Plains, the backyard of the county government.

In the dimly lit hall, Liu Bei was absentmindedly reviewing official documents.

The movement outside was a little loud, and he was inexplicably irritable in his heart, it was Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who were competing.

Although Pingyuan is a small county, it is the seat of the county.

It sounds very bluffing, but in fact it is bitter and self-aware.

After all, the other counties and counties are high and the emperor is far away, and the heart of the official is comfortable.

However, as a county magistrate, Pingyuan County is always under the noses of those county officials, and the county order really does not have much autonomy, everything must be done according to the face of the county government officials, and everyone has to pay for the smile.

In such a situation, how can Liu Beidi, the county commander, be able to be comfortable.

Just as he sighed, Zhang Fei came to report, "Big brother, there is a person named Jian Yong who asks to see you." ”

"Jian Yong, Jian Xianhe?"

Liu Bei was stunned at first, and then overjoyed, "Quick, please come in." ”

Then he reacted again, "No, I should welcome him personally." ”

As he spoke, he jumped up, and before he even had time to put on his shoes, he hurried out.

rushed to the front yard, and saw a person standing in the courtyard, in his twenties, handsome, it was his childhood friend Jian Yong.

"Kenwa!"

Liu Bei shouted, extremely excited.

"Brother Xuande!"

Jian Yong smiled and arched his hand, very free and easy.

Liu Bei ran over in three steps and two steps, holding Jian Yong's hand, and couldn't help but say: "In the past, Zhuoxian was goodbye, and it has been five or six years now. I often think about sleeping with Xianhe in the past, and I am really emotional. ”

Jian Yong was also very excited when he saw Liu Bei so enthusiastic, and said with a smile: "Yong also often thinks about the past with Brother Xuande. ”

"Let's go, let's go inside!"

Liu Bei couldn't help but say, so he pulled Jian Yong into the inner courtyard.

During the banquet, I talked about the past when I was a child, and I was embarrassed, and gradually got closer to my feelings.

Liu Bei introduced Zhang Fei and Guan Yu to Jian Yong.

Zhang Fei lost his temper and held a big bowl to persuade Jian Yong to drink, so he was quite easy to get along with.

Guan Yu was a little arrogant, and he didn't answer Jian Yong very much.

Liu Bei glanced at him, and Guan Yu reluctantly saluted Jian Yong with a bowl of wine.

Jian Yong didn't care, and let go of his mind to talk about the affairs of the world with Liu Bei, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.

Luoyang, Li Mansion.

Li Ru was flipping through the bamboo slips, and suddenly in the sound of footsteps, the housekeeper walked in.

"Master, General Niu Fu sent someone to invite."

The butler gave a salute before presenting a poster.

Li Ru took the invitation sticker, flipped through it casually, and threw it aside.

The housekeeper didn't dare to say any more, and hurriedly retreated.

Li Ru flipped over for a while before putting down the bamboo slip, and his brows gradually frowned.

This banquet was invited, and he really didn't want to go.

Since ancient times, the civil and military conflicts above the court seem to be caused by different political views or competing interests. In fact, it is an unwritten unspoken rule in officialdom, civil and military do not compete, how can the king control his subordinates.

If the civil and military are like a family, then the king will have a headache.

The king has a headache, and there will be problems in this world.

The so-called harmony is just a kind of cooperation in official affairs and praise in history books.

If Xiang Zhen wears a pair of pants, I am afraid that the king's position will be lost.

Li Ru is well aware of the subtlety of it, as the chief strategist of Dong Zhuo's subordinates, he really doesn't want to, and he can't get too close to Dong Zhuo's generals, and he can avoid private meetings, so as not to spread any rumors.

However, it is not okay not to go to this banquet.

Li Ru sighed, ordered his relatives to drive, and went to Niufu.

At night, the lights in Luoyang City are brilliant and very lively.

Niu Fu's mansion is near Kaiyang Gate, adjacent to Taixue, and backed by Mingtang.

If the upper east gate is inhabited by the powerful, then the Kaiyang Gate is inhabited by the powerful among the powerful.

When the three princes such as Sikong and Situ of the dynasty, including the generals and Taiwei mansions whose status is not under the three dukes, are all here, it can be said that in addition to the palace, the most noble place, without that status, you can't live in it at all.

After Dong Zhuo repelled the coalition army of the Kwantung princes, he rewarded his henchmen and generals lavishly.

Niu Fu, as Dong Zhuodi's son-in-law, can be said to be the first general of Xiliang and moved to the general of Che Cai.

The Cheqi General's Mansion was originally not in Kaiyangmen, but Niu Fu was able to live here, which shows that he was very favored by Dong Zhuo.

The lights in the Niu Mansion are bright, ten steps and one post, five steps and one sentry, and the security is extremely strict.

When Li Ru arrived in a carriage, only Niu Fu's family would come out to greet him, and Niu Fu himself did not personally greet him.

When I entered the main hall, I found that only Li Dao came.

The rest of the generals in the Xiliang army don't know if Niu Fu didn't have a banquet, or if he hasn't arrived yet.

"Strategist, please take a seat."

Niu Fu got up to greet the guests and let Li Ru into the first place in the guest seat.

Li Ru was slightly polite, and then entered the seat, and did not ask much, just tasted the melons and fruits.

Niu Fu asked impatiently: "I invited the military advisor here this time, mainly to ask the military advisor for advice, how did Niu Jin die, and the military advisor should know a little bit of news, right?" ”

Li Dao also stared at Li Ru with burning eyes, but his status was not as good as Niu Fu and Li Ru after all, so it was difficult for him to speak.

Li Ru said quietly: "Didn't Luo Zhonglang already explain it very clearly, the two generals Hu Mao and Niu Jin died fighting for the right to command the army, why did the general still ask this question?" ”

Niu Fu stared at Li Ru and said word by word: "Is this really what the military advisor is talking about?" ”

Li Ru smiled indifferently and did not answer.

Niu Fu said again: "This kind of nonsense can only coax those three-year-old children, how can it deceive others." I just want to ask the military advisor, was Niu Jin killed by Luo Zheng? ”

Li Ru was silent for a moment before he said, "The lord has no longer asked about this matter." ”

This is said very particularly, it is hinting at Niu Fu, even if there is an inside story in this matter, but the lord doesn't know what the considerations are and he doesn't plan to explore the details, why do you Niu Fu bite to the end.

But apparently Usuke is not a smart person, and he didn't hear the hints.

"The lord doesn't know the details, so it's naturally difficult to investigate."

Niu Fu said: "Even if Hu Mao and Niu Jin lead the crowd to attack, they will not end up together. If the military advisor knows the inside story, please be sure to tell the general. If Niu Jin is really harmed by Luo Zheng, he will definitely not rest with this child! ”

Li Ru's heart moved, and countless thoughts instantly turned in his mind.

I have already hinted at it, but Niu Fu didn't hear it, so it has nothing to do with him.

Dong Zhuo is already old and will die after all.

If you don't want to be squeezed out by the Xiliang military in the future, you must stand on Niu Fu's side.

Moreover, Li Ru was also somewhat hostile to Luo Zheng, and it was precisely because of Luo Zheng that he proposed a plan to move the capital, so he failed to make the trip.

Anyway, it is reasonable to be reasonable, and I should stand on Niu Fu's side.

Even if the lord knows about it in the future, it has nothing to do with him.

I had already hinted at Niu Fu, but Niu Fu didn't hear it, and he could completely skim it off.

Thinking about it, Li Ru sighed and said: "Don't hide it from the general, Confucianism only has doubts in his heart about this matter, but there is not enough evidence, Luo Zheng has made a great contribution, if he is punished, it will chill the hearts of the soldiers." ”

Niu Fu was furious and said, "Even if the military advisor is suspicious, then it can't be wrong." Niu Jin was really killed by this thief. Hmph, Luo Zhengxiao'er, I can't spare you. ”

Li Ru said: "General, don't be impulsive, otherwise I'm afraid that the lord will not be able to explain it." ”

Niu Fu said angrily: "Just a little Luo Zheng, even if he kills him, the lord will not say anything." ”

Li Ru couldn't help but secretly scolded the rice bucket, killing the generals in the army, who do you think you are.

Even if you are the son of the lord, you can't do it, the courtier must have the appearance of a courtier, even the commander of the army who has made great achievements, you dare to kill it, from the perspective of the lord, what do you want to do, do you want to rebel?

This is different from Hu Zhen who suffered a defeat, even if he let it go lightly, it is nothing to cover up his henchmen.

But if you kill a general in the army, you are challenging the authority of the lord and the commons, and this kind of high-voltage line must not be touched.

Even if Luo Zheng is really guilty, he will be dealt with by his own lord, and you should not shout and kill Niu Fu, unless the lord is dead.

Li Ru persuaded a few words, and Niu Fu's anger did not subside.

Li Dao also hurriedly persuaded: "General, what the military advisor said is reasonable, even if General Niu Jin was really killed by Luo Zheng, but without sufficient evidence, we can't convict him." And Luo Zheng is the old department of Xiliang after all, the lord did not delve into this matter, obviously he does not want the old department of Xiliang to have internal friction, if we wait too much, I am afraid that the lord will be dissatisfied, it is really not appropriate to act rashly. ”

Li Ru nodded slightly, and Li Wei saw that he understood much better than Niu Fu.

Niu Fu said angrily: "Then what should I do, can't even a little Luo Zheng be helpless?" ”

Li Wei looked at Li Ru and replied, "Don't worry, general, the bright ones can't do it, you can come to the dark ones." With the status of the general Xiliang, it is not a piece of cake to make a stumbling block for Na Luo Zheng's children, and find a chance to get rid of him. ”

Li Ru also nodded and said, "What General Li Dao said is extremely true. ”

Niu Fu was a little angry at this time, "What is the opinion of the military advisor?" ”

Li Ru looked at Li Dao and said, "General Li Dao is confident, and he should have a plan. ”

Li Dao laughed twice and said, "The military advisor praised, praised wow!" The last general thinks that at the moment, we don't want to trouble Luo Zheng Xiao'er, so as not to startle the snake, but secretly bribe more than 3,000 soldiers who came back from the expedition, if we can find evidence that Luo Zhengxiao'er killed General Niu Jin, then everything will be easy to do, and directly ask the lord to punish him for the capital crime of killing the commander of the army. ”

"Well, that's a great idea."

Niu Fu applauded the case, and asked Li Ru again, "What does the military advisor think?" ”

Li Ru nodded and said, "General Li Dao's plan is very appropriate. ”

Niu Fu showed a smile at this time, and discussed the details with Li Ru and Li Dao.

Late at night, Situ House.

Situ Wang Yun was reviewing the official documents, and suddenly a chamberlain hurriedly walked in and whispered to his ears for a while.

"Hmm, Niu Fu is discussing with Li Ru and Li Dao to deal with Luo Zheng?"

Wang Yun was stunned, then his eyes lit up, and after a little contemplation, he wrote a secret letter and handed it to the chamberlain: "Send it to Luofu overnight, just say, just say that the official has something important to discuss, let him come to the house tomorrow." ”

The chamberlain agreed, and immediately went down to do it.

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