Fall in love with the technology tree [Three Kingdoms]

When it comes to Liu Bei's family history, Lu Zhi and Gongsun Zan have to be mentioned.

Lu Zhi is the master, and Gongsun Zan is the brother.This is the initial reliance on Liu Bei's ability to enter the officialdom as a child of a small merchant family.

When the Yellow Turbans rebelled, Liu Bei followed Teacher Lu Zhi to make some military exploits, and was named a county lieutenant.However, after the death of Emperor Ling, there was a dispute between the younger brothers Liu Bian and Liu Xie in the center to abolish the establishment, and there were ambitious people in the local area who set up their own businesses. Liu Bei, who had a keen sense of smell, immediately realized that it was necessary to climb up from the deputy county level safely and steadily. Impossible, so he resolutely abandoned his official position and fled north, and returned to his hometown in western Liaoning to join his senior brother Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan is better than Liu Bei because in addition to playing the Yellow Turban, he also beat Xianbei. Of course, Gongsun Zan is also from a higher background than Liu Bei.In short, whether it was He Jin's triumphant day or when Dong Zhuo was in power, Gongsun Zan was rewarded for his military achievements.When Liu Bei defected to him, Gongsun Zan had already been made a school lieutenant, a marquis of Ting, and also led the Wuhuan tribe of the vassal state in western Liaoning.

It would be unconscionable to say that Gongsun Zan treated Liu Bei badly. After all, it was with Gongsun Zan's support that Liu Bei raised his first army, including many brave Wuhuan cavalry.

But do you want to say that Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei are in perfect sympathy?I'm afraid not necessarily, otherwise Liu Bei would not have been sent to Tao Qian in Xuzhou as an exchange cadre.Maybe it was Gongsun Zan who wanted to get rid of this fellow apprentice, or maybe it was Liu Bei who wanted a piece of territory that he could be the master of his own. In short, the relationship between the two of them existed in name only last year.

Liu Bei now refers to Tao Qian as the lord, and with his thousands of troops, he is struggling at the junction of Yan, Qing, and Xu states.What Cao Yingzhong said before, Tao Qian in Xuzhou sent people to invade Taishan County, actually referred to Liu Bei.

Zhang Fei and Guan Yu under his command were all brave, and the soldiers worked hard, which caused Cao Cao a lot of trouble.So this time when Emperor Han moved in, Cao Cao was the first to send a letter to Xuzhou, asking Liu Bei to come to Xu County to worship the emperor.

In fact, whether to worship or not is still secondary. What Cao Cao really wants to say is: Do you think you still fight Taishan County?If you fight Taishan County, you are fighting the emperor.

Liu Bei, who has already swallowed three counties in Taishan County, has ten thousand words of MMP to say in his heart.But it's impossible for him to beat the emperor of the Liu family with a slap in the face.Liu Bei wanted fame, so he had to withdraw his troops from Taishan County and return to Xiaopei.

Withdraw troops and return to withdraw troops, pilgrimage?Don't dare, you still have to cherish your own life.Until the reputation of Xuxian Xuegong spread throughout the eight states, and there was a grand event of Cai Yong marrying a daughter, Liu Zhang, Liu Biao, Yuan Shu, Li Jue, and Guo Si's subordinates all went to have a friendly exchange, and came back with nothing to worry about. Liu Bei Then I packed up my luggage and rushed to Xu County with two good brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Although the hope is slim, what if the Emperor of Han can be granted the prefect of a county?Whether it is Xuzhou's county or Yanzhou's county, he only asks for a bad check from the little emperor, and he can fight for the territory by himself.

Under the sunshine of late spring, Xu County is like a prosperous city.The refugees disappeared, and there were no broken houses, only tall and low buildings arranged in an orderly manner on both sides of the street.They are exquisite or simple, forming a fine brushwork painting smudged by literary style.

The time was approaching noon, and the sun was getting fiercer. Liu Bei raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead: "You two brothers, let's go to the wine shop to avoid the sun."

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were naturally applauded.Zhang Fei complained even more: "I was worried and worried at the gate of the city for a long time, and I finally entered the city. I should find a place to rest. Brother, the rules of Xu County are too strict."

"The land of the emperor, it should be." Liu Bei didn't think it was disobedient, "We have been fighting in Taishan County for a long time, and it is generous if they don't arrest us. What's the point of being stricter? As long as we can see the emperor."

Liu Bei observed on the street while talking, and finally picked an old man who was leading his grandchildren to enjoy the shade under a tree. "Old man, may I ask which direction is the market in Xu County?"

As soon as the words were asked, a child giggled and said, "It's a foreigner again, how can there be any market in Xu County?"

"This..." Liu Bei and his brothers looked at each other.

"The guests don't know something." The old man said with a chuckle, "Except for the Xuegong District in the south, there are nine streets and sixteen roads in Xu County. There are inns, bookstores, restaurants, teahouses, and various shops on each road. Mixed with folk houses, regardless of each other."

Liu Bei couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Aren't the merchants and residential buildings separated by walls?"

The old man blew his beard and stared: "If it was like before, I would have to travel half a city to buy a pastry for my grandson! Of course, it is more convenient now. And people with a little craftsmanship can sell some carpentry needles and thread at home to supplement the family. Being exploited by market officials. Cao Gong promised that Xu County will not collect commercial taxes within five years, so that he can make up for the family's losses that have been lost for years. How many people live on this?! You, you..."

Liu Bei was blushed by the old man's words: "So, this is Cao Gong's benevolent government."

"Do you want to stay in a hotel? Go, go south. There are many small households in the small gates in the north of our city. You can go to the vicinity of the Xuegong and have a look. Every household on the street is doing business, and the house prices are almost skyrocketing. If there is no pressure from the government, If it is not guaranteed, it was bought by a wealthy family."

Although he was beaten, he got the way anyway.Liu Bei and his party bid farewell to the relatively peaceful residential area in the north of the city, and headed for the school in the south of the city.Half an hour later, they were sitting on the window seats on the second floor of Plum Blossom Building.

On the table are steaming white bread, four flavors of lamb, chicken, fish, and vegetables.Zhang Fei couldn't stop eating one bite at a time, and he still kept screaming.

"Yide, slow down, be careful of choking."

"It's okay, brother." Zhang Fei gulped down a bowl of ice wine, and then continued to stuff the buns into his mouth.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked at each other, shook their heads with a smile, and ate buns and drank ice wine in a leisurely manner. "This Plum Blossom House is so well crafted, no wonder the business is booming and there are so many diners." Liu Bei stopped eating his chopsticks and praised.

"Is it okay? This is a restaurant opened by a chef from the Cao Mansion." Immediately next to him, a table of young people dressed as scholars answered, "You are new here, haven't you even heard of the name of Plum Blossom House? ?”

Liu Bei smiled slightly: "I would like to hear the details."

The young scholar stroked his still-short beard with a bit of showmanship: "Meihualou only sells white flour steamed cakes, known as 'Eighteen Flavors in Cakes'. It is said that it was first created by Fei Tinghou when he was idle at home. Sharing food with Mr. Cao’s brothers is the secret recipe of the mansion. Later, because the chef of the Plum Blossom House made military achievements with the army, he was allowed by Mr. Cao to leave slavery and establish his own family. Not only can he sell white flour steamed cakes to Sifang customers, but also earn Master Cao's own inscription."

Liu Bei: "It's an anecdote."

Guan Yu put down his chopsticks: "It turns out that the eunuch made the food, so it's fine if you don't eat it."

The steamed stuffed bun that Zhang Fei swallowed almost choked in his trachea, and he finally swallowed it. "Whoever made it, it's over if it's delicious. You're so particular about it."

Guan Yu glanced at this somewhat nervous brother, and decided not to share his knowledge: "Just eat yours."

Liu Bei smiled and gave Guan Yu a mutton bun. "Oh, I've been hungry all the way, I haven't nourished my energy, how can I face saints, right?" After finishing speaking, he found a three-vegetable flavor and gnawed it with relish.

Guan Yu: Two against one, complete defeat.Wronged.

The topic about food stopped here, and the scholars at the next table saw that Liu Bei and the three had no intention of participating in the discussion, so they talked about their daily topic: what class did your majesty teach.

"Did you listen to the section about employing people six days ago? Master Cao is really kind and open-minded." One person spoke, with a clear and clear voice, "I used to dislike her... from now on, it doesn't matter if I call you Master Cao or Duke Zhonghua. That's fine, I, Chen, am convinced."

Another short scholar beat his chest and stamped his feet: "Everyone is talking about that section. I hate that I got up late that day and didn't grab the seat in front. As a result, I didn't hear anything clearly."

There are also those who just came from other places, curious to find out what was said in that section.

"It was Cai Yong who commented at the beginning. Your Majesty asked, Cai Yong has a high reputation among scholars and is close to the Cao family. Why can't he be Sikong?" After listening to Cheng Cheng, he said in a loud voice.

"Yes, yes, why?"

"Master Cao replied that Cai Yong is upright and has no city government. When he was the governor of Heping County, he had no achievements in water conservancy construction. After many years in the central government, he mostly did things like compiling books, Q&A, and etiquette. This type of official has the advantage of being noble and the disadvantage of being indecisive. It is acceptable for Taichang and Situ, but Taiwei and Sikong are not suitable."

In addition, someone added in a hurry:

"Mr. Zhonghua said, in the past, Li Si and Zhao Gao had their personal virtues, but the first emperor used them to win the world; Shang Yang was cruel and ignorant, but Qin was strong because of it; Gaozu still respects him. The emperor cannot blindly promote people just because of their character, nor can they abandon them because of their shortcomings. Weighing the pros and cons, and putting the most suitable people in the most suitable positions is the way for a master to employ people. This is also the reason why sages like Jia Yi cannot be reused for life, while the former Han mostly used cruel officials, and the later Han used eunuchs more. It’s not that the first emperors didn’t know how to be virtuous and despicable, but it’s when a villain is more suitable than a sage.”

"Emperors employing people is different from us ordinary people. We only need to comment on gains and losses and conduct, but emperors weigh the pros and cons, regardless of right or wrong. This is the first time I have heard such remarks, and I have never dared to act rashly Comment on the emperor's mind."

"You didn't get to the point." A mean voice suppressed his throat, abruptly making the warm atmosphere mysterious. "Your Majesty later asked, is it because Mr. Cao is more suitable than Yang Biao and Wang Yun to lead the military and political power of Erzhou as Yanzhou Mu? What title is the most reasonable to mention him?"

"My God, this is too bold!"

"Quickly tell me, how did Duke Zhonghua answer?"

"Mr. Zhonghua said that if His Majesty is able to think about this issue, he is really getting started. Right now, Mr. Cao is indeed the most suitable person to hold the real power in the two states, but how to get along with the powerful ministers and the emperor is a huge problem. Since ancient times Since then, even a wise and mighty king cannot be perfect, she and Duke Cao are willing to explore it with His Majesty."

"Huo—" A burst of emotion broke out in the crowd.

Guan Yu listened. "Being able to speak so frankly, Cao Zhonghua really treats His Majesty as his own child. Brother, what do you think?"

Liu Bei stared at the majestic outer wall and blue-gray glazed tiles of the school outside the window. "She can teach the emperor the art of the emperor, so doesn't she have the ability to be an emperor? If I were Your Majesty, I would worry about the second Empress Lu and lose sleep at night. Only by getting rid of it can I feel at ease." The last sentence is so light that only he You can only hear it yourself.