As night fell, countless fires lit up. On a hill, the place was completely surrounded by campfires. On the hill, a group of remnant soldiers were sitting or lying down. From time to time, some people groaned.
Liu Bei, with disheveled clothes and a ragged beard, was sitting cross-legged on the top of the hill. Guan Yu was standing opposite. Both of them were dejected. Liu Bei said, "Second brother, what should we do if the battle is like this?"
He was really at a loss. Now he was surrounded on a small slope, surrounded by Gao Jin's troops in all directions. His situation was even more miserable than that of Shang, the overlord of Chu who was surrounded. There was no food and grass on the hillside, and there were wounded soldiers everywhere. If
Gao Jin attacked from all sides, and Liu Bei was afraid that there was only one way out.
Guan Yu said: "It would be better if Ruo and his eldest brother break out of the encirclement."
Liu Bei smiled bitterly and shook his head. He looked at the layers of camps and countless campfires down the slope. He didn't have any luck in his heart. It was absolutely impossible for them to break through. He was silent for a moment and said: "Second brother, if you don't
Break out alone."
If it was Guan Yu alone, there might be a chance to escape. Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu at this time. Guan Yu's face remained unchanged and said: "Brother, why did you say this? Brother and I do not seek to live together, but to die together. Never say this again."
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Liu Bei was speechless and waited anxiously until dawn.
The light of dawn shone slightly, and Gao Jinjun at the foot of the mountain was ready to attack.
After a good sleep, Gao Jin reined in his horse and went to another high slope to overlook the movements of Liu Bei and other remnant soldiers. He said to Gao Shun and others behind him: "Liu Bei has nowhere to escape. We can ask people to surrender first. If not,
Surrender and kill without mercy."
But who should be sent to persuade them to surrender?
Everyone was silent, Tian Feng said: "My lord once said that Liu Bei is the great hero of the world. Even if he surrenders, sooner or later he will rebel. Why not eradicate him together today?"
Gao Jin smiled and said: "I just knew this, so I sent someone to surrender. This person has a great reputation and is unknown at killing. If you give him a chance to be polite first and then attack, you can also stop the people in the world from talking about you."
Tian Feng nodded: "In that case, I would like to serve as an envoy."
Gao Jin then ordered Tian Feng to go up the slope.
Tian Feng took only two of his followers and went to where Liu Bei's remnant army was. When he saw Liu Bei, he loudly said: "Liu Bei, you falsely conveyed the emperor's secret edict, which is a heinous crime. Today, my master will attack you on behalf of heaven. You are at the end of your rope, why not?"
Surrender?"
Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked at each other, and Guan Yu said angrily: "My eldest brother is a descendant of the Han Dynasty, and you are just the slaves of the three surnames who help Zhou to commit evil. How can my eldest brother surrender to you, grass bandits and national thieves?"
Tian Feng smiled slightly and said no more, "In this case, I can only go down the mountain and report the truth."
Liu Bei said: "Sir, wait a minute." His face was hesitant. When Tian Feng looked back, Liu Bei regretted it. Surrendering to Gao Jin was different from surrendering to Cao Cao. After all, Cao Cao still represented the emperor and could also be regarded as a Han official, but Gao Jin
But it was different. He inherited Lu Bu's family business. Lu Bu had a notorious reputation. If Liu Bei attached himself to Gao Jin, how would the world view him?
If this happens, the reputation that Liu Bei has accumulated in the past ten years will be destroyed. Cao Cao relies on his martial arts, Yuan Shao relies on his illustrious family, and Liu Bei's only reliance in these troubled times is probably his moral standing, and he has lost his morals.
Hopefully, Liu Bei will no longer be Liu Bei, just like an ordinary person.
On the one hand, his reputation has been wiped out and he no longer has the capital to compete for the foundation. On the other hand, it is his own life. I am afraid Liu Bei can't care about which is more important. He glanced at Guan Yu. Guan Yu shook his head slightly at Liu Bei. Liu Bei gave a wry smile and said to Tian Feng.
He said: "I wonder if my third brother is still alive?"
Tian Feng said: "You are still here."
Liu Bei pondered for a long time and said: "There are many soldiers on this slope, and they are all strong men who follow me. If I don't surrender, what will happen to General Gao Jin?"
"Doesn't it mean Liu Shijun doesn't know that both the jade and the stone will be destroyed?" Tian Feng's eyes flashed with a stern look. He suddenly understood Liu Bei's intentions. He couldn't help being shocked. He couldn't help but secretly slandered: "Liu Bei is indeed very scheming.
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Sure enough, Liu Bei sighed: "How can I bear to ask all the soldiers to die with me? Please tell General Gao Jin that I am willing to surrender."
Tian Feng said no more and turned back to send a message. He admired Liu Bei very much. This man was really thoughtful. Even if he wanted to save his life, he would not forget to preserve his reputation. The words he just said cannot be tolerated.
When he committed suicide, he completely wiped out his greed for life and fear of death. Who in the world would say that Liu Bei was dependent on others? I'm afraid they would only praise his benevolence.
Back at the foot of the slope, Tian Feng reported the matter to Gao Jin in detail. Gao Jin listened carefully and said, "Liu Bei has good tactics, what do you think Yuan Hao does?"
Tian Feng said: "Liu Bei is a very human being, my lord should avoid future troubles."
Gao Jin lowered his head and said, "This person will not succumb to others, but since he wants to surrender, I cannot refuse."
Tian Feng said: "I'm afraid that one day he will betray the lord again."
Gao Jin thought for a moment, then a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and said: "Then, let's see who is more powerful, him or me, Gao Jin, who is smarter. Go and tell Liu Bei that if he is willing to surrender, let him go down the mountain quickly."
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Tian Feng followed the instructions and left.
Yu Jin at his side said: "My lord, Liu Bei is a capricious villain. Last time he surrendered to Duke Cao, and Duke Cao gave him 10,000 troops. What was the result?"
Gao Jin sneered and said: "Liu Bei's death is not a pity, but the two men under his command, Guan and Zhang, are unparalleled brave generals. If we get them, we can accomplish great things."
Yu Jin's face turned red. Compared with Guan Zhang, he was really ashamed. The last time the four generals fought against Zhang Fei, they only got a tie. Now that I think about it, I feel really ashamed.
Gao Jin saw the strange look on Yu Jin's face and said quickly: "Yu Jin is also a good expert in leading and training troops, but Guan and Zhang are slightly lacking in this aspect. You and they each have their own strengths, and you will be my right and left arm in the future."
Yu Jin knew that Gao Jin was trying to comfort him, so he quickly said: "It is not a pity to die for being favored by the lord. However, Guan and Zhang have always been loyal to Liu Bei. If Liu Bei rebels one day, these two people will definitely follow him. How can the lord accept him as his successor?"
For your own use?”
Gao Jin laughed and said in a low voice: "I have already taken care of this matter. I just ask you, if the three Liu Bei brothers vote for me, but one day, if Liu Bei dies, what will happen to these two brothers?"
Yu Jin suddenly came to his senses and said: "My lord is wise. If Liu Bei dies, both of them are already under my lord's command and have a reputation of loyalty. They may have no choice but to serve my lord."
"So..." Gao Jin paused, with a hint of coldness on his face: "No matter what, Liu Bei must die, and he will not die in my hands. As long as this matter is carefully arranged, there will be no mistakes."
Yu Jin nodded.
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I am not Liu Bei's villain, but there is no room for two tigers in one mountain. It is necessary to kill Liu Bei. Please don't scold Liu Bei fans. Thank you.