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

Chapter 184 Capturing Liu Dai Alive, Liu Bei's Machinations

Liu Dai secretly thought that Zheng Ping was being rude, and worried that the quarrel with Liu Bei would not work, so he had to explain: "I already have Wang Yu, Mr. Zhongde, who is elegant and has a bad reputation, and I don't want to go with him." Wang Yu fights for it."

"I also admire this kind of mind."

Cheng Yu also said: "This old man has old illnesses, it's okay to advise Liu Shijun once in a while, but if he takes up the position of Biejia, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it."

Zheng Ping had a panoramic view of Liu Dai and Cheng Yu's expressions and reactions.

Such a rude instigation, these two people actually held back!
Either the two are magnanimous, or they have evil intentions.

But Liu Dai is quick-tempered and good at killing, and Cheng Yu is stubborn and violent, so how can they be magnanimous?
Zheng Ping shook his feather fan lightly, and his tone changed: "Liu Yanzhou and Duke Xuande are both relatives of the Han family, and have the same clan friendship. Since Mr. Zhongde is not working in Yanzhou, it is better to temporarily transfer to the army to help Duke Xuande go to Chenliu to attack together. How about a thief?"

Liu Dai frowned.

Is this instigation failing, and you just started borrowing people?
Being provoked again and again by Zheng Ping, Liu Dai's tone also became unfriendly: "Zheng, don't drive, what do you mean?"

Zheng Ping chuckled: "Liu Yanzhou, Lord Xuande respects the sages the most. How can a talented person like Mr. Zhongde not be entrusted with a heavy responsibility?"

"Although Mr. Zhongde has an old illness, there are four-wheeled vehicles in our army, which are quite stable and can save Mr. Zhongde from fatigue."

Liu Dai stood up with a flick of his sleeves: "Liu Qingzhou, out of the friendship of the same clan, I will treat you kindly when you come to Fan County. But even though you are a member of your subordinates, you have repeatedly despised me, have you said that!"

Liu Bei pretended to scold Zheng Ping, and hurriedly picked up the wine bottle and got up to apologize: "Brother Gongshan, I misunderstood, I misunderstood! This time I went to Chenliu, Xianmou always advised me that the march is dangerous and not to be taken lightly."

"Later, when I saw that I was determined to send troops, I said that Brother Gongshan had a wise man, Mr. Zhong De, who was quite good at military strategy. He advised me to borrow Mr. Zhong De from Brother Gongshan to accompany the army."

"But I don't want to take away brother Gongshan's love, so I have been inconvenient to speak out."

"Xianmou is rude, so please Gongshan brother Haihan."

"Drinking this bottle of wine is an apology to Brother Gongshan."

Liu Bei raised his bottle to salute Liu Dai solemnly, and then filled the bottle.

Liu Dai looked at Liu Bei suspiciously, seeing that Liu Bei's expression was sincere and not fake, the anger in his heart also dissipated a lot.

"Recently, there are famous officials from Yanzhou coming to the banquet. Xuande might as well wait a few days, or there are famous officials who are good at military strategy to attend the banquet." Liu Dai had an idea and took the opportunity to invite him.

Liu Bei hesitated: "I'm afraid this is not possible. I have to rush to Chenliu immediately, otherwise the military plane will be delayed."

But Liu Dai said: "When marching and fighting, it is most taboo to underestimate the enemy and rush forward. When Xuande first came, he should first inquire about Chen Liu's information before making any plans. Xuande should not refuse any more."

"These famous Yanzhou officials all came here because Xuande was coming, so how could Xuande get rid of their respect and admiration?"

Liu Bei hesitated for a long time with tangled eyes, and then sighed softly: "Forget it! Brother Lao Gongshan is here!"

After dinner.

Cheng Yu found Liu Dai privately, and advised him, "Mr. Liu, Liu Bei is here in Fan County, beware of fraud."

"Fraud?" Liu Dai frowned: "Why did Mr. Zhongde make such a conclusion?"

Cheng Yuning said: "As far as I know, Zheng Xianmou of Beihai is good at dancing and elegant, but today he is reckless and rude, and his words are full of provocation."

"Liu Xuande seems to be sincere and sincere, but when he scolded Zheng Xianmou, he only said a few words that were neither hurt nor itchy."

"Zheng Xianmou's provocative words must have been instructed by Liu Xuande."

"Today's banquet, these two are testing Liu Shijun's reaction!"

Liu Dai narrowed his eyes: "Then Mr. Zhongde thinks, what is Liu Bei's purpose?"

Cheng Yu shook his head: "I don't know! But Liu Shijun is more cautious, after all, it is more appropriate."

Seeing that Cheng Yu couldn't tell Liu Bei's specific purpose, Liu Dai was a little impatient: "Mr. Zhongde, if you are too cautious, Liu Xuande will definitely think that I don't want him to stay in Fan County."

"If he leaves Fan County, how can I delay it?"

"If you really have doubts, why not visit Zheng Xianmou and try it out."

"Get back first!"

Seeing that Liu Dai didn't want to listen, Cheng Yu could only sigh and back down.

City barracks.

Liu Bei and Zheng Ping sit together playing chess.

"Both Liu Gongshan and Cheng Zhongde forbear the rude words that were conspiratorial."

"Sure enough, when Liu Gongshan went out of the city for thirty miles to meet me, he didn't want to treat me politely, but had other ideas."

This year.

Liu Bei's scheming and scheming are also growing rapidly.

Treating people with sincerity is Liu Bei's virtue.

But in a high position, it is impossible not to understand and learn scheming.

Zheng Ping shook his feather fan lightly, and slowly lowered his son: "It's not hard to guess what Liu Dai is thinking. He stands still in Fan County, and he definitely wants to watch the outcome of the battle between Chen Liu and Dongjun, and then reap the benefits of being a fisherman."

"But now, the battle between Chen Liu and Dongjun is at a stalemate, Liu Dai definitely doesn't want Shi Jun to intervene."

"Whether it is thirty miles out of the city to greet him, or the forbearance of today's banquet, and the fact that famous officials from Yanzhou came here admiringly, these are just Liu Dai's tricks to delay time."

Liu Bei nodded slightly, picked up a chess piece, and did not drop it for a long time: "Xianmou thinks, can Mr. Zhongde be used by me?"

Without hesitation, Zheng Ping said: "Although Cheng Zhongde is brave, resourceful and good at military strategy, he is stubborn and disobedient by nature. He is not suitable for today's Qingzhou."

"What's more, he is a big family in Yanzhou, and now we can't give Cheng Zhongde enough benefits to make him work sincerely."

Today's core civil and military affairs in Qingzhou are full of joy and harmony.

This is a great advantage Liu Bei has over other forces, and Zheng Ping doesn't want to destroy it.

Compared with Cao Cao's meritocracy and lack of awareness of virtue, Liu Bei's way of employing people is to put virtue first and talent second.

Although Cheng Yu is talented, his temperament is more violent.

In addition, the Cheng family is a big family in Yanzhou, and they are not willing to serve Liu Dai if they don't have enough interests, so they will not easily move their family to Qingzhou.

In Qingzhou, Liu Bei could not settle down such a big family for the time being.

Settling down a big family means letting Qingzhou's original gentry tyrants give up their benefits, which is not advisable for the current Qingzhou.

Zheng Ping didn't want to destroy Qingzhou's existing balance just for Cheng Yu.

Liu Bei sighed and said, "That's a pity."

Zheng Ping shook his fan and said: "You don't have to regret it! It can't be used, but it can make good friends. Cheng Zhongde refuses to serve Liu Dai, so naturally he doesn't want Liu Dai."

Liu Bei was taken aback for a moment, and then realized: "If this is the case, Mr. Zhongde will definitely find an opportunity to come to see me."

At this moment, Guan Hai came in to report: "Your Majesty, Cheng Yu from Dong'e is asking to see you."

Liu Bei laughed loudly: "Mr. Zhongde is just being mentioned, and Mr. Zhongde is here, please!"

Not long after, Cheng Yu entered.

Seeing Liu Bei sitting on one side of the chessboard, Cheng Yu sat on the other side knowingly: "I take the liberty of visiting, and I would like to play a game of chess with Duke Xuande."

Liu Bei said with a smile: "Mr. Zhongde is a man of shocking talent, please be merciful."

But during the meeting, Liu Bei talked freely, and his words were full of good intentions, which made Cheng Yu a little overwhelmed.

Halfway through the chess game, Cheng Yu finally couldn't help but bluntly stated his intentions: "How long will Duke Xuande plan to stay in Fan County?"

Liu Bei didn't hesitate to think: "Originally, I was going to leave tomorrow, but Liu Yanzhou's kindness is hard to turn down, and I don't know how to decline. The military situation is so hot that it is really difficult to stay in Fan County. Can Mr. Zhongde teach me a good strategy?"

Cheng Yudao: "As the saying goes, when two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured. Yuan Shu went north to fight Yuan Shao, no matter whether he won or lost, his strength would be greatly damaged. Why didn't Duke Xuande stay in Fan County for a month, and after Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao fought, he would find another What about a good chance of fighting?"

Liu Bei shook his head: "Yuan Shu betrayed the alliance, I will fight it myself, how can I pretend to be someone else?"

Suddenly.

Zheng Ping came in from the outside with an anxious expression: "Master, Yun Chang was defeated in Kuangting."

Liu Bei turned pale with shock: "How could this be?"

Zheng Pingning said: "The specific situation is not clear, but I can't stay in Fan County any longer, so I have to go to Chenliu immediately with the army."

Liu Bei got up suddenly, and bowed solemnly to Cheng Yu: "Mr. Zhong De, please tell Brother Gongshan for me, and come back to apologize to Brother Gongshan after I repel Yuan Shu."

After speaking, Liu Bei ignored Cheng Yu and left.

Cheng Yu froze on the spot, obviously not yet able to react.

After a while, Cheng Yu got up and left the camp, and hurried to see Liu Dai.

Hearing that Guan Yu was defeated in Kuanting, Liu Dai was a little confused: "When did Guan Yu lose in Kuanting? How could I not know?"

Cheng Yu said: "Mr. Liu, it is true that Guan Yu was defeated in the battle, and it is true that Liu Bei left with an excuse."

Liu Dai suddenly became anxious: "Wouldn't Liu Bei go to Chenliu at this time to ruin my big business?"

In desperation, Liu Dai hurriedly rode his horse to the gate of the city to stop Liu Bei.

"Xuande, why did you leave without saying goodbye?" Liu Dai shouted loudly.

When Liu Bei saw Liu Dai coming alone, he suddenly shouted loudly: "Follow the order to seek the thief, and I will capture the traitor Liu Dai!"

Cui Yan's son went out first, followed by Fan Sheng and Wei Gao.

In a panic, Liu Dai almost didn't even have a chance to resist, so he was dragged off the horse by Cui Hong.

Fan Sheng and Wei Gao joined forces and held Liu Dai down.

Liu Dai was startled and angry: "Liu Bei, how dare you do that?"

Liu Daibing at the gate of the city was also stunned, completely unaware of what happened.

Zheng Ping read the call to action: "Liu Dai, governor of Yanzhou, didn't know how to sympathize with the people of Yanzhou. Instead, he arbitrarily killed Qiao Mao, governor of Dongjun, Zheng Sui, chancellor of Rencheng, and Cui Yan, chancellor of Jibei. He also attacked and killed Taishan County and Chenliu County for no reason. Ying Shao, Grand Administrator of Mount Tai, and Zhang Miao, Grand Administrator of Chenliu."

"All kinds of evil deeds violate the laws of the court. As a minister of the court, but commit rebellion, you should be punished according to the law!"

"Today there is Qingzhou Mu and Zhenxi General Xuande Gong, who is seeking thieves according to the imperial court's secret order."

"But Xuande thought that all the soldiers were innocent, and he didn't want to abuse the power of life and death, so he designed to capture the traitor Liu Dai."

"Those who abandon their weapons and surrender are not guilty; those who resist in the corner will be punished with the rebels!"

The voice like Hong Zhong shocked everyone instantly.

Liu Dai stared at Liu Bei viciously with his big bull's-eye eyes: "Liu Bei, you bastard, how dare you falsely preach the imperial decree!"

"Shut up!" Cui Hong stepped on Liu Dai's head, his eyes full of murderous intent: "The dog thief killed my father arbitrarily, and dare to quibble here!"

Liu Dai was even more annoyed at being humiliated like this: "Little thief, do you dare to report your name?"

Cui Hong yelled: "Cui Hong, the son of the former Prime Minister of Jinbei, is here! Liu Dai is a thief, you killed my father and my whole family, I wish I could eat your flesh alive!"

In the past, Cui Hong asked Zhang Fei for help, but Zhang Fei failed to drive his troops to Jibei because of Zhang Hong's persuasion.

Feeling guilty, Zhang Fei sent Cui Hong to Liu Bei in Linzi City. After Liu Bei kindly enlightened him, he let Cui Hong join the personal guard camp and let Cui Hong wait for the opportunity.

Now that Liu Dai was captured alive, Cui Hong's suppressed anger broke out at this moment.

Liu Dai knew he was in the wrong, and didn't want to argue with Cui Hong, but looked at Liu Bei: "Liu Bei, everyone in the world knows that the emperor is held hostage by Dong Zhuo. You claim to be under the order of the emperor, but you probably didn't follow Dong Zhuo's order secretly!"

"I heard that Lu Zhi also became Dong Zhuo's eagle dog. You, Lu Zhi's disciple, can you still clear yourself up?"

"I, Liu Dai, will die if I die today, and you, Liu Bei, will be cast aside by the world!"

Seeing Liu Dai mentioning Lu Zhi, Liu Bei subconsciously clenched the hilt of his sword, and his eyes became gloomy.

"My lord, don't fall into Liu Dai's tricks." Zheng Ping reminded at the right time.

Hearing this, Liu Bei let go of his right hand holding the hilt of the sword, and his eyes became sharp: "Liu Gongshan, you killed the court ministers without authorization, and caused a military disaster in Yanzhou to make the soldiers and people suffer. I have ordered you to be arrested. If you refuse, You can justify yourself to the Son of Heaven."

"Come here, take Liu Dai into the prison van and send him to Chang'an immediately!"

Cui Hong asked for orders: "Emissary, at the end of the day, please order to escort Liu Dai."

But Liu Bei rejected Cui Hong's request.

Although Cui Hong was angry, he did not disobey Liu Bei's order, but his eyes towards Liu Dai became very fierce.

When Wang Yu and Cheng Yu arrived, Liu Dai had already been taken into the prison car.

"Liu Qingzhou, what are you doing?" Wang Yu was shocked.

Cheng Yu took a step back subconsciously, and secretly touched the hilt of his sword.

Zheng Ping threw the call to action at Wang Yu: "Farewell Wang, before the new governor of Yanzhou takes office, you will take care of all the affairs of Yanzhou."

When Wang Yu saw the proclamation, he was stunned and froze on the spot.

Liu Bei bowed his hands to Cheng Yu: "Mr. Zhongde, I heard that you are from Dongjun, and you must also hope that the war in Dongjun will end soon. How about joining the army?"

Cheng Yu loosened his grip on the hilt of the sword, cupped his hands and said, "Liu Qingzhou is righteous, how can I not follow."

If he could refuse, Cheng Yu would definitely refuse.

However, Liu Dai came to chase Liu Bei because of Cheng Yu's subpoena.

Now that Liu Dai is captured alive, Liu Dai's cronies will definitely think that Cheng Yu has betrayed Liu Dai.

Staying in Fan County at this time, Cheng Yu will inevitably be criticized by Liu Dai's cronies.

outside the city.

Moon stars are rare.

Liu Bei invited Cheng Yu to the commander's tent, and comforted him kindly: "Mr. Zhongde, is it possible that you still resent the deceit just now?"

Cheng Yu sighed lightly: "Liu Gongshan committed suicide arbitrarily, which terrified the people. Now that Duke Xuande plans to capture Liu Gongshan alive, how could Yu feel any resentment?"

"It's just that Lord Xuande captured Liu Gongshan alive, but let go of Liu Gongshan's cronies. He will definitely come to rescue Liu Dai. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Yu to stay in Yanzhou in the future."

Liu Bei laughed: "Mr. Zhongde, don't worry, what can a group of stupid thieves do?"

"The new Inspector of Yanzhou will take office in the future, and Mr. Zhongde still needs to persuade him with kind words."

Just now.

When Cui Hong arrived, his tone was excited: "My lord, Wang Yu drove the troops to rob the prison car, but was surrounded by ambushes, and Wang Yu was beheaded on the spot by Captain Guan."

Cheng Yu's complexion changed drastically, and he looked at Liu Bei full of horror.

(End of this chapter)