Han Xiang

Chapter 432 Cao Cao was sold to help count the money

Because Zhuge Liang's attitude changed too quickly, Zhang Fei, who was betting on keeping people, was stunned.

"Ah?! Then I make a bet."

"If there really is a thaumaturgy of stargazing and life-killing, Liang would like to worship General Zhang as his teacher."

Zhuge Liang immediately agreed with Zhang Fei's naive attitude, but before he finished his polite words, Liu Bei cut him off.

"Learning but not learning well"

Liu Bei shook his head at Zhang Fei, then held Zhuge Liang's hand, and said, "Sir, don't say too much, this is Long Yunqi's way of betting to keep him."

"Long Yunqi?"

Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Bei in surprise, thinking what does this have to do with Long Yunqi?
"To be honest, Long Yunqi is mine."

After Liu Beiyan smiled mysteriously, he pulled Zhuge Liang to sit beside him and told the story of himself and Long Xiang, including the bet to stay with Lu Su and Liu Ye.

Zhuge Liang was shocked after hearing this. He had heard Liu Bei mention Long Yunqi just now, and he had vaguely guessed that the two had a friendship, but he didn't want Long Xiang to be loyal to Liu Bei long ago.

Wolong, who has been around the world, didn't expect this result either.

Seeing that Zhuge Liang was stunned and remained silent, Liu Beiyu said earnestly: "The secret about Yunqi is really not suitable for everyone to know. There are only a few people in my command who know about martial arts. Please forgive me for not telling me just now."

"My lord, you don't have to be like this. You did a very good job just now. Long Yunqi was a surprise to me."

After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, he got up again, stepped forward and took out another map from the bookshelf.

That was the whole picture of the thirteen prefectures of the Han Dynasty. Zhuge Liang then pointed to the location of Huainan and said excitedly: "Long Yunqi is like a needle that fixes the sea. With him in Huainan to contain Sun Cao, there is no need to divide the world into three parts. In the end, it must be a decisive battle with Cao Cao. It will save the Lord at least ten years of time."

"Oh? Tell me in detail."

Liu Bei followed immediately, and Guan Yu also became interested, pulling Zhang Fei to surround him.

Zhuge Liang pointed at the map, and said slowly: "At this time, the situation in the world, Cao Cao wants to destroy Yuan Shao and unify the north, Sun Quan will take revenge on Jingzhou after the new defeat in Yuzhang, Yongliang in the northwest has been in chaos for more than ten years, and up to now all the generals have occupied their cities and fought on their own.

Only when the princes fight in troubled waters can they fish in troubled waters. When the three-legged confrontation or two divisions of the world is really reached, there will be no chance to move around. The lord only needs to occupy Handong according to the plan, and then take Guanzhong by surprise. "

Liu Bei frowned and responded, "It will take a long time to calm down the places you mentioned, do you believe Yunqi too much? He only has Hefei as a city, and the power he can mobilize is always limited. It is impossible for Sun Quan to be fooled again and again, and he is still fighting with Huang Yuanyang. It is estimated that Huainan's restraint is limited."

"My lord, do you still remember that Sun Quan is one of the three in the world? At that time, I didn't know that General Long was one of his own. As long as he can continue to let the Sun and Cao families consume, Sun Quan is not qualified to occupy the seat of the tripartite."

Zhuge Liang stopped abruptly in the middle of his speech, and suddenly approached Liu Bei and asked in a low voice: "Although Long Yunqi is loyal to the lord, Huainan is always too far away. I don't know if his loyalty to you and your trust in him will change?"

"Ok?"

Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, and said to him solemnly: "Yun Qi and I have known each other for many years. Brothers are better than brothers. Without his secret help in the past few years, I might not be able to make a comeback, so I will never doubt or lose each other."

Zhuge Liang nodded in affirmation: "Since the lord has no doubts, why not make a plan and help him occupy Jiangdong on behalf of the Sun family. If General Long can occupy Yangzhou completely, he will not worry about not being enough to restrain Cao Cao."

"There are so many wise and brave men in Jiangdong, Yunqi can do it with only Hefei's strength?"

Seeing Liu Bei's skeptical gaze, Zhuge Liang laughed loudly and said, "My lord, you must trust General Long. The war in Huainan has never stopped. He went from the head of Guizhou to the governor of Quhou, and it was all done with real swords and guns. Besides, there are Cao Cao and Huang Zu in Jiangdong, and there are internal clan conflicts and disputes between the interests of the gentry. These can be used. If Cao Cao wants to concentrate on regaining Hebei, he might be happy to see General Long destroy Wu."

"Yun Qi is currently making false promises with Cao Cao, and has recently begun to do business with Xu Du. He may really support Yun Qi in destroying Wu, and then it will become an unstoppable trend. Wonderful, wonderful." Liu Bei nodded in agreement.

Zhuge Liang reminded: "Cao Cao was sold and helped to count the money. My lord must tell General Long to destroy Wu, it is best not to openly break with Cao Cao, otherwise Hefei will suffer from the enemy."

Before Liu Bei could answer, Zhang Fei yelled to help.

"Long Yunqi is smart, he won't be so stupid."

"That's what I thought too much."

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly: "At that time, even if Cao Cao completely occupies Hebei and the Central Plains, the lord will also control Guanzhong, Jingzhou, and Yangzhou, and block all the roads out of the Central Plains, forming a situation where two heroes compete for hegemony and divide the world, and the advantage lies with us."

"its not right."

Liu Bei interrupted Zhuge Liang's questioning: "Liu Jingsheng is very guarded against me. Even if I am allowed to occupy the land in Guanzhong, I will never allow me to divide the world with Cao Cao."

Zhuge Liang said with relief: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Liu Jingsheng has only three to five years left to live. I'm afraid he won't see two parts of the world. No matter who succeeds in Jingzhou, it will be in the hands of the Lord."

"Yu years old, three or five years old? Mister, isn't he trying to learn Yide and deliberately teasing me?" Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang in surprise, and subconsciously glanced at Zhang Fei.

"Haha, how could Liang deceive the lord?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and laughed, and said to him: "I am related to Liu Jingsheng. Last year, I went to Xiangyang with my uncle to pay a visit. I could tell from his complexion."

"Oh?"

Liu Bei showed a strange look, and asked curiously: "Liu Jingsheng's mortal body must not have the ability of Huqiuzi. Could it be that Mr. Ji Xian has the skill of Ji Xian?"

Zhuge Liang hastily denied: "No, Liang doesn't understand witchcraft, but he knows a little about Qihuang."

"So it is." Liu Bei suddenly realized.

The more Liu Bei chatted with Zhuge Liang, the more he felt that this man was knowledgeable and talented, as if he knew everything. The two chatted from peace of the world and governance of the country to family harmony and self-cultivation, and the sunset outside the window unconsciously.

Both Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang lost their fathers when they were young. The two seem to be friends who have reunited after a long absence. They seem to have endless topics to talk about, which makes Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who are traveling together very uncomfortable.

This feeling of eating can be traced back to Xiaopei a few years ago.

At that time, the person who talked with Liu Bei Bingzhu at night was also too young to look good. That person was Long Xiang.

People who have the same experience usually have an inexplicable sense of closeness.

In fact, Zhuge Liang is not the only one who is "sick and sympathetic" with Liu Bei?Both Long Xiang and Xu Shu lost their fathers when they were young.

Liu Guanzhang stayed in Wollongong for one night, and the next day he took Zhuge Liang to Xiangyang to meet Liu Biao.

Liu Bei took Zhuge Liang as his military adviser, and planned to take the initiative to relieve Zhang Lu's danger, and intended to help Liu Qi serve as the prefect of Hanzhong.

Liu Biao believed that Kong Ming's eagerness to make contributions was due to the enthusiasm of young people.

He didn't stop Liu Bei and his nephew's impulse. After all, he was helping his own son. Liu Biao had no reason to refuse. Instead, he asked Wen Pin to lead three thousand sailors to help.

In April of the eighth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang prepared for more than a month, and finally dispatched troops to Wudang.

After several months of rest, Jiangdong also sent troops to Chaisang at the same time, and Sun Quan rushed from Wujun to the front to supervise the battle.

(End of this chapter)