"Big brother!"

Guan Zhang and the others entered the house, and saw Liu Bei sitting in front of the desk in a daze, holding a letter in his hand, and the two of them didn't have to think much about it, they knew that it must have been left by the negative military advisor who slipped away.

Zhang Fei was immediately unhappy, and sighed and said urgently: "Big brother, everyone is gone, so I left a letter, right, then what are you missing?!" This is the wolf cub that can't be fed, I don't feel sorry for it, it's better to go! ”

"Third brother, listen to the eldest brother."

Guan Yu glanced back at Zhang Fei very dissatisfied, but there was not much blame in his eyes, he just told him to shut up.

In fact, during this period of time, when Liu Bei and Xu Shu discussed and talked day and night, it was the two brothers who were really inseparable.

So the feelings are a little deeper, Guan Yu has always played the role of pulling Zhang Fei, and Zhang Fei's personality has always been very straight, almost never hiding much in his heart, and he will say it directly in front of Liu Bei if he has anything to say.

This time, Liu Bei did not blame, but showed a rather expectant and worried expression, looked up at the two brothers, and beckoned: "Second brother and third brother, come here, there is still something to discuss in this matter." ”

"Although the military advisor left, he was not disheartened and left me, this period of time is not a hypocrisy, I treat him sincerely, he will naturally repay the favor and will not treat me badly. He even assured me that he would never offer a plan or plan for Cao Cao in this life, even if he went to Cao Ying, he would not say a word! Isn't it enough to be so affectionate?! ”

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei glanced at each other, both of them were quite confused, with resentment and unwillingness in their expressions, and there was a kind of bitterness of hatred that iron could not become steel.

Zhang Fei stretched out his hands and his face was full of entanglement, wrinkles all over his face, and said helplessly: "Big brother, do you still believe him?!" He's already run away, leaving a letter for you, and you still believe it? I'm curious, what else did he say? You can show me. ”

Liu Bei raised his head and glanced at him, and immediately spread out all the letters on the table, his eyes were solemn, he kept frowning at the content of the last one, stretched out his hand, and said, "Look, this is a word left by the military advisor before leaving." ”

"Among the hermits in Jingzhou, there are many highly talented people, who have the talent of the world and the earth, and also have unique views on military affairs, and even because of the fame of Xu Bowen and Cao Cao over the years, they have a lot of understanding and deep research on the deeds of the two of them."

"Yes, there are also extraordinary people, who are close to demons, and the military advisor clearly said that there are hermits who are Pang people, and they can learn ten times more than him, known as the phoenix, if I can get it, I will be able to assist the world and get a place to survive."

"Phoenix ......"

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, feeling that the name was becoming more and more familiar, and he always felt that he had heard the same thing somewhere.

In the end, Zhang Fei blinked and was stunned for a long time before saying, "This, this phoenix chick...... Big brother, don't you think this name is similar to what Xu Zhen said about Wolong? ”

"This is definitely the words left by Xu Zhen, not by the military advisor, eh, look at this letter here!"

Zhang Fei found the previous letter and immediately laughed, "Xu Bowen hijacked his mother, so he searched for intelligence from all over Jingzhou, and did secret spying for Xu, which must not be violated. ”

"Look at this, it's obvious that this phoenix chick is also Xu Zhen deceived you, big brother, you are really enchanted, I don't believe it, you can't march and fight without a military advisor? I have a plan, too! ”

"The second brother leading the troops is also a civil and martial arts, which can make the generals in the army admire and admire, why do you want a military division? Don't you want to be a military advisor, can't we act? ”

These words were like a basin of cold water poured down from the top of Liu Bei's head, and he was quite happy, but he suddenly felt cold in his heart.

It's terrible, if it weren't for the words of the third brother, I really thought that there was a phoenix.

Since it has been clearly stated in the letter that Xu Bowen is behind the ghost, then that Wolong lied to me at the beginning.

Now how can this phoenix chick be real.

Wolong and phoenix chicks......

"Xu Zhen, you really think I'm a stupid person!"

Liu Bei's eyes were full of hatred, he gritted his teeth, his cheeks bulged, and he suddenly slapped on the case, and his face became extremely ugly.

At this moment, his heart was full of complications again.

"Big brother," At this time, Guan Yu, who was the calmest on weekdays, saw that his eldest brother was sad so much, and he had to say something, so he clenched his fists in a soft voice and said: "Big brother, don't be sad about this matter again, don't waste the war because of this." ”

"Not to mention whether this phoenix chick is true or false, whether the person the military advisor said exists, but Yun Chang understands that if the eldest brother doesn't go to find it in person and get the result, he won't give up."

"Or, the eldest brother can settle down a little, take care of the war first, and when the Cao army is defeated, we will go to find this person."

"If you can't find it, it's a knot in your heart."

Liu Bei sighed, raised his head and smiled at Guan Yu, only a person of the second brother's temperament could say words of persuasion in such a situation.

"What Yun Chang said is extremely true, I almost missed the battle because of some trivial things, and now Cao's army is in Fancheng, not far from me, I don't know when it will attack."

"There are only tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in my Xinye City, thousands of cavalry, although the grain and grass are sufficient, but it can only be defended for a long time, if Brother Jingsheng does not support the troops, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist the iron hooves of the Cao army, and I must find a way to obtain the support of the soldiers and horses with Xiangyang."

"Otherwise, the Jingzhou border will inevitably be slaughtered."

"Yun Chang, does Liu Biao have a reply?"

Guan Yu sighed slightly, clenched his fists and bowed down with a wry smile: "Big brother, it's a shame to say this, the military newspaper has always been under the jurisdiction of the military advisor, and we haven't received a reply, and the military advisor left and didn't inform us and others, so ......"

Liu Bei was stunned.

Zhang Fei smiled dumbly, "Huh?!" He has not even done a good job of handing over and stepping down, and many affairs in the army have been entrusted to him, but I am afraid that it will be chaotic now! ”

Liu Bei's face was resentful, but he pondered for a moment as if in a daze, and then gritted his teeth and said, "Go!" Go to the barracks immediately, I will personally take care of this kind of military affairs, and in the next few days, all the soldiers must not rest, but must be arranged day and night to prevent the Fancheng Cao army, and not let them take advantage of the weakness! ”

"Whoa!"

When the two brothers saw that the eldest brother had returned to the barracks in person, they no longer had to listen to the Confucian holding the sword mark to show off his might in the army, and they suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

During this period of time, the two of them saw that Xu Shu was not very old, and he originally belonged to the younger generation, but he was able to be so favored by the eldest brother, and all kinds of important tasks among the generals were entrusted to him, so they were so angry that they couldn't say anything to refute.

Although this person has not made great achievements, he has handled daily military affairs in a straightforward and orderly manner, and of course he must not violate it.

There is nothing to say, who knows that this person, who has been diligent for a year, and when he makes a mistake, it will be a fatal blow and knock everyone out.

After saying this, Liu Bei slapped the case again, "Xu Zhen, I will definitely kill him!" This person is vicious, I used to look away, he is even more hateful than Cao Cao! ”

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei glanced at each other, and immediately chose to be silent.

I don't know how many times I've said this sentence in the past four years.

Don't really say it, the main thing is that there is no chance.

……

Within a few days, Liu Bei re-assumed the important tasks in the army, sent soldiers and horses to guard various checkpoints and roads outside Xinye, and arranged a lot of ambushes, using the terrain to camp and ambush first.

The soldiers under his command were reassigned to the sergeants, and eight troops and horses were assigned to guard against death, so as not to give the slightest possibility of a surprise attack by the Cao army in Fancheng.

Under such a situation, Cao Ren also did not move, and had no intention of sending troops for the time being, but just hoarded soldiers and horses nearby, waiting for grain and grass to be transported to replace.

But what Liu Bei didn't expect was that Liu Biao didn't reply at all.

It was not that Xu Shu kept his reply private, but that Xiangyang City seemed to be dead silent about the situation in Xinye, and maintained a silent posture, as if he was watching the fire from the other side.

It made his heart even colder.

In this way, almost half a month has passed, the situation of the troops stationed on the two sides is still antagonistic and dull, and no friction has broken out, and Xu Shu has also traveled to Xudu.

Almost all of his people responded to him along the way, especially when he entered the territory of Yanzhou, and he was accompanied by soldiers and horses.

Su Tiejia rode on the road and waited, and Gao Shun, the general under Xu Zhen, came to greet him in person, and let him get into the carriage and go to Xudu slowly.

During this period, Xu Shu was anxious and repeatedly asked Gao Shun about his mother's condition, but Gao Shun was silent, his mouth seemed to be airtight, and he didn't tell him any news at all.

So much so that Xu Shu guessed by himself and thought that his mother was dead.

But knowing that he was a prisoner, he didn't dare to ask angrily, after all, this was Xu Zhen, the general of the evil ghost, and it was not necessary to kill himself in the middle of the road.

People in the world say that Xu Zhen is righteous and self-disciplined, which is rare in the world.

Only those who have been his opponents, or who have carefully studied his military actions, can understand that this man has always been ruthless in dealing with his enemies and is good at playing with the weaknesses of others.

For example, he was trapped by the dilemma of filial piety and righteousness, and finally had to succumb to filial piety, and was pinched very hard by him, and Xu Shu even felt that this prince would definitely not let him go.

Perhaps, my mother has been poisoned......

"Mother's ......"

Thinking of this, Xu Shu couldn't help but have a sour nose again, thinking that he had not returned all these years and entrusted it to Guo Jia to take care of, but Guo Jia couldn't control this Xu Bowen.

If you are really poisoned, or abused...... This guilt can't be washed away for a lifetime.

"General!" Xu Shu opened the carriage curtain again, and Gao Shun, who had a cold face outside the door, was still urging the horse, he would rather be Xu Shu's groom, but also to see him and not give him any chance.

Xu Shu called him, but Gao Shun still didn't look back coldly, just responded lightly.

"Now that I'm in front of Xudu, can you tell me where my mother is? Are you okay? ”

"See for yourself, you'll be there soon."

Gao Shun said in a deep voice.

He was not good at words, and in the past, under Lu Bu, he would only speak and persuade when he saw that Lu Bu was not enterprising and lived a life of debauchery.

Now that he is under Xu Zhen's command, he has not had a chance to admonish, and occasionally says a few words, all of which are to let Xu Zhen rest for a few days.

Seeing that Xu Zhen was willing to drink and waste, his heart was more relaxed, for fear that all kinds of things would be done one after another every day, and Xu Zhen's body would be exhausted.

But now it seems that the more tired he is every day, the stronger he seems to become, and I don't know what kind of ghost physique he is.

"General, please reveal a little, I'm so confused now, I really don't dare to think about it."

"yes, got it."

You know what you want, you say!!

Can you not be so cold to me, even if you want to torture me, you should speak ill of each other and show a cruel face, why are you so polite to me, but so cold.

"If the general doesn't say it, I really won't go!"

"Then knock out and take it, the chariot said that Mr. Swordsmanship is extraordinary, but I have already paid the sword, don't try to do it, although the last general is not as good as the other generals, but he has killed thousands of enemies in his life, killed dozens of generals, and is not afraid of fighting."

Gao Shun's words were cold and piercing, so that Xu Shu really understood what it meant to not enter the oil and salt, and he couldn't move, and it was impossible to jump out of the car.

It's better to send it away with courtesy like this.

"Alas......"

The road is not too far, and there is no need to wait long.

Xu Shuden accepted the status quo and sat back in the carriage, looking desperate, not knowing what to think in his head.

The short journey of a stick of incense made him feel like a year.

And he didn't return to Yingchuan for a long time, and he couldn't imagine that Xu County back then would be so prosperous now, with a territory more than ten times larger than back then, including the four rivers that were outside at the beginning.

There are more people living in Xudu than in the entire county when they left Yingchuan, and hundreds of thousands of people live near Xudu, and if it covers the entire Yuzhou, there are even more than a million.

How many people have been able to survive because of this, and in the troubled times, they can have enough to eat, this is the wish of hundreds of people.

If you just talk about this, I'm afraid Cao and Xu Zhen will make a lot of contributions.

Perhaps, in our hearts, they are evil ghosts, but for these people, the two of them should be enough to become great sages through the ages.

It is the savior of the next generation, without them, the northern Xinjiang is still in the midst of war, and Yanzhou will definitely not retreat millions of Qingxu Yellow Turban thieves.

In the carriage, there is no curtain in front of the window, so Xu Shu can see the grand occasion of Xu Du now, with busy traffic and people.

His mind slowly settled down.

Now that the governance is so stable, it won't be too torturous, and maybe my mother is still alive.

After a while, the school office arrived.

Xu Zhen's luxurious and spacious two-horse carriage stopped outside the door, and Gao Shun sent someone to inform Xu Zhen, and then asked someone to take Xu Shu off the horse.

Walking into the compound, I saw many school officials in black tight-fitting robes, standing with swords, and people galloping along the road through the various mansions.

Everyone seemed to be busy, no one noticed Xu Shu's arrival, they walked all the way through the front yard, and when they reached the middle hall, they saw a mountain of official documents and notes, and some scribes were copying and reading.

After walking all the way, when he arrived at the backyard door, Xu Shu heard the laughter of the old man.

The pace couldn't help but speed up, and as soon as I passed the door, I saw that in the courtyard, under the warm autumn sun, there was a grape trellis, which had already borne fruit, and a young and generous Confucian scholar and a fierce general were talking to the old man on both sides.

"Mother!"

Xu Shu glanced at it, and immediately recognized that it was his mother, and blurted out a long-lost shout, and his nose immediately became sour.

Mother Xu, who was sitting on the recliner, was stunned for a moment, and when she turned around and saw Xu Shu running over, her eyes were red all of a sudden, but she still shouted: "Kneel!" ”

Poof!

Almost as a conditioned reflex, Xu Shu immediately knelt in front of him, and slipped a little by the way.

The whole courtyard was silent.

"Mother, why ......"

Xu Shu was dumbfounded, what's the matter?

Isn't it time to hug me and cry? Why is the atmosphere so ...... Stern?

(End of chapter)