Han Xiang

Chapter 475 Dances with Wolves: Be Careful
"Am I reckless?"

Long Xiang's eyes widened, with an expression of disbelief in his ears, and then he asked in puzzlement: "Zijing thinks I'm too anxious? I think Liyang is short of food and grass, and it's a good time to send charcoal in the snow. I took Zhao Bochang When I called Hefei, I was thinking about how to support food and grass and deepen our relationship.”

"Have you ever thought that if Tai Shici doesn't accept it, or if he accepts it, he still wants Jiangdong? Wouldn't we waste this opportunity for nothing?"

Lu Su frowned and shook his head, then reminded in a low voice: "According to Xu Du's latest information, Yuan Shao couldn't get sick after losing to Cao Cao last time. As long as Cao Cao digests the [-] soldiers, crossing the river to seize Hebei is just around the corner;
Uncle Huang is also training troops in Xicheng at this time, and it is estimated that the day to capture Guanzhong is not far away, we must not fall behind on this side, I suggest that Tai Shici accept it if he can."

Long Xiang had a bitter face when he heard it, and said to himself, what kind of virtue and ability is there for me, Liu Bei and Cao Cao, the only two heroes in comparison?How can I compare the resources these two have?Tai Shici really didn't want to give up.

Anyway, Liu Bei has the name of the clan of the Han Dynasty, and the Liu family of Zhuo County has been supporting him all the time, so we are the real grassroots, okay?
To fight steadily and not to advance rashly, let alone to compete with others, is the core idea of ​​Long Xianggou up to now. He would rather lag behind than be brave, but he really wants to fight for Tai Shici.

After hearing Lu Su's worries, Long Xiang immediately gave his reasons.

"Zijing doesn't know. I have other intentions in doing this. Sun Quan is a suspicious person. If Taishi Ziyi accepts my food and rice, just send someone to spread rumors in Jiangdong, and we can make a profit?"

"Don't be so troublesome."

Seeing Lu Su shaking his head, Long Xiang followed up and asked, "Could it be that Zijing has other tricks?"

"Of course."

Lu Su nodded and stroked his beard, and said earnestly: "I suggest Yun Qi not to act so hastily, it will be more effective if you starve Liyang soldiers and civilians, and we shouldn't get involved too early, have you forgotten how you recovered You Zhengping? Let the other party wake up on their own initiative."

Long Xiang frowned and said, "I don't quite understand."

"Great divorce schemes, like spring rain moistening things, are subtle and silent. I heard that before Sun Ce passed away, Zhang Zhao and others wanted to support Sun Yi. Do you think Sun Quan was afraid of him?
Sun Yi is the prefect of Danyang at this time, and Liyang is across the river from Danyang County, so when Tai Shici was in short supply, it is understandable for him to cross the river to seek help from his own people."

"Wonderful."

Long Xiang interrupted Lu Su, and murmured: "At that time, let Yao Xuan find someone to spread rumors, saying that Sun Yi wins over the generals stationed at the border, that Sun Quan has nothing to do with his brothers, and he will definitely do something to Tai Shici, but"

Lu Su looked curious: "But what?"

Long Xiang sighed: "Sun Quan reduced the supplies of the garrisons in various places to ensure the smooth progress of the westward expedition to Jingzhou. I am afraid that Danyang's food and grass will also be arranged uniformly. Even if Sun Yi intends to win over Ziyi, he will be hard-pressed to cook without rice."

Lu Su felt relieved: "The food in the official warehouse will be dispatched uniformly, and the local tycoons in Jiangdong will not be able to control it. I will let Yao Xuan do some work in secret, and then someone will naturally deliver food to Danyang."

"Good plan."

Long Xiang gave Lu Su a thumbs up, and then asked: "But I have already called Zhao Fan, Zijing should be able to save him, right?"

"This matter is easy, as long as Yun Qi cooperates with me later, Zhao Fan will surely bring the news back, and Tai Shi Ziyi will ask Sun Yi for help."

"Then it's settled, and about Zhao Fan, do you want to hide it for a while?"

"I don't think it's necessary. The two brothers are their masters. Even if they tell Zhao Fan frankly at this time, it is impossible for him to abandon Tai Shici."

"Then I will listen to you."

After the discussion, the two turned around and entered the hall, and found that there were several small cauldrons on each table, and the aroma of fresh pork was overflowing with simple cooking.

The Xu family brothers were no strangers to it, but it was a torment for Zhao Fan.

After several days of drinking porridge with little water in the clear soup, there was no oil in my stomach.

Seeing Long Xiang and Lu Su entering side by side, the three people in the hall stood up and saluted at the same time.

Long Xiang called everyone to sit down, smiled and said modestly to Zhao Fan: "Just a few simple pig-killing dishes, Bo Chang don't think it's not rich."

"You are too modest. These items are already very rich, and you will be ashamed of receiving them in the end. How dare you dislike them?" Zhao Fan stood up again when he spoke.

"Then you're welcome, let's all start."

As soon as Long Xiang's words fell, Lu Su and Er Xu started to move their chopsticks. They knew Long Xiang's rules, and they usually eat something before drinking.

Zhao Fan sat upright on the table like a Buddha, not only did not reach for the chopsticks, he even closed his eyes directly.

Long Xiang asked differently: "Why doesn't Bo Chang not move his chopsticks? Is it because he has no appetite, or is he not hungry now? Just eat some?"

Zhao Fan even waved his hands and shook his head. He had long been greedy by the smell of pork, and his stomach had been washed with clear soup and water for many days. Now he was hungry from the bottom of his heart.

He didn't move his chopsticks because he felt ashamed of Tai Shici. Tai Shici had always been wary of Long Xiang, not only because he was conscious of being the general stationed in Jiangdong, but also because he felt the oppressive force of Hefei in Huainan.

Dances with wolves requires caution.

In order to find out the whereabouts of his brother, Zhao Fan frequently went to Hefei to contact Long Xiang, which was against Tai Shici's will.

"These dishes must be delicious, but I'm worried about Brother Zhuo's safety and whereabouts, and I'm really not in the mood to taste the delicacies in the tripod. If Governor Long really has any definite news, please feel free to let me know."

"Ah"

Thinking of Lu Su's instructions, Long Xiang replied with a smile: "I do have definite news that after parting with Bochang, my younger brother wandered around, and finally went to Guiyang County in Jingzhou, where he was adopted by a family named Zhao, whose name is also Changing Zhuo to Fan is now the prefect of Guiyang."

"what?"

Zhao Fan was so startled that he stood up like a lightning strike, and then he looked at Long Xiang to confirm: "What the prefect Long said is true?"

Long Xiang nodded sternly: "That's the information I got. As for whether Guiyang prefect and Bochang are brothers, you have to verify it yourself. I heard that Zhao prefect has been looking for you, but Wu Hou and Huang Zu frequently fought. I am afraid that the Yangtze River waterway will be difficult to pass in a short time. If Bo Chang plans to go to Guiyang to find relatives, he can only wait for the relationship between Jingzhou and Jiangdong to ease."

"Looking for relatives? Not for the time being"

Zhao Fan shook his head and explained: "Since Zhuo's life is so good, I, the elder brother, can feel at ease. Now that both parties are dragging their families and taking care of each other, it's not so easy to reunite."

"That's right."

Long Xiang had already guessed that Zhao Fan was not that free and easy, except that Tai Shici couldn't pass the test, and the family he mentioned just now were also fetters. It was rumored that his wife, Fan Shi, was quite beautiful, and it would be very risky for Zhao Fan to take a beautiful wife on a long journey. .

Zhao Fan who had "no appetite" raised his glass suddenly, toasted several glasses of wine to Long Xiang in succession, the gratitude was not enough, and then picked up the chopsticks to eat.

At this moment, Lu Su glanced at Long Xiang, thinking that the time had come for cooperation.

"Yun Qi, today's pig-killing dish is very good, look how much General Zhao enjoyed eating it."

"Maybe I know the whereabouts of my brother, and I suddenly have a big appetite. I heard that Jiangdong cuisine is more delicate."

Zhao Fan ate his mouth full, and explained with an embarrassed expression: "General Long is really humble. Zhao Fan has never eaten the dishes on the case today. As for Jiangdong dishes, hehe."

(End of this chapter)