"In addition, Mr. Xuande managed Ba Commandery on behalf of General Yan. He managed Ba Commandery in an orderly manner and was praised by all the people. I thought it would be better to let Mr. Xuande concurrently take over the post of Administrator of Ba Commandery to show his merit."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of several other counselors under Liu Zhang, such as Liu Ba, Wang Lian, and Huang Quan, suddenly changed.
Ba Commandery is one of the few large counties in Yi Province.
Same name as Shu Commandery and Hanzhong.
Originally Administrator of Ba Commandery was Great General Yan Yan under Liu Zhang, but since Zhang Lu rebelled, Yan Yan was transferred to fight against Zhang Lu.
However, Ba Commandery cannot be managed without anyone, so after Liu Bei joined Yi Province, he was arranged by Liu Zhang to go to Ba Commandery. After such a long time, Ba Commandery has been managed very well and is prosperous.
"Lord, this is inappropriate!"
Before Liu Zhang could express his position, Huang Quan stood up and objected. "General Yan only went to suppress the rebellion of Zhang Lu, so he had no time to govern Ba Commandery."
"Although Mr. Xuande has meritorious service, it would be inappropriate for him to directly replace General Yan and concurrently hold the position of Administrator of Ba Commandery."
As he spoke, he winked at Liu Ba and Wang Lian.
The two immediately understood each other and stood up one after another and said, "Lord, what Huang Registrar said is absolutely true. This matter needs careful consideration."
Liu Bei's expression remained unchanged after hearing this.
But Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were not happy.
Zhang Fei slapped the table and looked at Huang Quan and said, "Why is it inappropriate for my eldest brother to also serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery? Is it because of lack of ability or lack of credit? You should explain it to me!"
"If you can't tell me who you are, I won't let you go!"
Huang Quan said calmly, "Mr. Xuande's contribution is obvious to all, and his ability is certainly sufficient. It's just that Administrator of Ba Commandery is General Yan. How can we let Mr. Xuande take on the same role?"
"General Yan is also a veteran under Lord. He was dismissed from his position just because he led troops to suppress the rebellion and had no time to manage the county. It will inevitably make people feel chilling."
"Besides, Xuande's personal name is Governor of Jing Province, and if he also serves as Administrator of Ba Commandery, wouldn't it mean that he is degrading his status?"
Huang Quan's conversation was impeccable.
It's hard to find fault with.
But Zhang Fei didn't want to take this trick, and snorted coldly, "Everyone has left, why do you still have to occupy the manhole without shit? My eldest brother is Governor of Jing Province, so what's wrong with being a Administrator of Ba Commandery as well?"
"Yan Yan If that guy has any objections, just let him come to me!"
Zhang Fei feels very unhappy with Huang Quan.
In his opinion, his eldest brother Liu Bei is a dignified Governor of Jing Province. He came all the way to help you quell the rebellion. How can he still serve as a prefect after all this time?
Where in the world can such truth exist?
"Yide, don't talk nonsense."
Liu Bei frowned slightly, stopped Zhang Fei from continuing to argue with Huang Quan, and then said to Liu Zhang, "My third brother just made drunken remarks, Governor of Yi Province don't take it seriously."
"Although Zhang Consultant loves me, he thinks that his moral integrity and talent are shallow and not enough to hold the concurrent position of Administrator of Ba Commandery. He can just continue to manage General Yan on his behalf."
"Brother..."
Zhang Fei, Guan Yu became anxious upon hearing this.
How can you give up the post of governor?
However, Liu Bei looked indifferent, as if he didn't care about this position at all, and turned a blind eye to the two people's anxiety.
This attitude was unexpected by Huang Quan.
He originally thought that Liu Bei would open his mouth and fight for it.
After hearing what Liu Bei said, Liu Zhang held Wine Cup in his hands. After pondering for a long time, he finally said, "Xuande has spent a lot of effort to govern Ba Commandery. If I don't even allow you to serve as the prefect of a county, it would seem that I am mean."
"Let's do this, let General Yan be appointed as the prefect of Baxi Commandery, and Administrator of Ba Commandery will be appointed as the governor concurrently by Xuande."
Liu Zhang thinks what Zhang Song said makes sense.
Liu Bei's contribution is indeed great.
The most important thing is that Liu Bei is not willing to contribute so much to Administrator of Ba Commandery, which shows that he is sincere, so he feels that it is okay to let Liu Bei also serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery.
Moreover, Liu Bei is from the Liu Clan clan just like him. There is nothing wrong with nepotism, especially those who are capable and of the same clan should be reused.
"Thank you Governor of Yi Province."
Liu Bei's eyes flashed slightly, but he did not refuse, and said seriously, "Be prepared to live up to expectations and take good care of Ba Commandery."
Liu Zhang laughed and said, "Okay, okay, Banquet is not over yet, please take your seats."
"Let's play music, let's dance!"
Then the music started playing and the dancers started dancing again.
Banquet has restored the lively atmosphere.
Zhang Song glanced at Huang Quan proudly, then withdrew his gaze, held up Wine Cup with a smile and went to toast Liu Bei.
But Huang Quan's face is not very pretty.
He only realized it at this time. Liu Bei was obviously sure that Liu Zhang would agree. Just now he was at Advance by Retreating.
If you really don't want to accept the position of Administrator of Ba Commandery, then why did you accept Liu Zhang's appointment without any refusal at all?
"What a scheming city..."
Huang Quan looked at Liu Bei who was accepting the congratulations from everyone and still had a humble smile on his face, a trace of deep fear flashed in his eyes.
After Liu Bei noticed the gaze cast by Huang Quan, he smiled at him and raised Wine Cup to show respect.
This Banquet didn't end until late at night.
Liu Zhang returned to Study drunk, took Sobering Soup from the hand of the maid on the side and rinsed his mouth, his face was full of comfort and happiness.
"Liu Bei is really Honest and Kind Man."
"With these three brothers here, I don't have to worry about Gao Gan and Zhang Lu anymore. Even Nanman, who keeps making mistakes, is not a worry."
Liu Zhang said with emotion.
At first Liu Bei only brought Three Thousand Troops to Yi Province. He thought it was useless, so he asked Liu Bei to manage Ba Commandery. Who knew that Liu Bei showed extraordinary talents.
Not only did Bajun and several surrounding areas clean up the Five Pecks of Rice rebels through various means, but Bajun was also managed extremely well. The taxes collected were twice as much as in previous years, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
Liu Zhang feels that he must go back to Son of Heaven to commend Liu Bei's achievements and not let the meritorious officials feel cold.
However, at this moment, Huang Quan, Liu Ba, and Wang Lian walked into Study. Seeing this, Liu Zhang couldn't help but said in shock, "Why are you here?"
I saw Huang Quan retreating to the left and right maids, and then said to Liu Zhang with a serious face, "Lord, we are here for you to let Liu Bei also serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery."
"What happened?"
Liu Zhang frowned and said with some confusion, "Liu Bei is Honest and Kind Man, he is humble and capable, and he has such great achievements, why not let him also serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery?"
"As for General Yan, didn't I ask him to be the governor of Baxi Commandery? Is there any other problem?"
He wondered why Huang Quan was keeping an eye on this matter.
It's too specific to Liu Bei.
Wang Lian sighed, "Lord, the key is not whether General Yan will be dissatisfied, but Lord shouldn't let Liu Bei concurrently serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery."
"Since Liu Bei took charge of Ba Commandery on his behalf, he has won the hearts of the people due to his implementation of Benevolent Governance, and the people all praised him for his benevolence and wisdom. In addition, he also visited Worthy Scholars in various counties and treated them with courtesy."
"Nowadays, Liu Xuande's name is known to everyone in Yi Province. No matter the common people or Worthy Scholars mention him, they always praise him."
He had also heard of Liu Bei's reputation. Those Famous Scholarss he knew had high regard for Liu Bei. Even among the common people, Liu Bei's reputation as a virtuous person was spread.
"Is this happening?"
Liu Zhang was a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect Liu Bei's reputation to be so high, but he didn't take it to heart.
"That's okay. I admire Liu Xuande's personality and abilities. It's normal for him to have a high reputation."
Seeing that he still didn't understand, Liu Ba had no choice but to say, "The key is not to have a high reputation, but to win the hearts and minds of the people! Lord also asked him to serve as Administrator of Ba Commandery, and now he has taken root."
"And as far as I know not long ago, Liu Bei raised Twenty Thousand Troops in Ba Commandery, with complete armor and equipment, and amazing combat effectiveness."
"Relying on this force of troops, he defeated the invading Nanman army. It only took him less than half a month to repel all the invading enemies!"
"Having such a powerful army, winning the hearts and minds of the people, and making good friends with many Worthy Scholars...Lord don't you know what this means?"
"Liu Bei is so big that it can't be lost! Now most people in Yi Province only know Liu Xuande but not Lord!"
After a few words, Liu Zhang was so shocked that he lost his drunkenness and said with a horrified look on his face, "How many, how many? Twenty Thousand Troops?!"
"Where did he get so many troops?"
When Liu Bei first joined Yi Province, he only brought Three Thousand Troops with him. It has only been so long, how could it possibly have developed into Twenty Thousand!
What does he plan to do with so many soldiers and horses? It's not like he needs so many troops to conquer Zhang Lu! Moreover, Zhang Lu has been fighting Gao Gan. Liu Bei can only deal with some small forces, so why is Twenty Thousand Troops needed?
Liu Zhang was inexplicably panicked.
He has never regarded Liu Bei as a threat. He never expected that Liu Bei would unknowingly develop such a large force!
And it's still on his territory!
"Then, let me take back my life. I will transfer General Yan back tomorrow and let him take over the troops of Ba Commandery and Liu Bei!"
Liu Zhang said with a pale face.
It was only then that he realized what a wrong decision he had made, actually giving up the entire Ba Commandery to Liu Bei!
Twenty Thousand Troops, that's Twenty Thousand Troops!
There are more people than Gao Gan!
"It's too late."
Huang Quan sighed, shook his head and said, "Lord has already said what he said, how can he take it back? If he goes back on his word, it will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of the two sworn brothers Liu Bei."
"It won't end well then."
"It is said that the army and horses are not strong, but when they are strong, they will change. But Liu Bei now has strong soldiers and horses, and it has become a force of its own. It can no longer be treated casually."
Liu Bei may not say anything when he takes back the given position, but Zhang Fei and Guan Yu are unlikely to have any objections. They might just come to the door with a knife in hand.
Liu Zhang said with a sad face, "But... if this continues, won't I have to rely on Liu Bei's breath to survive? So is this Yi Province mine or his?"
"What can I do, what can I do!"