In Fangling City, the Prefect's Mansion.

Kuai Qi looked haggard, his eyes were red, and he was hurriedly looking through the mountains of slips and slips on the desk, as if he wanted to find a way out of his difficulties.

Fangling County is among the counties in Jingzhou. Although it is a small and remote county, it has the Han River connecting Hanzhong and Nan County. The waterway transportation is quite convenient and commerce is prosperous. There are many benefits to being an official here.

In order to seek the position of prefect, Kuai Qi almost squandered all his family wealth, and even spent most of his wife Zhuge's dowry.

Now, the court unexpectedly appointed a new governor.

Kuai Qi, the old governor, seemed very embarrassed.

If Kuai Qi is an open-minded person, then just pat his butt, hang his seal and leave without any nostalgia.

But the problem is, he can't.

If he just left like this, the pile of debts behind him would be enough to crush the couple to death.

"Madam, this time, we are sitting at home behind closed doors, and disaster comes from the sky. Is there any reply from Kong Ming? Is he willing to come to Fangling to help me?"

Kuai Qi looked at his newly married wife Zhuge Lan, who had a shy look on her face, with hope in her eyes.

Zhuge Lan is a native of Langya. His father Zhuge Gui died early and he followed his uncle Zhuge Xuan to Jingzhou. The Kongming mentioned by Kuai Qi is Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Lan's elder brother.

Zhuge Liang had just lost his crown and now lived in seclusion in Longzhong near Xiangyang. This wife's brother was very talented, and Kuai Qi also admired his ability.

Zhuge Lan pulled back the ends of his messy hair and whispered softly: "Kuai Lang, Kong Ming has been on good terms with Cui Zhouping, Shi Tao, Meng Jian and others recently. They are also in constant contact with Liu Bei's military advisor Xu Shu, and they can't get away for a while."

"However, Kong Ming said in his letter that there are swords and soldiers everywhere in Fangling and it is quite uneasy. It is best for us to leave early to avoid being affected by the war and causing disaster."

"If Kong Ming doesn't come, he wants me to give up my official position and leave. How is this impossible? If I leave, how will I repay the debt I owe? Madam, if you ask me, this brother of yours is too high-minded and too ambitious.

"

Kuai Qi said dissatisfied.

Zhuge Liang did not come to help, but even advised him to leave early. This brother-in-law seemed to be a pretentious man, but also timid and afraid of getting into trouble.

"Kuai Lang, what Kong Ming said makes sense to me. You are not a warrior and don't know how to lead troops in battle, so how can you possibly defend this mausoleum?"

"Otherwise, we should listen to Kong Ming's advice and abandon the prefect and return to Nanjun. As long as we have life, money and so on, we will have it in the future."

Compared with Kuai Qi's stinginess and paranoia, Zhuge Lan was gentle and not very utilitarian, and she did not value the position of Governor of Fangling that much.

In her view, things in the world are impermanent, and fighting or not fighting has actually been doomed for a long time.

In her early years, her husband Zhuge Xuan took office as the governor of Yuzhang, but was driven away by the newly appointed governor Zhu Hao. Zhuge Xuan had no choice but to defect to Jingzhou to serve Liu Biao.

It was during this temporary retreat from current affairs that Zhuge Xuan settled down in Jingzhou and met Huang Chengyan and other local celebrities. The Langya Zhuge family gradually became a member of the Jingzhou noble family.

On the contrary, although Zhu Hao usurped Zhuge Xuan's position as governor of Yuzhang, he was killed by Danyang's Zharong before he had a few good years.

Kuai Qi shook his head repeatedly, disapproving of Zhuge Lan's words.

"Madam, you are wrong. The reason why our Kuai family has become famous in Jingzhou is because our ancestors have overcome all kinds of difficulties and grown stronger through generations of ancestors."

"If they are all like your Langya Zhuge family, they hide and run away when encountering difficulties. When will the children of that clan be able to stand out? Do they have to rely on marriage to survive?"

Kuai Qi was young and energetic, and he had nowhere to vent the fire in his heart. He expressed his thoughts directly when he was in a hurry.

Zhuge Lan's face changed drastically, he stamped his feet and said angrily: "Prefect Kuai, you finally told the truth. It turns out that in your eyes, our Zhuge family has such an image, very good...very good."

After saying that, Zhuge Lan turned around and ran out quickly, ignoring Kuai Qi's regretful shouts.

Kuai Qi refused to listen to Zhuge Lan's advice and insisted on staying in Fangling.

He is a descendant of the Kuai family, and he has the responsibility of being a descendant of the family. If he just hangs up his seal and goes back to his home in Nanjun, he will never have the chance to be used again.

"Wei Shi, I heard that he defeated Hou Cheng, the powerful general of Cao's army, and also captured Liao Hua, Hou Yin and other local bandits. He really cannot be careless. It seems that he must ask his uncle to send capable generals to assist him.

"

Kuai Qi was worried, so he hurriedly opened his desk and wrote to his uncle Bo Kuai Liang, the master of Liu Biao's herdsman in Jingzhou, for help.

According to what Kuai Qi meant in his letter, it was best for the general who came to ask for help to have no family reputation and be a pure military general with high strength.

At the end of the letter, Kuai Qi also specifically mentioned that he heard that Liu Biao's nephew Liu Pan had a lieutenant general named Huang Zhong who was from a poor family and had outstanding archery skills.

If Kuai Liang can mobilize Huang Zhong to guard Fangling, then he can wait until Wei Shi is defeated and then frighten local tycoons like Shen Dan and Shen Yi.

The Kuai family can still control the real power of the housing tomb, without being taken advantage of by other families in Jingzhou.

——

In the seventh year of Jian'an, September 2nd.

After Wei Shi pledged his allegiance at Junshan, he led more than 7,000 soldiers under his command to attack Fangling.

After Wei Yan came back from Xinye, he took up the position of vanguard without hesitation. Liao Hua and Hou Yin were still dissatisfied with this, but soon they bowed their heads in front of Wei Yan.

There is a huge gap in military force between the two sides.

Liao Hua and Hou Yin combined were no match for Wei Yan.

The total length of the road from Junshan, Neixiang County, Nanyang County to Fengling County is less than 200 miles. Wei Yan led 2,000 elite soldiers to go ahead. Along the way, they opened roads on mountains and built bridges when encountering water. The morale of the team was extremely high.

When we reached the junction of Danshui River and Hanshui River, the scouts in front reported that there were soldiers and horses of Fanling stationed here, and the flag read "Hanzhong Langjiang Huang".

When Wei Yan sent people to investigate more carefully, they found out that the general was none other than Huang Zhong from Yiyang, who had been ordered by Kuai Qi to guard here.

After receiving this news, Wei Yan quickly ordered to set up camp and wait for the arrival of Wei Shi's main force.

When he was in Yushu Bay, Huang Zhong's son Huang Xu had lived with Wei Shi for a while, and Wei Yan and Huang Xu were no strangers either.

If the two armies were not facing each other, and Wei Shi and Huang Xu had not seen each other for a long time, they would naturally have a good time to catch up with each other.

"Here comes a letter from Chang Wen. Huang Zhong has arrived at the south bank of Danshui River. Great. Come and advance troops quickly. I want to meet brother Huang Xu and see if he is okay."

Wei Shi received the scout's reward, and his heart was filled with joy.

Huang Xu was a good friend he met when he was choosing a bride, and he was also the first historical celebrity he met since time travel.
Chapter completed!