In the first battle of Yang Zhai, the Yellow Turban was defeated, and Bo Cai died.

The remaining yellow turbans in the city were controlled by the "Yiyong" organized by the Guo family and other families.

At this time, Liu Bei and others had already returned, and everyone entered the city with the army.

Yangzhai is the seat of Yingchuan and has always been densely populated, even in Yingchuan, the Central Plains where the population gathers, it is also an extremely rare big city.

In addition, this place is adjacent to Luoyang, and there are many traders on weekdays, and there are many scholars and scholars in Yingchuan, and many scholars from all over the world come here. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that the wealth is huge, and the humanities are gathered.

At the beginning, Liu Bei once passed through this city with Lu Zhiping's rebellion, and although the people in the city were not rich at that time, they could be regarded as having food and clothing, and the people did not see hunger.

Liu Bei and Cao Cao led their horses into the city together, and revisited the old place, but what they saw was a completely different scene.

The streets were empty, and except for the occasional group of "volunteers" patrolling the city, there were no more than half of the bystanders. Along the way, the houses are all closed, and you can see war-torn houses on the roadside from time to time.

There were wild dogs walking in pairs on the road. When they saw the living, they were not afraid, but they roared at them as if this was their territory.

After walking a few more steps, I saw a group of dogs gathered in one place, and on the ground not far away, there were several corpses lying on the ground.

The two stopped at their horses, silent.

After a long time, it was Cao Cao who took the lead in speaking, "Birds and beasts eat people, I only saw it in books before, but now I have seen it with my own eyes, it really makes people sigh." ”

"Meng De was born in a wealthy family, and he has traveled around Beijing many times in the past, so it is not surprising that he has never seen such a scene." Liu Bei said, "I have seen a lot when I was prepared to go to Beihai to take office. ”

He looked at the dry bones in the distance whose faces had long been blurred, "People die and the life is destroyed, and they no longer know what is happening after death, even if they share food for wild dogs, it is actually not bitter." ”

In Yu Bei's view, the more bitter things are all in the living. Bei Zeng personally saw that there were homeless people by the road, and in order to survive, they had to change their children and eat. Parents who have parents, in order to let their children live, kneel down on the side of the street, and sell their children and daughters with their own hands. ”

"Is there any parent in the world who does not love their children, and who betrays humanity for the sake of their life, is it not more bitter than these people dying on the side of the street?"

"What Xuande said is also reasonable." Cao Cao nodded and sighed with emotion, "It's because I've seen less." ”

The two led the horses and continued to move forward, and halfway through, Cao Cao suddenly stopped at the horse and asked: "Xuande, you have been in charge of Beihai for many days, and the world is so difficult, what do you think is the cure?"

Liu Bei was silent for a moment, did not answer immediately, and asked: "Since Meng De asked such a question, I think I have something in my heart, what do you think?"

", I did think about it." Cao Cao subconsciously touched the Yitian Sword on his waist, "It's like a human body infected with heavy lotus, terminally ill, if you want to live, the only way to survive is to take some medicine." ”

"In Cao's view, the way of the world is like this, and the internal reform should be carried out, and the outside world, the imperial court can only be able to truly recuperate with large soldiers, regardless of casualties, and quickly pacify the world."

Liu Bei glanced at him, "Bei thinks that the world should not be used to benefit from soldiers, and if the people are safe, the world will be safe." ”

Cao Cao tugged at the corners of his mouth when he heard this, but did not argue.

The two continued to lead their horses, each with their own thoughts.

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In Yang Zhai, the yellow turban has been flattened, and Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun divided their troops to rescue Chen Guo and Runan. Liu Bei was not a subordinate of the two of them, and he did not plan to continue to stay here.

Lu Zhi is fighting with Zhang Jiao in Jizhou, and he plans to go to his mentor, and he also wants to meet Zhang Jiao again.

At this time, Cao Cao and Sun Jian had already left with Huangfu Song and others, and only Guo Tu, an old man, was left outside the city gate to see off Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was in front of the army and was saying goodbye to Guo Tu, who was going out of the city to see him off.

"Xuande is leaving too quickly, otherwise I will do my best to fulfill the friendship of the landlord." Guo Tu said with a smile.

Now that Yang Zhai has recovered, the Guo family is safe, and he has also regained the style of the family when he first met, the brocade clothes are elegant, and the words are not leaking.

"Now the public rule has regained some of the brilliance of the first sight." Liu Bei leaned over and said with a smile.

"In the end, it can't be compared to Xuande, Xuande will definitely be able to make great contributions this time. It's really enviable. Guo Tu complimented, "It's a pity that Tu can't walk with Xuande, it's a pity after all." ”

Liu Bei just smiled.

There is actually nothing superfluous to say between the two.

Guo Tu immediately said goodbye to Liu Bei with a fist, said goodbye and left.

Liu Bei stood in place, watching Guo Tu enter the city, thinking in his heart.

Guan Yu rode his horse to Liu Bei's side from behind, "Brother is not worried because he can't accommodate Guo Gongze. ”

Liu Bei shook his head with a smile when he heard this, "I never wanted to accept this person, and the question I asked that day was just to test Yuan Shao's wrist." ”

He squinted and looked at Yang Zhai, "Guo Gong has the ability, but the Tao is different, and he doesn't conspire with each other." ”

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In Runan County, Yuzhou, the yellow turban thief Peng Tuo was rampant.

The cities of Runan are afraid of Peng's big power, the small cities look at the wind and fall, and the big cities are mostly closed to defend themselves.

A wealthy family like the Yuan family stayed out of the matter and tried to protect themselves.

Yingchuan Bocai was peaceful, Zhu Jun led troops to the south, with Sun Jian as the vanguard, and took advantage of the situation to quell the rebellion in the counties along the line.

On this day, Sun Jian and his former army came to Ruyang County, Runan County.

This place is close to the county of Pingyu City, which has long been occupied by thieves, but Ruyang is one of the few counties in Runan County that has not been occupied by the Yellow Turban.

Cover this place has a family of Yuan.

Although Peng Tuo was arrogant, he didn't want to touch this mold easily.

No one knows what this kind of profound family can do when it is in danger.

Sun Jian's soldiers came to the city, in order not to cause panic in the city, he did not bring troops into the city, but only took Zu Mao and a few others to ride in.

When I came to the city, I naturally went to visit the Yuan family first.

He originally wanted to ask for some people from the Yuan family to take care of the house, but he didn't want to open his mouth, so he was diverted from the topic by Yuan Ji, the current head of the Yuan family, obviously the Yuan family didn't want to wade into this troubled water.

After that, this person talked about the mystery and never mentioned the yellow scarf.

Sun Jian, a martial artist, was naturally not interested in this, but for the sake of this person's Yuan family, he couldn't directly refute it, so he had to say a few perfunctory words in response.

At this time, Sun Jian came out of Yuan's house, let out a long breath, and turned over on his horse.

Seeing his gloomy expression, Zu Mao asked, "Wentai, but the Yuan family is unwilling to help?"

"I thought that the Yuan family was known as the fourth and third princes, and the world's famous family, but he should know that he would gladly respond to this matter, and there was no need for his Yuan family to personally go into battle to kill the enemy. Who wants to push back and block, deliberately talking about him left and right, obviously trying to keep the Yuan family out of the matter. ”

"These people of the family charge forward when they are fighting for power and profit, and they cower back when they should do things for their family and country, they are really not the son of man!" As he spoke, he became more and more angry, raising his hand and patting the ancient ingot knife at his waist.

Sun Jian has always been at odds with the wealthy families in Jiangdong, and now that he has come to the north, the wealthy families who don't want to be in the north are actually the same as those in Jiangdong.

Come to think of it, it's as black as a crow in the world.

"Da Rong, now we have to wait for Zhu Lang to bring them here, let's go find a place to drink in the wine house first." Sun Jian laughed angrily and rode forward.

Zu Mao naturally knew that this was not the time to drink, but he had followed Sun Jian for many years, was familiar with Sun Jian's temperament, and knew that he was angry now, even if he admonished, it was useless, so he had to pat the horse and follow Sun Jian's horse.

The two found a wine house in the city, and Sun Jian turned over and dismounted, and stepped in.

The wine house was very lively, and there was a man standing in the center, stepping on the table in front of him, waving his hand and shouting loudly to the people around him.

The people in the wine hall only looked up and listened to the man's words, and there was no look of anger on their faces that this man had disturbed their drinking.

Sun Jian was a little curious, and stepped forward, only then did he hear what this person said.

"Now that the yellow turbans are rampant, capturing the city and killing the population, how can the men of my generation be on the battlefield with swords, how can they be stable on this map for a while? I want to organize a crusade against Pengtuo, would you like to go with me?" The young man shook his arms and shouted.

"Yuan Jun, although you have ambitions and your words are also generous, but I remember that now the Yuan family is your brother in charge, has he ever asked you to do this?" A drinker spoke.

Yuan Jiazi, who was originally in high spirits, heard the words and turned around and sat down.

This person is Yuan Shu, who is now staying in Runan, but is trapped in the county by Yuan Ji and strictly ordered not to go out.

Everyone in the wine house saw that Yuan Shu's face was wrong, and they all immediately fled.

He Yuan Highway is a ghost in the road in Luoyang, and his reputation in his hometown is naturally not good, but he has converged a lot over the years, so that the people around him dare to get close to him.

It's just that others are afraid of Yuan Shu, but Sun Jian is not afraid.

He sat down opposite Yuan Shu and drank to himself.

"Who are you? I haven't seen it. Yuan Shu looked puzzled and asked in a cold voice.

He had never seen such a bold figure in Runan.

"Sun Jian of Wujun, this time he wiped out the Yingchuan Yellow Turban with General Zhu Lang, and now he has come south to crusade against Peng Tuo." Sun Jian said with a smile.

"Sun Jian." Yuan Shu nodded, the battle of Yangzhai has passed for many days, but some scattered news has reached Runan, and the three Cao Liu and Sun, who are the most brilliant in this battle, are naturally the most outstanding among the rumors.

"Peng Tuo, I Runan can solve it, why do you outsiders need to help." Yuan Shu said hatefully, picked up the wine on the table and poured it hard.

Seeing that Yuan Shu was depressed so far, Sun Jian's mood improved, he laughed, drank slowly, "If you can solve it, how can it be delayed until this time." The yellow scarf is not difficult to deal with, if your Yuan family is willing to come forward and shout, there are countless people who respond, and it is not easy to deal with Peng Tuo. ”

Yuan Shu frowned and glanced at him, speechless.

He didn't know how to deal with Peng Tuo, but now it was his brother who was in charge of the Yuan family, and he had been orderly since ancient times, and the more he was a big family, the more so.

"If the Yuan family is not involved, you may not be able to participate in it. As long as you really want to do it, even if you are alone, you may not be able to do it. Sun Jian poured a bowl of wine and put it in front of Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu glanced at Sun Jian, was silent for a moment, and drank all the wine in the bowl.

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Jizhou, Julu County, Julu City.

Liu Bei and the others traveled day and night, and finally came to Julu City on this day.

After the giant deer is Guangzong, and now Lu Zhi is surrounded by Zhang Jiao in Guangzong, they set off from Yingchuan, and there was no delay along the road, and they went straight to Guangzong.

Gao Shun led the army and stationed his troops outside the city, and Liu Bei took Guan Yu and dozens of escorts into the city.

If you want to find out the news, you naturally have to go to those places where the three religions and nine streams are, and a few people inquired all the way to the largest post house in the city.

At this time, there was no war in Julu, so there were a large number of people in the post house, and there was a lot of noise, discussing the war in Guangzong now.

There were wandering rangers who drank too much alcohol and swore to everyone about what they had seen in Guangzong not long ago.

"That great sage and good teacher is really demonized, I saw him standing on the city tower that day to cast spells, burned a few pieces of yellow paper, recited a few incantations, and then the yin wind was great, flying sand and stones." The man was full of wine, and his body shook a little, "Fortunately, General Lu Lang is not an ordinary person, and he broke his formation with black dog blood." ”

Everyone sighed with emotion when they heard this, but most of them agreed with this person's words. If that horn didn't have a demon law, how could he make millions of people in the world and several states obey his orders?

Liu Bei smiled and sat down with Guan Yu at random.

I didn't want to wait for him to look up, but I saw two "old people" opposite.

When he was in Luoyang, he went to visit Jia Xu in the north of the city for the first time, and bumped into two people on the way, a scribe and a stout man.

And the two of them were now sitting at the table opposite him, and in addition to the two of them, there was a fat middle-aged man sitting on the main seat.

At this time, the scribe also seemed to recognize Liu Bei, and leaned sideways to whisper a few words in the ear of the fat middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man glanced at Liu Bei and the others, and then stood up, went straight to Liu Bei's table with the two people around him, and sat down opposite them.

"I've heard the name of Liu Beihai for a long time, and I don't want to see it here today." The middle-aged man laughed.

"I don't know who your Excellency is?" Seeing this person's figure, coupled with this person's appearance here at this time, Liu Bei already had some guesses about his identity.

"The old man is not a character, Dong Zhuo of Longxi, just a horseman."

This person is today's Dongzhong Lang General, Dong Zhuo and Dong Zhongying.

He raised his hand and pointed to the scribe beside him, "This is my son-in-law Li Ru Li Wenyou, who is a little anxious." ”

Liu Bei looked at Li Ru, and Li Ru was also looking at him at this time.

Li Ru had a smile on the corner of his mouth, his face was full of smiles, and he seemed harmless to humans and animals, but Liu Bei noticed a gloomy color, as if he was secretly stared at by a cold poisonous snake.

"This is the general in my account, Huaxiong Hua Gongming." Dong Zhuo pointed to the stout man on the side again.

Xu is heroic sympathy, Hua Xiong did not go to see Liu Bei, but looked at Guan Yu on the side.

Guan Yu opened his phoenix eyes and glanced at him.

Huaxiong has been fighting on the battlefield for many years, and when he faced those phoenix eyes, he was inexplicably cold at this time.

Liu Bei dropped one hand, held the hilt of the sword on his waist covertly, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Dong Gong in person."