Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

Gan Ning after leaving the prefectural government.

First, I made a few laps of money on the street.

After making sure no one is following.

Gan Ning first found a cloth shop.

I bought a set of clothes from the boss.

Then he quickly ran to the dock.

We found a passenger ship of medium size.

He took out a gold cake and threw it to the boatman, saying directly: "Boatman, take me to Xiangyang immediately. If this is successful, this gold cake is yours!"

Seeing Gan Ning act so generously.

And he speaks so directly.

The boatman originally wanted to say a few words to bring himself and Gan Ning closer.

But when the boatman saw Gan Ning's tall stature, the sword at his waist, and the calluses on the palm of his right hand, he silently shut his mouth.

……

The words are divided into two parts.

Xiangyang.

State pastoral office.

late at night.

Liu Bei was looking through the piles of congratulatory letters on his desk.

These congratulatory letters were sent by the counties under the jurisdiction of Jingzhou upon learning that Liu Bei had become the new governor of Jingzhou. They also included local specialties...

After one stick of incense.

Liu Bei finished reading the congratulatory letter.

Seeing Zhuge Liang sitting aside, drinking tea leisurely, Liu Bei couldn't help but say, "Military Advisor, Jiangxia really didn't send any congratulatory messages..."

a few days ago.

When Liu Bei succeeded to the throne as the governor of Jingzhou.

Considering the location of Jiangxia County and Huang Zu's identity.

Liu Bei originally planned to write a letter personally to appease Huang Zu, and was about to send Mi Zhu to deliver the letter personally, but was stopped by Zhuge Liang.

The reason given by Zhuge Liang was that if Liu Bei wanted to keep Jingzhou firmly in his hands, Huang Zu must be eliminated!

In their memorial to Liu Bei, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue also pointed out the fact that Huang Zu had been obeying orders and not decrees in Jiangxia over the years, and had already established his own regime.

However, because Xiangyang needed Huang Zu to help Xiangyang resist Sun Quan of Jiangdong, the two sides never fell out.

But over the years, Huang Zu has become more and more dishonest.

Not only did he demand more and more money and grain from Xiangyang every year, but the local taxes in Jiangxia also went into Huang Zu's pocket.

The question is, I need enough supplies to resist Sun Quan of Jiangdong!

Under this reason.

Huang Zu's power grew rapidly.

To this day, Jingzhou has lost control over Jiangxia County and its subordinate counties.

Huang Zu has become a local emperor in Jiangxia!

……

After learning this news from the Kuai family.

Only then did Liu Bei know.

Huang Zu has become quite famous over the years.

And when I think that I am now the governor of Jingzhou.

Jiangxia County belongs to Jingzhou.

Liu Bei agreed to Zhuge Liang's plan to get rid of Huang Zu.

The first step of the plan.

Just let Liu Bei deliberately ignore him.

If you have any problem, just follow the process.

Zhuge Liang knew.

Huang Zu's arrogant and conceited character.

He will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble.

Some even shouted words like "I want to rebel".

And once Huang Zu shouted this slogan.

Then Liu Bei would have a reason to deal with Huang Zu.

That is, the second step of the plan.

He had every right to send a large army to attack Jiangxia.

After all, no matter what kind of person Huang Zu is.

But before he took the initiative to rebel.

In the eyes of the people of Jingzhou.

He was also a hero in resisting Sun Quan of Jiangdong.

Killing meritorious officials without reason is not the act of a wise ruler.

Therefore, Zhuge Liang gave Liu Bei advice, asking Liu Bei to deliberately provoke Huang Zu.

Once Huang Zu takes the initiative to rebel, he will have a legitimate reason!

Now, judging from the fact that Huang Zu did not submit a congratulatory letter, Huang Zu had indeed taken the bait.

"Military Advisor, what should we do next?" Liu Bei said.

Liu Bei has already thought about his future plans.

That is, after defeating Huang Zu and completely controlling Jingzhou.

He then issued the "Secret Decree of the Son of Heaven".

He ordered all the princes in the world to join him in attacking Cao Cao.

So he is very anxious now.

"Next, we can send General Guan with 10,000 troops to Jiangxia to suppress the bandits. Zhang Wu and other bandits in Jiangxia County are a major concern for Huang Zu. Over the years, Huang Zu has frequently used the excuse of 'suppressing bandits' to demand money and food from Jingzhou..."

Zhuge Liang said quietly.

"However, although Huang Zu's death is not a pity, one of his subordinates is a rare talent. My lord needs..."

Zhuge Liang continued.

"Report——"

Accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps.

Immediately, a guard hurried to Liu Bei and bowed, saying, "My lord, a large man has arrived at the east gate, claiming to be from Jiangxia. He claims to be Gan Ning and Gan Xingba, and wishes to see you, my lord!"

"Gan Ning Gan Xingba???"

Liu Bei was shocked when he heard this and couldn't help but look at Zhuge Liang.

"My lord, this man is the only talent in Jiangxia County that I just mentioned. His name is Gan Ning, also known as Xingba. He used to be a pirate who specialized in robbing passing merchants..."

"Later, for some reason, he joined Huang Zu. Not long ago, when Sun Quan led his troops to attack, Gan Ning shot and killed Sun Quan's general Ling Cao with a single arrow. Ling Cao is an expert in naval warfare. Whether it's his personal skills or his ability to command naval forces, he's considered the best in Jingzhou!"

Zhuge Liang told Gan Ning's information one by one as if he knew it by heart.

See Zhuge Liang say this.

Liu Bei couldn't help but be overjoyed.

But after a moment, Liu Bei hesitated again and said, "This man is a pirate. He must have killed many innocent people. If he is a treacherous and evil person, how can I, Liu Bei, let him stay!"

"My lord, don't forget our previous agreement!" said Zhuge Liang.

"Any talented person who comes to me, if he has not committed serious offenses such as deliberately massacring a city, deliberately forcing the people to charge into battle, or deliberately killing innocent people to claim credit, will be treated with respect. However, if he continues to disobey my rules after joining me, I will bring him to justice!"

Liu Bei repeated the agreement between him and Zhuge Liang.

Speaking of it.

Liu Bei couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

He is aware of his own actions.

If other people knew about it.

I will definitely laugh at my own pedantry.

Take Cao Cao for example.

Relying on the slogan "When employing people in troubled times, value their talents rather than their morals."

He recruited a group of talented people to work for him.

If Liu Bei is willing.

You can also learn from Cao Cao and shout the same slogan.

With Liu Bei's friendly appearance and status as a relative of the Han royal family.

The effect of Liu Bei doing this.

Definitely better than Cao Cao.

But Liu Bei disdains to do so.

Because Liu Bei always knew it.

Where is your bottom line?

And Liu Bei also knew it.

The reason why I can attract so many people to follow me and never abandon me, no matter life or death.

It all depends on exchanging sincerity for sincerity.

But Liu Bei also knew.

Now my power is growing.

Then select people according to the previous set of standards.

I'm afraid that in the end, there will be fewer and fewer people around me.

And those who can become famous in troubled times.

Especially military generals.

There must be quite a few lives on his hands.

Therefore, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang had the previous agreement.

After some bargaining.

Liu Bei finally gave in, but still insisted on his bottom line and issued three no-pardons, namely: no pardon for massacring the city; no pardon for forcing the people to charge into battle; and no pardon for killing innocent people and claiming credit for their achievements!