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

Then he hurried to Liu Zhaoqing, looked at him on horseback and said helplessly: "I say, Marquis Changping, why didn't you send a message first? Why did you come here so suddenly?"

"Ah?" Liu Zhaoqing opened his mouth slightly. It was only two hundred miles from Changping to Jicheng, and he could get there quickly by riding a warhorse. Was there any need to send a message in advance?

But then Liu Zhaoqing understood why Tian Chou said that.

"But it's not too bad. We're still in time. Come on, General Xianyu Fu, quickly organize the soldiers to maintain order. Wei You, quickly follow me to welcome the Marquis of Changping."

"This...isn't it necessary?" Zhang Liao on the side also said.

"Of course it's necessary!" Tian Chou glared at Zhang Liao, "This is what Lord Bo'an explicitly asked us to do."

"The general has returned victoriously, so we should welcome him with great ceremony. We were totally unprepared last time, so we need to make up for it this time."

Liu Yu attached great importance to etiquette, but he also attached great importance to Liu Zhaoqing.

Of course the triumphal ceremony must be made up, and today all the princes of Hebei will be present and participate in the banquet, so it is even more necessary to make up for it.

After understanding this, Liu Zhaoqing had no objection. He just let Tian Chou tell him what to do and he would cooperate fully.

This made Tian Chou smile immediately. He stroked his goatee and told Liu Zhaoqing that as long as he and Zhang Liao rode good horses, they would just have to follow the road.

Afterwards, Liu Zhaoqing, under the auspices of Tian Chou, participated in this triumphal ceremony that was almost ruined by his sudden visit.

Amid a grand welcome with gongs and drums, musicians singing, people running around to announce the news, and garrison troops lined up, Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Liao started from the city gate and rode their horses slowly along the main road of Jicheng towards the governor's residence, amid the sincere cheers of the people who had either recommended them or had heard of their deeds.

According to the original etiquette, Liu Zhaoqing would have to go around the city at least three times, but if he really did that, the princes who were arriving from outside the city would probably complain.

So Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Liao completed the process in just half an hour and dismounted in front of the governor's residence.

"Thank you for your hard work, Zitai." Liu Zhaoqing dismounted and saw Tian Chou's back was soaked, and spoke out.

"This is my job." Tian Chou shook his head, then wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Marquis Changping, please hurry into the mansion. Lord Bo'an must have heard the noise outside the mansion and has been waiting for a long time."

After nodding, Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Liao handed the horses to the servants, and then walked into the governor's mansion one after another.

As soon as he entered the mansion, a man in gray clothes hurriedly walked towards him. Liu Zhaoqing thought he was a servant in the mansion, but when he looked closely, he found that the man was actually Liu He.

"Zhao Qing!"

Liu He called out Liu Zhaoqing's name, and then his pace quickened significantly.

"Zhao Qing, you're finally here!" Liu He, who was thin and whose face had just regained some color, looked at Liu Zhaoqing and couldn't help but stepped forward and grabbed his two wrists.

Those eyes, which had not yet fully recovered and were a little bloodshot, showed an incomparably bright look, and his slightly bony hands, which were holding Liu Zhaoqing's wrist, seemed to be a little too tight.

This made Zhang Liao, who was standing behind Liu Zhaoqing, frown slightly and hesitate to speak.

If Liu He was not a man and had not already started a family, this expression and behavior would really cause Zhang Liao standing beside him to misunderstand.

But now it seems that Liu He was just too excited when he saw his savior again.

Liu Zhaoqing knew this, so he did not dodge and let Liu He grab his arms. He smiled and politely advised, "Master Liu He is still recovering. Being so excited may hurt your body again."

The two servants following Liu He also nodded quickly at this time, agreeing very much with Liu Zhaoqing's words.

Liu He realized that he was too excited, and quickly let go of his hand, then said: "My body is fine now, thanks to Zhao Qing who risked his life to go deep into the depths of a thousand miles. If it weren't for Zhao Qing's rescue, I would have died long ago."

As he spoke, Liu He also immediately turned sideways and stretched out his right arm towards the courtyard: "My father has been waiting for a long time, let's go inside and talk, Zhao Qing, come with me."

Liu Zhaoqing nodded happily.

Under the guidance of Liu He, Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Liao walked through the archway, passed through a garden, and then walked through a stone corridor and arrived at the tallest house in the mansion.

The soldiers guarding both sides immediately bowed their heads and saluted when they saw Liu He coming. Liu He did not stop either, but actually acted as a servant to open the door for Liu Zhaoqing.

As soon as the door opened, Liu Zhaoqing saw Liu Yu, who was chatting with a prefect inside.

Seeing Liu He opening the door for Liu Zhaoqing, the prefect who was sitting next to Liu Yu in the room was stunned. However, when he saw that Liu Yu's expression did not change, he immediately became curious about the visitor.

When Liu Zhaoqing walked in, the prefect saw that it was him and suddenly realized what was going on. His doubts were immediately dispelled. No wonder Master Liu He was the doorman, it turned out to be the Marquis of Changping.

"Oh, Zhang Ping, you have been talking about how Zhao Qing defeated the Wuhuan. Now Zhao Qing is here, you can go and ask him in person later." Liu Yu said with a smile to the prefect beside him.

"Father, Governor Zhang." Liu He saluted Liu Yu, then nodded to Zhang Ping.

Zhang Ping also quickly stood up and returned the greeting to the son of Lord Bo'an.

At this time, Liu Zhaoqing also recognized the prefect. He was none other than Zhang Ping, the prefect of Yuyang. He was the person who gave Liu Zhaoqing the map of the northern frontier when he passed by Yuyang City during his long raid.

With his eyes slightly bright, Liu Zhaoqing bowed to Liu Yu, and then quickly bowed to Zhang Ping and said, "It turns out to be you, sir. Zhaoqing was too hurried when he left and returned to Yuyang, and he has not yet thanked you for your help."

Zhang Ping also bowed quickly and said modestly: "It is an honor for me to contribute a little to the Marquis of Changping's campaign against the Hu. The Marquis of Changping defeated 50,000 Wuhuan and killed 3,000 Hu bandits, which greatly inspired Yuyang, Youbeiping and the counties in the northern part of the border with Wuhuan."

"If we are to talk about gratitude, then it should be Ping who should thank you, Your Excellency."

Liu Zhaoqing shook his head quickly and became modest again. Seeing that the two were about to give in to each other, Liu Yu stroked his beard and said with a smile, "If you two continue like this, I'm afraid you'll have to wait here until the governors and governors of Hebei Province come to visit in the evening."

Zhang Ping smiled shyly upon hearing this, then he bowed to Liu Yu and said, "Lord Bo'an is absolutely right. I will go back to the county residence to rest first, and discuss with the governors of other counties about speeding up the deployment of troops. If there is anything else, I will report to Lord Bo'an."

Liu Yu nodded.

After Zhang Ping bowed to Liu Zhaoqing again and left, only Liu Yu and his son, Liu Zhaoqing and his servant were left in the hall.

"You two should sit down first, don't stand." Liu Yu said to Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Liao, and then looked at Liu He: "He'er, you should sit down too, and let the servants serve tea and water."

Although Liu He was in a very happy mood, what Liu Yu said was not wrong. As a child born into the Han royal family who valued etiquette, Liu He's family education was very strict.

Fortunately, Liu Yu seemed very happy and was not reprimanded for his impolite behavior just now.

After the maid poured tea and water for Liu Zhaoqing, Zhang Liao, Liu He and others, and placed some fruit pastries, Liu Yu looked at Liu Zhaoqing and said:

"Isn't Zhao Qing feeling very uneasy staying in Changping these days?"

"It is true..." Liu Zhaoqing admitted frankly, "After all, that strange phenomenon... was too shocking. The subsequent changes caused the princes of Hebei to target Youzhou, and there is also the risk of the Hu people in the northern border counterattacking."

"All these factors combined have made me and my staff and family members very nervous." At this point, Liu Zhaoqing suddenly smiled and said to Liu Yu: "But fortunately, Lord Bo'an is here, so I can be safe under the big tree."

Liu Yu shook his head. "How can I be considered a 'big tree' now? I have watched the expansion of the Hu people outside the Great Wall without doing anything. I also let the Hu people rebel against the governor, which led to the death of my old friend and the seizure of the artifact. If it weren't for your great victory in the previous battle, Zhao Qing, which covered up my mistakes, I'm afraid I wouldn't have to worry about the princes of Hebei now."

"But... there may be people in Youzhou who are plotting a rebellion and trying to swallow me up."

Liu Zhaoqing was slightly surprised. When he came a few days ago, Liu Yu still seemed to be sticking to the old ways.

It's only been a few days, but I've become so clear-headed?

Others may not know, but Liu Zhaoqing knows it clearly. Liu Yu's conservative policies and character eventually led to his death, and his territory was divided up by his subordinates. A generation of benevolent people disappeared at the beginning of the chaotic times.

Perhaps Liu Zhaoqing's surprise was a little obvious, and Liu He could even notice it from the look on his face when he paused halfway through carrying the water.

So Liu He took the initiative to explain to Liu Zhaoqing: "These few days, I told my father about the situation in Saibei. He was also very shocked after listening. He never expected that the Hu people, who were either as docile as sheep or vulnerable in the past few years, would grow so fast."

Liu Yu also nodded slightly and admitted: "I know about the Holy Spirit, but I just thought it was a kind of belief, similar to the Taiping Dao taught by Zhao Qing's wife, a tool to unite the people or tribes."

"But... I didn't expect its power to be so strong, and the ambition of the Hu people would be so strong that they actually dared to seize the Han artifact."

Liu Yu shook his head after he finished speaking: "But let's not talk about this for now. We should focus on the current crisis."

"When a ray of the Han Dynasty's destiny collapsed that night, Zhao Qing was outside the city. The reason why the strange phenomenon caused Zhao Qing's change should be because of... something that the late emperor and I gave to Zhao Qing, right?" Liu Yu asked.

Liu Yu actually explained it for Liu Zhaoqing himself, which saved him the trouble of explaining it again. He nodded and said, "Yes, according to what I have read in ancient books and inquired, the Mandate of the Han Dynasty should be closely related to the emperors who came from the Qin Dynasty. As the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, he must be one of them. The scabbard and tassel of his sword can naturally sense the Mandate of Heaven."

Liu Yu slowly stroked his goatee and nodded slightly: "Zi Tai and I think so too. From this perspective, Zhao Qing must have suffered an unprovoked disaster."

"Did Lord Bo'an inform Han Fu of my previous deduction that the Prime Minister of Zhongshan was the traitor?" Liu Zhaoqing asked.

Liu Yu shook his head: "Even if I report it, it will be seen as a trick to sow discord, and it will be accused of me being panicked and afraid of losing the so-called divine weapon that can make me an emperor, so I acted like this."

Liu Zhaoqing nodded. There was nothing wrong with Liu Yu's idea.

"The princes of Hebei have different ambitions and strengths, but they can all see that the world after the previous emperor is beginning to show ominous signs."

Liu Zhaoqing's words were relatively tactful. After all, the man in front of him was Liu Yu, a relative of the Han royal family and theoretically qualified to inherit the throne. He certainly couldn't keep saying things like "The Han dynasty is doomed, and troubled times are coming" like he did to the people he trusted at home.

But some things are known to everyone even if they are not said. It can be seen from the silence on the faces of Liu Yu and his son after they heard Liu Zhaoqing's words that they also know the current situation.

With a slight sigh, Liu Yu said: "I don't have the ability of Emperor Guangwu, nor do I have the courage of the previous emperor. I am just an ordinary relative of the Han Dynasty, and I just want to at least keep the Han Dynasty safe."

“Even so, it’s still difficult.”

"Father..." Liu He also looked helpless.

There is nothing to criticize the character and behavior of this father and son, but they lack the domineering power of being the leader of a group, which is a big problem.

Liu Zhaoqing also hurriedly swept away this negative atmosphere and took the initiative to say: "As long as Lord Bo'an and the governors of Youzhou work together, the obstacles in front of us will be crushed like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."

"Although the princes of Hebei have their own thoughts and their wolfish ambitions are known to everyone, our Youzhou has a natural geographical advantage. Since ancient times, going from north to south and from high to low are all great advantages in military tactics."

"The princes of Hebei must know this, but they think that Lord Bo'an is not a warmongerer or a hegemon, so he is so relaxed and content."

"Lord Bo'an's reputation is also part of his fear, so at this banquet, Lord Bo'an is actually the one taking the initiative."

Now I must give the person in front of me a shot of cardiotonic strength, otherwise my momentum will be diminished when I look back.

Liu Zhaoqing continued to analyze: "On the matter of Prime Minister Zhongshan colluding with foreign tribes, Lord Bo'an should have collected evidence, right?"

Liu He nodded and said, "My father had previously sent a spy with the gift of concealment to secretly go to the Prime Minister's residence in Zhongshan and collected a lot of evidence."

"Then, at the banquet tonight, we can point out that person and put the evidence in front of him."

"But...what if they don't recognize it?" Liu Yu asked with a frown.

"They" instead of "he" is because Liu Yu understood that the ambitions of the princes were the threat, not the Zhongshan prime minister.

In response, Liu Zhaoqing just smiled and said, "Otherwise, why would I suggest that Bo Angongqun invite the heroes of Hebei to come here?"

Liu Yu and Liu He looked at Liu Zhaoqing, and were both stunned for a moment.

Unexpectedly... Liu Zhaoqing was prepared to use force to speak.

"But..." Liu He looked at Zhang Liao, "The entourage of the Hebei princes must be extremely brave. Can Zhao Qing, Wen Yuan and the few people in our mansion suppress them?"

He was not questioning Liu Zhaoqing and Zhang Liao, these two were the ones who had brought him back from a vast army. The number of the Hebei princes might not be as large as that of the vast army, but their entourage and guards must be first-rate experts.

"Yes, if we anger them, they will form an alliance and attack with a large army before I have fully mobilized my troops..." Liu Yu also frowned, somewhat worried about Liu Zhaoqing's strategy.

Liu Zhaoqing remained silent, and at this time Zhang Liao took his place, bowed and said:

"Don't worry, Lord Bo'an. When we defeated Wuhuan, my lord told us: 'When you shoot a man, shoot his horse first; when you capture a thief, capture his leader first.'"

Just at this moment, a gatekeeper walked in quickly from outside.

"Report!"

The soldier knelt on one knee, clasped his hands and said, "Three people outside the palace want to see you."

"Three people?" Liu He was puzzled. "Which governor is here? No, a governor shouldn't have only three people in his team, and they should also stay in a specially prepared place, right?"

The soldier bowed his head and said again: "The three did not reveal their identities, but one of them said that she knew Lord Bo'an and also knew Marquis Changping."

"Do you know my father and Zhao Qing?"

Just when Liu He hadn't guessed who it was, Liu Zhaoqing suddenly stood up and said with a smile, "Lord Bo'an, Master Liu He, please excuse me for leaving for a while."

"The person who can 'capture the king' that I mentioned has arrived!"

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At this moment, right outside the governor's mansion.

In front of a big stone lion, Liu Bei placed his hands together in front of his lower abdomen, looking troubled and hesitant, just like someone who was anxiously waiting for the teacher's evaluation of him in the school.

"Big sister!" The guard standing nearby was so scared by the loud voice that he shook his body.

But Liu Bei still did not move.

"Sister!" Zhang Fei, who was wearing black clothes, called out again in a voice that she thought was a little louder, and Liu Bei came back to his senses.

"Well, what happened?"

"Yide, this is the residence of Lord Bo'an, don't embarrass your elder sister." The long-haired woman with a calm expression and standing straight on the other side said calmly.

Zhang Fei was helpless: "What can I do?"

Then he turned to Liu Bei and asked, "Sister, why are you just standing there? Why don't you go in? With your connection with Lord Bo'an, can't you just reveal your identity and go in?"

"..."

This simple question made Liu Bei fall into silence.

Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei, then moved his gaze to the gate of the mansion and said slowly: "Just now, when we came in from the city gate, we heard many people saying that something happy had happened in Jicheng not long ago. The people were talking about a name, which should be the Marquis of Changping."

"Then I think Zhao Qing should be in there now."

Zhang Fei was startled, then said happily: "Isn't that perfect?!"

"Our eldest sister has been waiting for that guy for almost two months, but he never came back to the plain to take a look. Now we finally caught him..."

Just when Zhang Fei was about to seek justice for his elder sister, a figure walked out from the door of the mansion.