Chapter 737: Meeting the Xuzhou Envoy
Lu Bu did not have the slightest fear when facing Yuan Shu, but if Yuan Shu attacked Lu Bu's rule, it was inevitable that he would have more worries.
After defeating Lu Bu, the ensuing benefits will make Yuan Shu's reputation among the princes even louder.
As for saying that Yuan Shu had publicly supported Lu Bu before, there were other excuses to say at this time.
The confrontation between the princes can be started as long as the flaws in the reputation of the other princes are found.
The Jingzhou army is the biggest destabilizing factor in this operation, after the success of the joint Jingzhou army, Yuan Shu will be more relaxed when attacking Lu Bu, otherwise, just relying on Yuan Shu's strength, it is impossible to break through Xuzhou and Yanzhou, so that Lu Bu will be completely destroyed.
What Yuan Shu has to do this time is to let Lu Bu have no chance to turn over, eradicate Lu Bu in one fell swoop, and make Lu Bu history.
Offending a military general like Lu Bu will actually be accompanied by a great risk, once Lu Bu is not completely eradicated, it will definitely be Lu Bu's crazy revenge, and Yuan Shu will need to bear more risks at that time.
Yuan Shu was naturally clear about this matter, first uniting with Liu Biao to denounce Lu Bu, followed by a joint attack by the armies of the two sides.
This attack on Lu Bu, not only Yuan Shu, Liu Biao also has enough confidence, and even during the negotiation, they have already done a good job in the division of interests, after the breakthrough, Yanzhou belongs to Liu Biao, Xuzhou belongs to Yuan Shu, the secret of the craftsman's workshop, the two sides share.
This kind of thing, if it is after defeating Lu Bu, everyone will naturally be happy, the key is that Lu Bu still exists now, and in Lu Bu's hands, there are also elite soldiers and horses, if Lu Bu rashly attacks Lu Bu, no one knows what will happen.
As a prince entrenched on one side, Lu Bu's military strength is not comparable to that of ordinary princes.
However, this choice cannot be easily stopped, public condemnation is to be on the opposite side of Lu Bu, if he does not make a move this time because of some interests, Lu Bu will set his sights on the land of Jingzhou after defeating Yuan Shu in the future.
The richness of Jingzhou is coveted by the princes, but Liu Biao has elite soldiers and horses in his hands as support, even if some princes have ideas, they can only put away their ideas temporarily.
Yuan Shu also had the idea of occupying Jingzhou, but Liu Biao's strength was strong, and he was cautious enough in the face of war to not give Yuan Shu more opportunities at all.
In the face of such a situation, even if Yuan Shu has many means, it is not easy to use it.
Yuan Shu's strength is naturally far superior to Liu Biao's, but if there is a real war between the two sides, it is not a simple matter to successfully break through the city of Jingzhou.
The cost of breaking down a city, especially a strong one, is huge.
"In that case, inform Li Su that he will come to the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion tomorrow and let Li Su see the demeanor of Jingzhou's civil and military generals." Liu Biao said slowly.
The three of them claimed to be.
The next day, the Jingzhou Prefecture Governor's Mansion, the important civil officials and military generals in the city gathered together, and Liu Biao publicly received the Xuzhou envoy, which was a big event.
Outside the hall of the governor's mansion, there is constantly boiling oil and water, needless to say, if the two sides do not agree, maybe the Xuzhou envoy will have to pay the price of his life when he goes on this mission.
This is also an inevitable thing, the relationship between Liu Biao and Lu Bu has been clarified, and public condemnation is not a joke, even if Lu Bu has other means in secret, it is not a simple matter to make Liu Biao make concessions in this matter.
As a prince, Liu Biao also has his arrogance, not to mention the matter of denouncing Lu Bu, but he has gained a lot of good reputation for Liu Biao, such a thing, Liu Biao will not refuse, and even wish the more the better.
When Liu Biao can get the support of more families, his position in Jingzhou will be more stable, and some families dare to disobey more when facing his orders.
Li Su and Li Dao walked towards the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion, and when they saw the boiling oil and water outside the hall, the corners of Li Su's mouth showed a sneer, if Liu Biao really planned to attack him, I am afraid that he would have already done it after he arrived in Jingzhou.
Why wait until now.
Nowadays, many officials in Jingzhou have an attitude of rejection of the attack on Yanzhou, and the content of these officials will definitely make Liu Biao more cautious.
Liu Biao is a good pastor in Jingzhou, but in the matter of dealing with officials, if there is no better way and method, it may be a stumbling block for some families.
The power of the family cannot be underestimated at any time, and some of their actions in the dark may be able to affect the development of the monarch more.
Therefore, ordinary princes will have a cautious attitude in the face of family resistance, and they will not turn their faces with the family unless it is necessary, especially in the face of more official opposition, and when making choices, they need to be more cautious.
Some things, if they can succeed in the case of official opposition, it is good, but if they fail, the mistake will be attributed to the monarch, even if Liu Biao is a relative of the Han family and the pastor of Jingzhou, how much control can he have in terms of public opinion.
From the fact that many talents in Jingzhou are unwilling to be used by Liu Biao, it can be seen that in fact, Liu Biao's status in Jingzhou is also a little embarrassing.
Even some talents did not say anything in the face of Liu Biao's expedition.
Mainly in Liu Biao's body, they did not feel the courage that a prince should have, in the matter of dealing with the wealthy family, it can be seen very well that Liu Biao has no corresponding means in the face of the wealthy family, and wants to make a greater breakthrough in the face of the wealthy family, for Liu Biao, the difficulty is really a bit big.
This is also understandable, who let Liu Biao enter Jingzhou, the situation is a little unstable, can make Jingzhou develop to the point where it is today, Liu Biao has made a lot of efforts.
For Liu Biao's ability, some families are also recognized.
It's just that the talents who have been displaced to Jingzhou want to be fooled, but it is not a simple matter.
"Wei Gong, be careful." Li Dao reminded him.