I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 76 Yuan Shao’s Struggle (please order first)

During this time, Liu Bian became busy again. He tried his best to be well aware of the coordination of food in various places at Shangshutai and Sangong Mansion.

Emperor Ling took on the role of hands-off shopkeeper in disaster relief, but he spent more time in Yutang Hall than before.

Wei felt heartbroken to see Queen He.

Just when Liu Bian felt that everything was on track and the victims would be properly resettled, the urgent news came——

The Runan Yellow Turbans robbed twenty thousand shi of food for disaster relief at the junction of Chen State, Pei State, and Runan County.

Twenty thousand dan is not a small amount. It can be used for disaster relief. It can ensure the survival of at least 50,000 to 60,000 people within a month. It is impossible to be full, but it will definitely not starve to death.

Without Liu Bian's reminder, the imperial court immediately issued an official accountability document to Yuan Shao.

But Yuan Shao was also aggrieved. He had no idea how the Yellow Turban thieves bypassed his blockade and reached the junction of Chen and Pei.

This place is north-east of Runan County, but the Runan Yellow Turbans have been intercepted in the southeast of Runan by his army!

Is it possible that the Runan Yellow Turban took a detour from the Pei Kingdom in the east?

But he didn't realize that the Runan Yellow Turbans had divided their forces!

Moreover, in recent days, he has been unable to attack for a long time, and there has been heavy rain. After the rain, there have been floods in Peiguo and other places.

He has sent people to contact the leaders of the Yellow Turban bandits Liu Pi, He Yi, and Huang Shao, hoping to recruit them like what Gai Xun did to the Baibo thieves in the past.

Liu Pi and others were forced by his military strength, and their attitude has softened.

At this time, do Liu Pi and others really dare to divide their troops to rob the border between Chen and Pei?

Thinking of this, he hired Liu He, the supervisor.

When Liu He heard about the Yellow Turban uprising in Runan, he stopped at the border of Yingchuan County and waited until Yuan Shao arrived before entering Runan together.

Because of this, the two of them almost walked together. Including now, Liu He also sets off with the army and exists as a supervisor of the army from a certain perspective.

Yuan Shao felt that Liu He should understand him.

Liu He was as confused as Yuan Shao.

"Brother Benchu, is it possible that there are yellow scarf thieves in Runan who are not affiliated with Liu Pi and others?"

Yuan Shao shook his head: "When I met with the wealthy families in Runan counties, my wise brother was also there at that time, and I didn't hear that anyone discovered other remaining Yellow Turban thieves."

He added: "If Liu Pi and others have other troops who can bypass Pei State, they should go to Pei State to plunder. How dare they cause trouble in our Runan County! Not to mention that they are already discussing the surrender."

Under Yuan Shao's guidance, Liu He suddenly realized: "Brother Benchu ​​means that it is not Liu Pi and others who robbed 20,000 shi of grain this time? But who could it be!"

"No matter who it is, I will go to the north of Runan and I will find out after a quick check!" Yuan Shao was very confident.

When he returned to Runan this time, he seemed to have returned to the time when the house was full of guests. Wherever he went, people greeted him and everyone knew his name.

If it weren't for him, who would have been able to assemble so many county soldiers so quickly if someone else had been the prefect of Runan?

Not to mention that the wealthy families in various counties came to help and provided money and food.

Liu He asked: "But if Brother Benchu ​​goes to investigate, who should dispatch the soldiers of Runan County?"

Yuan Shao said: "Of course I am a good brother. I can rest assured that my good brother will do things!"

Liu He hurriedly declined.

Yuan Shao then called for the generals in the army. These people were either from local wealthy families or simply members of his Yuan family.

He ordered: "After I leave, everyone will listen to Supervisor Liu and save everything?"

These people had already received Yuan Shao's advice, and when they heard the words, they all said in unison: "I will obey the Lord's order!"

He also paid homage to Liu He: "Meet Inspector Liu!"

The deal was done, and Liu He could only temporarily take over nominal command. Yuan Shao further explained: "I predict that Liu Pi will not dare to attack. If he intends to surrender, my wise brother can give him the day's rations every day until I return. If he really dares to counterattack, my wise brother can discuss the attack with the generals." "

Liu He was clearly arranged by Yuan Shao.

Afterwards, Yuan Shao took his family generals, the county's subordinates, thieves and other officials to investigate the case.

He made up his mind that the person who robbed the disaster relief food must not be the Runan Yellow Turban!

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With Yuan's influence in Runan, clues were passed to his desk either explicitly or covertly before he arrived at the place where he was robbed.

Twenty thousand shi of grain is not a small amount, and it is not that easy to transport.

If ordinary people want to survive these days, they must stick together for warmth, and clan is the best bond.

Yuan Shao influenced the small clans through the wealthy clans, so the people of Runan became his informants.

When he arrived at the scene of the incident, the officials around him came to a strange conclusion.

The people who robbed the grain set out from the state of Chen, but after robbing the grain in Runan, the group continued to take the food to the state of Pei.

Could it be that it’s really the Yellow Turban? But how does this explain that the people who robbed the grain came from Chen State?

Along with the field investigation, the traces on the road are very consistent with the conclusion.

It was determined that the person who robbed the grain came from the state of Chen.

Yuan Shao continued to send people to Chen State to investigate, and at the same time issued an official document to question Chen State Prime Minister Luo Jun. In the end, of course, he did not forget to submit the investigation results to Luoyang to clear himself of his grievances.

The most important thing is that Yuan Shao found out that Chen Wangchong was good at archery and once gathered people as soldiers to resist the Yellow Turbans. As the prime minister, Luo Jun allowed Liu Chong to take charge of the army, which was already a handle.

Coupled with the results of the investigation, Yuan Shao felt confident!

Luo Jun, the Prime Minister of Chen State, completely refused to admit that he had anything to do with the robbery of the 20,000 stones of grain. He also arrested the people Yuan Shao sent to Chen State to investigate and personally escorted them to Yuan Shao.

The two looked at each other across the boundary marker of a country and a county.

Yuan Shao was riding on his horse without dismounting, and asked loudly: "Is the Prime Minister here to plead guilty?"

Luo Jun retorted: "What the governor said is really ridiculous. The 20,000 shi of grain were originally transferred from Chen State to the disaster area. How can we, Chen State, snatch it back again?"

Yuan Shao sneered and said: "If what is transferred is not food, wouldn't there be an incentive to steal it?"

Luo Jun said angrily: "That's nonsense! Yuan Benchu, I have seen the fourth and third sons of your family, so I gave you a little bit of mercy and personally returned your subordinates. What crime should you be guilty of for slandering my country of Chen like this!"

Yuan Shao didn't take it seriously: "If what I expected is correct, those who went to rob the grain must be your henchmen behind you! I also know that they circled around from Peiguo and returned from Liangguo. My people have been looking for When it comes to a burned grain truck, who would burn the truck for no reason?”

The person next to him echoed: "It must be someone who wants to destroy the evidence!"

Luo Jun pulled out his sword: "In the past, Shi Qian falsely accused King Chen and was sentenced to death by His Majesty. Do you, Yuan Benchu, want to follow suit?"

His followers also drew their swords.

Yuan Shao drew his sword, pointed it at Luo Jun, and shouted angrily: "My sword is not bad at all!"

Following Yuan Shao's movements, there was the sound of drums nearby, and behind Yuan Shao, a cavalry force of a hundred people rushed towards him.

Later, Yuan Shao saw that Luo Jun and his followers were all panicked, and then he put away his sword with satisfaction.

Then he ordered people to cross the boundary stone, bring back his subordinates, and left with a smile.

After leaving, Yuan Shao's younger brother Yuan Ze asked, "Luo Jun is so arrogant. If there was a fight just now, we would definitely win. Why not take advantage of the situation and capture him on the spot?"

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(End of this chapter)