The news that Shouchun City was captured by Liu Bei's sneak attack certainly made Sun Ce angry. But since his own men and horses had already arrived outside Hefei City, Sun Ce certainly couldn't turn around and go north to compete with Liu Bei for Shouchun. So in October of the fourth year of Jian'an (199), Sun Ce and Zhou Yu finally attacked Hefei City as originally planned.

Liu Xun, who was on the expedition against the sect party, learned that the two cities of Shouchun and Hefei in the rear were captured by Liu Bei and Sun Ce respectively, and he was shocked and hurriedly led the army back to Jiujiang. But he didn't want to march to Peng Ze and was half-intercepted by Sun Ben and Sun Fu, who had already been ambushed here. Liu Xunbu, who was already unstable, encountered this sudden ambush, and immediately scattered. Liu Xun, who returned from defeat, had no choice but to retreat to Liuyi and turned to Huang Zu for help. After Huang Zu received Liu Xun's request for help, Huang Zu led 5,000 sailors to aid Liu Xun. Sun Ce, who heard the news, took the initiative to attack and defeated the Liu and Huang coalition forces in Liuyi again. Liu Xun, who completely lost the opportunity to turn over, had to flee north to Cao Cao, and Huang Jie also fled back to Jiangxia with a group of relatives after the defeat.

And just when Sun Ce completely established his prestige in the south of Jiujiang with two big victories, Liu Bei, who was in Shouchun, accompanied by Xu Shu and Guan Yu, went south to Lu'an to visit Zhuge Liang, who was studying here. Lu'an is located in the Jianghuai Plain at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain, and has been an important place for soldiers since ancient times. After Liu Bei occupied Lujiang County, he assigned Guan Yu to lead his troops to garrison Lu'an. Now that Sun Ce has occupied Hefei, the adjacent city of Lu'an has naturally strengthened its vigilance to avoid repeating Liu Xun's mistakes.

However, at present, although Liu Bei and Sun Ce are in a delicate relationship that seems to be friends and enemies, the tense atmosphere of Lu'an has not affected Liu Bei's mood. At this time, riding a horse in the green mountains and green waters of western Anhui, Liu Bei couldn't help but praise sincerely, "It's no wonder that it is really a place for outstanding people and spirits, and there will be Wolong living in seclusion here." ”

In the face of Liu Bei's praise, Guan Yu on the side questioned disappreciatively, "The military advisor must Zhuge live in seclusion here?" Yu led the troops to be stationed in Lu'an for a year, and they have not heard of any famous people living in seclusion here. ”

"General Yun Chang doesn't know, my friend Kong Ming has been cultivating and studying in Longzhong before, and he didn't come to Lujiang to study until a few months ago, and temporarily lived in Liuhe." Xu Shu replied truthfully.

"I see." Guan Yu nodded casually, which was regarded as accepting Xu Shu's explanation.

Seeing this situation, Liu Bei knew that Guan Yu had never been interested in famous people, so he played a round for him, "Yuan Zhi, I don't know how far away Zhuge lives here?" ”

"Ahead is the small courtyard in the woods." Xu Shu raised his hand and pointed forward.

Liu Bei looked in the direction Xu Shu pointed, and saw a small hut courtyard faintly exposed in a bamboo forest not far away. So Liu Bei immediately came to the village first, turned over and dismounted and knocked on the firewood door. After a while, an old hoarse voice came from the courtyard and asked, "Who knocked?" ”

When Liu Bei heard the news, he hurriedly stepped forward to report to his home, "General Hanzuo and Liu Bei, the leader of Yangzhou, have come to see Zhuge here." ”

As Liu Bei's words fell, the chai door suddenly opened, and the person who showed up was an old man in cloth. But seeing that the old man first respectfully saluted Liu Bei, then opened his mouth and said to him, "Liu Yuanjun is late." Zhuge Langjun has returned to Longzhong. ”

Liu Bei'er heard that Zhuge Liang was not there, and couldn't help but look back at Xu Shu in astonishment, but when he saw that Xu Shu was also surprised, he turned back and asked, "Uncle, when did Zhuge leave?" ”

"Just two days ago." The old man replied.

"You can't run far in two days. Yu sent someone to chase after the lord for him. Guan Yu said, turned around and strode towards the war horse.

But before Guan Yu could turn over and get on the horse, Liu Bei grabbed him and shook his head and said, "The clouds are long and slow." Zhuge walked in such a hurry, something important must have happened. ”

Xu Shu on the other end continued to ask the old man anxiously, "Old man, did Kong Ming leave words when he left?" ”

After thinking about it sideways, the old man nodded again and again, "Yes, yes, yes." When Zhuge Langjun was leaving, he left a letter, saying that if anyone came to look for him, he would give it to the visitor. The old man will go and get it. ”

As soon as Xu Shu, Liu Bei and others heard that Zhuge Liang had left a message, they immediately became interested again. And when the old man turned around and walked into the house, he took a piece of tissue paper and handed it to Xu Shu and said, "Huh." This is the book. ”

Xu Shu hurriedly took the tissue paper and opened the letter in front of Liu Bei and Guan Yu. However, to the surprise of everyone present, Zhuge Liang did not explain why he left suddenly, nor did he leave a long and tirade on the paper. But I saw that there were only three big characters written on the white cotton paper - "See you in Jingzhou." ”

"See you in Jingzhou?" After the initial shock, Guan Yu reacted first, and said with tiger eyes, "Lord, this guy is clearly teasing us."

Xu Shu on the side saw that Zhuge Liang actually left such a message, and he couldn't help but hurriedly ask Liu Bei for guilt, "My lord, forgive me."

However, compared to the angry Guan Yu and the embarrassed Xu Shu, Liu Bei lowered his head and thought for a long time, then suddenly raised his head and clapped his hands and said, "I understand."

"The Lord"

"My lord?"

Liu Bei raised his hand to stop Guan Yu and Xu Shu who wanted to speak, and then turned around and waved his hand to the old man, "Thank you for delivering the message for Zhuge . ”

Liu Bei's move immediately caused the old man to bow down in panic and return the salute. However, when the old man got up, Liu Bei had already turned over and left the courtyard with Guan Yu and Xu Shu. However, although Liu Bei seemed to be in his heart, Guan and Xu, who followed closely behind, couldn't be so calm. But after seeing the three of them walking to a remote place, Guan Yu couldn't help but ask Liu Bei, "Lord, what does Zhuge mean?" ”

Liu Bei's foot straddle Lu, twisted his beard and shook his head, "It's literal, Zhuge is to prepare for Jingzhou." ”

"Take Jingzhou" Guan Yu's expression changed, "But Liu Biao of Jingzhou has an army of 100,000, how can the lord get it?" ”

Xu Shu listened to what Liu Bei said, but he was not as excited as Guan Yu. After all, after so many years of contact, Xu Shu also knew that Zhuge Liang had always been dissatisfied with Liu Biao. But he didn't expect Zhuge Liang to use this way to mention Liu Bei's attack on Jingzhou. And as Guan Yu said, Liu Bei's current strength is different from Liu Biao's. Even if Xu Shu trusted Zhuge Liang again, he couldn't help but remind Liu Bei at this time, "My lord, the matter of attacking Jingzhou still needs to be considered in the long run." ”

“？ Neither of them has the heart to capture Jingzhou? Liu Bei turned around and asked.

Liu Bei's rhetorical question aroused Guan Yu's fighting spirit. But when he saw him, he immediately swore to Liu Bei with a fist, "As long as my brother says a word, Yu Ding will take Jingzhou for my brother."

"If you have a second brother, I can rest assured." Liu Bei appeased Guan Yu on the one hand, and said to himself on the other hand, "Actually, Bei also knows that in terms of military strength alone, even the combined strength of Bei and Sun Ce is less than half of Liu Biao's. However, compared with Sun Ce's subordinates, Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu, Zhu Zhi, Huang Gai and other famous generals to help, although there are many strategists and generals under Liu Biao, they are all inactionable people. Therefore, Beibei thought that the strategy of taking Jingzhou in the west proposed by Zhuge was not a way out. Of course, as Yuan Zhi said, this matter still needs to be considered in the long term and wait and see how the situation changes. However, Bei is still looking forward to the day of goodbye to Zhuge . ”

Liu Bei and others, who entered the mountains of western Anhui, did not know that the reason why Zhuge Liang suddenly left Lu'an was not because he was playing tricks, but because he received a letter from Xiangyang. And the person who wrote the letter was Liu Qi, the son of Liu Biao. It is said that there are two Mu Liu Biao in Jingzhou, and the eldest son Liu Qi is now twenty-six years old, not only very similar in appearance to Liu Biao, but also like Liu Biao likes to make friends with celebrities from all over the world. The second son Liu Cong is ten years younger than Liu Qi, although he is also beautiful and intelligent, but after all, he is not as popular as Liu Qi. Therefore, Liu Qi has always believed that he is the future heir of Jingzhou. However, in the past few days, Liu Qi's conviction has been shaken.

"Kong Ming yet?"

Liu Qi in the study didn't know how many times he asked the attendants around him about Zhuge Liang's movements. Seeing this, Li Yi, a staff member on the side, couldn't help but persuade him, "The second is just to marry Cai's niece as his wife, why is Qi so anxious." ”

It turned out that the thing that made Liu Qi so restless and anxious to discuss with Zhuge Liang was the marriage of his second brother Liu Cong. said that although Liu Cong is only 16 years old, he is also at an age where he can talk about marriage in the Han Dynasty. And the woman who wants to marry him this time is none other than Liu Qi and Liu Cong's stepmother Cai's niece. If this kind of thing is placed in the future generations, most of them will be criticized and suspected of being the best. But in the Han Dynasty, which encouraged the spread of branches, the remarriage of widows was a matter of praise, let alone marrying a woman who was neither related by blood nor had a different surname.

However, Liu Qi obviously didn't think that this was just a simple matter of kissing and marrying, but he frowned and explained to Li Yi, "Uncle Cai doesn't know, Cai is the most protective." If Ah Cong marries Cai's niece, Cai will inevitably favor Ah Cong in the future, and then dislike me. Regardless of whether Cai will slander in front of his father because of this. As far as his brother Cai Mao is concerned, he is not only his father's important military advisor, but also the water master in charge. With such a relative as his backing, Ah Cong's strength will definitely rise. Thou sayest I am not in a hurry. ”

Li Yi heard Liu Qi say this, and then thought of the various rumors about Cai on the market, so he also nodded and agreed, "Qi is right." Second, this trick of climbing the dragon and attaching the phoenix is really beautiful. But why did Qi invite Zhuge Liang to come here to discuss countermeasures? It is necessary to know that Zhuge Kongming is now studying in Lujiang. When he arrived in Xiangyang, I am afraid that Er would have already married Cai's niece. What's more, Zhuge Kongming was introduced by Huang Chengyan. And Huang Chengyan is Cai's brother-in-law, will Zhuge Kongming really pretend to destroy this marriage? ”

Li Yi's words sound quite awkward, but in fact, the relationship between the Liu, Cai, and Huang families is indeed close. If Zhuge Liang marries Huang Chengyan's daughter as described in history, then Cai will become his mother-in-law. However, Liu Qi seemed to trust Zhuge Liang's character and resourcefulness very much, but when he saw him, he waved his hand and shook his head and said, "Cheng Yangong and Kong Ming are both famous people in the world, and they will not protect their shortcomings like Cai." What's more, even if Kong Ming can't get to Xiangyang in time, I will definitely have a way to relieve me. ”

"It seems that I trust Zhuge Kongming quite a lot." Li Yi said slightly sourly. Of course, Li Yi, who is also a famous person in Jingzhou, also figured out the way of guò Liu Qi to seek an official and a half-position, and even after Liu Qi inherited Jingzhou, he became an important bureaucrat in Jingzhou. However, judging from Liu Qi's attitude, he obviously admires Zhuge Liang, who is only eighteen years old. This made Li Yi, who had passed the age of establishment, quite apprehensive.

However, Liu Qi didn't notice the abnormality in Li Yi's tone, but followed the other party's words and said happily, "Yes." Kong Ming is the most talented young man I have ever seen. I have always wanted to recruit him into the mansion, but unfortunately Kong Ming seems to want to study for a few more years while he is young, so he did not agree to enter the mansion. But that's okay, the more Kong Ming knows, the more he can assist me in the future. ”

"Study tours? It's not a trip to many countries. Li Yi snorted coldly.

"What do you mean by that?" Liu Qi turned his head and frowned. It seems that he also heard Li Yi's words this time.

"Don't you know that Zhuge Kongming actually went to Lujiang to see his friend Xu Yuanzhi this time." Li Yi broke the news to Liu Qi, "And Xu Yuanzhi had already taken refuge in Liu Bei at the beginning of the year, and was entrusted with an important task by Liu Bei. ”

What Li Yi said was originally to remind Liu Qi to pay attention to Zhuge Liang's movements, and hint to him that Zhuge Liang might have bad intentions. But when he heard this, Liu Qi's ears had another meaning. I saw Liu Qi suddenly ask Li Yi with his eyes shining, "Oh, Kong Ming's friend works under Liu Yuanjun's account?" Liu Xuande of Lujiang is a well-known gentleman in the world. ”

Li Yi didn't expect that his words would be exchanged for such a reply, and after being speechless, he couldn't help but reorganize his thoughts and said to Liu Qi, "Although Liu Xuande has a reputation for benevolence and righteousness among the people, he is also a prince after all. I heard that Liu Xuande had just attacked Shouchun under Liu Xun's rule not long ago. ”

"Liu Xuande's surprise attack on Shouchun? Isn't it Sun Bofu who attacked Liu Xun and didn't skip words. Liu Qi asked in surprise.

Although Sun Bofu rebelled, Liu Xuande also took advantage of others. The princes of the troubled times are all suspicious, as the heir of Jingzhou, they need to think twice about how to deal with people, and they should not be gullible to others. Li Yi reminded Liu Qi earnestly.

After listening to what Li Yi said, Liu Qi thought that his own brother would do so many things to fight for power and profit, and couldn't help but bow to Li Yi with empathy, "Thank you for mentioning it, Qi is also taught." ”

And Li Yi said to Liu Qi with a hot iron, "In fact, marriage is a common thing among princes. You don't see that Cai Anzhen, the female state pastor of Xuzhou, also promised to marry Cao Cao's twelve-year-old second son. As a man, because he accepts wives and concubines, he uses the power of marriage to help find one, and it is easy to compete with the two. ”

Liu Qi was right when he heard this, and allowed him Liu Cong to rely on nepotism. You can't also find a relationship with a strong family background. Thinking about this, Liu Qi immediately asked Li Yi, "Bocai, is there a suitable candidate?" ”

Li Yi couldn't help but be happy when he saw Liu Qi's acceptance of the advance. But he quickly took out a roll of bamboo slips from his arms, spread it out in front of Liu Qi, and said, "There are several daughters of famous families waiting for the boudoir." Refer to one or two. ”

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