Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

"The military division is far away in Chengdu, why is Ziyu here?" Guan Yu's phoenix eyes were bluffed.

Zhuge Jin put her hands on her lap and said with a smile: "I am here today for two reasons. One is that the governor Zijing died of illness in Jiangxia a few days ago..."

"Zijing died of illness? When did it happen?"

Guan Yu was quite surprised when he heard that, Lu Su was the only person in Jiangdong he liked, and he was a little shocked by his sudden death.

Because Sun Quan raided Jiangxia a few years ago, there was an irreparable rift between the Sun and Liu families, so there were not many contacts between the two parties, and the news of the death came a little later.

Last year, Lu Su sent an envoy to show goodwill to Guan Yu, allowing the two to resume trade and promote non-governmental exchanges. I did not expect that the yin and yang would be separated so soon.

Before Lu Su died, he was worried that Cao Ren or Guan Yu would attack Jiangxia, so he ordered Lukou and Jiangxia's defenders to patrol in secret as before, and secretly transported the corpses out of Jiangxia to Jianye at night, so Guan Yu was completely unaware of Lu Su's death.

"It's been two months..."

Zhuge Jin played sloppy eyes, but in fact Lu Su had passed away for four or five months.

Guan Yu suddenly frowned when he heard this, and said to himself that Jiangdong people are very secretive in their work, and they didn't hear any news about such a big matter.

"Lu Zijing is open and forthright, but it's a pity that heaven is jealous of talents. I wonder who will you choose to replace him?" Guan Yu asked with a sigh.

"General Huwei Lu Ziming."

After Zhuge Jin finished speaking, he watched Guan Yu's expression closely, and saw that the other party showed disdain when he heard Lu Meng's name.

"This person is far behind Zhou Gongjin and Lu Zijing, and he can be regarded as embarrassing for Sun Cheqi." Guan Yu shook his head.

Zhuge Jin knew that Guan Yu was contemptuous, but he didn't dare to get angry and refute easily. After all, Guan Yu's arrogance is well known.

"One is to announce the news of Zijing's funeral, and the other is to send a happy event to the prince." Zhuge Jin forced a smile.

"What's the happy event?"

Guan Yu frowned and his face was full of doubts.

Zhuge Jin smiled and said: "I heard that the Marquis has a beloved daughter who is nine years old this year, and my lord's son-in-law is just about the same age as her. The Sun and Liu families are already allies against Cao Cao, and the Marquis's Jingzhou and Jiangdong are close neighbors. I will be a matchmaker. The two families got married in the Qin and Jin Dynasties, formerly Duke Xuande married the wife of the Sun family, and later the daughter of a lord marries the eldest son of the Sun family, wouldn’t it be a beautiful marriage through the ages?”

"Is Ziyu too impatient? The children are still too young." Guan Yu neither agreed nor refused, because he instinctively felt that Sun Quan's marriage proposal had bad intentions.

"Both sides just need to decide on the names. The children grow up very quickly. You can see that the second son Guan is so tall." Zhuge Jin pointed at Lan Ji and smiled, and he mistook Lan Ji for Guan Xing.

In addition to his excellent martial arts skills, Guan Yu is also very sophisticated in politics. After careful thought, he can figure out Sun Quan's intentions. He wants to use the relationship between his sons and daughters to drive a wedge between himself and his elder brother?That is simply a fantasy.

"Ziyu, you have misunderstood the person. This is not my son Guan Xing, but Lan Ziyu's young master." Guan Yu shook his head lightly with a face as heavy as water.

Zhuge Jin was very surprised when he heard this. He heard that Lan Yuan, the eldest son of Lan Tian, ​​was only 12 years old. How could he be so tall now?Aren't Jiaozhou people all short in stature?Why does this kid look so exaggerated?

Zhuge Jin took another careful look, and he found that Lan Tian's son was a good-looking talent, and he would definitely not be someone in the pool in the future, so he had a good impression of Lan Ji.

"The marriage between the two families?" Zhuge Jin continued to ask.

Guan Yu didn't intend to give Sun Quan an opportunity to take advantage of his loopholes, so he waved his hand and said, "It's not a coincidence that Ziyu came here. The little girl Yinping has already been promised to someone else, so my daughter can't marry Quan Zi..."

As soon as Guan Yu finished speaking, Guan Ping and Lan Ji looked at each other, and they both wondered when did this happen?Guan Yinping is only so small.

"Isn't Junhou joking with me? Whose son can be worthy of the general's daughter? Shouldn't be as good as my lord's son?" Because Guan Yu's logic is not rigorous, Zhuge Jin felt that the other party was perfunctory, so he wanted to break the casserole Ask the end.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said slowly: "Guan thinks he is a talented man and a beautiful woman, so he is the second son of Jiaozhou Mulan Ziyu."

Lan Ji and Guan Ping's eyes widened at the same time, wondering if he was joking and perfunctory each other?

"Uh... I heard that the second young master Lan is only ten years old. How could he be able to see what he is like now? It stands to reason that General Lan will be named a marquis and a nobleman in the future, but that Lan Ji may not be able to win the title. Can't compare to my family's eldest son? Junhou, why don't you think about it more?" Zhuge Jin continued to fight.

"Hahaha, I recognize Lan Ji as the son-in-law, even if you are hired by Jiangshan." Guan Yu sneered.

Zhuge Jin saw that Guan Yu was so resolute, so the way for Sun Deng to marry Guan Yinping would not work. He thought for a moment and saw the immature Lan Ji, and suddenly hope was rekindled in his heart. Not bad.

Originally, Zhuge Jin should bid farewell to Guan Yu, but he thought of the other party's arrogance just now, and thought of a plan in his heart to regain some of the scene.

"It's a pity that my lord can't become the family of the son and daughter with the lord. Jin will leave and go south to Jiaozhou. General Lan Ziyu will agree to get married, right?"

Zhuge Jin deliberately said this in front of Guan Yu. In addition to responding to the cold reception just now, she also intended to indirectly instigate Guan Yu's relationship with Lantian.

Guan Yu is now at the same level as Lantian, so he cannot be the master for Lantian. Regardless of whether Lantian finally agrees or not, Guan Yu will definitely report the situation to Chengdu out of loyalty to Liu Bei. At that time, the gap between Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Lantian will arise. up.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Jin felt that she was too smart. This was a trick to kill birds with one stone. She had been shrouded in Zhuge Liang's halo for a long time, and she could finally feel proud for a while.

"Ziyu wants to ask Ziyu for marriage?" Guan Yu's expression on such a serious face was exaggerated, wondering if Jiang Dong would not have a woman or something, even his newborn daughter?

"What? Can't you do it?" Zhuge Jin seemed slightly satisfied.

"Ziyu's daughter was only born last year. Could Ziyu be too eager for quick success?"

"Hahaha, General Guan, you have misunderstood me. I am not seeking to marry General Lan's daughter on behalf of the eldest son. In fact, Lu Ban, the grandson of the lord, is cute and cute. I think you just happen to marry the son of General Lan. You can't make decisions for General Lan, right?" Zhuge Jin pointed at Lan Ji and smiled.

Zhuge Jin amused Guan Yu, "Hahaha, don't be so full of words for Ziyu, I can really make the decision for Ziyu in this matter."

"General Guan is too domineering, aren't you afraid that General Lan will be displeased?" Zhuge Jin frowned.

"Didn't Guan say that just now? The little girl Yinping is going to marry the second son of the Lan family. I'm talking about him, Lan Zhongling." Guan Yu pointed to Lan Ji and explained.

Zhuge Jin was dumbfounded. He pointed at Lan Ji and asked hesitantly, "He...he is the second son of the Lan family? Isn't he only ten years old?"

"Zhongling, tell me." Guan Yu turned around and ordered.

Lan Ji bowed and cupped his fists: "Boy Lan Ji has met Mr. Ziyu, I am indeed only ten years old this year."

Zhuge Jin's world view collapsed in an instant, because the ten-year-old Lan Ji was already not much shorter than him, what did the Lan family children eat to grow up?

Chapter 466 My Daughter Will Not Marry Quanzi

"You are the second son of Lan, so your elder brother..." Zhuge Jin felt incredible.

Lan Ji imitated the appearance of an adult, clasped his fists and replied sonorously: "Mr. Hui, my brother is in Guangzhou City."

Zhuge Jin looked Lan Ji up and down, then looked at Guan Yu who was sitting, and said to himself that the attack was early enough, and the good seedlings were pinched away before they grew.

"Mr. Lan is really tall. How is Brother Ling taller than you?" Zhuge Jin asked again.

"Brother is three inches taller than me." Lan Ji replied.

Zhuge Jin said in his heart that he had stabbed a tall man, but he knew it was not a blessing if he lost his horse. The Lan Ji in front of him was taken away by Guan Yu, and the Lan Yuan in Guangzhou City sounded more suitable. Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously.

Seeing Zhuge Jin's expression changing back and forth, Guan Yu couldn't help asking, "Ziyu seems to be very concerned about Ziyu's children?"

"Hehe, everyone likes this kind of seedling. General Guan is really early enough to strike." Zhuge Jin stroked his beard and smiled kindly.

Guan Yu recalled the previous meeting with Lan Ji in Jiangxia, and he said meaningfully: "Zhongling has a predestined relationship with my Guan family, this may be God's will."

Zhuge Jin cupped his hands and congratulated him: "Congratulations, Junhou, for being a good son-in-law. Since the second son of the Lan family wants to marry a girl from the Guan family, then you don't have a daughter to marry, the eldest son of the Lan family?"

"Ziyu, are you thinking about Lan Boyang (Lan Yuan)?" Guan Yu frowned.

"Hahaha, the eldest daughter of the lord and the eldest son of the Lan family are a match made in heaven." Zhuge Jin suddenly showed a victorious expression on his face, thinking that even though you struck so quickly, you still picked out the second son of the Lan family.

In the era of the eldest son inheritance system, being born even a second earlier was an innate advantage, and you could get the resources of the whole family in the future, so Zhuge Jin thought that although Guan Yu was quick, his vision was still a lot worse.

Guan Yu suddenly plucked his beard and laughed when he heard this, which made Zhuge Jin feel dazed for a while.

"Why are you laughing, Junhou?" Zhuge Jin asked curiously.

"I advise Ziyu not to make this trip in vain..." Guan Yu shook his head.

"Why?" Zhuge Jin was puzzled.

Guan Yu got up and said slowly: "My eldest brother has three daughters? How could he have the opportunity to leave it to Sun Cheqi? Lan Boyang made a marriage contract with his elder brother and Mrs. Gan's daughter shortly after he was born. Ziyu and Mrs. Gan are sworn sisters. Brother, doing this is like getting closer."

"Ah this..."

After hearing this, Zhuge Jin felt incredible. He finally knew why Guan Yu chose Lan Er. It turned out that Lan Da had been taken away by Liu Bei early on.

Guan Yu raised the wine glass on the case and said: "Ziyu has come a long way under the scorching sun, so he should drink plenty of water and wine to quench his thirst. It's such an unfortunate marriage..."

"Uh... It's really not a coincidence..." Zhuge Jin picked up the wine glass awkwardly, and he didn't even see Lan Tian's face. Lu Su's last plan was broken so quickly, how can we save the situation?Suddenly he had an idea and asked: "Isn't Junhou's second son also engaged?"

Guan Yu was stunned after hearing this. Does no one want Jiangdong's women?Need to get on the pole and send it outside?Or is it that no one wants Sun Quan's daughter?

"Why is Ziyu so persistent? Is there no young talent in Jiangdong? If the people of Jiangdong knew about this, wouldn't they laugh at Sun Cheqi's daughter who no one wants?" Nor marry a powerful woman..." Guan Yu shook his head.

Zhuge Jin was taken aback when he heard that, with the propaganda power of the Yangtze River News, if today's event will be spread again, then the lord must hate himself to death?He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Jin is here today to pass on the news of Zijing's death and Lu Ziming's succession as the governor, but he didn't seem to say anything else? Wang Junhou forgot the nonsense just now, so I will leave and go back to Jiangdong. "

Guan Yu nodded slightly, and then said with empty eyes: "Guan is not so boring. Ziyu went back and told you to guard the land and protect the border, and train your troops well. The Cao thief is actually not terrible. In addition, let Lu Meng keep his duty and don't let him go. Bring shame on yourself like last time."

"Definitely, definitely." Zhuge Jin got up and was about to leave.

Guan Yu pointed to the wine glass on the table and said, "The weather is hot, so it's not too late for Ziyu to leave after drinking."

"Jin is not thirsty, General Guan is too busy to disturb you for a long time, so I will leave now." Zhuge Jin cupped his hands in salute, then turned and retreated.

The sun in the sky was burning hot on Zhuge Jin's face. I don't know whether it was because of the embarrassing situation just now that made him feel ashamed, or because of the normal physiological reaction of the high temperature. It is not easy to communicate with an arrogant person like Guan Yu. The high mountain above my head keeps me in a state of high tension all the time, and the invisible pressure makes people breathless.

Seeing Zhuge Jin leaving in embarrassment, Guan Yu said to himself, "I don't want Lu Zijing to die of illness. Who else can compare with Jiangdong rats?"

Seeing that Guan Yu's cup was empty, Guan Ping stepped forward to fill it up and complimented him, "Zhuge Ziyu's expression just now was so wonderful, why did Sun Cheqi go far and near to ask us to propose marriage? Are there no young talents in Jiangdong?"

Guan Yu snorted coldly: "Ping'er, you are still young and don't know the danger at all. Zhuge Ziyu is not that simple. If Ziyu and I agreed to propose marriage, what would Uncle Ru think? I don't know who offered the advice. Zhou Lang back then."

"Fortunately, my father made a small plan and used Zhong Ling as an excuse to block this matter." Guan Ping looked at Lan Ji and nodded.

Guan Yu called Lan Ji to him, and asked solemnly, "I didn't just talk nonsense just now. Zhong Ling and Yin Ping will marry you when they come of age. Why don't you want to?"

Lan Ji was still an ignorant young man, he didn't understand the love between men and women at all, so he scratched his head and replied: "I...I would like to, but I have to ask my parents for instructions on marriage..."

"Don't worry, I will tell your father personally that Ziyu will definitely agree, otherwise why would he be willing to send you to Jiangling?" Guan Yu lightly patted Lan Ji on the shoulder.

"okay……"

Lan Ji suddenly felt a little blush, Guan Yinping was still a little girl, and he didn't know if they would be as harmonious as their parents after they got married.

Guan Ping was very happy after hearing this. He patted Lan Ji on the back, "We will get closer in the future. Father values ​​you very much, so you should learn from him."

Lan Ji stood up straight and said loudly, "I will definitely study hard and strive to lead the charge as soon as possible."

Guan Yu caressed Lan Ji's forehead like an old father, "Don't worry about Zhongling, just take it step by step. You need to practice your family's halberd technique well. Maybe you can catch up with your elder father in martial arts. Besides martial arts, I will also teach you You arrange your troops, train your generals, and your strategies of war, so you can go back and stay for three months after the Chinese New Year."

"Wei." Lan Ji answered with a correct attitude and forcefully.

"A child can be taught, and Ping'er, you can't slack off either. Zhongling has a halberd technique passed down in his family, and you and Anguo will pass down my saber technique." After Guan Yu educated Lan Ji, he did not forget Guan Ping next to him.

"Wei." Guan Ping nodded and cupped his fists.

Chapter 467 I'm Not Here

Zhuge Jin left Jiangling with disappointment. After detailed discussions with Xu Shu, Guan Yu sent someone to send a letter to Chengdu by water. No, Liu Bei and the remaining military divisions may have some new deployments.

The governor of Jiangdong had just been replaced, and people around Xudu were panicked by Song Chen's rumors. After Cao Cao withdrew from Huainan, he went to Xudu to investigate in person.

The situation around Jingzhou became more and more delicate. In order to take the initiative in the war, Guan Yu began to recruit soldiers in Changsha and Wuling to prepare for the future Northern Expedition to conquer Xiangfan and invade the Central Plains.

At the end of August, the news of Jingzhou spread to Yizhou. Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were shocked when they learned of Lu Su's death. Zhuge Liang admired Lu Su's noble character and mourned for this opponent in Chengdu.

After more than half a year of preparation, Lantian has prepared all the weapons and supplies needed in central Shu, and now he is waiting for Zitong County's autumn grain harvest to attack Hanzhong.

Liu Bei felt a little depressed during this period, mainly because the Chinese and military in Shu are now ready to move, especially the rumor of the emperor from Xudu: Liu's descendants who are capable can be kings.

People with other surnames of Cao Cao have already called the King of Wei, and Liu Bei, who has the blood of the Han Dynasty, can also be called the king.

Liu Bei kept in mind the three words of Lantian's slow claiming to be king, so he came up with a set of principles, but those who hoped that he would become king would not give up, because Liu Bei's claiming to be king would inevitably entrust heroes, and everyone would be able to rise to the top and make a fortune. So this undercurrent in Shuzhong has never subsided.

When the news of Lu Su reached Chengdu, Liu Bei was worried that Jingzhou's diplomacy would change, so he called Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and Fazheng into the government to discuss.

Liu Bei looked at the crowd and sighed first: "If Lu Zijing hadn't been able to bridge the gap back then, Bei might not have been where he is today. This man must not forget his roots. Now that Zijing died of illness in Jiangxia, and Lu Meng took his place, I am worried that Jingzhou might not be able to do so. It will be peaceful..."

"My lord, don't worry, Lu Meng is definitely not the opponent of General Guan, not to mention Lan Ziyu's support. If the military supplies for the attack on Hanzhong were not for Jiaozhou's rush to help, Yizhou alone might have to prepare for a few more years, so Jingzhou should be intact." Pang Tong analysis.

"What do you think of Kong Ming?" Liu Bei turned to ask Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang stretched his sword eyebrows, and gently shook his feather fan, "Lu Zi respected a generation of Confucian generals, Jiangdong is now comparable to Liang, who can't think of it. As long as General Guan continues to insist on fighting Sun Quan in the east and rejecting Cao Cao in the north, when the lord takes Hanzhong, he can join the front. "

Fazheng added: "Now Yizhou's soldiers and horses are vigorous and well-equipped, but the food and grass are not enough. If we can win Hanzhong quickly, it will be fine. Once we are in a stalemate with Cao Jun in the mountains, we will definitely not be able to consume it. We must take Hanzhong. You have to resort to ingenuity."

Zhuge Liang shook his head, "From Yizhou to Hanzhong, there are only Jinniu Road and Micang Road. The trail on Micang Mountain is winding and winding. At the end of the road there is Xiongguan Yangping, Cao Cao's [-] troops are blocked by Zhang Lu, if the opponent sticks to us, it will be even more exhausting."

"My lord, what are you thinking?" Fazheng asked curiously when he saw Liu Bei was in a daze.

Liu Bei nodded and replied: "What the military advisers said is very reasonable. There is not much food and grass in Shuzhong. If you are not sure of victory, you should not fight head-on. However, Ziyuan (Wu Yi) offered advice a few days ago. There is a dangerous mountain road on the left leading to Wudu, if we send a partial division to take the narrow path to capture Wudu, it will inevitably disperse the defenders in Hanzhong, and it will be more advantageous to attack Yangping Pass head-on."

Zhuge Liang frowned: "Recently, because of that rumor, the generals of each battalion have become restless. It seems that they all want to earn more military merits so that they can be named king when the lord becomes king..."

"It's strange but dangerous to take the small road to take the military capital, but once the army is defeated and blocked from returning, no one can return..." Pang Tong also showed concern.

Liu Bei smiled wryly and said: "Kong Ming knows me best. How can he dare to pretend to be king if he has any virtue? Lan Ziyu has the nine-character mantra of 'build high walls, accumulate food widely, and become king slowly', and I will not covet false fame. "

Zhuge Liang shook his fan and said with a smile: "My lord's lack of admiration does not mean that other people have no pursuit. If the time is ripe, it may not be impossible to become a prince and become king. I think we can take Hanzhong as our goal."