Chapter 384 Journey
The fact that the king is actually just a form, but this form must go. It can be said that Liu Bei first scares Sun Quan and then fights such a big battle with Cao Cao in Nanyang, which is all paving the way for this form.
As a participant in this, Liu Yi naturally knew how important this form was, so along the way, Liu Yi put a lot of thought into the design of the altar. He referred to many records of the altars in the past, as well as the etiquette and specifications of the princes from the Spring and Autumn Period to the present. Liu Bang was given the title of king directly, and there was no need for any grand ceremony, but the situation between Liu Bei and Liu Bang was somewhat different.
This Hanzhong King was defeated by Liu Bei. He forced Cao Cao to be conferred and recognized by the world. It can be said that he was very strong, so he must also show his domineering spirit at this ceremony.
Xiaohuan gradually let go of the uneasiness in his heart. During these days, Liu Yi was making drawings or models, and he had no time to pay attention to her. The little girl's anxiety and loss also relieved a lot. At least she could communicate normally. Liu Yi would not think of those things with one look or one action.
"Go and call Guan Ping." Liu Yi carefully looked at the model for a while, put it into a box, and walked towards Xiaohuan.
"Here!"
"Mr. Ting, are you looking for me?" Guan Ping soon came outside the carriage and asked.
"Send this to Nanzheng and ask them to find a place to put it in. The drawings and models of the altar are included. Let Wenchang dig the foundation first. Don't worry about the others. I'll go and start the construction." Liu Yi held the box and handed it to Guan Ping.
"Don't worry, Mr. Ting!" Guan Ping nodded, took the box, and arranged for someone to take it to Hanzhong quickly.
Regarding the preparations for the sacrifice, Hanzhong started preparing for the altar a month ago, but Liu Yi had to take charge of the altar himself, and he had not even chosen the place. Now Liu Yi attached the location and what he needed to prepare in the box. These preparations actually didn't take too long. Liu Yi hoped that he could start construction immediately after he arrived in Hanzhong. After all, it would be more than three months before the ninth day of the ninth month, but in fact it was really not much.
The design problem was solved, and the next journey was a bit boring. When there was nothing to do, I felt that time passed very slowly. Liu Yi would occasionally open the car window to enjoy the scenery outside the window. Now he had entered the Qinling Mountains. What caught his eye was the green mountains and clear waters. After a long time, you might be able to see some villages in some areas that are not steep. Overall, the journey from Zhuyang to Hanzhong is basically rarely visited due to the terrain. It is not a strange thing to encounter tigers on the road.
In addition to building roads, Liu Yi was not prepared to develop other things. It was not easy, but it was unnecessary. The places opened by humans can fully accommodate the existing population and support people with resources. Even if they want to open up new places of survival, there was no need to go to the mountains and ridges.
Besides, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains and water to eat water. Such a large forest resource can be used commercially. Fangling is an important forest mining base in Nanyang.
"Master, it's time to rest!" The carriage stopped in the mountain road, and Xiaohuan obediently brought a plate of washed fruit.
"Yeah." Liu Yi nodded and glanced at the little girl. The little girl suddenly became nervous again. It seemed that every time she rested, this girl was very nervous, which made Liu Yi speechless and wanted to tease her, but she was afraid that the little girl would take it seriously. When his wife mentioned this before, he thought about it. If he really wanted him to do something in-depth to a girl who was ten years younger than him, he would still not be able to do it. Just appreciate it. Besides, in terms of his aesthetic view, this kind of jasper in a small family is actually not easy to talk about. Moreover, it is not just as simple as enjoying the other person's body, but also a responsibility. It is already a long time to get away with his wife. The couple has suffered from separation over the years, so there is no need to harm one more.
Five hundred soldiers chose an open area to rest next to the road. The most tiring person on the way was naturally impossible for Liu Yi to take a bus. He could clearly feel that the marching speed in the past few days has been slower. He has been rushing for a long time and has no means of transportation, so he will definitely be tired.
"Mr. Ting, we have passed Shangyong and will probably arrive in Hanzhong in seven more days." Guan Ping walked up and bowed to Liu Yi and said.
"It's enough time, don't let everyone be tired." Liu Yi nodded, looked at Guan Ping and smiled: "It's not a marching and fighting, so don't rush it like this."
Liu Yi has calculated the time required for the altar project. He hired ten masters and 300 ordinary hired workers. If Hanzhong can prepare well, the altar will be completed in about twenty days. It is mainly hollow and easy to build, but I don’t know what attributes it will have.
This is the first time Liu Yi built an altar, and he is unsure of what attributes would appear.
"Mr. Ting, when will this battle be finished?" Guan Ping sat next to Liu Yi and suddenly asked a very profound question.
"No way." Liu Yi thought about it after hearing this, "Maybe thirty or fifty years, maybe it will be longer. No one can tell the future of things."
"Thirty or fifty years?" Guan Ping looked at Liu Yi outside of him. The time was beyond his imagination. Can he see that day in his lifetime?
"The current situation of the Three Kingdoms has been established, and it will inevitably restrain each other. No one can face the other two at the same time. Cao Wei cannot, we cannot, and Sun Quan cannot. No matter which one declines, the other will definitely stop it. The next contest depends on the development of the three companies. Those who go fast may be able to reach the end." Liu Yi smiled.
At present, the population of the world has declined. Whether Cao Cao, Liu Bei or Sun Quan, they have begun to pay attention to internal comprehensive strength. The competition is no longer just a simple military force, economy, population, internal affairs, and people's hearts. The competition between each other is no longer just a competition above the military. In the innovation of the system and the cultivation of talents, all aspects need to be compared. In fact, the Three Kingdoms are now more stable than the Three Kingdoms in history, because the Liu Bei group did not lose Jingzhou because of Guan Yu, but instead brought Nanyang into control.
Although it was called the Three Kingdoms in history, in fact, Shu and Wu only had the power to protect themselves. Relying on the advantage of territories and natural dangers, they could compete with Cao Wei. At present, Liu Bei was competing with Cao Wei, and Jiangdong also occupied the land of Huainan. The forces between the three families were intertwined. As long as Liu Bei could stabilize the rear, he sent troops to capture the land of Yongliang, which would have enough potential to compete with Cao Wei.
But no one can do this in a short period of troubled times in the Three Kingdoms.
There is another reason. Liu Bei and Cao Cao are both old and may leave at any time. The alternation of new and old regimes will be a turbulent period. No one knows what will happen. Liu Yi is probably still optimistic for thirty or fifty years.
"Thinking about these is useless. Do what we should do now. As long as we can walk steadily step by step, the next time our army sends troops, it will be the day when the world pattern changes again. At that time, perhaps Cao Wei and the animals will have to join forces to fight our army." He patted Guan Ping on the shoulder and smiled: "It's night, let's take a break early, and we will have to hurry tomorrow."
"Here!" Guan Ping stood up with some worries, obviously Liu Yi's words touched him a lot.
Liu Yi didn't know why Guan Ping was so concerned about this kind of thing, but the Battle of the Three Kingdoms was indeed a protracted war. Now, even as a time traveler, the advantage of foresight is basically gone. Next, it depends on which company can seize the opportunity that flashed in this chaotic world.
Among them, the construction of intelligence agencies is the most important. Whoever has the fastest intelligence will be able to seize the opportunity. In this regard, Liu Bei and Sun Quan lag behind Cao Cao. Cao Cao's awareness in this regard is undoubtedly leading. In Cao Wei, the intelligence agencies have done quite well.
There are no entertainment projects, even if there are, no one will go to play for a while. Liu Yi returned to his tent early to prepare for rest, but saw Xiao Huan hesitantly coming in with a silk quilt. Looking at Liu Yi, his face was blushing and hesitant, and he didn't dare to speak.
"What's wrong?" Liu Yi looked at Xiaohuan in confusion: "It's so late? Is there anything wrong?"
"Husband...Madam said...Let Xiaohuan serve the head of the family to bed." Xiaohuan hugged the silk quilt tightly, lowered his head, and his voice was like a mosquito sing.
"Okay, come here together?" Liu Yi smiled and patted the mat beside him.
"Here~" Xiao Huan blushed and walked over slowly, but found that Liu Yi, who was talking to her just now, had fallen asleep soundly. He knelt beside Liu Yi and pushed him gently, but he didn't respond.
He breathed a little relieved, and Xiaohuan was speechless again. The head of the family was sleeping so good, right?
After thinking about it, Xiaohuan stood up, bowed to Liu Yi, covered Liu Yi with a silk quilt, and then turned around and left.
If Xiaohuan had not known it at the beginning, but now, for more than half a month, Liu Yi had never even touched her. Xiaohuan could probably guess that Liu Yi did not want to force her, or he could see that he had other thoughts in his heart. For this, Xiaohuan could only silently express his gratitude. If he had the chance, he would definitely repay the kindness of the head of the family.
As for when Liu Yi saw it, Xiaohuan didn't know and didn't want to ask, but Liu Yi's attitude made Xiaohuan very grateful. After all, there are not too many people who can consider the feelings of maids and use this method to safeguard the dignity of maids in this way.
The next morning, it seemed that nothing had happened. Xiao Huan served Liu Yi as usual to get up and wash... In fact, nothing happened, but the communication between the master and the servant was no longer as stiff as before.
The team set off again. After seven days, the boring journey was already visible to Nan Zheng, but it was not Wei Yan who greeted Liu Yi, but... Zhuge Liang!
Chapter completed!