I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 351 Fighting
Zhang Fei, still the Marquis of Qujun, was riding a horse in the middle of the team, but he was in a good mood, because in the next part of the merit-discussing and rewarding process, if nothing unexpected happened, he should be promoted to the rank of Military Sima.

As the army crossed the high platform and headed to Pingtang to camp and rest, Zhang Fei joked with the veterans around him - "Have you noticed the tallest and most powerful general next to His Majesty before? That's my second brother! Just now the second brother was talking Look at me, how are you? You don’t regret following me?”

This veteran was the veteran Zhang Fei had learned about who was not afraid of death on the battlefield. There was no greater sorrow than death. After Zhang Fei learned about the past, he took the veteran with him.

This Eastern Han Dynasty version of Metamorphosis, which started as an ordinary soldier, brought Zhang Fei an unforgettable experience, and also made him understand that even the soldiers at the lowest level are like him, have joys, sorrows, and joys, and deserve to be taken seriously.

Guan Yu's treatment of his soldiers is what he should imitate.

The old soldier had no worries and was not afraid at all when facing Zhang Fei. Instead, he joked: "Since we are brothers, why is the general next to the emperor, but the military commander is below?"

For Zhang Fei, the reason has become his dark history, but when facing the veterans, he reluctantly said: "I saw the war in Liangzhou, so why not go and serve the country?"

The veteran smiled and said nothing more.

When they arrived at the station in Pingtang, the veteran suddenly said: "If there is no military waiting, new recruits like Li Si may not be able to go home and get married."

Zhang Fei knew that the veteran saw the shadow of the late recruit who had promised to take care of him in his old age in the new soldier named Li Si. He smiled and patted the veteran on the shoulder and said seriously: "I, Zhang Yide, am here. Don’t worry!”

"From now on, just enjoy your time here with me!"

Although Zhang Fei couldn't help many people, taking care of a veteran who touched him was not a problem.

His voice was always loud, and most of the surrounding soldiers knew Zhang Fei's plan, and they all looked at the veteran with blessings and envy.

Some people who are familiar with the veteran sighed in their hearts - "Lao Li finally came to the end of his hardships!"

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On the high platform of the military parade, Jian Shuo accompanied Liu Bian, but felt a little ashamed in his heart.

He originally wanted to build a place for wounded soldiers and veterans to retire, but unfortunately he overestimated his ability and only half of the work was done. There were far fewer soldiers willing to pay money and food than he thought.

Moreover, Jian Shuo was even more worried that the emperor would think he was incompetent. With such worries in his heart, Jian Shuo was somewhat silent during the military parade, which was supposed to be the best time for him to flatter him.

Until the military parade was about to end, Jian Shuo didn't say a few words to the emperor.

It wasn't until Liu Bian left that he waved to Jian Shuo and said: "The nine-story platform starts from tired soil. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"Others suspect that you have selfish motives and want to take advantage of this opportunity to make money. I don't believe it."

Jian Shuo felt as if he had been beaten for a moment, and promised: "I will not disappoint His Majesty!"

Watching Jian Shuo's resignation, Liu Bian remained silent. It was easy for eunuchs to do such a thing that could easily win the hearts of the soldiers.

I hope Jian Shuo can persevere and don't let him down.

Needless to say, there is no need to say much about the rewards for the victorious troops. Liu Bian, like the late emperor, entertained the meritorious soldiers in peace.

On the way to the banquet, Liu Bian said to Guan Yu: "Yun Chang, this merit discussion will be enough to promote you to the fake Sima. When you meet later, don't forget to tell him and let him be happy first."

Although Guan Yu was looking forward to it, he firmly refused: "There are many frontier soldiers in the optimistic view. There are many brave people who like to fight fiercely. I wonder if there will be people who have violated the rules before the emperor. I have already met Yide before. , Yide has also met Chen."

Liu Bian didn't insist after hearing this. On that day, Liu Bian made an exception and relaxed the limit of three drinks and drank a few more drinks. He was not drunk at all, but as soon as he returned to the palace, he heard a piece of news and immediately went to the West Palace.

"You are so young and have only been out of the palace for a few days, but you have learned how to fight with others?" Liu Bian scolded, "The guard is serving the country, but you beat his youngest son in the capital. How unbecoming!"

After scolding him, he saw Liu Xie kneeling on the ground, with his head lowered and his hands folded, trying to peek at him from time to time, moving like a frightened deer.

Liu Bian put away his angry look, relaxed his tone, and asked, "Tell me, why are you fighting?"

At this time, Liu Xie raised his head aggrievedly and defended himself: "That Yang Xiu is not a good person. I heard that he wrote a poem that disparaged the sect two months ago. I will return home in Xiyuan today. I met him on the way to the palace, and I asked him if the rumor was true. If it was true, he would just admit that he was wrong. But instead of admitting his mistake, he even laughed at me for taking me to the West Garden to farm literature..."

"The school was founded by the emperor for the common people of the world, why should he belittle it! Literature is trying to grow more food, why should he be laughing at it!"

"I was angry and couldn't persuade him, so I ordered someone to beat him up."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bian's anger quietly dissipated.

He touched Liu Xie's head and said: "Using force is a bad idea. You could have chosen a better way..."

Outside the side hall, Empress Dowager Dong, who heard the commotion here, stopped and said to Sun Zhang: "Go back, this matter involves foreign ministers, let the emperor handle it by himself."

Sun Zhang, who had been by Empress Dowager Dong's side for a long time, understood what Empress Dowager Dong meant, and once again signaled to the eunuchs outside not to disturb the emperor now, he accompanied Empress Dowager Dong to return the same way.

In the palace, Liu Bian continued: "In this case, I will punish you to think carefully about whether there is a better way than to use force directly in the past few days, and tell me one by one in a few days."

Liu Xie agreed with a grimace, and then asked timidly: "Brother, can I continue to study tomorrow?"

"Don't you want to go?"

"Of course not!" Liu Xie's face was filled with a cheerful smile.

During these days of studying in Hongdu School, Liu Xie felt that he had never been so relaxed.

There is no need to be bound by palace etiquette, and there is no need to be watched by a group of eunuchs and maidens all the time.

The so-called "like a fish in water" is nothing more than that.

Born in the palace, Liu Xie, who was only twelve years old, already understood many things. It was Liang Hu's suggestion to come to Hongdu to study, but he was indeed moved by it.

Liu Xie was not afraid of punishment. He was only worried that his brother would not allow him to study in Hongdu.

After explaining to Liu Xie, Liu Bian learned that Empress Dowager Dong had just come and left.

Guo Zhi asked: "Your Majesty, do you want to go see the Empress Dowager?"

Liu Bian thought for a while and said, "I have to go there. If a small one makes a mistake, the big one should end it."

On the same day, two ministers from the East Palace and the West Palace personally brought gifts and condolences to the emperor and the two queen mothers for the beaten Yang Xiu.

(End of this chapter)