Section 272: Galloping back to Beijing
Liu Pan is Liu Biao's nephew. He is brave and is highly relied upon by Liu Biao.
However, what Liu Biao valued was not Liu Pan's ability, but Liu Pan's identity as his nephew. When Liu Biao rode into Jing, he joined forces with the Kuai brothers and Cai Mao to plan a big strategy. After some operation, Liu Biao got the seven counties in Jingxiang except Changsha, with 100,000 armors to observe the changes in the world. However, Liu Biao was very suspicious, better than talking, and had self-discipline, but no ambitions in all directions. He was close to others rather than meritorious. His younger brother Cai Mao had some skills, but most county officials were mediocre people. He was just because he was relatives or old friends with Liu Biao, so he gained his trust and was in charge of government affairs.
For example, Huang Zhong, who served in the army for twenty years, was extremely brave and had many military achievements. He was known to the soldiers of Jingxiang Army, but Liu Biao thought he was embarrassed and used great things. In order to show his kindness, he conquered Huang Zhong as the General of the Central Army and was relieved to do things under Liu Pan.
Liu Pan admired Huang Zhong very much. Although he had the intention to be unfair for Huang Zhong, he had no choice but to respect him to calm his heart.
That night, Huang Zhong came to say goodbye. This sudden action surprised Liu Pan very much. He knew that Huang Zhong had complained about his lack of value, but you should know that Huang Zhong had been able to survive for more than 20 years, so why did he suddenly resign today?
"What does Brother Hansheng mean?" Liu Pan said in surprise: "But I, Liu Pan, have neglected the old general?"
"I haven't neglected!" Huang Zhong felt a little guilty, bowed his head and gritted his teeth to answer.
"Why? The old general is like a pillar of the world. Now he abandons him for no reason, which makes Pan puzzled!" Liu Pan was anxious. Huang Zhong was nominally subordinate to him, but he always admired Huang Zhong very much. All matters in the army were sacred.
Huang Zhong also has a very good impression of Liu Pan. The two are both teachers and friends, which can be said to be close friends. A few years ago, his son Huang Xu died of illness again. Huang Zhong often looked at his increasingly gray hair and beard in the bronze mirror and sighed alone. He was completely disappointed and wanted to do his best, know the destiny of heaven, and spend his old age in peace. But now Guan Yan is coming out. Huang Zhong also has a ancestral teaching similar to Jia Xu, and must be loyal to the Guan family in Linzi. Moreover, with Guan Yan's current status, he traveled thousands of miles to find him in person. This made Huang Zhong ignitate his fame and fortune when he was young, so Huang Zhong made up his mind so quickly.
When Huang Zhong heard Liu Pan's inquiry, he did not lie to Liu Pan and said directly: "Therefore, the Lord summoned him and had to follow him!"
"Old Master?" Liu Pan narrowed his eyes. He had a good relationship with Huang Zhong, but as today's chaos, there were enemies and friends, it was difficult to distinguish right from wrong. If Huang Zhong defected to the enemy, such as Sun Jian, who was ready to fight against Jingzhou recently, then Liu Pan probably had to plan for Liu Biao. He knew Huang Zhong's ability. If it was against him, he would definitely not be an opponent. Thinking of this, Liu Pan asked: "Who is the old master?"
"Dongxiang Hou Guanyan!" Huang Zhong told the truth.
"Guan Yan?!" Liu Pan was even more confused: You, Huang Zhong, live in Nanyang for generations, and Guan Yan is a Qingzhou person. You have never heard of any interaction with you, Huang Zhong. Now you are against Guan Yan, is it for fame? Liu Pan shook his head and denied this idea in his heart. If it were for fame, Huang Zhong would not have been unknown in Jingzhou for twenty years. Oh, it is difficult to beat and difficult to guess!
Guan Yan is currently having many frictions with Yuan Shao, Liu Bei and Cao Cao, and his reputation is beyond his power. According to Liu Biao's words, Guan Yan can be the barrier of the northern part of Jingzhou. Now Huang Zhong's visit to Guan Yan is not a bad thing for Jingzhou. Now Sun Jian is entrenched in Changsha, but his troops are only a few thousand. Not to mention the seven counties of Jingzhou, even the strength of his own county will not be easily overcome by Sun Jian. After careful planning, Huang Zhong's departure is irrelevant.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s painful or itchy, but it’s always a thorn from Liu Pan.
Liu Pan thought a lot in his heart. With his understanding of Huang Zhong, Huang Zhong had to leave. Kill him to eliminate future troubles? Or let him do it in a plan? Liu Pan rubbed his face with both hands. After all, he was good at leading troops in war, and this thing was really not something he could think clearly about.
If you can't think clearly, you won't think about it! Anyway, Huang Zhong left, and he is not harmed by himself and has no benefit from the enemy. Thinking of this, Liu Pan slapped the table: "Okay, the old general has made up his mind, I won't force it."
As he said that, Liu Pan took out a small cloth bag from the box behind him and presented it to Huang Zhong with both hands: "The old general of the ten taels of gold is used to deal with money. The old general must not refuse. If you have the fate in the future, work together to kill the enemy!"
Huang Zhong was a man of temperament. Seeing that Liu Pan treated each other like this, he was quite moved: "The general's kindness should be remembered by loyalty, and say goodbye!"
If Liu Pan knew that he had brought a bright future to the future because of his righteous actions, he would probably be glad that he did today.
Of course, this is a later statement. After Huang Zhong said goodbye to Liu Pan, he rushed straight to Shili Pavilion in the north of the city as agreed. Guan Yan and his group were indeed waiting here early.
"Hahaha, General Huang did not go back on his word!" Guan Yan was overjoyed when he saw Huang Zhong coming alone and took the lead in meeting him.
When Huang Zhong saw Guan Yan coming, he quickly turned over and dismounted: "See lord!"
"No need to be polite!" Guan Yan pulled Huang Zhong to Shili Pavilion, pointed to some food on the table and said, "In order to ask General Huang for help, I went to You County secretly for this trip. We can eat some at will and then rush back overnight. On the day we arrive in Luoyang, Yan will hold a banquet for General Huang to greet him!"
Huang Zhong was not polite when he heard this. After many years of military career, he knew the hard work of marching overnight. After responding, he sat down and started to eat and drink.
After only half a day of meeting, I was subordinate. Even though Huang Zhong's experience was still a little embarrassed. While eating and drinking, Huang Zhong looked for topics to relieve his embarrassment.
"This big thing happened in Luoyang, and the lord is very decisive and decisive. I will really admire you!"
"What's the big deal?" Guan Yan asked.
It would be fine if he didn't mention it. This mention seemed to be something Guan Yan didn't know. Huang Zhong couldn't help but stop eating and drinking, waiting to look at Guan Yan: "There was news yesterday: Six days ago, Yuan Wei, Luoyang Yuan, Wang Yun rebelled, gathered hundreds of soldiers to siege the lord's mansion. Later, Yuan Wei and others were grouped by the three groups of Yi, and the lord's mansion..."
Huang Zhong stopped as he said that, because he saw Guan Yanzheng slowly stood up, and his surprised eyes clearly told Huang Zhong: I don’t know!
Before Guan Yan could speak, he quickly ran out of the pavilion, immediately turned over and ran away with a horse, whipped it up. Dian Wei, Huang Zhong and the guards also quickly reacted and rode their horses to follow.
Chapter completed!