Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"Uncle said that I may be taller than him, and my younger sister will be about the same as my mother in the future, so why should I be jealous?" Lan Ji snorted.

Lan Yuan: "I forgot to ask you these few days, what have you learned from my uncle? I heard that his sword skills are unparalleled in the world."

"Uncle only taught me strength and punching. As for weapons, I will learn the Lu family's halberd technique in the future. Brother, you will not steal it during this time, right?" Lan Ji said with doubts.

Lan Yuanqian replied: "My mother said that I will study together when you come back, and I have memorized "The Analects of Confucius" for my brother in the past six months."

Chapter 451 I Have a Friend

Lan Tian heard the two brothers enjoying themselves outside the door, and did not complain about his preference for his daughter. He and Gao Shun looked at each other with a smile and were ready to leave.

At this time, another question came from Lan Ji: "I don't know what kind of character my little sister is..."

Lan Yuan asked back: "Should be similar to my mother? Qingmei must be a hero among women just like her mother."

"Where did you hear that? Sister Yinping is very lively. I don't think I will follow my mother or my father..." Lan Ji retorted.

Lan Yuan: "Sister Yinping?"

Lan Ji: "Uh...it's my uncle's daughter, Guan Yinping. Although she is only one year younger than me, she is quite short in stature, and follows me like a tail all day long."

Lan Yuan suddenly realized, "It turns out that she is the daughter of General Guan. If you go away as a guest, don't bully her..."

"How dare I? General Guan is very strict. In two years, Qingmei will be able to run in the field. Brother, you have to watch over her. Don't let her follow others and call you brother..." Lan Ji instructed.

"Then you're thinking too much, there are so many people in our family, how can outsiders get in?" Lan Yuan disagreed.

"Indeed." Lan Ji replied.

Lan Tian frowned outside the window, thinking how old are the two children, and they started discussing girls at such a young age?Did ancient children mature prematurely?

"Boping, you heard it too. The two children are actually quite sensible. I'll just pay attention to it in the future." Lan Tian pulled Gao Shun aside and said.

Gao Shun nodded, "I just want to remind Mr. that the lord's children should be treated equally, at least when they are young..."

"I can save this. Let's talk to Uncle Ji. He came all the way from Chengdu. It's not as simple as congratulations." Lan Tian patted Gao Shun on the shoulder and said to himself that I have received the education of the new era. Dare to say that no one in the Three Kingdoms can understand the equality of men and women better than him.

"Wei." Gao Shun responded with cupped fists.

There seemed to be a tea party in the courtyard of the back house. Old acquaintances Xu Shu, Xiahou Qi, Yuan Wei, Jiang Wan, and Yi Ji chatted happily. Lan Tian strode over and asked, "What are you talking about? Pretty relaxed."

Xu Shu smiled and said, "I'm promoting Guangzhou City to them. The other courtyard that Ziyu arranged for my mother is very comfortable. You can see the sea from a distance by opening the door. You have to ask Ziyu for a house as soon as possible, and come to Guangzhou to live in seclusion when you get old." It's really nice..."

"Ahem, prefect Xiahou and prefect Yuan are quite close, while Ji Bo is far away in Chengdu, that is the land of abundance..." Lan Tian joked.

Yi Ji waved his hands and smiled wryly: "Should the Land of Abundance be cold or cold..."

Lan Tian suddenly changed the topic, "Uncle Ji is here to Jiaozhou, is there anything else besides congratulations?"

Yiji nodded: "Several military advisers wanted to take advantage of Cao Cao's attack on Jiangdong and go northward to Yangping Pass to capture Hanzhong. However, when preparing food, grass and military equipment, they found that it was not a good time for the Northern Expedition..."

"Hanzhong has key roads and dangers. It is not easy to overcome in a short time. In addition, Zitong has flooded with 20 refugees. It is not easy to settle them properly. Shizai (Deng Ai) borrowed from Xindengzhuang, Linwu at the beginning of the year. With [-] villagers entering Sichuan, I think there should be a big shortage of grain and grass in Hanzhong.” Lan Tian analyzed.

"The Zhuge army division and the French army division have calculated that there will be barely enough food and grass at least after Zitong's autumn harvest. It will take two thousand miles to transport grain from other counties to the front line of Yangpingguan. In addition to the consumption of food and grass during the transportation process, the requisition of deserted land by civilians is also a big problem. This is a big problem, once it is impossible to solve it for a long time, the years of recuperation in Yizhou will be wiped out..." Yi Ji replied.

"Military Master Zhuge is always cautious, so he probably wouldn't agree to such a risky thing. Uncle Ji seemed to mention ordnance just now?" Lan Tian asked again.

Yiji nodded in affirmation: "Yizhou can use about [-] soldiers and horses, but at present there is a shortage of winter clothes, armor and weapons for at least [-] soldiers. It’s too complete, and I hope Mr. Xuan Xiao can give us support.”

Lan Tian looked at Jiang Wan and said: "According to Kong Ming's Longzhong statement, the lord must take Hanzhong. We will bear most of the supplies that are in short supply in the current war. I will leave this matter to you, Gong Yan, and urge the relevant military workshops to make full use of it." , must be completed before next year's autumn harvest."

"Wei." Jiang Wan bowed his hands and accepted the order.

Jiang Wan couldn't help but admire Lantian's long-term layout of the whole process, starting from the establishment of Quanling Academy to cultivate talents in agriculture and craftsmen, to the establishment of reserve official warehouses in various places to store grain, and the large-scale deployment of military workshops in Guangzhou City. In ordinary years, it is used to make folk products, and then sold in the trade area.

Yiji's heart fell to the ground, and he felt as if he was here in Lantian, as if there was nothing he couldn't do, and then he continued to talk about the old days with Xu Shu and others.

Lan Tian asked people to prepare a banquet in the small courtyard, and he wanted to clean up Yiji here.

Everyone chatting gradually turned the topic to the Jianghuai battlefield. According to the latest news, Cao Cao’s 30 troops have arrived in Shouchun, and they should start a war with Sun Quan in Jiangdong next year. Everyone is not very optimistic about Sun Quan’s disastrous defeat in Hefei, but Xu Shu’s opinion is slightly different. different.

Xu Shuyan said: "Although Cao's army looks powerful, Sun Quan is guarding the Ruxu Shuikou. If he can't break through, he will not be able to enter the Yangtze River. Moreover, the Jiangdong water battle is unparalleled in the world. Cao Cao's 30 people may not be able to get cheap."

"Master Xu's analysis is reasonable, but Sun Quan's defeat last time was really weird. If this time is like the last Hefei battle, what can we do?" Cangwu prefect Xiahou Qi asked.

Xu Shu shook his head, "It is true that there are no absolutes in the world. Ziyu has always had a strong sense of the overall situation. Why don't you ask his opinion?"

When Xu Shu was talking, Gao Shun was whispering something in Lantian's ear.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Lan Tian asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"Master Xu asked you to estimate the outcome of the battle between Sun and Cao." Yuan Chen reminded.

Lan Tian replied disapprovingly: "Judging from Gan Xingba's experience in supporting Ruxu last time, Cao Cao only has two or three months to attack. If the war drags on to Chaohu Lake, he will definitely not be able to win against Jiangdong. I expect this time to be the same as last time." The results are roughly the same, and the two sides will end in a draw."

Xu Shu nodded in affirmation: "Ziyu understands the profound in a simple way, and penetrating into the inside. He really is good at looking at the problem from the overall situation. In this way, the war will end soon. Fortunately, the lord is not in a hurry to attack Hanzhong. Otherwise, Cao Cao will return to Hanzhong to help him. It will become troublesome, and the two sides will consume food and troops in the mountains, and eventually both sides will end up with losses."

Lan Tian kept shaking his head after listening, and Xu Shu asked curiously, "Could it be that I'm not right?"

"Although both sides are hurting, but the lord only has three states, and Cao Cao owns the whole north, we will be hurt more severely." Lan Tian explained.

Xu Shu smiled wryly and asked, "Ziyu is very tricky, so I won't praise you anymore. Just now you and General Gao were whispering about secrets?"

"I have a friend in his thirties who is finally getting married recently..."

Chapter 452 Stories

Lan Tian's friend is Hu Ke. Before Lu Lingqi gave birth last month, Wu Sihei's merchant ship returned to Guangzhou City and brought back the news that Hu Ke was going to marry a wife.

Because she is a woman from a hostile force, Hu Ke asked for instructions very cautiously. This action made Lan Tian dumbfounded. When he learned that the woman was from the Zhang family of Jiangdong, Lan Tian expressed great support.

The gentry in Jiangdong is becoming more and more powerful, and Sun Quan, who is well versed in the way of balance, intends to use Hu Ke to blend in. Even if he can't disintegrate the gentry alliance, he can still speak for himself at critical moments.

Lan Tian’s focus is different from that of Sun Quan. Hu Ke can use his status as the son-in-law of the Zhang family to do many things, such as collecting military, political, and economic information on Jiangdong, and using the power of the gentry to constrain Sun Quan at critical moments, which also lays the foundation for the future collection of Yangzhou. .

Unexpectedly, the pawn in Lantian throwing stones to ask for directions, after Sun Quan's "consecration", became as easy as possible.

In the name of Shi Xie, Lan Tian asked Wu Sihei to prepare a congratulatory gift. In addition to purchasing rare objects in Guangzhou City, he also ordered some "fashionable" furniture and women's clothing in the workshop.

With Hu Ke's ingenuity, with these things, he will soon win favor in the Zhang family, and even create a trend of extravagance in Jiangdong in the future. Lantian can follow Guan Zhong's example in launching an economic war.

Of course, all of this is based on the fact that Liu Bei is stronger and able to reverse the general trend of the world. Otherwise, if Sun Quan fails, Jingzhou will easily fall into a passive position.

The small courtyard in Lantian was very lively. After dinner in the afternoon, the guests gradually left, and finally only Xu Shu and his mother were left.

Mother Xu had been talking with Lu Lingqi for a day, and now she came to the courtyard to watch Lan Yuan and Lan Ji playing, her eyes revealed endless envy.

There are many guests at home during the day, and the naughty Lan Ji can't stand his temper and read in the room with Lan Yuan, and he doesn't come out to fight and practice martial arts until dusk.

"Yun Chang really has a way. Zhongling (Lan Ji) has only been sent for less than half a year, and he is much more stable than before." Lan Tian looked at his son and sighed.

Xu Shu said with a smile: "General Guan regards Zhongling as his own, and he always takes him with him wherever he goes. I heard that among the several foals bred by the red rabbit horse, the best one will be prepared for this child." up."

Lan Tian was dumbfounded when he heard that, "Yun Chang, he can't do it, can he? Why don't you give it to Tan Zhi (Guan Ping)?"

"Tan Zhi has practiced martial arts with his father for many years, but General Guan immediately fell in love with Zhong Ling, which shows that he is very optimistic about this child." Xu Shu explained.

"Zhongling stayed by my side, and he was easily spoiled by Boping, so he was sent to Yun Zhang. This kid is too flamboyant, and he is not afraid of anything. I was really worried that he would be tough and easy to break, but in the end he met his nemesis." Lan Tian shook his head and smiled wryly.

Xu Shu stroked his beard on the side of his cheeks, and carefully analyzed: "Zhongling (Lan Ji) has a sharp personality, which is very similar to Mrs. Lan, but Boyang (Lan Yuan) is just like Mr. Chen, calm and introverted. He will definitely be entrusted with great things in the future. One hand."

"There are laws for everything, but education for children is very different." Lan Tian sighed and asked in a low voice: "Yuan Zhi has been married for many years and has no children. Have you ever consulted a doctor?"

Xu Shu slapped his eyes and said: "How can there be time when you are busy with state affairs? These years, Mr. Zhongjing thanked guests behind closed doors, so I didn't come to bother him. Besides, Shu himself is quite good at medicine, which should be due to the lack of fate."

"Busy work is not an excuse. Mr. Zhongjing was unable to give you a diagnosis and treatment before he was alive. Mr. Yuanhua is in Guangzhou. How about I call him tomorrow?" Lan Tian asked anxiously.

Xu Shu quickly waved his hands: "I know Jiaozhou Medical Administration is very busy, how can I bother Mr. Yuanhua Jishi?"

"Uh..." Seeing that Xu Shu tried his best to refuse, Lan Tian didn't say the last words.

"Mother, it's getting late, shall we go back to your other courtyard?" Xu Shu turned to Mother Xu for instructions.

Xu's mother smiled kindly at Lan Tian, ​​"Then we will go back first, Mr. is really lucky..."

Lan Tian smiled and watched the two of them walk out of the courtyard. At this time, Lan Qing's clear and clear crying came from the room. Like a conditioned reflex, Lan Tian rushed to the main room to the north with one stride.

When I entered the room, I smelled a stinky smell. It turned out that Lanqing pulled her crotch after waking up, and her maid, Yueer, was changing her diaper and wiping her buttocks.

Lu Lingqi stretched her waist, "Husband, are you done with your work? The sky seems to be getting dark outside, has another day passed like this? What day is today? Why does this confinement feel so long..."

"Today is the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are still thirteen days before your confinement."

In fact, it was already the nineteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and he hoped that Lu Lingqi would rest for a few more days, which would be beneficial for postpartum recovery.

Lu Lingqi frowned, and asked with a pout: "Why are there still thirteen days? These days are too difficult. I want to go out for a walk today."

"Xiaojun, you must be sleepy, but you must persevere. Although Guangzhou City is warmer than Quanling, but because it is close to the sea, there will be sea breeze sooner or later..." Lan Tian shook his head and said.

"But it's so boring..." Lu Lingqi turned her neck and made a clicking sound.

"I called Zhong Ling to play Beast Chess with you?" Lan Tian asked tentatively.

Lu Lingqi shook her head and said, "Beast Fighting Chess is not fun, I want you to tell me stories, like "The Legend of the Condor Heroes"."

Lan Tian looked up and thought about what stories women like to hear. The Red Chamber Yingying and Yanyan didn't seem to suit Lu Lingqi's temperament.

The story of Yue Nv Jian was not long, and it was briefly handled by Lan Tian, ​​and the general idea was told in less than half an hour.

Most of the stories use real historical figures, so Lu Lingqi listened very carefully. At the end of the story, she couldn't get enough of it. "Is this story true? Spring and Autumn, Fan Li, King Yue, Xi Shi..."

"Of course it's fake..." Lan Tian shook his head.

"Yue Nv Sword is not as perfect as Legend of the Condor Heroes, and Ah Qing is not as lucky as Huang Rong. What good is good martial arts? Just like my father..." Lu Lingqi looked a little sad.

Lan Tian put his arms around her shoulders to comfort her: "I am born to be useful, if Xiaojun doesn't have this martial arts, maybe we will never meet..."

Lu Lingqi leaned her head on Lan Tian, ​​"Your husband is right, but women are men's vassals, just like Xi Shi in the story, and beauty may not be beneficial to ordinary people."

"Not necessarily. A good skin still has a natural advantage. There are many stunning beauty in history..."

Lan Tian stopped suddenly in the middle of speaking. He didn't know if there was Diaochan in this plane. When talking about Diaochan, he had to mention Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo, so he chose to end this dangerous topic.

"What stunning beauty? I know that there used to be Bao Si who set fire to her." Lu Lingqi didn't think of Diao Chan at all.

Lan Tian laughed loudly: "That's called Fenghuo Opera Princes..."

Chapter 453 One Piece's Man

"That's right, that's right, it's the beacon fire drama princes. I seem to have heard someone say that she used her beauty to seduce the king. Could it be that King Zhou You is stupid? It's not that Baosi ordered the beacon fire..." Lu Lingqi frowned.

Lan Tian looked at Lu Lingqi for a second, to confirm that the other party was not punching deliberately, and that he should have sympathized with women.

"Beauty is indeed lethal, do you want to hear another story?" Lan Tian suggested.

"Okay, my husband is the best at telling stories." Lu Lingqi clapped her hands happily.

Lan Tian said solemnly: "The protagonist of the story is Xia Ji, a princess of Zheng State in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Xia Ji's story was even shorter. Lan Tian finished the popularization in a few clicks, and Lu Lingqi was stunned after hearing it.

"Kill three husbands, one gentleman and one son, and destroy one country and two ministers. It's hard to believe how beautiful Xia Ji can be. You didn't make up this story, did you?" Lu Lingqi asked curiously.

Lan Tian quickly shook his head: "This is not a fabrication, the story is from "Zuo Zhuan."

"This person has no femininity, even if he is beautiful, I don't care at all. Your husband won't dislike my concubine's ugly appearance, right?" Lu Lingqi turned her head and asked.

Lan Tian was startled when he heard that, and then smiled leisurely: "There were many absurd things in the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is basically difficult to appear now. If Xiaojun is humble because of his ugly appearance? Are there any women in the world who dare to meet people? Besides, you are a husband and a child, How could Xia Ji be comparable? Stop thinking about it."

"Oh... by the way, I almost forgot to tell you something. Junshi Xu has been married for ten years, but he still has no heirs. Although his mother didn't mention it, it can be seen that she is a little disappointed. You and him are inseparable. Why not Go ask why?" Lu Lingqi reminded.

"I mentioned it to him just now, but Yuan Zhi seems to deliberately avoid this question. I don't know if there is something unspeakable."

After thinking about it, Lan Tian also found it strange that both Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu were extremely resourceful, and even after a long marriage without children, they felt sorry for each other. I don't know if the problem lies with the man or the woman, so it's hard for outsiders to ask more questions.

"I know that illnesses are not shy about treating patients. Master Xu can't do this. It is said that because of this matter, Xu's mother and Yuan Zhi's wife were at odds, so she didn't bring any of them when she came to Guangzhou City for the winter..." Lu Lingqi sighed.

Lan Tian frowned, and said that he wanted to help Xu Shu solve this problem. This guy is easily constrained by housework, and his worries must be resolved. No matter who has a problem, he or she must be seen by a doctor.

Xu Shu's wife is Xiang's family in Jingzhou, and because she is quite powerful, Xu's mother dare not make a mistake, but if it is really because of the woman's influence on the family, Lan Tian plans to ask Zhuge Liang or Pang Tong to come forward and let them decide to give Xu Shu a concubine.

"Don't worry, my lord, I'll figure out a solution for this matter." Lan Tian's eyes turned and he thought about it.

The next morning, when Xu Shu and Xu's mother came to the door again, Lan Tian unexpectedly did not hold Lan Qing.

"Are you finally willing to let go?" Xu Shu joked.

Lan Tian shook his head: "Qing'er fell asleep and hasn't woken up yet, so I can relax my arms, Yuan Zhi, you came just in time, let's go around the street, you have to give Guangzhou city planning a hand."

"Ziyu wants my class to use the axe?" Xu Shu looked puzzled.

Lan Tian responded with a smile: "Let's go, there must be my teacher for three people..."