In Xiangyang in May, the weather was neither hot nor cold, and Liu Xiu went out of the house to exercise in the morning before dawn. After returning to the mansion, he washed up, and after breakfast, Liu Xiu left the state pastoral mansion early. In the state governor's mansion, he couldn't see Liu Biao, and he was not treated well, so he simply went out of the mansion. However, Liu Biao's condition has not fully recovered, and he does not dare to go to Lumen Mountain again, after all, it is too far from home.

Under Liu Biao's governance, Xiangyang City was extremely prosperous. Walking on the streets of Xiangyang City, people come and go, and it is extremely lively.

Liu Xiu was in it, and he felt even more cordial.

This land is the homeland.

After following Liu Cong to surrender in his previous life, he also left Xiangyang, and has never returned to Xiangyang since then, and when he died, he also died in a foreign country. Now that I'm in the middle of it, it feels very different.

Liu Xiu walked leisurely, and finally came to a restaurant.

The restaurant is called Lianxiang Building, backed by the lake, because there are lotus flowers in the lake, so it is called Lianxiang Building. In May, the lake is full of lotus leaves, and budding buds are born, and the scenery is pleasant.

At this time, there are a lot of people who come to Lianxianglou.

Lianxiang Building is divided into two floors, and the downstairs is arranged with scattered seats, and individual guests sit in the lobby downstairs.

On the second floor, it is divided into private rooms by curtains.

Liu Xiu came early, and there were not many people in Lianxiang Building. He went straight up to the second floor, found an elegant and quiet place to sit, and admired the Lotus Lake behind the Lotus Fragrance Building.

The morning sun is rising, the sun is shining, the golden sunlight is sprinkled on the lotus lake, and the drops of crystal dew reflect the light, making the whole lotus lake even more pleasant.

A pot of tea, alone, enjoying the view.

Liu Xiu sipped the tea, looked at the scenery outside the window, and his mood gradually calmed down.

During this period of rebirth, he spent all day planning his future, thinking about how to gain a foothold in this troubled world, how to take advantage of the situation to rise, and not let the power of Jingzhou fall into the hands of Liu Cong.

To this day, he is cautious in every step, fearing that he will lose the game if he makes a wrong move. Liu Xiu looked at the lotus leaves and budding buds all over the lake in a daze, but his mood suddenly let go.

A heart, all empty, no longer thinking about anything, just thinking about the beautiful scenery in front of you.

"Step, step!"

Footsteps came from the hallway.

Liu Xiu came back to his senses and followed the prestige, but saw three people with elegant temperament and wearing Bo collar shirts coming. The three of them talked and laughed happily, and finally sat down in the elegant room next to Liu Xiu. Through the curtain, Liu Xiu could only vaguely see the appearance of the three people. Of the three, the older one had gray hair and was about sixty years old. The other two were about the same age, both in their early forties.

"Degong, how is the scenery of Lianxiang Building?"

Among them, a middle-aged man in his early forties spoke.

He is gentle, gentle, gentle, kind-eyed, and kind-looking.

The man who was called Degong was the oldest man, and he spoke: "Lianxiang Mansion is worthy of its name, it is indeed good. ”

The middle-aged man sighed: "It's a pity that such a good scenery doesn't last long." ”

The old man said: "Decao, why do you say this?"

The middle-aged man sighed lightly: "A few days ago, Jiangdong Lusu came to sue for peace on behalf of Sun Quan, and then Jiangdong Jingzhou called off the army and made peace. In my opinion, I am afraid that Sun Quan deliberately showed weakness to the enemy in an attempt to paralyze Liu Jingzhou. Once Sun Quan eases up, he will definitely raise troops to invade the territory. Sun Quan's father has not avenged his revenge, and it is impossible to give up. Moreover, if Jiangdong wants to expand, it is impossible to let Jingzhou go unchecked. ”

The old man smiled and said, "I'm afraid your inference is untenable." ”

The middle-aged man smiled lightly and said, "In addition, I heard that Cao Cao in the north pacified the annexation of the state. Jizhou and the state are pacified, I am afraid that Cao Cao will soon have his hands free. Jingzhou, I'm afraid it will be difficult to maintain peace anymore. ”

Another middle-aged man said: "Decao, will you be alarmist?"

De Cao said: "Brother Chengyan, the situation has reached this point, it is inevitable, and it is impossible to be peaceful. The days of tranquility are only a year or two. ”

The three of them chatted, but Liu Xiu, who was sitting next door, became excited in his heart. In his heart, there is a feeling that he has no place to find the iron shoes, and he has no effort.

Because of the names of the three people next to each other, Liu Xiu thought of the identities of the three people.

Virtue is the word of Sima Hui.

De Gong, corresponding to Pang De Gong.

Chengyan, corresponding to Huang Chengyan.

The names of the three people can be matched, and the ages are similar, so these three people must be safe.

Liu Xiu has always wanted to go to Lumen Mountain to apprentice, and the last time he went to Lumen Mountain, he also wanted to visit Pang Degong. Unexpectedly, now I met it in Lianxiang Building. Liu trimmed his clothes, got up and lifted the curtains, and walked outside the elegant room where the three of them were seated.

Through the curtain, three people can be seen.

Liu Xiu was calm and calm, and arched his hand: "Three gentlemen, the kid is polite." ”

Even if Liu Xiu had met the Son of Heaven in his previous life and seen a big scene, his heart had long been calm. But at this moment, facing the three of Pang Degong, the emotions in his heart still couldn't help but be a little stirred.

Pang Degong hung up the curtain of the elegant room and asked, "What do you have to say?" He was also looking at Liu Xiu, and saw that Liu Xiu was dressed ordinarily, but he was calm and calm, and he was neither humble nor arrogant, and he also secretly praised it.

Liu Xiuluo said generously: "Dare to ask Mr., the honorable name?"

"Old man Pound Gong!"

Pang Degong looked at Liu Xiu with great interest, and was quite interested in Liu Xiu, who suddenly visited.

Liu Xiu bowed to Sima Hui again, and said, "I just heard that Mr. Degong called Mr. Biao, but Mr. Sima Hui?" Liu Xiu's understanding benefited from Liu Biao's teaching. Liu Biao didn't teach Liu Xiu poetry, and he didn't care about Liu Xiu's life and death, but he asked people to train him in etiquette to avoid losing Liu Biao's face. Because of this, Liu Xiu's every move is dignified and magnificent, and he can't find the slightest fault.

Sima Hui nodded and said, "It's Sima Hui down there!"

Huang Chengyan saw that Liu Xiu was about to salute again, and hurriedly said: "Under Huang Chengyan, there is no need to salute." ”

"I've seen Mr. Seihiko!"

When Liu Xiu heard this, he couldn't be disrespectful, and he still bowed humbly.

As a junior, etiquette must be done sufficiently.

Pang Degong nodded lightly, putting aside the identity of the young man, etiquette is impossible to pick. Sima Hui came from Yingchuan and lived in Xiangyang. But Pang Degong and Huang Chengyan were born in a Xiangyang family and were extremely particular about etiquette.

Liu Xiu's actions won the favor of the two.

Pang Degong appreciated it in his heart, and his tone was even softer, and he asked, "Is there anything wrong with Xiaoyou?"

Liu Xiu replied: "The boy heard that the three gentlemen talked about Jingzhou, and he had some immature thoughts in his heart, so he came to ask the three gentlemen for advice. "In terms of age, Liu Xiunian is less than twenty, so he is talking about asking for advice.

Pang Degong ran a school in Lumen Mountain, beckoned many disciples, and was also a good teacher. Liu Xiu took the initiative to ask for advice, but he was also happy in his heart, and ordered: "In this case, tell me what you think." ”

Liu Xiu said: "The kid thinks that Jingzhou may take advantage of the situation to rise. ”

"Well, what do you mean by that?"

Sima Hui's eyes froze, it was the first time he had heard such a judgment. Pang Degong and Sima Hui looked at each other, and there was a hint of curiosity in their eyes. Regarding the situation in Jingzhou, the three of them have discussed it countless times, and their disciples and friends have also discussed it many times, and no one has ever believed that Jingzhou can take advantage of the situation.

Pang Degong was aroused by curiosity and said, "I want to hear about it!"

Huang Chengyan took the initiative to lean into a seat and vacated a seat for Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu thanked him and stepped forward to sit down on his knees