Walking into Cai Yan's small courtyard, you can see exotic flowers and plants everywhere, with a strange fragrance. A row of willows dance in the wind beside the lotus pond in the distance, green vines hang from the rockery in the middle, and the bamboo forest on the side is

There was a rustle in the wind. Zhang Lang couldn't help but sigh: "It's so beautiful here!"

Cai Yan's pretty face blushed slightly, and she bowed Yingying: "Little sister, go and change into a set of clothes first, and then come and accompany your elder brother."

Zhang Lang smiled and nodded, "You go ahead and don't worry about me."

Cai Yan turned around and walked along a cobblestone path under the shade of the trees towards her boudoir in the distance. Cai Yan's boudoir was hidden among the shadows of green trees and bamboos. In the distance, she could only vaguely see a moon-shaped window and a row of railings.

and overhangs and cornices.

Cai Yan's figure quickly disappeared among the green shade. Zhang Lang turned around and walked towards the waterside pavilion not far away. While strolling, he admired the strange flowers and plants around him, but he recognized all the flowers and plants in front of him.

Not coming out.

When I came to the water pavilion, I sat on the railing and glanced at the courtyard in front of me. I felt that the tenderness of women was everywhere, and I also felt the hostess's wisdom and deep feelings.

After a while, Cai Yan came out. At this moment, she had put on a moon-white palace dress, her hair was tied up in a fairy cloud bun hanging behind her head, and a phoenix hairpin decorated with gold leaves was inserted in her hair.

On top of the bun, her face was obviously wearing makeup, and her delicate face was slightly red, with a bit of shyness. Her whole person was less elegant than before, but more gorgeous.

Zhang Lang couldn't help but be stunned.

"Little sister has met big brother." Cai Yan came to Zhang Lang and bowed Yingying.

Zhang Lang came back to his senses and said with a smile: "My little sister is so beautiful!"

Cai Yan was shy and happy at the same time, and did not dare to look at Zhang Lang. "Brother, please sit down."

Zhang Lang sat down, and Cai Yan knelt down opposite Zhang Lang. At this time, Cai Yan's personal maid brought tea sets and water, and then withdrew.

Cai Yan skillfully washed and brewed the tea, with skillful and graceful movements that were pleasing to the eye. After brewing a cup of green tea, Cai Yan held it in front of Zhang Lang with both hands and said, "Brother."

Zhang Lang took it with a smile and drank it in one gulp.

The maid next to her chuckled, and Cai Yan couldn't help but laugh.

Zhang Lang licked his lips and praised: "It smells so good! What a good tea!"

Cai Yan filled Zhang Lang's glass again, and Zhang Lang drank it all in one gulp. Cai Yan's face was full of smiles, looking very happy.

Putting down the teacup, "Little sister, your sister Yuyao and the others have all gone to Chengdu. Will it be boring for you to be alone?"

Cai Yan looked a little sad, "Fortunately, my little sister has a lot to do!"

Zhang Lang said: "Why don't you go to Chengdu and be your sister Yuyao's companion."

Cai Yan looked at Zhang Lang with shining eyes. But Zhang Lang was busy pouring tea by himself and didn't see him.

Cai Yan lowered his head and asked in a low voice: "Brother, do you want me to go? Isn't this bad?"

"Of course I hope you go, there's nothing wrong with that!"

Cai Yan nodded lightly and glanced at Zhang Lang, "Since eldest brother asked me to go, then I will go."

Yang Kun hurried into the water pavilion and held out a scroll of bamboo slips with both hands, "General, this is a report on the military situation in the east that was just sent."

Zhang Lang took the bamboo slips, shook them open, and started to read. Cai Yan knelt down and sat across from him quietly, without disturbing Zhang Lang.

Zhang Lang put down the bamboo slips and thought: "Cao Cao deserves to be Cao Cao, well done!" He glanced at Cai Yan and said, "Little sister, brother has to go back!"

A hint of disappointment flashed in Cai Yan's eyes, "Brother, if you have something to do, don't delay it because of my little sister!"

Zhang Lang smiled and stood up. Cai Yan also stood up, sent Zhang Lang out of the door, and waved goodbye. Looking at Zhang Lang's retreating back, he looked a little lonely, and then he remembered something, and his face showed a

A hint of shyness.

Zhang Lang hurried back to the General's Mansion. Jia Xu, who was waiting in the hall, came forward and saluted with clasped fists: "General."

Zhang Lang nodded and walked straight to the map. His eyes fell on Huainan and he couldn't help but sigh: "Cao Cao is really not simple! He captured Shouchun in the blink of an eye, and Yuan Shu is already hanging on for a breath!"

Jia Xu said: "Yuan Shu is mediocre and incompetent, and his subordinates are all sycophants. Cao Cao is a traitor in the world, how can Yuan Shu be his opponent? Now this kind of result is extremely normal!" He paused, frowned and said: "Just

I originally thought that after Yuan Shao’s army besieged Xuchang, Cao Cao would abandon Shouchun and return with all his troops to help, but I didn’t expect that he would dare to ignore Xuchang and continue to besiege Shouchun. It seems that Cao Cao has a genius under his command!”

"Guo Jia." Zhang Lang immediately thought of someone.

Jia Xu thought for a moment, "I have heard of this man. I thought he was just a scholar, but I didn't expect him to be so extraordinary! With this man here, Cao Cao will be even more powerful!"

Zhang Lang felt the same way. If Guo Jia had not died too early, Cao Cao would not have suffered a tragic defeat in Chibi. But now, I wonder how history will develop?

Zhang Lang looked at the map and asked, "Can Yuan Shu make a comeback?"

Jia Xu shook his head, "Yuan Shu is now trapped in several counties in Xuyi. Although he still has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, they are all frightened and defeated, and they have no supplies. I believe it won't be long before these hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses are defeated."

It will disintegrate on its own. Now, even a wise man like Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han would be unable to deal with this situation, let alone a mediocre and incompetent person like Yuan Shu!"

Zhang Lang nodded thoughtfully and suddenly smiled, "The situation is good now! Cao Cao is getting stronger, and Yuan Shao's attention will be transferred to him. Let's just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and reap the benefits!"

"What the general said is absolutely true!"

Zhang Lang's eyes searched the map, "Wen He, who do you think our next target is?"

Jia Xu frowned and said, "My subordinates want to suspend the war temporarily. After years of fighting, the people's army is very tired and consumes a lot of money and food. It needs time to accumulate again, and Xichuan, which has been newly included in the territory, also needs time to fully

After digestion, it is really not appropriate to start another expedition in a short period of time!"

"Yeah." Zhang Lang nodded.

Jia Xu continued: "It is good for us to focus on solving internal problems first, and at the same time show goodwill to the surrounding forces and promote the development of cross-border trade!"

Zhang Lang thought Jia Xu's plan was very good and said with a smile: "You can do whatever you want! Just do what you said. Except for things that must be decided by me, you can make your own decisions!" "No."

Zhang Lang suddenly remembered something and asked: "By the way, how is the matter in the Western Regions?"

"I am about to report to the general. Due to the war in the Central Plains, the attitudes of the countries in the Western Region have become somewhat ambiguous. In addition, everyone in the former Western Region Chief Shi's Mansion has sworn allegiance to the general."

Zhang Lang couldn't help but feel happy, "What's the current situation in the Western Region's Changshi Mansion?"

Jia Xu sighed, "Hey! Since Emperor Ling, the influence and strength of the Changshi Mansion have become weaker and weaker. Because of this, the centrifugal tendencies of the countries in the Western Regions have become more and more serious! Now, in the Changshi Mansion, including family members,
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