On the ninth day of the fifth month of the third year of Jian'an, the third and last day of Liu Qi's holiday.

After getting up early, Liu Qi was practicing the five bird operas in the yard.

Since he learned the five bird opera in Hua Tuo's hands, Liu Qi insisted on practicing every day with almost no interruption, plus he learned swordsmanship in Yu Forbidden Hands before, and learned swordsmanship in Wei Yan's hands, after this period of exercise, he felt that his body was a lot stronger, and he could even see a piece of protruding muscles.

After practicing for almost half an hour, Liu Qi sweated profusely, felt that his hands and feet were flexible and free, and his body and mind were in good condition, so he stopped and prepared to eat.

Just then, a family member reported to him that two people had come to visit.

Liu Qi immediately waved his hand and said let them in.

To tell the truth, there are too many people who have visited themselves in the past three days, even so much that they are tired of Cheng Dù, and most of these visitors are some people who have no real talent and real learning, but they tend to be inflammatory, Liu Qi thinks that these two visitors are such people, so he casually asked the family to bring them in.

Although such a character is not talented, if he is neglected, he will definitely spread the word everywhere that he cannot break the corporal and put a hat of disrespect and meritocracy on himself.

If it weren't for this, Liu Qi would definitely not even see them.

But the family hesitated for a moment, but said: "They said that let the prince personally invite them, for these two arrogant people, do we drive them out?" ”

"Oh?" Liu Qi was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled: "It seems that there are really masters here this time, since they are so confident, then I will personally invite them." Hehe, maybe it will surprise me. ”

After finishing speaking, Liu Qi entered the room to change his clothes, and took Liu An to the gate of the courtyard.

Liu Qi took a look and found that the two people had different expressions, one was a twenty-six or seventeen-year-old young man, eight feet tall, with sharp eyebrows and a flying spirit, and the other was the same age as Liu Qi, at most twenty years old, this person was seven feet tall and had an ordinary appearance, and he was definitely a character who would be submerged in the crowd.

But Liu Qi felt that the ordinary-looking young man exuded an air of elegance, and he was deeply impressed by the confidence exuded by the other party. So he didn't treat the two people differently, but took a deep look and asked respectfully: "I don't know the names of the two gentlemen?" What do you have to say? ”

But seeing that a hint of strangeness flashed in the eyes of the ordinary-looking scribe, he blurted out and asked: "I heard that although the eldest prince is also considered a corporal Lixian these days, he has never personally gone out to receive visitors, why did you really come out to see us today?" ”

Liu Qi said with a smile: "Extraordinary people, they have extraordinary courage, only the true nature of the great hero, is the real celebrity self-**, since the two of them opened their mouths to let me personally invite, they must be real celebrities, and they have always respected the virtuous in the future, how dare not come?" ”

The scribe said, "The eldest prince doesn't know us either, how do you know that we are really talented?" ”

Liu Qi said affirmatively: "The two of them have extraordinary bearings, and their bodies exude a thick bookish atmosphere, and they are well-educated people at first glance, plus the two have gentle temperaments, and they are by no means crazy, so I dare to conclude that the two must be very human." ”

But seeing that the scribe sighed: "The eldest prince is really worthy of the name of discerning pearls, in Xiangyang Pangtong, this is my friend, Xu Shu." ”

"What?" Liu Qi almost jumped up when he heard this, and hurriedly asked excitedly: "Your Excellency, is it Pang Shi Yuanhu, who is known as the phoenix?" And this gentleman, could it be Mr. Xu Yuanzhi of Yingchuan? ”

But seeing Xu Shu nodding and saying: "Exactly, I didn't expect the eldest prince to know the words below, and I was really flattered by the following." ”

Although Xu Shu participated in the Jingxiang Literary Conference last time, he didn't plan to show himself at that time, so he was just mixed between hundreds of scribes, and although Liu Qi saw the other party's name, he couldn't ask who Xu Shu was, so although it was not the first time the two met, it was the first time they got acquainted. And Xu Shu couldn't have imagined that the other party would already know him, and even his own origin and words were clear, so he was very surprised.

Liu Qi couldn't help laughing, grabbed the arms of the two, and said loudly: "The two great names are like thunder, even if I, Liu Qi, am lonely and unheard, I also know the two great talents." How can I, Liu Qi, be favored by two gentlemen? Haha, two, this is not the place to talk, please come with me. ”

Liu Qi immediately ordered the family: "Close the courtyard door, I will not see any guests today, I will have a long talk with the two gentlemen, Liu An, arrange to make tea, take out the best tea in my house, and also, you personally arrange the kitchen, make a table of first-class banquets, I will personally talk with the two gentlemen, unless there is a big matter, no one is allowed to disturb us." ”

Liu Qi was excited, so he let Xu Shu and Pang Tong into the hall.

The three of them sat down separately, and then Liu An came to the hall with fragrant tea and sent the fragrant tea to Liu Qi, Xu Shu, and Pang Tong.

Pang Tong took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Eldest son, please forgive Xiaosheng for being presumptuous, I don't know what Childe's next plan is?" ”

Liu Qi was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Prepare to train soldiers and soldiers, wait for the opportunity, or conquer Liu Zhang of Xichuan, or conquer Yuan Shu, in short, you should make meritorious contributions, sweep away rebellion for the imperial court as soon as possible, and pacify the world." ”

"Hehe, Gongzi has strange ambitions, Xiaosheng admires, but although Xichuan Liu Zhang is weak, now the monarch and the minister are single-minded, and the terrain is dangerous, so it can not be taken lightly, although Yuan Shu is a dry bone in the tomb, but the land of Huainan is easy to attack and difficult to defend, located in the Central Plains, Sun Ce, Cao Cao, and Lu Bu are surrounded by heroes, once they get it, they will be caught in endless wars. And these are not the big troubles in Jingzhou, Xiaosheng believes that the most urgent thing for the current Gongzi is to try his best to win Jingnan to quell the rebellion, take the four counties of Jingnan as a territory, connect the Jingxiang clan internally, and resist Sun Ce externally, Gongzi is the eldest son, and he has great merit, who can shake the position of Gongzi as the successor? ”

"What? Jingnan rebellion? Could it be the rebellion of Zhang Xian in Changsha? When did this happen? Liu Qi's face changed slightly after hearing this, and he asked in surprise.

"It was Zhang Xian's rebellion, this was the news that came half a month ago. But Xiaosheng is very strange, even I know about this matter, but Childe doesn't know? Pang Tongyi's face was stunned and asked in surprise.

Xu Shu interjected: "This can't be blamed on the son, he was far away in Nanyang to fight, but after returning he was given a three-day holiday by the state pastor, there is no opportunity to contact the military and political affairs, it is normal to understand not in detail, it is estimated that tomorrow the holiday is over, the state pastor will notify you." In fact, with Gongzi's current prestige, I am afraid that even if the Cai family wants to compete for the opportunity to conquer Jingnan, the State Pastor will not give it to him, hehe, although the Cai family is high and powerful, and he is a state pastor, it is expected that the State Pastor will never want him to be the sole ruler of the Cai family, and there must be a means of restraint and balance, so it is not expected that as long as the son applies to Jingnan, the State Pastor will definitely agree. ”

Liu Qi was noncommittal, and continued to ask: "Two gentlemen, what is the situation of the Jingnan rebellion?" At least there is a number in my heart, otherwise, if I go blindly, I am afraid that even if I can win at that time, I will definitely lose a lot, and my army is the elite of Jingzhou, and I can't afford to lose. ”

Xu Shu glanced at Liu Qi and sighed: "The eldest prince actually cherishes the soldiers, and it is the style of a generation of famous generals." The four counties of Jingnan were all subordinated to Cao Cao at the instigation of Zhang Xian, betrayed the state pastor, and was also a traitor Zhang Xian who won the hearts of the people. ”

Pang Tong also smiled: "What's more, this is also an opportunity for you, Gongzi, although the four counties of Jingnan are poor, they are also a place to use, there are Zhuyue in the south, Jiaozhi in the west, and Jiangdong in the east. Hugh said that Jingzhou Mu's succession may not be lost, even if it really falls into the hands of the Cai family, Gongzi can force him to give up obediently with his strong strength. ”

After Liu Qi heard this, he couldn't help but look solemn, and said with his fists clenched: "Thank you two gentlemen for your guidance, as soon as I see my father next tomorrow, I will apply to quell the Jingnan rebellion, and I hope that the two gentlemen will help me at that time, and I, Liu Qi, will definitely not let the two of you down." ”

Xu Shu said with a smile: "We just want to assist the prince and work together for the cause of the king." ”

After finishing speaking, he fell to the ground with Pang Tong, and said in unison: "I, Xu Shu (Pang Tong), did my best to serve the son of dogs and horses. ”

Liu Qi hurriedly helped the two of them up and said happily: "As long as there are two of them to help, I, Liu Qi, believe that this time I will be able to quickly quell the Jingnan rebellion and bring back peace to my Jingzhou." ”

At this moment, Liu An came in to report and said that the banquet had been cured, and Liu Qi immediately pulled the two into the table and personally took the two of them into the table.

Liu Qi raised his glass and said excitedly:

"The two gentlemen are both talented in the world, and they can get the help of the two, I Liu Qi is really fortunate in my third life, please allow me to toast the two of you with a glass, in order to show sincerity, I will do it first."

When he had finished speaking, he raised his head and drank the large bowl of wine.

Xu Shu was a ranger at the beginning, although he is now studying literature, he is also proud, laughed and drank the wine in the bowl, and said with a smile: "Shu has to meet the master in this life, and can assist the son to make immortal achievements and leave a name for eternity, this wish is enough." ”

Pang Tong smiled and said slowly: "Although Tong is a young man, I am willing to do my best to help my son plan and plan, obtain Jingzhou as the successor, and use Jingzhou as the base to achieve the cause of the king." "I drank that glass of wine in one gulp.

Liu Qi knew that the two of them were confidants, and although it involved the sensitive issue of fighting for inheritance, he was not hypocritical, so he quickly poured another glass of wine for everyone, raised the wine glass, touched the two fiercely, and then drank it dry together.

At this moment, I suddenly saw Liu An panting and running over, and said with a nervous face: "Son, someone is visiting." ”

"Oh? Didn't I say that? Unless it's a big deal, I don't see anyone. Liu Qi sank his face and said unhappily.

But I heard Liu An say: "This is a big thing, because the person who came is the master bookkeeper." ”

"What? It turned out to be the master of Kuai, what did he come to do? Liu Qi couldn't help but be stunned and said suspiciously.

Pang Tong and Xu Shu glanced at each other, and said in unison: "Congratulations to the son, there will be good news when the master book is here." ”