When Zhuge Liang and Fang Shao were still complacent about their little schemes, Gongzi Liu Qi had already galloped wildly and went straight to Xiangyang.

Although he is the eldest son of Jingzhou Mu, it can be said that he is under one person and above ten thousand, at least in Jingzhou, it seems to be the case. But in fact, Liu Qi didn't have the slightest pleasure of being a big son, and when he stepped into Xiangyang City, he would not be complacent about the awe-inspiring eyes of others, nor would he feel home.

Rather, it is a kind of free fear, or inferiority.

When those subordinate subjects saluted him respectfully, all he saw were sneering faces under the respectful faces. Most of the time, he could hear what was going on in people's hearts.

"Poor eldest son, he actually let the little prince grab the seat."

"Alas, who can be blamed for this, who made him cowardly and incompetent, and the little boy is so smart and clever."

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All this made him have to be more and more humble to hide his inner fear, or rather, it was just another way of saying inferiority.

But today, the confident expression on his face was so real, because he had finally found a way to free himself from this prison.

And when Liu Qi finally saw his sick father, he had to hide the excitement for the time being, replaced it with a kind of awe and pity for his father, and said a handful of snot and tears to his father.

However, Liu Biao doesn't seem to be very happy with his son's expression of filial piety, when he looks at Liu Qi's bear-like child, he will unconsciously think of the heroic and intelligent younger son Liu Cong, and after a little comparison, he feels more and more that the crying son in front of him is such a wastewood.

"Alas, cry, cry, cry, cry, such a big person, and only know how to cry." Liu Biao expressed his dissatisfaction with his son very bluntly.

"Woo-" Liu Qi's response, of course, was just crying.

Liu Biao couldn't stand it a little, and waved his hand: "Okay, I'm tired, you go down, don't bother me if it's okay." ”

Just when Liu Biao was about to get up, Liu Qi suddenly stopped crying, and said in a choked tone: "The son is not filial and cannot share the pain of illness for his father." But I heard that not long ago, Jiangxia was broken by the Sun clan and Huang Zu was defeated, so I wanted to lead the troops to guard Jiangxia, do what I could for my father and Jingzhou, and hope that my father would be gracious. ”

Liu Biao couldn't help but stop, at this moment, he was a little surprised, it seemed that he didn't believe that these words came from the mouth of this cowardly son.

He pondered for a long time and said, "Go back, let your father think about it." ”

Liu Biao's tone was a little less disapproving, such a subtle change, Liu Qi, who was used to listening to his father's disappointed evaluation, could easily hear it, and with the face that was close to the ground, facing the cold ground, he raised a slight smile.

The next morning, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang came to the south of Fancheng City, the new naval camp on the north bank of the Han River, the camp has just begun to start, there are only more than ten large and small ships docked along the wharf, and the more than 500 sailors who have just been recruited all seem to be sluggish, most of them come here to enlist, it seems that they are just to mix up the military salary, it seems that these sailor soldiers who have returned from Jiangxia have not yet come out of the shadow of that defeat.

"Brother, you see, I plan to expand the water village three more miles to the north, so that it can accommodate at least seven or eight hundred warships." Guan Yu pointed to the river bank and gestured excitedly, as the commander of the sailor newly appointed by Liu Bei, it was obvious that Guan Yu had ambitious plans.

Liu Bei smiled and expressed his appreciation for Guan Yu's ambition, but then said: "Brother Xian's plan is good, however, but the size of our naval army should not be too large, at most five hundred warships are enough, and the number of people can be roughly controlled at about five thousand." ”

Guan Yu's face was stunned, as if he was displeased, and said: "Brother, it was not easy for you to get this opportunity to expand the army from Liu Biao, how can 5,000 people be enough, in my opinion, you have to recruit at least 20,000 horses for him, and then you can dominate Jianghan." ”

Liu Bei smiled slightly, turned to Zhuge Liang on the side, and Zhuge Liang explained for Liu Bei: "Yun Chang also knows that Fancheng and Xiangyang are only separated by a water, and the other side of the river is the base camp of the Jingzhou Navy Army. ”

Guan Yu said: "Even so, the five thousand water army can neither defeat the Jingzhou water army, nor the Jiangsun water army, what can they do with it." ”

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "Soldiers are fine and not many, isn't Yun Chang not confident enough in his training skills?" ”

Guan Yu snorted coldly and said proudly: "Five thousand is five thousand, as long as my brother believes in me, within half a year, I will definitely train it into an invincible naval army of Jianghan." ”

Guan Yu's agitation made Liu Bei feel relieved, and at this time, someone rushed from Xiangyang and said that Liu Biao had something important to ask for.

Zhuge Liang said: "Liu Jingsheng invited the lord to go, it must be to discuss the matter of the son Liu Qi going out of Zhenjiangxia, and the lord only needs to agree." ”

"Qi'er wants to go out of Zhenjiangxia?" Liu Bei looked confused.

Zhuge Liang then said: "Liu Qi has lost his father's favor, and only by leading the troops abroad can he avoid trouble." And Cao Ying's southern invasion is not coming, and when the Xiangyang front line is afraid that it will be difficult to resist its soldiers, with Liu Qi's army out of Zhenjiangxia, it may become an important helper for us. ”

Liu Bei looked appreciative and said, "The military advisor is really far-reaching. ”

said that Liu Bei rushed to Xiangyang, and Zhuge Liang focused on helping Guan Yu prepare for the establishment of the water division, and when he was busy, he never returned to the house for several days.

It was already the season of the lights, and Zhuge Liang still didn't come back, Huang Yueying expected that he was busy with business again, so he didn't have to wait, just start his own meal.

It's just that the chopsticks haven't been moved yet, and someone outside suddenly spread that the old lady Zhuge came to visit.

I just reported here, but I saw that Zhuge Rong had hurriedly entered, and glanced at Fang Shaolian as she walked.

Fang Shao suddenly realized, remembering that in Zhuge Xuanfu, he pretended to be a talented man to participate in the literary examination to recruit relatives, at that time, Mrs. Zhuge did not know her true identity, this will come, if you bump into it, wouldn't you help it.

"Well, I'll ask the kitchen to cook a few more dishes." Fang Shao used this as an excuse to quickly flee the scene.

Where did Huang Yueying guess that there was such a secret between the two of them, and when she saw Zhuge Rong coming in, she hurriedly got up to greet her: "Sister, why are you here, uncle?" ”

"You girl, why are you running so fast?" Later, Mrs. Zhuge complained and followed.

Zhuge Rong stuck out her tongue and said, "I don't miss my sister-in-law, I'm in a hurry to see her." ”

Huang Yueying stroked her hand and said with a smile: "What kind of wind blew my uncle here, please sit down." ”

Mrs. Zhuge also smiled: "I didn't hear that Liang'er came to Fancheng to take up a post, I, a girl, have long wanted to come to warm your new home, and I haven't had much time, but I happened to be free today, so I came, what, I heard that Liang'er was not at home." ”

Huang Yueying sighed: "My husband has been busy with the construction of the water army recently, and it is rare to go home. Madame must have not eaten, it is rare to come once, I asked Fang Shao to cook a few more good dishes, and my uncle and mother are blessed. ”

As soon as they heard the name of "Fang Shao", the expressions of the mother and daughter changed.

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