell to Zheng Ping at the city gate.

Just when Zheng Ping was about to leave, Kong Su who got the news rushed over.

"Wait a minute Zheng Jun!"

Kong Su was a little out of breath, and his little face was blushing, obviously very tired.

"Zheng Jun traveled far, how could he not meet A Su?"

"A Su admires Zheng Jun's great ambition, and now I present Zheng Jun with a white jade sachet."

"The world is dangerous, may this white jade sachet protect Zheng Jun."

"A Su is waiting for Zheng Jun to return!"

Kong Su's petite body stood on the right side of the steed, holding a white jade sachet in her hand, and looked at Zheng Ping firmly.

Those ink-like eyes contain admiration, worry, and sincere affection.

"Ha ha!"

Zheng Ping tied the white jade sachet behind his elbow and laughed loudly.

"Why knocking? The sachet is tied behind the elbow."

"Asu, gentlemen, let's talk about it in the future!"

With the ringing of a bell, Zheng Ping bowed his hands to the crowd and rode away immediately.

Kong Su stared blankly at Zheng Ping who was leaving, and kept repeating and murmuring.

"Why knocking? The sachet is tied behind the elbow."

"Why knocking? The sachet is tied behind the elbow..."

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