Xiaoqi

At this time, Lu Su suddenly interjected: "This is the most brilliant point of Cao Cao. Among the princes in the Central Plains, only Yuan Shao in Jizhou and Cao Cao in Yanzhou are the strongest, and Yuan Shao's strength is higher than Cao Cao's. Moreover, Yanzhou and Cao Cao are the most powerful. Jizhou is only separated by a river. Cao Cao, led by Yuan Shao, closely cooperates with Yuan Shao's alliance and waits for opportunities to strengthen his own strength. Now that Cao Cao is attacking Xuzhou, Yuan Shao is eager to annex Youzhou. Both sides take what they need, and there is no conflict of interest. Once After the situation in the Central Plains becomes clear, the Yuan-Cao alliance will inevitably fall apart, and there will be a big battle between the two sides, which will determine the final ownership of the states in the Central Plains."

"Well, what Zijing said hits the nail on the head, and every word makes sense." Li Li nodded and said, "The most powerful thing about Cao Cao is that he doesn't care about personal gains or losses. When it's time to bow his head and beg for mercy, he will never force himself." I don't care about reputation. However, when he becomes stronger, he will turn his face and be ruthless, and kill the killer. He can bend and stretch, never give up, and kill with courage. Since ancient times, there is no traitor like this."

Zhou Yu nodded thoughtfully.Asked: "So, in Brother Wenchang's heart, Cao Cao is the only hero in the world, and the rest are insignificant?"

"No!" Li Li immediately shook his head and said, "If only Cao Cao in Yanzhou could be called a hero in the world, then I would have wiped him out long ago. How could he be allowed to grow bigger step by step!"

Having said that, Li Li paused for a moment, and asked suspiciously, "I don't know if Gongjin and Zijing have ever heard of Liu Bei and Liu Xuande in Zhuo County?"

"Of course." Zhou Yu continued: "In the battle of Hulao, the three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei fought against Lv Bu, and became famous in the first battle. Everyone in the world knows who knows! Now I heard that he led his troops to assist Tao Qian in Xuzhou, and he is now working with him. Cao Cao fought, and this move can be regarded as an act of benevolence and righteousness."

While speaking, Zhou Yu's face changed abruptly, and he said in shock: "Brother Wenchang mentioned Liu Bei on purpose, could he be referring to something else? Could it be that Liu Bei can still become a prince? But he has no foundation until now, and he has no more than [-] troops under his tent. How can it be done?"

Li Li sneered meaningfully and said, "Liu Bei really doesn't have a foundation right now, and there are few major generals, but he will soon have one. What do you two think of Xuzhou?"

"Yes, Xuzhou!" Lu Su and Zhou Yu said in unison.

Immediately, Zhou Yu suddenly realized: "I heard that Xuzhou Mu Taoqian was old and sick. He fell ill after a battle with Cao Cao last year. Now he will fight Cao Cao again. From now on, I am afraid that Tao Qian will not live long." Yong, he won't live for long. If Tao Qian dies, who else in Xuzhou can take over his position as state shepherd? Except for his two sons, only Liu Bei who led his troops to assist Xuzhou.

When Xuzhou is alive and dead, Tao Qian will definitely not hand over Xuzhou to his two sons, not to mention their talents, just because Cao Cao does not seize Xuzhou's momentum, Tao Qian will not push his two sons to death edge.Therefore, he will definitely give up the position of state shepherd to Liu Bei. From this, Liu Bei has both soldiers and food in his hands, and he also gets the land of the six counties of Xuzhou for nothing. "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yu sighed deeply: "I wonder why Liu Bei is so aware of righteousness and led his troops to help Xuzhou? It turned out that he had already seen that Tao Qian was old and weak, and his life was not long, so he specially led his troops to pick up Xuzhou. A ready-made site!"

After speaking, Zhou Yu sighed endlessly, and there was still a trace of shamelessness on his handsome face.

Li Li smiled and said, "Regardless of whether Liu Bei knew that Tao Qian's life expectancy would not be long, he undoubtedly chose the best time to gain a foothold in the Central Plains. Even if Tao Qian could not die for a while, he would not treat Liu Bei badly. Troubled times There is absolutely no such thing as sending troops to help out of the siege for no reason. If you give something, you must ask for it. Otherwise, Liu Bei would become a kind person who has no desires and no desires! If so, Liu Bei will definitely not be able to live until now. Tired to death by endless wars in the world!"

Zhou Yu nodded lightly and said: "In this way, Liu Bei is really a great person. He has such insight, which shows that he has a lot of ambition and ambition!"

Then Zhou Yu looked at Li Li with great interest, and said with a smile: "Compared to Liu Bei, Brother Wenchang is even better. When everyone in the world thinks that Liu Bei is unparalleled in righteousness, only Brother Wenchang can see through Liu Bei's plans at a glance. It is very big and ambitious. It can be seen that Brother Wenchang is well aware of the situation in the world, and he must have already planned the target that the Xiliang Army will attack next. But what I am more curious about is that Brother Wenchang has a different view of Cao Cao and Liu Bei in Yanzhou Besides, who else in the world can make brother Wenchang miss you?"

Hearing this, Li Li happily smiled and said, "Gong Jin is really right. There is really one person in the world that I value very much, so I have worked so hard to invite you personally. I don't know if Gong Jin knows who this person is?"

"This,,,,,," Zhou Yu's expression changed upon hearing this.The expression on his face changed drastically, and his eyes appeared extremely complicated, with expressions of surprise, hesitation and hesitation.

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yu looked at Li Li and asked softly, "Who is the person Brother Wenchang mentioned? I would like to hear more about it."

Li Li stared at Zhou Yu with burning eyes, and said slowly: "This man has been extremely intelligent since he was a child. I have the ambition to swallow mountains and rivers. If I get this person, I will be like the great ancestor Han Xin. If I get this person, I am better than a hundred thousand armored soldiers. The great cause is hopeful, and the country can be expected. The only thing to worry about is that this person has an extraordinary background. I am afraid that he will not want to I was in the company of a person who was born as a commoner. Therefore, I lingered for a few days and dared not speak out, fearing that I would miss a good talent and regret it for the rest of my life!"

After a pause, Li Li slowly got up and walked to the railing of the gazebo, overlooking Juchao City.He pondered and said: "Majestic and handsome, Zhou Lang is a man of geniuses!

Such a great talent lives in a small city, dormant and waiting, in order to show his ambition.Indulge in your talents.However, although the Yangtze River is vast, it still lives in a corner after all. Even though it has achieved something, it is only a flash in the pan, flashy and hard to last.The friendship between the two is certainly worth cherishing, but it's not that Gongjin doesn't know how personal friendship is more important than lifelong ambitions, but it's just that it's hard to let go.

However, instead of waiting for the opportunity so hard, it is better to make a decision early.Aspiring to eat the meat of the Hulu, laughing and talking about thirsting for the blood of the Huns; don't wait for nothing, the boy's head is white, empty and sad! "

"Ah!" When Li Li finished speaking, Zhou Yu and Lu Su exclaimed, staring at Li Li's tall and strong back in awe.

Immediately, there was a silence in the gazebo, and none of the three spoke to break the strange silence. They were each thinking, and remained silent.

After a long while, Zhou Yu walked up to Li Li with light steps, stood side by side with Li Li, and said softly, "Brother Wenchang knows that Sun Ce and Sun Bofu have a close friendship and are like brothers. Now that Bofu lives under Yuan Shu's tent, he can't help himself." At this difficult time, I feel uneasy that I can't help Bofu out of trouble, so how can I abandon him?"

After Li Li heard the sound, his figure remained unchanged, still looking at the well-arranged houses at the foot of the mountain, and said in a deep voice: "Sun Bofu is brave, ambitious, courageous and resourceful, naturally he is not a person who has lived under others for a long time. Right now he is in dire straits. , It is difficult to move forward, and the reason is that his own personality is too impulsive, but he is not a thing in the pool, and he will rise to the top sooner or later."

After a few words, Li Li changed the topic abruptly, and continued: "However, brotherhood does not conflict with life ambitions, and you may not be unable to help Sun Ce in the future, but right now you are powerless and helpless.

In other words, even if Gong Jin could one day help Sun Ce lay down a foundation, he would still do it knowingly.This so-called achievement, of course, can make people feel more fulfilled and famous in the short term, but it can't last long after all.The ending is nothing more than increasing the number of killings and prolonging the troubled times and wars. Apart from this, there is absolutely no possibility of achieving a thousand-year hegemony.Since ancient times, the southern boats and the northern horses have their own strengths, and they have been trapped in a corner of the south of the Yangtze River. Even if they have the advantage of navy and warships, they can only be strong for a while;

Such battles have existed for a long time since ancient times. Gong Jin is familiar with military strategy, so he knows it in his heart.With my Xiliang iron cavalry alive, no matter who the princes of the world want to seize the country, they must defeat me, Li Li, and destroy the Xiliang army.Other than that, everything is wishful thinking! "

Speaking of this, Li Li suddenly turned around to look at Zhou Yu, and solemnly promised: "If Gongjin is willing to help me, I can promise that if Sun Ce is defeated by me in the future, I can spare him from death. Brotherly love. But only for Sun Ce and his direct descendants, the rest are not included!"

"Phew!" Zhou Yu let out a long breath, leaned over and said: "Well, life is only a few decades, and many things are difficult to have both, and you can live up to this life only if you have something to give. Forget today's promise, or Zhou Yu will be ashamed of Bofu in this life!"

"Good, good, good, it's really great!" Li Li helped Zhou Yu up overjoyed, and nodded heavily: "I, Li Li, will never break my promise as long as I live, Gong Jin can rest assured! Hahaha!"

Chapter 523

The setting sun is setting in the west, and the horse gallops to the wind in the evening.

On the official road, the four fast horses carried the sunset on their backs, jumped on their horses and swung their whips, and rushed straight to the bamboo forest manor in front of them.

"Shut up!"

Less than a hundred steps away from the bamboo forest house, Li Li suddenly reined in and reined in the horse, and the Hualiu horse on the seat suddenly stopped, roaring and standing up.

Xi Yuyu!

Seeing Li Li rein in his horse, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Huan Fei and the three who followed him also reined in and rode to Li Li's side.

"Qiao's mansion is just ahead, why does elder brother stop?" Lu Su held the rein in his hand, looked at the house in the bamboo forest ahead, and asked rather puzzled.

At this moment, the expression on Li Li's face changed rapidly, sometimes he was inexplicably happy, sometimes he looked ashamed, and sometimes he was surprised.Compared with the complicated expression, the expression in his eyes is extremely simple, and his eyes reveal a look of surprise.

"Zijing, have we been here before? Why does it look so familiar?" Li Li asked in a low voice with a puzzled look on his face.

"Oh?" Lu Su looked astonished, then turned his head and looked around with a puzzled face, his eyes became more and more dazed, and he really couldn't remember when he had been here.

At this moment, Zhou Yu drove the horse to Li Li's left, and said, "My lord is often in the north, so I may not be familiar with Lujiang County. But my lord has an amazing memory. You and Zijing must have been here before, but you go away." What you want is a waterway, not a dry road. You used to go upstream along the tributary of the Yangtze River, and you must have passed through here. Beyond the bamboo forest is the big river you walked through before!"

"Yes, yes, yes, what Gong Jin said is right!" After Zhou Yu reminded, Lu Su immediately remembered.

Then he said to Li Li: "Brother, don't blame me, you foolish brother! We passed by here more than ten days ago, and my brother and I were still having a long talk by the river that night, but we were busy on the way along the way. We didn't land. "

"Hmm." Li Li was stunned when he heard the words. After nodding slightly, he looked at the bamboo forest in front of him in a daze, as if he had encountered something incredible.

Seeing Li Li's expression changed, Lu Su wanted to ask why, but Zhou Yu waved his hand to stop him.Immediately, Zhou Yu rode his horse back behind Li Li, and beckoned to Lu Su to discuss matters after retreating.

Riding his horse back dozens of steps, Lu Su asked in a low voice with a puzzled face, "What is Gong Jin's intention and why did he avoid his brother?"

Zhou Yu turned his head and glanced at Li Li who was in a daze in front of him, and asked Lu Su softly with a strange smile: "Zijing, do you know who lives in Qiao's mansion ahead?"

"I don't know. Didn't you bring your brother here? Why do you ask me?" Lu Su shook his head and said.

Zhou Yu chuckled and said, "Zijing, have you ever heard of the reputation of Er Qiao in Wan County?"

Lu Su shook his head again with a confused expression, and said in a low voice, "Who is Er Qiao?"

As soon as this remark came out, Lu Su was surprised and said: "Uh, I remembered! It is said that there are two skilled women in Wan County who are very good at female red embroidery. A piece of silk and satin made by them is worth a hundred gold. Even You can't buy it even if you have money. Could it be that Erqiao in Wan County that Gongjin mentioned is in the house in front of you?"

"Hehehe!" Zhou Yu smiled heartily, nodded and said, "Zijing's words are correct. The house in front of you is the Qiao's mansion that the Lord is looking for. The master of Qiao's mansion, Mr. Qiao, is a famous person in Wan County. He has a wealthy family and is humble. She is kind and charitable, and is well-known in the entire Lujiang County. I heard that Mr. Qiao has two daughters under his knees, named "Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao".

In fact, Er Qiao was born beautiful, and they were all beautiful and beautiful.Da Qiao is about 20 years old, and has the appearance of sinking fish and wild goose.Talented and intelligent, beautiful and intelligent, gentle and graceful; Xiao Qiao Fangling, gifted by God with a shy appearance in a closed moon, is infinitely charming, and her appearance and intelligence are comparable to or even surpassed by her elder sister Da Qiao.These two girls are very beautiful, extremely intelligent, they have learned the six arts, mastered poetry and prose, and are especially good at rhythm, and they are famous for female red embroidery. "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yu smiled meaningfully: "Er Qiao under Mr. Qiao's knees is a peerless beauty with both talents. It is self-evident that my lord came to Qiao's mansion this time. It must be for Er Qiao!"

"Huh?" Lu Su's face changed slightly, his brows were slightly frowned, his eyes were frozen and silent, as if thinking.

"What are you two whispering about?" At this moment, Li Li came back to his horse and came behind Lu Su and Zhou Yu, and asked casually.