I am an anchor in the Three Kingdoms

Hizen, in the original Xu Fu's mansion.

Cao Xiong settled down in the house.

In the tea garden behind the house, Cao Xiong picked the newly sprouted jade dew, put it in his hand and smelled it.

The buds have a slight scent of fairy grass.

In the past few days, Cao Xiong has gotten used to drinking fresh tea from Yingzhou, especially the new tea cooked by Yulu.

The taste of tea is sweet and soft, the tea water is light green and clear, with a faint fairy air.

At the same time, good news from the front line came frequently.

There is Lu Qiling, the ever-victorious general leading the troops, plus the intelligence of the three families in Yingzhou.

The Japanese soldiers led by Wan'er recovered the six places in the southwest of Yingzhou Island almost effortlessly.

The Japanese soldiers under Wan'er also increased from more than 4 to more than [-].

Now, the Cao army on Yingzhou Island and Wan'er's Japanese soldiers have divided into two groups, and they are attacking the other tribes in Yingzhou from the east.

The Japanese soldiers led by Wan'er and Nan Shengmi went from the east bank of Zhuqian to attack Zhou Fang along the waterway.

The tiger and leopard cavalry led by Lu Qiling took ships to capture Yiyu by water.

Cao Xiong was worried that Lu Qiling was not good at naval battles and would suffer easily, so he specially sent Dianman to help Lu Qiling.

Yingzhou Island is heading towards Dading!

Cao Xiong has not been idle in Feiqian, he is still investigating some private contacts between Jiangdong and Yingzhou.

At this time, Xu Fu came to the outside of the house, and after being inspected by the Xuanjia soldiers, he entered the house.

He followed the road all the way to the tea garden behind the house, and saw Cao Xiong who was picking tea.

"My son." Xu Fu saluted Cao Xiong.

"Xu Fu, what's the matter?" Cao Xiong put the tender tea in a small wooden box.

"The secret transactions between Jiangdong Zhoufang, Lu Yu and the Shangsan family have been found out."

"Since the Battle of Chibi a few years ago, Zhou Yu, the former governor of Jiangdong, secretly made good friends with several tribes in Yingzhou under the pretext of doing business, so that one day in the future, he could actually use them on the battlefield."

"After Zhou Yu's death, the relationship between Jiangdong and Yingzhou seems to be weakening."

"However, according to the heads of the Shangsan family, the tribes in Yingzhou just don't know who they are doing business with in Jiangdong. However, the materials transported by Lu Yu are still continuously transported from the returning sea."

"Now it seems that the person Jiangdong is actually connecting with Yingzhou is Zhou Yu's son, Zhou Fang."

Cao Xiong picked more than half a box of Yulu tea and put it away.

"Zhou Fang is a person who knows how to keep a low profile, and also knows how to pretend to be confused. After holding back for several years, he finally helped Jiangdong Sun Quan plan a big show." Cao Xiong said.

"However, he is still not the match of the son." Xu Fu complimented.

"Let's not talk about those who are not. Zhou Fang is indeed not my opponent. Compared with planning in Quezhong and leading troops to attack, he is far behind." Cao Xiong turned to look at Xu Fu.

"Where's Lu Yu?" Cao Xiong asked him, "Before, Lu Yu was still delivering food, grass and weapons to Yingzhou, and assigned Jiangdong soldiers, how is it now?"

"My lord, since the first battle in the Amakusa sea area, Jiangdong has never sent anyone to Yingzhou."

"Then what about those Jiangdong soldiers under Wan'er's command?" Cao Xiong was a little puzzled.

"The Jiangdong soldiers sent by Jiangdong were originally from Yingzhou. Many Jiangdong soldiers were trained by Jiangdong. Therefore, I guess Lu Yu doesn't care about the lives of these Jiangdong soldiers."

"En." Cao Xiong nodded thoughtfully.

"The detailed report, I have written it on the scroll, the prince can check it in detail." Xu Fu bowed his head.

"I see."

"Xu Fu resigns."

Xu Fu retreated.

Xu Fu left, and Cao Xiong returned to the house with the new tea he picked.

The servants in the house have already boiled the water for him.

Cao Xiong just came over and put the new dish Yulu into it.

Just as soon as it was put in, a fresh fragrance came out from the tea stove.

Cao Xiong sniffed the tea with satisfaction.

Chapter 1616 Prepare class teacher!

A month later, Cao Xiong received news from Wan'er.

The Japanese soldiers brought by Wan'er have landed on the coast of Zhoufang, and it is estimated that they will be able to subdue the local tribes in a short time.

A few days later, Dianman also came back.

Cao Xiong and Dianman sat in the house.

The servants brewed Dianman a new cup of tea.

Dianman looked at the new tea in front of him, feeling a little unaccustomed to drinking it.

Dianman told Cao Xiong that the tiger and leopard cavalry led by Lu Qiling also captured Iyo and Tosa, and had subdued the local tribes.

As long as Wan'er in the north of the Inner Sea takes down An Yi, Wan'er and Lu Qiling can join forces.

"My lord, what plan do we have next?" Dianman asked Cao Xiong.

"The repairs to the fleet at Hizen Wharf are almost complete." Cao Xiong sipped his tea, "We can return to Qingzhou after a while."

"Is it so fast?" Dianman was a little puzzled, "But Yingzhou Island has just been captured by a third, so it's too early to go back now?"

"We don't necessarily have to fight Yingzhou Island." Cao Xiong said, "With Wan'er and Nan Shengmi here, they can conquer the entire Yingzhou Island."

"Moreover, as they conquered more and more tribes, their strength did not decrease, but instead increased."

"If this goes on, the tribes in the northeast of Yingzhou will have less and less desire to fight, and tribes that surrender upon hearing the wind will appear."

"I estimate that before the end of the year, Wan'er will be able to conquer the entire Yingzhou Island and become the queen of Yingzhou."

Dianman took a sip of tea, feeling that it was not tasty at all, "At that time, as long as Miss Wan'er is around, Yingzhou will surrender to us."

"It's already June." Cao Xiong said while holding a teacup, "I hope to return to Ye City before autumn."

"Then I'll go right away and monitor the repair work of the coastal ships." Dianman got up and said.

"Go."

"Yes!" Dianman bowed his hands to Cao Xiong.

After watching Dianman leave, Cao Xiong glanced at Dianman's teacup, and there was actually a full cup of Yulu tea in it.

"This tea is so fragrant, Dianman really doesn't know how to taste it." Cao Xiong chatted about Dianman's tea while drinking tea.

On the Hizen coast, together with the refurbished warships, there are more than 120 Dafu ships, more than [-] galley warships, and some accompanying fast boats and transport ships.

Outside the harbor, there are many ships of Cao Jun's navy.

Jizhou, Yecheng, in the palace.

Liu Xie sat on the dragon chair, coughing from time to time.

"Your Majesty." Empress Cao patted his back and rubbed his chest.

"I'm fine." Liu Xie took two sips of water from the maid.

"This winter is a bit long, so my body is weaker than in previous years."

Liu Xie casually found an excuse for himself.

Empress Cao had just entered the palace to serve Liu Xie, so she naturally didn't know about Liu Xie's illness, so she didn't have any suspicions.

All she knew was that Liu Xie didn't take much medicine, but he would take it every once in a while.

The imperial physician would also come to give him a pulse and prescribe medicine every half a month.

"Queen, go out with me for a walk." Liu Xie stood up and said to the queen.

The queen nodded slightly, then took his arm and went out.

Liu Xie came outside the hall, and the sun was shining on him, making him a little hot.

Even though it was already June, he was still wearing two coats.

Liu Xie's body was weak, and his body occasionally felt cold, and he also felt cold from time to time in the apse.

Since, in the spring, Empress Fu passed away due to illness, Liu Xie's already poor body seemed to have collapsed a little more.

During that time, Liu Xie was wearing cotton-padded clothes, sitting in front of the spiritual tablet he placed for Empress Fu every day, burning incense and chanting, praying for her soul.

The days passed for a long time, and the sky gradually warmed up, and he finally remembered that Cao Cao had arranged a new queen for himself.

Chapter 1617 Jia Xu's gift

Liu Xie's throat was itchy, and he coughed loudly twice.

He subconsciously covered his mouth with his sleeve, and when he finished coughing, he saw the blood on his sleeve.

"Is it blood?" Empress Cao looked at the blood-stained sleeve in surprise,

"It doesn't matter." Liu Xie was a little surprised, but said calmly on the surface.

At this time, a father-in-law came up from the steps and came in front of Liu Xie.

"Your Majesty, Master Jia Xu is asking to see you." The father-in-law said softly.

"Jia Xu is here?" Liu Xie was a little surprised, "Let him in."

"Yes." The father-in-law turned and went down, and after a while, he brought Jia Xu over.

"Jia Aiqing, long time no see." Liu Xie said to Jia Xu, "Other ministers can still be seen in court, but Jia Aiqing is rare."

"I'm guilty." Jia Xu bowed and pleaded guilty to Liu Xie.

"No need. Go in and talk if you have something to say."

Liu Xiehe and the queen entered the palace, and Jia Xu also followed.

"What is Jia Aiqing looking for from me?" Liu Xie looked at Jia Xu.

"Return to Your Majesty." Jia Xu looked at Liu Xie and said, "It's late summer, and the old minister knows that His Majesty has an old illness, so he brought some fairy medicine."

"What fairy medicine?" Liu Xie looked at Jia Xu curiously.

Jia Xu glanced at the father-in-law who was holding the whisk, and the father-in-law handed Liu Xie a square box from the side.

"What's in here?" Liu Xie looked at this simple box, which was in line with Jia Xu's taste.

"A snow lotus in the Qiang land." Jia Xu said.

"Snow lotus?" Liu Xie said in surprise, "You mean Tianshan snow lotus?"

"Yes."

Liu Xie opened the box, and there was indeed a snow lotus lying inside, which was still chilly in summer.

"The box is padded with velvet and cold ice to keep the snow lotus from spoiling." Jia Xu said, "A few days ago, the old minister happened to see a Qiang man in the city selling this thing at a high price, so the old minister bought it."

"This..." Liu Xie was pleasantly surprised, but also worried, "It's such a rare thing in the world, Ai Qing should keep it for herself...or give it to King Wei."

Liu Xie looked at Empress Cao next to him, "I heard that King Wei also suffers from a serious illness, why don't you give this thing to King Wei?"

"It's useless for the old minister to keep this thing. It's a waste of money to eat it for no reason. The old disease of King Wei is head wind, and snow lotus is not good for head wind." Jia Xu said sincerely to Liu Xie, "Your Majesty, don't worry, you can rest assured. accept it."

"Then I can't thank you enough." Liu Xie carefully closed the lid and put away the snow lotus.

Liu Xie held the snow lotus, looked at Jia Xu again, blushed slightly, "I appreciate Aiqing's kindness, but I have poor money, and I have nothing to reward Aiqing."

Liu Xie touched himself for a long time, found a sachet, untied it, and held it in his hand.