Ji Han Grand Commander

Chapter 35. Lobbying Liu Feng
Not to mention that Peng Ying had already been imprisoned in Chengdu and was about to be executed after being interrogated, Feng Xi and Zhang Nan, with more than a hundred personal soldiers, traveled day and night and arrived in just three days.

The two men were carrying Liu Bei's imperial edict in their hands. After all, in name, it would definitely not be an immediate accusation, but rather a letter asking them to return to Chengdu to "report on their work."

"The two generals have come a long way and must have worked hard. Please take a rest first. We will then return to Chengdu with you."

When he met Liu Feng, Liu Feng's attitude was quite good. No wonder Liu Feng liked him so much when Liu Chan was not around.

"Thank you, Master. We will spare your life, but please inform Governor Meng as soon as possible so that we can return to Chengdu as soon as possible."

Feng Xi pretended to know nothing and laughed and joked with Liu Feng.

"Xiu Yuan, do you think the eldest master can go back with us obediently?"

After arriving at the posthouse, Zhang Nan was not optimistic about the prospects.

"The eldest master is probably willing, but it's hard to say about Meng Da. Meng Da is like a venomous snake, with a delicate mind, and he can sense something wrong at the slightest sign of trouble. He may know that we are coming and he will instinctively sense something."

Feng Xi knew Meng Da quite well. In history, Meng Da also thought about how to leave a way out for himself when Liu Bei sent an envoy to question him. However, since Feng Xi had come, it was impossible for him to let Meng Da betray Ji Han so easily and hand over the three counties of Shangyong to Cao Wei.

"Then what should we do? We are only a few hundred people, and it is difficult for us to defeat the troops of three counties."

Zhang Nan was also a little worried. Right now the two of them were traveling light. If they were to organize a large army, it would definitely take a lot of time and it would be too late.

"This matter still depends on the eldest son. Maybe he can be saved."

Feng Xi quickly reviewed the situation of the three counties of Shangyong in his mind. Meng Da was afraid of death, and the two brothers Shen Dan and Shen Yi had long had rebellious intentions. Only Liu Feng actually had no intention of rebelling.

There were two reasons why Liu Feng was finally beheaded. One was the crime of not helping Guan Yu, and the other was the crime of Meng Da's defection, which meant that Liu Feng was solely responsible for all the blame.

The second crime was that he failed to defeat Meng Da. After Meng Da defected, Liu Bei ordered Liu Feng to lead his army to hunt down Meng Da. Meng Da asked for help from Wei State, and Wei State sent Xiahou Shang and Xu Huang to lead the army to assist Meng Da. With the help of the Shen brothers, Liu Feng was defeated and returned. Due to the combination of the two factors, Liu Feng was angrily beheaded by Liu Bei.

It was not until Liu Feng attacked Meng Da that Meng Da wrote a letter to persuade Liu Feng to surrender, clarifying the pros and cons and telling Liu Feng that his life was in danger. However, Liu Feng tore up the letter and returned to Chengdu after his defeat. It can be seen that Liu Feng still trusted Liu Bei very much. He never expected that Liu Bei would kill him in the end.

However, in this way, as long as he made some efforts, Liu Feng might at most be reprimanded, and still be able to save his life. In this way, the three counties of Shangyong would not be lost, and Liu Feng could still retain the important road connecting Guanzhong and Jingzhou for Ji Han. Isn't it wonderful?
"Wait a minute, wait until Meng Da arrives."

When Feng Xi invited Zhang Nan to eat meat and drink, he just waited for Meng Da to take action and reveal his true intentions.

Liu Feng sent someone to tell Meng Da at full speed that an envoy had arrived from Chengdu. Meng Da was shocked and guessed that the visitor had ill intentions and was afraid that he would punish the two of them. So he hurried back to Shangyong City with the envoy that day to meet Liu Feng.

"Zi Du, you are back so soon? You must be tired from the journey. Let me drink this cup first."

Seeing Meng Da's rapid progress, Liu Feng also held a banquet to welcome him. However, Meng Da was in no mood to enjoy himself, so he asked Liu Feng to drive away the servants and talk to Liu Feng alone.

"Young Master, do you still have the leisure to enjoy yourself? We are in trouble!"

Meng Da had a worried look on his face and threatened Liu Feng by pointing at the wine and meat.

"What's the trouble?"

Liu Feng was puzzled.

"I just learned a few days ago that Cao Cao had passed away and Cao Pi had succeeded him. Today, the king sent an envoy for us to return to Chengdu to report on our work. I'm afraid the king wants to hold you and me accountable for not rescuing Guan Yu!"

Although Meng Da's character is not very good, his mind is still very flexible. He figured out the key after a little thought.

"That can't be the case, right? If we were to hold you and me responsible for not taking action, we should have sent an envoy to question us long ago. Why did we have to wait until today?"

Liu Feng was somewhat disapproving.

"My dear, if the king had pressed us hard earlier, we would have fought back desperately and joined Cao Wei or Dong Wu. Now both families have their own internal affairs, so the king decided to deal with the two of us."

Meng Da and Liu Feng were in the same boat, so naturally he had to explain the key points to him. "Then we will go back and explain it clearly. At that time, the three counties had just been established, and the people were unstable, so it was difficult to support them. It was not our fault, I believe that the great father will understand."

Liu Feng waved his hand, thinking it was nothing special. But Meng Da didn't think so.

"You are the eldest son, Liu Bei may not do anything to you. But I am not sure about Meng Da, I may be used as a scapegoat."

Meng Da thought to himself that he had also made up his mind. After evading Liu Feng for a few words, he returned to his own inn. He asked his personal guards to invite Shen Dan and Shen Yi, the commanders of Shangyong and Fangling, to come and discuss the matter.

"Xiu Yuan, as you expected, Meng Da seemed to have met with the eldest son after returning to Shangyong, and then immediately returned to the inn. Not long ago, a fast horse left the inn and headed straight for Fangling."

Zhang Nan came back from outside and reported Meng Da's situation to Feng Xi. Feng Xi knew that Meng Da would write a letter of surrender to Cao Wei only after contacting the two brothers of the Shen family. By then, he would catch Meng Da red-handed, and there would be evidence of Meng Da's betrayal.

"You continue to monitor Meng Da. I'm going to meet the eldest master."

Feng Xi asked Zhang Nan to lead his personal guards to continue to pay attention to Meng Da, as long as he did not let Meng Da escape, and then he went to see Liu Feng.

"Oh? What's the matter, General Feng? Are you having any trouble with food or clothing?"

Liu Feng was a little surprised to know that Feng Xi wanted to see him, so he went to meet Feng Xi in person to see what advice he had.

"Nothing else, I came here to save the eldest son's life."

Feng Xi spoke in the same way as the lobbyists of the Three Kingdoms period, starting by scaring people.

"Hmm? How are you going to save my life?"

This was the second time Liu Feng had been told this, so he was quite interested and wanted to see how Feng Xi would persuade him.

"My Lord, if Meng Da wants to rebel, how will you deal with him?"

Feng Xi threatened Liu Feng with the worst case scenario. Liu Feng was stunned for a moment, thought about it, and shook his head.

"Why is it so? Father only summoned the two of us to question him. Why did Meng Zidu rebel?"

Feng Xi smiled.

"My Lord, what do you think of Meng Zidu?"

Liu Feng didn't understand why Feng Xi suddenly jumped to this question, but he still thought about it and considered the wording.

"Meng Zidu is a very cautious and thoughtful person."

Liu Feng was embarrassed to slander Meng Da behind his back, so his words were relatively conservative.

"Then, sir, what do you think Meng Zidu would think when he knew that the king had summoned you two back?"

Feng Xi knew that Meng Da must have said something, so he asked deliberately.

"Meng Zidu must think that my father wants to punish the two of us."

Liu Feng answered without hesitation.

"Then, my Lord, if Meng Zidu knows that you are the Lord and he is just a surrendered general, will he think that the Lord will be fine and he will be punished by the king as a scapegoat for no one to rescue you?"

Feng Xi asked Liu Feng to follow Meng Da's line of thought. Liu Feng already knew what Meng Da had said before. Now that he thought about it carefully, it was not impossible.

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