When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 552 Cao Cao: I know this man is a talented person at first sight. Why? Of course it’s because of Brother Xuande!
The sound of horse hooves could be heard on the wide and smooth official road. An army with a banner bearing the Chinese character "Liu" was coming from afar. There were many horse-drawn carriages in the army, but the soldiers were still in good order and moved quickly.

Tao Qian and Kong Rong were in a carriage. Tao Qian opened the curtains of the carriage and looked through the square windows at the scene outside.

Tao Qian sighed: "No matter how many times I have seen it, I still find it incredible that the official road can be so smooth. Is this still the Guanzhong that was occupied by the thief Dong?"

"Those who cultivate themselves are the source of wisdom; those who love to give are the beginning of benevolence; those who take and give are the symbol of righteousness; those who feel ashamed are the determination of courage; and those who establish a good reputation are the ultimate of conduct. Only when a scholar possesses these five qualities can he be entrusted with the world and be ranked among the gentlemen." Kong Rong said with emotion in the same tone.

"Taishi Qian's "Letter to Ren An"? Wen Ju thinks that General Wei is a gentleman in the "Letter to Ren An"?" Tao Qian looked at Kong Rong in surprise. He knew that Kong Rong was a heretic. But Sima Qian was disliked by emperors of all dynasties. Emperor Xiaoming even issued an edict in the 17th year of Yongping saying that Sima Qian ridiculed the court and belittled the Han Dynasty, and was not a righteous man. He dared to praise General Wei of the Han Dynasty in front of a great Han governor with the original words in Sima Qian's book. This was not just a heresy.

Kong Rong did not think there was anything wrong with what he said. Instead, he looked at Tao Qian with a smile and asked, "Don't you think General Wei is a gentleman?"

"Gentleman. Anyone who has met General Wei, who dares to say that General Wei is not a gentleman?" Tao Qian didn't want to dwell on this topic any longer, fearing that Kong Rong would say something else. He changed the subject and said, "It would be great if all the roads in the Han Dynasty were like this."

"Don't worry, Mr. Tao. Didn't General Wei say it? This official road is just the beginning!" Kong Rong's face was full of excitement.

Start?
Tao Qian was slightly startled. As a former provincial governor, he knew very well that it was not easy to get an official position like this. Now he was told that this was just the beginning? This was just a boast, but why did Kong Rong take it seriously?
Tao Qian's thoughts turned, and Liu Bei's military achievements since he suppressed the Yellow Turban Rebellion came to his mind.

For a moment, my thoughts began to waver.

He thought he was derelict in his duty when it came to governing a state, but when it came to marching and fighting wars, he was good at it!

Compared with the great military achievements of Liu Bei and others, it seems more likely that the official road became wider and smoother.

Tao Qian sighed: "I hope so."

As he finished speaking, Tao Qian looked through the car window at Liu Bei's back as he rode his horse in front of him.

"General Wei."

Liu Bei, who was riding a horse, suddenly heard a voice coming from behind him. Just as he was about to turn around, a figure riding a horse flew to his side.

Liu Bei took a closer look and recognized the identity of the person who came. "Guo Rang? What's wrong with you? Is the carriage uncomfortable?"

The bumps in the carriage of the Han Dynasty were caused by many factors, the most critical of which was the lack of "suspension". Although he strongly supported the development of Shangfang, the cost of making springs that met the requirements of suspension was really daunting.

He respected Tao Qian and Kong Rong because of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but there was no need to ask the Shangfang Mansion to make a batch of springs at any cost just to satisfy his own selfishness. Was the purpose just to make the road less bumpy?

Ridiculous, too ridiculous.

However, Liu Bei would not abandon the suspension just because of the high cost. If the cost was too high, he would change the material.

With the help of the immortals, he found a substitute - animal tendons.

Therefore, when he helped the people eliminate the evil beasts in the mountains, he would order the soldiers to leave their tendons.

It just happened to come in handy this time.

He had experienced it before, and it wasn't that bumpy.

In addition, he also allowed people with similar interests, similar temperaments, or at least people who could get along well with each other, to ride in the same carriage.

The person riding in the same carriage with Tian Yu was Gao Shun. He believed that given Gao Shun's personality, no general would dislike him.

Could it be
Could it be that Tian Yu was coming for him?
Tian Yu smiled and said, "General Wei's carriage is fast and stable. Gao Xiaofu's understanding of soldiers is like Bole's understanding of a thousand-mile horse. It is naturally easy and comfortable. But how can sitting in a carriage compare to riding a horse on a wide official road?"

"General Wei, I have never been to Chang'an. I thought the official road in Shouchun was wide enough, but now I see that compared with the official road in Chang'an, Shouchun's official road is like a firefly compared to the bright moon. If all official roads in the world are like this, how fast would the communication of government orders and the march of soldiers be?"

"Haha, there's no need to be like this. Although the official road is wide, let me show you." Liu Bei pointed forward with the whip in his hand. Tian Yu looked in the direction and saw a pit that was neither big nor small. There was even some water left in the pit.

"This road is smooth on normal days, but once it rains, it becomes muddy. If you want to keep it smooth and wide forever, you will have to waste manpower and money. If there are bandits, you will have to send out a large army before repairing the road."

Upon hearing this, Tian Yu thought to himself: No wonder the official roads in the counties have fallen into disrepair over the years.

He said worriedly, "If that's the case, is it difficult to make the official roads of the Han Dynasty so wide?"

"It's difficult, but it's easier to make all the official roads in the Han Dynasty better than this one."

"what?"

Tian Yu was slightly stunned. Why did General Wei's words not make sense? Didn't General Wei know that he had made a slip of the tongue?
Liu Bei guessed what Tian Yu was thinking. He laughed and explained, "New equipment and new building materials can bring new roads. I know there is something. When it dries in the air, it can solidify into a piece. It is not afraid of wind or rain. It is stronger than the city wall and cheaper than the blue brick road."

"Huh?" If it were someone else, Tian Yu would definitely not believe it. How could there be such a good thing? Was it a scam?

But it was different when these words came out of Liu Bei's mouth. There was an infectious power in Liu Bei's tone, which sounded particularly sincere.

After spending some time together, Tian Yu knew that Liu Bei was not just talking nonsense.

"General Wei, do you know what this thing is?"

"cement."

"Cement?" Tian Yu couldn't help but think of mixing water and mud together, but is it really that simple?

He asked again: "Where is this thing?"

"It is still in the Shangfang Mansion."

Shangfang Mansion?
The Shangfang Mansion again?
Tian Yu had heard these three words several times. Whether it was farm tools, water wheels, or siege equipment, they were all produced in Shangfang Prefecture.

There are so many talented people among the craftsmen?
Tian Yu wanted to find out the truth, but when the words came to his lips, dense drum sounds drifted in from afar, forcing him to swallow his words back.

"Telescope."

Liu Bei took the telescope from the guard beside him, put it in front of his eyes and looked around. He saw a lot of people gathered at the end of the official road. They were all dressed in extraordinary clothes. A closer look showed that they were court officials' court uniforms. The court officials were surrounded by armored soldiers, drummers beat drums hard, and musicians played sheng and qin vigorously. The grand scene unfolded slowly in front of his eyes like a scroll.

"General Wei, what's ahead?" Tian Yu asked.

Liu Bei threw the telescope to Tian Yu, "I think it's to welcome the team we're waiting for."

"It's so grand!" Tian Yu's eyes widened. He had never seen such a scene before. Today he had learned a lot. He said with emotion: "General Wei captured the false emperor in one battle, so it is natural that he can get such a reception."

Liu Bei heard the disappointment in Tian Yu's words. He laughed out loud and said, "Guorang, you are wrong. As the saying goes, a single thread cannot make a line, and a single tree cannot make a forest. This is not just my achievement, but also the achievements of Guorang and my comrades. Without Guorang leading the army to take risks, without the soldiers fighting bravely, and without the logistics and supplies, how could the two Yuan thieves be pacified? It is my comrades and loyal ministers who should be treated with such courtesy!"

"I have ordered someone to compile a document of the contributions of my comrades, and I will present it to Your Majesty in person when the time comes!"

"Thank you, General Wei!"

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers cheered. Tian Yu was slightly surprised. It was good enough for the superior to praise and reward.

And what about Liu Bei? He personally helped them to seek credit from the emperor. This concept is completely different!
Do you understand what it means to be the emperor's uncle?
Of course, the most crucial thing is that Tian Yu looked around and found that although the soldiers were happy, not many people were surprised.

This means that this was not the first or second time that Liu Bei helped others to achieve merit.

As expected, he is called General Wei.

Tian Yu was full of admiration.

Just then, a scout from the rear army came hurriedly to report.

"Report, General Wei. Captain Cao's troops were spotted behind our army!"

Captain Cao?
Liu Bei was a little surprised. Who else could be called Captain Cao by the scouts except Cao Cao and Cao Mengde?
But I shouldn't.

If I remember correctly, my third brother sent Sun Zhongmou to Qiao County. Wouldn't Cao Mengde go home to visit after he returned to the court?
If you think carefully about Cao Cao today, it is really possible that he would go directly to Chang'an.

With his third brother around, Cao Mengde would probably say, "If the three generals come in person, it means I come in person. If the three generals see it, it means I see it."

"Hahaha, Brother Xuande, come on!"

Liu Bei had just finished his thoughts when Cao Cao's voice rang in his ears.

Well, this is what happened when you thought of Cao Cao.

"Brother Meng De, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you so much."

Liu Bei clasped his fists towards Cao Cao, and Cao Cao quickly clasped his fists in return.

"Alas, I am not talented. Fortunately, Brother Xuande gave me good advice, otherwise I would have gone astray. But today I can stand in front of Brother Xuande with confidence." As Cao Cao spoke, his eyes gradually drifted to Tian Yu. As a man who liked talented people, his eyes suddenly lit up. He believed that those who could stand beside Liu Bei were most likely talented people!

What's more, this gentleman had a good chat with Brother Xuande, so he must be a wise man among wise men! But why does this gentleman look so familiar? Have I seen him somewhere before?

"Xuan De, could you please introduce this gentleman to me?" Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei with a smile.

gentlemen?

Is this gentleman's name Mengde?
Could it be the Grand Herald Cao Cao, Cao Mengde? !

Looking closely, it really looks like Cao Mengde who arrived in Jizhou with the three generals.
But why is the Grand Herald so polite?

When I was under General Gongsun, the Grand Herald never acted like this.

Tian Yu instantly realized that his only way to gain Cao Cao's respect was to rely on Liu Bei's face.

"Brother Meng De, this man's surname is Tian, ​​his given name is Yu, and his courtesy name is Guo Rang. He is from Youzhou. We hit it off right away and became good friends. Meng De, why don't you guess what kind of talent this man has?"

"My brother Xuande is the one who understands me." Cao Cao pondered, "The Tuan says: 'Yu, the firm responds and the will acts, moves smoothly, Yu. Yu moves smoothly, so the heaven and earth are like this, let alone Jianhou's army? The heaven and earth move smoothly, so the sun and the moon do not exceed, and the four seasons are not wrong; the sage moves smoothly, then the punishment is requested and the people obey. The meaning of Yu is great! The Leidi Yu hexagram says: 'Yu, it is beneficial for Jianhou to march. It is beneficial for Jianhou to march, it is beneficial for establishing the great achievements of the princes, and it is beneficial for the army to march south and north."

"Guan Zi said: If one family is benevolent, the whole country will be benevolent; if one family is courteous, the whole country will be courteous."

"What a good name. A name like Yu means to send troops to stabilize the world, and a name like Guorang means a family that is courteous will also inspire a country to be courteous."

"I guess Guo Rang is a rare general!"

Tian Yu was shocked. His name had this meaning? But was it a bit arbitrary to infer that he was a rare military talent?

Liu Bei not only did not refute Cao Cao, but also laughed, "Brother Meng De, this time you are shortsighted! A rare general? More than a rare general! I think he is a pillar of the country, a general who dares powerful enemies not to attack!"

Huh? Tian Yu was dumbfounded. No, General Wei, you are exaggerating, aren't you? How could the Grand Herald believe it?
Cao Cao nodded seriously, "Brother Xuande is right."

Tian Yu:?
How come you don't have any doubts if he's not the Grand Herald?

Cao Cao suddenly asked, "Guorang, why don't you say anything?"

Tian Yu sighed and said worriedly, "General Wei, Grand Herald, I am just an average person. I feel really ashamed that you two are praising me so much."

Cao Cao laughed out loud, "Hahahaha, I thought Guo Rang was worried about something? Turns out it's this. Turns out it's this."

Cao Cao pointed at himself and said, "I am just guarding the gate."

He pointed at Liu Bei again and said, "Brother Xuande is just a straw sandal seller."

Cao Cao spread his arms and said seriously, "What about now? I am one of the Nine Ministers, and Brother Xuande is already a general of the guards. Brother Guorang, don't be timid or pessimistic, you must be a man of extraordinary talent. Why can't you be a general? I think general is far from enough! Why don't you be a general of the four expeditions!"

"General Sisi?" Tian Yu was stunned for a moment.

As if Cao Cao had forgotten what he had said, he quickly added: "Of course the generals who conquer the south, north, and east can all set goals, but the general who conquers the west cannot."

"Why is this so?" Tian Yu asked.

Cao Cao said seriously, "Because I want to be the General of the Western Expedition!"

Tian Yu nodded subconsciously, "So the Grand Herald wants to be the General of the Western Expedition? Grand Herald? General of the Western Expedition?!"

Liu Bei patted the two men on the shoulders and said, "All the officials are waiting for me, let's go."

So the three of them led the army forward, chatting with Liu Bei and Cao Cao as they went.

"Brother Meng De, what you just said about gatekeeping seems to be wrong. How can the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang be called a gatekeeper?"

"Brother Xuande, this is wrong. A government office is also a door!"

Liu Bei: “.”

Soon, Liu Bei and Cao Cao led their armies to arrive successfully.

As soon as he got off his horse, Liu Bei saw a familiar figure coming towards him.

His Majesty? !
This place is a hundred miles away from Chang'an City!
Can your Majesty handle this? !

(End of this chapter)