"Do you want the queen to come and give me my hair?" Liu Yan looked at Xu Shu funny: "If I let the queen mother give me my hair, can I still walk out of that palace alive?"

"Yan'er, don't be so pessimistic, okay?" Xu Shu was speechless, why did the apprentice's love fall to the bottom at this time.

"I'm not pessimistic, not at all, the pessimistic person today is the third uncle, I see that he has been drinking all the time, and he must be holding grievances for Uncle Liu Huang again! He must be thinking again, why did the senior brother get married, but the imperial uncle has already turned into a pile of white bones, how unfair! After such a long time, there has been no news about Liu Chan, he must be no longer in Xiangyang, the world is so big, where to find it? The third uncle is also reasonable. Liu Yan said lightly.

"Don't mention the past, let those people go, and let yourself go!" Xu Shu said earnestly.

"Teacher, I have sewn a new winter coat for you, and I haven't rushed it to you yet. I'll send it to your house and try it on for you, and it's the same as last time, you try it first, if there's anything inappropriate, I'll go back and change it for you. There are still a few days to celebrate the New Year, and this can be regarded as a New Year's gift to you!" Liu Yan began to look at him.

Xu Shu couldn't, so he had to nod: "Thank you princess for the reward." ”

"Teacher, don't do this, I won't be hurt by those people and things anymore, you don't have to worry about me like this, I'm fine. Liu Yan looked at Xu Shu seriously.

"......" Xu Shu looked at her speechlessly, and his expression was clearly not in disbelief.

Liu Yan turned her head with a smile and looked at the water quietly. The master and apprentice sat quietly by the water's edge, and neither of them spoke.

The next day, Liu Yan boarded the returning ship with the adults who were in a hurry to return to Xiangyang and the border areas to handle official business. Leave a couple and Kou Rong and some adults who want to sightsee in Kou County.

The water of Dongting Lake is still rippling, and Liu Yan is not as seasick as when she first boarded the boat, at this time she stood on the bow of the official boat, looking at the green mountains on both sides of the strait that had become depressed because of the middle of winter, and she was still in a good mood.

Because Xu Shu was standing beside her, and Pang Tong, Mi Zhu, and Yin Guan were also on her side, although the cold wind was gusting on the lake, she was wearing a brocade robe with a black fox fur collar, and a handstove in her sleeves, so she didn't feel cold at all. While looking at the scenery, he was still talking to Mi Zhu: "Madame's body is much better." Sure enough, Mr. Zhang's medical skills are good!"

"Thank you, Your Highness Princess, for your introduction. Mi Zhu bent down and arched his hand to Liu Yan.

Thanks to Liu Yan's handwriting, Mi Fang was able to take Mrs. Mi to Zhang Zhongjing's mansion and ask the divine doctor to personally check the pulse, although it would not cure her infertility immediately, but the self-cultivation prescription prescribed by the old man was enough for her to benefit a lot.

The old man is not just anyone who can see him, and everyone will heal him, Mi Zhu feels that this time he owes Liu Yan a big favor.

"Mr. doesn't have to be like this, it's just a gesture, my brother's wedding, but it reminds me that it's not a matter for Mrs. Mi to be single all the time, it's better to pay attention to her and marry her." But this time, she had to nod her head first. Liu Yan told Mi Zhu that he must first ask Mrs. Mi what he meant, and he can't be like last time, his brother is in charge, and he will marry Liu Bei in a daze.

Mi Zhu lowered his head and answered softly: "My subordinates obey the princess's orders." ”

Liu Yan shook her head: "Hey, I'm just building yì, it's her business to marry or not, but if she wants to marry, I want to ask for a glass of water and wine." ”

"Definitely, definitely. Mi Zhu nodded repeatedly. Yin Guan was also on the side, but he didn't say a word at this time. Mrs. Mi is Liu Bei's wife, and now that Liu Bei is dead, it is reasonable for Mrs. Mi to remarry.

As she was talking, Liu Yan looked into the distance, and suddenly saw a familiar figure on the boat in front of her, and immediately waved at him excitedly: "General Gan!"

Gan Ning was anxious to return to the Jiangxia Navy base, so he set off with Liu Yan. At this time, he was looking at the scenery on the side of the ship, and suddenly heard a delicate female voice, and when he looked back, it was indeed the call of Her Royal Highness the Princess.

I saw him take three steps and run to the stern of the boat in two steps, and the next person had already set up the gangplank, he jumped on the gangplank lightly and skillfully, ran over, jumped on this boat, and came to Liu Yan to kneel down and salute: "The last general will see the princess, the two military advisors." ”

Liu Yan bent down to hold his arm: "If you go out, these are all free!"

Even on formal occasions, Liu Yan has never received full courtesy from others, even if the other party is just a small villager. Not to mention that Gan Ning is something she has always valued very much.

Gan Ning stood up and stood next to Liu Yan, and Pang Tong consciously took two steps back.

"The general's skills have improved again compared to a few years ago. Liu Yan said with a smile.

"The princess has won the prize, and the last skill is just that. No matter how arrogant Gan Ning is in front of others, he always looks respectful and cautious in front of Liu Yan.

"Hehe, don't be so polite in front of me, powerful is powerful, if you are not powerful, you can't defeat the Jiangdong Navy and take Jiangxia. Liu Yan smiled and said, "Do you remember, we first met around here." It was because he met you that the senior brother made up his mind to go to Kou County to regain the ancestral property, after all, he owed you an agreement at that time. ”

"Of course the last general remembers!" Gan Ning nodded and said, "Thanks to Princess Chrysostom Yuyan for mentioning the last general, the last general will not go astray." The princess has a great favor to the last general, and the last general will never die to repay it. ”

"Hey, it's not so strict, don't die lightly, I still have to rely on you to deter Jiangdong! Liu Yan hurriedly haha: "Besides, with your ability and loyalty, even if you go to Jiangdong back then, Zhou Yu will like you, don't believe me, ask my Senior Brother Pang." ”

As he spoke, he turned sideways and said to Pang Tong: "With Senior Brother's understanding of Zhou Yu, he will like our General Gan, right?"

Pang Tong's expression was embarrassed, what kind of problem is this? Why is it so awkward! But Pang Tong still nodded obediently: "What the princess said is true." ”

Gan Ning's face turned red when she was praised by Liu Yan, how did you say this, I definitely won't vote for Jiangdong again, if you say that, others still think you are testing me!

Indeed, if another lord said such a thing to his subordinates, his subordinates would be more or less strange in their hearts. But Liu Yan is a little girl, and her expression is so elated, with an expression that you must believe me, what I said must be right, which made Gan Ning only blush, which felt even more shy than when she saw her wife's true face for the first time on the night of her wedding.

Liu Yan was in a better mood when she saw this: "With you to help me, I am not afraid of tens of millions of water troops in Jiangdong! One day, everyone in the world will know your name, and they will all know that the world's first water army is in Jingzhou, Jiangxia, not Jiangdong!"

"Your Royal Highness Princess, please rest assured, as long as the last general still has a breath left, he will always be willing to fight for you in the world!" Gan Ning bowed his head again, but his voice was sonorous and powerful.

Liu Yan held him: "I have always believed in you, just like you believe in me." ”

A few days later, Liu Yan returned to Princess Xiangyang's mansion, Jiang Wan took Liu Ba to visit the first time, although Liu Ba was the person in charge during this time, but he was only a deputy, and Jiang Wan had to take him to see Liu Yan.

But Liu Yan was very polite when she saw Liu Ba, and greeted him first: "Mr. is here, I haven't seen you for a long time, is Mr. still used to life in Xiangyang?"

"The subordinates are very good, and Princess Lao is worried. Liu Ba bent down and saluted.

In the past few days when Jiang Wan was away, he personally took care of the affairs of the main book, which was more complicated than he imagined, plus this Kou Feng wedding, Liu Yan took away almost all the top leaders in Xiangyang, and Liu Ba had to ask about almost everything, and every day he fell asleep dizzily, waking up with gold in his eyes, and dreaming about whether he was going to come back. He never thought that he would become a "Pepsi manager" not long after he became an official, but he was tired enough to choke on his old bones. Fortunately, Jiang Wan returned in time, so he didn't get tired and sick.

However, he is also fully familiar with the core links in the operation of the entire Jingzhou, and Jiang Wan did not avoid him and hide him, which must also be related to the frankness of this princess. Liu Ba felt that working in such an environment was very comfortable, and he was even more glad that his first job was in Jingzhou. Fortunately, there is a recommendation from Mr. Shuijing.

Thinking like this, Liu Ba has a greater sense of belonging to Jingzhou. When reporting work, it is also very detailed and conscientious.

Regarding the change in his attitude, Liu Yan sees it in her heart and is satisfied in her heart, only when she works hard, this person's ability becomes more and more prominent. He is indeed a rare all-round talent, and his personality is more likable than Jiang Wan, and it is very suitable to be Jiang Wan's deputy.

It can be seen that Jiang Wan also agrees with Liu Ba's ability, and is even more grateful to Liu Yan, and finally helped him find a good helper, thank God!

Liu Yan was also very satisfied with their combination, and finally didn't have to look at the red blood in Jiang Wan's eyes and feel guilty. can make him do things without pressure, in other words, Jiang Wan is really very useful, except for him who can't fight on horseback, he can run almost all civilian posts.

After listening to Liu Ba's report, Liu Yan was in a good mood: "Mr. has worked hard these days, and I have to rely on Mr. to contribute more in the future." Sir is very talented, and he has helped me a lot. ”

"Her Royal Highness the princess praises falsely, and his subordinates will do their best to assist Mr. Jiang in running the main book, and share the worries of the master bookkeeper Jiang. Liu Ba understands the laws of officialdom very well, even if Liu Yan respects him for three points, he doesn't dare to steal Jiang Wan's limelight, after all, he and Jiang Wan are friends, and they can't pinch up with old friends for a job, at their age, this kind of officialdom is not that they can't do it, but they disdain to do it.

However, the honest Jiang Wan gave up his hand again and again, saying that everyone is eating a big pot of rice, and they are all doing things for the princess, and they must put the princess first.

To be honest, Liu Yan likes Jiang Wan's character and hates his character, who doesn't like honest and diligent? But it's boring if it's too honest and rigid. However, people who know him will think that this is the shining point of his character, and Liu Yan is no exception, after listening to the report, Jiang Wan was left to drink tea, and Liu Ba went back to continue working.

Liu Yan poured tea for Jiang Wan with her own hands: "Senior brother, has you slept well lately, do you still feel exhausted?"

"Back to Her Royal Highness the Princess, her subordinates have never felt exhausted, and Princess Lao is worried, but her subordinates are not. ”

"What are you talking about, in addition to being my master bookkeeper, you are also my senior brother, of course I am afraid that I will tire you up, and my sister-in-law will blame me. Liu Yan said half-truthfully.

"Nothing. Jiang Wan has never been very good at dealing with this kind of problem, so he could only reply sullenly.

"Senior brother, although it is not my intention to be tired of you, I still want to ask you to help me. Liu Yan said to Jiang Wan sincerely.

Jiang Wan was so shocked that he almost threw away the tea bowl in his hand, and the tea spilled out and flowed on the table.

His people hurriedly got up and pounced: "The princess forgives her sins!

"Senior brother, what are you doing? Get up quickly! If you have to do this, then, then I will kneel for you too!" Liu Yan hurriedly bent down to help him, and he was about to kneel, Jiang Wan hurriedly got up: "Princess, I can't help it!"

"If I am not a princess, but just your junior sister, will you still want to kneel to me?" Liu Yan said with a wry smile.

Who knew that Jiang Wan's answer made her speechless: "You are the pastor of Jingzhou, and your subordinates are your main book, so you should be saluted." ”

"Senior brother, I really don't know why Mr. Huang didn't teach you his out-of-the-box temperament. You sit down first, and I'll tell you in detail, I really have something I want my brother to help me. ”

Jiang Wan bowed: "But according to the princess's orders." ”

Liu Yan was speechless, so she had to stop worrying about these things with him, and turned to get down to business. According to Liu Ba's return, Gan Ning's subordinates, who had been sailing at sea for more than a year, finally arrived in Liaodong and connected with Gongsun Kang.

It's just that Liaodong and Jingzhou are too far away, and this back and forth is too time-consuming, the war horses are adrift on the ship, and the health is difficult to guarantee, so the idea of exchanging food for war horses has been put on hold, but Gongsun Kang promised another benefit, that is, to make Cao Cao's rebellion.

For this point, in fact, Liu Yan also needs it, there is Ma Chao in front of Cao Cao to cause chaos, and if Gongsun Kang is not at ease behind him, Cao Cao will not be able to take care of both the beginning and the end, and he will be trapped in the battle situation and unable to move an inch.

It's just that compared to Cao Cao's rebellion, Liu Yan needs war horses more, a large number of war horses, so she was indecisive for a while. Originally, this matter could have been asked to Xu Shu, or Yin Guan, but Xu Shu was too good at reasoning, Liu Yan was already afraid of him, what if Xu Shu asked her to agree to provoke Gongsun Kang to rebel and give up exchanging war horses?

That's why she took the opportunity of Jiang Wan's report to ask Jiang Wan's opinion first, but she didn't expect a very simple thing to be made so complicated by Jiang Wan's wooden temperament, as if Liu Yan wanted him to go to the soup and fire, which made Liu Yan also embarrassed.

She even silently decided that no matter what happened in the future, or what she wanted Jiang Wan to do, she would write an official document directly and send it to the main bookkeeper's house, and never ask for advice in person again, she would be tired to death if she spoke like this! )