Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 758 Thousands of Households Break Clothes

Zhang Xiu's banquet was, as expected, uneventful and uneventful, and he only casually asked about Jia Xu's whereabouts.

When he learned that Jia Xu and Cao Cao had colluded for a long time and was pulled out for questioning by Yuan Xi, he collapsed and had to be sent to another place for rescue. He just pretended to express regret, and even Jia Xu was sent to Nowhere was asked.

This reaction made Yuan Xi immediately understand that Zhang Xiu should be quite wary of Jia Xu. He was afraid that Jia Xu would completely turn to Cao Cao when Cao Cao poached Zhang Xiu, and Zhang Xiu would become jealous of Jia Xu. Be wary.

Previously, he was able to take in Jia Xu, firstly because he could be used to join forces and secondly, because he could be used to make friends with Cao Cao.

But Jia Xu's use value, with Duan Xuan's death in battle, Cao Cao became murderous towards Zhang Xiu and became completely penniless, so it became inevitable for Zhang Xiu to abandon Jia Xu.

Everyone drank happily for two days, and the three parties agreed on an offensive and defensive alliance. When Yuan Xi saw that his men had finished repairing, he took the opportunity to say goodbye to Zhang Xiu and left. Liu Bei also prepared to return to Xinye.

After Zhang Xiu heard this, he was obviously relieved. Yuan Xi and Liu Beijun still put a lot of pressure on him, but now that they took the initiative to leave, it saved him a lot of effort.

Zhang Xiu sent the two men outside the city. Seeing Liu Bei and Yuan Xi returning to the camp, he just returned to the city and closed the city gate.

Liu Bei was riding on his horse. When he turned around and saw Wancheng in this state, he sighed: "I hope General Zhang and Bei can do their best in the Northern Expedition."

Yuan Xi said: "It's a pity for Sun Boxu."

Liu Bei's heart skipped a beat, and he thought that this obviously referred to the issue of the Clothes and Belt Order. In the end, he couldn't avoid it, and he said in a seductive voice: "There are many hidden things about this matter, I hope you will be able to do so."

Yuan Xi shook his head and said: "It is precisely because of Xuande's benevolence and righteousness that we are in a dilemma. I think this matter is nothing."

"To be honest, for me, the emperor is in the hands of Cao Cao, which is the worst outcome. I would rather he be under the protection of Xuande Gong."

"Sun Ce was assassinated. I'm afraid there is some hidden secret in it. How can it be such a coincidence?"

Liu Bei also felt the same way and sighed: "It is true that God did not bless the Han Dynasty. In troubled times, the world was in chaos. From Hanwu to Guangwu, the prophecies of those who succeeded the Han Dynasty were circulated for hundreds of years, causing rumors to spread every time the world was in turmoil."

Yuan Xi thought that this was indeed the case. It is said that this prophecy came from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. It is very controversial. Some people think that it may be the cause of the broken sentence.

These people think that the original sentence is "In the sixty-seventh and forty-second generations, Han people should be Tu Gao Ye", and the sentence should be "In the sixty-seven forty-two generations, the Han people should be Tu Gao Ye." This means that for so many generations of Han emperors, all It is noble.

But some people think that this is all attachment. If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty meant this, what will happen after so many generations of emperors?

No matter what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty thought, this prophecy was passed down like this. From Wang Mang to Liu Xiu, to Yuan Shu and Li Jue, they all said that the person who answered the prophecy was themselves. This had a profound impact on winning people's hearts during the turmoil. .

Yuan Xi naturally knew what Liu Bei meant by these words, and he was secretly testing himself. After all, Yuan Xi was also involved in spreading rumors, and Liu Bei had certainly heard about it.

He thought for a moment, then smiled and said: "I heard that Duke Xuande is happy to have a son, and I haven't even had time to congratulate him yet. It's really a wonderful thing."

Liu Bei didn't expect Yuan Xi to suddenly mention this matter, but he still couldn't hide the smile on his lips, "Chengcheng, although Lai Bei is a few years older, his eldest son is not as big as the two young masters Zhijun. I'm really ashamed. .”

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "If you come first and come late, it's a good thing if you arrive."

"Sometimes I think about it. In addition to doing a career for a hundred years, if you don't leave any heirs, your life will always feel unsatisfactory."

"So as a parent, the names you give your children contain your most sincere expectations."

"My eldest son, Yuan Rui, hopes that he will be able to think deeply and understand affairs. My second son, Yuan Qian, hopes that he will be humble, respectful, and a gentleman."

"Have you named your eldest son yet?"

Liu Bei almost couldn't hold his breath. The other party walked around in a big circle, maybe he was waiting for him?

Of course he named the child.

Liu Chan.

When others heard this name, they immediately understood what it meant, so Liu Bei now keeps it secret, and only a few people closest to him know about it.

Liu Bei didn't think these people would betray him. Did Yuan Xi ask by chance, or did he find out through some means?

Liu Bei felt a little discouraged when he thought about the rumors that there was an expert stargazer on the other side. Could this be the result of the other party's stargazing?

Yuan Xi was the one who wanted to beat Cao Cao, but he couldn't win against Cao Cao. There was too much difference between the two sides. With his stargazing skills, was the other party hinting at something?

Liu Bei sighed in his heart. He is a smart man. He guessed that Yuan Xi was secretly warning him. Who can be without ambition? Even if he named his son like this, if the opportunity to covet the world is in front of him, who can not be tempted?

Will his relationship with Yuan Xi become like that between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in the future?

Liu Bei tried hard to drive this thought out of his mind. Cao Cao was a treacherous person who acted without taboos. If he did this, how would he be different from him? Is his benevolence and righteousness just an excuse?

Thinking of this, Liu Bei clasped his fists and said: "I have helped you many times through fire and water. I will remember it for five years. I will never forget this great kindness."

Yuan Xi replied: "Mr. Xuande is too modest. Among the people in the world, you are a rare gentleman. If I don't believe in you, who can I trust?"

The two looked at each other and laughed. Although no one can guarantee what will happen in the future, at least they will stay together for a long time in the future. At this time, Guan Yu came out from a distance. Zhang Fei, who was behind Liu Bei, saw Guan Yu riding a horse and asked curiously: "Second brother, why are you unsteady? Have you had a bad stomach?"

Guan Yu's complexion-faced face showed an imperceptible red color, and he said angrily: "Third brother, don't talk nonsense, I am in very good health."

However, Yuan Xi did not notice Guan Yu's strange behavior. At this time, the night was getting darker, the silver plate was hanging high, and the faint sound of pounding clothes could be heard in Wancheng in the distance.

Yuan Xi looked up to the sky and said with emotion: "When I was a child in Chang'an, I heard someone wrote a poem."

"There is a moon in Chang'an, the sound of thousands of households pounding their clothes, the autumn wind can't stop it, it is always the love of the jade family. When the Huru are pacified, the good man will stop his expedition."

Both Liu Bei and Guan Yu's eyes lit up and they praised: "What a poem!"

Liu Bei touched the poem and sighed: "This poem is still well done. The Han Dynasty has been tortured by barbarians for hundreds of years since the founding of the Emperor Gaozu, and we don't know when it will be pacified."

"The banging of clothes is either to prepare new clothes for farewell or to welcome returning family members, and the sound of these thousands of households banging clothes reveals the women's expectation for their beloved men to return home from the war."

"I understand this!" Zhang Fei said excitedly: "I have read a lot of books recently, and this sentence is quite appealing to me!"

Guan Yu asked curiously: "The third brother has made great progress. What can you see from this poem?"

Zhang Fei said proudly: "This sentence is extraordinary. Doesn't eldest brother often say that brothers are like brothers and sisters, and women are like clothes?"

"Look, at night, thousands of households are making noises, and these groups of men and women"

Lu Lingqi, who was following Yuan Xi, blushed immediately. She wondered what was going on in this black mind!

Guan Yu covered Zhang Fei's mouth and shouted: "Third brother, you are drunk, come with me to sober up!"

Zhang Fei was dragged backwards into the military camp by Guan Yu. He hesitated and said, "What's wrong with messing with your clothes? My second brother has been messing with you these days."

Guan Yu's face turned the color of pig liver, and he wanted to break Zhang Fei's neck in his arms. He accelerated his pace, dragging Zhang Fei like a piglet, and Fei seemed to disappear behind the tent.

Yuan Xi and Liu Bei looked at each other in embarrassment. Liu Bei had long known about Zou's affairs, but Guan Yu finally found a woman he liked. What could he, the eldest brother, say?

Liu Bei forced a smile and said: "Thank you very much for your kindness. I will set off early tomorrow morning. I will say goodbye to you then."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "It's easy to say, I will leave tomorrow, and we will say goodbye eventually. I hope that the next time I see Mr. Xuande, my wishes will come true."

Liu Bei laughed loudly and said, "I accept your good advice!"

Seeing Liu Bei riding away, Lu Lingqi couldn't help laughing, "These guys are really hard to describe."

Yuan Xi smiled and said: "Compared to other princes in the world, they are already the most reliable."

"Let's go back and have a good rest. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."

Lu Lingqi rode her horse to catch up, "The Zou family is indeed very beautiful. Don't you feel sorry for me, husband?"

Yuan Xi shook his head and said: "I have no interest in her, and I can't save everyone by myself. Besides, if she follows General Guan, it may not be any worse than following me. Do you think I don't have enough women around me?"

Lu Lingqi said sourly: "Don't the more husbands, the better?"

"I heard that Xiao Qiao went to Shouchun, right?"

"There is Mrs. Feng over there waiting for my husband. Tsk tsk, she is really extraordinary. The charm between her eyebrows and eyes is almost as good as Mrs. Zhen's. I don't believe that my husband is willing to let me go."

Yuan Xi felt overwhelmed and said angrily: "Where did you think you were!"

"We are going to Shouchun to fight!"

"Yuzhou asked the current Liu Yuzhou to fight, but he couldn't take it. And Shouchun has its back to the south of the Huai River. Only we can contain Cao Cao's forces attacking Huainan."

"What makes me even more worried is actually Lujiang. The day before yesterday, I had sent Ziyi to leave in advance, so that Lu Boyan, who had not yet arrived, would join Shouchun to assist in the defense, so that Jiangdong would not have any wrong ideas."

Lu Lingqi snorted coldly: "The Jiangdong rats unexpectedly attacked Wancheng. They must learn a lesson this time!"

Yuan Xi sighed: "I hope so. I sent a letter earlier asking Li Shu not to resist and to surrender to Kaicheng to avoid affecting the people."

"At this time, a full-scale attack on Jiangdong and expansion of the war will be detrimental to our attack on Cao Cao. I hope Jiangdong takes Wancheng and puts it away as soon as possible."

However, at this time, Yuan Xi did not expect that an incident in Wancheng exceeded his previous expectations.

The next day he left Wancheng and entered the upper reaches of the Huai River from the Tongbai Mountain Road. He met the fleet that Lu Xun had mobilized from Shouchun. Then the whole army boarded the boat and headed east along the Huai River. It took nearly ten days to arrive at Shouchun. spring.

He got the news from Wancheng after arriving in Shouchun.

(End of this chapter)