In 223 AD, the fifth year of Zhangwu, Zhengdan.

The Yangtze River under the bright moon, like a bright streamer, meanders down. The river ripples, like countless silver snakes swimming.

On the riverside, the feast on the Yellow Bird platform is large, and the lights are bright, reflecting the rivers and lakes.

After returning from the Northern Expedition in Guanzhong, Liu Bei built a high-platform palace pavilion in Huanghuji for storing grain and training troops. Of course, it has the same function as the three stations in Yecheng, and Huanghutai is also the place where Liu Bei set up a banquet and feasted Gao Qing.

In Taichung, Liu Bei sat in a dress, and Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei led the left and right civil and military forces to sit in order. Jiang Jian and Jiang Wei died because of the cold, and they were a few steps away from Liu Bei.

In the center, nearly 100 shirtless and barefoot men wield spears and crossbows, singing and dancing to the sound of drums.

Xi Chinese Wu was immersed in the performance of the people, or referring to praise and sigh, or shooting the case and responding.

Liu Bei, who was drunk, rose up with a bottle.

Seeing this, the attendants on the left and right stopped their movements very brightly, and the drum music, singing and dancing immediately stopped, and the audience was silent.

Liu Bei left the couch and walked out of the building, facing Zhu Qing and holding up the wine bottle, but he never drank it.

Liu Bei was angry and said loudly: "At the end of the Han Dynasty in the past, the yellow scarves were chaotic, the world was disturbed, the heroes and tigers were fighting, the heroes were enthusiastic, and they were loud and open. As a humble man, I joined the army and helped the world. ”

"Since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, Cao Cao has prospered in Henan, Yuan Shaohu has been in Hebei, Sun has established Jiangzuo, Shixie has closed the door and is king, King Lu is graceful and Jingchu, and Liu Yan respects Shu Han in vain."

"I have no foundation, even if I have great ambitions, I can only scatter the Central Plains. When he was defeated and walked away from Runan, the king of Deru greeted him. When he entrusted the great task, the generals marched eastward, defeated the bandits in Yuzhang, broke Sun Quan in Danyang, and swept Jiangzuo; King Lu collapsed, Cao Cao led the Chinese people to the south, Wu Chu joined forces, entrusted Huo Jun with the great task, and was furious and angry, and broke the thief in Chrysostom. ”

"I originally wanted to join forces with Lu Wangqi and share the world. However, the fate of heaven was unfortunate, Lu Wangqi was ill, because the strong Kou was in the realm, he was deserted, so he entrusted Jing Chu and me. For the rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty, the four seas of the world, I was ordered to be in danger, and the total royal multiplication. ”

"Take the west expedition, Kehanzhong, break Chongqing, chin Shu, collect the land of Shu Han and return to the Han family. That is, by the mandate of heaven, so the commander of the six divisions, with the power of the captive, only to restore the Central Plains. After three battles, Jianghuai was restored, Xiangfan was obtained, and Ma Chao was called a domain. ”

"On the occasion of the New Year's Day, I still think about it, and I deeply feel the righteousness of King Lu's father and son, the Central Plains will not give up knowing that it is difficult, and Wu Chu sages are in trouble."

Liu Bei raised the bottle to the moon, his tone was heavier, and said: "In the past, Jiang Yang, Cao Cao was defeated, and Jianghuai was extended, all of them were Zhong Miao, and I often never forgot them. ”

Saying that, Liu Bei toasted Zhuge Liang and said: "I don't dare to forget the savior of Kong Ming Linjiang, strategizing in the tent, manipulating the case in the public mansion, building the country's body, and going down to the county of An. ”

Under Liu Bei's self-described exploits, the guests at the banquet listened silently. Especially as Liu Bei told about the foundation of the business, the bitterness was replaced by pride, and the emperor's spirit came to the back.

"This bottle of sake, I should respect Yunchang, Kong Ming, Zhong Miao, King Lu, and even more respect the princes to serve me!"

Liu Bei raised the wine bottle to everyone and laughed: "Today, there are 10,000 boats, millions of heroes, and even more servant princes, why should I worry that Cao thieves will not die, and the Han family will not prosper!" ”

"To Your Majesty!"

The ministers unanimously raised the wine bottle and drank it full.

Liu Bei is not a person who likes to praise merits, and he often attributes merits to his subordinates. However, Liu Bei is already in his sixties, from the age of forty-one to Jing Chu, to the present more than 20 years. He forcibly seized the south from Cao Cao, who had become a climate, and revitalized the declining Han Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty is in his hands Sanxing, and its territory extends to Longshang in the north, Rinan in the south, seashore in the east, and high soil in the west. Under the rule of tens of millions of people, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, generals and ministers filled the room.

With such a magnificent feat, how could Liu Bei not rejoice in it?

And with the promotion of the retrieval population to the whole country, after several years of recuperation, the national strength of the Han will be on a higher level in his hands.

Then, Wang Cang attended the bottle raising and sang: "The force is established, and the Shu Shi Xiansui is sui." Le Chen I Han Ting, style banquet and teacher. Zhao Wende, Xuan Wuwei, Ping Jiuyou, Fu Minli. Lotus heavenly pet, longevity corpse, thousands of years of disobedience. The Han country protects the long celebration, and the Zuo is eternal. ”

"Color!"

"Wang Jun is a good poet!"

Liu Bei and everyone applauded, and in the New Year's Day, there is nothing more suitable for the current scene than a song praising the Han.

"To you!"

Liu Bei, who was very interested, returned to his seat, holding the wine bottle and drinking another bottle with the ministers.

"Full drink!"

Seeing that Liu Bei was a little drunk, Mi Hou pulled Liu Bei's sleeve and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the doctor instructed not to drink too much!" ”

Looking at the wine bottle in his hand, Liu Bei smiled and patted Mi Hou's hand, and said: "Today's New Year's Day, I am overjoyed, it is inevitable to drink a few more bottles, and it will not get in the way!" ”

After the war and turmoil, Liu Bei has no hidden injuries and hidden diseases!

Since Liu Bei was over sixty years old, his physical energy has not been as good as one year old, and he often suffers from minor illnesses. Physician Du Du was the imperial doctor, and when he diagnosed and treated Liu Bei's disease, he did not diagnose any problems, but only prescribed a few doses of medicine and told Liu Bei to take good care of his body.

It was night, Liu Bei and the ministers raised the bottle to celebrate, singing when they were happy, dancing when they were happy, and the atmosphere was very lively.

At the end of the banquet, Liu Bei gathered his mind, pointed to the singing and dancing in the center and the Southern Han Dynasty civil and military affairs, smiled at Jiang Yin, and said, "What does Jiang Qing think?" ”

Jiang Jian bowed humbly and said: "Your Majesty, Han Xian is finished, there is no such scene in Longyou Township, and you should open your eyes." ”

"Haha~"

Liu Beizhi smiled and said: "Qing, the righteous man of Longshang, it is beneficial to talk with you, if Qing returns to Longshang in the west, I will be reluctant." ”

"Recently, His Majesty has been loving, and he has been entertained every day, and he has been meticulous, and his ministers have been ashamed. I only hate that I will return to Longshang in the future, and I can't follow His Majesty. Jiang Jian sighed.

Seeing that his father had not yet expressed his loyalty, Jiang Wei secretly kicked his father's foot and signaled his father not to hesitate.

Since Jiang Jian's father and son made the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei has summoned many people to discuss things, and the courtesy is extraordinary, and he has been invited to banquets for several days, which makes Jiang Jian feel ashamed. The young Jiang Wei was directly impressed by Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, and often served Zhuge Liang.

And at today's banquet on New Year's Day, Liu Bei drank wine and came to the moon, describing his own exploits and his pride, which made Jiang Jian and Jiang Wei and his son fall for it.

Feeling the abnormal movement from his feet, Jiang Jian hesitated a little and said: "Your Majesty has the idea of restoring the old capital, and today you should follow the example of Gaozu as soon as possible, and the soldiers will come to Longshang and spin down Guanzhong." If the thief is prosperous, Longshang will be taken by it, and it will be more difficult to seize the old capital. ”

Zhuge Liang put down the wine bottle and said, "If you want to take Guanzhong, you need to be right." When taking advantage of the condescending situation of Longyou, multi-way joint attack in the pass, then the pass can be down. Today's Longyou is based on Ma Chao, its capriciousness, although it is subordinate to our country, but it is not available, and His Majesty is worried about it! ”

Jiang Jian immediately bowed and said: "The ministers are vulgar and don't know the general strategy, and the courtiers have many persuasions. Now His Majesty appreciates, if His Majesty does not give up, when he takes Longshang, he is willing to raise troops and respond to peace. ”

With his father's introduction, Jiang Wei said: "It's not my father and son who sell the master to seek glory, and the real horse is not a famous master. Today, there are no longer a few people who want to seek a clear monarch like a minister, father and son. In addition, the Wei people in the east often have the idea of regaining Longshang. Your Majesty shall not take pity on the vassal kingdom and be regained by thieves. ”

Between the words, Jiang Wei was excited, and arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty takes Longyou, then goes down to Guanzhong, goes east out of Tongguan, imitates the strength of Gaozu's army, collects the Central Plains, Kuang Zhengtian Dynasty, sweeps away the treacherous and evil, then the Han Dynasty Ji Xingyan!" ”

Liu Bei was overjoyed, helped Jiang Jian and his son, and said: "I want to get Longyou for a long time, and I can't get it in the past three battles, all because Ma Chao repeatedly resisted. If you can go down to Longyou first, and then divide the troops into three ways to take the pass, then the west of the country will start. ”

Saying that, Liu Bei pretended to hesitate and said: "Even if you raise troops to make peace, I am afraid that the road to Longlong is long and rugged. If the plan is not appropriate, it is easy to be obtained by the Wei people. ”

Jiang Jian did not hesitate, and said, "The minister is willing to return to Long with his son and find out the details for His Majesty." From time to time, His Majesty sent troops, and the ministers were insiders. ”

"Good!"

Liu Bei held Jiang Yin's hand and said with a smile: "Ma Chao, the wolf's ambition is difficult to raise for a long time, and it is impossible for the father and son to investigate it." ”

Then, Liu Bei took Jiang Wei's hand again, smiled at everyone, and said: "Young Yingjie, help your father return to the Han Dynasty, have the courage to conquer the world, and be strong." ”

After a pause, Liu Bei smiled and said, "When I was young, I often had great ambitions, but I don't know what ambitions Boyo has?" ”

Jiang Wei looked serious, and arched his hand and said: "I am willing to take Ma Fubo as an effect, give up the wealth of the family, and return with the horse leather shroud in the major affairs of the country, this is Wei's ambition." ”

"Great!"

Liu Bei looked appreciative, looked at Liu Chan on the side seat, and said with a smile: "This is for the prince's Fubo!" ”

Liu Chan was silent, just saluting the two to show respect.

Then, Liu Bei remembered something and said: "The situation in Kansai is complex and closely related to the Central Plains, so Longyou is not in a hurry. If I unfortunately die, the second secretary should contact the prince, Ge Xiang and Huo Du. Qing does not live up to the Han, and the Han does not live up to the Qing in the end. ”

The situation in the world is changing too fast, and Liu Bei is old. He didn't know when he would leave, when there would be hope of attacking Longyou, and now he was very worried that the line he had managed to catch up with would dissipate due to his death.

Liu Chan comprehended the meaning, his green face was moved, and he took the initiative to say: "Please rest assured, Zen will not change His Majesty's old words." Shi Qing repays me with loyalty, and I treat you with faith. The green mountains do not change, the green water flows for a long time, and it is willing to become a good story for a while. ”

With Liu Chan's assurance, Jiang Jian and his son bowed their hands and said: "The minister will not dare to forget today's words when he meets His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

"At the time of the festive season, congratulations to Your Majesty and a good minister." Zhuge Liang took the lead and congratulated.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!" The ministers should be peaceful.

"Haha!"

Liu Bei waved his sleeves and laughed: "Keep playing, keep dancing!" ”

"No!"

In order to get close to his cousin, Liu Bei simply pulled Jiang Jian to his side and ate at the same table with him.

Seeing this scene, Zhuge Liang stroked his fan and smiled. His eyes swept over Jiang Wei, who was courting him, and Zhuge Liang smiled back.

(End of chapter)