Not only is there a bloody and cruel scene outside Chang'an City, but it is also the distant land of Yanyun, and it is also like this, even if there is still a benevolent sage like Liu Yu in this land of Yanyun.

Speaking of Liu Yu, the people in the north all praised and praised him. I am afraid that even Yuan Shao, who is the fourth and third dukes, will never have such a strong influence.

Liu Yu was originally the queen of King Gong of the East China Sea, but after a few generations, his family gradually declined, and although his ancestors and fathers were still officials, they were just sesame mung bean officials. In Liu Yu's generation, the first half of his life was even more bumpy, but thanks to Liu Yuping's diligence in political affairs, dedication to the people, and hard work for half his life, he finally achieved the history of Youzhou Thorn.

In the fourth year of Zhongping, Liu Yu suppressed the rebellion led by Zhang Ju, and sent troops to subdue Wuhuan in one fell swoop.

After that, Liu Yu led the people in Youzhou to cultivate grain extensively, cut taxes, and open the market to trade with foreigners, which enriched the treasury and allowed foreigners to exchange for the goods they needed, and no longer frequently invaded the territory of the Han Dynasty. Therefore, although it is in troubled times, Youzhou has become extremely rich in a few years. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, millions of displaced people in Qingxu and Xuzhou fled here.

Therefore, now Liu Yu is angry and waving his army against Gongsun Zhan, and he easily gathered an army of 100,000.

The north wind was howling, and the campfire was swaying. Liu Yu squatted beside the campfire at this time, listening to the rumbling of his stomach.

"Your Excellency," the attendant advised, "you can eat something." ”

Liu Yu shook his head and said, "Have the soldiers eaten it?" ”

The attendant didn't answer, but asked, "Our grain depot has a lot of surplus grain, why do you insist on bringing out only such a little grain and grass?" ”

Liu Yu said: "It's winter in a blink of an eye, if we take all the food away, what can the people eat?" ”

The attendant said: "My lord, under your governance in the past few years, which family will have less food for the winter?" ”

Liu Yu shook his head and said: "Otherwise, if we hadn't relied on grain stockpiles back then, wouldn't the millions of displaced people in Qingxu and Xu Prefecture starve to death?" If I had emptied the granary at this time, how would I be worthy of the people who had been ploughing for years? ”

The attendant knew that Liu Yu had always been so thrifty that he almost slammed the door, and he didn't dare to say more, so he had to retreat silently.

Liu Yu looked at the attendants, sighed in a low voice, and said, "I know that I have wronged the brothers who followed me in this way, but if I am reckless and unsympathetic to the people, then what is the difference between me and Gongsun Zhan's murderous and warlike horseman?" ”

Liu Yu muttered to himself for a while, raised his head and looked at the sky, only to see that the night sky was vast, the stars were twinkling, and there was a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, which was not like the war and chaos in the world. Liu Yu suddenly felt a little sad inexplicably, and whispered in his heart: "The world is in chaos like this, and the people are already miserable. I think I worked hard for half my life, and finally stabilized Youzhou, but there was another Gongsun Zhan. God, since you asked Liu Yu to be the master of this Youzhou, why did you want to make a Gongsun Zhan! ”

It is also said that the impact of Liu Yu's Huairou policy on Youzhou is well known, that is, the nomadic foreigners who have always been predatory have also behaved a lot in recent years. But Gongsun Zhan is bent on cutting down the roots of foreign tribes, and is eager to expand his military strength, not only has he repeatedly recruited troops over the years, but also connived at his subordinates to plunder the people, no wonder he will be in the same boat as Liu Yu, who loves the people like a son.

After thinking about it, the more Liu Yu thought about it, the more angry he became, and he only hoped that the power of the war could completely solve Gongsun Zhan, and it could be regarded as saving the people in the north from the flames of war. As for the disputes in the world, Liu Yu didn't have the heart to think about it, Liu Yu only hoped that the people of Youzhou could steal a short period of peace.

After thinking hard, Liu Yu gradually fell asleep, and Liu Yu, who was already not young, was tired so suddenly.

I don't know how long later, Liu Yu suddenly heard someone calling him.

"Lord Liu? Lord Liu? ”

Liu Yu opened his eyes and saw Qi Zhou standing in front of him.

Qi Zhou was one of his most loyal subordinates, so he was also taken by Liu Yu in this battle. Now that he saw Qi Zhou's face gloomy, Liu Yu knew that something big had happened.

"What's wrong?" Liu Yu got up and asked.

Qi Zhou hesitated and said: "We have a group of soldiers, who are very hungry, went to a nearby farmhouse to borrow some food, and killed people by mistake. ”

When Liu Yu heard this, he sat up straight, his face instantly became gloomy, and he said angrily: "Borrow some food? It's obviously going to rob it, right? What did I say before I sent the troops? I have repeatedly told you not to disturb the people, not to trample on the farmland, and not to plunder the good people! It's better for you to not only rob it, but also kill people? Who are these people? ”

Qi Zhou hurriedly persuaded: "My lord's anger, I have ordered someone to appease the people and compensate him with some gold and silver, we must not lose our morale because of this trivial matter." ”

Qi Zhou didn't persuade him, but Liu Yu was even more angry after persuasion, and said, "A trivial matter? The people are the foundation of our life, if this is a small thing, then what is a big thing? Is it enough to pay some gold and silver for someone's life? Let me ask you, what is the difference between me and Gongsun Zhan? ”

Qi Zhou said in a trembling voice: "The adults cherish the people, and Gongsun Zan is reckless. ”

Liu Yu said: "Then what is the difference between our behavior and Gongsun Zhan now?" ”

Qi Zhou didn't dare to say anything more, so he had to ask, "Then how do you think you should deal with this matter?" ”

Liu Yu said resolutely: "Go and compensate him three times the grain, and all the soldiers who commit crimes will be executed to show military discipline!" ”

After hearing this, Qi Zhou hurriedly knelt down and said, "My lord, think twice!" Our brother is just hungry to make this decision! Besides, there are a total of 100 brothers, how can they all be killed, my lord! This will chill the hearts of the brothers! ”

Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of thousands of people?" ”

Qi Zhou couldn't kneel and begged Liu Yu again and again, but Liu Yu was still unmoved. Qi Zhou had no choice but to take the order and go down.

Liu Yu came out of the military tent, raised his eyes and looked around, only to see that everyone in the army had dishes on their faces, and there were even groups of people talking about it. Liu Yu knew that he had neglected his subordinates, but he had no choice but to comfort himself: "When Gongsun Zan is cleaned up, I will definitely treat my group of soldiers." ”

After a while, Qi Zhou came back and said that he had beheaded the group of soldiers who committed the crime. Although Liu Yu felt that they should be blamed, he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable when he remembered that the soldiers were loyal, and ordered Qi Zhouhou to bury them.

It's a pity that Liu Yu didn't know that although Qi Zhou executed a few brothers who committed crimes, he couldn't bear to kill them all, and quietly released a few officers who usually had a good relationship with him. One of these people is named Gongsun Ji, who once had some friendship with Gongsun Chan because of the same surname, but now he hates Liu Yu and runs to Gongsun Chan's army overnight.

And all this has become the root cause of Liu Yu's decline.