Liu Chuang and Ma Chao had a very pleasant conversation!

Xiahou Nan's provocation not only did not make the two of them feel mustard in their hearts, but took a step closer. In Ma Chao's opinion, although Liu Chuang is a clan, he is not much different from him. Both of them are concubines, one has been living in the folk since childhood, and the other is not favored by his father. Coupled with Liu Chuang's deliberate pandering, Ma Chao also had a better impression of Liu Chuang, and let out hearty laughter from time to time......

Liu Chuang knows very well that now is not the time to win over Ma Chao.

But this does not prevent the communication between him and Ma Chao, and it is always a good thing for the future to be able to get closer to the relationship as soon as possible.

After nightfall, the imperial city is lit up.

On the Jinluan Treasure Palace, it was even more lively and noisy, and with the beginning of the banquet, hundreds of military officials entered the table one after another.

It's just that Liu Chuang and Ma Chao have different identities, and their status is quite different. Therefore, Ma Chao could not enter the temple to drink, so he could only stay in the side hall. Speaking of which, don't talk about Ma Chao, even Ma Teng is not qualified to sit at the same table with Liu Chuang. Ma Teng is now just a miscellaneous general, this time he entered Beijing to meet the Son of Heaven, and was recommended by Cao Cao, and worshiped the position of General Guangwu, in terms of grade, and Liu Chuang belonged to the same level.

But Liu Chuang is the uncle of the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and he is also the minister of the North Sea and the marquis of Guanting.

So at the banquet, Liu Chuang sat in the first row, while Ma Teng could only sit in the third row.

However, Liu Chuang felt very uncomfortable!

Because most of the people sitting around him were old ministers of the Han family.

Liu Chuang is young, and sitting among the old ministers is very eye-catching. But there is no way, who made him have a high status, he can only sit here.

Liu Bei's seat is in the second row, far away from Liu Chuang.

Seeing Liu Chuang sitting in the first row, his face was cloudy, and there was a hint of jealousy in his eyes.

That should be my place!

I don't know why. Liu Bei had an extremely strong feeling in his heart that the seat Liu Chuang was sitting on now should belong to him. In his heart, he hated Liu Chuang a little more. Although he also knew that his hatred was a little undeserved, it still couldn't be eliminated. In fact, Liu Bei, as the pastor of Yuzhou, can indeed be in the first row if he gets the name of the emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty.

But because of the appearance of Liu Chuang. However, Liu Bei only obtained the status of the clan, but did not get the title of imperial uncle, so he was naturally inferior to Liu Chuang.

"Xuande Gong, please drink."

Liu Bei's heart was shocked, and his face suddenly returned to normal. A gentle smile came to mind.

He picked up the bronze stalk, turned his head and saw that it was Chen Qi sitting aside, and smiled slightly, "Han Yugong, please." ”

"Hehe, tonight, I'm afraid there will be excitement."

"Oh?"

Liu Bei was stunned. Surprised: "Han Yugong, why do you say this?" ”

"Today, His Majesty is worshipping the sky in Yuxiutai, and I see that Cao Gong seems to be a little unhappy.

It is estimated that tonight, the Cao Guild will make a move. But no matter what happens, please don't open your mouth, just wait and see. ”

Liu Bei hurriedly thanked Chen Jue, and the two of them ate a little wine. Whispered.

Above His Majesty, Emperor Han was in a happy mood. After eating a few times, Smoke Ran was already a little drunk.

At this moment, Cao Cao suddenly stood up, came to His Majesty Dan, and proposed to the Han Emperor to build a siege in Xutian on the tenth day of the first month.

The so-called siege is field hunting.

Emperor Han was a little drunk, and he couldn't help but feel caught off guard by Cao Cao's sudden request, so he opened his mouth and replied: "Tian Hunting, I'm afraid it's not the right way." ”

And Cao Cao said loudly: "Your Majesty, the emperor of the ancients, searching for summer seedlings in spring, hunting in autumn and winter, going out to the suburbs at four o'clock to show bravery in the world." Now, when the four seas are disturbed, the emperors should show their courage and courage, deter the Quartet, and just borrow the fields to hunt to talk about martial arts. ”

"This ......"

Emperor Han's face showed hesitation.

The wine suddenly dissipated, and he faintly felt that Cao Cao's so-called field hunting was probably not as simple as he said.

In my heart, I felt a little helpless for a while. Above the Jinluan Treasure Palace, there is also silence. Emperor Han's gaze swept over the ministers, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He saw Liu Chuang sitting at the banquet, as if nothing had happened, eating wine and meat, with a relaxed look on his face. In the past, I might have worried about the weakness of the clan. But now that there is a flying bear, how can I be afraid of you?

Coupled with Cao Cao's aggressiveness, it was difficult for the Han Emperor to refuse.

So after he pretended to groan, he spoke: "Since Sikong insists, then the first ten days will be around, please Sikong take more effort." ”

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It was also because of Cao Cao's sudden construction that the atmosphere of the banquet suddenly changed.

People were speculating about Cao Cao's true intentions in raiding the siege, so much so that the atmosphere became a little dull. Emperor Han's mood also became a little depressed because of this. These many clans, in the end, can rely on Liu Chuang, who has just taken refuge, which is really depressing. It's no wonder that after experiencing Dong Zhuo's rebellion, the power of the clan has long been weakened, otherwise how could there be so many princes?

Thinking of this, Emperor Han felt a little bored, so he ordered the banquet to be dispersed.

Liu Chuang only ate half full, and when he saw that the banquet was gone, he got up and left.

He didn't go to talk to Ma Chao again, nor did he greet Ma Teng. Because Liu Chuang knew that there seemed to be a lot of dirt between Ma Teng's father and son. In his opinion, Ma Teng will die sooner or later, and there is nothing to worry about. What he values is Ma Chao, and he will not get involved in the affairs between his father and son.

"Xuande Gong, ten days later, it will be time for you to become famous.

This siege is also a competition between His Majesty Xià and Cao Gong to show their bravery. If Xuande Gong can gain something, he will be valued by the Son of Heaven. However, the degree of this must be grasped well...... I believe that with Xuandegong's talents, he will be able to master it properly. ”

If you want to make a name for yourself in front of the Son of Heaven, you can't offend Cao Cao too much.

After Liu Bei and Chen Qi's father and son broke up, they muttered in their hearts and returned home.

After Liu Chuang returned to his residence, he couldn't calm down for a long time.

In memory, this siege seems to only appear in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the Wild History, and there is no written record in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. I thought that Xu Tian's siege was just a fictional story. Unexpectedly, he was more or less surprised that there was a real zài.

But. And how?

This siege, to put it bluntly, is just a temptation by Cao Cao, and it is not something that Liu Chuang can stop.

Since you can't stop it, you just throw off your arms and do it...... He also wanted to take this opportunity to test Cao Cao's bottom line and see how far he could tolerate it.

The news of Xu Tian's siege spread throughout Xu Capital the next day.

The generals of the Cao army are gearing up one by one and are eager to try......

On the third day of the first lunar month, Zhuge Liang Taishi enjoyed the escort of Xiao Ling and three hundred flying bear riders. Arrived safely in Xudu.

Liu Chuang ordered Xiahou Lan to take them to Beixuli's residence, and asked Du Ji to make arrangements in advance, so after the Flying Bear Rider Guards arrived, they moved into Liu's mansion.

"Kong Ming, is the situation at home okay?"

Zhuge Liang and Tai Shixiang. And he lived in the courtyard of the fourth entrance.

Staying with them, there are also a hundred Flying Bear Riding Iron Guards...... Xiao Ling and Xiahou Lan, living with Du Ji in the Third Courtyard, formed an extremely layered defense system.

Liu Chuang took Zhuge Liang to the study, and he couldn't wait to ask about the situation in Beihaiguo.

After not seeing him for two years, Zhuge Liang looked much more mature and stable, and heard Liu Chuang ask. He hurriedly replied, "Brother Meng Yan doesn't have to worry, the situation at home is fine." Although there was some turmoil at first, Uncle Ohno was in charge, and Mr. Ayumi was assisted by them. Soon it was steady. Uncle Ohno also took this opportunity to kill some unscrupulous people, so everything in the family is normal.

When I left home, Yu Ban had already evacuated Langya Country. Zang Ba took over.

Lu Qian also stopped the attack and retreated to the front line of Linle Mountain...... According to Brother Meng Yan's orders. Mr. Chang and Mr. Ji Bi have left Beihai and sent an envoy to Jizhou. But I don't think there will be any good news in the short term, I heard that Yuan Shao is now stationed in Youzhou and is fighting a decisive battle with Gongsun Zhan, so it is impossible to have an answer so quickly. However, I feel that the eldest prince of Qi County is quite interested in Beihai and Donglai. Mr. Ji Bi and Xin Ping Xin Zhongzhi have been contacted, and I believe that Mr. Xin will definitely help......"

Zhuge Liang was simple and concise, and stated the situation in Beihai Country today, which also made Liu Chuang feel at ease.

"By the way, what's the situation with Wen Hou?"

Zhuge Liang scratched his head and said softly: "Mr. Hua Tuo has removed the residual poison for Wen Hou, but the injuries on his legs, feet and arms may be difficult to heal. When I left Beihai, Sister Ling had already sent someone to take Wen Hou to Gaomi, and he seemed to be a little decadent.

Mr. Chen Gong is currently in Jiaodong and is responsible for going to sea.

General Zhang Liao and General Cao Xing succeeded General Shi Jian and were stationed in Dongwu County to guard Zang Ba's soldiers and horses.

The soldiers and horses of General Gongliu and General Ziyi have begun to shrink and are ready to withdraw to Donglai County...... As for the academy, Master Zheng has also made preparations. As long as Yuan Shao nodded, Brother Meng Yan could get out of Xudu and evacuate to Liaodong on a large scale. ”

After listening to Zhuge Liang, Liu Chuang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Kong Ming, you shouldn't have come this time."

"Why?"

"The situation in Xu Du is very complicated now, and it is very dangerous for you to come here.

However, since you're here, stay for it. To be honest, I really don't have anyone available now, although Hengruo is careful in his work, but he is not a resourceful person after all. You have been following Master Zheng for many years, and it is a good time to take this opportunity to show what you have learned over the years. ”

Zhuge Liang suddenly jumped up.

In his opinion, being able to help Liu Chuang is the most important.

He was a little worried that Liu Chuang would let him go back, but now it seems that Liu Chuang's attention to him is no less than it was back then.

The two chatted in the study, and Liu Chuang told Zhuge Liang about the siege of Xu Tian in the first ten days.

"My brother guessed well, this siege is indeed Cao Cao's temptation.

I have followed Master Zheng in the past two years, but I have been paying attention to Cao Cao, and I have learned a lot about Cao Cao from Mr. Ju and others. Now Cao Cao has taken Xuzhou, sitting on the land of three states, and serving the princes of the Son of Heaven to order the princes, and his prestige is flourishing, and he has not been without the idea of being a king. It's just that there are still many ministers in the court, so he doesn't dare to act rashly, so he wants to take this opportunity to watch the movement. ”

Zhuge Liang's guess was not much different from what Liu Chuang thought, and it also made Liu Chuang very happy.

Counting up, Zhuge Liang is eighteen years old this year!

If calculated by the virtual age, he is already a weak crown and can stand alone.

has followed Zheng Xuan for the past two years, and he doesn't seem to have become a nerd. His vision. His knowledge, after two years of study, has been greatly improved, and even faintly has a bit of the demeanor of 'wisdom is more than demons' in the future, and he has a good grasp of Cao Cao's heart.

"Then Kong Ming thinks, what should I do?"

Zhuge Liang smiled: "Brother Meng Yan already has a case in his heart, so why ask me?" ”

"Oh?"

"Cao Cao wants to be tempted, why doesn't my brother want to take this opportunity to test Cao Cao?

So in the light of the light. Even if Cao Cao has the idea of being a king, if Yuan Shao does not get rid of him, his brother will not be in danger...... Brother Meng Yan is the uncle of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, and he is the most important minister of the Son of Heaven. In that case, why should my brother think too much. Just run for the Son of Heaven, Cao Cao can't help his brother. Xu Tian besieged him, although Cao Cao was testing others, how could it not be an opportunity for his brother to gain prestige? ”

This kid really guessed my mind!

The corners of Liu Chuang's mouth curled slightly, outlining a faint smile, and stretched out his big hand. rubbed Zhuge Liang's head fiercely.

"Kong Ming came, I can indeed breathe a sigh of relief.

In this case, how we get out is up to you to plan. ”

"Brother Meng Yan. In fact, on the way to Xudu, Liang has been thinking about this matter.

The elder brother is in Xu Du, and he is surrounded by eyes and ears, and it is difficult to show his strengths. So Liang thought. If the elder brother wants to get out, the first step is to try to leave Xudu. As long as you can leave Xudu. There won't be too many elbows, and it will be easier to get out when the time comes.

Also, when I entered the city just now, I heard Heng Ruo say that my brother had been assassinated? ”

Liu Chuang nodded and said with a wry smile: "At first, I thought it was Cao Cao, or Liu Bei and others who instructed me.

But then I found out that this matter probably has nothing to do with Cao Cao and Liu Bei...... The assassination of the other party did not bring me harm, on the contrary, it also provided me with a layer of protection. But until now, I can't guess who did it, and I'm confused. ”

"Even my brother doesn't know, who is secretly helping?"

Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up, and after a moment of silence, he said: "If it is really as my brother said, this matter will be easy to handle."

My brother doesn't have to bother guessing who is secretly helping him, I believe that the other party has been paying attention to my brother and waiting for my brother to make a move. So I estimate that before my brother leaves Xudu, the other party will never come forward to contact my brother. But as long as you leave Xudu, he will definitely try to contact his brother, and it will be clear who is helping his brother at that time. ”

Yes, what Zhuge Liang said is true!

Liu Chuang is now in Xudu, surrounded by Cao Cao's eyes and ears, even if someone wants to help him, I am afraid that he will have concerns......

Well, Kong Ming is right!

The other party has not been in touch with him, not that he doesn't want to contact Liu Chuang, but because he is worried about showing his feet.

In fact, this is probably also a school examination.

If Liu Chuang didn't even have the ability to get out of Xu Du, then it would be impossible for the other party to help Liu Chuang. But if Liu Chuang can get out of Xu Du, it will be regarded as completing the other party's exam questions. At that time, there is no need for Liu Chuang to bother, he will definitely come to the door.

Liu Chuang looked at Zhuge Liang, and suddenly let out a sigh of relief, with a sense of relief that he had never felt before.

Sure enough, he didn't know that he was in the game, and Zhuge Liang, even more worthy of Zhuge Liang, was able to deduce the answer from those clues.

It seems that Zhuge Liang's arrival is indeed timely rain.

He is very intelligent, and he is not too old to attract attention, and he is indeed the best candidate for a strategist in the current situation.

"Kong Ming, from today on, you will follow me."

Liu Chuang pondered for a moment, and then made a decision, "Also, Du Ji, the steward of the house, I value it a lot.

I'll give you a mission to help me subdue this man...... I hope that when I leave Xudu, he will be able to leave with me, and you may be able to do it? ”

When Zhuge Liang heard this, he immediately perked up.

He likes the feeling of being valued, and enjoys the joy of Liu Chuang's trust in him.

"Brother Meng Yan, don't worry, I will definitely let Na Du Ji belong to my brother."

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The arrival of Zhuge Liang and his party made it even more troublesome for Liu Chuang to get out.

There are many people and big goals, and it will inevitably be more difficult to leave. But it must be admitted that the arrival of Zhuge Liang also made Liu Chuang feel a lot more relaxed. Compared with the two, Liu Chuang prefers this relaxed feeling, at least he doesn't have to bear so much pressure anymore.

Cao Cao soon got the news.

However, after figuring out the identities of Zhuge Liang and the others, he also breathed a sigh of relief and didn't take it to heart.

What is the use of an eighteen-year-old baby? Presumably, Liu Chuang's family was worried, so Zhuge Liang was sent to Xudu.

Therefore, he didn't pay attention to Zhuge Liang at all, and even relaxed his vigilance against Liu Chuang.

Liu Chuang was naturally happy that Cao Cao underestimated Zhuge Liang, you must know that the more he underestimated Zhuge Liang, the greater Zhuge Liang's role would be.

The days of Xu Tian's siege are approaching day by day.

And Liu Chuang's life is becoming more and more carefree......

After Zhuge Liang came to Xudu, Liu Chuang didn't have to worry about everything. He even handed over all the affairs to Zhuge Liang to deal with, and he made every effort to prepare for the upcoming siege of Xu Tian. As Zhuge Liang said, he needs to get more benefits in Xu Tian's siege. Now that he has put on the halo of the Han family, it is better to simply give full play to this halo to the extreme.

"Bohou, I have something I want to ask you."

"Please ask Uncle Huang to command."

Sikong ordered someone to move his father's tomb from Luoyang back to Changshe.

It stands to reason that I should have gone to meet him. However, since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve, and I can't get out of it for a while, so I have to ask you to work hard and go to the Changshe to welcome my father's coffin on my behalf. In addition, I will rebuild my mother's tomb and bury it with my father at Chosha. This is a big deal, so I ask you to go to the Changshe and arrange these things for me, I don't know if you are willing to go? ”

This is human nature, Du Yi didn't have too many doubts, so he immediately agreed.

Seeing Du Ji agree, Liu Chuang was also very happy.

However, after he sent Du Ji away with his front foot, he summoned Xiahou Lan with his back foot, "Hengruo, this time you and Du Ji went to Yingchuan together, and there is still an important matter to entrust." ”

"Childe, please!"

Liu Chuang groaned for a moment and said softly: "I want you to help me inquire about ......someone after you arrive in Yingchuan."