Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 12 The Rise of Xiapi

After the story of Legend of the Condor Heroes ended, Lu Lingqi didn't pester him to tell new stories, because she had been in the role of Huang Rong for a long time, and Gao Shun supervised Lantian's martial arts practice mostly on weekdays.

As autumn goes and winter comes, Ganjiazhuang ushers in another bumper harvest.

In addition to the part handed in by the farmers on the farm, many nearby farmers also sent food and vegetables, and even pork and mutton from those who had a good harvest.

Lan Tian cut the mutton into small pieces, smeared it with salt and roasted it on the fire. This single-flavored mutton skewer also made the two mouths full of oil.

After several months of hard practice, Lan Tian's body has gradually improved, and he feels that his energy has also become more abundant.

During this time, Lan Tian did not tell any more long stories, but occasionally told the two of them "Chun Qiu Zuo Zhuan" and "Wei Liao Zi" sent by Lu Lingqi.

Lu Lingqi suddenly discovered that she didn't like listening to him tell stories, but that she liked listening to him at all. Even the simplest word had a different flavor in Lan Tian's mouth.

In the cold winter, Lu Lingqi and Gao Shun went to Ganjiazhuang less often, but they still told him to dress more and practice martial arts frequently.

After the beginning of spring in the second year, the farms outside Xiaopei were in full swing of spring plowing again, and Lantian also wanted to take advantage of this good season to cultivate improved varieties.

After the spring blossoms, Lu Lingqi went to Ganjiazhuang more frequently, but Gao Shun often did not go with her.

This pair of young men and women, without a light bulb, the atmosphere became a bit of a fight, but due to the disparity in their identities, they both maintained a state of mutual affection in the end.

Lu Lingqi taught Lantian martial arts, and Lantian taught Lu Lingqi how to cook. The sweet days passed quickly, and it was early summer in a blink of an eye.

For nearly a year, Lu Bu was recuperating in Xiaopei and recruiting troops. However, as his strength gradually recovered, Xiaopei's food reserves seemed to be stretched. For this reason, he asked Gao Shun to borrow three hundred shi of corn from Ganjiazhuang in Lantian. I said in my heart that my daughter has taught you martial arts for so long, so I have to charge some teaching fees back.

Because of Lu Lingqi's relationship in Lantian, he has no intention of taking back the corn he borrowed from Lu Bu. Although Xiaopei is now Liu Bei's territory, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Lu Bu is now stationed here with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. Also find an excuse to kill people and grab food directly.

One night in June of the first year of Jian'an, Yuan Shu in Huainan sent someone to Xiaopei to ask Lü Bu to see him, promising 20 hu of military rations and other supplies, and inviting him to send troops to attack Liu Bei.

At this time, because Yuan Shu sent troops to invade Xuzhou, Liu Bei personally led the army and Guan Yu to Xuyi and Huaiyin to fight Yuan Shu, leaving the army Sima Zhang Fei to guard Xiapi.

After hearing this, Lu Bu was very moved, so he and Chen Gong tried to take Xiapi.

A few days later, Cao Bao, the former commander of Tao Qian's Danyang army, had a conflict with Zhang Fei, the guard of Xiapi. Zhang Fei was angry and killed him, causing a catastrophe. Xiao Pei asked to see Lu Bu.

In the past six months, due to too much rain, the crops on the farm have decreased. Lan Tian has to go to the field to give guidance from time to time, trying to find ways to recover the losses for the people.

At this time, Ganjiazhuang was preparing for the summer harvest, and Lantian was finally able to relax. Lu Lingqi and Gao Shun came to his house together, and it seemed that they came again to urge him to practice martial arts.

Although Lan Tian couldn't compete with Lu and Gao at this time, after more than half a year of hard training, he could already beat a farmer in his prime.

"Long time no see, General Gao." Lan Tian greeted Gao Shun in military uniform.

"Miss said that you have been very busy these days, so it seems that you are free now?" Gao Shun said.

"It's just a sneak in. General Gao has been away for a long time. Could it be that there are new recruits in the camp?" Lan Tian asked.

"Not at all. My father is mobilizing troops recently, probably for battle."

"Miss, Mr. Ziyu is finally free, let's not let him waste this good time, why not practice martial arts with him for a while?" Before Lu Lingqi finished speaking, Gao Shun interrupted, even if he was so familiar with Lan Tian People, the secrets of this kind of army cannot be revealed at will.

"That's right, don't make excuses to be lazy today," Lu Lingqi muttered.

Although the topic was successfully diverted by Gao Shun, who is Lan Tian?He knew right away that Lu Bu would make a big move. The Three Kingdoms era didn't last long, and major events should happen every year. After calming down and thinking carefully, he deduced that Lu Bu was probably going to steal Liu Bei's house.

Poor Liu Da'er, how long did it take to develop?
Lan Tian immediately became worried when he thought of Gan Qian and Gan Ji. Although the history books said that Lu Bu would return his family members to Liu Bei later, who would dare to be sure if it was not what he experienced personally?

"Do you know why I am the owner of the villa, but this village is called Ganjiazhuang?" During the break, Lan Tian asked deliberately.

Gao Shun has military affairs in his daily life, and Lu Lingqi's focus is not here, so he didn't think about the issue of Lantian at all, so they both shook their heads after hearing this.

"That's because the previous owner was my adoptive father." Lan Tian said.

foster father?This word is unlucky in Lu Bu's army.

"Is your adoptive father dead too?" Lu Lingqi said subconsciously, but she didn't know why she said it.

Lan Tian shook his head and said, "Cao Thief slaughtered Xuzhou in the fourth year of Chuping. My parents died at that time. If my adoptive father Ganji hadn't taken me in, I'm afraid I would be a pile of bones in a mass grave outside the village."

"Your adoptive father is really a good man. Where is he now? Does he also live in the village?" Lu Lingqi asked.

"My adoptive sister married General Liu as a concubine before, and my adoptive father also went to live in Xiapi with her." Lan Tian explained.

"General Liu? Is it Liu Xuande?" Lu Lingqi asked.

"Ah."

The conversation between the two caused waves in Gao Shun's heart, because the lord Lu Bu had been plotting to attack Xiapi these days, and it was unexpected that Lan Ziyu had such a relationship with Liu Bei.

"Does General Liu look down on you? Otherwise, why didn't you take you to Xiapi together?" Gao Shun asked.

"No, I like farming, that's why I didn't go with them." Lan Tian said.

Lu Lingqi smiled happily and said, "You are really a brainy person, but if you really go to Xiapi, we may never know each other."

"The girl is wrong. There is a saying: if you are destined to meet thousands of miles away, it is difficult to hold hands if you don't have the opportunity." After finishing speaking, Lan Tian regretted it. It seemed a bit ambiguous, especially when he said it in Gao Shun's face.

Lu Lingqi, who was always forthright, blushed when she heard this, but Gao Shun acted as if she didn't hear it.

Lan Tian: Lao Gao, master of emotional management, you are really steady.

Lu Lingqi and Gao Shun stayed at Ganjiazhuang until after dinner, but when they returned to Xiaopei, they found all the generals gathered in the government office.

"Father, what's the matter?" Lu Lingqi asked puzzled.

Lu Bu looked around and said, "Boping came back at just the right time. Zhang Fei was doing evil in Xiapi. Xu Dan and Xuzhou generals asked me to go to Xiapi to take charge of the overall situation. You led the troops and horses as the vanguard and set off immediately. Let's go to Xiapi all day and night. Pi."

"Wei." After Gao Shun responded, he immediately went to organize the army.

"Father? Are we going to beat Liu Bei in Xuzhou?" Lu Lingqi asked in surprise.

"Well, you also put on the cloak to protect your mother and follow the rear." Lu Bu ordered.

"Oh"

At this moment, both Lu Lingqi and Gao Shun's hearts were pounding, and they only chatted with Lan Tian about Liu Bei in the afternoon. Why are they going to fight Xiapi soon?Is it a bit of a coincidence?
(End of this chapter)