Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Zhuge Liang replied without even thinking about it: "It is conservatively estimated that one-third of the loss will be lost. Liu Biao and those who surrendered may switch to Sun Ce."

Making wedding dresses for others, Liu Bei is not that kind of person, I saw him ask with a gloomy expression, "Then divide the army to resist, will there be a chance of winning?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "Jiang Xia is lost quickly. It can be guessed that Sun Ce has a large army. If the emperor wants to stop him, he must have at least [-] elite troops."

Not to mention [-], at this time Liu Bei can take out [-], it is extremely difficult, because he can use a large army, and all of them have been sent to Nanjun, leaving only [-] troops around.

What Zhuge Liang said was [-], which was the bottom line. After getting along for more than a month, Liu Bei has also figured out his speech style, knowing that he can't stop Sun Ce's army, the only way is to ally with him.

However, Liu Bei didn't want to give up much of the distribution of benefits. "Sir, is there no way to ensure the least loss as much as possible?"

Is there any capital, but still wants to swallow the biggest piece? There is such a beautiful thing in the world. Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly and said: "No way, maybe I can borrow it temporarily, but I don't know if Sun Ce will agree."

borrow?

This is a novel idea, but to get Sun Ce to agree, I am afraid there will be some price to pay. Liu Bei has already analyzed the pros and cons of it after a short thought.

"Sir, how do you borrow the law?"

Zhuge Liang said: "This is a grievance to the emperor, to proclaim himself a minister to Sun Ce, and promise to listen to the instructions and not to listen to the announcement. Presumably Sun Ce will agree."

It's not that Liu Bei didn't do nothing to proclaim himself a minister and surrender in disguise. If he can really keep Jingzhou in his hands, what are these things?

"Okay, I'm going to meet Lu Su right now, sir, and I'll be there to support you."

Sure enough, he had no integrity, no wonder he could tolerate it for so long. Seeing Liu Bei's quick agreement, Zhuge Liang really admired him from the bottom of his heart.

Liu Bei didn't care what Zhuge Liang was thinking, he got up and walked out, Zhuge Liang put away his thoughts and followed quickly.

In the lobby, Lu Su was left to hang out for a while, with a slight displeasure on his face, thinking that Liu Bei did it on purpose, and his mood became worse and worse.

"The honored guest came, and I was very sorry for the disappointment and neglect."

Seeing that Liu Bei's words were apologetic, Lu Su dismissed his complaints, got up and smiled and said, "Uncle Huang is busy with military affairs, so it is reasonable to be late, there is no need to be so polite."

Liu Bei is a master at observing facial expressions, so he naturally saw that Lu Su was not happy, so he went straight to the point without delay.

"Sir, I don't know where this is coming from, but what order does Sun Zhoumu have?"

Ok?

What does Liu Bei mean? It seems that there is no hostility, and it seems that he has the meaning of surrender. Could it be that he... .

Lu Su was unsure, and said slowly: "The emperor's uncle is very valuable, how can my lord order it, but he just wants to share Jingzhou with the emperor's uncle, and he has already avenged his father."

Liu Bei was not willing to share Jingzhou, and immediately said slowly: "Bei has been wandering all his life, waiting for this opportunity for more than ten years, and Sun Zhoumu will ask for half of it, how will Bei be accommodated."

"Liu Biao can give it to Sunzhou Mu, but Jingzhou must not give it. As for the lost Jiangxia, Bei doesn't care."

"If Sun Zhoumu insists, then Bei will have to fight to the death and let others benefit. If Sun Zhoumu doesn't take Jingzhou, sell Bei to save face, and Bei is willing to bow his head and proclaim himself a minister. He will be betrayed forever as long as he lives."

"Hiss." After Liu Bei finished speaking in one breath, Lu Su also gasped. He had always heard that Liu Bei was benevolent, but when I saw him today, it was completely the opposite.

Chapter 767 Reaching a Consensus

Lu Su didn't know that ever since Liu Bei decided to replace Liu Biao, he had never been secretive and acted entirely from his heart.

Lu Su was a man, although Zhuge Liang had never known him before, he knew him a little bit, so he was playing a cover at this time.

"Brother Jing, your lord already owns Yangzhou, so why bother to force each other, if the fish dies and the net breaks, I'm afraid neither side will win."

"Why don't you use Liang's strategy, even if the emperor borrows Sun Zhou's Jingzhou, how about returning it when the emperor has another place to live?"

One singing and one harmony, one power and one soft, Lu Su couldn't make up his mind, after all, the matter was too important.

"Su also understands the emperor's uncle's worries, but with the matter of Jingzhou, Su can't be the master. He still needs to report to Sunzhou Mu for a decision."

Hearing this, Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang calmly, saw him nodding slightly, quickly changed his temper, stood up and pulled Lu Su's hands kindly.

"With Mr.'s words, Bei can rest assured. No matter what the result is, Bei will always remember Mr.'s friendship."

It has to be said that Liu Bei's face-to-face behavior is still very good. When Lu Su was said in this way, the original displeasure disappeared completely, and on the contrary, he felt a little bit of goodwill.

"Uncle Huang is too polite, Su is just following orders, it's nothing."

Liu Bei said politely: "Anyway, I have to thank Bei. The sir must have been exhausted all the way here. Bei ordered someone to get some wine and food to drink."

Faced with Liu Bei's hospitality, Lu Su couldn't refuse, so he could only follow him, and hurried back after a day's delay in Nanyang.

Knowing that Liu Bei wants to monopolize Jingzhou, Sun Ce is also furious. After all, this excuse is just a cover, because besides Jingzhou, where else can Liu Bei expand.

As for bowing his head and proclaiming himself a minister, Sun Ce is someone who has experienced it. He knows that Liu Bei will not be willing, and maybe he will stab him in the back at a critical moment.

However, Liu Bei's threat cannot be ignored. After all, the two sides are really in a deadly battle, and both sides will definitely suffer. Even if Liu Bei is finally eliminated, they will not be able to compete for Jingzhou.

Sun Ce's army was stationed on a barren mountain more than a hundred miles away from Nanyang, and the three men in the commander's tent were discussing how to deal with Liu Bei.

Zhou Yu's meaning is very obvious, that is to pretend to agree first, and then take advantage of Liu Bei's relaxation of vigilance, and take him down suddenly, but there are risks in this, Liu Bei is not an easy person.

As for Lu Su, he hoped that Sun Ce would agree. After all, the two sides belonged to each other, and too much fighting would only leave opportunities for others.

Faced with the opinions of the two, Sun Ce was also hesitant. He wanted to capture Jingzhou, but he didn't want to start a war with Liu Bei.

After a long time without results, Sun Ce also lost his patience, and said slowly: "Since the opinions are not in harmony, let's make a decision before the battle. Go to Nanyang to meet Liu Bei first, and then make plans."

Seeing that Sun Ce did not make a decision for the time being, the two of them stopped arguing and acquiesced to Sun Ce's approach.

Less than two days after Lu Su left, Sun Ce's army had already arrived. Liu Bei's heart tightened. After discussing with Zhuge Liang, he decided to go out of the city to meet him frankly and test his attitude.

Outside the city, Sun Ce waited for about half an hour, when suddenly the city gate opened, and Liu Bei led more than a hundred soldiers rushing forward, with a trace of killing intent on his face, but it disappeared soon.

"Liu Bei met Yangzhou Mu." On the horse's back, Liu Bei clasped his fists and bowed his head slightly, fulfilling his promise to be a minister and giving Sun Ce some face.

After all, when you are powerless to resist, you should bow your head or bow your head.

With Liu Bei's position so upright, Sun Ce's murderous intent became stronger, because people who can tolerate it often have greater ambitions, and it is not something ordinary people can control. Sun Ce doesn't want to take risks.

However, seeing the hundreds of soldiers behind Liu Bei full of energy and keeping their weapons in hand, Sun Ce had no choice but to reply with a smile, refraining from attacking for the time being.

"Uncle Liu Huang, you are being polite. You and I are ministers of one party, and we have a common enemy at this time. There is no need to be so alien."

"Yes." Liu Bei replied respectfully: "Yangzhou Mu, Bei has already prepared a banquet in the city, why don't you go to the city and have a few drinks."

Hongmen Banquet?

No.

Liu Bei didn't have the courage, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were outside, as long as he made a move, this Nanyang County would definitely be a bloody battle.