Liu Xiu gave a thumbs up and praised: "Xuande Gong is really a good means, and in a short period of time, he has gained the trust of his eldest brother." However, for the eldest brother, having the support of Xuan Degong is also a good thing. ”

Liu Bei said: "It's all trusted by Prince Qi." ”

Zhao Yun sat on the side, watching Liu Bei and Liu Xiu confront, with a solemn expression.

In Xinye, Zhao Yun heard Liu Xiu's name several times, which can be described as thunderous. Now that he saw Liu Xiu with his own eyes, he found that this person was very thick-skinned, and he didn't even blink his eyes when he lied. At the same time, Liu Xiu's thinking is very quick, and his words are even more tricky, every word and deed is simply leaky, so that people can't catch loopholes.

Liu Bei has been in the mix for decades, and he is old enough, but Liu Bei is still tired of coping. Of course, this is also the reason why Liu Xiu has the initiative and Liu Bei has to ask Liu Xiu.

Liu Bei took a deep breath and said, "Regarding the alliance, what does the cultivator think?"

Liu Xiudao: "What benefits can I get by forming an alliance with my eldest brother, or in other words, by forming an alliance with Xuande Gong?"

Liu Bei said: "There is the eldest prince here, and he can resist the threat of Gongzi Cong for the cultivation of the prince." ”

"Hahaha"

Liu Xiu couldn't help laughing and said, "Xuan Degong, this is the funniest joke I've ever heard. The eldest brother is already a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, and it is difficult to protect himself, and it is a joke that he can help me. These days, Liu Cong has been targeting me less, and I don't have a big brother, so I still survived. Maybe after forming an alliance, it will become elbows and armpits, and it will be better if no one is restrained. ”

The corners of Liu Bei's mouth twitched, and his eyes were unprecedentedly solemn.

Once Liu Xiu does not agree to form an alliance, what should he do?

Zhao Yun was also worried, worried that it would be difficult to reach an alliance this time. Before coming, Zhuge Liang personally instructed him to borrow food. The alliance with Liu Xiu was to borrow grain from the Pang family and the Huang family. If it fails, it will have a great impact on Liu Bei's next expansion and development.

Liu Bei fell silent, not knowing what to say

In today's situation, Liu Bei is at a disadvantage, he has to ask Liu Xiu, and he is in trouble everywhere. Liu Bei's mind turned, and he thought to himself, now that he can't talk to Liu Xiu, he can't talk about it, so it's better to stop for a while and go back and think of a way.

Immediately, Liu Bei smiled and said, "Master Xiu, about the alliance, Master Xiu will think about it again." There are still important things to deal with, and I will visit again next time. ”

Liu Xiu raised his eyebrows, but he didn't expect Liu Bei to retreat.

No more borrowing food

No way

The channels that Liu Bei could find were all blocked, and it was impossible for Liu Bei to give up.

After Liu Xiu made a judgment in his heart, he didn't hold back, and said: "Even so, Xuande Gong is busy first. Liu Bei got up to say goodbye, and Liu Xiu personally sent him off.

After Liu Bei returned to the inn, his face was gloomy and he didn't say a word.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun sat in the room, their expressions were also very solemn.

Guan Yu stroked the beautiful hair under his chin, his red face was even more serious, and he said slowly: "Big brother, since Liu Xiu is unwilling to form an alliance, forget it." Without Liu Xiu's food, we would have recruited fewer soldiers. ”

Zhang Fei said: "The eldest brother went to see Liu Xiu, but he was harassed everywhere, so there is no need to go again." As a royal nobleman, the eldest brother can't afford to lose such a face. ”

What the two value is Liu Bei's face.

However, Liu Bei values food. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "According to the plan of the military advisor, as long as this batch of grain arrives in Xinye. The troops will be strengthened again, and at that time, even if the Cao thief goes south, he will have the strength to resist. Even, we can support Qi Gongzi to enter Jingzhou. This is an opportunity, and I will not give up even if there are many difficulties ahead. ”

Zhao Yun sighed lightly: "Lord, Liu Xiu is extremely tricky, and the oil and salt are not entered, it is difficult to persuade." ”

Liu Bei said: "Liu Xiu is a human being, there will be weaknesses, and I will not give up." ”

As soon as the conversation changed, Liu Bei said: "You all think about it, how to persuade Liu Xiu to form an alliance." As long as you form an alliance with Liu Xiu and ask Liu Xiu to borrow food, it will be much easier. ”

Zhao Yundao: "Lord, when he talked to Liu Xiu, he mentioned cavalry. The cavalry in Jingzhou is very weak, and in our army, there is a group of war horses. exchanging food with Liu Xiu with a war horse may be able to impress Liu Xiu. ”

"War Horse"

Liu Bei's eyes showed a look of reluctance.

The hundreds of war horses in the army were war horses purchased by Liu Bei from the north through the channels of horse merchant Su Shuang Zhang Shiping, which were very scarce materials. With cavalry composed of war horses, Liu Bei's troops are more elite.

This batch of war horses is Liu Bei's treasure, and if he wants to give it to Liu Xiu, Liu Bei is reluctant. Liu Bei shook his head and refused: "Zilong, you can't use the war horses in the army unless you have to." Even, it is better to give up food than to give up war horses. ”

Zhao Yun said: "It's too difficult to convince Liu Xiu. ”

Liu Bei said: "No matter what, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will not give up." Since you can't think of paying attention, let's go down and have a good rest. Early tomorrow morning, Zilong and I will go to the State Pastoral Mansion to meet Liu Xiu. ”

"No"

Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu left, and Liu Bei sat alone in the room, thinking carefully.

What to do

How can I convince Liu Xiu

Liu Bei thought about it, but in the end there was no solution, he lay on the bed and muttered to himself: "That's it, I'll go see Liu Xiu tomorrow, and I'll go straight to the point and say that I will borrow grain to see what conditions he proposes." ”

I couldn't think of a solution, so I could only give up the alliance and let Liu Xiu put forward conditions.

Early the next morning, Liu Bei took Zhao Yun and went to the state pastor's mansion again to meet Liu Xiu.

In the courtyard, three people sat opposite each other.

Liu Xiu said: "Xuande Gong came this time to form an alliance. An alliance with my eldest brother is not beneficial to me, and I don't think it's necessary. ”

Liu Bei said: "If Gongzi Xiu agrees to form an alliance and defeats Gongzi Cong, Gongzi Qi is willing to respect Gongzi Xiu as the master, and Gongzi Xiu will inherit Jingzhou." ”

Liu Xiu said with a smile: "Xuande Gong's joke is too big, I don't plan to fight." ”

In a word, there is no flaw in the slightest.

Liu Bei took a deep breath and knew that he had to get straight to the point, so he said slowly: "If Gongzi Xiu thinks that if he doesn't form an alliance, he won't form an alliance." This time, I came to see Master Xiu to borrow food. The Xinye army is short of food, and it still needs 100,000 stone of grain. It is impossible for Jingsheng Gong to allocate so much food to me, and the Cai family is not willing. The only person who can come up with so much food is Xiu Gongzi. ”

Liu Bei Zhengse said: "As long as Gongzi Xiu is willing to borrow grain, what conditions Gongzi Xiu needs, even if he puts it forward, as long as Liu Bei can complete it, he will do his best." ”

Saying this, Liu Bei sighed lightly in his heart. As soon as these words came out, it meant that he had no hole cards, let alone room for turn, and let Liu Xiu blackmail.

Zhao Yun sat on the side, quietly waiting.

Be sure to say yes

Be sure to say yes

Zhao Yun prayed in his heart, he followed Liu Bei all the way, witnessing Liu Bei's ups and downs. Liu Bei's indomitable spirit also moved Zhao Yun.

Liu Xiu fell into silence, the other party spread out his hole cards, and Liu Xiu went around the bend again, and there was no point.

Promise, and then prescribe conditions

Don't agree, refuse

Liu Xiu is faced with only these two choices.

Liu Bei sat on pins and needles, looked at Liu Xiu, and clenched his hands into fists. In Liu Bei's view, this expansion of the army is an important turning point related to his next layout, and he can only succeed and not fail.

Liu Xiu suddenly smiled and said, "I can promise you." ”

"Whew"

When Liu Bei heard this, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

finally

Liu Xiu finally agreed.

As long as Liu Xiu promised to give food, the conditions offered by Liu Xiu could be negotiated.

Liu Bei said: "What are the conditions for cultivating Gongzi?"

Liu Xiu's gaze shifted and landed on Zhao Yun's body. This action made Liu Bei nervous, is it related to Zhao Yun At this time, Zhao Yun was also nervous, and he was uncomfortable.

Liu Xianse said: "Xuande Gong, my conditions are very simple, I will give you 100,000 stone of grain, and you will give Zhao Yun to me, how"

"Boom"

Liu Bei's brain exploded, and a look of disbelief appeared on his face.

This turned out to be Liu Xiu's condition.

Zhao Yunluo stood up and stared at Liu Xiu, completely incredulous. Zhao Yun couldn't figure it out, how could Liu Xiu propose to exchange him, it was too unbelievable.

Liu Bei tried his best to calm himself down and said, "Master Xiu, the conditions are too harsh. ”