Yuan Yao recovered some physical and mental strength, and thought of Erqiao again.
After calming down, he roughly sorted out the past and present life of the Big and Small Erqiao.
It was widely rumored in later generations that the Jiangdong beauties Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao in the late Eastern Han Dynasty were the daughters of Qiao Xuan, but this was actually a misinformation.
Qiao Xuan, or Qiao Xuan, is a famous official in the Eastern Han Dynasty and his life is well known. He was born in 110 and died in 184.
It was at the end of 1999 when Sun Ce and Zhou Yu captured Erqiao. In other words, Qiao Xuanying gave birth to two daughters when he was nearly 70 years old.
This is hard to believe. Secondly, Qiao Xuan was originally from Suiyang in the Liang Kingdom and died in Luoyang, which is also far away from Wancheng where Sun Ce and Zhou Yu captured Erqiao.
In fact, the historians generally hold a negative view on the theory that Qiao Xuan is the biological father of Er Qiao. Some people have long suggested that Er Qiao's father should be Qiao Rui. This view has been recognized by most researchers and has gradually been accepted by the world.
If Yuan Yao wants to blame, he can only blame himself for not paying attention to the research of the father of Erqiao when he was studying history in later generations.
According to historical records, Qiao Rui admired Sun Ce for his bravery and strategy, and it was possible that the two would become good friends. Qiao Rui was a key general under Yuan Shu, so after his death in battle, his family was naturally taken care of by the Yuan family. After Yuan Shu's death, Yuan Yao, Lu Mian and others escorted Jia Xiao to defect to Liu Xun, and Liu Xun's base happened to be in Wancheng.
Then Wancheng was captured by Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, and at the same time, Yuan Yao and his party were captured and Erqiao was taken as his wife. These are all things that are undisputed in various historical records.
Therefore, with a little logical reasoning, we can know that it is very likely that Er Qiao is Er Qiao and the daughter of Qiao Rui.
Erqiao is naturally a world-famous beauty, otherwise she would not have been accepted by Sun Ce and Zhou Yu immediately after breaking the city. If it were not for the true beauty and beauty of the country, it would not have been known to Cao Cao.
Just because it is now 195 AD, Xiaoqiao is still young and has not yet grown up. Big Bridge and Xiaoqiao are currently just names between sisters, so the names of Big and Small Bridges are not yet known to the world at this time.
This is why Yuan Yao inquired about the Second and Second Bridges many times but knew nothing about them.
After understanding the reason, Yuan Yao couldn't help but feel regretful again.
But at this time, the journey was already more than half way, and it was already impossible to marry Da Qiao from Hui Shouchun.
Yuan Yao could only order to continue his journey south.
But in order to make up for his regrets, Yuan Yao secretly summoned Qi Ji and Qin Yi that night and told them that they had decided to agree to Qiao Rui's marriage proposal and asked them to write to Qi Qin and Qiao Rui.
After sending Qi Ji and Qin Yi out, Yuan Yao allowed Feng Fangnu to return to the tent to wait on her.
Looking at Yuan Yao with a beaming face, Feng Fangnu asked doubtfully: "Master, please send the slave family out, don't you want to eat meat secretly?"
"Medical Officer Zhang has specifically warned that the young master's stomach has been empty for the past two days, so he can only eat clear porridge to regulate his stomach first, and then he can eat meat after a few days."
Yuan Yao looked at the innocent and lovely Feng Fangnu and hurriedly explained: "What the hell, I just drank your vegetarian porridge, and I feel much better all of a sudden!"
"Look, I just finished this bowl. It tastes great. I'm still not satisfied yet!"
Feng Fangnu was very happy when she heard that the vegetarian porridge she made with great care was recognized.
"Then Master, do you want to drink another bowl? I'll go get another bowl right now!"
Yuan Yao shook his head hastily. He had already drank two bowls. It was true that the taste was good, but his belly could no longer hold it.
"No, no, drink again tomorrow!"
"Oh~"
Feng Fangnu said oh, her face suddenly turned red and she said:
"I heard that Captain Yuan said that the young master needs to bathe in hot water every night. It's already getting late today. I'll ask someone to boil the hot water and bring it in."
Yuan Yao also blushed at this time, thinking of the charming scenes that might happen.
Fortunately, Feng Fangnu was also shy and stared at her toes, not looking at Yuan Yao.
"Ah this..."
"I won't take a shower tonight. The anesthesia on my legs and feet hasn't completely worn off yet, so I can't take a shower yet!"
Yuan Yao immediately made an excuse.
"It doesn't matter, the young master just sits in the water, and the servant will come to help the young master take a bath..."
Yuan Yao quickly refused: "It's okay, it won't hurt if I miss taking a few showers!"
"Well, I have a secret recipe for making porridge, commonly known as eight-treasure porridge. I won't tell ordinary people!"
"Seeing that you are destined, I will teach you how to make this porridge!"
"Really, Master, do you like this eight-treasure porridge? Then please teach Master how to make it!"
In fact, if it were applied to some girls, Yuan Yao's words would be a bit offensive!
But Feng Fangnu was simple-minded and would not think wildly. She only thought that Yuan Yao really had a better way. Instead, she felt happy because Yuan Yao shared the secret recipe with her.
After a while, Feng Fangnu, who was in a good mood and had crooked eyebrows, walked out of the main tent.
Yuan Bao, who was on guard outside the tent, immediately stepped forward and asked: "Miss Feng, I have already had the hot water boiled. Can you carry it in now for the young master?"
Feng Fangnu shook her head: "Young Master said he won't take a shower tonight!"
"Is this what the young master said?"
Yuan Bao seemed to hear a bolt from the blue.
"Yes, Master said it won't matter if he skips bathing for a few days!"
What?
Why don't you take a shower tonight?
Since my son was struck by lightning two months ago, he has been required to take a bath at least once a day. Every time, he is required to massage his shoulders and neck. He is also forced to learn some massage techniques. He must also rub his back every two days. !
Why did my young master immediately change into a completely different person when he was served by a different woman, refusing to take a shower at all?
Could it be that that rumor is true?
The hair on Yuan Bao's body stood up. He took a closer look at his hands and legs. They were dark, rough, and a little bow-legged. It just didn't make sense!
Seeing Yuan's face looking a little ugly, Feng Fangnu didn't think about anything else. She just thought that Yuan Bao was unhappy because his work was in vain.
"Thank you, Captain Yuan, for arranging for people to boil water. I blame the slave family for not informing you of this in time, so everyone boiled so much hot water in vain."
"I still have a lot of porridge here. If Brother Yuan doesn't mind it, just share it with the guards. I'll get some pastries. Brother Yuan, you can use it as a midnight snack if you are on duty at night!"
"Then... thank you very much, Miss Feng!" Yuan Bao quickly smiled and responded.
A few days later, Yuan Yaojun finally arrived at Penglize.
Penglize is the predecessor of Poyang Lake, but Penglize in the Han Dynasty was located to the north of modern Poyang Lake and connected to the Yangtze River from east to west.
The current location of Poyang Lake is still a plain and low land. It was not until the continuous floods, silt alluvial accumulation, and large-scale lake reclamation that Pengli Ze moved southward to form today's Poyang Lake.
Pengli Ze is so wide that even a small person can cross the river to the south bank of the Yangtze River when there is no wind.
The fleet led by Zheng Bao had arrived at Pengli Zebei safely early and had been camping on the shore waiting for Yuan Yao for several days.
Although after entering the Yangtze River from Chaohu Lake, you need to go upstream. But the speed of the ship is still much faster than traveling by land.
Therefore, Yuan Yao secretly made up his mind at this time and must form his own naval army as soon as possible!
North of the Yangtze River, cavalry takes precedence in military warfare. The number of horses and armor coverage are the most important criteria for measuring an army's combat effectiveness.
The number of armors is the basic factor, and an elite and skilled cavalry can often change the situation of the battle!
But south of the Yangtze River, where the climate is very different, war horses are difficult to maintain, and the rugged and swampy terrain weakens the role of cavalry.
However, a navy with large ships and stern ships can play a pillar role in the geographical conditions of dense river networks and connected rivers and lakes.
Therefore, the top priority is to capture a city first. With the territory and population, not to mention building a navy, the army under his command will not be demoralized.
So in the north of Penglize, Yuan Yao summoned his subordinates Wenwu to discuss the next direction of crossing south.
Liu Fu was familiar with the hydrology of the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, so he pointed at the hanging map and explained to everyone:
"The Yangtze River runs through the middle of Pengli Ze from west to east. Therefore, the one located to the north of the Yangtze River is called Beize, and the one located to the south of the Yangtze River is called Nanze!"
"The North River is wide from east to west, while the Nanze is narrow from north to south. The east bank of Nanze is Pengze City, and the west bank is Chaisang City!"
"If our army wants to cross the river and go south, it needs to pass through Beize and sail to Nanze, and then choose a direction to land!"
"I'm calling you all together today to discuss one direction, whether to go to the east bank of Nanze to attack Pengze City, or to go to the west bank to attack Chaisang!"
Huang Yi stared at the map and his eyes kept wandering, and he was the first to ask:
"This Penglize's Nanze is so narrow and long, I'm afraid it's hundreds of miles long, right?"
Liu Fu shook his head: "It's not just a hundred miles, it should be 140 to 150 miles long!"
Huang Yi: "Then since we are crossing south by boat, why not choose to land directly at Liling County on the south bank? We can even go upstream from the river mouth to Nanchang!"
Liu Fu just laughed when he heard this.
Huang Yi scratched his head: "Isn't this method possible?"
Liu Fu smiled and said: "No!"
"If there are enough ships, and if the weather is calm and the weather is calm, and if we have a guide who is familiar with the local hydrology of Pengli Ze and Yuzhang, General Huang can go directly to Nanchang and meet up with Governor Zhuge with this strategy!"
"Then why not choose Liling on the south coast, but choose a landing point at Pengze or Chaisang on the east and west coast?"
"Liling is adjacent to Lushan Mountain in the north. The terrain is complex and it is not suitable for large groups of people to land. This is one of them!"
"Secondly, Liling is far away from the Yangtze River and difficult to communicate with Huainan. If the war situation is unfavorable, our army will have no retreat."
"Therefore, we can only choose Pengze or Chaisang. These two cities are adjacent to the Yangtze River in the north and can be used as the key point for our army to connect with Huainan and the rear stronghold for attacking Yuzhang!"
"Pengze County, the county magistrate was sent by Liu Yao. Chaisang County was recently attacked and occupied by troops sent by Huangzu of Jiangxia. You can weigh the pros and cons and express your opinions!"
