Chapter 118: Public Security City! I, Liu Wu, am back!

Chapter 118: Gong'an City! I, Liu Wu, am back!

"It's not proper to pull and tug like this, Madam, please respect yourself..."

"Madam, you are trying to kill me, Kong Ming!"

Seeing that Kong Ming was like this, Mrs. Mi immediately called out, "Adou!"

Immediately, a little fat boy came into the room.

Madam Mi: "Although Adou is young, he is the blood of the emperor's uncle after all, and he is also the heir chosen by the emperor's uncle himself. If you temporarily make Adou the lord of the four counties in southern Jing and take charge of public security, it will surely calm people's hearts..."

"Although this move is a bit abrupt, after all, it is an emergency right now. It is most important to protect the four counties in southern Jing first!"

"If you can help Ah Dou ascend to the throne, Ah Dou will definitely regard you as his father-in-law. In the future, you can make the final decision on all major military and political affairs in Jingnan..."

Before Mrs. Mi finished her words, Zhuge Liang's face turned extremely ugly...

Mrs. Mi didn't come to deliver soup.
It was obvious that he was trying to destroy Zhuge Kongming's reputation!

The master's life or death is uncertain, and this woman is already trying to push this kid to the top? ! !

Zhuge Kongming came out to assist Emperor Liu for the sake of the people of the world! For the Han Dynasty! Not for his own power, fame, or gain?
What kind of person did Mi think Kong Ming was? ! !

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart: "Madam, you are worried about the great cause of the lord, but you have lost your composure. Things have not come to this point yet..."

"Although the lord has not returned to accept the invitation of the eldest son, the lord and the eldest son are father and son after all. No matter what, the lord's life should not be in danger."

"And the two generals Guan and Zhang who are accompanying you are both powerful and capable."

"Liang also dispatched Chen Shuzhi to lead 5,000 elite troops to secretly protect the safety of the lord... Uncle Liu will surely be able to return to Gong'an safely."

Mrs. Mi wanted to say more: "But Mr.

"Somebody come!"

Zhuge Liang shouted loudly, and soldiers immediately came in from outside the mansion.

Mrs. Mi hurriedly let go of Kong Ming.

Zhuge Liang: "Madam and Master are tired, send them back to the backyard quickly."

Soldier: "Yes! Madam, Sir, please."

Mrs. Mi couldn't argue with Zhuge Liang in front of outsiders, so she could only retreat with A Dou.

Looking at the backs of Mrs. Mi and Adou going away,
Zhuge Liang looked indifferent...

To help Adou take the throne?
absurd!

Unless Uncle Liu was in front of his bed and entrusted A Dou to him in front of him.

Otherwise, there is absolutely no possibility!
There was no hesitation in Kong Ming's clear eyes. No matter whether Liu Huangshu was alive or dead, as long as there was no news from him, he would stay in Gong'an City and wait for his master to return...

"Mr. Kong Ming!"

suddenly,

A clerk holding a bamboo slip hurried to Kong Ming and said, "Mr. Kong Ming, someone from the other side said that the eldest son has a letter for you."

Liu Wu’s letter?

Zhuge Liang's heart skipped a beat: "Bring it here quickly."

The clerk handed over the bamboo slips with both hands, and Kong Ming hurriedly unfolded them and read them:

[A few days ago, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Yide crossed the river and headed north, intending to meet me.]

[He brought with him Mi Fang's troops and 300 armored soldiers.]

[There is also Chen Shuzhi who leads 5,000 personal guards...]

[However, the weather was unpredictable, and before I could meet him, Liu Bei encountered Cao Mengde's 3,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.]

[Although Cao Mengde only had 3,000 cavalry, they were all elite, and he was accompanied by more than ten generals including Xu Chu, Zhang Liao, Yu Jin, Xu Huang, etc....]

Tiger and leopard riding?
When the lord crossed the river, he unexpectedly encountered Cao Cao's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry? !
Zhuge Liang's face turned pale instantly. Liu Wu did not say in the letter that Liu Bei and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were fighting in the city. He only thought that Liu Bei met the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry outside the city.

Even if Chen Shuzhi had 5,000 elite soldiers, he was no match for the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

My Lord, he is afraid...

Zhuge Liang's throat was dry, so he continued reading:
[When I return, the war has ended. I only know that the battle was extremely brutal, with corpses piled up into mountains...]

[When I returned, I heard that Cao Mengde had returned safely, but I could not find any trace of Liu Bei. Also missing were Guan Yu, Zhang Yide, Mi Fang, Chen Dao...]

[It was not until today that I received news that Guan Yu appeared in Cao's camp.]

[If Yunchang, who killed Hua Xiong with a warm wine, was like this, what can the others do? I am afraid that they have all fallen into Cao's camp... Hearing this bad news, I am worried! ]

Cao Mengde returned to the camp safely, Yunchang was trapped in Cao's camp, and the lord and others were nowhere to be seen.

Is it...

Zhuge Liang was in a state of confusion: "Has the lord really been captured by Cao Cao?"

But he quickly reacted...

"No!"

"This is impossible!"

"If Cao Cao had really captured the lord, he would have brought the lord to Gong'an City to persuade him to surrender. How could it be so quiet?"

Zhuge Liang's expression eased slightly, and his eyes continued to move downwards:
[…Now my father died before he could even start his business. Cao’s bandits are strong and Jingzhou is exhausted. This is truly a critical moment for our survival.]

[…Now that Cao Cao’s army has already moved south, you must have scouts in Jiangbei, and you should know that Jiangling City is in danger!]

[Jiangdong has already conquered Xiakou. You should have read the battle report long ago. Xiakou has been lost. Our Xiling City is in danger!]

[…If you help Zilie, Zilie will surely open up a way for him to speak…]

Is this eldest son here to ask for help or to persuade the enemy to surrender?
When Zhuge Liang saw this, he almost laughed out of anger. After talking for a long time, Liu Wu still wanted to hand over Gong'an City and the four counties of Jingnan to him.

Wolong shook his head: "At this moment, the life or death of the lord is unknown. Liang can only stay in Gong'an and wait for the emperor's uncle to return. He is unable to help the eldest master."

Kong Ming sighed and continued reading:

[But Zilie heard that you abandoned the land of Jingnan and gathered a large army in Gong'an! What exactly do you want to do? ]

【Your talent is ten times greater than Cao Cao and a hundred times greater than Sun Quan. You will surely be able to stabilize the country and accomplish great things.】

[If I, Liu Wu, can assist you, please help me, and Liu Wu will treat you like a father.]

[If I, Liu Wu, am not talented...]

[Sir, you can establish yourself as the Lord of Jingnan! ]

Sir, you abandoned the land of Jingnan and gathered your army in Gong'an! What exactly do you want to do...

Your talent is ten times greater than Cao Cao and a hundred times greater than Sun Quan. You will surely be able to stabilize the country and accomplish great things...

Sir, you can establish yourself as the Lord of Jingnan...

boom! ~
These words, like thunder and lightning, suddenly struck Zhuge Liang's heart.

He was dizzy from the shock.
He was so frightened that his hands and feet were shaking!
pat~
The bamboo slips in Kong Ming's hand fell to the ground weakly.

"Proclaim yourself the lord of Jingnan! Liang, I..." The blood color on Kong Ming's face faded away in an instant.

Since Zhuge Kongming studied with Mr. Shuijing, he has been learning the art of loyalty to the emperor, patriotism, and saving the world and the people!
Think about how Zhuge Kongming has served his master with loyalty and sincerity since he left his thatched cottage in Longzhong. He has worked day and night and devoted all his efforts to the great cause of Uncle Liu!

He is so loyal!
His loyalty is evident to all!
How dare he have the slightest thought of being independent? !
But now, this Liu Wu...

"My Lord, my Lord!" Zhuge Liang looked pale and dazed. "You are indeed more suitable than Adou to take charge of the four counties in southern Jing at the moment, but how can I dare to vote for you?"

"If Liang surrenders to you, when the lord comes back, won't I be considered a disloyal and unrighteous person?!"

"Liang has read so many words of saints, how dare he stand on his own?!"

"Master, you, you are trying to destroy my heart!!"

Zhuge Liang wanted to explain himself, but he knew that he had no way to defend himself...

Because no matter what he thought, in the eyes of the world who did not know the inside story, Cao Cao's army was now eyeing Jiangling covetously, and the army that broke through Xiakou was flying the banner of Jiangdong.

No matter how you look at it, Cao Cao and Jiangdong are joining forces to attack Liu Wu!
In the eyes of the world, the only people who can "help" Liu Wu at present are the public security, but Liu Xuande's whereabouts are unknown, so Zhuge Kongming, who is in charge of the public security, has only two choices...

Or he could welcome Liu Wu back to Gong'an, unify the forces in northern and southern Jiangsu, and assist Liu Wu in defeating the "Sun-Cao coalition".

or,
Zhuge Kongming stood idly by and watched Liu Wu's demise, and established himself as the lord of Jingnan!
Now that I am unwilling to assist Liu Wu, my purpose is clear in the eyes of the world...

He, Zhuge Liang, must establish his own kingdom in Jingnan!

One thought comes to this,
Worry, fear, and panic came over me like a tide.

A feeling of powerlessness surged over his whole body.

Kong Ming just felt extremely depressed.
He sat quietly in the room for a long, long time, and was silent for a long, long time.

Finally, he stood up.

He wanted to go out for some fresh air.

He walked out of the county governor's residence in a trance and slowly headed towards the top of Gong'an City...

call! ~
On the city wall, the cold wind was blowing more and more rapidly.

Zhuge Kongming, who had just climbed to the top of the city wall, shuddered and instantly woke up. The stuffiness in his chest seemed to have dissipated a lot.

only……

Kong Ming suddenly felt something was wrong.

In the past, when I climbed the city wall, all the soldiers on the city wall would salute me. But today,
Why are these soldiers looking at me in an evasive manner today?

"This, this is not possible?"

"Military Advisor Zhuge is not that kind of person..."

"Stupid! With such a huge foundation of the four counties in southern Jing lying before us, who wouldn't be tempted?"

"The eldest son is in a critical situation now. If Zhuge Military Advisor is willing..."

"Everyone knows the intentions of Crouching Dragon!"

The soldiers looked at Zhuge Liang evasively and talked in low voices.

Just as Kong Ming was about to step forward to ask them what they were talking about, the soldiers suddenly dispersed.

Zhuge Liang had no choice but to turn around and continue moving forward.

But along the way, more and more soldiers were whispering about him. Whenever he went up to them and wanted to ask them what they were talking about, these soldiers would scatter like birds and beasts.

Finally, a familiar figure appeared in front of Kong Ming.

Mi Zhu, who was arranging the soldiers on duty on the top of the city, said: "The number of soldiers on duty on the city every day will be twice as many as before..."

"Zizhong!"

Mi Zhu looked up and his expression suddenly changed: "Military Advisor, how are you..."

Before he could finish his words, Mi Zhu was pulled aside by Zhuge Liang and asked, "When I climbed the city wall today, why did these soldiers look at me strangely and whisper to each other? Do you know why?"

Mi Zhu whispered, "Military Advisor, do you really not know?"

Zhuge Liang: "I really don't know."

Mi Zhu's expression changed. He took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve and handed it to Kong Ming.

Kong Ming took it with a frown, opened it and took a look, he suddenly felt as if he fell into an icy cave, this turned out to be the letter Liu Wu wrote to him.

"Zi Zhong!" Zhuge Liang's voice was trembling: "Where did this letter come from?"

Mi Zhu smiled bitterly: "This letter has been copied countless times. In just a few hours, it has spread all over the streets and alleys of Gong'an. Almost everyone in the military and civilians knows about it. Military Advisor..."

"Mi Zhu doesn't believe a single word of what is said in this letter, but... people's words are scary!"

slap~
Zhuge Liang felt cold all over, and he suddenly remembered the past...

When Cao Cao marched south, Emperor Liu resisted Cao Cao in Xinye, but was defeated and wanted to flee to Xiangyang. However, Liu Biao had died by then, and Cai Mao and Zhang Yun would not let their lord enter the city.

Now Cao Cao is heading south, stationing his troops in Gong'an, and not letting the eldest son enter Gong'an. How similar is this scene? !

One thought comes to this,
Wolong's feet were unsteady for a moment, and he supported himself on the city wall with one hand, and said weakly: "Zi Zhong, do you know what Gong'an City is talking about me now?"

Mi Zhu hesitated for a while, but finally spoke: "Now the soldiers and civilians in the city are privately saying..."

"Liu Biao should have appointed Prince Liu Qi as the leader to resist Cao Cao. However, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun appointed Liu Cong as the leader, and the soldiers and civilians of Jingzhou had no choice but to join Prince Liu Qi..."

"Now we don't know whether Liu Huangshu is alive or dead, Cao Cao's army is heading south, but Zhuge Liang is stationed there and won't go out. Is he going to follow the example of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun?"

"If that's the case, why can't the soldiers and civilians of Jingzhou follow their example and join Liu Qi, and now cross the river again to join the eldest prince?"

Every word in Mi Zhu's words,
Just like arrows tipped with poison, thousands of arrows pierced through Zhuge Liang's heart!

Kong Ming's lips turned pale.

There were beads of sweat falling from his forehead, and he held the city wall with one hand without moving...

Seeing this, Mi Zhu shouted uneasily, "Sir?"

Kong Ming seemed not to hear it and continued to stand against the wall without moving.

"gentlemen?"

Woo~
Perhaps because the wind on the city wall was too loud, Zhuge Liang still did not react.

Mi Zhu spoke for the third time: "Sir..."

boom! ~
The voice has not fallen,

Mr. Wolong's body,
Just like a rotten tree in winter, it fell to the ground dejectedly!

That feather fan,

Fluttering and falling to the side...

In an instant, the city wall was in chaos.

"Sir! Sir!"

"Quick! Call the doctor!"

……

……

The next day,

Dawn!

A big sun slowly rose from the east, and the golden light began to extend and spread across the earth...

Until it extends to the entire Public Security City.

A ray of morning sun shines into the room.
Zhuge Liang's eyelids moved slightly, and he opened his eyes, feeling tired. Even though he had just woken up, he still felt more tired than ever before...

He remembered,
It was yesterday.

Yesterday, I fainted on top of the city wall...

"I don't know what the current situation is..." Kong Ming didn't even bother to tidy up his clothes and hurriedly got up from the bed.

The current situation does not allow him to even breathe.

The sunlight continued to extend from Zhuge Kongming's door until it covered the entire Gong'an City, and continued to extend, illuminating the earth!

The river water is shining brightly with golden light, like a golden python wrapped in a jade belt!
Woohoo! ~
Woohoo! ~
The majestic sound of horns rang out along the river bank. Amidst the long calls, densely packed and huge ships began to hoist their sails!
From the Xiling Wharf in the north of the river, it was like a mighty wave, crossing the river and hitting the Gong'an City on the south bank.

The river wind howled,

On the deck of the main ship, Sun Shangxiang slowly put a fox fur coat on Liu Wu.

Feng Chu suddenly seemed to remember something: "Zi Lie, we have to have all the ships in Jiangdong change their flags."

Liu Wu immediately understood: "All of them should be hoisted with the Liu character flag?"

Feng Chu smiled crookedly: "My disciple is very smart!"

"Just as the teacher said, tell Zhou Gongjin to change the flags of all the ships in Jiangdong to Liu flags!"

Immediately, a messenger received the order: "Yes!"

The military order was conveyed quickly and, according to flag signals, spread to hundreds of warships in Jiangdong in a very short time.

Regarding Liu Wu's behavior,

The Jiangdong tribes were naturally puzzled, but they still did as they were told.

Only the few people around Liu Wu on the main ship understood why.
Because Liu Wu had already written a letter to Zhuge Liang yesterday, and it was spread throughout the entire Gong'an City.

The reason why Jiangdong changed its flag was,

I want to let everyone in Gong'an City know that it's not Jiang Dong who is attacking, but I, Liu Wu, am back!

The huge navy has all hoisted the Liu flag.

Thousands of sails are heading out!

Go to the Jingzhou navy on the other side!

at the same time,

On the top of the Gong'an City wall, Kong Ming bent his body and slowly climbed up the city wall. The morning light shone on him, and Zhuge Liang seemed to have aged a lot.

Lying on the top of the city,

Kong Ming looked towards the north,

Gradually, he saw it.

Seeing the mighty navy,

Getting closer,

Getting closer……

It was covered with flags with the word "Liu" on them.

刘，
刘，
It’s all Liu!
Countless Lius!
Zhuge Liang tightly grasped his feather fan, his whole body swaying in the morning breeze, his expression extremely complicated, he opened his lips with difficulty: "My lord, you are back..."

And at the same time

The entire Public Security City was in a state of panic:
"The eldest son is back!"

"Back then, we... didn't even know that he was the eldest son!"

"The eldest son is back!"

"Now that the eldest son is back, Jingzhou can finally be stable. We are no longer afraid of Jiangdong, and we are even less afraid of Cao Cao!"

"Yes! Liu Zilie is our eldest son. Who in the world wouldn't know that he captured Cao Cao alive?!"

　Today is 1700 words. Good night, brothers.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)