Han Xiang

Chapter 421 Ye Zhao Xuande Questions and Responsibilities

Not long after the battle of Yuzhang ended, Huang Zu sent back a secret report from Jiangdong, verifying that Xu Kun had been killed by an arrow in the sea, and then wrote a letter to ask for credit for the soldiers who participated in the battle.

The soldiers under Huang Zu and Liu Pan were rewarded according to their merits. Among them, Huang Zhong ranked first for shooting Xu Kun. In addition to being rewarded with property, land and servants, he was also promoted to General Zhonglang by Liu Biao.

Because Liu Bei suggested weakening Liu Ye's contribution, Liu Biao deliberately invited Liu Bei to participate in the award.

Liu Bei remembered that both Liu Ye and Zhao Yun mentioned Gan Ning, praising him for his bravery and active fighting spirit, and Zhao Yun witnessed Gan Ning shoot Xu Kun with his own eyes, but Gan Ning's name was not listed in the credit book.

The credit for shooting Xu Kun was exclusively shared by Huang Zhong. It may be that Huang Zu and Liu Pan reached some kind of deal, or it may be that Huang Zu deliberately suppressed Gan Ning, but Liu Bei, as an outsider, is inconvenient to intervene.

Back at the post house, Liu Bei, Liu Ye, and Zhao Yun mentioned the matter.

Zhao Yun was very surprised, but Liu Ye's expression was very calm.

Liu Bei glanced at Liu Ye, and said to himself: "The rewards and punishments are unknown, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to convince the crowd. It is said that Huang Yuanyang is strict in governing the army, how can this be so?"

Liu Ye shook his head and smiled slightly: "Gan Xingba lived in Jiangxia as a guest, and his situation is similar to that of the envoy, but the envoy is famous all over the world, but this person has the experience of betraying the lord, and Jingzhou is controlled by Cai Kuai and other big families. How easy is it for him to get ahead? Treat him poorly. He has little effect"

Liu Bei frowned, and said: "These days I stayed in Xiangyang, and I talked a lot about Yizhou with Brother Jing Sheng. In the past, Liu Junlang (Liu Yan) died of illness, and Zhao Wei and others supported Liu Jiyu (Liu Zhang) to succeed him. This incident is not in accordance with etiquette, Gan Xingba and the others are probably forced by the situation."

Liu Ye analyzed: "At that time, there was great chaos in the Central Plains, and tens of thousands of refugees from Nanyang and Sanfu fled to Yizhou. These were originally the people of Jingzhou. Liu Junlang took it as his own and had an affair with Liu Jingsheng, so Liu Jingsheng's words are not complete. letter."

"There is no need to be entangled in right and wrong."

Liu Bei sighed, and explained: "When Liu Junlang died of illness, his third son, Sima Liu Mao, was still alive, and Zhao Wei and others had hidden evil intentions. The rebellion in Yizhou two years ago is a clear proof, so don't worry about it." Gan Xingba doesn't let go of the past, he really has a reason for it."

After hearing this, Zhao Yun couldn't help echoing: "Gan Xingba is a heroic man, and I agree with the Lord's point of view, he is definitely not a villain who betrays the Lord."

"Hehe." Seeing this, Liu Ye smiled and said, "Isn't Zilong more congenial with General Huang? How come he is helping Gan Xingba in his speech?"

"General Huang's arrow skills are unparalleled, and his straight-forward personality makes people close, but Gan Ning is also a rare talent. Since he is not valued by Huang Zu, I wonder if the lord is right."

When Zhao Yun talked about the key point, he couldn't help looking at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei shook his head and waved his hands: "Not to mention Gan Ning's willingness to vote. After all, he lives in Jiangxia and is controlled by Huang Yuanyang. If I reach out to Jingzhou, how can Liu Jingsheng tolerate it?"

"I don't think well about the end of the day"

Before Zhao Yun finished speaking, Liu Bei interrupted: "I understand Zilong's intentions, but now I am not a weak general, and I don't need to cause unnecessary troubles. If everyone has a destiny with Gan Ning, we will meet each other someday. Opportunity, and about Guiyang Governor Zhao, even if you are from your hometown, don't get close, lest someone will frame us to make friends with party members, that will be of no benefit to both parties."

"I will understand at the end."

Zhao Yun cupped his fists and bowed, straightened his body and looked at Liu Ye deliberately.

Liu Ye understood instantly, and said with a smile: "Zilong don't worry, he needs the help of General Long to find his elder brother for Zhao Taishou. If he is lucky enough to find Zhao Fan, he will be sent directly to Guiyang to meet him, and he doesn't need to come from us again." After a while, Shijun will use this friendship sooner or later."

"The people Ziyang sent to Hefei should have arrived long ago. Yunqi didn't send anyone back to Yuzhang to report. It should be because of Zhou Yu's blockade of the Yangtze River. I don't know when he will reply. Huainan fought fiercely in the first half of the year. I really want to know about him"

Seeing Liu Bei's melancholy expression, Liu Ye stroked his fingers to comfort him: "Your Majesty, don't worry, with General Long's ability, they will be fine in Hefei. Since the waterway is impassable in case of war, he may let people go by land."

"Go overland?"

Liu Bei suddenly remembered that when Yuan Shu was married to Lu Bu and sent Ji Ling to Xiaopei, it was Long Xiang who took advantage of the gap between escorting the grain ship and ran for several days and nights to report to himself, which led to the story of Lu Bu shooting a halberd at Yuanmen.

Although Long Xiang was as stable as a rock in Hefei, there was also a daring risky behavior of a high-tech artist in his bones. Maybe he would let the messenger pass through Cao Cao's defense zone, but he would definitely find Wancheng.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei hastily complained to Liu Ye: "If Yun Qi sends a messenger to go overland, he will go straight to Wancheng. I really want to know his news as soon as possible, but I am afraid that Liu Jingsheng will use excuses to prevent me from leaving."

Liu Ye said calmly: "Although the two wives have also arrived in Xiangyang, it will be the end of the new year in a few days. I think Liu Jingsheng should not stop you from going back to Wancheng to meet the brothers."

"Is that a good reason?"

"If the envoy has no idea, I will go with you to see him."

"So much the better."

Because Xiangyang is close to the Han River, there is often heavy fog covering the city, and the night falls relatively early in winter.

After Liu Bei and Liu Ye finished discussing, the sky outside the post house was already dark, thinking about going to the State Shepherd's Mansion tomorrow.

Who would have thought that before dinner was served, Liu Biao suddenly sent guards to the posthouse to pass the message, and asked Liu Bei to meet at the state pastoral mansion overnight.

The guards sent by Liu Biao spoke eagerly, as if they were not inviting him to the mansion for a banquet, could it be something important?
Liu Bei couldn't figure it out for a while, so he boarded the carriage with Liu Ye, and then disappeared into the mist outside the post house.

Chen Dao protected Mrs. Gan and Mi at the posthouse, and Zhao Yun acted as the guard of Liu Bei and Liu Ye alone. When he saw Liu Biao's guards running wildly, he couldn't help becoming vigilant.

The carriage stopped in front of the State Shepherd's Mansion, and the guards urged Liu Bei and Liu Ye to follow him into the mansion. Zhao Yun followed closely behind them.

In the state pastoral mansion under the night, the cold wind that cuts the face blows from time to time.

Normally, it should be quiet and peaceful, but the main hall directly in front is brightly lit at this time.

Climbing the stone steps to the gate of the palace, I found that Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, Wen Pin, Liu Qi and others were all there.

Liu Bei couldn't help turning his head to look at Liu Ye, as if he was talking about Liu Biao's situation today?What happened in Jingzhou?
Immediately afterwards, Liu Bei entered the palace with doubts.

He bowed his hands to Liu Biao and asked curiously, "Brother called you suddenly, is there something urgent?"

Without waiting for Liu Biao to answer, Cai Mao pointed at him and scolded, "Liu Xuande, why do you ask knowingly? What you have done, you want my brother-in-law to tell you?"

Liu Bei was stunned. He first looked at Liu Biao, then met the cold-faced Cai Mao, pointed at his chest and asked, "What did I do?"

"Hmph, pretend you don't know, right?"

"Eh"

Liu Biao hastily interrupted Cai Mao, and reminded in a deep voice: "Degui must not be rude, Xuande has been in Xiangyang for the past few months, maybe he really doesn't know."

(End of this chapter)