It is said that when Xu Shu wrote a letter about his bet with Sun Ce and Zhou Yu and sent it to Liu Bei, Liu Bei was very angry.

Why? Liu Bei felt that he had received a difficult situation from Sun Ce. Xu Shu is Liu Bei's right-hand man, Liu Bei's military advisor, Sun Ce embarrasses you Xu Shu, isn't it embarrassing for Liu Bei? Beat the dog to see who the owner is.

Fortunately, Xu Shu declared righteousness to Liu Bei in the letter and said a lot of words, so that Liu Bei calmed down his anger and ordered the public security port to rush to produce 100,000 arrows overnight.

100,000 arrows are a very common thing for Liu Yu and Cao Cao, as long as their forging workshop takes more time, they can be done. Liu Bei can't do it, there is only a small workshop in a small public security port, and the amount that can be completed every day is really very small. And Liu Bei also spent a lot of effort in preparing materials, the public security is a small place, reeds, trees, these materials as arrow shafts are not lacking, but as arrows of iron is very little, Liu Bei and Wei Yan personally supervised, the manufacturing of other equipment all abandoned, day and night to work hard to make 100,000 arrows.

Liu Bei has been exhausted in the past few days, and his subordinates are a little dissatisfied. Especially Liao Li, a strategist who had long wanted to take the position, sow discord in front of Liu Bei and said: "Lord, the military advisor is really good, why should you agree to Sun Ce." That's 100,000 arrows. We've put so much effort into it for other uses. Didn't the military advisor think about the difficulties on the lord's side? Lord, the next time you see the military advisor, you must talk about him well, you can't say a word to him, let's just work so hard. Where in the world is there a lord who wants to obey the arrangements of his subordinates. ”

Liao Li kept nagging, and he was dissatisfied with Xu Shu in and out of his words, and secretly made Liu Bei dissatisfied with Xu Shu.

Liu Bei is a person who can share hardships, and the current situation cannot be completely dealt with with Liu Bei's ability. All he could do was fully trust Xu Shu's abilities.

Liao Li's words didn't have any effect in Liu Bei's ears at all, but made Liu Bei feel a little dissatisfied with Liao Li, and shouted softly: "Gongyuan, the military advisor has his own reasons. I have no opinion, and thou hast said so much. ”

Liu Bei was unhappy, Liao Li was terrified, he relied on Liu Bei's favor to get to the top, if Liu Bei was not satisfied with him, let alone the future position, it would be good if he was not given the position by others. Liao Li knew very well that Liu Bei's subordinates were not the only ones who wanted to rise to the position by currying favor with Liu Bei, they might all be waiting for themselves to make a mistake and then step on him.

"The Lord forgives sins!" Liao Li hurriedly admitted his mistake.

Liu Bei waved his hand for Liao Li to stand aside.

Just after Liu Bei and the others were ready, the fleet guarding the Yangtze River came back to report the news of Xu Shu's return.

"The military advisor is back. That's great! Liu Bei originally wanted to sleep beautifully, but when he heard that Xu Shu was back, he didn't feel any sleep.

The news of Xu Shu's return shocked everyone, not only Liu Bei, but everyone else came out to greet them.

Only Liao Li was very dissatisfied, he was tired all day and wanted to sleep well, but he didn't expect Xu Shu to come back at this time.

"It's really unlucky, and I don't let people sleep well." Liao was immediately dissatisfied, and he also got up and followed Liu Bei and them to meet Xu Shu.

Liu Bei had already stood by the river, and the weather on the Yangtze River at night was very cold, and standing by the river was a crime. But Liu Bei didn't feel like this, he really wanted to see Xu Shu now, he had too many things that Xu Shu needed to advise him.

Not long after, Xu Shu and Lu Su came into Liu Bei's eyes. Xu Shu and Lu Su took a very small boat, not so fast at all, fortunately they met the patrol fleet sent out by Liu Bei, otherwise they didn't know when they would have arrived at the public security port.

Under the light of the moon, Xu Shu saw Liu Bei waiting for him with a large number of people, and his heart was also warm, it was really good to have such a lord.

Lu Su didn't expect that in addition to Sun Ce, there were also princes who attached so much importance to their subordinates, and it seemed that Liu Bei was able to survive in the troubled times so far, and he still had his advantages.

After landing on the shore, Xu Shu took the lead in coming to Liu Bei's side and asked, "How can Shu He De let the lord wait like this." ”

"Strategist, you're back. It's good to come back, Liu Bei misses it very much. Liu Bei held Xu Shu's hand tightly and refused to let go, without Xu Shu's life, Liu Bei had a really bad life.

Since he had Xu Shu, Liu Bei was used to asking Xu Shu about everything, and when Xu Shu was not there, Liu Bei knew the importance of Xu Shu even more.

Xu Shu's stay in Jiangdong also had a deliberate element in it. Liao Li's ascension was unexpected by Xu Shu. Xu Shu found that Liu Bei didn't care much about his role, and the reason could also be analyzed as Liu Bei's constant failures and doubts about himself. That's why Xu Shu took the initiative to stay with Sun Ce and create a little distance for Liu Bei, so that Liu Bei could realize his importance and strengthen his position in Liu Bei's heart. As Xu Shu thought, Liu Bei now finally understands the importance of Xu Shu.

"Lord!" Xu Shu didn't say much, he also held Liu Bei's hand tightly.

And Lu Su behind Xu Shu is a little embarrassed, the two of you seem to treat everyone else as if they don't exist now.

"Lu Su has seen Uncle Liu Huang." Lu Su gave Liu Bei a salute.

At this time, Liu Bei found that there were other people behind Xu Shu, and when he saw that it was Lu Su, Liu Bei said with a smile: "It turned out to be Zijing." You're here too. ”

What do you mean by "you're here too"! Lao Tzu is not your subordinate.

Lu Su disagreed with Liu Bei's words, and it was not a gentleman's work to get close.

"I went to Jiangbei with Xu Junshi for a walk, and by the way, I followed Xu Junshi to the public security." Lu Su immediately changed the subject.

Liu Bei was nervous when he heard this, Xu Shu and Lu Su went to Jiangbei, which was Liu Yu's territory, what did the two of them go there for?

With an inquiring look, Liu Bei looked at Xu Shu.

Xu Shu understood what Liu Bei meant, and he didn't need Liu Bei to ask, he said: "Zai He Zijing originally wanted to earn some money from the Jiangbei gang, but who knew that he was recognized, so he had no choice but to come to the lord." ”

Liu Bei was a little surprised, Xu Shu and Lu Su's abilities were visible, and the two of them combined to calculate others, and they were also recognized by others?

Liao Li, who was already unhappy with Xu Shu, said sarcastically: "Master Xu, you are very wise, how can others see through your strategy?" You're not kidding. The lord and you are working day and night for the 100,000 arrows of the military division, and when you come at this time, the lord has not even slept well! ”

Liao Li found the opportunity to embarrass Xu Shu, Xu Shu just smiled faintly and said disapprerovingly: "I don't dare to say that I am wise and overlooked, only because I don't know that there is that person in Jiangbei, I will miscalculate." ”

"Who is so capable?" Liao Li said disdainfully.

Liu Bei said dissatisfiedly: "Gongyuan! Don't make a mistake! ”

Lu Su found that Liu Bei's command was not monolithic, which was a good thing for Sun Ce, and he could report to his lord after he went back. But at the same time, Liao Li repeatedly sarcastically carated Xu Shu, and Lu Su, who had a good relationship with Xu Shu, naturally would not let Liao Li have a good time.

Lu Su stood up and said, "Your Excellency is Liao Li Liao Gongyuan." Listen to your talents. Your ability is well known. But that person in Jiangbei, even if ten of your Excellencies add up, they can't win, I'm afraid they will lose very badly. ”

Lu Su belittled Liao Li a lot in disguise, Liao Li's mind suddenly became confused, and he said dissatisfiedly: "I asked myself if my ability was acceptable, and ten people who couldn't win in Xia really wanted to ask who that person was." Who has that great ability! ”

Xu Shu shook his head secretly, Liao Li is just a little too strong, and he will make a fool of himself later.

Lu Su secretly laughed at Liao Li's stupidity, he and Xu Shu were both seen through the strategy by that person in Jiangbei, and they could think of that person's ability with their butts, and Liao Li was actually so strong.

Liu Bei's face was gloomy, he felt that the person in Jiangbei was definitely not that simple, and he must be a very terrifying existence.

Lu Su said lightly: "I haven't seen the true face of that person in Xia, but General Liu Jun said that their majesty has arrived." Mr. Gongyuan is very knowledgeable, so I am afraid he should know who it is. ”

Liao Li was speechless for a moment, the person in Jiangbei was actually Emperor Shenwu Liu Yu, not to mention ten of this existence, even if it was a hundred, he couldn't compare. Liao Li once thought that if his lord wanted Liu Yu, he might be better off than now, but he didn't expect that he was calculated by Lu Su today, and said so many things that shouldn't be said, even if he has the opportunity to join the Shenwu Imperial Court in the future, I'm afraid that some people with a heart will tell about today's matter.

Liao Li is also desperate, he is now thinking about what may happen in the future.

Lu Su would not let Liao Li go, and continued: "Mr. Gongyuan swore just now, why don't you ask my lord to give Mr. Gongyuan 10,000 elite sailors, and Mr. Gongyuan will go to the enemy Liu Yuke?" With Mr. Gongyuan's talent, he will definitely be able to defeat Liu Yu and achieve fame through the ages. ”

Liao Li understood that he couldn't talk any more, and if he continued to talk, he might lose face.

Liu Bei was a person who loved his subordinates, and he hurriedly changed the topic and said, "Military advisor, Liu Yu is in Jiangbei?" Right in the port of Ullin? ”

Xu Shu nodded and said: "When Xia Zai left, I heard a high voice, saying that Liu Yu was in Wulin Port, Liu Yu's subordinates never dared to talk nonsense about this kind of thing, Liu Yu definitely arrived in Wulin Port." ”

A lot of thoughts flashed through Liu Bei's mind, now that Liu Yu was in Wulin Harbor, if he and Sun Ce attacked now, it seemed that there was a great possibility that they could defeat Liu Yu.

"Strategist, what if I wait for the army to be sent now? What odds do you think you have? At the thought of being able to defeat Liu Yu, Liu Bei was a little depressed and lacked the excitement in his heart.

Liu Bei whispered it in Xu Shu's ear, and he mainly didn't dare to let Lu Su know about it. If Lu Su knew, he would definitely be shocked that Liu Bei was bold enough.

Xu Shu's eyes widened, and then he replied softly: "Lord, don't have such thoughts. Liu Yu is in Wulin Port, then its defense must be very strong. Besides, if Liu Yu is defeated at this time, it will be very unfavorable to Zai Xia and the lord's plan. ”

Xu Shu didn't agree with this, and Liu Bei didn't continue to insist, after all, in terms of the overall situation, Xu Shu was more than a little stronger than Liu Bei.

Lu Su looked up at the sky, and unconsciously it was almost early in the morning, so he said, "Yuanzhi, let's go back to Chibi." It's almost dawn. ”

Xu Shu felt that the time was almost up, and then said to Liu Bei: "Lord, the main thing to come back this time is to bring the 100,000 arrows prepared by the lord to General Sun, and the lord can arrange for ships to transport them over." ”

Liu Bei naturally knew Xu Shu's purpose this time, but he felt that time had passed too quickly, and Xu Shu would have to return to Chibi later.

Liu Bei arranged for people to transport 100,000 arrows and load them onto ships.

During this period, Liu Bei and Xu Shu found a place to have a good conversation. Lu Su knew that the two of them had some secret matters to discuss, so he found a place to rest.

Liu Bei asked Xu Shu: "Military advisor, now that Liu Yu is getting bigger and bigger in Jiangbei, this is very unfavorable to me. Where do I go from here? ”

"Don't worry, my lord. Liu Yu's situation is under control. Now it's also time to do something to Liu Yu. Xu Shu said lightly.

"Good! If the military advisor has any arrangements, I will go and prepare immediately. "Liu Bei is very concerned about defeating Liu Yu.

And Xu Shu said: "You don't need the lord to do this matter. I have to make a lot of effort on the Jiangdong side. The lord can act according to the strategy given to you before the next step, and wait for the rest of the army in order to have a later effect. ”

Liu Bei nodded, waiting for the benefits to come, it was what Liu Bei wanted the most.

"Strategist, the Yizhou side came to invite me last time, and I sent Ji Bo over to prepare first, do you think it's okay?" Liu Bei told him about the previous arrangement for Yi to go to Yizhou.

"Uncle Ji is very eloquent and capable, and he is indeed a good candidate. The Lord knows the wisdom of people, and admires it below. Xu Shu felt that Liu Bei's arrangement was very good.

Liu Bei wanted to say more to Xu Shu, but the 100,000 arrows were quickly loaded, and Xu Shu said, "Lord, I'm going to Chibi next." took advantage of Liu Yu's unrealized true intentions, so as not to be attacked. ”

Liu Bei could only reluctantly agree with Xu Shu's opinion.

Soon Xu Shu got on the boat arranged by Liu Bei and began to go to Chibi.

Liu Yu waved his hand on the shore and shouted loudly: "Yuan Zhi, return as soon as possible!" ”

Xu Shu gave Liu Bei a salute on the boat.

Lu Su next to him smiled: "Your master-slave relationship is really enviable." ”

"Zijing doesn't need to be envious, can't you come over?" Xu Shu said.

"Liu Xuande is not the master below." Lu Su didn't look down on Liu Bei.

Xu Shu didn't speak, he looked at the faint firelight in Jiangbei and was silent.