For Liu Bei's arrival, Yang Biao expressed his welcome and gratitude, thanking Liu Bei for saving the lives of his entire family.
But Liu Bei asked Yang Biao not to thank him, but to thank Yang Biao himself.
"Mr. Yang, you don't have to thank me. It was you who saved the lives of the entire Yang family. You made the right choice. Therefore, you should thank yourself."
Yang Biao just smiled and shook his head.
"Without your warning, I would not have made that decision. Your warning is of great significance to the entire Yang family and is the reason why the Yang family has been truly preserved. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you."
Yang Biao and his son Yang Xiu respectfully saluted Liu Bei.
Liu Bei did not avoid it.
"In this case, Colonel Guo must have informed you of everything that happened outside, right?"
"Yes."
"I originally thought that the decisive battle with the Jinwen School would start next year or the year after that. It would still be a while, so I wouldn't be too anxious. But I didn't expect that they would be so impatient."
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Not only can't he keep calm, but the plan is also a mess, the trust is inhumane, and the things are full of loopholes. How much do they look down on me? Do they regard me as Liang Ji or Dou Wu?"
"You defeated the Yuan family and won the Northern Expedition. They were frightened by your powerful force and made wrong decisions in panic. I think they regret this."
Yang Biao said helplessly: "What is hateful is that they themselves have done stupid things and implicated too many people. The current situation..."
"The Yang family is indeed implicated. Otherwise, I would have a better solution to the Yang family's problem."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "It's just that now, in line with people's hearts, many things have to be done in advance and done more intensely. I'm sorry if Yang is frightened."
"No, Yang was able to save the lives of the entire clan, thanks to your care. For this, Yang is grateful from the bottom of his heart."
Yang Biao bowed and said: "From now on, Yang will still have to rely on your care."
Liu Bei looked Yang Biao up and down.
Changed so quickly?
I'm really not used to it.
To be honest, at this moment Liu Bei suddenly missed Yang Biao's unruly appearance, and recalled the time when Yang Biao was holding his neck and trying to kill himself.
At that time, Yang Biao was really domineering and looked very fierce.
But you must not say this in front of him, otherwise he will be buried to death.
"Mr. Yang, I have said this. However, the Yang family's property cannot be returned intact. Some of it must be taken away, otherwise the anger of the Ancient Literature School will not be appeased."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Of course, the Yang family was not involved in these things, so everyone's lives can be saved. Although the Yang family will no longer be a member of the Yue family from now on, as long as they are still alive, there is always hope.
As long as a person is alive, there are infinite possibilities for the future. From my perspective, Mr. Yang’s son is smart, alert, and knowledgeable. I think the hope for Yang’s future success lies with him.”
Liu Bei looked at Yang Xiu.
Yang Xiu looked at Liu Bei in surprise, with no special color in his eyes.
And Yang Biao seemed to realize something.
"General, Quanzixiu is fifteen years old. Although he has not been crowned, he is not a child anymore. He has some knowledge, but he lacks a deeper education. He always stays at home to study and learn calligraphy, and he also lacks real experience.
I have nothing else to desire, only Quanzi. I hope that I can entrust it to the general, who will give him some guidance and make him grow. In this way, Yang is very lucky!"
Hearing this, Yang Xiu glanced at his father, and then set his sights on Liu Bei, seemingly not surprised at all.
Liu Bei was not surprised by this either.
With Yang Biao's behavior today, it would be a problem if he didn't entrust Yang Xiu to him.
How could Yang Biao let go of such an opportunity to directly contact the top figures of power in the empire?
So Liu Bei smiled.
"Mr. Yang himself is a man of profound knowledge and qualifications. How could your son lack a profound education? Although Bei is a little knowledgeable, he can't compare to Mr. Yang's family's academic background."
"There are always things he can't learn at home, but he can learn by following the general."
Yang Biao said respectfully: "Although the Yang family has family knowledge, it is too narrow-minded and cannot see the current situation clearly, which leads to this situation. At this point, the Yang family's family knowledge is nothing to brag about. If the general can agree to teach it to Quanzi
If you have some skills, it will be a great blessing for Yang."
Liu Bei looked at Yang Xiu again, who looked calm and said nothing.
"Yang Xiu, are you willing to study with me?"
When Yang Xiu heard this, he bowed and saluted.
"This is what Xiu has always expected. If the general is willing, Xiu would be very grateful."
"That's it, okay then."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "I will send someone to arrange this matter in a few days. As for Yang's problem, we have to wait for a while. When the limelight passes, I will arrange for Yang to return to Hongnong County. As for other matters, Yang
Is there anything else you want me to help you with?"
Yang Biao shook his head.
"Quan Zi can work and study under the general. This is a blessing that he will never be able to achieve in his lifetime. Yang does not dare to make any demands. He only hopes that the general will treat Quan Zi seriously so that he can make progress."
Liu Bei was noncommittal about this.
"Don't worry, Mr. Yang, I will arrange your affairs properly."
After that, Liu Bei left. He still had many things to do.
Looking at Liu Bei's leaving figure, Yang Biao sighed and patted Yang Xiu on the shoulder.
"Xiu, there are many things I didn't want you to do originally, but now the situation is different. Many people and many things have become different. We must have basic preparations for these things. Following Liu, for Yang
It’s the best choice.”
"I understand."
Yang Xiu, who had grown a few years older, no longer had the initial enthusiasm. He calmly examined the situation at hand and said slowly: "Father, he did not break his promise. He kept his promise. Although we will lose a lot, the most important thing is
We have preserved the things, and that is enough."
"Yes, the most important thing is saved."
Yang Biao said helplessly: "Too many people have died these days, and there may be more in the future, but these have nothing to do with the Yang family. The ancients once said that the beauty of a gentleman will be killed in five generations, and the ancestors of the Yang family will be killed."
This is the end of the blessings I have left to future generations. Xiu, I can’t help you as a father."
"Father, don't say that."
Yang Xiu smiled slightly and said: "The Yang family has enjoyed the blessings left by our ancestors for a long time. We should not continue to ask for more. The next step is to establish meritorious deeds and create achievements again. What our ancestors have done before,
I will work hard and never bring shame to my ancestors."
"build……"
Yang Biao stroked Yang Xiu's hair and sighed.
Liu Bei didn't know what Yang and his son thought about the current situation, and he wasn't worried. He was still very happy now.
At the end of November of the first year of Jian'an, in the biting cold wind, the army led by Guan Yu arrived at the outskirts of Luoyang City, almost in front of and behind him. Qianzhao also arrived at the outskirts of Luoyang City with his Qianniu Army.
Together they led the troops to accept Liu Bei's review in the cold wind.
Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Qianzhao haven't seen each other for many years. Liu Bei was very happy to see the old brothers who hadn't seen each other for a long time. He hugged Guan Yu and Qianzhao warmly. Zhang Fei, who came with Liu Bei to greet Guan Yu, also gave him a warm hug.
Up.
The look of the four of them hugging each other made some of Liu Bei's attendants very envious, envious of the relationship they had accumulated since childhood.
Anyone who follows Liu Bei knows that Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Qianzhao are all Liu Bei's old brothers. They followed Liu Bei when they were teenagers. They fought with Liu Bei and grew up together. They have a very close relationship.
Like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Qian Zhao and others, there are Jian Yong and Ji Jian. Now one of them is responsible for important personnel work, and the other is responsible for the management and control of raising war horses. They are both Liu Bei's confidants and bear very important responsibilities.
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Even if they did not always follow Liu Bei, Liu Bei never forgot them, and he never lacked rewards and gifts for them during festivals.
Of course, their ability and effectiveness in doing things are also quite outstanding.
Not to mention Zhang Fei, Liu Bei's first general, Guan Yu, guarded Liangzhou and didn't fight much, but no one would question Guan Yu's ability to fight. Qianzhao was also a general who had made great achievements in leading troops alone, guarding Bashu.
The place is flawless and the abilities are outstanding.
This time Liu Bei transferred Guan Yu and Qianzhao and asked them to lead troops to Bingzhou. Obviously, he wanted to give Guan Yu and Qianzhao a chance to perform. This kind of special care from his immediate boss can often make him a famous general.
People are very envious, but they also know that this is something they cannot envy.
After the review of the Tianwei Army was over, Liu Bei gave the whole army some good wine and cattle to eat and drink happily. He himself, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Qian Zhao and all the entourage held a small welcome ceremony.
banquet.
Everyone ate and drank, and Liu Bei personally grilled Guan Yu and Qianzhao to thank them for their contribution to guarding and stabilizing the rear.
After eating and drinking for a while, Liu Bei hurried back to Luoyang City, took a bath at home, and met his family members who had returned to Luoyang with Guan Yu's team.