Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 122 Farewell to Gongsun Zan

The atmosphere was silent.

For a long time, Tian Chou opened his mouth, then closed it, and finally said dryly: "General, general, there is no need to be like this! I have a humble education, shallow qualifications, and am not qualified for the big responsibility. I really don't dare to think about the post of county guard... "

The implication: Tian Chou only wants to serve as the magistrate of Wuzhong County.

Liu Bian thought for a while and said: "General Gongsun, although I think Brother Tian Chou is quite talented, I do not agree with Brother Tian Chou being the county guard. Besides, didn't the general say that? If you want to be the county guard, you have to ask for help. Played at the court... This king thinks that with Brother Tian Chou's ability, let's arrange for Brother Tian Chou to be the county magistrate first?
If Brother Tian Chou really lives up to the expectations of everyone, and then promotes Brother Tian Chou to the county guard, what does the general think? "

Gongsun Zan raised his eyebrows, looked at Tian Chou, and asked, "You are the county magistrate, not the county governor? - Don't you regret it?"

Tian Chou shook his head, bowed and said: "The county magistrate is fine! I have low talents and low qualifications..."

"Stop it!" Seeing that Tian Chou was about to repeat what he had said before, Gongsun Zan was really dumbfounded, and simply interrupted Tian Chou's excuse, "The county magistrate is the county magistrate. If you don't want to be the county magistrate, then don't do it! Anyway, there are many..."

Gongsun Zan said the last sentence very softly.

Gongsun Zan was right.

Even though county magistrate and county guard are high-risk positions in Youzhou, many people flock to them.

This boy named Tian Chou really doesn't know how to promote himself. He wants to be the county magistrate instead of being a county guard... Who would believe him if he told him?Wouldn’t it make everyone laugh out loud?

Tian Chou does not.

Hearing that Gongsun Zan seemed to agree that he would serve as the magistrate of Wuzhong County, Tian Chou finally smiled and said respectfully: "Thank you, general, for your trust. I will definitely live up to the general's expectations."

After waving his hand, Gongsun Zan's performance was very good, and he said with a smile, "Is that so? Then, I will wait and see, General."

It seems that Gongsun Zan admires Tian Chou, but this is not the case.

Liu Bian noticed that the way Gongsun Zan looked at Tian Chou was perfunctory, which showed that Gongsun Zan didn't take Tian Chou seriously... It was just that Gongsun Zan was very good at covering up.

His eyes flashed slightly, and Liu Bian remained silent, not intending to say anything.

Liu Bian and Tian Chou looked at each other, and then smiled in unison.

Liu Bian was pleased to find that Tian Chou seemed to know that he was not taken seriously by Gongsun Zan.

He retracted his preface: It seems that Gongsun Zan’s concealment level needs to be improved?

He stroked his palms and said: "Now that it's decided, let's hurry back to Jixian?... I've been away for a long time. Do I miss Nanpi City a little bit?"

As soon as he finished speaking, both Gongsun Zan and Tian Chou knew that His Highness was homesick.

Gongsun Zan didn't refute, and echoed, "I will obey Your Highness, I will obey Your Highness."

Then, the army continued on its way. After a long journey, it finally arrived at Jixian County.

Following Gongsun Zan, Liu Bian and his party came to Jifu and moved into Jifu.

Naturally, all troops were arranged to stay in military camps temporarily.

The military camp in Jixian is far more elegant and cleaner than the camp in Guanzicheng, and the corresponding facilities are also complete.The large group of people stayed in the military camp temporarily, and even Liu Bei took the lead in saying that His Highness could rest assured.

Liu Bian is indeed relieved: he does not plan to stay in Jixian for too long.

As long as the corresponding supplies are purchased, he will lead his troops and leave.

Once the crisis in Youzhou is over, he should rush back to Bohai County as soon as possible.

Let’s talk about Ji Mansion. Ji Mansion is indeed Ji Mansion, the residence where Gongsun Zan lives: As soon as they entered Ji Mansion, Liu Bian and his party saw that Ji Mansion covers a large area and can accommodate one to 2000 people. It is not a problem!

Because of this, Liu Bian discovered to his dismay that although Gongsun Zan was a general, there were hundreds of servants and maidservants in his mansion, and Liu Bian couldn't understand why Gongsun Zan had to support so many people.

Sighing secretly, Liu Bian reminded Gongsun Zan that after confirming that Tianchou was the county magistrate of Wuchuang as soon as possible, he sent people to buy grain, vegetables and fruit seeds, strong cotton clothes, etc., making sure that Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang were informed. The funds obtained were spent cleanly——

Previously, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang had already agreed to Liu Bian and accepted Liu Bian's call to become the governor of Bohai County and take charge of the county's wealth. Now Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang met Liu Bian, and Liu Bian asked bluntly. These two people contributed money to buy, buy, buy, and they must buy all the supplies they lack!

Just when Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang were shopping all over the city, Liu Bian summoned Zhang Fei again and asked Zhang Fei to paint——

Draw a picture of the fire pit!
As winter approaches, the temperature in Jixian County has suddenly turned cold these days, which makes Liu Bian miss the fire kang more than once... I wonder if the fire kang in Nanpi County has been made yet?

Regardless of whether it was done or not, Liu Bian unexpectedly discovered: There is no fire kang in Jixian County... No, no, no!Strictly speaking, the fire bed thing was ahead of its time!
Everyone often uses firewood and firewood for heating.

However, when firewood was burned, there was too much smoke and the windows had to be opened for ventilation... Therefore, Liu Bian felt inexplicably: If Jixian County could also build a heated kang, wouldn't it be beneficial to people's homes?Thinking of this, Liu Bian used Zhang Fei to draw the drawings, and then sent someone to notify Gongsun Zan to come. He told Gongsun Zan about this idea, and received high gratitude from Gongsun Zan——

Gongsun Zan stared at the drawings in front of him. Each of the drawings was extremely realistic, and it was almost as if he had moved the actual drawings in front of Gongsun Zan... Gongsun Zan could identify how to use the fire kang with his eyes.

It can be seen that Zhang Fei's painting skills are very high.

Gongsun Zan glanced at Zhang Fei with admiration.

Zhang Fei scratched his head and giggled.

Liu Bian tried to trust Gongsun Zan, and patiently told Gongsun Zan all the ways to make and use the kang.

Gongsun Zan patted his chest and promised again and again: when the fire kang is made, it will definitely be used in ordinary people's homes. We strive to make it available to every family. There is no such thing as something that can only be used by high-ranking officials...

Regardless of whether Gongsun Zan can do it or not, Liu Bian is reassured by Gongsun Zan's guarantee.

Zhang Fei also lost no time in saying: "It's really done, remember to give a few copies to my family!"

Gongsun Zan agreed without thinking.

...That day, Gongsun Zan held a pile of thick drawings, quickly summoned all the craftsmen in Jixian County, and ordered them to produce them as soon as possible.

After that, Liu Bian stayed in Jifu for four days.

During this period, Liu Bian watched Tian Chou and others send away.

Gongsun Zan sent an appointment document to Tian Chou, and he appointed Tian Chou as the magistrate of Wuzhong County.

When they got the relevant seals and ribbons, Tian Chou and his confidants couldn't wait to return to Wujing County, but were stopped by Liu Bian - Liu Bian said:

"It's a good thing to want to go back to Wujing County, but you are empty-handed, why don't you consider bringing some local products back?"

After that, Liu Bian ordered his people to bring ten bags of dry food, two hundred sets of cotton clothes, plus thirty thousand pieces of money and silk, as well as a thick stack of fire-kang papermaking drawings drawn by Zhang Fei. They were all carried on a cart and handed over to them. Tian Chou was also particularly worried that Tian Chou, who was stupid and had too much money, might get robbed along the way. He wanted to consider recruiting rangers as bodyguards, but Tian Chou declined.

Tian Chou pointed his hand at his ten confidants and said in a proud tone: "My companions can handle everything! Thank you, Your Highness! Your Highness's kindness to me will be unforgettable!"

Don't worry, Your Highness!If His Highness has any difficulties in the future, all he needs to do is write a letter and send someone to Wuzhong County!No matter what the difficulty is, I will do my best to help!Even if it means... raising troops. "

Tian Chou said the last two words very softly.

Liu Bian was slightly lost in thought.

Liu Bian was noncommittal and asked: "Brother Tian Chou, take care on your journey. When you return to Wujing County, remember to write a letter to report that you are safe! You have to send it to Nanpi County! No matter how long it takes, I will wait for your reply."

Tian Chou agreed, thanked Liu Bian again, and finally left with a full load...

Shortly after Tian Chou left, Liu Bian received good news from Jixian: the fire kang was ready.

Overjoyed, Liu Bian and Gongsun Zan personally inspected it.

After using the fire kang for one night, Gongsun Zan was very satisfied. Although Liu Bian's shape was slightly different from the drawings, the fire kang in Jueji County was also quite unique. After being upright and practical, he was looking forward to the fire kang in Nanpi County... I don't think so. Is it worse than the fire kang in Jixian County?
With this expectation, Liu Bian spent all Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang's belongings, mainly the profits earned by these two men this year, and also brought hundreds of carts loaded with goods to say goodbye to Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan and Zhao Yun all saw off Liu Bian and his party.

Before leaving, Liu Bian glanced at Gongsun Zan and asked for no reason:

"General, do you still remember the promise we made that night?"

Gongsun Zan's heart skipped a beat and he said calmly: "Why don't you remember?"

"Really...really remember the content?" Liu Bian's heart trembled.

To be honest, Liu Bian regretted it slightly.

Since he returned to Jixian, he had never had a heart-to-heart talk with Gongsun Zan, and he did not dare to mention the ridiculous conversation he had with Gongsun Zan that night.

After all, if the content of the discussion was known to outsiders, Liu Bian and Gongsun Zan would be labeled as having ulterior motives.

Liu Bian, who had sobered up, didn't really hope that Gongsun Zan would remember the drunken words he said that night.

(End of this chapter)