After Liu Bei entered Nanyang, he crossed Xiong'er Mountain, Funiu Mountain, and Tongbai Mountain all the way, and went south along the Huishui River. The mountains in the south had become low at this time, like mountains, and more of them were endless countryside and mountains.
The plain and the space between heaven and earth seem to be much wider because of this.
These warriors from northern Xinjiang walked through the streams and rivers. It was probably the first time for these warriors to feel the warmth and humidity of the south. Therefore, they felt a little uncomfortable, a little novel, and more of a joy to see the return of spring. These days
During this period, willows sprouted, the spring breeze was intoxicating, and there were newly blooming flowers everywhere, such as peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, pear blossoms, magnolias, winter jasmine, peonies, sophora flowers, etc. After several years of war, it was rare for people to interact with each other in the mountains and fields.
, Chunyan's face is even more brilliant because of this.
What was even more surprising about this was the people of Nanyang. When they saw this team carrying the banner of the government and army, and their clothes and accents were not like the locals, they thought at first that the Liang people were coming again, so they closed their doors and hid.
But they soon discovered that these northerners had no intention of looting. Some herdsmen's cattle and sheep ran into the team, but they just drove the livestock out again and continued southbound. When the northerners were stationed twenty miles south of Deng County
After coming down, the southerners realized that these were the troops of the imperial court in the eastward expedition to suppress the rebellion. They sighed: "I didn't expect that after General Zhu (Zhu Jun) left, I would be able to see Master Wang again today. Isn't there peace?"
Is it far away?"
But compared to the joy of the people, Liu Biao was extremely uneasy when he crossed the river to greet him. When he and his state staff crossed the Han River on more than ten boats, they saw clouds of flags on the north bank, and army generals were setting up camp, brushing horses and sharpening troops.
, looking like he was going to stay here for a long time, Liu Biao changed his expression. When he asked Kuai Yue, who was in charge of the treatment, he said: "People from the north come from the south, it seems they have bad intentions! What are our plans in the alien world?"
Kuai Yue rested his hands on the Han River to look at the situation on the other side, twirled his beard for a moment, and then smiled at Liu Biao and said, "No matter what your plans are, Duke Ming, there is no need to worry. Although these northerners look like they have been stationed for a long time, their expressions are relaxed, and they are very interesting."
The joker does not have any murderous intent at all. It must be that the general was dissatisfied with Duke Ming’s previous attitude and wanted to use this to show off his power."
After Liu Biao heard this, he looked at the north bank again, and he saw something different. Although Liu Bei's army was densely arranged, the soldiers behaved in a relaxed manner. Some were competing to shoot willows, some were resting on the land, and some were playing in the water. They were all peaceful.
On both sides of the military camp, some farmers from Nanyang came over and boldly went to sell pears and peaches in front of the camp. They were quickly surrounded by northerners and rushed to buy them. Such a scene seemed like it was a time of peace.
When Xiangyang's stern docked on the north bank, Liu Bei had already led the shogunate personnel to wait in front of the ship. When the ship's planks were lowered from the stern, Guo Kai immediately asked people to play music. This is a long-sounding elegant music.
The musical wind is like the wind blowing through the plain forest. When you step into the flowing water and the birds are chirping in it, you will feel a cool breeze flowing through it.
Liu Biao strolled out of the boat at this time and walked down slowly. He was seen wearing a light blue Confucian uniform, a Jinxian crown on his head, a dust tail in his hand, wooden clogs on his feet, and a green ribbon with a silver seal around his waist that represented his status as governor, plus other
With his well-groomed hair and beard, as well as his skin as fair as a woman's, he is just like the image of a Confucian scholar from the words of Confucius and Mencius. Whether everyone has seen Liu Biao or has never seen him before, they can't help but be attracted by his romantic character at this moment.
Zhe, thinking that he is worthy of being one of the eight most famous people in the world.
After everyone on the boat got off the boat, the music on the shore also ended. Liu Biao led everyone forward, bowed slowly to Liu Bei, and then said with a smile: "There are bitter leaves in the leaves, and the medicine is deep. The deep is harsh, and the shallow is shallow."
Then reveal. What is the general trying to warn you by playing "Bitter Leaves"?"
The poem Liu Biao mentioned is exactly the first two lines of the lyrics of the music he just played. "There Are Bitter Leaves" is a song about courtship. The meaning of the ballad is that when a woman is waiting by the river for her sweetheart to come and propose marriage, she talks to the heaven and earth.
The happiness that I fully expect.
Liu Bei smiled when he heard this, and he slowly chanted: "If you want to recruit a boat, you will be involved in Xuan or not. If you are involved in sealing, it will be my friend. I am just waiting for you to envoy. You know it clearly, so why bother to come?"
What to ask?"
After saying that, the two laughed loudly and each recommended outstanding scholars under his command. The people under Liu Bei's command have finished their prefaces, and Liu Biao's command was no less impressive at this time. There were old men with high virtues, and some who were young and handsome, and most of them were elegant.
The winds that intersect with them are like the spring breeze. Among them, the famous ones are:
Cai Mao is in charge of Biejia, Kuai Yue is in charge of governance, Liu Wangzhi is in charge of discussing Cao Cao, Pang Ji is in charge of literature, Han Song is in charge of Cao Cao, Zhang Yun is in charge of military affairs, Wang Can is in charge of Five Classics, Sima Hui is in charge of teachers and friends, Fu Xun is in charge of governor, and Fu Xun is in Xiangyang.
Originally from Yi, Lai Min was engaged in Nanjun, Liu Xian was the chief secretary, Lai Gong, the commander of Xiangyang, Wu Chen, the commander of Nanjun, Wenpin, the commander of Xiangyang, Liu Pan, the commander of Jiangling and others.
After the introduction, a banquet was held on the shore to celebrate. At the banquet, Liu Bei thought that both of them were Han clan clan members and it was not easy for them to be born, so he called Liu Biao, who was nearly twenty years older than him, his elder brother.
If he refuses easily, he will directly call Liu Bei Xuande.
The two sides first talked about the old affairs of the party, and then about the personalities of the north and the south, and then about the situation of Liu Biaodan riding into Jingzhou. Liu Bei made a sighing gesture and said to Liu Biao: "Brother's plans are as fast as electricity, and his changes are the rule. He is really the pillar of the country, the dragon and phoenix of the Han family."
.When I heard my brother’s name before, I had some doubts. After all, the name is difficult to live up to. But now after having a heart-to-heart talk with my brother, I can say that my brother is in Jiangnan and the country is safe.”
Then he pretended to be thoughtful and asked Liu Biao: "Since I took over the position of general, I have been lamenting day and night for fear of neglecting my duty. It is a blessing to see my brother today, so I have to ask my brother for advice. In my opinion, the country
Who is the greatest enemy?"
Liu Biao said: "Naturally, they are the remnants of moth thieves. Their disasters have disturbed people's hearts and burned like autumn grass. Now they have established the emperor's self-respect, even if Dong Zhuo's troubles are incomparable."
Liu Bei nodded and said: "Brother, what I am thinking is exactly what I am thinking, so I am marching eastward to get rid of this big trouble!" At this point, Liu Bei stopped speaking for a moment, glanced at Liu Biao, and then said, "Just before we get rid of the trouble.
, I still have some worries. If I don’t get rid of these worries, it will never be possible for me to make the trip."
Liu Biao was silent for a while, stroking his beard and asked, "What worries Xuande? Why don't you tell me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Bei said "Okay", took Liu Biao's cuff with one hand, stood up and strode outside the tent. At this time, all the soldiers outside the tent were also having a banquet, but Liu Bei gave an order, and all the soldiers immediately lined up in armor.
On both sides, there were hedgehogs holding sharp knives and swords, and they drew their bows and fired arrows in advance. Then Liu Bei pulled Liu Biao and walked through the middle.
The knife was shining with cold light, the blade was sharp and thorny, and the bow and arrows were menacing. Liu Biao followed Liu Bei through the middle, feeling frightened and sweating. But Liu Bei was right in front of him, so he didn't dare to resist, so he could only hold on.
After walking this section of the road, when he walked out of the sword forest, he felt relieved, and the green shirt behind him was completely soaked.
Liu Bei ordered the soldiers to put away their swords and lower their arrows, then turned around and asked Liu Biao: "Brother, did you feel worried when you passed this road?"
Liu Biao smiled bitterly and said: "The sword is at your side, even if it is not attached to you, why don't you worry?"
Liu Biao nodded and said, "Brother is right. I will raise my troops to march eastward, but my brother's attitude is unclear. How can I not be worried? I hope that my brother can help me relieve my worries." Then he asked Liu Biao to follow Liu Yu's old rules and send at least one person.
Wanjing people participated in the Eastern Expedition, plus fifty carts of military equipment and hundreds of water transport ships. Liu Biao was so shocked that he dared to refuse. He immediately agreed repeatedly. Liu Bei was so happy that he personally took Liu Biao's hand and returned to the banquet.<
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But after this incident, even though there was delicious food and wine at the table, Liu Biao felt that he was being forced by Liu Bei, and thinking about the flash of swords and swords just now, he felt extremely unhappy in his heart. He was depressed for a while, and he only used chopsticks to eat and drink without saying a word.
When Liu Bei saw this, he raised his glass with Liu Biao and said with a smile: "Today my brother is relieving my worries, I should also be relieving my brother's worries."
Liu Biao didn't know why and asked suspiciously: "What will Xuande do?"
Liu Bei clapped his hands again and gave the order. He saw that the minister who was admonishing Yang Mi took out an edict he had written long ago, stepped forward and opened it in front of everyone, and then read slowly:
"The edict says: Since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, chaos has occurred and the world has been in turmoil. However, there is Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou, with high moral standards, clean conduct, defeating bandits, and civilized articles. His behavior is the best example of all officials, and his speech is ahead of all ministers.
, taking into account his merits, he should be entrusted with the post of state pastor to achieve great success."
After reading this letter, Yang Mi took out another edict and continued to read: "The "Six Tao" says: A king and a commander must have wings to become a mighty god. Today there is Zhang Xian, the governor of Changsha. He has been in the place for a long time and has many achievements.
To quell the chaos can serve as a basis for the Eastern Expedition, so we summoned the troops to prepare military equipment and entrusted General Andong with the task of leading the expedition from the general."
After reading the two letters, Yang Mi left the tent. Everyone in the tent had not yet recovered. It took a long time to realize that this was indeed a great gift from the imperial court to Liu Biao. First, Liu Biao was named Jingzhou Shepherd, and then he was recruited.
Zhang Xian, who obeyed Liu Biao, joined the army. In this way, Jingzhou became Liu Biao's world.
Liu Bei smiled again and asked Liu Biao: "I wonder if Xuande can relieve his brother's worries?"
Liu Biao asked: "If Zhang Xian refuses to obey, what should Xuande do?"
Liu Bei said calmly: "The warriors under my command can even kill Liang people, but now, brother, does he think that my soldiers cannot kill mere rebels?"
Liu Biao sighed and said, "I know the power of Xuande today." Then the banquet resumed, and both parties laughed as before.
After the banquet, Liu Bei personally sent Liu Biao to Xiangyang and rested in Xiangyang City that night. The next day, Liu Biao opened his treasury, allocated all the supplies, troops and horses, and delivered them all to Liu Bei within three days. Then Liu Bei returned to the north bank. Seeing Liu Bei's figure on the boat gradually disappearing, Liu Biao stood on the shore for a long time. He recalled the experience of the past few days, his face was as dark as water, so he asked Kuai Yue again: "What do you think of the general?"
Kuai Yue sighed: "Looking at his words and deeds, you can see that he speaks a thousand words, but you don't know the depth. Every move is like his original heart. The so-called boldness is as bold as a fight, and the heart is as careful as hair. But when you look at his ambition, he doesn't ask questions.
Wealth and silk are not concerned with beauty, but only with regard to the length of the person and the situation of the world. It can be seen that the king's domineering strategy is all in his heart, and the style of Gaozu is just like this."
Liu Biao nodded and thought deeply, and suddenly said: "But if his plans are too big and he doesn't think about himself, sooner or later he will be conceited and get into trouble."
Since then, Liu Bei has been training troops on the north bank of the Han River, and all the expenses during this period were supplied by Xiangyang. On February 24, Zhang Xian, the governor of Changsha, accepted the edict and summoned more than 10,000 soldiers from all the counties to join him. Liu Bei was overjoyed, and except for General Anton
In addition to his position, he was also granted the post of Xuzhou Mu, and then he bid farewell to Liu Biao and led his army north again.