Han Ning and Han Xiaodie didn't think too much. They knew that Liu Bei didn't want to take concubines and no new women would compete with them for Liu Bei's favor. That was enough.
But Liu Bei always has more considerations.
Early the next morning, before Liu Bei went to handle official duties, he wrote a letter and sent it back to Luoyang to his mother, explaining his position.
The seats of the women around him are precious political resources for others. For him, they are also an important resource for obtaining hard-core support. Giving them in large quantities will only dilute the value of this resource and make it cheap. ,Meaningless.
Not worth it.
After writing this letter, Liu Bei thought for a while and it seemed that it was time to [send a group message] to communicate with everyone.
As the most warm-hearted man in the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei believed that it was a very bad thing not to communicate with his relatives and friends for a long time, so he took some time to write letters to his relatives, friends and elders who were far away in Luoyang City. Used to connect emotions.
After the group message ended, Liu Bei thought of Cao Cao who was still in Luoyang. He felt that it was time to do something after the new year. He should fool Cao Cao as soon as possible and let the truly talented Cao Cao become his main force in governing Liangzhou.
Before Liu Bei prepared to launch operations against Cao Cao, the arrival of Cheng Pu and Han Dang surprised Liu Bei.
Cheng Pu coming over is not impossible in Liu Bei's imagination, but Han Dang... Liu Bei has never had any contact with him.
Is it buy one get one free?
Then, Cheng Pu described the cause and effect of the incident in detail, and Liu Bei almost knew the whole story.
"So this is what happened. It seems that Sun Wentai is a person, but that's just that. Demou, your choice is right, and you, Yi Gong, your choice is also right."
Han Dang looked ashamed.
"As a subordinate, I cannot correct the mistakes of my superiors. This is a dereliction of duty as a subordinate. The Lord does not blame me and is willing to take me in. This is the greatest reward for me."
Liu Bei smiled.
"You have done nothing wrong. The one who did wrong is Sun Wentai. You have done what you can do and are competent. No one can blame you. Since you are willing to believe me and surrender to me, I will not Let you down."
Cheng Pu and Han Dang expressed their gratitude to Liu Bei together.
Subsequently, Liu Bei decided to appoint Cheng Pu and Han Dang as army commanders.
Liu Bei said that although they were very talented, they were new to the country and should not be promoted too quickly. It would be much easier to first establish their achievements as military commanders and then seek promotions, and it would also help them gain a foothold.
Both said they had no objections.
Finally, Liu Bei saw that Cheng Pu seemed to want to ask him but couldn't ask him, so he had some guesses in his heart, so he took the initiative to speak.
"It seems like there is anything else Demou wants to ask me about?"
Cheng Pu was stunned for a moment, then smiled sheepishly.
"Did you see it?"
"Let me guess, what you want to know is whether I have any suspicion against Sun Wentai because of what happened before, right?"
"Forehead……"
Cheng Pu looked at Han Dang, swallowed, and nodded tentatively.
"If it's not convenient for you to say it, just pretend it's nothing."
"That's not okay. If you have doubts, you have to answer them. If you keep them in your heart, something will happen."
Liu Bei smiled: "Yes, I really don't want to have any contact with Sun Wentai because of that incident. Those words I said to you before were all meaningless and self-proclaimed words. To say that I don't care at all, That is impossible."
"That's it..."
Cheng Pu and Han Dang looked at each other again, and then lowered their heads together.
Liu Bei laughed when he saw the two of them looking like this.
"What? Do you think I'm despicable?"
"Don't dare!"
The two of them spoke in unison, fearing that Liu Bei would misunderstand, and quickly opened their mouths to defend themselves, but were stopped by Liu Bei.
"Now that I have said it, I don't mind what you think of me, because I think this is a normal thing. Sun Wentai's position is because I left the relationship to help him smooth it out. That is not what I think of Mr. Zhu. What I did to help him operate on the face of others was purely because of him.
I first met Sun Wentai at the celebration banquet for Taiping Dao. I had a good impression of him. I thought he was very heroic and courageous. Like me, he worked hard from the bottom up. I know how difficult it is. , so I thought about reaching out and giving him a hand.
You should know this, so you should also understand me. I admire Sun Wentai and am willing to support him. I have nothing to do with Zhu Gong and it is purely good intentions. So after that, Sun Wentai went to follow Zhou Shen without any hesitation. This incident made me Chilling.
Any good intention cannot be a unilateral contribution. It must be rewarded. Only in this way can I prove that my contribution is meaningful. Giving without getting feedback is stupid. Wise people will not do such a thing, let alone In Luoyang, people who do such things die quickly. "
Cheng Pu and Han Dang were speechless.
They knew what Liu Bei said was right.
Liu Bei's support of Sun Jian was really not for Zhu Jun's sake. Liu Bei had already helped Sun Jian before he knew Zhu Jun. They all knew this at the time.
"This matter is indeed not your problem."
"You did nothing wrong and we all know that."
The two expressed their inner views one after another.
Liu Bei sighed helplessly.
"After all my good intentions went to waste, I realized Sun Wentai's ruthless nature. Even if a person cannot value emotion and righteousness, he should have a clear understanding of himself, what should be done and what should not be done. It should be clear what to do.
Sun Wentai did not. I feel that he has never clearly defined his position. He has never realized that given his background and situation, he has been able to reach this point because noble people are helping him. I feel deeply. So I am grateful to everyone who has helped me, but what about him? "
"Your Majesty attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and is truly a role model for us. From now on, I am willing to follow you and go through fire and water for your Majesty, no matter what!"
Cheng Pu was deeply touched and expressed his loyalty to Liu Bei.
Han Dang, who was not good at words, did not care about anything else and saluted Liu Bei.
"You should be willing to follow your lord and serve your lord!"
Liu Bei patted the two of them on the shoulders.
"We are all from Youzhou, and each of us has our own unfortunate experience. From now on, let's build a career together. In the future, we will be honored and return to our hometown with honor, so that our family, clan, and old friends will all be proud of us. Isn't it life? The bliss of bliss?”
Liu Bei drew a beautiful blueprint for them.
Cheng Pu and Han Dang couldn't help but smile with longing on their faces.
Yes, isn't it the best way to satisfy one's most primitive desires by showing one's identity, power, and achievements in front of family, tribe, and old friends?
As a human being, there will be a little vanity.
Liu Bei has.
Cheng Pu and Han Dang also have it.
(End of chapter)
