"Uh... my head hurts. Where is this?" Liu Cong shook his groggy head and opened his eyes to look around.
This is an antique house.
"Where is this? I remember I was shot while chasing a drug dealer. Could it be a certain ethnic minority in the Yunnan-Guizhou region?" Liu Cong thought to himself.
"Is there anyone there?" Liu Cong shouted several times as he pulled back the blanket.
After a sound of footsteps, the door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man in ancient clothes came in: "Second Young Master, you are finally awake. You have been sleeping for two days. I will send someone to report to Mr. Zhou Mu and his wife.
"After that, he walked out of the house and said hello, "Go and tell the lord and his wife that the second master is awake."
"No, little one, let's go right away."
The middle-aged man walked in again and asked with concern: "Second Young Master, are you feeling okay at the moment?"
Liu Cong sat up and shook his head: "It's okay, I'm just still a little dizzy. Where is this place? Why am I here? Also, uncle, why do you call me Second Young Master?"
The middle-aged man was surprised and replied: "Second Young Master, it's okay. This is the Mufu of Xiangyang City, Jingzhou. You fell from your horse two days ago and passed out. The servants carried you back. Also.
You are the second son of Mr. Zhou Mu, so I naturally call you the second son."
Liu Cong was a little confused. He was chasing drug dealers at the junction of Yunnan and Guizhou. How could he cross thousands of miles to Xiangyang? And isn't Zhou Mu an ancient official position? Could it be that he has traveled through time? So he asked again: "You are talking about Mr. Zhou Mu.
Who is it? Who am I?"
The middle-aged man became more and more surprised, but continued to answer: "Master Zhou Mu's surname is Liu Mingbiao, and his courtesy name is Jingsheng. He is the emperor's uncle and an authentic member of the Han Dynasty. You are Liu Cong, the second son of Master Zhou Mu.
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Jingzhou Mu! Liu Biao, Liu Jingsheng! Liu Cong!
We really traveled back in time. Liu Biao died of illness in 208 AD. The civil and military officials in Jingzhou supported Liu Cong. Later, Cao Cao went south. The civil and military forces forced Liu Cong to surrender. The history books later did not record Liu Cong's deeds.
But Liu Cong felt that it was more likely to be eradicated according to Cao Cao's character. Thinking about the later murder of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, Liu Cong felt that it was possible that Cao Cao got rid of Liu Cong and took care of Mrs. Cai by the way. Cai Mao was rebellious.
Motive. Therefore, the shrewd Cao Mengde easily fell into Zhou Yu's counter-intentional plan.
No matter what, he has become Liu Cong now. Mrs. Cai may survive if she falls into Cao Cao's hands, but he will definitely not end well.
Suddenly Liu Cong asked anxiously: "What night is it tonight?"
The middle-aged man scratched his head in confusion, wondering whether the Second Young Master had broken his brain: "Second Young Master, it is the sixth day of May in the twelfth year of Jian'an."
Liu Cong's brain exploded. It was the twelfth year of Jian'an! Cao Cao would go south next year!
At this moment, an old man in Confucian clothes was surrounded by people coming in at the door. Although he was wearing Confucian clothes, his gestures exuded the aura of a superior. Half a step behind him was a woman in gorgeous clothes.
It was Liu Biao and Mrs. Cai, the herdsmen of Jingzhou.
The middle-aged man bowed his hands to Liu Biao and saluted: "See my lord, the second young master has just woken up. I think he is fine."
Liu Biao nodded and looked at Liu Cong: "Cong'er, are there any other discomforts?"
Upon seeing this, Liu Cong hurriedly wanted to get out of bed and salute, but Mrs. Cai said: "Cong'er, you have just woken up for a moment. Just rest on the bed. There is no need to salute."
Liu Biao nodded in agreement and said, "Your mother is right. There is no need for you and me to be so polite between father and son."
Liu Cong had no choice but to express his gratitude on the bed: "Thank you for your concern, father and mother. The child no longer feels any discomfort."
Mrs. Cai shook her head and said, "You have slept for two days in a row and haven't eaten enough water or rice. It's better to call the doctor first and then ask your servants to cook you some porridge."
Liu Biao looked at the middle-aged man and scolded: "Didn't you hear what Madam said? Why don't you go and do it quickly?"
The middle-aged man threw his hands away in fear: "Young man, go and greet the servants."
After the middle-aged man left, Liu Biao said to Liu Cong: "This time you went hunting on horseback, which caused this disaster. When will you grow up? They are all my sons. Look at how much your elder brother saves me."
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Mrs. Cai persuaded her from the side: "Husband, calm down, Cong'er is still young. Besides, he just woke up. Let's talk about it later."
Liu Biao looked at Mrs. Cai and then at Liu Cong and threw away his sleeves angrily: "You are used to it."
After Liu Biao left, Mrs. Cai said helplessly to Liu Cong: "Your father is also afraid. He is so old and his health is deteriorating. If the white-haired man gives away the black-haired man, how will you let him live? You should restrain yourself in the future.
It's over now, don't cause any trouble again."
Liu Cong said respectfully: "My child knows that I will definitely change my ways in the future."
Mrs. Cai said again: "Well, you should take a good rest." After saying that, she also walked out.
Liu Cong was still a little confused. Did he become the son of Jingzhou Mu?
The doctor saw Liu Cong and said that there was no serious problem, but he just prescribed a few more prescriptions for conditioning.
Later, the servants brought cooked meat porridge and prepared meals. After eating, Liu Cong's mind was finally not so groggy.
It is now the twelfth year of Jian'an. Cao Cao will go south next year, and there is less than a year left for him to deploy. He must make himself stronger within a year.
Historically, Liu Cong did not want to surrender. However, most civil and military officials in Jingzhou advocated surrender, so Liu Cong was forced to surrender.
If it falls into the hands of Cao Cao a year later, I will definitely not end well.
Thinking about it, Liu Cong fell into a drowsy sleep.
The next day, Liu Cong stretched in the courtyard and said, "Well, the air in ancient times is really refreshing."
At this time, a soldier went into the hospital to pay homage: "Second Young Master, the Lord has summoned you and asked you to go and pay homage immediately after you have eaten."
Liu Cong responded: "I understand."
After having a meal, Liu Cong came to the Prefecture Mufu. The soldier on duty at the door saluted him. When the middle-aged man at the gate saw Liu Cong arriving yesterday, he hurriedly walked towards Liu Cong and said: "Hey, Second Young Master, you are here. My lord is already waiting for you."
Already."
Liu Cong nodded: "Okay, I'll go right away. I'll ask Butler Cai to lead the way." Integrated with the memory of his predecessor, this middle-aged man was the one who had been serving Mrs. Cai when she got married. His name was Cai Jing, the governor of the state.
After Liu Biao's former housekeeper grew old, Mrs. Cai encouraged Liu Biao to become the housekeeper of the Prefectural Mufu Mansion.
Cai Jing signaled: "Second Young Master, follow me."
Jingzhou deserves to be the most prosperous state in the world. Although Liu Biao was not aggressive enough, he defended the city well. There were many rockeries and ponds in the prefectural pastoral office, and the courtyards were interconnected. This shows the wealth of Jingzhou.
After many twists and turns, Cai Jing and Liu Cong came to a hall and said to the soldier guarding outside: "Second Young Master is here, go and report to the Lord."
The soldier came out not long after entering and said: "My lord, please call the second young master in."
Cai Jing looked at Liu Cong: "Second Young Master, go ahead."
Liu Cong nodded and walked into the hall.
Entering the hall, I saw Liu Biao sitting in the main seat, with his two other sons Liu Qi, Liu Xiu, and son-in-law Wang Kai sitting on the right. On the left were three old men, and one was slightly fatter.
A swarthy scribe.
Liu Cong walked down the hall and bowed his hands to Liu Biao: "I have met my father." Then he bowed his hands to Liu Qi, Liu Xiu and Wang Kai and said, "Eldest brother, third brother, brother Wang." The three of them nodded in response. Then they turned to the three others.
The old man said to the scribe, "I have met you all."
Liu Biao was a little surprised. Could it be that his son suddenly changed his temper? He had never been so polite before. Although he was surprised, it was also a good thing.
Although Liu Cong was extremely naughty, he was still deeply loved by Liu Biao. On the one hand, it was Cai's pillow style, and on the other hand, Liu Cong did have good looks, similar to Liu Biao when he was young.
Now if he could change his ways, Liu Biao would have higher hopes for him, so he reached out his hand to stroke his beard with satisfaction and said, "Sit next to your elder brother."
Liu Cong bowed respectfully: "No." After sitting down, Liu Cong looked at the three people opposite him and glanced at Liu Qi and others beside him. He was thinking about why Liu Biao asked them to come.
After Liu Cong sat down, Liu Biao said to his three sons and son-in-law: "These four are Sima Hui Gong, Huang Chengyan Gong, Pang De Gong, and Pang De Gong's clan member Pang Shiyuan, who is known as the crown prince of Nanzhou scholars."
After hearing Liu Biao's words, Liu Cong opened his eyes wide in surprise and looked at the people opposite him. They were all famous powerful men in the late Han Dynasty!
[Author's digression]: This is my first time writing a book. I look forward to your support, supervision and suggestions. Thank you, thank you, thank you!