Soldiers come to the world

"What happened?" Liu Jing felt Dong Yun's nervousness.

"I just got the news this morning that Liu Bei's army succeeded in attacking Zigui, and Xin Zhi, the prefect of Yiling County, unfortunately died in battle."

This news immediately made Liu Jing furious, and asked sharply, "Who is guarding Zigui?"

"I don't know exactly who will be in Zigui's humble position. Deputy Sima has already rushed to Nanjun."

Liu Jing took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. This matter is very serious. Zigui is the key for him to prevent Liu Bei's army from entering Bashu.

He asked again: "Where is Junshi Jia?"

"The military division is in the state office. He said that if the state pastor is free, please go over."

As soon as Dong Yun finished speaking, Liu Jing immediately ordered the left and right to say: "Bring the horse quickly!"

The soldiers led his horse up, Liu Jing got on the horse, clamped his legs, the horse leaped out, and ran towards the city,

Not long after, Liu Jing rushed to the Jingzhou Military and Political Office with a hundred soldiers. He got off his horse and walked quickly to his official room, just in time to meet Jia Xu.

Jia Xu stepped forward and said with a smile, "Congratulations, my lord, for marrying Princess Jiangdong."

Liu Jing nodded slightly and said, "I don't have the heart to talk about this now, let's talk about Zigui County!"

Jia Xu nodded, "My lord, please follow me to the official room to speak!"

The two walked into the official room and came to a sand table, which was a panoramic sand table of Jingzhou and Bashu. It was three feet long and two feet wide. The defensive map makes this sand table an important basis for the Jingzhou army to seize Bashu.

Jia Xu pointed to Zigui County with a wooden pole and said: "It should have happened the night before yesterday. Li Yan's pigeon letter said that Liu Bei's soldiers mixed with a group of refugees with more than a thousand people, crossed the river and entered Zigui County, and then took advantage of the guards. Prepare, and seize Zigui County, exactly the same way we took Zigui County."

"and many more!"

Liu Jing heard the clue, and said quickly: "Show me the pigeon letter!"

He took the pigeon letter from Dong Yun and read it carefully, frowning, "Why did Ping Anbao allow refugees to cross the river? Why didn't the letter say so?"

Ping'an Fort is a castle that controls the Zigui Ferry. There are [-] garrisons. Liu Jing's order is that no one is allowed to cross the river. Then why did the guards of Ping'an Fort allow refugees to cross the river? Is it because of their merciful heart or themselves? Has been attacked by Liu Bei's army?

Jia Xu nodded, "This is suspicious. Since it is night crossing, even if they are refugees, the defenders are not sure. Of course they will not be allowed to cross the river. I suspect that there are two situations. One is the negligence of the defenders." , was successfully attacked by Liu Beijun, and secondly, Liu Beijun didn't cross the river from Zigui County at all, doesn't my lord think it's strange that Xin Zhi died?"

Liu Jing felt that there was a big problem here. Either Li Yan was hiding something from him, or Li Yan himself didn't know the reason for the fall. Thinking of this, Liu Jing was a little anxious, and said to Jia Xu: "I want to go immediately Let’s go to Yiling and find out the situation.”

Jia Xu persuaded him, "It's not appropriate for my lord to go to Yiling immediately after returning to Xiangyang. Zhong Da has already left. My lord should listen to his news!"

Liu Jing shook his head, "This matter is related to our Bashu strategy. If Liu Bei seizes Bashu, the consequences will be unimaginable. Without my gold medal, Sima's army division may not be able to hold back the Nanjun army. I must rush to Nanjun immediately and take back Zigui at all costs." county."

In Liu Jing's mansion, Tao Zhan was introducing the Crane Dance Courtyard to Sun Shangxiang. This is where she will live in the future. Sun Shangxiang was very surprised. She used to live in Ganlu Palace. Although it was called Gong, it only occupied an area of ​​five acres. [

And this Crane Dance Courtyard covers an area of ​​ten acres, with nearly a hundred of various exquisite towers and pavilions. A four-foot-high crane tower stands by the water. Moon Lake with an area of ​​fifty acres is actually the center of the palace. private lake.

Sun Shangxiang feels that this is simply the aura of a palace, even his elder brother dare not live in such a mansion, but although he feels a bit presumptuous, Sun Shangxiang still likes it very much in his heart, who doesn't want to live more comfortably?

Especially this lake, the water is sweet and crystal clear, it almost gave her the urge to jump into the lake and play in the water to her heart's content. She fell in love with her new home at first sight.

Tao Zhan could feel Sun Shangxiang's shock and liking, which made her feel a little proud. Jingzhou is not inferior to Jiangdong. Tao Zhan pursed his lips and said with a smile: "To be honest, when I first came in this mansion, I also thought it was very inappropriate. , I heard that it was built after the Jiaofang Hall of Weiyang Palace by the former State Shepherd. I think it is too extravagant, but the general said that the real State Shepherd’s Mansion is even more luxurious than this. This is already very low-key, and I have no choice. Just live in."

Sun Shangxiang hesitated for a while and said, "But I live in such a big courtyard, it's too deserted."

Tao Zhan said with a smile: "You can also let your maid live in, and there will be some female guards. Anyway, you can come to my place during the day if you have nothing to do. Let's talk."

"Where does Miss live?"

Tao Zhan pointed to the opposite side of the lake, "It's just opposite Lumingyuan, we can travel by boat, otherwise it's too big, and it will take half a day to walk."

Sun Shangxiang also saw it. There was a white jade pavilion in the middle of the lake. There were several painting boats parked beside the pavilion. There were large lotus flowers around.She thought of something, and asked in a low voice: "Is there a man in this back house? Like a guard or something."

"How could there be other men?"

Tao Zhan laughed, "There are many male servants in the front house, but there are only two men, one big and one small, in the back house, if my little guy is also called a man."

Pointing to a group of patrolling female guards in the distance, she said: "However, there are more than [-] servants in the back house, and another [-] female guards, and there are many secret sentries hidden in many places. I'll take you to see my little guy, it's time for him to wake up."

Sun Shangxiang nodded and smiled, "I like children the most too."

They walked slowly around the lake along the spacious stone road to the opposite side. Tao Zhan introduced her to the scenery on both sides. There were green trees everywhere, and even a hundred-year-old camphor tree. The huge tree crown was like a canopy. Seeing Sun Shangxiang was relaxed and happy.

At this time, a housekeeper hurried over, "Ma'am!"

Tao Zhan introduced to Sun Shangxiang: "This is Mrs. Wu, the second housekeeper of the back house. If you need anything in the future, just look for her."

Tao Zhan said to the housekeeper again: "This is the second wife from now on!"

Of course the housekeeper knew who the second lady was, she quickly knelt down and saluted, "This old slave kowtows to see the second lady."

Sun Shangxiang helped her up with a smile, "I'll ask Mrs. Wu to forgive me in the future."

"I dare not be an old slave!"

Tao Zhan asked again, "What can you do with me?"

"The master is back, and now in the study outside, he said that he will go to Nanjun immediately, and ask his wife to go."

Tao Zhan thought to himself, 'Why did you leave as soon as you came back, leaving your newlywed wife aside? '

She glanced at Sun Shangxiang and said apologetically: "The general is often not at home, we are all used to it, but this time there must be something important, otherwise he would not leave in such a hurry, I will go and see with you."

Sun Shangxiang nodded, and she felt a little sad. She just came to her new home, and she hoped that her husband would coax her at night, but she was really uncomfortable when she turned around and was about to leave, but she also knew that something big must have happened .

"I'll listen to the elder sister's arrangement!"

The two walked quickly to the outer house, where two soldiers were helping Liu Jing to pack things. Tao Zhan entered the room and smiled, "Why did the general leave just after returning home and leave Shang Xiang aside? This is not for the sake of your husband." Dao!"

Liu Jing said apologetically, "I just got the news that there is a major military situation in the south. Although the Sima army division has already gone, I still don't feel relieved. I have to rush. Madam will take good care of Shang Xiang for me."

Sun Shangxiang blushed, she suddenly asked: "Can I go with Fulang?"

The atmosphere in the room was a bit awkward. In fact, Sun Shangxiang really wanted to go out with Liu Jing, but she said it now, as if she was unwilling to accept Tao Zhan's care. Sun Shangxiang also suddenly realized that what she said would be misunderstood. Explained to Tao Zhan: "It's not that I don't want to be with my eldest sister, it's just me"

She lowered her head, "I don't know what to say?"

Tao Zhan took her hand and said with a soft smile: "Of course I can understand. The first time I saw you, you were a female general. In fact, I am relieved that you are by the general's side to take care of him, but this It’s not up to me to decide what to do, he has to agree to it.”

Liu Jing was also in a dilemma. He thought for a while and said to Sun Shangxiang: "Let's talk about it next time! This time the situation is urgent, and you just came to Xiangyang. After you get familiar with the situation at home, I will take you out for a walk."

Sun Shangxiang nodded, "I understand, I wish Fulang the best of luck."

Liu Jing hugged Tao Zhan and Sun Shangxiang together, hugged them tightly, and said to them in a low voice: "I'm leaving, and the family will be left to you."

He let the two of them go, turned around and walked out of the gate. Tao Zhan and Sun Shangxiang kept sending him out of the gate. Seeing Liu Jing go away, Sun Shangxiang suddenly felt an indescribable loss, as if she could no longer rely on her, her eyes were a little red .

Tao Zhan sighed softly in his heart, held her hand, and said softly, "I don't have a younger sister, so you can be my younger sister from now on!"

Sun Shangxiang's nose was sore, she quickly lowered her head, tears welled up, and she shouted in a trembling voice, "Sister!"

"Go! Follow me to see the child." Tao Zhan took her hand with a smile, and walked quickly to the back house.