Guan Yu didn't know what happened at Qin Yi's home today. He just thought that Liu Bei was worried that he would be obsessed with Du Xiuniang's beauty and lose his will, so he wanted to arrange a marriage for him to distract him.
Liu Bei has always treated him as closer than a real brother, and he respects Liu Bei very much, and would never think of treating him on other levels.
Since Liu Bei had already said this, how could Guan Yu dare to offend Liu Bei's good intentions? And in order to reassure this respectable elder brother, Guan Yu showed a grateful look on his face, raised his hands and said, even though he was unwilling to do so.
But it’s up to the elder brother to make the decision.”
Liu Bei knew his sworn brother so well that he didn't believe that he would agree so readily, and continued: "Second brother, don't you want to ask which girl I mentioned for you?"
Guan Yu was originally not very interested in Liu Bei's proposal to marry him, so he said without hesitation: "The elder brother is the one who makes the decision, so why should the younger brother be worried?"
"This is my good brother!" Liu Bei laughed and said, "Second brother, what I am talking about is the beloved daughter of General Cao Bao. She is only twenty-eight years old and has a beautiful appearance. She is a perfect match for Xian Yin."
Some time ago, Guan Yu naturally knew that Cao Bao wanted to dedicate his daughter to Liu Bei. Now that he heard that the marriage Liu Bei was going to tell him about was actually Cao Bao's daughter, he couldn't help being surprised. He waved his hands and said: "
Brother, this is absolutely impossible!"
Liu Bei asked strangely: "Why not?"
Guan Yu murmured for a long time, and finally said seriously: "Back to eldest brother, in my heart, this girl is no different from my eldest sister-in-law."
Liu Bei laughed loudly and said: "Brother Xian, you are worrying too much. The reason why I rejected Cao Bao that day was actually because I wanted to arrange this marriage for my brother Xian."
Guan Yu didn't expect that Liu Bei was always worried about him. He was so moved that he thanked him repeatedly and agreed to the marriage. However, he didn't know that this was just an excuse that Liu Bei suddenly thought of. Otherwise, why would Liu Bei wait until today?
Mention this matter.
When Liu Bei saw that Guan Yu had agreed to the marriage, he was not completely relieved. He knew that although Guan Yu valued friendship the most, if he found out that he had deceived him in this matter, he would inevitably turn against him. Therefore, he and Du Xiuniang
Guan Yu must not let Guan Yu know what happened between them.
However, Liu Bei also knew that he and Guan Yu were too close in the past. They ate at the same table, slept at the same table, and were in pairs. They were closer than a husband and wife. Unless he stopped looking for Du Xiuniang in the future, otherwise this matter would happen sooner or later.
Let Guan Yu know. However, after what happened today,
Liu Bei knew that he could never let go of Du Xiuniang. Not only would he continue to pester Du Xiuniang in the future, but he would also want to find a perfect way to make her and him a long-term couple. In this way, if he wanted to hide Guan Yu, he would have to keep Guan Yu far away.
It would be better to send an envoy to a distant place.
On the way back home, Liu Bei had been thinking about it. Now he saw that Guan Yu was not very interested in the marriage he mentioned. Although he agreed, it was more out of gratitude, and he couldn't help but become more determined to transfer Guan Yu away.
determination.
Liu Bei stepped forward, held Guan Yu's hands firmly, and said solemnly: "Brother Xian, although you and I are not real brothers, we have been together for so many years and have become better than real brothers. I really can't bear to be with you as brothers."
Separate from you!"
Guan Yu was naturally moved again and said repeatedly: "Don't worry, eldest brother. Even after I get married, I will still be with my eldest brother every day."
Since for so many years, Liu Bei was able to ignore the beautiful concubine in his room and stay with his younger brother all day long, Guan Yu believed that he could also not be fascinated by women and continue to hang around his elder brother all day long.
How could Guan Yu know that his words shocked Liu Bei? If Guan Yu stayed with Liu Bei all day long, how would Liu Bei have the chance to find Du Xiuniang to be happy?
Liu Bei could only smile bitterly and said: "Brother Xian, where are you thinking? Brother, I have an important task that needs to be entrusted to you to complete. But in this way, not only brother Xian may be in danger, but also the relationship between you and me."
It’s been hard to see each other for a long time, it’s really hard to be a brother!”
Guan Yu's expression became solemn, he cupped his hands and said, "No matter what the elder brother says, even if it means mountains of swords and seas of fire, my younger brother will not hesitate!"
Liu Bei nodded happily and said: "My dear brother, Guangling is empty and unguarded, so there will be many thieves and bandits. After thinking about it for my brother, except my dear brother, no one in Xuzhou can take on this important task, but..."
Guan Yu clasped his fists and said, "No need to say anything, big brother. I will leave for Guangling tomorrow morning. I guarantee that big brother will have no worries!"
Liu Bei did this not entirely to drive Guan Yu away, he also wanted to restore order in Guangling. Although Guangling and the counties under its jurisdiction were destroyed by Zuo Rong to varying degrees, and many people also crossed the river south, it was inevitable.
Some people are nostalgic for their homeland and refuse to stay away. Others
The people have not suffered much, or they have hid some grain, which is enough to last until next summer's harvest. These people will not stay away. Therefore, as long as it is managed properly, Guangling will gradually become prosperous in a few years. For Liu Bei, who lacks land,
That being said, it is a good foundation.
Of course, this matter can be left to others. Although there are no outstanding generals under Liu Bei except Guan Yu, people like Chen Gui, Chen Deng and his son, Sun Qian, Jian Yong and others are all
A master who is good at handling government affairs. In the short term, there will be no war in Guangling. No prince will be interested in the land that has just been poisoned at this time.
Liu Bei sent Guan Yu out at this time. The main purpose was to let Guan Yu leave his side temporarily so that he could have a chance to find Du Xiuniang. As long as it was Liu Bei's order, Guan Yu would execute it unconditionally. Who would have thought of this?
There are so many twists and turns inside.
Early the next morning, Guan Yu ordered 10,000 soldiers and horses, left the south gate of Xuzhou, and meandered toward Guangling. Little did he know that the benevolent and righteous brother who had just been weeping to see him off outside the city gate was now
He was rushing straight to the north of Xuzhou City...
Outside the south gate of Xiangyang City, Liu Xin was also personally seeing off a few people. Mi Zhu, Yu Fan, Gan Ning and others who had been invited by Liu Xin and came back from Wu County to attend the celebration banquet.
Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong were not here. They declined Liu Xin's invitation and stayed in Wu County. These two Zhang were famous people in Xuzhou and were quite wealthy. Even if they moved to the south of the Yangtze River, there was no need to worry about their lives.
However, these days, they are not busy buying properties, but continue to help settle the people who have escaped in the refugee camps. After all, millions of refugees have come from Jiangbei at once, and there is really too much to do.
Zang Ba and Xu Sheng accepted the invitation without hesitation. They were not as reserved as Er Zhang, especially Xu Sheng, who wanted to use this opportunity to find a career. Liu Xin naturally wanted to
Satisfying their wishes, Xu Sheng was allowed to serve as a captain in the navy. Because Zhang Liao had some contacts with Zang Ba when he was in Xuzhou and were familiar with each other, Liu Xin assigned him to the Fourth Army.
Although Er Zhang refused to come to Xiangyang, among the group of people Liu Xin bid farewell to today, there was an unexpected face, and that was Tai Shi Ci.
After Taishi Ci was captured by Gan Ning, he was unconvinced and thought that he had lost unjustly. He clamored to fight Gan Ning with real swords and guns. In the past, with Gan Ning's fiery temper, he might have
I really competed with him. However, Gan Ning experienced a pause.
After being taught a lesson, Gan Ning was much more cautious and ignored Taishi Ci's clamor. However, Gan Ning still admired Taishi Ci's courage to stop the navy fleet alone, and did not make it too difficult for him. Instead, he sent
A group of soldiers escorted him to Xiangyang.
Liu Xin was greatly surprised when he heard that Gan Ning had actually captured Taishi Ci and escorted him to Xiangyang. Liu Xin, who came from a later generation, knew Taishi Ci's character well, and without hesitation, he made him his subject and hurriedly welcomed him.
He came out, personally untied the ropes from his body, took off his brocade robe and put it on him. This pretentiousness was of course a lesson from how Sun Ce treated Taishi Ci in later generations.
However, Taishi Ci did not appreciate Liu Xin's kindness, and raised his hand to punch Liu Xin. Historically, he was willing to submit to Sun Ce entirely because the two had just gone through a big battle, and they were quite unfamiliar without fighting.
,Xing
The taste of sympathy. But now, Taishi Ci was not convinced about his failure, so he was not willing to take Liu Xin, a gentle "little pretty face", in his eyes. He was about to use him to establish his power, and he wanted to wash away the worries in his heart.
Stifling.
It's a pity that Taishi Ci underestimated Liu Xin's strength. Looking at the world, since Meng Jie's death, no one can be Liu Xin's opponent in terms of boxing and kicking skills. Taishi Ci used all his strength to defeat Liu Xin.
He was so busy that he neutralized his tricks in an understatement.
Taishi Ci was not a fool. After a few fights, he realized that the gap between himself and Liu Xin was too big. Liu Xin did not exert all his strength at all, so he simply stopped and said: "No more fighting, I am no match for you."
Liu Xin laughed heartily and said, "Taishici of Donglai is really different."
Taishi Ci asked in surprise: "How do you know that I am from Donglai?"
Since he was captured, he only said his name and not much else. Moreover, he was just a little-known lieutenant in Liu Yao's army. Zhang Ying and Xue Li never mentioned him.
Therefore, he really couldn't figure out why Liu Xin knew him so well.
Sure enough, Liu Xin continued: "Not only do I know that you are from Donglai, I also know that you are a hero and a filial piety to your mother. You are a rare talent. What about you, are you interested in helping Liu?"
Taishi Ci knew that he was no match for Liu Xin. He was not taken seriously by Liu Yao. When he arrived here, even though he was a prisoner, Liu Xin treated him very well. At this time, there was no reason not to agree, so he hurriedly stood up.
Bow down. Therefore, when Mi Zhu, Yu Fan, Gan Ning and others came to Xiangyang, there was one more person at the celebration banquet.
Because there were millions of refugees in the south of the Yangtze River waiting for resettlement, it was inconvenient for Mi Zhu and others to stay for a long time. The next morning after the celebration banquet, Liu Xin saw them off and sent them outside the city gate. Then he said goodbye reluctantly: "It's a pity that we two
Mr. Zhang was never able to come here, which is a pity for Mr. Liu."
Taishi laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry, my lord, when I return to Wu County and tell them about the celebration banquet, they will definitely regret it."