The Supreme Call of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 304 Returning empty-handed
"Yes, my lord!"

Huo Jun agreed, turned and left.

Liu Xiao sighed: "Brother, it's just a bunch of thieves, why bother mobilizing the crowd?"

Liu Biao snorted coldly and said, "Don't say that my virtuous brother traveled thousands of miles to celebrate my birthday. Even ordinary envoys come to Jingzhou. I will never allow any accidents to happen in Jingzhou. Otherwise, what would my face be? where?"

"Xuangan, Xuangan!"

While talking, Liu Bei hurried over and said anxiously: "Bei heard that Xuan Qian was assassinated, so he hurried over to help, brother, is he all right?"

Liu Xiao replied: "Brother Lao, worry about it. I'm safe and sound. I'm just a group of thieves and bandits. How can I do anything about it? If you want my head, you need an enemy like Yunchang and Yide." !"

Liu Bei's heart was shocked, and his face was a little embarrassed, but it was late at night, and no one could find out.

Liu Bei laughed dryly and said: "My virtuous brother bravely won the three armies, the world knows that a little bit of a thief, how can he be a virtuous brother's opponent, but brother Yu was worried for nothing."

Liu Xiao smiled indifferently, looking at Liu Bei's behavior, he knew that this matter must have something to do with him, this kid just arrived in Xiangyang, and he stabbed himself, this account I wrote down!
"My lord, all parties in Jingzhou are staring at the lord and are not very friendly. Why don't we return to Qingzhou as soon as possible, so as not to worry the subjects of Qingzhou!"

Liu Xiao is polite, but Zhao Yun is not so polite. Jingzhou is a cave of dragons and tigers. If Zhao Yun came alone, Zhao Yun naturally needn’t worry. If he wanted to kill himself with blood on the battlefield, at least Jingzhou would have to pay hundreds or even thousands. Life is the only way to do it, and you can make a steady profit without losing it; but it’s different now, the lord is in charge of the safety of nearly tens of millions of people in the four prefectures of Youji, Qingzhou and Xuzhou. Zhao Yun is responsible for protecting, so naturally he is under heavy pressure. Every day Zhao Yun does not cross the Yangtze River is like carrying a mountain on his back.

"General Zilong, don't worry, it will never happen again!"

Liu Biao's face was ashen, and he shouted: "The order will go on. From tonight, Wenpin will mobilize my guards from the Governor's Mansion to protect Xuangan's safety. If there is even the slightest mistake, come and see me!"

Liu Biao was almost run over to death by Zhao Yun's words, shameful, shameful, the huge Jingzhou, with more than [-] troops, has let his distinguished guests suffer repeated dangers, and if he goes out, he is humiliated, so shameful!
Liu Xiao said with a smile: "You don't have to be like this, Zilong, I won't go anywhere until my brother's birthday is over. Don't worry, our brothers' lives can't be taken away by everyone, even if Lord Yan comes, I also have to pluck off his two locks of beard!"

Liu Biao ordered Wenpin to personally lead someone to protect Liu Xiao, and then he felt relieved, comforted Liu Xiao, and went to rest with Liu Bei.

Only three days later, it was Liu Biao's birthday, and the whole city of Xiangyang was in an extremely lively state. In terms of prestige, Liu Biao was not low in Jingzhou. Although Liu Biao was not familiar with military affairs, he was very proficient in government affairs. , and with the help of talented people from Jingzhou, Jingzhou was governed in an orderly manner, and the people were healthy, so they naturally supported Liu Biao.

After a feast, it was finally time to say goodbye. Liu Biao, Liu Xiao, and Liu Bei resolved their grievances and bid farewell to each other.

Liu Xiao left Xiangyang and approached Jiangxia all the way, Liu Biao returned to the Governor's Mansion, but Liu Bei let Guan Yu lead the elite soldiers first, while he and Pang Tong rushed all the way to Longzhong.

However, when they arrived in Longzhong, they all came to nothing. The thatched cottage in Wollongong had already been deserted, and only Zhuge Jun remained in the thatched cottage.

"Ziping! Is Kong Ming here?"

Pang Tong was in front of the door, calling out to Zhuge Jun who was in the courtyard.

Zhuge Jun looked up and saw Pang Tong, stood up quickly, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Shi Yuan invited, unfortunately, my brother is out and not at home..."

Pang Tongtong was stunned, and said: "Not here, the former I am writing a book and Kong Ming said that I will visit soon, why did he go out suddenly? Did he go to Cuizhouping?"

Zhuge Jun smiled wryly and said: "A few days ago, Liu Xiao from Qingzhou made a sudden visit and invited his brother to come out of the mountain to help him. After a long talk with him, my brother has agreed to leave the mountain for Liu Xiao, and will leave Longzhong with Liu Xiao's family and go to Jiangxia..."

"what?"

Pang Tong's complexion changed drastically, he stamped his feet and beat his chest, and sighed, "One step too late, one step too late! Kong Ming, Kong Ming! How did you follow Liu Xiao? Where will the brotherhood be divided between us?"

Liu Bei was also on the side as if he had encountered a thunderbolt from the blue sky. When they were in Jiangdong, Xu Shu and Pang Tong admired Zhuge Liang very much, and they sighed. Now Zhuge Liang has been taken away by Liu Xiao. Liu Xiao already has four states and is unparalleled in the world Now, with the help of Zhuge Liang, who can be Liu Xiao's opponent?

"Shi Yuan, what should I do with this? This Liu Xiao has been waiting with me since he came to Jingzhou. How can he pick up Mr. Kong Ming?"

Pang Tong's face was extremely gloomy, and he said coldly: "My lord, don't forget that when we arrived in Jingzhou, Liu Xiao was complaining about his illness while drunk, and he didn't see anyone. Isn't that simple? It's a golden cicada's plan to get out of its shell, Liu Jingsheng was so stupid that he thought that Liu Xiao really came to celebrate his birthday, this guy is clearly a drunkard who doesn't want to drink! He has already made preparations, he is here to poach someone! Zi Ping, when will Kong Ming leave?"

Zhuge Jun quickly replied: "The day before yesterday, I just left Wollongong at noon the day before yesterday!"

Liu Bei suddenly realized, yes, Liu Xiao claimed that he was drunk and thanked guests behind closed doors, but he took the opportunity to escape and went to Longzhong to invite Zhuge Liang. No one could have thought of this...

Pang Tong bowed his hands to Zhuge Jun, and said anxiously: "Ziping, there is something urgent, see you some other day!"

While speaking, Pang Tong took Liu Bei's hand and retreated.

"My lord, without delay, notify Yun Chang and Huang Hansheng immediately. This time, no matter what, before Liu Xiao leaves Jingzhou, he must be killed in one fell swoop. He must not be let out of Jingzhou. Otherwise, he will return to Qingzhou with Kong Ming's help." , no one in the world is his opponent!"

When he came to a secluded place, Pang Tong said anxiously.

"only……"

Liu Bei hesitated and said, "This time Cai's assassination of Liu Xiao has already angered Liu Biao and alerted Liu Xiao. It will be too difficult to kill Liu Xiao. Chang and Han Sheng, let alone Mu Guiying?"

"Lord!"

Pang Tong said anxiously: "At all costs, no matter how many casualties there are, it is worth it. Liu Xiao must be killed. To be on the safe side, he ordered people to call up elite cavalry and chase Kong Ming with all his strength. Even if it is a robbery, he must be snatched away. If you can’t grab it, then kill it! We can’t get it, and we definitely can’t let Liu Xiao get it for you, Brother Kong Ming, I can only feel sorry for you this time!”

(End of this chapter)