Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 162 Guan Yu rejects Han Shoutinghou

...In the long run, if Liu Bei cannot be granted the title of marquis, or if he keeps standing still, Liu Bian is really not sure whether Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei can maintain unity as brothers? ——Ying, it should be possible?
There is no reason to break up?
Liu Bian opened his mouth and then closed it again, with thousands of words stuck in his heart: By the way, did your father confer the title of "Hanshou Tinghou" on Guan Yu? ...Is Guan Yu now a marquis?Is Guan Yu now a marquis?Is Guan Yu now a marquis?

"Guan Yu County Magistrate...is the general considered a prince?" Liu Bian asked dryly, "Is this prince's rank high?"

Liu Bian is very delicate about this title.

Xun You nodded cautiously, but with a trace of interest in his eyes, he said: "Your Highness, according to the size of the fiefdom, the titles are divided into County Marquis, Township Marquis and Ting Marquis!

Although the Tinghou of General Guan is smaller than the Marquis of Township and County, it is the highest among the twenty ranks of nobility!
Lieutenant, Lieutenant, this title is already very high!Moreover, His Majesty personally sealed it!

Although I said it a bit late... Although General Guan is still unremarkable in Bohai County, if he goes to Luoyang and Jixian, he will probably become famous all over the world!

General Guan killed Wuhuan Chanyu and became famous in one battle. "

Therefore, this title is really tempting!
Once Guan Yu accepts it, his status will be higher than that of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei... Due to the imbalance of status, will Guan Yu still follow Liu Bei wholeheartedly as before?
Liu Bian looked at Xun You with sparkling eyes, and he guessed what the other person was thinking in an instant.but……

However, Liu Bian suddenly remembered something: he recalled that when Guan Yu supported the battle in Guanzicheng, although Guan Yu was able to behead Wuhuan Chanyu with one sword, he did not save the opponent's head? ...with a paralyzed face, Liu Bian continued to think:

Wuhuan Chanyu's head later...well~ later, when Guan Yu led his troops to kill Wuhuan's Tuqi, he directly lost Wuhuan Chanyu's head!
Um~
Liu Bian's head was full of black lines: Yes, yes!Later, General Gongsun Zan sent people to retrieve it... and then Guan Yu's "Han Shoutinghou" was born!
In other words: The current General Gongsun Zan is not greedy for military glory, and Guan Yu may not be interested in being granted the title of marquis?

Liu Bian: "..."

After helping his forehead, Liu Bian said again: "The last question, where is the fiefdom of "Han Shouting Hou"? "

Xun You smiled slightly and said with a smile: "Your Highness, you finally asked... The fiefdom of "Hanshou Tinghou" is in Yizhou ~ Hanshou County, Guanghan County, Yizhou! "

"Yizhou?!" Liu Bian opened his mouth wide, "It's so far away! We are currently in Nanpi County, Bohai County, Jizhou——"

If Guan Yu really wants to go to the fiefdom or something, it is basically equivalent to walking from north to southwest, which is a long way!

It’s not impossible to work hard for three or four months!
Far further than Bohai County to Luoyang!

So, this "Han Shoutinghou" is really worthless?
Chicken ribs, chicken ribs, chicken ribs... Liu Bian and Xun You stared at each other with big eyes.

After a while, Liu Bian came back to his senses and asked: "I understand, this is what makes you embarrassed? - My father did it on purpose! My father deliberately used this "Han Shoutinghou" to alienate the world. General and Uncle Liu, right?Once General Guan and Uncle Liu are separated, will it indirectly affect this king? "

This can be described as a conspiracy.

Xun You stroked his palm and replied: "That's right. Besides, will your Highness be willing to let General Liu Bei, General Guan Yu and General Zhang Fei leave?"

--unwilling!

Liu Bian thought.

How safe would it be to have these two peerless warriors, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, with you?

Who is willing to let talents go if they are in a superior position?

Anyway, if Guan Yu were to leave, Cao Cao would probably be the most heartbroken? ...Liu Bian was thinking wildly and then said: "Mr. Xun, are you the one who reads out the edict of the marquis?"

"Yes! I was lucky enough to get the assignment after a lot of competition?" Xun You said, "There are corresponding appointment documents and seals! I'm sure everyone will be moved after reading it."

Covering his chest with his hand, Liu argued: "I am tempted, what should I do?"

Xun You said: "That's why I explained it to His Highness in advance so that His Highness can be mentally prepared?"

Liu Bian raised his forehead, not wanting to face——

Suppose, suppose that this feuding incident really buried a deep thorn in the hearts of Liu, Guan, and Zhang, that would be too bad... not good!Obviously being granted the title of Marquis is a happy event, but why does he smell big trouble from it?
Listlessly, Liu Bian asked: "When does Mr. Xun plan to announce the decree?"

"As soon as possible." Xun You said, "We will rush back to Luoyang City tomorrow. Maybe I can make it in time for the New Year?"

Liu Bian really wanted to smile bitterly: Alas!It's a blessing, not a curse, it's a curse that can't be avoided - whatever!Just take the move!

The worst he can do is write another memorial and ask for a title for Liu Bei!
How big a deal is it? !
Thinking about this time, Liu Bian said: "He Xian! Is He Xian here?"

"Here!" He Xian responded quickly outside the door.

Liu Bian said, "Go and invite General Guan Yu here!"

"Here!" He Xian took the order and left.

I’m not even curious why His Highness didn’t invite Liu Bei and Zhang Fei—Liu, Guan, and Zhang always go in and out together?

"Mr. Xun, just wait a moment, Guan County Magistrate will come later." Liu Bian said.

Then, when He Xian notified Guan Yu, Liu Bian took up his pen and wrote a memorial letter eloquently related to Bi Huahua. The content was that Bi Huahua had done some harm to Nanpi County and Liu Bian himself. According to the criminal law, the death penalty should be imposed. I hope Your Majesty will give you permission to execute Bi Huahua——

Let me say it again: As the King of Bohai and the governor of Bohai, Liu Bian had the right to directly execute Bi Huahua. This was due to the "appointment of state pastor" half a year ago... but Liu Bian insisted on reporting to the court instead of killing him privately. It's because Liu Bian opposed the "appointment of state pastors"——

In other words: Liu Bian used his own actions to deny the directive of "state pastoral appointment"!
Perhaps in the eyes of other state pastors and county guards, Liu Bian's move was so childish and ridiculous——

However, Liu Bian did not regret it!
After drying the handwriting and sealing it, Liu Bian carefully folded the memorial and handed it to Xun You. He implored: "When the time comes, I will trouble Mr. Xun to transfer this document to my father. I hope everything goes well." , there won’t be any trouble.”

Xun You carefully collected the document and promised, "I will definitely hand this document into your Majesty's hands personally!"

Xun You bowed his hands towards Liu Bian and smiled at each other.

At this time, He Xian's voice sounded outside the door and said:

"Your Highness, General Liu Bei, General Guan Yu and General Zhang Fei are outside asking for an audience!"

what?
Liu Bei?Guan Yu?Zhang Fei? ——Are they really these three people?

Liu Bian said to Xun You, "Look, I guess we can't hide it."

Xun You was amused.

Liu Bendao: "Don't invite the three of them into the room to talk."

After a short time, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei appeared.

Liu, Guan, and Zhang saluted as usual.

After that, Liu Bei said: "Your Highness, please forgive me and my third brother for being presumptuous... I heard that Your Highness wanted to see my second brother for something. As the eldest brother, I was really worried, so I followed without authorization. Please forgive me."

After saying this, Liu Bei bowed greatly to Liu Bian.

Zhang Fei also acted in a decent manner, bowing his head and cupping his hands and saying: "I was reckless! Your Highness, please punish me severely! I will never say anything!"

Liu Bian stared at Liu Bei and Zhang Fei dumbfoundedly: What's the matter?It makes him look like a bad guy.

Raising his hands, Liu Bian said: "Don't be anxious, two of you, don't be anxious! It's not a bad thing, it's a good thing - Mr. Xun!"

Taking advantage of the situation, Liu Bian looked towards Xun You.

As if he had practiced it countless times, Xun You skillfully took out an edict from his sleeve, opened it, and read the edict calmly.

The content was to praise Guan Yu for his unparalleled bravery and bring glory to the Han Dynasty, and to confer Guan Yu the title of "Han Shoutinghou" - Guan Yu, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were stunned when they heard this!
Liu Bian looked at the reactions of Liu Bei and others with interest, but saw Liu Bei's face blank, Guan Yu's expression dull, and Zhang Fei's eyes widened... The three of them looked like country bumpkins who had never seen the world, and their expressions were very funny.

Trying his best, Liu Bian held back his smile until Xun You finished reading the edict.

After sending the edict to Guan Yu, Xun You clapped his hands again——

But when he saw two guards coming, holding corresponding seals, ribbons and other evidence, Guan Yu was even more stunned.

"Congratulations!" Liu Bian chuckled and winked at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was blank for a while, and he was distracted for a long time before he responded, "Thank you? - I mean, I want to thank you on behalf of my second brother! Second brother, congratulations? You have actually been granted the title of Marquis!"

It's just like playing in a child's game. If you are too understated and careless, you will get the position that countless knowledgeable people dream of. How can you not make people jealous? ...no no no!It’s not jealousy, it’s envy!Pouring his lips, Liu Bei wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.After a moment of silence, Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu blankly, and then became distracted again.

Compared to Liu Bei's surprise, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei did not give in too much: Guan Yu held the edict in his hand and froze, motionless; Zhang Fei's eyes were straight and his mouth could not close...

"Three, calm down, calm down! You are too excited." Liu Bian clapped his hands, trying to get the attention of the three of them back.

In the end, the three of them were in a daze for a long time before they regained their composure. They looked at Xun You awkwardly, then lowered their heads at the seals and ribbons and documents in Guan Yu's hands - "Second brother, are you really a marquis?" Zhang Fei blinked laboriously. , It's like the body doesn't listen to it.

"It seems so?" Guan Yu lowered his head and stared at the seal, ribbon and document, as if he wanted to make a flower out of the token.

Liu Bei took a deep breath, and then took another breath, trying to calm his mind.Calmly, Liu Bei said:

"Second brother, you are so awesome! My second brother is so outstanding! He was awarded the title of Marquis and climbed to the top at a young age!" Liu Bei was so excited that tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.

"Thank you for the compliment, brother!" Guan Yu's blushing face should not have gone red any longer, otherwise no one would be able to tell whether Guan Yu was shy or nervous. Turning his eyes, Guan Yu said to Xun You, "Is there any more?"

Ok?
Xun You was confused and asked, "What is there?"

"His Majesty's instrument of appointment."

"Isn't this in your hands?"

"Guan is saying, are there any appointment documents for my eldest brother and my third brother?" Guan Yu wrote.

ha? !

Liu Bian twitched the corners of his mouth and complained silently: They are indeed the three sworn brothers from Taoyuan!Isn't this act of ennobling a marquis a way of learning from others?Three more documents of enfeoffment?

Thank you for being able to figure it out!

Xun You was also shocked and said in shock: "What, what? Your eldest brother? Your third brother? - Wait, I don't have any appointment documents! Is this the only one?"

"What?" Guan Yu stared, even more shocked than Xun You, "Why is it that only Guan was granted the title of marquis, but not the eldest brother and the third brother? - Not to mention the eldest brother, just talking about the third brother can be related to me. If it’s a tie, why can’t we become a marquis?”

Xun You: "..."

For the first time, Xun You was speechless and speechless by Guan Yu's arrogant and unreasonable remarks.

What's even more exaggerated is that Guan Yu also said: "Since the eldest brother and the third brother don't have it, then I, Guan, don't want it either!"

No...what don't you want?
Putting his chin on his hand, Liu Bian almost dropped his chin: Guan Yu refused to be a marquis, so he should no longer be the "Marquis of Shouting of the Han Dynasty"? !
This, this, this... is this possible?
But I heard Guan Yu say: "Don't look at me like that, I'm serious..."

"Seriously? Second brother, how can you be serious?" Zhang Fei jumped up, grabbed Guan Yu's shoulders, and shook him hard, "Second brother, why don't you want the title? If you are thinking about me and eldest brother, then there is no need. !
Do you deserve this title?Well deserved!

With the title, won't you be able to help the eldest brother better, second brother?

Brother, yes or no? "

Liu Bei was silent for a moment and then said: "Yes...yes!"

Seeing this, Guan Yu thought for a moment, and then said: "Brother, third brother, I am a rough person, I don't understand the big truth, but I also know the saying "in and out together"... The third brother is also indispensable!Otherwise, I will be granted the title of Marquis, but you will not be granted the title of Marquis, so what does that mean to me? "

"Second brother!" Liu Bei shouted emotionally.

"Second brother!" Zhang Fei burst into tears.

In the end, Liu Bian and Xun You witnessed the scene of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei holding each other's arms and crying.

Xun You couldn't bear to look directly at him.

While the three people opposite were chattering and crying, Xun You complained to Liu Bian: "Look at the deep brotherhood, it's really enviable! Those who don't know, really think that these three people are bankrupt?"

This time, it was Liu Bian's turn to be amused.

Clearing his throat, Liu Bian said: "General Guan! Do you really reject the "Han Shouting Marquis"? "

With just one sentence, the crying at the scene suddenly stopped.

Liu Bei and Zhang Fei both looked at Guan Yu, but Guan Yu held his hand and said lightly: "Yes, reject it."

Liu Bian nodded and said to Xun You, "Can you resign?"

Xun You: "..."

I have seen people who have resigned from office and devoted themselves to teaching and educating people, but I have never seen anyone refuse a title!

What should Xun You say?

With a wry smile, Xun You said: "Well, I will temporarily take back the appointment document and seal ribbon? General Guan doesn't mind?"

Out of the corner of his eye, Xun You glanced at the relevant objects in Guan Yu's hand.

Guan Yu generously picked up the relevant objects and handed them to Xun You.

Xun You was in a mess in the wind.

Liu Bian's eyes flashed and he asked thoughtfully: Is it a coincidence or not?

Just because he didn't want to be granted the title of marquis alone, he willfully refused to be granted the title of marquis... In the eyes of outsiders, is it possible that Guan Yu is ignorant of current affairs?However, Liu Bian felt:
Did Guan Yu catch him by mistake?

It just happened to disintegrate the Han Emperor's conspiracy far away in the Luoyang Palace.

Can it be considered a blessing in disguise?
With a roll of his eyes, Liu Bian said: "Three county magistrates, we have nothing else to do. Please step back."

Liu Bian waved his hand to drive them away.

As a result, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei soon stayed and resigned.

The three of them are not brothers, but they are better than brothers. They really use the idea of ​​"going in and coming out together" to the fullest, right?
Shaking his head, Liu Bian said to Xun You: "Although General Guan rejected the "Marquis of Han Shouting", Mr. Xun, you must not really return the things to Luoyang, right? ——Look how good this is: if you leave your things, I will write a letter asking for a princely title for Uncle Wang and General Zhang. Then the three of them will become princes together. Isn’t it a good story? "

Xun You: "..."

(End of this chapter)