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

Chapter 242 The three counties form an alliance, and Tai Shici enters Yangzhou

Lu Kang is old and his ambition is not what it used to be.

By defending Wancheng, Lu Kang's reputation can be preserved.

In the future history books, Lu Kang can also be given a loyal name.

Therefore, Lu Kang was not very interested in the three-county alliance that Hua Ji talked about.

Even knowing that Yuan Shu was captured alive could not make Lu Kang make up his mind.

But Lu Yi and Zhuge Liang are both Kunzhong, and they became disciples jointly trained by Liu Bei and Zheng Ping, so the nature of this is different.

The most important thing in a family is inheritance.

No one wants to lose their family fortune after passing away.

But now, the interests of the Lu family in Wu County are tied to Liu Bei and Zheng Ping.

Helping Liu Bei is helping the Lu family of Wu County!

This had to make Lu Kang consider the future impact of the three counties forming an alliance to resist Sun Jian on the Lu family of Wu County.

Thinking that if Sun Jian returned to Jiangdong, he would definitely attack Wan City again, Lu Kang hesitated again.

a long time.

Lu Kang said in a low voice: "Mr. Kang Cheng's son is indeed a dragon and phoenix among men. With such a layout, the old man can't even find a reason to refuse."

"It is his blessing that Ah Yi can become a disciple of the Zheng family."

"Old man, how can I not help Ah Yi."

Hua Ji cupped his hands and saluted: "If that's the case, I will go to Yuzhang first and persuade my brother to form an alliance with the three counties."

After Huaji left, Lu Kang couldn't help but sigh again: "There are so many heroes in the world. Although Ah Yi has met a noble person, it is hard to say what his future achievements will be."

"The old man is nearly [-] years old, and he doesn't have many years to live. I probably won't be able to see Ah Yi's growth."

"Ah Yi has an out-of-the-ordinary personality. Although he is smart, he lacks accumulation, and it is difficult to compete with the world's heroes."

"When you have a humble heart, you can achieve great things through thick accumulation."

Thinking of this, Lu Kang replied a letter and handed it to his eldest son Lu Jun: "Ah Jun, you go to Linzi City for the old man, and hand this letter to Ah Yi."

"In the name of the elders, change Ah Yi's name."

Lu Jun said: "What does father want to change A Yi's name to?"

Lu Kangdao: "There is a saying in "Shangshu. Da Yumo": full of harm, modesty to benefit, time is the way of heaven. You can change the name to humble, and examine yourself three times a day before you can become a great weapon."

Yuzhang County.

Hua Ji met his elder brother Hua Xin who had been away for several years.

While in Nanyang, Hua Ji heard that Hua Xin was detained by Yuan Shu, so he went alone, but failed to see Hua Xin.

Goodbye now, but I was ordered to lobby Hua Xin.

The world is impermanent, and Hua Ji couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.

Suddenly hearing Hua Ji's arrival, Hua Xin was also overjoyed: "Zicheng is working under Xianmou's command, how come you have time to come to Yuzhang today?"

Hua Ji couldn't hide the joy of being reunited after a farewell, and said with a smile: "Come here for private matters, but also for business."

Chat for a while.

Hua Xin invited Hua Ji to the inner courtyard for a drink.

Looking at the turbid wine prepared by Hua Xin, Hua Ji took out the fine Qingzhou wine that he brought with him, and there was a sticker with the words "immortal brewing" on the wine jar.

"Brother, don't blame me, I'm not used to this dirty wine."

"When I came here, I brought a few altars of immortal wine to drink with my brother."

Hua Xin originally wanted to say that the turbid wine was delicious, but before he could open his mouth, he smelled the unique fragrance of Xianren Niang, and when he saw the wine as clear as mountain spring water, he immediately swallowed his praise for the turbid wine.

"Zicheng, where did you get this fine wine? It's as clear as a spring and mellow to the spleen. This jar is at least worth a thousand gold!" Hua Xin is not a drinker, and occasionally drinks two bottles.

Hua Xin usually invites or attends banquets, so he has a lot of knowledge about all kinds of wine.

Hua Ji smiled and said, "Except Brother Xianmou, who else can brew such a wonderful wine?"

With the wine in his throat, the coldness in this winter has also been reduced a lot.

Hua Xin asked about the matter: "Zicheng, why did you come to Yuzhang County this time?"

Hua Ji said: "Brother Xianmou intends to urge Lujiang County, Yuzhang County and Kuaiji County to form an alliance against Sun Jian."

"Brother Yu has already gone to Wancheng, Duke Ji Ning, the prefect of Lujiang, has agreed to form an alliance. If brother wants to, I will go to Kuaiji County to look for Wang Lang with the documents from the two families."

Hua Xin didn't answer immediately, but thought for a moment and said, "Yangzhou has its own governor, if we want to fight against Sun Jian, we just need to follow the orders of the governor of Yangzhou. Why do we need to form an alliance with the three counties?"

Hua Ji chuckled: "Brother, why can't you see the situation clearly? If Liu Yao really has the ability to pacify Yangzhou, how could he be expelled from Wu County by Sun Jian?"

"Liu Yao was ignorant of the overall situation. He abolished the government for personal reasons. He even seized the warship Qingzhou bought in Wujun without authorization, forcing Kong Beihai's sworn brother Sheng Xiaozhang, the former prefect of Wujun, to abandon his post and flee."

"Liu Yao's lack of ability, and the resentment of the scholars and the people, has long since betrayed his relatives."

"This Yangzhou needs a famous and popular official to appease the counties."

"If my brother is interested, he can serve as the governor of Yangzhou."

Hua Xin shook his head: "Liu Shijun is still here, and I don't have the emperor's order. How can I be the governor of Yangzhou? This matter can't be discussed again."

Hua Ji laughed and said: "Brother Xianmou knows that his character is upright, so he didn't let Brother Yu bring the appointment."

"Even though my elder brother has not been ordered by the emperor to be the governor of Yangzhou, but the prefect of Yuzhang was appointed by the emperor."

"Eating the king's salary is a matter of being loyal to the king."

"Brother must not bear to see the rebel Sun Jian wantonly set off military disasters in Yangzhou, causing the soldiers and people of Yangzhou to fall into the fear of military disasters."

"So the alliance of the three counties must be agreed to by my brother."

Hua Xin looked at Hua Ji again, as if he wanted to get to know Hua Ji again, and he couldn't help but feel a little more relieved: "Zicheng's eloquence is far better than before."

"Brother Yu can't argue with you anymore."

Hua Ji cupped his hands and bowed: "The foolish brother is just following orders, it is the elder brother who is humbly letting the foolish brother."

Hua Xin laughed loudly: "Zicheng is too modest. With your performance today, it is worth studying hard for many years."

"It's just that Brother Yu is good at government affairs and not good at military strategy. Even if he forms an alliance with the three counties, he may not be able to withstand Sun Jian's soldiers who fight a hundred battles."

Hua Ji shook his head lightly: "Brother, don't worry. Counting the time, the Feijun camp in Qingzhou has already arrived in Kuaiji County with the salt merchant's ship."

"The elder brother of Fei Junying also knows him, he is brother Xianmou's sworn brother, Donglai Taishici!"

"The military adviser of the Feijun camp is the famous official in Hebei, Ju Shou Gong Ju."

"At the same time, Guan Cheng's warship will also stay in Kuaiji County."

Hua Xin said in surprise, "Xianmou is plotting against Yangzhou? Even if Brother Yu doesn't respond, it won't affect Xianmou's plan for Yangzhou."

Hua Ji nodded: "Brother Xianmou acted in a comprehensive manner. Whether the three counties are in an alliance or not, it will not affect the core layout. The alliance of the three counties to fight against Sun Jian just makes Brother Xianmou's layout more meticulous and perfect."

"Those who make trouble in Yangzhou are headed by Yuan Shu and Sun Jian."

"This time, brother Xianmou wants Yuan Shu and Sun Jian to have no place in Yangzhou."

Hua Xin stood up.

The news that Hua Ji brought was too shocking.

Hua Xin's news in Yuzhang County was blocked, so it was difficult to observe the changes in the situation in Yangzhou.

If it wasn't for Hua Ji's arrival, Hua Xin would never have guessed that Zheng Ping would plot Yangzhou!
Hua Xin pondered: "Sun Jian is brave, even if Taishi Ci has Guan Cheng to help, he may not be Sun Jian's opponent."

"Zicheng doesn't know, except for Lu Taishou's soldiers, Brother Yu's soldiers and Wang Taishou's soldiers and horses are all too embarrassing to use."

"And the situation in Jiangdong is complicated. There are too many forces intertwined, and the Shanyue people often invade the place."

"It's still too difficult to compete against Sun Jian!"

"If Sun Jian is offended, Brother Yu will not be able to protect this Yuzhang County."

Hua Xin is cautious, but also lacks courage.

After all, Hua Xin majored in civil affairs and government affairs, and was good at civil affairs rather than martial arts.

If it was in a prosperous age, Hua Xin would be a very qualified prefect of Yuzhang, but in troubled times, Hua Xin's literary governance is more than martial arts.

Hua Ji drank a bottle of wine and said with a smile, "Brother is too timid."

Hua Xin frowned: "Zicheng, brother Yu is the prefect of Yuzhang, and he wants to protect the safety of a county."

"Insufficient military equipment, if you use weapons rashly, you will bring disaster to Yuzhang County."

"If you can protect the people of a county, what's the point of being timid?"

Hua Ji had followed Zheng Ping for a long time, and he didn't agree with Hua Xin's thinking: "How can there be eggs under the collapse of the nest? My brother wants to protect the people of a county, but there are still tigers and wolves in Yangzhou."

"If you don't get rid of tigers and wolves, even if you make excuses and take shelter from them, it will only delay the disaster."

"To protect the people of this county, only by getting rid of the tigers and wolves can we keep one side safe."

Hua Ji talked eloquently, and his arguments made it difficult for Hua Xin to resist.

Looking at the high-spirited Hua Ji, Hua Xin couldn't help but sigh: "If brother Yu doesn't want to form an alliance with the three counties, what else is there to do?"

Hua Ji stared at Hua Xin, and said without hesitation, "Probably, the prefect of Yuzhang will be replaced."

Hua Xin's eyes widened suddenly, and his eyes gradually became serious: "Change Yuzhang prefect? ​​Why?"

Hua Ji said in a low voice: "Relying on Qingzhou Ambassador Liu, he has the right to fake festivals; those who don't follow orders will be regarded as Yuan Shu's party."

"Yuan Shu's party supports the emperor of Zhuocheng, so for the emperor of Chang'an, it is treason."

"Fight against the rebels, it is the emperor of Chang'an who bestows upon Liu Shijun the power!"

Paused.

Hua Ji sighed softly: "Brother, you Zhengping originally came to handle this errand. But brother Yu was worried that you Zhengping would have a conflict with your brother's words, so he asked for his order to come here."

"Brother, brother Xianmou is assisting Liu Shijun with all his strength, in order to help the Han Dynasty."

"Brother Xianmou will not tolerate anyone blocking the road on the road of Kuangfu Han Dynasty."

"Even if elder brother has an old relationship with brother Xianmou, if he stands in the way of brother Xianmou, his future will be difficult to predict."

This slightly threatening words made Hua Xin frown a little.

If Mi Heng came, Hua Xin couldn't tell, so he beat Mi Heng with a stick.

But it was Hua Ji who came, and Hua Xin had to think more.

a long time.

Hua Xin looked at Hua Ji with a complicated expression: "The three counties formed an alliance to fight against Sun Jian, so the three counties must obey Tai Shici's orders."

Hua Ji didn't hide anything, nodded and said: "Brother Ziyi is someone that Brother Xianmou can absolutely trust, and he is also a key figure in the pacification of Yangzhou."

"Although brother Ziyi's current ability is not enough to stand on his own, but with the help of the father and husband, it is enough to help Ziyi win over famous officials and heroes in Yangzhou."

"In other words, Brother Ziyi will eventually take the credit for pacifying Yangzhou and serve as the shepherd of Yangzhou."

Let Tai Shici be in charge of Yangzhou, not Zhang Fei.

This is essentially a balanced distribution of common interests between Liu Bei and Zheng Ping.

Although Tai Shici voted for Liu Bei early and was Zheng Ping's righteous brother, his status in Qingzhou has never been high.

Even if it is a recruit, they are all engaged in it as a soldier.

And Tai Shici has never had a clear position.

In the past, everyone was in Qingzhou and devoted themselves to the development of Qingzhou. There were not many benefits to share, and there would be no conflicts.

But now, Qingzhou has started a strategic layout to dominate the south of the Yellow River, and the benefits have to be distributed relatively fairly.

Guan Yu is Liu Bei's adopted brother, so it is understandable for him to make meritorious service as Xuzhou Mu.

If Liu Bei established himself in Qingzhou without relying on Zheng Ping, then Zhang Fei would have to be the shepherd of Yangzhou.

However, since Liu Bei established himself in Qingzhou, he has now started to compete with the heroes south of the Yellow River, and Zheng Ping is the greatest hero.

But Zheng Ping couldn't directly lead the army to make meritorious deeds and guard one side, so Zheng Ping's righteous brother, Tai Shici, the commander of the Feijun camp, became the best candidate to make meritorious deeds in Yangzhou.

What Tai Shici represented was the interests of Qingzhou gentry headed by Zheng Ping!
Therefore, even if Tai Shici does not have the ability to act alone, it is still Taishi Ci and not Zhang Fei who came to Yangzhou.

Ability can be honed.

After Zheng Ping communicated to Liu Bei the plan to lay out Yangzhou, Liu Bei ordered Jushou to assist Tai Shici to go south together.

finally.

Under Hua Ji's persuasion, Hua Xin agreed to form an alliance of the three counties.

However, Hua Xin concealed the information that Liu Yao was currently in Yuzhang County.

It wasn't that Hua Xin had any different intentions, but that Hua Xin was worried that Hua Ji would cause some accidents to Liu Yao after he learned about Liu Yao's information in Yuzhang County.

After all, only after Liu Yao died, Tai Shici could logically and temporarily lead the three counties.

Huiji County.

The arrival of Taishici and Jushou, as well as the large number of warships docked off the coast of Kuaiji County, made Wang Lang feel apprehensive.

Unaware of Taishici and Jushou's intentions, Wang Lang bit the bullet and followed Yu Fan out of the city to see him.

"Prefect Wang, here is Mr. Yuanda's letter."

As soon as Tai Shici saw Wang Lang, he presented Zhao Yu's letter.

Wang Lang and Zhao Yu were good friends, seeing that Tai Shici had no malicious intentions, and he sent Zhao Yu's letter, Wang Lang felt much less afraid.

After a quick glance at Zhao Yu's letter, Wang Lang's expression gradually became serious: "General Taishi, although Governor Liu was defeated, he did not die."

"If I recommend you to take over Yangzhou temporarily, I'm afraid it will anger Governor Liu."

Tai Shici smiled but did not answer.

But Ju Shou retorted: "Liu Yao was ordered to pacify Yangzhou, but lost troops one after another, so that Wu Jun and Danyang Jun fell into Yuan Shu's hands."

"Liu Shijun of Qingzhou has a scepter bestowed by the emperor himself, which can be used to patrol hunting on behalf of the sky and put down the chaotic parties in the counties."

"Liu Yao is missing now, but Yangzhou cannot be left alone for a day."

"General Taishi temporarily leads Yangzhou, purges Yangzhou's soldiers and horses, and wipes out Yuan Shu's entrenched parties in Yangzhou one by one. This is the most urgent matter at present."

"What is the meaning of Wang Taishou's reluctance to obey Liu Shijun's scepter orders?"

Ju Shouxiao spoke of Wang Lang with great righteousness and a scepter, and immediately made Wang Lang feel like a light on his back.

Wang Lang quickly explained: "Misunderstanding! As a Han minister, how can I disobey the emperor's orders? Liu Shijun has the emperor's scepter, so I should obey his orders."

"It's just that Kuaiji County lacks soldiers and horses. I'm afraid it will be difficult to compete with Wu County and Danyang County."

Ju Shou said solemnly: "It's okay! Lujiang prefect and Yuzhang prefect are both old with Liu Shijun, and Wang prefect just needs to obey orders."

Wang Lang suddenly looked solemn: "Did Lujiang and Yuzhang also get orders?"

(End of this chapter)