The Three Kingdoms started from fooling Jia Xu

Chapter 293 Don't worry

"Go hunting?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then a little angry.

Even if they waited, the emperor was also waiting, this Zhang Xiu didn't know the etiquette of the emperor and his ministers, and ran to hunt, he really didn't take the emperor seriously.

"Huh, Prime Minister Zhang has such a great official authority! Let His Majesty wait for a whole day, but in the end he didn't make a triumphant return with such a lame reason. I'm afraid he is arrogant!"

Dong Cheng frowned, and said in a deep voice.

After Dong Cheng finished speaking, many civil officials also whispered twice, a little dissatisfied, but they didn't dare to show it so blatantly.

After Dong Cheng finished speaking, he shook his sleeves and left in dissatisfaction.

Everyone broke up unhappy, and even some ministers were going to get sick tomorrow, they didn't want to be teased by Zhang Xiu like this.

In a blink of an eye, a few days later.

In the past few days, Jia Xu used various reasons to procrastinate, all the courtiers were tired, and the countless detailed works were all taken for granted by not seeing anyone day by day.

As a result, except for the officials of the Zhangxiu faction, all the others were sick.

The many Xiaoxiao who had been intimidated before became active again after several days of waiting. There were too many forces colluding with Yuan Shao in Jingzhou.

If this group of aristocratic families could be killed casually, it is estimated that Jia Xu would have ordered the massacre, but these people should not be moved for no reason.

Even if Anbu tried his best to investigate, it was still a drop in the bucket, and he couldn't win a few people.

Xiangyang, the backyard of the Kuai family.

Many aristocratic families gathered together, radiant.

How long did they wait? Finally, they waited until Yuan Shao captured Youzhou. In this way, Yuan Shao estimated that it would not be long before he should lead his army south.

"Brother Kuai, what do you think Jia Xu is up to? It's been the fifth day, and Zhang Xiu hasn't been seen. Isn't he playing tricks on the world?"

"Haha, it's all about delaying the attack!" Kuai Liang chuckled lightly, he didn't go to the flattery these two days, he already dared to assert that Zhang Xiu would not come back for the time being.

"The reason why that old fellow Jia Xu falsely claimed that Zhang Xiu had come back triumphantly was because he wanted us to be wary of others and make the princes of all walks of life fearful."

Kuai Liang talked broadly.

"Hmph, let me just say, what time is it now, how could Zhang Xiu go hunting? It's such a ridiculous joke, I'm afraid only Jia Xu believed it."

"Haha, that old fox Jia Xu really thinks that everyone in the world is as stupid as him. I'm afraid Zhang Xiu won't be able to come back for a while."

"It's true, Zhang Xiu only brought [-] people to the south, so it's naturally impossible to pacify Jiaozhou in a short time."

"Hehe, how can it be so easy to conquer Jiaozhi, which has been run by scholars for generations, not to mention that Zhang Xiu only brought 1 people, even if there are [-] people, it is estimated that it will not be able to take Jiaozhou within a year or so.

For a while, everyone talked to each other.

There was a little more laughter, especially when they thought that Zhang Xiu might not come back, they were even more happy.

"Brother Kuai, what did Yuan Shao say? Is there a reply?"

As soon as the words came out, everyone looked at Kuai Liang in unison.

When Yuan Shao captured Gongsun Zan, they contacted Yuan Shao's subordinates more frequently.

"Xu You, the humerus next to Mr. Yuan, wrote back, saying that Yuan Shao will go south in a few days, and he wants us to report all the news about Jingzhou, and make Jingzhou even more chaotic."

Kuai Liang stared slightly, and said.

"Let Jingzhou be more chaotic?" Everyone showed embarrassed expressions. If Yuan Shao went south, they could cooperate internally and externally, but if Jingzhou was more chaotic, it would be very difficult.

There is no way, Zhang Xiu might come back anytime, and the Jingzhou military power is still completely held by the Zhang Xiu Group, even if they gather dead soldiers, it will be difficult for them to fight against one ten thousandth of it.

The main reason is that Zhang Xiu's prestige is still there, so they dare not be rampant.

"Brother Kuai, Jingzhou is undercurrents now, and it is time for Yuan Gong to go south. As for the chaos, I am afraid that old Jia Xu will not be willing."

"That's right, Jingyang's 20 troops are waiting for armor. If we act recklessly, I'm afraid we can be crushed into powder with the snap of our fingers."

Everyone hesitated and said, a little worried.

What they mainly thought was that Yuan Shao would go south to take the main attack. In this way, Jingzhou's troops would be empty, and it would not be difficult for them to gather some dead soldiers to do some action.

Kuai Liang nodded, and said solemnly: "I've already told Xu You about this, but he hasn't replied yet. I guess Yuan Shao wants to decide whether to go south as soon as possible or to recuperate."

"In this way, let the following families create some disputes in various counties and increase the tension in Jingzhou. In addition, send people to spread rumors, saying that Zhang Xiu was defeated in Jiaozhou, and his life and death are unknown."

"In this way, everyone in Jingzhou must be in danger." Kuai Liang pinched his chin, showing a sinister look.

"Haha, Brother Kuai's plan is very good. In this way, it is equivalent to urging Yuan Shao to send troops in a disguised form. Moreover, Zhang Xiu, who is believed by those farts in Jingzhou, is dead, and chaos is bound to happen."

"Then what preparations do we need to make in the near future?"

"Restrain the clansmen below, and train more generals, I guess it won't be long before they will be used." Kuai Liang urged.

Everyone nodded in approval,
If they want to be able to speak in front of Yuan Shao, they need to show some strength, and they all know this.

"Okay, Jia Xu's eyeliner has been around my mansion recently, it's not suitable to stay for a long time, let's all go down and get ready!" Kuai Liang waved his hands and said.

"Farewell!" Everyone stood up and clasped their fists together.

To the south of Xiangyang City, a hundred miles away.

Zhang Xiu looked at the letter in his hand and raised his eyebrows slightly.

In Jia Xu's letter, he recounted the situation of the past few days, and at the same time explained the current internal distress in Jingzhou. Gongsun Zan had already been defeated, and Jingzhou was the first to bear the brunt.

Even if Zhang Xiu didn't employ the common people, the aristocratic families under his command would definitely collude secretly, but it's more intense now.

But Jia Xu's letter was very serious, and it felt like riots were going to happen all over Jingzhou.

"My lord, did the military adviser urge us to return to the army?" Zhao Fan said in a deep voice, supporting his sword.

"Instead of letting us return to the army openly, let me sneak into the city quietly." Zhang Xiu explained, he really didn't understand what Jia Xu was trying to sell.

On the one hand, Jia Xu wanted to let the aristocratic families in the city know that he was back, but he returned immediately, and he let himself sneak back again, to let these aristocratic families show their feet?
Or, to lure Yuan Shao to attack?

Zhang Xiu showed a wry smile, Jia Xu hadn't explained clearly, it was annoying.

"In this way, I will go back according to Wen He's intention and take a look at the situation. As for this, I will leave it to you, Zhong Ye. It is best not to let people find out, so as not to fail."

Zhang Xiu pondered for a while, but decided to go over to see Jia Xu's intentions.

"No!" Wenpin nodded in response.

Immediately, Zhang Xiu put on a slight disguise and headed straight for Xiangyang with Hu Che'er and a dozen riders. According to the speed of the horses, it was estimated that they would arrive at noon.

Noon, North Gate.

The South Gate of Xiangyang is still waiting for Zhang Xiu's triumphant return. As for the North Gate, there are mostly merchants traveling together. Many people come and go, and most of them are relatively unfamiliar.

The air in spring was still slightly cold, and Zhang Xiu was wrapped tightly. Looking at the long-lost Jingzhou City, Zhang Xiu felt a little emotional. It must have been three or four months since the farewell.

The main reason is that Cochin is too far away, and the journey delays too much time.

When entering the city, Zhang Xiu could hear various voices of discussion from time to time, most of which were related to Yuan Shao's going south, and some were related to whether he had returned or not.

And the opinions of the people were surprisingly unanimous.

Not many people think that Zhang Xiu can win, and even the prosperity of the city has weakened a lot, maybe it is just the beginning of spring, but Zhang Xiu feels that most merchants are worried about the war in Jingzhou.

Therefore, the trade with Jingzhou has been reduced.

Sneaking all the way, the back door of Zhang Mansion.

The back door is usually used by servants, and there is usually no one there.

After entering the mansion, Zhang Xiu went for a stroll in the backyard silently, and found that none of his wives and concubines were there, which made Zhang Xiu very depressed.

At this time, Zhang Xiu had just exited from a room.

"Who? What are you doing there sneakily?" At this moment, a coquettish voice sounded, but this voice was somewhat familiar to Zhang Xiu.

Turning around, Zhang Xiuxin looked over happily.

As if, ten steps away, that beautiful and delicate face was revealed. It had been a long time since I hadn't seen her, and my aunt seemed to be even more charming!
Due to various reasons, the distance between himself and Zou has widened a lot, of course it only refers to the distance of contact.But today, his wife and concubines are not in the backyard, isn't he...
Zhang Xiu slowly took off the cloak, revealing that sunny and handsome face with joy on it.

Zou was taken aback for a moment, a little dumbfounded.

That face was familiar to her, she was a little strange, she never thought that this person was Zhang Xiu, and didn't Zhang Xiu go to Jiaozhou?How could he suddenly appear in the mansion.

"Youwei, is that you?" Zou said tremblingly.

She couldn't believe her beautiful eyes, and Zhang Xiu's wives and concubines had all gone to meet him, why did this man sneak back?
"Yeah!" Zhang Xiu smiled and nodded.

"Yuan Ying and the others went to pick you up, why didn't they come back with you?" Mrs. Zou's chest heaved, she was a little happy and asked curiously at the same time.

"Pick me up?" Zhang Xiu instinctively froze for a moment. The simple association is probably a good thing Jia Xu did to make more people believe that he will come soon.

Doesn't that mean that Yuan Ying and the others have been waiting for him at the city gate for several days in a row?

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiu was inexplicably distressed.

But looking at his aunt, he didn't feel distressed anymore, instead he said smugly: "I sneaked back here, I just want to stay with you for a while longer."

Only in front of Zou Shi can Zhang Xiu reveal his deepest self. In front of other wives and concubines, he is an upright husband.

But in front of Mrs. Zou, he has his own youth, just like a child, he can talk poorly and arrogantly with Mrs. Zou.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Zou gave Zhang Xiu a coquettish look. Although he said no, he was very happy in his heart, as comfortable as drinking honey.

"Oh, by the way, you just came back from Jiaozhou, so you must be tired. Auntie will cook some food for you right now, so that you can rest your stomach." Zou said with concern.

"No need," Zhang Xiu grabbed Zou Shi's slender hand, then pulled her into his arms, and sighed with a smirk like a little man:

"The body is not tired, but the heart is a little tired."

"What's wrong?" Mrs. Zou was anxiously concerned.

"Can't be with my aunt, can't I feel tired?" Zhang Xiu said solemnly, then slid his palm down her waist, squeezed it slightly, and joked with a chuckle:
Zou groaned and rolled her eyes at Zhang Xiu. She wanted to refuse straight away, after all, there was a difference in their identities, but when she saw the exhaustion on Zhang Xiu's face that couldn't be concealed, her heart softened.
In a low voice, he said, "Then let's go to my room!"

Hearing Zou's struggling words, Zhang Xiu was so moved that she almost cried. After all, it was her aunt who treated her well.

Zhang Xiu pursed the corners of her lips, very excitedly stopped Zou's waist, and walked towards her room step by step.After getting married, he seldom went to Zou's room.

Today, that is, taking advantage of the absence of his wife and concubine.

When he dominates the world, he will find a way.

My own woman is not allowed to suffer.

Go home at noon, dusk.

On the big soft bed, Zhang Xiu greedily enjoyed it.

He took a deep sleep, he hadn't had such a comfortable rest for a long time, and this kind of complete emptiness could only be felt by his aunt.

Seeing Zhang Xiu sleeping soundly, Zou couldn't bear to wake up, but seeing the sun gradually setting, she became more and more anxious, because Zhang Xiu's wives and concubines should be back soon.

After hesitating for a long time, she still didn't wake Zhang Xiu up.

"Forget it, take one step at a time, at worst, let Youwei say that he returned to the city late at night, they shouldn't have any doubts." Zou thought to herself.

Because Zhang Xiu was sleeping so sweetly that there was even a slight snoring sound, which showed how tired he was. Naturally, Zou felt distressed and couldn't bear to wake him up.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the door.

It was reported by Yuan Ying and others. They were a little disappointed because they didn't receive Zhang Xiu again today.

They also wondered whether Zhang Xiu hadn't come back, Jia Xu was lying to them, but Jia Xu didn't answer, just let them come forward.

Yuan Ying and the others naturally knew their intentions, so their tired legs and feet were sore after standing for a whole day.

"Auntie, are you there? It's time to eat." Yuan Ying shouted in a tired voice.

"Ah~, I, I'm not hungry, why don't you eat first?" Mrs. Zou quickly replied, really afraid of something.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, it's okay. It's just spring, and I got a little bit of wind and cold. It's nothing serious, just rest for a while." Zou's face was red, and she was extremely nervous.

There's no way, if I let them know that my husband was slept by me, I guess my face will change.

"It's okay, you open the door, I'll ask Dr. Zhongjing to prescribe some medicine!" Fan frowned, she and Zou had the best relationship.

"No, it's really fine, you guys go eat first!" Zou explained.

Listening to Zou's tone, everyone left just now.

(End of this chapter)