After a while of necessary politeness, Zhang Yang asked Liao Huaboxiu to stay outside the city with a large army to wait for them to come out, and left an explanation: "It is okay to be polite to Xuzhou soldiers and horses, but you must not let your guard down!"

Liao Huaboxiu readily agreed, and Chen Deng asked to stay behind as expected.

At this time, the banquet hadn't started yet, so Tao Yu ran to prepare for the show, while Zhang Yang followed Qian Ning, Wu Na and the Zhou sisters for a stroll along the lively street.

The three women are all rare and stunning, appearing together on the street, attracting many people's attention, the rate of turning heads is [-]%.

However, several people looked around intently, not paying much attention to the salivating or admiring gazes.

Looking at the familiar city, the streets he walked, and the place where he often recalled those good times in his dreams, Qian Ning couldn't help but sigh.

Wu Na looked at the former school that had been converted into a restaurant, and her beautiful eyes were also foggy.

Zhou Tong looked at Qian Ning's sentimentality, held his hand tenderly, leaned against him gently, and said softly: "If the husband is willing, you can move back when the situation improves. At that time, the teacher was teaching, and I Just wash and cook at home and tidy up the yard, and wait for you to come back... Such a day is also very good."

Qian Ning looked down at Zhou Tong gratefully, and sighed: "Why don't I think about it? It's just that the world is in chaos, and there are already signs of greater chaos. When I was in Ansheng... I am afraid that I will never be able to teach here in Ansheng again in my life."

Zhang Yang walked over to look at the sky, and solemnly said to Qian Ning: "Why not? Your wish is what I want to pursue. If you are willing to help me, at most three years or at least two years, Xuzhou will become as safe as Mount Tai In the rear, you can also cultivate the next generation of the nation here with peace of mind, how about it?"

Zhou Tong is so smart, and after staying in Fei County for so long dealing with Guan Hai and the others, he immediately understood the meaning of Zhang Yang's words.Zhang Yang has a lot of ambitions!

But now she is focused on Qian Ning, she follows him wherever she goes, she never thinks too much about other things she shouldn't think about, and never talks too much about things she shouldn't talk about, this is a woman's duty.

Zhou Tong glanced at Qian Ning, then at Zhang Yang, smiled apologetically, and turned to look for her sister who was wandering in front of the food stall.

Zhang Yang glanced at Zhou Tong approvingly, while Qian Ning sighed deeply, waved his hands and was about to turn around and leave: "I'll talk about this later, I'll talk about it later..."

Zang Lin is currently in Cao Hong's backyard, hugging his nephew, who was born less than nine days old, very fond of him.

"Sister, my nephew really looks like you! Look at this nose, these eyebrows..." Zang Lin stretched his fingers into his nephew's mouth for the little guy to suck, while lying on the bed with a smile, looking at him happily Zang Rou of his younger brother and son said.

Zang Rou reproached lightly, "He's still so young, how could he look like me?"

Zang Lin said unquestionably: "It is said that daughters follow their fathers and boys follow their mothers. You don't need to look to know that my nephew looks like a sister."

"But I also heard that my nephew looks like my uncle, so why don't you say my son is like you." Cao Hong's hearty laughter came at this time.

"Husband!"

"Brother-in-law!"

Seeing Cao Hong coming in, both of them hurriedly called out.

When Cao Hong saw his wife was about to get up to greet him, he was so frightened that he rushed forward, held her hand, pressed her gently and firmly on the bed, and said angrily, "I'm still in confinement, what to do when I get up, I don't know what to do." They are husband and wife, where did they come from so many courtesies?"

Zang Rou listened sweetly and nodded meekly.

Cao Hong stroked his wife's cheek lightly, and said softly: "You have a good rest, A Lin and I will not bother you."

Zang Rou nodded, and said to his younger brother and husband: "I heard from my servant that there will be a banquet tonight, so drink less."

"Understood, I'm not a child anymore!" Zang Lin made a face to his sister, then closed the door softly, followed his brother-in-law out, and went into Cao Hong's study as soon as he turned around.

After the two sat down, Cao Hong looked at Zang Lin for a while, then nodded in relief and said, "I'm very happy that you have matured a lot after this trip."

Zang Lin smiled lightly and sighed: "Several times of ups and downs, internal and external difficulties, almost desperate experience, it is difficult not to grow up."

Looking at his lonely brother-in-law, Cao Hong gently added some water to his teacup, and immediately the tea was misty and fragrant.

Cao Hong took a sip of the bitter tea, and then said: "This is a good thing. No matter how hard the process is, it is a success if you come through. This is the first time you take command of the expedition, and you will come back victorious. Whether it is Tao Gong When you come back, your great achievements cannot be lost. Your wish is to be a Confucian general like your teacher, and now you have taken a solid step...Now the Han Dynasty is decadent, and unprecedented chaos is about to break out. Think about it To become a famous player of the generation, there will be more hardships and challenges on the road ahead, you have to be mentally prepared.”

Zang Lin also picked up the teacup, took a sip, and nodded in agreement: "Yes, the battlefield is very cruel. If you have never been on the battlefield, you will never understand it if you have seen thousands of dead people. It While making famous generals, they devour more unknown lives... No matter how cowardly a person looks at it for a long time, they will become hard-hearted. For example, I...even a woman..."

Cao Hong looked at Zang Lin in surprise, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a month, but I have learned a lot. Are you stimulated?"

Zang Lin glanced unhappily at his brother-in-law who teased him, shook his head and smiled wryly: "I'm numb, I used to think it was a big deal, but now I take it out and look at it, I think it's all important... This road is very difficult, but since I decided to go on and make a name for myself, no matter how hard I suffer, I will go on."

Looking at Zang Lin who was holding his fist and shining with firm light, Cao Hong looked at him for a long time, then nodded slightly and said to him: "In this case, there is an excellent opportunity waiting for you."

"What chance?" Zang Lin asked, staring at Cao Hong tensely.

"Mengjin League!" Cao Hongda nodded meaningfully and said.

"Mengjin Alliance? Good opportunity. The allied army now has more than a dozen princes and more than 50 elite soldiers, while Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Army and He Jin's troops are only 20. Dong Zhuo will lose in this battle." , I will surely win, how can I not go!" Tao Yu excitedly analyzed the current situation in Tao Lin's study.

Tao Lin smiled wryly and said, "Yu'er, it's not that simple...Although the Allied Army is nearly three times larger than the Xiliang Army, it's made up of more than a dozen governors and prefects. Most of these people are greedy and short-sighted , This time the troops were all based on small calculations, for the purpose of defeating Dong Zhuo, how many cities, how many people, horses, food and grass, which one is really going to serve the king... Oh, I forgot, our Tao Gong is an exception...they fight openly and secretly for power and gain, and it is okay to say that when they fight against a strong enemy together, once the situation eases, before Dong Zhuo comes to fight, they will collapse on their own...and-"

Tao Lin continued: "Nowadays the princes from all walks of life are allied with Mengjin. Although there are many people, they are not the most elite troops of their own. At least many princes with ulterior motives are like this. You also know that a thousand troops are easy to get, and a general Hard to find. Most of the real generals of the princes from all walks of life still stay in their respective territories, waiting for the situation to change, and immediately attack and annex the neighboring princes. For example, Yuan Shao’s two generals, Hebei’s famous general Yan Liangwen Chou , Gongsun Zan's White Horse General and others were never present, and the allied forces have been overwhelmed by Dong Zhuo's fierce general Hua Xiong and others...Look at this—"

As he said that, Tao Lin handed his son a secret package wrapped in high-quality silk. Tao Yu took it over and looked at it, dumbfounded: "It's such a miserable defeat..."

Tao Lin said with a serious face: "It's not a disastrous defeat, it's a close fight. Now the alliance army has lost only a few soldiers and crab generals, and it's uncertain when the real elite will be dispatched. That’s the real start.”

Tao Yu immediately interjected, "When did Yuan Shao get hurt by Dong Zhuo!"

"You're right, look at this—" Tao Lin took out another soft piece of silk from his sleeve, Tao Yu saw it, and his eyes widened: "The [-] troops that Mr. Tao brought this time are all elite soldiers." Ah, let us send a large army to support...Does he want Xuzhou City..."

Tao Lin sighed and said, "Duke Tao is dedicated to being king, and wants to be a loyal minister of the great man... But in the end, he is exhausted and ungrateful. He can get nothing but a good reputation. Instead, he is stared at by tigers because of his great loss of vitality." Strong neighbors devour."

Tao Yu looked at his father and asked in a deep voice, "Will you not send reinforcements?"

Tao Lin shook his head: "Mr. Tao named his student Zang Lin to lead the army. Mr. Tao doesn't know, but I know that [-]% of the credit for Zang Lin's conquest of Xiapi this time is due to the thunderbolt of Wujiabao. Huo and Liu Yang helped him lay it down, but he just took a ready-made advantage. For the safety of his brother-in-law, and to increase his chances of winning, Cao Hong would probably not hesitate to evacuate the defense force of Xuzhou City."

"If the enemy comes again, such as the Yellow Turban..." Tao Yu hesitated.

"I don't need you to tell me. Even if Cao Hong's family has a small business, even if the city is broken, he just escaped with his family, but my Tao family is different - there is still a tough battle between me and him." Tao Lin sighed.

Tao Yu was silent for a while, then patted his father on the shoulder, and said with confidence: "I have a way to get the best of both worlds."

Tao Lin was taken aback, and hurriedly asked: "Tell me!"

Tao Yu pursed his lips and smiled: "Father, you also know that Zang Lin is just a showman, and he is not useful. Even if Xuzhou soldiers and horses are emptied and brought to him, it will not be of much use... But didn't dad say that Qian An army is easy to get, but a general is hard to find. Since those princes preserved their strength and refused to send their own generals, Dong Zhuo crushed them to death, so will we send Tao Gong an enemy general soon?"

"Let's go to the alliance?!" Wu Na stared wide-eyed and pointed to her nose.

"Why not? That's a big stage! We don't have enough hard power now, so let's make up for it with soft power. Increase the appearance rate, show more limelight, and spread the reputation of our Wujiabao, which is better for us today." Grain and grass worth 100 million shi are still important!... Well, don't worry, I will help you then!" Zhang Yang said, holding Wu Na's fragrant shoulders and leaning into her ear.

Wu Na's face was a little hot from the hot breath he exhaled, and she hurriedly opened her eyes and said angrily: "What can I do if I get on your thief ship... However, this matter is not trivial, and it even concerns everyone in Wujiabao. One cannot be careless about one's fate, and it is better to discuss it with father, second uncle and fourth uncle after returning home before making a decision."

Zhang Yang naturally understood her concerns, and nodded lightly: "That's fine...but, I will convince Fortress Wu."

"Wu Lie is not to be underestimated. Although he is a bandit, he has recruited troops and been active everywhere these years. Now that he is fighting in Xiapi, the Wu family castle has shown that it is not weak. There are nearly [-] soldiers outside the city, and one Carriages of grain and rice show that they have reaped a lot during this trip... people can be yellow scarves collected by captives, but this corn... if it weren't for the big families in Xiapi, they wouldn't be able to get it together." Mi Zhu said in his study.

He and his younger brother Mi Fang were the only ones in the study. Hearing what his elder brother said, Mi Fang was startled and said, "You mean those big families in Fei County, the Huang family of the Chen family may have hooked up with the Bao family of Wu?"

Mi Zhu was graceful, gentle and elegant. Hearing what his younger brother said, he shook his head and smiled and said, "Hook up? It's not the right word. As a big family in Xuzhou, the Chen family chose a power to cultivate and rely on, so as to prepare for changes in Xuzhou and the world in the future. This is nothing more than normal. Our Mi family's generations of merchants are worse than their Chen family's high-ranking officials. Once there is a change, Wanguan's wealth is just food in the eyes of wolves and tigers. Not only can't protect our wealth, but it will The whole family died... Now that the chaos is approaching, the princes from all walks of life are swarming to claim the land as king. Tao Gong is over [-] years old, and he is suffering from illnesses, and the time for his death is not far away... Today, the housekeeper It is said that someone saw Chen Deng, the eldest son of Chen's family, sneaking around with people from Wujiabao, which means that this time the Chen family wants to bet heavily on Wujiabao... They all started to look for a way out, in case of accidents Now, it's time for us to act."

Mi Fang rubbed her head and asked: "Since the Chen family values ​​Wu Jiabao so much, it means that they are indeed capable. Why don't we also explore their background and see if it's worth the bet?"

Mi Zhu nodded appreciatively, and said softly: "We still have time, and it will not take a day or two for the world to be in chaos. Choosing a backer is related to the prosperity and decline of the whole clan, so it must not be sloppy. Now that the world is rampant in the world, I We have thought about it all, but there is nothing suitable for us. Then we have to wait...I would rather wait than wait for the wrong one! Wait until the hero who is worthy of our pursuit for the rest of our lives appears!"

Mi Fang added: "I'll arrange for someone to go to Wujiabao to find out!"

At this time, I heard the housekeeper's call from outside: "Master, Mr. Tao sent someone to urge, saying that the banquet is about to start!"

"So fast? It's still bright!" Zhang Yang looked at the sky and smiled.

"Don't dawdle, there are a lot of things waiting for us to deal with after dinner!" Wu Na said displeased.

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