At the beginning of May 187, Liu Bei ordered Liu Bei to send troops with Qingzhou and Xuzhou to defeat the remnants of the Yellow Turbans that were wandering between the two states. At the end of May, after the defeat of the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou and Xuzhou, they scattered and fled. Liu Bei made a lot of meritorious contributions, and the imperial court named him the Taishou of Donglai County.

Donglai County has jurisdiction over 12 counties of Huangxian, Yuguo, Qucheng, Yeguo, Dangli, Luxiang, Muping, Dongmu, Changyang, Changguang, Buqi and Qianxi, and the county is governed in Huangxian.

In mid-July 187, Liu Bei, the Taishou of Donglai County, Qingzhou, sent troops with Qingzhou and Jizhou to conquer the Wuhuan army that plundered Qinghe State and Qingzhou Plain County. In less than a month, the Han army recovered Qinghe Kingdom and Pingyuan County.

Whether it is to crusade against the Qingxu Yellow Turban Army or to conquer the Wuhuan Army. The actual commander of these two campaigns was Liu Bei. On the one hand, it is Liu Bei's military exploits, and on the other hand, it is the reason why Liu Bei is a descendant of King Zhongshan Jing of the Han Dynasty. Liu Bei's reputation gradually spread in Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Jizhou, and Yanzhou.

When Liu Bei took office as the commander of Xiami County, there were only four people on the left and right: Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong, and Tian Yu.

Jian Yong, whose name is Xianhe, is a native of Zhuo County, Youzhou, and is Liu Bei's fellow townsman and child. Jian Yongqi is known for his eloquence, likes to talk loudly, and is not informal.

Tian Yu, the word country let, Youzhou Yuyang Yongnu people. When Liu Bei visited Gongsun Zhan, he passed by Yongnu and Tian Yu to meet each other, and the two hit it off at first sight. From the beginning of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Tian Yu followed Liu Bei and ran around. Tian Yu is a person who is both civil and military, and has great bravery, especially in military strategy and commanding the army!

Soon after Liu Bei went to serve as the Taishou of Donglai County, Sun Qian, a native of Beihai, came to vote for Liu Bei. Liu Bei also heard that Sun Qian was recommended as an official by the great Confucian Zheng Xuan. Liu Bei was overjoyed and went out of the house to greet Sun Qian.

Since Sun Gan came to vote, in terms of governing the people, whenever Liu Bei has something that cannot be decided, he will first consult Sun Gan. Although Sun Qian is not a talent who has passed through the heavens and latitudes, the talent of a state is more than enough; Moreover, Sun Qian's most outstanding feature is his eloquence and diplomatic ability.

Qingzhou has been plundered by the Yellow Turban Army more than once, and Donglai County is naturally not immune. Donglai County, which Liu Bei took over, was indeed a mess, with barren fields and a lack of food for the people; The family skillfully seized and controlled the government affairs of the counties; The armament is in ruins, and the army is almost powerless!

Liu Bei is benevolent and chivalrous, and his ideas of governing the people are still based on Confucianism, mainly promoting benevolence and virtue. Therefore, although the families in the counties of Donglai County obey Liu Bei's various decrees on the surface, they secretly obey the yang and the yin.

At this time, Sun Qian showed his outstanding diplomatic skills. In order to repay Liu Bei's kindness, Sun Qian only took a few people with his entourage to visit the family in the twelve counties of Donglai County. With his incorruptible tongue, Sun Qian has affection for these families, and he knows them reasonably, so naturally he has to threaten them.

The hard work paid off, after Sun Gan's efforts. The family of Donglai County reluctantly agreed, sold grain to the people at a low price, and paid money to fund Liu Bei to recruit soldiers.

However, these families took the opportunity to ask Liu Bei for official positions and sought political benefits. Liu Bei has not yet fully mastered Donglai County, so he has to compromise with these families!

With Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Tian Yu, Sun Qian, and Jian Yong, using both civil and military forces and working together, Liu Bei initially gained a firm foothold in Donglai County.

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At the beginning of February 188, Huang County, Donglai County, Taishou Mansion!

"Why is the eldest brother sighing like this?" Seeing Liu Bei's sad face and sighing, Zhang Fei poured a bowl of wine and said in surprise: "Big brother, you might as well say it, everyone can also refer to it!" ”

"Big brother is worried about the world and cares about the world?" Seeing that Liu Bei didn't reply, Guan Yu stroked the long hair under his chin and groaned.

"Alas......"

Liu Bei sighed again and said in a deep voice: "Right now, Dong Thief is in control of the government, and he is in danger of being tired of holding His Majesty hostage. Bei is not only the queen of Gaozu, but also the Taishou of the Han Dynasty. The upper cannot get rid of the thief to protect His Majesty, and the lower cannot stabilize Donglai County. Be ashamed of Your Majesty and the people of Limin! ”

"Big brother...... What's so hard about that? ”

Zhang Fei rushed to the crown angrily, slapped the case, and shouted in a deep voice: "The third brother will order all the soldiers and horses, kill all the way to Luoyang City, and capture Dong Zhuo's old thief!" ”

Liu Bei and Guan Yu saw Zhang Fei's arrogant and dry appearance and bearded appearance, and their hearts were both happy and helpless, and the two shook their heads, but they didn't say anything.

"The three generals, don't be impatient!"

Tian Yu pulled Zhang Fei to sit down, and then said in a deep voice: "Donglai County is far away from Luoyang City. Besides, the counties of Donglai County have not yet sincerely returned to the lord, and if we raise troops to march west, Donglai County may not be owned by the lord! Moreover, the available soldiers in Donglai County are only 5,000, how can they be the opponents of Dong Thief? ”

"Fight and not fight, what can I do?" Zhang Fei poured another bowl of wine and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Sun, Mr. Jian, come up with a good idea for the eldest brother!" ”

Sun Qian and Jian Yong are not good at military strategy and strategy, and the two of them pondered and meditated for a long time, and shook their heads with shame!

"Taishou, there are two gentlemen outside the mansion who ask to see you."

At this moment, the housekeeper of the Taishou Mansion came to report.

"Go and welcome those two gentlemen into the ......."

"Wait!"

Liu Bei didn't wait for Guan Yu to finish speaking, he hurriedly got up, straightened his clothes, and said, "I'm going to greet the two gentlemen in person!" ”

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Tian Yu, Sun Qian, and Jian Yong hurriedly got up and followed Liu Bei out of the house.

"Liu Bei didn't know that the two gentlemen came to the cold house, and they missed the welcome, and I hope the two gentlemen don't blame them!"

Liu Bei walked out of the Taishou Mansion, walked down the steps quickly, came to the two of them, bowed deeply, and said with a straight face.

"Cui Yan, a native of Qinghe, Jizhou, has seen Liu Taishou!"

"Qingzhou Beihai State-owned Mausoleum Wang Xiu Wang Shuzhi, I have seen Liu Taishou!"

Cui Yan and Wang Xiu glanced at each other, nodded, slammed towards Liu Bei, and replied loudly.

When Liu Bei heard that it was Cui Yan and Wang Xiu, he was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly looked at the two of them. Cui Yan is elegant and upright, Wang Xiu is filial and loyal, and Liu Bei has also heard of it.

I saw that Cui Yan had a high voice, sparse eyebrows, and a four-foot-long beard, and he was very handsome! Wang Xiu has a resolute face, a short beard under his chin, and an elegant and majestic end.

"Mr. Ji Jue, Mr. Shuzhi!" Liu Bei saluted again, took the hands of the two, and said with a respectful face: "Come into the cold house!" ”

Cui Yan and Wang Xiu answered, and entered the Taishou Mansion side by side with Liu Bei. Everyone sat down, and Cui Yan and Wang Xiu sat down under Liu Bei.

"I often listen to the scholars and people of Hebei and Qingdao, and when I talk about the names of the two gentlemen, I can't wait to see them as soon as possible!" Liu Bei picked up the wine glass with both hands, toasted a glass of wine, and said: "I can see the faces of the two gentlemen today, and I can be taught by the two gentlemen, so I have no regrets!" ”

"Mrs. Liu defended the defeat of the Yellow Turban Liukou, begged the Wuhuan thieves, Enwei flowed in all directions, and Rendebu was in Donglai County. Cui Yan was fortunate to see Mrs. Liu's respectful face, which is also a great joy in life! ”

Cui Yan gave Liu Bei a cup in return, and said solemnly.

"Ji Jue's heartfelt words are also what Shuzhi thinks!" Wang Xiu nodded, gave Liu Bei a cup in return, and said loudly: "Shuzhi dares to ask Liu Taishou...... What is your life's ambition? ”

As soon as Wang Xiu's words fell, Liu Bei fell into deep thought!

(End of chapter)