The foreign races in Jiaozhou are more women than men. But Liu Xin suddenly sent a 100,000 farming corps over. The soldiers of these farming corps married many local women to be married. Even some unmarried men from other races cannot marry women. right now. Liu Xin issued a new decree. Even officials must marry local women as wives and concubines. Thus. Local women who were already "supply in short supply" became more sought-after.
Liu Bei marched towards Nichinan. Let me ask passers-by. Who has an unmarried woman of the right age? result. All the passers-by shook their heads at him again and again.
Why choose an unmarried woman of the right age. Because Liu Xin had issued a law before. No matter the soldiers in the Agricultural Reclamation Corps or the officials stationed in the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen and Nichinan. Only unmarried women or widows who have reached the age of fifteen can be married. Whoever marries a girl with a family or a sex under the age of fifteen. It's all a capital crime.
All the way. Liu Bei is not idle. He had thoroughly studied the laws issued by Liu Xin long ago. It can be said that there are traps everywhere. If you don't pay attention, you will be hit by Liu Xin's tricks. There is no burial place for death.
Liu Bei has no choice. Can only hurry. While inquiring. Until the bottom of Nishijuan Castle in Nichinan County. He also did not find an unmarried woman of the right age. Today is the tenth day that Liu Bei left Xiangyang. That is the last day of the deadline.
Opening of the gate of the west scroll. Feng Lie, dressed in a uniform, came out in person. He said, "I thought I would have to wait a few more days. I didn't expect Master Liu to act vigorously and vigorously. I arrived in Nichinan so soon. Haha. Haha. Fengmou has already set a banquet in the Prefect. .please."
Liu Bei grabbed his heart. What picks up the wind banquet. Obviously it is a Hongmen Banquet. It's just that Liu Bang had Fan Kuai's help. There is an army of 100,000 behind. He is alone.
But people are under the low eaves. How can you not bow your head. Not to mention that hundreds of sturdy barbarian soldiers stood behind Feng Lie. It was the flying tiger guards around him. I'm afraid it was also buried by Liu Xin. Liu Bei sighed. Said: "Thank you for the general's kindness. I didn't expect Liu to be considered a generation hero. Today I will die here. Liu will not enter the city anymore. Please do it here. The general will not dirty the ground of the prefectural palace."
Feng Lie had an innocent expression on his face. He smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Master Liu? You were sent by the lord to Nichinan. How could Feng Mou kill you? Feng Mou sincerely invited Master Liu to a banquet."
at this point. Liu Bei has nothing to fear either. It's just a big deal. But he was going to die vigorously. Like a hero. Liu Bei took a step forward. Press the hilt tightly with both hands. Shen Sheng said: "Liu is now an official from the fourth grade. According to the law. Should we marry four local women as wives and concubines? But Liu Moulu came here. No local woman was married. Today is the deadline. The last day. Isn’t it time to execute the order to kill Liu Mou. Humph. That being the case. What are you waiting for. Let’s do it here."
The situation is there. In front of Liu Bei were Feng Lie and hundreds of soldiers from the Seventh Army. Behind him are a hundred flying tiger guards. He has fallen into siege. Although Liu Bei has been in the army for many years. Wu Yi is actually mediocre. It is impossible to kill it. He fought desperately. Just want to fight for the reputation of not afraid of life and death.
At this time. The captain of Feihu's personal guard suddenly bowed his hand towards Feng Lie. Said: "Qi Feng Feng General. The subordinate is ordered to escort the new Literary Promotion Envoy Liu. Fortunately, I will not humiliate my mission. Now please order to return. Please show me the military."
Feng Lie waved his hand. Said: "Okay. You can go back."
The team of Feihu guards got Feng Lie's order. He arched his hands at Liu Bei. Turn around and leave. Behind Liu Bei was suddenly empty. Liu Bei didn't know why. Take a step back. He still refused to leave the hilt with both hands.
However, Feng Lie laughed and said, "Master Liu is exhausted from the journey. I must be too nervous. Please relax a little bit. Having said that, Master Liu's worries are not unreasonable. Indeed. Don't talk about marrying four local women now. Even if you marry a local woman, it’s hard to go to the blue sky. However, Feng Mou has admired Mr. Liu for a long time. But he has not been able to meet. I heard that Mr. Liu is coming to Nichinan to work. Feng Mou is overjoyed. Mr. Liu faces difficulties. Feng Mou had thought about it. Your four wives and concubines. Feng Mou had already prepared for you. When Mrs. Liu had this banquet, Mr. Feng sent Mrs. Liu into the bridal chamber. Mrs. Liu, please thank me very much. This big matchmaker."
Liu Bei's nervous mind suddenly relaxed. He has always regarded himself as a gentleman, but he didn't think that he would save the gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain.
Now think about it. The Flying Tiger guards who escorted him did not disadvantage him. And he respected him all the way. Feng Lie brought the brigade to come. It's not to be against him. Just to make the welcome ceremony more grand.
Liu Bei's hands gradually left the hilt. There was a moment of silence. Suddenly bowed to Feng Lie Shen. Said: "It's Liu who is too eager. Don't blame the general."
Feng Lie waved his hand disapprovingly. Said: "The person who doesn't know is not guilty. Fengmou is just a rough person. Which accountant is more than that. Go. Go for a drink."
Although Nishijuan is the county seat of Nichinan. But the scale is far inferior to the small county town of Central Plains. There is only one street running through the north and south in the city. There are only two gates. Said it was the main street. In fact, the alleys that are slightly larger than Zhongyuan County are not much wider. The prefectural palace is in the middle of the street. It won't take a long time.
Compared to the dilapidated West Rolling City. The prefectural palace was built very luxuriously. I don't know how many people were wasted. Of course, the prefectural palace was not newly built after Liu Xin occupied Nichinan. But the original Nichinan prefect spent a lot of money to build it. The local people contribute both money and effort. It is said to build this prefectural palace. A large number of civilian husbands died alive and exhausted. No wonder the local government is unpopular. Be beaten by a small Cham.
but. The huge prefectural palace has now been divided into three parts. Jiaozhou garrison commander Feng Lie and Nichinan prefect of the army each took up a small part of them as their official residences. But most of them are allocated to ordinary people who are homeless. Only this one approach. Let Liu Xin's prestige among the local people soar.
Today's reception banquet was held in Feng Lie's residence. And Liu Bei's temporary residence is also arranged here. It shows that Feng Lie is very friendly to Liu Bei. The Nichinan region is near the sea. The dishes at the banquet are also mainly seafood. The wine he drank was the spirit Feng Lie brought from Xiangyang. The dining table is a big round table.
Feng Lie was seated himself on the main seat. Pull Liu Bei to his side. Pointing to a large plate of sea cucumbers in front of him. He smiled and said: "Feng Mou sees the poor complexion on Master Liu's face. It must be caused by rushing for several days. These sea cucumbers are the most energizing and bloody. Master Liu can round up this plate."
Liu Bei usually uses coarse tea and light rice. He rarely eats such high-end food as sea cucumber. of course. Due to the difficulty of transportation and storage. The other seafood on the table is not to be seen in the Mainland. Liu Bei held his chopsticks. Don't know how to start. in fact. The original Liu Bei was not like this. It's just that today I think I'm going to die. But it was all a false alarm. Let Liu Bei's mentality gradually changed. He even thought that he had been hiding at home for a long time without asking political affairs. Liu Xin has lost his vigilance against him. Letting him come to Nichinan really gave him freedom.
At this moment. Liu Bei didn't know that Huang Chengyan had completely fallen to Liu Xin's side long ago. He knew that the people in the house might be Liu Xin's eyeliner. So act with extreme caution. Only in the homes of Sima Hui and Pound. He dared to say something in his heart. But there cannot be Liu Xin's eyes and ears. Therefore, Liu Bei is confident that nothing will fall into Liu Xin's hands. Where did he want it. Huang Chengyan himself is Liu Xin's eyes and ears.
Feel relaxed. Liu Bei drank this wine happily.
Three rounds of wine. Feng Lie suddenly appeared embarrassed. Frowning his brows, he said, "Master Liu. It's better to talk to you about something Fengmou has. I don't want Master Liu to blame Fengmou for not being able to do things."
Liu Bei's heart couldn't help but tighten again. Press his hands to his waist subconsciously. Going there is empty. Then I remembered that when I entered the hall, I had already handed the double-stranded sword to Feng Lie's soldiers. After all, it is very impolite to take a sword to a banquet. Liu Bei wants to be a moral role model. This is naturally something to be noticed.
There are no portable weapons. Liu Bei became nervous. but. After all, he is a generation of heroes. Soon I calmed down. Squeeze a smile. Said: "What's the inconvenience. Feng general but please state clearly."
Feng Lie sighed "Oh". Said: "Master Liu has come all the way. I also know how difficult it is to find one or two unmarried women of the right age now. But Feng has learned that Master Liu is coming to take up the post. It is too late. Most of the young and handsome girls are already here. Famous flowers have a master. Feng Mou can't do anything to grab love with a sword. So. So..."
Liu Bei saw Feng Lie hesitating to speak but stopped. More worried. This is like a person who is dying suddenly sees the hope of life. But another knife hit his neck. This feeling made Liu Bei unable to sit still. "Huo" stood up. Said: "So what. General Feng said straightforwardly."
Feng Lie seemed to have made a lot of determination. Clench your teeth. Said: "Feng Mou is really hard to tell. Anyway, you can't hide it from the left or right. That's fine. Let me just say it. The four women Feng Mou chose for Mrs. Liu are all widows who are over thirty years old. And they are plain. Liu The adults are definitely not happy when they read it. But Feng Mou is also helpless. For these four women, Feng Mou has taken a lot of effort. Please also Mrs. Liu..."
Liu Bei thought it was a big deal. Listen to Feng Lie. Can't help but stunned. After a while, he laughed loudly and said: "General Feng scared Liu Mou jumped. I thought it was a big deal. It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. I can not violate the law. Liu Mou is satisfied. Where can I dare to be picky. General Feng is too worried. "