Shu Han Confucian General of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 38
"Husband, which one do you think looks better?" Diao Chan looked at the bracelets and hairpins on the counter.

"How about this? It matches your skin tone very well." Zhao Feng picked up a pair of green jade bracelets, Diao Chan couldn't put it down after seeing it, and wanted this right away.

"The guest officer really has a good eye, this is the best Lantian jade!" The guy was bandaging and bragging about it, Zhao Feng smiled noncommittally, as a man of two lifetimes, he knew how much water these merchants said.

"Your store seems to have just opened!" Another customer asked at this time, and the clerk hurried forward and replied: "Exactly, but don't worry, guest officer, our store is a century-old store, and it has stores all over Dahan. The semicolon, it’s just that I came to Xuzhou a little late.”

"Why is it late?" The guest obviously didn't believe it.

"You also know that Xuzhou has just gone through the chaos of war. How dare our master open a branch here easily? Now that Mr. Liu has become a shepherd in Xuzhou, it is finally more stable." The waiter answered fluently, and the customer believed it, nodded and continued to pick goods without mentioning .

"Husband, it's because Liu Shijun and you have contributed a lot to the prosperity of Xuzhou City!" Diao Chan sighed as she left the shop. "It's not me, it's actually Mr. Changwen's contribution." Zhao Feng said this, secretly admiring him, Chen Qun is indeed a good hand in internal affairs.Under his governance, the originally prosperous Xuzhou was even more prosperous.

"You can't say that. If it wasn't for your husband, you let Xuzhou have a bumper harvest of food, where would all this start?" Diao Chan was obviously very dissatisfied with Zhao Feng's modesty. "Hey!" Zhao Feng did not deny his achievements, and being praised by his wife is also a wonderful thing.

"Huh, you're really bragging. Just this little boy can make Xuzhou have a good harvest every year. Who are you lying to?" At this moment, a childish voice came from behind, and Zhao Feng and Diao Chan were both shocked when they heard the words. Surprised, she looked back, only to see that it was a young girl of fourteen or fifteen years old, looking at Zhao Fengdao with disdain on her face.

"Which girl are you, why are you talking nonsense here?" Diao Chan was very upset at first, but when she saw such a child, her anger could only disappear, and she just asked her where she came from.

"Hmph, it doesn't matter who I am. But there are too many exaggerators in this world. You little boy, no matter how you look at it, you don't have such a great ability." The little girl didn't answer Diao Chan's question, just laughed He smiled and said to Zhao Feng.

"Little boy?" Zhao Feng couldn't laugh or cry at this title. Although he looks handsome, he has always shown himself as a general, and no one has ever said that about himself.But seeing that although this little loli is young, she looks like a jade peck carved in powder. She is undoubtedly a beautiful fetus, so she doesn't bother with her at the moment, and she doesn't bother to explain anything, just smiles.

"Sister She is young and rude, don't blame the two of you." Accompanied by a crisp voice from the store, a slim figure walked out. "Don't dare to be, how can we be as knowledgeable as children, may I ask who you are?" Zhao Feng looked at the graceful pink-shirted woman who just came out of the shop, his eyes lit up, and he asked one more question .

"Little girl Zhen Jiang from Hebei, this is my sister Zhen Mi." The girl in pink replied politely, then looked at Zhao Feng and Diao Chan, and couldn't help laughing: "You two are talented and beautiful. Your Excellency once allowed Xuzhou to have a good harvest, so you must be the prefect of Pengcheng, General Zhao Feng and Zhao Botao! And this lady must be Diao Chan, who was famous all over the world in the past!"

"Exactly!" Seeing Zhen Jiang recognize him, Zhao Feng's heart shuddered: This woman is really not to be underestimated, she is very shrewd and capable.But when I look at that little lolita again, I can't help but feel a little mixed: Is she the Luoshen Zhen Mi who later made Cao Zhi and Cao Pi brothers fascinated?Unexpectedly, I let myself hit it now.

"Huh?" Little loli Zhen Mi was quite surprised to see that Zhao Feng didn't care about her beautiful sister, but looked at her with a complicated face.

"General Zhao was a famous general at that time. It is a great honor to meet you today. The little girl has been running around for the family business, so she came to Xuzhou City. I don't know if General Zhao is willing to show respect. The little girl is willing to host a banquet for the two of you under the house." Appreciation." Zhen Jiang continued to be polite.

"Miss Zhen's kindness is appreciated, but Zhao Feng is a martial artist and doesn't do business, so I'm afraid it's hard to talk to the girl." Zhao Feng smiled and declined.After the other party revealed his identity, Zhao Feng suddenly realized that this Zhen Jiang must have come to Xuzhou to buy food and salt for the Zhen family.That being the case, it is self-evident what she is looking for.What Zhao Feng was most afraid of was dealing with this kind of courtesan. He really had nowhere to use his energy. If he softened his heart, something might go wrong. Compared with the battlefield, the risk factor was not too much.As for helping Mi Zhu convince her?Zhao Feng asked himself that he didn't have the skills to deal with these businessmen.

Looking at Zhao Feng and Diao Chan who were leaving, Zhen Jiang smiled playfully. "Sister, why do you think so highly of this General Zhao?" Zhen Mi obviously couldn't understand her sister's attitude.

"Little sister, you don't know. If our Zhen family wants to buy grain and salt in Xuzhou, we must compete with the Mi family here. But the Mi family is not only rich and powerful, but their patriarch Mi Zhu is also Liu Bei's brother-in-law. It is difficult for us to compete with him." Yes. And without Liu Bei’s support, it would be difficult for us to buy too much grain.” Zhen Jiang patiently explained.

"Then what can he help us with?" Zhen Mi was quite ready to ask the bottom line.

"This Zhao Botao is Liu Bei's favorite general. He has been following Liu Bei since he raised his troops in Pingyuan. Now Xuzhou is prosperous and has a strong military force. He has a great relationship with this person. If he can speak for us, Liu Bei will definitely accept our opinion. Judging from his actions, although this person is extremely intelligent, he has a kind heart, as long as I say it in a righteous way, he will definitely be moved." Zhen Jiang was also very patient, and continued.

"It turned out to be like this, but it's a pity that he refused." Zhen Mi also said with some regret, but she felt a little disapproving of her sister's actions in her heart.

"Yes!" Zhen Jiang also sighed, but she was a little confused about Zhao Feng in her heart: it is always difficult for a man to refuse her request, but this Zhao Feng bid farewell so simply.Could it be that because he is accompanied by a peerless beauty like Diao Chan, he doesn't like a role like himself?

"Hmph, the little Pengcheng prefect is actually so arrogant." Zhen Mi was still a little bit bitter about Zhao Feng's refusal of her sister's banquet, and then comforted: "Sister, you should ask others to help, this Zhao Feng is just a prefect. , is much smaller than my brother-in-law's official position."

"The little girl is talking nonsense again!" Zhen Jiang touched his sister's forehead lovingly, but there was a hint of sadness hidden in the corners of her eyes.

At this time, all the important figures of Cao Cao's subordinates in Xuchang's prime minister's mansion were also present. "Gentlemen, now that Yuan Shao has hundreds of thousands of troops stationed by the Yellow River, and he intends to go south to embezzle them at any time, I don't know what you think should be done?" Cao Cao asked everyone after reading the news that had just been delivered on the table.When everyone saw it, nothing changed.

"Hehe, my lord, Yuan Shao is indecisive. Even if he wants to enter the army, he will have to wait for several months. Before that, I will try my best to expand my own strength to be prepared." Guo Jia on the left was pale, but his expression was still very serious. easy.

"What is Feng Xiao's clever plan?" Cao Cao was very familiar with Guo Jia's temperament, and knew that he must have a way to talk like this, and he had probably already thought of an idea.

"Hehe, my lord, although Yuan Shao's army is powerful, he has no soldiers in his camp, so the Yellow River is insurmountable. When we fight against him, we only need to ensure food and grass, and rely on the Yellow River to be safe. The only concern is, It is Liu Bei from Xuzhou who is on the side, and if he takes the opportunity to attack once the battle starts, with the elite soldiers of Xuzhou, we will be attacked on both sides, and I am afraid it will be difficult to resist." Guo Jia continued, and Cao Cao and the rest of the people nodded repeatedly.

"Therefore, before the decisive battle with Yuan Shao, we must first eliminate Liu Bei's troubles." Guo Jia continued.

"But Liu Bei now occupies the land of two states, how can he be easily wiped out?" At this time, Xiahou Dun on the other side raised his own question. "Hehe, General Xiahou, I don't want to take all of Xuzhou and Yuzhou, but I want to take down Lu and Pei." Guo Jia explained with a smile.

"Lu Guo and Pei Guo?" Now everyone was even more puzzled, Cao Cao quickly ordered people to hang up a large map to watch. "Everyone, please see that Liu Bei's attack this year is not Yuan Shao's Qingzhou, nor our Yanzhou, or even Yuan Shu in the south, but Yuzhou. As a result, the cost of adding a state for nothing is enough to see Liu Bei. There are experts in the tent to give advice. However, Liu Bei’s two prefectures are too long in depth from east to west, but short in north and south. If we can take Pei and Lu, then Liu Bei’s east and west states will not be able to look after each other, even if Xuzhou soldiers invade Yanzhou can only enter Taishan County from Dongguan, and the city of Taishan County is built on the mountain, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, so the pressure on us is greatly reduced." Guo Jia pointed to the map and explained in detail.

"So that's the case, and Yuzhou was initially established, and there is not enough troops to invade. You only need to send a large general to guard the strong city of Mount Tai, and you can fight with Yuan Shao at ease." Cao Cao also clapped his hands and laughed, but then he thought of something to worry about: "Problem Even Lu and Pei are guarded by Liu Bei, so how can we conquer them in such a hurry?"

"Hehe, don't worry, my lord. Jia sent someone to persuade Sun Guan, Prime Minister of the State of Lu, the day before yesterday. Although he failed, his deputy, Chang Xi, was willing to abandon the dark side and turn to the light. Now that Zhang Xiu has surrendered, before Liu Bei finds out, we will rush into the State of Lu as soon as possible. After taking advantage of the situation, we will go to Peiguo in one fell swoop, such a major event will be settled!" Guo Jia said with a slight smile.

"Hahaha, Feng Xiaoguo has a clever plan. I have Feng Xiao, and Liu Bei and Yuan Shao's generation is nothing!" Cao Cao's hearty laughter floated out of the prime minister's mansion, drifting farther and farther away.

(End of this chapter)