In order to find out as soon as possible why Huang Zu turned a blind eye to Zhao Yun's subordinates who suddenly crossed the border, Liu Bei and his party did not even dare to go up the Xiangshui River, but chose to take the Baqiu Road through the land route of Shaxian on the red cliff, and then arrived at Xiakou by boat.

This kind of travel will be tiring, but it should be at least two to three days faster.

Although it was fast enough, before he could enter Xiling City, someone came to communicate, saying that Huang Zu had publicly stated that he had severed contact with Liu Qi and wanted to lead his troops to return to Lu Lin.

This news was like a scoop of cold water poured into the boiling oil, which directly made Liu Guanzhang explode, and Liu Qi couldn't even believe his ears.

Yes, letting go of Sun Ce is indeed inauthentic from a personal emotional point of view, but it is for the sake of the general trend of the world, and it is a last resort.

If Sun Ce is not put back, then Jiangdong will immediately fall into a situation where the dragons are leaderless, and Lu Lin will be unimpeded to take over Jiangdong's territory.

As far as the current situation is concerned, Lu Lin must not be allowed to expand so easily.

They also thought that Huang Zu would do some outrageous things out of the ordinary because of his anger, such as deliberately cutting off the grain, grass and taxes supplied to Changsha Mansion every quarter, and even directly abandoning the official in frustration.

But no one expected that Huang Zu would openly rebel, in this era of valuing honor more than life, such an act is tantamount to self-destruction and disgrace to the family.

"Brother Jingsheng has the grace of knowing Huang Zu and the righteousness of rewarding, even if he has suffered some grievances in Yang'an Mountain, he should not do such an unkind and unrighteous thing!" Liu Bei said painfully.

Liu Qi's expression on the side was a little indifferent, obviously not recovering from the shock of this news.

That's Huang Zu, the most fierce general under Liu Biao, Jiangxia's barrier Daxu, has always been loyal to the Liu family, how can this be.

Seeing that Liu Qi did not respond, Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "Son, this matter is all because of me, I entered Xiling City with you, if Huang Zu hates it very much, it will be sprinkled on me alone, I just hope that he can stop the precipice." ”

Liu Qi's face was full of panic, but he was still silent, it seemed that this incident had a big impact on him.

In fact, it is understandable that Huang Zu has been born and died for their Liu family over the years, and Huang Zu has made great contributions to the stability of Jingzhou, and even he Liu Qi was able to sit firmly in Changsha because of Huang Zu.

This is the force he sees as relying on, but he suddenly says that he wants to turn his back on himself, and he can't help but ask himself, am I really doing something wrong

"Lord, Zhao Yun has already passed the martial pass to welcome back the holy car, if we don't rush over immediately, once we go to Yang'an Mountain, it will be too late for us to chase after us!"

Zhuge Liang glanced at Liu Qi and said contemplatively: "Lord, you will lead the troops to enter Xiling with your son, and you are willing to persuade Huang Zu face to face with your three-inch tongue." ”

Liu Bei's heart was a little hesitant, this matter was extraordinary, Huang Zu had 50,000 sailors in his hands, and it was also where they were able to occupy the territory in their hands, if they all rebelled, there would be no point in taking back the Son of Heaven, who would protect the emperor?

Xu saw what he was thinking, Zhuge Liang leaned over and said in a low voice: "Lord, as long as you take back Your Majesty, you will have your own plan to stabilize the chaos in Jiangxia, don't be distracted at this time, please go quickly!" ”

Liu Xie's call to the world is how to use it, when to use it, Zhuge Liang is very clear, as long as he can welcome the Son of Heaven to Changsha, it is impossible for Huang Zu to break away with his prestige.

At the same time, all families will also start to increase their bets on Liu Bei because they saw the Son of Heaven, this is the only opportunity to rise rapidly in the short term, which is naturally more important than Jiangxia in front of them.

Take 10,000 steps back and say, no matter what, this day can't let Lu Lin take it away.

Nowadays, Lu Lin, one side of the forces controls the territory of ten of the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty, what is this concept, as long as they want, they even have completely independent capital.

If they are allowed to hold the Son of Heaven in their hands at this stage and absorb the strength of all parties, then they will be pressed to the ground by Lu Lin in terms of strength, heritage and morality.

In a word, the importance of the Son of Heaven is not comparable to that of a city and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, even if Xiling is fighting now, he must first bring back the Son of Heaven.

Hearing that Zhuge Liang had the means to stabilize Jiangxia, Liu Bei did not doubt him, and the idea of taking back the Son of Heaven in his heart became even firmer, and he said to Liu Qi: "Son, if the situation in the city is not right, you can retreat, I will come to meet you immediately after taking back the Son of Heaven." ”

Confused, Liu Qi didn't even look at him, just nodded.

At the end, Zhuge Liang did not forget to give his hand and advise: "Please remember that when you arrive in Yang'an Mountain, you must act according to the plan." ”

After Liu Bei bowed his head, he rode away.

Liu Qi was stunned for a long time, and he still had to set off after all.

It's not that I'm afraid that there will be an ambush in Xiling City, after all, it's Huang Zu, who has a constant relationship with the Liu family, but things have suddenly deteriorated to this situation, and he doesn't know how to face Huang Zu.

Since picking up Liu Xie, Zhao Yun can be regarded as fulfilling the duty of a guard to the extreme, the forward march, he is alone in the rear of the formation, always maintaining a distance of one mile, from time to time looking at the surrounding terrain, afraid that there will be a possibility of hiding scouts to release cold arrows.

It's hard work, but this man still deserves such protection.

It was almost at the foot of Yang'an Mountain, Zhao Yunfang breathed a sigh of relief, and after asking Liu Xie if he wanted to stop and rest and get the order to continue walking, he galloped quickly along the foot of the mountain.

Ahead is the plank road up the mountain, but suddenly a group of cavalry appeared, after seeing the first three people, Zhao Yun's expression was tight, but Yan Liang and Wen Chou sneered indifferently, and after exchanging a look, they showed a knowing smile, as if they were not the slightest surprised by Liu Guanzhang's arrival.

"Zilong." After seeing Zhao Yun, Liu Bei took the lead in dismounting and running over quickly.

"Xuande!"

Speaking of their relationship, in fact, it was far earlier than the time they knew Lin Mo and Lu Bu, and after the Yellow Turban, he finally mixed up with the county order and made a whipping incident, and since then Liu Bei has defected to Gongsun Zhan.

It was also at that time that Zhao Yun and Liu Guanzhang both belonged to Gongsun Zhan, and they were the real love of the robe.

Moreover, Liu Bei at that time was a classmate with Gongsun Zan after all, and he had a signboard of a descendant of the royal family on his body, which always gave people the feeling that he did not dislike Zhao Yun's background, at least, in the eyes of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

"Zilong, I haven't seen you for ten years, the heavens bless, let me see my old friend again." Liu Bei was really excited, and his hands were tightly clasped around Zhao Yun's hand.

"Yes, Xuande, seeing that you are okay now, I think of the joy of riding a horse and killing Hu and drinking under the moon in Youzhou!"

It was not only Liu Bei who was excited, but Zhao Yun was also very emotional.

For more than ten years, a lot of things have happened during this period, Gongsun Chan has been dead for several years, and there are only a few old brothers left who are still alive.

"Yun Chang, Yide!" Zhao Yun didn't forget to greet the two who were walking towards him.

Guan Yu bowed his head slightly and smiled back, Zhang Fei, who originally thought Zhao Yun was ungrateful, saw that he was so enthusiastic with his eldest brother, but he also restrained his inner anger.

"Zilong, I went to look for you after Xuzhou, but Bogui said that you went back to Changshan, and I also sent someone to send a letter in the direction of Changshan, but there was no reply, and later I learned that you went to vote for Lu Bu.

For many years, I can only see you in my dreams, and my wish is enough, and my wish is enough! ”

It is true that this side is in troubled times, and it is not true that they are in different camps, but this point has not affected the status of their brothers in Zhao Yun's mind, and their eyes are as moist as Liu Bei.

In the rear, Yan Liang went to ask the Son of Heaven to rest for a while, and when he got permission, he turned back, and said disdainfully when he saw this scene: "What are you saying for so long, look, you look at those tears, they look like the real thing." ”

"Are they all as heartless as you?"

After Wen Chou teased, he said earnestly: "Wait patiently, after all, they are also robes, plus they haven't seen each other for so many years, there must be a lot to say, anyway, Your Majesty didn't urge." ”

In fact, Liu Xie, who was still at the back of the queue, didn't know what was going on here, and he was about to start climbing the mountain for a final rest.

Anyway, now that he has avoided Cao Jun far away, his heart has also fallen, and he is eating baked cakes and drinking water steadily.

"Zilong, the brotherly love between you and me is more precious than a confidant, I came here today, in addition to coming to see you, there is also an important matter to explain to you." Liu Bei held Zhao Yun's hands with one hand and patted them lightly with one hand.

"Xuande, even if you say it, as long as it can be done, I will definitely do it for you!" Zhao Yun's gaze was firm.

"You already knew my identity when you were in Youzhou, right?"

Zhao Yun bowed his head and said: "Xuande is the great-grandson of Emperor Xiaojing after King Jing of Zhongshan, a descendant of the royal family, and the dragon blood of Emperor Gaozu flows in his body. ”

Zhao Yun has always been convinced of this.

Liu Bei chuckled astringently, as if relieved, but also bitter, "Zilong, do you know, Your Majesty has been a plaything in Dong Zhuo's palm since he ascended the throne, and later the two thieves of Li Dao and Guo Yan even pulled and snatched His Majesty as an object, and finally escaped from Chang'an and fell into the hands of Cao Cao.

More than ten years have passed, Your Majesty has been called the Son of Heaven in the past ten years, but he is actually a puppet, the situation is reversed, the society is upside down, I am a royal bloodline, but I can't save Your Majesty from fire and water, and I break my liver and sausage every day, do you understand? ”

Liu Bei was excited, and Zhao Yun's hands were white.

Zhao Yun nodded heavily and said with a smile: "Xuande, this time it can be regarded as a bittersweet come, I have rescued Your Majesty, and I am preparing to escort Your Majesty back to Anfeng first, and then go north after the Central Plains is stable, you can also rest assured." ”

"Zilong, Your Majesty has been in the wolf's den for many years, and has been trapped in the wolf's den all day long, at this time, I believe that Your Majesty is more willing to be with his own family, Jingzhou Liu Qi and I are of the same clan, both are royal blood, and there are 100,000 male guards, Your Majesty can really feel at ease when you arrive in Jingzhou." Liu Bei finally stated his purpose.

Zhao Yun's expression froze, looking at Liu Bei's expectant gaze, and then at Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, "This Xuande, Yunwen asked me to take His Majesty back to Anfeng first, and then return to the Central Plains. ”

"Zilong, that Lin Mo is a hero, don't look at his usual appearance, he is no different from Cao Cao in his bones, he wants to coerce the princes of the Son of Heaven.

As for the three surnamed slaves, not to mention, whoever gives him benefits will recognize his father, this kind of person can you"

Before Zhang Fei finished speaking, Zhao Yun's eyes were cold, and he interrupted: "Yide is cautious!"

Not to mention, Yunwen has a good governance, Quyuan plow, keel car, fertilizer to enrich the people, several times to open a warehouse for disaster relief, even the people have volunteered to write to the people, how can it be compared with Cao Cao and his ilk.

Wen Hou beheaded the thief Dong Zhuo back then, and destroyed the pseudo-emperor Yuan Shu, this time he forced Cao Cao to flee from the Central Plains so that His Majesty had the opportunity to get out of the sea of suffering, he is not as unbearable as you say! ”

Zhao Yun's words were sonorous and powerful, and he couldn't be ignored, especially when he talked about Lin Mo, even the green tendons between his foreheads came out.

Unexpectedly, he was poisoned by Lu Lin to this step, and he was about to turn his face after saying a few words, Liu Bei was a little surprised, but it is not an exaggeration to think about it, after all, Zhao Yun is now a general under Lu Bu.

"You"

"Third brother!"

Liu Bei hurriedly interrupted Zhang Fei's reply, he can't quarrel at this time, he is here to be righteous, not to quarrel and do something.

After taking a deep breath, Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "Okay, Zilong, let's not talk about whether Lu Lin is loyal to His Majesty for the time being, but as the people of the Han Dynasty, should they act on His Majesty's edict?" ”

"It's nature." Zhao Yun nodded.

"Okay, let me meet Your Majesty and ask you face to face, if Your Majesty agrees to go to Anfeng with you, then I will not only not embarrass you, but also protect you all the way!"

Anyway, when he was in Xuchang, he also met Liu Xie, and his identity as the emperor's uncle was still under his own name, if he could meet in private and tell him about the powerful relationship between Qing Daoming, Liu Bei was confident that he would definitely choose to go to Jingzhou.

"This" Zhao Yun was a little embarrassed, this request is really difficult to refuse, after all, he is the emperor's uncle, you have no reason to block it, it is really no different from Cao Cao.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Yun bowed his head and moved out of the way, and Liu Bei bowed respectfully when he saw this, "Thank you Zilong!" ”

Liu Bei walked forward quickly, and couldn't help trotting excitedly.

The Son of Heaven is too important, not only the orthodoxy of commanding the world, but also the key to solving the civil strife in Jiangxia at the moment, as long as the Son of Heaven can be brought back, Liu Bei will have the confidence to talk to Cao Lu, which is also Zhuge Liang's original words.

At the same time, he also has absolute confidence, as long as he sees Liu Xie, he will definitely persuade him to go to Jingzhou, no matter what, his family is always more credible than others, right?

"Prepare to fight!" Before Liu Bei could run far, Yan Liang suddenly burst into a shout.

The wolves who dismounted and rested behind him turned over one by one as fast as lightning, clenched the spear in their hands, and put on a battle formation.

Liu Xie, who hadn't figured out what was going on, was frightened and fell to the ground, and reflexively hid towards the big tree behind him, Dong Cheng also hurriedly followed, and at the same time stretched his neck to see where to fight.

"This" Liu Bei looked at Zhao Yun with a confused expression, aren't you the main general, what's going on?

"Look at what! From now on, our brothers have the final say, I said not to let you see you, if you get closer, don't blame me for being ruthless! Yan Liang arrogantly raised his big knife and pointed at Liu Bei.

Seeing this, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei immediately rushed forward to guard Liu Bei's left and right.

"Who are these two?" Zhang Fei asked in a sullen voice.

"Yan Liangwen is ugly, just a person who sells the first bid." Guan Yu looked coldly at Yan Liang, who was arrogant in front of him, and his heart was full of disdain.

At the beginning, they joined forces under Anfeng City to defeat themselves, and if they fought alone, they could kill them 800 times.

It's different now, Zhang Fei is by his side again, Guan Yu feels that Yan Liangwen is ugly and sells the first place, which seems to be quite reasonable.

"Zilong." Liu Bei shouted helplessly to Zhao Yun, who nodded, and walked towards Yan Liangwen and the ugly brothers.

"Liu Bei is the emperor's uncle, he has the qualifications to meet him, if he is blocked, it is not the way of a courtier."

Before Zhao Yun finished speaking, Yan Liang shook his hand, "I don't know what courtiers know, I only know that when I left Anfeng, Mr. Ziyang said that no one can see Your Majesty privately, what's the matter, if you want to talk about the real card, right, our Mr. Ziyang is not a descendant of the royal family?" ”

Ah, Zhao Yun thinks about it, it seems that this is really the case.

"Zilong, you have an old relationship with Liu Guanzhang, I won't embarrass you, but with me and Yan Liang here today, they will definitely not see Your Majesty."

After speaking, Wen Chou on the war horse leaned down and whispered: "Have you thought about it, if Your Majesty agrees to follow them, how will you explain to Hou Ye after you go back?" ”

"That's it, Hou Ye is very kind to you, think about Hou Ye's disappointed appearance, our brothers accept your kindness, so I won't see you do stupid things, just stand aside."

Zhao Yun nodded heavily after suddenly coming over.

It's not for nothing to say that you don't want Liu Bei to see it, after all, Liu Ye's brand is louder than yours, but the descendants of the big demon king Liu Xiu are much better than King Jing of Zhongshan.

Seeing that the reason didn't make sense, Zhang Fei waved his snake spear and shouted at the top of his throat: "You really don't let it? ”

"What nonsense, you have the ability to charge into battle!" Yan Liang didn't buy his bill at all.

"Zilong." Liu Bei called out again.

This time, Zhao Yun just lowered his head and didn't speak.

Yan Liang is right, if I can't bring back Your Majesty, what face do I have to see Yunwen, people really treat themselves as brothers, brothers!

After a while, Zhao Yun raised his head firmly and replied to Liu Bei: "Xuande, Your Majesty has not summoned you, you better go back first." ”

Liu Bei's last hope was also dashed with Zhao Yun's words, and the brilliance in his eyes faded, replaced by a heaviness.

There is only one belief in his heart, the Son of Heaven, who must stay in Jingzhou.

With this belief, he slowly raised his right hand.

On the right side, there were 100 faces of the word 'Liu' on Yang'an Mountain, although there was no sound of fighting, but Zhao Yun could recognize at a glance that all of them were leading the flag, and each leading flag led a hundred people according to the military system.

In other words, there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses on this mountain.

Looking at this scene, Zhao Yun was not afraid, there was just endless loss and discomfort, he looked at Liu Bei, his eyes were full of disbelief, "Xuande, you. Do you lead an ambush here with the intention of taking it? ”

"Zilong, as a descendant of the Han Queen, I must not sit idly by and watch you take Your Majesty, Lu Lin may or may not be a loyal minister, but I can't let Your Majesty take this risk, and Your Majesty can only follow us back to Jingzhou today.

You have also seen that there are no less than 10,000 people on this mountain, as long as you give an order, you will all have 10,000 arrows through your heart, but I can't bear to kill you, you can go. When he said this, Liu Bei, who had already climbed up again, pulled out the double-strand sword at his waist.

The chill on the blade of the sword made Zhao Yun's heart shatter.

"So, what you said to me just now, it's just. Is it just to take His Majesty away? Zhao Yun's voice trembled.

Liu Bei sighed, "Zilong, how can the brotherhood between you and me be fake, but this is about the rise and fall of the Han family, as a descendant of the royal family, it is my duty to do so, and I must also give way!" ”

"Hahaha"

Zhao Yun looked up to the sky and laughed, "Xuande, do you know, Yunwen claims to be the heart of the world, but he has never calculated me. ”

"Zhao Yun, you quickly get out of the way, you won't understand the righteousness of the world when it tells you, if not, don't blame me for Zhang Fei's ruthless spear!" Zhang Fei roared angrily, intending to drink Zhao Yun back.

Hearing this, Zhao Yun looked at Liu Bei in a daze, and he hoped that this former sibling could say something fair.

But Liu Bei didn't say a word again from beginning to end, obviously determined to do this.

Just now, he was still standing in his Liu Bei's point of view, and even did not hesitate to break his promise to Lin Mo, in exchange for a long-planned ambush.

Recalling Liu Bei's tearful confession just now, Zhao Yun even felt disgusted.

He had already laid an ambush on the soldiers and horses, and he had already calculated everything, but he wanted to confuse himself with affection.

Looking at the determined expressions of Liu Guanzhang and the others, Zhao Yun felt that he was really a little ridiculous.

In that case, don't do this kind of affection!

Zhao Yun let out a long breath of turbidity, slowly pulled out the green sword at his waist, and slashed the white robe behind him with a swing of the sword, "Xuande, Yunchang, and Yide, if you are unkind first, then don't blame me for being unjust, and today I will cut off my robe with you."

It's not ungrateful that I'm going to kill you, and it's not unjust that you're going to kill me! ”

With the severed white robe falling to the ground, Zhao Yun chuckled, then put his right hand on the saddle, his body rotated and turned over the jade lion, pulled out the bright silver spear standing on the ground, and pointed at them and shouted: "I was single-handedly in Xiao Guancheng back then, and regarded Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops like grass mustard.

If you want to take away Your Majesty, first pass me Zhao Zilong!

Brothers, rush with me! ”

(End of chapter)