Han Xiang

Chapter 402

It is inappropriate for Liu Bei to refuse Liu Biao's words for this sake.

Remembering that the newly collected three thousand soldiers were still in Xiangyang, he felt that he would only be considered himself if he sent them to Wancheng, so he clasped his fists and said, "Thanks to my brother for trustworthiness, I am willing to help the governor Huang Taishou. I don't know when my brother plans to send troops?"

Liu Biao thought for a while, and replied: "There is a shortage of Jiangxia warships, and some need to be transferred from Xiangyang. In addition, relevant military supplies must be prepared. It is estimated that it will take nearly a month."

"Since that's the case, I want to go back to Wancheng, and plan to ask Yun Chang and Yi De to meet the two wives by the way."

Liu Biao's invitation just now cannot be refused, and Liu Bei's answer now is still irresistible.

It is easy to prevaricate the military and political issues, but it is understandable for him to ask to go back to see his wife.

Liu Bei was over forty years old and had no heirs, and he didn't return home for more than half a year after he came out. Liu Biao couldn't keep Liu Bei in Xiangyang, let alone prevent him from continuing his blood.

"There is still plenty of time, Xuande will go on his own."

Liu Biao couldn't push him yet, so he agreed and was worried that Liu Ye would go back together, so he immediately added: "Qi'er has made great progress recently. I heard that Ziyang's family is not in Jingzhou. He won't go with Xuande, right?"

"Well, since the Eldest Young Master cannot leave, let Zi Yang stay."

If he had put it before, he would have hesitated, but Liu Bei had a new military adviser Xu Shu last night, so he didn't have to worry about no one around him to discuss countermeasures, so he agreed very generously.

Leaving the state pastoral mansion and returning to the post house, Liu Ye saw Liu Bei's expression was not right, so he jokingly asked, "Could it be that Liu Jingzhou didn't let you go?"

"Things are more complicated"

Liu Bei frowned and shook his head lightly, and told Liu Ye exactly what he had talked with Liu Biao in the afternoon.

Liu Ye also frowned after hearing this, and analyzed with his beard: "This year when Sun Quan and Cao Cao fought in Huainan, Liu Jingsheng never thought of sending troops to take revenge. Now that the war has ended for more than two months, he suddenly has plans to use force. There must be villains instigating."

"Zi Yang is talking about Cai Mao and Kuai Yue?"

"It is inevitable for Cai and Kuai to spread the word, but once Jingzhou and Jiangdong go to war, the beneficiary can only be Cao Cao, so this has nothing to do with Xu."

"hiss"

Liu Bei took a deep breath: "After listening to Zi Yang's analysis, I feel chills on my back, but why did you bring me?"

Liu Ye shook his head slightly: "It's nothing good anyway. Although Sun Ce died young, there is still Zhou Yu in Jiangdong. Huang Zu may not be sure to win. I am worried that Cai Mao will use Jiangdong's sword to harm the envoy."

"Cocoa, I have already promised."

Liu Bei was afraid for a while at this time. He originally used the excuse that he was not good at water warfare, but Liu Biao said that Huang Zu was good at water warfare, but he was not good at land warfare. Therefore, after landing in Yuzhang, he needed Liu Bei to remind him.

"Don't worry, sir, I promise to promise. After all, I haven't set off yet. Let me think about it."

After Liu Yeyan got up and paced back and forth, he said seriously after a while: "I lived in Xiangyang during this time, and I have some understanding of Jingzhou's civil and military affairs. Although Huang Zu is Liu Jingsheng's confidant, he has a tense relationship with Cai Mao. I will listen to Cai Mao's instructions, as long as Liu Jingsheng does not have the intention of killing the envoy, then this trip may not be so bad."

Liu Bei shook his head: "I can feel Brother Jing Sheng's jealousy, but if you say that he has evil intentions towards me, it should not be enough."

"It's hard to think of a way to escape in a hurry. Xu Yuanzhi's intelligence is not inferior to mine. You can ask him for advice. In short, you go back to Wancheng first and tell General Guan not to be impatient. It is not a good thing to anger Cao Cao too much. I will try. Ask the eldest son to help, maybe you can let the envoy get away."

Seeing that Liu Ye didn't have a good idea, Liu Bei sighed and said, "Forget it, if Ziyang's family is in Wancheng, they might be able to leave this time. Do you want to find a way to take them over?"

"No need, they are safe in Hefei, hiss."

Liu Ye suddenly became excited, and said to Liu Bei in a whimsical way: "If you can really follow Huang Zu to attack Yuzhang, you will have a good chance to contact Hefei. Due to the barrier of Guanshan, there has been no definite news about Hefei. I really miss the time when I was with Yunqi. , Zijing talk at night, everyone gathered together to discuss countermeasures."

"Yuzhang is quite far from Hefei. It may not be easy to get in touch. Moreover, the Jiangdong Navy is very strong. Once the Yangtze River is blocked."

Liu Bei didn't continue talking until the end, but Liu Ye smiled happily and said: "If you can't go by water, you can go by land. I heard that Cao Cao emptied the Lujiang River after the war. As long as he dropped a few scouts in the north of Penglize during the attack on Yuzhang, Zhou Yu would be able to use the waterway. Can't be sealed."

"I am not familiar with the terrain of Huainan"

When Liu Bei frowned and shook his head, he suddenly remembered that Zhang Fei had a Huainan song, and when he was about to add more, Liu Ye suddenly stopped talking.

"It's really not possible, how about I go out on behalf of the envoy? Anyway, Liu Jingsheng only needs a military counselor, so that the envoy doesn't have to go to Yuzhang to show his face, and he won't offend Sun Quan and Zhou Yu. He can also find a way to get in touch with Hefei."

"Impossible." Liu Bei resolutely refused: "Fighting together, there are bound to be dangers everywhere. How can Bei trap Ziyang in danger?"

Liu Ye laughed and said, "Does Shijun think that I have no strength to restrain a chicken? Xu Yuanzhi is not the only one who knows swordsmanship. I used to know how to bow and horse in Huainan. There is no problem with self-protection on the battlefield. If Shijun is really worried, you can Let Uncle Zhi accompany me."

"But."

Liu Ye interrupted Liu Bei: "Master, don't refuse in a hurry, why don't you discuss it carefully with Yuan Zhi? Also listen to our military adviser's opinion."

"Alright, I will discuss with Yuanzhi."

After Liu Bei finished speaking, he suddenly looked at Liu Ye, and reminded him seriously: "During the time we're away, don't make your own claims. The eldest son should listen to you, but don't let him speak to Brother Jing Sheng, because it's easy to guess who is right? you."

"I can save it." Liu Ye nodded slightly.

After Liu Bei and Liu Ye finished explaining, they took Xu Shu and his mother to Wancheng.

Halfway to the camp, Liu Bei called Xu Shu to a secluded place, and told Liu Biao that he wanted to send troops to Jiangdong, Liu Ye's proposal to go there on his behalf, and what happened in Hefei.

Xu Shu didn't change his face when he heard the first half, but he was stunned when he learned that the famous Hefei Longxiang was actually Liu Bei's man.

Knowing that the emperor's uncle has a secret, I didn't expect the secret to be so big.

With such a big backer behind Cao Cao, it seems that the emperor's uncle is very promising in the Central Plains, and he finally has the opportunity to show his talents.

Seeing Xu Shu stunned in place, Liu Bei reminded in a deep voice: "The matter of Hefei must be kept secret. Few people under my command know the truth, and it will not benefit Yun Qi or me if it leaks out."

"I know the severity, General Long is very useful." Xu Shu nodded solemnly.

Liu Bei asked: "What about Ziyang? Although Yunqi defended Jiangdong for me, I don't want to be their enemy right now. No matter how Yuzhang wins or loses in the future, I just hope that Ziyang is safe."

Xu Shu thought for a while and said, "I think it is feasible. Now Liu Biao and Cai Mao keep Ziyang in Xiangyang because they are worried that he will offer advice to the lord. If they don't make achievements under Huang Zu's tent, maybe they can weaken their vigilance. .”

(End of this chapter)