Time flies, and months have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day in July of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Guan Yu's naval division officially formed an army, and Liu Bei and others were specially invited to watch the naval army drill on the Han River.

Fang Shao's identity at this time, in addition to Zhuge students, was also a clerk under the military advisor's account, so he was able to follow Zhuge Liang to visit this naval exercise.

Liu Bei led his ministers to board the flagship of Guan Yu's navy, a large fighting ship with holes cut out on both sides of the hull to allow the battleship to sail with slurry force, and the two large sails in the center and front armor of the ship allowed the battleship to take advantage of the wind. At the same time, there is a female wall around the ship, and there are arrow holes in the ship, which can be used by archers to launch arrow attacks on enemy ships.

The flagship slowly left the Shuiying Wharf and sailed to the lower reaches of the Han River, with more than 400 ships already cruising on the river, composed of fighting ships and Meng Chong as the main force.

The reason why Liu Bei arranged this drill in the downstream far away from Xiangyang was mainly to avoid the suspicion of others, just imagine, such a large-scale naval master who could not be underestimated practiced under the nose of Xiangyang City, which was enough to give Cai Mao and his ilk the opportunity to speak to Liu Biao, saying that Liu Bei was deliberately demonstrating to him Liu Jingzhou.

Half an hour later, the flagship met with most of the sailors.

Guan Yu, the commander of the navy, also put on a new set of armor today, wearing a crimson robe, and fought on the bow of the ship, his beautiful hair and robe rolled in the wind, how majestic it was.

After asking Liu Bei for instructions, the naval drill officially began, Guan Yu gave orders on the second deck, the heralds on the lookout platform waved the command flag according to the order, and more than 400 warships followed the order.

Although Liu Bei is not an expert in water warfare, he has been in Jingzhou for so many years, and he has watched the Jingzhou Navy many times, and he has some understanding of the way of the water army. In his opinion, Guan Yu's ability to train this newly formed naval army to such a level in just a few months is really amazing.

"Strategist, what do you think of this navy?" Liu Bei asked Zhuge Liang who was standing beside him with a smile.

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and replied: "The fleet runs in a strict order, and the orders are executed quickly, Liang thinks that this naval army will be enough to compete with Sun Wu's naval army in a while." ”

Zhang Fei on the other side couldn't help but say: "I didn't expect the second brother to have such ability, I really didn't see that he had the ability to control the water army." ”

Then Xu Shu also said: "General Guan is well versed in the way of governing the water army, this talent is really unique, and the lord's ability to recognize people really makes me admire." ”

When Liu Bei heard everyone's praise, he didn't feel a look of joy on his face, and said: "Yun Chang can lead the navy army so well, I will be relieved, I just hope that the Cao thief will invade the south later, so that Yun Chang will have more time to train the navy army to be stronger." ”

When Liu Bei said this, Fang Shao pinched his fingers there and plotted, remembering that the time was July of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, and said in his heart: "I'm afraid that time is not as abundant as you think, if I remember correctly, Cao Ying's southern invasion will come soon." ”

The naval exercise ended successfully, and the warship returned to the water village, until the time of disembarkation, Liu Bei was still discussing the next development goals with Guan Yu with great interest.

Zhuge Liang was also very interested, and said to Fang Shao in private: "Fang Shao, last time I went to the old lady's mansion to propose marriage to you, although this marriage was decided, but the specific date was not decided." Today seems to be a good day, so Mr. will take you on another trip and set your wedding date. ”

Fang Shao was stunned for a moment and said, "Didn't the old lady say that the young lady is still young and needs to stay in the boudoir for a few more years." ”

Zhuge Liang shook his fan and smiled, and said, "That's all the old lady's delaying tactics, don't tell me you can't see it." Mr. suddenly thought that maybe it would not be long before Cao Ying would invade the south, if it dragged on until that time, how could there be time for you to get married, it was better to take advantage of this period of time to be quiet and do it. ”

It was rare for Zhuge Liang to think so carefully for him, Fang Shao's heart was moved, and when he was about to thank him, he suddenly saw someone riding a horse, it was Liu Bei's subordinate Sun Qian.

That Sun Qian rolled the saddle and dismounted, ran to Liu Bei in a few steps, and said with a solemn expression: "Lord, something is wrong." ”

Liu Bei was on the rise, and he didn't notice Sun Gan's nervous expression, and said casually: "What's wrong, let's talk about it slowly." ”

Sun Qian said in a deep voice: "Lord Qi, the detailed work we sent to Xudu sent back an urgent report this morning, saying that Cao Ying has decided to raise a national army to invade Jingzhou in the south, and the army will go south in a short time. ”

Sun Qian's words, like a thunderbolt from the sky, shocked everyone present, and they were silent for a while, and many people showed fearful expressions on their faces.

And Liu Bei's good interest was also completely shattered, however, the shock between his eyebrows was only fleeting, after a moment of silence, he looked back at everyone, and said lightly: "Everyone, Cao Thief has sent troops to invade the south, this matter cannot be taken lightly, you should go back to the house with me to discuss countermeasures." ”

Everyone silently followed Liu Bei, Fang Shao shook his head and smiled, and said, "Sir, Cao Ying doesn't give you face." ”

"Alas, Fang Shao, it seems that you have to continue to survive." Zhuge Liang sighed regretfully, and followed Liu Bei.

When Zhuge Liang and the others went to General Zuo's Mansion to discuss major matters, Fang Shao was not idle, and ran home after leaving the water village, just when Zhuge Rong came to visit Huang Yueying, the two sisters-in-law talked and laughed in the hall, with a look of leisure and joy, and they didn't know that something earth-shaking was about to happen outside.

When Zhuge Rong saw Fang Shao's figure, the smile on her face immediately retracted a little, her body straightened a little, and she also tidied up her clothes quickly.

Huang Yueying sat a little behind when she saw Fang Shao coming, and when she saw Zhuge Rong's little nervous movements, she couldn't help but hide her face and snicker, but said loudly: "Fang Shao, didn't you go with Mr. to watch the water army's performance, why did you come back so quickly, did you hear that Rong'er was coming, so Baba rushed back." ”

"Sister-in-law, what are you talking about?" Zhuge Rong was a little shy by her words, and hurriedly nudged her, but her head was lowered, not daring to face the oncoming Fang Shao.

Fang Shao was in a hurry to come back, but he didn't notice that there were guests, and when he entered, he saw Zhuge Rong bowing his head and smiling. He looked at Zhuge Rong and was stunned for a moment, then bowed slightly, and said, "It turns out that Miss is also here, Shao is polite." ”

Zhuge Rong nodded and returned the salute, and said in a low voice: "You're back." ”

Huang Yueying looked at these two young people strangely, and couldn't help but tease: "You are really, you are all your own family, why be so polite." ”

The two of them felt a little embarrassed when she said this.

Huang Yueying said again: "Fang Shao, it's not easy for Rong'er to come once, you can talk to her." ”

Huang Yueying wanted to create space for the two of them, and when she was about to get up, Fang Shao remembered that there was something important, and hurriedly said: "Madam, time is pressing, let's hurry up and pack up, I don't know when we will retreat south." ”

The two of them were stunned, and after a while, Zhuge Rong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Isn't it that Cao Ying has already begun to invade Jingzhou in the south?" ”

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