The person Yuan Shao sent this time was quite important. He was Liu Bei, the left general who had recently surrendered to Yuan Shao. Liu Bei was not only the king of Zhongshan Jing recognized by Emperor Xian Liu Xie, but he was also Liu Biao's brother. Although Liu Biao called him Prince Lu Gong
Descendants of Liu She, the same clan
The cousins were a bit distant in their generation. Before this, Liu Biao had never seen a figure like Liu Bei in the royal family tree that Liu Biao was familiar with. But in extraordinary times, as long as he is not a beggar, he has some status and a powerful relative can recognize him.
It doesn't matter.
I believe Emperor Xian Liu Xie also had this consideration when he ordered Zong Zhengqing to add Liu Bei's name to the royal family tree!
Liu Bian now had no time to verify whether Liu Bei's royal bloodline was pure. He only knew that Yuan Shao sent Liu Bei this time with an important task. According to Liu Bei's message, Yuan Shao and his advisers intended to take advantage of Cao Zhi's attack on Jingzhou.
Enter, capture Xudu, and seize the emperor
Above. Yuan Shao hoped that Liu Biao would form an alliance with him to withstand the pressure of Cao Zhi's military expedition and contain Cao Zhi's army. He entered Yanzhou from behind and gave Cao Zhi a heavy blow. When the siege of Jingzhou was lifted, the two families attacked from the north and the south.
, we will definitely be able to eliminate Cao Zhi and unify the Central Plains.
Because Yuan Shao took into account Liu Biao's unwillingness to form an alliance with others, and the last envoy returned without success, so this time Yuan Shao specially sent his old Liu family and Liu Biao's generation Liu Bei to Xiangyang, and asked for cooperation
The plan was described in detail, considered in detail, and showed great sincerity.
On the day Liu Bei arrived, when Liu Biao received Liu Bei at Shiliting outside Xiangyang City, he saw that the horse he was riding was very good and praised him a few words. When Liu Bei saw that his elder brother liked the horse, he immediately gave the horse to Liu Biao and introduced it.
The name Luma was named Qianlima because of the white spots on its forehead. This kind of horse not only travels thousands of miles in a day, but also looks extremely horsey. Liu Biao was very happy to receive the meeting gift from Liu Bei.
So on the second day, a reception banquet was held to wash away Liu Bei's dust. During the dinner, Liu Bei elaborated on Yuan Shao's intention to form an alliance. As a powerful man in the world, Liu Bei's ability to speak well was a basic skill. He explained Yuan Shao's intention to form an alliance.
, the conditions and arrangements were explained clearly and euphemistically, which made Liu Biao feel moved for a while.
Liu Biao was in need of friends at this time. At this time, Liu Biao more or less abandoned some principles of neutrality. During this difficult period, Liu Biao fully realized that if a friend supported him at this time, his life would be better.
It's much easier, and it can also have extraordinary effects.
Many people think Liu Biao is rigid, but outsiders don't know how difficult it is for him to make this rigidity a purpose that unites Jingzhou! But in these extraordinary times, Liu Biao also knows how to break the rules and show a breakthrough to the world and his subordinates.
It's time.
Liu Biao had also begun to look for allies a few days ago to boost his momentum and strength. The first thing he thought of was his authentic cousin Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang, who was also from the same clan as him. Liu Zhang's territory was to the west of him. This kid was surprisingly fat.
Cousin, Liu Biao was absolutely unwilling to form an alliance with him in the past, because
This boy has never had any clan concept. Not only did he not unite with his clan members surnamed Liu, but he also always wanted to get some benefits from them. Liu Biao even knew that Liu Zhang had already coveted his Jingzhou, otherwise he would not
Zhang Lu will no longer be allowed to stare at the east gate of Jingzhou in Hanzhong.
But considering that they are a family after all and have an inseparable blood relationship, Liu Biao first went to Liu Zhang and sent someone to send him a handwritten letter, proposing an alliance to fight against Cao Zhi. However, it took more than half a month for the letter to be sent out, but it was like nothing.
, there was no news. Later Liu Biao found out that Liu Zhang had the idea of watching the fire from the other side. It was best for Liu Biao and Cao Zhi to fight and both sides would lose, so he just came to take advantage.
"Look who has come out of the Liu family? No one who is related by blood wants to help at the critical moment, and they are still waiting to take advantage. No wonder the world of the Liu family is like this!"
When Liu Biao was secretly criticizing and angry at Liu Zhang's despicable behavior, Liu Biao happened to welcome Liu Bei to see if he, also named Liu, was a member of the royal family. It had not been verified, but Liu Biao was deeply moved by his enthusiasm.
When Liu Biao heard that Liu Bei had betrayed Cao Zhibing before he left Jingzhou and went to serve Yuan Shaona, Liu Biao's emotion was escalating into excitement!
Seeing the excited Liu Biao who was instigated by Liu Bei's words, Kuai Yue and a group of calm counselors were extremely anxious. They had already seen and heard the loopholes in Liu Bei's gorgeous words.
Liu Bei talked so much about the benefits of an alliance between Liu Biao and Yuan Shao, but he always avoided talking about the distribution plan of the victory after the alliance. These counselors are all human beings, and they naturally know that when they defeat Cao Zhi and then divide the spoils with Yuan Shao,
to face
Because of that stupid account, when Jingzhou's vitality was severely damaged due to the containment of Cao Zhi's main force, Yuan Shao would most likely turn his back on them and annex them all. By then, the Central Plains would have been pacified in one breath.
, but their surname is Yuan.
Kuai Yue and others, who knew Yuan Shao's character, knew that they must not talk lightly about forming an alliance with Yuan Shao at this time. They must consider it in the long term, otherwise they would fall into the "trap" dug by others. But Liu Biao was manipulated by Liu Bei.
With a red face, they were really worried that Liu Biao would be confused, so they agreed.
Kuai Yue and others wanted to interrupt several times to remind Liu Biao, but they couldn't. Liu Bei must have come prepared. The one who was frothing at the mouth, and his words were compact and smooth, which only made Kuai Yue and others hate him.
Itchy.
It's not that Liu Biao has no purpose. He was the one who was accused of the crime. When he faced Liu Bei, he also had some plans of his own. He now regards Liu Bei, who is visiting on behalf of Yuan Shao, as a reserve force, at least as someone who can be used to dazzle people.
Decoration. Anyway, these are good, but he actually doesn’t
It doesn't necessarily need a real ally, but a nominal ally that can scare Cao Zhi. Liu Biao's original intention is that as long as Cao Zhi knows that an alliance between him and Yuan Shao is very likely, Cao Zhi will not be able to act against the sergeants in Jingzhou now.
Don't reconsider and weigh the possible consequences.
But the reality is that this cousin, who doesn't look much and is the first time they met, is too talkative, too eloquent, and too beautiful. There were several times where Liu Biao couldn't help being aroused by Liu Bei.
He was impulsive and wanted to praise Haikou on the spot. But after all, Liu Biao was sophisticated and he still understood the principle of being cautious about his words and deeds. The fifty-six-year-old Liu Biao could still control his emotions and knew that even if he really wanted to form an alliance with Yuan Shao,
There is no rush.
Just as Liu Bei continued his impassioned speech, and Liu Biao was about to give some orders to "sing and dance for fun", suddenly, a commotion was heard outside the hall, and then the bead curtain at the hall door was opened, and messy footsteps came.
A direct bodyguard beside him, surrounded by several soldiers, rushed in in embarrassment.
The few people who came in were all covered in blood, their armors were crooked, and some even had no weapons. As soon as they came in, they stumbled and fell on the ground in front of Liu Miao. Immediately after Liu Biao was summoned, some people burst into tears.
The lively and talkative voices in the hall suddenly stopped. After Liu Bei's expression was stunned, he turned his head to look at Sun Qian and Sun Qian who had accompanied him, and asked them if they knew what was going on? Liu Biao said this Which song are you going to sing?
Liu Bei was nervous because he was cautious, but he didn't know that there was one person who was more nervous than anyone else. This person was the owner of this room, Liu Biao. When Liu Biao looked at these people, he vaguely recognized that they were all his subordinates whom he sent to Cai Mao. When he saw several generals from the elite personal guard army with not very high official positions barging into the hall like this, his heart suddenly sank!
"You... you guys... what is going on..."
The expressions of Liu Biao and the other officials and generals who knew the identities of these people had changed. Liu Biao was about to ask questions, but suddenly he felt short of breath, as if he had a vague premonition of something in his heart, and turned his head to look at the people sitting next to him. Liu Bei, who was standing by, stopped asking questions.
But the soldiers who rushed in didn't know what they were doing. Several of them threw themselves in front of Liu Biao, who was in a state of embarrassment. He knocked his head hard on the ground a few times, then raised his head, and was about to say something, but was suddenly caught by someone who quickly saw the opportunity. Kuai Yue shouted: "You guys broke into the meeting hall at will without notice. What crime should you be guilty of? Come here and escort these people out..."
The soldiers were stunned for a moment, and then the guards on the left and right understood Kuai Yue's eyes, and immediately drove these people out of the hall without saying a word. Then Kuai Yue also pretended to be too drunk, and was the first to retreat. , obviously chasing after several of his generals who were escorted out.
In fact, there is no need to explain this matter that is trying to be obvious. Everyone knows that something happened within Liu Biao's Jingzhou.
Then Liu Biao seemed to have forgotten the scene just now, and just told Liu Bei that his subordinates were spoiled by him, and then exposed the matter.
Liu Bei is also a man who adapts to the situation. Naturally, he will not get to the bottom of things that the host does not want to reveal. But the banquet, which was originally very lively, was also because Liu Biao's face had turned livid from the previous one. His expression caused the temperature in the hall to drop sharply, and Liu Bei quickly got up to say goodbye, and with the excuse that Liu Biao also had the habit of going to bed early, he announced the end.
After the sensible Liu Bei and others left, Liu Biao and his core members of Jingzhou did not leave, but waited for someone.
Kuai Yue, who was quickly sent to summon him to leave first, walked back to Liu Biao, and the few frontline generals who returned in embarrassment also followed Kuai Yue. As soon as they saw Liu Biao, they knelt on the ground again. He panicked and said, "The villain is guilty, and he will die!" and other words of apology.
Kuai Yue didn't waste much time. As soon as he entered the hall, he immediately came to Liu Biao's side uninvited and whispered in Liu Biao's ear for a moment.