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

Chapter 40 Sun Gan Arrives, Drinks Reflect People's Hearts

County government.

Sun Qian came to see Zheng Ping.

The two are about the same age, one is Zheng Xuan's senior apprentice, the other is Zheng Xuan's son, they have known each other since they were young, and they know each other quite well.

At this meeting, Sun Gan pretended to be serious, and asked coldly: "Zheng Xianmou, the good deeds you did in Gaotang County even alarmed Chen Xiang, are you guilty?"

Zheng Ping saluted with his fan, and apologized to Sun Qian: "It is indeed a crime for failing to invite Brother Gongyou to join us before doing this! Brother Yu, I would like to be punished!"

Sun Qian's serious expression disappeared in an instant, pointing at Zheng Ping and laughing: "Xianmou, you claim to be guilty, but you still drag me along, how can I know you as a bad friend!"

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Zheng Ping invited Sun Qian to sit down at the regular table, then poured two more bowls of white water, and opened his mouth and said: "Brother Gongyou, this is baigan wine brewed from the clear spring of Gaotang County by Yu brother. It is as clear as water, and it is not intoxicating when you drink it. , can be called a masterpiece in the world.”

Sun Qian looked at the white dry wine that was as clear as water in front of him, and then glanced at Zheng Ping's words and eyes: "Xianmou, this wine has no aroma, and the smell is as light as water. How dare you call it the best in the world?"

Zheng Ping laughed, picked up the porcelain bowl, and respectfully said: "There is a poem saying that life is full of worries, and it is common sense to get together and part. But when you should be happy, drink wine like drinking water."

"It's just because brother Yu and brother Gongyou haven't seen each other for many years, they only care about the old relationship and forget the smell of this wine."

"Come on, brother Gongyou, the foolish brother should be the first to do it first!
Zheng Ping deliberately misinterpreted the original meaning of the poem, and solemnly drank the white water from the porcelain bowl in one gulp, shouting happily.

Sun Qian picked up the white water and sniffed it subconsciously, feeling even more suspicious in his heart.

Is it really the best wine in the world?

Sun Qianqiang endured the doubts in his heart, so he also drank it down.

The next moment, Sun Qian's eyes widened: "Xianmou, is this the best in the world you said? You're kidding me again!"

What is the best wine in the world, isn't this just boiled water?

Zheng Ping waved his hand slightly: "The sage said that the best goodness is like water. He also said: For example, Tao is in the world, like rivers and seas. Water is the source of life, how can it not be called the best in the world?"

Sun Qian shook his head helplessly, pointed at Zheng Ping and said with a smile: "Xianmou, I just frightened you once, but you used white water to prevaricate me. You think I really don't know, this Gaotang County prohibits alcohol? The inspector's report from the post office has already clarified."

Chat for a while.

Sun Gan restrained his expression slightly, and explained the purpose of his visit: "Xianmou, Prime Minister Chen sent me this time, in name, he wanted you and Magistrate Liu to go to Pingyuan County to report on his duties."

"But Chen Xiang's purpose is to ask you if there is a good way to calm down the Yellow Turban in Pingyuan County."

"If you don't, you don't need to go to Pingyuan County, so as to avoid unnecessary embarrassment."

"And I reported back to Chen Xiang that you are busy with everything, and you can't take time off for the time being."

Sun Qian's words are full of protection.

If Zheng Ping hadn't considered this aspect yet, he would not be able to answer if he rushed to Pingyuan County, but Chen Ji would despise him instead.

"Brother Gongyou, you have been with Chen Xiang for a month, what do you think of this Chen Xiang?" Zheng Ping did not answer immediately, but asked Sun Qian's evaluation of Chen Ji.

Sun Qiansu said: "Chen Xiang is a man who is well versed in the ways of the world in the officialdom, and he is the best at using the past to explain the present, so as to avoid being splashed with dirty water. Although his conduct can be regarded as a model for scholars, and he has a clean heart for governance, but he cares too much about his feathers. It is something that will affect his reputation, and it is almost untouchable."

Zheng Ping couldn't help shaking his head: "It's better to value personal fame than state affairs. If you want to rule the world, you can be a clean and honest minister, but in this troubled world, it's easy to make mistakes."

Sun Qian nodded: "That's why we asked you if there is a good strategy to pacify the Yellow Turban in Pingyuan County. I know that Xianmou is not a conservative person. It is very difficult for Prime Minister Chen to agree with general tricks."

"It's okay!" Zheng Ping picked up the feather fan and shook it lightly. There was no worry in his eyes because of Chen Ji's heavy personal name: "I have to go to Pingyuan County sooner or later, and I will go there while the autumn harvest is still some time." That's fine too."

"As for success or failure, it depends on God's will."

Seeing that Zheng Ping had made up his mind, Sun Gan stopped persuading him.

Although Zheng Xuan often praised Sun Qian for being mature and prudent, Sun Qian was self-aware.

In terms of maturity and prudence, who can compare with Zheng Ping?

Despite Zheng Ping's elegant appearance and often treacherous intentions, he is very tenacious in his heart and has always had a deep plan for everything.

When I was a child, I abided by self-discipline like an adult.

Sun Gan sometimes wondered whether Zheng Ping was a reincarnated person born with Su Hui, just like the fictional theories in some miscellaneous books.

"Xianmou, four years ago you took your own name and traveled to Zhuzhou and counties. You once said that you wanted to find outstanding people in the world and help them determine the world."

"But there are many outstanding people in the world, why did you choose Liu Bei?"

Sun Qian asked the doubt hidden in his heart.

Although Liu Bei is benevolent and loyal, but after all, his family background is too shallow to let Zheng Ping's talents be brought into play.

In Sun Qian's eyes, Zheng Pingzhi's talent is like a dragon in the nine heavens, who can spread clouds and rain to moisten Kyushu.But now it can only sprinkle water droplets in a small fish pond to moisten the small grass potted plants beside the fish pond.

This is not the first time Zheng Ping has answered such a question.

Seeing Sun Qian's sincere eyes, Zheng Ping just quietly poured two bowls of white water again, and said, "Brother Gongyou, do you know the difference between this wine and water?"

Sun Qian said slightly awe-inspiring: "I would like to hear the details!"

Zheng Ping lightly tapped the edge of the porcelain bowl, and the white water rippled: "The white water is clear, even if the ripples are disturbed by the outside world, you can still see the bottom of the bowl."

"But the wine is turbid, so it's difficult to see clearly. If it is disturbed by the outside world and ripples again, the bottom of the bowl will be even more difficult to see."

"There are many outstanding people in the world, but most of them value private fame more than state affairs."

"For example, the Yuan brothers of the fourth generation and the third prince raised their arms and shouted, hundreds of thousands of troops gathered in Suanzao, but they could not be rescued by the king. Instead, Dong Zhuo moved a million soldiers and people from Luoyang to Chang'an."

"As for the great Han Dynasty, first the young emperor was abolished, and then the new emperor was coerced. Dragons have no leader, tigers and wolves stand side by side, states, counties, villages and pavilions, chasing selfish desires abound."

"The emperor, ministers, and ministers are all fighting for power and profit, regardless of whether the people and common people in this world can survive this winter."

"Even if it is an outstanding person who is touted, it is just a dirty person like wine!"

"I can't see that they have the ambition to save the country and the people, I only see muddiness!"

Zheng Ping's expression changed.

"But the county lord is different. Although there are shortcomings that have been criticized, I can see the ambition of saving the country and the people in the heart of the county lord!"

"Although Baishui has no alcohol taste, it is more authentic!"

"Thousands of people in this world may not drink the turbid wine, but they must drink this clean white water!"

"This is my answer to choosing Liu Bei."

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