Some time ago. Mi Zhu hadn't dealt with these illegal soldiers for Zhang Liao's delay. But just imprison them. There are also many criticisms. Now I see Zhang Liao publicly beheading two of them. Only then did Mi Zhu realize that he was probably the one who blamed Zhang Liao. Perhaps he has no right to decide the life and death of these soldiers casually. And need to wait for Liu Xin's further orders. If it is as he guessed. This shows that the strict discipline of Liu Xin's army is not only effective for ordinary soldiers. It is equally effective for senior generals like Zhang Liao.
Thus. Mi Zhu had to weigh it carefully. He came here to find out Liu Xin's attitude towards Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. If this matter involves confidentiality. Then he might have harmed Zhang Liao by doing so. Because Zhang Liao didn't just have a deep friendship with him. Or the future husband of his favorite sister.
Zhang Liao finished dealing with the five soldiers. Feeling relaxed all over. A smile appeared on his face. I was about to turn my head and explain a few words to Gao Shun. I saw Mi Zhu standing there with a weird expression and hesitating. Can't help shouting: "Brother Zizhong. Why are you free to come to my barracks today?"
Mi Zhu knew that he couldn't avoid it. Walk over. Looking down and thinking. There is already care in mind. He handed over and said, "Xian Wen Yuan, General Gao. Mi came here today to ask when you will hand over. So that Mi can prepare early."
Gao Shunqi said: "If I take over with General Zhang, I don't know what Master Mi will prepare."
Mi Zhu and Gao Shun have only met for a few days. Not familiar yet. It's not easy to tell. I just said, "General Gao doesn't know something. My sister-in-law and Wen Yuan have already decided on marriage. Wen Yuan returns to Xiangyang this time. I don't know when I can meet again. Mi wants them to get married as soon as possible. Thoughts."
Gao Shun laughed loudly and said, "No wonder General Zhang said just now. He should also receive the twenty army sticks. It turned out to be on top of it."
Zhang Liao looked embarrassed. He folded his hands and said, "Brother Zizhong. You don't know yet. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave this time."
Mi Zhu said in shock: "But why."
Zhang Liao sighed. Said: "My family master often said. The prince is offending the law and the common people are the same. The younger brother is the master. How can he despise the military law. The younger brother has a heavy responsibility. But he got married with the younger sister. He has violated the military law. Because he has been away for a long time. All you need to do is to receive twenty army sticks. If it wasn't for General Gao stopped just now, he said he was going to ask the lord. The younger brother would be tortured with those soldiers."
Mi Zhu didn't expect Liu Xin's military discipline to be so severe. Suspiciously for a long while. Just then he said sternly: "Brother virtuous. Your military affairs. Mi dare not say much. But the sister-in-law's marriage. You can't evade."
Gao Shun smiled and said, "Please rest assured Master Mi. Even if General Zhang has received twenty army sticks. The marriage will not depend on it. Otherwise, even Master Mi will let him go. My Patriarch can't let him go."
Zhang Liaobai gave him a glance. Said: "Brother don't worry. The younger brother is not a heartbroken person. Just wait for the master to reply. I will definitely give my brother an explanation."
Only then did Mi Zhu understand. Zhang Liao rejected this marriage in every possible way. It turned out to be restricted by military discipline. It's not that he looks down on Mi Zhen. This made Mi Zhu feel relieved. Mi Zhu already knew about Zhang Liao's appointment as the commander of the Fourth Army Corps. That can be regarded as the senior general Liu Xin can count. All the troops stationed outside of Xuzhou City are from the Fourth Army. Even if the penalty is executed. Who dared to really do something to the legionnaire. Hit the twenty army sticks. At that time, it's just a show. What to worry about.
Figured this out. Mi Zhu's mood relaxed. He also kept in mind the tasks that Tao Qian gave him. So he nodded. Said: "You don't need to say more about Brother Xian. You are a person. Mi is naturally relieved. Mi just got a news. Yuan Shao has set Liu Biao as the emperor. I would like to ask Brother Xian what he thinks about this matter."
Although Mi Zhu is not good at strategy. But his family has been doing business all the year round. Have a way of dealing with people. Therefore, he did not directly probe Liu Xin's attitude. Instead, let’s see what Zhang Liao thinks. Perhaps Liu Xin's attitude can be judged by Zhang Liao's thoughts. In this case. Zhang Liao is not considered as leaking secrets. and. Mi Zhu was not afraid to tell the matter in front of everyone. After all, Liu Xin can have what it is today. Nor is it an easy one. Maybe he already knew that Yuan Shao supported Liu Biao.
Zhang Liao smiled. Said: "Brother Zizhong. My Patriarch has the words first. When the world is finally fixed, another Mingjun will be established. Now no matter who established it. Who established it. It is impossible to count."
He couldn't understand this more clearly. Whether it is Dong Zhuoli’s Liu Xie. It is still Yuan Shaoli's Liu Biao. Liu Xin refused to admit it at all. Only wait until the future. A person established by Liu Xin. That's the master of the world.
Mi Zhu said in surprise: "So. Master Liu wants to be enemies with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao at the same time."
Zhang Liao shook his head and said: "Don't hide the truth from your brother. The younger brother is just a soldier. He only knows to obey orders. As for whom the lord wants to be an enemy and friend with. It is not something that the younger brother can guess."
Mi Zhu repeatedly echoed: "That is. That is."
That being said. Mi Zhu couldn't help but speculate in secret. Liu Xin said that the world is fixed. Of course it was him who settled the world. Otherwise, how could it be possible for him to come to Li Mingjun? Since the world was settled by Liu Xin. And Liu Xin is a relative of the Han family. Who is this Mingjun who will be established at that time? Still need to talk.
Although Mi Zhu could not detect Liu Xin's exact attitude. But Tao Qian is quite satisfied with the results of his trip. After all, one thing is certain. Liu Xin will not support either Cao Cao or Yuan Shao. The most likely result is to remain neutral when Yuan Cao fights.
Tao Qian suddenly felt that it would be nice to have such a Jingzhou army stationed in Xuzhou. At least if I support Yuan Shao. Cao Cao didn't dare to act rashly against Xuzhou. Tao Qian quickly made a decision. He must follow Yuan Shao to support Liu Biao as the emperor.
Seeing Tao Qian made this somewhat stupid decision. Mi Zhu shook his head secretly. Disagree. In his opinion. Tao Qian's wisest choice should be to support Liu Xin. Neither recognizes Liu Xie. Do not recognize Liu Biao either.
but. Mi Zhu didn't express his thoughts. because. Since Zhang Qing cured Tao Qian's illness. Tao Qian seemed to have regained his ambition. Not only does not mention making way out. Many things have begun to be done personally. He also arranged some ministry for his two sons one after another. It seems that he has some plans to inherit his father's inheritance. At the beginning, he, Chen Deng, and Sun Gan supported Tao Qian in giving up the position of Zhou Mu to Liu Bei. Obviously, Tao Qian has left some not-so-good impressions in his mind. Because of the special relationship between Mi Zhu and Zhang Liao. Tao Qian can often summon him. Several other people were more or less alienated by Tao Qian. Instead, Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Ruo Rong and others who are stationed outside are increasingly being reused. Letters exchanges with Xuzhou have become more frequent.
Mi Zhu returned home. Think of Tao Qian's wrong choice. Still unhappy. In his opinion. Xuzhou will soon provoke the disaster of swordsmen. At that time, it is inevitable that the lives will be overwhelmed and the people will be displaced. But he can do nothing about it.
Suddenly a clear female voice said: "Brother. You are finally back."
Mi Zhu doesn't need to look at it. I knew it was my sister Mi Zhen. He loves this little girl most. Can not help but put away his mind. He smiled and said, "Little sister. Do you have something to tell your eldest brother."
Mi Zhenqiao blushed. Said: "Big brother. I heard the second brother say. Brother Wenyuan is going back to Xiangyang. I think. I think..."
Mi Zhu smiled and said: "Little girl. I think you were very generous. Why are you hesitant now. Whatever you want. Just say it."
Mi Zhen lightly bit her lip. Said: "I want to invite Brother Wen Yuan to come home. I will see him off."
The Mi family is a famous family in Xuzhou. The tutoring is very strict. Since Mi Zhen performed the ceremony. The door will not come out. The second door is not moving. Be at ease, everyone is here. Although Mi Zhen and Zhang Liao had already done the gift of asking for their names. But before officially getting married. According to Mi's rules. The two of them still can't meet.
Mi Zhu has a calm temperament. Even if I love this little girl again. It is impossible to agree to let her meet Zhang Liao now. He couldn't help but said in a stern face: "Little girl. If you have anything to bring to Wen Yuan. I can convey it to you. It is absolutely impossible to meet."
Mi Zhen pursed her mouth and said nothing. Muttered silently in his heart. What people want to say is intimate. Do you want to convey it to you
Mi Zhu saw her face full of reluctance. I had to comfort him: "Little girl. Don't worry. Wen Yuan might not be able to leave this time."
Mi Zhen said in surprise, "Really. Brother Wenyuan wants to stay. But the second brother said clearly. Master Liu has sent a General Gao to replace him. You are not coaxing me, right? "
Mi Zhu was afraid that his sister was worried. Of course, Zhang Liao would not be told about the fact that Zhang Liao might be hit with twenty army sticks. I had to switch the subject away and said, "This matter is still uncertain. Little girl. Don't worry. If Wen Yuan doesn't go back this time. I will make arrangements. Let you get married as soon as possible. You can meet as many times as you want. The big brother will never stop you again."
Mi Zhen said shyly: "Big Brother. You are making fun of others again."
"Haha. Haha..."
Mi Zhu's laughter did not fall. I saw the doorman rushing in. Said: "Xiao Pei Master Liu sent an envoy to see you."
Mi Zhen said disdainfully: "This Liu Bei. He sends someone to deliver straw sandals every year. He doesn't bother me or he is annoying."
Mi's family is the richest man in Xuzhou. Mi Zhen naturally grew up in fine clothes and jade food. But she was a bit disdainful of Liu Bei. But not because a pair of straw sandals is not worth a few dollars. On the contrary, the first time I saw such delicately woven straw sandals. Mi Zhen, who was accustomed to wearing silk shoes, was still very novel for a while. The real reason is. This Liu Bei seems to be addicted to sending straw sandals. People will send more than a dozen pairs of straw sandals during the holidays. The Mi's brothers and sisters are all people who don't wear straw sandals. It is also inconvenient to distribute the straw sandals sent by Liu Bei to the people. So the current year passed. The straw sandals in this family quickly filled a few boxes. Enough to open a straw shoe shop.