Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 63 The Battle of Tongues
Liu Xian, who took over the conversation, continued Liu Biao's main intention of convening civil and military forces today - to suppress the momentum of Yizhou envoy Zhang Song.

"I first heard that in the second year of Chuping, Liu Junlang, the herdsman of Yizhou, built more than a thousand carriages. I don't know if Mr. Zhang is from Shu, so I know whether this is true or not."

Liu Xian targeted Liu Yan, intending to use Liu Yan as a breakthrough point to use his chariots and chariots for the emperor's use. Liu Yan's behavior was treasonous and unethical.

Moreover, many people know that Liu Yan built more than a thousand chariots. Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou who was sitting at the top, even reported to the court that Liu Yan was "similar to Zixia's theory of doubting the saints in Xihe", which meant It means that Liu Yan has evil intentions and a disobedient heart.

This is also the reason for the enmity between Jingzhou and Yizhou.

"It is indeed true." Zhang Song agreed. This matter was widely spread and could not be covered up, so it was better to admit it openly.

Seeing that Zhang Song agreed, Liu Xian immediately climbed up the pole, with a straight face, and criticized him righteously: "The chariots and carriages are used by the emperor, so Yizhou Shepherd Liu Junlang (Liu Yan) has such a disobedient heart, Mr. As a Shu native, I am not ashamed of myself, but I have no loyalty at all."

Zhang Song shook his head with a smile and explained: "I only know one thing when doing business, but I don't know the other."

"Therefore, Yizhou Mu made chariots and carriages for the purpose of welcoming and serving the emperor, not for himself."

"I live in a remote and small country, and I have a blind eye, so I have such a bad view. I will not blame him." He showed his magnanimity towards the despicable Mr. Liu.

"Oh?" Liu Xian sneered and showed no mercy to Zhang Song: "Sir, please don't make excuses. That's why Liu Junlang, the herdsman of Yizhou, made the chariots and carriages. The traces are so obvious. You dare to say that they were used to welcome the emperor. .”

"Mr. Zhang is very embarrassed."

Zhang Song seemed to be irritated by Liu Xian, and shouted sternly, "Come on, don't you hear that this year's old Yizhou Mu and General Ma Teng, who conquered the west, joined the royal family and marched into Chang'an to attack the two thieves Li Que and Guo Si."

"It's a pity that the success failed. The eldest and second brothers of my lord Liu Yizhou were killed by the two thieves Li Guo because of this."

"So, doesn't it prove that the chariot equipment was made for the emperor?"

Speaking of this, Zhang Song's words became more fierce, like an exposed lion, scolding Liu Xiandao: "So Yizhou Mu sacrificed his two sons for the country. He was so heroic, but he was doubted by a young boy like you. It's really sad."

"You are a minister of the Han Dynasty, and the country is in the hands of thieves, but you are leisurely and leisurely. You don't want to serve the country. Instead, you question the loyal and martyrs. What kind of face do you think you have to speak nonsense in front of me? Please don't say anything again."

"You." Liu Xian, who was scolded, stood up and pointed his finger at Zhang Song. He saw Zhang Song closing his eyes and concentrating, as if he didn't want to talk to him anymore. He couldn't help but feel excited in his heart, but he said no. Speak up.

Seeing this, Han Song, the lieutenant in charge, stepped in for Liu Xian and said: "That's why the Yizhou Mu is so loyal. How could he do nothing when the heroes conquered Dong Zhuo?"

"At that time, the Jingnan sect was very popular with thieves, so there was no alliance in Jingzhou, but I don't know why the Yizhou pastor did not move."

He questioned the heroes about the discussion against Dong, and made an excuse in advance for Liu Biao's failure to participate. He wanted to see how Zhang Song would defend Liu Yan.

"Therefore, although the Yizhou Mu did not form an alliance, they still challenged Dong." Zhang Song looked relaxed. For him, who was born in a wealthy family in Shu County, this question was just a dish that came to his door. He told a secret. .

"At that time, the national thief Dong Zhuo sent Situ Zhao Qian to persuade Ren Qi, the governor of Jianwei County, and Jia Long, a minister of Yizhou, to rebel. The war spread to the city of Chengdu. It was extremely dangerous."

"Therefore, Yizhou herdsmen the Qingqiang and fight with them, only then they can survive. In this case, how can it be said that we have not attacked Dong?"

Soon, he saw Han Song hesitate to speak, then frowned in thought.

Very few people knew about Dong Zhuo's dispatch of Situ Zhao Qian. Coupled with the isolation of Shu, Han Song was simply asking for humiliation when he asked him this question.

"Sir is so arrogant and wants to use his three-inch tongue to imitate Li Sheng! In this case, the oil cauldron in front of the palace is set up for him." Kuai Yue felt helpless and took out his trump card, using the boiling water in front of the palace. Youding threatened Zhang Song.

Between life and death, few people can face it calmly.

Seeing Kuai Yue's threats, Zhang Song was unmoved and even wanted to laugh a little. He pretended to compliment Kuai Yue and said: "I heard that Liu Jingzhou rode into Jingzhou alone in the past. It was Mr. Yidu who conspired to lure the clan traitors. , destroy them in one fell swoop.”

"Exactly." A slight look of pleasure appeared on Kuai Yue's face, and Zhang Song's words tickled his itch.Liu Biao was appointed the governor of Jingzhou and rode into Jingzhou alone. At that time, clan traitors were rampant and the people did not follow him. Yuan Shu was ready to make a move in Nanyang and had plans for Jingzhou. Liu Biao wanted to recruit troops and horses for defense, but he was afraid that the people would not follow him.

So Liu Biao invited him, his brother Kuai Liang, and Cai Mao to a banquet in Yicheng to conspire with each other.

His brother Kuai Liang proposed that Liu Biao should be benevolent and righteous, saying that in this way the people would be happy to join him and recruiting troops would not be a problem.He refuted this: "In peaceful and prosperous times, we paid attention to benevolence and righteousness, but in today's troubled times, we pay attention to power and strategy." '

Then he gave a plan and relied on his reputation as a clan member to send lobbyists to lure the money-hungry clan leader. When the leader arrived, he would kill the brutal leader and annex their tribes, thus achieving a great cause.

Liu Biao adopted his strategy and abandoned his brother's so-called benevolence and righteousness. Relying on Kuai's reputation, he lured 55 clan thief leaders at that time. By killing these clan thief leaders and annexing their tribes, Liu Biao was able to Settle down in Jingzhou.

Now that he heard that Zhang Song, a humble man from Shu, knew about this, Kuai Yue couldn't help but feel proud, and his face was a little giddy.

Seeing Kuai Yue's proud expression, Zhang Song showed contempt and said to Kuai Yue in a sarcastic tone: "Mr. Yidu is indeed a Chu man, and he has the style of Xiang Yu, the former overlord of Western Chu."

"Huh?" After hearing this, Kuai Yue put away his proud look, frowned and thought about what the connection between him and Xiang Yu was.

Just when Kuai Yue had a clear idea, he heard Zhang Song continue: "In the past, Xiang Yu entertained Emperor Gao at a banquet at Hongmen and wanted to murder Emperor Gao during the banquet. Fortunately, he did not harm Emperor Gao."

"Speaking of which, compared to Xiang Yu, Mr. Yidu is far better than his master. How can Xiang Yu be as smart as Mr. Yidu?"

"The last time Mr. Yidu lured a Jingzhou surname and killed someone during a banquet, his merits were perfect and no one escaped."

"Hey." Zhang Song sighed to Kuai Yue, and then sighed: "I originally thought that Liu Jingzhou established academic officials and sought out Confucian scholars, and the Jingman land would be enlightened, and Mr. Yidu should also be abandoned. A conspiracy heart and a kindness and forgiveness.”

"I don't want to set up this cauldron today, but I also want to cook and kill the distant guests during the banquet."

"It seems that when I saw a guest coming to my door, I felt itchy and unbearable, and my old illness relapsed."

Then Zhang Song's words became fierce, and he cursed Kuai Yue, who was threatening his life: "You seem to be manipulating power and are completely devoid of benevolence. How can you sit at the table with dignity?"

"You are not qualified to speak to a noble scholar, so please do not reply."

After hearing this, Kuai Yue's face turned red and his lips moved, but Zhang Song was speechless.

Seeing the look on his younger brother's face, Kuai Liang sighed inwardly. This younger brother was fond of manipulative tactics and did not like to be virtuous. In the past, he had many admonitions, but Kuai Yue did not listen to his advice on the grounds that he had abandoned benevolence and righteousness in troubled times.

Now Zhang Song, the envoy from Yizhou, has blocked him speechless. The whole audience is filled with celebrities from Jingzhou. If word spreads, Kuai's reputation will only drop a bit.

Kuai Liang stood up. At this time, he had to take action. He said, "Mr. Zhang, gossiping and verbal exchanges are what old women in the countryside do. It's a common folk custom."

He praised Liu Biao's merits: "My lord Liu Jingzhou cleared thousands of miles, and the people were convinced. He also opened scriptures and established schools, loved the people and raised scholars."

"He also sought out Confucian scholars and asked Qi Guangming (Qi Wukai), Song Zhongzi (Song Zhong) and others to compile the book "The Five Classics Chapters and Verses are Defined"."

"If you have something to say, this is the right way."

"Oh." Zhang Song was surprised. It is not a small matter to make a statement. He asked: "But I have never heard of a book called "The Five Classics Chapters and Verses".

"This book has just been compiled and has not yet been released, so I am unknown to you, sir." Liu Biao, who had been watching the verbal exchange between his subordinates and Zhang Song calmly, said, "The Five Classics Chapters and Verses" is his proud work and will be passed down to future generations.

At present, no one in Jingzhou's civil and military circles can refute Zhang Song. He wants to rely on the "Five Classics Chapters and Verses" to regain some face for himself and let Zhang Song know that Jingzhou is no longer a Jingman land under his education.

He greeted the people around him, intending to open the eyes of Zhang Song in front of him: "Quickly bring it to Mr. Zhang for a look."

(End of this chapter)