When Liu Ye came to Pingyu with Cao Cao's "goodwill", Liu Bei had already digested and absorbed the amount of power that Liu Pi and Gong Du had sent to the door.

Of the nearly 10,000 people brought by Liu Pi and Gong Du, no more than 4,000 people were really able to fight, and the rest were some old and weak women and children. This is true of the Yellow Turban Army everywhere, they are not a simple fighting army, they can only be counted as a half-ploughing and half-war peasant army, when they do not need to fight, they have to lay down their weapons, go into the fields to plow, and toil to fill their stomachs.

Even so, Liu Bei still felt very happy. Liu Pi and Gong have made a good start, as long as they continue to expand steadily to the periphery, they will conquer one or two counties this month, and one or two counties will be captured next month, and it will take one or two years to take the thirty-seven counties of Runan. If Liu Bei completely owns Runan, a good place that can not only explode troops but also produce food, he will have a lot to do in the future, and he will no longer have to send people under the fence and rely on people to breathe.

It's just that Liu Bei's longing or ambition hidden in his heart has just emerged a few branches, and Cao Cao's messenger Liu Ye came, and his words were like a fierce kick, crushing all these branches and buds into the dust.

Liu Ye said to Liu Bei: "Cao Gong heard that Xuande was struggling and in a worrying situation in Runan, and he couldn't bear it in his heart. ”

The corners of Liu Bei's mouth twitched a few times, wanting to say a few words to Liu Ye, but he only felt bitter in his heart for a while, and he couldn't think of any suitable words to deal with Liu Ye.

A voice in Liu Bei's heart shouted: Damn, who said that Lao Tzu was struggling in Runan? Lao Tzu's little day is really getting more and more prosperous, I don't know how cool it is! What does it mean to be in a worrying situation? Nima's, what about the threat to Lao Tzu? Why don't you say it!

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei heard Liu Ye's words, one of their faces turned red, and the other's face turned from white to black, and they were about to attack on the spot.

Shan Fu signaled to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei with his eyes not to act rashly, and then said loudly: "Contemptible Shan Fu." For the military division of Xuande Gong, dare to ask Mr. Ziyang, does Duke Cao want to call south? ”

Liu Ye nodded, and said frankly: "Last year, Zhang Miao and Zang Hong's generation caused trouble in Yanzhou, and Cao Gong returned from Xuzhou to control the chaos, and now everything has been decided. When Cao Gong heard that the Yellow Turbans were rampant in Runan, he had the intention to end the chaos for the people of Runan, and wanted to raise a three-way army to enter Runan from the north of Yingchuan, Chenjun and Peijun, and completely solve the matter. ”

Liu Ye spoke softly, and his attitude was not very arrogant. But the meaning of his words was like a cold steel knife, stabbing the hearts of everyone in the hall fiercely.

Three-way army! Nima, isn't it just a few yellow scarves, do you want to be so scary? Liu Bei only used 5,000 soldiers to frighten Liu Pi and Gong to raise the white flag, if Cao Cao sent a three-way army, is this the rhythm of turning the entire Runan over?

Shan Fu was not shocked by Liu Ye's words, and still asked with a smile: "The lord of my family and Cao Gong have always been good friends, and this time Cao Gong raised troops to the south, which is just the right way to help Cao Gong." ”

Shan Fu's words were tactful and subtle. But the meaning is that we don't want to move the nest at all, if Cao Cao doesn't come up with exciting conditions, then everything is not to be discussed!

"If you can get Xuande's help, you will naturally get twice the result with half the effort. But. Cao Gong felt that it was not easy for Xuande to accumulate a family business in Runan, so it was easy not to lose it, so as not to make Cao Gong feel unbearable. Liu Ye still spoke slowly, but he was reminding Liu Bei. As far as your belongings are concerned, you can't stand the toss, so don't twist your arms with your thighs.

Liu Bei had already adjusted his mentality at this time. He asked Liu Ye expressionlessly: "Dare to ask Mr. Ziyang, Jingzhou is not a borderless land, Liu Jingsheng has 200,000 men in armor under his command, how can a certain person snatch food from the tiger's mouth?" ”

Liu Ye then planned and explained Cao Cao's plan to send Liu Bei to Nanyang under the guise of the Yuzhou Yellow Turban, and finally mentioned that Liu Biao was old and could not keep Jingzhou for a long time. Liu Ye said it to this extent, it was enough, and the rest was for Liu Bei to think about it himself, and then give a clear answer.

Liu Bei was silent, he really couldn't give up the foundation he had worked hard in Runan. Shan Fu carefully observed Liu Bei's expression, and then said to Liu Ye: "This matter is too sudden, and I also ask Mr. Ziyang to circle in Pingyu City for a few days, and let the head of my family reply after thinking about it!" ”

Liu Ye was also unwilling to force Liu Bei and Cao Cao to turn against each other immediately, so he said goodbye and left, went to the place where he stayed to rest, and waited for Liu Bei's reply.

After Liu Ye left, Zhang Fei jumped up and asked Shan Fu: "Mr. Shan, why do you have to talk so much with Liu Ye?" Why don't you tell Liu Ye directly, this Runan was cleaned up by a few of our brothers with great difficulty, and they resolutely refused to give it to Cao Heizi! If he is not convinced, even if he raises troops to fight, Zhang and his soldiers are waiting for him in Pingyu! ”

"Yide, don't be rude to Shan Junshi!" Liu Bei waved his hand a little weakly, and didn't want to say a word.

Shan Fu ignored Zhang Fei's mania and said to Liu Bei: "Lord, my subordinates think they might as well agree to Liu Ye!" ”

"What? Shan Fu, you traitor, are you a spy sent by Cao Mengde, specifically to bewitch my eldest brother! When Zhang Fei heard this, he was anxious, and he took out the scimitar hanging on his waist, and was about to cut Shan Fu.

Guan Yu stopped Zhang Fei and said, "Third brother can't be reckless, and listen to Shan Junshi's words!" ”

"The lord thinks that with only the existing more than 10,000 soldiers, can he stop Cao Cao's footsteps to the south?" Shan Fu asked Liu Bei directly.

Liu Bei shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Cao Cao has hoarded at least 100,000 soldiers and horses in Yanzhou, and his fierce generals and strategists have gathered. ”

"The lord thinks that only with the land of Runan, he can do things?" Shan Fu asked Liu Bei again.

Liu Bei still shook his head: "Runan is sandwiched between Cao Cao, Yuan Shu and Liu Biao, and it is difficult to achieve great things. ”

Shan Fu nodded, and said in a deep voice: "The lord knows that Runan is just a temporary resting place, and it is difficult to achieve great things, and the lord also knows that with his current strength, he can't stop Cao Cao, so what is there to hesitate about?" Cao Cao forced the lord to enter Jingzhou, not necessarily with any good intentions, but if you take a long-term view, as long as you can seize this opportunity and get the support of Liu Biao in Jingzhou, you may not be able to base yourself in Nanyang and wait for the times to change. There are thirty-seven counties in Runan, and there are also thirty-seven counties in Nanyang, not to mention that iron is abundant there, which can be used to build armor! ”

Shan Fu's words made Liu Bei suddenly open. Just like Shan Fu said, since he knew that Lu Dao's arm couldn't twist his thigh, why did he bother to let Cao Cao drive people out of South Africa? It is better to agree to Cao Cao's proposal, let him support some soldiers, grain and grass, and then cooperate with Cao Cao to make a game, put Jingzhou Liu Biao in, and then go to Nanyang justifiably.

There is another point, although Shan Fu avoided talking about it, Liu Ye faintly hinted: Liu Biao is old, and the two sons he raised are not capable, in case Liu Biao hangs up one day later, Liu Bei has no chance to occupy the magpie's nest!

Last time, Liu Bei was ready to replace Tao Qian, but Liu He, like an unpredictable prophet, drew the Mizhu brothers over in advance, and ruined Liu Bei's good deeds. Although he failed last time, it doesn't mean that the way out that Liu Bei thought was wrong, Jingzhou is not Xuzhou, no matter how capable Liu He is, it is impossible to stretch his hand so long for a while and a half, Liu Bei still has a chance!

Seeing that Liu Bei had already moved, Shan Fu added another fire, and he suggested to Liu Bei: "Cao Cao made it clear this time that he wanted to persecute and use the lord, but the lord may not be able to use Cao Cao in turn!" The lord can be so ...... like this"

As Shan Fu's strategy came out, Liu Bei's originally tense face gradually relaxed. Zhang Fei, who was still angrily drawing a knife at Shan Fu just now, kept blinking a pair of leopard eyes at this time, and muttered softly in his mouth: "Mother, there are really no good people in the reader, and the blink of an eye is the intention of pit people and harm people!" ”

On the second day, Liu Bei invited Liu Ye to a banquet, and during the banquet, he clearly replied to Liu Ye that he would evacuate Runan and enter Jingzhou with all his subordinates in the name of clearing the Yellow Turbans according to Cao Cao's arrangement. Liu Ye also assured Liu Bei that the grain, grass and armor promised by Cao Cao would be sent to Pingyu in the shortest possible time.

After Liu Ye left, Liu Bei immediately sent Jian Yong to Xiangyang secretly to visit Liu Biao, and sent Liu Pi, Gong Du and Chen to three of his subordinates to Heilujian, Nanton and Ruyin to contact He Yi, He Man and Huang Shao, the three largest Yellow Turban forces.

Heilu Stream is located in the upper reaches of the river, close to Dingying, and the more than 20,000 Yellow Turban people and horses entrenched in this area are led by He Yi. Nanton was located in the northeast of Pingyu, close to Chen County, and He Yi's brother He Man led more than 10,000 men to operate nearby. Ruyin is downstream of Yingshui, less than 200 miles away from Shouchun, and is occupied by Huang Shao, the head of the Yellow Turban.

Liu Bi, Gong Du and Chen Zhi sent by Liu Bei are all natives of Runan, and Liu Gong and the others have just cleared their identities from the Yellow Turban, so they are very convincing. The three of them brought He Yi, He Man and Huang Shao basically the same words, saying that Cao Cao would soon lead a large army to attack Runan, and several of them were the objects that Cao Cao must cut off, Liu Bei was unwilling to assist Cao Cao to deal with them, but in order to deal with Cao Cao, he always had to make a show, so everyone might as well discuss it, and work together to play a fake fight for Cao Cao to see, and after the performance, those who are willing to go to Jingzhou to make a fortune, Liu Bei will never stop them, and those who are willing to stay and continue to fight with Cao Cao to the end, Liu Bei will not be embarrassed.

He Yi and others originally thought that Liu Bei sent people to persuade them to surrender, but they found that a catastrophe was coming, they listened to Liu Pi and Gong Du's appearance, and they were convinced that Liu Bei would treat Runan Yellow Turban well, and they also responded positively to Liu Bei's proposal, and they all said that they would never be enemies with Liu Bei.

When Huang Shao of Ruyin learned that Cao Cao was about to lead an army to occupy Runan, he immediately sent people to Shouchun to report to Yuan Shu and ask Yuan Shu for support. It turned out that the reason why Huang Shao could exist under Yuan Shu's nose all the time was actually because of Yuan Shu's tacit approval. This kind of trick of secretly supporting agents is not only played by Liu He, but also by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and by Yuan Shu. (To be continued......)