Han Xiang

Chapter 401 Liu Biao proposes to take Yuzhang County

Zhou Mufu met Liu Biao again, and the enthusiasm of the other party made Liu Bei vigilant.

When Liu Bei was looking down and pondering, Liu Biao couldn't help but get straight to the point and said, "Xuande came just in time. I have an important matter and I want to discuss it with you."

"Brother, please speak."

Liu Bei had a premonition that it was not a good thing, so he answered cautiously.

Liu Biao suddenly stopped smiling, and said with a serious face: "Xuande should know that Jingzhou has an enmity with the Sun family in Jiangdong? Three years ago, Sun Ce broke through Sha Xian, attacked and plundered tens of thousands of people in Jiangxia, and the family of Yuanyang (Huang Zu) was also implicated." Quite a few. In the past two years, he has raised his army and prepared to take revenge. It just so happened that Sun Quan lost to Cao Cao in Huainan this year. It was a time of internal and external troubles and a lack of troops. Do you want me to support Yuanyang and Jiangxia? New and old grudges?"

"It's about my brother's state affairs, so I dare not express my opinion"

Hearing this, Liu Bei murmured in his heart, saying that you came to discuss with me, do you want me to take action?That's a little too much.

Liu Biao responded with a smile: "Xuande and I are as close as brothers. You just came back from a victorious battle, so it's good to help me with my plans."

"But I don't know anything about Jiangdong."

Seeing Liu Bei's troubled expression, Liu Biao didn't hesitate and introduced directly:

"In the past two years, Sun Quan has frequently provoked Cao Cao. The two fought in Huainan a few months ago. In the end, the Jiangdong side suffered heavy losses, so Sun Quan's attention at this time is all on the front lines of Huainan and Guangling;
In addition, my son Liu Pan also has good information. It turned out that the defenders in the north of Yuzhang were transferred away. Now there are only more than ten thousand defenders in Yuzhang. "

"Oh." Liu Bei nodded slightly: "Since brother thinks it's feasible, then it's fine, it's just that."

Liu Biao asked, "But what?"

"Brother has received the clothes and belt edict, if you don't attack Cao Cao at this time and instead attack Jiangdong, will Cao Cao take advantage of it?" Liu Bei whispered his scruples.

Unexpectedly, Liu Biao frowned after hearing this: "It is for the public to help the Han Dynasty, and it is also a public service to recapture the people in Jiangxia. Sun Jian was shot to death in Jingzhou. This enmity cannot be resolved. It is better to strike first when it is inevitable. Jingzhou is worried about the future, and it will not be too late to go north to attack Cao Cao, and if Yuan Benchu ​​doesn't use his strength, the people of Jingzhou may not be able to accomplish anything."

Liu Bei nodded and reminded: "Since this is the case, please use your troops properly, and beware of Cao Cao taking advantage of the situation."

"Hahaha" Liu Biao smiled bitterly, and complained to Liu Bei: "As long as my brother doesn't cause trouble, Cao Cao may not necessarily go south."

Liu Bei was startled: "What do you mean? Yide made a mistake?"

Liu Biao smiled wryly: "It's not only Zhang Yide, but also Guan Yunchang. They are worthy of being the enemy of ten thousand people. With the garrison in Wancheng, they dared to harass Bowang, Duyang and other counties, and almost attracted Cao Cao."

"It is true to say that the third brother is reckless, but the second brother has always been cautious. I don't think so? Maybe something has stimulated him. After I go back to Wancheng and ask, I will definitely give my brother an explanation."

Liu Bei was open-minded at this time, but acted ignorant.

Liu Biao waved his hand lightly: "No need, Yunchang and Yide sent troops to captive people to harvest wheat, maybe because Wancheng is short of food recently, I have ordered Kuai Yidu to allocate more food for them."

"That Cao Cao" Liu Bei hesitated to speak.

"Fortunately, Yun Chang accepted him as soon as he saw it, so Cao Cao didn't enter Nanyang."

After finishing his beard, Liu Biao shook his head and sighed: "Actually, Yun Chang did the right thing. After all, he is the captain of the northern part of Nanyang. There is nothing wrong with recovering the county seat under his jurisdiction, but he was a little too hasty."

"That's good, thank goodness I didn't cause trouble to my brother." Liu Bei patted his chest, looking lucky.

Liu Biao said seriously: "Yun Chang is indeed a little impatient. There are only four words for Kuangfu Hanshi, but every step must be down-to-earth. An opponent like Cao Cao can only take it slowly."

Liu Bei was like a student admitting his mistake, clasping his fists with sincerity on his face: "Brother has taught you a good lesson, and Bei will definitely convey it when he returns to Wancheng."

Liu Biao remained silent for a while, but knocked on the table in a state of contemplation, and then looked at Liu Bei after a while.

"The two generals Guan and Zhang are very brave. People who rely on bravery are more aggressive. In fact, it may not be a good way to put them in Wancheng. What does Xuande think of Yuzhang? If you help me take this place, your trilogy can also be used. Go to Yuzhang to settle down."

"Ah this."

Liu Bei hesitated, didn't understand what Liu Biao meant, and thought that Liu Jingsheng wanted to drive me away?He thought for a while and answered carefully: "Brother's kindness, Bei shouldn't refuse, but I want to help you help the Han Dynasty, and Yuzhang is too far away from the Central Plains, so I'm afraid it would be inconvenient to contribute in the past."

Liu Biao smiled and comforted him: "Haha, Xuande is worried too much. It only takes a few days to travel from Yuzhang to Xiangyang by water, and you can go north to Wancheng directly. You don't have to worry about attacking Cao Cao."

"But Yunchang is the captain of the northern part of Nanyang after all."

In the middle of Liu Bei's speech, he secretly looked at Liu Biao's face, and he was relieved when he saw the other party's smile.

Liu Biao said meaningfully: "Xuande is the shepherd of Yuzhou. You should know that officials are the arms of the imperial court. They can be extended wherever they are needed. Of course, the captain of the northern part of Nanyang has to perform his duties. Wouldn't it be great if he was promoted to the prefect of Yuzhang?"

As soon as this remark came out, Liu Bei couldn't think of a countermeasure, thinking that if Liu Ye was by his side, he might not be passive.

When Liu Bei was in trouble, Liu Biao's next words made him feel relieved.

"Of course, this matter is entirely voluntary, as a brother, I will not force Xuande."

Liu Bei hurriedly got off the donkey: "Bei is not willing to help, it is really not capable enough. The soldiers in Nanyang must guard against Cao Cao and cannot be transferred to other places easily. If they go to Yuzhang, there will be water battles. And my subordinates are all northern soldiers. They Not only does he not know how to swim, but he also can't stand the bumps on the boat."

It is said that if Liu Bei can gain a foothold in Yuzhang, he will be neighbors with Liu Biao of Jingzhou in the west, and Longxiang in Huainan in the north.

This method is a good way out for Liu Bei at this stage, but it also has great disadvantages.

First of all, Liu Bei is famous for his benevolence. At the beginning, Tao Qian's Xuzhou had repeatedly declined. If Liu Biao lays down Yuzhang to plot Jiangdong, it will be contrary to the personality he has established over the years.

Secondly, Liu Ye, Lu Su, and Long Xiang once discussed the future layout in Hefei. If Cao Cao were allowed to defeat Yuan Shao to unify the north, it would be difficult to compete with him at that time. Based on the observation of Liu Biao during this period, although he is ambitious External expansion, but not willing to put more effort and take more risks.

In the end, once Liu Bei occupies Yuzhang, it will become a barrier to the east of Jingzhou, which will inevitably attract the hatred of the Jiangdong Sun family, and there is no chance to become bigger and stronger.

Based on the above considerations, Liu Bei felt that it was better to be like this now. Helping Liu Biao to fight the rebellion could recruit bandits, and Guan Yu plundered Cao Cao's people in Nanyang.

I thought Liu Biao was talking about it, but Liu Bei found excuses and was detained again.

"How can a brother not know about Xuande's situation? It's just that Huang Yuan is positive and reckless. I'm worried that he won't be able to succeed, so I hope that Xuande will accompany the army in my name. Brother only needs to bring a small number of guards with him, and there is no need to mobilize the Wancheng garrison." Go to war."

(End of this chapter)