Nanyang County, outside Wancheng City. Liu Bei and his party had finally arrived after a long journey.
Why did he come here?
When he arrived at Yingchuan, he found out that the war in Yingchuan had ended many days ago. His teacher, Lu Zhi, had already led troops to Nanyang with the other two Zhonglang generals.
In order to get a chance to fight, Liu Bei had to rush to Nanyang again and finally met Lu Zhi as he wished.
"Teacher! I've finally found you! I heard that you don't have enough troops and the war is unfavorable. I sold my property with my two brothers to recruit soldiers to help you! Now, I've finally arrived!"
"Hiss! Xuande, you even sold your family property for me? How many straw sandals would that sell for? However, where are your soldiers?"
"This…the students had no money to buy food on the way, and the soldiers were so hungry that they ran away! However, it doesn't matter. Teacher, I have quite the strength. The two sworn brothers are also quite martial arts. As long as you keep me, you won't regret it!”
Before Lu Zhi could say anything else, there was a sudden commotion in Wan City. Immediately after, the city gates opened wide. A group of rebel soldiers came out with a head in their hands and knelt down from afar.
"Generals! Zhang Mancheng's head is here. We are all willing to surrender!”
Following this shout, the rebel soldiers behind him quickly rushed out. They immediately threw aside the hoes, sticks, and stones in their hands. They really surrendered!
Liu Bei stood rooted to the ground, his face blank."Master, this…"
"Xuande," Lu Zhi said apologetically,"you're late." News came from the north, saying that King Zhong Shan had defeated Zhang Jiao. Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao, and Zhang Liang were all dead. Millions of bandits had suddenly lost their leader, and their morale was greatly affected! When I said that the King of Zhong Shan's army was going south, the Nanyang bandits started to fight amongst themselves…See, even Zhang Mancheng was killed! The battle in Nanyang has also ended. I'm afraid I'll have to return to the capital to receive my reward in a few days!”
"This, this is it? Just because Liu Yu killed Zhang Jiao?？”Zhang Fei's eyes widened, filled with unwillingness.
Lu Zhi frowned slightly and reprimanded,"Who is this? How dare he be so rude? How dare you mention the name of the King of Zhong Shan? If I didn't see you coming with Xuande, I would have captured you today and punished you for disrespect!!”
Zhang Fei was furious, but he was pulled back by Liu Bei. Only then did he remember that this was Liu Bei's teacher, so he could only swallow his grievance.
"I heard that you have made some contributions in Youzhou. How about this? After I return to the capital, I will personally report your contributions! Even if you can't be an official, you can still take a few acres of land back to cultivate. In short, it's a hundred times better than you selling shoes and weaving mats.”
Liu Bei wanted to cry but had no tears.”
……
Luoyang, Imperial Palace. General He Jin was summoned into the palace by the Empress.
"Brother, have you heard anything recently?”
"Wind? There was! Liu Yu had killed Zhang Jiao and his two brothers. Jizhou had been pacified, and the world would be at peace again!”
"Stupid! As the Great General, you're not as fast as BenGong! Let me tell you, Jian Shuo is secretly preparing to set up an army to keep you in check! Once the army was built and there were enough people, Liu Hong would make Liu Xie the Crown Prince! "In order to eliminate you, the scandals you've done over the past few years will be exposed by Liu Hong. In the end, not only will your status be lost, but your life will also be difficult to protect! Brother, can you be more careful?"
He Jin's face was filled with disbelief." His Majesty has treated me well and has always trusted me. How could this be?" Sister, are you mistaken?"
"Do you think I'll lie to you?" Empress He immediately raised her eyes. If you die, Bengong will lose her insurance and the matter of Bengong poisoning the empress will be exposed! This concerns the entire He family, do you think this Queen is joking with you?？？”
He Jin saw that Empress He was angry and trembled in fear."Then, then what do you think I should do?”
"What should we do? What else could he do? If Liu Hong wants to get rid of you, you naturally have to get rid of him too! Why didn't you imitate the Great General of the previous dynasty, kill the old Emperor, and make your nephew the Emperor?？How stupid!"
He Jin was so scared that he trembled a few more times."Sister, sister! These words couldn't be spoken carelessly. They had to be beheaded and their entire clan exterminated! Liang Ji, the Great General of the previous dynasty, had done this. In the end, his family of a few hundred people had been killed!”
"Liang Ji has been living a carefree life for more than twenty years. If you don't kill him now, Jian Shuo will be able to train his soldiers in less than three years. Do you want to live for three or two years, or do you want to live for twenty or thirty years?”
He Jin's forehead was covered in sweat, and he was so scared that his heart was about to jump out.
"Trash, trash! Forget it, it's better for bengong to make a move! You, go and secretly contact your trusted aides and prepare to call them to Luoyang to control the situation! Go and find BenGong some useful but not obvious poison to send into the Palace! BenGong will personally deal with Liu Hong!”
He Jin was so scared that he almost peed his pants.”
Empress He went up and slapped him twice, making He Jin see stars in his eyes."Wake up! Liu Xie was raised by Empress Dowager Dong. Since Liu Xie was made the Crown Prince, the person who would assist in the government in the future would definitely be a relative of the Dong family! Liu Hong kept you alive so that you could be a hindrance in the court in the future? Wouldn't he kill you to pave the way for Liu Xie?”
He Jin seemed to have woken up from a dream and nodded vigorously."Younger Sister is right. I will go and prepare now!”
So He Jin got up and hurried out. When he reached the door, he suddenly turned back to look at Empress He carefully, revealing a suspicious expression.
"Younger Sister has lost a lot of weight now. Could it be that you are troubled by this matter?”
Empress He waved her hand.”
After He Jin left, Empress He suddenly sighed."What made bengong thin? It was Imperial Uncle Liu Yu! That night was still vivid in his mind, as if it had really happened! His young but strong body was so real! Bengong must break free from the shackles of this palace and see him with her own eyes. Is he really like in the dream!”
……
For many days, Zhang Qian was disappointed that Liu Yu did not summon her.
"Does husband have a new lover? I thought I got my husband's true feelings, but it's just his whim! Since my husband doesn't want to pamper me anymore, what's the point of living? How about…"
Thus, Zhang Qian left her home sullenly and left the city. She went all the way to the new city. When she saw countless men and women building the city together, she felt even sadder.
"My husband said that I was the first woman he doted on in the new city. If I sleep here, my life will not be in vain…No, my husband likes to eat abalone. I should be buried in the water in front of me and turn into an abalone for my husband to have a good meal!”
After Zhang Qian arrived at the river in front of her, she lifted her white dress and took off her embroidered shoes. She sat there for a long time without moving. She recalled the time when she was with Liu Yu, bit by bit, time by time.
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