Chapter 983 Liu Bei couldn''t help Kong Ming even after three visits


    Chapter 981: Liu Bei couldn''t help Kong Ming even after three visits


    With the dissolution of the coalition of princes, the nearest princes will return to their territory first, while the far-off princes will naturally be slower.


    As the prefect of Pingyuan, Liu Bei was also a far-reaching prince. The princes of Yan and Yu had already returned to their territory, but he had just walked to Julu County in Jizhou and had not yet reached the border of Qingzhou.


    When Liu Bei arrived at Guangzong County, he accidentally heard the words of the local people, saying that the great talents from the Guigu School were in the county.


    Liu Bei, who was eager to love talents, immediately ordered the marching to stop and took Guan and Zhang to visit him in person.


    Liu Bei''s actions shocked the Julu County Magistrate, fearing that Liu Bei would order the siege of the city, so he quickly wrote a letter to Chen Youliang for help.


    After the Ming army retreated, half of the army in Julu County was occupied by Yuan Shao, and the remaining half was divided by Han Fu, Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, while Guangzong County was occupied by Chen Youliang.


    In order not to stimulate the other three princes, Chen Youliang did not deploy too many troops in Guangzong County, and the nearly 1,000 county soldiers in the city could not resist Liu Bei''s army at all.


    Chen Youliang attached great importance to it after learning about it, and personally led thousands of troops to Guangzong, but Liu Bei was unaware of this.


    The Guigu disciple Liu Bei wanted to visit was naturally Zhuge Liang and his group who went north. After they arrived at Julu, they were about to enter Taihang, but they unexpectedly got involved in a major local case.


    Although this major case was bizarre and tortuous, it was not difficult for Zhuge Liang, who had already had intelligence, to solve the case successfully in just three days. This also made Zhuge Liang famous in Guangzong, and even attracted Liu Bei, who led his troops back to the plains.


    Zhuge Liang certainly knew Liu Bei’s intentions, and although he also felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy with Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang was not prepared to see Liu Bei and closed the door on the grounds of going out.


    What Zhuge Liang did not expect was that his intention was expressed clearly enough, but Liu Bei seemed to have never heard of it. He even ignored the army and visited him three times in a row just to see Zhuge Liang.


    To be honest, Liu Bei''s eagerness to seek talents still touched Zhuge Liang.


    Although Liu Bei was not strong among the princes, he was also a prince who was in charge of the country, but he was able to do this level for a commoner. This was already very difficult.


    But no matter how moved it is, it is absolutely impossible for Zhuge Liang to surrender to Liu Bei because of this.


    Regardless of whether Zhuge Liang was completely disappointed with the Han Dynasty, even if the Han Dynasty was still saved, Zhuge Liang would never choose Liu Bei.


    In Zhuge Liang''s view, Liu Bei had two fatal weaknesses compared to other princes.


    1. Liu Bei’s own abilities are insufficient;


    Compared with Qin Hao, Li Shimin and others, Liu Bei''s ability is still too mediocre. Although as a monarch, as long as he knows how to employ people, you are not on the same starting line as others, so how can you compare with others?


    Second, Liu Bei’s background is too poor.


    Although Liu Bei was born in a farmer family, he did not have any support from any force behind him. Even Liu Xiu, who had risen later, had a better foundation than Liu Bei, so why did you compete with the major princes?


    Zhuge Liang made a decision that even if the two powerful generals Zhang helped, Liu Bei could not escape the fate of being annexed. This Qingzhou Rebellion is probably the end of Liu Bei''s power.


    Although Zhuge Liang did not seek refuge with Liu Bei, he still decided to meet Liu Bei and give him some advice, which could be considered as a return of his feelings for the "three visits".


    When Liu Bei learned that Zhuge Liang was willing to see him, he was naturally overjoyed and thought that his persistence had touched the talent.


    The two talked for an afternoon, and Liu Bei was also conquered by Zhuge Liang''s talent, but Zhuge Liang never agreed to become an official, which also made Liu Bei very disappointed.


    Liu Bei also saw from the conversation that Zhuge Liang really didn''t like him, but if he gave up, Liu Bei was really unwilling to accept it. After all, this was the top talent in the world.


    So Liu Bei was about to let Guan and Zhang tie Zhuge Liang back first, and then slowly put away his heart.


    Zhuge Liang''s refusal to recruit Liu Bei also made Guan Yu and Zhang Fei very dissatisfied, so he agreed without thinking. Guan and Zhang have long been famous for being a powerful general in the world. It is logical that they would not be lost when they **** a literati together, but this time they really hit the nail on the head.


    Looking at Guan Zhang who returned without success and was beaten to the point of being blue and swollen, Liu Bei couldn''t help but take a breath and said in disbelief: "Can anyone in the small Guangzong City hurt the two virtuous brothers?"


    "Brother, you don''t know. The person who hurt me and my second brother, his strength is unfathomable. Even if my second brother and I joined forces, we did not test his depth."


    "Who is this person? How can he have such strength?"


    "It''s Zhuge Liang''s guard."


    As he said that, Zhang Fei felt the pain in his face again, and immediately covered his face but was grinning in pain. Liu Bei was even more shocked when he heard it.


    The joint force that can defeat Guan and Zhang will not hurt his life. Such strength may be ranked among the top three in the list of military generals, but why are you willing to be Zhuge Liang''s guard?


    Liu Bei was puzzled by this, and in the end he could only attribute it to the unfathomable depth of the masters of the ranks. Even masters of this level could only be used as guards.


    Guan Yu''s situation is better than Zhang Fei, but he said with a serious look on his face: "Brother, the mysterious master around Zhuge Liang always gives me a familiar feeling, just like I met before."


    "oh?"


    Liu Bei''s eyes lit up and he hurriedly said, "Second brother, what have you remembered?"


    Of course, Liu Bei wanted to recruit the top three levels of the military general list, but after thinking for a long time, Guan Yu shook his head helplessly and said, "I can''t remember it, maybe it''s my illusion."


    Liu Bei suddenly showed disappointment, but after thinking about what Zhuge Liang said, a strange look appeared in his eyes.


    "Mr. Xuande, there are chaos in Qingxu Erzhou. If you want to revitalize the Han Dynasty, you must be Qingxu Erzhou as a pedal, otherwise everything will be just empty talk..."


    As soon as he thought of this, Liu Bei couldn''t help but look firm in his eyes, and then he sighed sadly again.


    "Yuan Shao and Huang Chao are not fuel-efficient. If you have the assistance of Mr. Kong Ming, you may still be able to control the two states, otherwise it would be really difficult."


    "Brother, Zhuge Liang has left Guangzong, but Chen Youliang led the army to come. Our army really can''t stay here for a long time." Guan Yu said with a serious face.


    Liu Bei''s face suddenly calmed down, and then he ordered in a deep voice: "Get out of the camp immediately and return to the plain."


    "No."


    Ten miles outside Guangzong City, a carriage was driving smoothly on a small road leading to Taihang, while Zhuge Liang and others were all inside the carriage.


    "Brother Kong Ming, why are you trying to offer advice to Liu Bei? Seeing that guy keeps talking for the people of the world, he is a hypocrite with false benevolence and righteousness."


    Huang Rong looked angry and kept scolding Liu Bei, while Zhuge Liang could only comfort him with a wry smile.


    "I have shown a clear path for Duke Xuande, but he may still find it difficult to survive. Today''s chaotic times are even worse than in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It is too difficult for a small prince like Liu Xuande to keep his body alone."


    (This chapter ends)