Tao Qian would take into account Zang Ba's power in the Kaiyang area and choose to tolerate it, but Zheng Ping would not care.

With Qingzhou's current strength, it will be difficult to expedition Dong Zhuo because of the difficulty of supplying the grain road, but it is easy to fight Zang Ba nearby.

This group of Taishan thieves who left Mount Tai and had no dangers in the mountains and forests wanted to use Kaiyang City to block Liu Bei's Qingzhou army, which was no less than a mantis arm as a car.

Liu Bei gave Zang Ba face and called Zang Ba Zang Shuai.

didn't give Zang Ba face, and directly sent troops to beat Zang Ba.

What's more, the soldiers of the Quren do not necessarily have to fight.

Now Liu Bei and Tao Qian have discussed the matter of relocating 100,000 hungry people in Qingzhou to the East China Sea, and everyone with a discerning eye knows that Liu Bei and Tao Qian have formed an alliance.

In terms of the trade-offs between pros and cons, Tao Qian must give priority to supporting Liu Bei, rather than supporting a Zang Ba who listens to tunes and does not listen to propaganda.

Zang Ba, who survived in the gap between the history of Qingzhou and the history of Xuzhou, either fought to the death, or had to admit it.

Zheng Ping's tough attitude made Zang Ba's messenger a little afraid.

was ordered to deliver the letter, and the messenger was also instructed by Zang Ba and Sun Guan to observe Liu Bei's attitude.

As a result, the messenger didn't even see Liu Bei's face!

Liu Bei talked with Chen Deng for an hour, if it weren't for Chen Deng to avoid causing Tao Qian's misunderstanding and return to Tancheng, Liu Bei would even want to invite Chen Deng to stay with him and sleep on his feet.

"Chen Yuanlong is a heroic man, Wen Taowu is also rare in the world, I can't wait to meet him." Sending Chen Deng out of the post house, Liu Bei stood in front of the door and was reluctant to return to the house for a long time.

On this trip to Yangdu City, Liu Bei felt a lot of emotion.

First met Zhuge Jin on the way, and then entered the capital of Yang and Tao Qian signed an agreement to settle 100,000 hungry people in the East China Sea, and at the same time obtained the right to govern the northern counties and townships of Langya Kingdom.

This made Liu Bei sigh a little.

In the land of green and Xu, there are so many talents and talents!

Seeing this, Zheng Ping knew that Liu Bei's cherishing heart was here again, and he smiled and comforted: "Envoy, Brother Yuanlong lives in Xiapi, and now he is the captain of Xuzhou, and there are still many opportunities to talk freely in the future." ”

"It's Zang Ba of Kaiyang City, who sent a messenger to express goodwill." Zheng Ping handed the book to Liu Bei: "But I have asked Zang Ba's messenger to go back to deliver a message, if Zang Ba is really sincere, he should come to Yangdu City." ”

Liu Bei glanced at the book, and was slightly worried: "Xianmou, this Zang Ba is Kaiyang Yiba, and our attitude is so tough, will it affect the safety of the villagers in the south." ”

After all, this southward trip to the East China Sea requires passing through Kaiyang County, and Liu Bei is also worried that Zang Ba will implicate the villagers in the south because of Liu Bei's tough attitude.

"It's okay!" Zheng Ping chuckled pleasantly: "If Zang Ba dares to be rude, then take the opportunity to destroy Zang Ba and take his money and food to help the villagers." This kind of thief is born in battle, although he is brave in battle, but it is not difficult to break. ”

"Compared with Zang Ba, you should focus more on the things after the year."

Liu Bei invited Zheng Ping to return to the house and roast the fire around the fire.

"The conspiracy refers to the events of the year after the year, and to be specific." Liu Bei sighed at the palm of his hand, and then approached the stove and opened his ten fingers to keep warm.

Zheng Ping also put his hands close to the stove and said lightly: "After Tao Yuanjun settles these 100,000 villagers, the pressure on Qingzhou will be reduced a lot. ”

"The yellow scarves in Qingzhou have all been wiped out except for the management of Donglai County, and Lu Shangshu and Uncle Kong have always been the king of Qin, and they will definitely propose to the envoy to send troops to Chang'an in the coming year."

Liu Bei frowned slightly: "Xianmou, it's not that I don't want to send troops to Chang'an, it's just that the money and food for the villagers in Qingzhou are still insufficient, how can there be extra money and food to go to Qin Wang Jing?" ”

"Dong Zhuo is not easy to deal with, this army is in Chang'an for as short as three months and as long as half a year, although I have the heart, but I am powerless."

"But if you don't send troops, I'm afraid it will chill Master Lu's heart."

If there is enough money and food, Liu Bei also thinks of King Bingqin.

The Son of Heaven is still suffering in Chang'an, as a member of the Han family and the history of Qingzhou, how can he not be diligent Wang Jing?

But unfortunately, with the distance from Qingzhou to Chang'an, if there is a slight mistake in the supply on the way, the whole army may be wiped out.

Liu Bei suddenly fell into a tangle.

Zheng Ping smiled indifferently: "There is a backup plan, so that you can consider it." ”

Liu Bei straightened up, and there were three more surprises in his tone: "Plot and elaborate." ”

Zheng Ping got up and paced, pointing in the direction of Luoyang: "After Dong Zhuo moved the Son of Heaven and hundreds of officials into Chang'an, he left Zhu Jun to guard Luoyang. Although this person is subservient to Dong Zhuo, he is also a strong person, and he has a great friendship with Lu Shangshu. ”

"There is news in Nanyang, and the later general Yuan Shu intends to ask Dong Zhuo again, and cousin Sun Jian is the general who is the general of Luyang."

"The envoy can ask Lu Shangshu to send a letter to Zhu Jun, and ask him to connect Chen Liutaishou Zhang Miao and Dongjun Taishou Wang Qiu, and make an appointment to discuss Dong, hoping that they can prepare to ask for Dong's money and food for the second time."

"Since Yanzhou's money and grain are unwilling to be transported to Qingzhou, it is better to spend it on the state affairs of King Qinjing, so as to temporarily avoid the turmoil in Yanzhou that may be caused by Liu Dai's killing of Qiao Mao."

"If it is done, you can make Lu Shangshu take command and Yun Chang be the deputy, and raise troops to go to Luoyang to meet the alliance."

"In this way, it will not affect the relief of the villagers in Qingzhou, but also relieve Lu Shangshu's worries."

Liu Bei also stood up, rubbing his hands and pacing to keep warm.

Long.

Liu Bei stopped, and his tone was three points more excited: "If you can really help Lu Shiqin and Wang Jing on the premise of not affecting the important matter of Qingzhou's relief to the villagers, it will really be a blessing for the Han family." ”

"According to the plan, I will immediately repair a letter to Master Lu."

Zheng Ping nodded: "There is one more thing, the envoy has to send someone to carry it out." ”

"Although the envoy was recommended as the Qingzhou Assassin History, after all, he was not officially canonized by the imperial court, and he was just a pseudo-position after all."

"If Dong Zhuo of Chang'an appoints a new Qingzhou assassin to come to Qingzhou, it will be a troublesome matter."

"Therefore, you have to choose a wise and brave person to go to Chang'an as soon as possible, show the Son of Heaven the merits of the envoy in Qingzhou, and at the same time ask for the history of Qingzhou."

Liu Bei paced again.

As Zheng Ping said, this pseudo-position has always been unjustifiable.

In case this Dong Zhuo sends a court Qingzhou, if Liu Bei does not let it, he will despise the Son of Heaven, and if Liu Zhuo gives it, it will be equivalent to giving the foundation of Qingzhou to others.

"Xianmou, I have some doubts." Liu Bei asked in a condensed voice: "On the one hand, you asked me to help Lu Shiqin and Wang Jing, and on the other hand, I asked me to send someone to Qingzhou to ask for the Qingzhou Assassin History." ”

"Can this Dong Zhuo agree?"

Zheng Ping's eyes were smiling, and a hint of cunning crossed the corners of his mouth: "King Qin's Jing is difficult, and the envoy did not personally participate, it was Lu Shangshu who went with Yun Chang; As long as Dong Zhuo's Xiliang soldiers are defeated in Luoyang, Dong Zhuo will inevitably adopt means other than conquest. ”

"And at this time, the envoy of the envoy happened to arrive in Chang'an to report the performance, and Dong Zhuo would mistakenly think that the envoy would only ally for the sake of benefit."

"As for how Lu Shangshu and Yun Chang will act after getting the seal and appointment of the Qingzhou Thorn History, it has nothing to do with the envoy."

"First, the appointment of this assassin was granted by the Son of Heaven, and it was the Son of Heaven who thanked the Emperor, not Dong Zhuo; Second, Lu Shangshu is the mentor of the envoy, and Lu Shangshu is unwilling to withdraw from the army, so can the envoy, who is a student, still disobey the teacher's will? ”

Liu Bei suddenly woke up: "Xianmou is trying to deceive Dong Zhuo?" In order to obtain the official appointment of Qingzhou Thorn History? ”

Zheng Ping chuckled: "How can it be called deception?" The envoy is the envoy to Chang'an, as for whether Dong Zhuo will think about it too much, what does it have to do with the envoy? ”

Liu Bei laughed: "Conspiracy, if Dong Zhuo knew that you used such tricks, he would probably be so angry that he wouldn't be able to sleep well." ”

Zheng Pingping went in the direction of Chang'an: "The wise man's plan is not limited to form, it makes no difference whether it is a trick or a conspiracy, as long as the goal can be achieved." ”

Liu Bei pondered for a moment: "It's a long way to go to Chang'an, and you can't go unless you are wise and brave." Can the conspiracy be recommended by the emissary? ”

Zheng Ping said without thinking: "You can let Gao Tang Hua Zicheng go, Zicheng's brother Hua Ziyu and the Son of Heaven went to Chang'an, and you can also let Zicheng go to find traces." ”

"If you can make Huaziyu return to Qingzhou, it can also be a great help to the envoy."

Liu Bei was suddenly moved: "Mr. Ziyu is a famous man in Qingzhou, I can't wait to meet him, if Mr. Ziyu can return to Qingzhou, I will definitely welcome him." ”

Plains Huaxin, the world's famous.

Although there is an allusion to sitting separately with Guan Ning, this does not affect Hua Xin's honest and honest style.

Liu Bei has always admired this famous person in Gaotang County, and immediately agreed to Zheng Ping's proposal.

Although there are constantly talented people seeking to be in Qingzhou, there are still too few who can really stand alone.

Liu Bei's subordinates.

Zheng Ping was appointed as the driver, Liu Hui was appointed as the governor, Sun Qian was appointed as the minister of Le'an, Jian Yong was the minister of Jinan, and the rest of the local heroes such as Hu Zhao, Liu Jun, and Guan Zan all held important positions in the county.

The scribes recommended by Lu Zhi and Zheng Xuan are not very talented, and can only be used for the daily maintenance of various counties.

The final recommendation of Hua Ji was made by Zheng Ping after careful consideration.

Once in China, he has eloquence and fencing, and it is easy to turn evil into good fortune when encountering danger along the way.

Second, Hua Ji was the first group of people to follow Liu Bei, and he also had a good relationship with Zheng Ping, so he naturally had to give Hua Ji the opportunity to make meritorious contributions.

The third reason is Huaxin.

If Hua Xin learned that his younger brother was going to Chang'an as an envoy, he would definitely try to meet Hua Xin.

Although going to Chang'an as an envoy may put Hua Ji in danger.

But if you want to make a name for yourself in this troubled world, who doesn't risk life and death?

The other side.

Zang Ba's messenger Kuaima returned to Kaiyang City and conveyed Zheng Ping's message.

"You haven't even seen Liu Bei's face?" Zang Ba was surprised.

The messenger was a little frightened, lowered his head and said, "Don't hide it from Zang Shuai, this message is just from the mouth of Zheng Ping, the driver of Qingzhou." ”

Zang Ba subconsciously bred a burst of anger, and pressed the hilt of the sword suddenly: "Liu Bei dares to humiliate me like this!" Is it true that Zang Ba is afraid that he will not succeed? ”

Wu Dun and Yin Li were also indignant.

Zang Ba took the initiative to reply, and Liu Bei actually asked Zang Ba to go to Yangdu City to see Liu Bei in person.

Sun Guan was calmer and asked carefully: "Tao Qian and Liu Bei discussed the resettlement of the hungry people in Yangdu City, but do you have any news?" ”

The messenger nodded: "There is a notice in Yangdu City, Tao Tingshi and Liu Tingshi have reached an agreement, and some counties and townships in the north of Langya Kingdom have been entrusted to Liu Tingshi to govern." ”

The messenger will state the contents of the proclamation in detail.

Hearing this news, Sun Guan couldn't help but be taken aback: "No wonder Liu Bei's attitude is getting tougher and tougher, Tao Qian is giving up Langya Kingdom to Liu Bei?" ”

"Although it is said to be some counties and townships in the north of Langya Kingdom, Tao Qian did not specify the specific city."

"This means that Kaiyang may also be entrusted to Liu Bei to govern."

"Tao Qian, this guy, this is preparing to use Liu Bei's hand to suppress me."

Zang Ba couldn't help but get up and paced, the anger in his heart made Zang Ba a little unable to control his emotions: "Tao Qian wants me to wait for submission, Liu Bei also wants me to wait for submission, is it really that I Zang Ba is a good bully?" ”

"Zhongtai, I intend to order five hundred troops to go to Yangdu City, see if Liu Bei dares to be tough with me in person!"

Zang Ba dared to gather troops to kill Taishou because his father was imprisoned, this temper is not benevolent.

Wu Dun and Yin Li chimed in.

"Zang Shuai, let me be the pioneer and scare that Liu Bei."

"Zang Shuai, it should be like this, otherwise wouldn't Liu Bei underestimate me and wait?"

Wu Dun and Yin Li were used to following Zang Ba's arrogance, and naturally they couldn't bear the message from coming back at this moment.

"Xuan Gao, let's stop being angry for the time being." Sun Guan was more cautious, frowned and said, "Then Zheng Ping dares to be so rampant, there must be something to rely on." Now our situation is not optimistic, and it is not appropriate to use swords and soldiers. ”

"You can leave five hundred soldiers and horses outside the city first, and Xuan Gao will go with me to see Liu Bei."

"If Liu Bei insists on being our enemy, it will not be too late to move troops again."

"Bow first and then soldier, and there can be a way out."

Zang Ba stared at a pair of tiger eyes, carefully considering Sun Guan's words.

Long.

Zang Ba snorted coldly: "According to Zhongtai's words, salute first and then soldier, if Liu Bei is not interested, he will be slaughtered." ”

Immediately.

Zang Ba ordered five hundred soldiers and horses, and went to Yangdu City with Sun Guan, Wu Dun and Yin Li.

Yangdu City is not far from Kaiyang City,

The next afternoon.

Zang Ba led his troops to Yangdu City, and then garrisoned troops outside the city, entered the city to the government office, and asked to see Liu Bei by name.

Seeing that Zang Ba was menacing, Yang Duling did not dare to stop him, so he could only send someone to the post house to inform Liu Bei.

"Xianmou, this Zang Ba is not good." Liu Bei didn't panic, but smiled more.

Zheng Pingyu fan in his hand, there was no accident either: "If you don't lead your troops into the city, it means that Zang Ba is jealous, and if you are jealous, you can be convinced." ”

Liu Bei nodded, and came to the government office with Zheng Ping, Guan Hai and others.

Inside the government office.

Yang Duling was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.

If Liu Bei had an accident in this Yangdu City, he would not only be the end of the Yangdu Order, but also his wife and children might be implicated.

But Yang Duling didn't dare to be angry with Zang Ba and Sun Guan, so he could only anxiously pace back and forth outside the door.

Seeing Liu Bei coming, Yang Duling grabbed a straw like a drowning man, and hurriedly greeted him: "Zang Ba is menacing, Liu Yuanjun should be careful." ”

Liu Bei saw that Yang Duling was flustered, and he was relieved, and only asked Yang Duling to prepare some food.

Come to the inner hall.

Zang Ba and Sun Guan, as well as more than a dozen strong soldiers, are all out of the sheath, and there are signs that they will cut people if they disagree.

(End of chapter)