Tired of the intrigue of officialdom and tired of the bloody wind of the battlefield, when I returned home, there was a kind of tranquility in my heart that was difficult to express, without a trace of distraction, and some were just countless warmth and sweetness, enjoying it silently.

Stealing a floating life is half closed, and this is the most comfortable thing in life.

Zhang Lang rarely got together with his family, flirted and teased Zhang Yan, and the fun was boundless.

However, the time of happiness is always short-lived, and soon the sky is full of red glow, and the sun is setting.

The evening view of Jiangnan is charming everywhere.

Dian Wei had already brought the escort team to pick up Zhang Lang to attend the dinner.

Zhang Lang came out with a smile on his face after all the women were dressed up.

The group headed towards their destination.

On the way, I heard Dian Wei say that today's dinner invited almost all the high-ranking officials in Moling, and the seats used were as high as more than 200, which was a very rare thing at that time, which shows how grand the scene was.

I also heard that Lu Bu, who had just arrived in Moling two days ago, was also among the invitations.

Zhang Lang couldn't understand why Zhang Zhao made such a big scene for a while, even if it was to show Lu Bu, there was no need to bluff like this.

With all kinds of questions, Zhang Lang came to the banquet venue.

Although it was dark at the end of the day, the lanterns were hung high on the Zhang's house, and the atmosphere was very warm.

Not far from the door, dozens of carriages were parked each, and it was obvious that many people had come early. And the coachman and the soldier chatted there without a word.

Zhang Zhao had already greeted the guests at the door of the mansion.

His slightly gray sideburns are obviously the result of his hard work in the past few years. But this not only does not make people feel old, but shows that he is full of calm. With his sparkling eyes and confident expression on his face, he really deserves to be Zhang Lang's left and right arm in governing Jiangnan. Zhang Zhao was courteous to the guests who came and showed that he was at ease.

When Zhang Lang got out of the carriage, Zhang Zhao's eyes immediately lit up with a natural face. With a few words, he strode up to meet him.

Zhang Zhao saluted Zhang Lang respectfully, and then said, "Lord." ”

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "No need to be polite, how are everyone?" ”

Zhang Zhao replied: "The officials are here again, just waiting for you." ”

Zhang Lang turned his head to look, and sure enough, there were no more guests.

Zhang Lang said: "Is Zhou Yu here?" ”

Zhang Zhao nodded and said, "He originally refused, but Master Gu invited him again." ”

Zhang Lang nodded first, then frowned and said, "Zhang Zhao, why did you make such a big scene at night?" As if I'm afraid that others won't know I'm back? ”

Zhang Zhao questioned Zhang Lang and smiled mysteriously: "Where are the subordinates' own motives. ”

Zhang Lang became interested and said with a smile: "What are your intentions?" ”

Zhang Zhao Zhengrong said: "The subordinates know that it is difficult for the lord to give up on Lu Bu, and one of the intentions today is to let him see the talent and strategy of the lord's account, and not lose to Lu Bu and Chen Gong at all, so that they can retract their pride and use them wholeheartedly for the lord." ”

Zhang Lang raised his eyes, his face was full of joy, but then he had a little headache and said: "Lu Bu is really difficult to grasp. Zhang Lang rolled his eyes and said confusedly: "According to Zibu's meaning, tonight's dinner party, is there any other use for accidents?" ”

Zhang Zhao said with a smile: "Of course, it is the biggest intention to catch the wind and wash the dust for the lord, and these are just casually brought." ”

Zhang Lang became more curious: "Zibu, just say something, are you hanging my appetite?" ”

Zhang Zhao confessed his guilt, then glanced left and right, and saw that there were no outsiders, so he lowered his voice and said, "Today, the envoy of Cao Ying has just arrived." ”

"What?" Zhang Lang was shocked and said in surprise.

Zhang Zhao nodded and said, "Cao Ying sent Liu Ye as an envoy and has arrived in Moling. ”

Zhang Lang's eyes rolled around, could it be that Cao Ying had already prepared for the start of the battle of Guandu?

According to the Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms, the Battle of Guandu broke out in July 199, and the time is almost the same.

With Cao Ying's strategic vision, needless to say, he also knew that this battle was inevitable, and it was of great significance, affecting the pattern on both sides of the Yellow River. With his current strength, hard against hard is not Yuan Shao's opponent. In addition, the south has its own potential instability, which makes him feel at ease to fight. And what he can do is to abandon his previous views and comfort himself, so that he has no worries and is doing his best to circumvent Yuan Shao.

Liu Ye's purpose for coming, without thinking about it, must be to lobby himself and promote the alliance. In order to help Cao Ying in the battle of Guandu, defeat Yuan Shao and control the north. Even if you can't get your own help, at least let yourself not hold him back at this time.

In this way, one's attitude has become quite important, and it is enough to influence the form of the world.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lang sneered in his heart: Cao Ying, you also have today, you want to ally with me, but you want to see what conditions you can offer to make me happy. Otherwise, hehe, Zhang Lang couldn't help laughing.

Of course, Zhang Lang is not a stupid mercenary person, whether he wants to intervene in the battle of the Yellow River or not, he has to carefully consider it with his subordinates. The impact of this matter was too great, and once Cao Ying unified the north, his ambition was not comparable to Yuan Shao. When the time comes, he will turn his face and not recognize people, and go south to Jiangdong, but he will lift a stone and shoot himself in the foot.

But thinking that the initiative is now in his own hands, and Cao Ying has to look at his face again, Zhang Lang's heart is dark.

This time, let's see how Cao Ying behaves with his tail between his legs. Thinking of this, Zhang Lang had another smile on his face.

It seems that this Liu Ye's mission is really important.

Zhang Zhao naturally saw Zhang Lang's expression clearly on the side, and he didn't say much, obviously he got the answer he wanted to know.

Zhang Lang looked up at the sky, it was already dark, and the lanterns were hanging high all around, Zhang Lang said lightly: "Let's go in first." ”

Zhang Zhao hurriedly led the way in front.

When passing through the front yard, they met the servants from time to time, and they all looked at Zhang Zhao and Zhang Lang with a leisurely face behind him with reverent eyes.

Soon arrived at the main banquet hall tonight, which was already full of seats, and the seats were in a two-seat system that is very practical for a single-hour banquet. There is only a passage about three feet wide in the middle. The maid kept shuttling back and forth with the wine in her hand. Everyone has not yet entered the table, obviously waiting for Zhang Lang, and some are in groups of three or five, talking loudly; Some exchanged heads and whispered. Bursts of laughter can be heard from time to time outside the lobby.

And the smell of wine and meat wafting from time to time inside is constantly tempting everyone's appetite.

Maybe Zhang Lang hasn't opened meat for a long time, and after smelling the aroma of these wines, he actually spit on it.

At this time, a doorman sang a promise: "Yong'an waits, General Zhennan, General Zhang Lang has arrived." ”

The scene that was originally noisy quieted down suddenly.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhang Lang.

Dressed in a white samurai uniform, with a black belt around his waist and a square scarf wrapped around his head, the whole person looks very light and capable. Coupled with his majestic and tall body, he walked with dragon and tiger steps, naturally revealing an extraordinary momentum.

Zhang Lang always had a smile on his face, and his expression was very natural under the burning eyes of everyone.

When Zhang Lang took his seat, everyone shouted and saluted in unison: "I have participated in the lord." ”

Zhang Lang waved his hand and said with a smile: "Everyone doesn't need to be polite, let's all sit down." ”

The crowd began to take their seats.

Zhang Lang nodded at Zhang Zhao, Zhang Zhao turned to face the audience, and slapped his palms twice.

The sound of the rock sounded, and then the music played in unison.

Zhang Lang took the opportunity to take a look at the situation in the hall, and in the lower left front row, it was Zhao Yun and Tai Shici, and Dian Wei, Gao Shun, Ling Tong and others all went down in turn. And Zhou Yu, who Zhang Lang cared about, was in the middle row on the right, and happened to be seated with Tian Feng. Sure enough, Tian Feng knew my heart very well, and took advantage of this great opportunity to get close to Zhou Yu.

Just as Zhang Lang was pondering, Zhang Zhao took the lead in leading the civil and military attaches to stand up, raised a glass and celebrated: "Congratulations to the lord for returning from a great victory, and with the help of Zhou Yu's talents, his subordinates toast the lord on behalf of everyone." ”

Zhang Langle said: "There, when I set out on the expedition, it was you who were working hard in Moling, and I should respect everyone for this cup." ”

There was a sound of resignation in the hall, but everyone was also very happy to drink it all.

Then everyone toasted Zhang Lang three times in a row, and the atmosphere began to be warm.

At this time, someone stood up in the hall, this person's face was white, his figure was slender, and the smell of books was very strong, I saw him salute Zhang Lang first, and then said: "Lord, it is really gratifying to pacify Yuxi, but the lower officials think that it is Yuxi that is close to the Central Plains, and I am afraid that it will become the source of swords in the future, and the lord should be on guard as soon as possible." ”

Zhang Lang looked at the man and saw that he was very faced, and the seat was very close to the door, obviously with a low official position. Zhang Lang frowned, obviously not thinking of this question for a while.

At this time, another person in the lobby came out and said with a smile: "Ziming is too worried, although western Henan is close to Xuchang, but Cao Ying's troops have been restrained by Yuan Shao, I am afraid that a big war will break out soon, how can Cao Ying have the ability to manage it at that time?" And then with the master's plan, this matter is mastered, is the public discipline too careful? ”

Zhang Lang's face sank, his eyes turned to the person who spoke back, and he listened to his tone with a little sarcasm, meaning that this person named Gongji wanted to take the opportunity to show his talent, and the carp jumped into the dragon gate.

Then this young man named Ziming, his expression remained unchanged, he ignored the other party all over his body, and just said to Zhang Lang: "Lord, it is inevitable that Cao Yuan will fight, but after Cao Yuan's first battle, no matter who wins or loses, sooner or later he will go south to Jiangdong, so it is imperative to go west to Jingxiang, take Liu Biao, and control Sanjiang Tianxian." Once he rules the Sanjiang defense line, he will take advantage of the Yangtze River, even if he can't go north, it will be difficult for the enemy army to go south. ”

The man snorted and said: "Lu Ziming, this statement needs to be discussed, the lord has just returned victorious, and he has raised a large army, which is a taboo for soldiers." Although Jiangnan is rich, after years of war, the treasury is empty, and military salaries will become a problem. Liu Biao is the leader of the eight counties, with 100,000 soldiers, and fierce generals like clouds, and he is in a hurry for a while. In such a form, if you still go to Jingxiang, I am afraid that you will not be able to get any cheapness. Therefore, in the opinion of his subordinates, he should form a good alliance with Liu Biao, strengthen the defense of Runan, and hold his position when there is an incident. ”

Seeing that the two of them were fighting more and more, Zhang Lang waved his hand in annoyance: "This matter will be discussed in two days, you don't have to fight." ”

The man with the clear words glared at the man with a somewhat unhappy face and retreated.

And the man sat down triumphantly.

However, this incident also reminded Zhang Lang that Liu Biao's problems and Yuan Shao's problems after Cao Ying's first war had begun to be placed in front of him. Zhang Lang suddenly remembered that Ziming's words were so familiar? But he couldn't remember it for a while, so he asked, "The person who debated in the hall just now."

Who is it? ”

The one on the right hurriedly stood up, and said with an excited face: "Back to the lord, subordinate Bu Qi, the son of the mountain, is now Si Bo." ”

Zhang Lang nodded, and immediately remembered a piece of information about Bu Qi in his heart.

The remembered Cao Ying pacified Jingzhou, and the army of millions pressed Wu Jing. Zhang Zhao, Buqi and others advocated surrender, the two sides of the Yangtze River confronted each other, and Sun Quan reprimanded Buqi for peace. Liu Bei's troops attacked Eastern Wu, and Buqi offered advice to send Fan Jiang, Zhang Da and Mrs. Sun back and cede the land to sue for peace, Sun Quan agreed, but Liu Bei did not accept. Later Sun Quan was called the emperor and worshiped as the prime minister in the ninth year of Chiwu. Generally speaking, although this person has some ability, he is too safe to reuse.

Zhang Lang turned his head to stare at another chronology.

He also said with a little nervousness: "Xiaguan Lu Meng, Ziming is the name of the company, and he is now the captain of the city gate. ”

Zhang Lang's eyes lit up, and he looked Lu Meng up and down, this is a famous general in the Eastern Wu period. With a unique vision, you can reuse it in the future.

Of course, Zhang Lang will not show his thoughts on his face.

At this time, Zhang Zhao saw that the atmosphere was a little dull, and immediately clapped his palms, and a team of singing and dancing girls immediately floated into the hall, all of them wonderful and light, and began to sing and dance.

Among them, there is a woman who looks very special, just like standing out from the crowd, no matter how beautiful the beauty on the side is, in front of her, eclipsed.

Speaking of which, from Zhang Lang's point of view, it is not particularly beautiful, and it can only be said to be pleasing to the eye.

She was wearing a white lotus dress, and her slender and slender figure should be straight and straight, and she should be upright, and she should be upright, and she could see it at a glance under the fiery eyes of everyone. And between the light dance steps, like a fairy in white floating, it makes people sigh lightly, which can be watched but not blasphemed.

is like the eyes of autumn waves, always drifting towards Zhang Lang intentionally or unintentionally, like anger and shame, like resentment and pity, accompanied by that consistent smile, although there is no Zhen Mi's aura, nor Xiu'er's charm is like fire, but it is like a spring breeze, which makes people intoxicated.

With a slightly long melon seed face, Sakura lips are obviously not as small and delicate as Wen Ji, but these originally very ordinary shapes have an amazing harmony on her face.

If it were just these, Zhang Lang's evaluation of her might not be so high, but the sensational dance steps, combined with her own unique temperament, actually made Zhang Lang's mind follow the three-inch golden lotus, and his heart was fluttering.

Maybe she's not the prettiest or the most glamorous, but she's definitely someone who won't be forgotten after seeing it.

Zhang Lang first recovered from the shock caused by the woman in white in front of him, but found that most of the people in the audience were just like him just now, dumbfounded, some of them had poor concentration, and even almost fell saliva.

Zhang Lang looked at Zhang Zhao intentionally, but saw that he was also like others, looking fascinated, which made Zhang Lang suddenly stunned. This woman is not simple.

At this moment, the doorman sang a promise: "Lu Bu asks to see." Interrupted Zhang Lang's thoughts all of a sudden.

The reason for the slow update recently, you may also know a general idea. Due to my mother's terminal cancer, the treatment was ineffective, and she passed away a few days ago. During this time, Yuhuo has been accompanying his mother and dealing with the aftermath. So the update has been paused, I hope you can understand.;