Starting from Shaxian County and heading north along the Yangtze River, Xiangzhuang's ships stayed at Peng Lize for several hours, after which the fleet continued eastward and headed straight for the Dantu River Port in Huiji County.

On the boat, Wu Rui sat at a table, a cup of freshly brewed tea was steaming, and at the bow of the boat, Xiang Zhuang stood alone looking at the vast river.

The poem that once reverberated in my heart came to my heart like a green silk that was constantly chopping: "The rolling Yangtze River is passing away, the waves are sweeping away the heroes, the success or failure of right and wrong is empty, the green mountains are still there, and the sunset is red several times...... The white-haired fisherman Jiangzhu is accustomed to watching the autumn moon and spring breeze, a pot of turbid wine is happy to meet, how many things in ancient and modern times are paid to laugh and talk about ......"

How emotionally did Cao Cao once write this poem? And when I left Wujiang, I also remembered this poem, but now, I am in an official position and in charge of the military and government, and my feelings are different.

In the blink of an eye, he has controlled the south of Dabie Mountain, and the mining of iron ore has also solved the embarrassing situation that the Xiang family has only relied on the purchase of iron ore from all over the country for many years.

But more importantly, if he wants to completely break through the weapons reform and make the Xiang family go to a higher level, Xiang Zhuang knows that everything has just begun.

Moreover, if you want to occupy a place in this era, whether the weapons are sharp and whether they can play a dominant role in the war are all very important, thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but think of not long ago, Zhou Wen was defeated from Hangu Pass.

Zhou Wen's army, which had been dominating for a while, repeatedly killed the Qin army and lost its armor, but now, it has been defeated from Guanzhong and escaped from Hangu Pass, and at the end of Qin, the stormy general Zhang Han also accompanied Zhou Wen's defeat and stepped onto the stage of history.

It can be said that Xiang Zhuang still has some understanding of the history of this era, and Zhou Wen's defeat will open the complete collapse of the Zhang Chu regime, and the collapse of the Zhang Chu regime will also open up the melee in Shandong.

And Xiang Zhuang knows that the day when Zhou Wen is defeated and Xiang Liang enters the Central Plains is coming, and can the Xiang family occupy a place in this battle for the Central Plains? Everything is still unknown, thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but sigh lightly.

At this time, Xiang Zhuang felt warm behind him, a pair of warm hands, in front of Xiang Zhuang, twisted the button for him, at this time, Xiang Zhuang turned around and looked, Cao Feng had draped a cloak behind Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Zhuang felt warm on his back, he couldn't help but hug Cao Feng into his arms.

Cao Feng was hugged and hugged by Xiang Zhuang like this, her heart was warm, just now, she was always observing Xiang Zhuang, she found that Xiang Zhuang has always stood here silently, the long river is rolling and flowing, I don't know, what is Xiang Zhuang thinking?

Perhaps, Xiang Zhuang misses Kong Xiuyun too much, so it will be like this.

With this thought, Cao Feng took a cloak and draped it on Xiang Zhuang's body, at this time Xiang Zhuang had embraced himself into his arms, Cao Feng was like a tame lamb, snuggled in Xiang Zhuang's arms, until in the distance, there was a roaring drum and horn, Cao Feng broke free from Xiang Zhuang's arms, at this time, she smiled a little helplessly: "Brother Xiang Zhuang, do you miss Sister Kong?" ”

Xiang Zhuang saw Cao Feng ask like this, he smiled helplessly, and reached out and nodded on Cao Feng's forehead: "What are you thinking about, girl?" ”

Cao Feng saw that he had misunderstood, so he had to stick out his tongue, at this time, the drums and horns in the distance became louder and louder, and occasionally the sound of low military music could be heard. ”

Cao Feng went to pack his things, Xiang Zhuang was still standing alone in the bow of the boat, looking at the Dantu River Port in the distance, at this time, Wu Rui, who had always been resting in the cabin, came over, his voice was hearty, and he laughed: "I heard that the place has arrived, I'll take a look." ”

When Xiang Zhuang saw Wu Rui coming, he first saluted: "Xiang Zhuang has seen Uncle Wu." ”

Seeing that Xiang Zhuang was so polite, Wu Rui couldn't help but smile and said, "Virtuous nephews don't have to be so polite. ”

At this time, Wu Rui came to the bow of the ship, set up his eyes, and looked into the distance, on the Dantu River port, the flag covered the sun, the sound of military music, drums and horns mixed together, very deafening, and soon, on the bow of the ship, a captain shouted: "Collect the sails." ”

The sails were lowered, and the ships gradually approached the shore, and at this time, there were already several ships on the shore, and the Poyang army brought by Wu Rui had begun to land.

The war drums have gradually become clear, Xiang Zhuang and Wu Rui's ships began to shore one after another, a rumbling sound, the hull swayed, this is the reason for the handsome boat on the shore, soon, several boat boards were put on the shore, Xiang Zhuang pointed to the river port, and said with a smile: "Uncle Wu, let's go ashore." ”

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Dantu River Port, here is the largest river port in the north of Huiji County, the first emperor toured east, once crossed east from this river port, went to Langya, and at this time, Xiang Zhuang and other people's troops, is in this river port landing.

And on the river port, they began to be busy early in the morning, and everyone was bustling, arranging the river port, they were not to welcome Xiang Zhuang, but to welcome their long-awaited guest, Wu Rui.

It can be said that the arrival of Wu Rui indicates the official start of negotiations with Poyang, and whether the Xiang family can establish a more stable foundation in Huiji.

It is precisely like this, Xiang Liang came to the river port with everyone early in the morning, here, waiting for Wu Rui who was about to arrive, at this time, the boat slowly approached the shore, and the boat board began to catch the river port, on the side, Xiang Bo couldn't help but smile and said: "Zhuang'er has made a lot of contributions to the westward this time, second brother, you can't be stingy this time, you must reward Zhuang'er." ”

Xiang Liang was in a very good mood, and when he saw Uncle Xiang mention this matter, he couldn't help laughing and said, "I know this matter in my heart."

Xiang Bo saw Xiang Liang say this, no longer say more, at this time, the drum beat louder and louder, the military music changed from low to cheerful, Xiang Liang felt different, looked into the distance, at this time, Wu Rui and Xiang Zhuang and others had begun to land, Xiang Liang laughed and greeted him.

"Welcome General Wu to visit" Xiang Liang greeted him, he did not call Wu Rui a county commander, nor did he call Wu Rui a county guard, but called him a general, which represents Xiang Liang's expectations for Wu Rui's future position.

But Wu Rui didn't care about these details, he greeted him, clasped his fists with both hands, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Liang Gong, the first time we met, please Duo Haihan." ”

Seeing Wu Rui so polite, Xiang Liang couldn't help laughing, at this time, on the river port, the army had been lined up one after another, Xiang Liang pointed to the direction of Wu County, and said with a smile: "The journey is tiring, General Wu might as well leave early, we will go to Wu County to rest." ”

Wu Rui smiled and nodded, and everyone got on their horses and marched towards Wu County.

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The county guarded the mansion, and the Chu army was a team of 100 people, blocking the government and the regiments, and groups of government soldiers carried dishes and went to the house.

In the front hall of the county guard's mansion, everyone sat down, and several maids were busy pouring wine for everyone, at this time, the wine and food were basically ready, Xiang Liang smiled and raised his glass and said: "Welcome General Wu to visit Huiji, on behalf of the Jiangdong Chu Army, I will toast a glass of thin wine, General Wu should not be brushed." ”

Wu Rui saw that Xiang Liang was so polite, and he couldn't help laughing and said: "Jiangdong is the hometown of the Chu State, my Wu family has lived in Lushan County for several generations, eating Chu Li, although the Chu State has perished under the prostitution of the Qin State, but my patriotic heart will not change." ”

Xiang Liang didn't expect that Wu Rui would speak so directly, and he would directly // insert the topic, he was not ready in his heart, at this time, the topic suddenly turned to this, Xiang Liang hesitated a little and paused.

But Wu Rui didn't pause, he continued to laugh and said: "I came this time, first, to discuss with Liang Gong and the future development of the general, and second, I have heard that the elite of the Jiangdong Chu Army is abnormal and has strong combat effectiveness, and I came this time just to visit." ”

Having said this, Xiang Liang did not hide the joy in his heart, and he laughed and said, "I have also been looking forward to General Wu coming to the meeting for a long time. ”

Both of them raised their heads and laughed, and at this time, Xiang Liang said again: "My Xiang family has lived in Chu for generations, and after the Jiangmen, it is also the most loyal supporter of the Chu State, but after the first battle in Jiangnan, the Qin army went south in a big way, and my father Xiang Yan was killed in battle, and the Chu State ...... It also perished soon after, and with the shame of losing the country, I lived secretly for decades, just to have today, to have this day to restore the country. ”

Xiang Liang said excitedly, his voice was raised unconsciously, and his face was also red, and the green tendons were jumping, and it took a long time before it could subside, and at this time, everyone sighed with Xiang Liang.

The atmosphere in the room dropped sharply, I don't know how long it took, Xiang Liang shook his head with a wry smile, he already felt that he had moved the topic too far, at this time, he raised his glass and smiled: "This topic is too heavy, don't talk about this." ”

Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all, at this time, Wu Rui lowered his head and thought for a moment, and sighed: "Actually, we all have the same goal, we have overthrown the tyrannical Qin, and Liang Gong is also the Chu general Xiang Yan, if the general is interested, I would like to fight the tyrannical Qin with Liang Gong, I don't know what Liang Gong's will be?" ”

Wu Rui was relieved, indicating that he had the heart to defect to Xiang Liang, and Xiang Liang also heard the meaning of Wu Rui's words, he couldn't help laughing, after the laughter, Xiang Liang looked at Wu Rui with deep eyes, no one knows, what he was thinking at this time, I don't know how long it has passed, Xiang Liang laughed and said: "If General Wu has this intention, I am willing to make a blood alliance with General Wu to fight against the tyrannical Qin." ”

"Okay, Liang Gong is refreshing, I have the bottom in my heart." Inside, the laughter of everyone echoed.

The atmosphere in the room became more and more harmonious, and at this time, Xiang Zhuang raised his glass and smiled: "Since Uncle Wu and Uncle Wu have reached an agreement, on behalf of the Xiang family, I will toast Uncle Wu again." ”

On the side, Xiang Yu, Long and others also laughed and raised their glasses: "We are also willing to accompany a cup." ”

Wu Rui raised his glass and laughed, and together with everyone, he drank all the wine in the cup, and shook the wine glass downward, and on the side, Xiang Yu laughed and said: "Wu County has a large number of orders, which is admirable." ”

At this time, Xiang Zhuang said that the situation in Jiangbei, Henan and other places was extremely unstable, Zhou Wen was defeated out of Hangu Pass, and a counterattack at the end of Qin would come, although everyone did not know what Xiang Zhuang was referring to, but Xiang Zhuang reminded his uncle to prepare to go north, and Xiang Liang was also absolutely successful, it was time to go north.