Chapter 197

Xiangyang City, north gate.

A line of three people, slowly close to the gate.

The first one is gentle and elegant. This person is no other than Liu Bei, who has just arrived in Xiangyang from Xinye. At Liu Bei's side, follow Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.

Liu Bei came to Xiangyang from Xinye mainly to borrow food from Liu Biao.

When it comes to borrowing food, it's actually borrowing but not returning it.

The new savages were poor and the land was scarce. After entering the cold winter, Liu Bei's army was a little short of food. After Liu Qi arrived in Xinye, Liu Bei got a banner. Under the banner of Liu Qi, he wantonly expanded the army, and the money and food were even more tight.

Xinye can't support it. The only way is to find Liu Biao.

Under the control of Liu Biao, Jingzhou government's granary hoarded countless grains. As long as Liu Biao spared a little time, Liu Bei's army would have a foundation for further expansion.

Zhang Fei, holding Zhang BA's snake spear, followed Liu Bei and said slowly, "brother, Xiangyang City is magnificent and magnificent. If the eldest brother has such a city, it will be as easy to resist the thieves of Cao. "

"Shut up

On hearing this, Liu Bei glared at Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei smiles and understands that he has said something wrong. It's easy to misunderstand when he says something like this in Xiangyang.

Guan Yu, holding the green dragon Yanyue sword, said slowly: "third brother, when you get to Xiangyang, be careful with your words and deeds, don't be rash and impulsive. If you come to Xiangyang this time, you must get enough food, or the plan of the military division will fail. You must control your sexual impulse. "

Military strategist, Zhuge Liang.

After Zhuge Liang became an official, he integrated Liu Bei's army in a short time and convinced Liu Qi to delegate power. Later, Zhuge Liang sent out troops to defeat Cao's army near Xinye.

Successive victories convinced Guan Yu of Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang asked Liu Bei to go south for food, but also to dredge the relationship between Xiangyang and reduce Xiangyang's restrictions on Xinye.

They entered the city and went straight to the prefecture. After arriving, Liu Bei handed in the invitation. After a while, the servant led Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei into the mansion and sat down in the hall.

Liu Biao was dispirited and said, "Xuande is going south to Xiangyang. What's the matter?"

Liu Bei said: "to tell you the truth, I came to Xiangyang to ask for help from my brother."

Liu Biao's eyes narrowed, silent for a moment, said: "Xuande in Xinye, what difficulties?"

Liu Bei said: "this is the case, because this year's drought has led to a shortage of food in Xinye. In addition, the frequent wars in Xinye led to the displacement of people from their homes, and fewer people were farming. Today, there is a shortage of food in the army. If it goes on like this, the barracks will be difficult to maintain. "

With a dignified face, Liu Bei continued: "this time, I'm going to borrow some seeds from brother Jingsheng and some grain from him. The current situation of Xinye is difficult to maintain the army, so we can only borrow food from brother Jingsheng. "

He shook his head and sighed, looking very dignified.

Liu Biao said: "this matter, did not listen to Qi'er mention?"

Today's governor of Nanyang County is Liu Qi. Liu Bei is stationed in Xinye and has no official position in Jingzhou. Liu Qi didn't speak. Instead, Liu Bei came. Liu Biao naturally had doubts.

Liu Bei said: "before coming, Bei has asked for instructions from Mr. Qi. Mr. Qi said that when he went to Xinye, he didn't make any contribution. He hoped that he would return to his hometown and meet brother Jingsheng again. "

Liu Biao nodded slightly, but his face didn't agree.

For his eldest son, Liu Qi, he is quite disappointed. He is weak in character and weak in ability. There is nothing like him.

Liu Biao sighed and said slowly, "Xuande, Xinye is dry, so is Jingzhou. Although the appearance of bobbin cars alleviated the impact of drought, Jingzhou was not well off either. However, Xuande can rest assured that brother Wei will try his best to solve your present predicament. How about staying in Xiangyang for a few days and raising food for you

Liu Bei said, "thank you, brother Jingsheng. On behalf of the people in Xinye, Bei thanks brother Jingsheng."

After a pause, Liu Bei said: "when he went down to the south, Bei heard that xiugongzi came back from Jiangdong and killed Lu Su of Jiangdong. Brother Jingsheng has a son. It's so enviable. "

Liu Biao stroked his beard under his jaw and showed a proud look on his face.

Liu Bei sighed: "it's a pity that Bei has been in exile for half his life. Up to now, he has not had a son and a half daughter. His eldest son, Qi Wengong, is generous, his second son, Cong Cong, is intelligent and virtuous, and his third son, Xiu, is brilliant. If you think about it, brother Jingsheng is better. "

This half emotion half flatter, Liu Biao's heart is happy.

Liu Bei has been fighting for more than 20 years since the Yellow turban rebellion. He is in his 40s. He has not only no place to live, but also no son and a half.

Liu Biao, on the other hand, has a good son in Jingzhou. He is a winner in life.

Liu Biao was embarrassed to be proud again, and comforted him: "you don't have to worry. When it's time to come, you will come naturally. I think the younger brother is a man of great fortune, not too bad. "

Liu Bei said, "thanks to brother Jingsheng, I hope to have a son and a half as soon as possible. That's good."Liu Biao turned his mind and said, "if you want to have a son, you might as well go to the Tianshi temple in the west of the city for a fragrance. It is said that the Tianshi temple in the west of the city is very effective. When I joined Xiangyang, I went to Xiangyang once, which is quite good. "

"Oh, really?"

Liu Bei's eyes showed a trace of joy.

Liu Bei, who is in his 40s and has no son and a half, is also anxious.

Liu Bei has wives and concubines, and they are all beautiful women. In principle, it is impossible to have no children. She even went to wenpo to check the bodies of Mrs. MI and Mrs. Gan. Wenpo concluded that they could have children.

But Liu Bei never had a son and a half.

When Liu Biao said that the temple was effective, Liu Bei's heart became active.

When Liu Biao saw Liu Bei's anxious expression, he laughed in his heart. He had a sarcastic attitude towards Liu Bei. He felt that Liu Bei was really pitiful. He was almost 50 years old and had not had a son and a half.

However, he didn't show the slightest sign on his face. He said seriously: "the temple of Heavenly Master in the west of the city is very effective, whether it's for fame and wealth, or for sons. After my brother goes, I sincerely offer incense. Maybe there will be a son and a half next year. "

After hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't wait. He arched his hand and said, "brother, please help me with the food. If there is no food, the army in Xinye will be hungry. "

Liu Biao said: "don't worry, my brother will do his best."

Liu Biao could not have refused to give Liu Bei any food when he was stationed in Xinye. Otherwise, Liu Bei's army would have collapsed and there would be no defense line to the north of Xiangyang.

It is a matter of giving more and less food.

Liu Bei said: "Jing Shenggong, Bei is going to the Tianshi temple."

"Go, go!"

Liu Biao was very happy with a smile on his lips.

Liu Bei left with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. After leaving the palace, Guan Yu said: "brother, since Liu Biao is so sure, should we take a bath and change clothes before we go to Tianshi temple. It's a matter of great concern to the eldest brother's children. We must be sincere. "

"Yes, yes, my second brother has a point."

Liu Bei, with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in his eyes, settled down in the city.

After they had settled down, they washed and changed into clean and fresh clothes. Then they went out of the inn with a big cloak on the outside and went to the west of the city.

As they walked and inquired, they soon came to the temple.

It's the temple in the west of the city of Zhang.

Zhang Daoling is said to be a descendant of Zhang Liang. He was proficient in Tao Te Ching and was an official in the imperial court. Later, he lived in seclusion in Beimang mountain of Luoyang to learn the way of longevity. At the time of emperor he of Han Dynasty, Zhang Daoling was called as Taifu. During the reign of Emperor Shun of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Daoling founded wudoumi road in Heming mountain, calling himself "the Supreme Master" and "the master of heaven".

This Tianshi temple is quite grand in scale. It is solemn and sacred.

There are many people coming and going in front of the gate.

Liu Bei stood outside the gate, looking at the towering and solemn Temple of Heavenly Master, and then saw countless believers coming in and out. He immediately believed it. It must be very effective for so many people to come to visit.

Zhang Fei's look of jumping off his face also converged and stood obediently behind Liu Bei.

Guan Yu looked solemn and said, "brother, go in."

Liu Bei nodded, tied the horses outside and entered the temple together. When you enter the temple, the courtyard in the front hall is filled with green pines and cypresses, smoke, and the sound of Taoist chanting, which makes people instantly admire.