Jian Yong came to the state, and one of the gifts he brought was tea.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, tea was not popular, but Liu Mang had a soft spot for tea. Doing what he likes and taking tea as a gift, it can be seen that Liu Bei has put a lot of thought into it.

spent time preparing gifts, in addition to congratulating Liu Mangjia on his entry into the knighthood, Liu Bei naturally had other purposes.

Although Liu Bei also showed his edge, there was Yuan Shao of Jizhou in the north, Tao Qian of Xuzhou in the south, and Cao Cao of Yanzhou in the west.

Although there is a development strategy planned by Xu Shu, if you want to implement this strategy, the premise is to win over a group of allies.

At present, living in the camp of Yuan Shu and Gongsun Zan is not what Liu Bei wants, and he has no choice but to do so.

Yuan Shu wants to dominate the world, Gongsun Chan wants to dominate the north of the Yellow River, Liu Bei doesn't want to wade into the troubled waters of Yuan Shu, and he doesn't want to always look at the face of his senior Gongsun Zhan.

Liu Bei wants to gradually get rid of the current camp and hopes to establish a new cooperative alliance, and Liu Mang, who is rising, is one of Liu Bei's goals.

Liu Mang, who was the dominant and state-conquering, was the most effective and only force to counterbalance Yuan Shao from the west.

Liu Bei's idea was to establish a new alliance with the new force Liu Mang, the old ally Gongsun Zhan, and his own forces.

If it can be achieved, the three forces will contain Yuan Shao of Jizhou from the west, north and southeast, which will greatly alleviate the threat of Yuan Shao and thus create opportunities for their own development.

It's just that Liu Mang and Gongsun Zhan once had a bad relationship with Youzhou, and it was quite difficult for them to join hands.

However, this is Liu Bei's chance!

Because of the discord between the two, Liu Bei balances between them, so that he can better reflect his importance, so as to gradually get rid of Gongsun Zhan's restrictions and have more right to speak.

In line with this purpose, on the grounds of congratulating Liu Mangjia on his entry into the knighthood, Liu Bei sent Jian Yong to merge the state.

Liu Bei wanted to remind Liu Mang that no matter who wins Gongsun Chan or Yuan Shao, Liu Mang will be the next target. If Liu Mang can clearly understand the situation, he should take the initiative to show goodwill and put forward the intention of forming an alliance. In this way, Liu Bei can take the initiative in this alliance diplomacy.

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Liu Mang warmly received Jian Yong in the Yan family, accompanied by Liu Bowen and Li Yan.

Be polite. After the host Liu Mang paid his respects, Jian Yong picked up the wine.

After complimenting Liu Mang, Jian Yong said: "I heard that Liu Tingshi and Jizhou Yuan Benchu have always had a disagreement, and I don't know how Liu Tingshi can prevent Yuan Benchu." ”

"Alas!" Liu Mang sighed and said helplessly: "Make a living for the world." For me and the people of the state to live and work in peace and contentment, Liu had no choice but to endure it. ”

Jian Yong hurriedly said: "What if Yuan Benchu refuses to give up? ”

"Him?" Liu Mang was stunned for a moment, and then laughed loudly. "Hahaha, Yuan Benchu still dared to raise troops to invade the realm?"

"I've heard of it down there." Jian Yong deliberately provoked, just to find out the bottom of Liu Mang.

"Hey, hey!" Liu Mang sneered, picked up the wine, and drank it all. "Dang" ate a wine bottle, and said awe-inspiringly: "Mr. Xianhe is a loyal person, Liu Mang will not hide it from you." At the end of last autumn, I Liu Mang's soldiers were not more than 10,000. However, the Jizhou army was defeated twice in Jingcheng. Now, although Yuan Benchu claims to have 200,000 troops, I also have 100,000 elite soldiers, and fierce generals are like clouds, Mr. Xianhe, do you think I will be afraid of him Yuan Benchu? ”

100,000 elite soldiers, although it is an exaggeration, but Liu Mang is not a mouthful.

Bingzhou now has nearly 20,000 elite soldiers, and in case of war, 30,000 or 40,000 people will be requisitioned to transport supplies. That's normal.

Just like Yuan Shao's so-called 200,000 troops, including the strong men who were temporarily recruited. If you talk about the armored soldiers alone, it is only 70,000 or 80,000.

Jian Yong didn't know Liu Mang's family background. Liu Mang's words, he didn't believe them all. The purpose of his visit. It is also to explore Liu Mang's reality.

"There are many rumors in the outside world that Jizhou did not put all its strength into the battle of Jingcheng. Liu Tingshi is still more vigilant. After Jian Yong finished speaking, he cut a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, but the corners of his eyes paid attention to Liu Mang's reaction.

"Hahaha. Thank you Mr. Kenwa for the reminder. However, I wish he Yuan Benchu would stir up trouble again. In that case, the next time Mr. Xianhe and I meet, it will not be in the Yan family, nor in the eldest son or Taiyuan, but in Yecheng! ”

"Uh......" Jian Yong seemed to choke.

Yecheng is Yuan Shao's seat in Jizhou. Does Liu Mang really have the courage and strength of the old nest?

On the trip of the eldest son, Jian Yong saw Liu Mang's strength. The meeting with the Yan family saw Liu Mang's courage again.

In order to gain the diplomatic initiative, it is necessary to guide Liu Mang to submit an alliance request first, which is more beneficial to Liu Bei.

"Liu Tingshi is really heroic!" Jian Yong followed Liu Mang's words and said half-jokingly: "However, at the moment, Gongsun Boqi has won consecutive battles, and I am afraid that he will set up a banquet in Yecheng before Liu Tingshi." Hahaha......"

Jian Yong's meaning is nothing more than a reminder of Liu Mang. Gongsun Chan has an enmity with you Liu Mang, and when Gongsun Chan breaks Yuan Shao, you Liu Mang is as troublesome! And my lord Liu Bei has a friendship with Gongsun Zhan, if you Liu Mang are friends with my lord Liu Bei, only if my lord Liu Bei comes forward, Gongsun Chan can not trouble you.

Jian Yong waited for Liu Mang to take the initiative to express his intention to make friends, but unexpectedly, Liu Mang listened to it and looked at Liu Bowen, and the two laughed.

"Uh, Mr. Liu Tingshi and Mr. Berwyn, what are you laughing at?"

Liu Mang smiled exaggeratedly, holding his stomach with one hand and shaking it with the other.

Liu Bowen said: "Mr. Xianhe, do you think Gongsun Chan will win?" ”

"Of course!"

"Haha, yes, yes!" Liu Bowen said with a smile, "I would like to make a bet with Mr. Xianhe." If Gongsun Boqi wins, the beef and mutton eaten by Xuande Gong in the future will be given by Liu Ji. If Gongsun Boqi is defeated, all the tea that my lord drinks in the future will be given by Mr. Xianhe, how about it? ”

"It's a deal! However, why Mr. Berwyn was so confident, Jane would like to ask. ”

"Hehe, on the reasons for the defeat of Gongsun Boju, Liu can list as many as ten, and I will only say three points today."

"I want to hear about it."

"Jizhou is Yuan Benchu's territory. Yuan Benchu is the lord, Gongsun Boqi is the guest, the so-called strong guest does not suppress the lord, Gongsun Boqi went deep into the hinterland of Jizhou, committed a big taboo, and the grain and grass are difficult to help. This is one of its inevitable failures. ”

Jian Yong's words.

"In the previous battle, Gongsun Boqi took advantage of his light cavalry and took a slight advantage. Harvest small victories, and light the enemy's rash advances. Now, the two sides are facing off against the boundary bridge, Gongsun Boqi is arrogant, and it is difficult for the main light cavalry to play a role. This is the second thing that must be defeated. ”

Jian Yong's expression was embarrassed.

"That Gongsun Boqi, a reckless man, only remembers the long-cherished hatred of the past, and does not know how to turn enemies into friends. Brave for a while, lonely and strong. This is the third thing that must be defeated! ”

Jian Yong felt a little chill in his back.

Liu Bowen's analysis is to the bone. Especially the last one, if Gongsun Zhan abandons his previous suspicions, joins forces with Liu Mang, and attacks Yuan Shao on both sides, Yuan Shao will be defeated.

If, as Liu Bowen analyzed, after the defeat of Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shao's next target will not be Liu Mang's annexation of Liu Mang, which is blocked by Taihang Mountain, but must be Liu Bei's plain, which is closest to Gongsun Chan and is only one river away from Jizhou!

Jian Yong's cold sweat flowed down...... (To be continued.) )