Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 181 The beauty before departure

(It has been reviewed and will be sent out later.)
After analysis by Huang Wan, a local, the other civil servants and generals from the north understood that the situation in front of them was different from what they imagined.

The water network in the south was dense, and fighting was very different from the galloping in the north. Warships became important military supplies.

Liu Ming stood up and stood in front of the hanging map, thinking hard. Xi Zhicai and Huang Wan also walked over.

At this time, Zhang Fei's hearty laughter came from outside the palace: "It's so enjoyable, Fengxian. I didn't expect that a handsome young man like you still has such strength. You can barely fight with me, Lao Zhang."

"What kind of tie?" came Lu Bu's disdainful voice, "If it weren't for His Majesty's bilateral stirrups and new-style saddle, you would have been defeated long ago. Even so, we only need to fight for three or five more rounds, and Lu Bu will definitely defeat you." Capture him alive on horseback."

"Don't flatter yourself." Zhang Fei retorted, "It's as if your horse doesn't have bilateral stirrups and a new saddle. You can't do anything to me, Old Zhang, in fifty rounds. In three or five rounds, you'll be done." Can you capture him alive? If you put your words into martial arts, you might be able to do that."

"You two, keep your voices down. We have already arrived in front of His Majesty's palace." This was Xun Yu's voice.

Soon the guard guarding the gate came in and reported that Xun Yu, Lu Bu, and Zhang Fei were outside the gate asking to see him.

"Let them come in." Liu Ming smiled.

With the loud voices of Lu Bu and Zhang Fei, everyone in the room already knew who was coming without any warning.

Soon the three of them walked in. After the greetings, they saw everyone standing in front of the map, and they all came over.

"Is there a new battle situation? Have you caught Sun Jian?" Lu Bu asked.

"Sun Jian fled to Xiangyang, and Gao Shun and others occupied Fancheng." Huang Wan replied, "It is reported that Yuan Shu sent 20,000 troops from Shouchun to Jingzhou. If I guessed correctly, he should have come to support Xiangyang."

"The Art of War says: Soldiers have no constant momentum, and water has no constant shape." Xi Zhicai said suddenly, "Your Majesty led the army to quell the rebellion between Sun Jian and Yuan Shu. There is no need to follow a step-by-step plan and camp step by step. You can just attack whoever shows up. Isn't Yuan Shu here? , then fight Yuan Shu, who is not fighting? "

Hahahaha...

Everyone laughed when they heard it. Xi Zhicai spoke in a relaxed and humorous way, but he suddenly opened a window for everyone, and their field of vision suddenly became wider.

"That's right." Xun Yu praised, "In ancient times, there was a strategy of encircling a point and attacking with reinforcements. Now, the reinforcements are impatiently arriving before Xiangyang is surrounded. It is better to take advantage of the situation and defeat Yuan Shu, which can also save some trouble in the subsequent pacification of Yangzhou. "

Huang Wan's eyes lit up, and he took a higher look at the two young men, Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu. No wonder His Majesty specially sent people to recruit these two people. They were indeed quite capable, and their pattern was very comparable to others.

Your Majesty is also known for his ability to recognize people and use their talents. If this had happened earlier, the Han Dynasty would not have collapsed like this. I hope it's not too late to remedy the situation before it's too late.

Huang Wan was thinking in his heart, but his eyes were fixed on the map, and he pondered for a while and said: "If you take a shortcut from Shouchun to Xiangyang, you must first enter Jiangxia, then go to Nanyang, and then enter Nanjun to Xiangyang City."

"Nanyang?" Liu Ming's finger slid to Suixian County at the bottom of Nanyang County on the map. "If you go to Nanyang, you must pass through this place."

"Haha, running for thousands of miles is the time for cavalry to use force." Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Yuan Shu's troops and horses are all in a mob. I will ask your Majesty's permission to give me three hundred black horses to follow. I will definitely defeat Yuan Shu's twenty thousand." ”

"Hmph, what's the point of losing three hundred to twenty thousand?" Lu Bu snorted coldly, "Give Lu two hundred cavalry, and you can kill Yuan Shu."

"I only want a hundred cavalry!" Zhang Fei said loudly with his eyes widened.

"A hundred is nothing!" Lu Bu also became angry. Seeing Zhang Fei messing around here, there was nothing he could do.

Everyone looked at Lu Bu, waiting for him to report an even more outrageous number of troops. Lu Bu held it in for a long time and said, "If you have the ability, go and repel Yuan Shu's 20,000 troops by yourself!"

Hahahaha...

Everyone burst into laughter.

Zhang Fei also laughed, and Lu Bu also looked dumbfounded.

"Okay, you two go." Liu Ming said with a smile, "The cavalry has been fighting smooth battles along the way. The few battles they fought were all about chasing down the defeated troops, and they are almost tempered. It's time for a tough battle. Yide leads 300 black horses as righteous followers, and I lead 2,000 cavalry in advance. You can go with me."

"Are we going together? Who do we listen to?" Zhang Fei shook his black head and said, "I won't listen to him."

Lu Bu snorted coldly and turned his face to the side, too lazy to argue with Zhang Fei.

"You all have to listen to Mr. Xi." Liu Ming glanced at everyone and said, "Nanyang has been basically pacified. I went to Fancheng to contain Sun Jian. Mr. Xi took Fengxian and Yide to intercept Yuan Shu, but... you need a guide. "

At this time, some soldiers came in to report that it was Du Qi, the head of the Du family, who wanted to see him.

"The guide is here." Liu Ming smiled and said, "Please."

Soon Du Qi walked in and knelt on the ground to pay his respects.

"Pingsheng." Liu Mingdao, "Why is the Master of the Du family here?"

"The common people are here to thank Your Majesty for upholding justice and restoring the Du family's innocence." Du Qi shed tears of gratitude and stood up and said, "To show the Du family's sincerity, we are willing to donate ten thousand stones of food and grass for the army. I hope that Your Majesty can give the Du family a chance to be loyal to the court. "

"I sincerely admire the Du family leader for his uprightness." Liu Ming said with a smile on his face, "Since Sun Jian invaded Nanyang, he massacred the people and drove away the officials, leaving many official vacancies. I heard that there is a county magistrate in Suixian County. I wonder if the Du family leader can Are you willing to give in?"

Du Qi was overjoyed and hurriedly knelt down and saluted again, saying: "Thank you for your grace. I cannot repay Your Majesty's kindness by being shattered into pieces. I am willing to use what I have learned in my life to heal Suixian County for Your Majesty."

The county magistrate's monthly salary is only three hundred dan. For a middle-class rich person like the Du family, this salary is not worth mentioning at all.

But the important thing is not the 300 stone salary. The important thing is that the Du family has changed its family since then. He used to be a wealthy man who farmed and did business, but now he has become a court official.

From a wealthy gentry to an official, the span is not too big.

If we go through the normal channels, it will take years and years. If nothing else, just a single act of filial piety and honesty will stop countless people. There are so many aristocratic families in Jingzhou. Which family does not have a lot of young talents? When will it be the turn of the Du family?
But now, all procedures are eliminated, and a county magistrate falls directly from the sky.

It was really thanks to Qin Yilu that Du Qi felt a little grateful to Qin Yilu in his heart at this moment. It was a pity that this evil official had just been beheaded, otherwise he would have been treated to a drink.

However, the emperor's subsequent words made him vaguely feel that going to Sui County might not be that simple.

"Suixian County is not at peace." Liu Ming continued, "I heard that Yuan Shu led the rebels from Shouchun to reinforce Jingzhou, so Suixian County will be a must-pass, but it doesn't matter. I sent my confidant Xi Zhicai and my confidant Lu Fengxian , Zhang Yide will lead 2,300 cavalry to send the head of the Du family to take office, so you can be sure that you will be ready for the trip tomorrow."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Du Qi said gratefully. But I have already thought about it in my heart. Should such a large formation escort me to my appointment, or should I be used as a guide to lead the army to fight against Yuan Shu's army?

But no matter which possibility, he could only thank him at this moment. For the Du family, the risk is worth taking now, and the ten thousand stones of food and grass can be regarded as an investment in the emperor.

In troubled times, many wealthy businessmen and gentry tried their best to invest in wooing the forces they were optimistic about, and relied on these powerful forces to maintain and expand their family's power. This was the reason why big families such as Kuai Liang, Huang Zu, and Huan Jie turned to Sun Jian.

But in Du Qi's view, under the current situation, investing in no one can be as rewarding as investing in the current emperor. The ceiling that can be imagined is too high.

Thinking of this, he hesitated and said: "On my way out, I have a heartless request. I hope your majesty will grant it."

"Just tell me," Liu Ming said nonchalantly. As long as it wasn't too much, he would naturally not offend the other party. After all, they had just sent so much food and grass.

Food and grass are what the army is in shortest of right now. If they can only be transported from Luoyang, the army may not be able to survive for long. This requires some help from the local government.

"My sister-in-law is a bit pretty, and she is often coveted by my disciples. I am going to Sui County to take up my post, and I am quite worried." Du Qi said, "I sincerely ask your majesty to take care of me. The whole Du family is grateful. I will kill the enemy at the front." No more worries!”

"It should be so." Liu Mingdao, "We cannot let our good ministers and generals bleed on the front and shed tears for their families at the back. I am sure, so I will let my sister stay with me. My dear, you can rest assured."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Du Qi was even more elated when he heard Liu Ming call him Aiqing.

If my sister becomes prosperous in the future, the Du family will have a bright future.

There was General He Jin in the past, and Feng Fang, the current Fenwu General, all because the female relatives of the family entered the palace, the entire family became prominent. Now that my sister is serving His Majesty, why can't the Du family take off?
Just thinking about it made him tremble with excitement.

He said goodbye to everyone now and hurried back to Du's house to prepare.

Lu Bu and Zhang Fei also assembled both stirrups, saddles, and horseshoes overnight.

These are all new things, especially the nailing of horseshoes, which no one has seen before. A large group of people gathered around every nailing point in the military camp. Everyone thinks it is new. The horse's hoof will not feel pain when such a long nail is driven into it. ?
Those who are already fully equipped can't help but ride on them and gallop around for a few times. The horseshoes with iron palms hit the ground and make a crisp sound, which is refreshing. The stable feeling of riding on them adds a bit more to these cavalrymen. The pride of victory.

Liu Ming also had his troops sorted out. Tomorrow morning he would lead other soldiers and horses to leave Wancheng and go to Fancheng to garrison. Only when he got there could he increase the pressure on Sun Jian and better attract Yuan Shu to eliminate him.

Tonight is sure to be an unforgettable night.

Although Du is not tall, she is graceful and beautiful. She dances gracefully under the candlelight, and the candlelight reflects in the two bright eyes like stars, adding a little agility.

Her eyebrows are curved like the moon, her nose is straight and delicate, her lips are red and her teeth are white, which is intoxicating. There are no unnecessary decorations on the slender neck, but it exudes ecstasy charm, is gorgeous but not seductive, and still maintains a trace of dignified self-confidence.

Although her dancing posture is not as good as Diao Chan's, in terms of overall temperament, she is much better than Diao Chan.

At the time of Liu Ming's restructuring, Wang Yun had already sent Diao Chan to the palace. Although Liu Ming had not yet been blessed by her, he had admired her dancing and it was indeed amazing.

But overall, Du is even better and is the most exciting woman since Liu Ming's time travel.

Even when I had sex with Queen He in the hot spring pool for the first time, there was no such refreshing feeling. At that time, I just felt nervous and exciting, and nothing deep in my soul was touched.

After the dance, Du Shi drank a few more drinks with Liu Ming. She was slightly tipsy, and Liu Ming gently took Du Shi into his arms.

Lifting Du's chin with her fingers, she looked at the delicate face with a slight red rhyme, as if the red clouds were fluttering, and the beautiful red lips that made people's heart palpitate.

Du Shi's eyes were slightly closed, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if there was a lively elf living in each eyelash.

Liu Ming couldn't help but lowered his head slowly, kissed his red lips, and immediately felt his mouth full of fragrance.

Du Shi couldn't help but trembled all over, and soon her breathing became rapid.

Liu Ming's lips slid across the beauty's pointed chin, followed the slender and smooth neck, and slowly went downwards.

"Hmm..." Du Shi whispered like a dream, which stimulated the man's male passion even more.

Soon, the tent vines swayed slightly, the candlelight flickered, and the sturdy bed made of fine wood could no longer bear the weight and creaked.

The wind picked up outside the window, making the trees rustle. At first it was a gentle breeze, but soon the wind became stronger and stronger, and raindrops fell. The rain became stronger and stronger, and then the wind and rain came together, hitting the banana trees. The sound is very crisp.

Although Wancheng is farther south than Luoyang, the climate is not very different. It is raining now, mostly ice rain. It looks crystal clear, but it hurts when it hits the skin.

This should be the first rain of the year. The first rainy weather must be both painful and joyful.

After a long time, the wind stopped and the rain stopped, and everything became calm, leaving only a shallow ditch filled with mud.

Du Shixiang was sweating profusely, but her mouth felt dry, her whole body was limp, and she didn't want to move a finger.

Breathing softly, she remembered that when she was a child, she and the children in the village were herding cattle, and the cattle ran away, and they chased after them desperately. She was so tired that she was out of breath, and finally collapsed on the field ridge without wanting to move.

That's how it feels now.

Liu Ming knew that Du was young and careless, so he gently covered him with a quilt and hugged each other to sleep.

It was such a beautiful night. Du Shi was as well-behaved as a kitten, curled up in Liu Ming's arms and fell asleep.

Liu Ming felt very relieved. He liked this kind of thing and would not ask for excessive things from Concubine Shu.

However, he changed his mind in the second half of the night. Du Shi didn't know whether he woke up or was dreaming, but a small hand gently groped his body, and finally touched Xiao Ming's body lightly, and then he shrank as if he was electrocuted. go back.

Liu Ming's body was very sensitive, and after being teased like this, he immediately became more aggressive.

But instead of turning over immediately to fight, he inadvertently hugged Du Shi closer to his arms, letting her feel the warmth and hardness.

Du Shi trembled slightly.

"The candle has died down, do you want to light it?" Liu Ming asked softly.

"No need, let's make it darker." Du Shi said tremblingly.

(End of this chapter)