Chapter 753 How desolate the trees are, how sad the north wind is!
There are already some pits on the double swords.
Liu Bei didn't know... how much did the two swords that had been with him for decades fight for him during this day's escape?
The Wei army began a new round of charge.
"The will to trap!"
"If you advance, never retreat!"
The trapped camp led by Gao Shun took the lead. He was wearing heavy armor, carrying a shield and holding a knife and shouted angrily.
Boom!
Boom!
The long sword is dazzling, and the spears are as sharp as a forest.
How can the Shu army resist today? They staggered back until they could no longer retreat...
"Fire arrows!"
Lu Xun from the outside gave an order, and a total of 10,000 crossbow arrows were shot out from the left and right sides.
At this moment, thousands of arrows shot out like a flying bird of prey, swooping down from the sky and hitting the Shu army's shield array like a sudden storm.
Outside the shield formation formed by the dense Shu army, there were already dense arrows...
The impact of these arrows undoubtedly once again weakened the Shu army's physical strength and morale.
boom…
Rumble!
The deafening sound resounded throughout the earth, and the war horses and generals in the Wei army collided with their heavy shields and spears. The terrifying impact further compressed the entire Shu army's camp.
Now all that is left for Liu Bei and the Shu army is a lonely hilltop!
"Kill the big-eared thief!"
Looking at the weak Shu army, Gan Ning seemed to smell the blood that was about to spread. He laughed, raised his knife, and planned to join the charge.
Now that the time has come, it would be a pity if we couldn't personally cut off the head of this big-eared thief!
"etc!"
Just then...a powerful voice came out, and everyone turned around and realized that it was the Supreme Emperor Cao Cao.
He was riding on his horse, looking at the Shu army and Liu Bei who were gradually dying on the hilltop with sharp eyes.
This cat and mouse game is over here.
"Remove everyone!" Cao Cao ordered.
Lu Xun understood and signaled the flag officer to wave the military flag. He realized that perhaps the Emperor Cao Cao wanted to see off his lifelong rival in person.
As the soldiers of the Wei army retreated...
Cao Cao walked toward the top of the mountain. Under the escort of the Tiger Army, he shouted.
One by one "Xuande...you lose!"
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Under the scorching sun, the spears, leather swords and halberds reflected the cold light under the sun, and the bright and neat armor and stomach showed the majesty of the Wei army.
A goshawk rose from the top of the Baiyan Mountain, fluttering its wings and soaring into the sky.
Cao Cao had already reached a distance of three hundred steps from the Shu army, and he stopped.
A tiger army has spread a mat on the ground, and under the canopy umbrella to protect the sun, tables, wine bottles, and wine jugs have been placed...
The wine is plum wine….
Just like the time when the two of them "boiled wine with green plums".
Cao Cao sat leisurely under the umbrella. He especially remembered that the last time he had a face-to-face conversation with Liu Bei, he also said the words "The only heroes in the world are your envoy and Cao you"...
Can…..
The state of mind at that moment was completely different from the state of mind at this moment.
"Tap..."
With the sound of continuous footsteps, a gap opened in the Shu army's shield formation. Liu Bei, the king of the Shu Han Dynasty, with the imperial crown on his head, stepped step by step under Cao Cao's canopy umbrella.
Guan Xing and Zhang Bao were going to escort him, but Liu Bei waved his hand and signaled that he would go forward alone...
The battle has already come to this point, what else is left to give?
When Cao Cao saw Liu Bei coming alone, he waved his hand to signal the tiger army to retreat.
The guards of the Hu Gong Army frowned. "Your Majesty, if this big-eared thief is planning something bad, then..."
"Hahahahaha" Cao Cao laughed, "The current Wei Dynasty belongs to Yu'er, even if Liu Bei is right
What can he do if he plots evil alone? Everything is over and there is no help. Liu Bei is a shrewd man and he can see that."
These words came out of my mouth….
The Tiger Army retreated one hundred meters away from Cao Cao.
Liu Bei also stepped under this canopy umbrella...
When he raised his eyes to look at Cao Cao, Cao Cao also stared at him.
"We haven't seen each other for many years. Xuande has aged much." Cao Cao was the first to speak...
"Ha" Liu Bei smiled slightly, "Brother Meng De is radiant and full of energy. He is actually younger than he was back then."
"Hahahahaha." Cao Cao laughed. He took the initiative to help Liu Bei pour half a bottle of wine. "Xuande, five years ago, after passing the throne to my son, he retired to the mountains and forests. He didn't care about worldly affairs. He was too clear.
Sure enough, the Qi refreshed and refreshed the mind, and the results were remarkable. After five years, Gu's headache was better, and Gu's spirit was also better. Sometimes I think about it... Gu spent the first half of his life to build a career and strive for fame and fortune, but in the end...fame and fame.
Prosperity and wealth are fleeting, but your body and bones are yours!"
just like….
After five years of practicing Taoism with Zhang Lu, Cao Cao's state of mind was no longer the same as before.
I feel more relieved, more open-minded, and more free and easy.
"No wonder, when I see Brother Meng De this time, I feel a little less domineering. It turns out that everything is taken lightly," Liu Bei said with emotion.
"You can't reach my level!" Cao Cao suddenly emphasized his tone, "For example, now, I will give you a choice. You can live. Even if you don't want to serve the Wei Dynasty, I can let you be a soldier under the Wei Dynasty.
Wouldn't it be nice for ordinary people to go back to your Zhuoxian County when the sun rises and then go back to your Zhuoxian County to farm, fish and hunt?"
"Hahahaha!" Cao Cao's words made Liu Bei laugh. "Brother Meng De, do you think I, Liu Bei, will become an ordinary commoner who is monitored all the time? Do you think I, Liu Bei, will return to Zhuo as an ordinary commoner?"
Jun, are you going to face Zhuo Jun again? Cao Mengde, you were once the overlord of one side. If you get to the point like me, are you willing to surrender to others and survive?"
"I don't want to!" Cao Cao said solemnly.
Liu Bei's eyes turned cold and he gritted his teeth and said, "If you don't want to, how can I, Liu Bei, lose to you? A man was born in troubled times. If he wants to make a career in the world, he must always be prepared to be shrouded in horse leather. Since his fate has already been determined, then, then,
Just come! I, Liu Xuande, the monarch of Jihan, will die without regrets!"
call….
Inexplicably, after hearing Liu Bei's words, Cao Cao felt extremely desolate. He said with emotion, "The trees are so desolate, the sound of the north wind is sad, the bears are squatting against me, and the tigers and leopards are crying on the road."
At this point, Cao Cao suddenly raised his head and stared straight at Liu Bei with a pair of dazzling eyes. He said indifferently, "From Zhuojun to defeat the Yellow Turbans, to Peiping to defect to Gongsun Chan, to serve as Prime Minister of Pingyuan, to become Xuzhou Mu, and then General of Hanzuo.
He was the shepherd of Yuzhou, the prefect of Xinye, the fierce battle at Chibi, the march westward to Bashu, and finally became the emperor of Jihan. Even Yu'er, an orphan, said, Liu Bei's childhood dream of having a chariot with a feather has come true! Are you dead?
Haha, Xuande...are you willing to die?"
"I…"
Liu Bei opened his mouth, but he choked up and didn't know what to say except for the word "I".
In other words, he has too many words in his heart and hides too many grievances...
He has suffered too much, and it is not easy for him to get to this day. How can he be willing to do so?
Can….
Not willing to give in? And...what can I do?
"My son said that if you die, he will give you the temple title of Emperor Zhaolie!" Cao Cao continued. "Zhaolie?" Liu Bei paused slightly and said loudly: "Rongyi Gongmei is called Zhao, and Zhaode is laborious.
Zhao, the sage heard Zhou Da is called Zhao, the voice heard from far away is called Zhao, the majesty is respectful and clear, it is called Zhao, the virtuous and meritorious person is called Zhao, the person who has meritorious service and peaceful people is called Zhao, the virtuous and obedient industry is called Zhao, the saintly merits are vast, it is called Zhao, and there is interception overseas.
Lie, my career has been accomplished without hesitation, haha...I am a little ashamed to be awarded the title of 'Zhaolie Temple' by the Emperor of Wei Dynasty!"
This statement is somewhat tit for tat.
Cao Cao put away his smile and turned serious, "Emperor Zhaolie of the Han Dynasty, his virtues are outstanding and his ambitions are fierce!"
He felt sincerely...
Speaking of this, Cao Cao pointed to Baidi City across the river and continued to sigh: "The reason why the Han Dynasty flourished four hundred years ago
, it originated from Liu Bang, the son of the Red Emperor, who killed the son of the Bai Emperor in Mangdang Mountain. Today, Brother Xuande died in this Baiyan Mountain and died in the boundary of Baidi City. It can be regarded as the revenge of the White Emperor four hundred years ago.
'The Red Emperor beheads his son, revenge! Everything arises and dies, the cause and effect cycle."
Speaking of which…
Cao Cao paused for a moment. He drank the drink in front of him in one gulp, and his expression became more serious. "Xuande, if I can tell you from the bottom of my heart, the enemy I admire and appreciate the most in my life is you!"
"Why?" Liu Bei asked.
"Because you are loyal, tolerant, kind, and treat people like the great ancestors. You are regarded as a hero wherever you go. If it weren't for my son, I, Cao Cao, might still be able to defeat you, but I would never be like this.
It's so easy, but it will take a lot of trouble, and you will even be forced into a desperate situation!"
Cao Cao's words touched Liu Bei.
Liu Bei opened his mouth...but closed it again.
What he actually wants to say is that in the final analysis, he has persevered in his life and achieved great success, not for the sake of great achievements!
But Liu Bei knows that Cao Cao cannot tolerate him!
Therefore, the "disadvantages" that Liu Bei has been working hard for his whole life are not "seeking profits"... but the disadvantages!
From the moment Cao Cao said that "the heroes of the world are envoys to you and Cao Er", Liu Bei knew that he could only choose to protect himself. He could only be forced by Cao Cao to climb up step by step, climbing to the top of his life.
peak!
After all, Liu Bei did not say these words. He should maintain his last dignity and heroism when he is about to die.
"This alone makes Brother Meng De admire me? Isn't that enough?" Liu Bei added a question.
"Of course!" Cao Cao took the lead. He filled himself up with wine again and said with some emotion: "Yu'er said that in this world, the times create heroes first, and then heroes create times. Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Tao Qian, Gongsun Zan and Liu Biao
, Lu Bu, Liu Zhang, compared to other princes, you are the most difficult one! What you have accomplished is the highest achievement of a poor boy, from having nothing to becoming emperor!"
this….
Cao Cao's words made Liu Bei tremble. He gritted his teeth, as if he had anticipated what Cao Cao was going to say next.
Cao Cao paused for a moment and continued, "Since Emperor Gaozu, the people who can be famous are either the patrons of the clan or the lintel of the family. It is too difficult for children from poor families to get ahead, and the greatest attribute for children from poor families is military merit. Grant him a title
Hou, or through generations of chance encounters, and then study for many generations before heading towards an official career... This is the only way to belong!"
"Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu is from a wealthy family in Nanyang, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu are the fourth generation and the third prince. Even though I, Cao Cao, have a poor family background, I am the grandson of a great eunuch... Our success depends on the huge family behind us! But what do you, Liu Bei, have?"
It seems that the voice is not loud enough and the tone is not intense enough.
Cao Cao raised his voice and roared again.
"What do you, Liu Bei, have?"
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Over here, Cao Cao and Liu Bei were having their last conversation on Baiyan Mountain outside Baidi City.
Over there, in Shu County, on Heming Mountain near Jiange Pass...
Lu Yu was also climbing the mountain with Xun Yu and chatting.
The topic was also about Liu Bei...
"What do you think Liu Bei has?" Lu Yu was expressing his opinion. "He has a big mulberry tree at home, a master named Lu Zhi who doesn't take him seriously, and an unreliable brother Gongsun Zan who still supports him.
This is a worthless clan title of the Han Dynasty. His prime minister, Zhuge Kongming, had a poor family. When he became an official in his twenties, he was a scholar in a thatched cottage. Guan Yu was a warrior from Hedong, Zhang Fei was Liu Bei's fellow Zhuojun, and Zhao Zilong was also included.
Wei Yan was an unpopular tribe in Changshan, and he was a military officer promoted from the bottom. Fa Zheng was a down-and-out nobleman who wandered into Shu and was not reused because of too many people in Guanzhong..."
"In the final analysis, Shu Han is just a group of people who are not favored or even abandoned..."
Lu Yu wanted to use the word "galactic battleship" to describe it, but in the end he felt that this term was too exaggerated.
Xun Yu followed Lu Yu's words and said, "What your Majesty means is that Shu Han is a group of people who are not favored and not reused.
A mighty king's army that can shake the world, right?" "That's what it means." Lu Yu led the leader, "Xun Lingjun might as well think about it, the Han Dynasty has lasted for four hundred years, and since the Emperor Gaozu cut the snake and rebelled, a boy from a poor family has reached the level of Liu Bei.
How many people are there?"
"Why can he do it? In my opinion, it's because in his hands, those people just mentioned...those poor families, those warriors, those down-and-out nobles, all have received the blessing of knowledge and fortune that will never be available in this era.
, and an extremely rare, very romantic and legendary encounter between the emperor and his ministers broke out!"
"Such people, even if they are losers in the end, their deeds... will be praised for thousands of years... will still make future generations happy for them, worry about them, use them as examples, and spread their prestige for them. Lu Yu is talking about the charm of romanticism in the Shu Han Dynasty.
!
This charm has long transcended success or failure, and this charm was exuded by Liu Bei, who had been wandering, struggling and persevering all his life, and was surrounded by dangers!
Whether it's pretending or real...
At this point, does everything still matter?
Some people can pretend to do something for a lifetime, and what is false becomes true and cannot be slandered!
"Ahem..."
Hearing this, Gou Yu coughed lightly and said with emotion, "As His Majesty said, if the times were more friendly to children from poor families, perhaps Liu Bei's final fate would be completely different!"
"Yes," Lu Yu led the leader, "if the times were like that of the late Qin Dynasty, where a large number of nobles were wiped out by the chaos. If Liu Bei also had a eunuch like his grandfather Cao Teng, if Liu Bei's reputation had spread before the other heroes competed for the throne.
Well, maybe... Liu Bei can also recruit Danyang soldiers who can fight hard, and Liu Bei can also have loyal warriors like Qiao Pei, so that when Xun Lingjun refuses to surrender to Yuan Shao, he may hesitate between Cao Cao and Liu Bei, Yingchuan
The clan’s allegiance may also completely change!”
What Lu Yu said... made Xun Yu's heart palpitate.
He couldn't make assumptions about many things, and the "winners and losers" in history couldn't tolerate any assumptions.
Of course, Xun Yu doesn't think these assumptions can change history...
because….
Lu Yu ignored the most important point...
Unless "Yinlin" is Liu Bei's illegitimate son!
Otherwise, this alone will smooth out a whole host of variables.
Xun Yu stroked his beard and continued: "Liu Bei... is more like a role model for us ordinary people. He is born with little leverage, but he still works hard to cultivate himself and strengthen his strength. He never gives up.
Seize every opportunity, take every person and thing around you seriously, and if you lose, as long as you don't die, keep rushing forward until the last moment of your life! Maybe..."
Xun may want to speak but then stops.
Lu Yu took over Gou Yu's words: "Xun Lingjun wants to say... maybe we shouldn't judge heroes by their success or failure, right?"
"Yes!" Xun Yu took the lead, "The success of the king and the failure of the enemy in history is a fallacy. In this era, heroes should not be judged by their success or failure!"
call….
Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and he couldn't help but recall a sentence from Zhuge Liang's "The Master's Guide".
11. "However, the ministers of the bodyguard are tireless at home, and the loyal people forget about themselves outside. This is the special treatment of the late emperor, and I want to repay it to Your Majesty."
A person full of faith!
A glimpse of romanticism in a turbulent time
But in the end…
It is destined that his story will come to an end!
Perhaps, this is the sadness of romanticism?
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ps: (This description of Liu Bei adopts some of the views of Bohai Xiaoshi, the owner of B station up. Please indicate the source and it is authorized to be quoted. We hereby declare.)