I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 632: Liu, Guan, and Zhang: Thousands of Peach Blossoms Bloom for You (Part )

On the way to Luoyang County Temple, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang rode in the same carriage.

Although Liu Bei was a "prisoner", he had no sense of being a prisoner at all. He started talking to Zhuge Liang as soon as he got on the car.

"I am good friends with your uncle. Kong Ming can just call me uncle. There is no need to be so polite. He is always very happy when he receives letters from your brothers and sisters!"

"Speaking of which, I have heard of Kong Ming's name when I was in Nanzhong. Although I have not returned to Luoyang many times in recent years, I always feel that Luoyang is changing with each passing day... All this is due to Kong Ming's contribution!"

"...The customs in Nanzhong and Luoyang are very different... Although many Hu people have come and gone in Luoyang in recent years, and some have settled here, the Hu people in Luoyang will work hard to learn Chinese and change their customs without being urged by others. But it is different in Nanzhong... Just talking about growing hair, Nanzhong is hot and humid, and ordinary people don't have time to take care of their hair..."

Zhuge Liang felt that he had been knowledgeable and experienced after serving as the magistrate of Luoyang County for several years, but this was the first time he had met someone like Liu Bei.

He is obviously in a high position and is said to be a decisive and ruthless general, but I didn't expect that after we actually met, he would be so - talkative?
At first, Zhuge Liang could answer questions fluently, but later on - it was not that Zhuge Liang was speechless. Although he was young, he knew a lot about astronomy and geography. He just didn't want to do that anymore.

If you don’t want to do it, then don’t do it!
"Lord Xuande is actually taking the blame for someone else, right?" Zhuge Liang asked.

Phew...it's finally quiet.

Ran——"Since Kong Ming knew, why did he take me away? Is there some hidden story behind this?"

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath, and faced the experienced Liu Bei, he finally revealed some information: "To be honest, when I first met Deng, I suspected that he broke his leg on purpose."

"So someone is plotting to take over the positions of governor of Beidi and Shuofang counties?" Liu Bei said immediately.

Since returning to the capital, after learning about the emperor's intentions from him, Liu Bei realized that the two northern Shuofang counties, which were currently developing extremely well, were a coveted place - the Hu people who once occupied this place were either driven away or stayed to be controlled. The area near the river had abundant water resources and was an excellent place for both farming and grazing. Most importantly, there was a lack of powerful families here.

This means that once a powerful family moves in, they can powerfully convert the resources in the county into further assistance to their own family.

The prefect is undoubtedly an excellent helper, but compared with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei is more likely to be criticized.

"What does Kong Ming need me to do?"

"You don't have to do anything, just leave it to me." Zhuge Liang said hurriedly.

After hearing this, Liu Bei smiled and said nothing more. The carriage suddenly became quiet. At this time, Zhuge Liang felt that something was missing.

……

"If I were you, I would check whether the mud in front of the door has dried before pretending to slip. If I were you, I would make sure that my leg is really broken before I pretend to break it. If I were you, I would understand the crime of false accusation before I help others to frame the nine ministers!"

"Deng Dang, do you want me to continue?" Zhuge Liang said in a dignified manner. "I have not yet called in any witnesses or evidence. You still have a chance to reduce your sentence. Lord Xuande is right here. Tell the truth. Lord Xuande is kind and righteous, and he will definitely forgive your crime of false accusation."

As he was speaking, a man about the same age as Zhuge Liang suddenly shouted through the obstruction of the guards: "Brother-in-law never intended to be involved in this matter, why should he take the blame for others?"

But Deng Dang remained silent.

"Brother-in-law doesn't say..."

"Ameng, shut up! If you dare to frame others, you are no longer my brother-in-law!" Deng Dang scolded his brother-in-law Lu Meng, then turned to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang and said, "I deserve the crime of frame-up. I hope you will not listen to the words of children. This is what I did out of jealousy..."

Zhuge Liang did not interrupt Deng Dang, but only signaled the officers not to allow Deng Dang to have any contact with Lu Meng.

After Deng Dang finished speaking, Zhuge Liang said to Lu Meng, "I have heard of you. You are famous for your bravery in the Imperial Academy. I wonder if you dare to tell the truth for your sister's family today?"

Lü Meng felt the gazes from all sides. Even though he had secretly followed Deng Dang to participate in the crusade against Shanyue when he was sixteen or seventeen years old, he couldn't help but feel a little flustered. Finally, he gritted his teeth, ignored Deng Dang's angry glare, and replied: "I'll tell you!"

He knew that from today onwards, some of his future paths would be blocked. But a blessing in disguise?

……

"Brother, are you okay?"

Liu Bei shook his head: "It was just a good show."

"Is it over?" Zhang Fei asked again.

"Not yet... Third brother has to go to Luoyang County Temple to pay a fine... What fine? You deliberately dumped sludge on the street, shouldn't you be fined?"

Guan Yu frowned: "Third brother?"

"Well, I'll go to the county temple first... Big brother is the same, he just came out of the county temple and didn't even mention it, but helped me pay it..." Zhang Fei muttered as he entered the county temple.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu were left looking at Zhang Fei. Liu Bei suddenly said, "The new generation is better than the old! In the blink of an eye, you and I have both grown old... When I saw Kong Ming, I thought of you and me in the past."

Guan Yu thought for a moment and suddenly said, "When I was Zhuge Kongming's age, I killed a villain and he was on the run. You should still be in Zhuo County at that time..."

Liu Bei grinned, he understood what Guan Yu meant. At that time, he was still serving as a knight-errant in Zhuo County.

"At that time, Yide's parents were also looking forward to him inheriting the family business!" said Liu Bei.

"But in two years, we brothers will meet each other!"

"yes……"

Not long after, Zhang Fei came out of the county temple and complained, "Brother, since you have already paid the fine, why did you make me go here for nothing?"

Liu Bei said: "Yun Chang should have something to say."

"learn from mistakes."

Zhang Fei snorted twice: "My two brothers are bullying me for being honest!"

However, Zhang Fei also knew that today's incident was caused by him, so he quickly changed the subject, and the three of them returned to the peach forest to drink.

It's a good time of year.

But their good mood didn't last for an hour, and suddenly someone came and shouted, "Master, Master, the gentleman got into a fight with someone in the Imperial College! I heard it was the second son of the Minister of the Imperial Household."

"It's Tanzhi." Guan Yu knew it as soon as he heard the old servant's first call. Guan Ping was in trouble. But when he heard the name of Taipu Qing, he was stunned. Taipu Qing Sun Jian and he had fought side by side in Liangzhou in the past, so they had a deep connection. Why did their sons fight?

Liu Bei immediately consoled him, "Don't worry, Yunchang. Tanzhi is a steady person and knows how to act."

Zhang Fei simply stood up and said: "I think this wine is not good for your health. Why don't we go and take a look?"

Guan Yu glanced at Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. Time had left indelible marks on them, but the scene of them walking side by side reminded him of the days when they fought against the Yellow Turbans together.

"Very good, let's go and see what trouble the kids have gotten themselves into!"

As the loudest human voice disappeared into the peach forest, the peach blossoms in the forest witnessed it all, and seemed to be blooming more and more.

(End of this chapter)