The Three Kingdoms of the Widow

When Liu Bei and his party returned to Xinye, Zhao Yun came out to greet them. Seeing how they went, they came back anyway. At that time, he scolded Zhuge Liang for putting on too much, and at the same time secretly got angry: I won't go to Zhuge's thatched cottage during the Chinese New Year.

However, Zhao Yun's anger seemed to only affect her. There was no movement in Zhuge's thatched cottage. Zhuge Liang finally came back before the Chinese New Year, and then took a lot of effort to appease Zhuge Jin who was a little upset because he didn't have fried pork skin to eat.

In the new year, Liu Bei started preparations a few days in advance according to the time he had left on the greeting card. When he went out, Liu Bei looked at the sky, and the sky was clear, which was a good omen.

At the foot of Wolonggang, Liu Bei dismounted and went to the thatched hut to knock on the door. This time it took a long time to answer the door. Liu Bei waited for a long time for the little boy to come to the door.Liu Bei saluted respectfully: "Bei asked to see Mr. a few months ago. At that time, Mr. traveled far away and did not return. I wonder if he is here today?"

The little boy bowed slightly: "The general has been waiting for a long time, sir is indeed in the thatched cottage today, please."

Liu Bei was overjoyed, turned around and told Guan Yu and Zhang Fei a few words, followed the boy into the courtyard and boarded the thatched cottage.

The little boy led Liu Bei to a bamboo curtain: "The two gentlemen are playing chess here." After finishing speaking, he withdrew.

Liu Bei looked through the curtain, and there were two young men playing chess inside, their faces could not be seen clearly, there was smoke from the incense burner next to the chessboard, and the smell of incense came through the curtain.

I don't know how long it passed quietly like this, only the sound of the chess piece falling on the board, Liu Bei patiently waited for the game to end.

Finally, the young man sitting on the right sighed softly, and picked up the feather fan next to the chessboard: "The general is here, must there be some advice?"

Liu Bei was startled, and quickly bowed deeply: "How dare you, Mr. Beizhuan listens to your high-level remarks."

"Since that's the case, Liang would like to hear about the general's ambition."

"Sir, please screen back to the left and right."

The young man sitting on the left got up and saluted: "All leave."

Liu Bei said: "The Han Dynasty is in decline, treacherous ministers steal their lives, and the Lord is covered with dust. I don't measure my virtue and strength, and I want to believe in righteousness in the world; but my wisdom is shallow, so I use it rampantly. As of today. It is said that the plan will be released?"

Zhuge Liang looked at the feather fan in his hand, then looked at the blurred figure outside the curtain, and suddenly understood the meaning of being forced to recite "Longzhong Dui" by his grandfather when he was a child when he went to the countryside with his grandfather.The cicadas and frogs in the countryside, the fragrance of rice and fruit, and the big green watermelons floating in the well water all that year were entangled with every word of "Longzhong Dui", which was extremely clear.

Grandfather also looked at Zhuge Liang who was devouring the flesh of the melon and sighed: Floating melons sink Zhu Li.

After his grandfather passed away, Zhuge Liang accidentally discovered in the thread-bound book "Appreciation of Wei Wendi Collection" left by the old man that the original source of floating melons and sinking plums was actually Cao Pi... God's will is really amazing.

"Since Dong Zhuo came, heroes have risen side by side, and those who have crossed states and counties are innumerable. Compared with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao's name is small but few. However, Cao Cao was able to overcome Shao, and the weak became strong. People have plans. Now Cao has millions of people, and he is taking the emperor to command the princes. This is sincere and cannot be competed. Sun Quan has occupied Jiangdong for three generations. The country is in danger and the people are attached to it. It is impossible to map. Jingzhou occupies Han and Mian in the north, and benefits the South China Sea. It connects Wuhui in the east and Bashu in the west. Fortress, fertile land thousands of miles away, the land of abundance, Gao Zu became an emperor because of it. Liu Zhang is dark and weak, Zhang Lu is in the north, the people are rich and the country is rich, but they don’t know how to save them. A wise man thinks of a wise king. The general is the man of the emperor’s family, and his faith is everywhere. Take over the heroes, think of the virtuous and thirsty, if there are thorns and benefits, protect the rocks and obstacles, harmonize with Zhu Rong in the west, caress the barbarians in the south, make good friends with Sun Quan on the outside, and cultivate political principles inside; when the world changes, order a general The army of Jingzhou came from Xiangwan and Luo, and the general led the people of Yizhou to come out of Qinchuan. How dare the people not eat the pot of milk to meet the general? If so, the hegemony can be achieved, and the Han Dynasty can flourish. "

When Liu Bei heard the words, he praised him again and again, and then he invited Zhuge Liang to return to Xinye.

Zhuge Liang sighed inaudibly, and she also felt that she sighed a little more today.

"No, General, please return quickly, I'm afraid there will be changes in Liu Jingsheng's place in Jingzhou."

Liu Bei was taken aback.

In March of the 13th year of Jian'an.

Liu Biao couldn't get sick.

Zhou Yu also got the news.

More than half of Liu Biao's illness was caused by his shock and anger.

Because Sun Quan suddenly attacked Xiakou under the banner of avenging his father, and beheaded Liu Biao's general, Huang Zu, the prefect of Jiangxia, completely avenged Sun Jian.

It stands to reason that this is a big deal, but Sun Quan didn't discuss it with Zhou Yu in advance, and didn't even use the elite navy in Zhou Yu's hands. Putting a number of warships across the Miankou where the Han River enters the Yangtze River successfully hindered Sun Quan's army.If it was Zhou Yu's naval attack, then the dozens of large warships in Zhou Yu's hands alone would be enough to break through the enemy's formation. Palm big rope up.

When Zhou Yu got the news that Sun Quan was attacking Xiakou, it was time for the water armies led by Huang Zu and Sun Quan to fight face to face. Huang Zu sent Chen Jiu, and the two sides fell into a bitter battle for a while.Zhou Yu got the report and urgently ordered Lu Meng to lead the army to help. As expected, Lu Meng beheaded Chen Jiu on the spot and solved Sun Quan's difficulties. Then Lu Meng conveyed Zhou Yu's suggestion to Sun Quan: change the original strategy of focusing on the navy and increase the army by 5000 , Water and land went hand in hand, and captured Xiakou.Sun Quan adopted this suggestion, and indeed captured Xiakou in one fell swoop.

When Lu Meng returned to Zhou Yu, he brought back a letter written by Sun Quan. In the letter, Sun Quan tried his best to eliminate Zhou Yu's possible misunderstanding: Gong Jin, I really didn't mean to make you empty, I really didn't...

Zhou Yu put the letter away and listened to Lu Meng's report on the battle.After Lu Meng finished talking about how to capture Xiakou, he stood with his hands down and waited for Zhou Yu's instructions.

"Go ahead." Zhou Yu stood in front of the sand table without looking at Lu Meng.

"It's over."

"It's over? You mean that the lord will capture Xiakou, open warehouses, release food, have a party with the people, eat pots and pulp, and have fun?" Zhou Yu suddenly broke the reed pole used for thumbnails into three pieces.

Lu Meng's face turned blue and pale, he didn't dare to look up at Zhou Yu, and knelt down in the big tent with a thud: "My lord will not let the humble general tell the truth, for fear that the general will be angry and hurt himself, and the humble general does not want the general to be angry, so..."

Zhou Yu stepped back dejectedly, and sat on the couch. After a long time, she said softly, "Zi Ming, you should read more books. Reading can make you wise. Being a general is not only about being brave and Loyalty is enough. The lord's suggestion is not necessarily right; what looks right may not be right in essence; what is right now may not be right in the future. The use of troops is a major matter, and you should not make a hasty decision on the fly. You must consider There are too many things."

"Wei. General will remember."

"Go ahead."

Lu Meng withdrew from the big tent, and Xiaoqiao dared to come in with soup. Seeing Zhou Yu's appearance, she knew that Zhou Yu was not feeling well, so she also felt heartbroken.

"General, use some anchovy fish soup. The first batch this year is fresh. I've already picked out all the thorns."

Zhou Yu didn't speak.

Xiaoqiao walked up to Zhou Yu with the food table in his hand, and persuaded him softly, "General, it's not that my lord doesn't trust you, he must have reasons..."

"I know," Zhou Yu stared blankly at the fish soup in front of him, "He just didn't want me to worry about him if he found out, so he didn't tell me at all. The timing of attacking Jiang Xia this time was not ripe, he knew I would not agree, but he Anxious for revenge and eager to replenish the population, Jiang Xia must fight. So he took great pains to hide it from me, he was afraid that I would know that he had slaughtered Xiakou, and remember what happened to Dongzhi back then... But I will know sooner or later! Make it even harder for me, why is he doing this! If he can tell me openly, maybe it will be better. He thinks too much, much more than Bofu..."

Suddenly another soldier came rushing in from outside: "Report to General Zhou, the lord's order is here! General Zhou please hurry to Lujiang to discuss matters!"

Xiaoqiao was taken aback, and Zhou Yu's face turned pale instantly.

In March, Cao Cao also intended to attack Jingzhou and take Jiangnan.

Preparations for various missions in advance have begun. Several advisers disagreed with taking Jiangnan, feeling that the time was not yet ripe, but Xun Yuquan didn't know it, and actively started preparing for the battle.The opposing counselors planned to ask Jia Xu to report to Cao Cao, but Jia Xu said that I didn't know anything.These people were very angry and went to Xun Yu again. Xun Yu said that I support sending troops, what do you want me to tell Cao Gong?The counselors decided in grief and indignation to join forces to persuade Cao Cao, but Xun Yu's light words choked them back: "Who do you think is as important as Guo Fengxiao?"

Cao Cao is still very concerned about Liu Bei's confidant, the first two attempts have failed, this is not Liu Bei's previous level, this kid must be screwed!So Boss Cao asked everyone around him, what equipment did Liu Bei buy?

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun recalled that there was a man named Xu Shu.Cheng Yu knew about this person, and he had heard about Xu Shu when he was a swordsman, so he told Cao Cao everything he knew about Xu Shu's origin.

Cao Cao bowed his head and murmured when he heard "Xu Shu's father died early, his younger brother Xu Kang died early, and only his mother was in the hall, and he served his mother very filially".

Liu Ye saw it, so he said with a smile: "If my lord has the heart to cherish talents, I can take Xu's mother first and force Xu Shu to come back."

"Where did Mother Xu live first?"

"Xu Yuanzhi is also from Yangzhai, Yingchuan." Xun Yu interjected unhurriedly, biting the word "Yi" very hard.

Cao Cao was silent, and the audience was speechless.

So it was settled.

When the news reached Xinye, Liu Bei was very nervous. Over there Cao Cao had made up his mind to go south, and here his big backer, Liu Biao, was seriously ill... He sent someone to send Zhuge Liang an invitation in advance. The last invitation was just "visit". It was changed to "please" once, and I decided to do my best to invite Zhuge Liang out this time.

When the time came, Liu Bei still took Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and a few of his servants to go. The journey was also uneasy. Liu Bei was not fully sure that he could persuade Zhuge Liang this time.Xu Shu was very confident about this. He encouraged Liu Bei and said: My lord, going here will surely succeed.If Zhuge Liang is determined not to leave the mountain, then he will not be waiting at home to plan for you the second time.

Liu Bei said that he wasn't at home the first time, what if he wasn't here this time?

Xu Shu comforted him by saying that he must have gone to do something important for the first time, not to avoid you.

But that was little consolation.

Zhao Yun said impatiently at the side: Mr. Xu just wanted to say that if the lord goes this time and Zhuge Liang is at home, it means that he will come out of the mountain. If he is not there, it will be useless, right?

Therefore, one can imagine Liu Bei's mood when he knocked on the firewood door of Zhuge's thatched cottage again, and heard the little boy say, "Mr. is waiting for the general".

Once again, he took off his shoes and entered the main hall. Liu Bei saw Zhuge Liang sitting on the couch with a blue skirt, a crane cloak, and a feather fan in his hand.

Just like Zhuge Liang when we first met in the Yingxian Pavilion, he has an outstanding demeanor and is unforgettable, with a little less indifference and elegance of the day, and his eyes are firm and courageous.

Seeing Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang got up quickly, came to the front and knelt down to pay respects: "Liang pays homage to the lord."

This title made Liu Bei both surprised and delighted: "Would you like to show your talents and help the Han Dynasty?"

"Of course. Wish to drive." Zhuge Liang has already decided, and the style will become concise and clear.

What a gift bag that fell from the sky.

"Sir, please prepare to go to Xinye together!"

Zhuge Liang pointed to the burden sitting behind him by the couch: "Don't worry, my lord, everything is ready. Liang will immediately go to Xinye with my lord."

Liu Bei felt that today was really smooth.

"However, there is one thing, Liang has something to say first: Liang feels the ambition of the lord, and is willing to do his best to help the lord, so that the Jing people will not be killed. However, Liang is the ear of Nanyang overnight, and he is open in the mountains and forests. May he grow old under the household, and wait for Jingxiang to settle down. , Liang retreated and returned to hermitage, and did not come back."

After hearing this, Liu Bei probably felt that he was told that the deadline for claiming the prize had passed after he found out he had won a lottery ticket.

"The lord does not allow this matter, Liang dare not come out."

After suffering a major blow, Liu Bei changed his mind, let's talk about the difficulties in front of him first, and who knows when Jingxiang will be calmed down?So he nodded.

Zhuge Liang was satisfied, and told Liu Bei that the lord will wait a moment, and I will explain to my brother, wife and children.

After explaining everything, Zhuge Liang followed Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei out of the thatched hut. Liu Bei ordered someone to bring the spare horses. Zhuge Liang finally told Zhuge Jun, "Be good and guard your home. Jingxiangfu is determined, and I will go back to seclusion."Zhuge Jun nodded, led his servants to wait, and watched Zhuge Liang and his party leave.

Zhao Yun and Xu Shu, who had no hope, continued to welcome Liu Bei back in the new field. When Zhao Yun saw Zhuge Liang's graceful figure appearing in the group, he almost dropped his jaw.

Xu Shu was very happy to see Zhuge Liang, an old friend, after a few pleasantries, everyone entered the city hand in hand.Zhao Yun quietly squeezed to Zhuge Liang's side, mocking in a low voice: "Didn't you come even if you were beaten to death?"

Zhuge Liang glanced at her and chose to ignore it.

"Didn't you not even see me when the emperor went there for the first time? Why are you so happy this time?"

Zhuge Liang directly took out a piece of silk from his hanging beard sleeve and threw it to Zhao Yun: "Open it and see what it is."

Zhao Yun lifted a corner, and shouted in surprise and joy: "The map of Xichuan Prefecture! You have already thought so far!"

"Otherwise, if you think I'm doing something for the first time, don't think you're the only one who isn't idle. I'll unfold this picture in the big tent later, and I'll discuss it with the lord and Yuan Zhi."

"it is good!"

When General Zhao learned that Zhuge Liang had only agreed on a short-term internship, General Zhao vowed to withdraw all plans to "clear past suspicions".

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Anchovy is the Yangtze River saury...saliva...