Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 145: Famous Jing Yi, Ji Han Qunying! (Pursue)
  From the 22nd year of Jian'an, when Liu Bei sent his troops into Hanzhong, to the 24th year of Jian'an, when Liu Bei and Cao Cao demarcated the Han River, the military struggle between Liu Bei and Cao Cao for nearly three years finally came to an end.

The area under Liu Bei's control has also grown crazily in the past two years. After acquiring Hanzhong, Xicheng, Shangyong, Fangling and Xiangyang, Liu Bei's strategy of completely occupying the Han River has been basically achieved.

Taking back Guiyang, co-governing Changsha, and destroying Lukou Stronghold also eliminated the threat of Sun Quan from Jiangdong to Jiangling.

Liu Bei achieved the greatest military victory after the Battle of Chibi, and was truly qualified to compete with Cao Cao in the world.

The north was demarcated by Cao Cao's Han River, and the east was controlled by Sun Quan's Lukou Treaty.

Once the news came back, it was like a boulder falling into a calm lake, causing an uproar in Jingyi Prefecture.

Before Liu Bei sent his army into Hanzhong, there were a large number of forces that were dissatisfied with Liu Bei in both Jingzhou and Yizhou.

There are local aristocratic families who are secretly harboring evil intentions, there are officials from various counties and counties who are disobedient, and there are also the Rong from the west and the Yiyue from the south who are watching and coveting.

Reality is not a game. It does not mean that occupying a certain county can make the officials, soldiers and people of the county welcome each other. It does not mean that taking control of Yizhou and Jingzhou can convince the Rong in the west and the Yiyue in the south.

The prosperity of the world is for profit; the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit.

In essence, it was an exchange of interests between Liu Bei and the local aristocratic families and the various armies and barbarians.

If Liu Bei doesn't give enough or Liu Bei's authority is not strong enough, it will make the local noble families, Rong Yiyue and others have double-minded intentions.

And now.

During the 24th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei increased his power to a level that no one could ignore, and he even tended to replace Sun Quan in Jiangdong and become the second most powerful force in the world.

Whether it is a local aristocratic family or a group of barbarians and barbarians, if they want to survive in troubled times, they must inevitably join a force.

If you can't beat them, you have to join. This is the general trend!
  In Jingzhou and Yizhou, Liu Bei is the trend!
  Xiangyang City.

On the one hand, Liu Bei rewarded the army and on the other hand, he cared for the people.

When the war is over, the tense nerves of both the army and the people are relieved!
  Natural disasters and man-made disasters, war is the number one man-made disaster.

Not many people really like the disasters of war. Most people hope that peace and prosperity can come as soon as possible, but they can't help themselves in troubled times.

Fortunately, Liu Bei's reputation has been good over the years. Although the scholars and people in Xiangyang are not as enthusiastic about Liu Bei's arrival, they still have basic respect for Liu Bei.

The overflow of the Han River destroyed many fertile fields and houses in Xiangyang, and also caused many more refugees in Xiangyang.

Liu Bei urgently transferred a large amount of grain and rice from Jiangling City, and also borrowed a lot of grain and rice from the wealthy families in Jingzhou to help the refugees.

Zhuge Qiao also took the opportunity to propose that the soldiers assist the people of Xiangyang in dealing with the aftermath of the flood, so as to reduce the gap between the soldiers and the people.

Although Guan Yu took on the stigma of flooding the Seventh Army in order to protect Zhuge Qiao's reputation, Zhuge Qiao did not want Guan Yu to suffer complaints from the people of Xiangyang because of this.

Therefore.

Zhuge Qiao only proposed the plan, but it was Guan Yu who was responsible for implementing it.

The reason is also very simple: only Guan Yu can guard Jingzhou! If Guan Yu's reputation is ruined, wouldn't it give Cao Cao and Sun Quan an opportunity to take advantage of him?

Zhuge Qiao's proposal was also supported by Liu Bei.

The most important thing is: Zhuge Qiao will return to Xichuan with Liu Bei, and it is not certain when he will return to Jingzhou.

It would be a waste to let Zhuge Qiao gain this reputation.

Guan Yu had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​seeking fame for Zhuge Qiao and personally led Jingzhou soldiers to assist the people of Xiangyang in dealing with the aftermath of the flood.

The military-civilian family relationship is an effective conspiracy in any era!
  Come December.

Liu Bei decided to return to Xichuan and called everyone to discuss personnel appointments for the Han River defense line.

Due to Mengda's rebellion, the three Shangyong counties needed good generals with high qualifications, prestige and ability to guard them.

"It's a pity that Feng'er's serious injury has not healed. Otherwise, with Feng'er here, I would have nothing to worry about." Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh.

Under Zhang Zhongjing's treatment, Liu Feng turned the corner.

It's just that those three arrows injured Liu Feng's muscles and bones, and he had to rest for three months. If he wanted to guard Shangyong and use force, he would have to recuperate for at least a year.

Zhao Yun, Huang Quan and Wu Ban have qualifications, prestige and ability, but they also have to follow Liu Bei back to Xichuan.

After all, the qualifications and prestige of generals such as Feng Xi and Zhang Nan were lacking, which made Liu Bei quite distressed.

Zhuge Qiao suggested: "Your Majesty, I think that if the young eagle stays under the wings of the eagle for a long time, it will be difficult for it to have the power to soar in the nine heavens."

"Brother Tan has been in Jingzhou for many years. He is familiar with military and political affairs. He is also dignified and prudent. He is the most suitable person to supervise the military and political affairs of the three counties."

After hearing Zhuge Qiao's recommendation, Guan Ping felt a little more excited.

Thinking that Guan Yu was also short of people in Jingzhou, Guan Ping suppressed his excitement and remained silent.

Zhuge Qiao guessed Guan Ping's thoughts and advised: "Brother Tan, I know your worries."

"You are worried that after you go to Shangyong, the prince will lose a confidant who can share military affairs."

"But you might as well give your brother a chance. It just so happens that he can receive more guidance from the Lord and don't always stay in the first camp."

"The tigers of the Guan family, when it comes to military bravery, must have the courage that no man can match; when it comes to commanding troops, they must also learn to win in battle and capture in attack!"

Before Guan Ping could speak, Guan Xing clasped his fists and said, "Brother, if you don't go to Shangyong, you will be the only one in my father's eyes. I also want to get closer to my father."

Guan Yu's red face instantly became a bit darker. If Liu Bei hadn't been present, Guan Yu would have wanted to mention Guan Xing and ask: What does it mean to only have eyes for Guan Ping?

There was still worry in Guan Ping's eyes: "My father is old and has old injuries. I have to arrange all the food and drinks. If I'm not here, brother Xing, can you guarantee my father's food?"

Guan Yu was moved, but he felt that Guan Ping paid too much attention to these trivial matters and had too little courage. He couldn't help but scolded him: "Although I am old, I can still eat a bucket of rice and ten pounds of meat."

"You have stayed in Jingzhou for too long, and your energy is almost gone. It's time to go to Shangyong to practice. Don't make people laugh at the tiger father and dog son."

Liu Bei saw Guan Yu scolding Guan Ping and defended him: "Yun Chang, please don't be too harsh on Tanzhi."

"Frankly, I am the most filial person, and I have been separated from you since childhood. It took many years for father and son to reunite. It is human nature to not want to leave your side."

When Guan Yu saw Liu Bei speaking, he swallowed back the reprimands on his lips and accepted Liu Bei's instructions honestly.

Liu Bei patted Guan Ping's shoulder gently and said sincerely: "In the past, Tanzhi led his mother thousands of miles to find his relatives. He was not afraid of hardships and dangers along the way. After meeting Yunchang, he didn't complain at all. At that time, I knew how Tanzhi felt about you. .”

"It's just that as a man, you have to take the lead after all. The three counties of Shangyong are adjacent to Jingzhou and they are the wings of Jingzhou."

"If Cao Cao and Sun Quan send troops to attack Jingzhou again in the future, you will be the first line to reinforce Jingzhou."

"Yun Chang and I are both old. This great task of supporting the Han Dynasty will eventually fall on the shoulders of younger generations such as Tanzhi."

"I hope that in my lifetime, I can see the long-lasting tiger grow into a tiger that no one can match, and reappear the martial arts of the Guan family that dominates the world!"

"Tanzhi, don't wait for me to be disappointed!"

Liu Bei's words were like enlightenment, dispelling the complicated worries in Guan Ping's heart.

"Thank you for your advice, uncle!" Guan Ping knelt on one knee and saluted, clasped his fists and said in a solemn voice: "My nephew is willing to be mediocre, and he will definitely not disappoint his uncle and father!"

Liu Bei laughed, helped Guan Ping up, and appointed him: "From today on, I will promote you to the rank of general of the bandits, and oversee the three counties of Xicheng, Shangyong, and Fangling."

General Dangkou is an official position that Guan Yu once held. Liu Bei promoted Guan Ping to General Dangkou, and his intention is self-evident.

Guan Ping complied with the order with a look of determination on his face.

When Guan Xing saw that Guan Ping was appointed as the bandit general, he was quite envious, so he implored Liu Bei: "Uncle, if you want to return to Xichuan, I will definitely not be able to catch up with the ceremony. My nephew wants to ask my uncle to give me a word!"

When Liu Bei saw Guan Xing, he seemed to see Guan Yu who had just arrived in Zhuojun. He was also so heroic, and he suddenly had the idea of ​​​​taking the word.

"Yun Chang, I would like to give my nephew a calligraphy, is it possible?" Liu Bei turned his head and looked at Guan Yu.

Guan Yu smiled and said, "It's an honor for Xing'er to be given the title by his elder brother!"

Liu Bei looked at Guan Xing's heroic face and said: "Since ancient times, good ministers and generals are all heroes who can serve as generals or prime ministers."

"If civil and military matters can be relaxed, if civility can stabilize the country and military power can rule the country, I will give my nephew the nickname 'Anguo'"

"My nephew must be diligent in civil affairs and martial arts in the future, and don't slack off!"

The word "Anguo" expresses Liu Bei's high hopes for Guan Xing. Guan Xing was even more excited and bowed: "My nephew, please remember your uncle's teachings! You will never neglect cultural relics!"

Liu Bei approached Guan Yu and caressed the back of Guan Yu's right hand: "Yun Chang, I wanted to go to Xichuan with you, but Jingzhou can't do without you now. I'll leave Jingzhou to you!"

When Guan Ping goes to Shangyong, Xiangyang will have to be controlled by Guan Yu himself.

After saying goodbye today, Liu Bei didn't know when he would see Guan Yu again.

Guan Yu also placed the back of his left hand on the back of Liu Bei's hand and said in a solemn voice: "I'm here in Jingzhou, brother, don't worry!"

Half an hour later.

Liu Bei led his troops to leave Xiangyang City. Guan Yu stood by the river and looked at the people boarding the boat and couldn't take his eyes away for a long time.

"Father, uncle has gone far away; the wind is strong on the riverside, let's go back to the city first!" After picking up his cousin's name, Guan Xing's demeanor became a little more steady.

This subtle change did not escape Guan Yu's eyes.

The eldest son Guan Ping gained the courage to stand alone, and the second son Guan Xing also gradually developed the style of a general. Thinking of his prospective son-in-law Zhuge Qiao, Guan Yu couldn't help but smile a little.

If your children are successful, what more can you ask for?
  Ten days later.

Gangneung City.

As soon as Liu Bei returned to the city, he came to see Liu Feng.

Seeing Liu Feng's thin face, Liu Bei felt quite distressed: "Feng'er, I have wronged you!"

Liu Fenghu had tears in his eyes: "It was the child who was incompetent and believed Meng Da's lies that led to the loss of Nanxiang City; now he has made his father worried, and the child feels ashamed."

Liu Bei gently stroked Liu Feng's hand and said, "Feng'er, don't blame yourself. The crime of this war is not yours."

"You should rest well in Jiangling City. Don't get angry and cause injuries, and don't show off your strength and practice martial arts!"

"If you are bored, you can read some classics from the sages to cultivate your moral character."

Liu Feng nodded: "My father's teachings, I will remember them. I originally found some crickets that were good at fighting for Adou in Nanxiang City, but I regretted that I was in a hurry on the way and couldn't take them away."

Liu Bei smiled and scolded: "Ah Dou is at the age of studying, how can he always play crickets. It must be Ah Qiao who gave you the idea."

Liu Feng was a little embarrassed: "I don't know what gift to give to Adou. Ah Qiao is friendly with Adou, so naturally he has to listen to A Qiao."

Liu Bei said earnestly and sincerely: "If Feng'er really wants to give Adou a gift, just give him the sword to Adou."

"I will give Adou a message. After Feng'er recovers from his injury and returns to Chengdu, he will teach Adou how to practice swordsmanship." "What Adou cares about is not crickets, but companionship and recognition."

Liu Feng suddenly understood and pointed to the sword hanging by the bedside: "The child is stupid. This sword is one of the two swords gifted by the father in the past. Please give it to Adou."

Mentioning the two swords, Liu Feng suddenly understood: "I was originally wondering why my father gave me the two swords in the past. It was because the child was stupid and could not understand the deep meaning of his father."

Liu Bei laughed: "Feng'er can understand this meaning, I have nothing to worry about!"

Laughter rang in the room, and the father and son were deeply affectionate.

And on the other side.

Zhuge Qiao came to Guan Yu's mansion to see Guan Feng.

The relationship between the two is no longer a secret now. Although the parents ordered the matchmaker, it was also the intention of the man and his concubine.

The next day.

Liu Bei convened the civil and military forces in Jiangling City and carefully explained Jingzhou's future internal and external policies to Mi Fang and other civil and military officials.

Mi Fang originally wanted to ask who would be the governor of Jingzhou, but when she saw Zhuge Qiao wink, she suppressed the question in her heart.

After Liu Bei arranged various important tasks, Mi Fang went to Zhuge Qiao privately and asked, "Ah Qiao, why did you stop me from speaking just now?"

Zhuge Qiao chuckled: "Prefect Mi, do you want to ask who will be the governor of Jingzhou?"

Mi Fang smiled awkwardly: "Aqiao, you are too worried. How could I be greedy for the position of governor of Jingzhou? It was just my drunken nonsense before."

Zhuge Qiao did not point out: "Prefect Mi, your Majesty will not appoint Jingzhou Governor now. If you do, you will have to wait until Jiangxia County and Fancheng are taken back."

"What's more, Governor Mi, do you really have the energy to take care of the entire Jingzhou? Don't you want to make more money in Changsha?"

Mi Fang didn't have to be the governor of Jingzhou, but if she could, Mi Fang wouldn't refuse.

Seeing Zhuge Qiao mention Changsha, Mi Fang suddenly became interested: "Ah Qiao, your move is so wonderful. After I told the businessmen of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce, they all went to Changsha to buy land."

"The wealthy businessmen in Jiangdong have also sent people to Changsha to understand the situation. This time I will make back all the money I lost."

"I have notified Samoko and asked them to prepare more leather goods; I have also sent people to negotiate with Linglingman. If Xichuan was not far away and the Shu brocade could not be delivered for a while, I would be able to make a lot of money now. "

"Since you have provided me with such a big business, Aqiao, I decided to give Aqiao a big gift."

Zhuge Qiao felt something was wrong and took a step back: "Prefect Mi, I'm really not interested in your daughter!"

Mi Fang waved her hand: "Don't worry, Ah Qiao, my daughter doesn't like gentle people like you, she just likes Wang Ping."

Zhuge Qiao's tone suddenly rose: "Who are you talking about, Prefect Mi? Wang Ping? Don't harm honest people!"

Mi Fang raised her tone: "Ah Qiao, what you said is wrong. Why do you call it a disaster for honest people? Although my daughter is not the beauty of the country, she is still quite beautiful."

"What's more, as long as Wang Ping is willing to marry, I will buy Wang Ping a house and land in Chengdu. He will reward the army officers, and I, as the father-in-law, can also give him money."

"Can you find another father-in-law in the world who is more arrogant than me?"

The corner of Zhuge Qiao's mouth twitched: "Prefect Mi, you can't use your power to overwhelm others."

Governor Mi snorted: "Am I that kind of person? Wang Ping is a general who is highly regarded by the king. If I use my power to bully others, wouldn't I embarrass the king?"

"Don't worry, if Wang Ping doesn't want to, I will never force him. Do you think I forced him when you didn't want to?"

"I, Mi Zifang, have always done things fairly and justly. If I can solve problems with money, I won't do shameless things like those local dogs."

Zhuge Qiao rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Prefect Mi, if there is nothing else, I will leave first."

"Don't be anxious!" Mi Taishou shrank and looked left and right, as sneaky as a thief.

Zhuge Qiao suddenly felt something bad and wanted to leave: "Prefect Mi, I suddenly remembered that there are still important things to report to the king."

"We have something important to discuss tomorrow. I will take you somewhere!" Mi Taishou picked up Zhuge Qiao and left.

Zhuge Qiao had no choice but to follow Mi Fang to a house.

Looking at the house in front of him, Zhuge Qiao wanted to leave even more: "Prefect Mi, you don't know how to hide your beauty in a golden house."

Mi Fang smiled while stroking her palms: "Ah Qiao has good eyesight! Recently, an old friend from Jiangdong died of illness, and his family members came to seek refuge with me. Seeing how pitiful he was, I adopted him as my adopted daughter."

"This woman——"

"Prefect Mi, I suddenly remembered that there is a matter of life and death that I forgot to report to the king! See you another day!" Zhuge Qiao took advantage of Mi Fang's waving hand to introduce him, and ran away, and soon no one was seen.

Mi Fang suddenly became furious: "Ah Qiao, don't run away, come back!"

now.

In the courtyard.

A charming woman in green heard the sound outside the courtyard and opened the door.

"Father, why did Mr. Qiao leave?"

"Could it be that you dislike your daughter's background?"

The woman in green is Mi Fang's newly adopted daughter. Her original surname was Zhou and her nickname was Ban Ji.

Claiming that he could no longer survive in Jiangdong, he came to Jingzhou to seek refuge with his relatives, but was shocked to hear that his relatives had gone to Xudu.

Mi Fang saw that she was a very beautiful woman from an extraordinary family and was proficient in folk arts, singing and dancing. After checking Banji's identity, Mi Fang accepted her as her adopted daughter.

Mi Fang originally wanted to give Benji to Zhuge Qiao, but Zhuge Qiao just smelled something unusual, so he greased his feet and ran away.

Mi Fang saw that Benji had a look of grievance and tears on her face, and comforted her: "Don't panic! Where can you run if you run away again? Even if Aqiao goes to Xichuan, I can send you to Chengdu."

"There is no woman I can't give away that I want to give away."

Benji said politely: "Thank you, foster father."

however.

What Mi Fang didn't know was that there was a bit more coldness in Ben Ji's lowered eyes.

Three days later.

Zhuge Qiao and Wang Ping set foot on the road back to Xichuan first.

Originally, Zhuge Qiao was planning to return with Liu Bei, but Mi Fang was like a dog-skin plaster. She came to promote Zhuge Qiao's new adopted daughter all day long.

Zhuge Qiao could bear it at first, such as "the country is beautiful and fragrant", "gentle and virtuous", "good at singing and dancing", etc., but when he heard Mi Fang finally said that "Benji" was also a widow, Zhuge Qiao could no longer bear it. Couldn't help it anymore.

Is it easy for widows to have children?
  I'm not a thief!

If you can't afford to offend me, can you still afford to hide?
  Zhuge Qiao was afraid that Mi Fang would throw his adopted daughter into bed one day because of her drunkenness, which was really hard to explain.

Having known Mi Fang for so long, Zhuge Qiao knew very well that Mi Fang was this kind of person!
  Using money and beauty to pave the way, Mi Fang plays with proficiency!
  If Mi Zhu hadn't stopped him, Mi Fang could have thrown his widowed daughter onto Zhuge Qiao's bed and made a living out of it.

Zhuge Qiao took Wang Ping away because he was worried that Wang Ping, a warrior who had never touched a woman, would not be able to resist the temptation. If Mi Fang's widowed daughter took too much initiative, Wang Ping would have to follow Mi Fang.

"I have to go back and ask my mother if there is a good girl from Yizhou who can find a good match for Zijun."

"It's really annoying that I have to work part-time as a matchmaker."

"Mi Zifang, this unkind guy, if it weren't for me, he wouldn't be able to enjoy the blessings in Jingzhou. He would have to go to Jiangdong and be blocked by Yu Fan!"

Zhuge Qiao was secretly angry.

The closer he got to Chengdu, the more homesick Zhuge Qiao became.

From the time he left Chengdu in May to the end of December, Zhuge Qiao experienced life and death scenes in eight months.

Only when he returned to Chengdu could Zhuge Qiao's heart truly feel at peace.

Because in Chengdu, there is the fat Adou who calls "Brother Aqiao", the wise man Zhuge Liang through the ages, and the aunt Huang Yueying who is always concerned about whether Zhuge Qiao has enough food and clothing.

Chengdu.

Liu Chan stood up on the tower and looked into the distance.

Next to Liu Chan is a young man who is similar in age to Liu Chan but stronger. He is Huo Jun's only son Huo Yi.

After Liu Bei returned from Hanzhong at the beginning of the year, he realized that Liu Chan was too depressed to study alone, so he asked Zhuge Liang who could study with Liu Chan.

Zhuge Liang recommended Huo Jun's eldest son Huo Yi.

Huo Jun died young, which made Liu Bei very sad. Not only did he lead a group of officials to attend Huo Jun's funeral, he also stayed at Huo Jun's tomb and raised Huo Yi in his mansion.

Because Huo Yi missed his late father, he often cried bitterly in front of Huo Jun's tomb. Liu Bei built a small house next to Huo Jun's tomb so that Huo Yi could study as a filial piety.

Liu Bei accepted Zhuge Liang's suggestion and asked Huo Yi to study with Liu Chan as a companion.

The two are of the same age. One's father died young and the other's father is away from home all year round. They both lack fatherly love. After getting along for a long time, they have a sense of confidant who share the same problem.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late today. Let's go back to the city first." In Chengdu in winter, the wind at the top of the city was also quite biting. Huo Yi was worried that Liu Chan was weak and couldn't bear it, so he couldn't help but persuade him.

Liu Chan shook his head: "Brother Aqiao, I will definitely enter the city today."

Because it was rare for people to study under the filial piety, Huo Yi had never met Zhuge Qiao, but often heard a few words about Zhuge Qiao from Liu Chan.

Although Liu Chan's words were very scattered, Huo Yi understood the core: In Liu Chan's heart, Zhuge Qiao is an extremely important person!

Seeing that it was time to close the city gate, the city gate guard also went up to the tower to persuade: "Your Majesty, if you don't close the city gate, I will be punished."

Xichuan's punishment was so severe that even if the person on the tower was the prince Liu Chan, the city gate guards would not dare to change the closing time of the city gate without authorization.

Liu Chan's chubby little face showed a bit of disappointment.

Just now.

In the cold wind outside the city, two horses roared towards them, it was Zhuge Qiao and Wang Ping.

"The time is just right, I almost had to sleep outside the city!"

"I am Zhuge Qiao, the former general's chief registrar. Whoever is on duty today please come quickly and verify your identity."

As soon as Zhuge Qiao finished speaking, a familiar and cheerful voice sounded above his head: "Brother Aqiao!"

(End of this chapter)