"Meng Yan, when do you think the Yuan Cao dispute will start?"

Xun Chen turned his back to Liu Chuang and asked quietly.

He suddenly felt a little disappointed, as he realized that the person he had been working with for years could actually lose to his opponent.

Of course, Xun Chen would not fully believe Liu Chuang because of this, but there is no doubt that Liu Chuang's words touched him deeply.

Liu Chuang also stood up, "When Cao Cao calms the surroundings, it will be the day of Yuan Cao's decisive battle." ”

"How long will that take?"

"Three years? Five years? That's not so easy to say. ”

Of course, Liu Chuang will not be stupid to tell Xun Chen, Cao Cao will fight Yuan Shao in the fifth year of Jian'an!

If he said this, it was estimated that Xun Chen would not only not believe him, but would doubt him because of this.

Today, he opened the skylight and said something bright to Xun Chen, naturally he also asked for something.

Seven points is enough, and if you talk too much, it will backfire...... Liu Chuang looked at Xun Chen's back, and still felt a little worried in his heart. But there were some things he had to say. Xun Chen is also his relative, he doesn't want Xun Chen to be involved in that whirlpool.

"Three to five years?"

Xun Chen seemed to be talking to himself.

He suddenly turned around, looked at Liu Chuang, and said, "Did you think these words yourself, or did someone else say them?" ”

"Judge for myself!"

Xun Chen let out a long breath and nodded: "Don't mention your previous five-win and five-loss theory for the time being, but you said that between three and five years, Yuan Cao will have a battle, but it is quite similar to Fu Gong's previous guess. He also believes that sooner or later there will be a war between Yuan and Cao, that is, something that will happen in three or five years. ”

"Frustrated?"

Liu Chuang was stunned, and a name flashed in his mind.

"What the boss said is frustrating, but is it frustrating Mr. Frustration?"

Xun Chen showed a strange smile on his face, he nodded and said, "It seems that although you have been wandering around and suffering all these years, you are still concerned about the world. I know a lot. I thought that you wouldn't know the name of the old man in Xuzhou, but I didn't expect it......

Last year, when I was having a drink with Quang Tsung, I mentioned this matter.

He had also built a letter to Yuan Gong before, wanting to conquer Cao Cao immediately...... Pity. As you say. In the end, Yuan Gong did not listen to his idea, but thought that Cao Cao was not to worry, and tried several times, which made Yuan Gong not want to start a war with Cao Cao immediately.

Yuan Gong's concern today. It is Yijing Gongsun Zhan. ”

Liu Chuang knew that Xun Chen was talking about that sentence: resourceful and indecisive!

He closed his mouth and said no more.

But he felt a little shocked in his heart, because he knew that Yuan Cao would have a battle, and it was with the advantage of crossing the crowd.

However, he can deduce that there will be a war between Yuan and Cao in three or five years. That's real learning. I believe that Cao Cao's subordinates, some people also guessed this result. For example, Xun Yu, such as Guo Jia...... Or, it also includes the poisoner who is still in Wancheng to surrender, Jia Xu!

Thinking of this, Liu Chuang suddenly felt a little panicked.

Cao Cao's subordinates are full of talents, and Xun Yu and Guo Jia are all top strategists.

And what about him?

Zhuge Liang is still young, and he can't be the opponent of those people at all; Chen Jiao and Chen Qun. In comparison, it also seems slightly inferior. In such a situation, how to fight Cao Cao? In terms of military generals, Liu Chuang is not short of people, just this top strategist. There still seems to be shortcomings.

His gaze suddenly fell on Xun Chen.

Liu Chuang's impression of Xun Chen is not particularly deep, but it can be seen that he is also one of the few strategists around Yuan Shao.

Historically. Xun Chen's reputation is not obvious, and Liu Chuang is not impressed at all.

It can't be denied. Xun Chen was able to sit with these people, which shows that his talent will never be inferior to a figure like Fu Zhu.

If he's willing to help me......

"Meng Yan, what are you thinking?"

"This ......"

Liu Chuang thought for a while and said softly, "Boss, are you willing to help me?" ”

"Huh?"

"After my father passed away, except for Uncle Liu Yong, who rescued me back then, I have no relatives in this world.

Although Uncle Zhong Miao can remember the old feelings and is willing to help me once or twice, after all, he has to worry about the future of the Zhong clan, and it is impossible for him to really support me. I want your help, otherwise, I'm afraid that it won't be long before my nephew will have to fight Cao Cao. ”

"Oh?"

Xun Chen's eyes were quite playful, looking at Liu Chuang, without saying a word.

Liu Chuang's eyes were calm, and he continued: "I have formed an alliance with Lu Bu, but I understand that Yuhu is old, and he is not a person who can be trusted. Xuzhou is a place of four wars, and it is not enough to gain a foothold. As for Beihai Donglai, it is actually surrounded by enemies on all sides. I seem to be very proud now, but in fact I know very well that I am in the North Sea, which is equivalent to falling into a dead place, and there is no way to live, and sooner or later I will be defeated. ”

A gentle smile appeared on Xun Chen's face.

He sighed and said softly: "Ziqi has Zirusi, you can look at it." ”

After speaking, he turned around and came back to sit down, motioning for Liu Chuang to sit down as well, "Actually, I've been worrying, you will be complacent."

You started from the end of the world, and you have a good background, but you don't have enough knowledge. Therefore, I am afraid that after you occupy Beihai and Donglai, you will fall into complacency. But now it seems that I underestimated you. You should have realized that the North Sea is not enough to gain a foothold. So you are willing to take the risk to come to Linzi this time, and you don't hesitate to turn against the third son, to put it bluntly, you just want to take the opportunity to make things happen......"

Liu Chuang was silent for a moment and nodded in acknowledgement.

"Meng Yan, when I made a relationship with your father, you were my son-in-law.

How could I ignore you? It's just that I don't know, what are you thinking in your heart? Or do you already have some plans? ”

Liu Chuang didn't answer, just remained silent.

And Xun Chen didn't seem to need him to answer, and said to himself: "Beihai seems to be deserted, but in fact, it is very important.

From Beihai can go straight to Xuzhou, and then threaten Cao Cao's flank, how can Cao Cao allow others to control Beihai? The so-called side of the couch will not allow others to snore, so Cao Cao will definitely not tolerate you staying in Beihai. Not to mention, your status as an imperial uncle also makes him jealous.

You have three paths: first, you bow to Cao Cao, return the two counties, and then go to Yingchuan, and never go out of the house to become a rich man. In this way, I believe that even if Yuan Chang is tired of his family, he will do his best to protect you...... Still, I know you don't want to. ”

Mr. Liu declined to comment. Still with his head down.

"Second, you are obedient to Yuan Gong.

Duke Yuan holds the seal of the general and sits on the four states, so he will be happy to accept you to go. It's just that you just said that you are not optimistic about Yuan Gong. So I guess. You won't accept that. Not to mention that you are ambitious and unwilling to live under others. ”

Liu Chuang touched his nose and smiled.

Xun Chen sighed, "Meng Yan." Want to be the king of the world? ”

"Huh?"

Xun Chen smiled slightly, and said softly: "The third is that you first find a safe place to live and develop and grow." And then when the time comes, you'll be a blockbuster. It's a tough road, though. It's also dangerous...... Meng Yan, can you be prepared for this? ”

Want to be the king of the world?

Liu Chuang's mind was suddenly disrupted by Xun Chen's words.

He raised his head and looked at Xun Chen.

"Well, I know what you're thinking."

Xun Chen got up, walked to Liu Chuang's side, and put his hand on his shoulder, "When I was with Ziqi, I didn't expect to ask me to make such a choice." Meng Yan, what do you think. I already understand. As I said before, you are my son-in-law, and I will help you in any way......

Qingzhou is prosperous, but it is full of war.

Jizhou is rich in money and grain, but it is already controlled by Yuan Gong...... Guanzhong is dilapidated. And the state is desolate! I think about it, and you ask for it...... Hehe. ”

Xun Chen's eyes burned and he stared at Liu Chuang.

Although he did not give the answer, he made the answer clear.

Yuan Shao sits on four states. He said that it was not feasible in all three states, but he did not say where to go. This is exactly what Liu Chuang is thinking about.

Liu Chuang smiled and nodded slightly.

"There, it's not peaceful."

"Boss, where is the place to live in this world?"

Xun Chen was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but laugh.

Yes, where else is there any quiet place in this world!

"Well, I'll gamble with you.

However, you have had enough of the limelight today, and you must not provoke any more trouble. During this time, you should stay at home or go to the barracks, and you must not wander around. After this battle is over, the eldest prince will report the credit for you, and we will discuss it again when the time comes. ”

"Nephew understands!"

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Liu Chuang and Xun Chen were in the study, chatting until the end of the day.

It can be seen that Xun Chen really cares about Liu Chuang. He kept asking Liu Chuang about his past life, such as how he escaped from the poisonous hands of the Ten Permanent Servants and how he got to Donghai County. How did Liu Yong treat him? Whether he had a good life in the East China Sea, but someone bullied him...... And so on, in great detail. Even what clothes Liu Chuang wore when he was a child and what he liked to eat, he would ask in detail.

When Liu Chuang said goodbye and left, it was getting late.

He walked out of the study and along the corridor, but suddenly a dark shadow sprang out from the bend, and in the blink of an eye came to him.

"Fat Liu, did you say bad things about me in front of your father just now?"

"Why haven't you slept yet!"

After Liu Chuang saw the person clearly, he couldn't help crying and laughing.

Xun Dan stared, holding the sword in his hand.

That posture clearly means that if you dare to speak ill of me, I will fight with you......

I haven't seen her for nearly half a year, and the little girl is getting more and more watery, slim and elegant, like a budding flower.

When Liu Chuang saw Xun Dan, Lu Lan's figure suddenly appeared in his mind, he glanced at the sword in Xun Dan's hand, and asked softly: "Bell let me ask you, have you danced the sword well recently?" ”

"Have you ever seen Sister Bell? How is she now? ”

"Very good, in a few days, she will come to live in Beihai."

"yes!" Xun Dan showed a look of yearning on his face, and said softly: "I also want to go to play with her, but my father punished me for grounding." ”

"Why?"

Xun Dan's little face tensed, looked at Liu Chuang and said angrily: "It's not because of you, I secretly ran to Gaomi last time, and my father grounded me when I came back." ”

When Liu Chuang heard this, he laughed dumbly.

If I were your son, let alone grounded, I would probably tie you with a chain!

"You're still smiling......"

Xun Dan opened his teeth and danced his claws, and he was going to show his power.

Who knows, there is a voice from a little maid around the corner, "Miss, Madame is here!" ”

"I'll spare you today...... By the way, tomorrow you will take me out, or not, I will not spare you. ”

After Xun Dan finished speaking, he turned around and ran into the shadows.

Then he saw two dark shadows walking down the corridor. Ran away with a puff of smoke.

Liu Chuang was stunned and turned his head to look.

I saw Mrs. Chen coming from a distance with a few maids and maids.

"Liu Chuang, I've seen my aunt."

Mrs. Chen glanced at him, and let out a cold snort from her nose, "Meng Yan is tired even if he thinks about it." Rest early...... Come. Serve Liu Gongzi to rest. ”

The two maidservants stepped forward and saluted respectfully.

Yo, these two handmaidens are born with good looks, and there is a bit of fox air between their eyebrows and eyes.

But. Liu Chuang is not the kind of first brother, he has seen beautiful women in the past two years, and there are countless more. Although the two maidservants were beautiful, it was not enough to make him excited.

He gave another salute to Mrs. Chen, and then left with her maidservant.

looked at the back of Liu Chuang's departure. The corners of Mrs. Chen's mouth curled slightly, revealing a strange smile.

She took the two maids to the door of the study.

saw Xun Chen pacing in the house, and seemed to be a little uneasy.

"Master, when the concubine saw that you hadn't rested yet, she made some porridge and water, which was just right to make up for it."

Mrs. Chen took a bowl of porridge and water from the tray and walked into the room, signaling the two personal maids to wait outside the room.

"What? Quarreled with Fat Chuang? ”

Mrs. Chen looked expectant. She most hoped for such a result, Liu Chuang and Xun Chen were super, Xun Chen drove Liu Chuang away in a fit of rage, and never contacted again. In that case, Dan'er's marriage will naturally be rearranged. The possibility of the Xun family and the old Yuan family marrying will also increase.

It's just that Xun Chen's answer made her very disappointed.

"How could it be. Fat Chuang is a good boy, although he was a child. There are some omissions in the number of rituals, but in general...... Hehe, it's quite strange. But just one thing, this kid looks more like his distant ancestor King Huainan Li, his body shape is much bigger than Ziqi Kui. ”

Quishuo!

Hear no, what a nice noun.

But in fact, that is to say Liu Chuang...... Somewhat fat.

Fat, this is a folk saying. It seems that among scholars and doctors, if you are not good-looking, you will never say that you are ugly, but that you are resolute in appearance, or that you are majestic and resolute. It's just that these two words are used to describe personality or work style, and they are a little inappropriate to use for appearance. However, in this way, it can avoid the embarrassment of the parties and save the offense in words.

In her mind, Liu Chuang's burly figure appeared, and Mrs. Chen couldn't help laughing.

However, she immediately showed a worried look, "But this child's temperament is too reckless and violent." ”

"Looks like you've heard about it too?"

Mrs. Chen looked helpless, and glanced at Xun Chen charmingly, "Master, do you still need to hear about this?" The entire Linzi City is spreading the word that the fat is ruthless. Isn't it just two sentences of dispute, and then people are beaten to death. This kind of temperament is really not in line with Xun's style. ”

Who knows, Xun Chen heard this, but his face was gloomy.

His eyes were a little strange, looking Mrs. Chen up and down, and Mrs. Chen's heart was a little flustered.

"Let me ask you, Yuan Shang was invited by you?"

"Huh?"

Mrs. Chen's heart suddenly panicked, and her face showed nervousness.

"Hmph, do you think I'm really ignorant?" Xun Chen sneered: "You are good friends with Mrs. Liu, so you let Xianfu come...... I didn't want to bother with you about this before, you still don't know your mistake, do you really think I'm blind to do that provocative thing here? ”

This sentence frightened Mrs. Chen's face drastically.

She knelt down and cried, "Master, it's not that the concubine wants to do this villain's thing, it's really ......

You and I only have one son and one daughter, I really don't think that Liu Chuang can be worthy of Dan'er. Not to mention, he already has several women, and his temper is so violent, if he suffers in the future, isn't it your fault or mine? I don't mean to be fat, it's just, it's just ......."

Xun Chen sighed and stepped forward to help Mrs. Chen up.

"Madam, do you think Meng Yan is vulgar today, but you don't know that he can't soar today?

Let me tell you, Fat Chuang seems to be reckless, but he is actually a careful person and quite talented. You can get in touch with him slowly, and maybe you will get to know him newly. He's a man...... Oh, don't be fooled by his appearance, the little guy is very smart! ”

Mrs. Chen stood up, still feeling scared.

However, Xun Chen said this, which made her a little more curious about Liu Chuang.

The two said a few more words, and suddenly heard a cowardly voice from outside the door, "Madam, Liu Gongzi said that he doesn't need someone to serve him, let the little maid come back." ”

Xun Chen was stunned and looked at Mrs. Chen.

Mrs. Chen showed embarrassment and said softly: "I don't have any malicious intentions, I just want to test whether that fat chuang is really so as rumored." After all, this is related to Dan'er's happiness in the future, and I, as a mother, have to worry more about her. ”

"You ......"

Xun Chen didn't need to ask, he knew what the situation was.

Don't look at him as a womanizer, but it's normal for the family to keep some beautiful maids to entertain guests.

Mrs. Chen estimated that she had arranged two glamorous maidservants and wanted to seduce Liu Chuang.

However, he was driven out by Liu Chuang......

Xun Chen snorted, turned around and walked out of the study.

With an embarrassed look, Mrs. Chen followed Xun Chen out and walked towards the bedroom!

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Liu Chuang is indeed a little tired.

When he returned to his room, he boiled the bath water and drove the two maidservants away.

As for whether it was a plan arranged by Mrs. Chen, he didn't think too much about it. It's just that he's a little unaccustomed to being served like this.

After taking a hot bath, Liu Chuang changed into dry clothes, and fell asleep on the couch.

This night, he slept very comfortably.

When he woke up the next day, he practiced the nine transformations of the dragon and snake in the courtyard as usual, and then rinsed it with well water and got dressed.

What to do today?

His position has been made clear, and he is also in Linzi.

Thinking about it, Yuan Tan was already satisfied, and he would not lightly assign him tasks.

Xun Chen warned him yesterday not to provoke right and wrong...... Liu Chuang suddenly remembered that Yuan Tan had said that he would send the two won war horses to the barracks today. He was also very curious in his heart, what kind of BMW good horse is Yuan Tan's Sha Lifei and Yuan Shang's Prairie Fire? Come to think of it, the war horses that these two sons used as bets should not be idle things......

Thinking of this, Liu Chuang prepared to go out.

Who knows, as soon as he was about to go out, he heard a coquettish shout from outside the door: "Fat Liu, get up quickly!" ”