A gentle breeze blew by, causing ripples to appear on the river surface. Among the reeds on the riverside, there were waterbirds flying up and down. The crisp bird song accompanied by the sound of the surging river formed a peaceful and peaceful scene.
On the surface of the river, a small boat was rippling on the river. Except for the boatman at the stern, there were only two people sitting in the bow sitting opposite each other and drinking.
A pot of fish soup was simmering on the small coal stove. The tender fish meat tumbled from time to time in the milky white fish soup, and the rich aroma wafted in the wind.
A middle-aged scribe picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He closed his eyes and thought about it for a moment. He couldn't help but sigh: "This wine produced in the north is indeed unique. It has a rich aroma and a spicy taste, but the aftertaste is endless."
"Yes!" A scribe opposite also picked up the wine glass and took a sip, "But no matter how good the wine is, it would be a pity if you can't drink it all the time."
"Mr. Chengyan, what do you think of Liu Bei?" Kuai Liang put down his wine glass and looked at Huang Chengyan opposite him and asked.
"If we talk about Liu Bei, we might as well talk about Wang Xuan." Huang Chengyan looked towards the north and couldn't help but sigh softly, "A hero who comes out once in a thousand years, no matter what, no what!"
"So what if it happens once a thousand years? The thinking and methods are too cruel and leave no room for action. People like this will not last long!" Kuai Liang didn't know what he thought of, but a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.
"Although my talents and learning are good, they are of no use to me!" Huang Chengyan couldn't help but sigh. People like them still have the courage to admit this. "Sages are also human beings, and they also have reasons to punish Shaozhengmao."
Huang Chengyan was a member of the Huang clan in Anlu, Jiangxia. The Huang clan was the Huangxiang clan. It was a famous scholar family in the Eastern Han Dynasty and had an outstanding reputation in the land of Jingxiang. The ancestor of the clan, Huang Zu, was the prefect of Jiangxia and was the absolute powerful sect among Liu Biao's forces.
At the same time, Huang Chengyan is also the brother-in-law of Cai Mao of the Cai family. At this time, Huang Chengyan represents not only the royal family, but also the Cai family.
The Cai family is also a famous Jingxiang clan. Cai Mao is the brother-in-law of Liu Biao, the commander-in-chief of the Jingzhou Navy. Cai Mao's father, Cai Xi, is the brother-in-law of Captain Zhang Wen.
The Kuai family is also a large family in Jingxiang. The brothers of the Kuai family, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, are Liu Biao's right-hand man and the head of the civil servants.
At this moment, when Kuai Liang and Huang Chengyan met in Jiang Shui, it was obviously not that simple.
"Liu Biao's attitude has become more and more ambiguous recently." Kuai Liang said with a somewhat gloomy look: "He no longer ignores government affairs as before. Although he does not express his opinion on many things, I always feel that he is planning something."
"If you have anything to say, Zirou, just say it." Huang Chengyan lowered his head and scooped up a bowl of fish soup with a spoon, and said casually.
"Chengyangong thinks, after Wang Xuan pacified Xiliang this time, where will his next target be?" Kuai Liang did not answer directly, but changed the topic and asked.
"Jingzhou!" Huang Chengyan said directly without thinking. Neither of them felt the need to discuss whether Wang Xuan could pacify Xiliang.
"Yes, I also think it's Jingzhou. After all, with Nanyang in hand, the path to attack Jingzhou has been completely paved. And after Jingzhou North is captured, the middle of Shu will become a turtle in the urn, and Liu Zhang can't help but make any struggle." Kuai
Liang sighed lightly.
"Facing Liu Bei's army, Jingzhou has no resistance. Whether it is the navy or the army, Liu Bei's army is much stronger than the Jingzhou army." Kuai Liang looked very frustrated when he said this.
Liu Bei has only been developing for a few years. Not to mention anything else, Liu Bei is already number one in the world in terms of combat prowess. His reputation of being invincible in every attack has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Of course, everyone knows the reason why Liu Beijun is so powerful, and Liu Bei has no intention of keeping it secret. However, if you know it, no one can learn it. After all, no one is willing to give up the benefits they have, and this is not a family that is willing to pay the price.
The reversed, aristocratic family is a whole, and this is the most distressing part.
"Then what did you think about it?" Huang Chengyan looked at Kuai Liang with burning eyes.
"Surrender to Duke Cao!" Kuai Liang replied simply.
This matter is too big and the news cannot be leaked. This is why I went to the river to say it. The intelligence organization run by Wang Xuan has been blacklisted by all the famous families in the world. Yuan Shao was defeated that year. Of course, it was because of Liu Bei's military strength.
, but the fact that the interior almost became a sieve was the key factor for Liu Bei's army to capture the entire north within half a month.
It’s impossible to guard against it!
Huang Chengyan closed his eyes and thought for a moment, "Yes!"
Even if we can't tell who will have the last laugh in the dispute between Cao and Liu, there is always hope.
After the two agreed, Kuai Qi, the nephew of Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue and the future governor of Fangling, quietly set out on the road to find the Ming Lord in the Eastern District.
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Lü Bu and Zhang Liao, who were tired from the journey, finally walked out of the desert with 20,000 cavalry. They vigorously shook off the twenty kilograms of sand and dust on their bodies. Lü Bu exclaimed that the desert was indeed a natural barrier.
Until Lu Bu's army rushed into the city of Lian County, the county magistrate looked at the man in front of him in bewilderment, wearing a purple gold crown with a three-pronged hair, Xichuan red brocade and flower robes, wearing an animal mask and swallowing heads... "General"
who?"
With a wave of the Qinghong Sword, the county magistrate's head fell to the ground. Lu Bu followed Wang Xuan's example and said coolly, "You know too much!"
The county magistrate, who was still dead, looked confused. I already know too much about this!
Zhang Liao glanced at the nervous Lu Bu and wisely did not make any further comments.
"Wenyuan, you lead 10,000 cavalry to attack Wuwei Guzang. Don't let anyone go. The Imperial Counselor has said that he will go on a killing spree in Xiliang this time. He is tired of the Qiang people's repeated rebellions and wants to do it once and for all.
Complete cure." Lu Bu patted Zhang Liao on the shoulder and said.
"Completely control the Qiang rebellion?" Zhang Liao emphasized the word "completely" with a look of disbelief.
"Yes, we will completely control the Qiang chaos." Lu Bu said with a tone of three-quarter admiration, seven-point worship, and six-point longing: "The Imperial Master said that without the Qiang people, there will be no more Qiang chaos...!"
Zhang Liao: "..."
You are so right, I am speechless!
However, Zhang Liao also agreed in his heart that this was indeed Wang Xuan's consistent style. In fact, this simple and crude method is not unknown to others, but who dares to really propose it?
It doesn't matter beforehand, but it would be weird if someone didn't criticize him afterwards for being cruel, violent and murderous without restraint. That would be tantamount to causing trouble for the family, and the consequences would be endless.
Of course, Wang Xuan also knows this, but it doesn't matter to Wang Xuan at all. As long as he doesn't die, no one dares to say bad things about him!
Who says to kill whom?
Once all those who dare to speak out are dead, naturally there will be no one left to speak out!
Therefore, living a long life is the key!
While Lu Bu was planning how to cut off the Xiliang people's retreat, the date agreed upon by Ma Teng and Wang Xuan also arrived.
On a dark and windy murderous night, Ma Teng, who had everything prepared, took a deep breath and said, "Let's go!"