Fang Shao hasn't used his cleverness for a long time, and this time he ran into Zhang Ren's difficult bone, it seems that it is not possible to try his skills lightly.

Is Zhang Ren really loyal to Liu Zhang? If it is true, then why did Liu Zhang persuade him to surrender, but he would rather die?

Fang Shao has been pondering the "loyalty" of this era for a long time, and the so-called loyal people can actually be divided into two kinds.

One is the kind of person who is the kind of person who is indeed loyal to Yuan Shao and disdainful of Cao Ying, therefore, the Yuan family was defeated, Cao Ying invited him with a great gift, and the trial was still unyielding.

Another kind of loyalty is Chen Gong, Zhang Ren this kind of loyalty, the original master has asked to surrender, but they are still "stubborn", in the final analysis, in fact, what they are loyal to is not someone, but a kind of criterion in their hearts, this kind of criterion is the so-called "one body does not do two masters", which is also the highest standard defined by the whole society for "loyalty".

And this kind of person who sacrifices for loyalty is often greatly respected by the world after death, even if you are loyal to a notorious person like Dong Zhuo during your lifetime, but as long as you can adhere to the highest standard of loyalty to the end, and are willing to pay the price of your life, it will also leave a reputation of loyalty in the hearts of the world.

However, Fang Shao also found that people like Zhang Ren who cling to the word of loyalty, although they are not afraid of life and death, often cherish their reputation, such as "going back on their word", "breaking their oath" and other things that damage their reputation, they also regard them as flood beasts.

Therefore, Fang Shao planned to start from here.

Obviously, the upright Zhang Ren didn't realize that he had fallen into the trap that Fang Shao had set as soon as he entered the door, and when he heard that the white strategist in front of him dared to boast about testing his strength, he couldn't help laughing.

"Hehe, laugh, there will be a time for you to cry."

Zhang Ren didn't seem to bother to answer, but just mocked the young man who spoke wildly with an unbridled laugh.

Fang Shao was very indifferent, and said with a smile: "If the old general doesn't dare to compare, even if he says it, he can't guess what he means by laughing like this?" ”

Zhang Ren's laughter stopped abruptly, and he snorted coldly: "The old man has lived for most of his life, and the first time I have seen an arrogant young man like you, it seems that this Liu Xuande is not only in the name of benevolence and righteousness, but even the so-called ability to recognize people is also blown out." ”

Fang Shao asked very calmly: "The old general doesn't understand what Shao says, I don't know where Shao is arrogant, don't you believe that I can persuade the lord to release you?" You don't have to worry about this, we can swear by people, and we will never break our promise. ”

"This man is sick in the brain, if he is not sick, how can he be so stupid. However, I heard that this person is Liu Bei's trusted advisor, if it is really as he said, I can regain my freedom, it is better than succumbing to Liu Bei's men, it seems that I can give it a try......"

After pondering for a long time, Zhang Ren picked up the wine on the table, took a big sip, and said with a smile: "Young man, you have to think clearly, when you lose to the old man, don't have the face to explain to Liu Xuande." ”

Zhang Ren's spirit seemed to be much more uplifted, and in his words, he no longer called Liu Bei and Liu Bei by his name, but instead called "Liu Xuande", Fang Shao felt that in fact, in Zhang Ren's heart, it seemed that his original attachment had been loosened.

Fang Shao smiled faintly and said, "This doesn't have to worry about the old general. However, Shao was a little worried, in case the old general lost, but he repented of the gambling contract, and still preferred to die rather than surrender to my lord, but what should he do? ”

"Fart!" Zhang Ren slammed the wine jar on a few pieces, and said angrily: "What do you think I, Zhang Ren, will go against you like this yellow-mouthed child." ”

Fang Shao just wanted to provoke him, seeing him behaving like this, he felt more confident in his heart, and immediately said proudly: "The old general is really a man of faith, okay, then we will make a decision." ”

Zhang Ren drank all the wine in one go, then rolled up his sleeves and said, "Then don't be verbose, don't you want to compete with me, come on, the old man can let you do it with one hand." ”

Fang Shao would not be stupid enough to compete with Zhang Ren's real strength, with Zhang Ren's tower-like body, he was afraid that the three of them would not be able to defeat him.

Fang Shao's eyes rolled, and he said with a smile: "How dare Shao do it with the old general." You don't have to do it with your hands, so let's make it more difficult than the point. ”

Zhang Ren said impatiently: "Then what do you want to compare?" ”

Fang Shao pointed to the iron fence of the cell and said, "When the old general sees that this fence is not there, we can break them better than anyone else." ”

Zhang Ren was stunned at the time, you must know that the fence is made of iron, each one has a thumb thick, although he Zhang Ren boasts of superior strength, but it is only for people, and with the power of mortals, how can he break the iron rod.

"Does he want me to retreat, hmph, it's not that easy. If I can't move, with his little arms and legs, I can't move even more, what is there to be afraid of? ”

So, Zhang Ren jumped up, grabbed the two iron fences with both hands, and broke them to both sides with all his might.

To say that this Zhang Ren is really extraordinary, such a thick iron rod actually broke him slightly out of shape, which only made Fang Shao gasp.

However, after all, the manpower is limited, and the iron fence has been deformed to a certain extent, no matter how hard Zhang Ren tries his best, his face is red, and he can no longer shake it.

Fang Shao said with a smile on the side: "Old general, you really can't use some tools, you can use the things in this room as you like." ”

If there were tools to use, maybe Zhang Ren would have used it to break out of prison and escape, so why wait until now, that Zhang Ren only thought that Fang Shao was deliberately teasing him, and he ignored it at the moment.

After holding on for a while, Zhang Ren was already exhausted, so he had to give up, the whole person was sweating, sat down, panted, and said proudly: "It's your turn, boy, let me see how capable you are." ”

"Then Shao will be ugly."

Fang Shao looked relaxed, and he didn't rush to make a move, but walked around the room, found a rotten wooden stick half a wrist thick, and then said, "Old general, Shao borrowed this wooden stick, you shouldn't object." ”

Zhang Ren thought that Fang Shao was planning to use a wooden stick to warp the iron fence, thinking that even if you kid wanted to use skill, but your own strength was limited, even if you broke the wooden stick, you would be able to use it.

"Whatever you want." Zhang Ren waved his hand disappreciably.

Fang Shao took the wooden stick, but he didn't use it, and said in a rambling voice: "Then I still want to borrow this jar of good wine to use it, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

Zhang Ren took it for granted that this young man wanted to borrow wine to strengthen his strength, so he said: "Please, but I have only heard of eating wine to strengthen courage, and I have never heard of eating wine to strengthen strength, boy, you are really interesting." ”

"The old general is calm down, the fun is still to come."

Next, Fang Shao's series of actions surprised Zhang Ren.

He did not drink wine, nor did he use a stick to warp the iron rod, but first took off his shirt, soaked it in wine, and then tied his wet clothes to two iron bars and tied them into a dead knot. Then he stuck the stick in the middle of his wet suit and began to turn it unhurriedly.

"This kid, what is he doing, is his brain really sick?"

Zhang Ren became more and more confused, but when the iron fence began to creak, his whole old face became extremely shocked.

The incomparably hard iron rod was bent by him in an understatement!

Of course, Zhang Ren couldn't figure out how this kid did it, because he hadn't gone to college, hadn't studied material mechanics like Fang Shao, and of course he didn't know that this seemingly inconspicuous torque could have such great power.

When Fang Shao twisted the wet clothes until he couldn't twist them anymore and had to stop, the two iron fences had been bent into shape, and they would be closed in a few more minutes. At this time, Zhang Ren was already dumbfounded.

"You...... This ......" Zhang Ren pointed to the hole that could drill his body out, and stammered a word.

Fang Shao clapped his hands and said very easily: "Oh, it took a lot of effort, it seems that when the lord of the party holds a banquet to entertain the old general, he will have to eat more to make up for his body." ”

Fang Shao's relaxation was deliberately shown, in fact, he did put a lot of effort into this commotion, and his two wrists were very sore now.

"How did you do that?" Zhang Ren gasped from the horror and took a long time to spit out these words.

Fang Shao shrugged his shoulders and said flatly: "It's very simple, of course it's my strength." ”

"How is it possible, how is it possible!" Zhang Ren was about to drive Fang Shao crazy, and muttered to himself in pain.

Fang Shao smiled and said, "It seems that the outcome has been decided, General Justice, you are also a person of faith, Shao won't say anything, my carriage is outside, let's go see the lord." ”

Half an hour later, after a fierce ideological struggle, Zhang Ren finally walked out of the prison with difficulty and got into the carriage to the state capital. He had a sad face all the way, as if living was worse for him than dying.

He had even thought about hitting the wall and dying before that, but after thinking about it for a long time, he was afraid that suicide would be a hundred ends, but after he died, he had a reputation for being a cowardly and treacherous, and when he thought of this, his thoughts of death were gone.

In the end, he could only choose to swallow the bitter fruit of his carelessness, put down his body, and follow this cunning young man to meet Liu Bei.

Zhang Ren regretted it in his heart, he only hated himself for being too careless, he really shouldn't have fallen for this Fang Shao, thinking about his attitude towards Liu Bei a few days ago, but now he is cheeky to go to others, this old face really doesn't know where to put it.

However, Zhang Ren's embarrassment was diluted by Liu Bei's warm welcome waiting outside the palace gate as soon as he arrived at the state capital.

"General Justice, you have worked hard, these days have made you suffer, and you really can't help it. I have prepared a banquet in the mansion, and I will accompany the old general, let's go, let's talk inside. ”

Liu Bei looked like he hated to see each other, as if he and Zhang Rennai were confidants at first sight, so without saying a word, he pulled Zhang Ren and went to the house.

Zhang Ren was also slightly moved by Liu Bei's kindness, and he didn't know how to behave for a while, so he had to be pulled passively into the state capital by Liu Bei.

Fang Shao knew that Zhang Ren had lost to him before, and he couldn't get over his face, if he was there, it would only make him feel more uncomfortable, so after being praised by Liu Bei, he took a little pride and left.

When he returned to his mansion, it was already getting late, and when he just wanted to sit down and take a breath, he casually came to report that Zhuge had sent someone from Jingzhou to see him.

(To be continued)