Chapter 146: It's all acting
The fire at the scene is still burning, but it seems to be under control, and it will not seriously burn down the entire station.
The soldiers around him had also fallen silent, and they could only hear Kuai Yue's voice and the sound of hunting fire jumping.
Kuai Yue bowed deeply to Guan Yu from afar, and said with a sincere face: "General Guan, we in Jingzhou need you." Well, if it's too hypocritical, Kuai won't say it, don't say that we Jingzhou people need you, Kuai just wants to say that it's us Jingzhou Liu Jingsheng who needs you, all our scholars in Jingzhou need you, and Kuai needs you. Now, the army of the New Han Dynasty, Liu Yiqin led the army has arrived in Wancheng, if there is no such as General Guan and General Zhang, the generals of the three armies who are brave enough to lead the army to fight with the New Han Army, then, our Jingxiang land, is bound to be the New Han Army, and when the time comes, we and other local wealthy families of the Jingxiang clan will inevitably be controlled by the New Han Dynasty. To put it more clearly, it is the relationship of interests. The policy pursued by the New Han Dynasty was to distribute the land of the wealthy families to those who had nothing to cultivate, which was tantamount to directly depriving us of the inheritance that had been passed down from generation to generation. Defending the family and the country is not only the right of ordinary people, but also the Jingxiang clan has the right to defend our due interests. Therefore, we will definitely not be willing to obey the so-called basic national law of the new Han Dynasty. In order to protect our interests, the only way to do this is to deal with the New Han Army to the end. Now, only if you command our Jingzhou army, the general, can it be possible to fight with the New Han army. Please General Guan must not shirk! ”
"Humph! That's it, you have to catch Brother Guan. Use the life of Guan's eldest brother to blackmail Guan? Guan Yu said coldly.
"No, no, please don't misunderstand General Guan. In fact, we Jingzhou. From the lord Liu Biao to the lord, no one admires Xuande and the two generals, and regards you as the heroes of the world, and we sincerely respect you. If it weren't for the danger of Jingzhou, we would never have done such a thing. He would never make such a move to ask General Guan to accept the Jingzhou military talisman and lead the Jingzhou army. Kuai Yue shook his hand again and again: "It's really me waiting in a panic." There was no good way for a while, and I was afraid that General Guan would just leave. You know, for us and the Jingxiang clan. General Guan and General Zhang are the last straw for us, if we miss it, we can only accept the fate of defeat and the fate of losing a qiē. I can't wait. So. will ask General Guan so much, please be sure to solve this crisis for our Jingzhou. ”
"That's all?" Guan Yu said coldly: "What if someone Guan says no?" ”
"General Guan, to tell you the truth, Kuai has already said it, you can also use a dog jumping over the wall to describe us. Anyway, sooner or later, we are going to die, and now, there is only ...... Hehe, I believe. General Guan doesn't want to see such a situation, does he? To be honest, as long as General Guan agrees to wait. For us to unify the army in Jingzhou and defeat the New Han Army, it is a happy thing for us. So, why bother to get into trouble? Kuai Yue looked like he was in his chest, and said unhurriedly.
"Oops! I'm angry! How dare you threaten us like this? Don't you think we're going to be threatened by you! ”
Zhang Fei couldn't help it, and as soon as the Zhangba snake spear in his hand was raised, he was about to rush over to save Liu Bei.
However, Guan Yu stretched out his hand and suppressed Zhang Fei, who was a little impulsive, with one hand, and asked him to calm down first.
"Second brother, third brother, don't be reluctant! When do you think that the three brothers will come to threaten us to do something we don't want to do? Don't worry about the big brother, with your skills, I think you can fight your way out of the encirclement, if anything happens to the big brother, just remember to avenge the big brother! Liu Bei also shouted loudly at this time, looking like he was at home.
"Big Brother ......" Zhang Fei was so angry that his face was so dark that he had to be angry, but he could only suppress himself at the moment, and he didn't dare to make any more moves, for fear that Liu Bei would be killed by Kuai Yue's people like this.
Seriously, Zhang Fei really wanted to screw Kuai Yue's head off at this moment, but Liu Bei, the eldest brother, was controlled by him, so he could only swallow his anger in his stomach.
"Mr. Kuai, I'm afraid you think too highly of Guan, even if Guan agrees to fight the Xinhan army for your army, Guan is not sure that he can win the battle." Guan Yu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
"General Guan, it's man-made! Today, on our Jingzhou side, there is no general and three armies, only the general and General Zhang can be the three armies. As long as General Guan fights with the New Han Army on behalf of our Jingzhou Army, even if we are defeated, we will accept our fate. ”
"Then, aren't you afraid that Guan Mou will pretend to agree to your request now, take the talisman for the time being, and regret it in the future?" Guan Yu said expressionlessly.
"Afraid? What's the use of being afraid? What's more, we are really not worried that Guan Yu Guan Yunchang will go back on his word, as long as you Guan Yunchang agrees, you will definitely do it, we believe in you! Kuai Yue said affirmatively.
"Hmm......" Guan Yu thrust the Qinglong Moon Knife in his hand into the ground with a choking sound, and said proudly: "If Guan agrees, will you be able to release Brother Guan?" ”
"This ......" Kuai Yue hesitated at this moment, then shook his head and said bluntly: "I won't ......"
"So what the fuck are you going to believe us? It's! Zhang Fei scolded violently.
Kuai Yue said without blushing and breathlessly: "General Guan, General Zhang, this is not a question of trust or distrust. However, please rest assured, your two generals are fighting abroad, and we are in Xiangyang, and we will definitely treat Xuande Gong as a guest, no, treat Xuande Gong as a lord. Definitely will not embarrass Xuan Degong. Moreover, I Kuai Yue can take the head as a guarantee, no matter whether the two generals can defeat the New Han Army or not, Kuai will ensure the personal safety of Xuande Gong. ”
Guan Yu stretched out his hand again, stopped Zhang Fei from scolding, and said to Kuai Yue in a deep voice: "Mr. Kuai, you are treating my three brothers like this now, it should be Liu Biao's meaning, right?" You have a good plan, deceived our three brothers to Xiangyang, and then used such a trick to force the three brothers to comply. However, I won't talk about that, now that my eldest brother has fallen into your hands, it's useless for me to say anything later. I think I, Guan, promised to take over your Jingzhou army. It is not impossible to lead the Jingzhou army and the New Han Army in a battle, which is also something that Guan has no choice. But, we ask. You forced Guan and his third brother Zhang Fei to work hard for you like this, then, in case we defeat the Xinhan army...... No, if you want to defeat the Xinhan Army, that's just a fool's dream, and I, Guan Yu, have not been arrogant to this point. I can only say that Guan commanded the Jingzhou army. It's not to defeat the New Han Army, but to keep Jingzhou this time from losing. If Jingzhou is not lost, then I Guan Mou has done it to ensure that you dog thieves are safe for the time being. Well. If Guan can do this, may I ask, what benefits can you give Guan? ”
"Yes, what about the benefits? Three of us brothers. The people outside said that we were waiting for righteousness. However, we have no relatives with you and no reason, and we are still being coerced by you and others, why should we be angry with you? Why do you want to help you fight against the New Han Army? Zhang Fei also shouted.
"Benefits?"
Kuai Yue seemed to have been prepared early, and immediately replied: "If it is said that in the future, the Duke of Xuande can support Jingzhou with my father-in-law Liu Biao, is this considered a benefit?" At least, all the cities on the east bank of the Yushui River. In the future, it will be handed over to General Guan and your three brothers, is this a benefit? And ......"
Kuai Yue said. actually walked directly to Guan Yu, walked all the way to Guan Yu's side, and then whispered in his ear: "General Guan, what Kuai said to you now, please don't pass it on to the second ear again." ”
Kuai Yue didn't wait for Guan Yu to express his position, and said in a low voice: "General Guan, what do you think is the difference between Jingzhou and Xuzhou?" Well, Kuai refers to the difference between the lords of Xuzhou and Jingzhou, in fact, Kuai believes that there should be no difference. Whether it was Tao Gongzu at the beginning, or Liu Jingsheng now, they are too weak, if it is a peaceful and prosperous world, they may still be able to be a virtuous minister, but in this troubled era, is it possible for them to achieve a double career? There is another similarity. That's the question of their offspring. Tao Gongzu has two adult heirs, but he is not talented, and it is impossible to inherit his father's business. As for Liu Jingsheng, he also has two children, but now he is too young to do more, it is difficult to convince the public, and he can't succeed at all. Why did Kuai tell General Guan about this? That's because Liu Jingsheng estimates that it will be difficult to hold on for too long, and he is terminally ill, maybe he won't be able to survive one day. If Liu Biao goes west, then the power of Jingzhou will fall into the hands of your eldest brother. ”
"General Guan, Kuai will tell you the truth. What Kuai wants is not that General Guan and General Zhang have solved this crisis in Jingzhou for us, because the lord of Jingzhou is weak, even if this crisis passes, there will definitely be a next time. In the future, who will solve the crisis in Jingzhou? Therefore, the longest-term plan is to let Xuande Gong sit in Jingzhou, and the two generals will sit in Jingzhou for a long time, so that we can have no worries. "Kuai Yue is full of temptation.
"Is Liu Jingsheng really so sick?" Guan Yu said noncommittally.
"Hehe, if he wasn't really seriously ill, would he be able to invite Xuande to support the military and political power of Jingzhou? In fact, he also knew that if he let his two yellow-haired sons exercise the power of Jingzhou on his behalf, he was afraid that the foundation he had won so hard would disappear immediately, so he invited Xuande Gong, but unfortunately, Xuande Gong actually rejected Liu Jingsheng's kindness. ”
When Guan Yu heard this, he couldn't help but look up at Liu Bei, who was restrained by Jingzhou soldiers.
At this time, Guan Yu really didn't understand this big brother, and he wasn't sure if he would really refuse Liu Biao's appointment for the sake of his relationship with Zhang Fei. Because, this is too unlike Liu Bei's appearance in recent years. Isn't he hell-bent on gaining a territory of influence? If Liu Biao is really seriously ill and what Kuai Yue said is true, then Liu Biao really seems to want to entrust Jingzhou to Liu Bei, the eldest brother. It stands to reason that Liu Bei should be able to see it, can he really reject Liu Biao for the sake of his relationship with Zhang Fei?
Guan Yu was a little suspicious in his heart, but he couldn't confirm it for a while. At least, judging from the current situation, it is a fact that this eldest brother Liu Bei was restrained by the Jingzhou army, and his life will be in danger at any time.
"Okay, no need to say more, I'll talk about it later. Guan can promise you that he will command the Jingzhou army for the time being, but Guan will not guarantee that he will defeat the Xinhan army, so he can only say that Jingzhou will be safe for the time being. ”
"Good!" Kuai Yue heard that Guan Yu finally agreed, and he was secretly happy in his heart, and said: "General Guan, then please take the military talisman first, and in the coming day, there will be an official appointment document." In front of the three armies, take the stage to pay respects to the generals. ”
"Then my eldest brother ......" Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei.
"Please rest assured, General Guan, Kuai will ask Duke Xuande to meet my lord. When I pay homage, I will appear with my lord. At this point, please really rest assured General Guan, we will never dare to cause harm, let alone snub Xuande Gong. What's more, we will be safe in Jingzhou in the future. It still depends on Xuande Gong and the two generals. Kuai Yue said with a serious face.
"I'm going to say a few words to my eldest brother." Guan Yu said.
"Please!" Kuai Yue stepped back and let Guan Yu talk to Liu Bei.
However, when Guan Yu wanted to get closer. The soldiers escorted Liu Bei back a little.
"Alas, second brother, why are you bothered? Seeing that you and the third brother have wronged themselves, it's useless for me to be the eldest brother. I've been a problem with you. Liu Bei sighed as if he was a little painful.
"Big brother. Guan wants to ask something! Guan Yu said to Liu Bei solemnly.
"Well, second brother, please speak."
"Did the eldest brother really think that the younger brother and the third brother didn't want to fight with the Liu Yi brothers and rejected Liu Biao?" Guan Yu asked word by word.
"Yes!" Liu Bei said without thinking.
"Is the eldest brother willing to give up the land of a state that he may get for the sake of our brother's affection?" Guan Yu asked.
"Cloud Chief! What do you want to say? Are you suspicious of your big brother? For quite a few years, our brothers Taoyuan got righteous, and their love is stronger than gold! Say yes and never give up, how can I ignore my brotherhood and brotherly feelings? As long as I can go around with the second brother and the third brother, it is not uncommon for me to have a world preparation! Liu Bei said categorically. His eyes looked at Guan Yu firmly.
"Good! Take care, brother! The younger brother and the third brother led the army to the battle, not by the elder brother's side. Please be careful, brother. ”
"Yun Chang should also take care!" Liu Bei ignored the Xueliang long knife around his neck and arched his hand to Guan Yu.
"Big brother, take care!" Zhang Fei also seemed to be a little helpless to hug his fists.
Choke!
Guan Yu suddenly pulled up the Qinglong Moon Knife, snorted, the long knife danced, and a fierce murderous aura surged out, with Guan Yu's knife split, a big tree about ten steps apart was directly slammed by Guan Yu's knife qi and slammed off.
"Kuaiyue! If my eldest brother has a half-point difference, Guan will definitely want your Kuai family to be full of people, and when the time comes, it will be like that tree, and there will be no reason at all. Guan Yu shouted.
The surrounding firelight jumped, as if it was dimmed by Guan Yu's momentum.
The sergeants around him were naturally silent, and cold sweat broke out.
"General Guan, Kuai Mou swears here, if the two generals are out on the expedition, if Xuande Gong has half a point of difference, Kuai's whole family will not die well, let heaven and earth be proof!" Kuai Yue made an oath with a solemn face.
Concerned didn't say more, and stood quietly and let Kuai Yue disappear into the night with Liu Bei, and the surrounding sergeants had quickly retreated, leaving only some Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's personal soldiers.
A group of pro-soldiers, all of whom knelt in front of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in a little panic.
Zhang Fei had no place to vent his anger, so he scolded the kneeling soldiers, and almost started to beat these soldiers, Guan Yu pulled Zhang Fei back.
"Take a look around and give me a careful investigation of how our post station was attacked by the Jingzhou army, and how the fire here was placed. Hum! We were on guard last night, so how could we be ignorant? Guan Yu's eyes shot a complicated gaze, glanced around, and then pulled Zhang and flew into a house that was not involved in the fire.
"Second brother, how can you promise them to take over the Jingzhou army and fight against the Xinhan army? Now, what do we do? Alas, the eldest brother was taken by them, and he must have wanted to use our eldest brother to blackmail us, forcing us to have to fight with that kid of Lewi. Zhang Fei is not too stupid, he understands Kuai Yue's purpose of always holding Liu Bei hostage.
"It's weird." Guan Yu shook his head and said to Zhang Fei: "Third brother, didn't you notice it?" This time, since Liu Biao suddenly invited our eldest brother to Xiangyang, the whole incident seems to be full of strangeness. That Liu Biao is weird, and our eldest brother ...... I'm afraid it's a little unclear......"
"Oh? Second brother, what did you think of? Come out and see, don't let us guess. Zhang Fei was too lazy to use his brain, and urged Guan Yu to say quickly.
"Well, if nothing else, let's talk about tonight. Have you noticed? Our eldest brother was caught by them and came in from the outside. And when we went to sleep last night, we watched my eldest brother sleep, and we went to sleep again. It stands to reason that when the shouts of killing started and the fire burned, we rushed out of the house, but as soon as we rushed out, we saw our eldest brother coming in from outside. ”
"Huh? Yes, if they came to catch our eldest brother and wanted to use our eldest brother to blackmail us, they didn't have to come and arrest our eldest brother unknowingly, and then come back to kill and set fire, right? Also, they want to arrest our eldest brother, why don't they arrest our eldest brother when the eldest brother refuses Liu Biao? Why wait for our eldest brother to come back and be with us, and then secretly come and take our eldest brother? Isn't that easier said than done? They think that when the big brother is around us, it will be better to grasp it than when we are not around the big brother? Zhang Fei said a little confused.
"Nonsense! Who can secretly arrest a person around us without realizing it? Not to mention that our eldest brother's martial arts are not bad, how can he be caught so easily? Also, have you noticed that after we go to sleep, we seem to be sleeping very deeply? I woke up only when someone else killed me at the door of my house? If that's the case, I'm afraid we won't even know if we lost our heads. Guan Yu said with a look of pain. (To be continued......)