Three Kingdoms: The opening incorporates Li Cunxiao

Chapter 232 Liu Bei’s Plan to Huainan

It's near the end of June.

Shouchun, which was originally bustling with people, was empty, and not a single stranger was seen on the street.

Just as Xu Shu expected, once the ten-day period passed, Shouchun was already empty of people.

of course.

It was not that all the people fled, but that after the soldiers rebelled, the fortified city was left unguarded and the gates on all sides were open.

The people were so panicked that they did not dare to go out.

Xu Shu proposed that Liu, Guan, Zhang, and Zhao each guard one gate, and then he took down 8,000 soldiers.

In the evening, the weather was getting colder and fewer and fewer soldiers were fleeing. Xu Shu then stepped forward on his horse and stopped beside Liu Bei: "My lord, you can enter the city."

Liu Bei frowned: "How can Yuan Zhi be sure that Yuan Shu is still in the city?"

Yuan Shu claimed to be emperor without permission, and killing him would bring him great fame. If he were allowed to run away, Liu Bei would really have no place to cry.

He would rather attack Shouchun and capture Yuan Shu alive than save his strength and run away with Yuan Shu.

"Without him, the Yuan family is arrogant. Even if the army is defeated, I am afraid that he will not host guests for others in order to survive. What's more, Yuan Shu rebels and raises his flag. At this time, the army is defeated, and the world is so big that there is no room for it."

There was one more thing Xu Shu didn't say.

Yuan Shu was not completely cut off from life, nor was it that all the princes in the world could not tolerate him.

If he could sacrifice his skin and join Cao Cao, Cao Cao would not kill him, but would provide him with fine clothes and food.

the reason is simple.

Although Cao Cao controlled the Han Dynasty, he was also attacking the prestige of the Han Dynasty from all aspects. He only waited for the Han Dynasty to be weak and the sense of belonging in the world was no longer there, so he could replace it.

Now Yuan Shu is defeated, and after Xuzhou in the east falls to Cao Cao's applause.

There is no one who can compete with the heroes of the north.

There is Yuan Shu, who claims to be emperor, for comparison. Even if Cao Cao directly declares himself king, others will think that he knows how to restrain himself.

also.

The Yuan family is the most powerful family in the world, and Yuan Shu's rebellion is still alive. With this move, Cao Cao can win over the hearts of other families.

Liu Bei used Cao Cao as his own body to defeat his great enemy, but others were already far ahead.

Such words are not only useless, but will actually undermine Liu Bei's self-confidence.

This is not what Xu Shu wants to see.

Seeing that Xu Shu stopped talking, Liu Bei summoned the messengers and ordered the other three armies to enter the city at the same time.

Inside the magnificent Zhong family palace.

Yuan Shu slumped down on the throne exhausted.

The unlucky guy below who couldn't escape Shouchun in time knelt down on the ground.

Of course, the person they were kneeling to at this time was no longer Yuan Shu, but Liu Bei who led his troops in armor.

"Liu Xuande?" Yuan Shu sneered: "Why don't you worship me when you see me?"

No matter how downcast he is, he is still the leader of a country. Regardless of this status, he is still the direct son of the Yuan family, the fourth generation and the third prince.

Even if he is defeated, he can still look down on Liu Bei from above.

What does Liu Bei mean?

A person who weaves mats and sells shoes is, to put it harshly, a lackey of the Cao family.

No matter what banner he uses, he cannot hide the fact that he started his career on the back of Cao Cao.

"You bitch, you pretend to be the emperor, and everyone in the world can punish you. Now that the army is defeated, you dare to ask my elder brother to kneel down!"

"Yide, don't be rude!"

After Liu Bei scolded him, he clasped his fists at Yuan Shu and said, "General Yuan is well. We said goodbye in front of Hulao Pass. We haven't seen each other for two years. The battle in Huainan was unexpected. He was previously trapped in the small county of Qiutou. I want to thank the general for surviving."

Yuan Shu was stunned. Liu Bei's behavior made him look up to him.

At least, this person doesn't have the villainous face that adds insult to injury.

Unfortunately, the work is done, and now, it's too late to say anything.

He is a dignified Yuan Shu, and it is impossible for him to surrender to Liu Bei.

Bang! ~
  A square grid-shaped hard object wrapped in brocade was thrown by Yuan Shu and landed not far from Liu Bei.

Guan Yu stepped forward to pick it up and opened it to take a look.

Those who receive orders from heaven will live long and prosperous lives.

Feng's eyes opened slightly and he said in a deep voice:

"Brother, this is the imperial seal."

The jade seal that was once cherished by Yuan Shu was finally abandoned by him like a worn-out shoe.

Whoever gets the jade seal wins the world? How ridiculous!
  Sun Jian got the jade seal and died under random arrows.

Even after he got the jade seal, he was defeated and died before he left the land of Huainan.

Liu Bei took the jade seal and bowed to Yuan Shu sincerely: "Thank you, general."

"Okay, I'll give you what's due. You can go out first."

Liu Bei glanced at Yuan Shu, clasped his fists and retreated.

Zhang Fei was very angry and asked in confusion: "Brother, are we going to let that guy Yuan Shu go like this? I think back then, he colluded with that barbarian Zhang in Hulao Prison, and he did not miss three tricks for our brother. Trip!"

The rabbit dies and the fox is sad.

Today's Yuan Shu is not the same as he was in the future.

Xu Shu shook his head at Zhang Fei: "Third general, don't worry, Yuan Gongli... won't survive."

In the palace.

Yuan Shu raised his sword and pointed it in a circle: "Haha, hahahaha, loyal ministers of the Yuan family, the whole hall is full of loyal ministers of my Yuan family, look at your slaves kneeling down begging for a living!"

"His Majesty……"

"Okay, let's go find your new master!"

Yuan Shu raised his sword, stepped off the high platform, and cut off all the candlesticks.

Suddenly, there was a huge fire in the palace.

"My lord, we must not hide the matter in Huainan for too long. Within half a month, we will mobilize strong men to capture Jingzhou from the west. Jingzhou's wealth can serve as a foundation. Whenever there is internal instability, it is the time to plot."

"Liu Jingsheng of Jingzhou and I share the same roots and origins. We are both members of the Han clan. I can't bear to plan for his family's fortune."

"My lord, this is a big fallacy. If you want to revive the Han Dynasty, how can you be kind to women? If you don't take it now, you will regret it later!"

Liu Bei shook his head and said: "I would rather die than do something unjust."

Xu Shu was stunned and didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Since ancient times, sages have said: Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters.

Not to mention Liu Biao, whom he has never met but is only a distant blood relative.

If it really comes to that point, father, son, brother, and relatives can all be slaughtered.

In the final analysis, benevolence and righteousness are just a means by those in power or by the people.

Liu Bei's behavior is a bit pedantic.

But isn't this kind of behavior the moral justice that Xu Shu has longed for?

"That's all. General Guan can lead an army to take over Huainan. General Zhang and General Zhao please recruit strong men from various places to join the army to occupy Cao Cao in the north and Sun Ce in the south. We will make plans after there are changes in Jingzhou."

(End of this chapter)