Chapter 120: Prelude
Diao Chan is a beauty!
Just sitting in front of her, Liu Chuang felt all kinds of discomfort.
How so?
It's too dignified...... Because of Lu Lan's relationship, Diao Chan can be regarded as Liu Chuang's elder. Therefore, it is impossible for her to show off her charm to Liu Chuang. Today, she came on behalf of Mrs. Yan as Liu Chuang's elder, which made Liu Chuang feel even more pressure.
Fortunately, Diao Chan didn't interrogate too much, but just asked about Liu Chuang's current situation in Beihai.
"By the way, listen to Ling'er, Liu Gongzi also has an uncle?"
"Yes!"
"Why didn't you accompany Liu Gongzi this time?"
"It's been nearly three months since my uncle went to Jiaozhou."
"Going to Jiaozhou?"
Diao Chan was a little curious, and couldn't help asking, "What happened to Uncle Ling in Jiaozhou?" β
There is nothing wrong with talking about this kind of thing.
Liu Chuang said with a smile: "Although my father has been in trouble for many years, there are still some friends and relatives in this world.
In Yingchuan, I have an uncle named Zhong Xuan. β
"Zhong Xuan, Zhong Yuanchang?"
Of course, Diao Chan had heard of Zhong Xuan's name, and immediately showed respect.
Liu Chuang could see that Diao Chan's respect for the scholar was from the bottom of his heart. Maybe this respect comes from Situ Wang Yun back then, or maybe it's because of other reasons. But Liu Chuang can be sure that after Lu Bu arrived in Xuzhou, he was afraid, and he was probably influenced by Diao Chan.
He was too respectful to the Xuzhou scholars, and he was even a little obedient.
Liu Chuang nodded and said: "It's Zhong Yuanchang, but we haven't been in touch yet, I heard someone in the first month that he paid homage to the lieutenant of Sili and went to Guanzhong, so there is no news about GuΓ² so far." Uncle went to Jiaozhou. It's because my father had a student back then, and now he is too guarded by Jiaozhi.
Before, because I was not sure whether Kang Chenggong was willing to prove my identity for me, my uncle went to Jiaozhi to ask for the help of Jiaozhi Taishou Shixie. β
Jiaozhou Shishi!
Diao Chan couldn't help but show envy, and said softly: "Liu Gongzi is now returning to his ancestors and recognizing his ancestors, which is much more convenient. β
If Lu Bu could have a background like Liu Chuang, I'm afraid he would have already secured a prince's position by now...... Diao Chan couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the way of this scholar. Sure enough, it's extraordinary. Not to mention anything else, one is the uncle of the captain of the school, and the other is the senior brother of the princes. These two relationships alone are enough to make Liu Chuang invincible, and it is indeed a prince who is a wealthy family. But it's much more convenient.
Diao Chan has been drifting with Lu Bu for many years, and he is already tired.
Because of this, she hopes that Lu Bu can stabilize in Xuzhou instead of continuing to drift.
In my heart, I also agree with the marriage between Lu Lan and Liu Chuang. Although this Liu Chuang is not a long-term talent, he is quite blessed to be chubby. Plus he is a strong force. and his life experience, all of which are destined for this person, and he will definitely not be an idle person in the future.
This meal is also pleasant.
Although I didn't see what I imagined. The amorous Diao Chan, but Liu Chuang still felt the kindness released by Diao Chan......
After drinking and eating, Liu Chuang got up and said goodbye.
Diao Chan took Lu Lan with him. Return to the city of Xiapi Wang.
Mrs. Yan is a typical northern woman, not as delicate as a Wu Yue woman. But there is no heroic spirit.
"Erniang, what about Liu Chuang?"
When Lu Lan got home, he hurriedly found the seal letter and wanted to give it to Liu Chuang.
Only Mrs. Yan, Diao Chan, and Cao were left in the house...... In contrast, Cao's status is on the low side, after all, she has been married to Lu Bu for less than a year. It is precisely for this reason that most of the time, Cao only listens and will never express his opinion lightly.
Yan's is the main wife, Diao Chan is the flat wife, and the Cao family is called the flat wife, which is actually a concubine.
After all, Diao Chan has followed Lu Bu for many years, and Mrs. Yan has already admitted her existence. And what about Cao? In contrast, there is still work to be done.
"Liu Gongzi is definitely not a beautiful son, if Mrs. sees it, I'm afraid she will be disappointed."
"Oh?"
"But this person is not heroic, extraordinary.
Sister, the concubine thinks that if Ling'er marries Liu Gongzi, it will also be a good thing. I can see that Liu Gongzi is also quite fond of Bell. β
"But I heard that he had set a family affair in his early years, which was the Yingchuan Xun family.
And he went out of Qu County last year, also for a woman from the Elk family...... At a young age, there are so many women around me. I'm worried that Ling'er will be bullied after she marries. You also know that the Xun family is a high-ranking family in Yingchuan, and the lady of the Elk family was born and died with him. I was a little worried about Ling'er marrying him. After all, although the prince is brave, it is difficult to meddle in his family affairs. β
Xun Chen and Liu Chuang's marriage contract has been opened by Liu Chuang.
In fact, this kind of thing can't be hidden, Yuan Tan can find out, and others can naturally find out.
Mrs. Yan naturally didn't want Ling'er to be wronged in the past, especially her opponents, one had a deep relationship with Liu Chuang, and the other had a tough background.
Once Lu Lan marries, Lu Bu thinks about it, I'm afraid it will be difficult.
Diao Chan pondered for a moment and smiled slightly, "Madam actually doesn't have to worry, didn't Mr. Chen also say that Ling'er and the lady of the Xun family are sisters and get along very well." I think that Liu Gongzi is from a high family, and Bell Er doesn't necessarily have to fight for that position...... Liu Gongzi couldn't say that he would feel indebted to Ling'er, and he loved her even more...... The point is, the prince may be Liu Gongzi's help. β
Diao Chan is very much in favor of Lu Lan marrying Liu Chuang.
As for the name or something, she doesn't value it as much as Mrs. Yan.
In terms of vision, Diao Chan is much higher than Mrs. Yan. After all, she has served as a female official in the palace and has been in contact with many celebrities and dignitaries, so she is not as one-sided as Mrs. Yan when she thinks about things. You must know that Mrs. Yan's insight is not particularly clever.
In history, Cao Cao crusaded against LΓΌ Bu, and Chen Gong once offered LΓΌ Bu to lead the cavalry to attack and harass outside the city, while Chen Gong held on to Xiapi.
According to Chen Gong's plan at that time, he was going to use delaying tactics, and when Cao Cao ran out of food and grass, he would naturally retreat...... It's a pity that Mrs. Yan refused, and after crying to Lu Bu, Lu Bu changed his mind. In the end, he and Chen Gong defended Xiapi and were captured alive.
Mrs. Yan was a little undecided, and her face was cloudy.
In her opinion, if Lu Lan wants to marry Liu Chuang, she must at least fight for the title of equal wife.
But listen to Diao Chan's meaning. Don't fight for ...... Wouldn't that make her daughter a concubine for Liu Chuang?
"I'm afraid that the prince may not be willing to agree."
"Sister, when Yuan Shu asked Ling Bell to marry his son, wasn't he also a concubine, but my sister didn't stop it.
Why did you go to Liu Gongzi, but you have to fight for that title? The concubine thought that Liu Gongzi was a hundred times stronger than the son of Yuan Shu. Although the Yuan family is said to be the family of the fourth and third princes, Liu Gongzi is a relative of the Han family, and he is the uncle of the emperor today. Do you think that of the two of them, who is more noble? β
"This ......"
One is the clan and the other is the clan.
After both of them are famous, this is really not clear.
Seeing Mrs. Yan's intentions, Diao Chan hurriedly said, "The most important thing is that." Yuan Shu is now a thief, and everyone betrays his relatives.
But Liu Gongzi ...... His uncle is Yingchuan Zhong Xuan, and there is a senior brother who is Jiaozhi Taishou Shixie. Maybe my sister doesn't know who this Shixie is, but this Shijia is the lord of Jiaozhou, and Chen Qi's status in Xuzhou is not much better. Not to mention. Liu Gongzi was young, so he was the Marquis of Guanting, the captain of Dongyi, and the Taishou of Qi County...... The prince has struggled for many years. Now there is only one position of Wenhou.
Madam, this is the strong help of the prince, so why worry too much? β
Mrs. Yan nodded slightly, as if to Diao Chan's words. Strongly in favor.
"Sanniang, what do you think?"
She suddenly asked Cao. provoked Cao's surprise.
"This ...... The concubine has never seen this Liu Dongyi, so she doesn't know much about him.
But the concubine heard that he did not hesitate to fight to the death for the elk lady, and he was indeed a man with affection. The concubine thinks that a person with affection and righteousness is always better than a person who is ruthless and unrighteous. If Bell Bell follows Liu Gongzi, it doesn't matter whether this position is contested or not, the key is how Liu Gongzi treats Bell Bell. β
She wanted to say something to shirk, but she saw Diao Chan glaring at her.
Don't look at Diao Chan's equal status with her, but Diao Chan's energy is by no means comparable to Cao's...... Not to mention, after Cao Bao's death, the Cao family had nothing to rely on.
It seems that Erniang is very much in favor of this matter.
If I provoke her, I'm afraid it won't end well.
Although the eldest mother is strong, if you are scheming, it is far from being comparable to the second mother...... It's better to take this opportunity to get married. In the future, Ling'er will know that I have said good things for Liu Gongzi, and I can't say that I will remember my goodness. When the time comes, won't I have one more to rely on here?
Thinking of this, Cao immediately changed his words.
A flash of approval flashed in Diao Chan's eyes, and he bowed his head at her slightly.
Mrs. Yan pondered for a long time, "What Sanniang said also makes sense...... In fact, I also think that this Liu Gongzi is a suitable candidate. However, in the end, this matter has to be decided by the prince. In this case, let's wait for the prince to come back, and then we will discuss with him slowly......"
Mrs. Yan said it to this point, Diao Chan naturally wouldn't argue anymore.
She is very smart, and Mrs. Yan has already recognized Liu Chuang. If she has to be sure at this time, I am afraid that it will make Mrs. Yan disliked.
Bell, you have to fight for yourself!
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"Ji Bi, who do you guess I saw today?"
"Who!"
Under the post corridor, Chen Jiao was talking with Zhuge Liang.
Liu Chuang sat down on the side and said with a smile: "I saw Qin Yi." β
Syllable!
Chen Jiao Luozi, raised his head to look at Liu Chuang, and asked suspiciously, "Qin Yi?" Is that Qin Boyou? What happened to him? β
"This guy is sneaky today and has entered a weekly gold store."
"Zhou Ji Jinxing?"
Chen Jiaoxian was stunned, "The proprietor of Zhou Ji Gold Bank is named Zhou Kui, and this person is also quite famous in Xiapi, but his character is extremely unbearable...... Moreover, Zhou Kui and Chen Qi have always been very close. However, this is not a big deal, why did Childe suddenly mention this? β
Liu Chuang said: "I can't say it, I just think this person is quite suspicious." β
"Suspicious?"
Chen Jiao thought about it, and said, "It's ...... to bring him over there to ask."
"But what if you startle the snake?"
"You mean ......"
Chen Jiao immediately understood what Liu Chuang meant, so he thought about it and showed a contemplative look.
Zhuge Liang said suddenly: "Since my brother doesn't want to touch them, he will let people stare at them to see if they still have contact."
If there is, then arrest that Zhou Kui and ask him to find out. Anyway, at this time, Chen Hanyu has a move. It won't be delayed for long. If he drags on for a day, LΓΌ Wenhou may end the war one day earlier. The longer this kind of thing drags on, the more unfavorable it will be to him. β
"What Kong Ming said is extremely true!"
Chen Jiao knew that Liu Chuang attached great importance to Zhuge Liang.
So he couldn't help but ask: "Kong Ming, what do you think Chen Hanyu will do?" β
Zhuge Liang twisted up a chess piece, thought about it and said: "This person robbed and killed his brother before, obviously because he didn't want his brother to form an alliance with Wenhou...... This person is not a gentleman. The people he is looking for are none other than Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. And Yuan Shaoxiong is located in Hebei, and he has no intention of Xuzhou, so ...... The last time my brother came to visit, he had a seizure. It shows that he has no ill will towards his brother. But he didn't move, and he endured until now. β
Zhuge Liang snapped and said in a deep voice: "That means that he has a great plan." β
"Not bad!"
Chen Jiao nodded yes, "Chen Hanyu had asked Baojian to persuade me to work for Liu Bei before.
I know that Chen Yuanlong is very good for Liu Xuande. He has always been respectful, and often praised me in private, saying that Liu Bei has the strategy of being a king.
Now Liu Beitun is stationed in Pei County. It is only a few hundred miles away from Xiapi, and there is no obstruction during the period.
If Chen Hanyu colludes with Liu Bei, he will definitely ask Liu Bei to send a group of men and horses to infiltrate Xiapi...... With Chen Qi's power in Xuzhou. It is not difficult to hide a group of three or five thousand centaurs. If this is the case, take advantage of the confrontation between Lu Wenhou and Yuan Shu. He suddenly attacked Pi ......"
After Chen Jiao said this, he couldn't help but shudder.
And Liu Chuang's face also changed, and he suddenly felt nervous in his heart......
At this moment, I suddenly heard the sound of the bell, and it turned out that Lu Lan came to play with Liu Chuang.
"When I passed by the Surabaya Gate just now, I saw Uncle Gao reorganizing the soldiers and horses, and I heard him say that he seemed to be going out of the city to suppress bandits."
Lu Lan is speaker is unintentional, but Liu Chuang and a few people are all intentional listeners.
Liu Chuang, Chen Jiao, and Zhuge Liang looked at each other, Liu Chuang stood up and shouted in a deep voice: "Zhou Cang, prepare a horse with me immediately." β
"Liu Gongzi, where are you going?"
"Bell, you accompany me for a while, let's go meet Xiaogong."
As Liu Chuang spoke, he jumped down from the porch, then turned his head and said, "Ji Bi, please find a few people and help me bring Zhou Kui." β
"Whoa!"
"Kong Ming, you stay and assist Ji Bi."
Lu Lan has a simple personality and does not have too complicated thoughts.
However, she was very smart, how could she not see that something seemed to be wrong.
She didn't ask any more questions, and hurriedly walked out of the post station with Liu Chuang.
At the gate of the post station, Liu Chuang and Lu Lan each got on their horses, whipped their horses, and went straight to the Surabaya Gate.
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Outside the Surabaya Gate, Gao Shun has put on his armor.
Seven hundred traps were arrayed neatly, waiting for Gao Shun's order......
"Shulong, I'm going to encircle and suppress the Geyi bandits, two or three days as fast, five or six days as slow, and I will definitely return.
I ask you to worry more about the affairs of Xiapi...... If there is anything, you can discuss it with Liu Gongzi, and he will definitely help you. β
Cao Xing is also a rectum, and when he heard Gao Shun's words, he was a little unhappy.
"Xiaogong, I know you value Liu Gongzi.
But this is Xiapi, why ask him for help? On the contrary, it will weaken the prestige of one's own family. Don't worry, nothing will happen, I'll send someone to strengthen the guard. It's you, the comeback of the Ge Yi bandits, not to be underestimated. You have to be more careful when you go on this expedition. β
Cao Xing has a good relationship with Gao Shun, so in front of Gao Shun, Cao Xing has nothing to hide.
He didn't have any opinions on Liu Chuang, he just felt that everyone thought too highly of Liu Chuang......
In the final analysis, Liu Chuang is only eighteen years old, and if it weren't for his family background, it is estimated that he would still be a rogue, wandering around. In Cao Xing's opinion, Liu Chuang was lucky. He has a good background, although his family suffered later, but after all, he has this capital. With the support of Zheng Xuan and others, it can be regarded as a stable position. Although he defeated Lu Bu twice, Cao Xing seemed to have used nothing more than a trick rather than an honest confrontation. Therefore, the more these people in Lu Bu Chen Palace raised Liu Chuang, the more Cao Xing was blind.
Gao Shun frowned when he heard this.
"Uncle Dragon......
"Okay, okay, I know what you're trying to say.
I'm measured! Anyway, Liu Gongzi is a guest of the prince, and he can't say that he will become the husband of Little Bell in the future, how can I be ugly with him?
It's you, go early and come back early.
To tell the truth, as soon as you leave, I will stay alone in Xiapi, and I really feel a little bottomless. β
"So I set off."
After Gao Shun finished speaking, he turned over and got on his horse and prepared to leave.
But at this moment, there was a sound of horses' hooves in the distance.
The two war horses came at a gallop, Cao He and Gao Shun turned his head to watch, and recognized at a glance that the people who came were Liu Chuang and Lu Lan.
"Why is he here?"
Cao Xing frowned, revealing a touch of displeasure.
At this time, Liu Chuang and Lu Lan had already come closer.
Gao Shun and Cao Xing urged Ma to step forward, "Why did Liu Gongzi come before?" β
"Xiaogong, are you going out of the city to beg for thieves?"
Cao Xuan frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Liu Gongzi, this is the affairs of my subordinate army, you are not my subordinate to the army, are you asking too much?" β
"General Cao, I didn't mean that."
"Liu Gongzi, I don't mean to blame you...... First, it is confidential in this army, and it is difficult to talk to people; The military situation is urgent, and it is really not appropriate to delay. β
When Liu Chuang saw Cao Xing like this, he knew that this guy didn't know which tendon he was holding.
"Bell, give me something."
Lu Lan was stunned, and immediately took out the seal letter from the deerskin pocket and handed it to Liu Chuang.
Liu Chuang held the seal letter in his hand and said in a deep voice: "When the prince left, he secretly ordered me to assist the two of you in guarding Xiapi.
If necessary, they can take over the troops, and everyone must be at my disposal. This prince and marquis seal the letter here, could it be General Cao, can it be disobedient? β
Cao Xingwan didn't expect that Liu Chuang actually had Lu Bu's seal in his hand, and he was stunned.
Seeing this, Gao Shun hurriedly arched his hand on the horse and said: "Gao Shun, take the order of the prince and wait for the son's dispatch." β
Liu Chuang took a deep breath and a wry smile appeared on his face.
He really doesn't want to take care of this matter, but there is no way, since the matter is coming, even if he doesn't want to care, he must meddle in military affairs.
"General Cao, don't blame, I'm not trying to embarrass you.
There's just one thing I want to know with the two generals...... This time, the Ge Yi bandit came a little weird. The last time they robbed and killed in Sanhe Bay, they were scattered and fled after being killed and dispersed by us. Why is there such a sudden return at this time, and there is such fanfare? β
Gao Shun's face changed, "Childe means ......"
ps: I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's a little Kawen in the afternoon, and it's even late, so please forgive me.