Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 365 Victory is Justice
Zhao Qi stayed in Pingyuan for three days, and when he received a letter from Gongsun Zan, he thought he had successfully persuaded the two to make peace, and left satisfied.

However, Liu He knew that this was Gongsun Zan's plan to slow down the army. He was being overwhelmed by Liu He's army, and he was forced to take a break. If someone came to make peace, he was naturally happy to agree, but the two of them could no longer coexist.

The downfall of the big man is not only the dimness of the court, but also the backwardness of the system and ideology. These veterans are stubborn and conservative in their thinking. They think that as long as the emperor is safe, the world will be peaceful.

But in the current situation, it is obvious that the old cage needs to be broken, this building that is about to collapse must be completely overthrown, and the infrastructure must be rebuilt in order to regain the glory of the great man. It is hoped that these old ministers will not be able to revive the great man.

If Liu Bei enters Chang'an smoothly, he may have to face an old stubborn like Zhao Qi. Facing them sticking to the old rules and a set of clichés, I don't know how Liu Bei will respond.

Although he gave Zhao Qi face, Liu He was actually about to regroup his troops. He planned to recruit Kong Rong first, cut off Gongsun Zan's wings completely, and then slowly subdue him.

While worrying about lobbyists, suddenly a soldier came to report that someone wanted to see him, but he did not want to give his name. Liu He sent an order to invite him in.

Seeing that the visitor was about forty years old, with a goatee beard, a handsome appearance, and a graceful manner, he clasped his fists and said: "Wang Lang of the East China Sea dares to disturb you, and I ask the general to make amends."

"It turned out to be Brother Jing Xing!" Liu He said pleasantly, "When I was in Luoyang earlier, my younger brother sent someone to inquire about my cousin's whereabouts, but there was no news, and Gao Tang has always been very concerned about it."

Wang Lang didn't expect Liu He to be close to him as soon as they met. Instead, he was a little bit astonished, clasped his fists and sighed: "Aunt Duorao and the others are worried. Because of the death of my teacher Yang Ci, I abandoned my official position and went to Hongnong to mourn. He has never been ordered to avoid chaos and Hongnong. At this time, Dong Zhuo was executed, and it happened that Ma Taifu was on an envoy to the Kanto, so he went to the Central Plains with the team."

"So that's how it is!" Only then did Liu He understand that Wang Lang had gone to serve Yang Ci as a filial piety, and asked, "The world is in chaos today, and my cousin came to Hebei, is it to help me?"

Wang Lang said angrily: "I wanted to go back to Xuzhou, but I didn't want Ma Taifu to be detained by Yuan Shu when he came to Yuzhou, and even seized the festival Yue ceremonial guard, and put him under house arrest in Runan. It's really unreasonable! I saw that the princes are so domineering, and I fear that Cao Mengde will be even worse. , and Boxing ruled Hebei, and his prestige is extremely high, and he received a letter from his family earlier, so he came to agree with him."

Liu He laughed and said: "My cousin is familiar with the scriptures and is well-known in Zhongzhou, and his ancestors are all over the country. If I can get help from my brother, I will definitely be able to make Shilin return to my heart, and I will get twice the result with half the effort."

Wang Lang became a celebrity of the Three Kingdoms because he was scolded to death by Zhuge Liang in the Romance, and was laughed at by later generations. However, his performance in history was actually a capable official. He made great achievements in governing Kuaiji and was praised by the people.

As Yang Ci's favorite disciple, Wang Lang was a master of Confucian classics with extraordinary intelligence and upright conduct. He was very famous at the time and highly respected by Cao Pi. An ancient man.

"The building is about to fall, and one person's power is limited after all!" Wang Lang shook his head and sighed, and asked, "The general really intends to make a truce with Gongsun Zan?"

Liu He sighed helplessly: "Zhao Taichang insists on making peace, how can he not obey his orders?"

However, Wang Lang shook his head and said, "If you do great things, don't you care about small things? Gongsun Zan is like a candle in the wind, and it will be extinguished sooner or later. Why don't you destroy him in one go? The north of the river, rule the land of the four states of Hebei, recruit heroes, and do things well." With the support of the people, you can establish the ancestors of the world and save the lives of all people. When you sincerely perform meritorious deeds, you must not hesitate."

Liu Heyan said: "I want to take Gongsun Zan in, but I'm afraid that his heart will not die. In fact, I have sent people to take in Qijun, Donglai and other places. However, Kong Rong in Beihai is hesitant and refuses to return. What can I do?"

"Kong Wenju is also a great Confucian in the world. Since he regards himself as a hero, doesn't he know current affairs?" Wang Lang was furious when he heard this, and got up and said, "I wish to go to Beihai and persuade Kong Rong with a three-inch tongue."

Liu He was overjoyed, clasped his fists and said, "If my cousin goes there, I will definitely convince Kong Rong."

Wang Lang snorted slightly, he didn't care about Liu He's persuasion, he was going to Beihai by chariot and horse that day, Liu He had no choice but to send a team of personal soldiers to protect him.

Not to mention Wang Lang's big talk, he does have the qualifications to reason with Kong Rong. In terms of fame and status, he is no worse than Kong Rong, and others are really not good at reasoning with Kong Rong.

The two sides suspended their troops for the time being, just to rest their forces and appease the local area, and wait for Beihai and other places to be captured before they can fight Gongsun Zan in the final decisive battle.

One day Liu He was practicing swordplay in the backyard, when Xun You came in and said, "General, Liu Dai was killed by Zhang Ju in Dongjun. Zhang Miao and others welcomed Lu Bu as the governor of Yanzhou, and sent troops to hunt down the bandits. I'm afraid there will be chaos in the Central Plains again. "

"Lü Bu?" Liu He put down his sword, walked to the corridor, and said, "This is a fierce tiger. He is in Yanzhou, and he will definitely disturb the neighbors."

Xun You nodded and said, "Lü Bu is brave, and few people can stand against him. It may not be the luck of Yanzhou for Zhang Miao and others to lure wolves into the house!"

Liu He sighed: "Zhang Ju is really an unbeatable Xiaoqiang. From Qingzhou to Xuzhou, and then to Yanzhou, this time he met Lu Bu, I am afraid that he will surely die. It is a pity that Liu Gongshan died at the hands of Xiaoxiao, and Lu Bu took advantage of it. This man We have to guard against it."

Although Cao Cao did not massacre the city, and there was no support from Chen Gong, Lu Bu still won Yanzhou. Without the suppression of Cao Cao and Liu Bei, Yuan Shu alone might not be Lu Bu's opponent.

But Xun You laughed and said, "Lü Bu is brave and has no plans. It's a good thing to have him disturbing the Central Plains. This is God's Blessing General!"

Liu He asked: "People don't hurt the tiger's will, but tigers hurt people's hearts. What is Gongda's clever plan to control this beast for my use?"

Xun You said: "Lü Bu came to the Central Plains and surrendered to Yuan Shu first, but he was ignored. Lu Bu is a man who must retaliate and must hold a grudge. He only needs to use tricks to instigate him, and he will definitely launch an army to avenge his humiliation."

Liu He suddenly remembered what Wang Lang said and said with a smile: "Lü Bu assassinated Dong Zhuo and considered himself a hero. This time he came to the Central Plains, he will definitely do something. Now that Master Ma is under house arrest in Runan by Yuan Shu, if he seizes his Jie Yue, if he lets him Lu Bu goes to meet the envoy, and there will be a dispute between the two."

Xun You nodded and said: "This plan is very clever, but the time is not yet ripe. Lu Bu has just arrived in Yanzhou and his foothold is not yet stable. You can wait for him to kill Zhang Ju and avenge Liu Dai. He will definitely win the support of all counties in Yanzhou. Only by using this strategy can we succeed.”

Liu He laughed and said, "It's still Gongda's thoughtfulness. It's time for us to pacify Hebei. When the rear is stable, we can send our troops south and settle the Central Plains."

Xun You said: "Cao Cao took Jibei and Mount Tai, and then retreated to Pengcheng. I think he must have intentions to plot Huainan. Lu Bu's arrival here can just keep Cao Cao at bay. Otherwise, he will become big and difficult to deal with."

Liu He frowned slightly, looked up into the distance, and said with emotion: "Cao Mengde, after all, he's going to attack Tao Qian."

Xun You caressed his beard and said: "Tao Qian is a famous minister and veteran general, quite prestigious in the Central Plains, I don't know how Cao Cao raised his troops?"

"Let's wait and see!" Liu He couldn't think of a good reason.

But if you really want to fight, you can send troops with any excuse. Many people do it for the sake of reputation, but Cao Cao obviously doesn't care about these.

What's more, in this troubled world, the winner is justice, and sometimes it's time to make a decision, and there is no need to look forward and backward.

(End of this chapter)