In the second year of Yonghan, on the third day of the seventh month, early in the morning.

For the South, July has already begun to heat up.

Zuo Li wore a single coat and appeared in Leiyang.

Leiyang is located in the east of Guiyang County, which is the current power center of Jingzhou, and the imperial court forces led by Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou, and the local forces represented by Jingzhou and Jiangdong families are basically concentrated here.

Zuo Li was dressed in regular clothes, with only one guard, and walked around the streets in a dignified manner.

"It's been boring for so long, and I can finally come out to breathe......" Zuo Li shook his sleeves, looking very excited. His already snow-white face had become a little pale from being in the house for too long.

The guards beside him hurriedly laughed and said in a low voice: "In the land of Jiangdong, almost no one knows the general, and the general can have a good time." ”

Zuo Li listened to it even more happy, got the edict, he was about to return to Beijing, in the past, he was frightened, hiding, and now he wants to leave, and he can finally come out and take a walk and go shopping.

"It's not as good as Luoyang." Zuo Li walked around for a while, and he was a little lacking in interest.

Leiyang is located in the east of Guiyang County, with a dangerous geographical location, but it is an ordinary county town that is not very prosperous.

The guard immediately understood, and said in a low voice: "Nobleman, the current Liu Mansion is more lively than the entire Jiangdong. ”

Zuo Li flicked his sleeves, learned from Liu Wei and raised his hands, looked in the direction of Liu's mansion, smiled more and more, and said loudly: "Go!" ”

The guard followed closely and said with some concern: "Nobleman, do you want to bring more people?" ”

Zuo Li snorted coldly and said, "Go openly today, then Liu Biao still dares to rebel?" ”

The guard hesitated, not saying more.

The two of them came to a short distance from Liu's mansion one after the other.

At this time, in front of Liu's Mansion, there was a long queue, and the festive state could be seen everywhere.

——Today, Liu Biao continues!

Zuo Li stood not far away and quietly observed for a while.

He knows many people here, all of whom are Jiangdong magnates and scholars, and now they are lining up, holding gifts, and entering the mansion in turn.

Behind him, the guard saw more familiar people, and said in a low voice: "Nobleman, Liu Yuanjun has a lot of face." ”

So many big people came together to congratulate the wedding, which naturally shows that Liu Biao's status in Jingzhou and Jiangdong is already extraordinary.

Zuo Li suddenly remembered the letter from the palace, his eyes were cold, he sneered, and said, "Go, buy something casually, let's also go and give gifts." ”

The guard was stunned for a moment and said, "Just buy some?" ”

Zuo Li nodded and said, "Buy two catties of dog meat." ”

The guard was stunned and stunned, and after making sure that he heard correctly, he turned around and went to buy it.

It didn't take long for Zuo Li to carry two catties of dangling dog meat, directly past the line, and walked to the gate.

"Who is this man? Why did you cut the queue? ”

“…… Looking at the dress, it's not ordinary, it doesn't look like a subordinate, it's just that he is carrying two catties of dog meat......"

"This person wants to learn from Emperor Gaozu?"

"Stop talking, look, it's the eldest prince."

Zuo Li didn't care about the buzz around him, but also saw a young man who was also not in line, dressed in surprise, quite elegant and noble, appeared in front of him.

"It's Liu Qi." The guard whispered in Zuo Li's ear.

Zuo Li's eyes moved, watching Liu Qi cross the threshold and walk into the door.

"The eldest son and slow ......"

Suddenly, a thin and tall middle-aged man with a gentle smile on his face stopped Liu Qi and said, "The eldest prince, the envoy said that Yinshan is an important place for the military formation, and the eldest prince must guard it and not leave without permission." ”

Liu Qi hurriedly said: "I didn't leave without permission, but my father's ......"

Without waiting for him to finish, the middle-aged man said in a deep voice: "Eldest son, you must know that state affairs are important, and you can't be capricious." ”

Liu Qi was speechless by his words, and said stubbornly: "Then I have seen my father, congratulations and go back." ”

The middle-aged man was a little impatient, and said: "The eldest prince leaves his post without permission, which will inevitably provoke the anger of the king, at this time, does the eldest prince have to sweep the king's prosperity?" ”

Liu Qi's face changed and changed, and finally he turned around and left helplessly.

Zuo Li blinked and looked back at the guard.

The guards were also puzzled and said, "The villain and the others have no information on this. ”

"Who are you?" As soon as Zuo Li turned around, he met the middle-aged man's gaze.

The middle-aged man walked over, looked Zuo Li up and down, looked unkind, and said, "You are carrying two catties of dog meat, what do you want?" ”

"Who are you?" Zuo Li couldn't help but raise his head and chest, and said lightly with a posture of looking down.

I used to hide and didn't dare to see anyone. Now that he is going back to Beijing, he can show his face, how can the dignified second-in-command in the palace care about such an inconspicuous little person.

The middle-aged man stared at Zuo Li, and said in an indifferent voice: "Jingzhou Thorn Mansion, the main bookkeeper Zhang Yun." ”

Zuo Li naturally knew this person, and it was the first time that a person had a name.

Seeing that Zhang Yun not only drove Liu Biao's eldest son away at the gate, but also commanded him like this, he casually threw two catties of dog meat under Zhang Yun's feet, and said, "You are not qualified enough to ask me who I am, and ask Liu Biao to come out." ”

Zhang Yun suddenly shouted and said, "Bold! How dare you call the king by his name! If you can't tell me why today, you're welcome! ”

Zuo Li put his hands behind his back, sneering and disdainful.

The guests around them kept looking at them, hearing their conversations, and couldn't help but look surprised and whispered together.

"Who is this man? actually asked Liu Yuanjun to come out to see him? ”

"I haven't seen it, but listening to the accent, it doesn't look like a Jingzhou person."

"The accent is like the north, which noble son is it?"

"I don't have any impression, it can't be a deliberate troublemaker, right?"

Since Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, the three princes have changed like a lamp, coupled with the rise of various families and royal families, all kinds of big names have become endless.

Zhang Yun was a little suspicious, but he immediately calmed down, waved his hand directly, and shouted: "If you want us to make you come out to see you, even if the third prince comes!" ”

Five or six strong men poured out of the door, surrounded Zuo Li and his guards, and waited for Zhang Yun to give him a look, and they would beat Zuo Li and throw him somewhere to bury him.

Zuo Li was not afraid, his eyes flashed coldly, and he said: "The house slave raised by Liu Biao is so majestic!" ”

Zhang Yun is the master of Jingzhou's assassin history, his quality is not high, but his position is dangerous, so his status is special, Jingzhou up and down, he is very 'obedient', never rude, and no one will call him a 'house slave'!

Seeing the eyes around him again, Zhang Yun's face sank suddenly, anger surged in his heart, and he turned around and left violently.

The five or six servants suddenly understood, and instantly controlled Zuo Li and the guards and dragged them to the mansion.

The guard was anxious and said loudly: "You dare! You know ......"

"Shut up!" Zuo Li's face was cold, and he stopped the guard's identity.

His identity can't be fully exposed to everyone!

The guards looked frightened and were dragged into Liu's mansion by the servants.

"Hey, another one who doesn't know whether to live or die."

"It is estimated that the children of the big family are here, I don't know the severity, and they are reckless."

"Liu Yuanjun defeated Yuan Wei in Jingzhou, and the people are looking forward to it, I don't know how many people recommend him as the third duke, and he is the emperor's uncle, how can anyone use it to trample on the invitation name?"

"I think that young man is probably more than lucky."

In the midst of a group of whispered discussions, Zuo Li and the guard were dragged into the backyard, ushered in a flurry of punches and kicks.

The guards were able to hold on, and Zuo Li stiffened for a while, and then screamed.

The servants were very heavy, and they didn't keep their hands at all, as if they were going to beat the two to death.

"Alright, stop fighting."

At this time, a young man with a calm bearing who looked less than thirty walked over and said with a frown: "When the king is happy, it is not appropriate to see blood." ”

Seeing that it was Kuai Liang, several servants should stop, drag away the dying Zuo Li and the guards, and prepare to throw them out through the back door.

Kuai Liang glanced at the people on the ground, first stunned, then his eyes opened slightly, and hurriedly said, "Stop!" ”

Then, he came to Zuo Li, squatted down, examined it carefully, still a little incredulous, and said in a low voice: "But noble? ”

Zuo Li, who endured the pain and had difficulty breathing, opened his eyes, but he didn't recognize it, and said weakly: "Who are you?" ”

Kuai conscience was shocked, he never expected that here, he actually saw Zuo Li!

is still Zuo Li, who was almost killed by the servants in Liu Biao's mansion!

This is a noble man in the palace, and he is deeply favored by His Majesty, when he was in Luoyang, he saw Zuo Li, and even heard of his 'great name'!

Kuai Liang broke out in a cold sweat on his back, waved his hand again and again, drove those few servants away, looked around, helped Zuo Li, and asked, "Nobleman, why are you here?" ”

Seeing that he was recognized, Zuo Li lost his previous fear, sat on the ground, his eyes were cold and terrifying, gasped, and said, "Who are you?" ”

Kuai Liang was very worried in his heart, but he still said sincerely: "The next official is tentatively listed as Nanjun Taishou, Kuai Liang." Before, he was a clerk and a foreigner. ”

Zuo Li suddenly understood, holding his waist with one hand, struggling to stand up, and said, "You are the Kuai family talent recommended by Liu Biao?" ”

Kuai Liang didn't doubt Zuo Li's identity at all, but he was even more worried, seeing that he couldn't stand up, he hurriedly helped him and walked to the pavilion not far away, and said, "Yes, yes." That, why is the noble man here? What happened? ”

Zuo Li was supported by Kuai Liang and quietly gave the guard behind him a look.

This guard was in a better situation than Zuo Li, he could barely move, and after he understood, he quietly left.

Kuai Liang noticed it, but he didn't stop it, and helped Zuo Li to sit down in the pavilion, all he thought about was why Zuo Li appeared in Jingzhou and appeared here.

As soon as Zuo Li dropped his buttocks, his whole body hurt terribly, his expression was gloomy and terrifying, and he sneered: "Liu Biaona, the sister of Cai Mao, has joined forces with the family, this Jingzhou, it seems that he has the final say." ”

Kuai Liang heard Zuo Li's strong resentment, and hurriedly explained: "Noble, it's all a misunderstanding, and the envoy must not know about this matter, so I will order someone to inform you." ”

As he spoke, Kuai Liang didn't care about Zuo Li's attitude, so he summoned someone and whispered a few words in his ear.

At this time, the person was startled, glanced at Zuo Li, and hurriedly ran away.

Zuo Li didn't care, constantly adjusting his body, wanting to be more comfortable and recover a little.

When Kuai Liang saw this, he ordered someone to call a doctor.

Zuo Li estimated the time in his heart, endured the pain, sat there, thinking about how to deal with Liu Biao later, and let out a vicious breath.

On the other side, today's groom official, Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou, is in the backyard at this time, chatting with Cai Mao, Pang Ji, Zhang Yun and others.

"Yuan Shu and his ilk are already at the end of the crossbow, so they don't have to be afraid."

"Jingzhou is now like an ant, and it needs to be eradicated to ensure the people's livelihood."

"What the court is worried about is what I think, and at present, the main thing is to be safe, not to raise troops to fight thieves......"

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

Cai Mao's face was round, almost as thick as the top and bottom, and he answered: "What the envoy said is true." In the past, he had fought with Yuan Shu repeatedly, and the soldiers were trapped and lacked food, so the plan at this time should be based on recuperation. ”

Zhang Yun pondered and said: "What Cai Taishou said is reasonable, Yuan Shu and other rebellions are already self-defeating, and we must not rush forward at present, we must strengthen ourselves to meet the needs of the times." ”

Pang Ji didn't speak, but he knew it.

These people are glamorous, but they are actually unwilling to continue to send troops, but want to garrison troops to improve themselves in order to deal with the situation after the destruction of Yuan Shu.

As soon as Yuan Shu is destroyed, the prefectures and counties in Jiangdong will be 'borderless land, how can heroes not think deeply?' ’

Pang Ji saw that everyone was ready to 'stand on his own', and said thoughtfully: "Envoy, destroying Yuan is a great merit, and it must not be given to others!" Moreover, in the land of Yangzhou, there are Sun Jian, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zhan, Shijia and many other wealthy families in the north. ”

Cai Mao, Zhang Yun glanced at Pang Ji and did not speak.

This man came from the imperial court and had always been 'at odds' with them.

Moreover, in private, Liu Biao has clearly expressed the attitude of 'taking Jingzhou first, and then watching the urgency'.

Liu Biao smiled, and Corporal Lixian's spring breeze was harmonious.

Pang Ji was uneasy, but he still endured it and said: "Make you, the mountains and rivers are exhausted, and the land will be destroyed." ”

Liu Biao frowned, he didn't like Pang Ji, so he naturally couldn't listen to a word of his words.

Although he won half of Jingzhou, it was not stable, and he only had the support of Cai, Kuai and other families, while Wu Jing and other Jiangdong clans wanted to destroy Yuan Shu, return to their hometown, and temporarily 'allied' with him.

Therefore, Liu Biao's foundation is very fragile, and he does not want to immediately participate in the 'war for hegemony' in Jiangdong.

"Master!" A domestic servant hurriedly ran in, ignoring the 'rules' that Liu Biao had been emphasizing, came to his side, quickly whispered a few words, and then respectfully stepped aside.

Liu Biao was first shocked and then puzzled, then got up calmly and said with a smile: "I'll come when I go." ”

Everyone else picked up their teacups and waited leisurely.

Today is Liu Biao's wedding, and it is an important step in the marriage between Liu Biao and Cai's family to carry out 'localization'.

Pang Ji felt that Liu Biao was deliberately making excuses and refused to send troops, and sighed worriedly.

The various forces besieging Liu Biao unanimously quit their troops, giving Yuan Shu a long respite, and I don't know what changes will happen in the future.

And Liu Biao got out of the backyard and went straight to the pavilion where Zuo Li was.

Seeing Zuo Li from afar, he sighed in his heart, and frowned.

His face changed for a while, and he suddenly whispered, "You just arrived?" ”

The servant stood behind him and said, "I don't know, Kuai Taishou didn't say it, he just said that he was dragged into the mansion by Zhang Yun's order, and he was almost beaten to death, and the noble man had already sent someone out of the mansion." ”

Liu Biao's heart became heavier and heavier, but after thinking about it, his expression slowly became more comfortable, and he still had a hint of a smile.

Thinking in his heart, Liu Biao bypassed the corridor and went straight to the pavilion.

"Noble Zuo, when did you arrive in Jingzhou, why didn't you pass it on in advance, and let the good students of this assassin entertain you......" Liu Biao strode over, smiling.

Seeing this, Kuai Liang hurriedly stood aside and quietly gave Liu Biao a solemn look.

Liu Biao ignored it and calmly sat down opposite Zuo Li.

A doctor was rubbing medicine on Zuo Li, cautiously, and his hands were shaking.

Zuo Li relieved himself for a while, his body could hold on, and he thought clearly in his heart.

Endured the pain, stared at Liu Biao with squinted eyes, and said in a cold tone: "It's been almost two years, and I'm in Lingling County." ”

Lingling County and Changsha County are next to each other!

When Liu Biao heard this, his heart shook wildly, his face was not visible, and he said with a smile: "I have been to Lingling County a few times, but I don't know that Zuo Guiren is there, otherwise I must have visited early." ”

Zuo Li grinned, glanced at the doctor who applied the medicine to him, and when it was over, he gasped and said, "Sixteen people died in your house the year before last, ten men and six women, and it was halved last year." A month ago, your BMW died and was buried in the back mountain. Half a month, Cai's pregnancy is pregnant, and you decide to continue the string. ”

Liu Biao's smile was gone, and the corners of his face looked at Zuo Li with some stiffness.

He didn't expect that such a private matter would be so clear to this Zuo Li!

Zuo Li saw that Liu Biao didn't smile, got dressed, and said, "I heard, you want to show that Wu Jing as the Changsha Taishou?" ”

It's also hidden!

Liu Biao took a deep breath and thought about how to deal with it.

Seeing that Zuo Li's expression was not good, and his tone was even more unkind, Liu Biao reluctantly squeezed out a smile and said, "What do you mean?" ”

Zuo Li snorted coldly and said, "Bring that Zhang Yun here, and open the door for my people to come in." ”

Liu's expression knew that Zuo Li was unwilling to give up, but it was about his majesty, and he would not give in easily, so he pretended to hesitate and said: "Noble Zuo, that Zhang Yun has a misunderstanding and collided with the nobleman, and I will punish him." When the nobles come to Zuo, there must be important things, and they still focus on state affairs. ”

Seeing that Liu Biao refused to be 'obedient', Zuo Li sneered and said, "It's easy to say." Two things, first, Your Majesty has sent a letter asking you why the troops are not moving? ”

Liu Biao suddenly sat up straight, and said with a solemn face: "Please tell Your Majesty that after a series of battles, Jingzhou is tired, there is not enough money and food, and the soldiers are sleepy and lacking, so you must rest and recuperate, so you can ask for thieves for the time being." After waiting, it will be determined that His Majesty will destroy Yuan Shun! ”

Zuo Li didn't listen to these at all, and said, "Second, listen well." Shang Shutai decided to change Jiaozhi to Jiaozhou, and you are the first person to consider in the history of Jiaozhou. ”

Liu Biao's face changed suddenly, and he stared at Zuo Li in surprise, his lips squirmed, as if he was about to say something.

Kuai Liang on the side was also frightened, and his eyes were full of doubts.

It took Liu Biao nearly two years to barely gain a foothold in Jingzhou, if he was transferred, everything Liu Biao did would be in vain!

The good situation turned into flowing water in an instant!

'Liu Biao, will you be ordered?' Kuai Liang quietly looked at Liu Biao, secretly speculating and analyzing in his heart.

(End of chapter)