"Meow~"

Cao Ang and Zhen Mi were originally wandering in the courtyard.

Just a sudden meow from a cat.

attracted the attention of the two.

Walking in the direction from which the sound came, after a short time, I saw a maid with a few kittens in her arms and two large cats at her feet.

Looks like they're from another yard.

"Qinghe, are you a raccoon slave?"

Suddenly hearing a familiar voice, the maid, who was originally hurrying with her head down, hurriedly turned her head around.

After discovering Cao Ang and the two.

First, he bent down slightly and bowed.

Then he explained to Cao Ang: "Returning to Gongzi, these are the raccoon slaves brought by the slave maid from outside. ”

As he spoke.

The maid also moved her heels, and gestured to the two big cats on the ground that were running after her.

"How many yards have rats in our yards?"

Listening to Cao Ang's questioning voice.

Qinghe shook his head and explained to Cao Ang: "The first few courtyards were cleaned very much on weekdays, but there were no rats. ”

"It's just that Sister Linglong said, Son, your wedding is imminent, and many things can't go wrong, just in case, I simply hugged two raccoon slaves back."

Speaking of which.

The maid picked a kitten cub from her arms, grabbed the back of the kitten's neck with her right hand, and then slipped in the air and showed Cao Ang.

"Originally, as long as the big cat could catch mice, but these two have recently laid a litter of cubs, and they can't bear to break them up, so they simply hugged them together."

A kitten picked up by a maid.

It is a kitten cub with orange hair all over its body except for its snow-white belly, and its size is no more than the size of a palm.

At the moment, he was squinting his eyes, looking like he couldn't open them, perhaps sensing that he was hanging in mid-air, so he tried to "meow" a few times, and at the same time his limbs were shaking up and down.

It looks very cute.

……

Cao Ang himself didn't have much feeling for these little animals.

So just a little bit of the head.

was about to pull Zhen Mi away.

However, with the force of his right hand, he didn't pull it for the first time, and Zhen Mi's feet were like nails pierced, and they were frozen in place.

When you look down.

I found that this little girl, with both eyes hooked, looked at the little milk cat hanging in the air.

See this.

Cao Ang couldn't help but smile.

Holding Zhen Mi's right hand tightened slightly, and then asked softly with a smile: "Ah Mi, do you like this little orange civet very much?" ”

Zhen Mi heard this.

Immediately raised his head, blinked wide-eyed, and then said in a sweet voice.

"Brother-in-law, can I raise one?"

Cao Ang smiled, noncommittal.

just said earnestly: "You yourself are just a child now, let you raise a little civet slave, how can you raise this well?" ”

Facing Cao Ang's reasoning.

Zhen Mi just hugged his arm with both hands, and then shook it vigorously from side to side, muttering coquettishly.

"It's good, brother-in-law~"

In this moment.

In Cao Ang's heart, there is no creature that can be more lovely than Xiao Mi.

Therefore, Cao Ang, who still wanted to lay out the facts and be reasonable, said without hesitation even if he chose to surrender: "Okay, okay, then this little orange fox, it's yours!" ”

"But since you have decided to raise it, you have to raise it well, but don't try to have a momentary pleasure, in the end, this little guy will be raised by you, and it will not be good."

Zhen Mi clasped her hands together, took the kitten from the hand of the maid Qinghe, and nodded again and again, and made promises and promises to Cao Ang in her mouth.

Then he squinted his eyes and smiled, happily, and the kitten cub with squinted eyes contrasted.

After teasing for a while.

Cao Ang looked up at the sky and felt that the hour was almost up, and the conversation should be finished in the front yard.

immediately took Zhen Mi and went the way he came.

…………

The process of the mother-in-law meeting her daughter-in-law can be described as quite smooth.

Mrs. Ding is very satisfied with Zhen Jiang, a daughter-in-law who looks full of dignified atmosphere and full of virtuous style at a glance.

Whether it is words and deeds, or how to deal with people.

I couldn't find anything to fault with.

Originally, because of Cao Ang's factors, Mrs. Ding, who caused the rod scale in her heart to be slightly tilted, directly showed a one-sided posture this time.

There is such a daughter-in-law who is very good in all aspects.

You don't have to think about it to know.

In the future, he will definitely be able to handle all the affairs of Cao Ang's mansion properly.

And after Mrs. Ding, as an elder, made up her mind, there was no resistance to this marriage.

Quickly move on to the next stage.

Three books and six ceremonies, meet on a good day and an auspicious day.

Due to the tight days now, Cao generals such as the Xiahou brothers are waiting for the end of the marriage before leading the troops to set off.

Therefore, many processes are advancing at a high speed.

Of course, fast doesn't mean shabby.

Opposite.

With the joint efforts of the Cao and Zhen families, the preparatory work for the marriage was extremely grand.

Especially the dowry on the side of the Cao family.

It is completely configured according to the standard configuration of the top grid.

This also fully illustrates the importance that the Cao family attaches to Zhen Jiang and even the entire Zhen family.

Under such a deliberate push.

The time quickly moved to the day of the wedding.

……

Early July.

The day is auspicious.

The whole Puyang county town is full of colors, and the shops along the street are all hung with decorations that show joy, and even many ordinary people have also pasted window flower paper-cuts.

Even those officials who are busy with official duties in the county government on weekdays, except for the necessary duty today, the rest of them have a day off and a day off.

And the Shangcheng District of Puyang County, which is the residence of dignitaries, also responded to the festive atmosphere in the city and dressed up their respective faces.

That's why it's like this from top to bottom in the city.

It's because today is the wedding day of Dongjun Taishou, General Cao Angcao.

All the dignitaries and dignitaries in the city who have reached a certain level have received invitations to attend the wedding banquet, and no one will dismiss the Cao family's face at this juncture.

Therefore, in front of the Cao Mansion where the big wedding was held.

It can be described as a car like a dragon.

If it weren't for the fact that the army had been dispatched in the city to maintain order and vacate the main road, it had already been last night.

I'm afraid that today, these carriages alone have blocked the road in front of Cao's house.

But even so.

The inside and outside of Cao's Mansion are also black and oppressive.

……

"Bang!"

"The auspicious time has come, please newcomer!"

With a shout from the ceremonial officer, a bangbang sounded very cooperatively from the left and right.

Then I saw two maids, left and right, each holding a long red candle in their hands, slowly walking in from outside the hall.

They followed behind the two maids.

Nature is the hero of today's wedding.

Cao Ang and Zhen Jiang.

One of the two has a red edge on a black background, and the other has a black edge on a red background, which looks festive and quite solemn.

The bride and groom after entering the hall.

In unison, they bowed to all the guests at the banquet, and then bowed to each other under the command of the ceremonial officer.

"Kiss the Jiaozi ceremony!"

This process is actually the respective parents giving wine, and then drinking the wine in the cup at the same time, to the bride and groom to make advice and admonition for married life.

And such a task.

Naturally, it was handed over to Cao Cao and the only elder of the Zhen family, Zhang.

Both of them were cordial and solemnly admonished, and they were generally men and women and the like.

After these.

Cao Ang and Zhen Jiang experienced the Wo Yu ceremony of washing hands and faces in a copper basin, as well as the same prison ritual of eating the same kind of meat in the same bowl.

So far.

The etiquette outside of the new house is over.

……

It's night.

The whole Puyang county town is brightly lit.

Every house is lit up.

The main areas of the city are covered with lanterns.

This scene was partly formed spontaneously by the large families in the city, and partly due to the expenses of the county government.

In short, today is going to be lively!

And at the moment outside the main room.

Cao Ang, who finally got rid of those enthusiastic uncles and brothers, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Getting married is indeed a very tiring thing, and this is the result of many people helping to manage it.

It is conceivable that without these subordinates to call, ordinary people get married, even if some rituals are simplified, I am afraid they will be tired and stupid.

But I listened to the movement in the front yard that still hadn't dispersed, and the festive music left and right.

Then he turned his head to look to the side, followed him back and forth for a long time, and now he was also tired and panting, and his cheeks were red.

Cao Ang's slightly drunken face couldn't help but show a smile.

It still doesn't feel bad!

"Madam, it's time for us to go into the cave room, please!"

Zhen Jiang pursed his lips, revealing a reserved and reserved smile, and then followed Cao Ang into the house.

……

In the wedding of the Han Dynasty, the bride did not have such a thing as a hijab, and she did not need to wait in the house after the worship hall.

From the beginning of the ceremony, to the end of the ceremony.

Almost with the groom.

And after all the processes outside the cave are over, there are only the last two procedures left.

"Wow!"

As the sound of water sounded, Cao Ang poured a glass of wine from each of the two wine lords in front of him.

Then he raised his glass and said to Zhen Jiang: "Madam, from now on, you and I will be one and the same, carry each other, and never be separated!" ”

Zhen Jiang's eyes flowed.

Full of affection, as if the spring water of the three rivers is so rich that it seems to be gushing out.

The lips as bright as vermilion cherries opened slightly, and the touching sound immediately came out.

"Marrying a husband as a wife is a concubine who is fortunate to have three lives, and I hope to live and grow old with you!"

In a word.

The two immediately drank half a glass of wine.

Then they exchanged and drank the remaining half of the cup in each other's hands.

……

Untying the knot, this is called eternal knotting.

This is also the final step of the wedding.

After the husband and wife each cut off a handful of hair and tied it together with red tassels.

Cao Ang waved his hand and retreated, and the maids who had served in the house before, and then grabbed Zhen Jiang's soft wattle with both hands, and took her to the couch together.

"Madam, the hour is not early, why don't you rest early?"

The voice is full of gentleness.

After Zhen Jiang smiled shyly, he nodded, but stood up again and took the initiative to take off his coat.

Dead.

The frontyard mats have long since dispersed.

Only the outside of the main hall remained.

From time to time, Zhen Zhen's voice came.

………………

And at the same time that Cao Ang was enjoying the big wedding.

Far away in the city of Xiangyang in the south of Jingzhou.

Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou, was receiving Han Song, who had returned from Dongjun.

The candlelight in the study was dim.

Liu Biao, who has a broad face and looks quite like a gentle elder, is only wearing a robe outside the middle coat at the moment.

Apparently he had just fallen asleep.

It was only after hearing the news of Han Song's arrival that he woke up from his sleep and hastily received him.

At the moment, there is candlelight on the left and right.

After Liu Biao waved his hand to let Han Song sit down.

He couldn't wait to ask: "Degao, can your trip go smoothly, how did I explain the things to you?" ”

Han Song first arched his hand to Liu Biao.

Then he looked solemn and reported to Liu Biao in a calm tone about the various joints of his trip.

"Fujun, this trip to Dongjun, my subordinates are fortunate to be dishonored, and they successfully met Yanzhou Mu Cao Mengde and his son Cao Zixuan."

"And after knowing the pros and cons and stating the pros and cons, he successfully persuaded the father and son to send troops to attack our army from the north and south to besiege Yuan Shu's army."

"It's just that the Cao family and his son also put forward a request, and their subordinates agreed to this request in advance before they got their promise to send troops."

……

Liu Biao's eyes flickered for a while.

Don't even need Han Song to take the initiative to speak.

He already asked in a leisurely tone: "Their request, isn't it for our army to take over Sun Jian's Sun Wentai Department, and they are responsible for dealing with Yuan Shu's headquarters?" ”

Han Song nodded heavily.

I was not the slightest surprised because my own master guessed the conditions offered by the Cao family's father and son.

After all, before he set off from Jingzhou and went to Dongjun, the master and slave were already in this study, and after discussion, they reached a certain psychological preparation.

It is precisely because of Liu Biao's early endorsement that Han Song dared to reach a preliminary cooperation intention, otherwise even if he was a driver in Jingzhou, how could he be the master of Liu Biao?

"Fu Jun Mingjian, the Cao family's requirements are exactly like this, in addition, in the process of besieging Yuan Shu, as soon as the war gains are made, whoever fights will belong to whom."

Hear that.

Liu Biao couldn't help but laugh softly.

Then he shook his head helplessly.

"That's it, Sun Jian is Sun Jian, although this Sun Wentai is famous, it is not invincible."

"Although I am not talented, I am also willing to do my best to serve as a soldier in Jingzhou and weigh his weight!"

Today's Liu Biao is also a vigorous and resolute person.

I didn't dwell too much on this issue at all.

After all, he knows Han Song's ability, and he also knows that when he goes to Dongjun, he must do everything he can to fight for the interests of Jingzhou.

But that's still the case.

It shows that it's not that Han Song doesn't work hard, but that it really can't be violated, so what else is there to worry about?

Instead of thinking about these corners, it is better to fight with Sun Jian and bear the losses.

As long as Yuan Shu can be driven out of Nanyang, and he, the assassin of Jingzhou, rightfully owns the entire eight counties of Jingzhou, it is worth paying no matter how big the price is.

……

After thinking so, I thought so.

Liu Biao quickly signed an order.

At the same time, he instructed Han Song: "Early tomorrow morning, you will send someone to send this document to Jiangxia quickly, and you must personally hand it over to General Huang Zu." ”

"Let him immediately lead his soldiers and generals, cross the border of Jiangxia County, pass through Zhangling County, and camp at the border adjacent to Nanyang County, waiting for my order at any time!"

"Then order all the troops and horses in Xiangyang City, let everyone prepare for battle, and from now on, be ready to send troops at any time and go straight to Luyang County!"

Liu Biao gave two orders very decisively.

All were marching combat deployments.

As soon as his troops and horses in his headquarters and the Huang Zu tribe stationed in Jiangxia County were mobilized, he immediately went north accordingly when Cao Ang's troops were sent south.

And Han Song carefully took over the military order.

and properly hidden in his arms.

Liu Biao picked up the tea bowl, took two sips, woke up, and then asked Han Song.

"Degao, you went to meet the Cao family's father and son, and you have also talked to them, I wonder how these two people make you feel?"

This is also the task assigned by Liu Biao to Han Song.

Test and gather information about the Cao family's helmsman.

Although Jingzhou and Yanzhou are separated by a certain distance, as long as the Cao family advances their forces to the area of Yuzhou, then the two families are almost equivalent to living next to each other.

For his new neighbor in the future.

Liu Biao felt that it was still necessary to understand them and make corresponding strategies for them.

……

Listening to Liu Biao's inquiry.

Han Song recalled it carefully.

Then he answered Liu Biao's question truthfully.

"Back to the palace, according to the subordinates, this Cao father and son are all great things!"

As soon as the words fell.

Liu Biao's pupils shrank.

He knew that the Cao family's father and son were powerful people, after all, they could go all the way to this point, dominate the land of a state, and be proud of all the surrounding forces.

How can this be said to be incompetent?

But he really didn't expect that Han Song's evaluation of Cao Cao and Cao Ang would be so high.

However, Liu Biao also knows Han Song's temperament and knows that this old comrade has never been nonsense.

So after a while of thought in my heart.

When he raised his hand and said, "I want to hear it!" ”

Han Song bowed his hand to Liu Biao.

Then he stood up and paced left and right in place as he told the story.

"My subordinates went to Dongjun this time, and before leaving, they already had a lot of plans in their hearts, that is, they did their best to ensure the interests of the prince of the palace on the premise of prompting the Cao family to send troops."

"For this reason, the subordinates have tried their best to speak their tongues, quote scriptures, and bitterly state the pros and cons."

"I thought that after some persuasion, I would be able to say that the Cao family would agree to this matter without any effort, but at the critical moment, I was beaten back to its original form by Cao Mengde's son Cao Zixuan!"

……

Hear here.

Liu Biao was immediately interested.

Adjust your sitting posture, lean forward slightly, and listen carefully.

"What did he say?"

"Cao Zixuan said that the Cao family and Yuan Shu have no mortal enmity, once Yuan Shu fell into a two-sided siege, under the predicament, he chose to pay a high price to reconcile with the Cao family."

"Then if we don't find a way to settle our minds, I'm afraid the result will be unknown."

Listening to Han Song's words.

Liu Biao couldn't help frowning.

But soon it stretched out again.

Then he nodded knowingly and said: "It is clear that the threat of the carriage and horses is on us, but a needle is pointed at the vital point, but I can't help them." ”

"As you said, this Cao Zixuan is a masterpiece, and I heard that he has been invincible in all his battles with the enemy in the past few years."

Such a talented person with both civil and military skills is indeed worthy of the title of "a person who can achieve great things". ”

Speaking of which.

Liu Biao raised his eyebrows again.

He then asked, "What about Cao Mengde?" ”

……

Han Song bowed slightly.

After forcibly squeezing out a smile.

explained in a long tone: "In the process of arguing with Cao Ziyu among his subordinates, this Cao Mengde rarely spoke, and only let his son speak. ”

And after Cao Ziyu made up his mind, Cao Mengde did not interfere much, but readily agreed.

"To say that no matter how good this person is, his subordinates will never dare to agree, then being able to do so can only show that he is delegating power to his son Cao Zixuan."

"In the opinion of subordinates, even if it is a biological father and son, it is rare to be able to do such a thing."

"From this, it can be seen that this Cao Mengde is a person with a broad mind and a good use of people, who seems to have the opportunity to contain the universe, and can be said to be able to achieve great things!"

As soon as this statement came out.

Liu Biao was suddenly a little stunned.

But after a few seconds of froze, he quickly came to his senses again and immediately burst out laughing.

"Well said!"

"Broad-minded, knowing people and making good use of them, it sounds easy, but it is difficult to do!"

"Even if I am asked to do it, I will never let Qi'er and Cong'er, they interfere with my thoughts."

……

After a while of admiration.

Liu Biao pondered for a moment, and then made up his mind.

Immediately another document was written.

Then he said to Han Song: "If the Cao family wants to go south to seize Yuzhou, it is impossible to empty their mouths and white teeth and close their eyes. ”

"I think most of them are self-proclaimed as the history of Yuzhou Thorns, so that they can be justified."

"You have one more person, take this document, as long as someone from the Cao family goes south to take up the post as the assassin of Yuzhou, he will present a congratulatory message in my name."

"I, Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou, am willing to admit the orthodoxy of the Cao family in Yuzhou."

……

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