Four years ago, when Liu Qi first arrived in Jingzhou, he advised Liu Biao that he wanted to appoint a fellow from Gaoping County. He was very favored!

Since Man Chong once killed a postal supervisor during his tenure, enforced the law strictly, and had the appearance of a cruel official, Liu Biao, as a celebrity, did not want to use such people.

Liu Biao is a soft person, he doesn't like to play violence.

At that time, Liu Qi spent a lot of effort and persuaded Liu Biao, and Liu Biao reluctantly agreed to Liu Qi's idea of ​​conquest.

The problem is, Liu Qi's thoughts were pretty good, and Man Chong didn't even piss on him at that time.

Man Chong didn't even pay attention to the Liu family's conquest in Shanyang.

Over the past few years, Liu Qi still felt a little hurt in his self-esteem every time he thought about this incident.

First of all, people in this era have a very strong sense of local sentiment. Liu Biao and the Liu family are from Gaoping, Shanyang, and Man Chong is also from Gaoping, Shanyang. It has almost become an iron rule that people from the same country go to work for fellow countrymen. Why does Man Chong have such a strong relationship?

Don’t abandon yourself?

Secondly, Liu Biao was appointed as the governor of Jingzhou at that time, and he was also a supervisor. Regarding his conquest, you, Man Boning, didn't even reply to a letter. Isn't it too disrespectful?

After a gap of four years, Liu Qi no longer thought much about this matter.

But today, Man Chong actually appeared in front of him.

If it were Liu Qi from a few years ago, he might have competed with Man Chong to regain some face.

But today, after many experiences, he has become very open-minded and his methods of doing things have become more mature.

After seeing Man Chong the day before yesterday, Liu Qi felt that there was something unusual about this person, so he sent someone to the post house to check his information.

It seemed that Man Chong had no intention of concealing his identity when he came to Xiangyang. Jing Wuzu quickly found out the information about him... But it was normal. If there was no real name and the talisman placed by Shanyang County,

It is said that Man Chong has no way to live in the post house safely.

And this stay lasted for more than half a year.

According to the narrative of the people in the post house, Man Chong stayed in the post house last autumn, which was about the same period when Liu Qi defeated Dong Zhuo.

Living in the post house in Xiangyang for such a long time... I have to admit that Man Chong's family is still very rich. After all, not everyone of any status dares to live in the post house for such a luxury.

Faced with Liu Qi's question, Man Chong did not panic at all and said calmly: "If Man Chong dares not claim to be famous when it comes to famous people in Gaoping, Shanyang, let's just say that in Gaoping County, apart from Jun and his son, there is Yuan Jie

Sir, he is famous all over the world. If we look at Shanyang County, there are Mr. Wenyou, Mr. Zhai Fu and others who are famous all over the world. How can I be so virtuous and capable if I am so favored?"

Liu Qi smiled and said: "A hundred people look at the world, and there are a hundred opinions. Ten thousand people look at the world, and there are ten thousand colors. The people Man Gong said are naturally virtuous seniors to Liu Qi, but Manchu

The Duke himself is also respected by Liu Qi, so there is no conflict."

Man Chong carefully looked at Liu Qi's expression and found that his face was extremely sincere.

I don’t know if he is pretending, but at least Man Chong can’t see any trace of Liu Qi pretending.

After being silent for a long time, he suddenly heard Man Chong say: "Liu Shijun is also the overlord of the country. He has tens of thousands of soldiers and generals and is famous all over the world. Back then, you wrote a letter on behalf of your Majesty to conquer Man Chong. Man Chong should not make you the king.

Don’t you hate me in your heart?”

Liu Qi said seriously: "I'm not angry, but I'm very curious."

"What are you curious about?"

"I'm curious why you didn't agree?"

Man Chong pondered for a moment and said: "Man is a straight-tempered person. He has a say and is unwilling to tell lies to deceive the envoy. I wonder if the envoy is willing to listen?"

Liu Qi smiled and said: "Since I want to ask, I naturally want to listen to the truth."

Man Chong then said seriously: "To be fair, Man was not optimistic about Liu Jingzhou at the beginning."

"What can I say?"

"Liu Jingzhou and I are both from Gaoping. This humanistic scholar has a great reputation and is very Confucian in his actions. He is very different from Man. Although your father-in-law was appointed as the governor of Jingzhou at the beginning, in Man's opinion, he was just useless in Jingzhou.

With a false reputation and no foundation, it was sooner or later controlled by the wealthy families of the time. What’s the use of me leaving my family and career to come here?”

Man Chong's thoughts were similar to what Liu Qi had guessed. Man Chong was ten years older than him, and he had served as a county official in Shanyang County, and later as the head of a county, so he knew a lot about the outstanding figures in the county.

Thinking about it from another angle, didn't Liu Biao not think highly of Man Chong at the beginning?

They are not strangers, and they despise each other after all.

"Then why did Lord Manchu come to Jingzhou today?" Liu Qi asked again.

Man Chong spoke very directly: "To see you, Ambassador Liu."

"see me?"

"That's right."

"Why?"

Man Chong said righteously: "Liu Shijun has gained a good reputation since he went north to protect the emperor. Later, you pacified Jingnan, started to collect the fields for the Shaofu, and implemented farming in various places. From then on, Man Chong has been

I'm paying attention to Liu Shijun's affairs."

Liu Qiruo had some realization: "Does Duke Man think that Liu is someone who can be supported?"

Man Chong said: "Yes, but with all due respect to Man, although Man and Liu Shijun are from the same hometown, after all, everyone in my clan is in Yanzhou, and my roots are also in Yanzhou. Although Man gradually knew Liu Shijun

He is an extraordinary person, but he does not dare to come to Jingzhou easily..."

This is the truth. For people in this era, it takes great courage to abandon the foundation of their ancestral business and develop elsewhere.

Liu Qi wondered: "If that's the case, then why did Manjun come to Jingzhou this time?"

Man Chong slowly raised two fingers and said: "It's because of two things. The first one prompted me to come. Jingzhou wanted to know more about it. The second one made me decide to come and meet Liu Shijun."

Liu Qi thought about it seriously and said, "If I guessed correctly, it was Dong Zhuo's death that prompted Duke Manchu to come to Jingzhou, right?"

"Dong Zhuo, a thief who brought chaos to the country, can accomplish such a great feat without taking credit for it, he must be an important weapon of the country. This... makes you far superior to Yuan Benchu ​​and Cao Mengde."

Liu Qi smiled and nodded, continuing to listen...

Man Chong was not polite and continued: "It wasn't until I heard that the envoy had returned his military power to his father that Man made up his mind and came to see the envoy!"

Liu Qi couldn't help but wonder when he heard this: "I have done so many great things, but it only made Duke Manchu curious about me, but returning military power is an ordinary thing. Is there anything strange about it?

?”

Man Chong said sternly: "It's easy to say, but it is definitely not something ordinary people can do. You have to be a person of great filial piety and have great perseverance... The most important thing is to be able to suppress the dissatisfaction and desires in your heart and calmly deal with injustice.

, People who can do this will definitely be able to bring peace to troubled times."

Liu Qi burst out laughing when he heard this: "Is Man Gong exaggerating a bit?"
Chapter completed!