"Zhonglang will also ask for peace of mind. Xia Guan, Xia Guan really didn't expect it...... You don't even know about it, or you would have dared to offend you. Fortunately, those guards are not as good as people...... Hehe, let Zhonglang be frightened...... However, Lu Zide is really damned...... Uh, hehehe...... The matter has come to this point, Zhonglang will only ask you, and the lower officials will definitely know everything. How offensive, how offended......"

There were people in the room who were smiling flatteringly and embarrassed, and the moonlight leaking in through the cracks in the window could only outline the general outline of a few figures kneeling, and there was no expression on their faces, but even so, it also caused Liu Bei to stare at those people, and he did not hide the anger in his heart.

He knew the man who spoke, this man named Zuo Lingzi Lingshen seemed to be a villain, but in fact he was Sima under Li Dao's account in Dong Zhuo's army, who was quite scheming on weekdays and was also appreciated by Dong Zhuo.

Zuo Ling appeared here this time, and he was not in the queue of imperial envoys who came with Liu He, so he obviously came quietly.

And now these words also indicate that Zuo Ling colluded with Lu Jian to do the thing that made a sound and blossomed everywhere, but he was not notified - as for what Zuo Ling said, it was only because Lu Jian hid his selfishness that he did not inform him, and Liu Bei was not stupid enough to listen to this side of the story.

"Zuo Sima, I really don't dare to be this 'Zhonglang General'."

Liu Bei said: "Liu still remembers that when he left Beijing in the past, Dong Xiangguo had a lot of heartfelt words for Liu, and also threatened that Guanzhong and Guanxi were under his control, and Guandong was ruled by Liu. Liu has been trembling beside Yuan Benchu, lest he miss the major events of Xiangguo, which can be described as exhausting and walking on thin ice. ”

He paused, and his tone was low, "I never thought that Zuo Sima came to Youzhou, and he didn't greet Liu." has a strategy, and does not let Liu help to refer to the details. What's more, today not only did he have the intention to kill Liu, but also said that Liu had no way to ......"

Zuo Ling's defense of "Zhonglang will misunderstand, Zhonglang will really misunderstand......", Liu Bei turned a deaf ear, "Liu is stupid, dare to ask, but Dong Xiangguo is suspicious?" If this is the case, you might as well ask Zuo Sima to go back and tell Dong Xiangguo, tomorrow Liu will gather his men back, as long as he sends a hand, Liu will go to Beijing to plead guilty, in order to show his loyalty. As for the affairs of the Kanto, Liu will also abdicate to make way for Xian...... Well, Liu will go to Xiangguo and ask Zuo Sima to come to Youzhou to supervise the movements of various states, what does Zuo Sima think? ”

From breaking downstairs and killing three people in a row neatly, to being recognized because of the double-strand sword and swordsmanship, and being greeted by Zuo Ling, Liu Bei has not said a word, and has accumulated momentum to the extreme in silence.

This was the first time he had spoken when he entered the door, and his tone was steady and somewhat humble, but the sharp edge hidden in this retreating rhetoric was still unmistakable.

"Why did Zhonglang say this, it really frustrated the officials! This time it was really sudden, and the lower officials and lower officials came to ask why Liu Zheng had not taken office yet, and when they learned that Liu Zheng was here, they hurried over. Xia Guan also arrived today, since Lu Ergongzi learned about the matter, he came to see the excitement, he never visited, and he also wanted to wait for tonight's incident, and then admire Zhonglang's meter. I never thought that Zhonglang would ...... Nakaro will be clear! ”

In a blur, Zuo Ling leaned down and fell, Liu Bei secretly cursed in his heart, "What a good one knows everything", touched the wound on his arm, and said in a deep voice: "Since it was Zide's nonsense, Zuo Sima happened to be involved in this matter, and Liu had nothing to say." However, Liu has something unclear, Zuo Sima, you just watch the excitement and hide in one place, why do you have to lay archers around, is it because you are afraid that people will plot against you? ”

"This ...... Xia Guan was because he had been to Zhuo County, and he was afraid that Liu Zheng's men would follow him, so he had heard ......of it," Zuo Lingzheng said, and a series of footsteps sounded at the staircase, and someone walked up quickly, "Uncle Zuo, Uncle Zuo!" Are you still there? Ridiculous, this is all called the door and a few people have been killed, what are you talking about! I've only taken a few looks, and those men outside you didn't keep anyone, and they were escaped! This place should not stay for a long time, so let's go. Hu Xi, you go and inform Cheng Boduan and those people, if there is any accident to go to the cellar in the south, they know...... Who?! ”

"Left Spirit God!" Liu Bei let out a low snort, Zuo Ling hurriedly got up, and stopped the person who ran up and drew his knife after noticing the abnormality, "Zhonglang General, Xiaguan...... I'll wait for another place, and the lower officials will talk to you from the beginning, how about it? ”

"Who? Why do you still run out of a middle man in the future? The voice of the person who came up was a little immature, and the accent Liu Bei was also familiar, and thought about it, "Li Bei, since you are here, could it be that my childish brother is also here?" ”

It was Li Dao's words, and the young man snorted when he heard the words: "This voice, hiss......" Zuo Ling whispered, and the young man suddenly realized, "Ah, Uncle Xuande!" My uncle was busy leading the troops, how could he leave his post without permission. Uncle Xuande hasn't seen you for a long time, why are you here...... Over here? ”

At the end of the words, the young man named Li Bei seemed to be aware of it, and his tone was obviously weakened, Liu Bei stood up with his sword, "I'll talk to you later." ”

He got up and snorted coldly, "Zuo Lingshen, you really don't have enough to do!" Your people can't even keep two young men, and they still come here to be strategists! Liu is really ashamed of you! ”

He walked to the top of the stairs and looked at the few Zuo Ling's attendants who were still kneeling, "Don't get up yet!" Stay here and die! ”

Soon after, in the cellar of another house, the lights outlined the figures of the three men.

Liu Bei looked at Zuo Ling and Li Bei who were kneeling on the ground, his face was ugly.

Zuo Ling's face was depressed, and he didn't know what he was thinking when he lowered his head.

Li Bei also lowered his head, but his face looked a little relaxed, and then, Liu Bei said, "What the hell is going on?" In the hurry, his face was tensed, and his face was guilty.

"General Zhonglang, the crime of the lower official deserves death, this matter is ......"

Zuo Ling's emaciated and swarthy face was full of struggle, and seeing Liu Bei's cold face, he said frankly: "The news came back to Luoyang that day, and as soon as I heard that Liu Yu was critically ill and dying, Wen Yougong expected that there would be chaos in Youzhou. In this matter, Zhonglang General should also be able to expect that Gongsun Chan and Liu Yu have a gap, and Zhonglang General has already participated in ......"

Liu Bei nodded, looked at the oil lamp on the side with his negative hand, and secretly muttered in his heart, "Li Ru Li Wenyou ......", and the fire in his eyes flickered.

"When Xiangguo couldn't stand the words of those corrupt Confucians, and allowed Liu He to come to Youzhou, Wen Yougong went to Dong Xiangguo, and wanted to send someone over to see if Liu Yu was really critically ill. If this is the case, you will be in the pocket of Youzhou. ”

The words "in the bag" made Liu Bei's heart froze, and his expression was dark and difficult to understand.

Zuo Ling continued: "Now that all parts of the Kanto region have decided to rebel, the so-called far water can't quench the thirst of the near, and this is in the pocket, so naturally it is impossible for Xiangguo to take care of it." Gong Wen You thought about it, so he chose two people, one of whom was the grandson of Liaodong Taishou. Second, it is, it is ......"

"Me?" Seeing Zuo Ling nodding, Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "So, you wait here, see that Wuhuan and Liu Zheng are at war, and Zide has long had the idea of instigating a group of officials to murder Liu Zheng and causing chaos in Youzhou. ”

"Yes, yes. Gong Wen You has already mentioned that as long as Liu Yu and them die, the county commanders, county magistrates, and county guards of all parties will refuse to attach themselves to Gongsun Zhan, and they will have to set up another master. Although Yuan Shao has a reputation now, the people of Youzhou are in turmoil, and they may not accept him, and other celebrities are not justified. Only Zhonglang will you, you hold the Zhongxing sword in your hand, and you have lived in Youzhou for a long time, you are loved by the people, your reputation is far and wide, and you can persuade Gongsun Zhan to stop fighting with your former feelings. Xia Guan asserted that as long as Cheng Boduan fully supported it, it would be a legitimate thing to become the pastor of Youzhou. ”

When Zuo Ling said this, the guilt on Li Bei's face suddenly couldn't hold back, and he smiled and hugged his fists and said, "Uncle Xuande, Uncle Wen You and Uncle Zuo have this plan to let me enjoy the benefits of the fisherman." What more could you want! The little nephew was ambushed at the gate of Liu Yu's old puppet's mansion, and when he saw that Uncle Zuo was slow to give the order, he came over to take a look, since you know, I will kill it when I wait for this. With you in charge, the little nephew and many brothers must be as imposing as a rainbow. As soon as Liu Yu died, and then Liu and them died, hehe, the little nephew also made a great contribution, right? At that time, I hope that Uncle Xuande will speak in my uncle's letter......"

Liu Bei was noncommittal and asked, "How many of you came?" Also, there is a secret matter of archers......"

While Liu Bei was speaking, Zuo Ling secretly tugged at Li Bei's sleeve, and then arched his hand and said: "Don't hide it, Xia Guan and Liu He arrived on the front and back." A few days ago, Lu Ergongzi had already been introduced by Cheng Boduan to a group of Jixian officials, and the lower officials also took advantage of the situation to join them and hide on one side. And until tonight, the second son of Lu was introduced to Liu He by Cheng Xu, and it was inconvenient for them to interfere, and they also needed an outsider to pretend to be Gongsun Du, so Xia Guan took advantage of the situation to come here. By the way, more than 100 of his brothers were also placed in it. ”

Liu Bei took a deep breath, "So, tonight is not the time for those officials to murder Liu Zheng, but the time for you to slaughter the officials of Jixian County?" ”

"Zhonglang will always like to be safe, and there is a private meeting with Liu Zheng, the lower officials are afraid that Zhonglang will take care of the old feelings, and even more afraid that Zhonglang will take care of the safety of the people and the benevolence of women, so ......"

Zuo Ling kowtowed violently, and there was a sound on the ground, "General Zhonglang, the arrow has been wound, and it is too late for you to ask someone to stop." Why don't you ...... it?"

This sounds good, in the final analysis, it is not that he is afraid that he will affect the overall situation, Liu Bei understood it, but he also interrupted: "Who said that I want to block this matter?" ”

This rhetorical question made Zuo Ling stunned, and saw Liu Bei's half-resolute and bright face illuminated by the candlelight, and the smile on the corner of his mouth looked a little cold, "Liu's woman's benevolence?" Have you seen it? ”

"There are many offended ...... officials"

"It doesn't matter. It's just that you're really confused. If you consult me on this matter, why is this so? ”

Liu Bei turned his head to look at the burning candle flame, and there seemed to be a big fire burning in his eyes, and he said in a soothing tone: "Dong Xiangguo holds the Zhongxing sword, I also hold the Zhongxing sword, and Liu Zheng also holds the Zhongxing sword...... I have a good relationship with Liu Zheng, and I have to submit to him, isn't it just that the four swords are one, and the world is in the heart? You should have asked me and Liu Zheng before and after. But anyway, he and I didn't get together after all. It's not that it can't be done. It's just that...... Liu Yu, death is approaching, what do you want Li Xian's nephew to do again? Could it be that he will come back to life? Or ......"

He looked at Zuo Ling, "What clues did you find that showed that he was faking illness?" ”

"The state pastoral government is heavily guarded, and the lower officials can't inquire about anything, so they can only ...... just in case."

"As soon as Liu Zixiang and a cadre died, Liu Yu pretended to be sick and was really sick. Just a dead wood, do what he does. For the sake of today, what you should do more is to help me so that I can sit firmly in the position of Youzhou Mu. ”

Zuo Ling hurriedly arched his hand and said: "The lower official is dull, and I also ask Zhonglang to give me advice." ”

"My brother Bo Jue has a heavy army, and now that he has broken the block, it is also the desire of the people, maybe even those Yellow Turban Army and the Black Mountain Army will be attached. Who is Cheng Boduan? Erection of Confucian ears, no soldiers and no generals, that is, he is clever and can gather some people's hearts, so what's the use? Holding military power is the most important thing. Liu Bei said earnestly: "Once Liu Zheng and Liu Yu die, my brother Bo Jue will be the first strongman in Youzhou." What do I stand up against? ”

"This ......"

Zuo Ling was stunned, and Li Bei also nodded suddenly, "It seems to be the truth!" ”

"You're taking my relationship with Brother Bo for granted. Don't you see, Brother Bo Jue hasn't come to see me yet? Not even the slightest trace of his whereabouts was revealed. In this matter, isn't he also taking advantage of the fisherman? Not to mention that Yuan Benchu and the likes of Han Wenjie will help me check and balance him, even if they really bring troops, Brother Bo Jue will really be afraid? He competes with Liu Yu, but what does he care about the reputation of loyalty? ”

Zuo Ling's expression was shocked, and he raised his sleeve to touch the cold sweat on his forehead, "Please also ask Zhonglang to ......"

"Borrowed soldiers. Now that you have laid out, Liu Zheng, Liu He and others will all die tonight. Now the one to watch out for is my brother Boju. How to be on guard? Aren't Wuhuan and Xianbei still on the side? Isn't Gongsun Du still a soldier? If they come, Brother Bo Jue will still have a chance? ”

"Gongsun Du is sure that he is the official, but he ...... Xianbei Wuhuan is not good, how can you believe it? ”

Zuo Ling looked puzzled, Liu Bei smiled and went over to help him and Li Bei: "If I am alone, they naturally don't believe it, if Gongsun Du sends troops, they will not fail to help." Our Gongsun Taishou, but the tiger and wolf people, brave and brave, have now subdued Buyeo, Goryeo and other countries, and the front of the army has already pointed to the east of Wuhuan and Xianbei. You went over to ask for troops with the order of Xiangguo, and then promised him the title of king. This matter, still not handy? ”

Zuo Ling thought about it, and immediately said with a look of surprise: "Zhonglang General really has a plan for gods and ghosts, and the next official is not far away." In this case, the lower official will bring someone over to ask for help," he looked at Li Bei, "Captain Li ......"

"I've already inquired, the city gate has been banned, if you want to break through, you have to take someone with you...... In this way, you take the rest of the people with you, light a fire, spread some rumors, and go through the north gate. Don't go to the West City Gate, if you can meet Kebi outside the city, it will really be a failure. Remember, no matter what, you must leave tonight, and it is urgent to go and inform Gongsun Du to bring troops to come. And here in Jixian County, Liu promises you that from tomorrow, this city will be completely sealed until you lead your grandson to spend ......."

The final tone was a little cold, but Zuo Ling arched his hand with an excited face: "Xia Guan understands, then this place will be handed over to General Zhonglang." He handed over the token left to him by Cheng Xu to Liu Bei, said a few codes, and then said goodbye to Li Bei.

Liu Bei held the token in his hand and sat in the cellar for a long time, waiting for someone to come down, he looked at the big man who was a little puzzled, and said with a smile: "It is extremely inappropriate to change generals in battle." However, Zuo Lingshen was only a shallow learner, so he was replaced by me Liu Bei and Liu Xuande. ”

The big man was stunned for a moment, while listening to Liu Bei's code, he looked at the double-strand sword, and then he was about to open his fist with a look of surprise, Liu Bei waved his hand, "Liu's government mansion, can it be broken?" ”

"Liu Zhuojun, this matter is in trouble. That Liu Jikuang has already been on guard, he is on par with us, and Guan Yu, who guards the door, has even more courage. Now that many of the cavalry under Lieutenant Xianyu are involved, my brothers and I are in a bitter battle, and we don't know ......about it."

"I took a cursory look before, didn't those cavalry only have a few dozen horses?"

Liu Bei's expression was faint, flipping the token, and the big man hesitated: "I'm afraid that someone else will come...... Either the brothers don't work hard, or they ...... It's been delayed for too long. The brothers suffered heavy casualties, and some of them couldn't hold on. If you really want to go all out, you have to go to the rest of the brothers in the ward who are resting in the houses. Five hundred more, and it will be done. ”

"The lion fights the rabbit, and he still uses all his strength."

Liu Bei nodded, flipped the token in his hand, the token flipped and lit up with a metallic luster, and fell into his hand again, he held the token, got up and said, "Withdraw." ”

"Huh?" The big man was stunned for a moment, and Liu Bei smiled: "The manpower in the house has been missing repeatedly, and everyone will know that it is abnormal." Since it can't be breached, why don't you withdraw? Withdraw it, I'll wait for another place......"

"But my father-in-law has already ...... order"

"The token is in my hand." Liu Bei's face froze, "Besides, do you know where Zuo Lingshen went?" He went to track down the whereabouts of Gongsun Du's men for me. Tonight, we have been taken advantage of. Now that your father-in-law is still in danger of his life, if you don't change your face and go to the rescue, this matter will be taken advantage of by Gongsun Du! ”

"You mean ......"

"Gongsun Du is a party guard, do you think that you only know how to kill, and don't use your brain? Cunning rabbit three caves, brother, he has already sent someone into Jixian County. Liu has never been in contact with your father-in-law, and he is also hiding on one side, and he has the intention to lure him out. Quickly retreat, greet the brothers from all provinces, go to Yiwu Tower, and prepare to save people. If you don't leave, this matter will be weak. ”

The big man looked at Liu Bei hesitantly, Liu Bei simply picked up the double-strand sword and threw the token to the big man, "That's all he said, Liu will go to protect Liu Yuanjun at this moment, and you can clean up the rest of the scene." If you make a mistake, you will be unable to take care of Liu. On other days, you burn incense and worship, remember to burn an incense for Liu Mou and give them a stick. ”

As he spoke, he walked up the stairs and out of the cellar to look out at the night sky overhead.

Tonight the moon is bright and the stars are scarce, but the stars are very bright.

He thought, and then couldn't help but sneer, in fact, he didn't know which one was Jiangxing, anyway...... It's up to you.

Then he looked at the courtyard and thought that next, he should bet on whether Zhang Fei's words were true......

As he stepped forward, two sword lights followed him like shadows, plunging into darkness with him.