Chapter 242, Shocked by Nature

In fact, even Liu Fan himself didn't know that he had become more and more dependent on Xu Shu. It's just that the authorities are obsessive and bystanders are clear-eyed, but Zhang Ren is very clear-eyed.

I couldn't help but sigh: This person has a bright future... Of course, the premise is that Yizhou is not lost.

"I'm afraid it won't be easy." Xu Shu shook his head and said in a deep voice: "There are tens of thousands of defenders in the city, and now there are 20,000 elite troops from Liu Bei to help. We no longer have any advantage. Let alone siege the city, even in a head-on battle, we may not be able to win.

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Finally, he added: "If we had captured Jia Long and others in Chengdu, we wouldn't have all these troubles today."

After Jia Long and others learned the news in advance and took action, suspicion arose within Liu Yan's group, and they suspected that there was a traitor among them.

However, no one ever suspected Xu Shu, because he prevented Liu Fan and Jia Long from turning against each other from beginning to end.

When Liu Fan heard this, he cursed angrily: "I don't know who is eating the things inside and out. If I find out who it is, I will have to skin him and cramp him."

Xu Shu couldn't help but feel guilty when he heard this, because he was the one who was cheating...

Zhang Ren also clenched his sword: "If we find out, I will definitely behead him with my own hands!"

Xu Shu:......

He hurriedly changed the topic: "Our army's vanguard has retreated and its morale is unstable. I propose that we hold on for the time being and not fight. Judging from the current situation, only by asking for help from the lord can we put an end to Jia Long and Ren Qi's rebellion."

Zhang Renshen agreed. Given the setback in the first battle, it would be difficult to attack a fortified city with equal strength, so he agreed: "I agree with this proposal. If we want to defeat Huang Zhong and quell the rebellion of Jia Long and Ren Qi, it will take at least five more years."

Thousands of reinforcements."

"Okay, I'll send a message to father right now."

Liu Fan immediately began to write letters.

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"In your opinion, sir, how should we fight this battle?"

Huang Zhong was also worried about the situation of the war. Before setting off, Liu Bei only said one sentence to him: The general still needs to be prepared to stay in Shu for a long time. This battle can be as short as half a year, or as long as it is incalculable.

Jian Yong smiled and said: "General, please relax. I can train my troops when I have nothing to do on weekdays. I will have food and shelter here..."

Then he added: "If you have nothing to do, you can have a drink, but it must be in private."

Since this battle was to maintain a deadlock, Liu Bei gave Huang Zhong great convenience. Of course, this was also because he understood Huang Zhong's character and knew that he would not go too far.

Huang Zhong said seriously: "Drinking is not allowed in the army. Since I am a general, how can I test the law with my own body?"

Ma Chao on the side moved his lips, but didn't say anything after all. In fact, he quite agreed with Liu Bei's tacit permission to have a drink and enjoy himself!

However, Huang Zhong, the general, refused, so how could he, a deputy general, say anything?

Ever since, the two sides have fallen into a long-term stalemate.

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Chang'an, Guofu.

Guo Jia originally didn't have much hope of finding potatoes and sweet potatoes, because the Americas were too far away and the navigation capabilities of this era were really limited.

However, this failed expectation was revived with the return of an "old beggar".

The reason why Old Immortal Nan Hua is called an Immortal is because he has the appearance of an immortal, just like a banished immortal in the human world.

However, today, with disheveled hair and ragged clothes, he looks like a beggar on the street. How can he look like an immortal at all?

In the early morning, there was a knock on the door of Guo Mansion.

"Who are you?"

"I am... the old immortal of Nanhua!"

"Where did this stinky beggar come from and dare to pretend to be our old immortal?"

The servant was furious, thinking that this man was insulting his intelligence. How could the old immortal be like this?

He was about to beat the man out immediately, but saw the old beggar raised his hand and lifted up his long hair.

"Do you think I look like me?" The old beggar grinned with an enigmatic smile.

"It's really the old immortal who is in front of me. This villain has blind eyes and cannot recognize Mount Tai. Please forgive me..."

"No problem, take me to see Lieutenant Guo Feng..."

How could the old immortal Nan Hua care about such a trivial matter?

"Who are you?" Guo Jia also didn't recognize the old immortal when he saw him for the first time.

"I am..."

"I see!"

Guo Jia reacted instantly when he heard the tone, and subconsciously looked at the big package on the other person's back.

"This is……"

Although he already guessed the answer in his mind, he still wanted to confirm it again.

The old immortal Nanhua said with a smile: "It is the potatoes and sweet potatoes that the Taiwei has been thinking about."

"really?"

"Absolutely true!"

"really?"

"Absolutely true!"

Guo Jia's breath was suffocated, and then he saw Old Fairy Nanhua slowly put down the package, opened it, and his eyes were moving little by little.

Although the appearance was completely different, he was still certain that these were potatoes and sweet potatoes. The appearance was different only because of the different periods.

But it doesn't matter anymore. It doesn't matter if it looks good or not, as long as it can be eaten.

Guo Jia calmed down and asked, "Is this all you brought back?"

"What's more... they are all piled up in the warehouse. Others can't move anymore."

"Then why can you leave?"

Guo Jia looked surprised. This old man's leg strength was actually stronger than that of a young man?

"This is the work of the old immortal!"

Nanhua Old Immortal paused, with a hint of sadness on his face, and continued: "But because of the storms and waves on the way, most of the people who went there fell into the sea."

Guo Jia sighed in his heart, and then said seriously: "These people are heroes who have sacrificed their lives for future generations. The Han Dynasty will not treat them badly. Their contributions will bless future generations."

He paused for a moment and asked again: "But we don't understand the language, how can we get this from them?"

"They were very interested in our weapons. Although they didn't understand the language, they completed the barter transaction."

"I see."

Guo Jia nodded, but actually he didn't quite agree with this approach.

Those who are not of my race must have different minds.

But it doesn't matter anymore. If the big man can always be at the forefront of technology, a few swords will be insignificant.

Guo Jia immediately ordered people to inform Liu Bei. The latter had already learned from him about the amazing yield of this kind of grain. He immediately put down his official duties and rushed to Guo Mansion with Xun Yu and Jia Xu as soon as possible.

"Are these the potatoes and sweet potatoes that Feng Xiao said?" Liu Bei asked. Although the appearance of this kind of food is really not good-looking, he is by no means a person who sees things based on color.

"Exactly."

"Can I try it?"

"It's okay, I'm going to cook today."

A few hours later, a banquet with the theme of potatoes and sweet potatoes was held in the Guo Mansion, such as potato stewed pork ribs...

Of course, Guo Jia's cooking skills are limited and he mostly just acts as a guide.

After everyone finished eating, they still felt endless aftertaste.

Xun Yu praised: "The taste of this product is acceptable, but the only flaw is..."

puff!

Jia Xu suddenly farted and answered the rest of his words for him. Even as a Taoist, he was a little shy.

Everyone laughed.

"The sky is clear today, why is there thunder?"
Chapter completed!