Zhao Yun did not go to Chaisang, but planned to stay with Liu Qi to protect himself like a guard commander.

Actually, it’s not impossible if you think about it carefully.

Zhao Yun is capable. He is cautious, sensible, knows how to advance and retreat, and has good martial arts skills. He is good at cavalry training. However, if he is to be sent out alone and left to stand alone, Zhao Yun seems to be a little lacking at the moment.

He needs some time to hone.

After all, in history, when Zhao Yun followed Liu Bei on his expeditions east and west, he spent most of his time as a general of the Chinese army under Liu Bei. It was not until the second half of his life that he led his troops alone.

One was to conquer Guiyang, the second was to enter Shu and capture Jiangyang and Qianwei, the third was to fight Cao Cao in Hanzhong, and the fourth was to lead the army alone in Jigu.

Although there were fewer times, they were all victories. Although there were occasional losses during the last Battle of Jigu, the overall direction was pretty good. However, Zhao Yun's achievements in leading the troops alone were basically all under his control.

In the middle and later stages of his life, he did not supervise the battle as a general, and basically acted as a partial leader. Although I don’t know whether this has anything to do with his own upper limit of ability, but for now, it is better to keep him by his side and cultivate him slowly.

That's the right way.

After he has accumulated a certain amount of experience, he can then be assigned overseas.

As for Chaisang, Liu Yao has been alone outside Jingzhou since the last time he was defeated by Sun Jian. Sun Jian also gave up Chaisang and did not occupy this place. After all, he is still working on regaining the counties of Yangzhou.

There is no time to occupy Chaisang and attack Jiangxia.

Since Zhao Yun won't go, someone will have to go after all. Who should this person send?

After thinking about it, Liu Qi decided to let Taishi Ci lead the troops.

When Liu Qi found Taishi Ci, Taishi Cili seemed a little hesitant.

"Your Majesty has just pacified Yizhou, but now because of the issue of dividing people into their own land, powerful people from all over the country are ready to move, and there are many rebellions. At this critical time, Taishi Ci feels that it is better to stay with your Majesty and help him deal with Yizhou's affairs.

better."

But Liu Qi shook his head and said: "No need. Now we have strong soldiers and horses in Yizhou, the barbarians have returned to their hearts, and once the Zhenxi rice has been popularized, the warehouses are abundant. However, within one or two years, I think it will not be difficult to add more troops and generals. Now

These powerful rebels, I will use strong troops to suppress them, and it will be determined... It is a pity to leave a strong general like you here. I have sent someone to report to the court, asking you to be the governor of Yuzhang County, and arrange for Liu Cong to be here

Jingzhou counties supervise the shipyards and build more warships to supply Wei Yan in Jiangxia to train the navy. If you go to Chaisang to recruit troops and horses, if you need anything, just tell me. Yizhou will be settled, and I will return to Jingzhou next year at the latest.

At that time, we will either expand eastward or launch an expedition northward, and we will make a decision based on the current situation."

After a pause, Liu Qi smiled and said: "It's just that during this period, nothing happens in Jingzhou. Only Huang Hansheng, Li Dian, Liu Pan and others are guarding it. I still feel a little unsure. If you go to help them monitor Sun Jian and Yuan Shu, I will be more or less still."

I can feel more at ease."

Taishi Ci was silent for a long time and said seriously: "Since the Lord has said so, I will follow my own course. I just have one thing to ask the Lord to agree to."

"What's the matter?"

A smile appeared on Taishi Ci's lips: "I would like to go back to take up my post next month."

Liu Qi wondered: "Why do you have to stay for another half month?"

Taishi Ci said seriously: "You have to let the general drink this wedding wine before leaving, right?"

Liu Qi suddenly realized this.

"Yes, yes...next month, I will get married, and I will let you drink to your heart's content before I go on my appointment!"

…

In the blink of an eye, October has arrived, and the tenth day of this month is Liu Qi’s wedding.

He and his four wives will get married and perform the Zhougong ceremony (although the Zhougong ceremony has been performed countless times this time)

Although Liu Qi's marriage is mainly simple, it is Zhou Mu's marriage after all, so there still needs to be some commotion.

Yizhou opened a large warehouse to help the people as a celebration.

During this period, Liu Qi also went to Wu Ran several times to study with her how to plant more beautiful Nanzhou rare flowers.

Compared to the joy of bed, Liu Qi prefers the tranquility here in Wu Ran.

In addition to planting flowers and plants to cultivate her body and mind, Wu Ran also likes to raise cats.

In the middle of the rare flowers and plants, petting the cat, and then soaking in a pot of fragrant tea in the courtyard, it is really an endless aftertaste and a sense of contentment.

Liu Qi seemed to unconsciously feel the peaceful feeling of leisure in the later life.

"What is this?" Wu Ran looked at the new gadgets Liu Qi brought over today, with curiosity shining in his eyes.

"This is a deck chair. I asked the carpenters in the city to build it. Looking at the entire Han Dynasty, these two paintings in your courtyard are the only ones in the Han Dynasty."

Although Liu Qi was telling the truth, Wu Ran didn't believe it. She looked at Liu Qi's serious expression and was amused and giggled.

Wu Ran looked carefully at the curved wood under the two rocking chairs, and then at the chair backs and armrests... She had never seen anything with such varied lines.

"How to use this thing...?" Wu Ran looked at Liu Qi gently.

Liu Qi pulled her and pressed her on a rocking chair...

As soon as she sat down, she felt the rocking chair begin to swing back and forth with her body.

Wu Ran had never experienced this feeling before, and was startled. He was afraid of falling and wanted to fight, but Liu Qi continued to press down gently.

"It's okay, don't be afraid, lie back and rock slowly."

Wu Ran felt relieved after hearing this, and then leaned back.

The rocking chair swayed gently along with the rhythm of her body, as if a kind mother gently held her in her arms and coaxed her back and forth.

A kitten strolled up to Wu Ran's legs, looked up at its owner, and then lightly jumped onto Wu Ran's legs.

Wu Ran subconsciously stretched out her hand, held the cat in her arms, and shook it gently while closing her eyes, smelling the flowers and plants in the courtyard and the aroma of tea on the table next to her...

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! A feeling of peace, comfort, and contentment spread in every cell of her, making her feel extremely comfortable.

Liu Qi lay down on another rocking chair and swayed gently.

Neither of them spoke, they just enjoyed the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers and the comfortable tranquility in the courtyard.

"Your Majesty is different from what I imagined." After a while, Wu Ran suddenly spoke.

Liu Qi opened his eyes after hearing this.

He looked at the blue sky, the white clouds flowing with the breeze, and the birds flying across the sky, with a smile on his lips.

"How is it different?"

Wu Ran closed his eyes and said with a smile: "In the past, for the sake of the Wu family, my brother asked me to serve the king... He wrote to me and said that the king is the most skilled general in the world. If he conquers the south or the north, he must attack.

He is sure to win every battle, and at the same time he is the most knowledgeable celebrity in the world. He is planning the follow-up of Han Shu and Han Ji at a young age, and his literary, political and martial arts are among the best in the world."

Liu Qi felt a little embarrassed after hearing this.

It was a bit harsh to praise, but after careful inspection, I found that there was nothing wrong with it.

"But such a man, if you think about it, is just busy with national affairs every day, or on expeditions all year round. Even if he comes here, he is only seeking comfort and pleasure in bed. For a woman like me,

, I’m afraid I don’t have anything to say…”

Speaking of this, Wu Ran opened her eyes and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: "I never thought that Junhou would plant flowers with me, drink tea together, play with cats together... and on this rocking chair.

Lie down together and say nothing, enjoying this moment of peace."

Liu Qi sneered, closed his eyes and hummed: "Junhou is also a human being, he needs to cultivate his moral character...silly girl."

After saying that, he reached out across the rocking chair and patted Wu Ran's head lovingly.

Wu Ran pursed her lips and snickered.

"Junhou, how many days are you going to get married?"

"yes."

"Oh." Wu Ran felt faintly disappointed, as if there was a stone blocking her chest.

"Aren't you going to see the excitement?" Liu Qi asked with a smile on his face as he rocked gently on the rocking chair.

Wu Ran said in a low voice: "What are you doing here?"

"Go and see your sisters and get to know your family. Sooner or later, we will live together."

Wu Ran was a little unresponsive at first, but then she suddenly came back to her senses.

She stood up from the rocking chair and said in surprise: "What do you mean by this...?"

"What do you mean?" Liu Qi frowned at her in confusion: "Can you still live with me for the rest of your life?"

Wu Ran's face showed joy, and she whispered: "I thought... Your Majesty didn't want to accept me..."

"I never don't want to, I just can't for the time being... At present, Yizhou's powerful locals are rebelling one after another. If I take in the daughter of the Dongzhou clan, I'm afraid it will cause more troubles, but this situation will not last long.

It can take anywhere from half a year to three months at most. When Zhenxidao is once again defended, the barbarians in Nanzhong agree to exercise the power of restraint, and the rebellion of powerful people is put down, then you can freely enter the Liu family's house.

The door is open."

Wu Ran's cheeks were red.

She nodded gently and said, "Don't worry, I'm willing to wait, not to mention three months and a half, but even three to five years."

Liu Qi sat up, took her hand and said, "After you pass the house, you have to help me plant a flower bed twice as big as this one."

Wu Ran frowned shyly.

At this time, Zhang Yun's voice sounded outside the courtyard: "Bo Yu, something big happened!"

Liu Qi stood up and walked from the recliner to the edge of the courtyard.

"What's up?"

"The barbarian kings from Nanzhong, including Meng Zhou, King Iron Elephant, and Wu Mufu, all came to Chengdu in person in the name of congratulating Boyu on your wedding!"

Liu Qi smiled when he heard this.

"This is just an excuse. This is a compromise. Yes, they have the foresight and know what to do... It seems that the matter in Nanzhong can basically be settled. Where are they now?"

"We have arrived at the border east of Yuexun. Liu Xiu, the governor of Yuexun County, has sent someone to report!"

"Send someone to lead them to Chengdu. We must treat them well along the way and show our sincerity and courtesy. We must not treat these barbarian kings badly."
Chapter completed!