Gray hair like frost.

is like the moon on the edge of the sky, sprinkled on Liu Bei's body.

From the plains to the beginning of the suppression of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, unconsciously, more than 20 years have passed, and years of conquest and tearing have not wiped out Liu Bei's ambition, but it has made him tired and old.

This time he was stationed in Jingzhou, and he originally wanted to take advantage of Cao Cao's Northern Expedition to Yuan Shao, and unite Liu Biao to launch a northern expedition in the south, forming a north-south attack on Cao Cao's forces.

But it's a pity that Liu Biao is not interested in going north, and the reinforcements, military funds, etc. promised when he was in Xiangyang are nowhere to be found.

In desperation, Liu Bei could only dig into the potential internally and mobilize the available forces under Xinye's rule to coordinate the defense, and Wei Shi, a township soldier, was sent to Neixiang County to garrison under this circumstance.

In fact, Wei Shi, after Liu Bei returned to Xinye, he listened to Mi Zhu and Mi Zhen's recommendations, and later, he heard the advice of Liu Yan, Mi Fang and others, and the evaluations on the two sides were very different.

In the eyes of those who admire Wei Shi, this is a young man with dexterity and scheming.

In the eyes of those who dislike Wei Shi, this is a village puppet who forgets his righteousness and lacks integrity.

Liu Bei wondered how the same person could have such a different evaluation.

Liu Bei has only heard of such a contrast in one person, that is, Xu Zijiang's evaluation of Cao Cao: the capable minister who rules the world, and the traitor who is in troubled times.

Take the world with benevolence and righteousness.

This is Liu Bei's way of life.

Similarly, the words benevolence and righteousness are also Liu Bei's first criteria when selecting talents.

Wei Shi has some talents, this is true.

But this person has flaws in integrity and morality, so he will be put in the position of the county lieutenant of Neixiang for the time being, and Liu Bei wants to see if this young man can withstand the test.

It's a pity that Neixiang lost it so easily, and Wei Shi's performance really disappointed him.

When the moon was empty, Liu Bei sighed, and his troubled mood gradually calmed down.

"Gongyou, you go to Xiangyang again, tell Liu Jingzhou about Chen's Northern Expedition, and then Chen Neixiang County was attacked by Cao's army, and Xiangyang is worried about being disturbed by Cao's cavalry."

Stepping into the tent, Liu Bei looked at Sun Qian, who was writing a book, and commanded.

Sun Qian, whose name is Gongyou, is a native of Beihai County. Since he was in Xuzhou, he has followed Liu Bei, and has won his trust, and has been sent to all parties as Liu Bei's envoy many times, and Liu Biao also attaches great importance to him.

"Don't worry, my lord, I'll set off overnight." Sun Qian nodded hurriedly, and after hurriedly changing his clothes, he left Liu Bei's military camp with a few henchmen.

"Zizhong, the military materials accumulated in Xinye must be transported to Bowangpo as soon as possible, and there can be no delay for a moment. By the way, the iron kiln in Elm Bay has to be started day and night, and all the ring-headed knives, spears, and thistles produced are transported to the army. ”

Mi Zhu listened to the words and nodded again and again.

Fortunately, Wei Shi built this iron kiln, which can also be supplied to the army, otherwise Liu Biao will not supply the baggage, and Liu Bei will fight in the front, so he can only rely on seizing supplies.

"Yuan Zhi, you quickly order to go down, early tomorrow morning, I will lead the army to Bowang, and the decisive battle with the Xiahou Xuan army, Zilong is responsible for luring the enemy, Yun Chang and Yide each lead an ambush in the mountains and forests, this battle, I want a snow city humiliation."

"Obey the orders of the lord." Xu Shu arched his hand and stepped back with a solemn expression.

This Northern Expedition to Cao Cao was not only Liu Bei's turnaround, but also the first major battle after he Xu Shu became a military advisor, and he was not negligent at all.

The battle between Wei Shi and Xiahou Lan in Neixiang County gradually became the fuse that ignited the Battle of Bowangpo.

Liu Bei went all out, all his thoughts were on how to break the enemy, and the rest of the things, including the long-term absence from home, the feelings of Mrs. Gan, Mrs. Mi and other female dependents, etc., had no time to take care of it.

Sun Qian and Mi Zhu turned around in a hurry.

After the two arrived in Xinye, they did not stay and said goodbye immediately.

Sun Qian was going to Xiangyang, and Mi Zhu was going to the Yushuwan iron kiln and brick kiln to supervise production.

"Big brother, do you still remember what the county lieutenant Wei Shiwei said when he first came to Xinye City?" Mi Zhen sat in the car, and the maid lifted the corner of the curtain and talked to Mi Zhu.

Mi Zhu was stunned for a moment, and asked suspiciously: "What's the matter, there are a lot of things in the army these days, and my brother doesn't remember." ”

Mi Zhen sighed lightly, hesitated, and said: "Lieutenant Wei said at the time that the pedal spinning wheel was just an idea he came up with in his heart, and he still had more ideas for improvement like this." ”

"Later, Brother Zhong and I went to Elm Bay again, and saw the new looms, and the tall brick and iron kilns, which I had never seen before."

Therefore, Xiaomei thinks that Wei Shi is a rare talent. Now, he is besieged by Cao's army, waiting for rescue, we have met once, and we owe them a favor, and we can't ignore ...... ”

Mi Zhu listened to Mi Zhen's story, and his expression gradually became uncalm.

It wasn't that he had doubts about Wei Shi's ability, but he was surprised by Mi Zhen's attitude and tone.

In his impression, this little sister, whom her father regarded as the pearl of her palm, was gentle and virtuous, did not like to fight, and never showed a good impression of men.

Even if it is the emperor's uncle Liu Bei, Mi Zhu rarely hears Mi Zhen's comments or complaints.

"The little sister is worried, and my brother will go to Fu Wei's army to see if he can find time to go to the countryside. However, don't get your hopes up, the battle ahead is tight, and although Fu Wei stays behind, the troops he can send are limited. ”

Mi Zhu thought about it, and finally nodded and agreed to Mi Zhen's request.

This little sister was raised by him since he was a child.

Due to the big difference in age, Mi Zhu cherished it very much, but after marrying Liu Bei, Mi Zhen's life was not happy.

Although Liu Bei was the queen of King Jing of Zhongshan, by the time of his generation, he had already declined and could only make a living by selling straw shoes.

Mi Zhen was born in a big merchant family, and the two have different family backgrounds and few common languages. Therefore, in General Zuo's mansion, Liu Bei preferred to stay with Mrs. Gan, who was also from a small family.

is young, beautiful and beautiful, but can only keep the empty room alone.

The bitterness in Mi Zhen's heart, Mi Zhu sees it in his eyes, and it hurts in his heart.

......

Neixiang County.

On the highest tower at the head of the city, the banner of Cao Jun has been planted.

Xiahou Lan sent troops to the inner countryside and soon occupied this small border town of Nanyang County, during which Cao's army fought several battles with Liu Bei's army and Wei Yanbu, who blocked the enemy, and were victorious.

In this regard, Xia Houlan was quite proud.

Therefore, when the deputy general Hou Cheng advised him to be cautious, Xia Houlan was very unhappy.

Hou Chengyuan was a strong player under Wen Hou Lu Bu, and he once won Lu Bu's trust.

Cao Cao led a large army to besiege Xiapi, and Hou Cheng knew that the general situation had gone, so he led people to capture the general Gao Shun and the strategist Chen Gong in the trapping camp, and then went out of the city to surrender.

Hou Wei thought that with this great achievement, he would definitely be reused by Cao Cao.

The result made him quite disappointed, although Cao Cao loves talents, but he also looks down on capricious villains like Hou Cheng, on the contrary, Zhang Liao, who is also a strong general under Lu Bu, but fights against the captured Zhang Liao, is very important to Cao Cao.

Hou Cheng was angry, and complained a lot in front of his generals, and after it reached Cao Cao's ears, Cao Cao was even more disgusted with it, and Hou Cheng's position in the army was also degraded again and again.