In Xuzhou, when Fang Guang deliberately restrained his troops and horses, not to attack Juyeze, and waited for Gao Shun's army to return.
Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, has not appeared in front of the generals and counselors for half a month.
There are already rumors in Xuzhou city that Tao Qian is dying soon and is already unconscious and waiting to die!
Tao Qian was born in Danyang and took control of Xuzhou. Although in his later years he appointed his fellow countryman Cao Hong, the duplicitous scholar Zuo Rong was quite unwise. He even went to the west to conquer Cao Cao, causing great disaster for Xuzhou.
To be fair, he was considered a mediocre governor. Most of the people in the city felt sad when they heard that Tao Qian might have died.
Pingyuan Liu Bei was in charge of Xuzhou Hufu, and he went from the streets to the governor's mansion every day to serve. For a time, Liu Xuande's name became known to all people in Xuzhou after he became famous in Hebei.
When it comes to the character of the emperor's uncle, who in Xuzhou would not give a thumbs up and say a good word?
Today, the emperor's uncle, who was seen by the people resigning from the governor's mansion, with tears in his eyes, comforted everyone in a circle, but did not go to the Xuzhou government office. Instead, he changed into casual clothes, took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and went straight to Mi Zhu's mansion.
Liu Bei entered through the back door of Mi Mansion. The sad look on his face immediately faded a bit as soon as he entered the mansion.
The emperor's uncle was very familiar with Mi Zhu's mansion and didn't need anyone to guide him. He walked towards the backyard, but as soon as he entered the garden, he felt the fragrant breeze, and a graceful figure rushed into Xuande's arms.
"Liu Lang, why haven't you come to visit me in the house for several days? Our marriage has been agreed upon. They have given you everything, but you feel cold again!"
The people of Xuzhou thought that the most miserable person in the city must be Liu Xuande, who was highly promoted by Prefect Tao.
Little did he know that the Pingyuan County Magistrate was hugging Mi Zhu's sister Mi Yu'er with a smile on his face.
"The traitor Cao is about to leave. There are many things going on in the city. Besides, the governor's health is getting worse day by day. I have to take care of him."
"I don't care, our marriage? When will it be decided? If it's not decided, it won't be so ugly when we show that we're pregnant!"
Mi Zhu, Mi Fang's younger sister, was only eighteen years old. She had long been fascinated by the emperor's uncle's masculine charm and couldn't help herself. The girl squirmed reluctantly in the emperor's arms, causing Guan Yu and Zhang Fei behind Liu Bei to look at each other and smile.
Consciously falling in the distance.
"Isn't getting married now a stab in the back? Wait, wait until I really get the governor's seal before we hold a happy event. Yu'er, you still don't know my heart?"
"Xuande has been wandering for half his life, but if he can win the favor of Yuer, how can he be disappointed?"
In 194 AD, the thirty-three-year-old Liu Bei's love words were sweeter than those of a twenty-year-old man!
Mi Yu'er was settled with just one sentence. The girl didn't urge her and just accompanied the emperor's uncle to the backyard.
"By the way, my brother invited a big man who can communicate with gods and Buddhas. He agreed with us when it came to our affairs. Xuande, do you think this means everything is God's will?"
With a blush on her face, Mi Yu'er came close to the emperor's uncle and breathed into his ears, and her waist was immediately hugged by Liu Bei.
"Who? There is such a person in Xuzhou City? Why didn't I know?"
He teased Mi Yu'er, and at the same time Mi Zhu's laughter came to his ears.
"Yu'er, I knew that if you weren't in the room, Xuande must be here!"
"Xuande, why did you come here today? Old guy, you haven't died yet? Today, I introduced you to an expert, who is also our God of Wealth in Xuzhou? That's the fate between my little sister and you!"
"Expert?"
"Yes! Zuo Rong, the prefect of Guangling, heard that Xuande Renyi came here to meet you. The prefect can talk with gods and Buddhas. After hearing about you and my little sister, he kept saying that you two are a match made in heaven!"
"Ze Rong?"
Upon hearing this name, Liu Bei, who had been smiling all the time, suddenly became solemn.
Without him, the reputation of this Guangling prefect was too bad, and he was someone Tao Qian hated to the core.
Although he was a fellow countryman of Tao Qian, during Cao Cao's Eastern Expedition, he took Xiapi's property to the south and stabbed his fellow comrade Guangling Zhao Yu, Yu Zhang and Zhu Hao in the back. He can be said to be a man in the south who can rival Lu Bu.
Liu Bei, who has been by Tao Qian's side for a long time, knows that Tao Qian hates this man, probably even more than he hates Cao Cao. Now this man actually dares to see him in Xuzhou?
Mi Zhu saw Liu Bei's expression changed drastically at a glance, knowing that he was suspicious and laughed.
"Xuande, Governor Zuo Rong is one of our own!"
"The construction of Xiapi temple and the expenses incurred by the monks are all managed by our Mi family. To be honest with Xuande, a lot of the money Xuande made from recruiting soldiers some time ago was provided by Prefect Zuo!"
"This time he came from Guangling to discuss important matters. He has tens of thousands of followers and tens of millions of assets. He will be of great use to us. Xuande must not act on his own initiative!"
When Liu Bei heard what Mi Zhu said, he touched his chin and nodded thoughtfully, and the suspicion on his face slowly faded away.
What does the reputation of a Xuzhou native have to do with a Hebei native? This Zuo Rong's money and food are real.
It was not easy for Liu Xuande to start a business. He was stuck with his first pot of gold savings for ten years. If Zuo Rong had money, he would be the one to fight for it.
"What's he doing here? Isn't the prefect of Guangling very prosperous? I heard that there are thousands of monks in Xiapi, and they all want to be the prefect. I, Liu Bei, have a place where he can be used?"
"Let's talk about it later over the wine table. Xuande, Cao Cao is trapped in Yanzhou. It's time for us to do big things. People who do big things don't stick to trivial matters. You can't let him leak tens of millions of dollars!"
Mi Zhu pulled Liu Bei's sleeve and walked forward through several corridors. In the inner hall, a middle-aged man was sitting at the banquet, frowning and thinking. When he saw Mi Zhu pulling the handsome guy in, he stood up immediately.
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"Brother Mi, this is Liu Xuande, your Majesty's clan uncle now!"
"I've heard for a long time that the heroes of Hebei are three heroes who can defeat Lu Bu! When I saw him today, his demeanor was indeed different!"
Although he paid homage to the Buddha, Zuo Rong spoke in a quaint manner.
Liu Bei, who had just been violently beaten by Cao Cao, smiled when he heard this, acted like a hero, strode over to Zuo Rong and sat down.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are the emperor's uncle's face on such occasions!
A red-faced man, a black-faced man, both with cold faces. Standing behind Liu Bei, Xuande instantly reached the highest level!
The prefect of Guangling looked at Guan Yu and Zhang Fei up and down, and the more he looked at him, the happier he became.
For a while, everyone chatted for a few words, but they were very social and did not talk about business.
The Mi family is so rich and powerful. Although there is a famine in Xuzhou now, Mi Zhu clapped his hands and carried a table full of delicacies from the mountains and seas.
A few days ago, Liu Bei was still in the city of Xuzhou, calling on all people to live in simplicity and survive the famine.
While pushing the cup to change the cup, Zuo Rong said a few more polite words, and then looked at Liu Bei and spoke in a sincere tone.
"Xuande, who in the world doesn't know that Xuande is one of the best heroes in the world, and that the Yellow Turban villain, Dong Zhuo, and Cao Cao are all not Xuande's rivals?"
"Xuande, Zuo Rong encountered a hurdle in Guangling. Uncle Huang, only the emperor's uncle in the world can save me, Zuo Rong!"