Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"Wei." Gao Shun clasped his hands together and led Liu Bei into the courtyard.

Lu Lingqi was more vigilant, she heard someone talking outside the door, she went to the courtyard first, and found that it was Liu Bei and others, so she greeted and saluted one by one.

In the house, the old landlord Deng heard Lu Lingqi greeting the guests, so he guessed that the nobleman must have come to find out.

His little grandson thought it was Lan Tian's return, so he ran out and ran directly to Liu Bei's legs, yelling, "Lan...Lan...Lan..."

At this time, the child was rough, and little Deng Fan's snot almost rubbed against Liu Bei's hem, making Liu Bei not know what to say.

Zhang Fei asked softly beside him, "Brother, isn't this the child Lan Ziyu gave birth to in Xuzhou?"

Liu Bei turned his head and saw Lu Lingqi looking at them, so he whispered, "Third Brother, don't talk nonsense..."

Seeing that little Deng Fan didn't let go, Liu Bei asked awkwardly, "Old man, whose child is this..."

"This is the grandson of my Deng family, the country boy is a bit naughty, Fan Er, you have misunderstood the person..." The old master Deng had bad legs and could only call out not far away.

Little Deng Fan looked up, this guy had big ears, but he was much older than Lan Tian, ​​so he stepped back and said, "You...you...not...Lan..."

"How old is this child?" Seeing that the child was stuttering, Zhang Fei asked puzzledly.

The old landlord Deng held the little Deng Fan in his arms, and said kindly: "It's more than three years old..."

"Already three years old? Is it so difficult to speak?" Zhang Fei asked in surprise.

"Third brother." Liu Bei (Guan Yu) scolded at the same time.

Zhang Fei knew that he had said the wrong thing, and explained: "I don't mean anything else, I don't have any children now... I don't know what to do when I am three..."

The old landlord Deng sighed: "In this age of war and chaos, it is good to be able to live in peace. Fan'er was born with an illness and failed to seek medical treatment in time. However, Mr. Lan once said: Those who know don't speak, and those who speak I don't know, Fan Er may become a great weapon..."

Zhang Fei learned how to be smart and didn't answer, thinking that this was Lan Tian's comforting words, old man, you still believe it.

At this time, Lan Tian just walked into the yard, and he added: "Although this child is only three years old, he has the character of tenacity and willingness to learn. I have been farming in the farm during this time, and he often came to watch nearby, and seemed to understand. We said the same thing."

"Lan... blue... blue..." Little Deng Fan broke free from the old master Deng, and then threw himself into Lan Tian's arms.

Lan Tian held Xiao Deng Fan in his arms, pointed to Liu Bei and the others and said, "Little Deng Zi, this is General Liu, this is General Guan..."

The name Xiao Dengzi was given by Li Yang, because he was called Xiao Lizi in Lantian, Ganjiazhuang. This guy finally became an elder, so he decisively exercised his privilege.

After everyone exchanged greetings, Mr. Deng got up to leave.

Lu Lingqi and Gao Shun entered the house and brought melons and fruits to treat guests, and Lu Lingqi tried to be virtuous and virtuous in front of outsiders.

Several people sat together, Liu Bei took the lead and said, "I see that Zhuang Shang is practicing the formation, but what is Ziyu's plan?"

"The time for spring plowing is over now, and the fields don't need too many people. I thought there was nothing wrong with me, so I asked General Gao to train them. In case of war, maybe I can help transport grain and grass." Lan Tian explained .

"Letting Boping train them is simply overkill..." Liu Bei shook his head.

Lan Tian said: "It is easy to train the strong in the strong, and it is difficult to train the strong in the weak. If we can really train this group of farmers into elite soldiers, then we will be able to demonstrate General Gao's ability."

"This matter is quite difficult, I will do my best." Gao Shun said concisely.

"Every time I talk to Ziyu, I see the sun through the clouds. You have a completely different answer to the same thing." Liu Bei sighed.

"Ziyu has a good mouth, but he is not as good as my old Zhang when drinking." Zhang Fei interjected.

Lan Tian smiled and said, "Looking at it horizontally, it looks like mountains and peaks, and you can see different scenery just by changing the direction."

Liu Bei nodded and said: "Ziyu's words are very kind, and Bei has something to ask for advice here today."

"Brother-in-law, but it's okay."

"Yuan Benchu ​​was defeated at Guandu last year. I heard that Cao Cao sent troops to Xudu again last month. What does Ziyu think about the situation in Hebei? What will happen to us in Xinye?" Liu Bei worried.

Chapter 57 Liu Bei Shows Weakness by Delivering Food

Looking at the open-minded and sincere Liu Bei, Lan Tian thought that he had to find you a military advisor. He didn't know where Xu Shu was, and whether he came to Jingzhou at this time. After all, Liu Bei was a year ahead of schedule.

As for inviting Zhuge Liang to come out, Lan Tian didn't intend to recommend it personally, because Mr. Kong Ming had a very grand foreshadowing from the time he heard about it, and Liu Bei got it after visiting the thatched cottage in the end. He didn't want to destroy Zhuge Liang's sense of expectation in Liu Bei's heart.

Regarding Liu Bei's question just now, Lan Tian thought for a moment before slowly saying: "Yuan Benchu ​​was defeated by Cao Cao with a small number of people in Guandu. The reasons can be summed up in two points.

The so-called embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by an ant's nest. Yuan Benchu ​​practiced the stupid trick of separating the princes, and asked his ministers to support one of the sons for the sake of profit. The sons are actually the way to bring disaster.

Continuing internal strife in the struggle for hegemony will inevitably put the people of the country in danger, and the proud lion will eventually grow old, so I think Cao Cao's victory is very good.

But Yuan Benchu ​​has been operating in Jizhou for many years, and the situation in Hebei will not change in a short time, but Cao Cao will become stronger and stronger. "

Lan Tian's words made Liu Bei feel deeply, because when he went from Hebei to Runan, it was mainly because of the crowding out by Guo Tu and others.

"Then what about Xinye? Will Cao Cao attack?" Liu Bei asked worriedly.

Lan Tian shook his head and said, "Not in a short time, even if Cao Cao can win this time, he still needs time to rest.

If he really took the risk to attack Xinye, I think that no matter how unwise Yuan Benchu ​​was, he would learn the lesson of standing still. After Yuan Benchu ​​attacked with the crowd from Hebei, Cao Cao would be in danger. "

"Ziyu is right." Liu Bei nodded.

"Brother-in-law can rest and recuperate at ease. We must hurry up to train our troops and stock up on food. Only when we have enough soldiers and food can we be invincible in attack and defend invincible." Lan Tian reminded.

"Why don't Ziyu move back to Xinye? I usually ask for advice sooner or later." Liu Bei said.

"Brother-in-law, if you have time, you might as well recruit wise men from all over the world. Now I can farm the land as the most important thing." Lan Tian shook his head and said.

At this time, Guan Yu who was beside him also said: "Ziyu's words are very kind. The soldiers and horses will go ahead before the food and grass are moved. Now farming is indeed the top priority. We can't ask Liu Jingsheng for food frequently..."

Liu Bei got up and sighed, "Where are the sages from Xinye County, hey..."

"Ai...Ai..."

The little Deng Fan in Lan Tian's arms suddenly imitated Liu Bei's language, because Tong Yan Wuji directly amused Zhang Fei.

"Brother-in-law, don't be confined to Xinye. Jingxiang has been relatively stable in recent years. There are many famous people who have fled here. You should go out." Lan Tian suggested.

"go out?"

"Xinye is not far from Xiangyang, and Liu Jingsheng has a feeling of acceptance for us. Brother-in-law, why don't you go for a walk often, maybe you can meet talented people, and waiting for a rabbit is not feasible."

Liu Bei thought so, and said, "It's always bad to leave empty-handed, Ziyu, what gift do you think I'll bring?"

"You might as well pick a cart of vegetables and send them here," Lan Tian suggested.

"Vegetables? This gift might make people laugh, is it inappropriate?" Guan Yu asked eagerly.

Lan Tian laughed and said, "I said, 'Isn't it because of softness that a husband's tongue survives? Isn't it because of rigidity that the death of teeth?'

My brother-in-law has the reputation of being a hero, so Liu Jingsheng is afraid of him. Now that we live in Xinye, only showing weakness can numb his heart. "

Liu Bei understood instantly, and clapped his hands in applause, "Ziyu is really kind, Yunchang, Yide, let's go pick vegetables."

"Brother-in-law, please sit down, how can such things bother you!" Lan Tian hurriedly stopped.

Picking vegetables is such a trivial matter, no matter Lantian or Gaoshun, just stand on the side of the road and shout, and some people from Tuntian rush to do it.

There were distinguished guests at home today, the old landlord Deng called his son-in-law Li Yang back early, and asked him to go to the market to buy meat and wine, and Lan Tian cooked for everyone to have a feast.

Zhao Yun, who had been silent all this time, was eating with his head down. Zhang Fei suddenly handed over a bowl of wine and said, "Zilong, why do you keep your head buried in your food? You should also respect Ziyu and the others. I'll pour you a big bowl."

"Ah? My lord is here, so I don't have the right to speak..." Zhao Yun replied cautiously.

"Don't come here, Lan Ziyu's food is not something you can eat every day. It's not good for you to eat like this. Let's eat food while drinking, so that the water will last forever." Zhang Fei muttered.

Liu Bei was amused by this guy's cute appearance, "Third brother, don't bully Zilong to be honest..."

"I didn't wrong him..." Zhang Fei said drunkenly.

"General Guan didn't drink much..." Zhao Yun argued.

Zhang Fei turned his head and glanced at Guan Yu, then pouted and said, "My second brother must have drunk a lot, you can see that his face is flushed from drinking..."

Guan Yu: ...

Now even Lu Lingqi couldn't hold back anymore, and everyone burst into laughter again, making Zhang Fei scratch his head happily.

Before they went back, Lan Tian called Liu Bei aside, "Brother-in-law has gone to Xiangyang, so you can stop by to visit Mr. Shui Jing."

"Mr. Shui Jing?" Liu Bei asked in surprise.

"It's Mr. Sima Decao. This man is from Yangzhai, Yingchuan. He is currently living in Xiangyang. I heard that he has extensive knowledge and a good understanding of people. My brother-in-law really wants to find talents, why don't you seek them out from him?" Lan Tian suggested.

"Ziyu has been farming in Dengzhuang, how could he know about the famous people in Xiangyang?" Liu Bei asked puzzled.

"Of course I heard it from the farmer, brother-in-law must remember to look for it." Lan Tian said.

"I'm going to Xiangyang tomorrow." Liu Bei nodded.

At this time, Li Yang had already asked someone to pick a cart of vegetables, and Xiao Dengfan kept shouting beside him: "Vegetables...vegetables...vegetables..."

When Liu Bei saw this child, he suddenly felt a little sentimental. Although he had married many wives and concubines since he was an adult, he had no heirs because of being displaced.

Seeing this, Guan Yu suggested: "I see that the eldest brother and this child are very sympathetic, why not simply harvest them as moths?"

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "This is Deng Gong's only grandson, how can I bear to take it?"

Although Liu Bei refused verbally, he already had an idea in his heart about adopting his adopted son, and he planned to make a happy event for the two wives.

The next day, Liu Bei ordered Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to guard Xinye, and he and Zhao Yun took a team to Xiangyang to deliver food.

Liu Biao heard that Liu Bei was coming to give gifts, so he walked out of the governor's mansion to greet him.

"I was about to go to Xinye to ask for an invitation, but Xuande arrived before I was invited. What a coincidence?" Liu Biao smiled and cupped his hands.

Liu Bei asked in bewilderment: "Your Majesty's complexion is rosy, is there some happy event?"

Liu Biao said with a smile, "Recently there has been good news from Jingnan. The rebel counties have all surrendered. I am going to hold a banquet to celebrate."

"That is really a great joy." Liu Bei congratulated.

"Since Xuande came by coincidence, we must not get drunk today." Liu Biao came over and held his hand and said.

Kuai Yue, who was following Liu Biao, saw a small cart behind Liu Bei covered with a layer of cloth, so he asked suspiciously, "I heard that the envoy came to give gifts, but what is in this cart?"

"Zilong, lift the cover and let Mr. Kuai watch." Liu Bei turned around and ordered.

Chapter 58 Cai Mao forced the palace

After Zhao Yun got the order, he immediately lifted the cover, only to see that the cart was loaded with succulents, leeks, cucumbers and so on.

Kuai Yue looked curiously and asked, "Is this the gift from the envoy?"

At this time Liu Biao also saw those vegetables, and he also wanted to know what Liu Bei meant.

Liu Bei bowed his hands to the two and said: "Bei has nothing to produce in Xinye, but some vegetables can be sent to the Fujun to taste. The sun is quite strong today, so I covered it with a cloth."

Kuai Yue was born in a wealthy family in Jingzhou, and his living conditions were relatively superior. It was the first time he saw someone delivering food to Liu Biao, so he didn't understand Liu Bei's behavior, and even felt that this guy was a little rude.

"I heard that Xuande was farming in Xinye, but I didn't expect to grow vegetables. It looks like a good harvest?" Liu Biao asked.

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "This vegetable grows fast, so we can't talk about a good harvest. I can't repay the kindness of the lord. Even if there is not enough food, I have to send it first."

"Xuande is too polite..." Liu Biao shook his head.

"It will take some time for corn and other crops, and I will send them to the Fujun after the harvest." Liu Bei continued.

Liu Biao was moved when he heard this, "I don't have much food and grass, and Xuande can't give it away in the future. You can take half of it for me, and let Xuande take the rest back to Xinye. Let the soldiers eat first..."

"Wei." Kuai Yuexin said that the produce around Xiangyang can't be eaten up, and you still need Liu Bei to travel so far to deliver the food?These song and leeks look almost wilted.

The more Liu Bei spoke pitifully, the more relieved Liu Biao felt. At first when someone said that he was farming in Xinye, Liu Biao thought that this fellow had something on his mind.

Later, when I found out that Liu Bei could not recruit soldiers in Xinye, I let down my suspended heart a little. Where is there any source of soldiers in Xinye?

Now that Liu Bei came to deliver food from afar, Liu Biao was even more suspicious. He thought that Liu Bei's farming would not be effective, so he could only add more vegetables for food.

Liu Biao held a banquet at the governor's mansion, and Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and other important officials of Jingzhou were in it.

At the banquet, everyone chatted about conquering Jingnan, and Liu Bei, an outsider, drank there alone.

Seeing this, Liu Biao said, "Last year Cao Mengde defeated Yuan Benchu ​​at Guandu. I heard that he raised his troops to Hebei recently. Xuande and Mengde have fought against each other several times. Do you know how this victory will be?"

At this time, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and other pro-Cao faction put down their wine glasses, and they also wanted to hear Liu Bei's opinion.

Seeing that everyone was looking forward to it, Liu Bei wanted to share Lan Tian's analysis, but Lan Tian taught him to show weakness and hide his clumsiness, so he said: "The backup soldiers are not as good as Cao Cao, so they have been defeated by him several times. Yuan Benchu ​​has enough troops, so maybe he can win. Bar?"

"Prime Minister Cao's use of troops is really like a god?" Cai Mao asked, this guy and Cao Cao were young friends, and he was the most staunch pro-Cao faction in Jingzhou.

Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Bei dare not talk nonsense, but Cao Mengde should have a strategy to attack Dong Zhuo, defeat Yuan Shu, defeat Lu Bu, take Zhang Xiu, and defeat Yuan Shao..."

"From Xuande's point of view, if Mengde can defeat Benchu, where will the troops be directed?" Liu Biao asked.

"Cao Mengde has the ambition to swallow the world, if he can pacify Hebei, or attack Liangzhou, or conquer Yangzhou, or come to Jingzhou...it is still unknown..." Liu Bei sighed.