My balcony connects the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 476: Reducing Military Power

"Second brother, are you feeling better?"

In the early morning, Zhang Fei walked into the small courtyard of Guan Yu's home carrying two large pig legs and saw him making tea and drinking alone in the courtyard.

Guan Yu held a copy of "Spring and Autumn" in his hand and read it with gusto. Hearing this, he squinted his eyes and frowned: "Why are you bringing food here again?"

Zhang Fei laughed and said: "My sister asked me to bring it. She said she would make soup for Brother Zhou to replenish his blood."

When Guan Yu heard this, he nodded slightly.

He didn't care, but the little brother who was rescued needed to be replenished because he was bleeding too much.

The two men who followed Zhou Cang up the mountain to hunt were already completely cold by the time they found him.

According to Zhou Cang's wishes, Guan Yu buried the two men directly in the mountain. There was no monument or tomb, only a small mound.

As for Zhou Cang, it is said that he has neither father nor mother. If you want to follow him, just follow him.

Now Guan Yu is Lu Bu's most respected artillery general. As his team continues to grow, it is time to be short of men.

Zhang Fei handed the pig leg to the maid who was cleaning it, and then sat down in front of Guan Yu.

"Second brother, the injury on your hand is okay, right?"

Zhang Fei looked at Guan Yu's gauze-wrapped palm. He had seen with his own eyes that day that the bones of his fingers had pierced the flesh and blood.

When Guan Yu heard this, he shook his head slightly and said, "It doesn't matter. Doctor Hua said that you can rest for a hundred days, and the Chinese New Year will be over."

Zhang Fei breathed a sigh of relief. The artillery operation paid attention to the word "stable". If Guan Yu left any sequelae, he would be in trouble in the future. Fortunately, it was not serious.

"That's good. You said you really mean it. You just save people when you save them, and you almost risked your own future."

Listening to Zhang Fei's scolding, Guan Yu felt warm in his heart, knowing that this boy was caring about him.

"I didn't think much about it at the time. I just felt that the bear was nothing. I just didn't control the force of the last knife and stabbed the animal's spine. Fortunately, it was just a little flesh wound."

Zhang Fei chuckled, took out a copy of "The Great Han Dragon and Tiger List" from his arms, and said: "Second brother said it easily, that Xiong Zan is the king of the mountain in that area, good guy, seven or eight men have lost their strength. Then I carried it back to the city."

Guan Yu was stunned for a moment, glanced sideways, and couldn't help but be attracted by the cover of this issue.

Just because the illustration on this cover depicts none other than Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang, and of course, the huge bear.

Guan Yu blushed. Others were on the 'hot search' because of their military exploits, but he was on the hot search after killing a bear.

Seeing this, Zhang Fei said with a smile: "What I heard most along the way was the second brother's talk about hunting bears. Everyone said that the second brother was great. If he hadn't been injured, he might have won the first prize in this year's martial arts competition. ”

Guan Yu twisted his beard and replied: "It's just killing a bear, it's nothing. Passers-by have no experience, don't you understand? Not to mention others, even if you face this bear, you can catch it with ease."

Zhang Fei laughed and said modestly: "That's not necessarily true. I don't know about others, but I definitely can't beat the second brother. I guess I'm about 50-50 equal to this bear."

"Third brother is humbled."

Guan Yu chuckled lightly, and then asked: "Tell me, if you come here so early, you are not really giving me pig legs, are you?"

When Zhang Fei heard this, the smile on his face instantly faded.

There was silence for a while.

Zhang Fei then said: "Second brother, I heard from my sister that Du Liniang is already two months pregnant."

Guan Yu was startled when he heard this, and the "Spring and Autumn" in his hand clattered to the ground.

Seeing this, Zhang Fei hurriedly bent down to pick it up and put it aside. He looked up at Guan Yu and found that his second brother's face was gloomy and ugly.

He hesitated for a moment.

Zhang Fei persuaded: "Second brother, what's the problem for a real man without a wife? Not to mention that Du Liniang is married to a married woman. It's the rich people and officials in this city. As long as the second brother lets out the word, all the ladies will line up to let you." Pick."

Guan Yufeng raised his eyes and looked at the clear sky. The warm winter sun shone on his body, but he seemed not to feel the slightest warmth.

There was a long silence.

Guan Yu said faintly: "After the New Year, I'm already thirty-one, that's all, that's all..."

Zhang Fei opened his mouth, wanting to comfort him.

Guan Yu raised his hand to interrupt him, and then said: "Actually, I had a wife and a son in my early years, but because I committed a crime by killing someone, I was afraid that I would implicate them, so I have not returned to Jie County to find my relatives in these years."

When Zhang Fei heard this, he frowned and said, "Jie County, isn't it within the borders of Hedong? Why doesn't my second brother go and search for it?"

Guan Yu shook his head and explained: "Who says I haven't looked for it? When I followed my elder brother to recruit soldiers and horses, I also looked for him. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone after searching. I heard from the neighbors that not long after I left, they The couple also left the county and their whereabouts are still unknown.”

Zhang Fei's expression calmed down. It was not easy to find someone in this era. If he missed it, it would probably be a lifetime thing.

Seeing his disappointed look, Guan Yu suddenly laughed.

Zhang Fei looked puzzled.

Guan Yu picked up the "Great Han Dragon and Tiger List" on the table and said: "I didn't have any method before, but I just remembered it today. Maybe this thing can help me."

When Zhang Fei heard this, he was stunned at first, then his eyes lit up, he clapped his hands and said, "Yes, second brother can publish a missing person notice!"

Guan Yu smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

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the other side.

The newly moved into the Zhao Mansion.

Zhao Feng was training his arm strength in the yard with a spear in hand, while a beautiful woman stood quietly under the porch and watched.

A few rays of warm sunlight filtered in through the mats in front of the porch, reflecting in the girl's bright eyes and Zhao Feng's rock-like figure.

After a long time.

Zhao Feng finished his work and stood still. Seeing this, the girl hurriedly gave him a scarf to wipe away the sweat on his body.

"I'll do it myself." Zhao Feng wasn't used to being served like this, so he reached out to get a towel.

Unexpectedly, the woman cleverly avoided it, smiled and leaned forward, and said gently: "Let me do it."

Zhao Feng nodded helplessly and accepted it with peace of mind.

"Isn't that kid Zilong up?"

"My uncle drank a lot last night, let him sleep a little longer."

While wiping out the sweat stains on the towel, the girl motioned to the maid behind her to quickly deliver some warming decoction.

After Zhao Feng finished the drink, he frowned and said: "Zilong is not young anymore. A few days ago, Ma and Fan both revealed their thoughts on getting married. Now that you are my wife, Zhao, you have to do these things." Just worry more."

When the girl heard this, her cheeks turned slightly red, she nodded and said: "Don't worry, husband, I will go back and inquire about the tutors of the two sisters."

Zhao Feng said "Hmm" with satisfaction.

Bang!

Suddenly a strange sound came from the backyard.

Zhao Feng's expression changed, he picked up his spear and rushed toward the backyard.

But before he could run very far, he heard a heroic voice: "Zhao Zilong, if you dare to betray me, I will kill you first and then die in front of you."

Zhao Feng paused and stood at the gate of Xiyuan with a black line on his face. He could neither enter nor retreat for a moment.

Not long after, I saw Zhao Yun running out of the house in a panic wearing a long gown.

Behind him was a woman wearing a green coat and holding two swords.

If it’s not Ma Yunlu, the daughter of Ma Teng, who else could it be?

"Ma Yunlu, are you crazy? I was sleeping well. How dare you, a woman waiting to be married, sneak into the residence of a man like me?"

Zhao Yun stepped on the snow with his bare feet, and he shivered from the cold. He only had a single coat on him, and even though he was wrapped tightly, he still felt cold.

Ma Yunlu turned his eyebrows coldly and asked angrily: "Tell me, are you going to marry the little lady of the Fan family?" Zhao Yun drank a lot of wine last night, rubbed his temples, frowned and said: "What little lady of the Fan family? What did you say?"

Ma Yunlu thought he was pretending to be stupid, so he rushed over with two swords in hand.

"Pretend, I asked you to pretend, Zhao Zilong, I didn't expect you to be such a person. You promised not to marry anyone but me."

Ma Yunlu learned from his father and brother, and danced like a tiger with two swords in one hand. Although the swords were sharp, they cleverly avoided Zhao Yun's vital points.

Zhao Zilong hid for a few steps, and finally stood straight on the spot, allowing Ma Yunlu to chop him.

Zhao Feng outside the courtyard gate saw this and hurriedly went to rescue him, but a pair of jade hands behind him held him back.

"Husband, please wait."

Zhao Feng was blocked like this and it was too late to save him. He anxiously looked at Ma Yunlu's double swords slashing at his younger brother.

Then, in the next scene, Zhao Feng, a tough guy, was defeated.

With a plop, Ma Yunlu threw away his swords and threw himself directly into Zhao Yun's arms.

"Idiot, you idiot, why don't you hide? What if I really hurt you? You are so angry with me."

Zhao Yun hugged Ma Yunlu, looked at the tearful person in his arms with tender eyes, and said with a smile: "I know you are reluctant to hurt me. If that's the case, why should I hide? It's better to let you chop a few times, as long as It’s good if you can be happy.”

"Bad guy, you can say nice things to me." Ma Yunlu cried and laughed, and gently beat Zhao Yun's chest with his hands.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Feng was stunned, took his wife and left quickly.

"Where did this kid learn these tricks?"

"Pfft, husband, it's great that my little uncle has such ability. It saves husband the trouble, right?"

Zhao Feng smiled awkwardly, thinking about it.

Anyway, this kid will always get a wife. This Ma Yunlu is Ma Teng's daughter, and his brother Ma Chao is still his half disciple. It would be a good thing if Ma Zhao can get married.

Not long after.

restaurant.

Zhao Yun, wearing a white mink and brocade fur, walked in handsomely, followed by Ma Yunlu who followed suit.

Seeing Zhao Feng and Yan Xi, Zhao Yun bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to brother, hello to sister-in-law."

Zhao Feng said angrily, "Hmm", looked at Ma Yunlu, whose eyes were full of shyness, and said politely: "Let's sit down and have something to eat together."

Ma Yunlu hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "I have met Zhao Dutong and Mrs. Zhao. Yunlu came uninvited. It is disrespectful. I hope you will forgive me."

Yan Xi stood up and walked over, held her hand and sat down, and said with a gentle smile: "Everyone on the left and right is a family, why are you so polite? Sit down quickly."

"Thank you, madam." Ma Yunlu smiled and was not polite.

Because of Ma Chao's relationship, she was familiar with Zhao Feng. She was a carefree person, but after being forgiven, she immediately released her nature.

After Zhao Yun also sat down.

Zhao Feng glared at his brother coldly and said in a deep voice: "Your sister-in-law will take people to Ma's house to ask for gifts later. During this period, you two should not meet again, so as not to lose etiquette and make people laugh. "

Although he said it to his younger brother, Ma Yunlu had heard this sentence before.

This is the wedding custom in the Central Plains. It is not as casual as in Xiliang. Unmarried couples are not allowed to meet before the wedding night.

"I know." Zhao Yun looked resigned, picked up the fried dough sticks and took a bite.

Yan Xi took Ma Yunlu and taught her the customs and habits to prevent Ma Yunlu from violating taboos.

Knowing that the two were not allowed to meet in order to get married, Ma Yunlu was shy and excited at the same time, and nodded repeatedly with a red face.

After meal.

Zhao Feng asked the housekeeper to send a carriage to take Ma Yunlu home.

Then he called Zhao Yun and came to Dingjunfang in the north of the city.

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"Zihu, Zilong, you two brothers are here, come in quickly."

In the meeting hall, Xu Ding was sitting at the top, holding a piece of white paper scented with ink in his hand.

Xun Yu, who was sitting at the top on the left, said with a smile: "Everyone, please take a look at this list. If you have any better suggestions, you can feel free to speak out."

Several young men dressed as clerks distributed the papers they had just transcribed one after another.

"I wonder if Mr. Wei has ever seen it?" someone suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Xun Yu smiled and shook his head, saying: "Weijun is still in Shu and won't be back for a while. This list was drawn up by Xun Yu and Tian Situ together."

Lu Bu, who was sitting at the top on the right, frowned and said, "I am a little surprised to have so many elites taken from us all at once. In the spring of next year, I want to continue to move westward. It is the right time to recruit people." ”

When Xun Yu heard this, he smiled and said nothing.

Xu Shu, who was sitting on one side, said with a smile: "His Royal Highness Prince Liang, there is no need to worry. Next year our Dingjunfang will increase the supply of large firearms, which will be enough to make up for the shortage of manpower."

When Lu Bu heard this, he looked at Guan Yu behind him.

Guan Yu narrowed his eyes and didn't express much, but the excitement in his heart could not be concealed.

Zhang Liao frowned and said, "I wonder where we will be transferred to form an army this time?"

Several soldiers who were written on the list looked curiously at Xu Ding, who was at the top of the list.

Xu Ding twisted his beard and smiled and said calmly: "The Western Army went north and merged with the Xuanwu Army, the Northern Army went south and merged with the Qinglong Army, the Eastern Army moved into Bashu and joined the Suzaku Army, while the Southern Army moved west and merged with the White Tiger Army. military."

The voice just fell.

Lu Bu, Xu Huang, Wu Ze (Uncle Sun Ce), and Huang Zhong all had slightly changed expressions.

Xu Ding seemed to expect that they would react like this, and then said: "The rotation period is three years. After three years, an elite team will be drawn from each army, and they will be deployed again according to this method."

Lu Bu frowned. No matter how stupid he was, he knew that this was a conspiracy to prevent them from cultivating their confidants.

Haoshenggaoming.

Although I don’t know if it is Wei Jun’s intention, but if this operation goes smoothly, the military power of the four kings with different surnames will undoubtedly be greatly weakened...

Lu Bu looked at Xu Huang and the others. Except for Wu Ze, who was a little pale, Xu Huang and Huang Zhong had indifferent expressions on their faces, as if the military power in their hands had been weakened and it was of no concern to them.

Thinking about it carefully, Xu Huang and Huang Zhong were the most trusted generals of Wei Jun. They were loyal to Wei Jun more than themselves.

Think about this.

Lu Bu knew that no matter what objections he had, there was nothing he could do about it, so he might as well just accept it with peace of mind.

Anyway, his daughter is also married to Wei Jun, so he won't let himself suffer too much.

Just like Xu Shu said just now, if the manpower is gone, firearms will come to make up for it. This should be the compensation given to them by Wei Jun.

"If you have any objections, you can raise them now, otherwise the military order will not be changed after it is issued."

"I have no objection, the king." Lu Bu replied through gritted teeth.

Xu Huang and Huang Zhong also had no objections.

Wu Ze looked at the three of them pitifully, stood up and bowed his hands to Xu Ding, saying: "This matter is so important that Wu cannot make a decision."

Xu Ding glanced at Wu Ze and said quietly: "The King of Wu will definitely not object. You are responsible for signing the document."

Wu Ze sighed softly and bowed his head in agreement.

(End of this chapter)