When Chen Deng stabilized Lu Bu, filled in the old pit and dug a new one.

Zhuge Jin's letters and wills sent by the messenger to Guangling County also reached Guan Yu's hands.

In just two days, Guan Yu made all the preparations before the troops were deployed.

The troop carriers are in the best condition, the sail rigging is finally inspected and refurbished, and the weapons and armor are all in good condition.

It's just that the army didn't bring much food, enough to eat for a month at most - Liu Bei's food here is not very surplus, and it can only be regarded as just resolving the food shortage.

And the messenger who contacted Zhuge Xuan before reported that Yuzhang County was not short of the rations of these thousands of people, and Zhuge Xuan had more food and fewer soldiers.

From this point of view, Guan Yu went to assist in the defense, just to feed the soldiers.

Sun Qian also specially helped Liu Bei calculate the account: If these 4,000 people have raised next year's spring famine in Yuzhang, then Guangling will be able to eat about 20,000 stone less military rations.

After Guan Yu made all the preparations, the messenger came to report that Liu Bei and Zhuge Jin were almost there. He didn't fight for this day for a while, and chose to reorganize his armor with strict soldiers, and met Liu Bei Zhuge Jin before he was pulled.

On the afternoon of the eighth day of November, the canal boat that Zhuge Jin and Liu Bei were riding finally arrived in Guangling, and Guan Yu greeted them directly at the Hekou Wharf outside the city.

Liu Bei doesn't have much to say, he has been friends for more than ten years, and Guan Yu can understand the care of his eldest brother with one look.

On Zhuge Jin's side, Guan Yu was very polite and respectful, and insisted on personally thanking him for the official position that Xu Du helped him mediate.

Zhuge Jin was a little embarrassed: "Why should Yun Chang be like this, you have led the army for more than ten years, and you already have the talent of a general who commands 10,000 troops, and you are just a captain who is just worthy of your name, aren't you already a captain." ”

Guan Yu insisted to the end: "That's different, my original lieutenant is actually the eldest brother's cousin, and the court has not actually awarded it." This time, when Mr. entered Beijing, in addition to the eldest brother to come to the official position, only I got the rank of lieutenant, and the third brother still did not have the actual position. How can you not be grateful for such kindness. ”

Zhuge Jin: "How can you say that, Zizhong has also won the Taishou of the East China Sea, and I have also won the captain of Pingyu, and in the future, you and I will be considered colleagues, and we will all be captains of the imperial court." I haven't even brought a soldier, so I'm even more ashamed to be in his position. ”

Guan Yu said from the bottom of his heart: "Although Mr. does not lead troops, he has the ability to strategize, but he can be called a miracle, and it is more than enough to be a captain, not as brave as my husband." ”

In the end, Liu Bei couldn't stand it anymore, and acted as a peacemaker in the middle: "Okay, okay, it's all my own brothers, what's polite." Yun Chang, one day you treat Ziyu like you do to me, that is called treating each other sincerely. ”

Guan Yu was silent at this time, everyone drank three bowls of wine, and rewarded Guan Yu's soldiers with a meal of wine and meat, and then set off.

In addition to toasting the labor army, Zhuge Jin also took the time to inspect the ship, and confirmed that Guan Yu really hid enough Yuan Shujun's armor and flags in the cabin according to his requirements, so that he could steal some sections of the Yangtze River in disguise at any time, so he was relieved.

When Zhang Fei extinguished Lei Bo, he got hundreds of Yuan Jun's armor. Later, Guangling City was broken, and some of the Yuan troops in the city had no time to evacuate, and at least more than 1,000 people were captured.

So Liu Beijun now picks out 2,000 sets of clothes that can be disguised as enemies, and it's no problem.

To go to Yuzhang, along the way Jiangbei has to pass through Lujiang County, which is Liu Xun's territory.

Although Liu Xun did not pay much attention to patrolling and defending in dangerous places along the rivers and mountains, there were still Danyang thieves Xu Qian entrenched in places such as Weixukou.

These forces can also send thousands of river thieves to rob at any time.

Along the south bank of the Yangtze River, it was nominally part of Danyang County in Yangzhou at that time, but because of its rugged geography, it was not actually controlled by Sun Ce.

The local handsome Zulang is also a Danyang thief, and it is said that he has tens of thousands of troops, which is far more terrifying than Xu Qian in Jiangbei - don't underestimate this Zulang, he has fought several battles with Sun Ce, and he has won and lost each other.

In other words, the Danyang County occupied by Sun Ce today is actually only equivalent to all of Nanjing and most of Zhenjiang in later generations (except for Liu Xuan's Dantu County), plus Nanjing's Anhui little brother "Wuma Chu". The area is not large, but it occupies the plains of Danyang.

In later generations, the four prefecture-level cities in Anhui south of Wuhu, Xuancheng, Huangshan, Tongling, and Chizhou, are now the territory of Zulang, the "Marshal of Jing County".

Guan Yu's advance this time, he must be careful to guard against the interception of the army of river thieves, and when necessary, disguise himself as Yuan Shujun and cross the border with Jiangbei, which is also an expedient measure.

Zhuge Jin personally carefully mentioned, checked and filled in the gaps, and confirmed that Guan Yu was not arrogant, so he let the fleet set sail with peace of mind.

……

After Guan Yu sent out his troops, Liu Bei and Zhuge Jin went back to rest and eliminate the fatigue of the road, and there was nothing to say that day.

Early the next morning, Liu Bei was still asleep, but Mi Zhu came early to ask to see him, but he didn't dare to be disturbed, just waited in the back hall of the mansion.

Liu Beichen was more than half of the way to wash and dress, and when he heard that Mi Zhu had been waiting for a long time, he complained a few words to the attendant, and hurriedly came out to accompany him.

"Why did Zizhong come here early in the morning? Aren't you tired after three days on the boat, why didn't you say something on the boat yesterday? ”

Liu Bei was slightly surprised, thinking that something new had happened last night, so he had to say it early in the morning.

Mi Zhu said worriedly: "Lord, yesterday Ziyu and I were on the same boat, and there were some things I shouldn't say, so I endured it to this day." ”

Liu Bei became more and more surprised: "Ziyu has a very good relationship with us, and I treat him as a teacher, what do you have to say to avoid him?" Not in the future! ”

Mi Zhu sighed: "Lord, how can I not know this? I am convinced of Ziyu's merits and resourcefulness. It's just that this time he went to Beijing to seek an official, sought Yuzhang Taishou for his uncle, and sought a lieutenant for himself.

At only twenty-one years old, the official is already on par with Yun Chang. Moreover, his official position was already prepared by Cao Cao before His Majesty summoned him alone. Obviously, it was because of his young age that he could not be given a prominent position suddenly.

With the extent to which Ziyu is appreciated by His Majesty and Cao Cao, as long as he makes meritorious contributions to Yuan Shu in the future, within a year or two, he will definitely be repeatedly promoted. At that time, the lord will still be able to hold him by relying on the expedition of General Zhengdong and Yangzhou Assassin History?

And Zhuge Xuan led Yuzhang County, and the land is more than Guangling County. After the lord asks Yun Chang to help him pacify the whole county of Yuzhang, will the power of the Zhuge family be so great that it is mainly anti-guest? ”

Liu Bei changed color slightly when he heard this: "Zizhong! Do you know what you're talking about? Ziyu is not a person who is greedy for wealth and wealth, I treat him with all sincerity, how can the level of the lord be influenced! Besides, everyone is a minister of the same dynasty and strives to support the Han family, why not?

Even in troubled times...... There are many civil and military affairs. But in the past, he stayed with Gaozu just to help King Han, but Gaozu still didn't care. Even if Ziyu helped me at the beginning, in the end it was to help his uncle, then it should be. Shouldn't he have a relationship with his uncle more than Liuhou to King Han? ”

Liu Bei's words finally made Mi Zhu completely speechless.

After Zhang Liang was the prime minister of Han for generations, when he first voted for Liu Bang, he said, "I hope that King Han can help King Han, so I came to vote for King Han", and Liu Bang didn't mind.

Later, Zhang Liang helped Liu Bang tide over the difficulties and also helped King Han to restore the throne, so Zhang Liang resigned to serve Han Wangcheng, and Liu Bang did not stop him.

In the end, Han Wangcheng was killed by Xiang Yu, and Zhang Liang lost the monarch, so he came back to vote for Liu Bang, and Liu Bang still made him the number one mastermind.

If Mi Zhu persuades again, it will seem that Liu Bei's strength is not as good as Emperor Gao.

He had no choice but to bite his lip and change his words: "The subordinates don't want the lord to be suspicious of Mr., but they just think that they should be more kind and righteous, and there is no malice." ”

Liu Bei was relieved and patted Mi Zhu on the shoulder: "I also spoke heavily just now, didn't I know that you had good intentions, but there are some things, there is no need to worry about it......

Of course, whatever we can give, give Ziyu more benefits and make him rich and honorable, that is all right, but he doesn't lack anything at the moment......"

Liu Bei said to himself, and suddenly his voice lowered, obviously thinking of something.

He looked at Mi Zhu again, and when he saw Mi Zhu's eyes embarrassed and dodged, he knew that he had guessed correctly and realized Mi Zhu's true intention.

Liu Bei thought about the wording, patted Mi Zhu's back, and said sincerely:

"Zizhong, I remember that more than a month ago, I told you from the bottom of my heart, I refused your kindness.

But I also said that I understand this sincerity, and I always regard your Mi family as a close relative.

If you can find another home for Ling Mei, I am also happy to see it, after all, my concubine room has just found more than a month, and I am frightened.

It's just that this matter has to be considered in the long run, slowly tempted, and not reckless. Before Ziyu went to Xudu, when I chatted with him, I occasionally mentioned that he had not yet started a family, but he seemed to be very resistant to talking about marriage before going out, saying that it was unlucky, and I don't know why.

Presumably he is about to go to Yuzhang this time, and he will definitely be unlucky, and he doesn't want to talk about it for the time being, so he probably has to wait for Yuzhang to come back. ”

After listening to this, Mi Zhu had mixed feelings.

On the one hand, he knew that Liu Bei would not marry his sister as his wife, after all, he missed the window period of "Liu Bei's concubines and servants were all detained by Lu Bu", and he could only be a concubine in the past, so why bother.

In the same way, Mi Zhu's 100 million yuan sister's dowry will not be paid - without the position of a wife, who will pay so much money to be the wrongdoer.

However, listening to Liu Bei's meaning, he seems to support the Mi family to encircle the Zhuge family, and emphasizes that he will still inherit the favor of the Mi family, which seems to be good.

It's just that I don't know how to deal with Zhuge Jin, and Mi Zhu has to think of a way.

……

Mi Zhu and Liu Bei were discussing secretly at the same time.

This morning of the Zhuge family, too, had a bad life, and it can only be said that every family has a scripture that is difficult to read.

Zhuge Jin returned home last night and met his stepmother and uncle as soon as possible, and confessed for failing to fulfill his filial piety after more than a month of separation. However, because he was tired, he didn't talk too much about his maternal uncle, and just rested.

Early this morning, after breakfast, he remembered that he should settle down at home and prepare for the follow-up trip to Yuzhang to save his uncle side by side with Guan Yu, so he instructed his subordinates to prepare to pack up their things and sort out the financial accounts first.

Song saw his son's abnormal movements and knew that his son was determined to move the whole family, and finally decided to sit down and have a good talk.

Song asked sadly: "When you go to Yuzhang next month, are you planning to stay for a long time?" Don't you come back after the war stops? ”

Zhuge Jin was stunned: "Although Zhenrong is not a famous general, after all, he is good at bewitching the public, and there are many trigrams, and he may also have colluded with Jingxian (Xuancheng) Zulang, and the battle is together, it is difficult to estimate the time, of course, the enemy must be lenient." ”

When the Song family heard this, he looked lonely and took out the etiquette again: "In this case, how can there be a reason for a widow and sister-in-law to defect to the little uncle?" If it could be like this, two years ago, our Zhuge family would not have had to go south in two ways, so why do we need to suffer so much?

At that time, you will go to Yuzhang, and your uncle and I will live in Guangling. You are so valued by General Liu, and the local officials will protect us properly. In the month you went to Xudu before, my daily life here was not lacking, so I don't have to worry about it. ”

Zhuge Jin then remembered that his stepmother had suffered for two years in order to avoid suspicion. He knew that he was in the wrong, and he reluctantly persuaded a few words, but the Song family just told him not to worry.

Zhuge Jin had no choice but to sigh: "My parents are here, I don't travel far, I don't know how long it will take to finish the war, my mother doesn't want to go, can't I fulfill my filial piety......"

And in Zhuge Jin's plan, he will go to Yuzhang, and he will not say that he will come back after the fight, and there must be some internal affairs in the follow-up, as well as the operation of deceiving Yuan Shu diplomatically, which needs him to stay and deal with it personally, and the time is uncertain.

According to the morality of the Han Dynasty, if it is to save your uncle, you are very anxious, and it is understandable to leave your parents for the time being.

Once you get through the crisis, you are still alone outside, but you are not filial - unless, of course, there are other brothers left behind to serve your stepmother.

It's like Zhuge Jin took on this responsibility before, so Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jun can follow their uncle.

In the face of the stiff filial piety of the Han Dynasty, Zhuge Jin had to ponder: whether to pull Zhuge Liang back to Guangling to fulfill his filial piety and replace himself......

However, just when he was figuring out this plan, Song saw that his son was difficult to do, and finally decided to have a showdown:

"Jin'er, I've suffered so much in the past two years, and I have figured it out. Now that General Liu has lost most of Xuzhou, Langya County is estimated to be unable to get it back, your biological parents have already been buried together, and they are buried in the ground, and I don't have to join this excitement after a hundred years, and I insist on going back to Langya to bury my bones.

Since you can do great things and settle down, I will be relieved, so I will return to the Song family to set up a household, and remarry in the future, and you don't have to be bound by filial piety. ”

Zhuge Jin was shocked: "Mother can't be forced!" Could it be that the child's ambition in all directions made the mother have this idea...... That's really unfilial! ”

Song Shi hurriedly covered his mouth and told him not to think too much: "What's the matter with you, I'm only twenty-six after all." This time you go to Xudu, I figured it out myself, and voluntarily found someone to remarry.

A few years ago, I was only worried that you were not yet productive and could not set up a household, so I survived until now. Now that you have a great future, what else do I have to worry about?

You don't have to worry about falling into the name of forcing your stepmother to remarry, I have actually thought about it, you can first let Ashin set up his own door, no longer be vassal to the Zhuge family, and then take me back to the Song family. In this way, even if you remarry in the future, you will obey your brother after taking her back to your parents' home, and it has nothing to do with you. Besides, it may not be possible to remarry. ”

Zhuge Jin didn't expect that he would go away for a month, and his stepmother would think about so many long-term problems.

Emotionally and intellectually, of course, he will not stand in the way.

Zhuge Jin is a modern person, and his three views are more humane, and he also thinks that it is cruel to let a young woman be widowed for life, not to mention that the Han Dynasty did not have such a requirement.

But in any case, the Song family raised him and his younger siblings for seven or eight years, and he must be grateful.

According to the filial piety of the Han Dynasty, if the Song family has no population and the Song family directly remarries as a widow of the Zhuge family, then it will have a certain impact on Zhuge Jin's reputation, and there will be outsiders chewing their tongues, "Is this kid unable to tolerate his stepmother".

But fortunately, there is still an uncle Song Xin, as long as the Song family is allowed to stand on its own again, and the widow is taken back to her parents' house first, it will be completely unhindered by the Zhuge family.

Of course, no matter how well the Song family marries in the future, it has nothing to do with the Zhuge family, and the benefits or disadvantages of nepotism will be borne by Song Xin.

The Zhuge family also disdains to rely on these potential nepotism to gain benefits or connections.

On this issue, Zhuge Jin is still very upright. He may not care about his own future historical image, but he must maintain the perfect image of his second brother Zhuge Liang.

With the strength of the Zhuge family, you don't need to rely on any relationship, you can rise completely by strength.

Therefore, in order to avoid telling the truth, Zhuge Jin felt that his uncle should set up a wine and invite some famous people in Guangling to testify.

Zhuge Jin also had to give some of the money grange slaves given to him by Liu Bei Mizhu and the treasures rewarded by the Son of Heaven to the Song family as the start-up capital for Song Xin's self-reliance.

In this way, outsiders will also praise Zhuge Jin's benevolence and filial piety, and give so much wealth to his stepmother who returned to her parents' house to repay her kindness.

From this point of view, it seems that it is not bad to do this now.

Because Zhuge Jin is not very rich now, even if he gives all his family property to the Song family, he can quickly get several times as much wealth in a blink of an eye, which is equivalent to ending this matter with only two months' salary.

If the Song family comes to make trouble in a few years, maybe the Zhuge family will have accumulated thousands of gold by then, and even if they come up with hundreds of gold, outsiders will say that "he only took out a few percent of the family property for his adoptive mother", which sounds like a bad reputation.

Since the mother has made up her mind, the child should be obedient. The children and uncles will take care of the things outside. Zhuge Jin got up and bowed, but it was a concern.

……

Because of the sudden changes in his family, Zhuge Jin had to fine-tune the rhythm of his recent schedule.

Mi Zhu's side, after discussing with Liu Bei, wanted to come to the door to find out. But when he learned that Mr. Ziyu's whereabouts were uncertain and he seemed to be busy with major matters, he had to go back first and wait for news.

On the other hand, Chen Qun and others recently inquired about relevant ancient books, sorted out the management methods of cash-for-work, and inspected some problems in the livelihood of Guangling County.

Chen Qun took the collected information and thought of Zhuge Jin's mansion to ask for advice on how to plan the project, but he was also closed.

Fortunately, Zhuge Jin didn't play for too long when he disappeared.

Only two days later, when everyone was anxious and suspicious, Zhuge Mansion finally released the news:

Mr. Ziyu has urgently purchased a decent house in Guangling City and donated it to his uncle Song Xin.

Tomorrow, a banquet will be held to celebrate the Song family's housewarming and self-reliance.

The decent civil and military forces in Guangling City all received Zhuge Jin's invitation.

Those who are willing to give face are welcome to come to the banquet and testify together.

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PS: It's about to be on the shelves, so hurry up and take advantage of the free to finish some of the protagonist's trivial housework, so as to avoid occupying everyone's charged word count after it is put on the shelves.

This chapter is more trivial and long, but there will be a second update today, not that these 5,000 words are over, the rhythm of the second change is normal, everyone forgive me.