Section 5 Visits from the Deceased

Let's say that when Lin Fei was about to make a move on the "Fengcheng Sword Qi" mentioned by Cai Ji, Duan Zhi suddenly shouted eagerly from outside the house, Brother Zhengjie, Brother Zhengjie! Come and see, this thing is nitrate! ”

Seeing this, Cai Ji immediately took the opportunity to bid farewell to Lin Fei, "Since Lin Langjun and Zhong Miao still have important matters to discuss. Then the house will not bother much. ”

Lin Fei also knew that Cai Ji at this time was not fully trusted. After all, the purpose was not fully revealed, and it is understandable that the other party is a woman who is seriously suspicious. To be able to talk about this point today is generally a rewarding thing. So Lin Fei returned the salute respectfully, "Congratulations to the prince." ”

In this way, after a false alarm, Cai Ji left the Duan Mansion with doubts about Lin Fei. However, she did not go to find Duan Rong, Zhen Yao and others. Instead, he sent his subordinates to inform Duan Rong that Duan Mansion was fine, and on the other hand, he went directly back to Taishou Mansion to rest. In order to come to meet Zhen Yao and the others on time, Cai Ji specially gave up the comfortable ox cart, and rode back to Huangxian with the Donglai cavalry. Until now, she still has a sore back.

It's just that Cai Ji didn't expect that as soon as she stepped into the gate of the Taishou Mansion with her front foot, Suzulan on her back foot had already hurriedly ran to report to her, "My lord, there is a Lang Jun who said that he can solve the problem of Han Xin's troops." I have been waiting for a long time in the second wing. ”

Solving? What is the day? In the past, no one cared about the "Han Xin's soldiers", and people came to answer one after another. Cai Ji muttered to himself in his heart. But it's good to have someone to solve the problem. So Cai Ji didn't ask too much, and directly asked Lily of the Valley to take her to meet the problem solver.

Since Cai Ji received the holy decree, she officially moved to the second hall to work. This is to facilitate communication with the yamen officials. Second, Cai Ji has now disclosed her identity as a woman, and it is ultimately inappropriate to let a man enter and leave the Santang Courtyard where she lives at will. However, although the second hall is not as private as the third hall, it is better than spacious. In particular, a lotus pond in the courtyard is planted with lotus root and fish, which is very elegant.

The lotus pond takes the homonym of "honest and shameful", which means that the clear water yamen, honest and clean government, and the sludge is not stained. And when Cai Ji walked to the second hall, she happened to see a man in white, with his hands on his back, standing in front of the pool, looking intently at the pointed lotus in the pool. But before Cai Ji could open his mouth to ask, the man in white suddenly turned around and looked back at her and smiled leisurely, "Xiao Cai Fujun is okay here." ”

"Bonghyo!"

Seeing the purpose of the other party, Cai Ji exclaimed. No, the man in white in front of him is Guo Jia, Guo Fengxiao. It is said that since the last time Xiao Pei said goodbye, it has been almost a whole year, and Cai Ji almost no longer expects Guo Jia to come to Donglai. But just when she no longer counted on it, the ghost of the world was already standing in the Donglai Taishou Mansion.

In fact, while Cai Ji was surprised by Guo Jia's sudden visit, Guo Jia was also secretly looking at Cai Ji in women's clothes. Seeing that Cai Ji was very clear between his eyebrows, and then thought of the first encounter with him in Xiaopei a year ago, Guo Jia couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "That yen said that you are not a child, and I suddenly realized when I saw it today." ”

Cai Ji heard Guo Jia say that Hua Tuo had already seen through her daughter, and bowed down slightly embarrassed at the moment, "The original name was undecided, and Ji had no choice but to disguise herself as a man." Thank you for your understanding. ”

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Do extraordinary things in extraordinary times. Guo Jia waved his hand generously and said, "It's that Xiao Cai Fujun is diligent in political affairs, and he governs Donglai, a coastal county, in a harmonious manner. ”

"Filial piety has been awarded." After Cai Ji humbly arched his hand, he and Guo Jia both walked into the wing room, and the guests of honor were seated. And Lily of the Valley brought up the barley tea that had been prepared for a long time. Speaking of which, this barley tea is still Cai Ji's handiwork. Because Donglai does not produce tea locally, and the continuous war has blocked the trade between the north and the south, the price of tea in Donglai is frighteningly high. Cai Ji relied on the identity of the Taishou, so that he could get a little tea tribute from the rich families in the city. As for the ordinary officials of the yamen, they can only make do with white water. Seeing that the weather is getting hotter, it is not always a thing to drink without tea. So Cai Ji followed the experience of the previous life, and asked Lily of the Valley and others to fry the barley until it was browned and brewed it into barley tea with hot water, which was supplied to the yamen and the military camp to cool off. Sweet and refreshing, the burnt aroma of barley tea was well received by officials and soldiers as soon as it was launched. And soon it was introduced to the people from Taishoufu. As for the people of Huangxian County, they vividly call barley tea Cai's tea.

Being able to become the inventor of barley tea naturally makes Cai Ji quite proud. It's just that at this moment, seeing the orange-colored barley tea being brought to Guo Jia, Cai Ji still said apologetically with a slight heart, "The tea is coarse, please forgive me." ”

"This is tea? How can there be no tea fragrance? After Guo Jia picked up the barley tea and smelled it, he immediately showed a curious look on his face and said, "But there is a hint of wheat fragrance." ”

"Don't hide it. This tea is made by stir-frying barley and no tea leaves are added. Cai Ji said this, in order to show that her barley tea can still be a little bourgeoisie, so she added, "This tea has the effect of relieving bloating, calming the stomach and quenching thirst, and invigorating qi and regulating the body." When drinking, it is also drunk with flower petals and green barley, which contrasts with each other. ”

Guo Jia listened to Cai Ji's explanation, so he took a shallow sip, and then closed his eyes and said, "It's really overflowing with wheat fragrance." Xiao Cai Fu Junru, this barley tea is more interesting than real tea. ”

Cai Ji didn't know if Guo Jia was polite, or if he really liked barley tea. I had to turn the conversation around and ask, "I heard the little maid Suzulan say, I visited the Taishou Mansion today to solve the problem?" ”

Guo Jia put the barley tea in his hand on the pu mat after hearing this, and nodded happily, "If you don't count it, there are a total of 1,000 and 49 soldiers." ”

"That's right." Cai Ji was not surprised that Guo Jianeng answered this question. What she cared about was that Guo Jia would suddenly come to Donglai a year later. Therefore, she then asked Guo Jia tentatively, "But if you come to Donglai, you shouldn't have made a special trip to solve the problem." ”

Guo Jia saw that Cai Ji asked simply, but he also told the truth, "Xiao Cai Fujun is really a straightforward person. After Xiao Cai's farewell that day, Guo did plan to visit Donglai. After the locust plague raged, Guo had to return to his hometown to visit relatives. I didn't travel again until the beginning of the year. As soon as I arrived in Huang County, I saw Xiao Cai Fujun's list above the city gate, and Han Xin's soldiers. I never thought that Xiao Cai Fujun also had experience in arithmetic. ”

There, Yoshimoto wanted to recruit his master to teach young children to read and write in the Taishou Mansion. It was only because of a whim that this Han Xin point soldier came out, and there were very few people who could answer the question. So much so that the lecture hall in the house has so far only taught by Ji and another scholar with the surname of Duan. Cai Ji smiled bitterly and spread his hands.

"So to speak. Didn't Guo solve Xiao Cai's urgent need. Guo Jia said jokingly.

As soon as Cai Ji heard that Guo Jia had the idea of staying to teach, he immediately asked excitedly, "I plan to stay in Donglai!" ”

"Xiao Cai Fujun is not welcome here?" Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Welcome! How could it not be welcome. Later, Ji sent an artificial house arrangement. Cai Jixing nodded again and again in ecstaty. It was only at this moment that she deeply understood Cao Cao's state of mind when he "greeted each other upside down" and Liu Bei "looked at the thatched house three times". In these troubled times, it is not easy to get someone to help.

At this time, Guo Jia waved his hand politely and said, "Xiao Cai Fujun don't want trouble." Guo has set up a house in the city to live temporarily. ”

Don't bother, stay temporarily...... Guo Jia's words made Cai Ji realize that the other party did not want to take refuge, but only observed the examination school. But even so, Cai Ji still suppressed the disappointment that flashed in his heart, and turned to greet Guo Jia enthusiastically, "I see." I don't know what is missing? The government can send someone to buy it. ”

In the face of Cai Ji's warm hospitality, Guo Jia didn't know the mind of the girl in front of him. So in order not to let the other party misunderstand, Guo Jia immediately looked straight and said frankly to him that Dao Fujun was polite. In fact, Guo only planned to live in Donglai for a while to observe the overall situation of the world. ”

That's really the case. Cai Ji sighed in his heart. But he cheered up and bowed to Guo Jia, "It's okay." If you want to stay in Donglai for a few days, you can stay for a few days. Ji only wants to look at the overall situation of the world, but also to see the changes in Donglai. ”

Guo Jia saw that Cai Ji was not discouraged, and still wanted to win over. couldn't help but groan for a while and said, "It is not easy for Xiao Cai Fujun to use the power of Yuan Shao to ensure the safety of Donglai's side among the forces of all parties. The changes in Donglai, Guo has also felt the same in the past few days. ”

As soon as Cai Ji heard Guo Jia mention Yuan Shao, he calmed down a little. thought, no, Guo Jia resolutely left Yuan Shao at the beginning, how could he come to join Yuan Shao now. Do you want to make it clear to Guo Jia that you are not all the way with Yuan Shao? Just temporarily use Yuan Shao's momentum to protect himself? Cai Ji quickly rejected the idea in his mind. The reason is very simple, the current Donglai is not in any condition to break away from Yuan Shao's protection. If you blindly say that you are only temporarily taking refuge in Yuan Shao, you will only leave an image of the other party's inadequacy. After all, a character like Guo Jia can't be coaxed in three or two sentences. So after Cai Ji thought about it in his heart, he humbly praised Guo Jia. Ji is a corner of peace, and all parties have to help each other, so that the people of Donglai will not starve. How can it be compared to Cao Gong's conquest for a year and still be able to open up wasteland. ”

"Oh? Xiao Cai Fujun is optimistic about Cao Cao? Guo Jia picked up the barley tea and said quietly, "Everyone in the world knows that Cao Cao lost Yanzhou, and life and death are only between a line. What's the use of having more fields? ”

That's not true. Located between the Yellow River and Jishui, Yanzhou is an important place in the world, and although it is now dilapidated, it is still easy to protect itself. Ji saw that Cao Cao defeated Li Feng and Xue Lan on the one hand, and divided his troops to attack Chen Palace in the east to block LΓΌ Bu's westward advance, and on the other hand, he opened up wasteland to save food and reserve grain and grass. It has the meaning of Juancheng, Dong'e and Fanxian counties as 'Guanzhong' and 'Hanoi'. On the other hand, Lu Bu Chad, a state in Yanzhou, did not want to occupy the pass, open up wasteland and collect the hearts of the people, but repeatedly started wars, and now it has aroused the anger of the heavens and the resentment of the people. Now that the mangs have passed, Cao Cao should have accumulated enough military rations and popular support. Therefore, Ji dared to speculate that the turning point of the Cao Lu war was in the near future! Cai Ji analyzed the battle situation in Yanzhou according to his understanding of history, and at the same time observed Guo Jia's expression.

Cai Ji didn't think that Guo Jia would judge the strength of his power by territory like ordinary mediocre people. What she Guo Jia said just now was more like a temptation. Therefore, Cai Ji decided to use his understanding of the process of history to test Guo Jia. Sure enough, when he said that "the turning point of the Cao Lu War is in the near future", the corners of Cai Ji Guo Jia's mouth curved a shallow arc.

In fact, just when Cai Ji and Guo Jia were testing each other, the "turning point" in Cai Ji's mouth had already come to an end on the land of Yanzhou.

The sky was full of feathered arrows that covered the sky, and in the midst of a scuffle of blood and fire, Chen Gong, dressed in Confucian clothes, stood in the battle array with swords in his hands, even if the arrows passed his ears, they could not make him flinch. Because Chen Gong knew very well in his heart that although the men and horses were surrounded by Cao's army, the number of Lu Bu's army far exceeded Cao's army in terms of the total number. As long as they can hold their positions, the long Cao army will inevitably collapse under the internal and external attacks of Lu Bu's army.

But is that really the case? A hesitant voice was always loud in Chen Gong's heart. Too many failures before made Chen Gong a little unhappy about his uncertain lord. But even so, as the commander of an army, he still had to show enough composure and tenacity in front of the soldiers. However, just as Chen Gong's heart became more and more anxious, suddenly there was a rapid sound of horses' hooves in the distance, and then a group of black-clothed and black-armored knights broke through the churning blood mist and reached Chen Gong's camp.

Is it an enemy general?

Not! It's reinforcements!

In an instant, the soldiers under Chen Gong's command let out an earth-shattering cheer. This cheer is not only a consolation for our perseverance, but also a thank you for the help of our allies. It's just that the cheers seem to have come too early, because soon there were only 100 so-called reinforcements.

As soon as Zhang Liao, who was in the lead, entered the formation, he turned over and dismounted, and reported to Chen Gongyu with a fist, "The lord has withdrawn to a hundred miles away. Please break through quickly! ”

After Chen Gong listened to Zhang Liao's report, he felt that his brain was surging with blood. Didn't hold on again! Lu Bu didn't hold on again! It seems that his own lord can't fight against the wind. It's just that where in this world will there be a smooth battle every day, ten miles back today, a hundred miles back tomorrow, and the huge Yanzhou can let him Lu Feng retreat a few times!

Thinking of this, Chen Gong could only smile sadly, and bowed in the direction of Lu Bu's retreat! ”

In the second year of Xingping, in May, LΓΌ Bu set out from Dongyi and led more than 10,000 people with Chen Gong to attack Cao Cao. Cao Cao's soldiers all went out to harvest wheat, and there were less than 1,000 people in the camp, making it difficult to hold the camp. There is a large embankment to the west of the camp and a dense and deep forest to the south. Cao Cao ambushed half of his soldiers behind the embankment, and the other half of the soldiers were exposed to the embankment. When LΓΌ Bu's army approached, Cao Cao ordered the lightly armed troops to challenge, and only after the two armies fought together, the ambush soldiers climbed the embankment to kill, and the infantry and cavalry charged together, breaking LΓΌ Bu's army, and LΓΌ Bu retreated that night. Cao Cao captured Dingtao again and divided his troops to pacify the counties. Lu Bu then fled to Xuzhou Dongtou Liu Bei!

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