[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

The dew was even deeper, the lights in the camp were still on, and the confidant general and the two sons gathered in the big tent, without any signs of fatigue.A total of 2000 people have been sent four times to the cliff to find the whereabouts of Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang, but they always found nothing.In the large tent, Cao Cao's sharp-edged face was outlined by the faint candlelight. Every time he heard the report from the soldiers, his complexion darkened, which was frightening.

Kneeling beside Cao Cao was the military doctor who accompanied him in the army.When Cao Cao had a headache and pressed his temples frequently, he always whispered to Cao Cao to go to rest, but Cao Cao coldly refused every time.After a few times, fearing Cao Cao's growing hostility and being helpless at Cao Cao's stubborn disobedience to the doctor's orders, the military doctor no longer tried to persuade him uselessly, but wrote down the prescription and asked the soldiers to go down and cook the medicine for Cao Cao. one two.

It had been a quarter of an hour since the last time the soldiers sent the news of nothing back to the camp, and since then, the small tent has been filled with silence.There are those who hang their heads high above their affairs, some with their sleeves folded and their heads bowed in secret, and some people carefully observe Cao Cao's expression all the time, trying to find out Cao Cao's real thoughts from it, so as to weigh what is most beneficial to his young master. choose.

However, as the eldest son, Cao Pi will be too unseemly if he keeps silent.He looked at Cao Cao with concern, and persuaded him, "Father, that cliff is not too high. Even if Guo Jijiu falls off, it shouldn't be life-threatening. As long as the search area is expanded, Pi believes that Guo Jijiu will be there soon. I also ask my father to put his body first, and rest first, and it will not be too late to report to his father after the soldiers have found the results of the search."

Cao Cao pressed his forehead hard, leaving a red mark, one can imagine how deep the pain must be at this time.Hearing Cao Pi's words, he opened his closed phoenix eyes, stared deeply at Cao Pi for a few seconds, and then turned his gaze to Cao Zhi who was sitting opposite Cao Pi.

Cao Zhi immediately understood that it was his father who was asking for his opinion, and replied meanly: "Father, what the second brother said is right. Anyway, I hope that my father will take care of his health and order the army to recharge their batteries for today's attack against the rebels again." be prepared."

These words seem to be echoing Cao Pi's words, but in fact there are hidden meanings that anyone in the city must be able to hear clearly.So, as soon as Cao Zhi finished speaking, Cao Pi immediately looked at Cao Cao secretly, trying to find some emotions from that gloomy face.It's a pity that from the beginning to the end, except for the pain, it was dull, so Cao Pi, who was not sure what Cao Cao was thinking, had to rely on guesswork and asked Cao Zhi in a deliberate tone: "What Brother Zhi means is that the three armies should recharge their batteries and stop looking for Guo Guo under the cliff. Ritual wine?"

"Second brother is wronging Zhi by saying that." Cao Zhi shook his head, and continued without haste, "Of course Zhi thinks that the soldiers should be ordered to continue searching for Guo Jijiu, but at the same time, the overall situation should be put first, and there is no need to spend too much force. Now The 2000 people sent to search are the elite of the army, it is a pity to waste on the search." After finishing speaking, he turned his head to look at Cao Cao.Under Cao Cao's majestic gaze, Cao Zhi held his head high and showed no sign of timidity: "Father, Zhi thought that although Guo Jijiu's whereabouts are unknown, there is no news that the enemy military commander Zhuge Kongming has been found. Liu Bei can occupy Jingzhou, I heard that most of it was due to the wisdom of Zhuge Kongming, and now that he is not in the enemy camp, it is the best time for our army to attack Liu Bei! Therefore, Zhi begged his father to transfer two thousand elites back to the army, and follow his father to attack the rebels. "

Even though the 2000 elites were dispatched now, they were unable to find anyone in the mountains. If the [-] people were transferred back as Cao Zhi said, it would be even more impossible to find Guo Jia.But in the mountains, every second of delay increases the danger.When the two armies are at war, it is of course the best interest to defeat the enemy, and no one will disagree with this point.But when the fish and the bear's paw were not available and the victim was Guo Jia, Cao Pi always felt that even Cao Cao, who had the heart of the world, would hesitate.

So, Cao Pi looked at Cao Cao secretly, but unexpectedly, he did not see the anger on Cao Zhi's words on Cao Cao's face. Instead, he frowned thoughtfully; Sima Yi's eyes met.Sima Yi rolled his eyes slightly, and nodded imperceptibly.

Cao Pi understood.He frowned, disapproving of Cao Zhi's words: "Brother Zhi said it too lightly. Among Liu Bei's troops, those with many thorns and soil are the most familiar with the mountain terrain. The only way we can get ahead of them is to invest a lot of troops. Now If the two thousand elites are transferred back, what if the enemy finds Guo Jijiu first and uses him as a hostage to threaten father?"

However, Cao Zhi was still not in a hurry, as if he had expected that Cao Pi would ask this question: "Zhi is still young, no more than the second brother fought with his father. But there is one thing Zhi knows, that is, when he was in Xiahou? ??Loyal Emperor Lu?? Covering humble soil 11 deer? Maid Wu?? Servant!?br>

The meaning of Cao Zhi's words is that if Guo Jia is really found by Liu Bei's men as a hostage to negotiate with Cao Jun, Cao Jun should ignore Liu Bei's request and sacrifice Guo Jia's life with a big victory as the most important thing.

At this time, most of the big tents were old people who had followed Cao Cao for many years. Even if they didn't know the inside story of the relationship between Cao Cao and Guo Jia, it was obvious to all of Cao Cao's special protection and concern for Guo Jia.It is conceivable how upset Cao Cao would be when Cao Zhi said the five words "Everyone is shot and killed".

Cao Cao's expression turned ferocious, but it didn't seem to be because of Cao Zhi's words, but because of the worsening headache.Because, even if Cao Zhi said such a thing, he didn't scold Cao Zhi, and it was more like acquiescing than being unhappy.

Cao Pi's voice was loud, and he continued righteously: "Brother Zhi only knows the immediate victory and defeat, but he doesn't know how to plan for the long term. Father has always valued talents and respected virtuous corporals, so the world's scholars are willing to be used by father. Today, brother Zhi said such words , if Guo Jijiu really died because of this in the end, wouldn't it chill the hearts of all the talents in the world?"

Cao Zhi kept saying that he considered the overall situation as the starting point, but if Cao Pi wanted to refute, he could only take the overall situation and long-term planning as the basis.This sentence, on the one hand, is indeed worried about chilling the hearts of scholars in the world, and on the other hand, it is also a clever attempt to cater to Cao Cao's ideas.Cao Pi believes that it's not that his father doesn't want to continue searching for Guo Jia vigorously, but because Cao Zhi has said so far, if Cao Cao insists on going his own way, he will definitely appear to be indiscriminate.Therefore, what he said now is the step carefully paved for his father.Having practiced with Cao Cao for so long, Cao Pi can handle this city with ease, at least, he believes, it is far easier to use than his inexperienced fourth brother.

However, Cao Zhi suddenly raised a smile. This strange expression shocked Cao Pi, and he felt that Cao Zhi was extremely strange for a moment.And Yang Xiu, who was behind Cao Zhi, also raised the corners of his lips slightly.

That is the joy of seeing the prey step into the trap as expected, and the victory is at hand.

"Second brother, Liu Xuande's name is Uncle Huang. He is actually a traitor of the Han family. He doesn't think about the virtue of helping and supporting, but is greedy for the merits of breaking the ground. If such a traitor is not eliminated, the world will not be peaceful for a day. Take this opportunity to kill him once and for all. If you are defeated in one fell swoop, how can you only know the victory or defeat in front of you?" Cao Zhi stood up, walked to the center in three steps and two steps, stretched his sleeves and bowed, "but what the second brother said is also reasonable. Therefore, Zhi asked to lead five hundred soldiers in person Going into the mountains to search, I hope my father will agree. If...Zhi unfortunately encounters the enemy and is captured, Zhiding will not let his father embarrass him!"

Cao Cao's order to shoot and kill hostages and enemies has been incorporated into the military law, which has been changed for no reason, which is difficult to convince the public and even more disturbed the morale of the army.However, if Guo Jia died because of this, it would indeed chill the hearts of scholars all over the world.Therefore, in the choice between the two, the best way is to add Cao Cao's most beloved son among the possible sacrifices.If an accident happened, the scholars would not be chilled by it, but would praise Cao Cao for his determination and righteousness, and the soldiers in the army would also know that the law must never be violated, regardless of princes or nobles.Originally, he could only choose between bad and worse consequences, but because Cao Zhi stepped forward, it suddenly became profitable no matter what he chose.

From then on, the counselors and generals who had followed Cao Cao for many years began to really take a serious look at the Fourth Young Master.Before, in their impression, Cao Zhi was only limited to "smart, quick-witted, good at poetry and prose".The son of Yu Huan's family is naturally a dragon and phoenix among thousands of people, but on the one hand, Cao Zhi is obsessed with poetry and has no interest in political affairs, and on the other hand, Cao Cao's many sons are too good. Except for the speculators who have achieved success in one step, Cao Zhi is not favored by the old foxes who have been involved in power struggles for many years.

But today, they suddenly discovered that the young man who was ignorant of the world in the past has grown up, his figure is as tall and straight as a willow, and his gestures and gestures indiscriminately reveal the sharpness that belongs to young people.What Cao Zhi said today is clear and reasonable, and his willingness to sacrifice his own safety to achieve the overall situation in the end is even more heroic.Come to think of it, when Cao Cao, who served as the northern captain of Luoyang, was so high-spirited, courageous and resourceful when he was young.

In contrast, Cao Pi seems old-fashioned and too conservative.

Whether Cao Zhi knew about the change in everyone's attitude towards Cao Zhi did not know, but Yang Xiu, who planned all this, clearly felt it, and his mood became more and more joyful.Since ancient times, when a talented and generous monarch chooses an heir, he likes to leave the throne to the son who is most like him, because only in this way can he continue his dominance in this life.The first emperor said it was true for Hu Hai, and it was true for Emperor Wu Li Xiaoer. Yang Xiu believed that it was the same for Cao Cao.

"Zihuan, do you think what your fourth brother said makes sense?"

"...Father, Pi thought"

Cao Cao, however, was impatient to listen to what Cao Pi had to say: "Since this is the case, I will let you and Zijian 500 people each enter the mountain to search. Whoever finds Guo Jijiu before noon tomorrow will be rewarded generously. As for the other soldiers, tell them to immediately Back to camp."

Cao Pi and Cao Zhi each gave five hundred and searched separately.After these words, no matter how dull people can taste the more selective meaning in them.Even more discerning people thought to themselves, Cao Cao said that he treated Guo Jia differently, because Guo Jia's whereabouts were unknown, and he was extremely worried, but at this time, he still used Guo Jia as a tool to choose an heir.It is absolutely impossible for a hero and overlord to be trapped by one person.

Now that a decision has been made, a group of people don't have to stay here late at night.It just so happened that the medicine had been boiled and served, Cao Cao waved his hand, and everyone came out in a file.In the end, only Cao Cao and the military doctor who checked his pulse were left in the tent.

"Gu's head doesn't hurt a long time ago, let's pour out the medicine."

The kneeling military doctor firmly ignored Cao Cao's order: "This medicine is good for my master's headache, please drink it."

Cao Cao couldn't help laughing as he watched the bitter concoction brought to him.In the past few years, he was the one who tried his best to force Guo Jia to drink the medicine, but now he returned it all.No matter whether he gets angry or shirks his daily bowl of medicine, this little Cangzhu doctor will resolutely obey Guo Jia's order, and will not give up until he drinks it down without a drop.

A doctor's insistence will not make Cao Cao care, but when the order is issued by Guo Jia, Cao Mengde, who looks down on the world, can only obediently accept his fate.But speaking of it, it was Cao Cao who cared about Guo Jia's mood back then, coaxing and tricking Guo Jia to drink the medicine, and now it's because of Guo Jia's insistence that he followed the doctor's order for this seemingly harmless ailment. Drink medicine every day.No matter whether Guo Jia is drinking medicine or asking others to drink medicine, he always takes the lead, so that Prime Minister Cao, who is more than [-] people, can only surrender willingly.

Just after putting down the empty medicine bowl, the lights in the tent were flickering, and the octopus, who returned to the camp without a sound, knelt down and saluted in front of the case.

"Does Feng Xiao have anything to say to Gu?" As early as half an hour after Guo Jia fell off the cliff, the octopus found Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang, who was still in a coma, at the foot of the cliff, and the two octopus guards stayed behind. Hiding in the dark to protect Guo Jia's safety at any time, the rest of the octopuses returned to the camp to return to their orders.Now that one of the two octopus guards has returned to the camp, Guo Jia should have something to tell him.

"The master told the lord to take the medicine on time."

"Only?"

"Sir, there is still a handwritten letter for the lord."

Seeing the octopus take out the cloth from his bosom, the smile on Cao Cao's lips faded a bit.If it was enough for ordinary things in the plan to be conveyed orally by octopus, but Guo Jia wrote him a handwritten letter, then the letter on silk must be an extremely important matter.

He was not worried about any problems with Liu Bei.Now that he has the advantage, the worst result is nothing more than allowing Liu Bei to enter Sichuan unscathed.What he was worried about was what Guo Jia would do for the sake of the so-called overall situation.Because life and death are unknown, so he left a silk letter in advance to inform him of his follow-up plans.Guo Jia really had too many precedents for this kind of thing, so there was no room for him not to worry.

However, when Cao Cao, who was getting more and more worried, saw the content on the silk paper, his frown instantly relaxed, and the solemn look on his face was swept away.He chuckled, his eyes full of helplessness, and under the helplessness, a little bit of tenderness loomed.

There are only eight characters on the silk, and the handwriting is as casual as a human being:

"Tonight, the vast stars are extremely beautiful."

Tonight, Liu Bei's camp is not stable either.

Zhuge Liang did not inform Liu Bei of the full arrangement beforehand, and out of absolute trust, Liu Bei did not ask further questions.So when Zhao Yun returned to the camp with the news of Zhuge Liang's fall from the cliff, and told Liu Bei the whole plan, the sentence "It's too messy!" burst out from Liu Bei's mouth in an instant.

Since we knew there would be an earthquake, why did we send troops?Although the cliff is not high, if you fall down with your flesh and blood, you will definitely be injured.And if Guo Jia took the initiative first, wouldn't Kong Ming be in danger...

And in the next second, he suddenly realized why he had to take risks when planning strategies like Zhuge Liang.

Because Liu Xuande wanted to win a big victory completely, wanted to be proud, and wanted to avenge his dead brother.

No one knows better than Liu Bei how embarrassing his situation was in the 12th year of Jian'an.As he grows older, he grows fat and fleshy, but he has not occupied a single piece of land, and has not accomplished a single achievement. Not to mention the revival of the Han Dynasty, even his wealth and life are controlled by Liu Biao.Uncle Liu Xuande of the great Han Dynasty was only a flash in the pan for the turbulent world, and even he began to doubt what kind of virtue and ability he had, so that he could become a prosperous career like Guangwu.At this moment, a young man in white clothes who looked like an exiled fairy came to him.

Zhuge Kongming has calm and gentle eyes like a clear pool in the forest, but the closer you get, the more you can feel the calm and sparkling eyes, like a pool of spring water disturbed by a sharp-eared spirit beast in the mountains.And the young man who is about to come holds his hand and tells him that the world will be divided into three parts, that the world can be settled, and the Han Dynasty will prosper.The breeze in the wilderness blew up his white shirt, and under the stars, he was full of vigor and spirit, pointing the world.

How wise and courageous is this?It also made Liu Bei so uneasy at that time, he questioned himself every day and every night, if the person Kong Ming was loyal to was not him, but someone else, would Zhuge Kongming's name have long been famous all over the world?

He is not a person who belittles himself, but the more he pays attention to it, the more he will worry about gains and losses, which is also human nature.

When Kong Ming asked himself, why did he nod? !Why do you have to be lucky and think that with Kong Ming's resourcefulness, no matter how bad the situation is, he will be able to do what ordinary people can't? !

He is very wise and close to demons, and the talent of Crouching Dragon, but Kong Ming is just a mortal.If his wish is to be fulfilled, Kong Ming must sacrifice his own safety, bow his heart and overcome all obstacles for him.

But he didn't want Kong Ming to do that.

The horse's hooves stepped across the morning light, pierced through the mist of the morning, wet the ink shirt of the visitor, and awakened Liu Bei from regret.With a full demeanor, he went up to greet him. The person who came was Pang Tong who went to Sichuan and Shu to meet Liu Zhang for him.Pang Tong got off his horse, saluted hastily, and cut straight to the point: "The plan is done, General Liu can immediately lead his troops into Sichuan."

Crouching dragon and phoenix chicks are equally famous in the world, but unlike Zhuge Liang's Guangwei, perhaps because only one eye is exposed, Pang Tong always has a dull and depressing aura lingering around him.Moreover, on the first day he arrived in Liu Bei's camp, he clearly told Liu Bei that he was willing to stay not because he thought Liu Bei was the wise master, but because of Zhuge Liang, so he never called Liu Bei "Master", but only called Liu Bei a stranger The famous "General Liu" clearly draws the boundaries between each other.

"Shiyuan is going to work hard here," Liu Bei has long been accustomed to Pang Tong's attitude, so he doesn't mind.And at this moment, he can't care about these details.Pang Tong came back with good news, which means another thing is imminent:

"Give the order to Zilong, and immediately order him to take the military division back with his own soldiers!"

Pang Tong, who was about to turn around and leave, paused when he heard the footsteps: "Where is Kong Ming now?"

Liu Bei's face froze.He thought this matter was the most unreasonable, and the ins and outs were extremely complicated. He paused for a long time, and when he figured out where to start, Pang Tong lost his patience.

"Tong and General Zhao will go together."

After speaking, without waiting for Liu Bei's answer, Pang Tong turned on his back and rode his horse away.

The morning sun passed through the morning mist in the mountains, awakening a few cuckoo birds sleeping in the branches of the trees, straightening their feathers and flying among the bushes and trees again, covered with dew.The bonfire in the cave was almost extinguished, but the charred dead wood was stacked together, but there was still a slight sound, perhaps the sporadic sparks hidden in the charcoal were making their final struggle.The fresh breath of green grass engulfs in the cave along with the mist, gradually covering the smell of charcoal, and the moist water vapor permeates every corner, and the sparks are extinguished in an instant.

Zhuge Liang woke up dimly, suddenly felt a weight on his body, opened his eyes and saw Pang Tong with an expressionless face in front of him, and his body was covered with the robe that Pang Tong brought specially.

"Shiyuan." Zhuge Liang greeted Pang Tong with a smile, and when he stood up, he saw Zhao Yun behind Pang Tong, "Zilong is here too. It seems that the road to Sichuan has been paved, and it is not in vain. Warm up the feeling of spending the night in the mountains."

Now that he is awake, the robe is naturally useless.It happened that Guo Jia was still sleeping soundly beside him, so he covered Guo Jia with his robe, and wanted to put Guo Jia's hand into the robe.Suddenly, his hand was held back by Guo Jia, and his wrist was icy cold.Guo Jia's eyes were clear, not the tired look of someone who just woke up.

"Has Kong Ming always been this gentle?"

Zhuge Liang narrowed his eyes with a smile, thinking to himself that the robe that Shi Yuan had brought with his good intentions seemed to be completely useless: "Pity the fragrance and cherish the jade, as long as there is a beginning and an end."

Guo Jia glanced at Pang Tong, and continued to ask: "The arrival of the young phoenix means that the road to Shu has been opened at this time. Now that there is a way out, does Kong Ming want to tie Jia back?"

"Yizhou has beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. It is the most suitable for weak people like Feng Xiao to recuperate from illness. It is a kind heart to ask Feng Xiao to be a guest. I hope Feng Xiao will not refuse."

"It doesn't matter whether Jia refuses or not. It depends on whether General Zhao can get Jia's subordinates to agree."

The moment the sound died down, the murderous aura rose instantly, and Zhao Yun, who had the highest martial arts among the crowd, quickly drew his sword, blocked the sharp blade piercing Zhuge Liang's neck, and then wrestled with this man.What happened suddenly, no one could see clearly where this person was dormant just now, let alone that this plain-looking unknown soldier could fight inseparably with Zhao Yun, who is brave and champion of the three armies.

"Zilong used a spear as a weapon, but this man held a short dagger. The spear is good at attacking from a distance, but the short dagger is suitable for close combat. Therefore, this man was the first to attack and stick to Zilong's side from the very beginning, so that Zilong had a whole body Martial arts are also difficult to display. However, Zilong who can entangle is so tight, this person's martial arts are also extraordinary." Speaking of this, Zhuge Liang paused, and sighed softly, "This, is it? An octopus? It really lives up to its reputation. "

"Kong Ming deliberately said that he would take Jia away, isn't it just to draw out the octopus? Jia simply asked him to come out to satisfy Kong Ming's curiosity. However, Kong Ming might not be able to fully understand the octopus with just this one person. It’s not martial arts, but a pervasive intelligence network.” Guo Jia stood up and asked again, “Speaking of which, the name of the octopus was also given to Kong Ming by Duke Xuande?”

"When the lord and Liang were talking about the past, they mentioned the octopus. However, the first person who let Liang know that there are octopuses in the world is not the lord." Zhuge Liang looked away from the two fiercely fighting, Turning to look at Guo Jia, "Feng Xiao should know that person."

"...Sima Hui?"

Guo Jia could guess that Zhuge Liang was not surprised.He nodded slightly and continued: "Mr. was in a struggle until his death. On the one hand, Mr. always firmly believed that Fengxiao and defecting to Mr. Cao would bring disaster to the world. People's behavior... perhaps, this is the helplessness of people in troubled times, always can only choose between bad and worse. Even a sage like Mr. Shui Jing can't help being like the light."

"Then how does Sima Hui know that Cao Gong and Jia are not like him, making a choice out of helplessness?" Guo Jia chuckled, "Killing people is cruel, saving others is hypocrisy, sticking to one side is not aggressive, Conquering the world is a waste of people and money, resigning from the rank and making an official must be hypocritical, and it is definitely a traitor to rule the overall situation. These so-called sages always have a reason, and the people they hate are wrong no matter what they do. It seems righteous, but in fact It's better to do some verbal and pen work based on your own likes and dislikes. Jia thinks that half of the Han Dynasty was tortured to death by this kind of people."

This is a bit sharp, Zhuge Liang can refute, but it is not necessary at this time and place.But if it weren't for the rebuttal, Zhuge Liang wouldn't be able to agree with him and say that his teacher was wrong.Fortunately, the silence didn't last long, and Guo Jia spoke again: "However, it doesn't matter if a person dies like a lamp goes out. The matter of poisoning is not Sima Hui, but someone else.

The annoying thing about fate is that no matter how you struggle, you will return to the original point.Even if Yi Yi seems to have finally found a way to escape, he will ironically find that the previous ending is actually the best ending. "Speaking, Guo Jia looked lightly at Pang Tong beside him, and asked intentionally, "What does Shi Yuan think?" "

"Tong doesn't think anything." Pang Tong said coldly.In his eyes that were not covered by his hair, there was a hostility that Zhuge Liang didn't have. "If Mr. Guo feels this way, you can talk to Kong Ming in detail after returning to the camp."

Guo Jia sighed: "Jia just wanted to remind Shiyuan that the road to Shu is steep and you must be careful with your life. Why did Shiyuan want to tie Jia back? Jia is just a small counselor, why bother to waste all this energy for Jia. That's all, Jia is in a good mood today , and give Kong Ming something. Jia believes that for Shi Yuan, if Jia sells Kong Ming’s favor, he is selling your favor.” Then, he took out the folding fan in his sleeve and handed it to Zhuge Liang.Due to the previous fall off the cliff, there were some cracks on the handle of the fan, but it was barely usable. "In the future, as long as someone surnamed Zhuge comes to Jia with this fan, Jia will spare no effort to make a fan for him." This matter." He narrowed his eyes with a smile, and added in time, "Of course, except for matters related to the Cao family...

Well, come back! "

The last sentence is a shout to the octopus who was fighting with Zhao Yun.Hearing the order, the octopus immediately retracted the dagger, and stood beside Guo Jia in three steps at a time.He quietly protected Guo Jia.

Zhao Yun also withdrew his offensive and bowed his hands to the octopus. .

Zhuge Liang opened the folding fan in his hand, but the yellowish ink on the fan was still clear, and he knew whose handwriting was written by the sharp strokes.He looked at it for a moment, snapped it together, and said with a smile: "Liang originally wanted to ask if he could use this fan to invite Fengxiao to the Lord. After all, when the Lord and Liang talked about Fengxiao, the tone was not all hostile. On the contrary, it was mostly because of familiarity and appreciation. Unexpectedly, Feng Xiao was so cunning, and immediately cut off the bright idea with one sentence. To get this fan as a gift from Cao Gong, Feng Xiao really has a very close relationship with Cao Gong.

Forget it, since it was Feng Xiao's wish, regardless of whether it was useful or not, Liang accepted it. "Speaking, he put the fan into his sleeve.

Just at this time, the sound of horseshoes gradually increased from a distance.

"It seems that the person who took Fengxiao back has also arrived."

The person who came was searching for Sima Yi.Guo Jia looked up at Sima Yi who was riding on the horse, and said with a smile: "It seems that Jia and the old fox Jia won the bet, and you will find Jia first. It's really worth all Jia's hard work in cultivating you for so many years."

"Yi used to be an octopus too." Sima Yi only replied briefly in a cold voice, to explain why he was able to find Guo Jia the fastest.Because he used to be an octopus, and had helped Guo Jia manage it for so many years, he immediately recognized the strange mark appearing under the cliff as the code word of an octopus, and followed him all the way.Originally, Cao Pi was traveling with him, but before arriving here, they encountered a fork in the road, so Cao Pi had to lead 300 people, and he led 200 people to search separately.

Zhao Yun looked at Zhuge Liang, waiting for his instructions.Today he came with his own soldiers, and he was waiting not far from here.If Zhuge Liang still wants to kidnap Guo Jia, he can call his own soldiers to act at any time.

Regarding Zhao Yun's question, Zhuge Liang shook his head lightly.

Right now, entering Sichuan and taking Yizhou is the most important thing, and there is no need to create side effects.

The two sides silently reached a tacit peace, and everything became much simpler.Sima Yi pulled Guo Jia onto the horse, and then pulled the rein out of curiosity and condescended to look down at the crouching dragon who had become famous all over the world at a young age.

It was in the weedy northwest wilderness, the dim sunlight shrouded the dry, cracked and scarlet land, and the opposing armies were at the end of their strength.The old man standing in front of the three armies on horseback had a majestic demeanor and complicated and profound eyes.The harsh north wind harvested his few remaining lifespans like ice blades, but even though he was sick to the marrow, he was still like the most indestructible iron wall before the three armies. Rixing revived the promise of restoring the Han Dynasty to the old capital, and did not hesitate to smooth out all sharp edges and corners, and regarded returning home to Longzhong as a luxury.

A formidable foe.

A respectable friend.

An enemy and friend who has been with him for almost half his life.

But the Zhuge Kongming that Sima Yi sees now is just a young man with a faint smile hiding his wisdom.In those starry eyes, there is also the expectation of a peaceful and prosperous life after the restoration of the Han Dynasty, and the chicness of traveling in the mountains from the red pine nuts after retirement.At this time, this high-spirited young man, no matter how much he heard Guo Jia said that he was destined to escape, he still firmly believed that the Han Dynasty could prosper, the world could be peaceful, and the destiny could not be violated.

As for meeting again, it will be a long time later.It has been so long that the memory and reality are separated like a knife by the years, and he has spent a lot of effort, but he has not been able to treat the dedicated prime minister as the same person as today's young man who is as cunning and agile as a fox.

"Your Majesty, Zhuge Kongming, dare to ask your name?"

"Sima Zhongda."

"It turned out to be the second son of the Sima family." The Sima family is a Confucian family, Zhuge Liang has heard of it for a long time, and he also knows a little about the legendary deeds of the second son, so his curiosity has naturally increased, "Liang has a hunch, Say goodbye today, Liang and Zhongda will meet again someday."

"Yi is the same." However, Sima Yi, who was in a hurry to join Cao Pi and bring Guo Jia back, was not willing to chat more.

"Then, there will be a period later?"

Zhuge Liang nodded regretfully:

"Okay, there will be a period later."

After finishing speaking, the two bid farewell to Xiaoxiang and Qin.