Chapter 217 Xuande bows his head
The four scribes quickly sketched out a draft of action for Liu Bei.
Liu Bei not only wants to be the King of Qin, but also wants to be the King of Qin with great fanfare.
Liu Bei could take command personally, but he would lead the army with a capable man and go to Hedong to meet him.
At the same time, Liu Bei should also send out invitations to all the princes in Guandong, asking Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Liu Yao, Guo Gong and others to contribute. Even Yuan Shu and Lu Bu should send invitations.
According to Guo Jia's guess, Lu Bu is a person who forgets his loyalty when he sees small profits and cherishes his own life when doing big things. He will definitely refuse Liu Bei's invitation because of the lack of food and grass.
Liu Yao would most likely be unable to take action. Even if Liu Biao wanted to, he was not from Tongtong. He could have gone north from Nanyang.
Therefore, it doesn’t matter whether Liu Biao comes or not.
Guo Gong is Liu Bei's ally, and the Liang State is in an important position and is Liu Bei's key escape route, so he must be roped in.
Yuan Shao was beyond his reach, and Guo Jia speculated that Yuan Shao had always been indecisive. He would only send envoys to Hedong first and then make a decision.
In this way, the only one who has a high probability of responding to Liu Bei's dispatch of troops is Cao Cao.
At this time, Xuzhou did not know that Cao Cao had actually sent troops to help the king, but Cao Cao's road to help the king was not smooth, and he was blocked outside Luoyang early.
Regarding Er Zhang's opinions, Xun You and Guo Jia strongly supported Zhang Zhao and felt that it was extremely appropriate to place the emperor in Yingchuan.
The discussion between Xun You and Guo Jia is neither seeking public interests for personal gain nor being selfless, but integrating public and private matters.
The emperor's ability to visit Yingchuan and stay temporarily will naturally greatly enhance Yingchuan's reputation, and at the same time, it can also bring indispensable resources to Yingchuan, which is full of waste.
This will not only help restore people's livelihood in Yingchuan, but also help more fellow villagers in Yingchuan.
As Yingchuan people, how could Xun You and Guo Jia not do their best to support Zhang Zhao.
But at the same time, Yingchuan's location is also quite good. It is a hundred miles away from the Yellow River. At the same time, it borders Chen State and Runan in Yuzhou. Although it is a bit far from Xuzhou, it is not like Luoyang. It's beyond reach.
This would not only benefit the state capital, but also help the good things in their hometown. With the wisdom and ability of Xun You and Guo Jia, how could they not see it.
As for Zhang Hong, he would not insist on his opinion. The fact that Xuzhou was beyond the reach of the whip was enough to make him give up his original opinion.
Next, everyone discussed the details of sending troops. The four people unanimously asked Liu Bei to serve the king in the name of personally raising troops. However, before the situation was clear, it was not advisable to go far to the north of Liang State, let alone cross the river in person.
That is to say, the famous Liu Bei will take the lead, but those who are truly diligent and diligent can be assigned to the most trustworthy people.
The seven people here all thought of this most trustworthy person.
That’s Liu Bei’s eldest son.
Liu Bei took the lead and Liu Feng took the lead.
Liu Bei could go forward to Pei State, or even Liang State to meet him, and Liu Feng would personally lead the army across the river to meet him.
Even Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had no objections.
Although Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have always been Liu Bei's best brothers, they are also his most capable arms.
But the two of them actually do not have the experience and qualifications to lead an independent army. What's more, their official positions so far are only school lieutenants, and they were only promoted at the end of last year after Liu Bei took control of Xuzhou.
But Liu Feng is different. He is Liu Bei's eldest son, and this status naturally brings him the influence of deputy commander.
With Liu Feng as the chief general, he can be unanimously recognized by all the factions and warriors in Xuzhou.
What is even more perfect is that although Liu Feng is very young, he is already a veteran on the battlefield. He has experienced battles with thousands of people several times, and even commanded them himself.
Seeing that his subordinates Wen and Wu all agreed on the best candidate, Liu Bei's head felt a little big.
Because this candidate was just scolded by him and ran away.
At this moment, Liu Feng was reading something in his room.
Liu Bei was very angry just now, but Liu Feng was not angry at all.
Liu Bei still attaches great importance to such a big boy like him, and even when he is angry, he is not willing to curse.
It can be seen that Liu Feng has a high status in Liu Bei's heart.
Besides, Liu Bei's reaction was much better than Liu Feng imagined. Loyalty to the Han Dynasty is not a mistake. Loyalty is an excellent quality at all times.
Of course Liu Feng is very happy that his father can be so loyal.
Anyway, it takes a long time, and there is plenty of time and opportunity to slowly change Liu Bei's mind.
Liu Feng is looking at the soybean harvest at the moment.
Now the first batch of soybeans has been put into storage, and winter beans have been planted.
Soybeans were not very popular during the Eastern Han Dynasty, mainly because they were not tasty and could easily cause bloating, excessive farts and many other side effects.
Even though tofu already existed during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the production of tofu was not simple and was still a bit cumbersome, so soybeans were still not very popular.
However, this situation will change dramatically in the future.
Because Liu Feng figured out the soybean oil pressing technology.
Actually, these techniques are not about how good Liu Feng’s memory is. He remembers all the steps clearly, and he is really so knowledgeable.
Take the soybean oil pressing technology as an example. Liu Feng actually watched the process on TV and roughly knew what the process was.
Of course he didn't know how to do it specifically, but he could tell the craftsmen of the Eastern Han Dynasty the general process and model of the craft, and let them restore it for him.
Even if it is only 70% to 80% restored, the efficiency is far superior to that of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
There are leaching and pressing methods for soybean oil. Liu Feng has never seen it before, so he doesn’t understand. He chose the classical pressing method, which uses raw soybeans for physical pressing.
The oil yield rate of the pressing method is relatively low, and a considerable amount of oil will still remain in the pressing residue. But these leftover bean cakes will not be wasted. Whether they are used to feed war horses or cattle, they are excellent refined grains.
The oil yield rate reported below is 6.5%. This data made Liu Feng very happy, because he vaguely remembered that even in the Ming Dynasty, the oil yield rate of soybeans was only 7.5%, indicating that Liu Feng The method used by Feng now is quite close to that of the Ming Dynasty, and there is still room for further improvement.
Soybean oil is a very good thing. You must know that although vegetable oil has been available in the Han Dynasty, this kind of vegetable oil cannot be eaten. They can only be used to light lamps, apply it on silk fabrics to make clothes, etc.
The Han people mainly eat animal fat.
It was not until the Song Dynasty that people really began to consume various vegetable oils, including but not limited to soybean oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, etc.
Liu Feng temporarily decided that the soybean oil pressing technology does not need to be promoted, but can appropriately absorb some funds from Lu Su, Chen Ji, Chen Qun, Chen Deng and other families, and then build an oil mill area in Tancheng, and try it in Tancheng first one time.
The reason why Tancheng was chosen was that Tancheng had a large population, land and water transportation was in all directions, and there were a large number of garrisons and horses.
While Liu Feng continued to read the report, Liu Bei had already arrived outside his hospital.
Liu Bei coughed dryly, turned to Guan and Zhang and ordered: "Second brother, third brother, please wait for me outside the courtyard."
Guan Yu nodded in agreement, but Zhang Fei looked surprised: "Brother , Why? Does the elder brother want to take action against his eldest nephew?"
Liu Bei was furious and glared at Zhang Fei: "Brother, you are just trying to discipline your son!"
After saying that, Liu Bei ignored Zhang Fei, angrily opened the door and went in to find Liu Feng alone.
Zhang Fei wanted to follow, but was held back by Guan Yu beside him.
"Third brother, don't be ridiculous."
Guan Yu shook his head at Zhang Fei: "Eldest brother is here to apologize to Feng'er."
It's just that Guan Yu's voice was a bit loud, so these words also spread It entered the ears of Liu Bei who had just walked a few steps, making Liu Bei's face turn red.
So, the next moment Liu Feng saw Liu Bei, he was like a fighting cock, his face was red and he was staring at him fiercely.
Isn’t it?
Liu Feng looked confused and thought Liu Bei was chasing him.
Is it really inevitable to avoid today’s beating?
Fortunately, Liu Bei did not actually take action. Instead, he sat opposite Liu Feng and just stared at him without speaking.
Liu Feng quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
After a while, he asked tentatively: "Father, is there something wrong with you?"
Unexpectedly, Liu Feng's ordinary words seemed to explode Liu Bei.
"Hmph, you are now more capable. If you can do anything for your father, Xuzhou might as well let you make the decision."
Liu Feng fell silent. Although he looked at He is only a teenager, but he is not really only a teenager after all.
He was keenly aware that Liu Bei's state was not normal, so he chose to remain silent.
Liu Feng's silence made Liu Bei somewhat awakened.
From the beginning of today's meeting, his mood was not right. He just felt that the people around him suddenly became farther away from him. It's no wonder that none of the scribes he respected and admired very much, such as Er Zhang, Xun You, and Guo Jia, supported him as King Qin. He even suspected that Chen Deng, Chen Qun, Lu Su, Liu Ye and others would have the same opinions as Er Zhang, Xun You and Guo Jia.
Even brothers like Guan Yu and Zhang Fei disapproved of Liu Bei's bottomless welcome to the emperor.
These people made their attitude clear, that is, they were loyal to the emperor, but they were more loyal to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei was moved and happy about this, but at the same time he was also a little hesitant and guilty.
Yes, it's just a guilty conscience.
Liu Bei has never shouldered such a heavy responsibility.
In addition, he chose to take the initiative to find his son, which was tantamount to bowing his head in disguise.
All of this led to Liu Bei's emotional outburst.
Fortunately, Liu Bei himself is also a master at controlling his emotions. Liu Feng just remained silent and calmed him down again.
After being quiet for a while, Liu Bei took the initiative to break the silence: "I was impulsive as a father just now, don't take it to heart."
Liu Feng raised his head at this time, showed a smile and said: "Father, the child has Your own thoughts, but this does not prevent you from teaching your child. After all, you are my father, and your child is your son.”
“You brat, you still know that I am your father.”
Liu Bei also laughed, and suddenly felt that the blockage in his chest disappeared.
He waved his hand and sighed: "All the gentlemen have been here just now, and they all have the same opinions as you. Is this really the father's fault?"
"Father is not wrong."
Liu Feng knew that Liu Bei was a little fragile at this time and could no longer attack the opponent, so he quickly added: "Father is loyal, loyal, loyal to the emperor, and loving the people. What is wrong is not "Father, this is the way of the world, it's those rebellious officials and traitors who bully the emperor and abuse the people below."
"Father, if you don't have power, how can you deal with these rebellious officials and traitors?" Continue to oppress the emperor and torture the people?"
Liu Bei glanced at Liu Feng and accepted his son's statement in his heart.
He remembered the ugly faces of those Shangguan officials in the past when he was the captain of Anxi County and the magistrate of Gaotang.
Corruption is rampant and corrupt.
The tax collector who ignored the fact that the people no longer had enough food for the night and continued to crush the marrow and suck out the bones.
Feng'er's words are rough but not rough. Just as Feng'er said, rather than letting these people be in power, it is really better for me to be in power.
Liu Bei let out a heavy breath and laughed: "You still say you have no resentment. There are so many reasons. Don't you mean that your father is wrong."
Seeing Liu Feng want to To explain, Liu Bei waved his hand: "Since my father made a mistake, why can't I say anything? My father has not read many books, but he also knows that if a family has a son who has dissatisfaction, the family will not be defeated. Let's talk about it, if so. As you wish, how should I, Xuzhou, welcome the emperor?”
Liu Feng felt happy. Although he didn't know the reason, it was obvious that Liu Bei's attitude had changed a lot, and it was a change that was beneficial to him.
So, Liu Feng did not hide his clumsiness and quickly laid out his plan.
Liu Feng's plan is nothing more than to draw on the merits of history, seize the benefits as much as possible, and then pass the blame to Prime Minister Cao.
The emperor cannot welcome him to Xuzhou, otherwise Liu Feng is really not sure who has the final say in Xuzhou.
After all, he was the emperor, and most of the people who rallied around Liu Bei tended to be loyal.
The only ones Liu Feng was really sure of were Lu Su, Liu Ye, Zhou Tai, Gan Ning, Pan Zhang and others.
Even for Zhao Yun, Tai Shi Ci, Chen Deng, and Chen Qun, Liu Feng was not sure that they would definitely side with Liu Bei, and the reason was a bit ridiculous, precisely because these people were loyal and loyal. generation.
So the emperor must not come to Xuzhou. Liu Feng felt that Xu County in history was extremely suitable.
Xuxian County is located in the southeast corner of Yingchuan County, less than fifty miles away from Chen State, which is almost the distance from Tancheng to Jiqiu. As long as Liu Bei can control Chen State, it will only be a day's journey to Xu County.
In addition, if the emperor is placed in Xu County, Cao Cao will not take advantage too much.
At least it was easier for Liu Bei to exert influence, and when Cao Cao wanted to raise the butcher's knife, he had to be wary of Liu Bei's reaction.
In addition, Liu Feng also planned to dig a hole for Cao Cao in this wave of welcoming the emperor to see if there was a chance to drive a wedge between Yuan and Cao.
Liu Feng was excited, but Liu Bei felt a little autistic.
Yes, Liu Bei is really a little depressed.
Because Hao Daer’s ideas and plans are exactly the same as those of Biejia, Zhizhong, Xun You, Guo Jia and others.
Thinking back to the fact that these people had taken turns admonishing him before, Liu Bei felt for a moment that compared to himself, Liu Feng was more like a wise master.
However, this thought passed by in a flash, and Liu Bei did not take it to heart.
After all, if I have three advantages and two disadvantages, my unfinished business and Xuzhou foundation will still belong to Liu Feng.
"Feng'er, your plan is in line with all the gentlemen."
Liu Bei nodded, recognizing the coincident plan of Liu Feng and others: "Then how do you plan to meet him? What?”
"Father must not be touched personally."
Liu Feng's face straightened. He was quite worried that Liu Bei would go to Hedong in person to greet the emperor.
Although Liu Feng is good at dancing and has outstanding abilities, the core of Xuzhou now is Liu Bei, and Liu Bei must not allow any mistakes.
"Father, if the child is willing to recommend himself, he can go to Liang Kingdom to take charge of the overall situation."
Liu Bei nodded noncommittally: "Then how do you plan to join the army?"
Liu Feng thought that Liu Bei was testing himself, so after thinking carefully, he said: "My child plans to start from Pengcheng, pass through Peiguo, and arrive at Liangguo. Then he will pass through Chenguo and enter Yingchuan according to the emperor's decree. Therefore, Liangguo is very important." Importantly, I beg my father to come to Liang to take charge. At the same time, I also want to ask Guo, the governor of Yuzhou, to go north with me."
When Liu Bei heard this, he understood Liu Feng's little plan.
Take Guo Gong away to strengthen his own military strength, and at the same time make Liang Guo leaderless, which makes it easier for him to control. Moreover, he still uses the order of the emperor to do things. It can be said that he is a soldier who can conquer others without fighting.
This time Jian Yong came back and brought an edict from the emperor, ordering Liu Bei to raise troops to serve the king. This edict had a considerable deterrent effect on the counties and counties loyal to the Han family along the way.
For example, in Chen State, as long as there was this edict, Luo Jun would not only not hinder the Xuzhou army from crossing the border, but would even take the initiative to provide food and fodder.
Liu Feng saw that Liu Bei had no objection to this, so he continued: "The child will ask his father for several letters and one more person."
"Oh? What letter? Who else do you want?"
"Haier heard that Marquis Wen, Lu Bu, and Zhang Yang were close friends, and they were very close to each other. Therefore, he hoped to have Marquis Wen write a letter to Zhang Yang, asking him to support our army, King Qin. In addition, Haier also heard that Han Xin's father, Han Rong, was in The emperor appointed Da Honglu, and Zhong Hao's grandson Zhong Yao also served as the minister of Huangmen. Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. Han Xin, Chen Ji and others to write a letter. "
Liu Bei nodded, actually like Han Xin and Chen Ji. It would actually be best if they could go north with the army, but these people had just fled from Yingchuan to Xuzhou, and if they were allowed to go north immediately, it would be a disgrace.
Although the letter is not as effective as my own, it is better than nothing.
"Good."
Liu Bei nodded and said something that was equivalent to affirming Liu Feng: "As a father, I will ask you gentlemen to write. I believe that going north to King Qin is also your wish."
< br>Then Liu Bei asked: "Then who else do you want?"
Liu Feng blinked and replied: "The person you want to invite is not me from Xuzhou, but Governor Zhang. Mr. Dong Fang under his command.”
“Dong Fang?”
Liu Bei was a little confused as to who this person was and why he had never heard of him before.
But if this person had good abilities, his elders would have recommended him to him long ago.
Just like Zhang Wenyuan and Gao Xiaofu, they are not polite at all when they attack.
Why did Dong Fang seem to have suddenly appeared out of the ground when he arrived here?
Liu Bei couldn't help but asked curiously: "Who is this? Why haven't I heard you mention it before?"
Liu Feng shook his head innocently: "Father, I don't know who this person is or what his abilities are."
"Then why do you have to have him?"
Liu Bei said doubtfully: "Is it possible that this person also has some in-laws who are prominent officials in the court?"
"No!"
Liu Feng shook his head and explained: "This person's elder brother was the former subordinate of Yuan Shao. The important minister was framed precisely because of Dong Fang's relationship and had no choice but to flee to Zhang Yang to survive. ”
(End of this chapter)