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Chapter 233 Dian Wei: I saw a very beautiful woman

"Those who are stronger in strength can lift great things, those who are stronger in wisdom can decide great things, and those who are stronger in ambition can fulfill great wishes."

"Wenruo, work hard! We can't change the past, but we can pursue the future." Liu Bei helped Xun Yu up and smiled, comforting him.

The biggest fear of a leader is that he will become a dictator. If there is anything, you can communicate more heart-to-heart. If sleeping on the same bed for one night doesn't convince the other, then talk for a few more nights. There will always be a way to make it clear.

Then he went with Xun Wenruo and Xun Gongda to persuade other important officials. Once the majority of officials were convinced and everyone worked together, the government's orders would be implemented smoothly.

Just like the art of war, one person learns how to fight, and teaches ten people; ten people learn how to fight, and teach a hundred people; a hundred people learn how to fight, and teach a thousand people; a thousand people learn how to fight, and teach ten thousand people; ten thousand people learn how to fight, and teach three armies.

At the beginning of the Han Dynasty's prosperity, we must never allow certain aristocratic families to hinder the country and cause internal friction.

Just as the officials were discussing the Hebei issue, an urgent document was suddenly delivered to Pingyuan. Liu Bei took it and opened it. He was not panicked at all. Instead, he raised the wooden tablet and smiled at everyone, saying, "Yuan Benchu ​​has finally taken the initiative this time. He has dispatched Qu Yi to advance his troops to Du County, which is only a few dozen miles away from Pingyuan."

"I just don't know whether Qu Yi wants to take the initiative to fight with our army in the field to decide the outcome, or is he preparing to attack Pingyuan County to capture me alive."

Liu Bei did not show any fear in his words. Yuan's army was marching aggressively, and he said with a smile, "Since Yuan Shao can't wait any longer, let's satisfy him. First organize the troops and then attack him."

"Order the armory to be opened and distribute armor, spears, axes, guns, swords, large shields, bows, crossbows, arrows and other weapons. Craftsmen and civilians should continue to build at least a thousand Wugang chariots to deal with the Wuhuan and Xianbei Hu cavalry recruited by Yuan Shao."

"The Xiandeng Camp, the Shengshe Camp, and the Tiejia Camp will all set up camp ten miles away from the plain. The Chai Camp will replenish auxiliary soldiers to build equipment and chevaux de frise. The Huben Cavalry and the Ruichong Camp will rest and recuperate at the same time."

"Order the military commander Yu Jin to leave some soldiers behind to guard against the bandits at Mount Tai, and to mobilize the rest to station at Gaotang County. Lieutenant Zhao Zhen will lead the auxiliary soldiers to station at Ban County, Lieutenant Han Mu will lead the soldiers to station at Leling, and Cavalry Commander Zhang Liao will lead the troops to garrison at Ge County."

"Order Pei State Commandant Guan Hai to march to Runan to wipe out the remnants of the fleeing Yellow Turban bandits. Xia Pi Xiang Taishi Ci stationed troops in Huailing to prevent Yuan Shu from making any moves in Huainan. Guangling Governor Chen Deng led Li Dian and Gao Shun to be cautious against Cao Cao in Jiangdong."

Speaking of Cao Mengde, Liu Bei couldn't help but think of Xin Pi who volunteered to go to Jiangdong to set a trap for him, but he didn't expect that he would be wasting his time and never come back.

Later, he vaguely heard that Xin Zuozhi was forcibly detained in Jiangdong by Cao Mengde, and was appointed as an official and refused to be released to Hebei, which made Liu Bei feel a little amused.

Thinking of Cao Cao forcing a melon to quench his thirst, he turned to Xu Chu standing next to him and said solemnly, "Zhongkang, write a letter in the next two days and ask the leaders of the Cao and Xiahou clans in Qiao County on my behalf, why haven't Cao Ren, Cao Chun, Cao Ang, Xiahou Dun, and Xiahou Yuan come to join the army when the war to pacify Hebei has begun?"

"Could it be that I was just joking that day? I hope the two clan leaders will think of Prime Minister Cao and Marquis Ruyin, and don't say that I didn't warn you."

There will be consequences for lying to others, especially for deceiving Liu Xuande. Did Cao Cao think he could rest easy just because he ran to Yangzhou, which is separated from him by the natural barrier of the Yangtze River?

Even if I have to go to war with Yuan Shao, I will spare some time to teach Meng De a lesson and not let him become too powerful in Jiangdong.

Liu Bei muttered to himself.

After hearing this, Xu Chu immediately bowed and walked away. Dian Wei, who was standing on the other side, saw that the envoy was slightly obsessed with Cao and Xiahou, and then thought of something, leaned down and whispered: "Envoy, I got up for training these few days and heard that a new family moved in next door. There is only one woman and three sons. The woman seems to be from a prostitute family and is extremely beautiful. She is about 30 years old. She is good at playing musical instruments and dancing. She has two high buns and a graceful figure. She must be very good at giving birth. Marrying her can add more children. I heard that her husband is also from Cao."

"I don't know why she came to Pingyuan. I'm afraid she is an orphan and a widow. If it is inconvenient for you to take her into your residence, you can find an excuse to go to the Wei family's house. It's only separated by a wall, and it's very convenient to chat with this beautiful woman."

After hearing this, Liu Bei was slightly startled and asked, "Is this woman's surname Bian?"

"The envoy also knows this?!"

Dian Wei opened his eyes wide and his mouth opened involuntarily. He really didn't expect that Lord Xuande, who was busy with paperwork all day, would know the surname of the beautiful widow living next door to his house. Could it be that the two of them had an affair?

Although he knew that the envoy liked girls who were good at dancing and had a voluptuous and tall figure, it had only been a short time since he returned, and he was able to hide it from Dian Wei and find out about Bian without anyone noticing.

That doesn't make sense. He didn't hear any sound coming from next door at night. Could it be that the envoy had already known the woman and only knew her so clearly just now?

Could it be that the child is Lord Xuande's youngest son, but it is inconvenient to bring him into the mansion, so he is left outside to be raised privately? Otherwise, why would he happen to move next door to my house? It is obvious that he wants me to protect him secretly.

Dian Wei thought for a moment and couldn't help but admire the envoy's meticulousness. Even his taking in a concubine was done quietly without leaking any news. If he hadn't been so careful, he would have almost missed this unspoken entrustment.

Then he whispered in her ear: "Please rest assured, sir. I will be careful with my words and actions and will not let anyone know. If you really miss your son, you can find an excuse to come to my house for a drink, and I will quietly wait outside the door and watch."

Liu Bei didn't want to continue to explain himself, to prevent the rumor from spreading further. He had already suffered a loss once, but Dian Wei was overthinking it.

He only has an eldest son and a youngest daughter, so where does the youngest son come from?

What's more, he had never even met Lady Bian, so how could he have a child with her? Emperor Gaozu's legacy was not to pass down everything to the next generation. He, Liu Xuande, had never committed adultery with a widow. The words "I will raise your concubine's child" were just a joke. Meng De was still alive, so how could he steal someone else's love?
After Liu Bei gave all the orders, he asked his assistants to write the documents quickly.

He couldn't help but glare at Dian Wei, gritted his teeth and whispered: "This is a fabricated story, I hope you don't say it again. If I hear rumors about Bian's offspring, and they spread secretly in Qingzhou, I'm afraid you will have a hard time in the future. A real man is born in heaven and earth, he is not afraid of life and death, so why should he be afraid of a mere castration? You are so thoughtful, I should always be by your side."

Dian Wei was so frightened that his face turned pale in an instant. Any ranger who wanted to be a eunuch, even if he was the chief eunuch, would not have the blessing.

He hurriedly explained, "Your Excellency always tells me to think carefully about everything and not to act rashly. Bian is extremely beautiful and charming, and she has raised our three sons very well. If I take her as a concubine and she gives birth to a son or a daughter for you, it will be the prosperity of the Han Dynasty. If the Han Dynasty declines, it will mean that the emperor will have no descendants, or even no descendants."

"Wei's loyalty is sincere and genuine. I am worried about you. It's just a woman. Dian Wei is willing to use the hundreds of gold he got from killing the Xiongnu Chanyu to buy this woman for you and present her to the government."

Dian Weinong said repeatedly, bowed and spoke in detail.

Sir, please tell me quickly, whose concubine this beautiful woman is? I don’t believe that hundreds of gold cannot be exchanged for her. At worst, I can just return the three sons to them.

(End of this chapter)