Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Liu Bei thought for a while, and felt that what Chen Deng said was reasonable, so he wrote another letter and asked Chen Deng to take it.

When Chen Deng bid farewell to Liu Bei, he did not hurry to Wollongong like Chen Dao. Instead, he visited Sima Hui secretly, and then went to Nanyang to ask a lot about Zhuge Liang's deeds.

With a general understanding of Zhuge Liang in his heart, Chen Dengfang went to Wollongong to meet Zhuge Liang.

Appreciating the beautiful scenery all the way, when they came to Zhuge Liang's residence, seeing no one moving around in the house, Chen Deng called softly: "May I ask if Kong Ming is at home?"

After the voice fell, a girl with a ferocious face came out, glanced slightly at Chen Deng, and said, "Dare to ask who is Mr., and why are you looking for Kong Ming?"

Don't be like Kong Ming choosing a wife, but only get the ugly girl of Acheng. It seems that the folklore is true.

For the person in front of him, Chen Deng didn't feel scared or surprised, because he had already found out some news.

Chen Deng cupped his hands and said: "Chen Deng and Chen Yuanlong, under Uncle Liu Huang's command, have met Mrs. Huang."

Liu Bei's people?

Huang Yueying came back from her natal home and learned everything about Chen Dao from Zhuge Liang. She thought that Liu Bei would not send anyone again, but that was unexpected.

It seems that Chen Deng has made some inquiries. If he wants to fool around like a husband, I'm afraid it won't work.

But Huang Yueying is also a smart person, without any pause on her face, she politely invited Chen Deng into the room. "Since you belong to the emperor's uncle, please come in for a cup of tea and rest for a while."

Huang Yueying welcomed Chen Deng into the room and sat down, poured some tea, and then said: "Mr. Chen, my husband hasn't come back yet, so I don't know what's going on with this trip?"

Chen Deng said with a smile: "Mrs. Huang, where is brother Kong Ming? I'm afraid you and I know in our hearts that I'm not talented. I'm here to invite him to come out of the mountain by order of the emperor's uncle."

Huang Yueying smiled slightly and said: "My husband has learned the way of the Legalists all his life. I'm afraid it runs counter to the emperor's uncle's benevolent governance and Confucian Huairou."

The way of the Legalists, everything is governed by the law, and it never talks about any feelings. Compared with Liu Bei's handling of things, it is indeed a little different.

Chen Deng nodded and said: "Only when Confucianism governs the world and legalists rule in troubled times can the people live in peace, and no one dares to touch the classics."

"As long as Mr. Zhuge is willing to assist Uncle Huang, Uncle Huang will definitely use him again. I hope Mrs. Huang will not worry and dare to guarantee it with her life."

Huang Yueying smiled slightly and said: "The slave family is just a woman, and can't make any choices for her husband, but the emperor's uncle is small and meager, and the slave family can't just see her husband go down a road of no return."

Chen Deng waved his hand and said: "Mrs. Huang's words are wrong. Although the emperor is currently occupying the small town of Xinye, he can rule nearly 20 people. If there is a war, he will surely build an army of [-] and achieve a great career. Right now, he is just waiting for one opportunity."

"Furthermore, the emperor's uncle loves the people like a son, and the people love him, unlike other princes, who only care about bullying the people. As the saying goes, a plotter should find a master, and not just look at the immediate situation, but a long-term plan."

Huang Yueying glanced at Chen Deng, thinking that Liu Bei also had such a capable person under his command, no wonder he was able to be occupied in Xuzhou, and he was able to restrain his subordinates from converging and try to preserve their combat power.

It seems that this person is not easy to fool around, Huang Yueying twitched her brows slightly, and said slowly: "Mr. Guan is also a man of learning in words, and the emperor's uncle has such a counselor, so he should be no less than a slave husband."

It can be seen from Huang Yueying's words that she does not want Zhuge Liang to join Liu Bei, all of which has something to do with her childhood.

The two chose to settle in Wollongong, which is also related to this. The memories of many years ago are still vivid in my memory. Although the man lost his memory at the time, the smell of barbecue is still there. If Liu Bei votes, then there will be hostility in the future.

Zhuge Liang also expressed his position to Huang Yueying, that is, it is up to God's will to decide who to take refuge in in the future, but Huang Yueying still prefers Li Huiyi in her heart.

Seeing Huang Yueying's intentional or unintentional intentions, Chen Deng knew that Zhuge Liang might not want to join Liu Bei, but he had never met him, so Chen Deng didn't want to jump to conclusions.

Chen Deng asked with a smile on his face: "Madam Huang, may I ask you a question, can you tell me where Mr. Zhuge is?"

Seeing that Chen Deng understood her intentions, Huang Yueying smiled and said: "My husband will go to the clan, and it may take some time before he comes back."

What Huang Yueying said did not mean to deceive, because when Chen came to visit, Zhuge Liang knew that it was time for Zhuge's family to leave the mountain.

Although the Zhuge family is not a big family, it has grown slowly over the years. At this time, the world is in chaos, which is a new opportunity for rapid development.

Chapter 533 Lack of Money

For this reason, Zhuge Liang went to the family, ready to ask the wishes of others in the family, to see where the Zhuge family intends to be, so as to make plans for who he will assist.

So when Huang Yueying came back, Zhuge Liang hurriedly explained a few words and rushed back to the clan. There was another purpose for this trip.

That is to use this to see whether Liu Bei will send someone to come, and if he is rejected again, what Liu Bei will choose to do.

Closer to home, Chen Deng observed quietly for a while, and saw that Huang Yueying did not seem to be lying, so he handed the letter to her, and asked Zhuge Liang to reply to the letter when he came back.

Huang Yueying took the letter and said that she would hand it over to Zhuge Liang, but she couldn't guarantee whether she would reply or not.

Chen Deng received the reply, drank the cold tea on the table, got up and left, and went back to report the matter to Liu Bei.

Chen Deng still gained something from this trip, at least he has figured it out, that is Zhuge Liang, he should be a real scholar, and what Chen Dao encountered should be done on purpose.

Its purpose may be that Liu Bei does not want to become an official, or he is still on the sidelines, or it may be that the people who come to invite are not of high enough level to be worthy of his trust.

Chen Deng returned to Xinye and told Liu Bei the conclusion of the trip. After thinking about it, Liu Bei decided to wait for Zhuge Liang's reply and invite him in person.

Liu Bei worked hard for Zhuge Liang, while Liu Biao and Cai Mao secretly wrestled each other's wrists, making small movements but not big ones, and the two dared not go one step further.

Then look at the Xuzhou two Yuan formed an alliance, obeying Yuan Shao as the main, Yuan Shu donated the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and was arranged to Donghai County.

Mingmian doesn't have any official position, he is an ordinary citizen, but the officials of Donghai County are all from Yuan Shu's former department, and anyone with a discerning eye can know the way.

The two Yuans merged, and the decline of the Yuan family's power stopped. In order to enhance the prestige, Yuan Shao sent the Chuanguo Yuxi to Xuchang and denounced Yuan Shu, but he still hoped that Liu Xie would save his life for the sake of the Yuan family's contributions from generation to generation.

Yuan Shao sent the jade seal to the kingdom, and some of the rebels who called Yuan Shu the emperor were exterminated. It was obvious that he was a minister with meritorious service, so Liu Xie had to compromise.

Because even if he didn't compromise, there was nothing he could do. The worst thing he could do was turn against Yuan Shao, and he could only take advantage of it verbally.

Liu Xie made great contributions to suppressing the rebels, and named Yuan Shao the Xuzhou herdsman, a general against the rebels, and the prestige of the Yuan family slowly rose again for a while.

The fact that this matter went so smoothly was also related to Cao Cao's focus on Xiliang. In order to pacify Xiliang, Cao Cao gathered a large number of soldiers and horses to help Ma Chao and kill Han Sui.

But the army is constantly fighting, and everything is very expensive. Although it is possible to buy food with money, the money will eventually be spent.

This is not an emergency for the treasury, declaring that the money has bottomed out, and let Cao Cao think of a way, otherwise he will have to lead the army back when he goes out.

When the two armies are at war, the most taboo is to strike without food, and Cao Cao will not stop the conquest because he has no money.

In order to collect money, Cao Cao secretly summoned the generals of a secret army of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

In Cao's mansion, Cao Cao lifted Cao De who was kneeling on the ground, and personally moved a chair for him, and invited him to sit down.

This Cao De is Dong De, the Lieutenant of Mojin, who was named by Cao Cao at the beginning. Because he has made a lot of money for Cao Cao over the years, he was given the surname by Cao Cao. Now he is the official residence of Faqiu Zhonglang.

Things that I never dared to think about before have been realized. Cao De can be said to be devoted to Cao Cao and has repaid his kindness.

Seeing Cao Cao's appearance at this time, I was even more moved, but I also knew that Cao Cao must have something to explain.

Cao De respectfully said: "Prime Minister, if you have anything to do, you can just order it, there is no need for this, De is ashamed to be treated with such courtesy."

"Alas!" Cao Cao sat down beside Cao De, sighed and said, "To be honest, the treasury is empty, and there is really no way to ask for food and grass ahead."

Cao De frowned and said, "Prime Minister, the pre-government regions have almost turned empty. Now, there are only a few small ones, and I'm afraid there will be little effect for a while."