Governor's Mansion, Study.

Liu Xiu got the news of conquering Jiangling County, the place of Nanjun, and was excited. At the beginning, Liu Xiu made a plan, which was to arrange for Xu Shu to go to Yuzhang County, let Huang Zhong Pang Tong cooperate with the withdrawal of troops, withdraw the army to Changsha County to hold on, and then quietly wave his army to the north, enter the Nanjun Governor's Office, and capture Nanjun in one fell swoop.

Huang Zhong's victory meant that Nanjun did not belong to Liu Qi, plus Nanjun bordered Jiangxia County, and Liu Xiu also had Jiangxia County and Changsha County as the backing, which instantly divided Liu Qi's forces and separated Nanyang County and Wuling County.

In this way, Wuling County has also become a fish on the chopping board.

Sitting in the study, Liu Xiu quietly waited for Liu Bei to negotiate.

With Nanjun's victory, Liu Xiu has more confidence in this negotiation.

At this moment, Liu Xiu has the initiative and is fully sure. On the other hand, Liu Bei's confidence is even worse. Without the support of food and the support of Nanjun, the situation was completely reversed.

"Knock Knock"

There was a knock on the door, outside the study.

"My lord, Liu Bei asks to see you. ”

The squire's voice suddenly sounded outside the room.

Liu Xiu instructed: "Please come to the hall, I will come later." ”

"No"

The squire nodded, turned and left.

Liu Xiu sat in the study, not in a hurry at all. By now, he was not afraid of Liu Bei at all, and it could even be said that Liu Bei came to beg him. This time, it is ironclad to let Liu Bei bleed.

Liu Xiu found a book and read it slowly, without the slightest intention of going to the hall.

Liu Bei in the hall, after waiting for a quarter of an hour, Liu Xiu hadn't come yet. Immediately, he knew that this time, Liu Xiu must have done it on purpose. Two quarters of an hour passed, and Liu Xiu still didn't come.

Half an hour passed, and Liu Xiu still didn't appear.

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were a little irritable in their hearts, but the two of them had no choice but to endure it. Liu Bei's buttocks were a little numb, his eyes were anxious, and he said in a deep voice: "Kong Ming, this time, what conditions do you say Liu Xiu will propose?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "Lord, I can't guess the lowly position. ”

After a pause, Zhuge Liang said: "I suddenly found that I made a big mistake. ”

"What's wrong," Liu Bei asked.

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and said slowly: "When Nanjun and Wuling County raised their banners to resist Liu Xiu, they should have persuaded the lord to raise troops to attack Xiangyang and directly fight Liu Xiu. Because of the reason of Cao Ren in the north, he wanted to reconcile with Liu Xiu, but he didn't expect to give Liu Xiu a chance to breathe, but instead reversed the situation and formed a stronger situation for Liu Xiu. ”

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "Strategist, the strategy you formulated is right. The mistake was that he did not anticipate the situation of the 100,000 stone grain. This was caused by my mistake. The tactics of the military advisors were all ruined on this bit of food for me. ”

The two talked for a moment, then fell silent again.

"Dada"

The sound of steady footsteps suddenly came from outside the hall.

Liu Bei Zhuge Liang looked at each other, and knew that Liu Xiu was coming, and the two got up at the same time, and then looked at the gate. In sight, Liu Xiu held his head high and strode in.

After Liu Xiu entered the hall, he smiled and said, "Brother Kong Ming, Duke Xuande, I haven't seen you for many days, but my demeanor is still the same." ”

In a word, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang looked embarrassed.

Liu Xiu is now full of grace and proud of the spring breeze, but Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang's hearts are cold and cold, and they are completely in the cold winter of the number nine.

After Liu Xiu sat down, he said, "Please sit down."

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang sat down, and their eyes fell on Liu Xiu's body.

Liu Xiu said directly: "The two of you came this time, I think it is the same thing, and they are here for negotiation. I don't know, how did you think about the conditions you put forward before?"

Liu Bei smiled bitterly and said, "Master Xiu, Prince Qi is willing to respect you as the master." It's just that the matter of handing over Zhao Yun is probably not possible for Liu Bei. ”

Liu Xiu sighed and said, "Since you can't do it, Xuande Gong, please go back." Xuande Gong, I won't hide it from you, next, my army will enter Wuling County. With the current situation, the Taishou of Wuling County may not resist and will no longer serve Liu Qi. So, you should understand the consequences. ”

Zhuge Liang Zhengse said: "Master Xiu, if Xinye does not have the imperial uncle to resist the Cao army, the Cao army will quickly go south." ”

Liu Xiu laughed, and said: "Is Kong Ming threatening me When I met Kong Ming in Lumen Mountain At the beginning, Kong Ming's mind was transparent, not stained with dust, and he could clearly understand the situation. Now that I see Kong Ming again, how do I feel that Kong Ming can't see through the problem?"

"Xuande Gong is the uncle of the Han Emperor, can he surrender to Cao Cao?"

"If Xuande Gong gives up Xinye and doesn't care about the lives of the people, will he still have an unparalleled reputation?"

Moreover, Cao Cao relied heavily on Xuande Gong at the beginning, and in the end, Xuande Gong signed the edict of the clothes belt, inserted Cao Cao, and left. ”

"Cao Cao weighed Guan Yu, but unfortunately, Guan Yu also left in the end, and killed several Cao army generals. ”

"Can we go back to the original situation?"

Liu Xiu said in a deep voice: "If Liu Bei falls into Cao Cao's hands, Cao Cao will definitely kill Liu Bei under the pretext." As long as Uncle Liu Huang didn't die in Cao Cao's hands, maybe Cao Cao would be able to subdue Guan Yu."

"So, you said that Uncle Liu Huang didn't resist, that's a joke, if he doesn't resist, what else can he do?"

"If Uncle Liu Huang wants to go south to Jingzhou, will I agree?"

"Uncle Liu Huang goes to Jiangdong, will Jiangdong Sun Quan accept one to Jiangdong, Uncle Liu Huang will definitely plan Jiangdong. Although Sun Quan is young, he is not stupid. If you are allowed to go, it will be tantamount to luring the wolf into the house. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes were cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Kong Ming, you should be able to figure out these questions." ”

When Zhuge Liang heard this, his face was even more embarrassed.

It's just that Liu Xiu doesn't plan to let Zhuge Liang go, since he has become an enemy, Liu Xiu will naturally not show mercy.

Liu Xiu's eyes were sharp, and he continued: "There is one more important thing, if Uncle Liu Huang can't defend Xinye, I will hire a general under my command, which is enough to defend Xinye." ”

"Huang Zhong is a general, enough to defend Xinye. ”

"The strategists under my command include Kuai Yue, Xu Shu, Pang Tong and others, civil and military officials, and talents. ”

"Kong Ming, do you think that without Xuande Gong guarding Xinye, I will be afraid?"

Liu Xiulang said: "When my father was alive, the military generals under his command could not exert their greatest ability. But in my hands, it doesn't mean it's still like this. Kong Ming, don't look at Jingzhou with the same eyes as your father when he was alive, and then look at Jingzhou now. Otherwise, every move you make will be wrong, and every move you make will be wrong. ”

Zhuge Liang clenched the feather fan in his hand, and there was a trace of humiliation in his eyes.

Once, he was the pride of the sky

Once, he was a talent in Xiangyang

Now, he was hit by Liu Xiu.

Zhuge Liang's heart suddenly gave birth to a strong sense of powerlessness.

Even, a trace of remorse permeated my heart. Was it right to make the decision to be loyal to Liu Bei at the beginning, but just for a moment, this idea was strangled to death by Zhuge Liang.

In Zhuge Liang's heart, he still firmly believes that only Liu Bei can trust him wholeheartedly and give him enough trust. Whether it is Liu Xiu, or Cao Cao, or Sun Quan and others, it is impossible to do this.

Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and said, "Gongzi Xiu is reasonable, he is in a dream." ”

With a few words, he regained his composure.

Outstanding bearing, fully revealed.

Liu Xiu looked at Zhuge Liang's changes and knew that Zhuge Liang had experienced setbacks, not only was he not defeated, but he should have been stimulated to fight, but Liu Xiu was not afraid.

Under the general trend, even if Zhuge Liang is resourceful, it is difficult to reverse the situation.

Liu Xiu looked at Liu Bei and said in a deep voice: "Xuande Gong, have you thought about whether you will agree to the previous conditions?" ”

Liu Bei swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Master Xiu, can you allow me to think about it for a long time." ”

Now when it comes to Zhao Yun, Liu Bei has a hard time choosing.

Once Liu Bei gave up on Zhao Yun, the consequences would be unimaginable, because it would affect people's hearts. Once people's hearts are scattered, it is difficult for him to gather strength. But if he doesn't give up Zhao Yun, his efforts and efforts in Xinye will all come to naught. The efforts of these years will also be completely lost, which is exactly what Liu Bei cannot bear.

From the beginning of the crusade against the Yellow Turban Thief to the present, Liu Bei has never experienced such a difficult choice.

In the past, it was a life-and-death battle, or a blow. No one forced Liu Bei to give up his subordinates for the power in his hands, but Liu Xiu did such a thing.

Liu Xiu was not in a hurry at all, and said with a smile: "Yes, I'll give you half a day to think about it." ”

"Farewell"

Liu Bei stood up, turned around and left with Zhuge Liang