The post official was already ready to retreat, but he didn't expect Liu Chuang to suddenly ask.

He was stunned at first, and then bowed down and said: "The villain's surname is Du Mingji, and the name Bohou is Jingzhaoren's name." ”

Du Qi?

A name that sounds unfamiliar.

"Look at your temperament, you seem to be a person who has read books, why would you be a little post officer here?"

"This ......"

Du Ji showed a look of shame on his face, lowered his head, and didn't know how to answer.

Liu Chuang saw that he was reluctant to speak, and he didn't force him to ask, "In this way, from today onwards, you will be doing things by my side, I don't know if you are willing?" ”

When Du Yi heard this, he was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed down and agreed.

Liu Chuang smiled and walked towards the house.

But after walking a few steps, he suddenly stopped again, turned his head to look at Du Qi's back, and a strange look appeared on his face.

"Childe, could it be that this person is weird?"

Xia Houlan hurriedly stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

Liu Chuang waved his hand, "Hengruo, go and inquire, why does this person look a little raw?" ”

Xia Houlan hurriedly took the order and left, and Liu Chuang returned to the house by himself.

Du Ji ...... He felt a little impressed by the name. However, the reason why he had an impression of the name Du Ji was because of another person. After the establishment of the Western Jin Dynasty, the Shu State had been shattered, and only the Wu State was left to be partial to Jiangdong and resisted stubbornly. Du Pre, the general of Shi Zhennan, asked to send troops to conquer Eastern Wu and broke the enemy in one fell swoop, and was an important figure in the Western Jin Dynasty to unify the world. Du Yu is the son of Du Shu and Du Shu's father. His name is Du Qi. Liu Chuang is also a little uncertain, this Du Ji, could it be Du Zhen's grandfather?

Xia Houlan quickly inquired about Du Ji's origin.

"This person came from Jingzhou at the beginning of this year.

Some time ago. His wife gave birth to a son, so she took leave to take care of her and children at home, and she came to work today.

His family lived on the threshing floor, and he was told that he was living in extreme poverty. I don't even have money for my wife to support her body. He could have come back after the New Year, but because of his family's financial constraints, he came back early. Childe, I think this person should be fine. ”

When Liu Chuang heard this, he asked, "Do you know what is the name of his son?" ”

"Oh, I've inquired about this too, and it seems to have been named. A single name is a forgiveness ...... Well. It's called Du Shu. ”

Liu Chuang's eyes narrowed. I suddenly became interested in Du Ji.

Du Zhu's Lao Tzu has just been born, and God knows that the Year of the Monkey will be born. But Liu Chuang feels that he can cultivate a family like Du Pre. I'm afraid it's not that simple. To be honest, Du Shu is also good. Du Ji or not, he doesn't know very much. However, according to historical records, Du Ji was born in the family of the eunuchs, that is to say, his background is not bad, so Du Ji is not an idle person.

Liu Chuang suddenly became interested in Du Ji.

So after pondering for a while, he suddenly said, "Hengruo, go buy some wine and food later, and have a conversation with Na Du Ji."

Remember, buy more cooked meat and vegetables, and let Du Ji take them home after eating. For people like him, if you give him money and things, you may not appreciate it, so don't deliberately fund him. In the past two days, you have more contact with him, and then you will come back to me to know how this man is. ”

Although Xia Houlan is a martial artist, he is not an ordinary martial artist.

When he was apprenticed, he also read the art of war and learned some chapters.

Liu Chuang let Xiahoulan and Du Ji come into contact, but it would not seem particularly deliberate.

He also wanted to know what kind of thoughts this Du Ji was thinking now......

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It's getting late.

Liu Chuang changed his clothes, and then twenty ironclad guards left the post station.

Zhong Xuan was called, and he couldn't help but go.

To be honest, since he came to Xudu, Zhong Miao has not looked for him. Liu Chuang also knew that Zhong Miao was worried that Cao Cao would be suspicious, but in his heart, he still felt very dissatisfied. From this point of view, Zhong Xuan is cautious and not enough to rely on.

If Liu Chuang gains power, Zhong Xuan will definitely be able to rely on him.

But now......

Although Liu Chuang was dissatisfied with Zhong Xuan, he couldn't help but go to the banquet.

God knows what Zhong Xuan is looking for him? Even if he shouldn't be happy, Liu Chuang knew that at this time, he couldn't turn against Zhong Xuan.

Zhong Xuan's mansion is not far from Sikong Mansion.

After passing through Wumen Street, pass Zhanghua Building, and then go west, you can see the Zhongfu mansion.

Liu Chuang took people and was about to walk in the direction of Zhanghualou, but he didn't want a sudden commotion ahead, and from the end of the long street, a group of soldiers and horses suddenly appeared.

The slanting sun sets in the west, shrouding Wumen Street in a residual red.

This group of men and horses was extremely majestic, about 300 people, all of them with large horses and spears, and bright armor.

In the procession, there was a young man in his early twenties, wearing a silver helmet with a twisted lion and a white wolf fur on his hood, which looked extremely eye-catching. He was dressed in a brocade robe, covered with silver armor, and wore a bright red cloak, and a black horse on his crotch.

Liu Chuang took the Flying Bear Rider Guard to the side of the road and made a way.

He watched intently, and saw a big sign in the team, with five big characters written on it: 'General Andy's horse'.

The word 'horse' is even more eye-catching in the sunset.

Liu Chuang was stunned when he saw it, General Andy?

He couldn't help but ask, "Whose guard is this?" ”

"This Xiliang Ma Teng Department!"

"Huh?"

Liu Chuang was stunned and hurriedly looked at the team. Sure enough, behind the young man, he also saw a middle-aged man in armor, jumping off his horse about eight feet away, with broad shoulders and a round waist, and a majestic appearance.

Xiliang Ma Teng?

Liu Chuang gasped and couldn't help but ask again, "Who is the young general?" ”

An escort went down to inquire about it, and then came back to report: "Childe, that person should be Ma Teng's eldest son, Xiliang Jin Ma Chao!" ”

Ma Teng, Ma Chao's father and son actually came to Xudu?

Liu Chuang frowned and nodded slightly.

Looks. It's really not calm...... Liu Bei is here, Ma Teng's father and son are also here, hehe, I'm afraid there will be a dragon fight.

Suddenly. He felt as if someone was watching him, and he jerked his head up.

The person who looked at him was the brocade-robed silver-armored general.

When the two looked at each other, Liu Chuang felt it clearly. In the eyes of the silver-armored young general, there was a strong fighting intent.

Ma Chao?

Liu Chuang suddenly laughed!

He didn't avoid the other party's gaze, but bowed slightly at the silver-armored general, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

The silver armor general was stunned, and he could also bow his head to signal.

He didn't recognize Liu Chuang, but just now, he was keenly aware of Liu Chuang's unusualness. He is also a military general who is almost in the middle stage of refining gods, so his senses are extremely sharp. Liu Chuang's crotch is like a dragon, even if it is a black horse, it is difficult to compare. And his burly body. The sense of force that is revealed. It made the Silver Armor General feel the urge to fight. But. This is a busy city, and he can't act recklessly.

So although he had some regrets in his heart, he believed it. It won't be long before you can say goodbye to each other.

Liu Chuang nodded to him. He is also able to return the favor.

It's not that he knows Liu Chuang, but it's a kind of respect for the strong.

"Meng Qi, who are you greeting?"

The middle-aged man urged the horse to come to the Silver Armor General and asked suspiciously.

"Father, do you recognize that man?"

The silver armor general pointed to Liu Chuang's back who had turned around and walked into the crowd with his hand, and said softly: "This person is brave, I'm afraid he is not under me." ”

The middle-aged man is none other than Ma Teng.

This Ma Teng is rumored to be a descendant of the Fubo general Ma Yuan. His father once served as the lieutenant of Langan County in Tianshui, and then lost his official position and stayed in Longxi, and married a Qiang girl as his wife, leaving Ma Teng.

Ma Teng was poor when he was young and made a living by chopping wood.

Later, Liangzhou assassinated Shi Geng and trusted the traitors, and led the people of Didao to rebel.

Geng contempt recruited warriors to crusade against the rebellion, and Ma Teng first joined the army from that time, and then rebelled, and Han Sui raised the anti-thief kingdom as the main commander, and made a rebellion in Sanfu. When Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, he had wooed Ma Teng and Han Sui, but when the two arrived in Chang'an, Dong Zhuo had been killed by Lu Bu, Li Dao Guo Yan dictatorship, worshiped Ma Teng as the general of the expedition to the west, and stationed troops in Yixian. After that, Ma Teng turned against Li Dao and joined forces with Han Sui to attack Li Dao Guo Yan. After several wars, the two sides finally sat down to negotiate peace, and Ma Teng became General Andy.

In the second year of Jian'an, Zhong Xuan was the captain of the school, and said that Ma Teng Han returned to the imperial court.

This time, he also came to Xudu to worship under the edict of the Son of Heaven, and at the same time brought his eldest son Ma Chao, that is, the silver-armored general.

Ma Chao is twenty-two years old, and he is known as 'Jin Ma Chao'.

He joined the army at the age of fifteen and rarely lost, so he was extremely proud.

This time, when I came with Ma Teng, I had the intention of making a name for myself in Xudu...... It's just that I didn't expect that as soon as I entered Xu Du, I met Liu Chuang, and I couldn't help but feel warlike.

Ma Teng disagreed, and after taking a look, he said: "Meng Qi, this is not Xiliang, don't be strong."

You and I should settle down first, and then talk about anything else after we meet the Son of Heaven tomorrow. I warn you, don't make trouble here. ”

When Ma Chao heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then a burst of anger rose in his heart.

Although he is Ma Teng's eldest son, he is not a descendant after all, so he is not loved by Ma Teng.

When Ma Teng entered Beijing this time, Ma Chao should be left to command the soldiers and horses in Xiliang. But who would have thought that Ma Teng let Ma Chao's brothers Ma Xiu and Ma Tie stay, and instead brought Ma Chao here. Ma Chao is more or less clear about Ma Teng's thoughts...... To put it bluntly, he is afraid that Ma Chao will stay in Xiliang, and after his reputation rises in the future, he will no longer be able to be controlled by him. However, Ma Chao didn't care too much.

He came to Xudu this time, and he came with the intention of becoming famous.

Can ...... now

But since Ma Teng ordered it, although Ma Chao was dissatisfied, he could only agree.

But in my heart, I haven't forgotten Liu Chuang's shadow...... He felt that when he came to Xudu this time, he would see this person again sooner or later, and he would be in a discussion when the time came.

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Ma Teng has entered Beijing!

Liu Chuang was a little surprised...... But when you think about it, it seems normal.

Guanzhong has been pacified this year, and Dong Zhuoyu's party has also been eliminated. Although Cao Cao was not yet able to fully control Guanzhong, in a certain sense, Guanzhong had already begun to enter the stage of recuperation. Ma Teng, the princes of Liangzhou, will definitely take this opportunity to make some political resources. And Cao Cao is currently unable to use strong means against Ma Teng and others. It should be based on appeasement and avoid chaos in Guanzhong.

Therefore, there should be no danger for Ma Teng to enter Beijing this time.

Liu Chuang was not very interested in Ma Teng. But there is a strong interest in Ma Chao.

In later generations, the name of Jin Ma Chao may not be inferior to Zhao Yun. One of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu State. is also a very tragic celebrity. Since he was met by Liu Chuang, how could he miss it? Of course, today's Liu Chuang is not qualified to recruit Ma Chao. But you can make friends first, I can't say that in the future, this Ma Mengqi can also become one of his helpers.

While thinking, Liu Chuang walked towards Zhong Xuan's mansion.

After passing through Zhanghua Building, Liu Chuang easily found Zhong Xuan's residence.

This is a typical princess's residence.

Zhong Xuan, as a waiter, is responsible for the lieutenant of the school. He is also from a famous family. The accommodation is naturally extraordinary.

Under the doorstep. Two carriages were parked.

When Liu Chuang came to the door of the Zhong Mansion, a member of the Zhong family had already stepped forward to hold the reins.

Liu Chuang handed over the name, and it didn't take a while. I saw a young man come out of the gate, looking about twenty-four or five years old. The young man wore a scarf on his head. Dressed in black robes. A pair of thick eyebrows, eyes are bright. High nose bridge, wide mouth, and short hair under the chin. Between the steps, it is more vigorous, revealing a strong spirit. After he walked out of the gate, he saw Liu Chuang at a glance, hurriedly stepped forward, and arched his hand at Liu Chuang: "Cousin Meng Yan, my uncle has a distinguished guest at home, so he ordered me to come to greet him." ”

Cousin Meng Yan?

Liu Chuang looked at the young man, quite angry, and couldn't help but have some doubts.

He dismounted, arched his hand at the young man, and said, "You haven't asked for advice yet, Gao's surname?" ”

The title of this young man is so strange that Liu Chuang doesn't know who this person is.

The young man smiled: "My name is Guo Yuan, my cousin is Gongzhu, and the eldest in the service is my uncle, speaking of which, you and I are cousins."

I have heard the name of Meng Yan's cousin for a long time, and I admire him with all my heart. This time, Meng Yan's cousin came to Xudu, and I made a special trip from Yingchuan to have a fight with Meng Yan's cousin. ”

Liu Chuang suddenly realized and hurriedly returned the salute.

Presumably, this Guo Yuan is the son of Zhong Xuan's sisters...... I heard that Zhong Miao has three sisters in addition to the eldest sister married Liu Chuang's father Liu Tao, who has passed away. As for the remaining two aunts, Liu Chuang didn't know the situation very well. It seems that Zhong Xuan later had the heart to marry a sister to Liu Tao Xuxian, but Liu Tao refused. Presumably, this Guo Yuan's mother is one of Zhong Xuan's other two sisters.

"There is Lao Gongzhu's cousin to greet him, how dare you do it."

"Ha, you and my brother, don't be polite...... My uncle and Mr. Xun had been waiting in the hall for a long time. ”

Mr. Xun?

Xun Yu or Xun Yu?

Liu Chuang's heart couldn't help but tremble, and at the same time, he vaguely understood the reason why Zhong Miao invited him to come.

Sighing secretly, he raised his hand and said, "Please ask your cousin to lead the way." ”

"Please come with me."

Liu Chuang followed Guo Yuan and walked into the Zhong Mansion together.

This Zhongfu is divided into front and back halls, imitating the system of the front hall and the back bed in the Zhou Dynasty, and the front and back halls and the third and fourth entrances of the gate are not known on the central axis. There are six-fold courtyards in front and back, the gate can lead directly to the carriage, and there are rooms on both sides of the door, which are for guests to stay overnight, and they are called the gatehouse.

When Liu Chuang followed Guo Yuan to the front of the middle hall, he saw Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu standing on the doorstep from a distance.

Liu Chuang hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to the two.

"There are two old men who are married, and they don't dare to be a boss!"

Zhong Miao laughed, went down the steps, and grabbed Liu Chuang's arm, "Meng Yan, you don't have to be so polite, coming here is like going home, when you were a child, you often came to your uncle's house to play, when you were old, if you went to congratulate you, you were sprinkled with urine."

If so, do you remember? ”

Xun Yu's expression was indifferent, but when he heard Zhong Xuan's words, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, which also made the lines on his face suddenly soften.

"Meng Yan, it has been many days since you returned to Xudu.

I should have invited you with Yuan Chang to come, but the time has not been ripe.

I'm sure you're a smart man and you know what I mean...... Today you meet the Son of Heaven and return the edict. So I consulted with Yuan Chang and decided to invite you to come. On the one hand, it is to pick up the wind and wash the dust for you, although it is late, please don't blame it; On the other hand, there are also some things I want to explain to you. After all, you are the Marquis of Zhongling, and you are the uncle of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, and you must always have an explanation for public and private. ”