Standing on the bow of the boat, looking at the vast and rolling river, a poem by a hero from the late Han Dynasty flashed in my mind:

'The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward, the waves wash away the heroes, right and wrong, success and failure are all gone, the country is still there, the sunset is red several times...'

"The white-haired fishermen and woodcutters on the river are used to seeing the autumn moon and the spring breeze. They are happy to meet each other over a pot of turbid wine. Many things in ancient and modern times are all laughed and talked about..."

What a beautiful and sad poem! At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when heroes were vying for the throne, Cao Cao must have been filled with emotion at that time. Seeing the people displaced by the war and their families destroyed, who could remain indifferent?

Soon, the boat passed the watershed and headed towards the middle of the river, heading eastward along the rolling river. That was Jiangdong, where I would live in the future. Thinking back to the days when I lived in Xiangxiang County, north of the Yangtze River, Xiang

Zhuang felt a little reluctant to give up, but a stronger desire told him that Jiangdong, a place with profound historical and cultural heritage, was also a place he longed for.

The ship was still moving slowly. Looking at the Wujiang River that was gradually disappearing, Xiangzhuang couldn't help but sigh. This is the place where Xiang Yu committed suicide in history. It was the last battle where he was defeated and overthrew the Chu State. I didn't know his arrival.

Can everything be saved?

Thinking of all this, Xiang Zhuang's originally cheerful mood became heavy again. He couldn't help but look at Xiang Yu, who was also staring at the rolling river. He didn't know what he was thinking in his heart. At this time, Ji Bu was quietly beside him.

Sighing: "It's a pity that we can only stay away from you!"

After hearing this, Xiang Yu couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't worry, brother, sooner or later I, Xiang Yu, will come back to kill you!"

...

The ship docked at Moling in Zhangjun County. From here, it traveled south through Yangxian. Soon, it would reach Wu County in Kuaiji County, which was the future residence of the Xiang family. At this time, the team arrived after three days of traveling.

After Zhenze, Zhenze is the Taihu Lake in later generations. After Zhenze, you are not far from home.

The scenery along the way is countless. Xiang Zhuang feels that he is gradually falling in love with this place. Although it is known as a water town, there are probably not many roads to walk on. Moreover, this ink-painted Jiangnan charm makes people feel like they are immersed in the world.

The feeling of being outside, far away from the complexity and chaos of the Central Plains, makes people feel at ease.

After passing Yangxian, the team marched from the south of Zhenze. The people along the way were very enthusiastic. There were countless houses of varying heights. Some houses were built beside the wide river banks. The scenery was very beautiful. Xiangzhuang was riding on his horse, looking around and looking around.

Looking at the surrounding scenery, at this time, a man came running from a distance. He was wearing a blue tights and holding a three-foot bronze sword in his hand. He quickly came closer. When Xiang Zhuang saw the person coming, he couldn't help shouting: "Xiang You!"

Xiang You nodded to Xiang Zhuang and went straight to Xiang Liang. When he came to Xiang Liang's side, he cupped his hands and said, "Second uncle, my father is already waiting at Wucheng Pavilion. Let me come to greet you first."

Xiang Liang couldn't help but raise his head and laugh. This younger brother, whom he had not seen for a long time, finally came to Kuaiji and the future home of the Xiang family. Xiang Liang was happy in his heart. He pointed forward with his finger and said with a smile: "Let's go ahead.

Lead the way."

"Yes, nephew, I obey." Xiang You handed over his hand, turned the horse's head, and marched at the front. Xiang Zhuang also took the opportunity to come over and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you in a year, you have grown taller."

"Brother, you are the same, you are becoming more and more powerful." Xiang You smiled back. On the side, Xiang Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter: "You two are really not ashamed, you are boasting and singing."

Everyone also laughed for a while. At this time, Ji Bu pointed forward and said excitedly: "Look, isn't that Miss Feng?"

After being yelled by Ji Bu, everyone focused their attention on the front. Sure enough, a hundred steps away, Cao Feng had already arrived on horseback. Soon, she came closer, her eyes were reddish, tears were in her eyes, and she was on the verge of collapse.

She came to Xiang Zhuang and said excitedly: "Brother Xiang Zhuang, you are finally back!"

Cao Feng's sudden appearance surprised everyone. Why was she in Kuaiji?

As if he could read everyone's thoughts, Cao Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and quietly wiped away the tears that were about to fall. Then he smiled and said, "My father and I moved to Kuaiji last year. Don't you know?"

Everyone shook their heads desperately, Cao Feng snorted disdainfully, rode the horse to Xiang Liang, imitated the men's salute gestures, and said in a sweet voice: "Uncle Xiang, not far ahead is Wucheng Pavilion. Ah

Dad and the others are waiting for you."

Xiang Liang nodded and moved forward again. Cao Feng had a lot to say to Xiang Zhuang, but there were so many people here. Cao Feng still had to swallow back the words that were about to come to his lips. He finished about half a column.

At the end of the day, there was a pavilion beside a winding river ahead. The pavilion stood on the bank of Zhenze. Xiang Bo, Cao Wujiu, Xiang Ta and others were waiting anxiously beside the pavilion.

Soon, they saw Xiang Liang and others approaching slowly. They led their horses and hurried to greet them. Xiang Bo and Cao Wujiu had already cupped their hands and said with a smile: "Second brother (Brother Xiang), we can wait here.

ah."

Xiang Liang also bowed his hand in return. Everyone looked at each other and smiled. Xiang Liang jumped off the horse, patted Xiang Bo on the shoulder, and said comfortingly: "Thank you for your hard work during this period."

"Brother, you don't have to say that." Xiang Bo waved his hand and said with a smile. At this time, everyone walked towards Wucheng Pavilion. Xiang Bo thought for a moment and whispered: "I have already done what my brother told me when he left.

It’s almost done, I’m just waiting for my brother to come back and take charge of the overall situation.”

After hearing this, Xiang Liang looked up at Xiang Bo and said with a smile, "Tell me, what have you prepared?"

Xiang Bo nodded and said with a smile: "I bought two big houses in Wu County. Our current identity is the Lu family in Kuaiji. From today on, our surname will become Lu. My brother, your name is Lu Liang, my name is Lu Bo, and the rest

The same goes for people, and from today on, Brother Cao is the general manager of the Lu family, and he will be responsible for all the affairs of the Lu family."

Xiang Liang nodded slightly. He couldn't help but look at Cao Wujiu who was standing aside. Cao Wujiu coughed and said with a smile, "We are old friends and we are very willing to serve Lu Gong."

Xiang Liang couldn't help but laugh heartily when he heard him call him Lu Gong. At this time, Xiang Bo said again: "In addition, I purchased a hundred acres of fertile land in the north of the city, and merged two craftsmen's shops in the city. On the surface,

The craftsman's shop maintains its business by making plows and daily necessities, but in fact, I have secretly hired five craftsmen to make weapons at night to build strength for the Xiang family in the future."

Xiang Liang was very satisfied with Xiang Bo's arrangement. He patted Xiang Bo's shoulders and Cao Wujiu's shoulders, nodded with satisfaction, and the three of them walked for another distance. Xiang Liang couldn't help but sigh: "In a few days, I think it is necessary."

Pay a visit to the governor of Kuaiji County."

"Brother Xiang, don't worry, Yin Tong is an old friend of mine, I will arrange for you to meet," Cao Wujiu said.

...

After staying at Wucheng Pavilion for a while, everyone set off and rushed back to Wuxian County. At this time, the sun had already set and the city gate was about to close. Xiang Yu and others escorted the carriage and returned to Lu Mansion under the guidance of Xiang You.

Xiang Liang, Xiang Bo, Cao Wujiu and others were marching slowly behind.

Xiang Liang still had many things to arrange for his move to Kuaiji. The city gate was about to close, so Xiang Liang had to speed up his horse and walk towards the city. When everyone passed through the city gate and wandered in the street, not far away

On the city tower, the sound of three-way drums was heard, and the city gate slowly closed amidst the "squeaking" friction sound.

Lufu is located in the south of Wu County, Kuaiji County, adjacent to Shihu Lake. The streets extend in all directions, and there are waterways for boating. Not far away, a small winding bridge connects the east and west streets. Every day, military personnel patrol the area.

, but the soldiers in the land of Wu Hui did not inherit the Qin army's dress. They still retained the old clothes of Chu and Wu. The gray-green military robes and brown leather armor made the soldiers in the land of Wu Hui unique.

a feeling of.

Moreover, the mountains and rivers here are beautiful. From the pavilion in the Lufu courtyard, looking into the distance, you can clearly see the stone lake and the small island in the stone lake. Xiang Liang likes it very much. At this time, everyone has returned to the mansion.

, the servants guarding the mansion have been replaced by new ones, and Xiang Liang doesn't know any of them. Moreover, as far as Xiang Liang knows, many of the dead soldiers he once raised met the Qin army and bandits on the way to move home, and suffered heavy casualties.

, not much left.

At this time, the servants in the Lufu courtyard are busy. At the entrance of each courtyard, there are warriors holding bronze swords. They are the new dead soldiers of the Xiang family. Although they are not many in number, they are all elites.

The servants were all under Xiang Ta's management at this time. These servants all came from the slave market in Wu County. Their average age was about thirty years old. They were busy preparing for Xiang Liang's reception banquet.

The room was very quiet. Xiang Liang had just walked into the room. Xiang Yu and others who were sitting and chatting immediately stood up and saluted Xiang Liang. Xiang Liang, accompanied by Xiang Bo and Cao Wujiu, slowly walked to the main seat and sat down.

On one side is Xiang Bo, and on the opposite side is Cao Wujiu.

The servants were busy serving tea, but Cao Feng was beside Xiang Zhuang. He patted him gently and made a naughty gesture to signal Xiang Zhuang to go out and talk about something. Before Xiang Zhuang could react, Cao Feng had already

He left first. Looking at Cao Feng's back, Xiang Zhuang felt like he was going back to the past. After shaking his head helplessly, Xiang Zhuang followed Cao Feng and left.

The room was very quiet, everyone was drinking tea. After an unknown amount of time, Cao Wujiu sighed softly and asked, "Brother Liang, what are you going to do next?"

Xiang Liang meditated for a moment, then turned back to stare at Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu understood the idea and immediately walked out of the house, stopping at the door with a long sword in his hand and not allowing anyone to approach. At this time, Xiang Liang also sighed and said slowly: "This place was once

This is the hometown of the Chu State. The winds of Chu are simple and simple, and people's thoughts are sad. As long as we can put our foot down in Kuaiji, win over people's hearts, and wait for the opportunity, great things can be done."

Xiang Bo just wanted to ask, but Xiang Liang raised his hand to interrupt Xiang Bo and continued: "In my opinion, the situation in the world will be reversed sooner or later. Qin will not survive for a long time. As long as the world is in chaos, we can rise up in Wu County.

Capture Kuaiji County and Zhang County to get a glimpse of the situation in the world. Qin is far away in Guanzhong and has no intention of paying attention to Jiangdong. We can then develop and grow in the Chu region. With the Yangtze River as a barrier, we can attack when we advance and defend when we retreat. There is no need to worry about failing to achieve our great cause!"
Chapter completed!