Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

Liu Yu walked on the streets of Xiangyang City, looking at the bustling crowds, and secretly admired them in his heart.

Liu Biao had no ambition and was conservative. In the chaotic times, he was indeed not a wise leader.

But it was precisely his actions that made Xiangyang City prosperous to a certain extent.

For ordinary people, being able to live a stable life and not going hungry every day is the highest pursuit in life.

As for making great achievements and leaving a name in history, that is nothing but a pipe dream.

Looking through the history books, how many records are there about the common people? Aren't they all kings, princes, generals, and aristocratic families?

Even Chen She, who shouted "Who would rather be a king, prince, general or minister?", was not an ordinary person.

Once the state machinery starts to operate, ordinary people have no choice but to be swept into the torrent of war and finally lose their lives in obscurity.

When a country prospers, the people suffer; when a country perishes, the people suffer. This is the best summary for ordinary people.

Liu Biao's inaction saved Xiangyang from war and made it a rare paradise in that era.

The prosperity of Xiangyang at this time, even if it could not be compared with Luoyang at that time, was not far behind.

It is Liu Biao's sorrow to be born in this era. If he was born in a prosperous era, with his ability to govern, he would definitely become a wise official.

Xu Chu followed behind Liu Yu. Seeing the famous uncle Liu dressed up as an ordinary young master of aristocratic family, Xu Chu was a little uncomfortable with it.

But looking at Liu Yu with a jade hairpin in his hair, a pendant hanging around his waist, and a faint smile on his handsome face, he really has the demeanor of a young master from an aristocratic family.

Liu Yu strolled leisurely in the garden, walking slowly on the bluestone slabs.

Although Liu Biao was also looking for him, in this era, unlike later generations, there were no accurate portraits of people. At most, there would be a general description, such as white face, no beard, and young age. However, it was basically impossible to find someone quickly and accurately based on these characteristics.

In this era, even to capture criminals, most people rely on the power of their relatives.

If you committed a crime in this era, the proportion of people being sent to the county government by their aunts, uncles, and brothers was beyond imagination.

If you commit a crime and run away, your family will be implicated.

In the face of family interests, a person's life and death seems insignificant.

Liu Yu had no relatives in Xiangyang, and only a few people, including Huang Chengyan, had ever seen him. At this time, he was walking on the street in a swagger. Although he only had Xu Chu with him, he was very safe.

The two men staggered all the way to the guest house where Huang Zhong lived, and Liu Yu asked Xu Chu to deliver a business card.

After a while, Huang Zhong came out in a hurry and saluted Liu Yu.

"I didn't know the emperor's uncle was coming, and I failed to welcome him. I am guilty of death."

Liu Yu stepped forward, took Huang Zhong's hand, and said with a smile: "General Huang, please forgive me. I have heard that you are loyal and brave, so I came to see you specially."

Seeing Liu Yu's friendly appearance, Huang Zhong felt a little flattered. He was a martial artist and had been wandering for most of his life, so when had he ever met such a friendly big shot?

Seeing Huang Zhong was somewhat dazed, Liu Yu smiled and said, "General Huang, why don't you invite me in to sit down?"

Huang Zhong came to his senses, apologized to Liu Yu, and walked away with Liu Yu.

This guesthouse is quite large, and Huang Zhong booked the entire backyard for quietness.

Liu Yu looked at the soldiers standing in front of the backyard gate. They were all in high spirits and had extraordinary momentum. Liu Yu couldn't help but praise: "There are no weak soldiers under a strong general. Just looking at these soldiers, we can see the style of General Huang in leading troops."

Huang Zhong said a few humble words, welcomed Liu Yu into the back hall, and ordered someone to serve him tea.

After they drank a few cups of tea, Huang Zhong asked, "Why did the emperor's uncle come to visit?"

People who have been leading troops for a long time are usually straightforward, and Huang Zhong is no exception. Liu Yu, the emperor's uncle, actually took the initiative to visit him in Xiangyang City. Huang Zhong would never believe it if there was nothing wrong.

Liu Yu drank a cup of tea and said slowly: "Since General Huang is so straightforward, I will not hide it anymore. I have heard that you are an extraordinary martial artist. You can shoot a longbow with a strong will and never miss a single shot. You are rarely matched in the world. I have come to invite you today. I wonder if you are willing to serve the Han Dynasty."

Huang Zhong was slightly moved when he heard Liu Yu's words. Although he was far away in Changsha, he knew something about the major events in the world.

If we were to ask who has been the most popular in recent years, it would undoubtedly be Uncle Liu.

A few years ago, he was a distant relative of the Han Dynasty who had just arrived in Luoyang, but now he has occupied three states.

Among the princes today, he is not the most powerful, but he is definitely the most legendary.

"I am grateful to the Emperor's uncle for his appreciation of me, but I am also appreciated by Liu Jingsheng, who has granted me an official position. How dare I abandon it?"

After meeting and chatting with Huang Zhong just now, Liu Yu could clearly feel that Huang Zhong was as loyal as his name suggested. Although he was capable of a higher position with his abilities, he still clearly expressed his refusal in order to repay Liu Biao's kindness in promoting him.

Liu Yu was not surprised about this. He already had a plan to deal with it in his mind.

"General Huang is so loyal, it is really admirable. May I ask, if Liu Jingsheng asked you to leave, what would you choose?"

Huang Zhong pondered for a moment and understood what Liu Yu meant. It seemed that in order to get him, Liu Yu was going to issue an edict to Liu Biao to transfer him away.

Although the Han Dynasty was in decline, Jingzhou still nominally belonged to the Han Dynasty. Liu Yu was the de facto supreme ruler of the Han Dynasty, so it seemed reasonable for him to give orders to Liu Biao.

But Huang Zhong knew that this method would be difficult to implement. Since the Dong Zhuo Rebellion, the princes from all over the country have risen up. Although they still belong to the Han Dynasty in name, they have actually already broken away from the rule of the Han Dynasty.

Collect taxes on your own, appoint officials on your own, issue decrees on your own, recruit troops on your own...

Everything is decided by oneself, just like a country within a country.

In this situation, even if Emperor Liu gave Liu Biao an order, as long as he was unwilling to let go, he would still have ten thousand reasons.

Liu Yu's eyes were bright and full of sincerity, which touched Huang Zhong a little.

I had heard that Uncle Liu was courteous to the wise and was eager to recruit talent. When I saw him, I found that it was indeed true.

Seeing Huang Zhong hesitate, Liu Yu's voice sounded again in Huang Zhong's ears.

"Now that the Han Dynasty is declining, the people are in dire straits, bones are piled up on the roadside, and wives and children are separated. Can the general really ignore it? Has the general's passion and loyalty been wiped out over time?"

Liu Yu's words were like morning bells and evening drums, striking heavily in his heart.

Emotionally speaking, Huang Zhong's love for the Han Dynasty is deeper than that of ordinary people. This can be seen from his name. His name is Zhong, and his courtesy name is Hansheng, which means he is full of expectations for the Han Dynasty.

When Huang Zhong was young, although the Han Dynasty was in decline, its policies were still implemented.

The glorious past of the Han Dynasty appeared countless times in Huang Zhong's studies.

Anyone who commits a crime against a strong man is bound to die!

Wherever the sun and the moon shine, and wherever the rivers flow, all of this is Han territory!