Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 152 Training Cao Cao to show his loyalty

Cao Cao looked at Liu Bian with a very serious expression, like a counselor making suggestions. Without answering the question, he asked: "My lord, how long has it been since the last time we faced each other like this?"

Liu Bian pondered for a moment and said with emotion: "Indeed, it has been a long time."

"Yes! It's been too long! It seems that my lord and I haven't had a long talk for a long time." Cao Cao cupped his hands and asked first, "My lord, although you didn't say something, we know it very well... Now, I implore my lord. Trust us a little more.”

Liu Bian's heart skipped a beat. He probably didn't expect Cao Cao to speak so straightforwardly.

Maybe it's because there are no outsiders around?
So much so that Cao Cao spoke openly.

"What do you want to say?" Liu Bian asked.

Cao Cao said: "First of all, we all know that although you, my lord, are your majesty's eldest son, and will ascend to the throne in the future according to the ancestral system, my lord, you are not valued by your majesty. That's why you came to this remote place, even if my lord, you are not valued by your majesty." He was named the King of Bohai and also the governor of Bohai."

At this point, Liu Bian's face changed slightly.

Cao Cao continued without changing his expression: "Secondly, under normal circumstances, as the demoted King of Bohai, you should be extremely disappointed, or accept your fate, and settle down to be the King of Bohai from now on, but this is not the case!
My lord, you just came to Bohai County, which was occupied by the Yellow Turban bandits. My lord, you actually came up with a way to take back Bohai County quietly. Not only did you turn the fight with the leader of the Yellow Turban bandits, Zhang Yan, into friendship, it actually made Zhang Yan angry. Respect and be loyal to you, my lord!
Not only that, my lord, you also vigorously develop the economy of Bohai County, contain and weaken the aristocratic families and powerful people in Bohai County, take in the refugees, not only help the refugees settle in Bohai County, but also encourage the refugees to cultivate fields!They repair and clear the roads to attract businessmen; they vigorously build houses and pay attention to the production of ceramics and green bricks...how can we not be convinced by all these things?For example, mediocre people also admire you very much, my lord? "

Liu Bian's ears turned slightly red and he thought: Is this, is Cao Cao summarizing my political achievements?Quite detailed?Very good, very good... But Cao Cao changed the topic and said:

"My lord is young, very independent, has clear goals, and is ambitious. I really admire him! However, my lord has made many plans recently, but he has not discussed them with us. Why?"

Cao Cao looked at Liu Bian steadily.

Liu Bian lowered his eyes and smiled slightly.

It’s a long story, but to put it simply: it’s all the reviewer’s fault!
Liu Bian had just returned to Nanpi County, and he had been working with the clerks all day long. This process of handling paperwork alienated him from the interaction and closeness with the officials... What's even more confusing is: Liu Bian didn't want to tell everyone that he had Sneak into Youzhou quietly and meet with General Gongsun Zan secretly - for Gongsun Zan's support!
Suppose...suppose he finally breaks with Luoyang due to various factors. He hopes to get Gongsun Zan's help, not to mention completely protecting him, at least when the enemy attacks him, Gongsun Zan will not intervene——

It's a pity that no matter how he explains this to everyone, it's like "He wants to plot a rebellion! Rebellion!"... How unfair this is to Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others who have been following him!

Once Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others are willing to follow Liu Bian, they will be labeled as rebels.

on the contrary……

Oh haha ​​~ Liu Bian refused to think about it further!

In short, because of his guilty conscience and lack of confidence, Liu Bian has been checking documents recently.

Come and go, come and go, the two sides can't communicate every day, so naturally the favorability and sense of identity will drop?
Pouring his lips, Liu Bian wanted to comfort him, but he couldn't say anything.

Cao Cao simply said: "My lord! I don't know something, and I want my lord to explain it to me!"

"...What's the matter?" Liu Bian asked.

Cao Cao said: "Why do you suddenly propose a long-distance running in winter?"

Liu Bian: Really, really know how to focus on the key points!
When you ask, you get the key!

It’s hard to describe this matter in just a few words——

"I have something to say, please listen carefully." Liu Bian sighed and spoke seriously.

Cao Cao cupped his hands and looked like he was listening.

Liu Bian said: "Throughout the Han Dynasty, the imperial court implemented the "three-level system of three officials and nine ministers", while the local governments implemented the "three-level system of prefectures, prefectures, and counties." Therefore, the prefect is the highest official in a county, while the prefectural pastor and the prefectural governor are They are state-level officials, one level higher than the prefect!The former refers to the highest administrative official in a state; the latter is responsible for supervision and checking whether county officials have abused their power, committed corruption and accepted bribes.

Far away.

In short, when he became emperor in the Western Han Dynasty, he "disposed of the governor and replaced him with a state pastor." Not to mention, it was not until half a year ago that someone proposed to the court that he should use the clan and Qing Dynasty famous officials as state pastors, who would be superior to the governor and prefect in the local area. On top of that, he monopolized power to stabilize the people, and the court also agreed... Therefore, in terms of position comparison, from high to low, although it is still the state pastor, governor, and prefect, this change does not mean whoever has the higher position will be able to Who to manage!
But status must be determined by strength!

In other words: As long as conditions permit, state pastors, governors, and prefects all have military power!

Before that, all three were biased toward "politics" rather than today's "military" and "politics"! "

Liu Bian stopped abruptly.

If Cao Cao realized something.

So, here comes the embarrassment: Liu Bian once discussed world affairs with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, and seemed to want to boast about making the people live a good life, but now he wants to propose military training... Pfft~ It's winter long-distance running - forget it!This fig leaf is not worth mentioning!
Liu Bian wants to recruit and train troops to strengthen his own strength. Isn't this a slap in the face?

After thinking about this, Cao Cao cautiously said: "My lord, do you want to build an army?"

Liu Bian paused for a moment, nodded slightly, raised his forehead and said, "I'm not afraid of your jokes! I do want to have an army that is only loyal to me... But, I also know that I shouldn't have an army -

Because this move is wrong!
As a prefect, I set up an army privately... If the prefect and the state pastor both set up an army, wouldn't it be the same as a separatist regime?If things go on like this, the situation of disputes between princes will probably appear! "

Ugh!
What is the difference between this and the scene when he first persuaded the Han Emperor? !

Unexpectedly, after going around and around, he actually ended up living the life he hated the most!
He really doesn’t want to train!I don’t even want to form an army locally!
But...but, when I think about it, my father, Emperor Han, will pass away in five months. If he only focuses on governing Bohai County and does not have the troops to protect himself, he will be afraid of the obstacles in Luoyang. Really sad!
Moreover, recruiting and expanding troops under the eyes of the Han Emperor was really a suicide attempt. That's why Liu Bian didn't dare to touch the spear first, so he used "winter running" as a guise... Besides, there are many benefits to running in winter?What a great workout!

Furthermore, isn’t farming divided into “minor farming” and “military farming”? ——In the same way, can troops be divided into "militia" and "military"? ...What Liu Bian did was nothing more than arming the whole county with troops.

The young and strong people in Nanpi County are both farmers and soldiers. When they are busy, they can work in the fields, and when they are free, they can train as soldiers... Will those who can work harder?Is this hard to understand?
No matter how Xitan tried to find reasons to remind himself, Liu Bian always felt that he was no different from the princes of later generations, who fought for hegemony in the name of making the people live and work in peace and contentment... The difference was: he didn't fight for hegemony, but he was Pave the way for hegemony in advance!This made him dislike himself and didn't want to admit it to the public.

After all, it's not necessary.

As of now, he doesn't want to think about it, he really just wants to "winter running".

--oh!Is he being too pretentious?

Thinking about this, Liu Bian became listless.

He desperately needed comfort.

"Lord." After listening to Liu Bian's statement, Cao Cao said slowly, "I understand your thoughts. I agree with my lord training troops, even under the guise of "winter running"! "

Ok? !

Liu Bian was stunned for a moment, blinked, and looked at Cao Cao blankly.

Cao Cao was calm and said in a deep voice: "As my lord said, if the prefects, governors, and even governors all set up armies, then it is inevitable that the princes will fight and the world will be divided... As long as the imperial court does not take it back for a day." "The appointment of a state pastor", the hidden dangers of the Han Dynasty will not be eliminated for a day.However, is the only hidden danger of the Han Dynasty the "appointment of state pastors"? !
There are many!
Moreover, if you want to completely eradicate these hidden dangers, you must have enough power without the lord!

Don’t forget, my lord, that you are the eldest son of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, the King of Bohai and the governor of Bohai!
In the future you will ascend the throne and become emperor. Who dares to accuse you of not being allowed to have your own army?

Therefore, as long as my lord, your idea of ​​"promoting the Han Dynasty" never changes, and when you become powerful, you will never abuse it to harm the people everywhere... Even if my lord has a very large army, it doesn't matter! "

After listening, Liu Bian murmured: "Is this the so-called 'having no sword in your hand and having a sword and not using it are two different things'?" "

Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he stroked his palms and said: "Wonderful, wonderful! Indeed, indeed! My lord has built an army of tens of thousands to maintain the stability of counties. What does it have to do with whether it threatens the imperial court?"

My lord, just let go and do it! ! "

Cao Cao became more and more excited and blushed as he spoke.

Being fooled by Cao Cao...cough!It was an instigation - bah~ it was an encouragement. Liu Bian was in a very good mood, and even his body relaxed. He smiled and said: "Mr. Mengde, you are right! It's a pity that although I want to train troops, I don't know how to train them?"

Cao Cao also laughed, cupped his hands and said, "What's so difficult about this? - My lord is smart and has extraordinary insights. With a little study, you can master the art of military training!"

Liu Bianqi asked: "I heard what you said, are you good at training soldiers?"

Cao Cao said: "At least I have appointed the county magistrate for a period of time, and I have become somewhat proficient in military training."

Liu Bian's eyes flashed, and he was very sure that Cao Cao was being humble, and that he was being too modest.

"Really or not?" Liu Bian said, "It's a pity that I don't have any new soldiers to hand over to Magistrate Mengde, otherwise I could appreciate Magistrate Mengde's training level."

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and then said: "My lord, what's the problem if you want to watch me, Cao Mengde, train my troops? - My lord, don't you want to promote "winter running"?Do you think this is good?When the civilians in Nanpi County run long-distance runs every day for half a month, they will select the top ten runners with excellent results and form a team of about [-] people, and give them to me for training, okay?

I will train the opponent into an elite soldier, and then we can fight against the cavalry led by General He Miao. How about that? "

——Then you will lose miserably!

Liu Bian complained silently.

But he didn't say this.

Calmly, Liu Bian squinted at Cao Cao and scolded with a smile: "Mr. Mengde, please don't be too arrogant in your work? - Do you really think that your hundred or so elite soldiers can compete with the cavalry led by He Xia? ?

Don't underestimate the cavalry? "

Cao Cao said: "There are not many elite soldiers, so how could your lord know that I would lose to the cavalry led by He Xiapu?"

what? !

Liu Bian was startled for a moment, and his first reaction was: Could it be that Cao Cao wants to practice tiger and leopard riding? !

Historical records record that the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is Cao Cao's most elite unit, and its leadership has always been led by generals of the Cao family, such as Cao Chun, Cao Xiu and Cao Zhen - "Three Kingdoms Wei Shu" says: "The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry under the supervision of Chun are all The world is full of elites, and perhaps a hundred people will make up for it." His eliteness is evident.

With a sudden move in his heart, Liu Bian said: "Magistrate Mengde is really motivated! However, it will take a lot of time to defeat the cavalry team of Hexiateng? - Just tell me! How long do you want?"

Cao Cao stretched out his five fingers and replied: "Five months."

Liu Bian narrowed his eyes and said cheerfully: "Okay! It's up to you! Five months is all it takes. I want to see how you, Magistrate Mengde, can defeat He Xiapeng's cavalry!"

Liu Bian and Cao Cao looked at each other and smiled in unison.

Scratching his head, Liu Bian said: "That's right! I don't know how many people will participate in this running..."

To be honest, he wanted to promote "winter running" in Nanpi County on a whim. No matter what he thought, no matter what he wanted... Before this, it seemed that no county, county or even state would hold any "winter running"?

The more he thought about it, the more he didn't make sense, Liu Bian drooped his head.

Cao Cao interestingly looked at His Highness's expression, which was sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy, and said happily: "My lord, don't be impatient. Just wait until the snow stops and then announce the announcement to Nanpi County? Anyway, there will be people participating, as long as the reward is generous enough!"

Sure enough, you have money to have motivation?
Liu Bian's worries turned into joy and he said happily: "According to the wishes of County Magistrate Mengde, what should I reward?"

Cao Cao said: "A bag of rice? A set of new clothes? - In terms of food and clothing?"

"I also want a reward." Liu Bian said politely, "If you have money, you can buy all kinds of food and clothing. Isn't it more cost-effective?"

"Yes, yes!" Cao Cao said, "Don't give too much. After all, you have to run every day?"

"What's the point?" Liu Bian disagreed, "The more you give, the better your performance will be!"

...Liu Bian and Cao Cao discussed "winter running".

Afterwards, Liu Bian stayed at Liu Bei's house temporarily, waiting for the snowy day to end.

Unexpectedly, this wait lasted seven days.

During this period, the snowflakes fell at intervals. While Liu Bian was reading the documents, he happily saw Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei leading their servants to clear the snow every day.

Especially when Liu, Guan, and Zhang led the team and encountered Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu clearing snow together... The scene could only be understood, not expressed, and it made the corners of Liu Bian's mouth curl up.

Knew it!Everyone is busier than him, so he is quite happy...cough!He should reflect: his happiness should not be based on the suffering of others.

Can't blame him for that either.

I originally thought that he could stay at Liu Bei's house and rest for a few days without having to bury himself in the pile of documents every day. However, everyone was very dedicated. Even if it was snowing and Liu Bei was outside the house, the documents were moved to Liu Bei's house every day like snowflakes.

The only thing Liu Bian was lucky about was that it was cold and there were few things to do, and there were also a lot less documents.

Obediently, Liu Bian had to be diligent in reviewing the documents, and his life continued as usual!
After he worked diligently and finally approved the paperwork, he finally discovered: the snow stopped!

Very good!
He was gearing up.

(End of this chapter)