Inn, Cheng Yu's room.

During the day, he watched the soldiers under Liu Xiu's command perform martial arts, and Cheng Yu's heart was also full of ups and downs.

In my heart, there was also a burst of worry.

Unexpectedly, Liu Xiugang was in charge of Jingzhou, and the power under his command was so strong.

Liu Xiu was in Jingzhou, and there was too much influence on Cao Cao's southward movement. It's just that the current Cao Cao did not follow Guo Jia's instructions when he died, first set Bashu, and then set Jingzhou and Jiangdong strategy, but was bent on seizing Jingzhou and taking Sun Quan. In Cao Cao's eyes, as long as Jingzhou and Jiangdong were defeated, Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu were not afraid.

Pacifying the world is a natural thing.

Therefore, Cao Cao's strategy was still to settle on Jingzhou and Jiangdong first.

Sitting in the room, Cheng Yu was writing an article about what he saw and heard during his time in Jingzhou, as well as his feelings about Liu Xiu and Jingzhou.

"Knock Knock"

There was a knock on the door, which rang out outside the room.

The attendant said, "My lord, Zhang Zhao asks to see you." ”

"Please"

Cheng Yu put down the brush in his hand, put away the bamboo slips, and then waited quietly. It's already late now, but I didn't expect Zhang Zhao to come to him. It seems that the martial arts exercise during the day also scared Zhang Zhao out of courage.

Zhang Zhao came to visit before, and returned disappointed, but now he comes again, I am afraid that he has lost his confidence in his heart.

After a while, Zhang Zhao came to the room.

After sitting down, Zhang Zhao didn't go around the corner, and said straight to the point: "Zhong Degong watched the soldiers under Liu Xiu's martial arts today, what do you think?"

Cheng Yu said: "The soldiers under Liu Xiu's command are all elite, and they can be called the division of a hundred battles. ”

Zhang Zhao sighed lightly and said, "It's not just elite, it's extremely ferocious." Especially the rhubarb crossbow and catapult under Liu Xiu's command are simply murderous weapons. Liu Xiu has such a sharp weapon, it's terrifying."

Cheng Yu nodded and said, "That's true, Liu Xiu is incomparably strong, and his life in Jingzhou and Jiangdong is not easy." ”

In a word, Zhang Zhao's eyes revealed a trace of solemnity.

Zhang Zhao changed his words and said: "Liu Xiu is so arrogant, if he is not exterminated as soon as possible, when Liu Xiu sits on the throne, I am afraid that it will be even more troublesome, and it will also be a great threat to Cao Gong." In the lower opinion, troops should be sent to attack Liu Xiu as soon as possible. The old man suggested that Cao Jun and Jiangdong jointly attack Jingzhou. ”

After hearing this, Cheng Yu shook his head and said, "Gong Zhang, there is only one way to unite with the imperial court, that is, I told you during the day, let Sun Quan send protons to Xu County." In this way, the lord will definitely send troops. Even if you are not ready, they will cooperate with you. ”

Zhang Zhao frowned, dispatched the proton, and it was controlled by Cao Cao.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Yu didn't let go at all, which made Zhang Zhao a little embarrassed. In the current situation, Jingzhou's momentum is like a rainbow, and the situation in Jiangdong is tense, and Liu Xiu's arrogance must be suppressed.

Otherwise, the situation in Koto will be very difficult.

Cheng Yu saw that Zhang Zhao's expression had changed, and knew that the other party might have moved, so he continued to persuade: "Zhang Gong, no matter how strong Liu Xiu is, he is only strong in Jingzhou, is it possible that he still has the ability to counterattack Sikong?"

"If you have a wise eye, you must be able to see that Sikong occupies the north, and it is already engulfing the general trend, and no one can beat it. ”

Under such circumstances, Liu Xiu couldn't resist Sikong. ”

Cheng Yu was extremely confident, and said loudly: "Similarly, the old man is not an exaggeration to say that in the entire Jiangdong, no one can resist Sikong's army. Jiangdong declared himself a vassal to Sikong, and now sending a proton is the time to show his sincerity. Zhang Gong, what do you think?"

Zhang Zhao's heart was also entangled.

In Zhang Zhao's eyes, he also didn't think that Liu Xiu and Sun Quan could resist Cao Cao, and he also thought that submission was the best choice.

Zhang Zhao took a deep breath and said, "Gong Zhongde, after the old man returns to Jiangdong, he must make the important point clear to the lord. Then, give Sikong a reply. ”

"Good"

Cheng Yu's eyes showed a hint of a smile.

Seeing Zhang Zhao leave, Cheng Yu knew in his heart that winning over Jiangdong must have been successful.

As for the so-called dispatch of protons, if Sun Quan agreed, it would be the best outcome. If Sun Quan resolutely disagreed with sending Proton, Cao Cao would also agree to unite with Sun Quan, as it was impossible for Cao Cao to push Sun Quan to the opposite side.

After Zhang Zhao left the room, he went to the inn where Zhuge Liang lived.

Outside the room, Zhang Zhao knocked on the door.

Zhuge Liang opened the door and saw Zhang Zhao standing at the door, raised his eyebrows, a smile rose in his heart, and then waved his hand and said, "Zhang Gong, please inside." ”

Zhang Zhao waved his hand and said, "Mr. Zhuge , please"

Zhuge Liang waved his hand and said, "Zhang Gong, please"

The two entered the room and sat down, Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Zhang Gong came late at night, I don't know what to do."

Zhang Zhao said: "The old man is here for Uncle Liu Huang. ”

Zhuge Liang had a smile on the corner of his mouth, and said with a smile: "My lord Uncle Liu Huang is fine, I don't know what Duke Zhang is doing for the lord" This tone and way of speaking, Zhuge Liang is extremely proficient.

He had already guessed Zhang Zhaolai's purpose, so he was even more sure in his heart, without a trace of panic.

Whoever can hold it will take the lead.

Zhang Zhao's face was serious, and he said: "Last time, Uncle Liu Huang coerced the eldest son Liu Qi and set up his own Jingzhou Mu, and Wuling County and Nanjun responded. But in an instant, Uncle Liu's offensive was extinguished, and even Uncle Liu and Liu Qi took the initiative to issue a statement, saying that they respected Liu Xiu as the master. ”

"What happened in this made Uncle Liu Huang lose the best opportunity, the old man doesn't know, and he doesn't want to know now. ”

"But Uncle Liu's current situation is quite delicate. ”

Zhang Zhao Zhengse said: "In the land of the four battles in Xinye, the north is the Cao army that is eyeing the tiger, and the south is Liu Xiu, who wants to get rid of it quickly. Mr. Kong Ming, if Uncle Liu Huang is not careful, there is a danger of overturning. With Mr. Kong Ming's wisdom and wisdom, it is expected that he knows this precarious situation. ”

Zhuge Liang laughed, looking confident, looking inappropriate.

Zhang Zhao asked, "Why is Mr. Kong Ming laughing?"

Zhuge Liang replied: "The reason is very simple, these problems mentioned by Zhang Gong are not problems. ”

Zhang Zhao said: "Mr. Kong Ming is too confident, isn't it, what the old man said is not the truth." Talking nonsense with his eyes open is not Mr. Kong Ming's style. ”

Zhuge Liang said: "Zhang Gong, my words can stand up to scrutiny. ”

"First, the land of the four battles in Xinye is indeed true and true. But from Xinye, you can attack Cao thieves in the north, and retreat into Xiangyang in the south. My lord retreated into Jingzhou, could it be that Liu Xiu still dared to stop it."

"Second, Cao Thief is eyeing the tiger, which is also the real situation. But the best strategy in the art of war is to surrender without a fight. Our lord lies between the Cao thief and Jingzhou, and the Cao thief is coercive on the surface, but in fact he is secretly contacting, hoping that my lord will lead the army to surrender. ”

"Third, Liu Xiu wants to get rid of it quickly, which is wrong. My lord Uncle Liu Huang was born in the royal family. Liu Xiu is also a member of the Han family, and they all have the same goal, that is, to revitalize the Han family. Although the concepts are different and there are certain differences, they are not so much that they kill each other and cheapen Cao Cao. ”

Zhuge Liang swore and said confidently: "Gong Zhang, my lord's situation seems delicate, but in fact, it is solid, his position is stable, and there is no threat. ”

"Hahaha"

Zhang Zhao stroked the beard under his chin, a smile appeared on his face, and he admired: "Mr. Kong Ming is eloquent, Zhang Zhao admires." ”

Zhuge Liang shook the feather fan lightly, looking deeply appreciative.

It's just that he is like this on the surface, but he also sighs in his heart. Now Liu Bei's situation is indeed very bad. The so-called Cao Jun's private contact with Liu Bei was just made up by him. Cao Cao treats Liu Bei now, that is what he really wants to get rid of quickly, and he doesn't plan to surrender Liu Bei at all.

Zhang Zhao said again: "Mr. Kong Ming, dare to ask Uncle Liu Huang if he is willing to surrender to Cao Thief?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "Naturally, it's impossible." ”

Zhang Zhao said: "If this is the case, it is very clear. No matter how the thief Cao sent someone to contact him in private, it was impossible for Uncle Liu Huang to surrender. So in the end, I still have to fight with Cao Thief. But with Uncle Liu's troops, can you resist Cao Jun Mr. Kong Ming has a three-inch tongue, but I think that such a thing can resist Cao thief without a mouth. ”

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Cao Thief is powerful, and he is not invulnerable. ”

said this, but the confidence is insufficient.

Zhang Zhao came this time with a posture of survival.

He arched his hand and said weakly: "Mr. Kong Ming, Uncle Liu Huang is in a delicate situation, and my lord is in Jiangdong, which is also quite difficult. During the day, Liu Xiu's elite under his command, you have already seen it, such an elite is simply a weapon of war. To resist, it is very painful. Therefore, the old man hopes that Jiangdong and Uncle Liu Huang will unite and attack Jingzhou together to get rid of their respective threats. ”

Zhuge Liang raised his eyebrows, and there was a hint of intention in his eyes.

This is a very good proposal.

Zhuge Liang thought for a while and said: "Zhang Gong, since you want to help each other in attack and defense, but I think that the best way is not to make it public, Jiangdong is in the light, and Xinye is in the dark." When the time comes, the maximum effect can be achieved. Zhang Gong thinks so."

Zhang Zhao sneered in his heart, he understood Zhuge Liang's intentions, naturally to avoid Xinye from falling into trouble. But once Liu Bei sent troops to attack Liu Xiu, everything would be revealed to the world, could he still hide

However, Zhang Zhao did not debunk it.

Zhang Zhao smiled and said, "Mr. Kong Ming's consideration is very good. Since we are planning to unite, in my opinion, we will have to talk further face-to-face and discuss the time to attack Jingzhou together, Mr. Kong Ming thinks."

Zhuge Liang said: "Gong Zhang's words are reasonable, and he has to go back to Xinye to report to the lord." ”

Zhang Zhao breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, it is so decided, when the time comes, my lord will send someone to contact Uncle Liu Huang as soon as possible." ”

Zhuge Liang nodded, and then personally sent Zhang Zhao away