"Brother, Yuan Shu and Xuande fought several times. If this person gets married to Lu Bu, Xiaopei will be in danger." Gan Qian said worriedly.
"Qian'er is right. I know you have never liked Xuande, but he is your sister's husband after all. How can the eggs be intact after the nest is overturned? Don't be motivated and give random suggestions to other girls." Ganji added road.
Lan Tian was startled when he heard this. Didn't he like Liu Bei being so obvious? Even the adoptive father noticed it?
"Father, sister, don't worry. I don't think we will be able to form a family with Yuan Shu." Lan Tian affirmed.
Gan Qian frowned and said, "Don't pretend to be a fool in front of your family. If you don't tell me how ugly you are, I will really feel uneasy."
In order to reassure Gan Qian, Lan Tian went through the history he knew in his mind, and then said: "Sister, since the Yellow Turban, the world has been in chaos and the princes have risen together. Why do you think Liu Xuande can become the Mu of Xuzhou? ?”
"Of course it is my husband who is benevolent and righteous throughout the world, and he is also kind to Xuzhou, so Tao Gongzu sincerely gave in." Gan Qian replied.
At this time, Lan Tian shook his head suddenly, and Gan Qian looked confused, "Is it not the case?"
"Yes, but not entirely. Tao Gongzu was originally from Danyang County. If he wanted to serve as the governor of Xuzhou, he had to rely on the local powerful families. This is true for other princes in the world, Cao Cao and Yuan Shaoju, and the powerful people in Xuzhou are Xiapi The Chen family and the Mi family in Donghai, if Tao Qian does not give them to Liu Bei, then there will be chaos in Xuzhou," Lan Tian said.
The Eastern Han Dynasty stipulated that locals were not allowed to serve as local officials, especially the governor of a state and the governor of a county. This system not only curbed the expansion of local power, but also made many officials who first came to serve in local areas have to rely on local wealthy families to maintain their rule. , the consequence is that the governor or prefect needs to share power with the local powerful nobles.
Gan Qian heard that it made sense. Liu Bei had a relationship with Chen Gui, the prime minister of Pei, when he was in Xiaopei. Could it be that the Chen family was supporting her husband behind the scenes?
"Brother, you are going too far. Even if my husband picked up a Xuzhou Mu, what does this have to do with Lu Bu and Yuan Shu?" Gan Qian continued to ask.
"It goes without saying that the Mi family has publicly supported General Liu. Their power in Xuzhou will not allow Lu Bu to become powerful. The other Chen family in Xiapi is the important driving force in deciding this matter."
"Are you talking about Chen Gui and the others? Although the Chen family has an old relationship with Xuande, after Xuzhou changes hands, they can choose Lu Bu?"
Lan Tian shook his head and said to himself, Sister Qian, you are thinking too simplistic, and then slowly explained: "The Chen family is not only a prominent family in Xiapi, but also has great power in Xu and Yang. Chen Gui's cousin Chen Yu was once a member of Yuan Shu..."
"Ah? So, the Chen family will try their best to promote this marriage?" Ganji interjected.
"Don't worry, foster father. It is because of this person that the Chen family will not collude with Yuan Shuhang. In the fourth year of Chuping (4th year of Chuping), the governor of Yangzhou, Chen Wen, died. Yuan Shu regarded Chen Yu as the shepherd of Yangzhou, and planned to conquer Yangzhou first as the foundation for his career.
Later, Yuan Shu was defeated by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in Kuangting. He wanted to go to Yangzhou but was betrayed by Chen Yu. Yuan Shu had to concentrate his forces to attack Shouchun. At this time, Chen Yu saw that Yuan Shu was still strong and sent people to sue for peace, but Shu refused. ,
Chen Yu was afraid of Yuan Shu's attack, so he had no choice but to go to Xiapi to surrender to Chen Gui. "Lantian spliced the scattered historical fragments together in a short time.
After hearing this, Gan Qian realized something and sighed to herself: "The situation behind this is so complicated..."
Seeing that Gan Qian seemed to understand, Lan Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Now you should believe that I am not talking nonsense, right?"
Ganji's mind was spinning slowly, he scratched his head and asked, "Chen Gui and Chen Yu, what does it have to do with Lu Bu marrying his daughter?"
Gan Qian saw this and smiled and said: "Dad, after all, the Pi Chen family has a grudge against Yuan Shu. If Lu Bu and Yuan Shu really get married, then they will definitely be liquidated by Yuan Shu, so the Chen family will definitely prevent Lu Bu from marrying his daughter. ."
"Is that so? Then I'll be relieved." Ganji said with a hint of understanding.
"Brother, how do you know these things?" Gan Qian came to her senses and asked.
"Ahem, I got it from the book." Lan Tian didn't expect that this sworn sister would be so witty.
Gan Qian looked confused, "I remember that my uncle once gave you a set of "Spring and Autumn", but that was a story from the Zhou Dynasty. How could it be possible to record what happened in the fourth year of Chuping?"
"Spring and Autumn is a history book that teaches people to be sensible. I learned about the wealthy families in Xuzhou from listening to other people's chats in the village. Of course, I also have my own understanding..."
After listening to this, Gan Qian was convinced that he was there, "Other people only read books, but my brother, you can understand other things by reading books. It's really amazing."
Ganji stroked his beard and nodded, "I have said before that this child Tian'er is extraordinary and will definitely not be a creature of the pond."
"Dad, I'm worried about Xuande's daily life, and I plan to go back to Xiaopei tomorrow." Gan Qian said.
"Don't you want to stay a little longer? Xuande has a new wife, so what do you have to worry about in life?" Ganji said unhurriedly.
Gan Qian blushed and said: "Miss Mi comes from a wealthy family, how do you know how to serve a man and know how to treat cold with hot..."
Gan Qian returned to Xiaopei the next day and brought back the "Spring and Autumn" that Guan Yu gave to Lantian.
After Guan Yu saw the slip, he wondered: "Sister-in-law, what does this mean? The things Guan sent out have not been taken back yet."
"Uncle, don't be upset, my brother has already read it, so let me return it to you." Gan Qian said.
In front of Liu Bei, Guan Yu couldn't express his opinion. After Gan Qian left, he shook his head and sighed: "I thought that Lantian was a good seedling, but I didn't expect that I was very disappointed..."
"Why did the second brother say this? Hasn't he finished reading "Spring and Autumn"?" Liu Bei wondered.
Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said: "How can the great meaning of "Spring and Autumn" be understood in such a short time? I have traveled all over the country with my elder brother for many years. You should know that I often read it. Every time I read it, I always gain new insights."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Lantian is still a child, and his character must be undecided now. How can he understand Mr. Zuo's subtle words and great intentions?"
"That kid is quite smart, what a pity."
"He is just watching the show, second brother, why do you need to sigh?"
After hearing this, Guan Yu nodded and said: "I can save this, but I think my sister-in-law has the demeanor of a big woman, so I better not be too indifferent."
"Okay, I'll stay in her room tonight." Liu Bei said.
At night, after Liu Bei took care of the military affairs, he went to Gan Qian's room to sleep. Seeing her sitting by the bed and meditating, he asked, "Madam has been staying in the village for a long time. Could it be that she is worried about marrying someone new?"
"What did you say, husband? Is this a jealous concubine? It's just that my father missed his hometown, so he stayed with her for a few more days." Gan Qian explained.
"As a filial piety, it is also a duty. I am a little tired. Let's take a rest early." Liu Bei took off his clothes alone and lay down on the bed first.
"Husband, have you ever heard that Yuan Shu of Huainan went to Xiapi to marry Lu Bu recently?" Gan Qian looked at Liu Bei on the bed and said softly.
"Where did you get this news?" Liu Bei's sleepiness immediately dissipated and he sat up directly.
"Yesterday, a villager came from Xiapi. It is said that the news has spread over there." Gan Qian teased.
After hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't think of sleeping anymore. He put on his thin shirt and got ready to go out again.
"Husband, it's getting late now, where are you going?" Gan Qian chased after him and asked.
"I have something important to discuss with Yunchang. If Madam is tired, she should go to sleep first." Before Liu Bei could finish his words, he had disappeared at the door.
"Then I wait for you..."
