There is a distance of three or four thousand miles from Gangneung to Jingkou, and if you take the land route, even if you ride a starry night, it will take half a month. However, fortunately, you can take the Yangtze River waterway, and in the summer and autumn, the river is rushing, Liu Bei takes a boat, goes down the river, and returns to Beijing in five or six days.

Liu Bei, who returned to Jiangdong, went to Wu County non-stop and began to be busy with Jiangdong political affairs. is different from the situation a year ago, at that time Liu Bei only had Danyang County. Now that he has returned, there are more three counties of Wujun, Jian'an, and Huiji, and he has received Jiangdong warriors who have not followed him to Jingchu.

Thanks to the running and assistance of Sun Qian, Jian Yong, Mi Fang, Mi Zhu and other veterans, as well as Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Jin, Bu Qi, Xu Shu and other civil servants and strategists, Liu Bei was able to be as stable as Mount Tai in Jianghan thousands of miles away, and he was not in a hurry.

There are some things that Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu can help with, but there are some things that Liu Bei still has to do by himself.

"How can Zhang Zhao be appointed as the general of the right chariot cavalry?"

Liu Bei got up and rejected Zhuge Liang's proposal and said: "Zhang Zhao betrayed the lord twice and persuaded the lord to surrender. At present, Zhang Zhao is appointed as the chief historian, ranking above everyone, isn't it a shame. ”

"Lord~" Zhuge Liang opened his mouth and persuaded.

Liu Bei paced in the hall and said in a muffled voice: "Don't persuade Kong Ming, appoint this person as the leader, and you can't promise it." ”

You asked Liu Bei to marry his daughter to Zhang Cheng, and Liu Bei read Zhang Cheng's talent, which is still acceptable. But now Liu Bei admires Zhang Zhao and appoints him as the chief historian, which makes it difficult for Liu Bei to accept.

Xu Shu grabbed Liu Bei's sleeve and persuaded: "Lord, Jiangdong is attached at the beginning, and Cao Cao is in the north, how can he act with will." ”

Liu Bei held Xu Shu's hand and said, "Yuan Zhi, not lonely." In fact, Zhang Zhao is a person who has a false name, and he has read all the books of Confucius and Mencius, but he does not know the meaning of Confucius and Mencius. Let such a person be in a high position, and it will corrupt the atmosphere. ”

"This~" Xu Shu said.

To tell the truth, Xu Shu, who was born as a ranger, also didn't like Zhang Zhao, but in order to appease the Jiangdong scholars, it was also a last resort to respect Zhang Zhao.

Zhuge Liang stood up with a fan and said, "Lord, do you know about Gaozu and Yongya?" ”

"Yongfang?"

Hearing the name of 'Yongya', Liu Bei couldn't help but be stunned.

As for who Liu Bang hates the most, except for Yongya, I am afraid that there is no one who can make Liu Bang resentful. Yongya backstabbed Liu Bang, but Liu Bang did not kill Yongya because of his military exploits, but used him to appease the founding heroes.

Of course, even if it is Xiang Yu, Liu Bang also respects him. Xiang Yu was buried in Gucheng according to the specifications of Duke Lu, and Liu Bang did not kill all his old tribes and clansmen.

For Liu Bang, a political creature, Liu Bei is very respectful in his heart.

Zhuge Liang saw that his words were useful, so he took the opportunity to say: "Lord, even if Gaozu stabilizes the world, he will also treat Yongya with kindness to appease everyone's hearts." Now that Jiangdong has just returned, how can the lord not learn from Gaozu and appease the hearts of Jiangdong scholars. ”

"When Cao Cao's soldiers went down to Jianghan, they were violent. There are many who speak up, but few dare to speak. Today's Zhang Zhao, or the world's false reputation but no reality. The lord started a great cause and wanted to soothe the hearts of those who surrendered, but only Zhang Zhao could solve this difficulty. ”

"And the left side of the river is big, covering thousands of miles, the name of Zhang Zhao, thin Yangzhou. If it is not rude, the people of the world are called the lord and the sage. Today, I respect Zhang Zhao, and there is a move to imitate King Yanzhao's grace to meet Guo Kui, and gather wise men under the tent. Zhuge Liang said.

Liu Bei paced in the hall, looked at Lu Su again, and asked, "Why doesn't Zijing speak?" ”

Lu Su, who calmly tasted tea, said with a smile: "Su is thinking about Cao Cao's move to burn letters." ”

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang covered his mouth with a fan and couldn't help but chuckle. Xu Shu couldn't help laughing. There are so many words, but this sentence is the only one that critiques Liu Bei.

Han Gaozu and King Yan Zhao were too far away from Liu Bei, and Cao Cao, as Liu Bei's opponent, was the most suitable example.

Sure enough, when he heard this, Liu Bei's face was slightly straight, and he said: "You are reasonable, Cao Cao treats people violently, and that's it." Treating others with leniency and kindness, how can he be inferior to Cao Cao. ”

Saying that, Liu Bei said with emotion: "The position of the long history is the chief of the officials. Lonely Nian Zizhong worked hard and traveled everywhere, wanting to respect it as a long history. Now for the overall situation, I'm afraid I'm going to be wronged. ”

Zhuge Liang bowed his hand slightly and said: "At the beginning of this year, the lord wants to reward Mi Jun, or he can worship the general's position, or he can be honored by the marquis. ”

Liu Bei bowed his head slightly and said: "Zi Zhongyao is too obedient, and he can also be respected by the general." The rest of the promotion candidates can be sealed according to the previous consultation. ”

"No!"

For the reward for the Battle of Chrysostom, Liu Bei's side has also come out.

Guan Yu increased the food yi, and actually led Danyang Taishou; Zhang Fei moved to the general of the conquest, led the Jian'an Taishou, and worshiped the Marquis of Xinting.

Zhao Yunyao led Jiujiang Taishou, appointed the military Sima, and worshiped the Marquis of Hanchang Pavilion; Gan Ningyao led the Lujiang Taishou and worshiped the Marquis of the Pavilion.

Lu Suqian joined the army as a lieutenant general; Xu Shu moved to govern the army as a lieutenant general. In addition, all the civil and military generals have been promoted, and they have also been rewarded with money, grain, fields and houses.

After a pause, Liu Bei asked: "Now that I have returned to Jiangzuo, I don't know a lot about county affairs, so I should be assisted by Lao Zhujun." ”

"I'll work for my lord!" The crowd applauded.

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Needless to say, everyone performs their duties, as a son-in-law, Lu Yi was ordered by Liu Bei to drive to Zhang Zhao's mansion and recruit Zhang Zhao as the general of the right chariot.

At this time, Zhang Zhao closed the door to the house, and Lu Ji came to see him.

Lu Ji looked at Zhang Zhao, who was fishing, and persuaded: "Liu Bei has arrived in Wu County, and with his old revolutionary nature, I am afraid that he will complain about Zhang Gong's words of surrendering to Cao. Why didn't Zhang Gong go to Jingchu with Liu Jingzhou to avoid disaster. ”

Zhang Zhao held the fishing rod and said calmly: "Liu Bei may not be trusted, but Kong Ming is a simple person, how can he not believe it." I am used to living in Wu County, and I don't want to be displaced anymore, and Liu Qi is not a British lord. ”

Liu Bei was in Jianghan for so long, and Zhuge Liang was relieved to those scholars who had verbal conflicts in order to stabilize Jiangzuo's peace. For Zhang Zhao, Zhuge Liang personally visited the door and sent wine and food to show Liu Bei's attitude.

As for why Lu Ji didn't run, and who his nephew was?

It was not someone else, but Lu Yi, the eldest son-in-law of the new Yangzhou Mu Liu Bei. Lu Ji was six years old when Lu Ji was young, Lu Yi was in Lu Jixiao, helping him to discipline the portal, and the relationship between the two was very close. With Lu Yi here, what is Lu Ji afraid of!

Zhang Zhao glanced at Lu Ji and said: "Liu Bei is no better than Liu Jingzhou, and public discipline should be cautious in words and deeds, so as not to cause disaster in vain." ”

"Yes!"

While speaking, the attendant came and said, "The head of the Qiqi family, Lu Boyan, the general of the Zanjun Army, is here with Liu Yangzhou's order." ”

"What order?"

"Lu Zanjun only talks about big things, and he can only speak when he sees the head of the family." The squire said.

Zhang Zhao pondered a little, put down the fishing rod, and said, "Let's go and see what Liu Bei wants." ”

After a while, Zhang Zhao and Lu Ji walked to the hall and saw Lu Yi holding the document of requisition.

"Bo Yan, what's the matter here?"

When Zhang Zhao saw Lu Yi, his expression was slightly relaxed, and he joked: "Could it be that Xuande Gong wants to move Zhao to Jian'an?" ”

Lu Yi's face was full of smiles, and he arched his hand and said: "The public will go to Jian'an, and he will be with him." ”

Zhang Zhao invited Lu Yi to take a seat and asked, "I don't know how Xuande Gong wants to treat me?" ”

Lu Yi presented the towel and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Gong's name is spread all over the world, and he can't do it for himself, so he is afraid of being strict." There is a strategy of Xiao He, and there is Dong Xuan's rigidity. The state pastor heard the name of Zhang Gong and wanted to seek the secretary of Kuang himself. Today's fate is to drive here, worship the prince as the general of the chariot cavalry, assist the lord, straighten out the Jiangzuo, and save the crisis. ”

"The history of the long rider?"

Zhang Zhao looked at him in disbelief and questioned: "Bo Yan, is it a joke?" ”

Lu Yi was calm and replied: "The council will pass on the decree of the government, and I dare not disobey the order of the princess." The lord has admired Zhang Gong for a long time, and now he wants to come in person, but because of military affairs, it is difficult to leave, so he sent a proposal to come with a book. ”

Zhang Zhao looked at the praise words on the expedition document, and his heart was mixed.

After a little hesitation, Zhang Zhao said: "Even if Zhao wants to be the chief historian, he is ashamed in his heart, and he is afraid that he will not have the face to see the envoy." ”

"Huh!"

A hearty smile came in from outside the hall, but Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang entered the hall one after another.

"Envoy?"

Seeing Liu Bei coming in person, Zhang Zhao couldn't believe it and said, "How can you come in person?" ”

Liu Bei stepped forward, picked up Zhang Zhao, who wanted to salute, and said, "I'm afraid that Zhang Gong will not see him after closing the door, so I let Bo Yan go first, thinking that it is for the purpose of seeing Qing." ”

Saying that, Liu Bei took Zhang Zhao's hand and sat down together, and said: "Lonely virtue is shallow, wisdom is short-sighted, and if you want to govern Jiangzuo, you have to rely on Zhang Gong's help." I don't know if Zhang Gong is willing? ”

Zhang Zhao is reluctant to treat Liu Bei with courtesy. He had said that he needed steps purely to be reassured, not to be appeased. Now Liu Bei's step is too smooth, and Zhang Zhao can hardly find a reason not to work for Liu Bei.

Of course, Zhang Zhao was also grateful to Liu Bei for his courtesy. He really didn't expect Liu Bei to have such a lot of energy, regardless of his previous mistakes, but condescended to himself.

Zhang Zhao immediately bowed, bowed and said: "Since he has won the appreciation of the lord, how dare Zhao not do his best for the lord." ”

"Good!"

Liu Bei helped Zhang Zhao up, held Zhang Zhao's hand cordially, and said, "Zhang Gong has seen all the officials with him. ”

"No!"

When Zhuge Liang saw this scene, he stroked his fan and smiled.

Liu Bei was able to come to greet Zhang Zhao in person, I don't know how much ideological work he and Lu Su have done. Liu Bei thought that Zhang Zhao would be conquered for a long time anyway, and he would not miss this step, and finally came with his nose pinched.

When everyone came out of the hall, Lu Yi took a few steps behind, walked to Lu Ji's side, and said in a low voice: "The envoy is the lord of the British, treat me Lu Clan's kindness, and don't carry it." The envoy has worshiped you as the Qiantang Order, and you have a good job, don't let it down! ”

"No!"

Lu Ji bowed his head and answered.

Not tonight

(End of chapter)