When the ship arrived at Niuzhu, Sun Quan had already led the civil and military forces to greet them on the shore. In this battle, Sun Quan fought against all the opinions and took the lead, and finally won a complete victory. Both Zhou Yu and Liu Qi were worthy of his personal welcome.
Sun Quan clasped his fists and said, "The Commander-in-Chief has defeated the Northern Army in this battle, and Cao Cao will no longer dare to look at the south of the Yangtze River!"
Zhou Yu returned the courtesy and said, "It's all up to the lord to control the rear and entrust important tasks. General Liu is also helping me. Yu dare not take the credit."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Why should the governor be so modest? This battle is all planned by the governor. Only by working together as one man from Jiangdong can we defeat the enemy. I am just the icing on the cake."
Sun Quan laughed and said: "The general retreated from Cao Ren with an empty camp. This is indeed a wonderful thing and his contribution is indispensable."
Everyone exchanged business information and entered the stronghold. A banquet had already been held. Sun Quan ordered the soldiers to drink and drink to their heart's content. After getting drunk, they rested and returned to Jianye tomorrow.
Niuzhu was brightly lit and full of laughter all night long. Gan Ning led the Jinfan Army to fight with General Wu Jun for a drink. With his knowledge of Dukang wine, he got them all drunk and took the opportunity to ask about the navy's secrets.
In Jianye City, lanterns were also decorated at this time. Zhuge Jin personally presided over the welcome ceremony. The people in the city were waiting for Zhou Lang to return and take a look at the blockbuster "Golden Scale" Liu Qi!
The whole city was rejoicing, but Zhang Zhao's mansion was silent. Although the servants wanted to watch the excitement, they did not dare to go out and could only inquire about the news privately.
Everyone knows that Zhang Zhao was scolded by Zhou Yu, and was humiliated by Liu Qi when he arrived at the camp. He returned to the mansion and slept for three days. This time Sun Quan greeted the army and was still sick. Who dared to cause trouble?
When the lights were on, the servants were bored after dinner when they suddenly saw Zhang Zhao coming out of the backyard, neatly dressed and in high spirits.
He glanced at the crowd and said displeasedly: "Jiangdong is a great victory. Wu Hou went to reward the three armies. Tomorrow the governor will return to the city and the whole country is celebrating. You don't go to the streets to rejoice, but here you feel like you are mourning your heir. What do you mean?"
Everyone was stunned and confused. Zhang Cheng smiled and scolded: "Why don't you go take a look on the street? Anyone who can help will help!"
The servants looked at each other, but no one dared to move. It wasn't until Zhang Zhao and his son walked out quickly that they started talking, and then they dispersed and went shopping.
Zhang Zhao went straight to the Hou Mansion to pay homage to Wu Guotai. After the ceremony, he said: "I will be in trouble when I come to visit you at night."
Wu Guotai was in high spirits and said with a smile: "Zhou Lang has won a great victory. My son-in-law will arrive tomorrow. I am very happy and have no sleepiness at all. I am about to go out. It's time to light the lamp now. It's still early!"
Zhang Zhaoyan said: "The marriage has not yet been decided, so the queen of the country calls her like this, which shows the joy in her heart, but from the old man's point of view, it is too abrupt."
Wu Guotai sighed: "I heard that Mr. Zhang and Liu Qi are not happy. Young people are inevitably angry! After I meet tomorrow, I will ask him to apologize to you."
Zhang Zhao waved his hands and said: "We all share the foundation of Jiangdong, so some verbal conflicts are nothing. I don't take it to heart."
Wu Guotai nodded and said: "Mr. Zhang is a senior citizen of Jiangdong. With such a broad mind, I feel relieved."
Zhang Zhaoyan said: "This old man is not here for official business, but for the young lady! When choosing a son-in-law, the first priority is character and the second is family status. It is related to Shangxiang's life and destiny. Please be careful."
Sun Shangxiang had been willful and unruly since she was a child, and once pulled Zhang Zhao's beard. In order to make amends, Sun Ce made her a foster father. If not for this reason, she had become Zhang Zhao's daughter-in-law, so it was reasonable for her to show concern.
Wu Guotai said with a smile: "Liu Qi is a member of the royal family. He is a noble man, and he has become famous in Jingzhou. Shang Xiang is already very high-ranking to be betrothed to him. Now he has made an alliance between Sun and Liu. It is very reasonable for both public and private affairs. What objection does Mr. Zhang have?"
Zhang Zhao sighed: "If it's for official business, I'll naturally agree! But if it's for personal reasons, I've harmed Shang Xiang this time. I've watched the girl jump into the sea of fire. I really can't bear it. I won't be able to see him even under Jiuquan in the future." Rebellious general."
Wu Guotai asked in confusion: "Why did Mr. Zhang say this?"
Zhang Zhaoyan said: "Liu Qi was born lustful. He was hurt by wine and sex in his early years. Therefore, Liu Biao did not like to alienate him. Although he has changed his mind now, he is still lustful. He has married three daughters. Does the Crown Prince know?"
Wu Guotai frowned and said, "I only heard that I married a daughter of the Xi family. Shang Xiang is an equal wife. Who are the other two daughters?"
"Lu Zijing's matchmaker is indeed unreliable!" Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and smiled coldly, "Before this, Liu Qi had an affair with the maid next to him. Later, when he visited Jingnan, he raped the brother and sister-in-law of the prefect Zhao Fan in Guiyang. , Zhao Fan dares to be angry but dare not speak out, how is this kind of behavior different from Cao Cao's thieves?"
"Is this happening?" Wu Guotai's face changed slightly. As a woman, she hated men's hookups the most, especially those who hooked up randomly outside and ended up giving up.
Zhang Zhaoyan said: "The ritual goes like this: If you want to bring order to your family, you must first cultivate your body; if you want to cultivate your body, you must first rectify your mind. People like Liu Qi, whose minds are not right, how can they cultivate their body and manage their family, let alone govern the country?" The world?"
Wu Guotai's face suddenly darkened: "I didn't expect that the rumors about Liu Qi, a young hero, turned out to be so miserable behind the scenes."
Zhang Zhao sighed: "I want Shang Xiang to marry far away in Jingzhou, thousands of miles apart, and only see each other once in a few years. If he is ignored and abandoned, he will shed tears all day long. With Shang Xiang's temperament, he may commit suicide. When the time comes, the white-haired person will send the black-haired person. …”
"How unreasonable!" Wu Guotai was furious and stood up tremblingly.
Sun Ce and Sun Yi were both killed at a young age. Wu Guotai lost his children one after another in his old age and could no longer bear the pain. Sun Shangxiang was the most beloved daughter and was thrown into confusion by Zhang Zhao's words.
"Guotai, calm down!" Zhang Zhao hurriedly advised: "But the marriage between the two families is already known to the world. If you regret the marriage now, you will be laughed at. Marquis Wu will not look good on his face, so you need to be careful."
Wu Guotai raised his eyebrows angrily: "You just advised me not to marry Shang Xiang, and now you ask me to take care of the overall situation. What should I do?"
Zhang Zhaoyan said: "Although the two families have agreed to get married, the betrothal gift has not been given, and the elders have not met, so there is still room for change! The Crown Prince can make another agreement, saying that he will go on a blind date. So I choose another girl from the clan to marry. It will not be disrespectful to etiquette, but also preserve the fragrance, killing two birds with one stone."
"How can such a person be compatible with me?" Wu Guotai snorted coldly and asked, "What is Mr. Zhang's advice?"
Zhang Zhaoyan said: "In three days, the rebellious general will be born. His memorial tablet is enshrined in Ganlu Temple. Why not keep it in the temple? We can also let Shang Xiang meet each other with swords and see how Liu Qi behaves. It's not too late to make a decision!"
Wu Guotai nodded and said, "That's fine. When Zhongmou comes back tomorrow, I will discuss with him a blind date at Ganlu Temple!"
"I will go to the temple to make arrangements tomorrow!" Zhang Zhao took the initiative to ask for orders, comforted Wu Guotai, and then left.
Zhang Cheng was waiting outside the door, stepped forward and asked, "What do you think Guotai wants?"
Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The Crown Prince really doesn't know that Liu Qi is lecherous, so he got very angry when he heard this. Liu Qi's child will be embarrassed in public this time."
Zhang Cheng sneered and said: "Although Liu Qi has some abilities, his character is extremely poor. How can he be worthy of Shang Xiang, let alone achieve great things."
When he thought that his beloved woman was about to get married, he felt mixed emotions in his heart. Although he had no chance to marry again in this life, he did not want to be married away by someone else.
