Lan Tian followed Zhuge Liang to a tree, where Gao Shun and Chen Dao stood silently not far away.
Because Gao Shun was not good at making friends, and Chen Dao was Liu Bei's close guard, he didn't have much communication when he had the opportunity to be alone.
"Is there something big going on in Jiangxia?" Lan Tian was very confused.
Zhuge Liang said slowly: "Ziyu took Jiangling last time, and Yun Chang also took Xinye. Only Zhou Yu was still fighting hard in Xiangyang. Jiangdong made a lot of efforts in Chibi, but did not get any benefits. Sun Zhongmou and Jiangdong officials will definitely have bad feelings. I I have persuaded my lord to give Xinye to Sun Quan..."
Lan Tian glanced at Zhuge Liang and said to him, Military Advisor, you really have a bad conscience. Hefei alone is enough for Sun Quan to drink a pot, and now you are giving Xinye to him. The two are facing each other. Cao Cao doesn't know whether Zhou Yu can withstand it, but Liu Bei can. It's beautiful to hide behind and develop.
"Zhou Yu may not be able to defend Xinye. Jiangdong is also full of resourceful people. He may not be unable to see the military advisor's plan." Lan Tian shook his head.
"Needless to say, Ziyu should know the strategic position of Xiangfan. Zhou Yu and Cao Ren have been fighting for half a year and are unwilling to give up. They now need a city to rest and recuperate. Xinye is close to Danshui. There is no profit here, so Sun Quan plans to compensate in other ways." Zhuge Liang explained.
"Other ways? What else can Sun Quan do in exchange? Give his brother-in-law a false official position?" Lan Tian guessed.
"Sun Quan sent his close minister Lu Fan to Jiangxia to act as a matchmaker in order to marry his young sister to the lord. The alliance between Sun and Liu will become a marriage between Sun and Liu. In this way, the relationship between the two families will be closer. In the future, the lord will have no worries when he takes Yizhou. It's just that the lord is worried. Ziyu will be displeased, and Liang came here specifically to ask for your opinion. If it really hinders the lord, he will refuse." Zhuge Liang looked into Lan Tian's eyes and said.
Lan Tian was startled when he heard this. He was so important in Liu Bei's heart? In ancient times, it was very normal to have three wives and four concubines. Moreover, Liu Bei would be the emperor in the future, so he would definitely not be able to keep Gan Qian alone.
After losing his mother through time travel, Lan Tian treated Gan Qian as both a sister and a mother. With Gan Ji's instructions, he was extremely reluctant to let Gan Qian suffer any further injustices when he was able.
After Mi Zhen died, Gan Qian became the nominal mistress. Although he knew that history was repeating itself, Lan Tian still felt uncomfortable.
"This... the military advisor has come all the way. I will personally cook some side dishes for you. Let's chat while eating..." Lan Tian hesitated. If Sun Shangxiang married in, Adou's status would be embarrassing, so he played it for Zhuge Liang. You have to think of a good excuse to reject this matter.
Zhuge Liang was invited to the prefect's mansion. Lan Tian arranged for Gao Shun and Deng Fan to accompany him, and he ran to the back hall alone to prepare meals.
Gao Shun was not good at speaking, but Deng Fan, who had a stutter, became Zhuge Liang's main companion.
Deng Fan has a strong learning ability. In addition to Professor Lantian's agricultural knowledge, his management methods, life style, way of thinking, and Gao Shun's military management methods, the child has gradually gained his own understanding.
At first, Zhuge Liang was still interested in trying to teach him, but after a few chats, he became very impressed with him. If Deng Fan had not already worshiped Lan Tian as his teacher, he would have wanted to accept him as his disciple.
Lan Tian was preparing dishes in the kitchen, and Gan Qian and Lu Lingqi came to help after learning about it. It has gradually become a tradition for them to strengthen their family ties between the stoves.
Lu Lingqi is now a master at making fire, Lan Tian is cleaning and processing raw meat, and Gan Qian is preparing side dishes and condiments. The three of them have a clear division of labor and complement each other.
Lan Tian had something on his mind, so he was still thinking while processing the meat, and unknowingly missed steps.
Gan Qian was as attentive as her hair. She noticed something strange in Lan Tian's expression. He usually cooked with extreme caution, but today he forgot to use wine to remove the fishy smell.
"Is something wrong, brother?" Gan Qian asked doubtfully.
Lan Tian shook his head and replied: "Uh... no..."
"Ziyu, don't lie to me. I know your character very well. What kind of military and national affairs can't be like this? It should be some insignificant and incomprehensible trivial matter? One person is trying to figure out the shortcomings of others. Although my brothers and sisters and I are just women, we said Maybe I can help you with some ideas..."
Lu Lingqi scratched her head: "Why didn't I see it? My husband never worries..."
Lan Tian didn't want to deceive Gan Qian, so he told the cause and effect of Sun Quan's intention to marry his sister.
Before Gan Qian could say anything, Lu Lingqi rushed to speak: "Ms. Liu said so, husband, why are you still hesitating? Can't you just refuse? I thought that after Mrs. Mi passed away, he would promote his sister to the position of principal wife... .”
Gan Qian is a smart person. She has been with Liu Bei day and night for many years, and she understands each other's thoughts very well, and she immediately guessed Lan Tian's concerns.
"Brother, you don't need to think too much. We are of low origin, and my husband's status is no longer what it used to be. Marrying a daughter of a famous family as his wife, and doing great things for him, why not? I've been used to it for so many years. , Now that I have Adou, I am very satisfied, don’t have any quarrel with your husband because of this matter." Gan Qian persuaded her bitterly.
Lu Lingqi put down the firewood in her hand and was very surprised: "What did sister say? Ziyu is now the governor of Jingnan. He can shake the earth whenever he stamps his feet. How can he be a lowly person again? You must fight for what you should fight for."
Gan Qian shook her head and said: "My brothers and sisters don't know. Ziyu often said that there is something in the pot and something in the bowl. If he and Xuande hadn't worked together, how could we have been in this situation now? How can I miss Xuande because of my false name?" What’s the big deal between De and Adi?”
"Sister is too considerate of others and doesn't think about herself at all..." Lu Lingqi didn't understand very much.
"I have made up my mind. If Ziyu disagrees, I will go to Jiangxia to find Xuande myself." Gan Qian said firmly.
The two women talked to each other, and Lan Tian finally sighed: "Although we are just sworn brothers, I treat you as my biological sister. If sister is not willing, Ziyu can refuse the master, but he must not wrong himself." ."
Gan Qian smiled and said, "Did Ziyu forget how to teach Xuande? Sometimes you may not be able to do your job if you are not in your position. With a rock-shaking figure like you guarding me, how could I be wronged?"
"Okay, sister, you have to suffer the loss to help your brother-in-law, but I still have to get something for Ah Qianqian." Seeing that Gan Qian was very determined, Lan Tian had no choice but to compromise.
"Adou...Ziyu, please don't do whatever you want..." Gan Qian said worriedly.
Lantian smiled and said, "Don't worry, my brother-in-law will be very happy."
After gathering his attention, Lan Tian moved quickly, and soon several side dishes were served on the table.
Because they had to discuss something, Lan Tian and Zhuge Liang were the only two people left in the room.
During the dinner, Zhuge Liang saw that Lan Tian was silent and took the initiative to raise the topic: "Ziyu is a wise man. He should understand the reason for this marriage. If we can't make good friends with Jiangdong now, it will be difficult to achieve three parts of the world. Besides, the lord is not People who are greedy for beauty will not neglect your sworn sister in the future..."
"How can I stop my lord from doing something important? My sister is not a jealous woman, but Adou..." Lan Tian expressed his concerns.
Zhuge Liang understood what Lan Tian meant. If Gan Qian could not take the position of his wife, then Liu Chan's identity must be clear. This was the condition he gave.
"It is not easy for my lord to have a son, and Mrs. Sun may not be able to do anything. Determining the identity early can avoid Yuan Shao and Liu Biao's trouble. After I return to Jiangxia, I will urge my lord, Adou, to be the heir apparent."
After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, Lan Tian nodded with satisfaction. A good man always suffers. If he doesn't fight for it now, Sun Shangxiang may give birth to a boy and a half girl for Liu Bei, and Liu Chan may not necessarily have the right to inherit.
With Lan Tian's current strength as a guarantee, even if Gan Qian is not his wife, Sun Shangxiang would not dare to bully her.
"The military advisor tells my lord, try not to go to Jiangdong to get married." Lan Tian added.
