It was only half a day's journey by boat along the Yangtze River to Chaisang. On the way, Lu Su and Zhuge Liang were already discussing how to defeat Cao Cao.

Lan Tian had made an agreement with Zhuge Liang a long time ago that he would play a reckless man who did not understand military affairs, so as to create an image for Jiangdong of Liu Qi being strong on the outside but strong on the inside.

Lan Tian came to the deck to look at the scenery, and Zhao Yun refused to leave.

Lan Tian smiled and said: "Why don't Zilong rest in the cabin?"

"The military advisor and Mr. Lu are discussing important matters. It would be better for Yun to come out and stay with Mr. Lu," Zhao Yun said.

"Isn't the general in Chen County? Why did he suddenly arrive in Jiangxia?" Lan Tian asked.

"Ahem, I just miss my lord, so I came here to see..." Zhao Yun said with a red face.

Lan Tian knew by looking at his expression that he would not lie, and thought to himself that Zhang Yide probably missed his brother-in-law more than you. He had not even been to Jiangxia privately.

"General Zilong and I are strangers to each other." Lan Tian sighed.

Zhao Yun shook his head quickly, "No... how could it be... In addition, my wife has lost her appetite recently and seems to be pregnant. I stopped by to see Mr. Zhong Jing for a prescription..."

Zhao Yun has a loyal and honest character. He truly admires those who have the ability, especially talented people like Lan Tian.

After hearing this, Lan Tian laughed and said: "General Zilong has a successor, what is there to be embarrassed about? In recent years, life has been stable and comfortable. Many people are getting married and having children. It is a good thing that the population is prosperous. But now you are going to Chaisang with me?

Won’t it delay your important event?”

"It doesn't matter. I have asked people to return to Chen County first. The Lord's important matters are more important." Zhao Yun said.

Lan Tian nodded and sighed: "Zilong is really a loyal and righteous man..."

After watching the scenery on the boat for a while, Lantian saw that Zhao Yun was about to speak, so he asked, "Zilong has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

"I heard that Mr. Wu is holding a martial arts lecture hall in Quanling. I wanted to attend several times but missed the opportunity. Can you send a letter to Chen County in advance in the future? Yun really wants to attend." Zhao Yun pleaded with his fists clasped.

Lantian originally ran a martial arts school in Linwu, but after he took up his post in Quanling, the martial arts school was relocated. Zhao Yun had several missions and was a general, so it was inconvenient for him to ask for leave from Liu Bei. He now wanted to make an appointment in advance.

time.

Lan Tian smiled bitterly and said: "Those courses in the martial arts hall are all taught to captains and lower-level officers. Why should General Zilong be arrogant and aggrieved?"

"Although I have some courage, I am still a little lacking in military management and use. The military counselor once said that the lectures in the martial arts hall were thought-provoking. Please allow me to do so..." Zhao Yun became respectful, like a humble primary school student.

Lan Tian nodded and said: "Zi Long is smart and eager to learn. From now on, I will send someone to Chen County to inform you ten days before the start of the martial arts hall."

"Thank you sir." Zhao Yun said, cupping his fists.

After watching the scenery for a while, Lan Tian was bored on the deck. He found a fishing rod in the corner, then sat on the bow and started fishing.

Because the boat was in motion, it was impossible to make a nest. In addition, there were very few fish in the surface waters of the Yangtze River, so there was no movement after fishing for a long time.

Lan Tian stood on the bow of the boat like a withered pine, the fishing rod in his hand motionless.

When the ship sailed near Wuchang, the bamboo pole began to shake slightly and the float kept sinking. Lantian stood up and said happily: "Zilong, the fish is hooked."

Then Lantian raised the pole and reeled in the line, and a white fish weighing about two kilograms was pulled onto the deck. Zhao Yun quickly found a wooden basin to contain it.

Lantian continued to hang bait and cast the rod, and then hit several rods in succession, catching several fish one after another, and even Zhao Yun began to get excited.

Zhuge Liang and Lu Su were chatting in the cabin. When they heard something moving on the deck, they rushed out to watch.

"Ziyu, I'm so excited." Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and smiled.

Lu Su came over and saw that there were already five or six fishes in the wooden basin, and they were not small in size. He sighed: "It's incredible that Lan Taishou can catch fish in the boat."

"These fish took the bait voluntarily. It doesn't really have much to do with me. General Zilong can probably catch it..." Lan Tian also stopped fishing at this time.

"Hahaha..." Zhuge Liang held his fan and laughed a few times, and then continued: "It's been a long time since I tasted Ziyu's craftsmanship. Now everyone is just empty. Can you cook us a pot of fresh fish?"

"Military advisor, there seems to be no accompaniment on the ship..." Zhao Yun reminded.

It was past noon, and Lan Tian did feel a little hungry. He confirmed with the boatman that there was a pot and salt, and said: "High-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods..."

Lan Tian came to the stern of the boat to set up a pot to boil water, and then skillfully killed and scaled the fish with a knife. Lu Su watched in amazement and thought to himself that this guy is really good at cooking. Could it be that he conquered Liu Qi's stomach?

Because wine was added to the pot to remove the fishy smell, the pot of fresh fish tasted very good. Lantian invited Zhao Yun and Chen to taste it together. Zhuge Liang and Lu Su were full of praise for the meal.

Six fishes are not enough for five adults, but a pot of delicious soup can fill them up.

Lan Tian looked at the water of the Yangtze River, patted his belly and said to himself: "I just drank Changsha water and ate Wuchang fish. Thousands of miles across the Yangtze River, the scenery is so beautiful..."

The words of the great man are still catchy to this day.

This sentence was impartial and happened to be heard by Lu Su.

Lu Su looked at Lan Tian's back and pondered for a moment, thinking that Lan Taishou was not useless. In addition to being able to cook fish, he could also speak well.

The boat arrived at Chaisang in the afternoon, and Zhou Yu personally went to the dock to greet him.

After Lu Su's introduction, Zhou Yu's eyes kept turning on Zhuge Liang. After all, his common metaphor had also spread to Jiangdong.

Regarding Liu Qi as his "confidant", Zhou Yu was relatively perfunctory.

Zhou Yu then led them into the city to meet Sun Quan. When they saw this man in Lantian, Fang Yi had a big mouth, blue eyes and purple beard, and he thought that being a king was really different from ordinary people.

After a brief introduction, Sun Quan asked Cao Cao whether he was true or false.

Zhuge Liang replied: "Although Cao Cao claimed to have 700,000 to 800,000 troops, Liang believed that it was an exaggeration. When he and Yuan Shao refused Guandu, he only had tens of thousands of troops. Even if he surrendered and accepted the troops who rebelled against Yuan's family, minus those who had fought with him in Hebei over the years.

The consumption in Liaodong is no more than 300,000 at most, and with the addition of tens of thousands of new soldiers in Jingzhou, the total force now will not exceed 400,000."

Sun Quan took a breath of cold air and thought that these 400,000 soldiers were not a small number. He asked with a heavy face: "Since Cao Mengde has 400,000 soldiers, Liu Yuzhou has defeated them several times, how do you plan to deal with them now?..."

"What should a general do with himself?" Zhuge Liang asked.

Sun Quan shook his head and said: "There are few soldiers in Yangzhou, and the ministers are afraid of Cao Cao's military strength, and they all want to surrender to Cao Cao. I am just hesitant."

Zhuge Liang glanced at Sun Quan and then at the serious Lu Su, thinking to himself, "Are you kings and ministers playing hard to get with me?"

Zhuge Liang affirmed: "The general should act according to his ability. As long as he puts on his armor and faces north, not only can Jiangdong be spared from the war, Cao Mengde will definitely reward the general with promotion and promotion..."
Chapter completed!