After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

After hearing Liu Yu's words, Zhang Liang fell silent.

His slender fingers tapped lightly on the handle of the chair, making a rhythmic sound, as if he was thinking about something.

After a few seconds, he raised his head, looked at Liu Yu, and said, "I wonder what advice the old gentleman has?"

Hearing his words, Liu Yu slowly stroked his beard, with a hint of depth in his eyes.

He slowly asked, "What were your plans before this, Master?"

Zhang Liang didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "We had planned to pass through Ninggu City and then head to the southern barbarians to slowly develop our forces. But we didn't expect something like this to happen."

After hearing this, Liu Yu thought for a moment, and then said: "In this case, why don't you use Ninggucheng as your base?"

Hearing his words, Zhang Liang and Zhong Tian looked at each other with confusion and surprise in their eyes.

Zhang Liang repeated Liu Yu's words in an uncertain tone: "Use Ninggucheng as a base?"

There was a hint of hesitation and confusion in his voice.

Hearing Zhang Liang's words and seeing the puzzled expressions on their faces, Liu Yu immediately explained, "Ninggu City was built to be easy to defend and difficult to attack because it was intended to resist attacks from barbarians."

"If we can make it our base, it will not only stabilize our rear, but also provide a solid foundation for our future expansion."

After hearing Liu Yu's words, Zhang Liang pondered for a moment, then said, "That being said, if the imperial court discovers us and sends a large army, all our efforts will be in vain."

After hearing Zhang Liang's words, Liu Yu smiled slightly and said, "Young Master is just worried that the people sent by the court will discover your identity. But what if those people are our people?"

Zhong Tian frowned, then suddenly seemed to think of something and said, "Mr. Liu, you don't want to replace all the officials in Ning Gucheng with our people, do you?"

Hearing his words, Liu Yu smiled and shook his head, then said: "Although we are not as powerful as those four families, we have been operating here for so long, it is still easy to replace the officials of Ning Gucheng with our people."

Zhong Tian followed up on his idea and continued, "We can take some measures to reduce the risks then."

"First, we must keep a low profile and try to avoid attracting the court's attention. Second, we can strengthen intelligence gathering to keep abreast of the court's movements."

"If all else fails, we'll have no choice but to retreat to the southern barbarian land."

After hearing this, Zhang Liang nodded, and the doubts in his heart were slightly alleviated.

So, he decided to adopt Liu Yu's suggestion and make Ninggucheng their base.

"Okay, let's do as Liu says!"

"But we still need to work hard to develop some areas close to the Nanman, so that when the imperial army arrives, we will have a way to retreat."

Zhong Tian and others fully agreed with Zhang Liang's cautious idea.

After finishing their conversation, the atmosphere in the study became noticeably more relaxed. A gentle breeze from the window ruffled the curtains, bringing a hint of coolness, as if even the air was filled with a pleasant atmosphere.

Liu Yu slowly turned his gaze to Zhang Liang, with a gentle and kind light flashing in his eyes.

"Master," Liu Yu said, his voice filled with concern and suggestion, "Staying in an inn isn't a long-term solution for you. I happen to have a house with a quiet and elegant environment, perfect for living."

"Why don't you just move there? It's not only quiet and comfortable, but also safe and secure."

Hearing this, Zhang Liang nodded without hesitation.

He knew that under the current circumstances, accepting Liu Yu's kindness was the most appropriate choice.

What's more, since Liu Yu has already decided to serve him, rejecting this goodwill is equivalent to showing that he does not fully trust the other party, which will undoubtedly hurt the relationship between them.

Therefore, Zhang Liang smiled and responded, "Since it is your kindness, I can't refuse. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration for us."

Liu Yu burst into laughter upon hearing this. His laughter was hearty and contagious, and the whole study seemed to be filled with this joy.

"Good! Good!"

He praised repeatedly, "I'm happy to see that you're satisfied, young master. That's settled then. I'll send someone to clean up and tidy up tomorrow so you can move in as soon as possible."

Just as the atmosphere became warm and harmonious, there was a gentle knock on the study door.

Then, Liu Hu's voice came from outside the door: "Father, are you okay? I heard you were here..."

There was a hint of concern and uneasiness in his tone.

Hearing the voice, Liu Yu frowned slightly, as if he was a little surprised that his son would appear at this time.

He turned to look at Zhang Liang, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. He then slowly spoke, "Young Master, something unpleasant happened between you and this boy of mine some time ago. I've already severely disciplined him. I hope you can be magnanimous and let bygones be bygones."

Seeing this, Zhang Liang immediately smiled gently and waved his hand gently to show that he didn't care.

He said in a relaxed tone: "Mr. Liu, don't worry so much. That little thing before was just a small conflict between us. I have already forgotten it. Please rest assured, I won't take it to heart."

When Liu Yu heard Zhang Liang's answer, he was obviously relieved and a grateful smile appeared on his face.

After all, his son had offended Zhang Liang before, and he had always been worried that the other party would hold a grudge against him because of this.

Now after hearing these words, the stone in my heart finally fell to the ground.

Afterwards, Liu Yu suddenly raised his voice and shouted, "You little bastard! Come in and see the young master!" There was a hint of severity and urgency in his voice.

Not long after this sentence was spoken, the door of the study was slowly pushed open.

Liu Hu walked in with a puzzled look on his face, obviously not fully hearing what his father had just said.

"Father, what were you talking about?"

He asked, a hint of disbelief in his tone.

Liu Yu did not hesitate and immediately told his son a brief account of his previous conversation with Zhang Liang.

After listening to his father's explanation, Liu Hu looked at Zhang Liang with a strange look, as if he was still digesting this information.

Then he took a deep breath, as if making up his mind, and turned to Zhang Liang, bowed respectfully, and said, "My lord, I apologize for any offense I've caused you. Please forgive me."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the study became more solemn and formal.

Zhang Liang smiled slightly, nodded, and then said, "I've long forgotten that incident, but I still want to say one thing: control your temper, or you'll suffer in the future."

Liu Yu watched all this with satisfaction from the side, obviously very pleased with his son's change of attitude.

Zhang Liang slowly stood up, straightened his robe, then turned to Liu Yu and said politely, "It's getting late now, so I'll leave first."

Hearing his words, Liu Yu nodded, a gentle smile on his face, and then said: "Then Master, after tomorrow, I will let this brat take you to my mansion. The environment there is quiet and peaceful, I believe you will like it."

Zhang Liang smiled slightly, nodded in agreement, and said, "Okay, Mr. Liu, thank you very much for your kindness."

After saying that, Zhang Liang turned and walked out of the study door.

Zhong Tian and others followed closely behind, and the group left the study in an orderly manner.

Liu Hu followed at the end of the team and respectfully saw them off.

When Zhang Liang and his followers walked out of the gate, night had fallen. A bright moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft silver light.

The air is filled with a faint floral fragrance, and the breeze blows through the treetops, bringing a hint of coolness.

The whole scene appears peaceful and tranquil.

Liu Hu watched Zhang Liang and others go away, and only turned back to the study after they completely disappeared from his sight.

At this time, Liu Yu was standing in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside in deep thought.

"Young Master! I hope you can bring us miracles like your father did! I hope my decision won't wipe out our Liu family!"