In the barren mountains that went 80 miles east of Luoyang, Liu, Guan, and Zhang, who were running out of breath, stopped.

Let the war horse eat grass, and eat some dry food by the way to replenish some physical strength.

"Third brother, you're too nonsense!" Liu Bei took out a piece of cake, but he couldn't swallow it.

Sighing for a moment, he put the cake up again.

Zhang Fei sat on the stone with his head bored and muttered: "It's the owner who deceives people too much, I clearly saw that the other tables were beef, but when I got to us, it became meat again, which is really hateful!" ”

"Third brother, Hugh is messing around, and it's clear that they all eat the same food. In front of me and my second brother, why are you so unreasonable? Liu Bei shouted angrily.

Zhang Feipestle shook his head, still muttering in his mouth, but he couldn't hear what he was saying.

Guan Yu glanced at Zhang Fei with some resentment in his eyes, and said to Liu Bei: "Brother, that place just now seems unusual, the guards came too quickly. ”

"It's a little unusual." Liu Bei nodded and said, "Although it is called an inn, it is actually a food store, and the food sold is also very different from other places. It's just that it happened suddenly, and we haven't figured out where it is. ”

"That's it, the matter has come to this point, it's useless to say more, but it has delayed your second brother's future."

Guan Yu said nonchalantly: "What is this called by my brother, but it is just Xuanwu Duwei, if you lose it, you will lose it, what a pity, the eldest husband is ambitious in all directions, how can he be depressed because of such a trivial matter." ”

Liu Bei glared at Zhang Fei in annoyance, and scolded: "It's all to blame for this fool, he doesn't have a serious start, and he kills people for no reason!" ”

Zhang Fei raised his head and said quite aggrievedly: "But they will cut when they draw their knives, I can't watch my three brothers die, right?" Even if I'm at fault, they can't get away with it. ”

"I also admit to catching and beating me, how can there be any reason to draw a knife directly."

Liu Bei glared angrily, "They just drew their knives." ”

"Isn't that just to cut people!" Zhang Fei retorted.

Guan Yu hurriedly said peacefully: "Brother, third brother, okay, let's say a few words, the matter has come to this, it is useless to say more." Let's think about where we go next! ”

Speaking of this, Liu Bei's face suddenly became gloomy, "Once the guards die, the imperial court will not give up." ”

"Although Your Majesty has first ascended to the great treasure, the laws of the court have changed from before, and they are extremely strict. If you refuse to conquer, you will still be implicated and punished, not to mention that we have killed the imperial court guards. ”

"Gaotang County can't go back no matter what, maybe the imperial court has sent someone there to block us."

When Liu Bei said this, Zhang Fei also seemed to feel the seriousness of the situation, and his face was full of guilt.

He tilted his head and thought for a while, then suddenly stood up and shouted: "I went to join the official, I killed the person, and it has nothing to do with the two brothers." The eldest brother continued to go back to Gaotang, the second brother went to be your captain, and I Zhang Yide did things alone. ”

Guan Yu pressed Zhang Fei to the ground and scolded angrily: "Hugh is nonsense!" ”

"I'm not a fool, I'm thinking about it very clearly." Zhang Fei shouted, "Nine generations of children and grandchildren are not allowed to enter the ranks, and they must be registered as lowly and serve life labor." I just hurt the second brother, but I want to harm the nine generations of the second brother's descendants, and I can't get over this matter in my heart. ”

Seeing that Zhang Fei's temper was coming up again, Guan Yu slammed his hand hard, pressed him to the ground and said, "Sit down for me." The world is already like this, I have no children or grandchildren, let alone nine generations, this matter can't bluff me. ”

"Third brother!" Liu Bei shouted, "Why be so impatient, let's think about it in the long run." ”

Zhang Fei was a little depressed by what Liu Bei and Guan Yu said, so he had to suppress the dryness in his heart and asked: "This doesn't work, that doesn't work, then you tell me, what should I do?" ”

Liu Bei glanced at Guan Yu, "Second brother is really willing to conquer the imperial court?" ”

Guan Yu stared, laughed, and said, "I, Guan, want to make a big deal with the two brothers, but I don't want to enjoy the honor alone. If the two brothers are not there, even if I become a general, I will not be happy! ”

"Good!"

Liu Bei snorted, "Since this is the case, then we will give up everything and go to Gongsun Zan first to find a place to live!" ”

"I am an old friend of Gongsun Zhan, even if he learns about our stay in Luoyang, he will definitely protect me and be thoughtful."

"Although the court has a much stricter law, the general trend of the world has become like fire and water. I might as well wait for Gongsun Zhan to make contributions first, and then try to serve the court. If there is a great merit, I think the court will also be willing to absolve us of our guilt! ”

"Okay, just follow my brother!" Guan Yu laughed heartily.

Zhang Fei looked at Liu Bei and Guan Yu expectantly, "Are you really going to give up like this?" ”

"Although we are not siblings, we are better than siblings, and my brother is willing to give up his position as a county commander, so what does it matter if I am the captain!" Guan Yu slapped Zhang Fei's shoulder heavily and said loudly.

"Since the two brothers are so righteous and awe-inspiring, I'm afraid of a bird, go, go to that grandson Lao'er!" Zhang Fei shouted.

……

"Didn't catch anyone?" As soon as Liu Wei looked at Zhang Xiong's grizzled face, he knew that he was deflated.

Zhang Xiong bowed his head to the ground, "Please punish Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Wei waved his hand with some regret, "That's it, it's not unusual that you can't catch the three of them, after all, these three people are not ordinary people, and they all have outstanding skills." ”

Zhang Xiong didn't know why the emperor knew about those three people, but he just couldn't swallow this breath.

This is the first time he has suffered such a big loss since serving the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the minister asked for an order to lead two hundred light horsemen, chase them along the way, and they will definitely be able to arrest these three people." Zhang Xiong shouted.

"No need, I have made an order, hang in the four seas." Liu Wei said, "Go down and get busy with you." ”

“…… Only! Zhang Xiong shouted unwillingly.

Where Liu Bei and the others were before, and what they were doing, Liu Wei couldn't remember for a long time.

But according to the time estimate, after this incident happened, they should either defect to Gongsun Zan or go to Yuan Shao.

If Liu Bei had an errand for the imperial court, he would not dare to do it anymore, so he could only choose to rely on these great princes.

In the real history, Liu Bei did this, and I'm afraid he will do the same at this moment.

It's just that there will definitely be some changes in time.

Although Liu Wei has regrets, he can only do so.

Hanging in the four seas is just for him and the court to earn some face.

……

After Zhang Xiong, Liu Wei summoned Cao Cao, Cao Ren, and Xiahou Yuan.

"I used the Xun family, and now it seems that I will use your Cao family again." Liu Wei joked with a smile.

What he said was really a joke, but when he heard Cao Cao's ears, it was like thunder.

was so frightened that he couldn't say anything, "Your Majesty, the minister is not ......"

Liu Wei raised his hand to interrupt Cao Cao's words and said, "This is my personal conquest, what does it have to do with you?" I can reuse it, but I fancy their ability. The Cao family and the Xiahou family have so many outstanding talents, which is a blessing for your family and the imperial court. Besides, although you are like one, you are not all one, are you? ”

Cao Cao quietly breathed a sigh of relief, but the emperor's words still echoed in his ears like rolling thunder.

"Cao Ren, Xiahou Yuan, I am a military general, but it is different from the past, I need to train in the West Park for at least half a year, you can accept it?" Liu Wei asked.

"Obey the order!" Cao Ren and Xiahou Yuan shouted in unison.

"Zhao Ye, order someone to take the two generals to the school field, take a look first." Liu Wei commanded.

"Yui!" Zhao Ye walked out of His Highness and answered.

Although Xiahou Yuan was not recruited, Liu Wei did not dislike the many military generals in the DPRK and China at all, he paced two steps in place and said, "Let's take Xiahou Yuan as the captain of the prestige." ”

Duwei is the starting point for Liu Wei to give these famous generals, and as for them in the future, they will naturally be rewarded for their meritorious deeds.

How far you can go, each depends on his ability.

"Thank Your Majesty for Xiahou Yuan's gift." Cao Cao kowtowed and said.

"Did you see Liu Bei at the Sunset Inn?" Liu Wei put aside the topic and asked instead.

"Your Majesty, those three are Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei?" Cao Cao couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Liu Wei nodded, "I also guessed, but judging from the appearance of Zhang Xiong's return, there is no doubt that these three people should be." ”

Cao Cao suddenly looked regretful, "In this way, it's really a pity, that Zhang Fei's temperament is too dry, and it's a trivial matter, and he actually made a fuss to the point of killing people." The reputation of these three people has long been heard of, especially Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and it is rumored that they are rare generals in the world. ”

"You think it's a pity, too? It's a pity. But the law of the court cannot be abolished, and if I let go of this matter gently, it will be unfair to the dead soldiers, and it will be difficult to convince the public. When he mentioned this matter again, the more Liu Wei thought about it, the more depressed he became.

Cao Cao wanted to speak and stopped, and after some entanglement, he still said: "Your Majesty, maybe Zhang Fei can be atoned for." ”

"The hearts of the people in the DPRK are fluctuating, and I also issued an order to investigate strictly some time ago, so I can't personally take the lead in ignoring the laws of the court at this time, it's a pity to say this, but it can only be a pity." Liu Wei said regretfully.

He also wanted to do what Cao Cao said.

But after thinking about it, he still felt that he couldn't do that.

The emperor can sometimes ignore the law and act recklessly.

Not at this time.

The blood of those corrupt officials and corrupt officials in Luoyang has not dried up, so how can they blatantly do this?

Cao Cao also knew the stakes of this matter, so he could only sigh softly.

Such a fierce general could not be used by the imperial court, and Cao Cao felt uncomfortable for the emperor.

"Go out for a walk with me." Liu Wei went down the hall and said to Cao Cao.

"Yui!"

A gentleman and a minister left the bamboo house and walked to the school grounds.

Although it is a school field, it is actually a very large military camp.

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty once garrisoned 100,000 troops here, and established the eighth lieutenant of Xiyuan, which shows its scale.

"Who are you Cao Hong?" Liu Wei asked as he walked.

There are too many famous generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, and sometimes Liu Wei can't tell who is who.

Cao Wei's world can be said to be Cao Cao with a group of younger cousins.

"Cao Hong, like Cao Ren, is the younger brother of the minister." Cao Cao said.

He didn't know why the emperor suddenly asked this, but he matched the emperor's previous words.

He always felt that the emperor seemed to be eyeing their Cao family and Xiahou family.

"Where is Cao Hong now?" Liu Wei asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, in the army." Cao Cao said truthfully.

Liu Wei nodded, "I think about it, who else, do you have a younger brother named Cao Chun?" ”

Cao Cao was stunned on the spot, did the emperor really check their family's genealogy?

"Back to Your Majesty, Cao Chun is Cao Ren's younger brother, the minister's younger brother, and he is also in the minister's army, and he was once the squire of the Yellow Gate." Cao Cao said.

Liu Wei was stunned, "It turns out that Cao Chun has long been in the court." ”

I don't know how many officials in the DPRK and China, but there are really few people who Liu Wei can clearly know.

Most of the people don't match their names at all.

Cao Cao: ......