Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"When will the people sent by the governor to send pensions to Xinye leave?" Gan Ning asked.

"I'm already making preparations tonight, and I'll leave tomorrow morning." Su Fei said.

"Can I send two people to accompany me?" Gan Ning asked.

"You're thinking……"

"Observe and observe..."

Su Fei nodded: "Alright."

After Liu Bei returned to Xinye, he praised Lantian greatly. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others took turns to host banquets to reward him, so that this guy could only stay in the county for a short time.

After what happened in Jiang Xia, Liu Bei sent Jian Yong to Xiangyang to meet Liu Biao according to Lan Tian's opinion.

Some things have to be said on the bright side, otherwise it will make the other party feel easy to bully.

At this time, Xinye's strength is weak, and he can't tear himself apart with Liu Biao, but he must strive for benefits as much as possible.

A few days later, Yi Ji and Jian Yong returned to Xinye, and they brought back Liu Biao's full sincerity.

Chapter 72 Who will rule the world?

Liu Biao rode to control Jingzhou, not only calmed down the sect thieves who had been in great power for a short time, but also listened to the tune and refused to listen to the control of the four southern counties of Jingzhou.

During this period, Liu Biao sent Huang Zu to resist Sun Quan in Xiakou, and Wu Ju, the prefect of Cangwu, took control of Jiaozhou.

It can be said that Liu Biao's plots are all in the east, west, and northwest.

In terms of ability and actions, he is far better than the previous Wang Rui.

But at this time Liu Biao was over sixty, his body was gradually aging, and his original ambitions were gradually obliterated by the Jingzhou tyrants such as Cai, Kuai, Pang, and Huang.

Liu Biao knew that Cai Hao and Kuai Yue were conspiring to get rid of Liu Bei, but at that time he was indeed sick in bed, so he acquiesced in this matter, otherwise how could Zhang Ben get the tiger charm?

Before Jian Yong came to Xingshi to inquire about his crimes, Liu Biao used tricks to remove Zhang Ben's military power in order to maintain his good reputation, and Cai Mao ruthlessly barbarized his three tribes, which can be regarded as giving Liu Bei an explanation.

Liu Bei was stunned when he heard Yi Ji's explanation. Zhang Ben was obviously Liu Biao's confidant, so he was abandoned by his master?It's really chilling to hear.

In fact, Liu Biao originally planned to kill Zhang Ben alone, but unfortunately Cai Mao wanted to kill the grass and roots, and he did it quickly and ruthlessly.

Yiji said: "Your Majesty, don't be suspicious. Zhang Ben must have been enlisted by Sun Quan to create turmoil in Jingzhou so that Jiangdong can profit from it. This must be Zhou Yu's plan."

Lan Tian heard it funny, and thought that Liu Biao actually blamed Zhou Lang, Zhou Gongjin should be more resourceful than Kuai Yue.

Liu Bei nodded and said, "It's enough for Xianhe to come back and make a statement. I'll trouble Uncle Ji to make a trip."

"My lord sent me to Xinye. Apart from explaining the whole story clearly, I also brought some money to comfort the dead and wounded soldiers..." Yi Ji continued.

"Su Dudu has already sent it, so the Fujun will send it again?" Liu Bei said.

"After all, it's an innocent disaster, so if you repeat it, you'll repeat it. My lord, please let Jun Kong go to Xiangyang to discuss it." Yi Ji said.

"I'll go after I'm done with the mundane tasks in hand." Liu Bei nodded in response.

After Yi Ji left, Liu Bei asked Xu Shu and Lan Tian, ​​"Can Yuanzhi and Ziyu go to Xiangyang?"

"If my lord doesn't go, Liu Biao won't be able to live in peace. You can take General Zilong with you." Xu Shu thought for a while and said.

After Liu Bei listened to Xu Shu, he looked at Lan Tian again, and Lan Tian also nodded and said: "The words of the military adviser are very true. Liu Jingsheng will not hesitate to kill his confidants to prove himself, but also to protect his own feathers. He has dodged all the hidden arrows. Why are you afraid of the bright gun? Brother-in-law can go with peace of mind." .”

"That's good." Liu Bei felt relieved.

"My lord, my little sister is about to give birth..." Mi Zhu hurriedly said at this time.

Liu Bei was shocked when he heard this, and quickly said to the two of them: "Let's leave today, Zi Zhong, come with me quickly."

Strange to say, after Liu Bei recognized his adopted son Liu Feng, Mi Zhen and Gan Qian were pregnant two months ago, and he still hoped to have a biological son.

After Liu Bei and Mi Zhu left in a hurry, Xu Shu also prepared to leave.

Lan Tian asked, "It's still early, where is Yuan Zhi going?"

"My mother has nothing to do at home, I want her to help the lord." Xu Shu said.

"Then hurry up, I'll buy you a drink tonight." Lan Tian invited.

Xu Shu looked at him in surprise. Although Lan Tian was Liu Bei's brother-in-law, he kept a low profile in Xinye and basically had no close contact with anyone, which made outsiders think he was not easy to talk to.

"Is there something wrong with Ziyu?" Xu Shu asked suspiciously.

"Well, I want to have an in-depth chat with you." Lan Tian nodded and said.

Cai Hao and Kuai Yue plotted against Liu Bei, and Liu Biao acted so calmly. Lan Tian thought that he could no longer be passive, and maybe the situation would be worse than history.

Although Lan Tian can't play politics and tricks, there are some people who can handle it with ease. It's time to invite Kong Ming out.

Xu Shu nodded and said, "I will definitely be there in the evening."

Liu Bei attached great importance to Lantian, and his residence in Xinye was diagonally opposite the county government office. During this period, Dengjiazhuang was harvesting grain, and Liu Bei often asked him for advice, so he stayed in the county.

In the evening, Lan Tian raised a stove at home, and put a pot on it to boil wine and cook vegetables.

After Xu Shu arrived, Lan Tian taught him how to boil mutton in a pot with a simple dipping sauce that he made himself. Xu Shu almost swallowed his tongue.

"Ziyu is such a fantastic idea, it's the first time I've seen such a way of eating." Xu Shu sighed.

Lan Tian picked up a piece of mutton and put it into the copper pot, rinsed it for a few times and fished it out. Then he said meaningfully: "Yuanzhi looks at all the states and counties in the world, does it look like the mutton in my hand? If the time is not enough, the meat Uncooked meat can easily damage the stomach, and if it is cooked for too long, the meat will be old and dull, and lose its umami flavor."

"What did Ziyu want to say?" Xu Shu put down his chopsticks and picked up the wine glass.

"I mean Jingzhou is this mutton, how long does Yuan Zhi think it can be eaten?" Lan Tian asked.

"My lord now lives in Xinye, and Ziyu is planting grain in Dengjiazhuang. Although we have occasional small victories in Bowangpo, it will take some time before we can conspire in Jingzhou. At least it's not the time yet, and the meat is not yet cooked." Xu Shu analyzed.

"If the meat is boiled for too long, this piece of mutton may belong to Cao Cao, so who will cook the meat is the most important thing." Lan Tian said.

"Can Ziyu wash it?" Xu Shu asked puzzled.

Lan Tian shook his head and said, "I understand the truth, but I can't do it well, can Yuan Zhi do it?"

Xu Shu also shook his head and said: "Looking at the general trend of the world, I am not as good as Ziyu."

Lan Tian took a sip of the boiled wine, stood up and looked out the window, and said, "Brother-in-law passed by Mr. Shui Jing's manor last time. He recommended Wolong and Fengchu, saying that they are unrivaled talents. , I guess Yuanzhi must know the people, why not invite them out of the mountain to spread the word?"

Xu Shu, who was born in Yingchuan, knows that these nobles attack each other for their own interests. There are very few people with a heart like Lantian. With his talent and background, he can completely surpass himself, but this guy just gave up as a military advisor. An important position, and now he is planning for the master again, and wants to invite Wolong and Fengchu out of the mountain.

Although Zhuge's four friends have different talents, Cui Jun, Meng Jian, Shi Tao and Xu Shu are all similar in essence. They just want to find stability in the troubled times, which in turn also shows Zhuge Liang's tenacity.

Facing Xu Shu like this, Lan Tian felt that he could be guided, as long as he helped Liu Bei become bigger and stronger, then he could still enjoy stability and would not leave for his mother.

Seeing that Xu Shu was silent, Lan Tian added: "There is a saying in my hometown, only in the pot, can there be in the bowl. Now only by helping the lord to seek strength, Yuan Zhi and my relatives can benefit and be safe."

Xu Shu was extremely intelligent, so he could understand Lan Tian's advice. He said slowly, "Pang Tong, styled Shiyuan, named Fengchu, has the talent of Wang Zuo, but he was born in the Pang family of Xiangyang, so I'm afraid he won't become an official easily..."

"What about Wolong?"

"Wolong, surnamed Zhuge, surnamed Liang, styled Kongming, native of Yangdu Langya, now lives in seclusion in Longzhong, Xiangyang, often compares himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi..."

Chapter 73 Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, Kong Ming Comes Out of the Mountain

After Xu Shu finished speaking, he waited for Lan Tian's reaction, because Kong Ming was a bit more crazy than wind music, which made him a joke among the local scholars.

Literati are mostly relatives, and the only close friends are Xu Shu and Cui Jun, who agree that Kong Ming has a talent comparable to wind music.

Lan Tian cooked the meat calmly, not feeling anything wrong at all, as if Xu Shu was describing the established facts.

Xu Shu couldn't help secretly praising Lan Tian's magnanimity, and continued: "Kong clearly has the talents of the world, if I go to invite him, he may not be willing to show it, the lord may go in person..."

"Brother-in-law is so thirsty for talent, how can he be too tired? Yuan Zhi can recommend him as soon as possible." Lan Tian laughed.

"My lord has added a daughter, who is enjoying the family relationship, how about recommending it in the next year?" Xu Shu asked again.

Lan Tian picked up a piece of mutton, scalded it up and down in the pot a few times, and then said: "The situation in this world is like this mutton. There will be great changes in a moment. Yuan Zhi should be sooner rather than later."

Xu Shu heard that he was reasonable, so he nodded and said, "Ziyu's wine and meat are excellent, but it's a pity that the three generals are not here, so there is less fun to fight for."

"Haha, when Mr. Kong Ming is invited, I'll buy a few more sheep, let's have a good drink, then we might as well ask Shang Lingtang to join us." Lan Tian raised his glass and said.

Xu Shu also raised his glass and said with a smile: "It's just a matter of borrowing Ziyu's mutton to honor my mother."

When Mi Zhen gave birth to a daughter, Xin Ye's staff prepared gifts and came to Liu Bei's residence to congratulate her.

Xu Shu took the opportunity to recommend Zhuge Liang to Liu Bei. After hearing this, Liu Bei said excitedly, "I heard the name of Wolong earlier, but I don't know how he compares to Yuanzhi?"

Xu Shu shook his head and said, "How dare I compare myself to Kong Ming? It's like a poor horse is compared to a unicorn, and a jackdaw is compared to a phoenix. This man often compares himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, and he is a genius in the world."

At this time Guan Yu snorted coldly and said: "Although a certain person is not talented, he has also read "Spring and Autumn". Guan Zhong helped Duke Huan of Qi become the overlord, and Le Yi assisted the weak Yan State to capture more than [-] cities in Qi State. Zhuge Liang met these two people. Bi, I think he must be an exaggerated madman."

Xu Shu laughed and said, "I think Kong Ming's talent is not only comparable to wind music, but also comparable to the other two."

"Which two people?" Liu Bei asked curiously.

"Lu Wang from Zhou, Zhang Liang from Han." Xu Shu said firmly.

It was recommended by Sima Hui before, and now it is fiercely praised by the military advisor Xu Shu. Liu Bei said happily: "Dare to trouble Yuan Zhi, please come and meet me."

Xu Shu shook his head and said, "This man is not to be subdued, the Lord needs to ask for it in person."

"It should be so." Liu Bei straightened his clothes and was about to set off immediately.

It was almost noon at this time, Guan Yu persuaded: "Now that the New Year is approaching, and my niece has just been born, why don't we go to visit after the beginning of spring?"

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "Time doesn't wait, second brother, you go and prepare presents, and the three of my brothers will go with Yuan Zhi."

Seeing this, Xu Shu also persuaded: "It's getting late today, why don't we set off tomorrow morning."

"Just what Yuanzhi said." Liu Bei stood on the spot and paced back and forth, more excited than having a daughter.

After Xu Shu returned home, he revised a letter, and rushed to Longzhong, west of Xiangyang, to give a brief introduction of Liu Bei's going.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu Guanzhang and Xu Shu rushed to Longzhong on light horses.

The four went there while they were excited, and when they arrived, a boy answered the door, saying that Zhuge Kongming had gone out, and the date of return was undecided, and then closed the chaimen, and they didn't even drink their saliva.

"Yuanzhi, the New Year is approaching, where can Mr. Wolong go?" Liu Bei wondered.

"Ahem, Kong Ming has a lot of friends in Xiangyang, and I don't know where they are..." Xu Shu was a little depressed. Could it be because I delivered the letter yesterday?I wanted you to prepare, but you were not at home.

"Brother, since Wolong's return date has not been fixed, we might as well return early." Guan Yu reminded.

"Okay, let's come back later." Liu Bei nodded.

Seeing everyone returning empty-handed, Lan Tian was a little puzzled, thinking that with Xu Yuanzhi going the same way, Zhuge Kongming would have to look around?

During the Chinese New Year, Gan Qian gave birth on a snowy night. Lan Tian thought it was A Dou who was born, but it turned out to be a daughter too.

Years later, Liu Bei was going to Wollongong in the snow to show his sincerity in seeking talents. Xu Shu originally wanted to invite Lan Tian to go with him, but he refused because Gan Qian was weak after giving birth and wanted to stay in Xinye to take care of her.

This time Xu Shu didn't notify in advance, Liu Bei finally met Zhuge Liang, Kong Ming gave him the first impression that he was very young.

Guan Zhang kept warm by the stove in the corridor, while Liu Bei, Xu Shu, and Zhuge Liang were cooking wine and talking about world affairs in the thatched hut.

Liu Bei's words revealed that Jingzhou was unwilling to seize Liu Biao, so Zhuge Liang did not come up with the Longzhong pair.

Zhuge Liang declined Liu Bei's invitation, saying that he was not talented enough to help Liu Bei help the Han Dynasty.

Liu Bei's posture was extremely low in order to seek virtue, Zhang Fei was so angry that he rushed out of the door, picked up the whip and whipped the small tree outside the courtyard.

On the way back, Guan Yu said, "Could it be that Kong Mingzhi is too talented and that's why he doesn't want to come out to help?"

Liu Bei bowed his head and said nothing, Xu Shu shook his head and said, "Kong Ming has real talent and learning, I don't know why he declined..."

"Brother, the snow is in a hurry, it's better to come back early, I want to find Lan Ziyu to eat hot-boiled mutton." Zhang Fei changed the subject.

The last time Xu Shu ate boiled mutton, he accidentally slipped his mouth, and this delicacy spread.

Xu Shu heard Zhang Fei mentioning Lantian, and said thoughtfully, "Maybe Ziyu has a way."

Liu Bei echoed, "I hope Ziyu can invite Kong Ming out, and let's hurry back to Xinye."

"I'll lead the way." Zhang Fei whipped his horse, and everyone followed with a smile.

Lan Tian was also shocked when he heard the news of Kong Ming's refusal, and wondered if it must be done three times?Or is it that the three-point world has not yet come out?

In March, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming. Lan Tian was going to direct the spring plowing in Dengjiazhuang, but the matter of inviting Kong Ming out of the mountain has not yet been completed, so he went to Wollongong with everyone.

Seeing that Liu Bei came back with sincerity, Zhuge Liang led everyone into the room to drink tea.

At this moment, Guan Zhang was waiting in the courtyard, while Xu Shu and Lan Tian sat kneeling on either side of Liu Bei.

"It's a great honor for the general to come back. This is..." Zhuge Liang pointed to Lan Tian and asked.

Xu Shu introduced: "This is Lantian, whose name is Ziyu, and it is currently farming in Xinye for the lord."