Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

Zhou Yu stood on the high platform with a heroic look, his eyes sharp as torches, examining the 40,000 navy soldiers below who were neatly arranged and in magnificent momentum.

These soldiers were all in high spirits, holding sharp swords and spears, with flags flying and warships standing in rows, forming an extremely spectacular scene on the surging waters of the Yangtze River.

They had made full preparations and were ready to launch a fierce attack on Jiangxia like a tiger descending from a mountain at Zhou Yu's command.

On the other hand, Lu Su acted according to the plan he had previously discussed with Liu Yu.

As early as when Zhou Yu led his army to Wu County, he quietly set out on the road to Xiangyang City.

Along the way, he rode at full speed, not daring to delay for even a moment.

Finally, after several days of travel, Lu Su successfully arrived in Xiangyang City.

Soon after entering the city, Lu Su received news that Zhou Yu was sending troops.

Lu Su knew that it was time for him to take action.

In Xiangyang City, the sun shines on the magnificent Liu Biao Mansion, adding a sense of solemnity to this ancient building.

At this time, in a study room in the mansion, Liu Biao was sitting at the desk, holding an exquisite business card in his hand, with the words "Lu Su" clearly printed on it.

Liu Biao stared at the business card, frowned slightly, and fell into a brief contemplation.

After a while, he sighed softly, and then ordered his men to invite Lu Su into the study.

Soon, Lu Su walked into the room with steady steps.

He was dressed in a blue shirt, had an elegant temperament and bright eyes.

After meeting Liu Biao, Lu Su bowed slightly and then said directly: "Uncle Liu has now recruited heroes from all over the world, his power is at its peak, and he has already shown a trend of unifying the world.

There is hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty, which is a blessing for all people!

General, as a relative of the Han Dynasty, are you willing to contribute your strength to the revival of the Han Dynasty?"

After hearing what Lu Su said, Liu Biao showed a hint of hesitation and confusion on his face.

His original plan was to keep himself out of trouble and not get involved in the disputes among the various princes.

However, what he did not expect was that Liu Yu's development speed was so astonishing.

Not only did he quickly unify the northern region, but he even took over the Jiangdong area after a fierce battle.

Faced with such a change in the situation, Liu Biao couldn't help but feel a wave of turmoil in his heart.

Now, the mighty army has gathered in Jiangxia area, with flags covering the sky, neat military appearance and magnificent momentum.

If he refused at this moment, he would be attacked fiercely and ruthlessly by Liu Yu's fierce and ferocious soldiers in the next moment.

Lu Su looked sharply at the man in front of him who was lost in thought and hesitant, and continued to persuade him while the iron was hot: "Uncle Liu has said before that if the general can refrain from fighting, he can still serve as the governor of Jingzhou.

All the affairs of Jingzhou, big or small, will be handed over to you, General, for your decision and handling.

Not only that, Uncle Liu made a solemn promise that a hundred years after the general passed away, your descendants would be able to naturally succeed the general's position and continue this glory.

As for the imperial court, apart from sending a captain to assist in management, there will be no changes to other matters, and everything will remain the same."

Liu Biao had been in the officialdom for many years and was already familiar with all kinds of political tactics and implicit hints.

At this moment, his mind was as clear as a mirror, and he instantly understood the profound meaning of Lu Su's words.

As long as he willingly surrendered to Uncle Liu, not only would he be able to continue to sit firmly on the throne of the Governor of Jingzhou, but even his son would be able to benefit from this favor and inherit this position.

The purpose of the imperial court's deliberate creation of the post of commander was self-evident - it was to forcibly strip Liu Biao of the military power that he had originally held tightly in his hands.

Liu Biao was not too surprised by this. After all, the separation of military and politics was one of the most fundamental systems of the Han Dynasty since ancient times.

However, since the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, wars have been raging one after another. The governors of various states and counties not only hold the power to command the army, but also have the power to recruit soldiers and conscript able-bodied men.

As a result, various forces gradually grew stronger, and each of them gathered their own troops, eventually leading to the current chaotic situation of warlords fighting for power.

Uncle Liu, who was determined to revive the Han Dynasty and realize its rejuvenation, knew that if he wanted to achieve this grand goal, the first task was to completely eradicate these separatist forces.

Therefore, the path of separation of military and political power is inevitable in any case.

After thinking for a moment, Liu Biao slowly said: "This matter is of great importance and involves many aspects. Please allow me to consider it carefully."

Lu Su smiled and replied, "Of course, but this matter cannot be delayed. Time is pressing. The deadline is seven days. If the general still cannot make a decision within these seven days, then Liu Huangshu will personally lead the army to Jingzhou."

After saying this, Lu Su bowed and said goodbye, turned and left, leaving Liu Biao alone in deep thought.

After Lu Su left, Liu Biao turned and asked Cai Mao.

"Degui, what do you think of Uncle Liu's conditions?"

Cai Mao recalled what the man in the palace had said, and said, "My lord, there are as many as 100,000 armored soldiers in Jingzhou. With such a strong force, how can we surrender so easily?

Cao Cao once made a promise to his lord that as long as the lord was willing to stand up and confront Liu Bei head-on, he would personally lead the army to Hanzhong and then attack Chang'an.

In this way, Cao's army and ours can echo each other from a distance, form a pincer attack, and support each other.

Now that Emperor Liu has deployed his troops in Jiangdong, all his main forces are gathered there, so Chang'an's defenses must be unprotected.

In my opinion, if we could successfully raid Chang'an at this time, Uncle Liu would be extremely anxious and would have to send troops to support.

By then, the strength of the enemy forces besieging Jingzhou will naturally be greatly weakened, and we will have an opportunity to take advantage of it and resolve the predicament of Jingzhou in one fell swoop.

And when Emperor Liu hurried back to rescue, the defense of Jiangdong area must have become extremely weak.

This is the perfect time for us to send troops to capture it. If we can successfully capture Jiangdong, we can gain a firm foothold in the Jiangnan area and achieve a grand and earth-shaking hegemony!"

Liu Biao did not immediately agree to Cai Mao's talk.

“Although cooperating with Cao Cao seems to bring more lucrative benefits, if the action fails, the consequences will be disastrous!

By then, everything we have could be gone.”