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

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The third day of February.

Although the first month of the lunar year has passed, the early mornings in Pingyuan County are still chilly.

The occasional warmth on certain days before was just an accident. But today, Liu Zhaoqing shivered when he got up and opened the door.

Although it was cold, Liu Zhaoqing still had a lot of things to do today.

The renovation of the Baixi Tower has been almost completed, and she has listened to a lot of the flood prevention measures discussed with Liu Bei. As the one who offered the advice and also her half-partner, Liu Zhaoqing naturally wants to support it with practical actions.

For example, Liu Zhaoqing took the initiative to take over the task of copying down the key points of flood prevention and then publicizing it door to door.

"Jiao'er, when you go with Bao'er and Bo Cai, you can reward them according to the situation. If they recite well, it's not impossible to reward them with two meters of cloth."

Liu Zhaoqing came to the living room and saw Zhang Jiao and Baoer who had gotten up early and were getting ready, so he also made a suggestion.

"In addition to letting people know how to respond, we also need to leave a good impression."

"Don't worry, Patriarch. The lady told me about this a long time ago." Bao'er said with a smile, "And when they heard that they were going to do this, Ah Cai and Xiao Pi were very happy. But Patriarch, don't worry, I will keep an eye on them and make sure they don't run around."

"it is good."

After Liu Zhaoqing finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Jiao who was sorting out the money. After walking to her side, Liu Zhaoqing said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Zhang Jiao shook her head: "Qingjun is accumulating reputation for us, why would his wife suffer so much?"

As expected, she is his wife, Liu Zhaoqing was extremely pleased.

Using a small amount of money to buy the hearts of a large number of people is a very profitable deal no matter how you look at it. Even if it was nominally done by the county magistrate, the people of Pingyuan County will be grateful to him if they receive an extra penny.

"In addition to this publicity, I have also talked to Magistrate Liu about the fact that we need to spend a little money to hire some refugees or people from outside the county to help dig canals and expand rivers, and do our best to keep the plains safe." Liu Zhaoqing said, "It's this money... maybe more than 'a little'."

"Qingjun, just go ahead and do it." Zhang Jiao nodded and said, "If money can buy peace, then no matter how much it is, it is worth it."

With Zhang Jiao's words, Liu Zhaoqing felt completely relieved.

"Qingjun seems to have frequent contact with the county magistrate recently?" Zhang Jiao suddenly asked.

Baoer over there immediately pricked up his ears when he heard the words, and even the little girl standing next to the pillar couldn't help but look over here.

"Yes, I gave her a lot of suggestions, and she adopted almost all of them. Some of the details required my guidance, so I have been traveling between the county magistrate's mansion and my home in the past few days." Liu Zhaoqing nodded.

"But a few days ago, she wanted to invite me into the palace, but I refused." Liu Zhaoqing said truthfully, "After all, the secrets we have are not easy to expose, and she is a royal relative in trouble. If she heard our slogans..."

This was also one of the biggest reasons why Liu Zhaoqing rejected Liu Bei. She was the head of the three Yellow Turban sisters. If she joined Liu Bei's camp and shouted "The Blue Heaven is dead and the Yellow Heaven should be established", what would she, the emperor's sister-in-law who was determined to support the Han Dynasty, think?

"Royal relatives..." Zhang Jiao murmured and nodded, then asked: "What is her attitude towards Qing Jun?"

"What's your attitude towards me?" Liu Zhaoqing thought for a moment, "It seems... not bad?"

"Is everything okay?" Zhang Jiao asked, "But why do I feel that she has become more enthusiastic towards you recently?"

When Baoer and the little girl heard this, they hurriedly went about doing their own things. They had never seen the lady angry before, and they certainly didn't want to anger her.

"This one……"

Liu Zhaoqing broke out in a cold sweat and quickly explained, "Jiao'er, don't get me wrong. The three sisters are very powerful. I met them with the purpose of making friends. At most, they and I are siblings. And with my current performance, I don't think we can be siblings anymore."

"Even if that happened, not to mention myself, how could she, a royal relative, fall in love with me? She can't marry a commoner like me and become my concubine, right?"

Zhang Jiao nodded when she heard this, and Liu Zhaoqing also breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

But Jiao'er's next words made Liu Zhaoqing feel that there might be something wrong with his ears.

"That's a pity... I thought she would be attracted to Qing Jun."

"??"

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That afternoon, Zhang Jiao, Baoer and their team went to promote flood prevention to the people.

Liu Zhaoqing then walked towards the county magistrate's mansion.

Along the way, thinking about his recent relationship with Liu Bei, Liu Zhaoqing also realized that it seemed a little strange.

He had clearly rejected Liu Bei's recruitment, but Liu Bei did not treat him coldly. Instead, he seemed even more enthusiastic. This was very confusing.

Could it be that the wind was strong on the river bank at that time and the emperor's sister-in-law was hard of hearing and must have heard it wrong?

"Master Zhaoqing."

Just then, a man's voice came from the front.

Liu Zhaoqing looked up and saw a simple and honest young man.

"You are……"

"I am Tian Yu, an aide to the Ming court. Master Zhaoqing can just call me Guorang."

Tian Yu smiled and cupped his hands, "Excuse me, Master Zhaoqing, are you free? The Ming court has something to ask you."

Chapter 27 Dam Collapse

After Tian Yu finished speaking, Liu Zhaoqing saw a clear purple light on him.

Liu Zhaoqing immediately remembered who the young man in front of him was.

Tian Yu, also known as Tian Guorang, was a rare and outstanding talent. In the history of his previous life, he was a famous general of the Wei State who was as famous as Man Chong and Hu Zhi. He was even praised by Li Shimin for his noble character. He was a talented person with excellent martial arts, wisdom and moral character.

In 189, Tian Yu was still under Liu Bei's command and had not yet left Liu Bei because he had to go back to take care of his elderly mother.

Including the honest and simple-minded hero Jian Yong who we often see these days, when Liu Bei came out of the mountains, there were only these two talented people, not counting his two sisters.

But it is not the quantity of generals that matters. With a loyal fellow townsman who is also talented in domestic affairs, Jian Yong, a talented general who is both civil and military, Tian Yu, and two sisters who are both golden heroes, any discerning person can see that Liu Bei has a bright future.

"Okay, I happen to be going to the county magistrate's mansion too." Liu Zhaoqing nodded in agreement.

"Master Zhaoqing, don't worry. My Lord is not at home, but at the riverbank."

"Oh really? Then I'll go to the riverbank now."

When Liu Zhaoqing turned around and was about to leave, he found that Tian Yu did not leave but followed him: "Guorang is going to see Ming Ting too?"

"I have been ordered by my Lord Ming to protect Master Zhaoqing's safety." Tian Yu said with a smile.

"It's just a short distance. There's nothing dangerous."

"No, wasn't Master Zhaoqing almost killed by Fu Xi last time? And this is what Ming Gong has repeatedly told me, Guo Rang dare not disobey."

At Tian Yu's insistence, Liu Zhaoqing and he found two horses, rode them, and headed out of the county town.

On the way, Liu Zhaoqing also asked: "Could it be that Guo Rang has just arrived under the Ming court?"

"Ah, of course not." Tian Yu immediately explained: "I came to Pingyuan County with Ming Gong. The reason why Master Zhaoqing didn't see me before was because I was dealing with the refugees outside the city, and then I received special instructions from Ming Gong."

"Special instructions?"

"Just go to Changshan State and look for Zhao Yun." Tian Yu said.

It turned out that Liu Bei listened to his advice and sent Tian Yu to find Zhao Yun. No wonder he hadn't been seen these days.

"Have you found it?" Liu Zhaoqing asked immediately after hearing this.

Tian Yu shook his head. "I encountered the harassment of the Jiazi Rebellion on the way. I followed the local soldiers and heroes to wipe out a rebel army. Then I was told that the road to Changshan State had been damaged. If I wanted to take a detour, it would take at least a month."

"A month later, which is March, that may be the beginning of the Yellow River Rebellion. Pingyuan is in urgent need of capable generals, so Guo Rang will have to come back." Liu Zhaoqing continued.

"Just as Master Zhaoqing said." Tian Yu sighed slightly, "It's a pity that I failed to complete your entrustment."

"But speaking of which, I heard from you that Zhao Yun was also recommended by Master Zhao Qing?" Tian Yu asked curiously.

"It's not really a recommendation. I don't know Zhao Yun, but I just know his reputation. I think Zhao Yun and the Ming court will definitely get along well. Plus, Zhao Yun should not have been an official at that time, so I recommended that the Ming court take the initiative to look for him." Liu Zhaoqing explained.

"I see." Tian Yu nodded.

"You are new to Pingyuan County and are unfamiliar with the place and the people. Fortunately, you have the help of Master Zhaoqing." Tian Yu sighed, "Otherwise, you would probably be worried every day again."

"Guorang has praised me too much." Liu Zhaoqing shook his head. "Ming Ting is a relative of the Han Dynasty. He is both talented and virtuous. Even if I am not here, there will be other people who can recognize good horses."

"Hahaha, that's not necessarily true. It's hard to find a good mentor, and it's even harder to find a good mentor who meets your preferences." Tian Yu laughed.

The two chatted as they walked towards the river bank.

Along the way, Liu Zhaoqing also felt that Tian Yu was indeed a capable person. Just from the conversation, it can be seen that his IQ and EQ are very high. No wonder in the previous life, when Tian Yu left Liu Bei, Liu Bei cried and lamented that he could not accomplish great things with him.

On the way, Tian Yu would often pull the reins so that the horse under him would always be half a body slower than Liu Zhaoqing's horse.

Of course Liu Zhaoqing saw this self-centered behavior and found it a bit strange. He was not Tian Yu's lord, so why would he treat him like this?

"Is this also an order from the Ming court?" Liu Zhaoqing asked.

Tian Yu smiled and nodded.

"..."

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The two horses galloped quickly and soon arrived at the river bank outside the county town.

At this moment, the river bank had been reinforced. Liu Zhaoqing saw that many people were digging ditches in the fields and along the roads below the river bank, apparently they were opening channels to drain the flood water.

After getting off the horse, Liu Zhaoqing looked out and saw a woman in a simple blue shirt and cotton coat, who was checking back and forth on the ditch, asking the workers from time to time, and was very busy.

"Master Zhaoqing, that's it. I will go back to help Zhang Biebu (Sima of Biebu) to recruit farmers and workers. Master asked me to keep a good eye on her and nothing can go wrong." Tian Yu said on the horse.

"Thank you for your hard work, Guo Rang." Liu Zhaoqing bowed.

After Tian Yu left, Liu Zhaoqing walked towards Liu Bei.

But when he came to Liu Bei, Liu Bei still didn't notice his arrival.

It was not until a worker next to him saw Liu Zhaoqing that he immediately showed surprise and then actually kowtowed to him.

"Isn't this Shan Gong?!"

"Shan Gong?" Liu Bei turned around and saw Liu Zhaoqing.

Liu Zhaoqing looked at the worker's face and remembered: "You look a bit like the beggar on the street that day."

"Do you still remember, Mr. Shan? I am his son. My father and I were separated by a disaster. If it weren't for the money Mr. Shan gave me, my father would have starved to death on the street a few days ago. I am afraid I would be mourning for my father now..."

"This is..." Liu Bei was puzzled.

Liu Zhaoqing then told Liu Bei about his relationship with this man, and Liu Bei smiled after hearing it.

"Zhao Qing really lives up to his name."

Liu Zhaoqing also waved his hand and said that he just happened to have money in his pocket that day.

Then he asked Liu Bei why he was asked to come, and Liu Bei told him that he wanted him to help see whether the canal was built properly.

However, Liu Zhaoqing is not a professional in this kind of thing. He can only give strategies, but it definitely requires professionals to actually implement them.

Liu Zhaoqing suggested that Liu Bei go and ask the old workers who had repaired the dam. They had experienced floods more than once and must have experience.

Liu Bei suddenly realized what was going on after hearing this, and immediately called some veteran workers to ask them one by one.

Although the old worker's speech was not as elegant as Liu Zhaoqing's and he also had a strong accent, he did have some insights into canal construction. After all, he had been a farmer living by the Yellow River all his life.

After asking several veteran workers, Liu Bei had a rough idea in his mind.

"In that case... I feel relieved." Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sister Xuande, there's no need to be so nervous. There's still some time before the river is opened. There's still time." Liu Zhaoqing comforted.

"Unless something unexpected happens..."

Before Liu Zhaoqing finished speaking, a loud noise suddenly came from a distance.

"boom!"

Then there were cries of terror from the farmers.

“The dam collapsed!!”

Chapter 28 Zhang Fei Drinks Fish

Liu Zhaoqing looked in the direction of the voice and his face instantly darkened.

I saw an obvious bulge on the embankment not far away, as if it had been hit by something, and a bulge like a boil was bulging out.

The sound just now came from that place.