Liu Bei was stunned, and said suddenly: "What General Zhang said is very reasonable, and he used the hand of Huan to achieve the goal of appeasing Zhang Xian." There is a lot to be done in this plan. ”

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "Only in this way will Zhang Xian not have any suspicions, and will obey Lord Liu's arrangement and be transferred back to Changsha." ”

Liu Bei whispered: "When the time comes, you can catch it all, and Changsha will have no worries." ”

Zhang Lang said: "The most important thing to pay attention to is how to impose this "trumped-up" crime, this perjury must make others believe that Zhang Xian has done a lot of unscrupulous things in order to achieve the goal of rebellion. In this way, even if Lord Liu does something to Zhang Xian and the others, I believe that no one will resist you. ”

Liu Bei arched his hand and said gratefully: "I have been taught." ”

Zhang Lang laughed twice, quietly changed the topic, and asked tentatively: "Since Zhang Xian and his party can be cut off, should the soldiers and horses of Luling and Xuanchun be ......?"

Liu Bei replied without leaving a trace: "Zhang Xian, Huanjie and the gang are really the henchmen of Lord Liu Biao, and the biggest purpose of this trip is to settle Changsha." As long as this person is removed, there is no way to retreat. ”

Zhang Lang glanced at Liu Bei twice, although he couldn't see his expression clearly in the dark night, but Zhang Lang didn't break it and said: "Brother Liu, it is really a move for Liu Biao's army to start a war with my Jiangdong soldiers." The waves are in Jiangdong and the table is in Xiangyang, which is really cold of lips and teeth. Once the north is dominant, whether it is Cao Ying and Yuan Shao, they will inevitably march south. At this time, do not take advantage of the great opportunity to occupy the upper reaches of Bashu in the north, hold the Jianghan defense line, expand the Jingxiang strategic vertical, protect the Jianghan defense line, and wait until the situation in the north stabilizes, Liu Biao and Jiangdong fight both defeats, plus the congenital environment in the south of the Yangtze River is insufficient, how can you resist the invasion of the north? ”

Liu Bei carefully digested Zhang Lang's words, and secretly pondered his intentions.

Zhang Lang continued: "If Brother Liu can pacify Changsha this time, it will be a great achievement. I believe that even if you withdraw the soldiers and horses on both sides and retreat to Jiangling, Liu Biao will not blame you. And there is another very interesting thing, I wonder if Brother Liu is interested in listening to me? ”

Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Brother Zhang's words, be prepared to listen to them." Liu Bei is also an old man, fighting snakes with sticks, and quickly changed his name for Zhang Lang.

Zhang Lang said calmly: "Has Brother Liu ever thought about the current situation? ”

Liu Bei put his hand on the stone table, tilted his head sideways and thought for a while: "It's so-so, it can't be considered good, and it can't be considered bad." ”

Zhang Lang glanced at it and said meaningfully: "Really?" ”

Liu Bei smiled bitterly: "It's already very good to have such a situation." ”

Zhang Lang smiled faintly: "It turns out that Brother Liu is also very content?" ”

An unpredictable light flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, and then dimmed again.

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "Brother Liu, don't lie to me, I just want to help you." Seeing that Liu Bei still didn't mean to speak, Zhang Lang knew that he had some scruples and didn't dare to speak. Then he said: "In fact, with your current situation, no matter how much Liu Biao spoils you, it can only be regarded as a parasitic fence." And Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and other important ministers in Jingzhou, how can they allow you to be an outsider to fight for power and profit? It will inevitably make his hands and feet secretly suppress, so that Brother Liu doesn't know what to get through, let alone ......" At this time, Zhang Lang deliberately stopped.

Liu Bei was fascinated by what he heard, Zhang Lang's words hit the three flavors, and the analysis was very reasonable, and he asked eagerly: "What's more?" ”

Zhang Lang smiled mysteriously and said: "I heard that Lord Liu is very fond of Concubine Cai, night and night, he is at his age, he is only afraid of this ......"

Liu Bei shuddered, his face full of shock.

Zhang Lang's sharp eyes were clearly grasped, and the smile on his face was even stronger: "I heard that Brother Liu and Liu Qi have a good relationship, right?" ”

Liu Bei's heart was filled with fear, this Zhang Lang, what else did he not know? Even some civil and military officials in Jiangling don't know their relationship with Liu Qi, but Zhang Lang, who is far away in Jiangdong, knows everything about Jingzhou's movements, is his spy so powerful? Liu Bei suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.

Zhang Lang took everything in his eyes, and said lightly: "It's just a pity that Liu Biao doesn't like him more and more, and if he continues to develop in this way, I'm afraid that it won't be long before Liu Qi will completely fall out of favor with Liu Biao, and Liu Cong, the son of the Cai family, will replace him with Yue Ling." With the full support of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, I'm afraid that there will be no place for you to live at that time. ”

Although Liu Bei also saw this point, he was not as resolute as Zhang Lang said, and he couldn't accept it for a while.

Several people fell silent.

Except for the sound of grass insects chirping, there was no noise at all.

Liu Bei was silent for a long time, and finally spoke: "Brother Zhang has said this, and Bei can only humbly ask for advice." ”

Zhang Lang said coldly: "If you want to work hard, it's not bad to stay behind Liu Biao." I don't want to say much, but if you want to make a difference, I have a way to make you strong. And it's not controlled by anyone. ”

Liu Bei didn't want to think about it: "Brother Zhang, please speak up, for the revival of the Han family, be prepared to die." ”

Seeing that his tone was very firm, Zhang Lang nodded approvingly, and said in a deep voice: "In a few years, there will be great changes in Jingzhou." If Brother Liu had prepared early, he might have taken the opportunity to soar high and spread his wings. On the contrary, he will be ruined and leave with hatred. ”

Liu Bei was a little skeptical of Zhang Lang's words, but he didn't refute: "Then please ask Brother Zhang to teach me." ”

Zhang Lang stood up, Huaiwu's body stood straight, walked back and forth twice, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Liu, after the matter of Changsha is over, you will retreat to Jiangling, and at the same time let Liu Qi enter Liu Biao, take advantage of the fact that Xichuan is not stable, and Zhang Lu in Hanzhong is eyeing him again, send troops to Sanjiang and advance to Bashu." ”

Liu Bei frowned and said, "How can Lord Liu Biao listen to it, let's not say that Sichuan and Shu are difficult to travel, and the mountain roads are steep. Now that Shan is at war with Brother Zhang's forces, Liu Biao will not be able to give up. What's more, he is not a very belligerent person, and it is very difficult to attack Liu Zhang at this time. ”

Zhang Lang sneered and said, "Could it be that Liu Biao thinks that if he fights with me, there is still a chance of winning?" ”

Liu Bei explained: "This matter is naturally optimistic about Brother Zhang. But just because of this, Lord Liu Biao was asked to send troops to Sichuan, and the reason was really not sufficient. ”

Zhang Lang comforted: "Brother Liu, don't worry, listen to me carefully." Hanzhong Zhang Lu has long had the intention of annexing Xichuan, and is ambitious, unwilling to be subordinate, if Brother Liu can promise him all kinds of benefits, after saying that Xichuan will divide the land, Zhang Lu will be very happy to accept. And with Zhang Lu out of Hanzhong, he was heavily guarded in Yangping Pass, Jiameng Pass and other places, which would inevitably attract Liu Zhang's eyeliner. At that time, Brother Liu can go up the Yangtze River, take the land of Fuling, Bajun and Jiangyang, cross the three rivers, and approach Chengdu, and the middle of the river is at his fingertips. The country of Bashu Tianfu, fertile fields for thousands of miles, as long as the management is done properly, you will have no worries about food and clothing, and when the time comes, you will recruit virtuous ministers, train soldiers and horses, and recuperate. When the time is ripe, they will chase the Central Plains. Brother Liu's soldiers went out of Hanzhong, and I went out of Xuzhou, and I attacked the Central Plains in many ways, so that I could become an immortal hegemon. ”

Liu Bei was itchy by the blueprint drawn by Zhang Lang, and he was excited by his emotions and said: "Brother Zhang, let's talk about it, I still haven't said how to persuade Liu Biao to send troops. ”

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "Actually, this is not a problem at all, after Liu Zhang received the Yizhou pastor, Zhang Lu provoked him many times, Liu Zhang killed his mother and his brother in anger, and the two became enemies." As long as Brother Liu sends someone to provoke, Zhang Lu will inevitably attack Sichuan and Shu. Once the sword soldiers in Sichuan are in turmoil, whether Liu Biao fights with me or enters Sichuan, as long as the interests are weighed, you will know where to lose and where to earn. And Liu Zhang is weak and incompetent, the remaining surname is gentle, benevolent, and very jealous of Zhang Lu, once the soldiers are pressing, maybe he will send someone to Jingzhou for help, and it is very possible for Liu Biao to send someone to lead the troops into Sichuan. ”

Liu Bei nodded and said: "What Brother Zhang said is very true, Sichuan and Shu are rich and heroic, and the terrain is unique, easy to attack and difficult to attack. Liu Zhang's succession to the throne for several years was unstable, and his surname Ge didn't like war very much, so he was destined to be separated by peace and could not become a hegemon. As long as Beibei can obtain Sichuan and Shu as the base, and then recover the land of Hanzhong, you can base yourself on the root and look at the Central Plains. ”

Zhang Lang said: "Brother Liu, let's go and prepare more, on the one hand, send someone to secretly communicate with private music and marry Liu Zhang." On the other hand, he quietly met with Zhang Lu, fanned the flames, and then found a good opportunity to take Sichuan and Shu, set Hanzhong, and become the overlord. ”

Liu Bei smiled when he heard this, and his mood was very comfortable.

Zhang Lang saw that it was almost over, and then said: "Then Brother Liu, do you think you should also withdraw and return to Jiangling?" ”

Liu Bei smiled when he heard this: "Of course you have to retreat, but I'm afraid that retreating like this will make people suspicious." ”

Zhang Lang pondered for a while and said: "It's also true, it doesn't make sense to let you retreat now, in that case, let's do a few scenes in Ancheng County, hold each other for a while, and in the end pretend to overcome the disadvantage, or something." At this time, I believe that Lord Liu has also cleared Changsha of seventy-seven eighty-eight, there is no problem. ”

Liu Bei nodded again and again.

Zhang Lang said again: "I don't care about the Zhang Xian who wants to besiege Luling, but the Huo Jun who is in Fuchun ......"

When Liu Bei heard this, he sighed and said, "Brother Zhang doesn't know, that Huo Jun is not under my command at all, and he acts without authorization, and I am also annoyed." ”

Zhang Langpi smiled and said, "Really? That's the best, I'll take this first, and then let you cure him well. ”

Liu Bei said with some hesitation: "Brother Zhang, Huo Jun is also a general, and he has the intention of recruiting, so you can be merciful." ”

Zhang Lang laughed twice and said, "I have my own measure." ”

The two annihilators discussed some things again, and then they were satisfied.

Liu Bei and the three of them rode all the way, their expressions full of excitement.

After arriving at the camp, Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei's face full of spring breeze, and said with some disapproval: "Why is the eldest brother so happy, I think Zhang Lang wants the eldest brother to withdraw from the army, but in fact, it is nonsense, and it cannot be believed." ”

Liu Bei's eyes were shining, and for the first time, his honest face showed a sinister side: "No, Zhang Lang's words are very reasonable, now our brothers really shouldn't offend him, as long as we can settle Zhang Xian's matter, why not do it about retiring from the army." I don't know if Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang really started a war when the time comes, then the opportunity will come. ”

Guan Yu squinted and pondered, and said in a deep voice: "Then what should the big brother do now?" ”

Liu Bei glanced at him, and suddenly smiled: "According to the original plan, we will go to Ancheng County." ”

Guan Yu said disapprerovingly: "Big brother, why do you have to obey Zhang Langyan? He just wants to take advantage of our brother. ”

Liu Bei was silent for a while before he said hoarsely: "But we must rely on him to climb up." ”

Guan Yu snorted, his face was very dissatisfied.

Liu Bei said helplessly: "Second brother, you still don't understand my hard work......"

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Seeing Liu Bei and the three of them leaving, the corners of Zhang Lang's mouth unconsciously hung a smug smile.

From beginning to end, Zhang Ning, who had not said a word, finally couldn't help but ask curiously: "General, will Liu Bei really listen to your words and withdraw from the army?" Aren't you worried about him being beaten in the back? ”

Zhang Lang said with a very confident face: "You don't understand Liu Bei, he is a tyrant in troubled times, no one will be more eager for power than him, and his patience is deep enough to make everyone frightened." What he lacks now is just a stage to show himself, and once there is a space for him to show himself to his heart's content, then there are few people in the world who can fight against him. ”

Zhang Ning was puzzled: "Since this is the case, why does the general still want to help him, people have no eternal interests, as long as he gains power, it is difficult to guarantee that he will turn against the general?" ”

Zhang Lang said coldly: "That's the inevitable result." ”

Zhang Ning looked at Zhang Lang and said cautiously: "Then why is the general still ......?"

Zhang Lang didn't think about it and said: "Since I can help him, I must be sure to destroy him." ”

Zhang Ning shuddered, and his tone was so vicious.

Zhang Lang also seemed to feel that what he said just now was a little vicious, he squinted at Zhang Ning, and said with an evil smile on the corner of his mouth: "Zhang Ning, I see that you are getting more and more into the role, it won't be long before you, the housekeeper, are decided." ”

Zhang Ning was teased by Zhang Lang, and his mood recovered a little, so he said with pity: "How can the slave family have such a good life." ”

Zhang Langse looked at Zhang Ning with a smile and said, "How could it not be, you are a big girl who can drip honey, and the skills in your hands will not lose to anyone at all." ”

Zhang Ning deliberately straightened his chest, and said coquettishly: "Really? ”

Zhang Lang's eyes were straight, and he was spinning around on her tall and plump body, his bones were soft and numb, and he praised him: "What a figure." ”

Dian Wei, who was on the side, said coldly: "Big sister, are you seducing the lord?" ”

A faint flush appeared on Zhang Ning's face.

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