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"Sima Zhi." Liu Xie repeated it, keeping the name in his heart.

Scholars who are willing to let go of their dignity and feed themselves, at least they can maintain their independence, such scholars are available.

"How is Liu Biao?" Liu Xie asked.

What he is most concerned about now is whether Liu Biao still has the imperial court in his heart, and whether he can send some tribute to solve his urgent needs.

It stands to reason that it is already November, and the autumn harvest is over long ago, and the grain in the states and counties should also be returned to the warehouse.If Liu Biao wants to give it away, he can definitely give it away.

"Liu Biao is not a talent for overlord, he is just good enough for success."

"What else?" Liu Xie asked with a smile.

Pei Qian's eyelids trembled, he was silent for a moment, and then said: "But he has too much ambition, and he thinks that Xibo can follow the rules, and he is not sure about his compliance."

Liu Xie didn't ask any more questions.

Pei Qian's words have reached this point, which is already the limit.

Xibo is King Wen of Zhou.

King Wen of Zhou laid the foundation for his son King Wu of Zhou to conquer King Zhou and establish the Zhou Dynasty, but he himself did not betray his status as a merchant official.

This is the behavior pattern recognized by scholars in this era.

Just like Yang Biao and Shi Sunrui can sacrifice themselves for the big man, but they don't want their descendants to be buried with the big man, taking care of public and private interests is not at all as pedantic as the later generations.

Later Cao Cao also declared to be King Wen of Zhou, which is what he meant.

When Pei Qian said that Liu Biao wanted to be King Wen of Zhou, he didn't necessarily mean that Liu Biao wanted to be King Wen of Zhou, but that Liu Ming obviously didn't have the talent to fight for hegemony, but he refused to admit it and insisted on calling himself King Wen of Zhou.

It can be seen that Pei Qian is a very pragmatic person.

What he cares about is actual success and failure, not empty talk of morality.

"Will Liu Biao make a contribution?"

"Yes." Pei Qian didn't think about it. "Liu Biao was once a Marquis of the Northern Army. He knew how the former Northern Army fought. His Majesty's defeat of Li Jue was enough for him to restrain his dissent for the time being and pay tribute to him."

"Temporary restraint?"

Pei Qian showed a slight smile. "Your Majesty, Jingzhou has a well-to-do household registration and a hundred thousand armor. Liu Zhang is weak, and the people of Yizhou have different ideas. If Liu Biao can conquer Jingzhou and benefit from Jingzhou, even if he can't fight for world hegemony, he will be enough to separate one side. With this initiative, how can Liu Biao give up? For the time being Concentrate, take advantage of the melee in the Central Plains, and attack Yizhou, that's what he's thinking about."

Liu Xie suddenly realized that Liu Biao still had this idea.

In other words, it is indeed unrealistic to ask him to give up Jingzhou and surrender to the court.

"Can he succeed?"

"No." Pei Qian said without hesitation: "He can't even attack Nanyang, which is close at hand, let alone Yizhou."

Liu Xie was very interested, and motioned for Pei Qian to continue.

Pei Qian had been on the job for a few days, and he hadn't talked much. He thought Pei Qian had this temperament.Now it seems that Pei Qian is not unwilling to speak, but chooses the person to speak, which has won the essence of the master's "unable to speak to others".

Now that Pei Qian took the initiative to make a suggestion, he naturally couldn't live up to his enthusiasm.

Chapter 159

"What impression does Your Majesty have of Nanyang?"

"Nanyang is the hometown of the emperor." Liu Xie smiled, and his tone was relaxed and easy-going, and there was a hint of teasing. "But I've never been there."

Pei Qian also laughed. "Your Majesty, Nanyang is not only the hometown of emperors, but also the hometown of backcountry and heroes."

A few names flashed in Liu Xie's mind, thoughtfully.

There have been several queens in Nanyang.

Empress Yin at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Empress Deng in the middle period, and Empress He most recently are all familiar empresses of Nanyang.

As for the hometown of heroes, it is better to understand.

Among other things, half of Yuntai 28 will be from Nanyang.

"Emperor Township enjoys preferential treatment in terms of taxation, so the people are all rich. There are many noble families in the back township and the township of heroes. That's why when Yuan Shu first entered Nanyang, people's hearts were not attached. After Sun Jian died in battle, he had no generals under his command. Last year, he fought for Yuzhou. , the grain road was cut off by Liu Biao, and had to be transferred to Chenliu."

"So Yuan Shu is not popular in Nanyang, not only because of Yuan Shu's dude, but also because Nanyang people have no children?"

Pei Qian showed a smile. "What His Majesty said is true."

Liu Xie nodded slightly, signaling Pei Qian to continue.

Nanyang is not only the hometown of emperors, but also the hometown of descendants and heroes. In terms of family origin, there are countless families that can be traced back to the beginning of the founding of the country.Others pay homage to the Yuan family of four generations and three lords, but Nanyang people may not be able to see it.

Therefore, Nanyang people not only look down on Yuan Shu, but also look down on Yuan Shao, let alone Liu Biao.

They have enough confidence to sit back and watch the changes, and choose a tree to live in.

This can explain why Liu Biao was willing to give up Nanyang to Zhang Xiu after driving Yuan Shu away.

He couldn't control Nanyang at all, so it's better to be a favor and let Zhang Xiu occupy Nanyang and be his watchdog.

After Zhang Xiu surrendered to Cao Cao, Cao Cao failed to control Nanyang.Liu Biao nominally controlled Nanyang, but appointed Wenpin as the guard of Wancheng.

Wenpin is from Wancheng.

Now Zhang Ji, as a Hussar General, is going to Nanyang with an edict. Can he get the support of Nanyang people?

Hard to say.

But one thing is certain, Liu Biao's ambition will be temporarily suppressed.

"Jingzhou has millions of households, and [-]% are in Nanyang County. Liu Biao is not in Nanyang, so his strength is insufficient. He should practice frugality, raise soldiers and farms, but Liu Biao recruits Confucian scholars and invites guests. .If it were a peaceful world, it would be nothing but melancholy. Now that the world is in chaos and the imperial court is moving, it is definitely not wise to act so extravagantly."

Liu Xie smiled silently.

Nanyang is a piece of fat, but Liu Biao is neither recognized by Nanyang people nor talented in martial arts, so he can only look at this piece of fat and drool.

"In addition to Nanyang's dissatisfaction, Liu Biao will have a strong enemy, making him unable to look around."

"Sun Ce?" Liu Xie blurted out.

Pei Qian couldn't help clapping his hands and laughing. "Your Majesty's words are very true. Sun Jian died in Xiangyang, and Sun Ce was determined to take revenge, intending to go west. Although this son is young, he is very good at fighting. He has only been able to cross the river for a few months, and he has lost several enemies in a row. Liu Biao has to be scruples .”

"From this point of view, Liu Biao is powerless."

"It's true that although Jingzhou and Yizhou are rich, they are located in the southwest, so they can be put aside. According to the imperial court's plan, the top priority is Sanhe..."

Liu Xiezheng and Pei Qian talked speculatively, Cai Yan, please see me, seeing Pei Qian seated, with a reddish complexion, and a look of high interest in the conversation, somewhat surprised.She walked up to Liu Xie and handed over several manuscripts.

"Please take a look, Your Majesty."

Liu Xie said that there is no need to look at it, but since Cai Yan sent it over, he did not refuse.With a glance at ten lines, I read the transcript of the meeting with Guo Tu and praised: "The article is good, and the calligraphy is also good."

"Your Majesty's absurd praise, I am ashamed and dare not take it." Cai Yan pursed her lips and smiled.

"How about your painting skills?" Liu Xie suddenly remembered that Cai Yong was not only a writer, calligrapher, but also a painter.

"Barely passable."

Liu Xie took a stack of manuscripts from the side. "Then leave this matter to you, I'm really too busy."

Cai Yan took a look. "Is this the battle report against Li Jue?"

"It's not a battle report, it's my battle notes. There are some topographic maps in it, and I can't draw them well."

When Liu Xie said this, Cai Yan had already seen the topographic map and couldn't help smiling.Liu Xie's calligraphy is not bad, but his painting is really not good, because he has not received the true biography of the late emperor.

"I will do my best." Cai Yan put away the manuscript, turned around and prepared to leave.

Liu Xie stopped her. "Are you busy?"

"It should be fine."

"If you're too busy, find a few people to be scribes, don't carry it alone, it's too tiring."

"Wei." Cai Yan bowed again and withdrew.

Pei Qian said: "Your Majesty, I know a thing or two about map making. Speaking of which, it has some connections with Cai Lingshi."

"Oh?"

"I have seen a volume of paintings by Cai Bochi at Wang Can, and I have a first glimpse of the way of drawing."

Liu Xie was stunned.

No wonder Pei Qian's son Pei Xiuneng became a master map master. It turns out that the academic roots are here with Cai Yong.

"Qing didn't say it earlier." Liu Xie patted his thigh. "Go to Cai Lingshi yourself and ask for orders. Since you have such a relationship, you don't need to look outside."

"only."

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It was already midnight when Pei Qian came out of the imperial tent.

Looking at the starry sky, Pei Qian raised his head and smiled.

After a while, he lowered his head again, arched his hands, and quickly walked out of the imperial camp, towards a small tent.

The light was on in the small tent, and Shang Shu ordered Pei Mao to lie down under the blanket, reading.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, he raised his eyelids to take a look, then turned his gaze back to the book again.He took out a cloth bag from the quilt and handed it to Pei Qian.

"Let's eat, the Son of Heaven is thrifty, I'm afraid there will be no supper."

Pei Qian opened the cloth bag, and inside was a rice ball, dark in color, as if stained with some vegetable juice.

He stuffed the rice ball into his mouth, chewed it twice, took another sip of water, and swallowed it.

Pei Mao frowned slightly. "Eating too fast is bad for your health." He sat up while speaking.

"Ah Weng, I talked with His Majesty half the night, and it was very speculative." Pei Qian said with some excitement: "Your Majesty is smarter than expected. It can be said that he knows ten things from everything, and he is not like an idler."

"Really?" Pei Mao said lightly.

Pei Qian was a little embarrassed.In front of his father, after all, he was still too young to see the world.

He told the story of the conversation with the emperor one by one, and when he got excited, his face flushed and his eyes sparkled. "Ah Weng, I was right to rush back from Changsha as soon as I heard the news. Meeting this Ming Lord is a great opportunity for me to make the Pei clan of Hedong a great opportunity, and I must not miss it."

Pei Mao's eyes flashed. "How are you doing?"

"Call all the younger brothers to the court quickly, and there will be no shortage if it is too late." Pei Qian said anxiously: "Hussar General Zhang Ji is on his way to Nanyang. The news of the emperor's victory will soon spread throughout Jingzhou, and the scholars living in Jingzhou It will be like hundreds of rivers returning to the sea, and the imperial court will be overcrowded. How can there be a place for my disciples from the east of the river? A gentleman will act according to the opportunity, and not wait until the end of the day, so it is called the time."

Pei Mao pondered for a moment, showing a gratified smile. "Boy, I hope you read correctly."

Chapter 160 Undercurrent

Liu Xie took off his clothes and lay on the bed, but he was still thinking about what Pei Qian said.

Combining the memories of the two lifetimes and Pei Qian's explanation, his confidence in Liu Biao's tribute has increased by three points.

With Jingzhou's tribute, the urgent need can be solved.

Jia Xu's proposal to place Zhang Ji in Nanyang was indeed a good move.

If Zhang Ji gained a firm foothold in Nanyang, the imperial court would have a foothold, and Zhang Ji would have a foundation for standing, and the people of Xiliang would also be able to make their voices heard in the imperial court.

Three birds with one stone.

What is the big picture?This is the big picture.

What is a top strategist?This is a first-class strategist.

Facing this kind of awesome person, Liu Xie can only praise him for being awesome in two lifetimes.

Recruiting Jia Xu under his command is more meaningful than defeating Li Jue.

The more Liu Xie thought about it, the more excited he became, and he couldn't sleep for a while.

"Your Majesty." Fu Shou murmured, rolled over, opened his arms, and hugged Liu Xie.

Liu Xie turned to look at Fushou.In the darkness, he couldn't see anything, but he could smell the fragrance of Fushou's body.

That kind of tempting body fragrance with body temperature and soft sweetness.

Liu Xie took a deep breath, got into the quilt, and hugged Fushou's small body in his arms.

Fu Shou woke up in a daze from sleep, put his arms around Liu Xie's neck, tilted his head back, and let out a long moan from deep in his throat.

"His Majesty--"

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