The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Kuai Mansion. On the steps, Kuai Yue led several young men and had been waiting for a long time. Kuai Yue wore a lotus crown and a precious sable fur. He was the owner and must wear formal clothes to show respect for the guests.

The young people behind were wearing ordinary robes and flat scarves on their heads, and were dressed casually. Although the courtesy today was heavy, the banquet was just a small banquet, with not many people, only five or six people accompanying them.

Liu Jing walked off the carriage, quickly walked up to him, bowed and bowed, "Let Kuai Gong wait for a long time, Liu Jing was rude."

Kuai Yue walked down the steps and said with a smile: "I felt kind when I first met Mr. Jing. Today, I would go with the opportunity. Come on, I will introduce some young talents from Jingzhou to Mr. Jing."

There is no need to introduce Kuai Qi. He led Liu Jing to come. The two of them had already become familiar with each other. There were three young people behind Kuai Yue, one of whom looked a bit similar to Kuai Qi. Kuai Yue smiled and introduced, "This is a dog son who is studying in Longzhong."

Kuai Yue has three sons, the eldest and second sons are both officials outside, and only the third son, Kuai Yu, is following his father. He is only nineteen years old this year.

Kuai Yu quickly saluted and said a few polite words to each other. Kuai Yue introduced another person, "This is my old nephew, my surname is Ma Liang, his courtesy name is Ji Chang, he is from Yicheng, Xiangyang, and he is classmates and friends with Quanzi. Today we will accompany him."

Seeing that there was indeed a cluster of white eyebrows in his eyebrows, he looked strange, and couldn't help but smile and said, "The Ma family's five common people have the best white eyebrows. Liu Jing has heard of it for a long time. When he saw it today, he is indeed well-known."

Ma Liang was not old, only seventeen or eighteen years old, and he also wore a sword in his waist. He replied with a smile: "Today I also went to the sword stage to watch Master Jing compete in swords. Master Jing moved like a sport and was as quiet as Mount Tai, which made Ji Chang admire him very much."

"Brother Ji Chang has won the award"

The last man was about twenty years old, tall, with a jade-like face, clear and bright eyes. He kept smiling and silent. Kuai Yue brought Liu Jing forward and introduced him with a smile, "This talented man is also a classmate and friend of the son. His surname is Zhuge, his name is Liang, his courtesy name is Kongming, and he is from Langya County. He is the most proud disciple of Pang Degong."

Liu Jing was solemn and said, "It turned out that this person was Zhuge Liang. This was the first time he saw him. He hurriedly bowed and bowed, "It turned out to be Mr. Wolong. I have long admired Brother Zhuge for his outstanding talent and knowledge. When I saw him today, Liu Jing was lucky in his three lives."

Zhuge was also a prominent family in Langya. Zhuge Liang's parents died early. He and his brother Zhuge Jun followed his uncle Zhuge Xuan to Yuzhang County to take office. After Zhuge Xuan lost his official position, he defected to Liu Biao in Jingzhou. Four years ago, Zhuge Liang passed away from illness. Zhuge Liang traveled to Xiangyang, half farming and half studying, and became a teacher at Lumen Pang Degong.

Zhuge Liang was born into a prominent family in Langya and was quite famous in Xiangyang. He and the Pang family and the Kuai family have in-laws. Zhuge Liang had two sisters, and the second sister married Pang Shanmin, son of Pang Degong, and the eldest sister was Kuai Qi's wife. Therefore, this is why Kuai Yue invited him to accompany him today.

Zhuge Liang did not see today's sword competition. He was not very interested in the incident that everyone talked about in Xiangyang City. At least he did not express his admiration for Liu Jing's sword skills.

His personality is relatively gentle. Another way of saying it is lukewarm and not very fond of dating and intimate with others. However, since Liu Jing admires his name as the Wolong, he has to show his due etiquette.

You know, most people regard his name as a joke that can be discussed after a meal.

Zhuge Liang also politely said: "Young Master Jing is a talented young man, and he has a reputation with one sword. But Kong Ming admires Young Master Jing's strength to persuade the provincial governor to accept Liu Huangshu. This is a great act, but unfortunately the world is ignorant."

His words made Ma Liang next to him look embarrassed. Ma Liang was still praising Liu Jing for being as movable as an eagle and as quiet as Mount Tai. At this moment, Zhuge Liang was a little disdainful of the sword.

Kuai Yue smiled, "It's a burden to have too many etiquette. Let's talk more carefully when you enter the house."

Everyone talked and laughed and entered the gate. Today, the place where the guests were in the guest hall. The pre-Qin banquet was not the banquet around the table today, but the meal was divided. The weather was cold and the sheepskin was used as a mat. Each person had a short-foot paint table, and there were already cups, plates, spoons, bamboo chopsticks and other food utensils.

There is also a charcoal basin in the middle of the living room. A large gilded copper warm wine bottle was placed on the charcoal basin rack. The wine bottle was filled with fine wine, and a beautiful maid was responsible for distributing the wine to everyone with a long wooden spoon.

Kuai Yue was the master, sitting in the middle chair seat, while the other juniors sat on both sides. Liu Jing sat in the first seat of the left leader, next to him was Kuai Qi and Zhuge Liang opposite him, because he was also a guest, and he was older than Ma Liang.

Soon, more than a dozen servants brought hot meat and vegetables and various seasonal fruits and melons and fruits, and silver ear cups filled with fine wine. Kuai Yue held up his ear cups with both hands and smiled: "Today I invite Mr. Jing to come to the mansion for a drink, and it is also practiced for Mr. Gong. Everyone can drink this cup to show their respect."

Liu Jing was a little surprised in his heart, why he practiced it, but he didn't ask too much and drank a glass of wine with everyone.

At this time, Zhuge Liang asked with a smile: "Just now, Kuai Shishu said that Mr. Jing was going to travel far, but it was for Jiangxia."

Kuai Yue smiled, "Kong Ming knew the world's affairs without going out. It's good, it's the matter of Jiangxia."

He smiled at Liu Jing again and said, "Young Master is about to go to war the day after tomorrow."

Liu Jing was even more confused and bowed to ask, "Liu Jing knows nothing, please inform Kuai Gong."

"That's right, Zhang Wu and Chen Sun rebelled in Jiangxia. The lord has ordered the lord Liu Huangshu to lead an army of 20,000 to quell the rebellion. I suggest that the lord let you go with you and practice the military."

Liu Jing was overjoyed. In this way, he had the opportunity to ask Zhao Yun for advice on fighting skills immediately. It was just the time. He hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, Kuai Gong for speaking for me, and everything I want to do."

"Young Master, don't be polite."

Kuai Yue stroked his beard and smiled, and continued to ask Zhuge Liang: "What does Kong Ming think of Zhang Wu and Chen Sun's rebellion?"

Zhuge Liang thought for a moment and said, "The strategic location of Jiangxia is the most important. Sun Jian died in Jiangxia. Dongwu had been in the heart of Jiangxia for a long time, but he was unable to do so. At this time, Sun Quan had ascended the throne for a year and his internal affairs were gradually calming down. I heard that his general Lu Su had advised him to march to Jingzhou when Cao Cao had no time to look south. Although he was opposing it by Zhang Zhao and other important officials, Lu Su was highly valued. This shows that Sun Quan wanted to win Jingzhou.

However, last year's Sun Fu Rebellion in Luling and Li Shu Rebellion in Lujiang made Sun Quan dare not act rashly. If he fails, his position may endanger.

So the best way is to test, and provoking the civil strife in Jiangxia is the best test method. If the Jiangxia Rebellion subsides in time, the Eastern Wu will not launch troops. If the Jiangxia Rebellion becomes more and more intense, the Eastern Wu will definitely take advantage of the chaos to send troops to Jiangxia. So I guess the Eastern Wu army is waiting for the opportunity."

Zhuge Liang's words made everyone ponder. Liu Jing thought for a moment and asked again: "Brother Kong Ming said that Zhang Wu, the Chen-Sun Rebellion had the shadow of Eastern Wu, is there any basis?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and smiled faintly, "Liang is just a scholar, with no basis, just guessing it myself."

"But guessing also requires a basis," Liu Jing asked without hesitation.

Zhuge Liang looked at him deeply and asked without saying a word: "Then what basis should I have?"

Liu Jing said slowly: "I think Brother Kong Ming's basis is this Jingzhou military deployment."

Zhuge Liang raised his head and smiled, and gave Liu Jing a thumbs up. Ma Liang felt enlightened, only the Kuai brothers looked at each other, not knowing what puzzle they were fighting.

Kuai Yue nodded and praised: "Kong Ming did have a long-term plan, and Master Jing also had a good understanding. This is true. We have received news that the Eastern Wu appointed Lu Su as a general and trained troops in Pengze. In fact, 30,000 heavy troops were deployed to look at Jiangxia. Therefore, during the rebellion of Zhang Wu and Chen Sun, the lord did not dare to use Huang Zu's army to suppress it, but instead sent another army to defend against the Eastern Wu army's army to attack Chaisang."

Everyone laughed and praised Zhuge Liang for his vision. Zhuge Liang quickly glanced at Liu Jing and thought to himself, this person is not a martial artist, he can actually see my intentions. It's not simple.

After everyone drank a few more glasses of wine, the topic turned to interesting things. Kuai Yue smiled and said, "Young Master Jing, can you give me a look at the Xuanlin Sword?"

Liu Jing took off the Xuanlin sword and handed it to Kuai Yue. Kuai Yue held the scabbard and slowly pulled out the Xuanlin sword. After admiring for a moment, he smiled at everyone and said, "Do you know that this sword has another name?"

Ma Liang asked curiously: "What else is it called except Xuanlin Sword?"

Kuai Yue smiled mysteriously, "In addition to the Xuanlin Sword, this sword is also called the Marriage Sword."

Everyone was stunned. Liu Jing seemed to understand something vaguely, and asked quickly: "Please tell Kuai Gong clearly."

Kuai Yue blinked and asked with a smile: "Young Master Jing, do you feel that Miss Cai's Shaoyu has a special liking for you?"

There was a lot of laughter in the hall, this was the most interesting topic. Liu Jing touched his nose, and he really felt a little aware of it. Could this sword be related to Cai Shaoyu?

He felt a little anxious and urged him to ask: "Mr. Kuai, please tell me, don't swear my nephew's appetite anymore."

Kuai Yue smiled and pointed at Liu Jing and said to everyone, "See you, there is a beauty waving, Young Master Jing is anxious."

Everyone laughed again, Kuai Yue snatched Liu Jing's appetite, and then said calmly: "This sword is actually the token of Liu Cai's marriage. The sons and nephews of Liu, who hold this sword, will marry the daughter of Mr. Cai. This was decided two years ago, so we want to congratulate Mr. Jing on his return to the beauty."

Amid the congratulations from everyone, Liu Jing seemed to be in an ice cave. He would rather go back to become a monk and become a Taoist priest when he asked him to marry the daughter of the Cai family. Liu Biao was too arbitrary. He actually decided on such an important lifelong event for himself.

Liu Jing had never had any girlfriend in his previous life. Although he could get married in the Three Kingdoms era, Sixteen had been able to marry, but now he has only been in this era for more than a month and still has no time to care about this matter. But some things were not decided by him. Before he knew it, a marriage came quietly.

He would rather hit him to death when he actually wanted to marry the daughter of the Cai family.

He really didn't like the daughter of the Cai family. Even if he asked him to marry him as a concubine, he wouldn't do it, let alone the daughter of the Cai family could not be a concubine for him.

Just as Liu Jing was lamenting the fate, Zhuge Liang sighed, "Young Master Jing is about 16 years old and has a wife to marry. I, Kong, is already weak in the next year, but where is the virtuous wife?"

Zhuge Liang's words almost made Liu Jing choke. He raised his glass and smiled: "Isn't Brother Kong Ming's wife Yueying the daughter of the Huang family Yueying?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the hall looked at him with extremely surprised eyes, and then burst into laughter.
Chapter completed!