King of Liao at the end of Han Dynasty

Chapter 526 Seeing Liu Biao
Liu Bei and others rushed to the gate of Xiangyang City. Although they had visited Xiangyang many times in the past with its wide moat and huge city walls, after not seeing each other for many days, they couldn't help sighing, "The majesty and magnificence of Xiangyang is no less than that built by Cao Cao." Xuchang!"

After so many years of development, Xiangyang is already the most prosperous city in Jingzhou. It is backed by Jingshan Mountain and bordered by Xiangjiang River in the north. Xiangyang is also named because it is located in the Yang of Xiangshui. Xiangyang, across the river, and after Liu Biaozhi arrived in Xiangyang, while speeding up the construction of Xiangyang, he also stepped up the repair of Fancheng on the opposite side of the Xiangjiang River, echoing it in the distance, thinking of defense...

Look at the people who come and go to and from Luoque, there are common people and soldiers, but there is another place in Xiangyang that is different from other big cities in the world, that is, there are especially many scholars who come and go. For a while, the academic influence radiated all around. Among the Confucian scholars engaged in academic activities in Jingzhou, Song Zhong, Wang Can, Wang Su, Yin Mo, etc. were well-known, and Zhang Zhao, Lu Ji, Yu Fan, etc. who were as far away as Jiangdong were also deeply involved. Affected, however, the era Liu Biao lived in was not an era suitable for Wenzhi, but in the troubled times at the end of the Han Dynasty, Liu Biao, who must respect the Confucian classics, determined to stabilize the place, and devoted himself to academic research, was unfortunately born in this jungle In this era, if you don’t want to annex others, you must be annexed by others, and it is impossible to merge and coexist. When Cao Cao attacked Lu Bu, Liu Biao did not attack his rear. Cao Cao fought Li Lin and the Yellow River, although Liu Biao was defeated by Mao Jie. , but he just left with the army and never came back again. Even Liu Bei would secretly say that he is "a self-defense man, and he will be drawn by others."

And Liu Bei originally had some admiration for Liu Biao, especially Liu Biao's virtuous corporal. Fame is more important than practice. This is the gap between him and Cao Cao. Liu Biao was called recruiting talents in Jingzhou, but in fact he was the same as Yuan Shao back then. He only credited the so-called "famous scholars". However, it is of no help to strengthen the country and the people, and to calm down the troubled times.

Just like what Xu Shu said to Liu Bei later, "Liu Biao would not like the practical talents that society urgently needed at that time." Just like in history, at that time, Zhuge Liang and so many other brilliant talents in Jingzhou were the most resourceful talents in the world, but they did not. See Liu Biao's appointment.Zhuge Liang’s older brother, Zhuge Jin, wanted to become an official. He did not vote for Liu Biao, who had the friendship of fellow countrymen and had paid him, but went to vote for Sun Quan. Liu Biao, Gan Ning, etc. all lived under Liu Biao's account, but they had no chance to perform. The reason is probably that they did not have the aura of "famousness" and prominent family background.Huang Zhong was in Liu Biao's office and was sent to Changsha to live under Liu Pan; Wei Yan was not used because he was a surrendered general, but these two played an important role in the process of Liu Bei leading the army into Shu. Gan Ning was born as a Jinfan thief , Under Liu Biao's position under Huang Zu's general Su Fei, because he was not trusted, he switched to Sun Wu and became Sun Wuxiao's general.

"Hey!" Riding his horse at the foot of Xiangyang City, Liu Bei couldn't help sighing, lamenting in his heart, if he sat in Liu Biao's position, he would definitely manage Jingzhou better than him, and then seized the opportunity to rule the world and become the overlord , It's a pity, it's a pity, God didn't give a certain chance, and when a certain soldier came, he fought and failed repeatedly, and he was defeated repeatedly, knowing that he has lived half his life today, and he can do nothing...

Seeing Liu Bei staring blankly at the word "Xiangyang" on the city wall, showing sadness, how could Xu Shu not know what Liu Bei was thinking, and immediately persuaded him: "My lord, don't be sad because of this, one day, my lord will definitely Can accomplish great things!"

Liu Bei shook his head, and said slowly, "Hey... Yuan Zhi! Do you think you can wait until that day?"

"Yes!" Xu Shu's tone was resolute.

Liu Bei didn't speak, but blinked his eyes, lowered his head, the corners of his mouth were raised slightly, a little self-deprecating, Xu Shu said lightly: "My lord, let's go to the city!"

Liu Bei nodded and rode his horse forward. After all, there were dozens of soldiers behind him. The officers and soldiers at the top of the city had noticed it a long time ago, but there were only a few people, and they definitely did not come to steal the city. Shouted: "Come and stop, who is it, report your name!"

Liu Bei immediately cupped his hands and shouted, "It's Han Zuo General, Emperor Uncle Liu Bei, who is here to attend Brother Jing Sheng's banquet!"

"Oh! It turned out to be Uncle Liu!" The soldier's tone dropped immediately, and Liu Bei didn't show any momentum. He had just been on duty at the Xiangyang City Gate, so he didn't recognize him. He hurried to Liu Bei's horse and cupped his hands and said, "See you Uncle Liu! Uncle Emperor, please come to the city!" Even the soldiers in Jingzhou have heard of Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness. After all, Liu Bei has been in Jingzhou for more than half a year.

Liu Bei dismounted and entered Xiangyang, and went straight to Liu Bei's Zhennan General's Mansion. This was also Liu Biao's order. As long as Liu Bei came, he would bring it directly.

And Liu Biao was the only one who could be called Liu Bei, and Liu Bei walked into Liu Biao's mansion slowly, and as soon as he entered the door, a servant greeted him, and the servant stretched out his hand and said, "Uncle Liu Huang, my lord has been waiting for a long time, please come this way!" "

"Thank you!" Liu Bei thanked and followed the young man to the mansion. After a few steps, he didn't know the place where Liu Biao was hosting a banquet. He saw a group of maids, surrounded by a gorgeously dressed lady. The second lady was beautiful, and The beauty is even more dignified. It looks like forty or so, but it also gives people a trusted and refined temperament. If you don't know it, you can immediately see that this is not a royal princess or concubine, but also a wealthy family. However, when Liu Biao saw this person, his face was stunned, and then he stepped forward a few steps, bowed his hands, and said in a low voice, "Sister-in-law!"

"Greetings to Uncle Huang!" Seeing Mrs. Liu Biao, Cai Mao's second sister, Mrs. Cai paid her respects to Liu Bei and said softly, "How about Uncle Huang come in?"

Liu Bei smiled lightly and said, "Okay!"

Cai said with a smile: "Hehe, it must be my Jingzhou water that nourishes people. Seeing the improvement of the emperor's uncle, it has improved a lot!"

Liu Bei still had that smirk on his face, and said, "Exactly, Brother Jing Sheng has managed Jingzhou in an orderly manner, and I've followed suit a lot!"

Cai nodded and said, "Oh! Let's stay a little longer!"

After Liu Bei heard it, he felt "thud!" He said, this is not a way to drive me away. Although Cai is just a female stream, Liu Biao didn't say anything. It's no use for him to say it, but Liu Bei was very unhappy when he heard it. Seeing that Liu Bei stopped answering, Mrs. Cai bowed again and walked away slowly. A few maids followed closely behind her, which was in stark contrast to Liu Bei who was empty and empty. After everyone left, the servant was still waiting. Keeping his head down, his eyes were extremely sharp, and he was so humiliated by such a woman, he was really ashamed of his ancestors!But so what!I have to hold back, only by holding back, will I have a chance, and one day I will soar into the sky!
To sort out his mood, Liu Bei immediately followed the boy, met Liu Biao, and walked in slowly. As soon as Liu Biao saw Liu Biao, he immediately laughed and said, "Haha, Brother Jing Sheng, you are all right! I haven't seen you for a long time, brother is dead How are you?"

Liu Biao also smiled and said, "Hehe, Xuande, come, come, sit down!"

Liu Biao saw that there were only Liu Biao and himself in the hall. Could it be that Liu Biao had cleared me alone and did it suspiciously, but Liu Bei still had a smile on his face. Liu Biao looked at Liu Biao with a smile and said, "Hehe, Xuan De, look at you, your face is rosy, and your figure is much bigger! I'm so envious!"

Liu Bei quickly waved his hand and said slowly: "Brother takes good care of the eight counties of Jingxiang, for the sake of the country and the people. Of course, he is physically and mentally exhausted after working hard, but he has to live half his life and live in the world. He has five inches of power and no land. Only The flesh is proliferating, the sun and the moon are passing by, the elder brother has made great achievements, and the Chinese New Year is over 40, the year of no doubt, still mediocre, can only wait for the old age, it is really [-] years what…………"

Seeing Liu Bei talking briskly, tears were about to come down, Liu Biao was also inexplicably sentimental, raised his glass and said: "Hey... my brother is already lamenting like this when he is only forty years old, and the old man is almost sixty years old, what should I do?" Come on, Xuande!" As he spoke, Liu Biao raised his cup, and Liu Biao quickly raised his cup, and the two drank it down in one gulp.

After drinking the wine, Liu Bei suddenly turned serious and said, "Brother, now that we are a big man and the world is corrupt, Cao Cao just died at the hands of Li Yuanjie. This is a good time for my brother to enter the Central Plains and achieve hegemony! How can my brother do nothing?"

Liu Biao nodded slightly, and said slowly: "Brother, today I just asked you to come here alone, and I just want to tell you something!" After saying that, Liu Biao waved his hand, and the servant immediately handed a letter to Liu Bei .

Liu Bei received it and looked shocked, but he probably already thought in his heart that this letter was sent to Liu Biao by Cao Pi. Liu Biao looked at Liu Bei's surprised look and said, "My dear brother, now Li Yuanjie has entered the Central Plains. , and Cao Pi took the initiative to take refuge with me, and wanted to support me as the king of Chu, and use the soldiers of Jingzhou to fight against the Youliao army and Sun Quan together with Cao Jun. Xuande, you and I are the descendants of the royal family, so I also I hope to hear Xuande's opinion!" As he spoke, Liu Biao looked at Liu Bei intently.

After Liu Bei read it, he slowly put down the letter and looked at Liu Biao. Now is the time to test his acting skills. Liu Bei said slowly: "Brother! Someone thinks that if Li Yuanjie enters the Central Plains, he must be more harmful than that Cao thief." Nothing less than that!"

(End of this chapter)