Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 114 Talking about the world
After hearing this explanation, Cui Jun's expression changed. Sometimes he seemed to have suddenly realized something, and sometimes he was even more shocked than before.

Cui Jun really liked to make friends with heroes, no matter if they were from aristocratic families or rural knights, as long as they shared similar interests, he would make friends with them. Because of this, he was often criticized by his father, who said that he made friends with some "despicable people" and was disrespectful to society.

However, Cui Jun himself knew that those were real heroes who were definitely not coming for his family's status and wealth. The father and son often quarreled because of this, so Cui Jun left Luoyang and returned to his hometown in Boling.

But at the same time he was also shocked.

The militia of Huangshui Township was feared throughout the Taihang Mountains. He had already heard about this from some of his ranger friends, but he had not expected that this unit's means of gathering intelligence were so sophisticated!
The importance of intelligence to an army is unquestionable. Possessing accurate and extensive intelligence and commanding a powerful army forced Cui Jun to re-examine this "descendant of the fallen royal family" in front of him.

The title of royal descendant may be intimidating to ordinary people in this era, but it is nothing to aristocratic families like the Cui family. It is not that they are disrespectful to the royal family, but from the Han Dynasty to the present, the royal descendants are so numerous that they are countless.

"Could it be that he wants to complete the unfinished wishes of his ancestors?" Cui Jun was frightened by his own guess.

Liu He's ancestor, Liu Jing, King of Guangling, was the eighth son of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu. Later, he rebelled and was defeated and executed.

If Liu He also had such an idea, then Cui Junke would have to leave early and write a letter to inform his father Cui Lie.

"Brother Liu is such a talented person, I wonder what your ambition is?" Cui Jun asked tentatively.

Liu He had no idea that Cui Jun's mind was already full of various thoughts and guesses at this time. He thought he was just asking a common question, so he answered without thinking: "I can't say I'm a great talent. It's just that Liu has seen the suffering of the people since he was a child. When there are natural disasters, the people suffer. When there are good weather and good harvests, the people still suffer. Natural disasters continue, the government is unscrupulous, foreign races are rampant, and bandits are rampant! I am not talented, but I am willing to defend the land for the Han Dynasty and keep the people safe for the Han Dynasty!"

Liu He spoke with such righteousness that Cui Jun couldn't help but feel a little respectful.

However, after showing respect, Cui Jun quickly reacted. To defend the land and ensure the safety of the people, he had an army of 2,000 people, several brave generals, and even an intelligence team that Cui Jun thought was very capable. This scale seemed a bit too large for Huangshui Township and even the entire Langdiao County. As long as he encountered a good opportunity and made some efforts, it would not be too difficult to control the Taiyuan County.

Coupled with the extraordinary demeanor displayed by Liu He, it was enough to make Cui Jun suspect that Liu He's ambition was far from limited to a mere county.

"In my humble opinion, if Brother Liu wants to realize such ambitions and aspirations, I'm afraid that a mere Langdiao County is not the place where Brother Liu can display his talents."

As soon as Cui Jun said this, Liu He seemed to realize that there was something else behind his words.

"These people who mingle with the aristocratic families always speak in such a roundabout way. It's really uncomfortable. I almost got fooled by them."

But there is no point in complaining. If Liu He wants to develop in the future, he will inevitably have to deal with more people. It is good to adapt to them in advance.

"Brother Cui, why do you say that? I have learned the arts of literature and martial arts and I want to offer them to the emperor. Moreover, I am a descendant of the Liu family. Now that the world is about to go into chaos, I only want to ensure the peace of the people. As for the size of the territory, why should I care about it?"

Liu He's words made Cui Jun understand a little bit, but he still didn't intend to stop there.

"In that case, Brother Liu has taken in refugees, gained tens of thousands of people, subdued the bandits, and has two thousand soldiers. The people are loyal to him and his morale is high. Why would you condescend to a small position of supervising bandits in just seven townships?"

Liu He raised his eyebrows, thinking that Cui Jun's words were really connected. On the surface, he seemed to be standing up for him, but in fact, he was questioning his small territory but considerable influence, and he must have some big ambitions.

It seems that it is not so easy to subdue Cui Jun. No matter how good Cui Jun's moral character is or how high his IQ is, he is after all a child of aristocratic family, and his perspective on things is definitely different from that of ordinary people in the countryside.

"You asked in a roundabout way, but I'll answer directly!" Liu He laughed inwardly. Liu He thought he was no match for Cui Jun, who played word games and beat around the bush. So he was more direct, which would win his trust.

"Brother Cui, you don't know. I could not have predicted the current status of the Anmin Army. It was because we subdued the bandits and vagrants from various places that we took them into the army and restrained them in order to prevent them from changing their nature and causing harm to the people. Over the past few years, the results have been remarkable. The soldiers of our Anmin Army have never violated the law or brought harm to the people."

Cui Jun heard this and recalled that it was indeed true. The Anmin Army rarely recruited soldiers on their own initiative. They were all recruited by the common people because of their reputation. In addition, they were composed of surrendered bandits. It was indeed not like Liu He deliberately did this to achieve the scale and strength it has today.

"What Brother Liu said is indeed true, but I was too suspicious." Cui Jun said apologetically.

Seeing Cui Jun being so open and generous, Liu He was also happy.

"By the way, Brother Liu, as the saying goes, 'a tall tree attracts the wind'. Your Anmin Army is so powerful and growing stronger day by day. I'm afraid that sooner or later it will be feared by the state government. If someone thinks that Brother Liu is plotting something ill, how will you respond?"

Liu He waved his hand, looking nonchalant: "Brother Cui, you worry too much. If the world remains peaceful, it is not surprising that someone in Taiyuan County wants to deal with me. It's just..."

He deliberately left his words half-said, which irritated Cui Jun so much that he felt like he was being scratched by a cat.

"Just what? Brother Liu, you can say whatever you want. Is the world about to lose peace?"

At this point, Cui Jun seemed to realize what was going on, and quickly said, "Brother Liu, don't worry. This conversation between you and me will never be spread to other people once we leave this door. Brother Liu, don't be shy about it."

Liu He chuckled twice before continuing.

"Please forgive me for saying something disrespectful, but within a year, the Han Dynasty will be in chaos. By then, the states and counties will be too busy to take care of themselves and will probably need help from my army to pacify the people. How could they plot to harm me?"

Cui Jun was shocked when he heard this: "Brother Liu, what do you mean by this? Where is the root of this chaos?"

Liu He did not answer, but picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly, which made Cui Jun anxious.

"Brother Liu, this is a big deal, please stop keeping us in suspense!"

Liu He then put down his teacup, looked at Cui Jun and asked, "I want to know, if a great chaos really happens one day, what are Brother Cui's plans?"

Cui Jun was stunned by the question. Obviously, he did not expect Liu He to ask such a question. He could not help but lower his head to think.

"Alas, Mencius said: If you are rich, you should help the world; if you are poor, you should take care of yourself. If that day really comes, if you have the ability, you should do your best for the Han Dynasty and the people. If you are not capable, you will give up your family and wealth, wander around, and save as many people as you can."

"Great! What a great saying: If you are rich, you should help the world; if you are poor, you should take care of yourself! Brother Cui is noble!" Liu He praised him, but then changed the subject, "But I am a little different."

"Oh? I wonder what Brother Liu's plan is?" Cui Jun leaned over and looked at Liu He.

(End of this chapter)