"I want to paint a sub-landscape, and I plan to compose the picture like this......" Liu Yong pulled Cao Buxing aside and whispered for a while, and then smiled: "I don't know what Mr. Cao thinks?" ”

Cao Buxing twisted his beard and listened with a smile, and from time to time he looked at Xiao Qiao's side, nodding frequently.

The young man snorted in his nose, but softly but with some disgust: "Didn't you say painting a sub-landscape?" Why do you have to go behind our backs, and the discussion is so mysterious, I'm afraid it's not so simple. ”

Xiao Qiao laughed and said, "What, are we familiar with you?" Is there a relationship between us? ”

The young man was annoyed and angry, and said, "Bah, I really haven't repaid my kindness." He snorted heavily in his nose and twisted his head to the side, sulking secretly.

Liu Yong looked at all this with good anger and amusement, and concisely told Cao Buxing his plans for the composition and color of each part of the picture. Cao Buxing couldn't stop secretly laughing when he saw the two bickering, pretending not to know, while pointing out the inappropriateness in Liu Yong's thoughts, and putting forward his own suggestions and opinions. After the two discussed the time and method of handing over paintings, they said goodbye.

Seeing that Cao Buxing and the young man had disappeared, Liu Yongfang said to Xiao Qiao with some disgust: "Qian'er, what's the matter with you and that young man, the two of you seem to have a grudge in your previous life?" Although that man is a man, he is a child who has not grown up after all, so you can't let him? ”

Xiao Qiao grinned and said, "Brother-in-law, who said that person is a man, she is a 100% woman." ”

"She's a woman?" Liu Yong was stunned for a moment and muttered, "Why didn't I see it." Did you read that right? ”

Xiao Qiao smiled: "It's not wrong, that person's ears can be pierced." Didn't my brother-in-law see it? ”

Liu Yong said: "I thought he was just a young man with clear eyebrows, what is there to see?" What's more, take a closer look? ”

"Does my brother-in-law mean that if she is not a fair-eyed teenager, but a clear-eyed woman, the brother-in-law will take a closer look?" Xiao Qiao immediately heard the language problem in Liu Yong's speech, and shaved his pink face and teased.

Liu Yong's face suddenly turned red, and he hurriedly distinguished: "I didn't mean that." ”

Xiao Qiao smiled slightly, but did not speak again. Liu Yong saw that Xiao Qiao no longer delved into it, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but heard Xiao Qiao say again: "Brother-in-law, you don't want to think about it, how can there be a man in this world who has pierced his ear?" ”

Liu Yong nodded, but he was a little disappreciative in his heart, but you don't know that in later generations, there are many men who also have ear piercings, and there are also many men in ethnic minorities who wear earrings. After a while, Liu Yong half blamed: "Qian'er, how can you pay attention to other people's earlobes?" It's rude. ”

Xiao Qiao pouted, and said with some grievances: "When people saw that person was born white and delicate, they paid more attention to it." Besides, I only caught a glimpse of it, and I didn't keep staring at his face. ”

"I see, that's my brother-in-law's fault for you." Liu Yong verbally apologized.

Xiao Qiao snorted lightly, but he was not angry, and said with a smile after a while: "Brother-in-law, you said that girl has such a handsome appearance at such a young age, and she must be an extremely beautiful person when she grows up, right?" ”

"No wonder you've been bickering with her!" Liu Yong smiled and blamed, "It turns out that you are secretly comparing beauty with her." Little Joe grinned and didn't deny it. Liu Yong thought for a while, and then said: "According to my brother-in-law's eyes, no matter how beautiful she is in the future, she will not be as beautiful as you Qian'er, and she will not be able to compare to Ying'er and Cicada." ”

Xiao Qiao's heart was overjoyed when he heard this, and he asked with a red face and a smile: "Brother-in-law, do you really think so?" Isn't it me? ”

Liu Yong smiled and said, "What do you do, brother-in-law?" Your brother-in-law's vision has always been good, you see your sister I married, and your Diao Chan sister, which one is not a beauty that is rare in the world. ”

Xiao Qiao secretly pursed his lips, skipped Liu Yong's expression of loyalty directly, and sighed lightly: "This girl is outstanding, and her martial arts sound good, I don't know which son can subdue her in the future?" ”

Liu Yong laughed and said, "Qian'er, what are you doing with that heart." It's not you or me anyway. ”

Xiao Qiao also felt funny when he asked this, so he had to smile, and suddenly asked, "That's right." Brother-in-law, what did you just discuss with Mr. Cao? Why are you carrying us both behind your back? ”

Liu Yong raised his head and said, "I can't say this." Glimpsing Xiao Qiao's pretty face, Liu Yong hurriedly waved his hand, and said apologetically: "Qian'er, brother-in-law really can't say." You'll know then. ”

Xiao Qiao gritted his silver teeth lightly and said hatefully: "Hmph, I don't know anything yet." ”

Following. A gorgeous carriage stopped in front of the inn where Liu Yong was staying, and then jumped down a richly dressed messenger. The shopkeeper realized that this was the steward in charge of reception in Lusu's mansion, so he hurriedly stepped forward. The steward whispered a few words in the shopkeeper's ear. The shopkeeper's eyes widened suddenly, showing a look of surprise, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly came to Liu Yong's door with the manager, and said carefully: "That distinguished guest lives here, but the little one is waiting carefully." ”

The steward nodded, gently knocked on Liu Yong's door, bowed and bowed, and then presented Lu Su's letter.

Liu Yong unfolded the letter and quickly skimmed through it, and asked happily, "When did Mr. Lu come back?" ”

"Hui Gongzi, my husband returned home yesterday."

Liu Yong nodded, and said, "This brother, just me and Miss Qiao went to Mr.'s house, and the rest of the people stayed at the inn, right?" ”

"Childe, that's not going to work." The steward said hurriedly, "My husband said, how can there be a reason for the guest to live at home, if you want the small one to take the son and his party into the house, otherwise the small one will have to be reprimanded by the gentleman." ”

This is the hospitable Lu Su, Liu Yong sighed, and said: "Okay, then it's annoying." ”

"Childe, please pack up first, and the little one will wait at the door of the inn."

The horses' hooves clattered, the sound of the car was sparkling, and after a while, the carriage arrived in front of Lusu Mansion. Liu Yong lifted the curtain and got out of the car, and Lu Su was waiting there with a smile.

This is the second time Liu Yong and Lu Su have met, and both of them feel very cordial. Lu Su instructed the housekeeper to place Zhou Cang and others in the guest room, accompanied by a special steward; Liu Yong and Xiao Qiao are separate courtyards, with conscientious maids and small servants waiting. Liu Yong hastily combed it up, and then came to see Lu Su with the housekeeper.

As soon as they saw Lu Su, he said first: "Miss Qiao is accompanied by her clumsy wife, General Liu doesn't have to worry." ”

Liu Yong nodded with a smile, and said: "Liu Yong admires his brother Gao Yi, can you be less polite, you can call me or Liu Gongzi directly, and the word General Liu will be exempted." ”

Lu Su laughed when he heard this: "Then it's better to be respectful than to obey your fate." Chongru brother, please. ”

"Brother Zijing, please."

The two hurriedly had a meal, and Lu Su said: "Brother Chongru, I visited my lord overnight when I returned to Chaisang yesterday. When the lord heard that Chongru was coming, he was overjoyed and eager to see you. Chongru, let's go see the lord. If you have anything else to say, let's talk about it in the car. ”

Liu Yong nodded. The two got into the carriage one after the other, and not long after they sat down, Liu Yong asked anxiously: "Did Brother Zijing tell General Sun about forming an alliance against Cao?" ”

"How can Lu Su conceal the lord's father-in-law, he has already revealed the son's strategy and discernment."

"I wonder what General Sun means when he hears it?" Liu Yong asked eagerly.

"My father-in-law's face was as usual, as if he was not interested, so he found another topic to talk about." Lu Su saw that Liu Yong's face showed a slight disappointment, smiled faintly, and said, "Son, although my lord did not agree, he did not refuse." In Yilusu's opinion, although the lord was calm and quiet, his heart must have moved. The son only needs to know the pros and cons, Chen said the pros and cons, and the head of my family will definitely be excited, and it is not impossible for the two families to form an alliance to resist Cao Cao. ”

While speaking, the carriage had arrived at Wuhou's mansion. Lu Su asked Liu Yong to drink tea in the concierge room for a while, and he went to tell Sun Quan first. After a while, Lu Su smiled and hurriedly came out, saying that Sun Quan was invited, so he accompanied Liu Yong through the hall and came to the front of the main hall.

Liu Yong saw that the man was eight feet tall, with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, burly and strong, with a Chinese face, big ears and a big mouth, not angry and arrogant, and knew that this person must be Sun Quan. In the book, Sun Quan's "blue eyes and purple hair" are described, and Liu Yong looks closely, only to see that this person's eyes are blazing, shimmering, and his iris is blue and fruitful, like a person in the Western Regions; The beard on both cheeks is extremely thick and also strangely purple-red. Seriously, Liu Yong nodded secretly, bowed deeply, and said, "Liu Yong has seen General Sun." ”

Sun Quan laughed, leaned forward slightly, stretched out his hands and raised his empty face, "General Liu doesn't have to be polite. He stretched out his hand and pointed to the hall and said with a smile: "General Liu, please inside." ”

"General Sun, please."

The three of them entered the hall. After the boy served tea, Sun Quan waved his hand lightly, asked all the entourages to retreat, and asked Liu Yong: "I don't know what General Liu came to Jiangdong for?" Do you want Sun Quan to serve his life? ”

Liu Yong saw that Sun Quan was calm, calm, and dignified, which was extremely incommensurate with his age, and he couldn't help but admire it in his heart. You must know that Sun Quan at this time is only in his early twenties, and the age and qualifications of which of the civil ministers and military generals under his command are not far beyond him, but Sun Quan can be both graceful and powerful, know how to make good use of people, and in a short period of time, let the Jiangdong ministers work together and work with one heart and one mind, although there are Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu and others loyal assistance, but Sun Quan's personal charm and the way of employing people should not be underestimated, no wonder Sun Ce wants to entrust the Jiangdong foundation to this person on his deathbed, no wonder Cao Cao said with emotion, "Giving birth to a son should be like Sun Zhongmou."

Sun Quan's long beard at such a young age must be to hide his true age, Liu Yong speculated in his heart. Although they are both hair, beards have a very different status from hair. Beards are acquired, so they can be left or shaved at will; Hair is different, inherited from parents, casually cut off is not only a manifestation of unfilial piety, but also a great rebellion of the punishment, there is a kind of punishment for cutting hair, it is called "punishment". "The Book of Filial Piety? In the opening of the book, it is said, "The body is skinned, and the parents who receive it dare not destroy it, and the beginning of filial piety is also." "That's the truth. Therefore, Cao Cao's cutting of his hair in front of the army to show military discipline is not Cao Cao's hypocrisy and show, but it is indeed reasonable.

Liu Yong smiled slightly, and stated what he had said to Zhou Yu to Sun Quan again, and finally said: "General Sun is smart and wise, he won't believe that Cao Cao will row the river with you like Liu Biao, right?" General Sun, if you cooperate, you will benefit both, and if you divide it, you will lose both, and I hope that the general will see it. ”

Sun Quan pondered for a moment and said, "General Liu, what is the benefit of this move to Jiangdong?" ”

There are no eternal friends and enemies between people, only common interests. Zhou Yu knew this, Lu Su knew, and Sun Quan naturally knew it. Liu Yong had no choice but to sacrifice a killer weapon and said: "General Sun and Jiangxia Huangzu have a grudge against their father. But in terms of the strength of the navy, the general may not be able to defeat Huang Zu. What's more, the general's westward expedition must first cross the waters of the Yuanyuan. If the general agrees to form an alliance, Liu Yong can give way to the waterway and ask for money and food to help the general. ”

Lu Su was surprised: "That's all? ”

"Liu Yong only has one city now, and General Sun can't look down on gold, silver and money." Liu Yong explained sincerely, and said to Sun Quan, "Father's hatred is not shared, and General Sun ......"

Sun Quan waved his hand, hesitated, thought for a moment and then replied: "General Liu, this matter is related to the safety of Jiangdong, please allow me to discuss with the ministers before replying, do you think this is good?" Without waiting for Liu Yong to speak, Sun Quan turned his head and said to Lu Su again: "Zijing, I am good to accompany General Liu, but if you need it, report it immediately." Lu Su agreed, but Liu Yong looked helpless and had to leave.

Sun Quan sat in silence for a long time, pondering for a long time, and then ordered loudly: "Come here, quickly pass the Zhou Governor back to Chaisang to enter the palace to discuss matters." ”

The next night, the candlelight flickered in the lobby of Sun Quan's mansion, and there were many people. Sun Quan was in the center, Zhang Zhao on the left, Zhou Yu and Lu Su on the right, and everyone spoke freely about Liu Yong's idea of forming an alliance. Zhang Zhao, who turned out to be cautious in dealing with people, had a rare agreement with Zhou Yu this time, and they did not agree to the alliance with Liu Yong. The reason is slightly different, Zhang Zhao believes that even if he forms an alliance, it will be difficult to resist Cao Cao's army, not to mention that this move will not only offend Cao Cao, but also be unprofitable; Zhou Yu believed that the original was located in Jiangbei, and it was thankless to form an alliance with it, and said that even without Liu Yong's help, he had the confidence to resist Cao Cao.

Lu Sukong was anxious, but he couldn't say anything new, so he had to look at Sun Quan with worry in his heart. Sun Quan's face sank like water, listened quietly, and when everyone finished speaking, Fang said: "What the princes said is very reasonable, and the alliance with Liu Yong is undoubtedly a marriage for others, and it is not beneficial to Jiangdong......"

Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao smiled when they heard this, and their hearts were overjoyed, but Lu Su's heart was half cold, but they heard Sun Quan say again: "However, what Liu Yong said is lonely and deeply touched. Cao Cao pacified that the Yuan clan would move south, Liu Biao did nothing, and Jingzhou's weak soldiers were vulnerable. In this way, the land of Jingxiang belongs to the Cao family, how can the revenge of killing his father be avenged? If Lone raises troops to the west to conquer Huangzu now, he will pass through the land of the Plain. If there is no alliance, if Liu Yong leads the troops to meet him, with the military strength of the Yuan, Gong Jin is sure of victory? Even if our side is lucky enough to win, how much combat power is left to fight Huang Zu? Although Lone is unwilling, I am afraid that he can only form an alliance with Liu Yong. ”

Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao were suddenly dumbfounded. The hall was silent, as if the air had condensed, and there was no sound. After a while, Zhou Yu suddenly said: "My lord, the minister has a plan, but he can conquer Huang Zu without forming an alliance with Liu Yong." (To be continued.) )