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

Chapter 41 A humble man, Liu Bei pays respect to the virtuous

Zheng Ping used wine to reflect people's hearts and expressed his persistence.

Although this world is not simply black and white, it is difficult to survive in a troubled world without conspiracy and treachery, but this cannot be an excuse for selfish desires.

Is Cao Cao a hero?

Yes!
Being in the camp of eunuchs, but he has the ambition to wipe out the evil and pursue the peace of the officials. He can kill the powerful, chase away the corrupt officials, and win over Dong Zhuo. He can be called an outstanding man.

But Cao Cao's jealousy, cruelty, and willingness to blame others rather than others, it is difficult for anyone to see the desire hidden in his heart.

Is Yuan Shao a hero?

Yes!
A nobleman from a famous family, with his sword pointed at Dong Zhuo, who can gather talents and be compassionate to scholars and people, is also an outstanding person of the moment.

However, Yuan Shao is lenient on the outside and jealous on the inside, and the desire hidden in his heart is also elusive.

The rest of the world's outstanding people are probably the same.

This is a common problem of the nobles.

Being in the vortex of power and conspiracy since childhood, and seeing the dangers of people's hearts prematurely, it is naturally difficult to trust people.

Liu Bei is different.

Although he is a clan member of the Han family, a nobleman of the emperor's family, but in Liu Bei's lineage, he is no longer much different from the Li Shu in the countryside.

Weaving mats and selling shoes, poor and down.

Only like a reckless hero, stand in the market with benevolence, courage and faith.

Compared with the rich and powerful who like to plot and calculate, reckless heroes, they don't have too many tricks.

As a result, Liu Bei is three points more open than the famous nobles!
Just like the bowl of white water in front of Zheng Ping, even if there are ripples caused by outside interference, he can still clearly see the bottom of the bowl.

"Alcohol reflects people's hearts! Xianmou's evaluation of Liu Bei is so high!" Sun Qian was amazed.

For this Gao Tang Ling who was not well-known in the world, Sun Qian was a little more curious in his heart.

Although they are officials in the same county, there is almost no positive intersection between Sun Qian and Liu Bei.

Just talking.

There was a rush of footsteps from far to near, and when they approached the outside of the hall, they gradually became calmer.

After a while, Liu Bei walked in from the outside.

"Mr. Gongyou, Bei is late!" Liu Bei bowed forward, very respectful.

Sun Gan returned the gift while looking at Liu Bei.

Although his appearance has been taken care of, he can still see the dusty look on Liu Bei's face.

Obviously, Liu Bei galloped back all the way.

"Mr. Xuande's observation of the people's feelings in the countryside is a blessing for the people, and he should also be an example for the nine counties in Pingyuan. He rushed back because of me, so why is it too late?"

"On the contrary, it was my arrival that caused Duke Xuande to suffer."

Seeing that Sun Qian answered politely without any intention of being contemptuous, Liu Bei couldn't help but think highly of Sun Qian.

Zheng Ping got up and found a porcelain bowl for Liu Bei, then poured a bowl of white water and handed it to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was not polite either. He picked up the porcelain bowl and drank it all. Then he sat down and said, "Mr. Visit the countryside."

"Mr. Gongyou came from afar, could it be Chen Xiang's intention?"

To lure the people, gather food in the city.

The real purpose of this is only known to a few people.

Even when the county governor came to inspect, Liu Bei and Zheng Ping just found an excuse.

If too many people know about it, it is easy to destroy Zheng Ping's deployment.

Sun Qian said frankly: "Chen Xiang ordered me to come to invite Xuande Gong and Xianmou to go to the county government office to report on their duties."

"Together?" Liu Bei was taken aback, and looked at Zheng Ping subconsciously: "Now that the autumn harvest is approaching, the county magistrate and the county magistrate are going to the county office to report on their duties, lest everything in the county be out of order."

Seeing this, Sun Qian said with a smile: "Mr. Xuande doesn't have to be like this. I studied under Mr. Kang Cheng's school, and I have the same teacher as Mr. Xuande. If you show conspiracy with me, you also have the meaning of a friend and brother."

Zheng Ping also nodded and smiled: "It's okay, it won't take a few days to go to the county office."

Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief, and apologized to Sun Gan: "Don't blame Mr. Gongyou. The deployment of Gaotang County involves a lot, and I dare not leave without authorization."

Without scruples, Liu Bei is also less restrained.

His speech and demeanor also showed a heroic nature, which shocked Sun Qian quite a bit.

"No wonder Xianmou used Baishui as a metaphor for Liu Bei. He really is a frank and benevolent person."

The longer I chat with Liu Bei, the clearer Sun Gan's thoughts become.

For a wise man like Sun Qian who is good at observing words and deeds, it is difficult to conceal a person's nature.

But the feeling Liu Bei gave Sun Qian, although lacking in knowledge, is more humble and sincere.

What surprised Sun Qian even more was that Liu Bei was very good at chatting!

Most people chat, and chatting becomes embarrassing.

But Liu Bei's chat gave people the feeling that it was a kind of enjoyment.

The praise is just right, and the questions raised often hit the core.

Occasionally, there are unique insights, so that this chat will not become Sun Gan's solo.

"Mr. Gongyou is really a great talent in the world!"

city ​​gate.

Liu Bei personally sent Sun Qian out of the city.

Originally, Liu Bei wanted to keep Sun Qian and had a long talk, but it was inconvenient for Liu Bei to stay longer because Sun Qian wanted to return to the county government.

Looking at the back of Sun Qian leaving, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel emotional.

"You don't need to be sorry for the county lord. Brother Gongyou will naturally serve you when he is in charge of Pingyuan County." Zheng Ping shook his feather fan lightly, speaking with ease.

Liu Bei heard the difference in Zheng Ping's words, and was slightly surprised: "Control Pingyuan? Sir, what do you mean?"

Zheng Ping restrained his face slightly: "Brother Gongyou told me that Prime Minister Chen is well versed in officialdom and human relations, and he often uses the past to describe the present when discussing things, and he is worried about being splashed with dirty water."

"Although he has good character and is an official who can do practical things, Chen Xiang cherishes his feathers too much, and Chen Xiang cannot use some strategies that damage his personal reputation."

"But in the current situation, breaking the thieves and reassuring the people is a difficult and dangerous task, how can we do everything?"

"I went to the county office this time, and I intentionally made Chen Xiangcheng sick!"

Liu Bei looked at Zheng Ping in astonishment: "Make Chen Xiangcheng sick? How is this possible?"

Zheng Ping chuckled: "It's up to people! Some things have to be tried. Even if they fail, it will not affect the original deployment. But if it succeeds, the county lord will have the power to control the nine counties of Pingyuan County, and things will be much simpler. .”

Chen Ji couldn't defend the plains.

If he could hold on, he wouldn't have followed Chen Qun to Xiaopei for refuge.

Liu Bei lost Gaotang, and Chen Ji lost Pingyuan. The yellow scarves in Pingyuan County were not something Chen Ji could handle.

Seeing that Zheng Ping believed in his words, Liu Bei's astonishment gradually disappeared.

"Sir, you and I have both gone to the county government office, who can stay in the county government office to take charge of the overall situation?" Liu Bei asked out the worries in his heart.

Without hesitation, Zheng Ping said, "The private soldiers of powerful and wealthy businessmen can be handed over to Yun Chang; the affairs of the county can be presided over by Hu Zhao and Hua Ji, and Yide can accompany them as guards."

"The autumn harvest is approaching, and the Yellow Turbans have to take precautions. Send out all the scouts in the city and step up inspections."

Liu Bei nodded: "Then according to the arrangement of Mr. Chen, I may not have seen Chen Xiang for a long time, and it is time to report on my work."

(End of this chapter)