Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 355 Liu He Visits the Prison
In 186 AD, the third year of Zhongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty, on the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, the city of Yinguan was filled with joy and was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns.

Shops selling lanterns, cloth, meat and other items for New Year and ancestor worship are making a lot of money these days. Even in such a cold winter, each of them has a rosy complexion and a big smile on their face.

Two months ago, many caravans began transporting goods needed for the New Year to various cities in Yanmen, and the businesses became extremely busy as a result.

Although the six counties in the northern border are now basically under the control of Liu He, the counties where people have actually settled are still mainly Yanmen and Dingxiang. As for the other counties, due to the cold weather, very few people have moved there for the time being.

Of the two counties, Dingxiang was recovered not long ago and was not as prosperous as Yanmen. Naturally, the New Year atmosphere was not as strong as that in other places in Yanmen.

The haze brought about by Liu Qian's death in the Yinguan City Prefect's Mansion was completely swept away at this time.

Liu He's mother, Xu, along with Zhang Yu and many servants, were busy preparing for the New Year.

Liu Zheng, who was already three years old, was dressed up in a chubby outfit and having fun on the snow pile in the yard, which frightened the two maids who were responsible for serving him behind him.

"Brother, the New Year is coming, and I am here to congratulate you!"

Guan Yu and others put on brocade robes, which were rarely seen, and came to visit one after another.

Liu He has fully recovered and walked out of the door to greet them.

"Everyone is here, come in and talk!"

Not only did Guan Yu and others come, but even Ye Xiang and Gao Shun, who were far away in Guangmu City in Shuofang County, were temporarily called back along with thousands of garrison troops. Anyway, there had been heavy snow in Shuofang County for several days and there were no civilians in the city, so there was nothing to defend. The food and grass that were left behind were almost eaten up, so they were simply transferred back to Yanmen, and after the spring, they were reorganized and sent to garrison separately.

Guan Yu smiled and said, "Hey, big brother has been recuperating in the mansion for a long time. Now the city is very lively, it's time to go for a walk."

"Yes, big brother, there are some jugglers in the city, it's really interesting. We've been recovering from our injuries for so long, we're really tired of it, let's go, let's go and join in the fun."

Zhu Ye pretended to pull Liu He and leave.

"Haha, Fifth Brother has just recovered, but he can't hold back. Well, it's a good opportunity to go and see what the people in the city are like."

The group of people marched onto the street in a mighty procession.

However, they obviously did not take one situation into consideration, that is, the popularity of these people nowadays is comparable to that of the stars in Liu He's previous life.

"Everyone, look! It's Governor Liu and his men coming out!"

I don't know who shouted, but immediately people from the surrounding streets came over, clamoring and shouting.

"Liu Taishou, these are eggs from my family, please try them..."

"These are the shoes my wife made herself. Take a look and see if they fit you..."

"I learned this skill from the manual you rented and sold in the store. I made a little thing and gave it to you, Master, to play with..."

"Hey, the puppets you made are really interesting. Eh? What the hell is this? Could it be that your puppet has male or female genitals? Haha, it's so lifelike!"

"Um... General Zhu, please forgive me, please forgive me..."

Many people and merchants came to Liu He with piles of gifts, leaving Liu He at a loss.

"Fellow villagers, please don't crowd together. Be careful not to fall..."

Liu He and everyone else tried to persuade them for a long time before they finally managed to get away.

"Huh, the people are really enthusiastic. But the puppet that person just gave me is really interesting. I will buy one later and give it to my nephew."

Zhu Ye seemed to be shouting with something unsatisfied.

Liu He thought about the appearance of the puppet and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

"Go away, if you want to play, save it for your own son, and don't harm my slave."

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the customs of the people in the Han Dynasty were much more open than he had imagined.

The group walked and looked around, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the door of a special building. This was the only place in the city that was deserted. "Huh? How did you get to the prison?"

Liu He looked up.

At this time, the guards at the door were a little bit unbelieving when they saw Liu He and his group. They rubbed their eyes, confirmed that they were there, and hurried over.

"My lord and all the gentlemen, how can you find time to come to this dirty place today?"

Liu He looked at the bustling and festive street behind him, and then looked at the somewhat haggard faces of the two people in front of him.

"Nothing, the New Year is coming soon. I'm sorry for all the hard work you've put in, so I came to visit you."

Then he took off the purse from his waist and handed it to the two of them.

"Here is some money, share it with your brothers."

The two men took the purses, burst into tears, and fell to their knees.

"My lord, I will never forget your kindness!"

Liu He helped the two men up and said, "No need to do that. Anyone who is loyal to his duty and abides by the law will not be treated unfairly by me. By the way, where are the three great Xianbei leaders? Take me to see them."

The two wiped their tears and hurried to lead Liu He.

Cui Jun at the side asked: "My lord, are you finally going to meet these three people?"

"Yes, the Flying Eagle Guards reported that the person who secretly colluded with Tang Zhou and others before was a Xianbei tribal leader named Kebi Neng. If Tang Zhou's conspiracy had not been exposed, Kebi Neng would have led tens of thousands of cavalry to attack Shuofang County, and the two sides would have responded internally and externally. I think this person is quite ambitious and strategic. Now that the Xianbei are in disarray, if this person really becomes the chief of the tribe, it will definitely not be a good thing for our Han Dynasty, so this matter should be resolved."

Liu He was very familiar with the name Ke Bineng.

In the original history, after the death of Kuitou and Qianman, this man became one of the three major Xianbei leaders together with Budugen and Fuluohan. He surrendered to and rebelled against the once powerful Cao Wei, and his ambitions were indeed huge.

Although the Xianbei have suffered severe damage and will be difficult to recover within 20 years, the existence of such a hidden danger is still like a thorn in the side, making people feel uneasy.

"Well, my lord, what you said is very true."

The two were chatting when they heard the jailer say, "My lord, we're here. The three Xianbei people are locked up in the three cells in front."

Liu He looked over and saw that the three once powerful Xianbei leaders now looked exhausted and were sleeping soundly on the ground covered with hay.

"Huh? Why are they sleeping so soundly in the broad daylight?"

The jailer said, "My lord, since these three were locked up in the cell next door, they have been quarreling every day. After quarreling, they eat, then sleep, and then continue quarreling after waking up. Most of the time, they speak in Xianbei language, which I cannot understand. I can only guess from their expressions and tone that they are accusing and scolding each other."

"I see. You wait."

"Here!"

Liu He and others walked to the doors of the three cells, pulled over Da Meng who was following them, and whispered a few words in his ear.

Da Meng nodded continuously, and then he took a deep breath.

"Eat! Let's eat!!"

This shout instantly caused an uproar in the originally quiet cell.

"It's time to eat. Um... I'm hungry..."

Kuitou, Budugen and Qianman were all awakened from their sleep.

However, the three of them woke up with their mouths watering when they heard the sound of dinner being served, but when they saw that the people standing at the door were not the jailers who usually delivered meals, but a large group of people including Liu He, they were stunned where they were.

(End of this chapter)