Although Chu Nan's words were plain, they sounded somewhat resentful in Liu Bei's ears. In fact, Chu Nan did have some resentment.
Everyone seemed to have a picture in their minds. An ambitious young man, because of his low background and lack of awakened divine power, wanted to seek refuge with the Lord in his heart, but he encountered obstacles at every turn, and finally became discouraged.
Guan Yu looked at Chu Nan with much gentler eyes. After all, among the three brothers, he was the one who really came from the bottom. He knew very well the helplessness of being at the bottom and trying to climb up but having no way in. Chu Nan
The words resonated with him a bit.
"I am ashamed of Ziyan." Liu Bei sighed.
"I understand the rules, and I don't mean to blame you. But now that Marquis Wen has given me a favor, I should serve him." Chu Nan understood Liu Bei, but he had his own code of conduct, and he must repay the favor.
Vengeance must be avenged.
No matter what Lu Bu does, his hope is given by Lu Bu. For this reason alone, Chu Nan will help Lu Bu. Even if he cannot change the outcome in the end, he will accompany Lu Bu to the last step. Unlike many miserable time travellers, he
There are many reasons why I did well in my previous life, but this code of conduct can also be said that the bottom line is definitely the most important point. Basically, everyone who has cooperated with me is willing to continue to cooperate with me.
Although the world has changed now, Chu Nan has never thought about changing his principles. Even if he is optimistic about Liu Bei, unless Lu Bu asks him to leave one day, Chu Nan will never say another word and just leave. But here
Before, even if Lu Bu was not the master, Chu Nan would try his best to help him.
Liu Bei nodded silently and stopped talking about solicitation. After a moment of silence, he looked at Chu Nan and smiled bitterly: "Although Zi Yan's words are quite reasonable, the world is so big, where should Bei go?"
After Chu Nan closed his eyes and meditated for a moment, he looked at Liu Bei and said, "Jingzhou."
Historically, Liu Bei defected to Cao Cao, regained Xuzhou, and then after being defeated by Cao Cao, defected to Yuan Shao. After the Battle of Guandu, he moved to Jingzhou. What would have happened if Liu Bei had left a few years earlier?
Chu Nan couldn't guess. After all, this world is different from history. Personal bravery accounts for a very high proportion in wars. Liu Bei has two peerless generals in Guan and Zhang. What would happen if he could capture Jingzhou earlier?
"Jingzhou?" Liu Bei looked at Chu Nan in surprise.
"Yes, Jingzhou." Chu Nan thought: "Now the northern princes are vying for supremacy, and the situation between the north and the south has been established. At this time, it is difficult for Xuande Gong to enter the situation again. Even if he gains some territory, it will be difficult to compete with Cao Cao and Yuan Shaozhi.
There are many people fighting for supremacy, but Jingzhou is different. Not to mention that the pattern of the Central Plains is not yet decided, but it is. If Duke Xuande can capture Jingzhou, it will be difficult for the northern cavalry to cross the Han River, but they can rely on the danger and solidity of the Han River to defend themselves. "
After a pause, Chu Nan continued: "In the land of Jingxiang, you can enter the Central Plains in the north, Bashu and Hanzhong in the west, and you can go down to the east of the Yangtze River in the south. There are also dangerous mountains and rivers. If we get this place, we can complete our foundation."
Regardless of whether it can be done or not, the most important thing right now is not to allow Liu Bei to join forces with Cao Cao. If Liu Bei defected to Cao Cao, the three brothers plus a group of civil servants and generals under Cao Cao's command, plus the scholars in Xuzhou who were loyal to Liu Bei, would be
When Lu Bu got up to attack, Chu Nan really couldn't think of any chance of winning on Lu Bu's side.
Liu Bei went to Jingzhou, and he may be a formidable enemy in the future, but just like Chen Gong chose to drive Liu Bei away at this time, Lu Bu now really can't think too far ahead and needs to solve the immediate problem first.
"However, Liu Biao of Jingzhou is both a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and Jingzhou is where his foundation lies. How can he bear to take it away?" Liu Bei hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said.
"I'm just briefly talking about my own views. Maybe I have a shallow vision. However, in this land of the Central Plains, it's really hard to see where it is suitable for Duke Xuande to revive. If it depends on the princes, as Xuande Gong said, they are all clan members of the Han Dynasty.
, wouldn’t it be better to gain Liu Biao’s trust by defecting to him?”
After saying that, Chu Nan stood up and said: "Mr. Xuande, you and I are still enemies. Today, I am talking to Mr. Xuande. I just hope that Mr. Xuande will retreat and Marquis Wen will let go of the west and north gates and will not set up defenses."
, Duke Xuande can leave at any time, but if Duke Xuande is still in the city before noon tomorrow, don’t blame our army for being unkind."
Liu Bei then stood up and said: "I will discuss this matter with the generals. No matter what, thank you Ziyan for your suggestion."
"That may not be right. I'll take my leave." Chu Nan saluted Liu Bei, then hugged his fists to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
"I'm sending Zi Yan away!" Liu Bei couldn't help but said, taking Guan Yu and Zhang Fei all the way to the city gate.
"Mr. Xuande, farewell." Outside the south gate, Chu Nan saluted Liu Bei again and then rode away.
"What a pity." Looking at Chu Nan's figure disappearing into the night, Liu Bei sighed. Although they didn't get along for a long time, he was not afraid of Zhang Fei's pressure, or his analysis of the world situation was enough.
It shows that Chu Nan is definitely a talent, but it seems that he recommended this kind of talent to Lu Bu, which made Liu Bei feel a little disappointed.
"Brother, what should we do?" Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei and asked.
"We were already preparing to break out of the encirclement. Since we can retreat calmly without using any weapons, it would be best." Liu Bei nodded. They were already preparing to abandon the city, but now they can leave in a more dignified manner.
"Lü Bu is capricious. Although I say this now, I still have to be on guard." Guan Yu reminded him. He was worried that this was Lu Bu's trick to lure them out of the city. In fact, he wanted to catch them all. Although Chu Nan said it sincerely,
When it comes to personal safety, there are still precautions that should be taken.
"What are you afraid of? The worst we can do is fight with that Lu Bu again!" Zhang Fei sneered: "Brother, I am the vanguard. If that Lu Bu really doesn't keep his faith, we don't have to be polite to him!"
Liu Bei nodded: "Without further delay, we will set off immediately. Third brother, you lead a thousand light cavalry as the vanguard. Second brother and I will escort the family members behind. The distance shall not exceed ten miles. If there is an ambush, we will respond from head to tail."
"Don't worry, brother!" Zhang Fei nodded in agreement and left first to order troops.
Liu Bei and Guan Yu began to arrange their families and pack their baggage. If they encountered an ambush, they could discard their baggage and break out. If not, these baggage would give them more confidence.
"Yun Chang, what do you think of Zi Yan's words?" After everything was ready, Liu Bei and Guan Yu suddenly asked when they led their troops out of the city.
"Jingzhou?" Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei.
Liu Bei nodded. Actually, he didn't care too much whether Lu Bu let him go or not. What he cared more about was the path Chu Nan pointed out to him. Thinking about it now, he felt it made sense.
"In my brother's opinion, what this person said is not unreasonable. Now that Yuan, Cao Cao and Lu Bu have become four forces in the Central Plains, what can we do if we surrender to Cao Cao and help Cao Cao defeat Lu Bu? The land of Xuzhou is not the same.
Maybe it belongs to us." Guan Yu thought: "But this person was plotted by Lu Bu after all. Maybe he said this because he was afraid that we would surrender to Cao Cao."
Liu Bei nodded. He was also a little confused about the future. In fact, from his own point of view, it would undoubtedly be the best if he could recapture Xuzhou...