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Chapter 38 Ten days! Conquer Pei County within ten days!

After Liu, Guan and Zhang entered the palace, they were quickly taken to the main hall.

Yuan Shao and others were waiting for the arrival of the three people in the hall.

In addition to Yuan Shao and several other advisers such as Tian Feng and Ju Shou, there were two more burly generals wearing armor standing on Yuan Shao's left and right.

It’s Yan Liang and Wen Chou!
At this moment, everyone in the hall was looking at these three people, with varying expressions of vigilance, murderous intent, and fear.

Facing various gazes, Liu Bei always maintained a calm expression.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei did not show any fear at all. They didn't even look at these people straight in the eye, showing their contempt.

Liu Bei walked to the center of the hall and stood there, bowing and saying, "Greetings, General."

The emperor was not there at the time, so Yuan Shao sat in the main seat, playing with a wine glass in his hand, looking down at Liu Bei.

"Xuan De was drunk and went back to rest, why did he turn back?"

"Could it be that something was left in the palace?"

Yuan Shao sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in his words.

What he was talking about was naturally the "Emperor's edict."

Liu Bei remained calm and replied, "That's not the case. I just think that I have been in Yecheng for a long time, but I still have no idea where to borrow troops, so I feel uneasy."

"That's why I came here specifically to ask the general, and I want an accurate answer."

He seemed not to understand the subtext of Yuan Shao's words and only talked about borrowing troops.

Because he knew clearly that although Yuan Shao knew that he had privately asked the emperor for an imperial edict, and they also knew that Yuan Shao knew about this, Yuan Shao did not know that the emperor had secretly informed him.

In other words, in Yuan Shao's eyes, they didn't know that they were exposed.

Therefore, as long as this matter is not completely revealed, there is still a fig leaf, which is also the last room for negotiation.

Liu Bei chose to negotiate with Yuan Shao about borrowing troops.

"Borrowing troops?"

Yuan Shao laughed when he heard this. He didn't expect that at this point, Liu Bei would still dare to ask him for troops.

You really treat him like a fool.

However, Yuan Shao did not expose the truth immediately, but said calmly: "Now there is Gongsun Zan in the north, Cao Cao in the west, and Yuan Shu in the south. Although I want to lend you troops, I don't have enough troops, so I can't lend you troops to conquer Lu Bu and recapture Pei County."

"Besides -"

Yuan Shao paused for a moment and looked at Liu Bei, "You had tens of thousands of troops at the time, defending Pei County, but it was still captured by Lu Bu."

"Why should I believe that if I lend you troops, you can defeat Lu Bu and take back Pei County? If you fail to defeat me, you will lose my troops in vain."

This is also one of the reasons why Yuan Shao refused to lend troops.

Although Lu Bu was a villain, he was indeed the bravest man in the world. So even if he lent his troops to Liu Bei, it would be another matter whether Liu Bei could recapture Pei County.

This is not a good deal.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei said solemnly: "General, although Lu Bu is brave, he is brave but not wise. If you are willing to lend me troops, I will be 100% sure to take back Pei County!"

"ridiculous!"

As soon as Liu Bei finished speaking, Feng Ji sneered, "You are 100% sure that we can capture Pei County. Do you think fighting is a joke? You are simply talking nonsense!"

"My Lord, don't listen to his nonsense. I think we should hurry up..."

But before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhang Fei: "Shut up! When is it your turn to interrupt my brother? Believe it or not, I will tear your mouth off!"

Zhang Fei shouted angrily, his eyes wide open, his hair and beard standing on end, and his expression looked as if he wanted to eat Feng Ji alive.

Just one glance and Feng Ji was so frightened that his face turned pale, he stepped back repeatedly, and hid behind the pillar of the hall, trembling.

"How dare you be so rude in front of the lord!"

Generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou became angry upon seeing this. They waved their hands and dozens of soldiers standing on both sides of the hall drew their swords and stepped forward to surround Liu Bei and his two companions.

As long as the order is given, these soldiers will rush forward and hack Liu, Guan and Zhang to death! Not to mention that there are hundreds of soldiers hiding in the side hall!
"Who dares to come forward!"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei each took a step forward and protected Liu Bei behind them. Even though they were unarmed and outnumbered, they showed no fear!
At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall was tense.

The atmosphere was extremely solemn!

But Liu Bei didn't even look at the blades in front of him. He just looked at Yuan Shao and said in a deep voice: "Give me 5,000 soldiers and horses, and I will capture Pei County within 15 days!"

"Then the general can send troops to station in Pei County!"

These words made Yuan Shao pause in playing with the wine glass. His expression became serious and he squinted at Liu Bei.

"There is no joke in the army."

Liu Bei met Yuan Shao's gaze, refusing to back down, and said firmly: "Ten days! We will take Pei County in ten days!"

"Boom——!"

Suddenly, a loud thunderclap sounded in the sky, and a flash of lightning illuminated everything in the hall. The figures of the soldiers hiding in the side halls were reflected on the wall by the lightning, and their swords were sharp.

Then, heavy rain fell and everything was silent.

The only sound between heaven and earth was the pouring rain.

Everyone looked at Liu Bei in shock, including Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

"Big brother!"

Guan Yu couldn't help but speak up, taking Pei County in ten days, this is simply a fantasy!

After taking Pei County, he allowed Yuan Shao's troops to move in.

This is equivalent to handing over Pei County to Yuan Shao!
"it is good!"

Without waiting for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to say anything, Yuan Shao put the wine glass heavily on the table, then stood up and stared at Liu Bei.

"I will give you 5,000 soldiers and horses. After the New Year, you can attack Pei County. I will send a large army to support you. Take Pei County for me within ten days!"

"But if you can't take it——"

"Please punish me by military law. I am willing to accept death!"

Liu Bei showed no fear and left himself no way out.

At this moment, he had no way out.

"Lord, no!"

Tian Feng could no longer bear it and wanted to speak up to dissuade Yuan Shao.

How could he not see that Liu Bei was deliberately delaying?
If Liu Bei is not killed today, there will never be such a good opportunity again!

Shen Pei sighed and said nothing.

He knew that his master had made up his mind.

Because the conditions offered by Liu Bei were really tempting.

Although Pei County is not big, its geographical location is quite advantageous. Once it is captured, it can be used as an important garrison town and will be the best springboard for attacking Xuzhou in the future.

The key point is that Liu Bei only wanted 5,000 soldiers and horses, and promised to capture Pei County within ten days, otherwise he would die.

If it were him, he would also be willing to take this gamble.

After all, if you succeed, you can get Pei County!

"No need to say more."

Yuan Shao stopped Tian Feng's advice, waved his hand and ordered all the soldiers to retreat, and then said to Liu Bei: "It's getting late, Xuande should go back and rest early."

Liu Bei didn't say much. He just bowed and turned away with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, walking into the drizzling rain.

Such a firm step.

(End of this chapter)