The next day, Lu Su formally submitted an official document to Jingzhou as the envoy from Yangzhou.
After Liu Biao learned about it, he responded immediately. He sent someone to bring Lu Su and his party from the inn to the embassy, but they were not summoned immediately. Lu Su waited for another two days, and finally couldn't bear to wait, so he went to Jiang Chao and asked:
"How is this going?"
Liu Biao took the initiative to send people to Shouchun twice. The chief envoy Kuai Liang was not only Liu Biao's mastermind, but also a representative of the local wealthy Kuai family. Naturally, Lu Su would not go to him, so he went to Jiang Chao, the deputy envoy of the envoy.
, he received warm reception during his two missions in Shouchun. Logically, he should "reciprocate with courtesy". However, he was helpless about the current situation where the Yangzhou mission was being neglected. "Brother Zijing, I have already informed you about this matter."
I informed the state pastor and truthfully conveyed your intention."
"That being the case," Lu Su stared at Jiang Chao and his tone became more and more rude: "Then why has Liu Jingzhou refused to show up so far?"
"this"
When Jiang Dynasty first went out as an envoy, he got a lot of benefits from Wang Zheng in private. Although he was happy when he took it, it became a handle. Seeing Lu Su's expression changed, he hesitated for a while, but he still said bluntly, "Don't hide it."
Brother Jing, when I reported this matter to Zhou Mu, Zhou Mu was not the only one, Kuai Zhubu was also present. Zhou Mu was playing chess with him, and he was watching from the sidelines. After hearing about the Yangzhou mission’s intention, Kuai Zhubu’s expression seemed to change.
If you don’t hesitate, maybe”
"Kui Liang?"
Lu Su's face darkened when he heard that, and he turned back to his residence to discuss with everyone. After explaining the whole story, he looked at Zhou Yu and smiled bitterly: "Gong Jin, unfortunately, your words have been correct. It seems that Kuai Liang really doesn't want Liu Biao to take action."
Help my lord."
"Kuai Liang's stance is probably the same as that of Cai Mao. I have long heard that Kuai Liang and Liu Biao are very friendly and trustworthy. If this person interferes, it will be a bit difficult."
Zhou Yu nodded slightly: "Then have you thought of a countermeasure?"
Lu Su didn't answer for now, but sat down on the table, took a sip of the refreshing soup, thought for a while, and suddenly smiled and said: "When I saw you today, the rumors are true. Since Liu Biao really followed Kuai Liang's advice, then first
By convincing this person and turning resistance into push, does that count as giving the right medicine?"
Without waiting for Zhou Yu to answer, he shook his head and said, "This strategy is difficult to implement. If we can persuade Kuai Liang to change his mind, the problem will certainly be solved. But we are not familiar with the place where we live, and my lord also said before that Jingzhou is too far away."
Far away, the Benming Division has not yet arranged for a follower. Without many connections, it is difficult to meet Kuai Liang privately. This method will most likely be unworkable. "
Just because you don't have a way, doesn't mean I don't have one either.
Zhou Yu smiled slightly, but didn't take the initiative to mention it. Although he and Taishi Ci hit it off, they didn't know Huang Chengyan at all. Even if the other party was willing to help out of Taishi Ci's sake, it would probably be at most once.
Such favors are naturally used in crucial places. You can't use them before meeting Liu Biao, right?
Convincing Kuai Liang didn't work, so he tried to bypass it before. In the end, he didn't even take a step forward to the door of Liu Biao's private residence. So what else can be done next?
Lu Su thought about it for a long time, but was unable to find a good idea. His brows became more and more wrinkled. When he looked up, Zhou Yu looked calm, but everyone else was looking at him eagerly. He could only reply slowly: "It's hard to do it all at once, it has to be done slowly."
Picture it."
When an uncle heard this, he stood up and slapped the case. He snorted and said, "Isn't what Lu Zheng said nonsense?"
This uncle's name was Gongsun Shu. Although he was from Yangzhou, he had joined the Heavenly Army when he was in Linzi. He always claimed to be an old man under Wang Zheng's command. He had already slighted Lu Su, a scholar. At this moment, he immediately became angry.
He raised his arms and said angrily: "I think that when Liu Biao's envoy came to Jiangdong, the general entertained him attentively. Every three days he had a small banquet, and every fifth day he had a big banquet. They ate large portions of meat and drank from large bowls. The kindness towards him was not unkind, but what happened?
, what did you get in exchange?”
"We are thousands of miles away, as far away as Xiangyang, but we are thrown away without seeing each other. I heard that Liu Jingsheng is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and he is one of the Eight Horsemen. He has a reputation for being virtuous. Could this be it?
His hospitality?”
As he spoke, his eyes widened, he looked around at everyone, and shouted word by word: "They are so rude. According to my wishes, there is no need to stay in Xiangyang any longer!"
"Lu Zheng, let's go back to Shouchun and tell the general about it. Isn't he unwilling to borrow food? Okay, then let's get it ourselves."
Before Lu Su could speak, Zhou Yu on the side looked solemn and cut off sternly: "Silence!"
Zhou Yu usually talks and smiles, giving people the feeling of being washed by the spring breeze. Once his appearance changes, his majesty immediately appears, making people look awe-inspiring and awe-inspiring.
Gongsun Shu was no exception. It was clear that the other party was not his superior, but he was still startled, and even almost instinctively shouted the word "nuo".
At this time, Lu Su also realized what he was doing. He immediately turned around and looked at the surrounding windows. Feeling uneasy, he stood up again, walked to the door, opened the door and looked around to make sure that this was the servant in the embassy.
The maid who had not passed by just breathed a sigh of relief.
When he sat down again, he saw that although Gongsun Shu looked sullen, he had become more alert. He couldn't help but glance at Zhou Yu and secretly sighed, is this the so-called weapon of a general?
Fortunately, I brought Gong Jin with me this time, otherwise I might not be able to suppress this group of arrogant soldiers by myself.
After thinking for a while, Lu Su spoke again: "Everyone, we are on a mission from afar. We must fulfill our mission. How can we give up so easily when we encounter some difficulties?"
"Although I haven't met Liu Biao yet, I have already encountered an obstacle. This was actually expected by me. Don't be impatient. Just calm down and have a good discussion." After saying that, he asked Zhou Yu who was sitting beside him.
He said: "Gong Jin, can you give me some advice?"
Lu Su may be very talented, but he still has little experience after all. Of course, it is rare to be able to keep his composure and remain calm when things don't go well, but after all, he is still a little confused and has no idea, so he can only take the initiative to ask for advice.
Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu did not answer directly, but suddenly looked sideways at Gongsun Shu: "Uncle Gongsun is worthy of his true qualities in the army, and his strength is commendable. I have a question to ask, if I meet Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, in the future, will Uncle Du have the courage to talk to me?"
Colleague, would you like to repeat what you just said?"
Gongsun Shu was just regretting how he could be so timid in front of Zhou Yu. When he heard this, he couldn't restrain himself. He straightened his chest and belly and replied loudly: "Young Master Zhou thought that I
Are you a cowardly bandit?"
"I have followed the general since the Xingping era. I have fought all the way south and north, and fought countless battles. What kind of dragons and tigers' dens have I not broken through, and what heroes have I not seen?"
"It's just Liu Biao, why wouldn't you dare?"
"Great kindness!"
Zhou Yu smiled slightly, clapped his hands and cheered: "Uncle Gongsun Du is so brave. This time he will be three points more confident in persuading Liu Biao."
Lu Su listened to what he said and seemed not to take the current difficulty into consideration. He couldn't help but feel happy and asked quickly, "Is it possible that Gong Jin has a plan in mind?"
"Zijing is like a person whose scenery rises, and a dog's ears that keep a household."
Zhou Yu's eyes flashed, and he said calmly: "For this generation, asking for land and housing is as difficult as climbing to heaven!"
"I also know the joints."
Lu Su said: "It's just that we have revealed our identity as envoys, and we are representing the lord. If we don't tell the truth about the purpose of asking for food, it will inevitably be suspected of deception and attract others to talk about. Even if he meets Liu Biao, he may
Because of this, people will feel dissatisfied, have preconceptions, and create conflicts, which is not beautiful."
"I didn't say that you did something wrong in this matter." Zhou Yu said with a smile: "The majestic formation is upright and upright. It is the style of a king. However, when two armies confront each other, they always treat themselves with courtesy first and then attack with force."
Zhou Yu said proudly: "Now that Liu Biao was disrespectful, we can't blame us for dealing with the enemy."
Lu Su was startled and quickly asked: "How do you say that?"
"Zijing, go find the Jiang Dynasty again and tell him that the Yangzhou envoy came to Xiangyang not only to ask for food, but also to protect the safety of their allies!"
Zhou Yu stood up, patted Lu Su on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Brother Jiang, please ask Liu Biao whether he wants to be trapped in Jingzhou and eventually be destroyed, or whether he wants to help the Han Dynasty and clean up the country.
Ambition?"
"this"
Zhou Yu has already mentioned this, why doesn't Lu Su understand what he means?
When Yangzhou asks for food, whether or not to borrow it has nothing to do with Jingzhou's pain, so Liu Biao can see him if he wants to see him, and he can't see him if he doesn't want to see him. But if it's the other way around and puts Jingzhou's safety at risk, can Liu Biao still turn a deaf ear?
This is indeed a method, and Lu Su also knows that this kind of alarmist talk and deceiving others are also the usual tactics of politicians.
Lu Su believed that Liu Biao and his advisers could also see this.
But even if it turned out to be empty talk and it had something to do with himself, even if he didn't believe it at all, Liu Biao couldn't help but pay attention to it.
So what’s the next point?
This is how Zhou Yu made everyone believe it when everyone already thought "this is a lie"!
Can Gongjin do this?
Looking at Zhou Yu, who was now tall and tall, with menacing eyes, looking majestic and arrogant, the worries and doubts in Lu Su's heart suddenly disappeared.
On the morning of the next day, Liu Biao sent an envoy to summon the Yangzhou envoy to meet him.
"It's just as Gong Jin expected."
On the way to the Prefectural Mufu, Lu Su nodded to Zhou Yu.
"Lobbyists pretend to make shocking statements. This has been the case since ancient times. Why do they happen so often? It's just that they are very effective."
Zhou Yu smiled lightly and said, "So it is expected that we can persuade Liu Biao to take the initiative to summon us. However, it is still unknown whether we can persuade him to lend me food."
This is very straightforward, but this "astonishing statement" is not said casually. If it is said too hard, it will be easily regarded as nonsense, and if it is said too little, it will not be taken seriously. Not only must it be measured, but more importantly, it must be said to the point.
It is best if the other party is really worried about the other party's concerns, only then can the other party be persuaded.
"It's better to sell grain," Lu Su corrected from the side: "It's best if you don't owe any favors."
When Zhou Yu heard this, he glanced at Lu Su and shook his head: "He wants to make more progress before he has even gained an inch. This shows that the pain in life is mostly due to not being satisfied."
There were nearly a hundred people from the Yangzhou envoy, but it was not necessary to go all of them to see Liu Biao, because the meeting place was not the Supervisory Yuan Office of the State Shepherd, but Liu Biao's residence.
Lu Su is the official envoy, he is one, Zhou Yu is another, plus the general who ordered Du Bo Gongsun Shu, the three of them, under the leadership of Jiang Chao, walked through the drizzle, crossed the thoroughfare, and walked through several lively streets
, transferred to Liu Biao's house.
Around noon, Shi Shiran, a carriage, stopped in front of the stone steps of Liu Mansion. The four of them had just gotten out of the car. When they looked up, they saw hundreds of soldiers standing majestic and high-spirited on both sides of the mansion, all of them in red armor.
Wearing black cloaks, the thin and continuous raindrops hit their armor and spears, making a slight sound.
It's early winter now. It's already bone-chilling cold, and with the rain pouring down, it's even more uncomfortable. However, these soldiers all stand solemnly, and no one moves. Before anyone can reach them, there is already a strong murderous aura facing them.
Attack.
Zhou Yu and Lu Su looked at each other and both thought: "The first step is to win over others, and this will give you great power."
Gongsun Shu, who was on the side, snorted coldly and said in a low voice: "Who are you trying to scare with a bunch of bastards?"
In the future, Lu Su, who was delicate and rich, would dare to go to the meeting alone, and his courage was certainly not bad. Zhou Yu and Gongsun Shu, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, were not to mention. Lu Su took the lead, followed by Zhou and Gongsun.
Under the guidance of the leader, the three of them stepped forward boldly without squinting, walking slowly among the fierce Jingzhou soldiers who looked like wolves and tigers, and entered the house in the rain.
After entering the mansion, I walked through the verandah in the darkness of the sky. When I stepped in, my eyes lit up. I saw that the lobby was deep, occupying a large area. Both sides were filled with tables, and dozens of people were sitting or standing.
, living behind them, there were scribes wearing Confucian robes, as well as military generals, old or young, wearing armor.
The originally noisy hall suddenly became silent as the three people entered. Everyone's eyes were burning, and all their eyes were on them.
Zhou Yu turned a blind eye and just raised his eyes to look at the main seat in the hall. At this time, there was a person sitting, presumably the Lord of Jingzhou, Liu Biao.
Lu Su took the lead and bowed slightly. The three of them saluted one after another: "The envoys of Yangzhou, Lu Su, Zhou Yu, and Gongsun Shu, have met Liuzhou Mu."
A soft voice then sounded: "Everyone has come from Yangzhou, no need to be polite, please take a seat."
The speaker's voice was not loud, but it was thick and had a strong northern accent. It echoed in the vast hall and seemed a bit empty.
The seats Liu Biao arranged for them were relatively close to the front. After the three of them sat down, Zhou Yu looked up again.
Now that we were close, we could see clearly even if there was insufficient light, but we saw that the famous Liu Jingsheng, even though he was over fifty years old, was still sharp-eyed and handsome, but his face was a little pale as if he had been drinking too much.
The cheekbones are slightly sunken and the lips are a bit thin. The overall impression is more like that of a romantic scholar than a powerful man.
When Zhou Yu looked at Liu Biao, Liu Biao was sitting lazily leaning on the couch table, leaning his head on one hand and glancing here, also looking at the three of them.
When he looked at Lu Su and Gongsun Shu, he just nodded slightly in greeting. Until his eyes fell on Zhou Yu, a faint light flashed in his eyes, and he seemed to be surprised by the beauty of the other party.