The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

Xun Zhen called Zhao Yun inside and said to him, "Zilong, you should have heard what I said just now, and you and Gongzai and the others will return home together. レm♠思♥Lu♣keレ" He sighed as he spoke. , and said, "Since you and I met, I am a few years older than you, and I think you are like my brother, but it's a pity that we have to separate now."

Zhao Yun entered the hall, came to Xun Zhen, bowed his sword and saluted, and then replied calmly, "Yun is willing to do this important thing from the lord."

"what?"

When Xun Zhen heard Zhao Yun's words, she was overjoyed and said, "Absolutely not!"

"Yun is different from Shen and Handan."

"What is the difference?"

"Shen Jun and Handan Jun are both famous people in the prefecture, their names are Zhao and Wei Zhi, but Yun is just a rural person, Xiang Wu has a reputation, and he did this big thing with the Jun Hou, please come to Zhao Changshi. I don't know my name, that's one of the things. The lord just said that after Ye Zhao was destroyed, he would have to flee far away from the rivers and lakes. In this way, the mountains and lakes are dangerous, and there must be no guards around the lord, and Yun can be the guard of the lord. , the other two."

Xun Zhen looked at Zhao Yun for a moment, knowing that this was Zhao Yun's innermost words, she no longer refused, she held Zhao Yun's hand, shook it twice, and didn't say a word, although he didn't say a word, but all the The meaning is all in the grip of these hands.

Shen Pei, Handan Rong, and Zhao Yun either went or stayed.

On the second day, Shen Pei and Handan Rong were sent away, and Xun Zhen flew to call Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Jian Yong again.

Liu Bei and Jian Yong were in Wu'an County, Zhang Fei was in Huang County, and Guan Yu was the closest, in the barracks outside Yecheng. After being summoned by Xun Zhen's Fei Shu, Liu Bei, Jian Yong, and Zhang Feixing galloped at night, arriving two and three days later respectively, and Guan Yu also entered the county from outside the city.

When the four of them arrived, Xun Zhen summoned Xun You, Cheng Jia, and Zhao Yun again to meet the four of them in the back room.

Compared with the previous years in Zhao County, Liu Bei was a few years older, almost thirty years old. Generally speaking, scholars of this age have grown beards, but Liu Bei is probably born with sparse hair, so he is still the same as when he was with Xun Zhenchu. It was the same as when he saw him, but he did not grow a beard, only a mustache. The beard is called the hair under the chin, and the chin is the chin.

——In the early years, Xun Zhen did not grow a beard to save troubles, and only kept a mustache on his lips. After growing a beard, it was very troublesome. He had to take care of it every day, and it was inconvenient to eat, but now Xun Zhen is in his thirties. Confucius said, "Thirty years to stand", thirty years old is not only an adult, but also the backbone of the society, so he can't still grow a beard, but now he is also growing a beard.

"Xuande, sit down, ... Xianhe, Yunchang, Yide, also sit down."

Liu Bei was originally a quiet, calm person. After years of experience, he became more and more stable. Although he received Xun Zhen's "please take a seat", he did not give up the ceremony. After that, Jian Yong and the three of them were seated separately.

"Junhou Jishu called me to wait, I don't know why?"

Xun Zhen smiled and didn't answer him first, but ordered Dian Wei, who was standing outside, to come in. Dian Wei led the people into the hall with ten lacquer dishes. There were things on the dishes, but they were covered with brocade cloth. Covered, I don't know what.

Under Xun Zhen's suggestion, Dian Wei and the others put the ten lacquer plates on the desks in front of Liu Bei, Jian Yong, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, and then withdrew.

Xun Zhen went down to Liu's record, and personally lifted the brocade cloth on one of the lacquer plates, only to see that there were gold cakes on the plate, twenty pieces in total, divided into two piles.

"Xuande, Xianhe, Yunchang, Yide, Qing, etc. have followed me for many years. When I leave now, I have nothing to give. With this mere wealth and wealth, I will chat with all the nobles!"

Twenty gold cakes are placed on a lacquer plate, and ten lacquer plates are 120 gold cakes. According to the official price, a gold cake is worth 10,000 yuan, but in fact, in real circulation, a gold cake is worth 10,000 yuan. There are 20,000 people. Now the army is in chaos, and many states and counties are in chaos. The gold cake is even more valuable. It is conservatively estimated that these 120 gold cakes can be exchanged for at least 2.5 million.

With so much money in sight, Liu Bei and the others were not surprised.

Zhang Fei was the first to leave the table and bow down, and said loudly, "Junhou, did I do something wrong?"

Xun Zhen lifted him up and said with a smile, "Since Qing and others have followed me, there is only credit and no fault."

"Since there is no fault, why did Junhou drive me away?"

Guan Yu was also stunned, got up and said, "Yes, since there is no fault, why did the lord force me to wait? Or is it that the lord is tired of me waiting?"

Xun Zhenzheng replied: "Where did Yunchang say these words! Ever since I met Qing and others, I have been on the same page with Qing and others. I just wish we could be with you all day and night, so why bother talking about it?"

The last time Liu Bei heard that Xun Zhen wanted to execute Ye Zhao, he returned to Wu'an and sighed for a long time. Jian Yong asked him why, and Liu Bei told him the truth. Jian Yong was also surprised at that time. At this time, seeing Xun Zhen placing the golden cake and saying goodbye, Jian Yong and Liu Bei knew immediately that this must have something to do with the execution of Ye and Zhao. Jian Yong took a look at Liu Bei, and saw that Liu Bei's face changed to a constant expression after the initial shock, but Jian Yong and Liu Bei had known each other since childhood and knew Liu Bei too well, but he saw hesitation in his eyes. .

Jian Yong peeked at Xun Zhen again, Xun Zhen held Zhang Fei in one hand and Guan Yu in the other, his face full of reluctance; and then peeped at Xun You and Cheng Jia who were sitting around Xun Zhen's table, Xun You closed his eyes slightly, wondering what he was thinking. What, and Cheng Jia's eyes were bright, looking at Liu Bei's people; then he peeked at Zhao Yun, who was standing behind Xun Zhen's seat, Zhao Yun stood upright, pressing his sword silently.

Jian Yong coughed and was about to speak, when he saw Liu Bei suddenly get up, leave the seat, bow down in front of Xun Zhen, and ask, "Your Majesty, you suddenly sent me away from Wei County, but because Ye Zhao was killed. thing?"

Xun Zhen hesitated and lifted him up, without answering him, but said: "Xuande, although you and I know each other and are brothers, but there is no banquet in the world that will never leave, I heard you say earlier. , your former classmate Gongsun Zan is now in Liaodong, and the rebellion of Huyi in Liaodong is really a problem for our Han family. Qing has great ambitions, Xian and Zhishi, Yunchang and Yide are all enemies of ten thousand people. In addition to these golden cakes, I plan to give you 200 soldiers and 50 iron cavalry. You can bring Xianhe, Yunchang, and Yide to Liaodong to help Gongsun Zan. Come here and make military exploits, as the imperial clan. , It is not difficult to obtain a marquis for the talent of martial arts."

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei didn't know about Xun Zhen's execution of Ye Zhao before, but only now did they find out from Liu Bei's mouth that the more Xun Zhen didn't answer Liu Bei directly, the more it showed that Liu Bei was right and Guan Yu suddenly changed, hey Ran said: "But it turns out that Junhou does not think that I have done something wrong, nor that he is tired of waiting, but looks down on me!"

Xun Zhen said, "What is the meaning of Yun Chang's words? You are also a hero in Beizhou. How can I underestimate Qing and others?"

"If you really think of me as a hero, why would you drive me away at this time? Hmph, you're obviously underestimating me, for fear that I'll ruin the great event of the prince!"

"Yun Chang! I have absolutely no intention of this!"

"Then why did you chase me away? How dare you say that Junhou has nothing to do with Junhou's execution of Ye Zhao?"

Xun Zhen let out a long sigh and said, "That's it, that's it! Yun Chang,...Xuande, Xianhe, and Yide, I won't lie to you, yes, Xuande is right, I really plan to kill me when I get close. Destroy Ye Zhao. You all know that Ye Zhao belongs to Zhao Changshi's clan. Zhao Changshi has power all over the world, and the emperor calls him mother. Once Ye Zhao is destroyed by me, he will definitely summon Zhao Changshi's thunder. It's time for the anger, and it's only me who is guilty of it, but I can't bear to implicate the ministers! Xuande, I sent away Zhengnan and the Duke of Handan a few days ago. The reason why I called you today , I just want to send you away too. After you leave, I can start killing Ye Zhao!"

Liu Bei bowed down again and said firmly: "Although Bei is a scumbag, he also knows the righteousness. The harm of eunuchs is seen by everyone in the world. Even women and children can't wait to kill him with swords. How about preparing a husband? Bei is the clan, Let alone turn a blind eye! Junhou, I am ready to exterminate Ye Zhao from Junhou!"

"This……."

Zhang Fei also bowed down again and said loudly: "Jun Hou, Fei Yi is willing to kill Ye Zhao from Jun Hou!"

Guan Yu also bowed down and said, "I wish to fly."

In the end, Jian Yong also bowed down and said, "Although Yong has neither wisdom nor courage, he is willing to offer his modest strength to the prince."

"This……."

Xun You and Cheng Jia got up and came to Xun Zhen's side.

Cheng Jia smiled and said, "Xuande, Xianhe, Yunchang, and Yide are righteous people, Junhou, I told you a long time ago that they are definitely not willing to leave! How? Am I right?"

Xun You smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Xuande's lords have the will to follow righteousness, so don't force him to leave!"

"...Okay!" Xun Zhen lifted Liu Bei and the others up again, patted Liu Bei's arm, and said, "Xuande, it is precisely because I and Qing and others are like brothers that I really don't want to burden Qing and others. ."

Liu Bei said sternly: "Yu Gong, Bei knows loyalty and righteousness, and he is the clan of the Han family. Yu Si, the lord and the lord wait for Bei and other favors. Whether it is Yu Gong or Yu Yi, at this time, Bei and others can't leave! Left and right, lead from the monarchs and horses!"

Liu Bei has a complicated personality.

First of all, he endured humiliation and burdens, and he was unyielding; secondly, because of his low background, he was humble and forbearing; thirdly, he was deep in the city, Hongyi and generous, handing over scholars and heroes to be able to bow down to others, "with xìng affection"; again , is also an important aspect of his personality, he values ​​faith.

Faithfulness is a virtue, but for those with heroic aspirations, faith is just a tool, that's all. Since ancient times, few people who have made great careers have kept faith as their goal. For them, advocating faith and righteousness has always been a means to win people's hearts and achieve political goals. Liu Bei is no exception. Faithful, but never in circles.

This can be seen from some of his stories in the original history.

For example, when he was defeated by Cao Cao, he went to Jizhou alone, and promised Yuan Shao to recruit Guan Yu to come back, but in the end he used a trick to deceive Yuan Shao. Another example is when Lü Bu was captured, Liu Bei promised to intercede for him, but Cao Cao was reluctant to give up. At that time, Liu Bei sent Lu Bu to the guillotine with a single sentence. Lu Bu was very angry and cursed: "You are the most unbeliever!" Another example is Liu Bei's acquisition of the middle of Shu, the whole process has no faith to speak of. On the battlefield, almost every time Liu Bei was defeated, he was only escaping for his own life without caring about his wife, children and followers. Cao cāo commented on him: "The juniors of Peixian County, falsely claiming to be the uncle of the emperor, have no faith at all, so-called gentlemen on the outside but villains on the inside." His evaluation of Liu Bei can be described as pertinent.

Those who achieve great things often do not use small justice to abandon big plans. Those who can be a hero in a chaotic world are of course not pedantic and benevolent people. Cao Cāo is like this, Liu Bei is like this, and Xun Zhen is like this.

For the moment.

Liu Bei was actually very reluctant to follow Xun Zhen to kill Ye Zhao. How powerful was Zhao Zhong? After Ye Zhao was executed, he didn't need to think about the consequences. If he didn't die, he would be displaced and flee to the rivers and lakes. Liu Bei was not yet thirty years old. In the past few years, he followed Xun Zhen first in Zhao State and then in Wei County. He had tasted power again. How could he be willing to give up his career?

But then again, Xun Zhen has treated him like a baby brother in recent years, promoted him, reused him, gave him millions of dollars to bid him farewell, and also sent him soldiers and cavalry, both emotionally and materially. To him, it can be said that all the kindness and righteousness are extreme. Under such circumstances, how could he just walk away? That's right, he can indeed walk away. Anyway, Xun Zhen took the initiative to let him go, but what about after he left? What will Guan Yu and Zhang Fei think of him? He interacted with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei originally based on "righteousness", and "righteousness" was not only the root of his deep affection with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, but also the root of his life as a human being. Although he is a clan, but his family has long been ruined, how did he establish a foothold in Zhuo County and make a name for himself? Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are enemies of ten thousand people, and they are both warriors in the world. Why not make friends with others, but have a deep love with him? Is it because he speaks of "benevolence and righteousness"? In the final analysis, Guan and Zhang are also rangers, and rangers are committed suicide.

If Liu Bei really leaves at this time, his image in Guan and Zhang's eyes will collapse, and not only that, if the matter spreads to Zhuo County, he will have no place to stand in Zhuo County. Xun Zhen Said he could vote for Gongsun Zan, he could indeed vote for Gongsun Zan, but how did he vote? It was when Xun Zhen was "extinguishing the Huan clan and dying" that he abandoned Xunzhen and turned to Gongsun Zan. If Gongsun Zan found out about this, would Gongsun Zan still reuse him? Xun Zhen treats you so kindly, and you abandon him. If something dangerous happens to my Gongsun Zan in the future, will you also abandon me Gongsun Zan?

Therefore, although Liu Bei was very reluctant to follow Xun Zhen to do such a big thing, he had no other choice but to "respect justice" and participate in it.

Then again, who is Xun Zhen? The children of the Xun family, the prefect of Erqianshi, and the Marquis of Ying Yin, not only had a good background, but also had a noble status today. If compared with Liu Bei, the two are the difference between the cloud and the mud. Xun Zhen is the cloud in the sky, and Liu Bei is the mud on the ground. Xun Zhen, who was so high above and had a bright future, suddenly had to do the thing of killing Ye Zhao. To be honest, Liu Bei couldn't figure it out.

Since the last time he knew that Xun Zhen was going to kill Ye Zhao, Liu Bei thought about it for a long time and couldn't figure it out. He really didn't understand Xun Zhen.

To say that Xun Zhen is not afraid of death, Liu Bei believes it, but to say that Xun Zhen would rather give up his future and do such a big thing, but Liu Bei does not believe it, because Xun Zhen has always behaved, and Xun Zhen is clearly a man of great ambition. , Jian Yong privately commented on Xun Zhen, saying that he "has a heroic weapon". Just imagine, how could a person with a "heroic weapon" rashly ruin his future in his prime?

But I don't believe it, I don't believe it, but looking at Xun Zhen's posture, it's obviously not fake.

Liu Bei racked his brains and couldn't come up with it, but after thinking about it for a while, he was sure of one thing, that is: a person with a "hero" like Xun Zhen would definitely not do things to kill himself. Xun Zhen will definitely leave a way out for himself.

In other words, even if he did this with Xun Zhen, Liu Bei felt that he might not be convicted and died, and he even said that he might have another day.

Abandoning Xunzhen and going away would completely destroy his reputation, and he would no longer have the foundation of a life; if he followed Xunzhen to do this great thing, not only would he not die, but he would also have a bright future. After much deliberation, Liu Bei had no choice but to follow Xun Zhen. Of course, Liu Bei is not sure if there is any way out for Xun Zhen. He is gambling, but he has to gamble. Who told him that the brand of Xun Zhen is too heavy now?

Although Xun Zhen couldn't know all about Liu Bei's thoughts, he could guess one or two.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei listened to Liu Bei's words, and Guan Yu showed their agreement. Zhang Fei hesitated a little, but soon like Guan Yu, he also showed agreement. Only Jian Yong's face changed abruptly. Although he recovered quickly, Xun Zhen saw it. Jian Yong looked at Liu Bei and wanted to pull him away and tell him to change his mind, but Liu Bei didn't look at him at all.

Xun Zhen glanced over, and the expressions of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Jian Yong all fell into his eyes, and he said sternly: "What Junchang said is very true, the minister and others are all righteous people, I should not have mentioned the words to send each other. Alright, I will join forces with Qing and others to destroy Ye Zhao together!"

Liu Bei and the others responded in unison, "Let's work together to destroy Ye Zhao!"

The extermination of Ye and Zhao was just around the corner. Liu Bei, Jian Yong, and Zhang Fei did not have to go back to the county. Xun Zhen arranged for them to live in the back house. Although Guan Yu had a military post in the army, but when this was very unusual, he You can also follow the power in a hurry, no longer need to return to the camp, but also live in the back house.

That night, Jian Yong came to Liu Bei, sighed, complained about Liu Bei, and said, "Xuande, although the lord treats you and me well, but today he punishes Zhao, this is going to lose his head! How can you offend him? Besides, Junhou did not offend him in a small way this time, but wanted to destroy his clan! Xuande, why did you lose your head and volunteered to do this terrible thing from Junhou?"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were also in Liu Bei's room. After hearing Jian Yong's words, they were both very unhappy, but because Liu Bei had always been close to Jian Yong, and they were also acquaintances who had known Jian Yong for many years, so the two were strong. Endured not to reprimand Jian Yong, but just snorted and turned away.

It is ridiculous to say it. Originally, Jian Yong and Xun Zhen had frequent contacts and had a good relationship. Jian Yong had always been full of praise for Xun Zhen, while Guan Yu and Xun Zhen did not communicate much. Guan Yu had always been prejudiced against Xun Zhen, but now he On the other hand, Jian Yong was unwilling to follow Xun Zhen to kill Ye Zhao, but Guan Yu was willing. This was also the difference between the two of them. Jian Yong knew to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, while Guan Yu only valued morality and righteousness. When faced with life and death, it is possible to show the essence of human beings.

Hearing Jian Yong's questioning, Liu Bei smiled bitterly in his heart, but he couldn't express what he was thinking, so he could only reply lightly: "Zhao Changshi, the great **** in the world, who has harmed the court for a long time, now Junhou yù destroys him. Clan, this is a matter of loyalty and righteousness! How can you be prepared to flee?"

Jian Yong heard this and had nothing to say.

Shen Pei and Handan Rong were sent away, leaving behind Zhao Yun, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.

Xun Zhen also summoned Xu Zhong, Xin Ai, Jiang Qin, Xuankang, and Chen Dao, and ordered Xu Zhong, Xin Ai, Chen Dao, Xuankang, Xu Ji and others to bring more than 2,000 cavalry horses back home first. , only Jiang Qin was left in the camp with two hundred cavalry soldiers, waiting to be used by Ye Zhao.

Xu Zhong, Xin Ai, Jiang Qin, Chen Dao and others were all Xun Zhen's old subordinates, so there was no need to say much about them.

Xu Zhong was reluctant to leave at first, but after Xun Zhen told him, "When the execution of Ye and Zhao is over, I will travel far and wide, and my Ying Yin clan will be entrusted to Qing and Yulang." Xu Zhong took over Xun Zhen. , and reluctantly returned home with Xin Ai and others with righteousness.

More than 2,000 foot riders left Ye County and returned to Yingchuan. The momentum was very strong. In order not to arouse the suspicion of Weijun officials and people's livelihood, the reason for going out was that "the rebellion in Wei has been settled, and Yicong misses his hometown a lot, so he sent him back. ".

Also returning home with Xu Zhong and others is Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhi was brought out by Xun Zhen, whether it was when Huangfu Song asked for the yellow turban, or when Xun Zhen was a lieutenant of the State of Zhao, he was Xun Zhen's mastermind and a well-deserved "Xun Dang" main force, although he was far away. Zhao Guo, it is impossible to participate in the killing of Ye Zhao on the bright side, but who knows if Zhao Zhong will take his anger out of his anger? So it's better to go home with Xu Zhong and others.

Xun Zhen felt sorry for Xi Zhicai.

After so many years, I don't talk about the previous friendship in Yingchuan, only after talking about the yellow turban, Xi Zhi first followed Xun Zhen to ask for the yellow turban, then followed Xun Zhen to quell the rebellion in Zhao State, and then followed Xun Zhen to fight back. Heishan Army, during this period, Xi Zhicai made plans, worked hard without resentment, and made great contributions. Later, when Xun Zhen first arrived in Wei County, Xi Zhicai did a lot of things for Xun Zhen to establish himself in Wei County. He borrowed grain and farm implements from Zhao State, but now he has to put up a sign saying "Speaking with illness" because of his own reasons—you must know that the lieutenant is already a "comparable doctor", Xun Zhen Very sorry to go.

However, Xi Zhicai had no complaints.

Unlike Liu Bei, although Liu Bei is still young, he already has the foundation of a "politician". He must be called benevolence and righteousness, but he is "cunning". He is like a gentleman on the outside but a villain on the inside. Xiu Xiaojie doesn't seem to be a benevolent gentleman, but in fact he is a person who "dies for the confidant"~www.wuxiaspot.com~ In other words, if Liu Bei is a hero, then Xi Zhicai is a loyal soldier, so , he was not half reluctant to return home with the seal.

Since Xun Zhen could not be persuaded, Xun Zhen insisted on destroying Ye Zhao, and Xun Zhen was right, after the event was completed, he would travel far away, fearing that he would not have time to take care of Xi Zhicai and others, then Xi Zhicai would also go first. leave home.

In addition, the families of Wei Guang, Cheng Jia and others also went to Yingyīn with Xu Zhong and Xi Zhicai.

Wei Guang was the key to Xun Zhen's execution of Ye Zhao this time. If there were no people like Wei Guang who were familiar with Ye Zhao clan, Ye Zhao's various criminal evidence would not have been collected so smoothly and quickly. Therefore, Wei Guang's family It must be hidden first, so as not to be vented by Zhao Zhong. Needless to say, Cheng Jia had a good reputation in Zhao and Wei, and he was the main organizer of the execution of Ye Zhao this time, so his family had to be protected.

There are so many things. After all the affairs that need to be done in advance are completed, everything is ready. Early this morning, Xun Zhen personally picked up the pen and wrote the letter of arrest for Zhao.

Xun You, Cheng Jia, Liu Bei and others were on the side, and Liu Bei volunteered to pass on this letter for Xun Zhen.

Xun Zhen didn't use him, but asked Xun You to take the letter and go out.