Liu Cheng stayed here at the Upper Reaches Continent.
There was no such thing as sharing the same bed and sleeping together, neither Huan Wen nor Xi Chao... We had already talked enough that night and it was late enough. We had to go to work tomorrow to work on a project, so we had to have a good rest. The conditions here were much better than those in Lower Reaches and River-Island Sandbar, which was going to be used as a meeting place, so I decided to stay here.
There was no rush to go there the next morning.
The main reason is that I am afraid of the hot weather. The River-Island Sandbar over there is very small. The so-called layout can only lay out a few mats and prepare a few Canopy. If the scorching sun hits these two together, it may trigger a full-scale civil war.
Fortunately, the clouds are still relatively thick.
To be on the safe side, Liu Cheng wanted to wait until after the hottest part of the afternoon to meet again, but Huan Wen and Sima Yu couldn't wait any longer.
The leader is willing and has deep feelings, so we can't stop him, right?
So, as Fu Tao made a simple round trip, Sima Yu took Gao Song on a boat, Huan Wen took Xi Chao on a boat, and each set off to the small island in the middle of the river where Liu Cheng was located.
Huan Wen went down the river, got there first, didn't show his flag or anything, and didn't even wear his Brocade Robe cloak. Instead, he looked like a South of the Yangtze celebrity, wearing wooden clogs and loose clothes, so that his purple-red beard reached his chest hair. He didn't know if it would get knotted if he sweated later?
After leaning a little, Sima Yu arrived, but he actually gave up the usual celebrity attitude at home, and instead dressed up neatly, from Jinxian crown to crimson gauze and serious clothes, even the shoes were very serious.
Liu Cheng agrees with Sima Yu on this point, to prevent sunburn and bites from mosquitoes, snakes and ants.
But it doesn't matter. Now that the two protagonists have arrived, Liu Cheng has to put down any slander he or she may have and watch the two performances seriously.
"Daowan, Daowan, we have been apart for ten years, I have grown old, but you are still as charming as ever!" Before the other party's ship had stopped, Huan Wen got up and started talking nonsense with his eyes open. A fool could tell who was in better spirits. It was because of the age difference that it was hard for the other party to refute.
"Brother Yuanzi." Sima Yu waited for the boat to stop and smiled bitterly on the boat. "I would like to shorten my life by ten years in exchange for an achievement like yours."
Huan Wen burst into laughter upon hearing this.
Anyone who is familiar with his character knows that this guy probably didn't understand the meaning of the other person's words for a while and didn't know how to answer.
So, as a good intermediary, Liu Acheng interrupted with an unceremonious smile, "So, are you two going to live and die together for the rest of your lives? How about we do a ceremony here and become brothers with different surnames?"
Huan Wen is eight and a half years older than Sima Yu, and Sima Yu has lost ten years in life, which really makes sense.
When Huan Wen heard this, he laughed again, "Daowan and I are close friends. We share the same love as brothers. We have worked so hard for you to have a double marriage. We are not brothers but more than brothers. How can we do what Liu Guan and Zhang does in your book? Daowan doesn't know. Then Liu Guan and Zhang Although it is good to be brothers with different surnames, it is the North Hu people's custom. Sun Anguo told Xi Yanwei about him many times, and the first part of "Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms" he finally released, which is the cost of the heroes competing for hegemony, was still the Taoyuan sworn brotherhood."
Sima Yu probably knew at this time that he was a little anxious and lost his temper. He nodded slightly, walked down, and shook hands with Huan Wen.
The two of them hesitated for a while, then sat down together on the mat under Canopy. Then, instead of talking about business, they first introduced Xi Chao, the only one here that Sima Yu had never seen before. They exchanged some pleasantries, and then moved on to the marriage of their children, which was the matter of Huan Ji and Sima Daofu.
He talked about his age, his dowry, and where he got married. He also said that because Huan Wen had made great achievements in his last northern expedition to Chang'an, he was transferred to Nan County and got an advantage and became the founding county official. Sima Daofu was originally the county head. What kind of ceremony should be used.
They even talked about making a batch of bronze vessels to make a living for the couple.
But Liu Cheng, Xi Chao, Gao Song, and Fu Tao all listened attentively, for fear that one of them would suddenly change to the topic and the other would not realize it and would have to remind him quickly.
"I heard from Yulong that you have been uneasy at home recently?" Sure enough, I don't know how long the marriage has been going on, but Huan Wen suddenly touched his feet and spoke, turning to a somewhat sensitive matter.
Sima Yu was obviously always on guard, or he was reserved and reacted very quickly. He immediately glanced at Liu Cheng, and then responded solemnly, "I'm afraid Yulong doesn't know much about Inner Residence, right?"
"What Inner Residence?" Huan Wen also pretended to be confused. "I mean, Yulong wrote to me before to discuss the matter of Prince of Wuling during the meeting... I came early just now, and Yulong didn't mention it. How did you deal with it?"
"That's it." Sima Yu's expression remained unchanged, but he felt a little emotional. "Brothers started arguing, which made brother Yuanzi laugh."
"How can I laugh at you?" Huan Wen sneered. "Whenever we are in power, how can we avoid the rift between brothers? Daowan Does Daowan know why I sent Muzi to Jiankang?"
Sima Yu's heart moved slightly and he shook his head slowly.
"I'm not afraid of embarrassment, Yulong. If you were there that day, tell everyone." Huan Wen gestured with his lips raised.
"Actually, the thing is very simple." Liu Cheng, who was standing in the shade on one side, spoke concisely. "It was the Chinese New Year at that time, and General Four took advantage of Duke Huan being drunk to ask to replace Governor Zhou, the governor Yi Province."
"He treats the country and my responsibilities like a piece of pie, insisting on taking a piece of it." Huan Wen said coldly. "And even before that day, he liked to do nonsense in private. Whenever I punish, criticize, or depose anyone, he will definitely run over to win over...Daowan, what the hell are you doing? How to deal with Prince of Wuling, Military Weapons is already prepared, do you still want to let him go? Let me tell you, it is just like I sent the fourth child to Jiankang, but if you directly send his country to Jingzhou, what kind of infamy can I let you bear?"
Sima Yu was greatly moved. He was disgusted by what happened to Prince of Wuling, but he was restrained and still calm. He just tried his best to smile, "Brother Yuanzi doesn't know. It's not that I don't want to. As you said, you sent Muzi to me. Wouldn't it be better to give your brothers to you for discipline and appointment? But Wang Biaozhi and Wang Shu both told me that Prince of Wuling just wanted to hunt and asked me not to worry too much. I also think that at most he only had some thoughts in his mind for a while and would not really do anything that would make his relatives happy and his enemies happy."
"There are two big mistakes in what you said." Huan Wen corrected it without hesitation. "Daowan, Prince of Wuling Now that Military Weapons has been prepared, the thought has come to mind. Once the thought comes to mind, wait until one day we meet Changes may occur, such as you suddenly becoming seriously ill, the emperor getting married the year after tomorrow and wanting to appoint or dismiss auxiliaries, another defeat in the north, or even military shortages in recent years. If some monster or deserter attacks Jiankang, if you allow him to stay by your bedside, wouldn't that be giving someone a handle?"
Sima Yu pointed at Liu Cheng: "Yulong also advised me in the same way, Prince of Wuling is okay at this time, just in case something changes."
"That's the truth." Huan Wen shook his head and said. "Yulong has been in the war. He knows that if people think about it again when they encounter an opportunity, trouble will occur... But this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is, how can a man be depressed and controlled by others when he is born in the world? You have been Prince-Regent for eleven years. You are both a minister and a king. When encountering such a thing, why don't you dare to deal with it directly? But what about asking Wang Shu and Wang Biaozhi for their opinions? Even if I ask Wang Shu, I can understand, he is Jiankang. But Isn't Wang Biaozhi at Kuaiji? Are you just waiting for his reply? If you fall ill these days, and then Prince of Wuling is activated, who will it be then?"
When Sima Yu heard this, he knew that Liu Cheng must have explained all Jiankang's situation to Huan Wen, and this time he came here to seek help because of these terrible things. He didn't bother to hide his attitude anymore, and just asked lightly, "Brother Yuanzi, can you avoid being controlled by others?"
"Then I have to boast." Huan Wen replied proudly. "I am controlled by the weather, geography, and my own hesitation. Occasionally, someone wants to control me, but I am the one who defeats them! Daowan, Xi Zaochi is not doing it to praise you. What I criticized was that he wanted to control me as the leader of Jingzhou Literati! In fact, the one who really controlled me a little bit in the past few years was far away and right in front of me... This is the only person who came with me to the center of the river today and put his heart and soul in his belly."
Sima Yu didn't ask who the person was, but smiled, "Congratulations to Yuanzi."
Huan Wen laughed again and again.
"It's just a pity that South of the Yangtze is not as good as Jingzhou. There are many crown clans, so I always have to worry about what they think." Sima Yu continued to smile.
"You Regent have done nothing wrong for eleven years. You are just accumulating power, so you can't give them orders?" Huan Wen responded calmly.
"There is no way, I am used to being controlled by others. The key is that there is a person who has been in Upper Reaches over the years, destroying Shu and attacking Guanzhong. He has won many times, and he has often sent troops to Wuchang. I have been thwarted by him, and my prestige has never been able to rise..." Sima Yu smiled as usual. "No wonder those Guan Clan children look down on me."
"That's good." Huan Wen seemed too lazy to push and pull, but also seemed to want to make an attitude on this matter first, so he just said it. "What I'm going to do for you Prince of Wuling is... raw rice is cooked rice, so what about those people?"
"Yuanzi What are you going to do?" Sima Yu was at a loss for a moment.
"Yulong." Huan Wen said directly. "I will return this Huai River region soldier Gao Heng to you. Can you help Prince-Regent worry about it?"
Even if you don't do anything with me, I can still share your worries!
Liu Cheng was extremely speechless, but he just imitated Sima Yu and kept his expression as usual. "If there is any mistake, I will be the prey and let Prince of Wuling hunt me."
"Daowan Look, this building of soldiers was recruited and brought over by Yulong from Jingkou, and it happened to be returned to him. In this way, the soldiers and people who deal with Prince of Wuling are all from Jingkou, and there will be no shock on the outside. But those who really understand the truth know that Yulong, this soldier came back from Jingzhou, I did it for you." Huan Wen stared at Sima Yu and looked at it seriously. "Just nod your head, and you don't have to worry about Prince of Wuling anymore, and I promise to treat them well, just like you take care of Muzi for me."
Sima Yu What are you doing here?!
Now that Huan Wen has laid out the conditions for this matter so clearly and arranged it so well, how can he not accept it? Even though he now completely believes that his brother wants to hunt wild boars, he must agree to this matter in order for the subsequent negotiations and alliance to proceed smoothly.
As a result, the man nodded slowly. "Brother Yuanzi must ensure the safety of his father and son for me."
"Did you hear that? Don't make any mistakes!" Huan Wen was overjoyed when he saw this, but his face was stern and he just pointed his finger at Liu Cheng coldly.
Liu Cheng just nodded and continued to stand with his hands tied, pretending to be a professional.
Prince of Wuling is nothing, but after both parties reached an agreement on this issue, the people on River-Island Sandbar felt relieved, because this represented that both parties had the intention of candid cooperation, and the next situation suddenly became clear.
----I am the dividing line that suddenly becomes clear------
In the eleventh year of Yonghe, General Huan and Prince of Kuaiji met in Niuzhu Jiangxin Western Islet.
-- "Chronicle of Wei and Jin".Sun Sheng
Duke Huan and Prince of Kuaiji met at Jiangzhou. They were worried about the wind and waves and wanted to use big boats to face each other. Emperor Taizu was on the side and tried to push them away, saying, "Most of the world is here, how can the wind capsize the boat?" As a result, they met in small boats and calmly agreed.
-- "New Account of Tales of the World".Words and Speech, Second