Abnormal Three Kingdoms

Chapter 468
Guanzhong, Chang'an.

Zhao Yun has never experienced how prosperous the imperial capital was in the past, but now the ancient capital of the Han Dynasty can only feel loneliness when walking on the streets.

Thinking back to what I saw along the way after I entered Hulao Pass, the bones were exposed in the wild, and there was no human habitation for thousands of miles. It was not until I came to the Chang'an area that I could see some human habitation.

On the street, occasionally pedestrians passed by, and when they saw them dressed up, they would turn their heads away in fright.

For Zhao Yun, who has just seen the prosperity of the Central Plains, the current situation in Guanzhong is really unacceptable. There is a deep gap between the army and the people. Some are too good to be true.

In Jizhou, Central Plains, and Guanzhong, Zhao Yun traveled almost half of the world, but saw three kinds of people's livelihood. When he was in the Central Plains, he thought that the people in Jizhou were already in a state of poverty, but after arriving in Guanzhong, he realized that this is the real hell.

"Brother Zilong? What's the matter with you?" Luo Ping'an walked beside Zhao Yun, sensing that Zhao Yun was in a bad mood, and asked worriedly.

Chen Gong was also aware of the new disciple's situation, he probably knew why, and sighed leisurely: "If there is no Ziyan, Zilong may feel sad when he sees the situation in Guanzhong, but he won't feel too much. Great, most things and most emotions in this world come from this contrast."

Zhao Yun nodded silently, yes, if he hadn't seen the Central Plains recover quickly after the war, if he hadn't seen the soldiers in the Central Plains strictly enforced military discipline and lived in harmony with the people, if he hadn't seen the happiest smiles on the faces of the people, Then when he comes to Guanzhong, he may feel pity in his heart, or he may feel hatred for the warlords in Guanzhong, but he will not have such a big sense of shock now.

It is hard to imagine that Guanzhong and Central Plains were similar ten years ago.

As if thinking of something, Chen Gong suddenly smiled: "You know, your senior brother once uttered wild words."

"What did the lord say?" Zhao Yun looked at Chen Gong. After entering Guanzhong, his sense of belonging to Chu Nan became stronger and stronger.

"Even if one day I lose, the princes of the world will treat the people more kindly than before, not because of the kindness of the princes and the kindness of the scholars, but because I have been here!" Chen Gong looked at the desolate Chang'an City in front of him, feeling quite emotional. .

That was what Chu Nan uttered after drinking at the celebration banquet after they captured Xuchang. The drunk Chu Nan was different from when he was sober. It's just that compared to his usual restraint and prudence, Chu Nan in a drunk state has the vigor and unruliness that young people should have.

Zhao Yun stared at the front in a daze, these words... It's really not like someone like the lord would say, but after thinking about it, it makes sense. One day, Chu Nan was really defeated. After the princes occupied the Central Plains, if they still governed in the same way as before, I am afraid that the people of the Central Plains would immediately rise up and attack.

In order to stabilize the Central Plains, nothing but benevolent governance will work.

"My lord will not be defeated!" Luo Ping'an suddenly raised his fist and roared, startling both Chen Gong and Zhao Yun. When he turned his head to look, he saw that Luo Ping'an's eyes were a little red and his emotions were agitated.

Zhao Yun and Chen Gong felt crazy about this statement, but for Luo Pingan, who rose from the humble dust step by step through the New Deal, Chu Nan, who had never met a few times, gave them hope of survival , and gave them more dignity.

Today, all the good things in the Central Plains are brought by Chu Nan. Up to now, too many people have pinned their future hopes on Chu Nan. Chu Nan will not be defeated, nor can he be defeated.

"You haven't become an official yet, when will it be your turn to call the lord!?" Chen Gong gave the fat man a funny look, startled, who are you trying to scare?But the other party's state of mind can probably be understood.

Perhaps in the eyes of scholars, they don't feel deeply, and even reject Chu Nan extremely, but for the people living at the bottom, Chu Nan has given them too much.

After Luo Ping'an yelled, he saw Chen Gong, a great scholar, and the agitated emotions subsided instantly. When Chen Gong said it, most of his courage disappeared in an instant, and he lowered his head and said, "The last general...no, the lowly job...disciple's words Forgive me, sir."

Before this time, he was very envious of his good brother Zhao Yun. Why did he get the favor of the lord and the great scholar at the same time as soon as he came in, while he could only study hard in the Hall of Strange People to obtain an official qualification?
Of course, he also knows that envy is useless, and it's normal for him, brother, to be treated like this with his blinding talent.

"Teacher, is there any way to avoid the chaos in Guanzhong?" Zhao Yun rode his horse to Chen Gong's side and asked.

"The chaos in Guanzhong seems to be caused by the Xiliang army's rebellion, but in fact, if Wang Yun's methods were softer back then, first appeasing the generals in Xiliang, and then reducing their military power, there would be no future. The chaos in Guanzhong, and even the Han Dynasty had a chance of revival. It's a pity, Zilong, remember that it is actually easy for people to maintain humility when they are not in power, and they can still maintain a normal heart when they are in power. Only then can you be a man. , your senior brother did a good job." Chen Gong said with emotion.

If Wang Yun had been half as stable as Chu Nan at the beginning, the end of Guanzhong would not have been like that.

But it is easy for people to recognize themselves and stay awake when they are in a trough, because it is the environment that forces you to wake up, just like Wang Yun. Before he took power, let alone how amazing it was, but at least he acted steadily and used tricks in a row buckle.

But once he gained power, Wang Yun's mentality obviously showed the self-willedness of most people after gaining power, and he did not allow others to question his authority, just like Wang Yun. At that time, the prestige of the emperor was much stronger than it is now. Look, he is also qualified enough to do Dong Zhuo's affairs.

He also has powerful generals like Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and Xu Rong under his command, and the scholars are mostly supportive of him, but in the end, the good situation is lost due to repeated operations.

When Chu Nan invaded Xuchang, Chen Gong actually had similar worries after he uttered the wild words with wine. After all, compared to Wang Yun, Chu Nan, who was a young man, was obviously more prone to madness. coming.

However, Chu Nan's subsequent performance reassured Chen Gong. After waking up, Chu Nan was still the same as usual, and his behavior was so stable that Chen Gong couldn't stand it.

Sorting out the government step by step, suppressing the gentry, not being fascinated by beauty and good words, gradually stabilizing the power, and not worrying about it, it was strengthened.

The current Central Plains is truly as stable as Mount Tai.

Chen Gong felt that, not to mention Yuan Shao, the people of the world would not be shaken if the princes of the world joined forces to attack the Central Plains, even if Chu Nan and Lu Bu lost two games.

"Disciple understands." Zhao Yun nodded, and said with a smile: "So, the teacher is satisfied with the master?"

"Well, that's all he's satisfied with as a teacher." Chen Gong nodded, and then sighed. Steadiness is a good thing, but besides being steady, his disciple likes to deceive and defraud others, so the enemy won't mention it. , When it's time for one's own people to strike, they don't show mercy.

Just like last time, Song Bin, Song Xian's son, could actually be saved, but Chu Nan didn't. Instead, he used this to shock people's hearts, but in the end Song Xian was grateful!
In the letters between Yuan Tan and Chu Nan now, it is my younger brother!
Although I know that these methods are necessary for a superior person, but after becoming a great Confucian, I become more and more picky about my conduct. As a superior person, such a person can achieve things, but cannot become a gentleman!

Chen Gong couldn't help looking at Zhao Yun: "Zilong, you will probably only be a general in your life."

Zhao Yun looked at Chen Gong puzzled: "I just want to do something for the world, it doesn't matter whether you are a general or an official, why did the teacher say that?"

"Your question, Ziyan has also said that to be handsome, one needs to be like the light, one needs to know how to choose and compromise when necessary, one needs to show kindness when doing cruel things, and one needs to show cruelty when doing good deeds. He is pure and good, and has a very strong bottom line of virtue, so he can be a gentleman or a Confucian general, but it is difficult to become a handsome man." Chen Gong sighed.

He is in the most complicated mood now. Zhao Yun has a strict moral bottom line, and he is fine with everything on weekdays, but this bottom line will never be touched.

If you are too principled and have a strong sense of morality, you can become a gentleman, but it is difficult to be a commander.

Of course, if Zhao Yun has a flexible moral bottom line like Chu Nan, he can be a handsome talent, but like Chu Nan, he will go further and further away from the way of a gentleman.

It is enough to have such a disciple. I am a Confucianist, but I still want to find a successor. Confucian generals are very good, and I am my disciple.

Thinking of Chu Nan's evaluation and speculation when he first met him in Xuchang, Zhao Yun also nodded with emotion. This lord and senior brother's ability to judge people is really the only one he has seen in his life. speculate about your past.

Just as he was thinking about it, Zhao Yun's eyes suddenly focused, and he looked at the end of the long street, a group of people and horses were coming this way, and the few pedestrians avoided one after another.

Zhao Yun saw a woman crossing the street with a child in her arms, she probably couldn't hold her, she ran too slowly and fell to the ground, and the sound of a child crying could be heard from the long street.

The oncoming soldiers and horses did not show the slightest intention to stop. The soldiers in front even had cruel smiles on their faces, and they were about to step on the mother and son.

Zhao Yun's eyes turned cold, his legs clamped the horse's belly, and the horse sat down and rushed out like lightning, so fast that others could only see afterimages.

The Xiliang army on the opposite side seemed to have noticed it too, and the leading general was shocked, and hurriedly shouted: "Array!"

Afterimages flashed by, the soldiers in the front row kicked the rainbow, and the bluestone on the ground was cracked. At the same time, the army formation also rose, but when it was preparing to meet the enemy, the opponent did not attack first, but the moment they passed the front of the formation. , picked up the woman and child from the ground, and when the army formed, the woman and child had been sent to the side of the road by Zhao Yun.

"Good skill!" Seeing this scene, the leading general had a flash of disdain in his eyes, but he was quite surprised by Zhao Yun's skill.

"Heaven's envoy is here, where is Duan Yan?" Zhao Yun reined in his horse and turned around, facing the murderous Xiliang army in front of him, without the slightest sign of fear, he said loudly.

"I was ordered to come to greet you, everyone please!" The general nodded, bowed towards Chen Gong, waved his hand, and the Xiliang army quickly made way for a passage.

Chen Gong smiled slightly, and rode forward. Zhao Yun rode to Chen Gong, and Luo Pingan followed behind the two. This was the first time he faced such a murderous army. It was different, that biting murderous intent made him turn pale, but he didn't want to lose face by making Chen Gong and Zhao Yun laugh at him, so he could only hold his chest high and try not to look at those Xiliang soldiers.

[This fat man is so arrogant! 】

(End of this chapter)