Pang Tong really didn't disappoint Zhao Shu, not only did he take Xiangyang Wenwu out of the city to greet him, but even Guan Yu, who was rarely seen, didn't know how to move. Everyone saw each other, exchanged pleasantries, and went to Guan Yu's mansion together. That night, he set up a banquet in the Guan Mansion to wash the dust for Zhang Song. During the banquet, everyone praised Zhang Song very politely, although Zhang Song was very talented, how could he have received such courtesy? He was so happy that he drank with everyone on his face.

Zhao Shu also kept raising his glass to persuade him to drink, and suddenly saw Guan Xing beckoning to himself outside the hall, so he got up and came out to confess. Walking in front of Guan Xing, he stretched out his hand, but he didn't say anything, just smirked. Zhao Shu was disturbed by Zhang Song's matter, and he forgot about the bet in his mind, but now he remembered it, but he didn't give it, and said with a smile: "Today I was blocked by important things, otherwise how could I lose you?" ”

Guan Xingjiang put his hands behind him and said disdainfully: "Mr. is trying to repay the debt?" Zhao Shu said: "A mere sword is not an antiquity, even if you give it away, why pity?" It's just that I didn't really lose. ”

Guan Xing didn't care about winning or losing, and immediately smiled: "Mr. didn't lose, but the sword can be given to me." Zhao Shu said again: "Didn't you say 'no merit and no luck' during the day?" How can I give it to you for nothing? How about you do me a favor? ”

Guan Xing first thought that Zhao Shu really wanted to repay the debt, but now he heard that he had something to ask for, and hurriedly said: "You said yes." Zhao Shu turned to see that Guan Yu's father and son were drinking heavily in the hall, took a deep breath, opened his mouth to make a bold request, and said, "I want to see your eldest sister, can you help me?" "Guan Xing is young, how do you know about men and women? At the moment, I felt that I had a very good relationship with my sister, and without thinking, I turned around and ran away.

Guan Xing took advantage of the excitement and left, but after a while, he returned in disappointment, and said to Zhao Shu dejectedly: "The eldest sister said that the etiquette is hindered, and it is inconvenient to see you." Zhao Shu was hopeless, but now when he heard that he was rejected, he was still very disappointed, handed the sword forward, and said, "Take it." ”

Guan Xing was overjoyed, hurriedly reached out and took the sword, then turned around and ran away, and suddenly stopped and said, "The eldest sister said that you should think about her carefully." Then he ran away. Zhao Shu was slightly surprised, how else can you think carefully about this short sentence? Then he shook his head, and turned back to go in and drink with them. It's night, and I'm still drunk.

Since Zhang Song had arrived in Xiangyang, he had to rush him back to Jingzhou and could not linger any longer. On the morning of the second day, Zhao Shu, Huang Zhong, and Pang Tong bid farewell to Guan Yu and his son, and accompanied Zhang Song to look at Jingzhou. There was nothing to say all the way, until the city of Jingzhou, Liu Bei had already been informed, and with a group of civil and military personnel, he was ten miles away from the city.

Liu Bei must also know whether he can obtain Yizhou, so he fell on Zhang Song, and said: "Mr. Jiuwen has a high name, like thunder. Hate the clouds and mountains are far away, and they can't listen to teaching. Now I heard that I was back to the capital, and I was here to connect. If you don't give up, when you go to the deserted state for a while, you will be lucky to talk about your thirst! The words were sincere and sincere, and Zhang Song was overjoyed to hear it, and then they entered the city together.

In the past few days, Liu Bei feasted continuously and treated him with hospitality, but he never mentioned the matter of Xichuan, which made Zhang Song feel uneasy. Three days later, Zhang Song said goodbye and returned to Sichuan. Liu Bei couldn't keep it again and again, so he led everyone to set up a banquet in a ten-mile long pavilion. When the wine was drunk, Liu Bei burst into tears and said, "Mr. Shihe is not outside, stay for three days; Farewell today, I don't know when I will have to listen to the teachings again. ”

Seeing this, Zhang Song was also full of tears, and hesitated for a while and said: "Song Yisi is going to serve in the morning and dusk, and he hates not having ears." Songguan Jingzhou: Sun Quan in the east, often with a tiger; There is Cao Cao in the north, and every whale swallows. It's not a place to fall in love for a long time. As soon as these words came out, Zhao Shu knew that the hospitality in the past few days was not "meat buns beating dogs", and it was very profitable, and Zhang Song should immediately make a seller's remark.

Sure enough, after hearing Liu Bei sigh and sigh that he "has no place to stay", Zhang Song immediately said: "Yizhou is dangerous, fertile for thousands of miles, and the people are rich and the country is rich; Wise people, long admired the virtue of the emperor's uncle. If the people of Jingxiang are raised, they will drive the west to the west, and the hegemony can be achieved, and the Han family can be prosperous. ”

Liu Bei has worked hard for a few days, and he has been waiting for this sentence, but he has to be humble at the moment, and said: "Bei'an dares to be here?" Liu Yizhou is also a relative of the emperor's family, and he has been in Shu for a long time. How can others be shaken by it? ”

Zhang Song didn't know the truth and hurriedly persuaded again: "A certain non-seller seeks glory; When I meet the Ming Duke today, I dare not dare not to drain my liver and gallbladder: although Liu Jiyu is beneficial to the land of the state, his temperament is weak and he cannot use his talents; In addition, Zhang Lu is in the north, and Shi Si violates; People's hearts are scattered, and they think of the Lord. loose this line, dedicated to the payment of money; When did the rebel thief recklessly commit adultery, arrogant and arrogant, so he came to see Ming Gong. The Ming Dynasty first took Xichuan as the base, and then the north map of Hanzhong, received the Central Plains, Kuang Zheng Heavenly Dynasty, and the name went down in history, and the merit was great. Ming Gongguo has the meaning of taking Xichuan, and is willing to give the work of dogs and horses, thinking that it should be internal. What does it mean? "People who have always been traitors can always make up reasons for themselves, but Zhang Song's words are really righteous words.

Liu Bei still said: "I deeply feel the kindness of the king. Nai Liu Jiyu and Bei Tongzong, if they attack it, they are afraid that the world will scold them. ”

Zhang Song is even more anxious, now that the seller's words have come out, how can he stop there? exclaimed urgently: "The husband is in the world, he should work hard to make meritorious contributions, and the whip is the first." If you don't take it now, you will be taken by others, and it will be too late to regret it. ”

These few sentences of dialogue really made Zhao Shu feel ashamed, Liu Bei was willing in his heart, but he always put on a high posture, which made others feel that Zhang Song forced him. Liu Bei gave in a few more words before he said: "I heard that the Shu Road is rugged, with thousands of mountains and rivers, the car can't be square, and the horse can't be bridled; If you want to take it, what is the best way to use it? ”

Zhang Song had already intended to be a seller, and after preparing for a long time, he hurriedly took out a map and handed it to Liu Bei and said: "Songgan Ming Gong Shengde, dare to present this map." But looking at this picture, you can know the road in Shuzhong. Liu Bei hurriedly opened it and took a look, it was full of geographical itineraries, wide and narrow from far and near, mountains and rivers were dangerous, and the treasury was full of money and grain, and he couldn't help but show joy on his face, but he still said: "Although there are drawings, there is no one to guide me, and I am afraid that it will be inconvenient." ”

Zhang Song said again: "Ming Gong can quickly plan it." Song has three confidants and friends: Zhang Ren, Fa Zheng, and Meng Da, who will be able to help. If the three of them arrive in Jingzhou, they can discuss things together. Zhao Shu has been listening intently to the two of them, but he doesn't want Zhang Ren to be among Zhang Song's close friends, so he can't help but wonder, is he listening to it, or Zhang Song is wrong?

The map is readily available, Liu Bei is overjoyed, and thanked him: "The green mountains are not old, and the green water lasts forever." He will be rewarded for his success. Zhang Song hurriedly bowed and said: "When Song meets the master, he has to tell him as much as he wants, how dare he hope to repay him?" "Say goodbye. Liu Bei ordered Kong Ming to send dozens of miles back.