"Oh? Liu Bei? Hearing Liu Da'er's name, Wang Xu's heart twitched suddenly, this is a ruthless character. Joy and anger are not good in color, both civil and military, and he is still an excellent politician. Among Liu Bang's descendants, the one who is most like him in some aspects may be Liu Bei.

Immediately, he couldn't help frowning, and slowly walked two steps before solemnly turning his head and asking, "How?" Is this Liu Bei still being the lieutenant of Anxi County? ”

"It's long gone, because he whipped the superintendent, so he abandoned the official and fled. At the beginning of the year before last, the general He Jin sent his generals, Biqiu Yi to Danyang to recruit troops, Liu Bei took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei brothers to join, and later fought thieves in Xiapi, so he was appointed as Xiami County. Later, he was successively transferred to the positions of Gaotang County Lieutenant and Gaotang County Commander. But at the end of last year, Gao Tang was attacked by the Black Mountain bandits, and because he was outnumbered, he was forced to flee and defect to his old friend, Zhonglang General Gongsun Zhan, and was played by him as Sima of other departments. Recently, because of his meritorious service in the crusade against the Youzhou rebellion, and the minister of the Jizhou Plain happened to be vacant, he was jointly guaranteed by Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan and asked him to be the minister of the plain. It's just that the imperial court hasn't responded for the time being, but thinking about it, there should be no problem with the respected Han clan relatives, Youzhou Mu Liu Yu, and Zhonglang General Gongsun Zhan jointly promoting. ”

After listening to Shan Huai's narration quietly, Wang Xu did not rush to speak, but fell into contemplation: history has not changed much or small, this Liu Bei's experience is probably the same as history, but he can do it after 191 AD. Or was he the plain county magistrate first, and then he was promoted to the plain minister. But now before the princes ask for Dong, he has already achieved the plain minister in advance, and is in charge of the military and political power of the plain county, I am afraid that he will have to pay more attention in the future.

Thinking of this, Wang Xu couldn't help but stop, and in front of Shan Huai and the three spy commanders, he sternly ordered: "You should focus on Liu Bei in the future, be sure to understand his latest movements, and convey them to me as quickly as possible." ”

"No!" Seeing Wang Xu's face at the moment, the three of them glanced at each other, although they didn't understand why Wang Xu paid so much attention to a Taishou who had not yet taken office, but they still immediately surrendered their orders.

"And besides? Is there any more valuable information? It's useless to think too much now, so after Wang Xu finished speaking, he quickly changed the topic.

"Yes!" This time, it was Liang Rui who took over the words, but then he looked at Wang Xu before he reported coldly: "Wuling Cao Yin doesn't know how to get the news that he is wanted by the imperial court, and he has escaped while the lord is married." After my subordinates found out, they followed up as soon as possible, but so far to no avail. His subordinates were not strictly guarded, and the guide lost his traces, and he was willing to be punished by the lord. ”

"Oh? Escaped? This man has some skills to escape your surveillance! Saying that, Wang Xu looked at the expressionless Liang Rui in surprise, and then smiled slightly: "Forget it, anyway, the important thing is that Wuling falls into his hands." As for Cao Yin, the three of you go and track it down! At the same time, inform Wang Kai on my behalf later, ask him to publish the wanted list, and immediately report the matter to the imperial court. By the way, you don't have to be too active, it doesn't matter if this person's life is or not, he doesn't have any threat now, he can catch it, and if he can't catch it, don't spend too much manpower, just do it well. ”

After speaking, Wang Xu immediately waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, if there is nothing else, you can go and get busy, the development of spy shadows can't be stopped!" Also, inform Tian Feng for me, let him call Lai Gong to my study, I have something to see him. I've been busy with marriage for so long, and it's time to summon them separately. ”

"No!" The three of them didn't say much, arched their hands, and left first.

Smiling slightly, Wang Xu soothed his muscles and bones, and smiled at Dian Wei, who was not far behind: "Dian Wei, go!" Take advantage of this time to go to my courtyard for a few tricks, and I feel that my martial arts have improved a little recently. ”

"The lord has broken through the bottleneck?" Hearing this, Dian Wei, who had been silently following behind him, was suddenly surprised.

"Yes! Because I recently discovered a trick, I broke through. Saying that, Wang Xu smiled ambiguously at Xu Shu, making Xu Shu blush.

Dian Wei didn't know why, smiled honestly, and said straightforwardly: "Hmm! That's really congratulations. In fact, since Zilong returned to the north, I have been stuck in the Taishou Mansion, and I haven't talked to anyone for a long time. ”

"Huh! That's not right, my two brothers have itchy hands, compare and draw, loosen the muscles and bones, so as not to rust and be useless! As he spoke, Wang Xu was already laughing and turned around to hold Dian Wei, and walked towards the main courtyard affectionately......

"Bell! Clang! Clang! A moment later, Wang Xu and Dian Wei had already fought in the courtyard, and their feet moved and jumped, kicking up bursts of dust on the ground, and fighting as if no one was around.

"Haha! Lord, you have really broken through the bottleneck. But be careful, I'm going to add a layer of strength. The ice and fire halberd in Dian Wei's hand danced wildly, but in the end, he laughed comfortably.

Wang Xu was not to be outdone, the fire dragon gun in his hand was not bad at all, and the "Ben Thunder Marksmanship" swayed with bursts of hissing wind-breaking sounds, which was extremely powerful. "Afterburner, afterburner, I'll just see how many layers I can block you."

"Huh! It should be the eighth floor! "Although Dian Wei is honest, he is not ambiguous at all in martial arts, and he can make accurate judgments in an instant. While speaking, his hands also sank, and the "Ghost and God Halberd Method" added a touch of ferocity, pouring down like a storm.

Seeing Dian Wei's momentum, Wang Xu didn't dare to be careless, and the smile on his face quickly faded, revealing a touch of solemnity. The fire dragon spear in his hand turned around, and he was already using skill, and he no longer collided with Dian Wei. You must know that Dian Wei is born with divine power, and his internal strength is also extremely strong. Even with Zhao Yun's strength, he is slightly inferior in this regard, not fighting with him, but dexterously dealing with it with exquisite martial arts attainments. What's more, Wang Xu not only has a gap between his arm strength and internal strength, but even his dexterity is slightly inferior. When Dian Wei exerts eight layers of force, he must not touch it hard, otherwise it will not be long before his hands will be numb.

The two had a wonderful fight in the courtyard, and Xu Shu, Xiaoyu, Xiaomin and other maids next to them were also very energetic, staring intently and applauding.

After a short time, the two were already sweating profusely and heartily. They glanced at each other in the fierce battle, and they couldn't stop the joy in their hearts, and they drank at the same time. "Thunder and Moon" and "Dancing Spirits"

In an instant, the two of them were drowned out by the shadow of spears and halberds. Wang Xu's fire dragon spear is like a galloping fire dragon, up and down, majestic and majestic. And Dian Wei's ice and fire halberd is also dancing like a group of demons, really like a ghost and god are angry.

"Bell! Clang! Clang! With the sound of several sharp gold and iron strikes, the two of them were stunned, and then they both flew out involuntarily, and after landing, Wang Xu "pedaled" and retreated five steps in a row, and Dian Wei also couldn't stop retreating three steps.

This is Dian Wei's eight-layer power! Wang Xu was not convinced, and was about to pick up the gun again. But there was a sudden hearty laugh behind him: "Hahaha! Good kung fu, Lai Gong is really eye-opening today! ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu's figure couldn't help but pause, and the gun was violently retracted. After taking a few deep breaths and calming down the strength and breath in his body, he turned his head to look at the arch of the main courtyard and said with a slight smile: "Wen Jing, you are here!" ”

"Huh! Hearing the summons of the lord, the last general did not dare to slack off, so he immediately came. Lai Gong smiled, but he still couldn't help but admire: "The lord's martial arts are extraordinary, which is really admirable!" ”

"Forget it, don't compliment me. I can't even get enough of Dian Wei's eight-layer strength, where can I get such praise. Wang Xu waved his hand and smiled.

"Oh! Just now, General Dian only exerted eight layers of strength? Hearing Wang Xu's words, Lai Gong's eyes suddenly widened in disbelief.

"What are you lying about? There is no lie. ”

Seeing that Wang Xu didn't seem to be joking, Lai Gong couldn't help but look at Dian Wei who was smirking in amazement, and couldn't help but praise: "I've always heard that General Dian is the champion of the three armies, but I didn't expect it to be so amazing." I also learned some martial arts in the next, but compared to it, it's really embarrassing, I'm afraid it's not a general of the general! ”

"Huh! Wen Jing's words are not right, Dian Wei is a fierce general, and he is the champion of the three armies. And although Wen Jing is proficient in martial arts, he is a Confucian general, how can he be shorter than others? Saying that, Wang Xu smiled, threw the fire dragon spear to Xu Shu, who was walking slowly, and then turned his head and said, "Dian Wei, let's hit here today!" Wen Jing and I have some things to discuss, you can find someone to play with! ”

As soon as the words fell, Dian Wei scratched his head honestly and said with a smile: "Just play, I'll go back to read the art of war, Guo Junshi has written me several military books!" ”

"Huh! Bonghyo has a heart, okay! Then you go to read the military book, but don't disappoint people's hearts. Wang Xu smiled in surprise, but then he was quite happy, it was a good thing that Dian Wei could have such a self-motivated heart.

Seeing Dian Wei walking quickly towards the other courtyard gate, Wang Xu turned around and smiled at Lai Gong and said, "Wen Jing, come into my study and sit!" I came to you today, and I did have some things to discuss with you. ”

"No!" Hearing this, Lai Gong arched his hand before slowly stepping into the courtyard gate.

Walking into the study, Wang Xu took the towel handed by Xiaoling, wiped the sweat on his head, and then pointed to the mattress and said with a smile: "Wen Jing, sit down first!" Look at my sweat, I'll wipe it. ”

"Huh! The lord is at his own convenience. "Lai Gong is a foreign general, and he is a little unfamiliar with Wang Xu, so he seems a little restrained at the moment.

However, Xiao Min was more careful, and after a while, he had already made tea and brought it over, bowed to Lai Gong, and said softly: "Sir, please use tea!" ”

"Thank you! It's hard work! Because Xiao Min was Wang Xu's close maid, and Lai Gong didn't know the situation, he was very polite and took the initiative to take the teacup.

Wang Xu smiled slightly, but didn't say much, and handed the towel to Xiao Min. "Xiaomin, you go out first! Something will call you! ”

"No!" In response, Xiao Min saluted Wang Xu and Lai Gong one after another, and walked out with broken steps.

Seeing this, Wang Xu turned around and smiled at Lai Gong: "Wen Jing, I called you back a few days ago, but because I was busy with the wedding, I didn't have time to talk to you in detail, but I wronged you." ”

The lord laughed, the lord's wedding is a big event, and it is just like that. However, after coming to Quanling, the lord specially sent someone to take care of it, which made his subordinates really frightened. ”

Seeing that Lai Gong was very restrained, Wang Xu couldn't help but smile and said: "Wen Jing doesn't need to be so polite, you are guarding the barbarians outside, and I haven't been able to get close to you, so I may not know about it." I don't like red tape in private, even though I am a monarch and a minister, I also regard you as friends, so this private occasion does not have to be so formal. At the time of the wedding, you must have seen that you are drunk and babbling nonsense, just like ordinary people. ”

"That's the lord's straightforward temperament, approachable, and the demeanor of the lord." Although Lai Gong still spoke politely, his demeanor was a little more relaxed.

Hearing this, Wang Xu smiled and stopped talking about this. picked up the teacup and took a sip lightly, before he continued unhurriedly: "Wen Jing, you talk to me from the heart, what do you think I will do with you?" ”

This time, Lai Gong gave his hand very solemnly and said: "The lord has the grace of knowing the last general, and the promotion should be repaid by swearing." ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu glanced at Lai Gong deeply, pondered for a long time, and then said softly: "Then what do you see, what are my shortcomings?" Not only my shortcomings, but also about the management of the government and the unification of the army. ”

"This ......" Lai Gong looked at Wang Xu in astonishment, obviously he didn't expect to ask like this, and he was a little speechless for a while. After bowing his head for a long time, he gritted his teeth, raised his head and said, "Lord, forgive the minister." Although the lord is a rare master in the world, he does have shortcomings. ”

If Lai Gong blindly praised and showed his loyalty, Wang Xu was really not at ease, and when he heard this, he felt that a big stone had fallen to the ground. When even showed a faint smile: "Please advise!" ”

"I don't dare to teach him, it's just a little shallow advice from my subordinates." Since he had already spoken, Lai Gong did not hesitate, and immediately continued: "Lord, the last general is not a person who lies, and the shortcomings of the lord have not yet been seen. But in terms of governance, the last generals do have some constructions, for example, we foreign generals have a very low status, and it is difficult to deliver them if we want to convey some construction or write a letter to the lord. His subordinate deputy, County Cheng, once went to the county government to report on county affairs, but was insulted by a small official, he dared to be angry and did not dare to speak, so he could only endure the humiliation and return. In the long run, I'm afraid there will be arrogance! ”

"What happened?" Hearing this, Wang Xu's brows suddenly furrowed.

"The lord also knows that the county seat is under construction, and he has to coordinate the problems of the barbarians, and there are many affairs. And after he came to the county government, he couldn't get an appointment for three consecutive days, so he urged him to ask, but he was humiliated by the officials, saying that he didn't understand the rules! Later, after some inquiry, I learned that they would arrange to report it if they had to pay a small amount of money. He was originally an upright literati, young and vigorous, because he heard the benevolence and righteousness of the lord, and obeyed the reputation of the Wang family, so he became an official, where would he do such a thing. As a result, it took ten days to get the processing, and it was submitted on behalf of the applicant, and I couldn't even meet the superiors! As he spoke, Lai Gong had already earnestly admonished: "Lord, if this goes on for a long time, I am afraid that it will chill the hearts of the ministers who are devoted to you!" ”

Listening to these words quietly, Wang Xu was already angry. As soon as Lai Gong's voice fell, he had already taken the case. shouted angrily: "Bold, it's really upside down!" ”

Lai Gong didn't know why, he was intimidated by Wang Xu's might, and he was originally kneeling, but he suddenly knelt on the ground. But he refused to give up, and admonished bitterly: "Lord! The last general is not the fault of the lord, this heartfelt remark, just hope to clear the rule of officials! ”

Seeing his actions, Wang Xu couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but then reacted that he was angry just now and didn't express it clearly, which made him misunderstand. Immediately, he couldn't help but hurriedly say: "Wen Jing hurry up, I didn't mean you, I was scolding that group of bold officials!" How can I blame you for your advice? ”

As he spoke, he personally stepped forward to help Lai Gong. "Wen Jing, I really don't know about this matter, I don't know what the name of that county man is? I will write a letter to apologize to him personally. ”

After speaking, Wang Xu did not hesitate, and immediately walked to the bookcase, picked up the pen and paper and wanted to write.

But before the pen could be held steadily, Lai Gong's next sentence made his hand shake suddenly, and the brush fell to the ground with a "snap".

"His name is Jiang Wan, the word is Gongyan, and he is from Lingling Xiangxiang! is a weak crown in the year, and he happens to be twenty years old this year. ”