Zhao Shu saw Guo Huai speak, hurriedly waved his hand, and said: "This is not what I want, but now that the situation has changed abruptly, Jingzhou has only gone through a big war, if there is no help from Shuzhong, how can it last long?" Guo Huai nodded, but hesitated: "The eldest brother wants to compete with Kong Ming for the power of Shuzhong, but I am afraid that it will not be easy." What kind of character is Ma Mengqi? The lines are full of grief and indignation, and the last few sentences are more than 200 mouths of the Chaomen Sect, which are all punished by Meng De, only from the younger brother Dai, as the successor of the blood food of the Weizong, deeply trust Your Excellency, you have to be an official and a general, and it is enough to be in the field. There was no reply. It's clear that I'm entrusting the future, but I'm afraid it's inevitable. ”

How could Zhao Shu not know the meaning of these words? Think about Ma Chaowei's town of Xiliang, attacking Chang'an, killing Cao Cao to cut his beard and abandon his robe, what kind of scenery is it? It's hard to imagine Ma Chao's mood when he wrote this letter, the end of the hero? Unpaid ambition? Zhao Shu shook his head suddenly, wanting to shake Ma Chao's handsome but helpless face out of his mind. Guo Huai asked again: "What does the eldest brother count?" ”

Now that the situation in Chengdu has changed again, Liu Ba and other long-awaited people have passed away, and so is Ma Chao, who Liu Bei arranged by Kong Ming's side, how can Liu Bei return to Sichuan and let Kong Ming control the power? Zhao Shu told Guo Huai about this, and finally said: "It's just that Your Majesty has already left, how should I stop it again?" Guo Huai replied: "Why worry about the eldest brother? Ma Mengqi has a big brother, won't he go to His Majesty? If Your Majesty knew about the changes in Chengdu, how could he dare to enter Sichuan easily? ”

This is the case, but he is not very sure, Liu Bei knew that Kong Ming was not good, but he still asked Huang Hao to send the news to Chengdu, and he had to leave Jingzhou, what was his intention, how could he be sure? Zhao Shu turned around and paced a few steps, but saw a map hanging on the screen, which was carefully Liu Bei's route into Sichuan, along the river, through Xiling, Beiling, Zigui, Wuxian, Baidi City ....... After Liu Bei's army was defeated, wasn't he stationed in the White Emperor City and refused to return to Chengdu? Zhao Shu pointed to the map and asked, "Is there a good plan for Boji to stop His Majesty to the east of the White Emperor and not go deep into the middle of the Sichuan?" ”

Guo Huai Nai stepped forward and replied: "The little brother has thought about it for a long time, I don't know if it is feasible?" Zhao Shu looked at him and listened to him continue: "The world is still popular with ghosts and gods, and the land of Bashu is still prevalent, why don't you let someone use this name to advise Your Majesty?" Coupled with the matter of Chengdu, how can Your Majesty not believe it. How dare you re-enter the middle of the river? ”

Zhao Shunai brushed his hands and smiled: "Boji's plan is very good. Liu Bei was already in doubt at the moment, and he couldn't stop worrying, mixed with ghosts and gods, how could he not be afraid? But this matter is simple, but it must be able to speak well, but there are credible people, where can Zhao Shu go to find it? Since Guo Huai came up with this plan, of course he was prepared, and seeing that Zhao Shu was worried, he said: "Ma Mengqi grew up in Xiliang, and the Qiang people called him 'Shenweitian General', and among the younger brother's personal guards, there were people who were originally dilapidated nobles in Xiqiang, quite alert, clever words, and always respected Meng Qi. If it is said to save Meng Qi, it will definitely be able to use death force. ”

Zhao Shu hurriedly said: "Since this is the case, you can come quickly." Guo Huai agreed and went out, and after a while, there was someone behind him, knowing that it was the Qiang people he was talking about. When the man came in, he knelt down and saluted, and said, "Humble Tang Yan, I have seen the general." After getting up, Zhao Shu carefully measured it, but it was no different from the Han people, but asked: "Does General Guo have the intention of explaining to you that he called you here?" ”

Tang Yan nodded and said, "General Guo is kind to his humble position, and he has always respected General Ma, and other book friends are reading:." As long as it is beneficial to the two generals, they will never give up their duties. This person was recommended by Guo Huai, and Zhao Shu didn't want to ask more, but he just instructed him to understand what he was going to do, which was nothing more than to make Liu Bei believe that entering Sichuan was the big murderer and garrisoning the White Emperor City.

Tang Yan's expression was focused, and after listening, he said: "This matter is not difficult, but Your Majesty is very suspicious when there are many changes, and since the humble position is chaotic with the words of gods and ghosts, it is natural to have some unusual skills to be believed." "It seems that the person recommended by Guo Huai is different, and he can think of this. With what Zhao Shu learned in his later life, it is not difficult to get some smoke and the like, but there is a shortage of materials here, so how can Zhao Shu show what he has learned?

The next morning, Guo Huai left Jingzhou with Tang Yan and dozens of henchmen to chase Liu Beixing. Zhao Shu and Xiao Ben also found another small mansion to live in. The next time is nothing more than to prepare the army and horses and settle the people. After Liu Bei left, Zhao Shu was afraid that Lu Xun would take the opportunity to cross the river, and often sent people back and forth between Jingzhou and Hanyang to find out the news of the Guan brothers. After ten months, the Jiangdong military horses did not have the slightest intention of crossing the river, which surprised Zhao Shu. Although Jiangxia City burned down a lot of houses, with Lu Xun's ability, he should have settled down a long time ago, but why did he refuse to enter the army? Could it be that Sun Quan can really swallow this evil breath? And what Guo Huai did also made Zhao Shu feel uneasy, Zhao Shu was worried about this situation, welcoming the arrival of autumn.

It has been more than 20 days, seeing that the White Emperor is imminent, Liu Bei's heart is also a lot more stable, if it weren't for his illness, he would have already gotten off the car and Wu Yi and other generals to march on horseback, and I can't wait to be in the White Emperor City at this moment. Liu Bei sat in the car, still coughing twice from time to time, but it was much better than in Jingzhou. Although his body is gradually improving, but Liu Bei's heart is still sad, a few days ago I received news from Chengdu, Liu Ba, Ma Chao and others have passed away, and Ma Chao's last table, but also made Liu Bei's heart palpitate, the majestic tiger general in the world, between the pen, in the words, is so bleak and powerless. What's going on in Chengdu? Why did such important ministers and generals die when they were together? Liu Bei didn't dare to think about it anymore, and if he thought about it again, he was afraid that the Shu Han Empire, which he had been operating for many years, would also be wiped out.

"The upper is not to the Son of Heaven, and the lower is not to the Minister; Avoid the cage and hide, detach from the vulgar to cultivate the truth, Le Lin Quanxi is famous, and the hidden rock valley forgets humiliation and glory. The crown of the stars is crowned with the sun, and the cloth is long and long. ”

"Stop." Liu Bei suddenly heard such a song, hurriedly got up and lifted the curtain and walked out of the car, looking at the direction where the song came from, he saw people walking in the distance with seven-colored lights, not only Liu Bei was surprised, but all the soldiers next to him were dumbfounded. When the man was about to leave, Liu Bei came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "Go quickly, invite this immortal." ”

Wu Yi was next to the car, heard Liu Bei talk about it, and hurriedly left. Liu Bei saw that he was in a hurry, but he was afraid of being rude, so he hurriedly added a sentence: "Don't make mistakes, you need to be respectful." I was afraid that the cultivators did not want to be in the company of the emperor and generals, and said, "Don't reveal my identity." ”

After a while, Wu Yi really brought people, dressed as a Taoist, but he was born with a bit of dusty and elegant appearance, but there was no colored light under his feet, thinking that there were others present, and it was inconvenient to show it. At that time, Taoism was prevalent, the rebellion of the Zhang Jiao brothers and the Yellow Turban, and the occupation of Hanzhong by Zhang Lu's father and son, all of which were prospered by the church.

The Taoist walked to Liu Bei a few times, and said: "The people of the mountains and fields should not meet with the laity, but His Majesty has to come when he sees the summons." Liu Bei seemed to be displeased when he heard his tone, but glared at Wu Yi, and was about to open his mouth to blame, but he heard the Taoist say: "Xiaodao has practiced for many years, how can you not know the identity of people?" His Majesty does not have to reproach the general. ”

Liu Bei listened to the respect in his heart, and said: "I have traveled so far, and when I heard the immortal chief singing, I didn't feel relaxed and happy, and I took the liberty to invite him, and I hope that the immortal chief will not be blamed." ”

"Huh." The Daoist Array Leader smiled and said, "Immortal Elder Er, Xiao Dao doesn't dare to be. Xiaodao was collecting medicine in the nearby mountains, but when he saw the yellow light rushing to the sky, it was the true destiny of the Son of Heaven to drive the car. However, ......" Speaking of this, the Taoist didn't say anything, just looked at Liu Bei and shook his head slightly.

Liu Bei is also in a hurry to go to the doctor at the moment, and he usually says that the ghosts and gods are divined, although he does not reject it, but he does not believe it, and now he looks at the Taoist like this, thinking of all kinds in recent years, and hurriedly said: "Can the fairy chief get in the car and talk for a while?" The Taoist hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed lightly and said, "That's it, since you meet Your Majesty, you are the front edge, and you should give Your Majesty guidance." After that, he boarded the car and entered with Liu Bei.

Liu Bei retreated, sat down on both sides, and asked in a low voice: "The right talent immortal is still inexhaustible, is there any inconvenience?" The Taoist nodded slightly, and said: "I saw that in the yellow light of Your Majesty, there was a bright sleeve color, which meant that the villain violated it." ”

Liu Bei only felt that this remark was deeply in his heart, wasn't he being persecuted by Kong Ming and Zhao Shu now? Hurriedly asked again, "Immortal Chief may have deduced who it is?" The Taoist pondered for a moment, and said: "The 'sleeve' is 'Zhu', can there be a person surnamed Zhu next to Your Majesty?" Liu Bei shook his head, there was no one with the surname "Zhu" around him, could it be that the calculation was wrong? But I suddenly remembered that "Zhuge " also has "Zhu" harmony? Clapped his hands and said: "What the immortal chief said is very true, and other book friends are reading:." ”

The Taoist smiled slightly and said, "This sleeve light comes from the northwest, and looks back at the northwest." Xiaodao saw that His Majesty was still going west, and he was afraid that it would be unfavorable to His Majesty, so he warned His Majesty with a high song, hoping that His Majesty would prevent it and be cautious. Liu Bei was shocked when he heard this, and said, "Is the immortal chief here especially for me?" The Taoist nodded and said, "Han Zuo is immortal, there are still three hundred years of heirs, and Xiaodao is only coming from the will of heaven." "From ancient times to the present, doesn't the emperor hope that his descendants can still inherit the throne? When the Taoist said this, Liu Bei was immediately overjoyed, but suddenly asked: "Since this is the case, the westward journey is not good, where can I change?" ”

The Taoist closed his eyes for a moment before he opened his eyes and said: "The right person is a small path to wander around, seeing the sky above the White Emperor, there is a faint imperial atmosphere, which can temporarily relieve His Majesty's misfortune." He also said: "If you do too much injustice, you will be punished by God, and your Majesty does not need to worry about it, and someone will definitely cut it down on Your Majesty's behalf within the year?" ”

Liu Bei was thinking about going to the White Emperor City in Jingzhou at the beginning, but now that he learned that several important ministers in Chengdu had died, he became more and more reluctant to return to Sichuan. Now that he listened to the words of the Taoist coincided with himself, he was convinced in his heart, and he heard that someone was crusading against Kong Ming on his behalf, so he became suspicious, could it be Zhao Shuxing, the king of Bingqin? So he asked, "Does the Immortal Chief know who the person who is conquering on behalf of me is?" ”

The Taoist shook his head and said, "The heavenly opportunity cannot be revealed, Your Majesty only thinks about it in the southwest direction." "Who else is there in the Southwest? Liu Bei became more and more puzzled, and wanted to ask again, but he heard the Taoist say: "I have talked with Your Majesty a lot today, and I hope to help Your Majesty revitalize the Han Dynasty." The earthly world is dirty, and the path cannot be left for a long time, otherwise it will hinder the cultivation, and this is the time to leave. ”

Liu Bei still has a lot of doubts in his heart, how can he let it go? repeatedly retained, but the Taoist was very determined, and had no choice but to give a gift out of the car. As soon as he came out of the curtain, he heard a loud shout: "Where did the demon come from, dare to bewitch the saint?" Liu Bei and the Taoist were shocked, but in a blink of an eye, it was Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun followed Liu Bei Lu to the west, but he was very unhappy and put him in the rear team. Only then did he learn that Liu Bei actually had a long talk with the Taoist in the car, and he was puzzled, so he hurriedly came from behind. Zhao Yun has never believed in the theory of gods and ghosts, and he also avoids the so-called cultivators, and now he saw Liu Bei inviting him into the car, so he eavesdropped outside the car, and faintly heard that Emperor Bai seemed to be dissuading Liu Bei from entering Sichuan. Zhao Yun gave up the military horse and accompanied him, that is, he wanted to go back to Chengdu with Liu Beidao, and now that someone came out to stop him, he was naturally angry, and when the two came out, he shouted and scolded.

Liu Bei has no good impression of Zhao Yun at the moment, this person has been with him for a long time, but he is very close to Kong Ming, and he only obeys his fate. At this moment, Zhao Yun was so rude, Liu Bei was also annoyed, and said in a deep voice: "Zilong is so rude, don't you put me in your eyes?" ”

Zhao Yun knew that he was indeed a little reckless just now, so he immediately bowed and said: "The warlocks have all used slander to disrupt the country, I hope Your Majesty will find out." This person is unknown, but he is in vain about state affairs, and His Majesty must not be deceived by him. ”

"Shut up." Liu Bei scolded: "Although I am old, I am deaf and clear-sighted, how can I not distinguish between good and bad, and I can't argue with loyalty and treachery? This is to get immortals, how can you be so disrespectful? Don't retreat yet. Wu Yi and the other generals also saw the colorful brilliance with their own eyes, so they naturally thought like Liu Bei, so they stepped forward to admonish and pull Zhao Yun away. Zhao Yun saw that there were forbidden troops in the Imperial Forest on the left and right, and Liu Bei was the emperor's honor after all, so he had no choice but to sigh and pull out his horse.

After Zhao Yun left, Liu Bei hurriedly apologized to the Taoist. The man smiled calmly, and then took his leave. Liu Bei originally wanted to send someone away, but he was also rejected by meandering, and the Taoist walked out of a hundred and ten zhang away, but he also said a seven-color brilliance to protect himself. Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh and said, "True immortals too." After the Taoist disappeared, Liu Bei sat in the back car, thinking back to the words of the Taoist, quite relieved, after all, the traitor will be destroyed within the year, and the Han family temple can be inherited for three hundred years, which is a thousand joys.

The Taoist walked away quickly, and when he turned around, he couldn't see Liu Beixing, so he let out a long breath and hurriedly came to the earth mountain near the left. There were already dozens of men and horses waiting on the mountain, and when the leader saw him coming, he hurriedly asked, "How is the matter?" The Taoist smiled and said, "Your Majesty is already convinced that after arriving at the White Emperor, he will definitely not go west." After that, he pointed to a few triangular crystals placed on the shelf next to him, and said, "General Zhao ordered this thing to be made, it is really powerful, and it produces seven-colored light, how can Your Majesty not believe it?" ”

The two of them were Guo Huai and Tang Yan who were ordered by Zhao Shu to catch up with Liu Beixing, and deceived Liu Bei into stationing in the White Emperor under the pretense of gods and ghosts, and did not return to Chengdu. After hearing this, Guo Huai also looked at those few things, and sighed: "The wisdom of the eldest brother is indeed extraordinary. Listening to Tang Yan again: "Zhao Yun is suspicious, I'm afraid he will send cavalry to spy around, and it is not appropriate to stay here for a long time." Guo Huai nodded, drank and ordered everyone to get on the horse, and leave together......