Gongsun Zan's anger and resentment permeated the big tent, and Gongsun Zan's confidants inside the big tent stood solemnly, not daring to speak out. Even Gongsun Zan's younger brother Gongsun Yue and cousin Gongsun Fan didn't dare to say anything.
The slightest movement may trigger Gongsun Zan's unknown fire and cause unreasonable disaster.
Gongsun Zan was sitting behind the commander's desk, looking at the confidants in front of him, all of whom lowered their heads and said nothing. He was even more angry in his heart, and couldn't help shouting irritably: "You all eat my salary, and now we
The credit that I have sacrificed countless brothers and spent countless efforts to achieve is about to be usurped by Liu Ming's son, can't you think of a way to stop it?"
Everyone in the tent was speechless, and all looked at Gongsun Zan's counselor Guan Jing. As Gongsun Zan's chief officer, Guan Jing had always played the role of counselor in Gongsun Zan's army. At this time, Guan Jing saw that everyone was looking at
He himself had no choice but to bite the bullet and said to Gongsun Zan: "General, Liu Ming is able to gather all the Wuheng tribes to appease them. This is actually the result of the general's heavy blow to the Wuheng tribes, making them unable to fight anymore. Liu Ming is really
It is also a skill to seize the power of a general."
After hearing Guan Jing's words, Gongsun Zan felt much more comfortable and said in a gentler tone: "I have been a scholar since I was a scholar, and I understand the right and wrong. But now that little Liu Ming suppresses us as a Youzhou shepherd, and we will all suffer."
His moderation, if he succeeds in recruiting us now, then all our hard work will be in vain, and all our achievements will be stolen by him. What can we do now? I don’t know what Shiqi can do.
To teach me?"
Guan Jing saw that he had temporarily calmed Gongsun Zan's mood by speaking according to Gongsun Zan's wishes, so he said with some relief: "General, since Liu Ming cleverly took the credit from the general, we can deal with Liu Ming in three steps.
The credit for this achievement belongs to the general."
When Gongsun Zan heard this, he was very interested and urged Guan Jing: "If you have any clever ideas, tell me quickly."
Guan Jing glanced at the people in Gongsun Zan's tent proudly, twirled his beard with his hand, and said in a low voice: "Since Liu Ming can cleverly take the credit of the general and recruit the Wuheng tribes, then we don't need to fight against Liu Ming and the others.
You're welcome. First of all, we can send troops and horses to the Wuheng tribe's only road to Jixian County, intercept Wu Heng's envoy team, destroy Liu Ming's appeasement of the Wu Heng tribe, and make them form an alliance.
Secondly, we need to expand our troops again, restore the general's strength, and take advantage of Liu Ming's failure to recruit them, and attack the Wuheng tribes again and force them to surrender to us. The Wuheng tribes have a limited population, and the soldiers are the people.
, the people are soldiers, and they cannot withstand our repeated attrition. We have already beaten them to a great extent, and as long as the general attacks them a little more, they will definitely surrender to us. By then, won't the credit belong to us?
"
When Gongsun Zan heard this, he couldn't help but cheered. He excitedly said to Guan Jing: "Shi Qi is indeed a master of calculation. As long as you are here, I have nothing to worry about."
But Guan Jing went on to say: "General, don't be too busy praising us. While these two steps are going on, we have one more thing that we can't neglect."
Gongsun Zan smiled and said: "What else deserves Shiqi's attention? I think these two steps are enough for Shiqi."
Guan Jing shook his head and said: "The general's words are wrong. I think that Dong Zhuo, the governor of Xiliang, was defeated many times, but he still received important tasks from the court. And the general's comrade, Xuande Gong, who saved us from danger the day before yesterday, has repeatedly made military exploits.
, he was just granted a small official position as an endless county magistrate. This shows how important it is for someone in the imperial court to have connections. Moreover, Mr. Liu Ming and Liu are not only declared to be unparalleled, but it is said that his connections in the imperial court are also very high.
The purpose is profound and broad. Just look at the fact that the imperial court exempted Youzhou from taxes, and also asked Jizhou and Qingzhou to fully support Youzhou. The money, food, troops and horses were all used by Liu Ming. You can know the influence of Liu Ming in the imperial court.
It's so profound and broad. If the general doesn't clear the way to the imperial court, even if the general gets the credit, it may be taken by Liu Ming. The general must guard against it. Therefore, opening up the way to the imperial court is also a step that the general must take.
As long as the general accomplishes this step, then even if the general has no merit, it will become meritorious, and if he has merit, it will become great merit. On the contrary, if the general cannot do this step, then even if the general has merit, it will become ineffective."
After hearing Guan Jing's plan, Gongsun Zan cheered loudly: "Okay! Shiqi is indeed rigorous and considers everything carefully. Everything should be based on Shiqi's plan. Let Shiqi plan this matter for him."
On August 15th, the moon is full. During the festival of reunion, we miss our loved ones even more. But in the Han Dynasty today, there is obviously no Mid-Autumn Festival, and at this time, Liu Ming is not worried about missing his relatives.
Su Shuang has returned to Liu Ming and brought back the intention of the Wuheng and other tribes to accept the recruitment. Su Shuang's mission can be said to have been successfully completed. However, Su Shuang also brought back Qiu
Liju asked for marriage, which troubled Liu Ming very much. What troubled Liu Ming even more was Yang Jun, Guo Jia and others strongly agreed with this, thinking that at this moment, they were trying to appease the Wuheng tribe.
At the critical moment, Qiu Liju's daughter should be taken in instead of causing unnecessary complications. This would also expand Liu Ming's strength and make Qiu Liju's family an arm. But Yang Jun, Guo Jia, Guan Ning, Hua Xin and others
At the same time, they believed that Liu Ming’s first wife should not be a foreign woman, so as not to mess up Liu Ming’s Han ancestry, and decided that before accepting Wu Liya, Liu Ming should first marry a Han woman as his first wife, and then give Wu Liya his first wife.
Taking her as a concubine would be a sure thing. And she was very busy choosing Liu Ming's first wife.
Although everyone knows that Liu Ming and Zhang Xiuer had a mutual friendship while he was ill. But if people like Guo Jia and Yang Jun know Zhang Xiuer's details, how can they let Liu Ming withdraw from the relationship with a rebel daughter, let alone his real wife?
Even if it is a concubine, Zhang Xiuer cannot be involved. And those like Guan Ning, Hua Xin, etc. who do not know Zhang Xiuer's background also think that Zhang Xiuer has an improper background and an unknown background, and is not worthy of Liu Ming, let alone a mother in the future.
Yitianxiaxia.
Moreover, Zhang Xiuer's daily words and deeds also showed a negative side at this time. Although everyone prefers Zhang Xiuer's gentle and lively temperament, they also greatly admire Zhang Xiuer's talent and martial arts. However, everyone
They were all disgusted with Zhang Xiuer's deviant and extraordinary remarks that often came out, and were also frightened by Zhang Xiuer's ruthlessness and decisiveness in handling things. So much so that no one thought that Zhang Xiuer could be with Liu Ming.
together.
In the end, after repeated selections, everyone unanimously decided that Cai Yong’s daughter was the only one who was extremely intelligent, dignified and steady, well-informed, beautiful and wise, and had unparalleled talents in calligraphy and piano art. Moreover, Cai Yong’s family background was also good, and she served as the daughter of Liu Ming under Liu Ming.
Official, only in this way can he be worthy of Liu Ming, and from now on he can also be worthy of being the mother of the world.
Guo Jia, Yang Jun and others have now communicated with each other. They have long regarded the matter of choosing a wife for Liu Ming as selecting the future mother of the country, but they have not expressed their views on this matter to Liu Ming, Guan Ning and a few others.
Just say it.
When Cai Yong arrived at Liu Ming's place, he was promoted one after another. Hua Tuo who came first, and later Guan Ning, Hua Xin and others were all very consistent with Cai Yong's temperament. Therefore, Cai Yong had already treated Liu Ming.
Ming ignored the fact that he had coerced him to become an official. Moreover, Cai Yong also saw that Liu Ming's future future was limitless. Liu Ming was able to start from scratch, and at a young age, he became a
He has won such a big official position and laid such a big foundation, which will be a great thing in the future. Moreover, Liu Ming is still a relative of the emperor, and his family background is only nobler than his own, not inferior to his own. It is also true that his daughter can have such a support.
The blessing of several lifetimes. At that moment, Cai Yong agreed immediately under the persuasion of Guo Jia, Yang Jun, Guan Ning and others.
The result after the incident can be imagined, is that a group of Liu Ming's confidants surrounded Liu Ming and put pressure on Liu Ming.
Until today. Those who originally followed Liu Mingyan's advice and stayed true to their core now appear to be so united in dealing with Liu Ming's marriage, and turn a deaf ear to Liu Ming's rejection. They even arranged the wedding for Liu Ming.
Okay, everything is proceeding step by step. And the wedding will be held tomorrow. Tonight is the time for Liu Ming's ultimatum.
In fact, Liu Ming is not against arranged marriages or blind dates. At least in modern times, Liu Ming's parents arranged blind dates for Liu Ming. Liu Ming went happily every time and obeyed the family's arrangements, just because there were too many blind dates.
Due to various reasons, it was not successful.
Moreover, Liu Ming is not a stickler for the past. He one-sidedly believes that marriage is sacred and is determined to abide by the marriage system of monogamy. At least when Liu Ming came to ancient times and first became a landlord, he had toyed with the idea of three wives and four concubines.
To be honest, from ancient times to the present, no man in the world has ever had such an idea. No matter how loyal a man is to love, there are times when his thoughts slip away, but he never takes action. Even women are the same, including idols and celebrities.
Worship, that's not it. Although these words are a bit absolute, Liu Ming, who was restless and restless at this time, thought exactly like this.
Liu Ming's only concern now is that all the women and maids he met when he was a landlord are either silent or coy in front of him, and they have no sense of themselves at all.
personality, and while he was recuperating, Zhang Xiuer's gentleness and considerateness to him, as well as his talent and speech made him very admired. Even if measured by some modern women, some of them are far inferior to Zhang Xiuer. If I have these
If my confidant persuades me to marry Zhang Xiuer and take Qiu Liju's daughter Wu Liya as my concubine, and Zhang Xiuer agrees, I will never be troubled. However, in fact, it is completely the opposite. And I also understand that with the
Secondly, given my identity, it was impossible for me to marry Zhang Xiuer. But if Zhang Xiuer wanted to, I fully believed that I could suppress all the objections and keep Zhang Xiuer's life experience strictly confidential. After all, those close friends did not dare to tell the truth.
Those who oppose me are just because I know the truth behind it, so I let them go on without hesitation.
Liu Ming thought with some self-deprecation: Is this a premarital phobia? Or is it premarital anxiety? Of course, Liu Ming is still sure of the final bride for this marriage. At this time, Liu Ming is waiting.
Zhang Xiuer's reply to him.
As the saying goes: The moon is above the willow branches, and people meet after dusk. But at this time, the round moon has long been hanging high in the sky, but the person Liu Ming has been waiting for is still missing.
Liu Ming laughed at himself: "Maybe we are not meant for each other." Liu Ming walked helplessly to his bedroom, preparing to marry Cai Yan tomorrow.
When Liu Ming arrived in the bedroom, he found a person sitting on his bed. This person covered his head and face with a silk handkerchief. Liu Ming asked alertly: "Who?" His right hand was already on the sword on his waist.
Unexpectedly, the man whispered: "You idiot, close the door quickly."
Liu Ming felt like hearing Tianle at that time. Isn't that the voice of Zhang Xiuer? Liu Ming closed the door casually.
This night, Zhang Xiuer suffered some hardships and Liu Ming had some fun. But Liu Ming felt that this night was wonderful. At the same time, he strengthened his belief in marrying Zhang Xiuer.
But when Liu Ming woke up the next day, he found that there was no one beside his pillow. Liu Ming called out in a low voice: "Xiu'er, Xiu'er? Where are you?"
There was no answer for a long time, so Liu Ming thought that Xiu'er had gone to pack breakfast and toiletries for him. So he got dressed and got up, ready to look for Xiu'er. But after Liu Ming got up, he found a letter on the desk, and Liu Mingxin picked it up.
When I took a look at it, I was startled. I saw the words on the envelope: Signed by your husband. The signature was Xiu'er.
Liu Ming didn't know why, so he quickly opened the letter and took a closer look.
After reading this, Liu Ming was greatly surprised. It turned out that Zhang Xiuer analyzed in detail the strategies for Liu Ming to marry herself and Cai Yan in the letter, and told Liu Ming that although her father did not die directly from Liu Ming,
Although he had a hand in it, he was inseparable from Liu Ming, so he could not marry Liu Ming no matter what. He advised Liu Ming to put his career first and realize his father's ideals. And he and Liu Ming's relationship
The one-night stand was just because she really loved Liu Ming, so she was completely devoted to her. She considered herself Liu Ming's wife in her heart for the rest of her life. At the same time, Zhang Xiuer also revealed that although she is a woman, women are either born to provide for men.
They rape, humiliate and oppress women at every turn. Moreover, women are not capable of being separated from men, and they will never be a man's accessory. Even if the world is unfavorable to women and women's social status is very low, they can
He still had to do his best to strive for independence. He asked Liu Ming not to worry about her anymore or to look for her anymore. He had already left for a foreign country. However, Zhang Xiuer solemnly reminded Liu Ming to cherish Cai Yan.
Don't bully her sisters, otherwise she will never let Liu Ming go if she comes back in the future.