Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 269 People are mortal, let's push him again

At this point, Jingzhou's stability will be broken within a year or two. Once broken, the northern soldiers and horses that were recuperating now will slowly move south.

How long can you hide this news?

six days.

Xu Shu sighed secretly, he wanted to pass the news back to Xu Zhen, or Guo Jia.

Now he no longer knows who he is communicating with, and he basically receives letters every month.

Two of them were intercepted and Zhang Fei saw them, but he didn't say anything.

It was a real letter from home, and it was about trivial matters in the family, so that Shan Fu could go back to his hometown to have a look.

Both Zhang Fei and Guan Yu knew about it, but because there was nothing unusual about the letter, they didn't bother to read it afterwards.

"The wisdom of a military adviser makes Bei sigh. The situation in various places can be seen at a glance, the thoughts are complete, and the long-term vision really makes me... Sigh! I am gratified."

Xu Shu suddenly smiled wryly, he didn't expect such a sentence to come out at the end.

Glad?

"What is there to be happy about, my lord?"

"You don't understand," Liu Bei waved his hands and shook his head. "Finally, I have a counselor by my side, who can intercept for me in normal times, and can also make suggestions in wartime, making the enemy fearful."

"Hey, big brother, I haven't seen the fear of hearing the news yet," Zhang Fei teased. He is not jealous of Xu Shu now, but it is true that after this kid came, the big brother basically stopped talking to him. Hanging around with him, I feel a little bit resentful.

"Yide, nonsense."

Liu Bei scolded impatiently, making Zhang Fei stand behind Guan Yu angrily.

Several people laughed, and the atmosphere relaxed a lot.

Xu Shu listened to the general details of Liu Bei's trip, as well as a few important words that Liu Biao had said to him.

More and more certain, Liu Biao himself knew that he was going to die, so he was making arrangements in advance.

Every time a decision is made, it is basically to give some convenience to the gentry and wealthy family, and then to get a profit for Liu Qi.

"In Liu Biao's heart, Liu Qi is already the heir to the family business and the master of Jingzhou," Xu Shu said with a serious face, while Chen Si said, "It stands to reason that Mr. Liu Qi has a high reputation these years, and being the master of Jingzhou will not cause civil strife. .”

"Liu Cong was young, so how could he know about the dispute? It's probably his mother, Mrs. Cai, and behind Mrs. Cai are the Cai, Kuai, and Huang families. The Pang family should stand on the sidelines."

"My lord, don't do anything now, don't want anything, just like before, farming the fields, collecting refugees, and governing the 20 people in the cities under his tenure."

"Wait for the time."

Strange to say, what he saw, heard, and thought on the way back from Xiangyang, it has been two days now, and Liu Bei's mind has been in a mess.

Looking forward, but also worried, ready to move and exhorting myself to live in a troubled world with a clear heart, so there is a war between heaven and man in my heart, and I am capricious.

But the sentence "wait for the opportunity" actually made him calm down, "hahaha, good."

Liu Bei caressed his beard lightly, stared at Xu Shu affectionately, and said sincerely: "It's really strange, a word from the military master will make my heart feel at ease."

"Then, just wait for the time. There are still a few years left for me. Half of the states and counties in the world belong to Cao Cao, but there are not a few people who know that they are Han thieves. The law of heaven still exists, and people's hearts are Han. Cao Cao will not be able to win. .”

Xu Shu looked at him with a smile, stared blankly at him, didn't see any movement, just looked at each other and smiled.

If so, if you continue to follow like this, you can write a shocking stroke in the history books, but it may not be successful in the end.

But it's man-made.

In the dispute between the North and the South, the outcome can only be determined when there is a result. If there is no interference from outside forces, he will definitely assist this Minggong to achieve a great cause, and what he has learned throughout his life can be used.

But, sorry, my lord.

After some time, I still have to leave him. The advice I offer now is all sincere and helpful, but the news I sent secretly is also true.

Xu Shu pursued the body of a knight-errant without restraint.

I didn't expect that now I feel full of restraint, and I can't ask for anything.

What binds him is the filial piety in his heart, he has committed too many sins, and the guilt is unbearable, so he can only feel sorry for this new master.

"Oh, the military commander's words set the morale of the army? It means that we can't do it, the lord is really biased," Jian Yong said haha, and said something that seemed to be reproachful, and said it lightly.

Liven up the atmosphere in the house, it can be said that everyone is quite relaxed. Although they are poor in Xinye at present, they are having fun in the bitterness. Gradually, the number of civilians and new sergeants is increasing every year.

Liu Bei smiled and said to him: "No, that's not true, Xianhe said that, it's offended."

"However, I have really longed for a famous military advisor for a long time. Now that the military advisor is under my tent, I can accompany him day and night. Whenever I have any questions, the military advisor can answer the questions. Really ecstatic."

"Military Master, for example, when I went to Xiangyang for a banquet this time, I already felt an ominous feeling when I went there, but the military master seemed to be able to see through the events before and after, clearly saying that auspicious people have their own celestial features, and that's really the case."

"I wasn't flustered along the way. Young Master Liu Qi sent me off, and Brother Liu Biao's meaningful and meaningful words could be listened to. Even when Cai Mao came to hunt him down, I didn't feel any sense of despair. I feel that I will be able to escape from birth."

"Military division, can you count these too? Coming back from Xiangyang, many terrains on the road are easy to ambush, and Cai Mao just happened to ambush at that place, it is really wonderful."

After hearing what he said, Xu Shu's face twitched unnaturally, and he smiled without saying a word.

After they were seated again, Sun Gan clasped his fists and looked left and right, and said to Liu Bei, "Since Cai Mao has directly sent troops to ambush and chase after us, it means that they, the famous clans in Xiangyang, and the local gentry, have already started to kill us. , I’m afraid there will be more deduction in the future.”

"In the past, Liu Jingsheng would donate tens of thousands of shi of grain to the army after the autumn harvest to reward the soldiers. Now that he has gradually grown, he no longer gives it."

"It's not that I won't give it," Liu Bei sighed, "It's because Cai Mao obstructed it, so it couldn't be delivered."

"That's right, but my lord...no matter what the reason is, whether Liu Biao refuses to give it or Cai Mao obstructs it, it's not a kind act for us."

"My lord, why bother to stick to your heart? In my opinion, Jingzhou should be garrisoned and governed by truly benevolent and wise people, and it should not fall into the hands of treacherous people!"

Sun Qian has a strong figure, wearing a black robe, folded his hands and bowed down, his face is serious and serious, which also made Liu Bei feel a little bit worried.

Competing for the position of Jingzhou...

"That makes sense."

His first reaction was this, Liu Jingsheng can be handed over to him naturally in Jingzhou, but if he dies old, this place will be in chaos.

At that time, there will be no wise and powerful generation who will turn the tide and make the entire Jingzhou people grateful, and he will be the savior of the world.

"Gongyou, don't talk nonsense."

Liu Bei frowned, feeling a little lost in his heart, "After all, it's not the right way. Brother Jing Sheng treats me very well, how can you take Xiangyang while others are in danger?"

Liu Bei has been to Xiangyang personally for many times. With his current plan, he can directly take Xiangyang to launch a rebellion, quickly collect cities and counties from all over the country, and then coerce Cai with Liu Qi and act under false orders.

Eliminate the extremely threatening internal rebellion of the Cai family and the Kuai family, gain Liu Qi's trust, and finally transfer Liu Qi to another place, or assassinate him secretly, and the entire Jingzhou can be firmly controlled.

In this way, Liu Bei will get a fragmented Jingzhou, but even so, there are still several famous clans and dozens of small clans in the local area, which can be recovered and absorbed to resist Cao Cao's army.

Together with Sun Ce, resist Cao Cao's invasion.

This sentence was once said by Shan Fu that he remembered in his heart. Only by uniting can we resist Cao, and fighting alone will be destroyed by him. Now no one in the world can fight against Cao alone.

Even if Jiangdong has the danger of a natural moat, it can only hold on for decades, and it will be broken sooner or later.

If you take Jingzhou, you will have the opportunity to unite with Jiangdong to defend against Cao with troops and horses.

But a lifetime of fame will definitely go to waste, and it may also be infamous for thousands of years and be scolded by others.

If you don't take it, you can only retreat to Jiangxia, and go to Liu Qi when the time comes. Jingzhou will not take anything, let these wealthy families fight for themselves, and don't waste it.

"If you think about it carefully, it's a good thing not to argue," Xu Shu said suddenly, causing Sun Qian's face to become serious and dissatisfied, and immediately a little angry, he turned around and clasped his fists at Xu Shu and said, "Military Master, please tell me clearly, I will listen carefully? Why not?" Pick?"

"You must fight, and you must fight. My lord fights with Cai, Kuai, and Huang, and both lose."

"At this time, there are still 10,000+ troops stationed in Jiangxia, all of whom are Liu Biao's elite confidants, and belong to Liu Qi...isn't this..."

Sun Qian's face froze and he stopped talking.

Liu Bei's eyes lit up, "There is such an inside story!?"

"As expected of a military adviser, fortunately the military adviser said that I don't want to fight, and now I have a reason to sternly refuse. I definitely don't want this Xiangyang!"

"How can I live up to my brother's expectations and painstaking efforts."

He wanted Liu Qi to be the savior of Jingzhou. Brother Huang didn't have old eyesight at all, he was very clear-headed.

These arrangements made are enough to give Liu Qi fame, power, and military power.

There may even be a good story left.

Moreover, this strategy depends on Liu Bei's choice, but at the banquet, Liu Bei could clearly feel that this imperial brother didn't want to let himself fight, he wanted to see Liu Qi being helped, so he said so much in secret.

"Actually, the North-South dispute has already begun, right?"

Xu Shu was taken aback, and all the civil and military personnel in the hall fell into silence, and almost no one spoke.

The atmosphere suddenly became quite calm, and Xu Shu finally nodded.

"My lord is right. Although the war between the North and the South has not been mobilized, it has indeed begun."

Moreover, there are inside stories that you didn't expect.

Just behind me, there is a person you hate to the bone, and you think about it day and night.

Xu Shu thought helplessly.

"Internal and external troubles, the suffering of the people... If you want to get through safely, you have to rely on the military division."

Liu Beiyu said earnestly.

……

Xu Du, inside Xu Zhen's mansion.

Jia Xu stood in front of the main hall with a smile on his face, and his face was quite kind. After standing for a long time, Xu Zhen put down the letter and withdrew his thoughts.

Looking up at him, he said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

"I have received a letter from the major general."

"Which Major General?" Xu Zhen froze for a moment.

"Zhang Xiu, Marquis of Wancheng."

Jia Xu's tone became more respectful, and he changed his words again.

"Oh, what did you say?"

"Liu Bei came back from Xiangyang. He was hunted down but someone rescued him. He turned the calamity into good luck... Now, in Xinye, he ordered the recruitment of soldiers and horses, and raised the salary and monthly rations of the army, which means to expand the army and prepare for war."

"So that's how it is," Xu Zhen smiled suddenly, and the corners of his mouth raised into a serious smile, "Then, let Xu Shu come back early."

He can't hear much news from there anymore, and he has cut off contact with Xiangyang, and there will be a civil war in the future.

"Why?" The smile on Jia Xu's face gradually froze and disappeared, "Isn't this what we want to see?"

"When there is civil turmoil in Jingzhou, you can reap the benefits of the fisherman."

"No matter who wins, it will be a waste of Jingzhou's troops. Cheqi, you have started to be kind again!"

Of course Jia Xu didn't understand, the main reason was that he thought, what is the purpose of calling people back when there is such a good opportunity?
It is better to let him continue to stir up the situation in Jingzhou, or confuse Liu Bei's judgment, and slander him to make him indecisive and unable to make a decision. It is best to let Liu Bei die in Jingzhou because of this.

Furthermore, the prime minister and Cai Mao have been communicating with each other for many days, which is equivalent to watching the civil war while not in Jingzhou.

What a great opportunity.

"No, Liu Bei won't fight them."

Xu Zhen said with confidence.

"How does the car know?"

"Judgment based on ability, don't ask me why, in short, he will definitely not participate in it."

Jia Xu looked suspicious, and stretched out his hand to stroke the beard on the tip of his chin, thinking: "If he doesn't use troops and horses, what's the point of guarding Xinye?"

"This place is located in a crack. Once the Cai family and others take power, the first to be attacked is Nanyang, where Liu Bei is located."

"What's more, he can't even occupy the entire territory of Nanyang, and Wancheng and Rangcheng are not in his hands. How can he gain a foothold?"

"Will you bet or not? Anyway, I'm sure that Liu Bei will never participate. Even if Liu Biao gave him Jingzhou, he wouldn't want it!"

If you don't gamble, don't try to cheat my money.

Jia Xu secretly thought that Che Qi must have had some news, or secretly knew Liu Bei's mind, so he was confident.

Just as he was about to reject the bet, the line of sight outside the door suddenly sank.

"Why?! Why did you say that!?" At this moment, Cao Cao stepped forward from the outside, and because he walked faster, the guards who came to report also came in almost at the same time.

He was laughing and clasping his fists to ask Xu Zhen for forgiveness.

"Liu Bei has the same name, the name of benevolence and righteousness. What he fears most is that others will say that he has evil plans and has ulterior motives."

"So I will never take advantage of Liu Biao's old age, otherwise the reputation and character that I have painstakingly cultivated in this life will undoubtedly collapse. My lord always says that I have become a devil by self-discipline. Liu Bei's actions are not self-discipline."

"He also wants Xuzhou, and he also wants Jingzhou. He thinks about these places day and night, and wants to take them as his own immediately, but he can't. A person who bases himself on benevolence and justice must never do anything contrary to it, otherwise he will do nothing. It's all gone."

Cao Cao went straight to the first seat on the left and sat down. Xu Zhen wanted to make way, but Cao Cao raised his hand to stop him, and shook his hand impatiently.

"This statement is reasonable. I received news that Liu Biao was seriously ill and stationed troops in Jiangxia. Jiangxia is close to the river Dajiang, and it is also the hinterland of Jingzhou. The hearts of Cai Mao and others should have been noticed."

Cao Cao snorted, looked at Xu Zhen leisurely, and said, "I have some other news. If I feel good, Jingzhou is really about to explode."

"I'm thinking about this, should I help Liu Biao?"

People are mortal, and now Liu Biao needs a little help.

(End of this chapter)