It turned out that Zhang Shuang saw that Pang Tong acted in a decent and resolute manner, and took care of county affairs in a good way, so he had already had a heart of admiration. Zhang Mu hurriedly summoned Pang Tong to meet and sat in the reception hall of the house. The maid brought tea.

Zhang Mu said what his daughter meant. Pang Tong was overjoyed, but he thought for a long time before he said: "How can I, Pang Tong, make the adult's daughter committed." Ask for an adult. ”

Zhang Mu said: "It's about to be my own family, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Pang Tong said solemnly: "I am a mortal grass people, and now I am engaged in it, all of which are given by the virtue of adults. If you don't make a big career, how can you have the face to marry a daughter. My lord has been with me for two years, and I will definitely do something to marry Ling Qianjin again. I don't know if it's possible? ”

Zhang Mu laughed, nodded and said, "This is what the eldest husband did." I'll wait for you for two years! ”

Pang Tong brought the matchmaker with a gift. Although the etiquette is not generous, but he is such a small business, he is already a whole family belongings, and the county order family does not need these. Zhang Mu loves his daughter and hopes that she will have a good home, and he believes that Pang Tong is a person.

After Zhang Mu accepted the dowry, Pang Tong informed Lu Bu of what was in his heart, and Lu Bu also agreed. A few days later, the two met Zhang Mu and resigned. Before leaving, Pang Tong and Zhang Shuang said goodbye under the corridor in the house. Pang Tong said frankly: "I have a humble status, and I am loved by Lord Zhang and Miss, and I will definitely make a career." That is, the marriage contract has been made, and I will eventually come back to marry, please believe in the following. ”

Zhang Shuang didn't say anything but burst into tears, and said: "I have paid the dowry, what is an outsider, how can I not believe you?" I'm afraid that Shiyuan will have a difficult and dangerous journey outside, and I don't know when I can see him? ”

When Pang Tong heard this, he couldn't help but burst into tears, held her hand, and said in a trembling voice: "Within two years, I will come back to marry!" He turned away with tears, afraid that he would show too much mercy and mess up his ambitions. The beautiful woman behind her took two steps, held on to the pillar, and couldn't cry.

Pang Tong had already planned, and he expected that Gongsun Zhan would underestimate him and Lu Bu and would not reuse them. He already has a goal.

The two men rode two horses, went out of the city gate, and galloped over the field. Lu Bu asked: "My brother and sister are born beautifully, how can you be willing to give it?" ”

Pang Tong said with relief: "I am also heartbroken. But if a manly husband doesn't do something big, how can he be embarrassed to have such a beautiful wife? ”

Lu Bu nodded, and asked again: "Where are you going, don't sell it." ”

Pang Tong replied: "Zhuo County, Jixian County." ”

Lu Bu thought for a moment and said, "That's the place where Youzhou Mu Liu Yu is governed, why don't you go to him?" ”

Pang Tong nodded.

Lu Bu was puzzled and said, "It's better to go to Lord Ding of Bingzhou, and Zhang Liao recommends it." We don't know this Liu Yu well, how can he use us? ”

Pang Tong patted his horse and accelerated, and said loudly: "Liu Yu is a relative of the Han family, and he is the queen of King Gong of the East China Sea who was once deposed by Emperor Guangwu. This person is kind-hearted, I know a thing or two. After Gongsun Chan led 200,000 soldiers and horses to pacify Karasuma, he would definitely defeat Zhang Ju. The court is worried about internal and external troubles, and Gongsun Zan is afraid that he will get out of control and will be Liu Yu's great enemy. We are here to help him and balance the strength of both sides so that the people do not suffer. ”

Although Lu Bu listened, he was still puzzled, and he thought to himself: "Can we two hairy boys be worth 200,000 soldiers and horses?" He didn't say much, thinking that Pang Tong had some plan.

Pang Tong and Lu Bu arrived at Jixian County two days later and stayed at the inn. In the afternoon, the two went to the governor's mansion to ask for a meeting. Hearing this, Liu Yu, the state pastor, summoned him into the lobby and ordered the two to sit on the side. Pang Tong told the two of them about the previous situation.

Liu Yu stroked his chin and said puzzledly: "You are resigning from Yangle County, what do you mean by coming here?" ”

Pang Tong said: "My teacher, Old Master Huang, ordered the two of us to go to Lord Gongsun to seek officials, but they were not reused. When I was in Yangle County for a long time, I knew that I was not a place to live, and I heard that Lord Liu's reputation was far and wide, and he was a talent for governing the world, and he hoped to take refuge. ”

Liu Yu gave him tea and said, "It's not that I don't need you, but because I don't know the ability of the two little brothers, how can I use it for a big position?" ”

Pang Tong smiled: "This is very true. The rebellion in Youzhou has not been settled, and Zhonglang will lead the order of the imperial court to lead the troops here, and is planning the affairs of Liaodong County. As a pastor of Youzhou, what do you think of the rebellion in this county? ”

Liu Yu said: "Lord Gongsun has a merit in breaking Karasuma and shows his talent. The matter of Liaodong County is not a problem. As a state pastor, I only hope to be friendly with the people outside the country, and to be benevolent to the nomads in the country, so that I will not commit any more crimes in the future. After saying that, he sighed.

Pang Tong said loudly: "Why are you hiding it. The new life of the imperial court, Youzhou Mu, is it not that he has come to govern the affairs of the state, but to ask you and Gongsun Zan to quell the chaos together. You are afraid of Gongsun Zhan, for fear that after stealing the limelight from him, the contradictions will deepen as soon as you take office. Officialdom is nothing more than that. ”

Liu Yu grinned in surprise and said, "The young man can actually tell my heart!" I might as well be honest. There are 100,000 soldiers in Youzhou, and after Lord Gongsun broke Karasuma, he gathered the nomadic soldiers and horses in the territory, and now there are 200,000 people. If the Far Eastern County is going to be captured sooner or later, if I also drive my troops there, the two armies will be their own masters, and if they cause contradictions, it will be a big deal. ”

Lu Bu arched his hand and said: "The soldiers are more expensive, not the more." If it is fine and strong, it can serve death. If there are many and weak, ten men are worth one. ”

Liu Yu nodded when he heard this, and Pang Tong said bluntly: "If you don't send troops, you will neglect military affairs, and it is not the behavior of the state pastor." Instead, Gongsun Chan was sent to the court to participate in a copy, how is it good? ”

Seeing their sincerity, Liu Yu sighed: "But I am worried!" In the middle of the words, the doorman came to report and said, "Your Excellency, someone outside the door came to see the documents of Lord Liu Hui, the Taishou of the Acting County." ”

When Liu Yu heard this, he ordered him to come in. I saw a man with thick ears to his shoulders, a well-defined face, and his hands hanging down to his knees. It's rare to see something like this. Pang Tong looked it up and down, trembling in his heart, he already knew who this was. This person was wearing a red robe and arched his hand: "My surname is Liu, my name is Bei, my name is Xuande, and I was born and died with my two brothers, and I have contributed to the court." Unexpectedly, he was killed by a traitor and fell into trouble with Mrs. Liu. He presented Liu Hui's handwritten letter.

Liu Yu unfolded it and took a look: "Lord Zhou Mu, I, Liu Hui, recommend one person." The surname is Liu, the name is Bei, and the word is Xuande. He participated in the extermination of the Yellow Turban thieves and was not reused, and was only named the county lieutenant of Anxi County, Zhongshan County, Jizhou. Therefore, he once offended the ten permanent servants in Luoyang with aphasia. The Ten Standing Servants made a false decree and ordered: All those who have military industry and have obtained official positions must be screened before use. The governor of Zhongshan County went to the county to make things difficult for Xuande, and his brother-in-law offended the governor, so that the governor ordered them to be arrested. Take refuge in me. I pity him after King Jing of Zhongshan, and I am the same sect, and now I recommend it to the state pastor, hoping to reuse. ”

After reading it, he sighed deeply and said sympathetically: "Those who have merit don't need it, how can it be so?" Xuande and I are both relatives of the Han family, so it is convenient for me to live here. He ordered someone to place Liu Bei. Pang Tong sat there anxious, eager to go out immediately to take a look at the two peerless generals. But the topic just now has not been finished, how can you miss the big thing.

Liu Yu sighed: "The people of the Han family are so doomed, but they are actually sad. Just delayed the two of you, please continue. ”

Pang Tongjin said: "I think Liu Xuande is not an ordinary person, and adults can reuse it." And as a member of the Han family, he could be ordered to be an envoy to Liaodong County to lobby Zhang Chun to oppose Zhang Ju. At present, the county town of Liaodong was attacked by Gongsun Zhan, and sooner or later the city was destroyed. I once heard in Yangle County that he was greedy for money, and adults only need to lure him with gold and silver, and officials can do great things. ”

Liu Yu was overjoyed and said: "This is very good! I want to make you the state bookkeeper, but I don't know what to do? ”

Pang Tong arched his hand and said: "No merit will not be punished, and see if this plan can work." The two said goodbye and left, and Liu Yu ordered someone to place them at the post station. After arriving at the post station, Lu Bu laughed and said, "Brother Xian is really witty, I don't have room to interject." You can say Liu Yu obediently in a few words. The state master book is at the same level as the county order, and if you can get this official position, you can go back to Yangle County to marry a beauty. ”

Pang Tong said calmly: "Although the plan has been made, it is not feasible, if the plan is not successful." We had to go to Merge State again. Hearing this, Lu Bu said indifferently: "Do your best and obey the destiny of heaven." ”

Liu Bei and the others were summoned again before they could settle down. Liu Yu named him the governor of the state and clarified the matter. Liu Bei took his men and horses to receive the order, day and night, changed four batches of horses in a row, and arrived in Liaodong County three days later. He lied that he was a fellow villager of Zhang Chun and came to take refuge. The guards brought Liu Bei and the others to Zhang Chun's mansion. Zhang Chunzheng paced back and forth in the hall. When the guards reported that an old man was coming, they summoned him. Liu Bei entered the mansion alone, and the others were blocked.

When Zhang Chun saw him enter the hall, he frowned and said, "I never knew you. Hurriedly took off the sword on the shelf, and just about to draw the sword, Liu Bei said indifferently: "Why treat each other with a sword." What I bring is the Gospel of the General. ”

Zhang Chun pressed his sword and asked, "Why do you say this?" ”

Liu Bei said happily: "I am the lieutenant of Youzhou, and I am here to recruit you by the order of Lord Liu Yu." ”

Before he finished speaking, that Zhang Chun actually pulled out his sword and said sharply: "A plan to divide the world!" More than 200,000 people are still stationed in the west! Do you want to give up? ”

Liu Bei was not afraid of him, and said with a smile: "Lord Liu Yu has a conflict with Gongsun Zhan, this is a well-known thing. What Gongsun Chan did was not what Lord Liu thought at all. Lord Liu has implemented a policy of gentleness towards the nomads outside the Saiwai, and the foreigners are tolerated, so why don't you and other Han people? ”

Zhang Chun put the sword into the sheath and said, "I've heard of this. But Zhang Ju has been proclaimed emperor, how can the court give up. ”

Liu Bei looked left and right. Zhang Chun knew what he meant, and ordered all the guards to retreat. Liu Beicai said: "Lord Liu has already reported to the imperial court, as long as you can surrender, you are the only one who is the Taishou of Liaodong County." I am the Liu family of the Han family, how can I bluff you? ”

Zhang Chun took a deep breath and lowered his voice and said, "You wait to get out of the city as soon as possible." ”

Liu Bei comprehended, stopped outside the city, and waited in the open air. At night, only the sound of weapons in the city was heard, and after a while, Zhang Chun stood on the wall and held Zhang Ju's head high. He ordered someone to open the city gate and welcome Liu Bei and others inside.

As a result, Liu Yubing put down the rebellion in Liaodong County without blood. When Gongsun Chan learned of this, he was so angry that he smoked out of his mouth, and said angrily in the tent: "I am a dignified general, hit Karasuma, and fought so far, and my subordinates served their lives with blood." Sooner or later, this city will fall, but you will sell a good man and take my credit. I'm so angry, how can you Liu Yu be so deceitful! ”

The next general stepped out, but the general Yan Gang said, "My lord is angry! There are only 20,000 enemies in the city, so it is better to enter it now, seize the city, and then report to the court that the city has surrendered and be broken by us. ”

Suddenly, a person stepped out, and Nai Pi General Tian Kai said: "Absolutely not!" Now that the new emperor of the imperial court is on the throne, and Liu Yu is a relative of the Han family, if he sues him for rebellion, not to mention the credit, even the hard work will be gone. ”

When Gongsun Chan heard this, he could only sigh loudly, unhappy in his heart. After that, Liu Yu named Pang Tong as the state master, and Pang Tong recommended Lu Bu. Liu Yu ordered Lu Bu to make swords and swords in the military camp, and when he saw that he was good at martial arts, he named Lu Bu the governor of the state. He also put Pang Tong's contribution to Zhao'an to the imperial court, and the imperial court commended his merits and rewarded him with a thousand taels of silver. When Gongsun Chan learned this, he was full of anger and regretted: "If he uses this person in the future, why is it like this!" ”

The matter soon spread to Yangle County, and the county commander Zhang Mu saw Pang Tong's quick miraculous work, thinking that he would come back to marry his daughter. Unexpectedly, Pang Tong had no intention of replying, and his ambition was more than that.

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Remarks: Thistle (jì).