Soldiers come to the world

Today is destined not to be a peaceful night. In the north of Xiangyang, there is a building complex covering an area of ​​nearly [-] mu. This is the Xiangyang official residence, which is also the government-run hotel in Xiangyang. It consists of [-] small courtyards. People from all over Jingzhou came to Xiangyang for business Senior officials will live here, and each small courtyard is served by dedicated people.

Under the night, a carriage stopped at the side door of the official building. A tall and thin man in a black cloak came out of the carriage. The cloak was raised high to cover his face. Came to the courtyard where Liu Bei stayed.

He turned around and ordered a few words to his two followers, and went directly into the courtyard. It was obvious that Liu Bei knew that this person was coming, so he made special arrangements. The bright light illuminated his pale face, and it was Liu Biao's eldest son, Liu Qi.

This is not the first time Liu Qi has come to see Liu Bei, they have already had a tacit relationship, Liu Qi needs to use Liu Bei's power to fight for the position of son, Liu Bei also needs to understand Liu Biao's thoughts from Liu Qi, so as to gain a firm foothold in Jingzhou, and at the same time Supporting Liu Qi is also in Liu Bei's interest.

Liu Qi knelt down on both knees and bowed respectfully to Liu Bei, "Nephew Liu Qi pays respects to uncle!"

Liu Bei was reading a book under the lamp, and when he saw Liu Qi making a big salute, he immediately smiled and waved his hands and said, "Nephew, you don't need to be so big, please sit down quickly."

Liu Qi sat down opposite Liu Bei, and a servant served two cups of tea. Liu Qi asked with a smile, "I didn't expect my uncle to come to Xiangyang. My nephew was really overjoyed."

It is no coincidence that Liu Bei appeared in Xiangyang at this time. Now the situation in Jingzhou is violent. At this critical moment, how could Liu Bei sit firmly on the Diaoyutai in Xinye? He also has to participate and find ways to seek his own interests.

In fact, Liu Bei has already made a move. Not long ago, Liu Bei recommended to Liu Biao his staff, Jian Yong, as the governor of Nanjun County, but Liu Bei was not satisfied. He still wanted to find opportunities to obtain greater benefits.

Today at the pier in Fancheng, Liu Bei met Liu Jing. Liu Bei wanted to have a good talk with him, but he was afraid that Liu Biao would be suspicious if he knew about it, so he didn't talk in detail. Tonight, Liu Qi's arrival was exactly what he wanted.

Liu Bei smiled slightly and said, "The main purpose of coming to Xiangyang this time is to discuss with your father about the establishment of the ancestral hall of the Han family in Jingzhou. I didn't expect that Xiangyang seems to be very lively these two days. I heard that Mr. Jing was named Sima of Chaisang Biebu this afternoon. , Promising young man, not bad!"

Liu Qi came to Liu Bei today not for Liu Jing's affairs, but for his own future. His suggestion hit the nail on the head.

Moreover, Liu Bei is the uncle of the Great Han Emperor, and his reputation spreads all over the world. It is beneficial and harmless to him to associate with him. If he can support him to inherit the great cause of Jingzhou, it will be a great weight. Uncle Liu Bei's support is extremely important.

Liu Qi sighed and said: "Tomorrow I will go to Nanjun to be the prefect of Nanjun and stay away from Xiangyang, so I won't be able to express myself in front of my father. I'm afraid it will be bad for my future, and I heard that my father has officially reached a marriage agreement with the Cai family. Intention, Shaoyu will marry Liu Cong, I am very worried, worried that my father will finally choose Liu Cong as his son, uncle, what should I do?"

Liu Bei pondered for a long time and said: "Frozen three feet, not a day's cold, your father's impression of you is formed since childhood, and it will not be easily changed because you went to Nanjun. I think, as long as you are filial in your heart, write to your father from time to time With your situation, work hard in politics and do well what your father told you, your father will like you just the same."

Liu Qi felt sad, kowtowed and said: "My nephew told me from the bottom of my heart, why did my uncle treat my nephew?"

Liu Bei showed a wry smile on his face, "This is your family business, how can I participate casually."

Liu Qi kowtowed, "My nephew is willing to listen to my uncle Jinyu's words, and I hope my uncle will give me some advice."

Liu Bei winked at Sun Qian who was next to him, and Sun Qian stood up and retreated, only Liu Bei and Liu Qi were left in the room, Liu Bei then said unhurriedly: "If you lose something, you will gain something. Although you go to Nanjun, you can't You behave in front of your father, but you have the opportunity to control Nanjun. You have to find a way to firmly control Nanjun in a short period of time.

I don't think your father will let you stay in Nanjun for a long time. When you return to Xiangyang, you will have more strength than Mr. Cong. Mr. Qi, going to Nanjun is definitely not a bad thing. "

"What if my father listens to my stepmother's slander and refuses to let me go back to Xiangyang?" This is also what Liu Qi is worried about.

"It doesn't matter. In my estimation, your father will not pass the throne until he is in critical condition. You just need to win over Changsha Liu Pan, win over Jiangxia Liu Jing, establish friendship with uncle Liu Du, and add your own Nanjun, On that day, when you raise your arms and call out, Nanjun, Jiangxia, Changsha, and Lingling will respond, and most of Jingzhou will belong to you, so why be afraid of little Xiangyang?"

Liu Qi nodded slowly, and sighed, "It's still my uncle who sees far-reaching things, and my nephew has been educated."

At this time, Liu Bei suddenly thought of something, and said with a smile: "There are rumors that Mr. Cong was injured by Huang Yong and became a useless person? Why do you want to marry the daughter of the Cai family? And he has become a useless person, how could your father still consider him?" As the Lord of Jingzhou, my nephew, you should worry too much!"

"Father doesn't believe those rumors at all. I know my father. If there were no rumors, maybe he would think about it. But if there were rumors, he thought it was someone with ulterior motives, and Madam deliberately concealed it for Liu Cong and bribed Zhang Jin. It doesn't make sense anymore."

Liu Bei thought for a while and said, "Sir Qi, you still underestimate your father. If he had no doubts, he wouldn't be so anxious to marry Liu Cong. It should be said that he was worried, but he didn't know the extent of the injury. Don't worry, this This matter cannot be delayed for a few years, as long as Mr. Cong has no heirs for three years, and you give birth to an heir, then you will be the one to inherit the foundation of Jingzhou."

Liu Bei's words made Liu Qi see the sun as if he had seen the sun through the clouds, and his heart brightened. He thanked him repeatedly, and then left.

Sun Qian sent Liu Qi away, and returned to Liu Bei's study, only to see Liu Bei standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back in thought, Sun Qian whispered: "Master, Mr. Qi has been sent away."

"Gongyou, why do you think Mr. Qi didn't ask Kuai Yidu for advice, but instead trusted me?" Liu Bei asked in a deep voice.

Sun Gan smiled, "Perhaps Kuai Yue is from a noble family and has family interests, which makes Mr. Qi taboo."

"no!"

Liu Bei shook his head, "Master Qi will not come to me for no reason, I think he wants my support."

"I think the lord will definitely support him!"

"Of course, I will fully support him in inheriting the great cause of Jingzhou."

At this time, Liu Bei's eyes were full of anticipation, which was a yearning for the future.

. . . . . . . . .

At five o'clock, ten large ships lined up and sailed southward on the Yangtze River. The fleet had already passed Wuchang, and after a few tens of miles, they arrived at Chaisang. On the bow of the first large ship, Liu Jing stared at Hei Liang for a long time. Bright river water.

The water of the Yangtze River flows like a black velvet belt under the night, echoing the Milky Way belt in the night sky. Several big stars shine brightly. In this mysterious and distant night, Liu Jing falls into infinite reverie.

Wei Yan walked forward slowly, stood beside Liu Jing and stared at the Yangtze River. After a long time, he sighed in a low voice: "With the army of the Yangtze River's soft water, how can we unify the world?"

Liu Jing glanced at Wei Yan, and said with a slight smile, "Then with the Xiliang army of Ma Teng and Han Sui, can the whole world be unified?"

Wei Yan shook his head, "Ma Teng and Han Sui's staff and advisers are nothing more than scholars' schemes, and generals are just children. How can they compare with Cao Cao? The only one who can contend with Cao Cao is Yuan Shao. When Yuan Shao is destroyed, Cao Cao will be invincible in the world. Jingzhou, There may still be some hope for Jiangdong to fight against Cao together, but Sun Liu Shiqiu wants to fight against Cao together, it is difficult!"

Liu Jing smiled lightly, "It's actually not difficult. It's just that the crisis is not here now. Once the crisis comes, all feuds will be floating clouds. Don't worry too much, Wen Zhang. What we need to do now is to capture Jiang Xia and establish our own power. Other things are temporary. Don't think too far ahead."

Wei Yan was silent for a moment and said: "Young Master Jing, there is something I don't know if I should say it or not."

Liu Jing glanced at him and said with a smile: "If there is anything you can't say, just say it."

"Young Master Jing, I think you made a bit of a mistake by taking Jiang Xia as your foundation."

Liu Jing didn't speak, Wei Yan continued: "Jiangxia has the Huang family's strong influence, Jiangdong is eyeing it, Jingzhou refuses to relax its control, it can be described as a place that is easy to attack and difficult to defend, and the humble job is worried that the young master has worked so hard to defeat Huang Zu, and finally won The fruit was picked by Jiangdong, at that time, the young master’s years of hard work turned into fetching water from a bamboo basket."

Liu Jing smiled, "Then, in your opinion, where should it be based?"

"The humble position believes that Shangyong should be the base. Shangyong has hills and mountains, the terrain is complex, and it is difficult for cavalry to attack. Moreover, Shangyong is connected to Xiangyang and Nanyang in the east, and Bazhong in the south. Hanzhong, continue to march into Guanzhong and Bashu, and the world will have the third, which is enough to compete with Cao Cao."

Liu Jing sighed softly, "Master Wen, your idea is good, but it is out of date. It is not my choice to base it on. The reason why I became the Lord of Chaisang in just half a year is largely due to I won the trust of the state shepherd, and at the same time, I seized the golden opportunity of the conflict between the state shepherd and Huang Zu, and at the same time when the Jiangdong army attacked. If I hadn't seized this opportunity, I would still be defending the city today. What about the foundation?"

Wei Yan lowered his head, he also felt that he was a bit picky, it was not easy for Liu Jing to achieve today's achievements, and Shangyong is now occupied by Cao Jun, capturing Shangyong is undoubtedly declaring war on Cao Cao, and the state shepherd may not be willing to do it.

Wei Yan sighed, "My lord is right, it's because the lowly thought is too simple."

Liu Jing patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "There is nothing wrong with having ideas, but we have to take it step by step, seize every opportunity, accumulate knowledge, and when we gradually become stronger, maybe one day, I will be like you. As I said, I used Shangyong as a springboard to attack Hanzhong and Guanzhong. At that time, I named you the captain of Hanzhong and my vanguard."

Wei Yan's eyes gradually lit up, and he said with great anticipation: "If there comes a day, I, Wei Yan, would like to be a pawn for the general, open up territories for the general, and establish a hegemony!"

At this time, a soldier on the mast shouted: "It's Chaisang in front, we've arrived!"

Liu Jing approached the ship's side, facing the strong river wind, his hair was flying, and he saw the majestic and tall city outline of Chaisang City, which was gradually revealed against the morning sun in the eastern sky.

'Chai Sang, I'm back again! 'Liu Jing muttered to himself.