The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 108 A Woman's Mind

The news that Guo Jia beheaded Sima Ju on the way to Jingzhou's defeat and the withdrawal of troops has spread like wildfire. Yizhou officials and the military have already prepared to respond. Cai Yan was indeed in a cold sweat when he got the news, and confirmed that Guo Jia After being defeated but still safe and sound, I felt relieved, but at the same time, I also knew that there was a high possibility of rebellion, but I didn't expect Xu He to choose rebellion so decisively.

Xi Zhicai saw that Guo Jia wanted to rebel against Xu and Zhang Baiqi so as to eliminate hidden dangers within the Taiping Army. Even if they want to rebel, I am afraid that more preparations must be made. This will take a few days. At that time, the Gan Ning Jinfan Army has returned to Chengdu, and Chengdu can naturally hold on until the return of Guo Jia's army. After getting the news, he directly reversed. Such a quick reaction was probably not expected by Guo Jia.

Can Gao Shun's [-] soldiers defend the city?OK, can you hold on?not necessarily.

On this point, Xi Zhicai is even very pessimistic. If Xu He's army comes to Chengdu, falls into the camp and goes out of the city to fight, if they choose to stick to it, Chengdu will not be able to defend for a day. It's not that Gao Shun's soldiers are not good or strong, but looking back If you think about how Guo Jia broke into Chengdu, you will know what kind of situation you will encounter at that time. What about Xu and the combination of the inside and the outside? Can a camp of 6000 people defend the four gates of the huge Chengdu?

So when Xu He came to attack, he could only go out of the city to fight, and he had to fight to win. Xu He must be defeated.

If Chengdu is broken, it is a signal, a signal of the collapse of Guo Jia's rule. The gentry in Yizhou counties are waiting for the battle in Chengdu. Once Chengdu is broken by Xu He, they will let go of their scruples and gather together to rebel. At that time, even though Guo Jia had no less than [-] soldiers and horses in all parts of Yizhou, he lost his family. Who would be afraid of him?

Xi Zhicai understood the current situation very clearly, so to increase the combat power of the trapped camp as much as possible, heavy rewards are the first, and improving morale is the second. Therefore, Xi Zhicai came to Cai Mansion and proposed to Cai Yan ask.

Xi Zhicai was amazed at Cai Yan's decisiveness in agreeing without hesitation, and wanted to make her think clearly about the consequences, but finally got up and bowed, and left Cai's mansion.

After personally delivering Xi Zhicai to go out, Cai Yan returned to the house, knelt down in front of Guo Ye who was playing with building blocks, and caressed Guo Ye's little face kindly. Guo Ye looked up at his mother with innocent eyes Blinking, showing a naive smile, he took his mother's hand and motioned her to look at his results.

Cai Yan looked down, and saw the outline of a face surrounded by long wooden blocks, two round wooden blocks became eyes, one short and one long block formed a nose and a mouth vertically and horizontally, and some pieces of wood were added When the hair became hair, a human face was pieced together. Cai Yan shook Guo Ye's little hand and asked, "Who is this?"

"Daddy."

After Guo Ye finished speaking, Cai Yan gently hugged him into his arms, raised his beautiful face, and showed a soft smile.

Ye'er, mother doesn't want anything in this life, as long as you live up to it.

Calling Diao Chan, who was by his side after entering Chengdu, Cai Yan asked Diao Chan to take Guo Ye back to the room to rest, and then asked the servants to clean up the house, and then sent people to Zhen Jiang at Zhen's house, and Qiao's house at the mansion next door. The sisters went over the house for a while.

Xiao Qiao and Cai Yan have a good personal relationship. They have known each other for nearly two years and are like sisters. They occasionally discuss rhythm together and dance for Guo Jia. Cai Yan has long regarded her sisters as Guo Jia's women.

A pair of overwhelmed beauties came to Cai Mansion wearing snow-white cloaks. After taking off the cloaks, they saluted Cai Yan and called her sister. Xiao Qiao's delicate face was full of troubles and sorrows, and Da Qiao was dignified and elegant. His expression was indifferent, but it was hard to hide the tired look in his eyes.

"Sister, when will the son come back? I heard that he was defeated in a battle, and I don't know if he was injured. He was marching and fighting, and there is no one to take care of him. How can this be?" Xiao Qiao couldn't hide the matter, and asked Cai Yan after sitting down. go.

But Cai Yan couldn't answer Xiao Qiao, so Da Qiao looked at his younger sister reproachfully, and then said to Cai Yan, "Sister, don't blame me, the city is under martial law recently, is there any major event going to happen?"

Diao Chan came up with tea, and Joe stood up and took it. Although Guo Jia treated them very well, she didn't dare to put on airs. Although Diao Chan was a maid in name, they didn't despise her, especially their I once had the experience of taking care of Guo Jia together.

After greeting each other, Cai Yan told them to be calm and not to be impatient, and said gently: "I invite you to come here today. I do have something to discuss, but let's talk about it after Miss Zhen's comes."

Joe and Joe looked at each other, a little surprised, it seems that it is not a trivial matter.

The few girls waiting in the house chatted about some trivial matters in life, and the weather turned cold recently, and after asking for warmth, Zhen Jiang also arrived. Not only did Zhen Jiang come, but he also brought two oil bottles, Zhen Tuo and Zhen Jiang. road.

In terms of age, Zhen Jiang is the oldest among the girls. He is over 22 years old this year and is two years older than Cai Yan. However, when he entered Cai’s residence, Zhen Jiang’s expression was gentle, and his greetings were modest, especially when facing Cai Yan. Sometimes, there is a sense of shame.

Both Cai Yan and Guo Jia have children. In terms of status, Cai Yan is a descendant of an official, and Cai Yong is a great Confucian. Jia's regular wife, Cai Yan is obviously more qualified than her, but Cai Yan gave up the position of regular wife to Zhen Jiang. Zhen Jiang doesn't understand the reason, but only knows that she has a gratitude and slight guilt for Cai Yan.

"Eldest sister, you don't have to be afraid of her." Zhen Tuo hid behind Zhen Jiang and quietly cheered up his eldest sister.

Zhen Tuo and Zhen Dao interpret Zhen Jiang's humility as fear...

Liu Mei frowned slightly, Zhen Jiang turned her head and scolded in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, come here quickly to be respectful, dodging around, what a shame, I knew I wouldn't bring you here."

Zhen Tuo and Zhen Dao, puffing their cheeks, greeted Cai Yan together, and Qiao and Qiao said hello, and then stood back behind Zhen Jiang, as if they wanted to make Zhen Jiang look more imposing.

After serving a few more cups of tea, Diao Chan turned and left, but was stopped by Cai Yan: "Diao Chan, you can stay, wait a minute, you also have to make a choice."

Diao Chan, who was confused, had to stay in the room, but the other girls had already sat down, but she was at a loss. Cai Yan waved to her and patted the place beside her. Diao Chan walked over with her head down, hesitating After a while, he still sat down.

Cai Yan did not sit in the main seat, but sat in the guest seat, and the main seat was left vacant.

Except for Zhen Tuo and Zhen Dao who looked unconvinced, the other women looked at Cai Yan curiously.

"The thing is like this, there is a rebellion in Yizhou, and soldiers will come to Chengdu tomorrow. Chengdu can't lose, otherwise, Fengxiao's foundation is in danger of collapse."

With a calm expression, he briefly explained the matter first, Cai Yan didn't need to tell them the details, it was enough to let them understand the seriousness of the matter.

If Chengdu is broken, Guo Jia's rule will fall into the crisis of collapse.

This time, Guo Jia took a risky move. Cai Yan didn't object to it, nor did he approve of it. The imperial hegemony meant bloodshed and incalculable risks. For nothing, only by wading through these difficulties and obstacles can one be qualified to rule the world.

Cai Yan did not object, because this was a necessary process to cleanse the Taiping Army. Guo Jia must have his reasons for using such a drastic method so urgently.

Of course Guo Jia has his reasons, Liu Biao has risen in Jingzhou!

Cai Yan disapproved, because it would be very risky, not only might lose the hard-won foundation, but even blood relatives. Cai Yan was not afraid of death, but she was afraid that her son Guo Ye might make a mistake.

The women in the room all showed a look of shock, they all knew that it was not easy for Guo Jia to get to where he is today, especially after learning more about Guo Jia's past.

Since childhood, his parents died young, he was oppressed by the same clan, he was bullied by the Yingchuan gentry, and he survived several desperate situations after becoming famous. Guo Jia has achieved today, but the hardships behind him are simply not comparable to those who came from a famous family. people on a par.

"Tomorrow, if the rebels attack the city of Chengdu, I plan to take Ye'er to the tower to live and die with Chengdu."

After Cai Yan finished speaking, all the girls in the room looked at her even more shocked.

Facing the unbelievable expressions of the girls, Cai Yan lowered his head with a smile, his soft eyes changed to a little indifferent.

Fengxiao, your glory cannot be shared by everyone. Whether they are qualified to be by your side is not for you to decide, but for them themselves.

After the shock, Zhen Jiang said in a soft but firm tone, "I don't know if it's abrupt to say that, but if my sister doesn't give up, I'll go with my sister tomorrow."

With a slight smile, Cai Yan raised her head and said softly to Zhen Jiang, "My sister is willing to go, I have no objection, but please think carefully about the consequences."

"If I steal my life, what face will I have to see Feng Xiao again?" Zhen Jiang resolutely decided, her soft face was full of solemnity.

Qiao and Qiao looked at each other, and the sisters agreed with each other, saying in unison: "My sister is going too."

Zhen Tuo and Zhen Dao also let go of their hostility towards Cai Yan at this moment, scrambling to express their opinions.

"I'll go too, I'll go too, brother Fengxiao's wives and concubines will all go."

"That's right, as long as it's Brother Feng Xiao's wife and concubine, how can you not go?"

"When Brother Feng Xiao comes back, he will definitely be touched."

"That's right, then Brother Feng Xiao won't hide from my sister and me."

The two sisters could not be allowed to continue their nonsense without restraint, Zhen Jiang turned to the excited two and reprimanded: "This is not home, don't be ashamed, and keep your mouth shut."

The dispirited two sisters drooped their heads and puffed out their cheeks to express their dissatisfaction.

All the girls expressed their opinions, and Cai Yan smiled lightly.

I really didn't miss it.

Suddenly, feeling someone beside her gently tugging at her clothes, Cai Yan turned her head and saw Diao Chan blushing and asked quietly, "Can the servants go too?"

Are you so active in dying?

Cai Yan held Diao Chan's hand, scratched her palm, and said with a light smile, "Of course."

Heaving a sigh of relief, Diao Chan looked up and saw Cai Yan's playful eyes, she immediately lowered her head in shame, and even closed her eyes.

(End of this chapter)