Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 170 The First Hero
Zhuge Liang felt the same and said sadly.

"The reason why I worship them twice a month and at all times is because I feel ashamed of them. Whatever the villagers did or died, it was all because of me. I have sworn that I will avenge this and one day, the Jingzhou clan will be the one to blame!"

Zhuge Ming's gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if it could tear the sky apart.

Even though Zhuge Liang didn't make eye contact with him, he could already feel the murderous aura emanating from his brother a few feet away, and couldn't help but make Lingling shiver.

"Brother is kind and forgiving to everyone. The Jingzhou clan must be grateful. My father-in-law Huang Chengyan, together with the Pang family, Kuai family, Ma family, etc., all feel the grace of my brother's survival, so they are loyal to Jingzhou and have no objections."

Zhuge Liang looked at the green sweet potato leaves and deliberately changed the topic. He didn't want to talk about these sad past events for his brother, so he asked curiously: "I wonder what the magic use of this 'sweet potato' is?"

When Zhuge Ming heard Kong Ming's question, he once again bent down and gently touched the branches and leaves of the sweet potato, and said with a smile: "It is drought-tolerant by nature, but it has a very high yield. It can be cooked, eaten, and processed. It is rich in nutrients and will make you full. Stomach feeling."

Zhuge Liang was overjoyed: "When my brother's sweet potatoes are successfully cultivated and planted on the land reclaimed by the barbarian kings in the south of Fancheng, we in Fancheng will no longer have to rely on others for food!"

While the two were talking, they suddenly saw Liu Bei and Ma Liang arriving and had already entered the mansion.

Zhuge Liang hurried forward to greet Liu Bei, and surrounded by Ma Liang, they entered the house.

After everyone met each other, they sat down in front of the bamboo chairs and stone tables under the big willow tree in the courtyard.Zhuge Liang went into the house and brought out the tea set. Ma Liang made tea himself and filled a cup for everyone.

"Military advisor, I heard that Xu Chu was in Xinye. He broke the ten-day promise and killed Zhang Liao's family members. Their heads were hung on the top of the city."

Liu Bei frowned and said hastily: "Zhang Liao was detained in Jingzhou. Zhang Liao's family was killed in Xinye because of my involvement in Jingzhou. This revenge must be avenged. I intend to inform Fancheng Zilong and send troops to intercept it." The retreat routes of Xinye and Wancheng. I also sent troops from Xiangyang and attacked from both sides, vowing to kill Xu Chu and avenge Zhang Liao. I wonder what the military commanders want?"

Zhuge Ming shook his head: "Now that the war in Hefei has begun, Jingzhou cannot make any moves. My lord, wait with peace of mind, and don't mess up the situation."

Zhuge Liang also smiled and said: "Half an hour ago, I had the same idea as my lord. But now I feel at ease. Zhang Liao's family did not die because of us, but we saved Zhang Liao's life."

Zhuge Liang roughly told Liu Bei what the military advisor had just said.Liu Bei was confused after hearing this. He didn't know who it was that there was an extremely ruthless person in Cao's camp who vowed to kill Zhang Liao, but since the military advisor said so, he must have a reason, and he felt guilty in his heart. It also dissipated a bit.

"Ji Chang, please do your best and prepare a banquet. We will welcome Zhang Liao back to Jingzhou!"

Zhuge Ming turned around, looked at the red sun in the west, and said lightly.

Ma Liang stood up in response and went into the house to prepare.

"Military advisor, since the war in Hefei has begun, and I, Sun Liu, are allied, why not launch an offensive against Cao Cao in Jingzhou? Attacking from both sides and supporting each other is the perfect move!"

Zhuge Liang waved his hand and said with a smile: "Lord, don't be impatient when using troops. My brother Zhuge has already made arrangements."

"Jingzhou is initially determined to recuperate and recuperate. Once the war begins, what will be fought is money, food, and soldiers. My lord must know how much food I have in Jingzhou Mansion. One or two months is enough. Once the war continues for a year and a half, it may be Can you afford it?"

Liu Bei's face turned red and he remained silent.

Not long ago, he was anxious because Fancheng was running out of food and grass. If other counties had surplus food, they would have already supported Fancheng.Jingzhou, which was originally prosperous, had long been exhausted and weak under Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's hard work for several years.Zhuge Liang continued: "My brother's intention is to respond to Jingzhou's response, rather than directly participating in the war. The war in Hefei is more advantageous! As long as Cao Cao suffers a defeat in Hefei, troops and horses will be mobilized from all over to rush to support at starry night. Let's attack decisively again. , will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, Cao Jun’s reinforcements from Hefei traveled a long distance and arrived at Hefei, so their combat power will inevitably be damaged. Rushing to join the battle group is a sure-fire move!"

"What my brother wants is to make Cao Cao exhausted and waste his troops on the long journey!"

Liu Bei nodded, and finally let go of his hanging heart. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip and said: "Although it is a clever plan, I am afraid that Sun Quan will blame us for not sending troops and not having the integrity to form an alliance. If he withdraws his troops, it will end up in Jingzhou." unfavorable."

Zhuge Liang picked up the teapot, added more tea to Liu Bei, and said calmly: "The war in Hefei is about to begin, so Sun Quan cannot stop the army. Not only can Sun Quan not be allowed to stop, but even Pang Tong and Zhou Yu can't do anything. How long the battle in Hefei will last depends on our senior brothers. the meaning of!"

As Zhuge Liang spoke, his eyes turned to Zhuge Ming.Zhuge Ming smiled and said nothing, drinking tea leisurely, extremely comfortable.

Liu Bei was secretly shocked and didn't understand why Zhuge Ming, who was in Jingzhou, was able to dominate the progress of the war in Hefei!

Just when he was about to ask why, he suddenly saw a commotion at the door.Two people strode in one behind the other.

There was a man in front of him, a tall man with a slight beard, a messy robe, and several minor injuries on his face.Behind him is a general in white armor, with a sword hanging from his waist, and he is full of heroism.

"My lord, military advisor. I have been ordered to return and bring General Zhang Liao to deliver the order!"

Chen Dao turned to Liu Bei and Zhuge Ming, bowed and said.

"Wenyuan, it's really you! You are indeed back!"

Liu Bei waved his hand and ordered Chen to get up, but his eyes could not wait to look at Zhang Liao.

"Zhang Liao pays homage to the envoy and Mr. Zhuge, the military advisor!"

"Zhang Liao is ignorant and does not know God. He has been greatly favored by military advisors for many days, but he has not been able to repay it. Today, his family has been lost, and he is alone and has no place to live. If the military advisors and envoys do not give up, I will give you one life and one body from now on. !”

Zhang Liao bowed his head and did not dare to raise his head.

When Liu Bei tried to persuade him to surrender several times, he was determined and would rather die than surrender.Now that Jingzhou let him go back, he turned back and asked for surrender. Naturally, he felt ashamed.

Therefore, even though the Zhuge Military Advisor he admired was sitting in front of him, he did not dare to raise his head to see the legend that he could manipulate Prime Minister Cao into the palm of his hand, sweep Jingzhou with the weak force of Xinye, and resist the Prime Minister's million-strong army at a close distance. Who is Zhuge Wende?

"Gongming, I am going to Hefei. You will make great contributions to me and become the number one meritorious official in the Prime Minister's Palace!"

Xia Houmao stood at the bow of the ship, looking back at the mighty fleet following behind, with their distinctive military appearance, full of high spirits and high aspirations.

"The battle of Hefei is related to the prime minister's unification plan. Zhang Liao was originally the commander-in-chief of the three armies. I didn't want Zhang Liao to be trapped in Jingzhou and unable to return. The prime minister couldn't do it and asked me to take on this responsibility. I have been worried since I was appointed."

(End of this chapter)