In the city of Dantu, General Zhenwei's mansion.

"Father! Father! Second brother, go and call the medical worker! Father vomited blood again! ”

A thirteen-year-old boy, Liu Ji, served in front of the sickbed with hot water.

The old man in his forties on the couch kept asthma, so angry that he vomited blood, and his face was like gold paper. After vomiting blood, his face was calm and pale as ashes.

This old man is the general Zhenwei and Yangzhou Mu Liu Xuan, who have been defeated and fought repeatedly in the past three years and have withered in the army.

Faced with his son's shock, Liu Miao only felt more and more upset, and supported him with his hand: "What are you yelling about!" You can't stop it. My illness is not a medicine stone, and it will not be a day or two. Incompetent in governing the country, powerless in soothing the people, and incapable of leveling thieves, he died early and cleanly! lest you suffer this infinite reproach! ”

Liu Ji is still young and not very good at speaking, so he has to persuade with a few of the most simple lines repeatedly: "Father Hugh wants to say so, Captain Taishi is brave and invincible, and he will be able to turn the tide of the battle." ”

Liu Miao laughed helplessly, and inevitably affected the heart and lung lesions, violently asthma and coughed up blood, and after a long time of calming down, he said disheartenedly: "Ziyi follows me, it's really a pearl." My incompetence affects the three armies, what if you have a son?

In just two years, Zhou Xin, Zhang Ying, Fan Neng, and Yu Mi, which one is not a loyal person? In the end, they all died at the hands of Sun Ce, what face do I have to persuade others to die for me? In the past two years, have I ever won even one battle against Sun Ce? I don't even have the face to persuade people to die for me! ”

Liu Miao said and said, no longer paying attention to his son, just hoarse, panting and lying restless. It seems that no matter which side of the body sleeps underneath and presses on the bed board, it is not enough to support the pressure of one's own weight, and even lying down is a kind of suffering.

At this moment, there was a noise in the courtyard, and the waiter seemed to want to stop the interrogation, and gave up again to see the identity of the Qinglai people.

Liu Ji also hurriedly went out to look, and when he found out that it was Tai Shi Ci, he didn't stop him, but just exclaimed: "What is the matter with Captain Tai Shi?" ”

Tai Shi Ci whispered twice in his ear, and Liu Ji realized that it was good news, so he let him in and reported it personally.

Liu Miao also reacted a little, forced up some of his body, and asked with burning eyes: "Ziyi? Could it be that the Sun thief is in a hurry to attack the city? ”

Tai Shici shook his head: "It was Guangling Liu Zhengnan who forced back the encirclement of Liu Xun and Sun Ce, and sent troops to reinforce us and help the lord break through the siege." ”

Liu Miao was stunned for a while: "Liu Bei? Xuande ...... Virtuous brother? He doesn't have many soldiers and horses, so he dares to provoke Yuan Shu and Sun Ce at the same time? I didn't expect that I had never met him, but for the sake of the Han family and the same spirit, he could help me like this?

Wait, what did you just say? Help me break through? Where does the breakout go? Where else can we go? ”

Tai Shi Ci hurriedly stepped forward and helped Liu Miao gently pat his back and breathe:

"Xuande Gong felt that the Dantu had been holding on for more than half a year, and the damage was difficult to last, so he was willing to contribute to help our army go to Poyang and Spring Valley to regroup. For specific details, why don't you ask him to state it to the lord in person? ”

Liu Miao was taken aback: "Xuande Gong has entered the city?" ”

Tai Shici: "The lord can rest assured, Xuande Gong is a person who is anxious for justice and righteousness, and saved Kong Beihai and Tao Gongzu in the past. Now that our army is poor, and he has come to fight again, how can he mean it? ”

Liu Miao originally wanted to accuse Tai Shici of being too gullible, but when he heard that Liu Bei and his subordinates had been put into the city, Liu Miao swallowed these suspicious words back.

At this point, being a villain in vain will only backfire, so let's listen to what Liu Bei has to say.

He nodded helplessly and wordlessly, and motioned for Tai Shici to call someone in to see him.

Tai Shi Ci gave up his hand to do it.

And Liu Ji saw that Tai Shici turned around and went out to spread the word, and hurriedly came over with a decoction to wait. Liu Miao pushed away the medicine bowl and hurriedly ordered:

"Quick, let's get the map first, I'll see where Poyang and Spring Valley are!"

Liu Ji was in a hurry, and he didn't know where to put the medicine, so he couldn't help but spill it out, and was about to wipe it, Liu Ji was so angry that he mustered up his strength and slapped his son's back: "Don't worry about the medicine!" Let's get the picture first! Dogs! ”

Liu Ji put down everything and immediately took the map, Liu Ji anxiously scanned back and forth several times before finding the direction:

"Isn't Poyang County in Yuzhang? It's a place where dog thieves steal! Spring Valley also borders Yuzhang and is the boundary of Zulang! Why did Liu Bei persuade me to move to these remote places? ”

He was still suspicious, and there was movement outside, obviously Tai Shici came in with Liu Bei and others, Liu Miao hurriedly threw away the map and motioned for his son to take it.

……

"Brother Zhengli, why is you so seriously ill? It's too late! I have heard my brother's name for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet it for the first time, but it was ......"

Liu Beisheng came with people, just entered the door, and was shocked when he saw Liu Xuan's serious illness with his own eyes. Hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and pressed Liu Xuan, who was trying to get up, back on the couch.

Liu Miao gasped twice: "But I want to say, don't you want to be so embarrassed?" ”

Liu Bei didn't deny it, but he didn't admit it either, he just turned his head to look at Liu Ji on the side, and Liu Ji hurriedly explained: "My father was defeated by Sun Ce, and he was angry and angry, so that he was angry. ”

Liu Bei sighed: "In the middle of winter last year, I got the favor of the imperial court and moved from Xuzhou to Yangzhou, and I should have helped my brother as soon as possible, but Yuan Shu and Liu Xun were very urgent. Beixia Pi, Pengcheng and other places were all stolen by the enemy, and only Guangling County was left to resist, and they were too busy to take care of themselves. ”

Liu Miao also knew that this was all the truth, and he didn't dare to expect Liu Bei to come to the rescue, so his fear and suspicion omitted, and he sighed:

"Brother Xuande, although you and I are the first time we have met, we have also heard of your name of faith and righteousness for a long time. In today's troubled times, among the county guards and assassins, it is really rare for a loyal person like you to be. ”

Liu Bei was modest, and then mentioned the matter of helping Liu Miao transfer.

Liu Miao had just looked at the map, so he took the opportunity to ask why he moved to those remote places, and it was still occupied by the enemy army - he was besieged in Dantu City, and although the Yangtze River channel in the north was not blocked, no one came to rescue him, so the news was very closed.

Only then did Liu Bei inform that Yuzhang County had been pacified by the newly appointed Yuzhang by the imperial court, and Zhenrong had been destroyed.

“…… Bei can't go to Yangzhou in person and open up thieves, so he can only help other loyal ministers of the imperial court, and strive to gain a foothold in Yangzhou, and then ask his brother to move in, Xu Tu will plan later. Sun Ce and Yuan Shu are powerful, and they will not be able to do it overnight, and they also ask their brother to protect their useful bodies. ”

Liu Miao dropped off the line for too long, and was shocked for a long time before accepting the news, and hurriedly asked:

"I don't know who the newly appointed Yuzhang Taishou of the imperial court is? How can you do that? Speaking of the old things of Yuzhang, I also regret it. When Brother Wenming (Zhu Hao) went to work, I didn't notice it for a while, and sent the Zhengrong dog thief to escort the soldiers and expel the puppet Taishou Zhuge Xuan. Who knew that this thief would gain a firm foothold, so he killed the master with his backhand......"

Liu Bei's face was slightly embarrassed, but he still stated: "Now Yuzhang is too guarded, it is Zhuge Xuan, who has won the edict of the Son of Heaven and posthumously recognized Liu Biao's former table." Zheng Rong had previously been convicted of a traitor, and Zhuge Gong's original hostility to Zhen Rong was also posthumously regarded as prescient by the imperial court. However, it did not involve the posthumous evaluation of Brother Zhu, which please rest assured that Brother Zhengli. ”

"What? Zhuge Xuan was posthumously recognized by the imperial court? Then I'...... Brother Wenming and I have worked hard in the past two years, haven't they left the world a laughing stock in vain? Liu Miao was so angry that he vomited a mouthful of blood directly, spraying everywhere.

Liu Bei flashed back, but fortunately he was not sprayed, and Liu Ji hurriedly brought the maid over to scrub.

Seeing this, Tai Shici also hurriedly came over to persuade: "Lord, in such a troubled world, there are people who can't distinguish between the enemy and me for a while. People in the world will not laugh at this, and hope that the lord will be relieved and take good care of his body, so as to plan for the future.

I have also heard the lord say that he wanted to attack Zhuge Xuan at the beginning, but it was because he was Yuan Shu's old man, and he was afraid that Yuzhang would fall into the hands of Zhuge Xuan, and he would fall into the hands of Yuan Shu.

But in fact, the Zhuge family and Yuan Shu have long ceased to communicate and subordinate, and the table of Zhuge Gongjun is indeed recognized by Liu Biao and the imperial court.

The Zhuge family was afraid that the lord would not be able to let go of his prejudices, so he did not send someone to see the lord directly, but first expressed his loyalty to the court through Xuande Gong.

The Zhuge family also sent someone to clarify that when he had not received actual authorization from the imperial court, he did not want to compete with Zhu Gong, but Zhuge Gong had already seen the ambition of the wolf and could not let him lead troops into the country. It's just that Zhu Gong was preconceived and didn't give a chance to defend himself, and he took improper measures for a while, so that the swords and soldiers met. ”

After vomiting blood, Liu Miao also calmed down a little, listening to Tai Shi Cidu say this, it is estimated that he had just listened to Liu Bei's explanation outside, and Liu Miao was helpless:

"Is that so? This is how the Zhuge family pleaded to Brother Xuande? ”

Liu Bei saw Liu Xuan's health condition, of course, he would no longer have the same knowledge as Liu Xuan, but said very generously:

"What the Zhuge family said should be true, the nephew of Zhuge Gong once helped me survive in a desperate situation during the battle of Guangling and repel Yuan Shu. How could they still collude with Yuan Shu?

And Zhuge Gong also sent another nephew this time, and made a special trip to express his willingness to be a thief in the court, if Brother Zhengli didn't believe it, he could let him state it in person. ”

Liu Miao is very clear about his situation, and he heard that Liu Bei has brought the people of the Zhuge family directly, what else does he have to resist?

Soon, Liu Bei asked Zhuge Liang to come forward and say a few words to Liu Xuan. Liu Bei himself was also standing next to Zhuge Liang, and there was Chen Dao at the door.

Zhuge Liang's rhetoric was also discussed with the eldest brother before leaving. It's just that when you talk to Liu Xuan, you should make the excerpts more high-sounding.

With Liu Xuan's IQ and eloquence, of course he couldn't find any problems after listening to it.

But he was still reluctant to go to Yuzhang, or to Chungu County, where Danyang borders Yuzhang, for fear that after arriving there, he would really be controlled by the Zhuge family.

Liu Miao racked his brains and came up with the last reason for refusing: "Even though the Zhuge family has gained a foothold in Yuzhang, since they have the heart to help the imperial court level Sun Ce, why should they go to Spring Valley first?"

Spring Valley is close to the boundary of Zulang, although Zulang is self-reliant, but after all, it is the habit of Shanyue, and there is no rebellion against the imperial court, and his situation is still pitiful compared to Sun Ce. If he had to be subdued, what if he was forced to join forces with Sun Ce?

The Zhuge family couldn't gather troops in Yuzhang, and once there was an opportunity, they would go down the river, pass by the Zulang territory without fighting, and directly attack Wuhu and Niuzhu to defeat Sun Ce? Why bother building more enemies? ”

Liu Xuan's words were actually a bit difficult for a strong man, and even Tai Shici was a little embarrassed to hear it.

Between the territory of the Zhuge family and the territory of Sun Ce, separated by Zulang's territory, if Zulang is neutral, he just wants to be the king of the mountain and does not help each other, can the Zhuge family bypass Zulang and not fight, and directly fight Sun Ce? What if Zu Lang suddenly changed his hexagram and used the water army to intercept the river and cut off the grain road of the Zhuge family?

So for this question, Zhuge Liang immediately came up with a righteous and strict and very sufficient rebuttal:

"Zhengli Gong, you may not know the geography of the south of Danyang, the six counties in the south, for the confrontation between the Yellow Mountain and the Huoshan River, the terrain is dangerous, if you don't seize the south bank, only rely on the Yangtze River waterway to transport troops and grain, the north bank has Yuan Shu's generals, Lujiang Liu Xun deterrence, in case of cutting off my waterway, then Sun Ce's division will all fall into a desperate situation.

What's more, you think that Zu Lang only seeks to be self-reliant, that is also in the past, and now Zu Lang is ambitious, and he sees my uncle working hard in Yuzhang to make peace and trade. My brother also opened copper mines on the border of Yuzhang and Danyang, and made a lot of profits.

Seeing this huge profit, Zu Lang repeatedly provoked my Zhuge family with the Shanyue tribe, injured my Yuzhang mountain people, and my uncle protected the territory and the people, which is unbearable. As the pastor of a state, does Zhengli Gong want to sit back and watch the people of Yuzhang being invaded by Danyang Shanyue? Aren't the people of Yuzhang the people of Yangzhou anymore?

Why can't you ask the Duke of Zhengli to take the name of the state pastor to the soldiers and civilians of the six counties in the south of Danyang to know the righteousness, make them return to the king, and then fight steadily and steadily, and fight Sun Ce together? ”

Liu Miao was speechless, his eyes flicked to the side, and he saw that even Tai Shici showed eagerness.

Although he knew that Zhuge Liang had come in advance to borrow his position as Yangzhou pastor and pull the flag to attract people's hearts, he had no choice but to be used by Zhuge Liang.