This time I followed Lu Xuan to Xiapi. Lu Xuan's army entered Xiapi directly, and Guan Yu also entered the city. Guan Yu knew that Xiapi was gone, and he was always worried in his heart. He was looking forward to his eldest brother and third brother escaping from Xiapi.
He was afraid that his eldest brother Liu Bei and his third brother would be arrested.
Now, with Lu Xuan's confirmation, Guan Yu still couldn't accept it and was shocked when things came to pass.
Guan Yu's mind was buzzing.
After a while, Guan Yu recovered. His eyes were stern and he said: "How did Lu Shijun capture Xiapi? My third brother is in charge of Xiapi. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to break through easily."
"Your main force is all around you. Even if you allocate your troops to raid Xiapi, it will be difficult to capture Xiapi with the allocated troops. Even if you pretend to be a defeated Danyang soldier and escape back to deceive the city, it will not be easy to deceive your third brother.
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Until now, Guan Yu was still confused.
Lu Xuan's people were in the south, and the main force was also in Xuyi County. When a surprise force arrived at Xiapi, they took the city directly without any hindrance.
This is so shocking.
Lu Xuan did not hide anything and explained: "This matter is not complicated. It is just taking advantage of the conflict between Zhang Fei and Cao Bao. Zhang Fei is guarding Xiapi, and she wants to deal with Cao Bao and completely control Xiapi."
"In view of the conflict between Zhang Fei and Cao Bao, my people contacted Cao Bao in advance. Therefore, Cao Bao opened the city gate and welcomed the army into the city. After my people captured Xiapi, they waited for Liu Bei to surrender, and then captured Liu Bei and Chen Deng
One pot is ready."
Guan Yu's expression changed slightly.
So that’s it.
It turned out to be Cao Bao.
Cao Bao, a direct descendant of Tao Qian, is a line of his own and has his own tribe, which can easily cause problems. When Cao Bao was originally arranged, Guan Yu once advised Liu Bei that it was okay to win over Cao Bao, but it must be within the control range and cannot be allowed to
Cao Bao stayed in a trusted place like Xiapi.
Liu Bei believes that in order to win over the people of Xuzhou, he must show his mind and capacity, and in order to set an example, he must give trust. In addition, Cao Bao has enough strength, and he cannot target Cao Bao. After all, Cao Bao also represents some power, so he keeps Cao Bao.
In Xiapi City.
I didn't expect that the original arrangement would lead to such consequences.
Guan Yu felt helpless and said: "Lu Shijun uses his troops like a god, which is admirable."
Lu Xuan said: "Now that Liu Bei and Zhang Fei have been captured alive, and Liu Bei's family members have also been captured, with so many people in hand, I thought about it and prepared to kill Liu Bei."
Guan Yu was horrified and said: "Lu Shijun is willing to spare my life, why do you want to kill my elder brother?"
Lu Xuan said: "The reason is not complicated. Liu Bei is not a person who has lived under others for a long time."
Guan Yu was even more panicked.
He didn't want his eldest brother to die.
Lu Xuan continued: "Liu Bei is different from three-surnamed family slaves like Lu Bu. Lu Bu is loyal to everyone and betrays everyone. He is born with a traitor in his head."
"Liu Bei is not."
"Liu Bei is a man who serves one by one and works with all his heart. He has served Gongsun Zan, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. After all, Liu Bei served in the crusade against Dong Zhuo."
"However, Liu Bei has never been loyal to anyone. He has his own ambitions and ideas. How do you ask me to recruit such a person? Surrender him and usurp my inheritance?"
Lu Xuan said: "So I am going to kill Liu Bei to avoid future troubles."
Guan Yu held his head high and said with emotion: "If eldest brother dies, I, Guan Yu, will never live alone."
It's good to be alive.
However, Guan Yu has his own pursuits. It is impossible for him to betray his elder brother or his brothers.
When Lu Xuan heard Guan Yu's words, his expression was relaxed, he leaned forward, his eyes were intriguing, and he said quietly: "So, I will give you a chance to let Liu Bei and Zhang Fei live, and let Liu Bei's family members live."
Guan Yu stiffened after hearing this.
He looked at Lu Xuan, and a look of horror suddenly burst out from his narrowed eyes.
Guan Yu understood instantly.
Guan Yu was shocked and asked: "You mean, if I submit to you, I will let my eldest brother, third brother, and sister-in-law go?"
Lu Xuan laughed and said: "Yun Chang is indeed a smart man, yes, that's what I mean. You are a loyal person, I will fulfill your loyalty and let you use your loyalty in exchange for Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and their families
life."
Guan Yu's face was stern, and Danfeng's eyes were full of anger, and he said loudly: "Lu Xuan, you use such means to coerce me, and you even deliberately plot against me. Aren't you afraid of being punished by God?"
Zhou Tai stood in front of Lu Xuan, his eyes alert, his hand on the sword at his waist, ready to take action at any time.
Once Guan Yu gets angry, Zhou Tai wants to stop him.
Lu Xuan looked relaxed and said with a smile: "Yun Chang, Lu Bu is my enemy. He was defeated by me. It is natural for me to kill him. Now, Liu Bei is also my enemy. Both sides have their own positions. He was defeated and captured. I want to kill him."
He is also my right."
"Now, I have given Liu Bei a chance to live and Zhang Fei a chance to survive. This is my kindness."
"If it had been anyone else, Liu Bei would have been executed long ago."
"Of course, you said that I was plotting against you, and that's not wrong. I was indeed plotting against you, deliberately trying to conquer you and make you submit to me."
"Back to the subject, back to my conditions, do you want me to kill you Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and others, or release them? Don't you naively think that I will unconditionally release you three brothers and let you three brothers
, will you continue to be my enemy again?"
Lu Xuan's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "You are a loyal person, and I will fulfill your loyalty. If you were not a loyal person, you would not be treated like this. Lu Bu is a lesson for you. You may say that I am plotting against you.
It doesn’t matter if you say I’m deliberately thinking about it, I don’t care. I leave everything to you to choose.”
Guan Yu fell silent.
He was very aware of the doubts, and he did this because Lu Xuan relied on him and thought highly of him.
This is Lu Xuan's approval.
Guan Yu suddenly felt conflicted. He didn't hold grudge against Lu Xuan because he really couldn't hold grudge against him.
The two sides are enemies, and Lu Xuan's willingness to be open-minded is the greatest kindness. It's just Lu Xuan's arrangement that puts Guan Yu in the most difficult decision. He will not naively think that he pretends to surrender to Lu Xuan and let Lu Xuan let him go.
Just get Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and others.
Moreover, Guan Yu cannot do such a deceptive thing.
This is Guan Yu's character.
He bases his life on loyalty and trustworthiness, which is the foundation of his life. Guan Yu will never betray his life creed no matter what.
Seeing Guan Yu's silence, Lu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
If it were Zhang Fei, he might have been reckless and just went to his death, or he might have pretended to agree and not think about anything else.
That is, Guan Yu can plot.
Normal efforts to win over people like Guan Yu are of no use at all.
Historically, Cao Cao treated Guan Yu very well. He promoted him to a higher position, gave him a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days. He also gave various benefits and even gave away red rabbits and horses. However, Guan Yu was still unmoved and determined to go.
Find Liu Bei.
Cao Cao was indeed sentimental and heroic, and let Guan Yu go directly, completing an eternal legend. Cao Cao liked Guan Yu to the extreme, but he couldn't love him anymore.
This is loyalty.
Everyone likes a loyal person.
Lu Xuan knew Cao Cao's situation, and of course he would not use the usual methods to win over Guan Yu, because it was destined to be useless. What Lu Xuan had to do was to cut off the relationship between Guan Yu and Liu Bei first, and exchange Liu Bei's life for Guan Yu's loyalty.
This is loyalty for loyalty.
Then, come back to figure it out slowly.
Lu Xuan looked serious and continued: "Yun Chang, the brotherhood between you and Liu Bei and Zhang Fei has been severed and we will not have any contact with each other from now on. Then, they can survive and continue to live."
"This is how you endure the hardships alone and help Liu Bei and Zhang Fei succeed."
"In addition, I promise you that I will not let you confront Liu Bei or Zhang Fei in the future, which will ruin your brotherhood."
"Of course, you can choose to refuse and be a coward who goes to death, watching Liu Bei and Zhang Fei being killed before going to die yourself. But the Guan Yunchang I know is righteous, loyal, brave, and courageous, not
People who are afraid of death. If they are not even afraid of death, are they still afraid of living?"
Guan Yu looked miserable.
Lu Xuan's words are easy to say, but it is really heartbreaking and heartbreaking to do. It is so despairing. Guan Yu clenched his fist, then unclenched it, and then clenched it again. He kept thinking in his heart, and the more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became.
Lu Xuan waited quietly.
He looked at this scene, his heart still unwavering.
This is the only way to conquer Guan Yu, and it is also the only way, so Lu Xuan has no mercy and is very sure in his heart.
Time passes little by little.
Guan Yu finally let out a sigh of relief. He looked at Lu Xuan, his eyes became firm, he put his hands together and cupped his fists and said, "Guan Yu, pay homage to my lord."
At this moment, Guan Yu's heart was as sharp as a knife.
However, his reason finally prevailed, because he chose to let his eldest brother and Zhang Fei live, even if he suffered misunderstanding and pain, he was willing to do so.
A bright smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face.
It's done.
Guan Yu recognizes his master now because he wants Liu Bei's life, and he is not willing at all. But these are not important for the time being. As long as Guan Yu surrenders, there will be a big rift with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, and the relationship will be severed.
Under his command, as time goes by, the relationship between Guan Yu and Liu Bei will slowly fade away.
Moreover, Lu Xuan will continue to take action to make Guan Yu completely return to his heart. This is not a difficult thing. As long as he is willing to put his mind into it and add the baptism of time, Guan Yu will definitely become his person in the end.
Lu Xuan looked confident and said with a smile: "Yun Chang calls me Lu Shijun, or it doesn't hurt to call me by my name. You have a knot in your heart, but I won't force you. Now that you have made a decision, I will keep my promise and release Liu Bei."
, Zhang Fei and his family will never break their word."
Guan Yu said: "Thank you, Lord."
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said: "You go down and rest first, and I will see Liu Bei. Then, I will notify you to come and let you meet Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, and then you can send them away in person."
Guan Yu bowed and bowed, turned around and left.
It's just that his back has a touch of rickets, a touch of fatigue and vicissitudes of life.
When Lu Xuan saw this, his expression did not change, which was normal. If he said a few words and Guan Yu would immediately submit to him, follow him wholeheartedly, and feel happy in his heart, then that would be false.
Lu Meng was waiting beside Lu Xuan, looking thoughtfully at Lu Xuan's regard for Guan Yu and his appreciation for the loyal and righteous man.
Lu Xuan ordered: "Lu Meng!"
"exist!"
Lu Meng answered immediately.
Lu Xuan ordered: "Go and arrange the soldiers and bring Liu Bei and Zhang Fei over. It's time to meet them."