As soon as Sun Guan's words came out, Zang Ba was silent.

Who does Tao Qian help?

If it weren't for Tao Qian's inability to restrain Zang Ba, would Zang Ba be a family of his own in Kaiyang, and listen to the tune and not listen to the announcement?

If Zang Ba really used force with Liu Bei, Tao Qian would not miss the opportunity to weaken Zang Ba's military power.

A Zang Ba who listens to the tune and doesn't listen to the Xuan, and a Zang Ba who listens to the tune and listens to the Xuan, are completely different concepts for Tao Qian.

Zang Ba is also afraid of this.

Without Liu Bei's intervention, Zang Ba was sure that Tao Qian would not dare to act rashly, and could only accept the reality that Zang Ba listened to the tune and did not listen to the announcement.

But now, Liu Bei not only intervened, but also intervened with a very tough attitude!

Disobedient?

Then hit!

Although Zang Ba also has a record of defeating the Yellow Turban Thieves, he is more or less afraid of Liu Bei, who pacified all the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou except Donglai County in half a year.

For the generals under Liu Bei, Zang Ba also has an understanding.

Especially Donglai Tai Shi Ci, who is quite famous in Qingzhou!

But the information that Zang Ba learned was that above Tai Shici, there were also Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, two fierce generals with 10,000 enemies, as well as the famous Han general Lu Zhi.

It is even rumored that Zheng Ping used troops to "call for wind and rain, and call for thunder to help", and killed Sima Wei, who claimed to be the commander of the land and the canal, in the plain country.

Although there is a possibility that many of these rumors may be false, Zheng Ping can defeat Sima Wei without relying on brave generals like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Tai Shici, which should not be underestimated.

And the most frightening thing for Zang Ba is Liu Bei!

After destroying the Yellow Turban thieves in Qingzhou, Liu Bei did not expel the remaining Yellow Turban starving people as Tao Qian did in the past, but took an astonishing move to resettle 500,000 Yellow Turban hungry people!

Twice the proclamation of the neighboring county, the first time to open the ban on the sale of grain, promised to buy the grain of the neighboring county in the form of purchase.

And the second time, I didn't even give the money for the purchase directly!

It is necessary to let the neighboring counties directly transport money and grain to Qingzhou to help the hungry.

is so bold, even Zang Ba, who prides himself on being bold on weekdays, is amazed and ashamed.

Liu Bei even dared to threaten Zhou Mu and Assassin Shi, how could he be afraid of him Zang Ba?

Zang Ba knows it well.

If Liu Bei wins, Tao Qian may be afraid and dare not act rashly; If he loses, Tao Qian will definitely not take into account the love of the Yellow Turban.

Wu Dun and Yin Li couldn't understand these power struggles, but Zang Ba understood them very well.

Zang Jie, the father of Zang Ba in the past, was imprisoned by Taishou for questioning because of the failure of the power struggle with Taishou.

If it weren't for that, why would Zang Ba kill Taishou and become a thief.

"Having said that, Liu Bei is rude! If he retreats, won't he be underestimated by Liu Bei in the future? Zang Ba looked at Sun Guan unwillingly.

If Liu Bei treats him politely, Zang Ba may still think about it.

But Liu Bei's attitude was too tough, which made Zang Ba feel disgraced.

"Zang Shuai, the situation is stronger than people, when you endure it, you will endure it." Sun Guan calmly analyzed: "Liu Bei's tough attitude means that placing these 100,000 hungry people in Donghai County is Liu Bei's most urgent matter at present. ”

"Liu Bei is short of food, so in the matter of relocating these 100,000 hungry people, Liu Bei does not want an accident."

"A tough attitude can make Liu Bei's actions smoother."

There was a pause.

A trace of jealousy flashed in Sun Guan's eyes: "Thinking about it again, what if Liu Bei took the opportunity to destroy Zang Shuai and collect Zang Shuai's money and food to settle the hungry people?" ”

"If this is the case, it will not only allow Liu Bei's scarce money and food to be alleviated, but also solve the hidden dangers for Tao Qian."

After listening to Sun Guan's analysis, Wu Dun and Yin Li couldn't help but be startled.

"Lieutenant Marshal, are you exaggerating?" Wu Dun couldn't help but exclaim.

Yin Li also said: "Liu Bei has always boasted of benevolence and righteousness, isn't he afraid of being blamed for doing this?" ”

Sun Guan sneered: "According to your previous thoughts, you are going to rob the hungry people in the south. ”

"When the time comes, Liu Bei will lead the army south in the name of begging thieves and protecting the people, and the division will be famous!"

"And we used to be thieves, and now we are robbing the hungry, do you think it will be Liu Bei or us who will be blamed?"

"Use your brains more in everything, don't shout and kill all day long, we are no longer the Taishan thieves of the past, we are all people with official bodies!"

Under Sun Guan's persuasion, Zang Ba gradually calmed down the anger in his heart, and his eyes became calm and profound: "Since you can't go against Liu Bei, why don't you take the initiative to release kindness?" ”

"I intend to open a charity shed along the way to provide some grain, rice and drinking water, what does Zhongtai think?"

Sun Guan's eyes moved: "Zang Shuai is wise!" We must not make too many enemies in the world. ”

"I've always been puzzled, with Tao Qian's character, he won't be generous enough to settle 100,000 hungry people for Liu Bei, and Tao Qian must be able to get greater benefits."

"If we release kindness to Liu Bei, maybe we can also have unexpected gains."

Zang Ba also thought carefully when he heard this: "Zhongtai reminded me. Tao Qian is benevolent on the surface, but in fact he is also a person who chases fame and fortune, if there is no benefit, how can he settle these 100,000 hungry people for Liu Bei? ”

After discussing the details with Sun Guan, Zang Ba also transferred some grain and rice from the treasury and asked people to open a charity shed along the way.

At the same time, he sent someone to reply to Liu Bei, expressing his willingness to do his part for the hungry people in the south.

The other side.

Liu Bei left Liu Hui in the middle of the administration to temporarily lead the state affairs, with Guan Hai as the general, led the cavalry of the personal guard fifty, and followed Zheng Ping all the way south.

He also ordered Tian Yu to garrison his troops in Zhuxu County, Beihai State.

Langya country has a vast territory and many counties.

Yishan and Zhucheng, south of Jiaonan, east of Yishui, Linyi and Cangshan, north of Linshu and Junan, and east to the sea.

It has jurisdiction over thirteen counties, Kaiyang, Dongwu, Langxie, Dongguan, Xihai, Zhu, Ju, Dong'an, Yangdu, Linyi, Jiqiu, Xuan, and Gumu.

In terms of geography alone, it is the largest country in Xuzhou.

However, Langya is the hardest-hit area of the Yellow Turban, and the disasters of war are frequent, so that the household registration is withered, and compared with other regions, it seems sparsely populated.

Official Road.

Although the cold wind was cold, Liu Bei did not have the intention of avoiding it.

When this thorn history goes out, he usually takes a carriage.

However, Liu Bei disliked that the carriage was too slow, and it was not conducive to observing the people's feelings, so in addition to welcoming a virtuous person like Liu Hui, he basically chose to ride the horse himself.

"Envoy, there is a soldier in front of you who has fainted."

During the march, the cavalry who was exploring the way ahead hurriedly returned.

Liu Bei was taken aback when he heard this, and quickly shook the reins and sped up.

But he saw a young man leaning on the side of the road, already unconscious.

Liu Bei hurriedly turned over and dismounted, rested his right hand on the young man's forehead, and was slightly taken aback: "It's so hot!" Guan Hai, get some ginger wine! ”

It was freezing cold, and Liu Bei prepared some ginger wine for the cavalry to bring when he went south.

Although Liu Bei had ordered a ban on alcohol, in consideration of the severe cold winter, the ban was lifted again, restricting winemaking.

Carrying the young man to a sheltered place, Liu Bei personally wiped the young man to cool down.

Long.

The scholar woke up slowly.

"Young man, why are you walking alone in the cold wind, this cold winter is too dangerous." Liu Bei asked the young man with concern.

The young man touched his hot forehead, knowing that he was saved by the people in front of him, he hurriedly struggled to get up and saluted: "Langya Zhuge Jin, thank you for the rescue." ”

"I don't know what the benefactor will call him, but he will repay him one day."

Zhuge Jin?

Zheng Ping's eyes moved, looking at the young man in front of him, but he couldn't confirm the identity of the other party.

Liu Bei chuckled: "I saved people, and I didn't come to repay your kindness." You haven't told me why you walk alone in the cold wind? ”

Zhuge Jin said: "I went to Linzi City, and I heard that Linzi City has opened a new official school, which specializes in recruiting scholars who have not yet reached the crown. ”

Liu Bei was stunned: "You are going to Linzi City, why don't you go together?" What about the elders in your family? ”

Zhuge Jin shook his head: "My father died of illness last year, and only my sister is taking care of my younger siblings at home. My uncle went to Jingzhou and has not yet returned, and although there are elders in the clan, I don't want to ask for help. ”

Liu Bei had compassion in his heart, and appreciated Zhuge Jin's arrogance: "If you walk like this, you won't be able to reach Qingzhou for a month." I am also from Linzi, and I want to go to Yangdu City to do some things, why don't you go to Yangdu City with me to recuperate first, and then go back to Linzi with me? ”

Zhuge Jin shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, now that I am much better, how can this heart of study be afraid of hardship?" Liu Tingshiken gave a subsidy of 600 stone to the students of the official school, which must have placed high hopes on the students of the official school, and would rather have a shortage than an abundance. This virtue assessment must also be very important. ”

Liu Bei couldn't bear it in his heart and looked at Zheng Ping.

Zheng Ping looked at Zhuge Jin and suddenly asked, "Dare to ask Ling Zun's name?" ”

Zhuge Jin said frankly: "My father was a county magistrate in Taishan. ”

Zheng Ping knew this in his heart, and said with a smile: "Envoy, take it directly, if you get sick again along the way, wouldn't it be possible to miss a young talent?" ”

Envoy?

Zhuge Jin looked at Liu Bei in amazement: "Benefactor, are you Liu Thorn History of Qingzhou?" ”

Liu Bei smiled and nodded.

Zhuge Jin hurriedly saluted: "It's Zhuge Jin who is rude, I have seen Liu Yuanjun." ”

Liu Bei got up and said with a smile: "Now, would you like to follow me to Yangdu City?" ”

Zhuge Jin gritted his teeth and stopped insisting.

I went to Linzi City to participate in the assessment and enter the government school, so as to get money and food subsidies to support my family.

Now that he has met Liu Bei, why should he give up the near and seek the farthest?

Under the city of Yangdu.

The cold wind blows, and it is as cold as a knife.

But Liu Bei's eyes became more tenacious in the cold wind.

"It's finally here."

"The weather is getting colder and colder, and we have to help the villagers go south to the East China Sea as soon as possible."

Liu Bei took off his hood and looked at Xiangyang Capital City with emotion.

Zheng Ping also took off his hood and slightly straightened his clothes: "There is a lot of wasteland in Langya Kingdom, and if Tao Envoy Jun is willing to borrow it temporarily, he can also settle a lot of people." ”

Liu Bei was moved.

Along the way, Liu Bei also had a certain understanding of Langya.

Most of the counties and townships in the northern part of Langya were destroyed by the Yellow Turbans, but Tao Qian did not effectively govern these counties and townships.

In other words, Tao Qian has a laissez-faire attitude towards these counties and townships.

The only thing that is better than Qingzhou is that most of the hungry people in Langya have fled.

It can even be said that some of the 500,000 hungry people in Qingzhou escaped from Langya State.

Zheng Ping's intentions, Liu Bei understood.

Since Tao Qian doesn't want to take care of the counties and townships in the north of Langya Kingdom, it is better to lend it to Liu Bei!

In today's troubled times, many counties actually don't have a clear statement of crossing the line.

Just like Tao Qian, he left the northern counties and townships of Langya Country alone, and would rather go to manage some counties and townships of Peiguo in Yuzhou.

Nodding, Liu Bei looked at the gate of Xiangyang Capital: "If Tao Envoy Jun is willing to borrow it temporarily, it will also be a good thing." ”

At the gate of the city, the county officials who had already received the order saw Liu Bei arrive, and hurriedly sent someone to inform Tao Qian.

As early as a day ago, Tao Qian had already arrived in Yangdu City.

After all, this Yangdu is in Xuzhou, Tao Qian has to do his best to be a landlord and deploy in advance, so he can't make Liu Bei feel that a dignified Xuzhou assassin doesn't understand etiquette.

Tao Qian, who learned the news, rode a horse to the city gate with Mi Zhu.

"Liu Tingshi came too quickly, the old man was disrespectful!" Tao Qian turned over and dismounted, and greeted Liu Bei like an old friend.

Liu Bei also returned the salute: "Tao makes the gentleman's words heavy!" But I forgot the hour and came a little faster. ”

Greetings.

Liu Bei and Tao Qian respectively introduced Zheng Ping and Mi Zhu.

It's all a state, and there will be no difference between high and low status.

"It's windy outside the city, Liu Tingshi, Zheng Beijia, please follow the old man into the city first, and a banquet has been prepared in the city." Tao Qian warmly invited.

In the city, there were many more scholars along the road, which made Liu Bei slightly surprised.

Mi Zhu explained: "Because Liu Yuanjun and Tao Yuanjun wanted to discuss the resettlement of 100,000 hungry people, scholars from various counties and counties in Xuzhou came one after another. ”

"It shows that the scholars of Xuzhou are all talented and handsome people who are deeply worried about national affairs and pity the suffering of the people."

Mi Zhu's words are beautiful.

not only affirmed Liu Bei and Tao Qian's discussion on the resettlement of hungry people in this Yangdu city, but was admired by the scholars of Xuzhou.

even praised the scholars of this Yangdu City, and as soon as this matter spreads out in the future, who will not respect Mi Zhu?

Zheng Ping chuckled: "I have heard of Mi Zizhong in the East China Sea, elegant and generous, and his virtue is not inferior to that of the prince, and when I see it today, my reputation is well deserved." ”

Mi Zhu gave a humble salute: "Zheng Bei has a good reputation, compared to virtue, who can compare to Beihai Kang Chenggong?" ”

Compliments to each other.

The scholars along the road also talked a lot.

"This is Qingzhou Thorn Shi Xuande Gong, seeing his eyebrows, quite heroic, but it also gives people a soft meaning, and he is really a hero in the world."

"Recently, the wind is cold, Liu Yuanjun is still from Linzi City, and he is indeed a person of faith."

"To be able to come to the capital of Yang for the sake of 100,000 hungry people regardless of the severe cold, Liu Thorn Shi's heart is clear, and he can learn from it every day."

"The history of Tao Thorn also came to the capital city of Yang from the East China Sea, and he was able to travel for 100,000 hungry people, which changed my opinion of Tao Thorn History."

"The world is in turmoil, and there can be heroes like Liu Tingshi and Tao Tingshi, Qingxu Ke'an!"

"Although Tao Tingshi has a benevolent heart, he trusts villains and alienates talents, and it is difficult for us to do anything; I heard that there is a merit-seeking order in Qingzhou, and the appointment of virtuous talents is the first and the second is talented, which is what my generation of scholars should follow. ”

"Brother Zibu, Brother Zigang, the Duke of Xuande is as his name suggests! The mere fact that he came on horseback and not in a carriage is admirable. ”

"Those who can achieve great things must not be afraid of the scorching heat and cold, and Xuande Gong's heart is the same, which is really a blessing for my generation."

"From Linzi City to Yangdu City, on such a cold day, riding a horse and galloping is not something that ordinary people can bear, and this Qingzhou Liu Thorn History is also extraordinary."

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(End of chapter)