From this chapter onwards, "The Wicked Man" will enter the fourth volume, ten years of life and death.

The meaning of this title can be fully realized that in this volume, all the main body of the story will revolve around the battle of Guandu. It is also the most exciting volume among the five volumes. The rise of the forces of the princes of all sides, as well as all the things that happened around Dong Li, will appear in this volume.

I thought it would be wonderful and cool!

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In the fourth year of Xingping, if it is replaced by the calendar known to later generations, it is 196 AD.

During this year, a lot of things happened, and almost everything revolved around the Western Regions.

Dong Li pacified the Western Regions, set up a county to restructure, and went out of Hexi to occupy Guanzhong......

For the people living under the sky of the Han Dynasty, this year was undoubtedly a year of pride, because the territory of the Han Dynasty had expanded by nearly one-third, and the Huns, who were regarded as the beasts of the flood, were also completely defeated in this year.

This is the glory that the Han family has never had since the great general Dou Xian.

It's just that this glory doesn't seem to make Liu Hansheji prosperous, but more and more in decline.

Among them, the most representative event is the death of the former Han Army Beizhong Lang General, Che Cai General, and Huaili Hou Lu Zhi.

If it is said that from the beginning of the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the end of the 12 years of the fall of the Xiongnu, the entire Han court had the highest prestige, the greatest merit, the most extensive knowledge, and the best reputation among the people, Lu Zhi and Lu Zigan deserved it.

Before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, each era had its representative tasks.

Li Ying and Chen Fan in the period of Emperor Huan, and Emperor Ling in the early days were famous and famous people led by the three monarchs. But after the Yellow Turban, it was Lu Zhi's era. The four words of Guoshi Wushuang were used on Lu Zhi's body, and no one would speak out against them.

How high is Lu Zhi's prestige?

Just look at when the news of Lu Zhi's death spread, Cao Cao immediately ordered Tai Shi Ci Zhong Xuan to withdraw from Hangu Pass from Xin'an; Yuan Shao, who had already captured Wuruan Pass and captured Daijun, stopped the attack under a favorable situation.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are besieging Liyang.

But just when Liyang City was about to be broken, the siege was stopped, and the three armies ceased for three days to pay tribute to the heroic spirit of Duke Lu.

The entire Guanzhong, Liangzhou, and Western Regions all died down.

Dong Li also stopped the attack on Chang'an, and ordered the three armies to wear filial piety and mourn Lu Zhi.

So much so that Cao Cao was in Luoyang, looking up to the sky and saying: If you can get half of Lu Gong in death, you will be satisfied!

In October, the beginning of winter has just arrived. But for the Han family, it is in the cold winter...... Lu Zhi's death represents the end of an era.

What kind of years will it be next?

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Liu Bei wore linen and filial piety, describing him as haggard.

If you say that you don't have a grudge against Lu Zhi, you are talking nonsense with your eyes open.

But no matter what, when Liu Bei was penniless, it was Lu Zhi who accepted him and taught him knowledge and skills, and Liu Bei could not forget this love. When he was most depressed, Lu Zhi did not stretch out his hand to pull him.

But after Lu Zhi's death, Liu Bei asked himself, but he really felt Lu Zhi's love for him.

Outside Xiapi City, Liu Bei sat in the big tent, his eyes swollen like walnuts.

It is said that Liu Xuande in history is good at shedding tears. Regardless of whether the tears were real or not, but today, he is really uncomfortable.

Guan Yu was beside him, looking at Liu Bei, and he felt very uncomfortable.

Others don't know about his brother's suffering, so how can he not know? from a great military feat, he suddenly became a county official; from the head of a county, but became a traitorous party; Since the first year of Guanghe, there have been bumps and displacements, broken families, ups and downs for more than ten years, the sadness in this, the tears in this, Guan Yu has seen it deeply in his eyes on the side.

Big brother, it's really not easy......

"Brother, don't be sad anymore! Lu Gong is gone, but our days still have to go on, right? ”

Liu Bei took a deep breath and opened his eyes.

"I used to hate Lu Shi to the core, hated him for not knowing the current affairs, and hated him for being ruthless...... But now that I think about it, if Lu Shi was really that ruthless, when I first took refuge in Bogui, he could have made our life worse than death with a single word. Even after Yongqiu, Lu Shi tried his best to cover up for us, otherwise how could my brother survive until now? ”

Guan Yu sighed, although he may not agree with Liu Bei's words, he has to admit that this is the truth.

Lu Zhi accepted the Dong family as a student, I'm afraid it was also a disguised transaction for Liu Bei, it must be like this!

As everyone knows, after Yongqiu, Lu Zhi really didn't know that Liu Bei was also involved.

However, he did ask Dong Li for intercession, and Dong Yan has always covered up the facts for Liu Bei at this point.

If it hadn't been for Yuan Kui who had made a move and told Lu Zhi the facts, maybe Lu Zhi might not have known it in his life.

Of course, if Lu Zhi doesn't leave Luoyang, maybe the Han family will look different.

Guan Yu said: "Brother, in today's plan, my brother must be more careful in planning." It took several years for the Dong family to sweep through the Western Regions, defeat the Xiongnu, and reoccupy Guanzhong, which has become the climate. If we are still like this, I am afraid that we will never want to seek revenge on the Dong family for the rest of our lives...... The destruction of the family, as well as the death of the third brother, cannot but be reported. ”

When Liu Bei heard this, his spirits perked.

This hero, who was considered by later generations to be one of the ancestors of Houheixue, has a strong mind that ordinary people can't match after countless tribulations. As soon as Guan Yu's words came out, he immediately shook his spirits and cheered up from his sadness.

Yes, revenge cannot be left unpunished!

The top priority is to control our own strength as soon as possible, and we can't send people to the fence like this anymore......

"Liu Xuan, the king of Pei, is now my father-in-law, and I can be regarded as having a foothold. It's just that Peiguo is not enough to resist Cao Cao's soldiers and horses, and the soldiers are in chaos, and they are in the land of four wars, which is really not suitable for our future development. ”

Liu Xuan, the king of Pei, was a relative of the Han family.

In history, this person is unknown and does not even appear in the records of history books.

He has no ambitions, no talents, just likes beautiful women and alcohol, and is a straw bag character with no ambitions.

At the beginning, Tao Qian sent Liu Bei to Pei County, thinking that Liu Bei would be cannon fodder for him.

Unexpectedly, after Liu Bei arrived in Xiaopei, he actually had a hot fight with Liu Xuan, and the relationship between the two was very close. Liu Xuan, the uncle of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, is in his sixties and has a group of concubines, but no heirs. However, Liu Xuan has a daughter named Liu Xuan, who is twenty-four years old, although she is not very beautiful, she is also virtuous.

And Liu Bei is Liu Wei's husband.

As the saying goes, if you lose your horse, how do you know if it's a blessing?

Liu Bei lost a Mrs. Gan and left a Mrs. Elk, but unexpectedly got the identity of a relative of the emperor.

Liu Xuan saw that Liu Bei was in his thirties, but he didn't have a wife, which was very strange.

The old man was a warm-hearted person, and at the same time, he knew that if he wanted to continue to have fun in Xiaopei, he had to rely on Liu Bei.

Liu Bei lacks fame, but he has soldiers and horses in his hands.

Liu Xuan has no strength, but he has the title of a Han clan relative.

Under questioning, Liu Bei did not say that he was married, but replied to Liu Xuan with the words "The country is not yet stable, how can a husband marry". Liu Xuan was not excited, and decided to marry his daughter to Liu Bei.

"Xuande, I have a daughter who has been widowed for many years...... Although he was not very beautiful, he was still virtuous and virtuous. I want to marry the little girl to Xuande, from now on, you and I are a family, I don't know if Xuande is willing? ”

According to the rules of the Han Dynasty, people of the same clan could not marry.

Although Liu Bei's surname is Liu, it is not true that he is also a relative of the Han family as said in history. And, even if he is...... There is no evidence at this time, otherwise why would he send people under the fence like his grandson? Marrying Liu Xuan's daughter can at least wash away the reputation of the thief on his head, and this is exactly the result that Liu Bei needs.

At Liu Bei's age, it no longer matters whether his wife is beautiful or not!

The key is to be helpful to one's own career and have a dignified character, and this is enough. What's more, it's still a relative of the emperor?

Liu Bao is a very kind woman, and after marrying Liu Bei, she respects the teachings of "The Female Tamer".

Guan Yu also has great respect for this new sister-in-law, and in his opinion, what Liu Yu has brought to Liu Bei is a bright future.

"Brother means ......"

"I want to take Runan and plot for Shouchun, what does the second brother think?"

Runan, under the rule of Yuzhou, can cross the Huaishui through the Xiqi River, occupy Shouchun, and expand its power to Jiujiang.

From a strategic point of view, this is an extremely fertile land, which is extremely advantageous to Liu Bei.

But Yangzhou is now in the midst of war, Sun Ce captured Huiji, and his power has increased greatly. If you rob this piece of fat, I'm afraid it will ...... What's more, although Jiujiang is good, it may not be able to get stability, not to mention that there is a Liu Biao eyeing him?

"Brother, why don't we take Xiapi and occupy Xuzhou?"

Guan Yu said: "That Tao Qian has a false name, but he is just an incompetent person. Throwing us in Peiguo is not for us to give him his life. This can be seen even in frustration...... Why was he able to occupy the land of Xuzhou? ”

Liu Bei was silent for a moment, "How could I not know that Tao Qian was using us?" Just occupy Xuzhou, we may not be able to gain a firm foothold. You say that Shouchun is the land of four wars, so why is Xuzhou not the land of four wars? What's more, we have been displaced for many years, and we finally have some fame. If you rob Xuzhou, I'm afraid that you will fall into the tongue of others. ”

Guan Yu was also silent......

Over the past ten years, he has learned the usefulness of this reputation.

Let's look at the Kwantung princes, which one of them didn't rack his mind to gain a reputation, occupy the righteousness, and develop his strength?

Whether it is Yuan Shao in Jizhou or Cao Cao in Yanzhou.

Even their unsympathetic enemy Dong Yan, when he was in exile in the Western Regions, he had to defend the abolished emperor Liu Yan.

That's righteousness, that's fame!

Guan Yu was silent, raised his head after a moment, and said softly: "Big brother, why don't we ask Mr. Ma?" ”

This Mr. Ma, the name Lang, the word Boda.

When Cao Cao's troops attacked Xiapi, Guan Yu was raided by tiger and leopard cavalry, desperately covering Liu Bei and others into the city.

He was seriously injured and fled to a place called Pugupi.

Pugupi is located fifty miles west of Xiapi, and Guan Yu met a person there, who was Malang Maboda.

After recuperating at Ma's house for thirty days, he talked to Ma Lang in his spare time and found that this person was erudite and talented.

It is said that Ma Lang also has a younger brother named Ma Yi, who is now studying in Xiangyang Shuijing Villa.

After Guan Yu recovered from his injuries, he invited Ma Lang to Liu Bei's account, but Ma Lang refused. Tao Qian threw Liu Bei to Peiguo, and Liu Bei, accompanied by Guan Yu, made a special trip to Pugupi and found this Mr. Malang Maboda.

But Malang still didn't come out of the mountain.

It wasn't until Liu Bei married Liu Yu and became Liu Xuan's son-in-law that Ma Lang agreed to go to Pugupi again.

There is also a relationship of fame.

Regardless of whether Ma Lang was really unwilling before, the reputation of the thief on Liu Bei's head alone was enough to deter Ma Lang.

Liu Bei's eyes lit up, "That's how it should be!" ”

As they spoke, Liu Bei and Guan Yu got up and were about to go out of the military tent to discuss with Ma Lang.

At this moment, a soldier outside the door suddenly came to report: "My lord, Mr. Xiapi Elk has sent someone to report something." ”

Guan Yu frowned and snorted.

He doesn't like the Elk family, firstly, the Elk family is just a businessman, and secondly, it is because of Elk's escape from marriage.

But Liu Bei didn't think so.

In his opinion, Elk Zhu's help to him is still quite small. If it weren't for Lu Zhu, how could he have achieved what he is today. Guan Er's temper, he knew it very well, so he simply didn't say anything, and said to his own soldiers: "Hurry up and be affectionate!" ”

Then he said to Guan Yu: "Second brother, why don't you work hard and invite Mr. Boda?" Mr. Elk must have sent someone here at this time, there must be something very important. I received him first, and then we had a discussion with Mr. Berda. ”

Guan Yu nodded and strode out of the military tent.

At this time, the soldiers walked into the big tent with a person and bowed deeply to Liu Bei.

The man was about eight feet tall, with broad shoulders and a round waist. Wearing a dark black samurai suit, he looks like a martial artist.

"Elk Dragon, see Xuande Gong!"

"Ah, it's the twelve brothers,......" Liu Bei showed a warm smile on his face, stepped forward and grabbed Elklong's hand, "I haven't chatted with the twelve brothers for a few days, so I'm really worried about it." Why are you free today and come to me, but is there something wrong? ”

For this elk dragon, Liu Bei likes it very much.

Not only is he cautious in his work, but he is also strong in martial arts, and he once fought with Guan Yu, and he won or lost for 30 rounds.

Of course, Guan Yu didn't use all his strength, but even so, it was enough for Liu Bei to look at him with admiration.

Elk Long arched his hand and said, "Xuande Gong, and the end is so polite." The villain came today because the master had a message for me to tell him. ”

"Oh?"

The elk sat down, pulled a knife from his waist, separated the sole of his boot, and took out a letter from it.

Liu Bei didn't feel dirty, took the letter, shook out the letter, and looked at it carefully by the light of the candle.

His face gradually became unsightly, and after a while, he placed the letter on the candle flame and lit it.

"What the Elk Gong Said ......"

"It's true!"

Elk Long said softly: "During this period of time, Lord Zhou Mu has often gotten together with Cao Bao and other Xiapi clans. A few days ago, Mr. Han Yu of Guangling sent someone to come and secretly discuss with the governor for a long time. Because of his identity, my master was unable to hear the news...... This time, the state pastor paid tribute to Lu Gong, and invited Xuande Gong, but he was afraid of uneasy intentions. ”

Liu Bei gasped when he heard this.

"Also, the master found in the evening that the deployment of troops in Xiapi City was quite unusual. Please also ask Xuan Degong to be careful. ”

"This ...... Twelve brothers, thank you for coming to deliver the news today. But this is an extraordinary matter, and I have to think about it carefully. Why don't you wait a little longer in the partial tent? I'll tell you the answer after I've discussed it with my second brother. ”

"The villain obeys!"

The elk dragon said, getting up and walking out of the tent.

When he came out of the military tent, he happened to have a face-to-face with Guan Yu, who was walking towards him.

When Guan Yu saw the elk dragon, he snorted coldly. But the elk dragon bowed respectfully and made way for Guan Yu.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a young man beside Guan Yu.

is about twenty-eight or nine-year-old, with a face like pink jade and eyes like stars. There are three strands of black whiskers under the chin, which is quite elegant. But the gaze seemed very calm and profound. When you look at the elk, you seem to be able to see the elk's heart.

I felt a sigh in my heart, but my face was still very calm.

"Mr. Boda, please!"

"Second General, please ......"

The young scribe glanced at the elk dragon, did not ask, and gave in with Guan Yu and walked into the big tent side by side.

Four guards were at the door of the big tent. The elk dragon did not stop, and followed the leader to the side tent to rest.

The guards were trained by Frustrated Hu, and they were white-eared elite soldiers.

Frustrated Hu is now obedient to Liu Bei, and the reminder of his father's frustration has long been forgotten. Although he still writes to Yuan Shao every month, secretly reporting Liu Bei's dynamics. But what was said in that letter was Liu Bei's good words. Especially after Liu Bei became Liu Xuan's son-in-law, Frustrated Hu thought a lot more highly of him.

In the past, he went out to fight, and he was the main general.

But now, Frustrated Hu is willing to be Liu Bei's deputy, and he vaguely regards Liu Bei as the lord in his heart.

Therefore, this reputation is really elusive!

Liu Bei said: "Mr. Boda, I'm really sorry to invite you here so late. Bei originally wanted to ask for advice in person, but something happened to happen, so he ...... Don't blame sir, prepare for ...... now"

Before he finished speaking, Liu Bei felt uncomfortable for a while.

Thinking of me Liu Bei, since my debut, I have gone through countless ups and downs, but I can always treat people with sincerity, why does God treat me like this?

These tears flowed uncontrollably.

Guan Yu was taken aback, "Big brother, ...... you are"

"I ......"

Liu Bei choked up and couldn't even speak.

Ma Lang hesitated, sighed and said, "Xuande Gong, but that Tao Qian's old man, do you want to do something to you?" ”

Liu Bei chuckled in his heart and raised his head in shock.

Ma Lang's face was calm, and the ancient well did not wave. He said softly: "Xuande Gong should not be frightened, this matter is actually not difficult to deduce. You are proud of the spring breeze in Peiguo now, and you have also won the title of a relative of the emperor. There are two generals under his command who are brave and martial, and there are Fu Gongqi who are proficient in military affairs...... Hehe, if I were Tao Qian, I would also kill Xuande Gong. ”

"Mr. Boda, please advise!"

"Xuande Gong, the matter is very clear now, what advice do you want to talk about? Either you take Xuzhou, or you are killed by Tao Qian. Even if you can hide today, Tao Qian only needs to join forces with Cao Cao to get rid of you...... Cao Mengde, a hero in troubled times, if you block his way to Xuzhou, he will not let you go easily, this is very obvious. ”

Liu Bei couldn't help but say, "Isn't Tao Qian afraid of ......?"

"How much ability can Tao Qian have? Let him hold on here, sooner or later he will not be wiped out by Cao Cao. That old man is just dry bones in the grave...... Now that the Dong family thieves occupied the Western Regions, Cao Cao's first thing to deal with was not Xuzhou, but Guanzhong. You are behind him, and sooner or later it will become a big problem...... If I were Cao Cao, I would definitely join forces with Tao Qian to get rid of you. ”

Liu Bei couldn't help but be silent......

What Malang said does have a point.

Tao Qian is old, and he really can't pose a threat to Cao Cao. Rather than killing, it is better to keep it, and it can also block Jiangdong.

And ...... for yourself

Ma Lang said: "I have three strategies for Xuande Gong to choose. ”

"I want to hear about it!"

"The best policy, Xuande Gong has a close relationship with the Xiapi giant merchant Elk's family, so Elk Zhu is also a knowledgeable person, but tonight, Tao Qian is defenseless. Xuande Gong joined forces with Lu Zhu to enter Xiapi, take the first step, and occupy Xuzhou in his hands. ”

Liu Bei frowned, "Tao Qian killed me, but it was just a plan." He has been running Xuzhou for many years and is quite popular. I act rashly, but I am afraid that it will not be in the name of righteousness, but I am afraid that it will not be good. ”

Ma Lang smiled, "The middle strategy is that tomorrow Duke Lu will pay tribute, and Duke Xuande can bring the second general into the city." First of all, you must indicate the identity of your imperial relatives, and then you must explain that you are a student of Duke Lu...... When Tao Qian moves, you can capture the thief and capture the king. The elk family can be promised to be a great family in Xuzhou...... borrowed the hands of the elk family, and all the pro-Tao Qian clans were killed and plundered. In this way, Xiapi can fall into the hands of Xuande Gong, and then he can take advantage of the situation to raise troops, seize Guangling, and kill Jiangdong. ”

"This ......"

Lang still has a plan, Xuande Gong returned to Peiguo overnight, mobilized troops and horses, sent troops from Peiguo, and captured Runan. It's just that in this way, Xuande Gong will inevitably have to confront that Cao Cao head-on, and the result is only unpredictable. ”

Liu Bei said: "The upper policy is not righteous, and the lower policy is not very graspable, but this middle policy is ...... Robbed Xuzhou, is it not the same to fight Cao Cao and Sun Ce? Isn't that ......, Mr. Boda?"

"Xuande Gong, after Xuzhou falls into your hands, Cao Cao is afraid that he will not fight with you. After all, the great enemies he has to face are the Dong family thieves in Guanzhong and Yuan Shao in Jizhou. As long as you show enough sincerity, Cao Cao will not be too tough. Otherwise, he will face a situation in which he will be attacked from two sides, or even attacked on three sides. ”

"You mean ......"

"Fu Gongqi, you can solve Cao Cao's threat for Xuande Gong."

Liu Bei asked again: "Dare to ask Sun Ce......"

Ma Lang laughed loudly, "Sun Bofu is just a yellow-mouthed child, it seems to be powerful, but it is not enough to threaten. Why didn't the Duke of Xuande ask King Pei to write a letter to Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao? Lang said that if Xuande Gong wants to be based in Xuzhou, he should follow the example of the Dong family thief and know the way to advance and retreat. Surviving in the cracks, once the time is ripe, is enough to make a splash. ”

When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and got up to give a deep salute.

Ma Lang stood up and said softly: "I know that Xuande has great ambitions, and Lang also has suffering. I have already said what should be said, how to do it, please decide for yourself. Lang will watch from the sidelines to appreciate the great talents displayed by the Xuande Gong. ”

The meaning of this sentence is very clear.

Your Excellency has lofty intentions, but I cannot yet recognize you as Lord Lord, because I have not yet seen your true ability.

What should I do, I've done.

It's up to you!

If you can do it well, I will recognize you as the Lord, if you can't do it, don't blame me, this is your own problem.

The king is the minister, and the minister is the king......

This may be a kind of rebellious thinking in the future, but in this era, it is the most common thing.

Liu Bei was full of confidence for a while!

That's right, what Mr. Berda should have done has already been done.

If I, Liu Xuande, can't get ahead in such a situation, I should be mediocre all my life, it is better to take my wife and children and find a nest in a ravine, at least I can ask for peace. So, I have to succeed, I have to succeed!

Liu Bei unconsciously clenched his fists, "Mr. Defense, Bei will definitely do his best!" (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!) (To be continued)