Chapter 76 Little Cotton Jacket, Touching Princess Changle
Xiangyang City, inside the palace.

Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty was sitting on the dragon throne, looking dazed as he saw Zhuge Liang coming to report.

“Your Majesty, Wu Hou Sun Quan wishes to form an alliance with Xiangyang to jointly fight against the Yuan brothers who have been usurping power and disrespecting the imperial court. Please grant me an imperial decree!”

Zhuge Liang showed respect to Liu Xie.

Yang Biao and Fu Wan frowned when they heard Zhuge Liang’s words, but they didn’t say anything.

It was obvious that Sun Quan and Liu Wu had reached a consensus on the northern expedition against the Yuan brothers.

I am not here to ask for instructions from the court, but to ask for the imperial edict.

If we talk about usurpation, this is certainly not an act of usurpation.

But the reality is that although Liu Wu is willing to keep Liu Xie, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, by his side, it does not mean that Liu Wu will obey Liu Xie’s orders.

They understood and were helpless, so they didn’t know how to scold him.

Because if they dared to say anything disrespectful to Liu Wu, Liu Wu might just drive them away.

The world is so vast and there are so many princes, but which prince is as “honest” as Liu Wu?

Yang Biao and Fu Wan were dissatisfied that Zhuge Liang came to ask for the imperial edict instead of discussing. However, Liu Xie on the dragon throne did not care about this, but hurriedly said to Zhuge Liang:

“Law Master, is the Emperor’s uncle preparing to send troops to Jizhou now?”

When Zhuge Liang heard Liu Xie’s question, he looked up at Liu Xie, then bowed and said:

“Your Majesty, although Xiangyang wants to form an alliance with Jiangdong to attack the north together, the General of the Cavalry will not send troops for the time being. Now that Jingzhou, Yuzhou, and Yanzhou have just been conquered, they should rest and recuperate and prepare their troops. The General of the Cavalry also has this attitude. Therefore, Xiangyang will not send troops for the time being!”

“Only form an alliance with Sun Quan, and the emperor’s uncle will not send troops!” Liu Xie listened to Zhuge Liang’s words, a little absent-minded, and waved his hand to Fu Wan beside him with a lack of interest:

“Since the uncle has decided to form an alliance with Marquis Wu, then issue the imperial decree.”

“Yes!” Fu Wan agreed.

Zhuge Liang looked at the somewhat dazed Liu Xie and frowned slightly, but still bowed and said, “Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Soon, Zhuge Liang left with the imperial edict.

“Your Majesty, what’s wrong with you?” Fu Wan couldn’t help but ask as he looked at Liu Xie who was losing interest.

When Liu Xie heard the question, he looked at Yang Biao and Fu Wan who were looking at him worriedly, and sighed:

“I sigh. Sun Quan is no match for his uncle. He fell into the trap set by his uncle without even realizing it.”

Hearing this, Yang Biao and Fu Wan looked at each other.

Yang Biao bowed to Liu Xie and asked in confusion: “Why do you say that, Your Majesty?”

“Mr. Yang, do you still remember that Shen Pei from Yecheng came to meet the emperor’s uncle?” Liu Xie quietly cheered up and said to Yang Biao.

“Your Majesty, it is true.” Yang Biao bowed to Liu Xie.

“Shen Pei told the Emperor’s uncle that he would use the land of Jizhou to exchange for the wealth of Yuan Shang’s city!”

“Now, the emperor’s uncle has formed an alliance with Sun Quan to attack the Yuan brothers, but the emperor’s uncle has not sent troops. It is obvious that he wants Sun Quan to charge and make Shen Pei feel a sense of crisis, and then surrender to the emperor’s uncle. Sun Quan has become a thug and doesn’t even know it.” Liu Xie said helplessly.

“This…” Yang Biao and Fu Wan were speechless after hearing this.

“The Emperor’s uncle is like God’s help. Although he lacks in politics and strategy, he knows how to win the hearts of the people and use them well. He has just taken control of Jingzhou and now is planning to seize Jizhou.” Liu Xie’s voice was full of sadness.

“Then I wonder what your majesty’s plan is?” Yang Biao also heard the reluctance in Liu Xie’s heart and asked.

“Alas!” Liu Xie looked at the map, and scanned many princes including Sun Quan, Liu Zhang, Yuan Shang, Yuan Tan, Gao Gan, Ma Teng, Han Sui, etc., and found that they were all good-for-nothings. He was afraid that the only one who could be compared with Liu Wu was Cao Cao. He shook his head.

……

On the other side, Zhuge Liang left the palace and went to the residence of the General of Cavalry.

In the study room.

Liu Wu looked at the imperial edict that Zhuge Liang had requested and nodded with satisfaction.

Liu Xie was very cooperative with the imperial edict.

“Since your majesty has issued the imperial edict, let’s give it to Lu Su and let him take it back to Jiangdong.” Liu Wu handed the imperial edict to Zhuge Liang again and said with a smile.

Zhuge Liang took the imperial edict, hesitated slightly, and said:
“My lord, when I went to the palace today to ask His Majesty for an imperial decree, His Majesty asked me if I was ready to send troops to Jizhou. I replied that I would not send troops for the time being, but would form an alliance with Sun Quan first.”

“But His Majesty’s expression seems a little abnormal. I’m afraid he has noticed the Lord’s plan. Should we send someone to keep an eye on His Majesty?”

Zhuge Liang told Liu Wu about Liu Xie’s abnormal behavior today, and at the same time expressed his concern.

Yes, Zhuge Liang was afraid that Liu Xie would reveal their plan to Sun Quan or Yuan Shang.

It’s not impossible.

On Liu Wu’s side, he was very lenient towards Liu Xie, but he did everything he should do for the aristocratic families and the common people. Liu Xie had neither money nor food, nor any talented people to support him.

It can be said that it was not easy for Liu Xie to take power when he was by Liu Wu’s side.

The army was full of Liu Wu’s men, and none of them obeyed Liu Xie.

Therefore, in order to prevent Liu Wu from becoming more powerful or to gain benefits for himself, Liu Xie might still interfere.

If the news leaks out, it will be fatal to the plan.

Obviously, Zhuge Liang was worried about this.

Liu Wu listened to Zhuge Liang’s words, raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at him, and finally shook his head, a smile appeared on his face, and said:
“Kong Ming, you feel that the world is so big and there are so many princes, but apart from Wu, who else would be so friendly with His Majesty? If His Majesty insists on interfering, then the problem will be serious. From that moment on, there will be a gap between Wu and His Majesty, which will cost His Majesty a lot. Therefore, Wu feels that His Majesty will not do that to a large extent. Kong Ming, rest assured.”

When Zhuge Liang heard Liu Wu say this, he realized that Liu Wu had already fully considered Liu Xie’s reaction, so he said nothing more.

Liu Wu was different from a monarch who was mediocre and muddled through his days. Liu Wu was more like a monarch who could govern well. As a subordinate, Zhuge Liang could only mention him but could not help Liu Wu make decisions. This was something Zhuge Liang understood after spending some time with Liu Wu.

Zhuge Liang bowed and said goodbye.

“Someone, call Tian Min over!” Liu Wu watched Zhuge Liang leave, his eyes slightly narrowed, and said to the waiter outside.

“promise!”

Soon, a man with an ordinary face and a stern look walked into the room and immediately bowed to Liu Wu and said:

“Tian Min, a captain of the Imperial Guard, greets the lord.”

“The first task of the Jinyiwei now is to keep a close eye on His Majesty’s people. If the news of my plan to seize Jizhou is leaked, you are allowed to execute first and report to me later!” Liu Wu looked at Tian Min and said lightly.

“promise!”

When Tian Min heard Liu Wu’s order, he immediately agreed and turned and left.

Liu Wu looked at Tian Min’s departing back and stopped thinking about the matter. Tian Min was a professional. As a Jinyiwei thousand-householder-level talent rewarded by the system, it was no problem for him to monitor Liu Xie.

Liu Wu walked towards the backyard. Mrs. Mi and Mrs. Gan were already in the period of preparing to give birth, so he needed to accompany them.

………

After getting the imperial edict he wanted, Lu Su was overjoyed. He went to visit Sun Shangxiang and tried his best to comfort her. However, when Sun Shangxiang heard Lu Su’s comfort, she became furious and asked her maid to throw Lu Su out.

Lu Su did not dare to resist. After being thrown out, he smiled bitterly and immediately left Xiangyang without stopping. He took a boat to Jiangdong. Jiangdong, Wu County.

In the meeting hall of Wu Hou Mansion.

“My lord, Su has fulfilled his mission. Liu Wu has agreed to form an alliance with you to attack the Yuan brothers and divide up several states in the north. However, although Liu Wu has agreed to form an alliance, he will not send troops immediately. He has just taken control of Jingzhou and it is not stable yet, and he has just trained a new army. Su has already asked the emperor for an imperial decree. I believe that Liu Wu will not shoot at us because of the imperial decree.”

Lu Su handed the imperial edict to Sun Quan and explained the details.

“Good, good, Zijing is really cautious. With the imperial edict, Liu Wu will definitely not suddenly attack our Jiangdong when we send troops to the north!” Sun Quan was very happy and excited.

The genes of the Sun family made him full of desire for territory.

Because he has now captured Hefei and occupied Yangzhou.

Every step that followed was something his brothers Sun Ce and Sun Jian had never done.

This would give him a great sense of honor.

“Gongjin, Liu Wu won’t send troops to the north, so do you have the confidence to lead the army to the north?”

Sun Quan looked at Zhou Yu who had returned from north of the Yangtze River and asked.

Zhou Yu was also in high spirits at this time. As the commander-in-chief of Jiangdong, he led his troops to capture Hefei and occupy Yangzhou. He also married Xiao Qiao, a famous beauty from Jiangdong. He achieved success in both career and love.

Zhou Yu immediately stood up and bowed to Sun Quan, saying:
“My lord, even if Liu Wu doesn’t send troops, the Yuan brothers will not be our opponents if our Jiangdong army fights alone.”

“Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang are fighting in Qingzhou, and both of them are weak now. At this time, they should attack Xuzhou and even reap the benefits, and attack Qingzhou and Jizhou. Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang are both exhausted!” Zhou Yu said affirmatively.

“Okay, if you are confident, Gongjin, then continue to lead the army to attack Xuzhou. I will personally set up a celebration banquet for you in Hefei and wait for your victory report!” Sun Quan was also very happy with Zhou Yu’s confidence. Thinking that Xuzhou, and even Qingzhou and Jizhou were beckoning to him, Sun Quan was very excited and expectant.

With Sun Quan’s order, the Sun and Liu families formed an alliance, and the imperial edict to attack the Yuan brothers quickly spread throughout the world.

Zhou Yu also led 80,000 Jiangdong troops to head straight for Xuzhou!
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Xiangyang, the General of Cavalry’s residence, backyard.

Liu Wu, the pregnant Mrs. Mi, and other waitresses including Cai Xun, Huang Li, and Ma Xue were waiting outside the delivery room.

Mrs. Gan’s voice was heard from the delivery room.

But Mrs. Gan is about to give birth to her second child.

Liu Wu was also very nervous and expectant.

In fact, Liu Wu couldn’t help but be nervous and expectant.

Because, any offspring he had with a historical beauty.

They all have the surname Li: Li Shimin, Li Jing, Li Siye, Li Ji, Li Dingguo, Li Wenzhong, Li Guangbi…

You can touch the surname Liu: Liu Yu, Liu Che, Liu Ji…

So, this requires caution.

Because it is very likely that the child he is born will be a fierce man, which is very outrageous and important.

In fact, as their father, Liu Wu only felt a sense of accomplishment.

Regarding whether they can live in peace in the future, Liu Wu said that they can be divided into fiefdoms outside the Han Dynasty, and whoever has the ability can go to fight for the territory. If they have the energy to conquer the world for the Han people, he will support it. At worst, a large number of Han immigrants can be carried out and the navy warships can be vigorously developed.

“My dear husband, I don’t know when I can get pregnant. I envy Sister Gan and Sister Mi. My father is urging me to get pregnant.”

The beautiful Cai Xun looked at the delivery room and Mrs. Mi’s protruding belly and said with envy.

Not only Cai Xun, but Huang Li and Ma Xue also had envious expressions.

When Liu Wu heard this, he felt a little embarrassed. Because of his preference for historical beauties, Liu Wu chose to place his hopes on Madam Mi, Madam Gan, and Madam Cai.

I feel a little sorry for Cai Xun, Huang Li, Ma Xue and the others.

“It will happen.” Liu Wu said with a soothing smile.

In the delivery room, Mrs. Gan was screaming and cursing Liu Wu for being irresponsible.

It seems that this can make him feel better.

Liu Wu didn’t care about it, after all, he did make Madam Gan suffer so much.

“Wow wow wow~”

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of a baby crying reached the ears of Liu Wu, Madam Mi and others, and everyone in the courtyard was shocked.

gave birth!

Mrs. Mi was immediately delighted and congratulated Liu Wu with a smile:
“Husband, sister Gan has given birth.”

Liu Wu also smiled and said, “That’s great. Qian’er doesn’t have to suffer anymore. I just don’t know if this child is still a boy.”

The child born to Mrs. Mi was his first son, a boy.

Mrs. Gan gave birth to her second son.

Sun Shangxiang gave birth to his third child, also a boy.

Although Liu Wu asked the system whether he had the physique of a specialized boy or whether the system had intervened, the system said that there was no intervention.

“Crack!”

Soon, the door of the delivery room opened, and the midwife, sweating profusely, came out holding a wrapped baby and congratulated Liu Wu:
“Congratulations, Lord Marquis. Madam Gan has given birth to a girl. Both mother and daughter are safe!”

“girl!”

Everyone in the courtyard was quite surprised and shocked when they heard this.

This is unprecedented.

Liu Wu was very happy to hear that it turned out to be a little cotton-padded jacket. Although boys were still very important for family inheritance in the Han Dynasty, after Liu Wu had three naughty children, he felt that a little cotton-padded jacket was also a good thing.

Liu Wu was somewhat happy. He walked forward, took the newborn baby, and looked at the ugly little guy without any disgust in his heart.

This little girl, is she his daughter?
The moment Liu Wu touched his daughter, a prompt sound rang in his mind.

[Congratulations to the host for giving birth to a daughter. This woman is bright and cheerful, kind and filial, beautiful and wise. The system’s comprehensive evaluation shows that she has the highest compatibility with Li Lizhi, the Princess of Changle of the Tang Dynasty, at 96%. If the compatibility exceeds 60%, you can make a match.]

[Congratulations to the host for giving birth to a daughter. Do you want to cheat on the Tang Dynasty Princess Changle Li Lizhi? After cheating, the girl will have all the talents and qualifications of Li Lizhi.]

Liu Wu listened to the prompt in his mind, holding his daughter, his eyes bright.

What did he hear?
His daughter is bright and cheerful, kind and filial, and has both beauty and wisdom.

The one who committed fraud was Princess Li Lizhi of the Tang Dynasty?
This instantly aroused Liu Wu’s great interest.

Historically, Li Lizhi, also known as Princess Changle, was the eldest daughter of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, and Empress Wende, Zhangsun.

She was also a princess that Liu Wu loved very much.

(End of this chapter)