Chapter 180: Xiangyang Fengyun (10)
Zhang Liao asked Guan Yu these questions, Guan Yu had already figured it out, he had already talked to Liu Yi, and he had already made up his mind to leave Liu Bei.
What Guan Yu is worried about now is not these problems, but whether he and Zhang Fei want to save Liu Bei now.
Guan Yu From Cai Mao's information, or in the previous inferences with Liu Yi, Guan Yu always believed that Liu Bei's attempt to capture Jingzhou was unlikely to succeed.
At that time, Liu Yi was in order to avoid giving Liu Biao an excuse to kill Liu Bei, which was caused by his betrayal of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and Liu Bei, so he asked Guan Yu and Zhang Fei not to return to the New Han Dynasty immediately for the time being, and let them stay in the Jingzhou army for the time being.
It is precisely because of the speculation that Jingzhou has always been in the hands of Liu Biao that Guan Yu believes that Liu Bei's work in Xiangyang cannot be successful. Knowing that Liu Bei could not succeed, and knowing the situation in Xiangyang at this moment, Guan Yu fell into a contradiction and considered whether he should save Liu Bei.
If Guan Yu and Zhang Fei only need to stay in the Jingzhou army and don't know anything about Xiangyang, this is another matter. Even if Liu Bei was killed by Liu Biao, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei didn't know about it, then Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's hearts were a little sad and even painful at most, but they would not feel that they violated their own hearts and conscience.
Because, they want to unify the army in Jingzhou on the front line, it was Liu Bei himself who conspired with Liu Biao, but in the end he was murdered by Liu Biao, it can only be said that he Liu Bei took the blame for himself, and even his own brothers plotted together, but he planned his own life, which is no wonder to others.
But now. Knowing that Liu Bei may have fallen into a deadlock carefully planned by someone, even if it is inconsistent with Liu Bei's philosophy, but Guan Yu and Zhang Fei will not come to the rescue. Then there is a kind of mentality of seeing death and not being saved. It is this kind of psychology that makes Guan Yu contradictory and hesitant.
Actually, to put it simply, it was difficult for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to say ruthless words in front of Liu Bei. So far, they also have a tight spell on their bodies, which can't change the fact that they and Liu Bei are sworn brothers. Together for so many years. The brotherhood that runs together cannot be said to be broken all at once.
Now, Guan Yu faced the topic asked by Zhang Liao. Guan Yu shook his head and smiled bitterly, and then slowly said to Zhang Liao: "Wenyuan, what we are talking about now is not whether I, Guan, want to leave Liu Bei." Vote for someone else's business. In fact. I won't tell you anything, I've been here, and I, Guan, want to persuade you to leave Lu Bu and join the Ming Lord. As for this master, it is not Liu Bei. ”
"Oh?" Zhang Liao was stunned, he kept coming, met Guan Yu, and had to be merciful to Guan Yu's subordinates many times. He always thought that it was Guan Yu who hit him off at first sight. persuaded him to submit to Liu Bei.
"This Lord ...... It's not Cao Cao. It was the New Han Dynasty Liu Yi. Guan Yu thought about it and decided to open the skylight with Zhang Liao to say something, he believed that with Zhang Liao's temperament, even if he was now Cao Cao's general, he would not harm him Guan Yu.
"Lewi? You ......" Zhang Liao was really a little surprised, stared at Guan Yu with wide eyes and said: "You have shown mercy to Zhang's subordinates many times before, just to keep me Zhang Liao and persuade me to vote for Liu Yi?" ”
"That's right!" Guan Yu nodded and said: "The question you asked me just now, Guan Yu had already figured it out, so there was no need for Wen Yuan's persuasion, if it wasn't for Guan Mou's fetters, he should be in the formation of the New Han Army at this moment." ”
"You, you voted for Liu Yi a long time ago?" Zhang Liao was dumbfounded.
"Hehe, that's weird, isn't it? The world says that I Guan Yu is loyal and righteous, but in Guan Mou's heart, he has long wanted to leave Liu Bei. It's just that my brother Liu Yi cares about Guan's reputation and asks Guan not to return to the New Han Dynasty for the time being. Alas, it's really unpredictable, if it weren't for too many accidents, I think, Wen Yuan, you should also be a general under Liu Yi's account now, and you and you can fight together for a common idea. ”
"Alas......" Zhang Liao couldn't help but sigh when he heard this.
Indeed, when Zhang Liao was besieged by Cao Cao's army in Xiapi and the city of Xiapi was broken, Zhang Liao planned to join Gao Shun and join the New Han Dynasty to serve Liu Yi. But in the end, he had to become Cao Cao's general.
"Wen Yuan, then now, do you still want to persuade me Guan to serve Cao Cao?"
"This ......" Zhang Liao smiled bitterly, shook his head and said: "Yun Chang, you have already made a decision, and I believe that Liu Yi will be the master of Ming, Yun Chang, you will serve the New Han Dynasty, and you will definitely not be wronged." ”
"Yes, well, when it comes to Cao Cao, in fact, he can be regarded as a good master, but Cao Cao is not a hero in the world, he can only be regarded as a hero. He acted as a person, not as frank and frank as my little brother Lewy. If there is no little brother of mine, Cao Cao will unify the Han Dynasty and govern the world, or the people of the Han Dynasty can live a better life. However, now with my little brother Liu Yi, even in terms of the ability to govern the world, my little brother is more superior, so Guan still hopes that the New Han Dynasty can unify the Han Dynasty, govern the Han Dynasty, and revitalize the Han Dynasty. ”
Guan Yu said, stood up, walked to Zhang Liao's side, pressed Zhang Liao's shoulder with his big hand, and said: "Wenyuan, I know that you are also a loyal and righteous person, a person who has a beginning and an end, if one day, we meet on the battlefield, you and I are not allowed to leave our hands." If, when victory or defeat is a foregone conclusion, then I ask you Wen Yuan not to die, you and I, in the future, can either be under Liu Yi as generals, or under Cao Cao's account as generals. There will come a time when we will be angry together and revitalize the Han. ”
"Cloud Chief!" Zhang Liaohuo stood up, held Guan Yu's big hand with his backhand, and said a little quietly: "Okay!" I, Zhang Liao, are bento, this is a life and death agreement between you and me! ”
"Definitely!"
Guan Yu and Zhang Liao really cherish each other and admire each other.
"By the way, Yun Chang, since you have already made a decision, why are you still depressed? Feeling preoccupied all day? Zhang Liao asked again.
"Well, it's a dilemma." Guan Yu said: "Now, my brother-in-law Liu Bei is in Xiangyang, and he now wants to seize Liu Biao's Jingzhou, but through the secret report sent by Cai Mao, I know that Liu Bei is difficult to succeed, and he is afraid that his life is in danger." Although Guan Mou has a different concept from Liu Bei, he is ready to leave him. And he has used us several times to do things against our will, but now it is difficult to see him. I, Guan, don't know if I should save him. ”
"This ...... Yun Chang, what do you think? ”
"Me? Hehe, no matter what, Liu Bei is my Guan Mou's brother-in-law, and he won't be saved when he dies, does this make Guan Mou violate his brother's righteousness? However, if I am saved, how will I explain it to Liu Bei in the future. I want to leave him and join Lewi? You can't cut off your robe with Liu Bei, right? ”
"Yun Chang, just for this?" Zhang Liao seemed to be speechless and said, "You are too hesitant to do this." If Liu Bei didn't do anything that you and Zhang Fei couldn't accept. I didn't do anything to kill you, I just used some means to use you, and this is not a big deal. Unless you can tell him directly. Otherwise, it's really hard for you to say that you want to break off your relationship with Liu Bei. I think you should go and save it, and as for the rest, let's talk about it when we get it. Alas, brother, how many brothers can there be in a lifetime? Even if it's a certain period of time, everyone smells like brothers. rescued Liu Bei. Even if you return the love with him, explain the situation. Going their separate ways. There is a birthday feast in the world, and what should come will always come. Before you have rescued Liu Bei from Xiangyang, it is useless to say anything now. ”
Guan Yu couldn't help but nod after hearing this, understanding that what Zhang Liao said was reasonable.
"Understood, Wenyuan, thank you." Guan Yu's brows stretched, and he had already made a decision in his heart.
"Haha, don't thank me." Zhang Liao hurriedly shook his hand and said, "I'm not kind. Now I, Zhang Liao, will not hide it from you, in fact, the prime minister also has a strategy to seize Xiangyang, and is ready to return Jingzhou to the Xudu court before the New Han Army officially sends troops to seize Jingzhou. Although I am indeed on the orders of the Prime Minister to persuade Yun Chang to submit to you, I also have another task. That is to help the Jingzhou army resist the attack of the Xinhan army, and if you can, take over the Jingzhou army by the way. Now, in the name of being allies with Liu Biao, it was Liu Biao who borrowed our generals from Cao Cao, so in the Jingzhou army, Cao Cao's generals who came with me Zhang Liao also have the right to mobilize the Jingzhou army. If you leave the Jingzhou military camp, then I, Zhang Liao, can take advantage of the situation to seize power. ”
"Uh, take it, take it, I, Guan Yu, don't bother to care about the affairs of the Jingzhou army, you Zhang Liao can have the ability to seize the military power of the two or three hundred thousand Jingzhou army, and you can mobilize these Jingzhou troops to fight for you and Cao Cao, that is also your Zhang Liao's ability." Guan Yu said speechlessly.
"Hehe, I'll tell you a joke, the Jingzhou Army is too complicated, you are already difficult to control the Jingzhou Army, and it is even more unlikely that you will be replaced by me. What's more, the combat power of the Jingzhou army, I Zhang Liao really can't look down on it. Even if they can mobilize the Jingzhou army, can they still be expected to be able to defeat the Xinhan army? Zhang Liao said: "Don't talk about this, when are you going to go to Xiangyang?" ”
"Leave immediately, when I go to call Zhang Fei, I'll leave."
"In such a hurry?"
"It's better to go to Xiangyang now, and it will be tomorrow afternoon. When the time comes, I don't know what changes will happen in Xiangyang. Guan Yu said.
"Well, that's okay...... Zhang Liao nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Yun Chang, although we have the same temperament, but after all, now we are all our own masters, there are some things that can be said, I have already told you, I can't say it, I really can't speak, in short, you have to be careful, take care!" ”
"Don't say anything superfluous, I don't want to embarrass you!" Guan Yu patted Zhang Liao in understanding.
"That'...... Goodbye! ”
"Goodbye!"
Guan Yu had nothing to clean up, so he could go.
However, when Guan Yu stepped out of the military tent, Zhang Liao still stopped Guan Yu and said, "Yun Chang, when you arrive in Xiang, you can't believe anyone's words, including ...... Including Cai Mao, who sent you a letter...... That's it, take care! ”
Guan Yu paused, nodded slowly, didn't look back, and went directly to Zhang Fei's camp.
Zhang Fei wasn't really drunk, he was just as Guan Yu guessed, this guy, he didn't want to use his brain to think about these problems, so he handed over all the things to Guan Yu and let Guan Yu make a decision.
When Guan Yu found Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei was already waiting, jumped up from the bed, and set off.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei took out their respective war horses, thought about it, and handed over the talisman given by Liu Biao to the groom who fed their war horses, and asked him to send it to Zhang Liao.
Guan Yu gave Zhang Liao a favor back.
Zhang Liao told him that Cao Cao wanted to seize Jingzhou without blood, and deliberately revealed that Cai Mao was not credible, so didn't he say that Cai Mao might be Cao Cao's person?
Well, Guan Yu figured out such a link. thought that Cai Mao should not be Liu Yi's person, if it was Liu Yi's person, then Liu Yi would attack Jingzhou. I'm afraid that it can really be taken down without much effort, and there is no need to be so troublesome at all. How can you wait for Liu Biao and Liu Bei to join forces to force him and Zhang Fei to lead the Jingzhou army? So, Cai Mao is not Liu Yi's person, so why did he send some secret information to himself? In particular, there is obviously disrespect for Liu Biao, revealing some secrets of Liu Biao.
What's more, if Cai Mao is Liu Yi's person. He should have told Lewis directly, and he didn't have to come to talk to him.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei naturally wouldn't go to Xiangyang just for the two of them. Among them in the Jingzhou army, there are more than 20,000 military horses in the headquarters, so they naturally have to lead the military horses to leave the camp of the Jingzhou army together. Leaving this time, Guan Yu didn't plan to come back. Naturally, they will not keep their own military horses here.
General of the Jingzhou Army. Seeing Guan Yu and Zhang Fei leading the army away, no one dared to stop them, let alone clash with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. However, if he left with the military horses, his marching speed was much slower, especially if he marched overnight, he didn't have a day to catch up with Xiangyang.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. With more than 20,000 military horses, he left the Jingzhou military camp in Anzhong County and marched thirty or forty miles to Xiangyang. He ordered the horses to camp and wait until dawn before marching.
In Xiangyang City, this night was calm and calm, and there was nothing to do.
However, as soon as the day dawned, there was a situation in Xiangyang City.
First of all, Liu Bei, he sent people to summon those Jingzhou civil and military capitals who took refuge in him, and then they were led by the Kuai brothers, and a group of people, and temporarily let some soldiers and generals mix in, and drove to the palace where Liu Biao was recuperating.
At the beginning, there were only about 100 people, plus soldiers and generals, but only hundreds of people, all the way to the palace where Liu Biao was recuperating, and there were some people on the road who had been premeditated and instigated, adding up, there were actually one or two thousand people.
One or two thousand people rushed to Liu Biao's recuperation palace, this matter was definitely not a trivial matter, and it immediately alarmed Cai Mao and Huang Zu.
Huang Zu was in charge of the city defense of Xiangyang, and as soon as he heard that so many people had rushed to Liu Biao's palace to recuperate, he hurriedly mobilized his military horses and immediately blocked the whole city. Although Huang Zu was worried about Liu Biao's safety, he didn't dare to inspect it personally, but he just sent a cavalry of 2,000 people to inspect the situation.
Cai Mao's actions were not slow, before the cavalry sent by Huang Zu arrived, he personally led a group of thousands of personal soldiers to Liu Biao's recuperation palace and protected Liu Biao's recuperation palace.
No one thought that Liu Bei would attack immediately, so for a while, Cai Mao really seemed a little hasty to deal with it. For a while, he was not sure whether this was Liu Bei's action to force Liu Biao to abdicate.
After all, Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue and others did not reveal to Liu Biao whether Liu Bei would take any action that day, which made Cai Mao, who thought that he had already held a qiē in his hands, a little careless.
Of course, it doesn't matter, if it is really Liu Bei who starts to force the palace, and Liu Biao wants to order Liu Bei to be killed, he Cai Mao can also let people do it, and then create chaos, and by the way, Liu Biao also did it. Immediately with strong means, he took over the power of Jingzhou and stabilized the situation. He also called Xiahoudun and Xu Huang, with these generals, wouldn't it be easy to kill Liu Bei and Liu Biao?
But when Cai Mao also arrived at the scene, he got the report, and Liu Bei didn't come at all. This made Cai Mao feel embarrassed all of a sudden.
If the master doesn't come, how will he kill him? Is it possible, send someone to break into Liu Bei's mansion now and kill Liu Beiqiang?
"Xeno, Zirou, what the hell is going on? Don't you know that the lord is going to recuperate now? What do you want to do when you come here in such a noisy way? Cai Mao was dressed in armor, and stopped at the gate of the palace with a murderous spirit, and shouted at Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, who were in the lead.
Cai Mao and the Kui brothers have always been a little wrong, and this incident, Cai Mao did not get a prior report from the Kui brothers, so naturally there will be no good face.
The brothers of the Kuai family were also a little hesitant at the moment, but they knew that there was no turning back, so they had to take a step forward and say to Cai Mao: "General Cai, the lord has not been a director for a long time, I have something important to see the lord now, please get out of the way." ”
"Nonsense! You say you want to see the lord, then you want to see the lord? If there is something to do, wait for Cai to pass the word. Otherwise, don't make a noise here, otherwise, don't blame me Cai Mao for being polite! ”
"General Cai, why can't I wait to see my lord? Could it be that the lord has been put under house arrest by you, Cai Mao? Even if the lord is sick, now I have something important to tell you, and I can't delay, so I will report it quickly! ”
Kuai Liang stiffened his head and said with an awe-inspiring face.
"Kuailiang, are you really going to rebel?" Cai Mao's expression changed, and he didn't expect them to insist on seeing Liu Biao.
"Hehe, you see that we are all ministers of the lord and some people who petition, just by virtue of us, do we seem to be rebels? General Cai, don't worry too much, I'm just worried about the lord, I just want to take a look, the will of the people is hard to disobey, otherwise, you go and ask the lord to come out to see, it's the same. ”
This is obviously a little wrong. How dare you say that you want to invite the lord to come out to see you?
This Kuai brother, did he really take refuge in Liu Bei? Want to reverse Liu Biao?
However, at this time, Cai Mao saw the cavalry sent by Huang Zu, as soon as these cavalry arrived, they had already suppressed those people who were in chaos, and he couldn't help but be relieved in his heart, thinking that even if you have any conspiracy, but under the suppression of your own military horses, I am afraid that you will turn against the sky?
After thinking about it, Cai Mao beckoned and asked people to come over to guard the gate of the palace, so as not to let the brothers of the Kuai family bring people in, and he reflexively entered the palace to see Liu Biao. (To be continued......)