After leaving the county guard, Kong Ji did not go to the barracks with Xiang Zhuang and others to select soldiers, but rode on a horse and hurriedly went to Kong Mansion, although he promised Xiang Liang that he would be in Huiji County, but Kong Ji did not know that Xiang Liang would be so anxious to place himself in the army, and he was still with Xiang Zhuang.

This sudden position made Kong Ji a little confused in his heart, he didn't know if he could do a good job, and he didn't know when he would be able to come back, his sister Kong Xiuyun was alone in Huiji, could she live well?

But at the end of the day, everything he can do is done, and now Xiang Liang has set himself apart, to a certain extent, he wants to make himself Xiang Zhuang's right-hand man, so that the marriage between the Kong family and the Xiang family will be more stable, but on the other hand, Kong Ji can see that Xiang Liang is also dragging on the marriage of the Kong family, and he can't guess why he delays the marriage, but Kong Ji knows that Xiang Liang suddenly appointed himself as a counselor, which must be because of this matter.

After about a stick of incense, Kong Ji came to the door of Kong Mansion, and the porter saw Kong Ji who hurried back from afar, he hurriedly greeted him, took the reins in Kong Ji's hand, and said with a smile: "Childe, you are back." ”

Kong Ji nodded, ignored the gatehouse, and strode towards the Confucian compound.

In the study, Kong Ji picked up a few bundles of bamboo slips, this is his favorite book to read, although it is an expedition to Yi County, it is to go to war, it is not easy to carry this kind of items, but Kong Ji can not give up these books, dilemma, Kong Ji finally put the book in the baggage.

At this time, he let out a long sigh, his reluctance to go home made him always depressed in his heart, but when he turned around, he saw Kong Xiuyun standing at the door, and he didn't know when she came.

Kong Ji forced a laugh, walked over and asked, "When did you come?" Why don't you squeak? ”

"Brother, are you leaving?" Kong Xiuyun was a little lost, she asked categorically, at this time, she walked over and looked at the burden on the table, her heart was sour, tears fell, at this time, Kong Ji hurriedly hugged her sister with tears on her face, and sighed: "Sister, my brother didn't mean to hide it from you." ”

patting his sister on the shoulder, Kong Ji said again: "Today's meeting, Xiang Liang appointed me as a marching attendant, and asked me to go to Yixian with Xiang Zhuang, and I must leave tomorrow, so ......"

Speaking of this, Kong Ji wiped away his sister's tears with a handkerchief before continuing: "That's why I had to come back and pack my luggage!" ”

"Is my brother going on a campaign?" Kong Xiuyun couldn't believe it, her brother was actually in Huiji, originally she thought that her brother was going to leave herself and go back to Chen County alone, but at this time, seeing that her brother had become a general, the loss and sourness in her heart were gone, she smiled with tears: "My brother is going to go on an expedition, I will go to the kitchen to make some food, and practice for my brother at night!" ”

Seeing that his sister was not disappointed and sad because he was going to travel far away, Kong Ji's hanging heart finally let go, and he couldn't help laughing: "Okay." ”

At this time, Kong Xiuyun left, Kong Ji checked the baggage again to see if there was anything he forgot to bring, at this time, the housekeeper walked in anxiously from outside the door, and arched his hand: "Childe, Xiang Zhuang is here, waiting in the guest hall." ”

"Okay, I'll be there right away!" Kong Ji quickly flipped through his baggage and turned to leave.

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In the guest hall of the Confucian Mansion, Kong Xiuyun hurried to come after learning that Xiang Zhuang was visiting, at this time, Kong Ji had not yet arrived, only Xiang Zhuang was sitting there alone, sipping tea.

Kong Xiuyun walked a few steps quickly, came behind Xiang Zhuang, and said with a light smile: "Is Zhuang Gongzi going to go on the expedition?" ”

Xiang Zhuang heard Kong Xiuyun's voice, he couldn't help shaking his hand, the tea overflowed, burning Xiang Zhuang's hand, he hurriedly put down the teacup, aside, Kong Xiuyun "poof", amused by Xiang Zhuang's actions, at this time, Xiang Zhuang had dried his hands, got up and smiled: "It turned out to be Miss Kong!" ”

The two have not been able to see each other in the past few days, and he is still worried that Cao Feng will talk nonsense intentionally or unintentionally, seeing Kong Xiuyun's expression at this time, it seems that she still doesn't know about her and Cao Feng.

But she is going to go on the expedition tomorrow, Kong Xiuyun already knows, but judging from her expression at this time, she doesn't seem to feel reluctant, which makes Xiang Zhuang feel a little lost in her heart, at this time Kong Xiuyun has walked to the side of the soft seat and sat down, Xiang Zhuang also sat opposite her, and the two looked at each other.

"When you go on the expedition, Zhuang Gongzi has to take care of himself, the night is cold, and he must wear more clothes, especially on the bank of the Yangtze River, I heard that there is a lot of humidity at night, you don't want to walk around, so as not to catch a cold, and no one will take care of the headache and brain fever."

Kong Xiuyun said a bunch of caring words in a row, Xiang Zhuang felt warm in his heart, he reached out to hold Kong Xiuyun's right hand, and pulled it into his arms, Kong Xiuyun blushed, lowered his head, and the two of them snuggled together warmly.

"Ahem......" Kong Ji's dry cough sounded at the door, Kong Xiuyun was in a hurry, pushed Xiang Zhuang away, stood up embarrassedly, and said hurriedly: "I'll go and see how the kitchen is prepared, Zhuang Gongzi will stay for a light meal in the evening." ”

Xiang Zhuang got up and said with a smile: "It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate, there is Miss Laokong." ”

Kong Xiuyun blushed and left in a hurry, at this time, Kong Ji shook his head and smiled: "This girl ......"

At this time, Kong Ji had come to Xiang Zhuang, sat opposite him, and said a few polite words to each other, Xiang Zhuang smiled: "I went to the treasury and chose a set of light armor, although the brother-in-law is a civilian official in the army, but there are no eyes on the battlefield, it is safer to wear an extra layer." ”

Kong Ji was a little helpless, and said with a wry smile: "I understand the good intentions of Zhuang Gongzi, but this light armor is so heavy, I am afraid of ......"

"You don't have to worry about this, I promise you, as long as you wear it for ten days, after ten days, you will be able to get used to it!" Xiang Zhuang waved his hand to refuse Kong Ji, Kong Ji saw Xiang Zhuang say this, so he had to nod his head and agree, at this time, Xiang Zhuang brought the topic back and said with a smile: "My brother-in-law has never joined the army, and this time the battle line is far away, I suggest that my brother-in-law might as well set off in a few days, and I will allocate a hundred people to escort you." ”

"Hehe, Zhuang Gongzi is too worried, I will definitely get used to military life as soon as possible." Kong Ji waved his hand to refuse Xiang Zhuang, and at this time, Kong Ji said again: "This time to attack Yi County, I don't know what plan Zhuang Gongzi has?" ”

Xiang Zhuang saw Kong Ji asking, and Lang smiled: "Don't you know the plan?" Contact Wu Rui first, and then make a decision! ”

Kong Ji shook his head and said with a smile: "That's not what I said, I mean, how does Zhuang Gongzi plan to stabilize Yi County?" ”

"This ......" Xiang Zhuang hesitated slightly, and after a while, he smiled and said: "I plan to build a military factory in Yi County, recover iron ore nearby, build weapons, and garrison troops in separate camps, strictly control Dabie Mountain, and stabilize Hengshan County." ”

Xiang Zhuang's idea is consistent with himself, Kong Ji also feels that the long-distance transportation of iron ore will be a huge manpower and material resources, and the battle line is too long, it is difficult to ensure that nothing goes wrong, once it is robbed, the gains outweigh the losses, thinking of this, Kong Ji nodded slightly, but Xiang Zhuang continued to add: "But it is impossible for all the iron ore to stay in Yi County, and most of it will be transported back, so it is very important to talk about Poyang." ”

"Zhuang Gongzi, I think, if you transport materials to Wu County, the distance is far away, the cost is huge, is it a little ......" Kong Ji did not continue, but Xiang Zhuang already understood what Kong Ji meant, he couldn't help sighing: "At present, the Xiang family is not able to build iron tools on a large scale, and my uncle's meaning, storing iron ore in Wu County is also a good plan, after all, Hengshan County is our current frontier position, once it is lost, no matter how much materials are prepared for others." ”

Xiang Zhuang's words were not unreasonable, and Kong Ji no longer argued with him about anything, but when Kong Ji wanted to talk about other topics, Kong Xiuyun's laughter sounded outside the door: "Brother, Zhuang Gongzi, the meal is ready......

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Jiangcheng River Port, 4,500 Chu troops have begun to board the ship one after another, and last night, 500 vanguard Chu troops escorted 30 transport ships to set off, one step ahead of the grain and grass, at this time the drum on the river port was vibrating, and the low horn sounded from time to time: "Woo......

Xiang Zhuang rode the horse, behind him were Kong Ji, Liji and Gongao, as well as some of the soldiers who went out this time, everyone held wine bowls in their hands, and on the high platform, Xiang Liang and others also held wine glasses, and they were sending letters for Xiang Zhuang and others.

Soon, in the distance, the high flag slowly rose, with the word 'Xiang' written on it, this is the flag of Xiangzhuang, the slow rise of this flag indicates that the auspicious time for the expedition has arrived.

"Send troops to Yi County, you are the pride of the Chu army, and the iron-blooded army soul of my Great Chu, let us dry this bowl of wine and sail away!" Xiang Liang's words were full of indignation, and below, the soldiers behind Xiang Zhuang each raised their wine bowls and shouted: "Die for Da Chu!" ”

The sound of "crackling" and smashing bowls was endless, and soon, 4,500 Chu troops had boarded the ship and were ready to go, and at this end, Xiang Zhuang also drank all the wine in the bowl, he suddenly smashed the wine bowl and shouted: "Let's go!" ”

The low horn voice whimpered again: "Woo...... Woohoo......"

Xiang Zhuang and the others rode their horses across the board of the ship and headed towards the warship, but at this moment, a woman's anxious shout came from a distance: "Slow! Wait for me! ”

Soon, Cao Feng was dressed in leather armor, riding a horse, stopping the war horse in front of Xiang Liang and others, the front hooves of the war horse were raised, Cao Feng leaned around, soon, she controlled the war horse, turned her head to look, Xiang Zhuang and others had stopped and turned back, she was overjoyed, time was still in time, but looked at Xiang Liang, arched his hand and said: "Please Uncle Liang for approval, I am willing to follow General Xiang Zhuang and go to Daqin!" ”

"Nonsense! You give me home! Cao Wujiao's face turned blue and scolded Cao Feng, but Cao Feng had already made up her mind to follow Xiang Zhuang, she ignored Cao Wujiao and continued to plead with Xiang Liang.

Xiang Liang hesitated slightly, after all, Cao Feng is a girl, and this time she is going to war, unlike usual, inspecting the military camp and sending envoys to various counties, Cao Feng followed Xiang Zhuang, and he opened one eye and closed one eye, but this time he ......

Xiang Liang shook his head and sighed: "To go into battle to kill the enemy, it is necessary to shed blood and sacrifice, I don't agree with you to go!" ”

"I would like to make a military order, regard death as home, and if I die in battle, I would rather be shrouded in horse leather!" Cao Feng suddenly cut a hole in his right hand with a sword, and the blood flowed down Cao Feng's palm prints, watching her follow Xiang Zhuang with an iron heart, Xiang Liang sighed helplessly, this is really a bad fate!

After hesitating for a moment, Xiang Liang ordered loudly: "Order Cao Feng to be the captain of the whip, follow Xiang Zhuang to the expedition to Yi County, and get on the boat immediately!" ”

Cao Feng was overjoyed, turned his horse's head, made a naughty gesture to Xiang Zhuang, and hurried towards the warship.

After half a pillar of incense, all the ships put away their planks, the big ships began to set sail, and on the main battle ship, a blue flag was raised, and hundreds of warships headed west.