Mythic version of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 398 Entering Xuzhou
Just as Chen Xi guessed, after Tao Qian and Liu Bei arrived at the government office, they took Liu Bei to the table and sat on the same level as themselves at the head of the table. After hesitating for a moment, they ordered Chen Deng to summon the big and small families in Xuzhou.

"Xuande, what do you think of Xuzhou?" Tao Qian toasted Liu Bei with a glass of wine, and then said with a smile.

"Xuzhou is worthy of being a rich and prosperous place in the world, and it is not comparable to ordinary states and counties." Liu Bei said realistically, "But they are all plains, and there must be a strong army and good generals to defend them for a long time."

"Xuande finally no longer only looks at things from one side now. The wealth and wealth of my Xuzhou is still not as prosperous as that of Mount Tai. I think that when Xuande entered Mount Tai, Mount Tai was impoverished. There were no people, no food, and only three years. Mount Tai has surpassed Nanyang to become the most prosperous state and county in the world." Tao Qian's eyes flashed a flash of nostalgia, things are different!

When Liu Bei was in Hulaoguan, he was nothing more than a small bum. Although he had the name of the clan, he didn't even have any documents. Now Liu Bei has tens of thousands of elites in his hands, and a population of 500 million under his rule. He is a famous prince, but Tao Gongzu is already in decline.

"It's thanks to Zi Chuan's ability." Liu Bei laughed loudly, "Without Zi Chuan, I, Liu Xuande, would not be able to have such smooth sailing." As he spoke, Liu Bei raised his wine glass and toasted Chen Xi.

"If there is no Lord Xuande, I, Chen Zichuan, may not be able to show what I have learned." Chen Xi said calmly, and then said to himself in a voice that he could hear, "Only you, Lord Xuande, would pamper me like this. "

Tao Qian sighed slightly watching this scene, the harmony between the monarch and his subjects is the fundamental factor for the maintenance of a foundation.

Chen Deng took people from Xuzhou big and small families to his seat with a blank face. It was obvious that many of them were a little timid when they saw Liu Bei and Tao Qian, but no one pointed out all this at this time.

After a group of big and small families gave Tao Qian and Liu Bei a ceremony, Tao Qian didn't blame those family heads face to face, but just had a peaceful banquet with Liu Bei.

Soon Sun Gan followed his teacher Kang Chenggong and walked up behind Zhao Yu who was holding the seal of Xuzhou State Mu. Seeing this scene, Jia Xu and Li You looked at each other with a sigh of relief. Well, even if Tao Qian died on the spot, no one would be able to pour dirty water on him. Sun Qian is not a showy guy, but he really does not leak water when he does things.

Seeing Duke Kang Cheng appearing, Tao Qian was taken aback for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his face, "It is a great honor for Mr. Kang Cheng to come here in person. Can you be a witness for Xuande and me, so that there will be no gossip in the future." Then ordered The person took the couch, and he placed it on his right side himself, and asked Zheng Xuan to sit down.

[It seems that Duke Kang Cheng has a good impression of Duke Xuande. It should be said that at the end of the Han Dynasty, those who were famous for being educated and undistinguished all had a good impression of Duke Xuande. After all, one of Duke Xuande’s vows is to open it. The wisdom of the people, to complete the highest ideal that countless sages have not completed since the Shang and Zhou dynasties. 】

Chen Xi chuckled in his heart, and sure enough, after telling Zheng Xuan about opening up the wisdom of the people, Sun Qian would be able to keep the history behind closed doors and pry Zheng Xuan, who studied Confucian classics, out of Xuzhou. People can also start, with these people, there will be absolutely no disadvantages in terms of morality. 】

"I'm here to give a testimony, and I also want to see what kind of person Liu Xuande is who vows to enlighten the people's wisdom for the people of the world." Zheng Xuan's words were not polite, but there was an obvious bias.

"Mr. Kang Cheng laughed. I, Liu Xuande, also want to see such a world. Since the sages have worked hard for it, and now I, Liu Xuande, can see a glimmer of hope. Why don't I go all out?" Liu Bei saluted Zheng Xuan with a smile.

In the Han Dynasty, there was no distinction between civil and military, and the six arts of a gentleman were indispensable. Zheng Xuan was originally a master of all of them, so he naturally knew something about facial features. Looking at Liu Bei's generous face, he laughed, "I heard that Xuande has a The academy still has no dean, can I let the old man recommend himself?"

"Mr. Kang Cheng is willing to come, and I will sweep the couch to welcome you." Liu Bei was overjoyed, and then said very solemnly that he now lacks a real Confucian figure to sit in Taishan Academy.

"Okay, okay, okay!" Zheng Xuan nodded, then looked at Tao Qian.
Tao Qian picked up the seal ribbon of Xuzhou Zhoumu, stroked it lightly twice, "Xuande, I hope you become Xuzhou Mu."

"Tao Gong..." Although Liu Bei was mentally prepared, he was still surprised and a little bit at a loss when he saw Tao Qian hand over the seal and ribbon representing Xuzhou's power so directly.

"Xuande don't want to refuse. I, Tao Qian, have been unable to do what I want. Before I die, I want to find a successor who can inherit my ideals. I was a little dissatisfied with Xuande's attack on Yuan Gonglu before, so I have less contact with Xuande. , and even lost sight when choosing a successor." Tao Qian said without hesitation, should it be said that people who are about to die are good at their words?
"Xuande is terrified..." Liu Bei said with a wry smile, what should I say about Yuan Shu's attack on Liu Biao, even without Cao Cao's plan, Liu Bei would not easily let Yuan Shu achieve his goal.

"Cao Mengde is a wolf with ambition. Although he has good deeds, he can't suppress his tyrannical side. However, this person has a firm heart. I don't know if he can improve after this incident. It's a pity. At the beginning, I really thought he was the most suitable candidate." Tao Qian shook his head, picked up the seal that represented Xuzhou's pastoral power, and forced it to Liu Bei. At this time, he said everything clearly, and there was nothing to be taboo about, and Liu Bei would not care about it.

"Take it, whether it is said that the virtuous live in it, or that the capable live in it, or that the Han family is owned by the Han family, you, Liu Xuande, are the most suitable candidate, don't refuse, take good care of me Take good care of the people in Xuzhou, and don’t let them suffer from such disasters again. As for my ideals, don’t mention them.” Tao Qianlang said with a smile, and the only ones he couldn’t let go of when he was about to die were his two sons. The son is gone, and as for the like-minded successor...

"Bei, I will live up to Tao Gong's entrustment!" Liu Bei hesitated for a while, but still took the letter from Xuzhou Muyin. As Tao Qian said, he is the most important person in terms of virtue, talent, energy, and even bloodlines. Appropriate, he stretched out his hand to take the seal and said solemnly, "The Tao family, I, Liu Bei, will protect you every day!"

"With Xuande's words, I feel at ease. Before that, I have sent the recommendation document to Chang'an. I think Xuande will be able to get the letter of appointment from His Majesty soon." Liu Bei didn't say anything about generations. Tao Qian also knew that it was unnecessary, and who could guarantee what would happen to Liu Bei a hundred years later.

On the other side, Zheng Xuan was doing the work of a historian, and recorded the incident completely on the scroll, and then wrote his name. If anyone uses this incident to trouble Liu Bei in the future, Zheng Xuan will use his own name as a guarantor. It can be used, and it will be difficult for anyone to find Liu Bei's troubles with it.

"Congratulations, Duke Xuande!" Chen Xi stood up with a smile, and then the entire government office was full of congratulatory voices, and it was obvious that the heads of many aristocratic families were relieved a lot, Tao Qian's high pressure was too terrifying for them.

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