The Three Kingdoms: My Wife is a Great and Good Teacher

Liu Zhaoqing is back.

Not only did they return safely, but they also returned with great victory.

The victory was so great that he even brought back a living Liu He whose hands, feet, eyes, nose and lips were all intact.

For Liu Yu, this was far greater than the surprise of regaining what he had lost, and it was even difficult to express in words.

For him, this was the perfect ending he never dared to dream of.

It is not an exaggeration to say that "Liu Zhaoqing is my lucky star."

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In the city outside the governor's residence.

The city of Ji was in a state of tension due to the invasion of the Hu people. Since two days ago, more patrolling soldiers were added to the roadside, and many more archers with crossbows were on the city walls to guard the sky.

Coupled with the rumor that Lord Bo'an's son was abducted by the Hu people, all these bad news came together, and the few wisps of fear squeezed out of them made the still prosperous city of Youzhou gradually add a solemn and murderous atmosphere.

In recent years, Youzhou has suffered a series of disasters, including sandstorms and ferocious beasts, and the atmosphere before those disasters is exactly the same as it is now.

Even though the news was blocked and ordinary people in Jicheng did not know what exactly happened, they could still sense that something big was happening, and it was very likely a disaster was about to happen.

Just as the first rays of sunset in the evening hit the blue bricks on the top of the city wall, a tall figure walked out of the governor's mansion.

His appearance made passers-by on the roadside stop in surprise.

Lord Bo'an appeared, and in a look that they didn't recognize.

He should have been noble and kind in the eyes of passers-by, but at this time he was like an ordinary civilian, walking quickly towards the gate of Jicheng without caring about his posture.

Later, perhaps because he felt that his official uniform was too cumbersome, Lord Bo'an rolled up his sleeves and started running in small steps.

Such a scene has already surprised passers-by, and what is even more surprising is what is happening behind. Lord Bo'an's staff, those high-ranking officials, are also walking quickly towards the city gate behind him.

Everyone seemed to be rushing to the city gate to attend some important banquet.

There was naturally no banquet outside the city gate, but there was a scenery more wonderful than the banquet.

"Where is Zhao Qing?!"

Liu Yu, who was already a prominent figure, quickly walked out of the city gate and immediately looked around.

"Mr. Boan, it's right there, look!"

The soldiers around him pointed forward and reminded him.

Following the direction of the soldier's finger, Liu Yu indeed saw a long dragon in the distance.

Although it is difficult to see clearly what is in the long team from a distance, the three golden flags at the head can be vaguely seen, especially the word "Liu" on it. Liu Yu can be easily identified.

At this time, Liu Yu immediately realized that the person under the banner of "Liu" was Liu Zhaoqing.

"It's really... a great victory." Liu Yu said in surprise.

At this time, Xianyu Fu, Tian Chou and other officials who heard the news also arrived outside the city gate one after another.

Looking at the team getting closer and closer in the distance, their expressions not only did not become calmer, but more shocked.

"This, this, this, this... Could it be that what General Xian Yufu said is true?"

"How is it possible? Such a thing..."

"Isn't it said that the Hu people today are much stronger than they were back then, and are even comparable to the Imperial Guards?"

"Yeah... Zitai, did you say the wrong number of people? It shouldn't be forty, but four thousand, right?"

"And didn't they say that the young master was still alive? Where is the young master?"

……

The ministers behind him were making a lot of noise, but Liu Yu had no intention of paying any attention.

When Liu Zhaoqing asked a driver to leave the team, he went to the gate of Jicheng first.

Liu Yu couldn't contain his excitement and hurried forward.

"Zhao Qing..."

"Lord Bo'an." Liu Zhaoqing dismounted, bowed to Liu Yu, and smiled, "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and brought Master Liu He back safely."

As he spoke, Liu Zhaoqing signaled to his subordinate who was in charge of driving the car, and the subordinate lifted the curtain of the car.

"Cough cough."

Following a weak cough, a hand with only a few marks on the wrist healed and clung to the side of the carriage. Then Liu He, wearing tattered clothes, slowly leaned out of the carriage.

"He'er? It's really He'er?!" Liu Yu was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

At this time, Xian Yu Fu also hurried forward to help Liu He, but Liu He shook his head to indicate that he was fine. After getting off the carriage, he bowed to Liu Yu and said, "I am incompetent and have caused you to worry."

After saying this, he looked at Liu Zhaoqing. When he was about to bend down, Liu Zhaoqing held up his hands.

"Young Master has not recovered yet, and it is dry outside, with cold wind and heavy sand. We should hurry into the city."

"Yes, let's go into the city and talk about it when we get home." Liu Yu also nodded immediately.

Liu Yu then stepped forward and held Liu He's hand. He asked about his health with concern, and after receiving a positive response from the latter, he immediately asked Liu He and Liu Zhaoqing to go back to the mansion with him.

Liu Zhaoqing also specifically asked Xianyu Fu to bring some troops to help supervise the prisoners, and asked Tian Chou to help prepare some food for his subordinates and prisoners, and then followed Liu Yu into his mansion.

Liu Yu handed Liu He over to his wife, and after he had a good rest in bed, he breathed a sigh of relief and hurried back to the guest hall.

Liu Zhaoqing was drinking tea at this time. When he saw Liu Yu coming, he quickly put down his teacup and bowed, saying, "Lord Bo'an..."

"It's not okay for Zhao Qing to walk such a long way and only drink tea. I have some food here... but it's cold. Wait for me to ask the servants to ask the chef to prepare some more delicious dishes." Liu Yu said immediately.

But Liu Zhaoqing hurriedly said: "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Bo'an, but Zhaoqing thinks that business is more important. I have something to report to Lord Bo'an."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yu put away his happy mood, sat opposite Liu Zhaoqing, and listened carefully to what Liu Zhaoqing had to say.

Liu Zhaoqing told Liu Yu everything about his expedition against the Wuhuan, especially the matter of Luxi. He also told him about the "Holy Spirit" and the abilities that Luxi possessed, as well as the reasons why those people gathered together.

After listening to this, Liu Yu was silent for a moment and then said, "It seems that in just one or two years... the situation in the north is so different from what I imagined."

"In the past, the Hu people had the tradition of offering sacrifices to the Holy Spirit. It was bloody and had no real effect, but that Luxi... unexpectedly possessed the ability of a great man."

"Adding to what you just said about the prosperous scene outside the Great Wall, could it be that... the reason why the Hu people can develop so rapidly and why there are so many disasters in Youbei is because of the 'Holy Spirit'?"

Liu Yu hesitated for a moment and said, "This matter still needs to be investigated in detail."

Liu Zhaoqing was silent for a moment, then nodded. Soon afterwards, Zhang Liao also arrived at the mansion.

And he brought someone with him.

"This is?"

When Liu Yu saw Zhang Liao leading a Hu man with his hands and feet tied and his eyes blindfolded, he was a little confused at first.

"This is Lu Xi's companion." Liu Zhaoqing said, "Now hand it over to Lord Bo'an, or to Master Liu He."

This person is no longer useful to him, so he might as well do him a favor. Liu Zhaoqing also believes that after Liu Yu suffered a loss once, he will not do something like letting someone go again.

Then Liu Zhaoqing said, "I brought more than 10,000 captives and I need Lord Bo'an's help to receive about 8,000 of them."

Liu Yu was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's easy to say, but... this is what you got, why did you give me most of it?"

Liu Zhaoqing also explained: "Changping has just been rebuilt for less than a month, the population is small, and the soldiers are not enough. Although too many Hu prisoners can quickly develop Changping, it will also bring hidden dangers to Changping."

"But it would be a waste if we killed them or didn't capture them. These are high-quality laborers. I think Lord Bo'an needs them as well, so I plan to give Lord Bo'an 8,000."

"However, Lord Bo'an must remember to separate these Hu people and have them taken in as laborers by different counties. They must not be allowed to form groups. They can be used to build border defense buildings and fortifications." Liu Zhaoqing simply stated the way to deal with these Hu people.

After hearing this, Liu Yu nodded in agreement, and at the same time was surprised at Liu Zhaoqing's magnanimity.

These Hu people were not only free labor, but also symbols of his great achievements. Liu Zhaoqing actually gave most of them to him. He could be said to be a true "pragmatist".

"As for the treasure..."

"That's not necessary." Liu Yu said quickly, "This is different from taking prisoners. If I not only don't give you soldiers, but also take away the treasures you have worked so hard to get, if this gets out, then I, Liu Yu, will be despised by the world."

"Zhao Qing, are you setting a trap for me?" Liu Yu stroked his beard and said jokingly.

Liu Yu himself did not expect that he was anxious and worried just an hour ago, but now he feels relaxed and at ease.

With his words, Liu Zhaoqing felt relieved.

Although he trusted Liu Yu's character, Liu Zhaoqing was really worried that the good things he had obtained would be forcibly taken away by others for various reasons, and then all his work would be in vain.

Then Liu Yu stroked his beard, looked at Liu Zhaoqing with curiosity, and asked him for more details of this amazing victory.

After Liu Zhaoqing finished describing his experiences of the day and night in detail, Liu Yu nodded with emotion: "Zhaoqing's experience does seem to be favored by the late emperor. I didn't expect that Zilong could hardly handle it. Fortunately, your subordinate Zhang Liao has transformed... Otherwise, even you would be in danger."

"Well... this great victory should be publicized. It will surely inspire the soldiers and civilians in Youzhou." Liu Yu said after thinking for a moment.

"And we have to report it to the court. We have to give a great reward to you, Zhao Qing, and the others who have made contributions. I will write a letter to ask for the reward myself later."

"Thank you, Lord Bo'an." Liu Zhaoqing quickly bowed.

"It's my duty. After all, you are here with me, so I should take better care of you."

"But it can't be just these..." Liu Yu thought for a moment and looked at Liu Zhaoqing: "Come with me."

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Half a moment later, in the back garden of the governor's mansion, Liu Yu brought Liu Zhaoqing to a pavilion.

Liu Zhaoqing didn't know why Liu Yu suddenly wanted to take him here, and he looked confused.

"Lord Boan, why did you bring me here?"

"Do you remember what I promised you before?" Liu Yu tilted his head and asked Liu Zhaoqing.

"Promise?"

Unexpectedly, Liu Zhaoqing really forgot. Liu Yu shook his head helplessly: "You, Zitai and the others said that you are too smart, both civil and military, if you want to become big, you will be a threat to me."

"But now I see that sometimes you are no different from an ordinary boy."

"I told you the other day that if you find He'er, I'll give you a huge gift. How long has it been since then? Have you forgotten?"

Liu Zhaoqing was a little embarrassed. He really didn't remember. At that time, all he cared about were the war horses and armor, which made him care much more than empty promises.

Now I didn’t expect that Liu Yu would actually fulfill his promise?

This Mr. Bo'an is indeed reliable.

And in this case, Liu Zhaoqing couldn't help but wonder what this huge gift was.

Chapter 187: Scabbard and the Insider5.5K

The backyard of the governor's mansion is full of flowers and plants. Thanks to Liu Yu's wife who likes flowers and plants and often takes care of them, he can come to such a quiet place in his spare time to rest quietly or think deeply.

Emerald green vines climbed up the roof along the gray-white pavilion pillars. The lush branches and leaves blocked most of the sunset glow, but many beams of light still penetrated the shade of the trees and hit Liu Zhaoqing and Liu Yu's clothes.

This place is not only suitable for relaxing, but also for chatting with friends.

Liu Yu and Liu Zhaoqing are both superiors and subordinates. Nominally, Liu Zhaoqing is the county magistrate and should be under the jurisdiction of Liu Yu, but Liu Zhaoqing is also the Marquis of Changping, and Changping is his fiefdom. At most, he and Liu Yu are in alliance.

But what is certain is that he and Liu Yu got along very well, and Liu Yu treated Liu Zhaoqing like an elder as well as a friend.

Liu Yu in front of him was dressed neatly, but his trouser legs were covered with dust. In contrast, Liu Zhaoqing was not so decent.

Liu Zhaoqing walked all the way from western Liaoning in the wind and sand with almost no rest, and only washed his face with water on the way.

At this time, except for his face which was relatively clean, his hair and armor were covered with yellow dust, and his whole body exuded a strong smell of blood.

However, Liu Yu did not care about his slovenliness, nor would he pay attention to such trivial matters. He knew that the dirt and blood on Liu Zhaoqing's body were proof of his merits.

What's more, it was Liu Zhaoqing in front of him who made Liu Yu turn his worries into joy.

He had only hoped that his son could return home, but now he has touched upon the best possible ending. All this was bestowed by the "lucky star" in front of him.

Looking at Liu Zhaoqing, who was much younger than himself, Liu Yu's heart was filled with emotion.

"Zhao Qing should be young, right?"

Liu Yu gestured to Liu Zhaoqing to sit on the stone bench in the pavilion, and began to ask about his age as if he were a family elder.

You just said you wanted to give me a big gift, why are we suddenly talking about this?

Liu Zhaoqing felt somewhat confused, but after sitting down and thinking about it, he felt that perhaps this was some kind of "sense of ritual" of intellectuals.

"I'm twenty this year."

"Twenty." Liu Yu stroked his beard and sighed, "When I was twenty, although I was already an official, I was not like Zhao Qing, who was appointed as a minister and then fought against Wuhuan."