I write novels in Liyue

After the army retreated, Zhuge Liang personally went to Xicheng to transport grain.

Unexpectedly, Sima Yi had already arrived with his troops, and most of the generals in Xicheng had been dispatched.

The entire western city had only a few civil officials.

The situation is extremely critical.

Upon seeing this, readers gripped their big toes tightly.

"It's over, it's terrible! That old scoundrel Fang Qiu has drawn his knife..."

"Prime Minister Zhuge, danger!"

"We have no generals and few soldiers under our command. What are we going to do? Even if Zhuge Liang is the best, a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice."

Everyone was filled with despair.

Zhuge Liang's death was almost a foregone conclusion.

Just as everyone was lamenting that they could only watch Jiang Wei's fate, Zhuge Liang ordered the city gates to be opened wide and had his soldiers disguise themselves as civilians to sweep the streets. He then went up to the city wall and, seeing Sima Yi's army approaching the city, calmly sat down and played the zither.

In this passage, Fang Qiu uses his writing skills to vividly create a tense atmosphere.

Despite the tense atmosphere, Zhuge Liang remained remarkably calm and composed.

Upon seeing this, everyone in the teahouse became extremely nervous.

It was as if the person sitting on the city tower playing the zither was not Zhuge Liang, but them.

Araki Ichito also clenched his fist.

Just when everyone thought that Sima Yi would definitely disregard everything and send people into the city.

On several occasions, Sima Yi's sons petitioned to rush into the city, but Sima Yi stopped them.

Although Fang Qiu did not describe the psychology of either party, the psychological game between them was self-evident.

As Fang Qiu observed her surroundings and the music neared its end, the tense atmosphere finally reached its peak.

Sima Shi and Sima Zhao, the two brothers, urged their father to enter the city, since Zhuge Liang was right in front of them.

If they could defeat Zhuge Liang, the Sima family would have made an unparalleled contribution and firmly established themselves in Cao Wei.

After his persuasive words, the readers felt a pang of anxiety.

If Sima Yi is persuaded and rushes into the city, Zhuge Liang will surely die.

Without Zhuge Liang, and with Jiang Wei having just joined Shu Han, Liu Shan had absolutely no chance of holding onto Xichuan, let alone taking control of the Central Plains and restoring the Han Dynasty...

"Zhuge Liang is always cautious in his military operations. Now that the city gates are wide open and no soldiers or generals are visible, there must be an ambush inside. Furthermore, Zhuge Liang's zither music contained murderous intent. If our troops enter the city, they will surely fall into his trap!"

Sima Yi, however, said the opposite.

Readers breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Sima Yi's analysis in the book.

"Hahaha, Sima Yi is terrified, and the Prime Minister is terrified too."

"Sima Yi, the musician of the Great Wei Dynasty, haha."

"If this were just any person who doesn't understand music, Zhuge Liang would probably be helpless."

"Fang Qiu's portrayal of Zhuge Liang is truly remarkable. Even with the enemy at the gates, he could remain so calm while playing the zither. No wonder Sima Yi was so terrified."

"Zhuge Liang's reputation was too great, no wonder Sima Yi was afraid of an ambush."

The crowd discussed and continued reading.

Just as Sima Yi remarked that Zhuge Liang's zither playing was steady and composed, indicating that only a person with a well-thought-out strategy and confidence could play such music, a string on Zhuge Liang's zither broke.

Upon seeing this, the teahouse fell silent.

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P.S.: I didn't get a gold item after 60 pulls with Nel...

Chapter 421 The Emperor Once Said (Part 2)

As night falls, the lights are on.

Liyue Harbor is bustling with activity.

A green leaf drifted across the river in front of Uncle Tian and Zhiyi, who were fishing by the river, and then disappeared from sight.

They sat by the river, fishing and quietly reading books.

book.

"withdraw!"

Sima Yi was greatly alarmed and immediately reined in his horse to retreat.

After the Wei army retreated, Zhuge Liang hurriedly transported grain and left.

"I don't quite understand Sima Yi's retreat. Even if he was worried about an ambush, wasn't the retreat a bit too hasty?"

Zhiyi also saw this passage, and he was somewhat puzzled.

"Zhiyi, life is like fishing, it allows no impatience. In life and in work, one should not be impatient for success."

As Uncle Tian was speaking, a fish took the bait on Zhiyi's fishing rod. He quickly lifted the rod, but the fish easily escaped.

"what do you mean?"

Zhiyi was taken aback.

"Hmm...that's about it, time to hook it."

Uncle Tian didn't answer, but smiled faintly, put down the book in his hand, and then gently tugged at the fishing rod, and a big fish leaped out of the water.

"Wow, what a great harvest today, Zhiyi! Looks like we can make another pot of delicious fish soup. You'd better make the most of this fish."

Looking at the large fish emerging from the water, Uncle Tian smiled and said...

"Do not worry."

Zhiyi smiled, and when Uncle Tian wasn't looking, he frowned slightly as he looked at the part of the book about Sima Yi's withdrawal of troops, and then closed the book.

"Fang Qiu is really talented. She can actually write such excellent works. To be honest, every time I see her, it's always a bit rushed. Let's invite her to go fishing together sometime."

Uncle Tian smiled and said.

He then closed the book.

The next part of the story is Zhuge Liang executing Ma Su with tears in his eyes.

"If possible, I would also like to meet Fang Qiu and ask her some questions in person."

Zhiyi narrowed his eyes slightly and said.

“I want to see that child, but it will take some effort. Even with connections, I might not be able to see her. If you want to see her, you'll have to wait a while longer.”

Uncle Tian said with a smile, "However, when you have free time, you can also read her other books. Although they are not as good as this 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' they are all very interesting. If you have the opportunity to meet in the future, it will be good to get closer to her."

"Yes, I'll make time to go see it."

Zhiyi nodded and said.

"Let's go, it's getting late."

Uncle Tian picked up the lantern and the bucket, and said...

"Let me carry the bucket."

Zhiyi quickly took the bucket.

So, carrying buckets and lanterns, they walked into the sea of ​​people in Liyue.

at the same time.

The Qunyu Pavilion was brightly lit.

Ningguang sat on a lounge chair on the terrace, quietly reading a book, a gentle breeze caressing her.

In the book, due to Ma Su's dereliction of duty, the Shu army lost all its advantages and had to retreat back to Shu.

Ma Su was also executed on Zhuge Liang's orders.

"What a pity. We were only one step away from the Northern Expedition, but we lost everything because of poor judgment of people. Reality is just like that. Fang Qiu... Speaking of which... Tian Shu Xing is planning to retire recently. Should we..."

A thoughtful look flashed in Ningguang's crimson eyes.

The wind picked up considerably on the terrace.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

"Lord Ningguang, Captain Beidou requests an audience."

"Let her in."

Ningguang said in a low voice.

The door opened, and Beidou walked into the room.

"It's really difficult to see you. Even the secretary who relays the message has to go through two or three people."

Beidou waved his hand and said.

"After all, the Seven Stars are very busy, so they can't entertain everyone."

Ningguang said.

"When you say you're busy, do you mean you're reading Fang Qiu's books?"

Beidou raised an eyebrow and said.

"The Emperor once said, 'Learn from history,' and I can say that I have learned from books."

Ningguang smiled and put down the book in her hand.

"Hmph, you're right this time. Fang Qiu's 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is indeed quite remarkable; many of his strategies are ones that even I can use."

Beidou said, "I misjudged her. I never expected that little girl to be so intelligent. I'm even tempted to bring her on board as my strategist."

"I thought you were going to say that you would tie her to the ship and make her a wife. After all, it seems that the laws of Liyue do not prohibit women from marrying each other. Even if they do, I can help you modify them."