Major General's Journey through the Three Kingdoms

Lu Su saw Liu Bei and others coming out to greet him, so he bowed his hands and said, "Uncle Liu Huang, Zijing came to disturb you again, I hope you will forgive me."

"Sun and Liu belong to the same family, why bother to see outsiders like this." Liu Bei welcomed Lu Su into the living room as he spoke.Sit according to the guest of honor.Liu Bei asked: "Zijing came again, I don't know what's the matter?"

Lu Su said: "I heard that the emperor's uncle has always lived in the Han clan. If there is a decree from the emperor today, would Liu Huangshu be willing to obey the edict?"

When Liu Bei heard it, he didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Lu Su's gourd, so he said: "Bei has always taken the revival of the Han Dynasty as his mission, and the holy edict, Bei is willing to accept it."

"With Uncle Liu's words, Zijing also relieved many doubts." After speaking, he handed the edict of Cao Cao and Zhou Yu to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei took the edict, read it for a while, and then froze.He didn't expect Lu Su to have such a skill.I didn't know how to deal with it for a while, so I handed the imperial edict to Zhuge Liang.Zhuge Liang took a look and knew that this was Cao Cao's plan to provoke the Sun and Liu families.So he laughed and said, "This is Cao Cao's treacherous plan, how could the Marquis of Wu and the governor of Zhou not see it?"

Lu Su also smiled, "Zi Jing came here at the order of Marquis Wu."

"Zijing, I wonder what Marquis Wu means?" Liu Bei pretended to be innocent.

Lu Su said: "Wu Hou's intention must make you understand that the Battle of Chibi, no matter in terms of manpower and material resources, was dominated by Jiangdong, but in the end only one county in Jiangxia was captured. The four counties in Jingnan, Nanjun and Xiangyang were all captured. Uncle Liu's seizure, Marquis Wu and the governor have been brooding over this matter, so let me stick to the edict."

Liu Bei cried: "Now that Sun and Liu are allied against Cao Cao, why should Zijing insist on Cao Cao's coercion and come to deceive each other?"

Lu Su said: "Uncle Liu's words are wrong. Lu Su is an honest man, how can he deceive each other. Now the one who bullies Jiangdong is the uncle of the emperor. The uncle took advantage of the situation to seize Jingnan and Jingzhou. With the power of blowing dust, he has occupied more than half of Jingzhou, so what is bullying?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Zi Jing has a sharp mouth."

"Su is just telling the truth."

"What should I do according to Marquis Wu's wishes?"

Lu Su said: "Return Jingnan to Jiangdong."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "This is absolutely impossible. If the land of Jingnan is given to Jiangdong, wouldn't Jingzhou be choked by Sun and Cao?"

"Sir, you still care about Sun Liu's friendship, so according to your words, if the emperor doesn't return Jingnan, wouldn't I, Jiangdong, be coerced by you?"

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "Now my lord is weak and weak, only Cao Cao and Jiangdong threaten him. How can Zijing say that my lord is intimidating?"

"Of course a tiger cub is harmless, but a big tiger will definitely hurt people."

"What if we don't agree to Marquis Wu's request?"

"If Uncle Liu really refuses to budge an inch, Jiangdong can only discuss this with Cao Cao."

When Zhuge Liang heard it, he knew that Lu Su's implication was to unite with Cao Cao and encourage himself.So he said anxiously: "It seems that Marquis Wu has long wanted to unite with Cao Cao. It seems that we can't go back if we don't want to go back."

Zhang Fei said angrily at this time: "The land of Jingnan was taken by my elder brother, if you have the ability, come and seize it."

"Third brother, don't be reckless." Liu Bei said.

Hearing Zhang Fei's words, Lu Su thought that Liu Bei would not give in, so he wanted to dismiss him.But Zhuge Liang dissuaded him: "Why did Zijing leave in such a hurry? Even if the Cao and Sun families jointly attack Jingzhou, it will not be far from the fall of Jiangdong."

Lu Su sat down again, and then said: "Since Uncle Liu Huang has no intention of backing down, what else do we have to discuss?"

Zhuge Liang said: "If we take a step back, I wonder if Jiangdong should take a step back?"

Lu Su thought about this, and then said: "In this case, the territory of Jingnan should be divided equally. I wonder what Uncle Liu Huang wants?"

Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang at this moment, only to see him nodding his head.So he said: "In this case, Wuling and Lingling belong to the reserve, and Changsha and Guiyang belong to Jiangdong, how about it?"

Lu Su pretended to hesitate, thinking that it was impossible to get all of Jingnan back. Now that he got back the two states and counties, it would be easier to meet Gong Jin himself.So he said: "Now Jingnan is in charge of two counties, and they don't force each other. Of course, they each get what they want. In this case, after Su returns, he will ask the governor to send someone to take over Changsha and Guiyang." liquor.

After a few cups, Lu Su resigned from Liu Bei and others, and left for Chaisang by boat.

After Lu Su left, Zhuge Liang said to Zhao Yun, "Go to Guiyang and bring back our soldiers." Then he said to Huang Zhong, "Go to Changsha and bring Wei Yan back." The two were ordered to leave.

Lu Su returned to Chaisang and informed Zhou Yu of the matter.Zhou Yu was overjoyed, so he asked Lu Su to go back to see Wu Hou overnight.Let him send generals to take over Changsha and Guiyang counties.Lu Su went back to Sun Quan and reported the matter.Sun Quan was also overjoyed.So Sun Shao was ordered to take over Changsha, and Quan Cong was ordered to take over Guiyang.The two had to leave.

Zhao Yun came to Guiyang, and then ordered the city guards to return to the public security temporarily.Not long after the soldiers left, Quan Cong came with a group of soldiers.Among them were Quan Cong's good friends Gu Shao and Pang Tong.Zhao Yun naturally recognized Pang Tong.So I walked over.Quan Cong thought that Zhao Yun was going to attack him, so he ordered the generals to prepare for the battle.But Pang Tong saw a general in white robes coming towards him.Looking closely, it was actually Zhao Yun. He was overjoyed, so he said to Quan Cong, "Don't panic, Zihuang, the general is Zhao Zilong, Shi Yuan's friend."

Quan Cong had heard of Zhao Yun's reputation, but had never seen him.At this time, I heard from Pang Tong that it would be Zhao Yun.So he greeted Pang Tong.Pang Tong raised his hand and said, "Zilong, I haven't seen you for a few years, are you okay?"

Zhao Yun also put his hands behind his back and said, "I'm worried about Lao Shiyuan, I don't know why Shiyuan came here?"

Pang Tong said: "Marquis Wu sent Quan Cong to take over Guiyang, so I came with Zihuang." Then he introduced the person in front of Zhao Yun.Zhao Yun knew that they were close friends.So Quan Cong said: "It turns out that General Quan came here, I'm sorry!"

Quan Cong said: "I've heard about the general's reputation for a long time, but seeing him today, I'm sure he's impressive and majestic."

Speaking of which, Pang Tong introduced Gu Shao again, and the three of them entered Guiyang County.After Quan Cong came out to comfort the people, he hosted a banquet to greet Zhao Yun, Pang Tong and others.At the banquet, Zhao Yun said to Quan Cong: "Now my lord has won the counties of Lingling and Wuling, and Marquis Wu has won the counties of Guiyang and Changsha. It can be said that each has his own place." He raised his glass to congratulate.

Quan Cong said, "Now that Sun and Liu are united against Cao Cao, why divide them?"

"Although it is an alliance now, it is better to clearly distinguish the states and counties. What do you think, General?"

"What General Zhao said is true."

Pang Tong laughed and said, "How about just reminiscing about the old days and not talking about other things?"

Quan Cong said, "What Shi Yuan said is true."

After speaking, Zhao Yun and Pang Tong talked about their respective experiences.After the banquet, Zhao Yun wanted to leave.Pang Tong sent it out, and at the door, he softly called Zhao Yun and said, "Why did your lord give up Changsha and Guiyang counties to Jiangdong?"

Zhao Yun then described the situation at that time, and then asked: "Sir, is there anything wrong?"

Pang Tong said: "Marquis Wu's ultimate goal is to take Jingzhou back. Now that you have surrendered the two cities in southern Jing to Jiangdong, Jiangdong will make more progress."

"Why did you tell me this, sir?"

"I don't want Liu Bei to just disappear into troubled times."

"In this case, why don't you go and seek refuge with my lord?"

"I have now served as a meritorious officer under Zhou Yu's tent, and I cannot leave Jiangdong for the time being."

When Zhao Yun heard this, it turned out that Pang Tong had become Zhou Yu's retainer, but now that he appeared here, he must not be reused.It seems that he already intends to take refuge in Liu Bei.It seems that I can be an informant.So he asked: "I don't know what clever plan Mister has to offer to my lord?"

Pang Tong pondered for a while: "Let Liu Bei enter Sichuan and Sichuan as soon as possible."

"But Kong Mingdao's time has not come, so don't mobilize troops."

Pang Tong said: "When the time is up, I'm afraid Liu Bei will be decapitated in a different place."

"But I don't know why I led the troops into Sichuan. Besides, there is no topographic map of Sichuan now. Entering Sichuan is a taboo for military strategists."

"In today's troubled times, the strong should stand and the mediocre should give way. If Liu Bei does not take Xichuan, Cao Cao or Sun Quan will go to take it. Then Liu Bei can only become mediocre. Besides, now Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu are fighting in Sichuan. , Liu Bei should take the initiative to go to Sichuan to help Liu Zhang, thinking that Liu Zhang is a mediocre person, he will definitely let Liu Bei go to Sichuan to help him, and then he can wait for the opportunity."

"Brother Shi Yuan, Zilong will definitely go back and report this matter to the lord." Zhao Yun said goodbye to Pang Tong and left for Nanjun.

Let's say that Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong have been gone for several days, but there is still no news.Liu Bei was afraid that something would happen in Jingnan, so he couldn't help worrying, so he said to Zhuge Liang: "Is it worth it for us to let go of the two cities in Jingnan?"

Zhuge Liang said: "In order to temporarily protect the safety of Jingzhou, we have no choice but to do this."

"Now we are sitting on pins and needles, subject to Jiangdong and Cao Cao in everything." Liu Bei said excitedly.

Seeing his uneasy expression, Zhuge Liang knew that he must be in a hurry in his current situation, so he comforted him: "My lord still has to avoid the edge for now, and everything can be easily solved when Xichuan is obtained."

"I don't know when I have to wait?"

"My lord, those who achieve great things must be calm."

"I've been begging for half my life, but now I'm still under someone else's roof. I've had enough of the days of swallowing." Liu Bei said, intending to send troops to Sichuan.

But Ma Liang dissuaded him: "My lord is trembling like this, that's why I have this meager foundation. But my lord can't ruin all this for a moment of anger."

After hearing this, Liu Bei slapped the table with his palm.Seeing this, everyone dared not speak out.Liu Bei lingered back and forth for a while, finally held back, and asked, "What's going on with Cao Cao now?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Cao Cao is currently rectifying his army and has a tendency to attack Xiliang, so he should have no time to take care of Jingxiang at this time."

Liu Bei asked again, "What's going on with Sun Quan?"

"It is also rectifying the military horse, and it seems that it wants to enter Hefei again."

Liu Bei worried: "Cao Cao's great ambition is a serious problem for the Han Dynasty. After he pacifies Xiliang, he will definitely enter Hanzhong, and then Xichuan. We must seize the land in Sichuan before they enter Hanzhong."