At the entrance of the county office, the carriage stopped.

Liu Bei stood respectfully beside Pang Degong's carriage, waiting for Pang Degong to get out of the carriage.

Guan Yu stood not far away, standing solemnly.

Zhang Fei didn't greet him at first, but when he learned that Liu Bei was back, he also rushed out of the county office.

He stood beside Guan Yu, his eyes widened, his face showed a look of surprise, and he asked in a low voice, "Second brother, who is the person who came?" ”

Guan Yu said in a low voice: "Xiangyang, Pang Degong!"

"Oh, Pound. It's just Pang Degong, and there is no need for the eldest brother to greet him personally. Our eldest brother is the emperor's uncle today. ”

Zhang Fei's face showed a trace of disdain.

In Xinye, Zhang Fei also knew something about the situation in Jingzhou, and he knew that Xiangyang Pang Degong was a famous scribe, but in Zhang Fei's heart, Liu Bei was the uncle of the Han Emperor.

In terms of identity and status, Liu Bei far surpasses Pang Degong and thinks that Liu Bei does not need to be welcomed.

Guan Yu glared at Zhang Fei and scolded in a low voice: "If you can't speak, shut up, it's not unreasonable for the eldest brother to let you stay in the county office, go back and stay by yourself." ”

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "I don't speak, I don't speak." ”

For Guan Yu, Zhang Fei is also a little afraid.

The curtain of the carriage door was rolled up, and Pang Degong stepped out of the carriage.

Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Han Zuo General Yicheng Pavilion Marquis led Yuzhou Muhuang Uncle Liu Bei to meet Pang Gong. ”

This etiquette is even more impeccable.

Liu Bei saluted Pang Degong, it was a real ninety-degree bow, and his eyes were sincere, his expression was respectful, and his every move made people heartbroken.

What's more, as soon as Liu Bei opened his mouth, he was the commander of Yuzhou Mu, the general of the Han Zuo, Yicheng Tinghou, and this official position was unacceptable.

The official position of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the general is the first, above the three dukes.

For example, after the death of Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty, He Jin was a general and powerful, which was the case. Another example is that Yuan Shao dominates Jizhou, and he is also a general.

Their rights and official positions are all of the same rank.

Below the general, there are Hussar Generals, Che Cavalry Generals, and Wei Generals, these three official positions are equal to Jiuqing's ranks.

Further down, there are generals on the left and right, second only to Jiuqing.

Liu Bei was General Zuo as soon as he came up, which first showed that his official position was very high.

Most importantly, he named himself the imperial uncle of the Son of Heaven.

After a series of identities were finished, Liu Bei saluted respectfully. Just imagine, a general Zuo is the person of the emperor's uncle, and he personally bowed and saluted, which shows Liu Bei's respect.

This kind of etiquette is heartbreaking, and I can't find the slightest fault.

Pang Degong arched his hand and said: "Uncle Liu Huang is polite, the old man is white, Uncle Liu Huang doesn't have to be like this." ”

Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Pang Gongde is highly respected, benevolent elders, deserved, deserved." ”

At this time, Liu Xiu stepped out of the carriage.

Pang Degong smiled slightly, waved his hand at Liu Xiu, and introduced: "Uncle Liuhuang, this is Liu Xiu, the disciple of the old man. This time, he and his old man went to Xu County to celebrate the birthday of the Son of Heaven. ”

Liu Bei's eyes were surprised, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "The name of Gongzi Xiu has long been like thunder. This year's drought in Xinye is thanks to the invention of the cylinder car by Xiu Gongzi, which has relieved the crisis of the people. On behalf of the people of Xinye, Liu Bei thanked Gongzi Xiu. ”

After speaking, Liu Bei was about to bow his hand.

Liu Xiu hurriedly stretched out his hand to support Liu Bei, and said humbly: "Uncle Liuhuang, I can't help it." The production of the cylinder car is just something that Liu Xiu has done that should be done, and it is not worth mentioning. ”

Liu Bei had a sincere look on his face, and with Liu Xiu's support, he stood up and said, "Gongzi Xiu is too modest, and Gongzi Xiu's literary brilliance is even more admired." Today's Xiu Gongzi went to Xinye, which made Xinye County shine. ”

He had a bright smile on his face, as if he was really happy about Liu Xiu's arrival.

Liu Xiu saw it in his eyes, but he knew in his heart that Liu Bei saw everyone like this.

This is already Liu Bei's style.

No matter who it is, Liu Bei can always find a reason to respect, or Liu Bei can always make the other party feel at home and feel like a confidant.

After a brief introduction, the group entered the county office.

The guest and host sat down, Liu Bei picked up the wine bottle, and arched his hand: "Pang Gong passed through Xinye County, and Liu Bei had the honor to pick up the wind and wash the dust for Pang Gong, which can be described as a great blessing." General Wen of Pang Gongxiu's son, on behalf of the people of Xinye County, wished Pang Gong a smooth journey to Xu County. ”

"Please!"

Liu Bei wore a pair of sleeves and drank it all with a wine bottle.

Pang Degong smiled: "Thank you!"

As he spoke, Pang Degong also drank the wine in the wine bottle.

Liu Xiu sat below, and after drinking, he found that Wen Ping was sitting still and did not drink.

Seeing this, Liu Xiu's heart moved slightly.

Liu Bei also found out and asked, "General Wenpin, is it because he is unwell and can't drink alcohol?" If this is really the case, Bei will immediately arrange for the attendants to prepare tea. ”

Wen Ping's expression was serious, and he said: "The lord asked Ben to protect the safety of Pang Gong, and he is responsible for it, so he doesn't dare to drink, please forgive Uncle Liu." ”

Liu Xiu's eyes were full of appreciation.

Judging from this detail alone, Wen Ping is a well-deserved general in Jingzhou.

Liu Bei was also appreciative, and immediately ordered someone to prepare tea and put it in front of Wen Ping.

After Guan Yu drank a glass of wine, his face turned red. He looked at Wen Ping, bowed slightly, and his eyes showed admiration. Instead, Zhang Fei pursed his lips and then drank himself.

Liu Bei, as the host, arranged a banquet without singing and dancing, but the atmosphere was quite warm.

Between the words, Pang Degong Liu Xiu and Wen Ping were taken care of.

Especially Liu Bei talked about the world, talked endlessly, and was very attractive. He had been under Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shao, Tao Qian, Cao Cao and others, and was familiar with the situation in various parts of the north.

A wine banquet, the guests and the host are happy.

Liu Xiu personally participated in it, and he was also impressed in his heart.

Not to mention Liu Bei's other abilities, just his speech and demeanor, as well as the cooperation of Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others under his command, made Liu Xiu admire.

The only regret is that Liu Xiu did not see Zhao Yun during the banquet.

After nightfall, Pang Degong Liu Xiu and Wen Ping lived in a different place.

Pang Degong is a separate courtyard, and Liu Xiu and Wen Ping are another courtyard. Liu Bei specially explained this arrangement, saying that there was only one bedroom in the courtyard where Pang Degong lived, while Liu Xiu and Wenpin's courtyard only had two bedrooms, which could only be arranged separately.

Liu Bei explained, and Liu Xiu and Wen Ping naturally couldn't say anything.

However, Liu Xiu saw Liu Bei's purpose, and in the evening, Liu Bei would definitely visit Pang Degong alone.

Liu Xiu was lying on the bed, his thoughts were chaotic, and he couldn't fall asleep after tossing and turning.

Seeing Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and seeing Liu Bei's methods to win people over, Liu Xiu knew that Liu Bei had indeed made countless efforts and overcome countless difficulties to get to where he was today.

Liu Xiu understood that the road he had to take was also difficult.

To rise Jingzhou, it is not easy to defeat Cao Cao in the north.

The road ahead is bumpy, but when he saw Liu Bei, Liu Xiu knew that what he had experienced and the difficulties he encountered were far inferior to Liu Bei. Liu Bei never gave up from beginning to end, and he was even more indomitable.

Liu Bei is like this, what reason does he have to give up?

He simply rolled over and sat up, put on a dress, and walked out of the courtyard to cool off.

The moonlight was shining, and a burly figure sat cross-legged in the shade of a tree.

When Liu Xiu saw it, he had a smile on his face and said, "General Wen, it's already late at night, why are you still sitting in the shade of a tree and can't sleep?"

Wen Ping's tense face showed a hint of a smile, and said, "Master Xiu didn't sleep either." ”