Han Xiang

Chapter 125 The moon is dark and the stars are bright

Long Xiang is familiar with the story of Liu Beifu according to Xuzhou, because Guan Yu in film and television works will soon become famous.

The three chapters of the agreement, cutting Yan Liang and punishing Wen Chou, hanging the seal to seal the gold, passing through customs and beheading generals, etc. are all stories after Xuzhou's separation. Long Xiang was excited to see it at the time.

Long Xiang intends to help Liu Bei help the world, and Hefei is not too far from Xuzhou. If the opponent can withstand Cao Cao's pressure, and then slowly extend his power to Huainan, and then use Lu Su as his military adviser, he may be able to enter the Central Plains.

The only key now is whether Liu Bei can keep Xuzhou, otherwise everything is empty talk.

Long Xiang thought he was not resourceful enough, but he could ask Lu Su for advice, but it would only expose Liu Bei and not necessarily get Lu Su's approval.

In view of this, Long Xiang planned to use a routine.

Defending the city and defeating Zheng Bao, harvesting money and grain, countless people, Tang Yu and Cao Xing getting married each other, and Lu Su reuniting with his family members are all happy events, so Long Xiang held a banquet at Jun Sima's mansion to celebrate.

Different from the previous three or two dishes, the dishes on this banquet are rich, with meat replacing fruits and vegetables as the main ingredients, and there are enough drinks.

Longchamp’s items are all white wine. Only the kind of strong liquor with a strong throat can make the drinker feel the hardship of life. After drinking, he will temporarily forget his troubles and sleep well all night.

Workers who do heavy physical work especially like to take a few bites after work. They all say that work is too tiring, alcohol can relieve fatigue, and they don’t pay much attention to food and drinks. A few peanuts are enough.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, there were no peanuts to serve with wine, and the condiments of the dishes on the table were also very simple, basically with a little salt. The taste was far less delicious than later generations, but everyone ate with joy.

Longchamp seals the delicacy in his memory, perhaps because Tumu people can adapt to the environment and quickly get used to the taste of the world.

It is already a qualitative leap from being hungry and full to being able to eat meat and drink now.

Long Xiang thought that when he was free in the future, he would use the existing ingredients in this world to develop some delicious dishes for future generations. After all, it is hard for a smart woman to cook without rice.

But now is far from the time to enjoy it. It is most important to find a way to survive in the isolated city of Hefei, a strategic hub. Fortunately, Tianshi is very good to Longxiang.

In my memory, the dispute between Yuan and Cao will take a long time, and it will take a long time for the Sun family to integrate Yangzhou after Yuan Shu's death. Stand your ground.

After drinking for three rounds, Lu Su's cheeks flushed.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Long Xiang took the wine bowl and walked over, sat cross-legged in front of the desk, pretending to be drunk and blurred.

"Zijing, do you remember last year? I invited you up from the kiln. At that time, there was only water but wine, and the dishes were very simple. But today's banquet is full of wine and vegetables. You should drink more. I am late." compensate."

Lu Su recalled the experience of burning the kiln. At that time, his upper body was tight and his face was blackened by smoke, so he couldn't help smiling bitterly.

"Food was scarce in Hefei at that time, but Yunqi let me have a chicken to myself. I will always remember that friendship, so why bother to make up for it?"

"Are the old lady and sister-in-law used to living there? If there is any need at home, don't be polite to me. Now that Hefei has opened the market, if you don't have any in the treasury, you can look outside."

"Enough, enough"

Lu Su thought that Long Xiang was drunk, so he immediately interrupted the other party's enthusiasm, and then asked in a low voice: "Is Yun Qi drunk? If not, go back and rest earlier."

"Huh? They are all drinking. How can I spoil the fun?" Long
Xiang shook his head lightly, pointed to the outside of the hall and said, "The inside of the hall is a bit boring, Zijing will follow me outside to get some fresh air?"

"Alright."

Lu Su put down his chopsticks and stood up, walked shoulder to shoulder with Long Xiang and sat down on the stone steps outside the hall.

There was no moon in the sky at this time, and countless stars shone on the dome.

Long Xiang put his hands on the ground, lying on his back and looking up at the sky.

"Zijing, look at the night sky. When the moon is gone, the brilliant stars can be seen. Does it look like the world today?"

"Indeed, the Han Dynasty is in ruins, the emperor is like the moon dust, and the princes on the earth are like stars"

Lu Su crossed his arms and nodded in agreement.

"I remember you once deduced that one of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao must be the one who ruled the North and the Central Plains. Now that Yuan Shao has destroyed Gongsun Zan, he must go south to compete with Cao Cao. Who does Zi Jing think will have the last laugh?"

In order to support Xuzhou's strategy, Long Xiang took the initiative to introduce Yuan Cao as a foreshadowing.

Lu Su stroked his beard and replied: "Yuan Shao ruled the four prefectures of Ji, You, Bing, and Qing. He has enough soldiers and food, and is stronger than Yuan Shu in the past. It is extremely difficult for Cao Cao to win, but the war is full of uncertainties. Yuan Shu is a living example. "

Long Xiang sat up straight, turned his head and asked directly: "Zijing is optimistic about Cao thief?"

Lu Su shook his head lightly: "Although I hate Thief Cao, it cannot be denied that he is very good at using troops. With Yuan Shu's rapid defeat, the threat from the south of Xudu has been completely removed. Cao Cao may be able to concentrate his strength to fight Yuan Shao."

"Zijing, don't forget Zhangxiu in Wancheng. Cao Cao was unable to defeat Cao Cao in several battles. In addition, Liu Yuzhou killed Che Zhou and occupied Xuzhou"

"Zhang Xiu was able to threaten Xu Du because of Liu Biao's support from the rear. Now that Zhang Xian has rebelled, Liu Biao may not be able to support him as before. As for Xuzhou Liu Xuande, he is not Cao Cao's opponent."

“How come you see?”

"Liu Xuande can be regarded as a hero among the vassals. It is a pity that there is no mastermind around him, but he acts a little impulsively. He should not have taken in Lu Bu back then, and he should not have turned against Cao Cao this time."

Long Xiang was delighted to hear that, he was afraid that Lu Su would not want to say more, seeing the other party eloquently, he continued to guide along the topic.

"What's your opinion, Zijing?"

"It is said that Xuande left Xudu because he intercepted Yuan Shu's going north. He can use the name of guarding against Yuan Shu to continue to garrison in Xuzhou to wait for the time. With the prestige he accumulated in Xuzhou before, it is actually no problem to support that little army. Waiting for Cao Cao It is not too late to fight Yuan Shao and kill Che Zhou, that is the best time."

Lu Su paused for a while, and continued to analyze: "Xuan De acted too hastily, he is not as strong as Lu Bu now, if I were Cao Cao, I would first contain Yuan Shao, wait until the threat of Xuzhou is cut off, and then go north to fight Yuan Shao."

"Zijing thinks Cao Cao will attack Xuzhou first? Will Yuan Shao be so easily restrained?"

"It's hard to say the exact situation, but Cao Cao has personally conquered Xuzhou several times, and he is very familiar with both the marching route and the method of breaking the city.

Liu Xuande has stayed in Xudu for a long time, and he may know Cao Cao's defensive weakness, Cao Cao will never allow an opponent who is familiar with him to sit in Xuzhou."

"So, Cao Cao will attack Xuzhou? The poor people will suffer again."

Long Xiang deliberately acted agitated, and when Lu Su looked over curiously, he asked again: "Zi Jing is extremely smart, if you were Liu Yuzhou at this time, would you be able to defend Xuzhou?"

"Keep Xuzhou? It's hard to say, but easy to say."

(End of this chapter)