Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 268 Liu Gong’s methods
In the days after Huo Jun and Liu Qi stated their interests, Liu Qi fell into coma and woke up sometimes.Liu Bei also rushed to Hanshou from Ruxukou, thousands of miles away, at an extraordinary speed.

When he first entered Hanshou, Liu Bei and Guan Yu brought ginseng, deer antlers and other treasures to the Prefectural Mufu to visit Liu Qi.

Entering Liu Qi's room, the pungent smell of Chinese medicine hit his face. When he saw Liu Qi, who was thin and sallow, lying on the bed, Liu Bei frowned slightly.When Liu Qi heard the footsteps of Liu and Guan, he looked sideways in search of the sound.

"Bo Wei!"

Liu Bei took two steps and took one step at a time, stepped forward and held Liu Qi's hand.Guan Yuhu stepped behind and saluted Liu Qi who was lying on the couch, sighing secretly in his heart.

"uncle!"

"Long Yun!"

Liu Qi stood up with the help of the maid and wanted to lean on the bedside.Seeing this, Liu Bei took a soft pillow from the side and placed it on Liu Qi's lower back.

Seeing that Liu Bei was so considerate, Liu Qi slightly moved his lips and asked, "How is the battle at Ruxukou? Do we need to use Jingchu soldiers and horses?"

Liu Bei held Liu Qi's hand and said warmly: "The battle at Ruxukou has ended. Yunchang defeated the enemy general Zhang Liao, and Bei surrendered about 20 Jianghuai people at Dongguan. Cao Cao saw that the spring water was about to emerge, and his troops were frustrated. , I am afraid that our army has been defeated and fled to Shouchun."

"My uncle is brave. With only the four counties of Jiangzuo, he was able to push back Cao Cao's troops and prevent him from looking south." Liu Qi looked at Liu Bei in front of him and said with a smile: "What would happen if my uncle sat on Wu Chu's side? High-spirited? I'm afraid even Cao Cao will be afraid of you."

Liu Bei seemed to only hear the first half of the sentence, but not the second half.

With his expression unchanged, Liu Bei said: "To be able to defeat Cao Cao today, it was not only Bei's own effort, but also the name of Bo Wei. When Bei spread the word, Bo Wei will lead his troops to the east to help. Cao Cao was frightened and had no choice but to go north. withdraw."

With that said, Liu Bei waved to Guan Yu, who was carrying ginseng and deer antlers, to come forward.

Looking at Liu Qi, Guan Yu, who had always acted boldly, could not help but slow down his voice and said: "My father-in-law, when Yu lived in Bingzhou, Bingzhou was famous for its ginseng. It can greatly replenish vitality and prolong life. Now I am lucky enough to defeat Cao Jun. , and seized high-quality ginseng. I came here with the medicine and gave it to my relatives. I hope you will recover soon."

Ginseng has been used as medicine as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty.Both "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases" and "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" list ginseng as a top-quality medicine.

However, ginseng is not produced in the south, but only in the north.However, even if there is property in the north, it only exists in Shangdang County in Bingzhou and Liaodong counties in Youzhou.

Liu Bei then pointed to the brocade box containing the deer antler and said: "This deer antler is yellow-haired antler, and it is also the top grade of deer antler. According to the words of the northerners, the deer antler sea extract and ginseng can save people's lives. I am sending these two items to see if they can Can it be used by Bo Wei?"

When Liu Qi saw such a treasure, he smiled slightly and said, "Uncle and my in-laws are very considerate. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you two."

Liu Bei saw that Liu Qi looked a little tired and said: "In December, it is the time to worship ancestors. When Bei entered the house, he saw neither the objects of sacrifice nor the rituals of sacrifice. Although Bo Wei was sick on the bed, why didn't he let Hanhong ( Director Liu Pu (characterized by Liu Pu) offered sacrifices to him?"

The first month is the New Year. In the December before the New Year, every household will offer sacrifices to gods and ancestors in order to ensure peace and success in the next year.And just like the customs of later generations, every household will visit relatives and friends, greet poor tribesmen, meet their mentors, and gather with friends.

That is to say, the "Four People's Monthly Orders" says: In the twelfth month... Qi, food, sweeping, and purification, the ancestors and the five sacrifices were held.Tomorrow is called "Little New Year", and people drink wine to trance.He drinks wine to honor his elders, congratulates his masters, elders, and elders... After offering sacrifices to family affairs, he invites relatives, marriage guests, and guests to talk about peace and etiquette to show his kindness.

Lu Ji was inexperienced in human affairs when he was young, so Lu Xun took charge of the family on his behalf. In fact, he helped Lu Ji manage the family business and was responsible for the family's sacrificial activities.

Liu Qi shook his head and said helplessly: "I am eighteen years old and do not understand the rituals of sacrifice. All my clan members are in the north, and I am alone and sick on the bed. Who can offer sacrifices?"

"Brother Jingsheng died of illness last year, so we must sacrifice him this year!"

Liu Bei pondered for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "Bo Wei is lying on the bed now, and I am in Hanshou. If Bo Wei does not give up, I will forgive Yue Li and perform the sacrifices on your behalf. The tomb is dedicated to brother Jing Sheng and to Emperor Xiao Jing. I hope everyone God bless Bo Wei for a speedy recovery, and join hands with Bei to join the Han Dynasty."

"Sacrifice?"

Liu Qi hesitated slightly, but nodded quickly and said, "In that case, I'll let my uncle do it for me."

Liu Bei patted the back of Liu Qi's hand and said with emotion: "Although you and I are not from the same ancestry, we are both of the great-great-grandson bloodline of Emperor Xiaojing. In today's troubled times, people's hearts are complicated. Bei, Bo Wei and his ancestors have a deep friendship and kindness. How can we just sit back and watch now?" ignore."

Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty had fourteen sons, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was the tenth son of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty.Liu Qi's ancestor, King Lu Gong, Liu Yunai, was the fourth son, and Liu Bei's ancestor, King Zhongshan Jing, was the ninth son of Emperor Jing.Liu Xiu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, his ancestor Liu Fa, King Ding of Changsha, was the sixth son of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Bei and Liu Biao can trace their ancestors back to the chess masters of the Han Dynasty.Therefore, as a descendant of the princes and kings of the Western Han Dynasty, Er Liu had no connection with the royal family of the Eastern Han Dynasty.In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Xie respected Liu Bei as his imperial uncle, which is even more impossible to talk about.

However, Liu Bei's surname was always Liu, and he had the claim to be emperor.Not only Liu Bei, but Liu Biao and Liu Yan, as people with the surname Liu, all had the claim to be emperor.

Huo Jun, Zhuge Liang, and Lu Su called Liu Bei a nobleman of the imperial family, all expressing that Liu Bei had the legitimacy to establish an independent Han Dynasty.

After a pause, Liu Bei said sadly: "Seeing Bo Wei like this now makes Bei feel extremely sad."

Wiping his tears, Liu Bei said, "I have disturbed Bo Wei for a long time. Bei and Yun Chang will leave first. If there is anything else, Bo Wei can send someone to call Bei."

Seeing Liu Bei's expression like this, Liu Qi was deeply moved and said, "My uncle has traveled thousands of miles. I'm afraid he's tired, so I'd better take a rest first."

"Good!" Looking at Liu Bei's back, Liu Qi sighed deeply.Meeting Liu Bei today, I have to say that he was moved by Liu Bei's words and deeds.

However, this was what Liu Bei hoped to achieve. When he first entered Hanshou, he went straight to the Prefectural Mufu.Even when he met Liu Qi, he only talked about personal matters and not official matters, just to let Liu Qi understand his sincerity.After all, the behavioral decisions of most people in the world are sometimes not based on personal rational thinking, but on inner tendencies.

Naturally, Liu Qi could not avoid this kind of emotional behavior, so when Liu Bei first met Liu Qi, he wanted to impress Liu Qi through his words and deeds.If he went straight to the point and discussed his interests in depth with Liu Qi, Liu Bei would be at a disadvantage.

Now Liu Bei knows very well what his weakness is, that is, he is not related by blood to Liu Qi. If he can move Liu Qi emotionally, great things will happen!Therefore, it is the right way to slowly enter the picture and gradually let Liu Qi and everyone in Jingchu realize his ability and sincerity.

Today Liu Bei got the right to perform sacrifices on his behalf after some operations.Although the matter of worshiping ancestors is small, it can show Liu Bei's intentions to Liu Qi.

When Liu Bei left the Prefecture Mufu, Lu Su, who was waiting outside, came up to him and asked, "How is my lord?"

Liu Bei looked calm and said: "Jingzhou is sick and lying on the bed, let a certain generation take care of the matters of offering sacrifices to the ancestors."

Lu Su looked happy, but because there were people around him he did not dare to say anything. Seeing that Guan Yu was not beside Liu Bei, he asked, "Why don't you see General Guan?"

Liu Bei got on the carriage and said, "Yun Chang is the in-laws of Bo Wei. I haven't seen my daughter for a long time, so she is staying at the house. You and I don't need to pay attention to him."

After getting on the carriage, Liu Bei straightened up his appearance and asked, "Where is Kong Ming going?"

"Kong Ming went to visit his friends in Jingchu. He planned for his lord to concentrate on Liu Jingzhou and leave him alone."

Liu Bei's method was not only to visit Liu Qi, but also to let Guan Yu stay at his house to get close to Liu Pu; Zhuge Liang's visit to his friends was to work for Liu Bei and publicize his military exploits in defeating Cao Cao at Ruxukou.

When he first entered Hanshou, Liu Bei used all his methods. From the inner house to Liu Qi to the public opinion in Jingchu, Liu Bei arranged for people.

Liu Bei nodded and asked, "Is there anything you can gain from worshiping Zhongmiao?"

Lu Su raised the carriage curtain and said, "Zhong Miao wants to see the Lord. To avoid suspicion, he is already waiting for the Lord in the carriage ahead."

"good!"

The two carriages stopped in a hidden alley, Liu Bei boarded Huo Jun's carriage, and Lu Su took the carriage back to the post house alone.

When Liu Bei entered the carriage for the first time, the two greeted each other and saluted each other.

Sitting in the compact carriage, Liu Bei cupped his hands and said, "If Zhongmiao hadn't sent the message thousands of miles away, I might not have known about this. I'm very grateful."

Huo Jun hurriedly helped Liu Bei up and said: "You must not be too polite. Liu Jingzhou is seriously ill. If Jingchu does not have a virtuous king, how can Wu Chu defeat Cao Cao? Whether Jun Bowang's words can be realized now depends on now." "

Liu Bei held Huo Jun's hand and sighed: "In the past, Zhongmiao was between two families, and the situation was difficult. Every time I think about it, I feel ashamed. If it weren't for the ridiculous words at the beginning, why would Zhongmiao be in trouble?"

Huo Jun felt the roughness of Liu Bei's palm and said: "Things in the past are like drinking tea. It tastes bitter at first, but then it tastes sweet, and the aftertaste is endless. Now the bitterness is gone and the sweetness comes, so we should encourage it."

Liu Bei held Huo Jun's hand tightly and said in a deep voice: "From now on, I will never let you down."

Huo Jun looked grateful and said, "How can Jun not know your envoy's heart?"

After a pause, Huo Jun asked: "However, Jun has been favored by Liu Jingzhou, so he must repay it. I hope you will understand me. Now I want to ask you, how will you treat Liu Jingzhou's two sons if they succeed?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei's expression calmed down and he said: "How dare you blame Zhong Miao for his kindness and trust? Moreover, Bo Wei and his son are so kind to Bei, and I dare not not repay them. If Bei has Jing Chu, Bo Wei's son will be his father." Bei’s son and nephew.”

"If the trend of the north and the south succeeds and the Han Dynasty is revitalized, what will happen to my son, then what will happen to Bo Wei's son and heir? I will never give up."

After receiving Liu Bei's promise, Huo Jun's worries disappeared and he said: "I am moved by your benevolence and righteousness, Jun has no worries. Now that I want to succeed to the position of Jingchu, I must show off my talents and convince everyone. This is not possible at this time." Hidden clumsiness."

When Jing Chu changed his master, everyone was not Liu Qi, so they didn't have so many worries.They naturally long for a wise master to guarantee their interests and lead them forward.

Nowadays, the more Liu Bei hides his clumsiness, the less hope he has of succeeding him; the more he shows his ability and makes the Jingchu scholars admire him, the more Liu Qi will consider Liu Bei's successor.

Liu Bei nodded slightly and said, "I also have this thought, but I don't know what Zhong Miao can teach me?"

Huo Jun pondered for a while and said: "Wu Ju, the prefect of Cangwu, expelled Lai Gong, the governor, and broke the soil to rely on strength and disobey Jingchu. Jun felt that he had to get rid of it, otherwise Jingchu's prestige would not exist."

Liu Bei was thoughtful and said: "Cang Wu and Wu Ju, Bei has always understood and communicated with each other. This man is a martial artist. He is light and strong. He is not a strong enemy. It is easy to defeat him!"

Liu Pan is known as brave and resourceful, and it is not false.Many opportunities were placed in front of him, but he didn't know how to seize them.When Liu Bei first entered Hanshou, he seized a lot of opportunities. It can be seen that the difference in ability between the two is huge and they are not equal opponents.

(End of this chapter)