Behind Zhoujiazhuang, on the branch of the target tree where Zhang Wu shot arrows, there was a straw man hanging with a rope that looked like a human but was slightly smaller than a real person.
The servant Ah Shui grabbed the straw man and pulled it to one side, looking at Zhang Wu who was riding a horse in the distance with a bow in his hand, and then pushed the straw man hard, and the straw man immediately swung to the other side, while Ah Shui
Run away quickly.
Zhou Ping sat on the big stone, holding the wine gourd in his hand, looking at Zhang Wu.
Zhang Wu was seen riding on a horse while the horse was running. He quickly drew an arrow from his quiver, put on the bowstring, raised the arrow and pointed it at the swinging straw man, moved slightly, then let go, and the arrow flew out from the string.
Right in the middle.
Zhou Ping had a smile on his face. Zhang Wu had practiced riding and shooting well, and he was very satisfied.
"Awu, come again, shoot three arrows in a row." Zhou Ping shouted loudly.
Zhang Wu didn't respond, just nodded to Zhou Ping and looked at Ah Shui.
Ah Shui quickly went to grab the draftsman again. After seeing that Zhang Wu was ready, he pushed out hard and ran away.
Although Ah Shui believed that Zhang Wu's archery skills would not hit him, a gentleman does not put himself in danger. Even if he is not a gentleman, he is still a person who cherishes his life.
As the straw man swayed rapidly, Zhang Wu, riding on the running horse, quickly drew an arrow, nocked the bow, and shot. He drew an arrow again, nocked the bow, and shot. Three times in a row, all three arrows hit the straw man, but two arrows were missed.
On the edge of the straw man.
"That's right, take a break." Zhou Ping shouted again.
It has been more than ten days since the marriage, and Zhou Ping has been in a good mood and immersed in happiness.
As her brother said, Gan Qian was not only as beautiful as a fairy, but also as gentle as water. Although she was illiterate, she knew how to be polite.
She treats her brother and sister-in-law as their parents, her brother's two sons as her own sons, and even the servants at home as family members. It can be said that no one in the Zhou family village does not say good things about her.
After getting married, Zhou Ping stayed "at home" for many days, and never tired of it. However, he did not forget what he had planned just because he was accompanied by a beautiful woman. Zhang Wu's daily training still had to be carried out.
Zhou Ping already knew the news that Tao Qian was seriously ill. Everything was as he expected. As soon as Tao Qian died, Mi Zhu would come to greet Liu Bei. With Liu Bei's personality, he would definitely not agree to the invitation and would have to decline.
After Liu Bei declined, he would definitely come to find him. Although he had said that he would be waiting for him in his mansion, Zhou Ping believed that Liu Bei could not wait. As long as Mi Zhu came, Liu Bei would come in less than two days.
Zhou Ping was thinking when he suddenly heard a cry: "Shaojun, Shaojun..."
He looked up and saw another servant, Ah Shan, coming out of the small door behind the village and running towards him.
Zhou Ping picked up the wine gourd, raised his head and took a sip, waiting for Ashan to come closer.
"Young Master, Mr. Liu is here again. The master of the house is waiting for you. Mr. Liu is here to see you. Go back quickly!" Ashan gasped.
Oh, if you say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive. No, if you think of Liu Bei, Liu Bei will arrive.
Zhou Ping stood up and said, "Well, go back, Ah Shui, and you go get the horse."
Ah Shui responded, ran over to lead the horse, put his armed bow into his bag, ran behind Zhou Ping, and walked towards the small gate behind the village.
Zhou Ping knew that when Liu Bei came, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei would definitely accompany him. He took Zhang Wu with him and became familiar with them. It would be easier to get along with Liu Bei in the future.
When I arrived at the entrance of the hall, I saw Guan Yu and Zhang Fei standing outside the door, but today there was one more person, a man nearly eight feet tall holding a halberd.
The halberd has the power of a tiger, and a man has the power of a tiger. Zhou Ping couldn't help but slow down and take a few more glances before entering the hall. Zhang Wu stayed outside the door with his bow and arrows on his back, standing next to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei grinned when he saw Zhang Wu, as if he wanted to say something, but held back.
Zhang Wu, on the other hand, acted as if he had not seen Zhang Fei, his face was expressionless and he stood still.
"Your Majesty." Zhou Ping bowed to Liu Bei and saluted.
Liu Bei hurriedly stood up, returned the gift with his hands, and said with a smile: "I heard that your husband is not yet a full month old in his wedding, so I shouldn't have disturbed you. I just thought about you, so I couldn't help but come here. Please don't blame me!"
Zhou Ping sat down and said with a smile: "Your words are serious. It is Zhou Ping's honor for you to come. I heard... Tao Xuzhou is ill?"
He didn't want to say any more polite words and went directly to the topic. Liu Bei's visit today must be related to this.
Although my brother is by my side, I am not afraid of him knowing what I said today, so there is no need to send him away.
Liu Bei hesitated for a moment, glanced at Zhou Qi, and was about to speak when Zhou Qi stood up and said, "Shijun, you talk to Wen An, and I'll get some wine for General Yide to drink."
"Uh... That's fine." Liu Bei was a little embarrassed and responded casually. When he realized that Zhou Qi was going to give Zhang Fei a drink, he wanted to say no, but Zhou Qi had already walked to the door, so he had to stop.
, and then looked at Zhou Ping.
"Sir, as you said, Tao Xuzhou died of illness!"
"Dead? So soon?" Zhou Ping looked shocked.
Tao Qian's death was actually expected by Zhou Ping, but he pretended to be surprised at this moment. After all, this kind of life-and-death matter cannot be too confident, it can only be a speculation.
"Exactly, I heard that Tao Xuzhou was worried day and night, restless in food and sleep, and often had nightmares. He woke up in the middle of the night, sweating profusely and trembling. Xuzhou Biejia Mi Zizhong led the Xuzhou officials to Xiaopei yesterday, as Mr.
As expected, the officials in Xuzhou wanted me to take over the post of Xuzhou Mu, saying that this was Tao Xuzhou's last words, but... I have already rejected Mibiejia's invitation."
After Liu Bei finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Ping carefully to see if there were any changes on his face.
Zhou Ping was not surprised when he heard this, but just smiled slightly: "Your Majesty did the right thing. Although it was Xuzhou who came to invite you, and it was Tao Xuzhou's last words, Xuzhou may be in more chaos now. If you want to
To take charge of Xuzhou, you must have the support of the Xiapi Chen family. If the Xiapi Chen family does not support it, even if you go to Xuzhou, I am afraid that you will not be able to sit firmly."
Liu Bei hurriedly said: "I am just worried about this. In my opinion, sir, will the Xiapi Chen family support me in going to Xuzhou?"
Zhou Ping asked with a smile: "The Chen family went down to Pi, Chen climbed up to Chen Yuanlong, have you ever heard of it?"
Liu Bei nodded and replied: "Chen Yuanlong is now the captain of Dian Nong School, and his father Chen Hanyu is now the prime minister of Pei."
"Well, Chen Yuanlong is resourceful and talented. He is now the representative of the Chen family in Xiapi. With his wisdom, he should know that only Shijun can control Xuzhou now. If he doesn't support Shijun, who else can he support? Mi Biejia
If he was rejected and returned, I think it won't be long before Chen Yuanlong will come to Xiaopei to ask for your envoy." Zhou Ping said confidently.
Liu Bei thought attentively. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Zhou Ping said was reasonable, and he couldn't help but nod silently.
"I also heard that Kong Beihai is in Xuzhou now. I heard that when the envoy was in the plains, he sent troops to help him repel the thieves who besieged the city. Maybe he and Chen Yuanlong will come to persuade the envoy!" Zhou Ping laughed again!
He said.
Zhou Ping remembered that he had read history books and found that Kong Rong should be in Xuzhou at this time. Later, he would go to Xiaopei with Chen Deng to persuade Liu Bei to take over Xuzhou.
If we talk about people with great ambitions but few talents, Kong Rong can be considered one of them. Of course, the talent mentioned here is not literary talent, but the talent for running the county and the army.
Kong Rong once killed five postal governors, but traitors and corrupt officials were still rampant, and the county could not be at peace.
The Postal Supervisor exercises the power of supervision just like the governor. The difference is that the Postal Supervisor is sent by the county and is responsible for supervising the counties in the county. There are five Ministry of Postal Supervisors in a county, and one Ministry of Postal Supervisor supervises two to three counties.
Later, Kong Rong fought with the Yellow Turban. He drank a lot of alcohol, mounted his horse, and resisted the Yellow Turban on the Laishui River. However, the Yellow Turban ordered his troops to wade through the water from both wings to attack the city behind Kong Rong. As a result, the soldiers in the city collapsed.
Even Kong Rong could not enter the city, and the soldiers on the left and right rebelled again, so he had to abandon the county and run to Xuzhou.
It was after Liu Bei came to Xuzhou that he appointed him as the governor of Qingzhou. However, not long after he came to Qingzhou as the governor, he was beaten away by Yuan Tan.
Liu Bei was slightly stunned at this time, looking at Zhou Ping, sighing in his heart that this man was in the countryside, but he even knew that Kong Beihai was in Xuzhou. He really knew everything about the world and everyone in the world!
"Sir, can you come with me now?" Liu Bei once again invited Zhou Ping.
