The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 542 541 Jingzhou Changes Owner (13)

Xiang Lang welcomed Zhang Fei and Liu Xian into his home. After exchanging greetings, Xiang Lang took the initiative to ask, "I don't know why General Zhang is here this time?"

Liu Xian took the lead and said: "Mr. Xiang, to be honest, General Zhang heard that Mr. Xiang lived here, so he insisted on visiting Mr. Xiang, and hoped that Mr. Xiang could become a counselor next to General Zhang, and plan for General Zhang sooner or later. .”

Zhang Fei went on to say: "Mr. Xiang, I'm a rough person, and I don't usually pay much attention to etiquette. I came here in a hurry this time, so I didn't bring any gifts, but Zhang came here with a sincere heart. I hope Mr. Xiang can come out and help me."

After Xiang Lang heard this, he didn't speak, but lowered his head, began to meditate for a while, and said thoughtfully, "Although I don't stay at home, I know a little about things in Jingzhou these days. One or two, first the Cai family was expelled, then Liu Jingzhou died of illness, and then the governor of Jingnan, General Liu, also died. Yes, let me ask, as a Jingzhou native, how could I follow General Zhang to deal with Jingzhou?"

Zhang Fei and Liu Xian looked at each other. Zhang Fei had already understood what Xiang Lang meant, and Xiang Lang didn't want to help him.

At this time, Liu Xian continued to talk and said: "When Mr. Xiang was the county magistrate of Linju County, he once offended Cai Mao because of his official business, and then he was persecuted by Cai's family. Liu Jingzhou was still alive back then, not only did he not help Mr. Xiang He was cleared of the charges, and he also listened to Cai Mao's slander, and dismissed his husband. Let me ask, how can such a Jingzhou pastor manage Jingzhou well? And the facts have proved that during Liu Biao's time as Jingzhou pastor, Although Jingzhou has always been a scene of peace, in fact, has Jingzhou really been peaceful? Mr. Xiang is also a smart person. He should know the truth that a person who knows current affairs is a hero. The most reasonable saying is that the Lord should serve. Although General Zhang is now relying on Sun Quan, it does not mean that General Zhang has to obey Sun Quan in everything. Moreover, General Zhang just wants to use Sun Quan's troops to avenge his dead brother. Let’s talk about Liu Qi, the shepherd of Jingzhou now. He doesn’t distinguish between black and white. He just heard hearsay and thinks that Liu Bei is the murderer who assassinated Liu Jingzhou. I had no choice but to leave Jingzhou, if I stay in Jingzhou any longer, only one person will die, how could Mr. Xiang see General Zhang?"

Zhang Fei listened to Liu Xian's words very pleasantly, but Xiang Lang felt a little distressed when he heard them.Because what Liu Xian said was the truth, when he was persecuted by Cai Mao, it was obviously maliciously framed, Liu Biao not only did not send anyone to find out the truth, but also deliberately dismissed him.In a fit of anger, Xiang Lang left Xiangyang and moved his family to a relatively remote Lingling, where he lived an incognito life in Quanling City.

However, Xiang Lang's departure did not bring Cai Mao and others to give up. On the contrary, he intensified and persecuted his entire family, and charged the Xiang clan with various crimes. Most of the Xiang clan were killed by Cai Mao, leaving only a few members of the Xiang clan in exile.Among them, Xiang Lang's parents, elder brother, and sisters were all persecuted to varying degrees. Xiang Lang's parents couldn't bear the blow and committed suicide one after another. All brothers and sisters were arrested and secretly killed. The son escaped by luck, and his whereabouts are still unknown.

Thinking of these past events, Xiang Lang felt heartbroken, blamed Liu Biao for his incompetence, resented Cai Mao for being rampant, and once vowed to kill Cai Mao.When Liu Bei served as the Governor of Jingnan, Xiang Lang once had a relationship with Liu Bei under a pseudonym, and once offered Liu Bei a plan to bring down the Cai family. Unfortunately, Liu Bei did not have such thoughts at that time, so Xiang Lang left wisely and waited. time.

Later, the Cai family was served by Liu Qi, Sima Yi and others. After hearing this, Xiang Lang was really happy, so he dared to show his real name to others.

However, because of Xiang Lang's resentment towards Liu Biao, Xiang Lang was unwilling to work for Liu Qi anymore, so when Sima Yi tried to avenge him and sent someone to recruit him to Xiangyang as an official, Xiang Lang refused without hesitation. .

After that, Xiang Lang stayed in Quanling City until one day he met Liu Xian, and Liu Xian asked Xiang Lang to be his teacher, but Xiang Lang hated the Liu family, so he refused Liu Xian all the time.

Xiang Lang looked at Zhang Fei again, looked thoughtful, and then said after a long time: "If General Zhang insists on letting me be a counselor, it is not impossible, but I have one condition, as long as General Zhang can If it is done, I am willing to help the general make suggestions.”

Zhang Fei was pleasantly surprised, and hurriedly asked, "What conditions?"

"My Xiang clan was once severely persecuted by the Cai clan. Besides me, I have two nephews living in this world, but they have been living in unknown places. As long as General Zhang can help me find my two nephews A long-lost nephew, I will help the general make suggestions." Xiang Lang said.

"Excuse me, what do Mr. Xiang's two nephews look like, what are their characteristics, and what are their names?" Zhang Fei asked.

Xiang Lang said: "My two nephews, the older one is called Xiang Chong and the younger one is called Xiang Chong. They are twin brothers, but the older one has a big mole behind his ear on the left side, and the younger one is on the right side. There is a mole behind the ear. In my impression, their appearance only stays at their twelve or thirteen-year-old appearance. Now that a few years have passed, there should be some changes, but in order to make it easier for the general to find them, I will It should help the general to draw a portrait of the two brothers."

Zhang Fei said: "That's good, otherwise, I really don't know how to find a needle in a haystack. By the way, sir, can you provide some more information about where your two nephews wandered?"

Xiang Lang said: "I asked someone to inquire about it, and they went to Yizhou at that time, but when I asked someone to inquire about the situation in Yizhou, there was still no whereabouts of them. I think they should still be here now." Yizhou, it’s just that I don’t know what’s going on, or maybe I’m hiding my name.”

Zhang Fei frowned, and couldn't help but feel that this matter was a bit difficult. Although he knew it was in Yizhou, Yizhou was so big and there were so many people. Find a needle in a haystack.

However, since Zhang Fei has already made a promise to Xiang Lang, he will not go back on his word.But after thinking about it, should I also put forward a condition in exchange?

So, Zhang Fei said to Xiang Lang: "Mr. Xiang, this matter is on my shoulders, but it will take a long time to find someone. I can't guarantee how long it will take, but I will definitely do my best to find someone." These two nephews of yours. But now I have a problem, and I need Mr. Xiang to help me solve it. I wonder if Mr. Xiang is willing? "

Xiang Lang said: "General Zhang has promised to help me find my two nephews. I should also help General Zhang. General Zhang, if you have any trouble, just tell me."

So, Zhang Fei let Pang Ji go, but Zhu Ran arrested Pang Ji again, and then told Xiang Lang about the brutal killing. Then, Zhang Fei went to Zhu Ran for a theory, but Zhu Ran took it Sun Quan came to suppress himself, he wanted to teach Zhu Ran a lesson, but he didn't know how to do it.

After Xiang Lang finished listening, he first sighed softly, and then said: "The general is helpless, but if Zhu Ran is allowed to ride on the general's head and shit, how will the general be in the world in the future?" A foothold? Zhu Ran bullies others, but he is just a dog beside Sun Quan, but Zhu Ran's father Zhu Zhi is also a loyal subordinate of the Sun family. Zhu Ran dares to be so arrogant because of his family's relationship with the Sun family. However, a lesson is bound to offend the Zhu family, is the general really planning to do this?"

Zhang Fei said: "I'm not afraid of whether the Zhu family is not the Zhu family. In short, I must teach Zhu Ran a lesson this time and let him know that I am not so easy to mess with. Moreover, once I avenge my elder brother, I will fight with you." The second brother left Sun Quan together, and now he is only temporarily working under his command, using his military strength to take revenge. And Sun Quan is also using me and the second brother to carry out operations against Jingzhou, so we are using each other."

Xiang Lang then asked: "What is the general going to do in the future? I mean, after revenge, where will the general go?"

"My second brother and I have discussed it. After avenging my eldest brother, we will find a place where no one is around, live in seclusion, live the life we ​​want to live, and never be disturbed again. My eldest brother once had a dream, that is, to To build a peaceful and prosperous world, it is a pity that the eldest brother died unexpectedly, otherwise, we will succeed. The second brother said, although the eldest brother is dead, but the dream is still there, we can inherit the dream of the eldest brother, although we cannot build a peaceful and prosperous world, but we can Find a place to live in seclusion, and turn that secluded place into a peaceful and prosperous world. This is the way my second brother and I will go in the future." Zhang Fei said.

Xiang Lang sneered, and said: "The world is so big, is it the king's land, the shore of the land, or the king's subjects? In this world, is there any place where no one is? Even if there is, once there are people, there will be all kinds of people." All kinds of troubles, at the beginning, there may be nothing, but after a long time, the contradictions between people will become prominent, and then it will be a place of right and wrong. General Guan and General Zhang are both It is impossible for a fierce general to live a life of seclusion. People like generals should go to the battlefield, lead thousands of troops, gallop across the battlefield, and establish an invincible life. Meritorious service, famous in history, this is the home that a general should have, not a seclusion."

Zhang Fei said: "I also yearn for this kind of day, but the eldest brother is dead, what big things can my second brother and I do?"

Xiang Lang said: "You can't say that. Without General Liu, wouldn't General Guan and General Zhang be able to do something spectacular? If the general is willing, Jingnan will become the two generals who have made great achievements. starting point!"

Zhang Fei's eyes lit up, Xiang Lang's words were extremely provocative, and he seemed to have some interest, so he asked, "Sir, what do you say?"

(End of this chapter)