Six people stayed temporarily
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Liu Bian changed the subject, knowing that if they continued to talk, Liu Guan and Zhang would be even more unwilling to stay behind. He immediately ordered a feast to be set up, with fine wine and dishes spread out on a large table.
Liu, Guan and Zhang had been living frugally for some time as their money was almost gone. They hadn't had a day of feasting on meat and wine for a long time, so when they saw the table full of food and drink in front of them, all three of them were drooling.
However, Liu Bei's eyes were fixed on the wine and meat on the table, but his mouth still murmured: "The eldest son is so generous, we three brothers really can't accept it."
"Heh heh, the three generals don't have to be polite. I, Liu, respect and admire the three generals for their contributions to the country. This humble wine and dishes are just a token of my sincerity, please don't decline. Although I'm still young and can't accompany you, I won't begrudge a table of wine and dishes either. Please come in and take your seats, I'll use tea instead of wine to toast the three generals."
"Since the eldest prince is so generous, there's no need for the two elder brothers to be polite."
Zhang Fei couldn't resist the temptation of fine wine and meat, so he chuckled and pulled Liu Bei and Guan Yu to sit down. Then, he picked up a wine jug that could hold about five kilograms, broke the seal, lifted it to his mouth, and started drinking loudly.
"General Zhang is indeed generous, and the two generals should not decline either. I toast to the two generals with a bowl of wine, thanking them for their meritorious service in eliminating the Yellow Turban bandits, and hoping that they will continue to serve the country in the future."
"Alright, since the Crown Prince is so enthusiastic, if we decline again, it would be truly impolite. Let's toast to the Crown Prince with a bowl of wine and wish him all the best."
"With the blessings of the three generals, let's get it done!"
Liu, Guan and Zhang let go of their reserve, and the atmosphere at the wine table became even more harmonious. Liu Biao no longer mentioned having the three stay behind, but in his conversation, he revealed his concern for the common people of the world and expressed his desire to have wise men assist him after he ascends to the throne.
"King Wen had Jiang Shang to assist him, King Wu had the Duke of Zhou to support him, Qin Shi Huang had Lü Buwei's Autumn, and Gaozu also had Xiang Yu and other wise men to help him. But now the Han dynasty is in decline, where are the virtuous and talented people? Liu Bian is young and has a kind heart but lacks ability, who will assist me in restoring the grandeur of the Han dynasty and bringing peace to the world?"
When they reached the exciting part, Liu Bian took out "Lv Shi Qiu" and, while slapping it, passionately said to the three of them. Suddenly, Guan Yu noticed the "Lv Shi Qiu" in Liu Bian's hand.
"The Crown Prince is reading 'Qiu'?" Guan Yu asked in surprise.
"Yes, recently I've heard many rumors from outside, signs of the Yellow Turbans remnants rebelling again in various states, with various lords having heavy troops at hand. Some wolves are eyeing Luoyang, and no one cares about the common people. The Emperor is still in his prime, but has been weak and ill for a long time, deceived by eunuchs like Cao Jie and others, unaware of the chaos throughout the land, thinking that all is peaceful and prosperous. Whenever I think of the decline of our great Han dynasty, and the suffering of the people, Liu Bian's heart aches, losing his appetite and sleep. In my free time, I read 'The Art of War', hoping to find some strategy to save the country and its people. But alas, I'm dull-witted, and it's hard for me to gain much insight, I feel ashamed before the people."
"The eldest prince should not belittle himself. In fact, the eldest prince is not yet at the age of weak crown, and having such an ambition has already made us admire him. This is also a blessing for the common people. In 'Qiu', subtle words have great meaning, and in fact, the eldest prince has already deeply understood its essence. I believe that if the eldest prince ascends to the throne in the future, he will definitely be a wise ruler."
"Is General Guan so familiar with Qiu, does General Guan also like to read Qiu in his spare time?" Liu Biao asked, knowing this hobby of Guan Yu's, but intentionally asking.
"Although Guan was a martial artist, in his spare time he would occasionally flip through some books, and the one he loved the most was this book 'Autumn'."
"It's hard to meet a kindred spirit, and it's a great fortune to have met General Guan today. General Guan, I'll give you this book 'Qiu' now, hoping that in the future when the country is in danger, you will think more about the common people of the world, and not betray my trust."
"Thank you, Crown Prince."
Guan Yu stood up, respectfully saluted Liu Bei, then solemnly accepted the "Autumn" and flipped through it in his hand, finding that there were still some annotations on it, his face filled with a shocked expression.
"Second brother, come and drink quickly. I haven't had such a satisfying drink and meat feast in a long time. Today is really great."
Zhang Fei pulled Liu Bei to drink a few bowls, then found Guan Yu again. Liu Bei also laughed and helped from the side, advising the three to drink bowl after bowl, until finally Liu, Guan and Zhang were all drunk.
"Send the three generals to their rooms to rest, have the kitchen prepare some hangover soup and thin porridge, and send them to their rooms when they wake up."
The next morning, after Liu Bian finished his training and came out to temper himself, he found that Liu Guan and Zhang had not left. They were gathered in the pavilion in the backyard, watching Liu Bian exerting himself in the yard, jumping and doing all sorts of strange movements, including the single and double bars he had asked the Youlin Army soldiers to help him with yesterday afternoon. Their faces were filled with incomprehensible expressions.
"Eldest prince, is it fun for you to run around and jump up and down like this?" Zhang Fei couldn't hold back his words and finally asked.
"General Zhang, I'm not playing around, but tempering my body. In the past, my body was relatively weak, so I thought of various ways to temper myself. Recently, my physical fitness has improved a lot. As long as I persist in tempering myself, I will have a good physique in the future and can handle more affairs every day, doing more practical things for the common people."
"The eldest prince is really considerate of the common people at all times. In the future, he will be a good emperor." Zhang Fei shouted.
"Yes, the Crown Prince is young in years, but his vision is extraordinary and he has a kind heart. He always thinks of the common people of the great Han Dynasty. If Emperor Ling could be like him, perhaps there wouldn't be such chaos in the world today."
Guan Yu stroked the qin in his arms, gazing at Liu Bei who was drenched in sweat in the courtyard, seemingly muttering to himself, yet also seeming to be speaking to the two people beside him.
"So, you two brothers, does this mean we're staying?" Liu Bei naturally heard it.
