The next morning, Liu Qi got up very early. Since the time was agreed upon, there was no reason to be late. After Qing'er and Wan'er carefully dressed up, Liu Qi looked much better today.
Qing'er looked at Liu Qi and pouted and said, "The young master is dressed so nicely today. It's more grand than going to see Mr. Zhou Mu. Are you going to meet some young lady?"
Liu Qi looked at Qing'er's behavior, pinched her little face and said with a smile: "That's a man? How jealous are you?"
Qing'er Xiu blushed, but Wan'er on the other side raised her head and asked together: "What does the young master mean by being jealous?"
Liu Qi was stunned when he asked this question. The word "jealousy" originated from the period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and has not yet appeared. Liu Qi thought for a while and explained: "It means that you feel unhappy when you see the young master with other women, so just
It’s called jealousy.”
After Liu Qi said this, even Wan'er's company blushed, and Liu Qi laughed and left.
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At Yi Ji's house, Yi Ji was having a drink with a young man in the back garden. This young man was the same young man who followed Yi Ji to attend Liu Biao's banquet that day. In the past two days, even Yi Ji's servants knew that this was for
Distinguished guests, this is the first time they have seen an adult treat someone so politely, and their eyes are always full of curiosity when looking at the young man.
The young man drank the wine in the cup and said with a smile: "Good wine, I haven't had such a delicious wine in a long time."
Yi Ji watched the young man drink the wine in one gulp, feeling a little distressed, "This is a good wine that I have treasured for ten years. Can it be good? You have to tell the eldest son properly when he comes later."
The smile on the young man's face gradually dissipated, "It seems that this eldest young master does have some abilities. Even people like Uncle Ji who are indifferent to fame and fortune are attracted by him. I think he can't be any worse."
When Yi Ji heard what he said about Liu Qi, he picked up the wine on the table and said, "The eldest son's personality has changed drastically since he woke up. He is getting better and better. He will definitely achieve a great career in the future, and maybe he will be able to conquer the world. I'm so sorry for my past."
I didn’t even notice it, so I thought I was knowledgeable about people.”
The young man looked at him strangely, and was also curious about the eldest son he mentioned. Liu Qi's performance at the banquet last time was indeed remarkable.
Yi Ji continued: "I wanted to take you to the eldest son's house yesterday, but I didn't expect that after the eldest son heard about your talent, he said he wanted to come to visit you. He has met you before."
The young man looked a little sad and said: "I'm afraid I have forgotten it a long time ago. I was just following you to have a drink."
"Haha, you were wrong this time. I guessed it was you as soon as I mentioned your eldest son. He didn't despise you just because you were young. What else did the eldest son say? Talent is never judged by age, but by age.
It's just a matter of specialization." Yi Ji drank the wine in the cup with some joy.
The young man didn't believe it when he heard that people specialize in arts, "Did he really mean that?"
Yi Ji was a little angry, "Well, why don't you tell me how I have deceived people? This is what I heard the eldest son say with my own ears."
The young man nodded. He believed that Yi Ji had never lied, because he knew Yi Ji's character very clearly. He asked, "What else did he say?"
Yi Jiyou took a sip of wine and said: "The eldest son did not put on airs because you are a commoner. He also said that Gaozu was born in Caomang and Guangwu was born in common people. He is just of good background. He is not necessarily better than others."
After hearing this, the young man said with a shocked face: "If it is really like what you said, then the eldest young master must be extraordinary." He couldn't help but think of the purpose of coming to Xiangyang this time. Could it be this eldest young master.
When he was about to ask, a servant came to report that Liu Qi had arrived.
Yi Ji hurriedly stood up and said to the young man: "You wait here, I will go to meet the eldest son." After saying this, he left first without waiting for the young man's reaction.
The young man stood up quickly and said, "I'll go with you."
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Liu Qi stood at the door of Yiji Mansion and looked around Yiji Mansion. Yiji Mansion was not grand, but it was very solemn. Pedestrians on the road did not detour just because it was Yiji Mansion. After passing Yiji Mansion, they wanted to look inside.
, often with respect in his eyes.
"It seems that the prestige of this Yiji in Xiangyang is very high." Liu Qi admired. Even if ordinary officials and people did not take a detour, they would not dare to look inside. They would often pass by in a hurry and not dare to stay too much.
Not long after, Liu Qi saw Yi Ji coming quickly, followed by the young man he saw at the banquet. Today Liu Qi could dress up more majestic than usual, and Liu Qi, who had been training hard these days, revealed a bit of
He is so heroic and impressive to look at.
Yi Ji bowed first and said, "See you, Young Master. The eldest Young Master is here."
Liu Qi waved his hand, "It doesn't matter that I haven't been here for long." After saying that, he looked at the young man next to Yi Ji and said, "This is the strange person that Mr. Sir said. I have met Mr. Liu Qi, and I would like to ask Mr. Sir to treat you more in the future."
Advice.”
Seeing Liu Qi's salute without any pretense, the young man also returned the salute and said, "Young Master, a man from the mountains and fields, has forgotten this."
Yi Ji watched the two people greet each other and then said: "The eldest son, please come inside. I have asked my servants to prepare wine and food, just waiting for the eldest son to come."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Haha, guests are welcome to do as they please, sir, it's all arranged." After saying this, he followed Yi Ji side by side with the young man.
Yi Ji led them into the back garden. The table had been replaced with brand new food and wine, and the three of them sat down one after another. After toasting and drinking together, Yi Ji excused himself to leave, leaving space for the two of them. Liu Qi and the young man had a tacit understanding and did not hold back.
Liu Qi looked at the young man in front of him who was several years older than him and said, "I still don't know how to use my name as sir. I'm really ashamed."
The young man poured himself a glass of wine and drank as he thought, "The name is just a code name. The eldest son can call me Zhang San or Li Si."
Liu Qi didn't pay attention to the young man's flirtation. He took the wine bottle from the young man's hand and poured himself a glass of wine. "Since it's inconvenient for me to tell you, sir, Qi won't ask again, so just be your sir."
"Sir, what do you think of this counterinsurgency?" Liu Qi asked casually while drinking.
"It's nothing, it depends on what kind of person the eldest son is?" The young man was drinking wine just like Liu Qi.
"What kind of person do you think I am?" Liu Qi looked at his reflection in the cup.
"I don't know about that. Even Uncle Ji can't understand how you and I can understand you." The young man said with a smile, a bit of self-deprecation in his smile.
Liu Qi looked at the wine in the glass and asked, "Sir, do you know the wine in this glass?" After a while, Liu Qi said, "People only see his pure, pure and mellow side, but his essence is among people.
Ordinary food. Just like a person, if you show another side, you are bound to hide the other side."
The young man looked at Liu Qi and said seriously: "How do I know which side you are showing and what you are hiding?"
Liu Qi raised his head and looked at the young man and said, "Unknown things are often the scariest, so people attribute them to God. Do you believe in the existence of God?"
The young man thought for a while and said, "Who can explain these illusory things clearly?"
Liu Qi raised his head and looked at the sky, looking at the white clouds floating by at that time, as if he was talking to the young man or to himself, "But I don't believe that my destiny is in my own hands, and even God can't change it."
.”
The young man's face changed. Although he didn't believe in these things, he was still in awe of them. He didn't expect Liu Qi to be so bold, "I know."
Liu Qi looked at the young man and said, "Sir, tell me."
The young man said solemnly: "The great ancestor once said, 'When a dragon enters the sea, the wind will rise.' You are the same kind of people. Haha, Cai Hao never thought of releasing a dragon himself."
Liu Qi was not as happy as the young man and continued: "But I don't have that ability now. I don't have the strength to change my destiny."
However, the young man lowered his head and did not look at Liu Qi. He was drinking wine and eating vegetables by himself.
Liu Qi was not discouraged and continued to ask: "Sir, what do you think of the situation today?"
The young man stopped and sighed: "The princes are divided and fighting in all directions. The world will not be calm for a while. Although Yuan Shao is the strongest at this time, he has also incurred the jealousy of various princes. Although Cao Cao is not as good as Yuan Shao,
, he held the emperor hostage to command the princes, and he was able to occupy a just position. Yuan Shao rushed to fight with him, and there would be no good results. The other horses, Sun Ce, were fine, and he recruited talents.
Is that so? He is only a capable minister and cannot be a prince. If we want to bring peace to the world, we must get rid of this family. This family is a trouble for generations to come."
Liu Qi listened very carefully. The young man's words were very reasonable. He had a good grasp of the current situation and a good understanding of the character of each prince. He couldn't help but ask: "What do you think I should do, sir?"
The young man took a sip of tea and said casually: "Jingzhou is a good place. How far you can go depends on your ability."
Liu Qi stood up and bowed and said: "Please teach me, sir. Qi thinks he has some abilities but he is not yet able to make a career out of them. Sir, he is a talented person and he should be able to help me succeed."
The young man sighed: "You can still stand up even without me. I will only help you take Changsha. From now on, it will all depend on you."
Since we got along, there must be a way to subdue him. Liu Qi was not worried about this. He asked, "Sir, should you tell me your name now?"
The young man was silent for a while and said: "I am blessed."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Qi said in surprise: "Shan Fu, you are Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi."
The young man was stunned for a moment and said, "How did the young master know this? Did Uncle Ji say it?"
Liu Qi was also stunned for a long time, and said: "Mr. Shui Jing said that. I went to find you some time ago, and he said that you were wandering around in Changhua List Blessing." Liu Qi thought for a moment and then irresponsibly pushed Sima Hui to
On the head.
The young man suddenly realized that no wonder Liu Qi knew his pseudonym. Then he asked: "I wonder what the young master wants from me?"
Liu Qi said with some embarrassment: "Actually, just like now, I want my husband to come out and help me. I didn't expect that my husband is not here, but it's not too late to see me now."