The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 237 Chapter 236
After Huainan was pacified, Zhang Yan was granted the title of Duke Liu, and Yuan Shu was executed by all the families, which greatly enhanced Zhang Yan's prestige.Moreover, Zhang Yan's sphere of influence has also been further expanded, extending its tentacles to Huainan and Yuzhou for the first time.

In this way, Zhang Yan was able to dominate the Central Plains, reaching the East China Sea in the east, Hangu Pass in the west, Jinling in the south, and Hanoi in the north.

In addition, Zhang Yan's subordinates are full of talents, with many soldiers and generals, sufficient food and grass, and he even coerces the emperor to command the princes, which is also something that the rest of the heroes dare not underestimate.

Among them, there are only two most capable contenders with Zhang Yan, one is Yuan Shao from Hebei, and the other is Liu Biao from Jingzhou.Although Sun Ce is also a threat to him, the degree of threat is far less than that of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao.

Although Liu Biao is a self-defense person, there is nothing to worry about, but because the law and order in Jingzhou area is relatively stable, most of the people live and work in peace and contentment, and are very rich.Moreover, Liu Bei is also an official under Liu Biao's tent, this is a person that cannot be ignored.

After Cao Cao was defeated by Zhang Yan, he was taken in by Yuan Shao, which greatly increased his strength. Now Yuan Shao takes Bingzhou in the west and Youzhou in the north.

But Yuan Shao and Liu Biao compared each other again. Yuan Shao was very aggressive, ambitious, and a good adviser. He was far superior to Zhang Yan in terms of military strength, and he was the one who threatened Zhang Yan the most.

In comparison, Liu Biao's threat was slightly less, and because Liu Biao was a clan member of the Han Dynasty, he had always been very submissive to the court, and he was temporarily not a threat to Zhang Yan in terms of politics or military.

Therefore, Zhang Yan also tried to win over him again and again. On the seventh day after Yuan Shu was pacified, the imperial decree was sent from Kanze to Jingzhou, and Liu Biao was granted the title of Taifu, and his households were increased by [-].

However, Kan Ze did not come here in vain. By the way, he also inquired about some news about Jingzhou for Zhang Yan.

The Yuan Shu Rebellion in Huainan was quickly quelled, but Zhang Xian's rebellion in Jingzhou was full of twists and turns. Because Liu Biao's nephew Liu Pan underestimated the enemy and rushed forward, he did not listen to the dissuasion of his general Huang Zhong, but was ambushed by Zhang Xian, and even died. In the chaos.

Zhang Xian cut off Liu Pan's head and flaunted his power. Jingzhou's soldiers were leaderless and fell into chaos. Those who were killed by Zhang Xian were defeated. If Huang Zhong hadn't stepped forward at the critical moment and led the crowd out of the encirclement, the entire army might have been wiped out.Huang Zhong was forced to join forces with Liu Bei to defend Wuling City.

After this battle, Zhang Xian became even more arrogant, driving [-] troops, and pounced on Wuling City, which was defended by Liu Bei.Liu Bei avoided his edge and defended Wuling City to resist Zhang Xian's onslaught again and again.

Zhang Xian's rebel army was unable to attack for a long time, resulting in countless casualties, and their morale became low.

Liu Bei saw the right time, selected elite soldiers and led Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Chen Dao and others to fight out by night and suddenly attacked Zhang Xian's camp.

The rebel army was suddenly attacked and there was a sudden chaos. Guan Yu led his army into the central army and beheaded Zhang Xian.

After Zhang Xian's death, the rebels scattered like birds and beasts, and all were defeated and returned to Changsha. Zhang Lin, Zhang Xian's son, succeeded his father and continued to lead the army to fight against Jingzhou soldiers, but he was not Liu Bei's opponent. Died in the chaos.

After Zhang Xian's father and son died in successive battles, the rebel army had no leader. It happened that Liu Biao sent another [-] troops to support him. Forced to surrender, he had no choice but to surrender to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei put down the rebellion in Jingnan, Liu Biao named Liu Bei the governor of Jingnan, the governor of Changsha, Wuling, Guiyang, and Lingling, and let Huang Zhong also return to Liu Bei's tent for dispatch.

At this point, Liu Bei has a sky for development, secretly recruiting talents in the four counties of Jingnan, and there is a scene of his own.

Kan Ze brought the news back to Pengcheng. After Zhang Yan heard it, he immediately wrote a letter, asking Kan Ze to go to Jingzhou again, handing the letter to Liu Biao, and then persuading Liu Biao to beware of Liu Bei.

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Jingzhou, Xiangyang.

Liu Biao sat in the middle of the hall, holding a letter from Zhang Yan in his hand, read it carefully, then closed it, and said to Kan Ze: "Sir, I have read the letter from the General, please pass it on to the General. Beware of Liu Bei."

Kan Ze clasped his fists and said, "Teacher Liu, this is all my lord's painstaking efforts. That Liu Bei is extraordinary in appearance and always has the ambition of a hero. When he was in Xuzhou in the past, Liu Bei was defeated by Yuan Shao and temporarily cast under the tent. My lord saw it. Liu Bei's ambition, originally wanted to kill a hundred, but at that time the Lord was busy driving Yuan Tan out of Qingzhou, so he missed the opportunity. This time I heard that Liu Bei was under the Taifu's account, and sent me here to tell Liu Taifu, hoping Liu Taifu should not give money and food to soldiers and horses, as time goes by, I am afraid that it will cause harm."

Liu Biao nodded, and said kindly, "Just go back and tell the general, sir, and I will take precautions."

"Then I won't bother you, let me take my leave."

"Sorry for delivery!"

After Kan Ze left the hall, Kuai Liang, who had been standing in the hall, said to Liu Biao: "My lord, the general Zhang Yan is too lenient, isn't he? He wants to meddle in the affairs of Jingzhou? However, this Liu Bei is indeed It cannot be reused, otherwise, I am afraid that something will happen."

Liu Biao said with a smile: "Xuande is a loyal person, not what the General said. I thought that the General must be afraid of Xuande, so he used such a tactic. Xuande is a family member of the Han Dynasty, and I Brother, if he is really talented, I will definitely use him heavily and let him assist me in governing Jingzhou together."

After Kuai Liang heard this, he immediately said: "My lord, there must be no one who harms others. This kind of guarding against others is indispensable. No matter what the general Zhang Yan's intentions are, Liu Bei is by no means a kind person. His subordinates Guan Yu, Zhang Fei is a fierce general in this world. He has recently heard that Liu Bei is recruiting talented people in Jingnan. Over time, there will inevitably be changes. His subordinates thought that it would be better to transfer Liu Bei to Xiangyang and give him a vacant position, so that he can be watched by the lord's side. , wouldn’t it be wonderful to discuss important matters with the lord every day?”

Liu Biao said: "Xuande put down the rebellion in Jingnan. I just made him the governor of Jingnan and the governor of the four counties in Jingnan because of his merits. Now you have asked me to transfer him to your side. If you change the order like this day and night, I'm afraid It will make people talk. Why don't you see it first, if Xuande really has the heart of disobedience, I will definitely not tolerate it, and if Xuande really wants to govern the country, I will not treat him badly."

While talking, a soldier came in from the outside, holding a letter in his hand, and as soon as he entered the hall, he knelt down and worshiped: "My lord, an urgent letter from Liu Bei, the governor of Jingnan!"

Liu Biao asked someone to bring it, and when he opened it, it turned out that Liu Bei begged Liu Biao to let him recruit talented people. He also said that most officials in the four counties in Jingnan were killed during the Zhang Xianzhi Rebellion, and the lack of officials was very serious. I hope he can be allowed to recruit in Jingzhou. Talent, and then use it according to your ability.

"Hahaha... This is Xuande's autographed letter, please take it and read it!" Liu Biao happily handed it to Kuai Liang after reading it.

Kuai Liang glanced at it hastily, and said, "Master, I'm afraid Liu Bei did this on purpose to show the master. If he really wanted to ask the master's opinion, why did he do something first and then write a letter later?"

"Mr.'s words are wrong. From Jingnan to Xiangyang, the journey is long, and it is very normal that the mission cannot be arrived quickly. Well, that's it. Liu Bei's matter will stop here for the time being. Let's see how he behaves in the future. Bar."

Kuai Liang was upset, but he didn't show it on his face, and said to Liu Biao, "I understand."

Liu Biao immediately picked up a pen, wrote a warrant himself, then stamped his own seal, and ordered someone to send it to Changsha, hand it over to Liu Bei, and grant his request.

In order to show grandeur, and also wanted to find out what kind of person Liu Bei was, he dispatched Yi Ji to spy on Liu Bei with his own warrant.

Kuai Liang wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them abruptly. He knew that no matter what he said at this time, what Liu Biao believed would not change.

As for whether Liu Bei is a treacherous person, we can only wait for time to confirm.

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Jingnan, Changsha.

Liu Bei was promoted to the governor of Jingnan, and set up recruiting offices in the four counties of Changsha, Wuling, Guiyang, and Lingling. However, Liu Bei himself did not have much appeal in Jingnan. Neither came.

On this day, Liu Bei was sitting in the prefect's mansion in Changsha, not waiting for a virtuous person, but waiting for Liu Biao's warrant.

It is reported that the person holding the warrant is Liu Biao's fellow villager named Yi Ji, who is currently working under Liu Biao's account.So Liu Bei personally led Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, fifteen miles away from Changsha, waiting quietly on the official road, ready to welcome Yiji.

Yiji came from the north, and when he was about to reach Changshan, he saw several knights blocking his way, wondering if he had encountered bandits, and felt uneasy.

But when he walked in, he found that these knights were all wearing official uniforms, not bandits, which made Yi Ji feel relieved.

Ji Bo, a native of Yi, was a fellow villager of Liu Biao. When Liu Biao was in Jingzhou, his family migrated and came here to seek refuge.

But what Yi Ji got was only a false job, which had no practical effect. The power in Jingzhou was in the hands of Cai Mao. Yi Ji had suggested to Liu Biao many times not to trust Cai Mao too much. Although Liu Biao nodded in agreement, he never did anything. for.

However, when the news got out, Cai was left in the cold and slandered Yiji with bad words, which made Liu Biao's relationship with this fellow villager further and further away.

But Liu Biao is also a person who misses old love, and this time the matter is no small matter, and Yi Ji has always been able to know people, so he asked Yi Ji to go to Changsha to meet Liu Bei, and secretly asked Yi Ji to observe Liu Bei. what kind of person.

After Yiji got the order, he came to Changsha without stopping. He was alone without any entourage.Along the way, I also wondered why Liu Biao asked himself to observe Liu Bei, and who is this Liu Bei?
Since Yi Ji was left out in the cold, he closed his door to study and never saw any outsiders, so the news was blocked. It was not until Liu Biao heard about him that he went out for an unprecedented time.Come to think of it, it's been almost a year.

Not going out for a year shows Yiji's patience.

Yiji rode his horse forward slowly, dressed up Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei from a distance, and saw that all three of them were very handsome, especially Liu Bei standing in the middle, who looked quite rich and powerful, according to his appearance Look, it should be an indescribable person.

As he was sizing him up, Liu Bei came up to him with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Liu Bei, governor of Jingnan, welcome Mr. Yiji!"

(End of this chapter)