There is a song and rumor in Jingzhou: Ma's Wuchang, white hair is the best. The eldest, Ma Shun, the second, Ma Kang, the third, Ma Jin, and the fourth, Ma Liang, are those with white hair between their eyebrows. The youngest, the fifth, is named Ma Su.
, who likes to talk loudly by nature. These five people are all descendants of the Ma family in Xiangyang. Although the Ma family in Xiangyang is not as powerful as the Cai family, Kuai family, Huang family and other big families, it has a pivotal position among the scholars. Especially
With the appearance of the Ma family's five permanent members, even Liu Biao did not dare to go too far with the Ma family. He had recruited members of the Ma family as officials many times, but they were all rejected.
Today, the five brothers were drinking here and happened to bump into Long Fei. Ma Di stood up and looked at Long Fei up and down: "Long Fei? I don't think I have heard of it, but seeing the tiredness on my face,
People who speak with an accent that sounds like the Central Plains must be from the Central Plains. Can you tell us something about the Central Plains?"
"Ma Youchang really has good eyesight!" Long Fei looked at his whole body. Except for his muddy shoes, he had already cleaned them up. Based on these points, Ma Su could tell that he came from the north. It was not easy.
: "I am coming from Luoyang!"
Ma Su was stunned: "Do you know me?"
"Which of the five permanent members of the Ma family is unknown and which one is unknown? He is famous all over the world for his talent, especially Ma Youchang who takes the lead!"
Ma Di was smiling, holding his head high, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upward. It was obvious that he felt particularly comfortable. The other four people all shook their heads and smiled bitterly. His younger brother did have some talent, but they knew very well how much he was capable of. Now,
Naturally, he was happy to be praised by outsiders. Ma Su laughed loudly and said, "My dear friend, you are so complimentary. Come on, can you have a drink with me?"
"It's what I asked for!" Long Fei hurriedly picked up the wine glass and walked to the Ma brothers' table.
Regarding the turmoil in Luoyang, the eighteen princes' joint pursuit of Dong Zhuo, and Dong Zhuo's flight to the west, Long Fei told the Ma brothers in detail without any embellishment or concealment. Ma Shun sighed: "Hey! Eighteen!
The princes on the road all had their own evil intentions and failed to defeat Dong Zhuo. Instead, they allowed him to sweep Luoyang and flee to Chang'an. It is a pity that he will continue to cause trouble!"
"After all, they sent troops, but Liu Jingzhou is a descendant of the clan and controls the six counties of Jingxiang and Xiangzhou, but he is left alone. This is really sad!"
"Lao Wu is right!" Ma Jin nodded: "Liu Biao is weak and trapped by Cai Mao, Kuai Liang and others. Even if he thinks about the army, he is unable to do anything. And these people are all mediocre people. They were almost killed a few days ago.
Sun Jian’s tens of thousands of troops conquered Xiangyang, and it would be a joke to spread the news!”
Ma Liang pondered for a long time: "Jingzhou is an important place. I think it is not a bad thing for Liu Jingzhou not to send troops. Even if Liu Jingzhou sends troops, there will only be one more mediocre person among the princes. It is better to guard the passes and wait for the world to have peace."
If you become angry and attack Huanglong, you may be able to save the world from danger!"
"Hahaha..." Long Fei laughed loudly: "I agree with what Brother Ma Liang said! Now it seems that chaos is about to happen, and it is hard-won that Jingzhou has been able to maintain peace for so many years. I am afraid that no one in Jingzhou wants to be involved in the war.
It’s better to hide for a while, accumulate strength, and look for opportunities to find another way in the future! I’m afraid that’s what Liu Jingzhou thinks!”
Ma Di smiled and said: "Liu Biao is talented but not courageous. I'm afraid he is not as scheming as Brother Long thought. Jingzhou seems peaceful, but in fact there are undercurrents. Cai, Kuai, Huang and other big families are secretly scheming, and Liu Biao
I only care about calming down the conflicts between various families and have no other thoughts at all. If I were a prince in the north and waited for Liu Biao's death, I would immediately send an elite army to drive down, and Jingzhou would be leveled in one battle! Then look to the east and west, Liu Zhang in Yizhou, and the princes in Jiangdong
Everyone looks at the wind and flees, and most of the country is in their hands, and then they go north. This is the strategy of making things easy first and then making things difficult!"
"Bah bang bang bang..." Long Fei clapped his hands and congratulated him: "Brother Ma Di is really wise and far-reaching. He can bring peace to the world with just a few words. He is truly a good minister!"
"Absolute praise! Absolute praise!" Although his words were modest, his face was full of pride. The elders knew their little brother well and knew that he could talk one thing at a time, but when it came time to get serious about it, he would not be so smart.
Ma Kang said with a smile: "Brother Long, don't take it to heart if the fifth brother talks nonsense!"
Long Fei kept flattering, and everyone in the Ma family was happy. The conversation lasted from noon to sunset. The five of them stood up to leave, and Long Fei walked to the door. Ma Liang suddenly stopped and turned around to look at Long Fei.
: "Brother Long, it's best to leave Xiangyang immediately, otherwise there will be a big disaster!"
Long Fei smiled and nodded slightly: "Brother Xie Jichang reminds me!"
Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, and Dian Wei had already fallen asleep on the table. When they left, they woke up slowly. Looking at the backs of several people, Long Fei immediately ordered not to stay in Xiangyang for a long time. If he had to wait
Since the people were not here tomorrow, they were leaving. After paying for the drinks, they returned to the inn and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, Long Fei was awakened by a gentle knock on the door. He got up and went out to check.
The yard was pitch black and there was nothing. The leaves rustled in the night wind, and the moon appeared and disappeared in the clouds. Long Fei shivered and was about to close the door. When he lowered his head, he found the door inside.
There was a bamboo slip. Long Fei looked around and saw that the corridors and aisles were all dark. He listened quietly for a moment, but there was no sound. He picked up the bamboo slip on the ground, closed the door, turned around and lit the oil lamp.
"Tomorrow at noon, Xiangyang Tower!" There was no signature and no time. However, on the back of the bamboo slip, there was a familiar symbol that made Long Fei's heart skip a beat. This symbol was all too familiar to him. It was a coiled dragon with five claws, lifelike and as if it was about to pass through.
He came out of the bamboo slips and swooped over. This man from Hei Bing was indeed very powerful. He actually knew that he was here. Do you want to go? This question has been bothering Long Fei for a long time.
The rooster crowed three times, and the sky in the east turned white. Long Fei sat on the bedside and was still guessing what Hei Bing's purpose was in looking for him at this time. There were various results. Maybe it was a new mission, or maybe it was a new mission.
Yuxi may want to get rid of himself. But Long Fei couldn't understand. If there was a new mission, there was no need to notify him beyond the level. Isn't Xu Shu by his side? If he wanted Yuxi, how did the people in Heibing know that the real Yuxi was there?
Here? It is even more impossible to get rid of yourself. Until now, you have not done anything to regret Hei Bing. Why do they want to get rid of themselves?
"Bah, bang, bang!" Several knocks on the door interrupted Long Fei's thoughts, and Zhao Yun walked into the house with a basin of water. Seeing Long Fei sitting by the couch in his clothes, he felt a little strange: "Brother, what's wrong with you?
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"It's okay! I'm not leaving today! You and I will go somewhere later!"
Zhao Yun didn't ask, just nodded. After breakfast, Long Fei asked Zhao Yun to find Huang Zhong and Dian Wei. Only then did he take out the bamboo slip someone sent last night. After seeing it, Long Fei was a little confused.
Feidao: "Whether it's the Hongmen Banquet or not, let's wait and see. Second brother and Dian Wei will go with me. Brother Huang, take your guys and find a place to be ready to meet you at any time!"
Xiangyang Tower is the most famous place in Xiangyang City. The rich and powerful dignitaries in Xiangyang City are regular visitors here. Xiangyang cuisine is a northern cuisine of Chu cuisine. It is based on the flavors of Xiangyang and Yunyang areas, absorbing Jingnan,
The flavor of Yuzhou, Yongzhou, Yizhou and other places. It is characterized by using beef and mutton as the main raw materials, plus the special delicacies and game in the area. The preparation methods include red braised, hot roasting, raw frying, double boiling, and cold salad. Bashu Jingchu
People in the region are naturally addicted to spicy food, and chili peppers are used in almost all dishes. Unlike the spicy Shu cuisine and the spicy Jingnan cuisine, Xiangyang cuisine emphasizes freshness and spiciness. Before you even enter the door, the strong spicy flavor is already there
Jumped out.
Xiangyang Tower has three floors in total, which can be regarded as a relatively high place in Xiangyang City. When you go to the top of the building, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Xiangyang. It has become a treasure place for literati. As soon as Long Fei arrived at the door, the waiter immediately came to greet him. This store hall
It is not an ordinary large one. It is full of twenty or thirty small compartments, divided into elegant rooms, with small tables and cushions placed inside, imitating the food sharing of noble families. It is not like the square tables and chairs in small shops.
Although it was overcrowded, it was not noisy. The people who came here were all noble people, so they would not yell like low-class people. Long Fei didn't know who he was looking for, so he let the waiter lead them to the second floor.
.The second floor, like the first floor, is also a private room with the door closed. It doesn’t look like a restaurant at all. It is more like the weathered places on TV, but there are no people coming and going.
Prostitute.
Not long ago, the door was pushed open, and the waiter walked in with an ugly-looking man with a short stature. The man casually took a wine gourd and took a sip. His rosacea and cheeks became even redder.
.A pair of small eyes were wandering around the three of them.
"Guest officers? It's these guys, right?" the waiter said with a smile.
The man smiled slightly, took out some money from his arms and handed it to the waiter: "Go and get some more bottles of wine. I want to have a few drinks with these guys!"
The waiter looked at the few copper coins in his hand and felt a little confused, and was about to speak. Long Fei chuckled: "This dear fellow has an extraordinary appearance. Do as he says. If there are not enough, I will put it in my account!"
The waiter agreed and went down. The man didn't feel embarrassed at all. He sat down without restraint and ate and drank when he should. He didn't miss the food in front of him. He said nothing from the beginning to the end.
After eating and drinking enough, I burped, wiped the oil stains on my mouth and the sweat on my face with my sleeves, took off my outer robe, leaned against the pillar behind me, and closed it comfortably.
Eye.
Long Fei and the others kept watching this man's movements. Dian Wei couldn't help but wanted to go up and punch the man twice, but Long Fei stopped him with his eyes. After another half-quarter of an hour, Long Fei wiped his mouth.
He shook off the oil stains on his body, stood up slowly, walked to the man, and pushed him gently: "My dear friend, is it comfortable to eat? If it's okay, I'll leave later!"
Just as I walked to the door, a faint voice came from behind: "General, please stay!"