Chapter 190

Zhang Xiu retired from Nanyang County. After returning to Luyang County, he took a day off in Luyang County, made temporary adjustments, and then continued to go south.

Cao Cao retreated, and the war was over.

Zhang Xiu could even foresee what would happen after Cao Cao withdrew from Xudu? Up and down the court, there must be people loyal to the emperor who constantly criticize Cao Cao.

In a short time, Cao Cao could not attack Nanyang County again.

In particular, Cao Chun and others are still in the hands of Zhang Xiu. Cao Cao has to find a way to exchange for the three.

Zhang Xiu completely took the initiative.

When Zhang Xiu led his troops all the way south and retreated to Wan County, a sentinel reported from the rear that Cao Cao had sent envoy Cheng Yu into Nanyang County and was coming to Yuyang county to discuss the affairs of Yu ban and others.

Zhang Xiu knows Cheng Yu.

Although he was old, he had outstanding talent and was an absolute confidant of Cao Cao.

Zhang Xiu did not stop.

He led the army to continue to go south. When the army was at rest at noon, Zhang Xiu invited Jia Xu and Pang Tong to come, told the news that Cao Cao had sent Cheng Yu into Nanyang, and said with a smile, "Cheng Yu is coming to Yuyang county. What do you think?"

Jia Xu stroked his beard with a smile. Instead of rushing to answer, he looked at Pang Tong.

He was quite appreciative of Pang Tong.

Although Pang Tong's temperament was somewhat rebellious, he was quite obedient in front of him. In particular, Pang Tong's talent was intelligent and quick to understand. In addition, Pang Tong treated him with his teacher's courtesy. Jia Xu thought that he would repay him.

Cultivate Pang Tong more.

Pang Tong thought for a while and then said, "I think that Cao Cao sent Cheng Yu to Yuyang county to seek peace. Of course, the main purpose is to return to Yu ban, Cao Chun and Cao Anmin. These three people are all Cao Cao's confidants. Since Cao Cao has retreated, he will certainly not leave them behind. "

Zhang Xiu agrees with Pang Tong's analysis.

He thinks so.

Zhang Xiu said: "then, do you want to talk about peace with Cao Cao?"

"Of course

Pang Tong answered without hesitation.

There was a light in his eyes, and he said firmly: "the Lord has a foothold in Nanyang. It seems that his strength is not weak, but Nanyang County is a four battle area, not a long-term thing. If the Lord wants to have a solid foundation, he must go north to Guanzhong. Calming down the war with Cao Cao and making a temporary reconciliation will help the LORD go north to Guanzhong. "

Zhang Xiu asked, "what about the conditions?"

Pang Tong said: "naturally, the lion opened his mouth and tried to tear off a large piece of meat from Cao Cao. Cao Cao's Yanzhou, close to the north, can get war horses. The Lord is not short of money and food, but of war horses. So he thinks that if he wants to negotiate with Cao Jun, he will get at least 1000 war horses. "

Jia Xu added: "Shiyuan, your appetite is too small. Isn't Cao Chun, Cao Anmin and Yu Jin worth 3000 horses? One man has 1000 horses, at least 3000. That's the bottom line. Although three thousand war horses, for Cao Cao, are equal to letting him cut his flesh, he has no choice. "

Zhang xiudao said: "this negotiation will be interesting."

Determine the general direction of the negotiations, Zhang Xiu heart also down-to-earth. After lunch and a little rest, the team went on to Yuyang county.

In mid March, Zhang Xiu returned to Yuyang county.

When the army stationed in the city, Zhang Xiu asked Gan Ning to count the losses and prepare for the pension and reward. At the end of a war, countless soldiers died, and countless soldiers also performed meritorious deeds, paid pensions and awards. All these things need to be carried out immediately.

Zhang Xiu didn't care about this.

He left the matter to Gan Ning.

When Zhang Xiu returns to the prefect's residence, she first summons Xu Shu in her study to understand the situation.

Xu Shu looked calm and said with a smile: "this time Cao Cao attacked Nanyang County, whether it was the Pang family, or the Huang family, or even the Kuai family, or Liu Biao. He strongly supported the Lord and gave him countless money and food. The Lord solved the war in more than a month. Although we have consumed a lot of money and food, with the support of major families, our own consumption is almost negligible. "

Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "it's good to have the support of big families. When Liu Biao entered Jingzhou, it was with the full support of the Kuai family and the Cai family that Liu Biao had a foothold? "

"It's true," Xu said

After taking a rough look at the important government affairs, Zhang Xiu left the government office and went to the backyard of the prefect's mansion.

He is going to see Huang Yueying.

After leaving Yuyang County for more than a month, Zhang Xiu also missed Huang Yueying. Now in March, the weather began to warm up, many flowers and plants in the backyard are blooming and sprouting, a vibrant scene.

This is Huang Yueying's arrangement.

Not to mention, Huang Yueying has arranged the backyard in good order, which is very good.

When Zhang Xiu arrived in the backyard, Huang Yueying was working as a female worker. The clothes she sews are children's clothes. When Zhang Xiu entered the yard, Huang Yueying was busy, but she didn't find it.

One side of the maid see, to remind, but was stopped by Zhang Xiu.

Zhang Xiu asks her servant girl to step back and sit down beside Huang Yueying. He saw Huang Yueying sewing children's clothes, some surprised, but did not disturb, quietly watching Huang Yueying sewing needle by needle.Huang Yueying's sewing is not very good.

Many of them are crooked.

Her attainments in female embroidery are far less than those in equipment manufacturing. However, Huang Yueying sewed it very carefully. Even if it's slow, it's painstaking.

"Scissors!"

Huang Yueying finished sewing a piece of thread, then gave a command, ready to take up temporarily. But after she raised her head and gave orders, she immediately widened her eyes. On her charming and beautiful face, she showed an unbelievable look and said in surprise, "husband, how did you come back?"

Zhang Xiu laughed and said, "when the war is over, she will come back naturally."

Huang Yueying said with a smile, "just come back, my husband!"

At this point, there was a look of shame on her face, a look of desire to talk and stop.

Zhang Xiu saw Huang Yueying's appearance, and then looked at the clothes Huang Yueying sewed in her hands. Her heart moved. She had a guess and asked, "Yueying, are you pregnant?"

He has been away for more than a month. If he wins the bid successfully, it is also possible.

"Yes

Huang Yueying's face is full of maternal brilliance. She reached out and touched the still shriveled stomach, as if stroking a child. She said happily, "I should have been here for six days, but this month hasn't come yet. I asked Dr. Zhang to feel his pulse. After his diagnosis, he said that he was really pregnant. "

Zhang Xiu couldn't help laughing, holding Huang Yueying's cheek and kissing Huang Yueying's forehead directly. She said with a smile, "Yueying, you are so wonderful."

Huang Yueying saw Zhang Xiu's joyful expression, her mood was also high, and her face was full of happiness. As Zhang Xiu's wife, she is pregnant, which is the best.

If you don't get pregnant, that's the big problem. Because Zhang Xiu's identity requires more children.

Huang Yueying hopes that she is pregnant with a son.

In this way, everything is perfect.

Zhang Xiu sat next to Huang Yueying and asked, "now that she's pregnant with a baby, what's wrong with her?"

"No, it's all very good."

Huang Yueying said: "Doctor Zhang talked about the precautions after pregnancy, and considering that there is no one who knows about pregnancy in her husband's family. I'll send someone to Xiangyang to ask my mother to take care of me. "

Zhang Xiu stroked Huang Yueying's hair and said, "my mother-in-law is a passer-by. With her, you can have a baby and a speaker. This arrangement is good."

Zhang Xiu's parents died long ago.

There is no old man in the family, only a widowed aunt, and the aunt lives alone, not with Zhang Xiu. In particular, Zhang Ji himself has no children, and his aunt does not understand the situation. Huang Yueying's mother is the best.

Two people chatting, time flies by.