Big Joe, Little Joe loves me

Chapter 41

In the second year of Xingping, Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu, and Lu Bu fled to Liu Bei in Xuzhou.

Liu Bei had hesitant concerns about whether to accept Lu Bu. After all, Lu Bu killed Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo successively.

"Today, Lv Bu is in trouble to vote, what do you guys think?"

Liu Bei was in his thirties at this time, and he was sitting on a high position with an arrogant expression. Everyone in the audience were his confidantes. Whenever he encountered something that he couldn't solve, he wanted everyone to get together to discuss and decide. Follow the good ones.

Guan Yu quickly said, "Lu Bu is capricious. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a white-eyed wolf. A wolf is vicious and bloodthirsty by nature. No matter how nice you treat it, it is useless. Such an ungrateful person must never be accepted!"

Liu Bei stroked his beard, his eyes were deep: "Yide, what do you think?"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have followed Liu Bei for many years, and they are Liu Bei's most trusted people.

Zhang Fei said: "Brother Guan's words are reasonable, Lu Bu is harmful but not beneficial."

Hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't help pondering for a moment, his brows still furrowed deeply.

Mi Zhu was a wealthy man in Xuzhou, and he was trusted by Liu Bei because he supported Liu Bei's governance of Xuzhou. Liu Bei had already asked Guan and Zhang about Lu Bu's matter, but he still had such an expression, and suddenly felt like a mirror.

Mi Zhu stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Lv Bu is desperate to vote today. If the lord refuses to come out, who will dare to vote in the future?"

After a pause, Mi Zhu saw the corners of Liu Bei's mouth slightly raised, and continued: "Furthermore, my lord has taken charge of Xuzhou for the first time, and people's hearts are not stable. Not to mention the many powerful people in Xuzhou, the Cao family brothers alone already have heavy troops in their hands, and their arrogance is difficult to tame. If there is Lu Bu In order to strengthen aid, it can be used as a barrier to stop Cao and Yuan from the outside, and can deter the local tyrants in Xuzhou from the inside. Therefore, accepting Lu Bu can be said to be a strategy that kills three birds with one stone."

Liu Bei smiled slightly and said, "What Zizhong said is great, so I will go meet Lu Bu."

As soon as Liu Bei announced his dissolution, Mi Zhu hurried to the mansion for no other reason than because there was a distinguished guest waiting at his mansion.

When Mi Zhu returned home, he found that his younger sister Mi Zhen had entertained the distinguished guests with a smile, and the laughter continued.

Mi Zhu couldn't help being a little curious. What did his sister say to the distinguished guest that made him laugh so hard? Mi Zhu knew the temperament of this distinguished guest very well. Ordinary people couldn't arouse his interest in talking with him, let alone joke?
"Brother, you are back."

Although Mi Zhen chatted and laughed happily with the honored guests, she keenly noticed that Mi Zhu's expression was extremely rare at this time, even in front of Tao Qian, she had never shown such a respectful expression, Mi Zhen couldn't help being very curious, Who on earth is this distinguished guest who can make my elder brother treat him so condescendingly?

"I said Zizhong, you are really hiding something. How did you teach such a cute and funny sister? I know you are cold and old-fashioned. Why is your sister so enthusiastic and interesting? It doesn't make sense. , tell me quickly, how you usually teach your sister, so that I can follow suit, and if I have learned it well, I can teach my two girls." The distinguished guest said with a smile.

"Don't bury me, my little sister can't be compared with your daughter. You have been waiting for a long time. There is really no way. When you came, Liu Xuande was calling me to discuss important matters. I really couldn't get away. No, it's over as soon as possible." I'll be right back." Mi Zhu said respectfully.

"A big deal? What a big deal?" the distinguished guest asked.

"Little sister." Mi Zhu winked at her sister, and Mi Zhen reluctantly left the room.

At this time, there were only Mi Zhu and the honored guest in the huge room, which seemed a bit empty.

Mi Zhu said in a low voice: "Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu in Juye, and Lu Bu came to Xuzhou in desperation."

The honored guest said: "There is such a thing. I didn't expect Lu Bu to be defeated so quickly. Did Liu Xuande accept it?"

Mi Zhu nodded and said: "Although Lu Bu's reputation is very bad, Liu Xuande is a person who values ​​fame very much. Based on this alone, he will not reject Lu Bu. Besides, there are still many people in Xuzhou who do not accept Liu Xuande, especially Tao. Qian's confidant Cao brothers are even more important, these two are descendants of aristocratic families and they are heavily armed, without the support of the Cao brothers, it would be impossible to truly control Xuzhou."

The honored guest said: "From this point of view, it is inevitable for Lu Bu to settle in Xuzhou, but considering his capricious nature, this person is definitely not willing to be subordinate to Liu Xuande."

The two talked eloquently, from the general trend of the world to the military, government, industry and commerce, and answered everything fluently.

After a long time, Mi Zhu asked, "I don't know what you are talking about in Xuzhou."

The distinguished guest said: "Nothing, just for the battle of Jiangdong. I hope you can speak to Liu Bei and ask him to send troops to attack Sun Ce."

Mi Zhu showed embarrassment: "I'm afraid this will not be easy. Although Liu Xuande is in charge of Xuzhou's affairs, it is a pity that Xuzhou is not the only one who has the final say at this time. After Tao Qian's death, a large number of troops and horses are in the hands of the Cao Brothers. If you want Liu Bei to send troops, I am afraid. It is extremely difficult.”

After a pause, Mi Zhu said again: "Why do you value Liu Gan so much? As far as I know, he is only a young man in his early twenties. What ability does such a young young man have?"

The distinguished guest said, "Then why do you value Liu Bei?"

Mi Zhu was speechless for a moment, but he suddenly figured it out.

The honored guest said: "The Battle of Jiangdong has already begun. To ensure safety, I hope you can persuade Liu Bei to send troops. You can provide all the food, grass and military equipment. Liu Bei only needs to contribute people and efforts. Zizhong, don't forget your identity."

Hearing this, Mi Zhu couldn't help showing a look of surprise, and suddenly knelt down and said, "My lord has ordered, Zi Zhong will try his best to persuade Liu Xuande to send troops!"

The distinguished guest smiled slightly and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for your good news, Zizhong, so there's no need to send it away."

The distinguished guest walked slowly and finally disappeared from sight. Mi Zhu stared at the teacup that the distinguished guest had drunk, with a look of disappointment on his face.

"Brother, who is that man? Why do you respect him so much?"

As soon as the honored guest left, Mi Zhen stepped back into the room, seeing Mi Zhu's distraught look, she couldn't help being startled, since she was young, she had never seen Mi Zhu lose his composure like today.

Where did the arrogant elder brother who pointed Jiangshan go?
Mi Zhu stared at Mi Zhen's pretty face with a smile, and a thought suddenly flashed in his mind.

Mi Zhu said to his sister: "Zhen'er, what do you think of Liu Xuande? To be your husband-in-law is a good match?"

Mi Zhen blushed beautifully and said, "Brother, why did you ask this suddenly? You asked me how to answer."

Mi Zhu said: "Just say what's on your mind."

Mi Zhen pondered for a moment, and said: "Liu Xuande is a great hero. Although I worship heroes, I want to marry my favorite Mr. Ruyi."

Mi Zhu asked, "Who is your wishful gentleman, and what is his name?"

Mi Zhen said quietly: "I don't know, I haven't met the person I like yet. By the way, brother, you haven't told me who that person was just now?"

Mi Zhu sighed a long time: "He is the master of the fate of our Mi family. He gave me everything I have today. Who do you think he is?"

Mi Zhen was shocked.

(End of this chapter)