Liu Bei learned about the unrest in Jizhou earlier than the imperial court, and also learned about some of the movements on the Taiping Road in Jizhou after Zhang Jiao's death.
Although the understanding is not comprehensive, I probably know that the Taiping Dao headquarters is completely in disarray. Many people have run away, and only a few die-hard hawks have stayed to start an armed uprising.
The Yellow Turban Army was still established, but compared with the Yellow Turban Army led by Zhang Jiao, the threat level and appeal have dropped by two or three levels, and there is no longer a nationwide threat.
Without the power of the sudden rebellion in eight states on the same day, the Yellow Turban Army would not have been able to succeed.
His little hand finally succeeded in leveraging the heavy historical situation through the fulcrum called Zhang Jiao.
Sure enough, that sentence is right. Give me a fulcrum and I can move the earth.
He has leveraged the historical situation and may be able to realize his previous hopes.
Some people who would have died originally can survive, even if the number is not that large, if they can live more, live more.
Only when you are alive can you have hope.
It would be better if he could live until he has the ability to dominate this country.
So Liu Bei is also working hard.
After working hard, Zhang Rang sent someone to find him, saying that he wanted to treat him to a meal.
Liu Bei happily went to the appointment. After meeting Zhang Rang, Zhang Rang's attitude was indeed very warm. He personally poured wine for Liu Bei and then asked him a crucial question.
"Liu Xuande, why can you always predict others before others? You can think of many things before others. This is true of modern and ancient literature, and the same is true of the Taiping Dao rebellion. Are you really a human being?"
Zhang Rang stared at Liu Bei with his eyes, as if he had discovered something.
Liu Bei's expression remained unchanged as he took a sip of wine.
"Of course I'm a human being. What am I if I'm not a human being, a ghost or a god? Hahahaha, Zhang Changshi, you really know how to joke."
"I don't know if you're not human, so it doesn't feel like it."
"I am just a human being, but..."
"Just what?"
Zhang Rang suddenly came forward, his expression slightly relaxed.
"It's just that I'm smarter than the average person."
Liu Bei smiled slightly, and Zhang Rang's face suddenly fell.
"Is that the reason?"
"This is the reason. In Luoyang City, only by being smart can you predict others ahead of others. Only by being smart can you be invincible."
"Huh, smart?"
Zhang Rang returned to his seat, sat down upright, and poured himself a glass of wine.
"I have met a lot of smart people, but I have never seen anyone who can predict others as well as you, not even your teacher. You definitely didn't learn this skill from Lu Zhi. If you don't want to tell me, I Just don’t pursue it.”
"Hey, no matter what, you are not as good as me because you are not bold enough, but I am bold enough. I dare to assume anything, even rebellion."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "If you are not bold when making assumptions, when will you be bold? The more you are afraid of certain things, the more certain things will happen, so not daring to think about the worst in everything is your biggest problem. "
Zhang Rang took a sip of wine and was silent for a while before slowly nodding.
"It makes sense."
"It's sometimes painful to predict things, because if I'm the only one who knows them, it's of no use."
Liu Bei looked at Zhang Rang, sighed, and said slowly: "So what if I expected it? The solution cannot be implemented, or even impossible to solve at all. Being too smart at this time will only increase the pain needlessly. This is not It doesn’t make me happy.”
Zhang Rang's face turned dark when he heard this.
"Are you blaming me for not listening to what you said?"
"What's the use of blaming you? What can you do alone?"
Liu Bei sighed: "What you said is indeed right. It involves too much. Unless they expose themselves, I can't do anything about it. This is where my pain lies. I know what to do, but I am clearly aware of it." There’s just no way to do it.”
Zhang Rang thought for a while, then stood up and came to Liu Bei's side, pouring him a glass of wine.
"Liu Xuande, I have convinced you. You said that we are friends, right?"
"Not yet, we should be called allies."
"Okay, whatever you say is fine, I can trust you anyway, right?"
"Of course, the scholars are too powerful. Without you, I can't deal with the scholars by myself."
"Well."
Zhang Rangxi said: "Do you know what will happen next? How will the situation change next? How should I act to protect myself? Do you know?"
"Of course I know, it's a very simple thing."
Liu Bei whispered: "Next, the most important thing for you to do is to wait."
"Wait? Wait for what?"
"Let's wait for the scholars of the ancient literature school and the scholars of the modern literature school to bite each other and slander each other for colluding with Taiping Dao for evil intentions."
Liu Bei smiled, and then pointed at himself: "Of course, I must be one of them. I will also be called out to participate in the performance. I will also be said to be one of the people who colluded with Taiping Dao to plot evil. All the leading figures on both sides. Everyone will be participating in the performance, the scene must be beautiful."
Zhang Rang was stunned for a while, then slapped his head.
"You mean, I can use this method to deal with scholars?"
"That's natural."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "It would be a pity not to take advantage of such a good opportunity. In order to suppress the power of scholars, replace the official positions held by scholars, and cultivate your own power, isn't this a logical thing?"
Zhang Rang was not happy for a while, but suddenly his face fell again.
"Could it be possible for a scholar to surrender without mercy?"
"Of course not. They will join each other, but they will not forget to join you. You will also start a big fight with them. What will happen in the end depends mainly on your methods."
"That……"
"Under the current situation, it will definitely not be your turn to deal with the rebellion. You cannot directly control the military, and you will not lead troops to fight."
Liu Bei said slowly: "It is not your turn to put down the rebellion. Your most important thing is to take this opportunity to let Dongyuan gain a firm foothold and establish its authority without being too violent. Zhang Changshi, this is your second chance. Don't miss it again. If you miss it again, you will have no chance.
Judicial power is an important power that can guide the direction of the court. In the past, this power was in the hands of the scholars and the Three Law Divisions. Now there is a legitimate opportunity for you to seize the judicial power. Why not seize the opportunity? ? "
Zhang Rang was silent for a while and then pursed his lips.
"I have my own thoughts on this matter."
"It better be this way."
Liu Bei said slowly: "The chaos on Taiping Road has started, and I have a feeling that it will not end soon. Since there is chaos in Jizhou, there will also be chaos in the Central Plains soon. By the way, I will give you a credit, do you want it?"
Zhang Rang was a little surprised.
"There's trouble in the Central Plains? Also, what's the credit?"
"Do you still think that the rebellion on Taiping Road in Jizhou was an accident caused by Zhang Jiao's death?"
Liu Bei looked at Zhang Rang with burning eyes: "My intuition tells me that they have been planning for a long time. Now, immediately, immediately, after reporting to His Majesty for approval, all the spies under your command in Dongyuan will be dispatched and armed.
Then, all the Taiping Taoists were captured throughout Luoyang City. They would rather catch a thousand by mistake than let one go. Then they searched their residences with all their strength, looking for swords, armor, and crossbows. If they couldn't find them, they tortured them severely. However, I think it shouldn't be difficult. "
"Armor and crossbow?"
Zhang Rang suddenly took a breath of air: "You mean, the Taiping Dao thieves are still planning to launch a rebellion in Luoyang? Are they going to rebel in Luoyang City? Are they prepared? In that case, wouldn't it be..."
"If you are lucky, they are probably making intense preparations."
Liu Bei took a sip of wine and whispered: "Time is running out. If they attack first, your contribution will not be great enough. With this great contribution, you will have an advantage in the subsequent situation. According to me As we know, many insiders of the Ancient Literature School and the Modern Literature School have a close relationship with Taiping Dao, Zhang Changshi, don’t let me down.”
Zhang Rang's expression changed several times, and finally he gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Liu Xuande, you don't look like a normal person, but this time I don't care where you learned your skills, whether in heaven or on earth, I believe you once, just this once!"
After saying that, Zhang Rang turned around and ran away very quickly, even a little embarrassed.
It was obviously his house, but he ran as if a fierce ghost was chasing him, and disappeared after a while.
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