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

Just like that, when Baoer yawned and brought porridge and side dishes to the two of them, Xun Yu's confusion and doubts were almost half resolved.

"It seems that Zhaoqing's two campaigns and various policies have not only solved Changping City's biggest development disadvantages - lack of money, land and people, but also provided itself with sufficient backup resources."

"Especially the war horses...if they can keep up with the training, Hebei should be pacified within two years."

Liu Zhaoqing nodded slightly. This was also the reason why he took such a risk. The benefits were proportional to the risks.

"But the princes of Hebei will definitely not sit idly by..." Xun Yu pondered for a moment and looked at Liu Zhaoqing: "When will Zhaoqing take action?"

"That must have been after Dong Zhuo fell." Liu Zhaoqing replied.

But Xun Yu shook his head.

"Oh? Wen Ruo thinks it's not suitable?" Liu Zhaoqing said in surprise.

"Except Youzhou and Bingzhou, all other places in Hebei are prosperous or have the potential to be prosperous. Many people are eyeing them," said Xun Yu.

"I know that." Liu Zhaoqing nodded. Of course he knew this.

"But I can't backstab my allies, can I?"

Isn't this something only Sun Shiwan would do?

However, at this time, Sun Shiwan was still following his sister in Jingzhou, so we cannot judge this grandson by one's own.

Xun Yu was silent for a moment, then said: "That is indeed the case. Zhao Qing is not a traitor, and he cannot become one."

"Don't do anything that's treacherous, or your existing reputation and prestige will be greatly affected."

"So, I think Zhao Qing should be well prepared and secretly find out the deployment of all Bingzhou and Jizhou soldiers and food supplies. When the time is right, we can take over Hebei in one fell swoop."

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Liu Zhaoqing and Xun Yu continued chatting until Baoer reminded them that the porridge would get cold if they continued chatting, so they took a break and ate.

Later, Liu He and Gongsun Zan also came to Changping from Jicheng.

The former brought Liu Yu's condolences and rewarded Liu Zhaoqing according to his merits.

Although the imperial court had been slow to reward Liu Zhaoqing, Liu Yu was very generous and, as promised, handed over the Youzhou area, which had been occupied by foreign races but had now been returned, to Liu Zhaoqing for management.

Liu Zhaoqing was even given the title of "Zhi Zhong Shi Gong".

"Congshi" is also called "Yuanshi". It is an assistant official appointed by the top leader of a state, county or prefecture, while "Zhizhong Gongshi" has the highest status among all the officials.

But Liu Yu was the governor of the state, which meant that Liu Zhaoqing was now nominally the second-in-command of Youzhou. If Liu Yu had other things to do or any problems arose, he, as the "Governor", would have to take charge of the administration on his behalf.

"This..." Liu Zhaoqing looked at the document handed over by Liu He in surprise.

When Liu He saw Liu Zhaoqing's expression, he smiled and said, "Brother Zhaoqing, please don't despise me. This is the highest position that father can confer. But father also told me that he is still asking the court for merit."

Liu Zhaoqing certainly wouldn't mind, he just thought that this seat should be occupied by Liu He sitting in front of him.

But Liu He shook his head and said, "I have already told my father that I can't be like him. I just want to be a county governor. That is the limit of my ability."

"Besides... after what happened, I have a deep aversion to battlefield affairs and alien races. How can I inherit the business?"

Liu He may have had his moments of high spirits, but now he was already in his thirties and, after experiencing life and death, he had long understood his own talents and limits.

He also understood that the world was about to fall into chaos, and it was impossible for a man like him to lead Youzhou to survive safely in troubled times, let alone defend Chengdu.

In response to this, Liu Zhaoqing pondered for a moment and said nothing. He didn't know what Liu Yu was thinking or what he was going to do.

It seems that I have to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Liu Yu.

After Liu He left, Gongsun Zan on the other side smiled and congratulated Liu Zhaoqing.

Later, Liu Zhaoqing also took her to meet Xun Yu. After learning that it was Xun Yu from the Xun family, Gongsun Zan was also very surprised. He then said frankly that Liu Zhaoqing's charm was so great that he could even attract the daughter of such a prominent family.

Then Gongsun Zan stated that he came to ask Liu Zhaoqing for support. The Baima Yicong suffered a lot of losses in the battle of Mobei, and Beiping also had to fight against the Buyeo people, so Gongsun Zan wanted to develop again.

Guo Jia frowned slightly. After all, if Gongsun Zan was powerful, he would actually be a threat.

But Liu Zhaoqing readily agreed.

According to him, Gongsun Zan had witnessed the Battle of Mobei, and he knew Liu Zhaoqing's true strength better than anyone else.

When Gongsun Zan went back happily, Liu Zhaoqing had another discussion with Guo Jia and Xun Yu.

A piece of news came from Zhao Yun.

"Report!" Zhao Yun cupped his hands, his expression excited and his eyes shining. "My lord, Yuan Shao has raised an army in Bohai and issued a manifesto to fight against the enemy, calling on all the princes in the world to unite and kill Dong Zhuo together!"

Chapter 243 Liu Yu's Atmosphere4.5K

Guo Jia and Xun Yu looked at each other and put the cups in their hands on the table beside them.

Liu Zhaoqing stood up directly.

"So fast?"

Although I had thought of this result, it seemed so sudden when it really happened.

"Bohai..." Guo Jia frowned and said with a puzzled look: "Why would Yuan Shao go to Bohai? Logically, he should either start an army in his hometown or in a place where the governor is weak and has more resources."

Yuan's hometown is in Runan, and Bohai is on the edge of Jizhou. Compared with Yuzhou, Xuzhou and other places, it is not a very good place.

With the reputation of the Yuan family, there were many better places to start an army, but Yuan Shao chose Bohai.

"Before I left Luoyang, I heard that Yuan Shao was released from prison by Dong Zhuo." Xun Yu analyzed at this time.

"Given Dong Zhuo's character, she would definitely not use Yuan Shao again since he openly opposed her. Moreover, the prestige of the Yuan family and their status among the aristocratic families are indispensable to Dong Zhuo. So the best way to solve the Yuan Shao problem is..."

"Exile?" Guo Jia also guessed, "Yuan Shao should be very anxious. After all, this is the time when her prestige is the highest, and it is also the time when she can summon most of the princes in the world. If she waits until Dong Zhuo starts to form alliances and defeats them one by one, it will be too late."

For various reasons, Yuan Shao suddenly took the lead in opposing Dong at this time.

"Dong Zhuo's original intention should be to keep Yuan Shao away from Luoyang and away from the center of power, so as to stabilize the Yuan family and serve as a warning to others." Liu Zhaoqing laughed after he finished speaking.

Obviously, Yuan Shao's departure from Luoyang and his separation from the Yuan family meant that she was freed from any shackles.

"Perhaps Dong Zhuo also wants Yuan Shao to gather a group of opponents and then catch them all in one fell swoop." Xun Yu said: "But this is also our opportunity."

Guo Jia looked at Liu Zhaoqing.

Under the gaze of Guo Jia, Xun Yu and Zhao Yun, Liu Zhaoqing put the teacup in his hand on the table and turned to look at the map of the world on the wooden board not far away.

After the areas outside the Great Wall and in the northern desert were pacified, the next area would be Hebei and even the whole world.

"Then we will take advantage of the situation and, starting from this crisis, restore order, put an end to the chaos, and return peace to the Han people and Han land."

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Afterwards, Liu Zhaoqing found Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, Zhang Jiao and most of the generals and advisers in Changping and told them the news. Everyone was already impatient.

The soldiers who did not leave their names in the Battle of Mobei were more eager to try this time.

But before that, Liu Zhaoqing had to go to Jicheng to solve a more important problem.

This also determines whether he can go to the battle with peace of mind.

That is to inquire about Liu Yu's attitude towards himself, and whether he can accommodate his increasingly powerful self.

Moreover, as Liu Yu's nominal subordinate, although Liu Zhaoqing could ignore Liu Yu and join the coalition army on his own, given his current relationship with Liu Yu, it would be most appropriate for him to inform and give instructions. This is also a very legitimate reason to go find him.

Under the leadership of Zhang Jiao, Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun immediately went to select soldiers and prepare for more intensive training in preparation for the expedition.

Liu Zhaoqing originally planned to take Guo Jia with him, but Guo Jia said that he was not feeling well and had difficulty riding a horse, so he recommended Xun Yu and Liu Zhaoqing to go to Jicheng.

It is not known whether it is true or not, but Guo Jia is indeed in poor health due to his natural illness. Liu Zhaoqing had to trouble Xun Yu again to accompany him to Jicheng.

The main reason Liu Zhaoqing went to Jicheng this time was not only to inform Liu Yu of the news that the anti-Dong coalition was about to be formed, but also to find out what Liu Yu's current attitude towards him was.

Bystanders clear, the authorities are fascinated.

So Liu Zhaoqing had to bring a counselor with him to help him make judgments.

Fortunately, Xun Yu had no objection to starting running around again after just arriving in Changping. Instead, he smiled.

In her eyes, the Xun family came here to seek refuge, and if she could help Liu Zhaoqing, that would be great.

Liu Zhaoqing found his daughter as a guard, and together with Xun Yu, the three of them rode horses to Jicheng.

When they arrived in front of Jicheng an hour later, Liu Zhaoqing sighed that if he had gone faster, he might have been able to catch up with Master Liu He's carriage, and the ride wouldn't have been so bumpy, and Guo Jia might have been able to come along.

This made the little girl frown slightly, thinking to herself that her own head of the family was sometimes very smart, but sometimes he was really like a wooden man.

No wonder both Sister Jiao'er and Sister Bao'er asked her to talk more when she was with Liu Zhaoqing. If they didn't say it directly, he wouldn't understand or guess.

It’s just that… the head of the family is dressed a little strangely today.

He was dressed in black and had a large black headscarf on, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed, as if he was going to be a thief.

If she had not shown the official documents to the soldiers guarding the city just now, Liu Zhaoqing might have been captured immediately.

"Is this Wenruo's first time coming to the Youzhou government?" After the three of them entered the city together, Liu Zhaoqing turned his head and asked the woman in white on the white horse.

"This is the most prosperous place in Youzhou. Of course, it is far inferior to the capital."

Xun Yu tilted his head to look around, then nodded slightly and said, "Underneath the prosperous scene of Luoyang lies open and covert struggles. Among the tall buildings, there are more dark and cramped corners."

Although Luoyang is beautiful, those who enjoy the power center will always be those in power or those with vested interests, while ordinary people still live a hard life.

"On the contrary, people in Jicheng have smiles that people in the capital don't have." Xun Yu sighed softly.

"Lord Bo'an is quite capable of governance." Liu Zhaoqing nodded in approval.

However, Xun Yu smiled slightly: "Zhao Qing can't hear what they are saying, right?"

"what?"

"The smiles on people's faces are all because of you." Xun Yu smiled. She had the gift of listening and had listened to Liu Zhaoqing's poetry on the Yellow River.

In the noisy and bustling streets, she could hear a few words of conversations that ordinary people could not hear clearly if she listened carefully.

"They are marveling at your great achievements."

Just as Xun Yu finished speaking, a patrol soldier nearby put his hand on his brow, looked carefully at Liu Zhaoqing on the horse, and then immediately recognized him.

"Marquis Changping!"

"Where?! What is Marquis of Changping?"

"Where is the Marquis of Changping?! Did you eat too many mushrooms at noon? I told you not to eat them carelessly. Didn't Tian Congshi say that the mushrooms outside the city have nothing to do with the golden dragon phenomenon? You won't become an immortal if you eat them..."

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"No, really...eh?"

When the soldier looked up again, he found that Liu Zhaoqing was gone.

In a small alley not far away, Liu Zhaoqing, Xun Yu and their daughter, who had dismounted from their horses, slowly walked out.

Liu Zhaoqing breathed a sigh of relief after looking at the exit of the alley and seeing no one coming.

Now the little girl also knew why Liu Zhaoqing dressed like this.

On the contrary, Xun Yu was the only one who looked very calm, which made me a little curious.

Seeing this little girl, who was only as tall as his chest but whose expression and behavior were very mature and who obviously had experienced a great adversity, looking at him, Xun Yu smiled and explained the reason.

"Zhao Qing experienced something like this when he was in Luoyang."

When talking about Luoyang, Liu Zhaoqing also shook his head.

At that time, when he wrote a few poems, he would be blocked by people when he went out on the street. After he was executed for his poems, it was even more difficult for him to show up in public. When he went out, he had to change into a carriage for servants, or simply stay in the Xun family mansion and not go out.

So we were well prepared this time.

"Let's go to Lord Bo'an's residence first."

Because he had been here more than once, Liu Zhaoqing quickly entered Liu Yu's mansion while avoiding public sight.

Originally the guards were very wary of him when they saw him like this, but when Liu Zhaoqing took off his veil and revealed his true appearance, several guards quickly retracted their steps and bowed their heads in greeting.

This also made Xun Yu think, because the guards of Liu Yu's mansion were the most personal guards among the personal guards. Apart from Liu Yu himself, the only one who could make them perform such a salute was Liu He.

Now there is one more Liu Zhaoqing, no wonder Liu Zhaoqing would be confused enough to come and ask in person.

After entering the mansion, Liu Zhaoqing saw only maids and servants.

Normally, Liu Yu should have come to see him by now, or asked his confidants like Tian Chou or Xianyu Fu to pick him up.

But even after walking to the central courtyard, he still didn't see Liu Yu.

"Is Lord Bo'an not here?" Liu Zhaoqing asked a servant who was passing by.