Liu Xin seemed to see through Qiao Xuan's thoughts and said with a smile: "Exceptor Qiao, don't think that with these equipment, you can successfully quell the war in the north. In fact, everything has its shortcomings. These trebuchets and ballistae
Although its power is huge, it is a bit bulky. Not to mention, transportation is a big trouble, and its operation is also very complicated. Those soldiers must undergo long-term training to use it freely. Therefore, if you want to rely on these instruments to conquer the world,
It’s unrealistic.”
Qiao Xuan smiled sheepishly and said: "Master Liu is planning the strategy, Qiao does not dare to speak nonsense. However, Qiao still said the same thing, I hope you will take the common people of the world into consideration, ascend the throne as soon as possible, and unify the Han Dynasty."
Liu Xin sighed and said: "Everything should go according to public opinion. Outside of Qiao, I have shown you the core secret of the Han army. Come on, let's go back to the city. Liu will give you and your family a farewell party!"
In fact, if Liu Xin hadn't tried her best to stay, Qiao Xuan would have wanted to leave a few days ago. His influence was limited to Lujiang, and he had to rush back to Lujiang to build momentum for Liu Xin, and also to eliminate the influence caused by Mi Heng's remarks.
Not only that, but also to produce and sell new damask weaving machines, a lot of things are waiting for him.
Just when Qiao Xuan's family left Xiangyang City, Liu Bang quietly left the Changlehou Mansion with a few followers and came to visit Liu Bei. The two families were close neighbors, but since Liu Xin returned to Xiangyang, Liu Bei
He didn't even leave the house, and even Liu Bang's face disappeared. Liu Bang was originally a playful age. In the past, Liu Bei always took him to visit those gray-haired old men, and they all discussed national affairs that he was not interested in.
.So, from the bottom of his heart, Liu Bang was reluctant to go out with Liu Bei. In the past six months, Liu Bei did not come to see him, and Liu Bang was quiet.
However, ever since he saw the Qiao sisters in the Prefectural Mufu that day, Liu Bang seemed to have lost his soul and did not want to eat or drink. Liu Bang also knew that Qiao Xuan's family had not left, and he also wanted to hang out in front of them again.
, but Ma Yun didn't call him, so he didn't dare to enter the Prefecture Mufu. Anyway, Liu Bang felt a little strange. When he saw Liu Xin and Ma Yun, he definitely didn't feel like seeing his biological parents, and Liu Xin, Ma Yun
The attitude towards him was also non-painful and non-itchy.
Although it has been more than a year since I arrived in Xiangyang, I can't find anyone who can really talk to Liu Bang. The only person who makes Liu Bang feel closer is the kind-faced Liu Bei. Liu Bangsi
After much deliberation, I decided to explain my troubles to Liu Bei and ask him for an idea.
If you want to ask who Liu Bei hates the most in this world, it must be Liu Xin. The deep friendship between Liu Bei and Guan Yu that he worked hard to establish was broken up by Liu Xin's design. At first, Liu Bei also
I didn’t know what the problem was. Later I heard that Liu Xin had given Du Xiuniang to Guan Yu as his concubine. Liu Bei finally figured out that all of this was a trap set up by Liu Xin. Of course, as a tycoon of the generation, Liu Bei had also conducted self-reflection.
If he didn't covet Du Xiuniang's beauty, how could he be in this situation today? The problem still lies with himself.
Despite this, Liu Bei still wanted to hate Liu Xin. He endured the humiliation in order to one day take revenge on Liu Xin. However, Liu Bei now had no soldiers, no power, and no money. Even if he wanted to take revenge, he would not be able to do it. But there is no way to take revenge.
Lu, Liu Xin, and Ma Yun's indifference towards Liu Bang made Liu Bei aware of an opportunity he could take advantage of.
Liu Bei wanted to further provoke the father-son relationship between Liu Xin and Liu Bang, and even turned the father and son against each other. Not only that, Liu Bang was his hope for a comeback. Liu Bei knew very well that it was only a matter of time before Liu Xin became emperor, and
As the eldest son, Liu Bang should be the crown prince. As long as you control Liu Bang, you control the future of Liu Xin and even the entire Han Dynasty.
The plan has been going very smoothly. Liu Bang is closer to Liu Bei than to Liu Xin's "real father". Liu Bei also used Liu Bang's identity to successfully gain the trust of Huang Chengyan, Sima Hui, Pang Degong and others. These people
Although they are all just hermits, their disciples are all outstandingly talented. Winning them over will definitely be helpful to him in the future.
In last year's imperial examination, Pang Tong and Zhuge Jin indeed ranked first and second respectively. Liu Bei originally expected them to be entrusted with important tasks by Liu Xin like Jia Xu the year before. But instead, these two were "assigned" to Nanzhong by Ma Yun.
A wild land. This incident also made Liu Bei suddenly vigilant.
In the final analysis, Liu Bei hated and feared Liu Xin. Liu Xin's military strength was secondary. What Liu Bei feared most was his eyes that seemed to see everything. He could not even hide his affair with Du Xiuniang. So Liu Xin
As soon as he returned to Xiangyang, Liu Bei, who was already wary, immediately hunkered down at home and never went out again.
Now, the disciple suddenly came to report that Liu Bang asked to see him. This made Liu Bei confused. After much hesitation, he decided to invite Liu Bang in.
When Liu Bang saw Liu Bei, he choked up and said, "Father, you must help me."
Liu Bei had not seen Liu Bang for more than half a year. When he saw Liu Bang this time, he couldn't help but be shocked. The originally chubby young man turned out to be much more haggard. He couldn't help but said repeatedly: "Little Marquis, what's wrong with you? Come on, sit down.
Let’s talk slowly.”
Liu Bang looked mournful and said, "Father, do you know that there is a family named Qiao in Lujiang City?"
Liu Bei thought for a while, nodded and said, "There seems to be such a family. The head of the family, Qiao Xuan, once served as a prefect. What do you ask him to do?"
Because Liu Bei stayed at home all day weaving straw mats and sandals, he didn't know about Qiaoxuan's family coming to Xiangyang. However, Liu Bei had always been more concerned about celebrities from all over the world. Even if he had never sought refuge with Yuan Shu, he knew that Qiaoxuan's family came to Lujiang.
This person.
Liu Bang's voice suddenly became softer: "He has two daughters."
Liu Bei laughed and said: "Young Master is only so young, but you already think about this matter."
Liu Bang knew that Liu Bei had very strict requirements on his moral character, but ever since he saw the Guoqiao sisters, he had trouble sleeping and eating, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "Father, you also know that in the Marquis Mansion, I even
There was no one to talk to."
Liu Bei was suddenly stunned. When he was in Xuzhou, he could at least discuss it with Guan Yu and Jian Yong. Now that Jian Yong is dead, Guan Yu sees him as if he is seeing an sworn enemy. His own situation
Isn't it the same as Liu Bang? I really can't find anyone in the house who I can talk to.
However, Liu Bei was just stunned for a moment, and his face returned to normal. Liu Bang fell in love with the young lady of Qiao Xuan's family, so he gave Liu Bei a warning. Liu Bei's current goal is very obvious, which is to win over Liu Xin as soon as possible after Liu Xin ascends the throne.
He tried his best to help Liu Bang become the crown prince. Liu Bei interacted with Sima Hui and the group of literati in order to win over some allies. However, judging from the current situation, the effect is not ideal. These people do not have much say in this situation.
It shouldn't have much effect on the matter.
Liu Bei suddenly thought of another way, which is to strengthen Liu Bang's strength through political marriage. Since it is a political marriage, the most important thing is the other party's family background, and appearance and conduct are secondary. Liu Bei couldn't help but waved his hand,
Said: "Little Marquis, Liu knows your difficulties all too well. It's just a matter of marriage, parents' orders, and the matchmaker's words. Liu will definitely help you be the matchmaker, but I don't know what my lord means?"
Liu Bang's face suddenly became bitter again, and he sobbed: "My parents don't care about me at all. Even that kid Liu Yu dares to shake his fist at me. I am just a stepmother."
Liu Bei was startled and hurriedly stopped him: "Little Marquis, you can only say this in front of me. You must not dare to talk nonsense after leaving this door."
Liu Bang nodded and said: "I only dare to say it in front of my adoptive father. Foster father, you have to help me no matter what this time."
In fact, Liu Bei's heart has long been overjoyed. At least his first goal of alienating the father-son relationship between Liu Xin and Liu Bang has been achieved, and the progress seems to go beyond that. The brotherhood between Liu Bang and Liu Yu has also been achieved.
There seems to be a gap.
However, Liu Bei pretended to be an elder on the surface and advised earnestly: "Little Marquis, no matter what, they are your parents and brothers. When you see them, you must continue to treat them with courtesy. You know
No."
Liu Bang pouted and nodded vigorously, but he actually disagreed.
Liu Bei then said slowly: "Little Marquis, to put it bluntly, Liu thinks that the daughter of the Qiao family is not suitable for you. Liu will help you find a better one."
Liu Bang suddenly acted like a child, waving his arms and saying, "No, I want Miss Qiao, I want Miss Qiao."
Liu Bei comforted him repeatedly: "Okay, okay, okay. Liu will write a letter right now and ask the Qiao family what they want."
No matter how powerful the Qiao family is in Lujiang, it is still just an ordinary gentry family. If the clan is not prosperous, it will definitely have no ability to affect the current situation, let alone influence the establishment of the crown prince. If you want to do anything to Liu Bang
To help, he could only choose another powerful family to marry Liu Bang. Although Liu Bei didn't have a goal in mind, he had already made plans in his heart. Anyway, Liu Bang would not have the chance to confront Qiao Xuan, so he
I won't discuss this marriage with the Qiao family.
Liu Bei changed into official uniform, sent Liu Bang back to Changlehou Mansion, and hurried out of Xiangyang City. This was his first time out of the city in half a year, and he was anxious to meet Gong Mo Chengyan, Sima Hui and Pang De Gong.
Although these three old guys have lived in seclusion in the mountains all year round, they know the general trend of the world very well. It is best to discuss this matter with them.
When Liu Bei and Liu Bang first arrived in Xiangyang, the maids and servants in the mansion were all arranged by Jushu. But a year later, Liu Bei found several excuses, drove away several batches of servants, and destroyed his mansion.
The servants in Chang Lehou's mansion were almost changed. He thought he had done a perfect job, but he didn't know that although the people he replaced later were hired by him personally from the market, they were actually still phantoms. Because Xiangyang
In the city, the markets where people are bought and sold are all under Jushou's control.
Just when Liu Bei left Xiangyang City, the contents of his conversation with Liu Bang were already on Liu Xin's desk.