Chapter 23 Gan Ning's Homecoming
Liu Qi turned his head and looked at Wu Xiong and said, "Brother Wu, what do you think General Wang will do with Cai Yun?" Since Wu Xiong can plan the action of the Jinfan thief, his mind should not be simple, but he doesn't know whether he can see this matter thoroughly.
Wu Xiong naturally knew that Liu Qi was testing his depth, but at this time, Wu Xiong already had a tendency to work for Liu Qi. Although Liu Qi is weak now, he doesn't have many trusted people. But he saw that Liu Qi was not in the pool and became a dragon in the wind and rain. It will be difficult to attract his attention at that time. Now is the opportunity to show your strengths and improve your status in Liu Qi's heart.
"I don't think Cai Yun will be fine this time." Wu Xiong said amazing words as soon as he came up.
"What? You won't talk nonsense, will you? Cai Yun disobeyed Liu Biao's order and against General Wang this time. How can he be safe? Liu Pan shouted first.
Even Liu Xiu and Lv Jie looked at Wu Xiong in disbelief, and only Ma Zhong was thoughtful. Gan Ning and Su Fei know very well about Wu Xiong's ability. Naturally, they know that he will not talk about it, but he is the most calm.
Liu Qi looked at the reactions of the people. Ma Zhong was calm and witty and worth cultivating, while Liu Pan, Liu Xiu and Lv Jie were much worse, and they had to add some experience. He is also interested in Wu Xiong. What Wu Xiong just said can see that he has a good grasp of the situation in Xiangyang. And Wu Xiong has never been to Xiangyang. Just by listening to Su Fei's introduction, Liu Qi can re-evaluate his talents.
"Oh, go on." Liu Qi asked calmly that outsiders didn't know what he was thinking at all.
Wu Xiong was awe-inspiring in his heart and was in awe of Liu Qi, because he couldn't see through Liu Qi. This was the first time he met him. In the past, no matter who you were, he could see some clues from his face, guessed the thoughts in his heart, and then responded. Liu Qi gave him a feeling that there was no way to start.
"First, although Cai Yun prevented us from entering the city, now Xiangyang is under martial law, and we are carrying weapons and horses. Cai Yun has a just excuse for us. What Cai Yun said meets the requirements, and there is no reason for punishment. After saying that, Wu Xiong took a look at Liu Qi. Seeing that Liu Qi was still calm and felt a little weak for the first time, he bravely said, "Second, Cai Yun is from the Cai family. Now Liu Biao will not have a conflict with the Cai family. General Wang will not provoke the conflict first."
"Yes, Brother Wu analyzes it very well." Liu Qi finally smiled on his face. He finally had a counselor in Xiangyang. Wu Xiong was also relieved to see Liu Qi's smile.
Liu Pan said fiercely, "It's really cheap for Cai Yun this time. If I had known that we would have taught him a lesson by ourselves."
"Ha ha, Pandi, don't be angry. Although Cai Yun is fine, he won't stay in the Flying Tiger Army anymore." Liu Qi said with a mysterious face.
"Brother, are you telling the truth? But you just clearly said that he was fine. Liu Pan was first surprised and then confused. Not only Liu Pan was puzzled, but everyone present was puzzled.
"You will know tomorrow." Liu Qi did not explain. Wang Wei leaned towards him in his heart. Liu Qi naturally knew, but it was just biased. If he said it, it would be bad for anyone. Wang Wei is a upright person and will not let Cai Yun exist in the Flying Tiger Army. Liu Qi guessed that he must have wanted to pull out this pawn before, but there was no reason. This time, he just gave him a reason.
Liu Qi didn't say that everyone would not ask. Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Qi asked everyone to leave only Ma Zhong. The dim light swayed with the flames and erratic. The two people in the room did not speak. For a moment, it was extremely quiet, and even the sound of breathing could be heard clearly.
When he came back, Ma Zhong had told him that he had not received any news from the horse chaser.
Liu Qi looked at Ma Zhong's still calm face and smiled: "Do you know why I left you?"
"I don't know." Ma Zhong bowed and replied.
"Yes, you are the most calm and intelligent among all the people under me, which has the conditions that a general should have." Liu Qi was a little helpless when he said this. If you don't have someone to take action, you can't do some things. Thinking of this, I feel a little self-deprecating. I am lucky to have Liu Pan, Liu Xiu, Ma Zhong, etc. in such a short time. Unexpectedly, I am not satisfied. Maybe I will not be satisfied in the future. Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang will never give up.
"Thank you, Lord." There was a trace of excitement in Ma Zhong's calm eyes, which could be recognized by Liu Qi, indicating that he was closer to leading the army. It was a general who didn't want to lead the army to fight. The excitement in his eyes flashed by, and then he regained his composure, because he knew that Liu Qi must have something to say next.
Ma Zhong's reaction naturally did not escape Liu Qi's eyes. He felt that it was a pity to give him the next thing, but now this matter is imminent and can't be delayed for a moment. He took a breath and looked at Ma Zhong and said, "I want to form a special one to sort out and collect intelligence, spy on the enemy's military information, and go deep into the enemy's back. What do you think of the virtual reality?
Ma Zhong was a little excited and cooled down in an instant. He looked at Liu Qi in disbelief and couldn't speak for a moment. Liu Qi's words undoubtedly showed that he should be the leader of this department, but every prince and every family in this department had it, and he could not be seen. Turning him to the ground is farther away from the goal in his heart, and it is even impossible to achieve it.
He can see Liu Qi's trust in him, and he also knows that no one under Liu Qi is more suitable for this position than himself, but it is difficult for him to choose for a while to give up his dream since he was a child.
Seeing Ma Zhong's silence, Liu Qi did not urge, but quietly waited for Ma Zhong's decision.
The room was calm again. Even the guards outside the door felt a trace of depression. They carefully guarded the door and did not dare to come out.
"I'm willing to worry about the Lord." Ma Zhong finally broke the seemingly long silence. His heart is not as calm as it seems, and no one who gives up the dream of working hard will not be easy. But the reality is so cruel that it gives you a glimmer of hope, and in a blink of an eye, this hope disappears in reality. He knew that if he agreed, it meant that he was really regarded as Liu Qi's confidant, and there might be a possibility of going to the battlefield, but if he refused, Liu Qi would not blame him and would not trust him as before. People who can't worry about the Lord, no matter how well they do, will be alienated. Unless he invests for another new owner, who in the world will give him a chance to choose, only Liu Qi.
Liu Qi heard Ma Zhong's answer and was relieved. He was really afraid that Ma Zhong would not promise him and lose a general, but now he is fine. Liu Qi smiled and said to Ma Zhong, "Zhengping really didn't let me down. I know you want to gallop on the battlefield. Don't worry, I will find a suitable candidate as soon as possible. Then you can naturally go to the battlefield again."
When Ma Zhong heard Liu Qi's promise, the stone in his heart was put down. Since Liu Qi said that he would not destroy his promise.
After Gan Ning arrived in Xiangyang, Liu Qi arranged for him to live in the East Courtyard, and 800 riders were also arranged here when they came, so that Gan Ning could get together with them. Eight hundred riders have been on the road for a day, and they have already rested. The bright moonlight attached a layer of silver frost to the ground.
At this time, the three brothers, Gan Ning, Su Fei and Wu Xiong, are discussing in the room.
Gan Ning sighed, "I also thought how free we used to be, but I didn't expect that now we have such a field, which will involve my brothers." If it hadn't been for his desire to find a way out for his brothers, he wouldn't have been in a dilemma today.
Su Fei saw Gan Ning depressed and said, "Big brother, why do you underestimate yourself? We brothers all follow big brother. If there is no big brother, there can be us. The eldest brother endures the humiliation and bears the burden for his brothers. If anyone dares to complain, I must kill him. Besides, we are just putting up with it for a while now. The eldest son will definitely use the eldest brother again in the future if he is courteous to the eldest brother.
Gan Ning looked at Su Fei's words and shook his head: "Although the eldest son has treated me well, the eldest son is not in a good situation now, and it is difficult to say what will happen in the future."
Su Fei wants to say something more. Wu Xiong, who has not spoken, said, "Brother, don't worry. I think the eldest son is an extraordinary person, and he will definitely decide the world. Although it is a little difficult to unify the world, it should be no problem to be a prince.
Gan Ning was a little surprised. This was the first time he had heard the third brother make such a high evaluation of others. He couldn't help asking, "Why is the third brother so sure?" It's the first time you've met." Su Fei also looked at Wu Xiong with a puzzled face.
Wu Xiong shook his head and said helplessly, "It's just intuition."
"Intuition?" Gan Ning and Su Fei were a little confused. Previously, it was said that Liu Qi could divide one side by his intuition. Although he trusted Wu Xiong's intuition, he was a little at a loss this time.
Wu Xiong knew that it was a little mysterious this time and said with a wry smile, "I can't see through it."
Gan Ning and Su Fei looked a little solemn. This is the first time that Wu Xiong can't see through a person, and it is also the first time that he has given such a high evaluation. After getting along with them for a few years, they know Wu Xiong's ability very well. He still has some means to watch people. No matter who the other party is, he can know what the other party needs after a few times, what he thinks, and has never miscalculated.
Now he can't see through Liu Qi. What does that mean? It shows that Liu Qi is not simple, very simple.
"I talked to the eldest son, but I couldn't grasp what he was thinking, and I couldn't see any clues from the appearance." Wu Xiong thought of Liu Qi's calm eyes and calm expression just now, and felt unprecedentedly powerless. But my intuition tells me that the eldest son is not simple, and I think it is worthy of our loyalty.
Gan Ning didn't expect Wu Xiong to say this and hesitate for a moment, "Let's take a look. This is related to the future of brothers. Don't be careless."
"The eldest brother decided earlier. Now there is a lack of talents around the eldest son, and he will definitely be reused. It's hard to say in the future. Once you miss it, it will be a lifetime." Wu Xiong also knew that it was important to be cautious at this time, but he couldn't help reminding him.
Gan Ning nodded and looked out of the window. His eyes were sometimes firm, sometimes hesitant, and sometimes helpless.