But at present, they are not a year and a half away from Yizhou, and they will definitely not be able to arrive, not to mention that they have to go through the rule of the princes all the way.

There will definitely be a battle, and they have no foundation, and if they are defeated, I am afraid that these soldiers will scatter.

Then only Liu Biao of Jingzhou is left, Liu Biao is this person, Liu Bei has heard of it, and it is not so easy to fool.

Both sides are good and bad, Liu Bei didn't know how to make up his mind for a while, and after thinking for a long time, he said: "Otherwise, send someone to meet the two of them first, and see if you can find out anything from their mouths." ”

Since he made no decision, it is also a good choice to explore the wind first, Chen Deng thought for a while, and agreed with Liu Bei's decision.

However, they have been stationed abroad for several months, and if they do not find a place to live first, they are afraid that the idea of rogue will spread among the army, and then they will not listen to orders and do their own thing, which will cause great disaster.

Chen Deng suggested: "Lord, the army has been out for a long time, but you can find a place to live first, and the morale of the army has been stabilized." ”

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Okay, where should I take the meaning of the military division?" ”

Chen Deng had already studied this, and replied with a smile: "At the intersection of Henan, Yang, and Jingzhou, the two small cities of Anyang and Xinxi, are currently occupied by many rogues, and if the lord goes, he will definitely be able to take it in one fell swoop." ”

"When the time comes, these rogues can be used for their own use, or they can be used as a temporary resting place, I wonder if the lord is willing?"

The two places Chen Deng said are both small towns, and the population of the people is not much at all, but it is still okay as a temporary foothold.

Now that there is nowhere to go, Liu Bei still cares about that, of course, he should give a, and order the army to rest for two days and go to the two cities.

In these two days, Liu Bei also sent envoys to Jingzhou and Yizhou to test the tone of the two people.

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Ten days later, Liu Biao was handling government affairs in Nanyang Liu's mansion, and when he learned that Liu Bei had sent someone to come, he immediately looked puzzled.

Although Liu Biao had heard of Liu Bei's name, the two did not have any intersection, and at this time, Liu Bei suddenly sent someone over, there must be something important.

A down-and-out prince who has lost his foundation, can he have anything to do, don't he just ask to take him in, but he has mastered great power, can his heart be willing?

In the past, Liu Biao might pay attention to it, but now the power of Jingzhou is almost under his control, and if Liu Bei arrives, it will be unstable.

However, others have already arrived, and they are not seen, so I am afraid that the name cannot be justified.

Liu Biao thought for a while, and then asked people to invite people to come and see what Liu Bei meant.

After waiting for a while, seeing a person under the guidance of the subordinates, Liu Biao glanced at the corners of his eyes a few times, but there was no response, as if he had not seen it.

Seeing Liu Biao pretending to be buried in official business, he saluted and said: "Under the command of Uncle Liu Huang, Jian Yong and Jian Xianhe, I have seen Jingzhou Mu. ”

"Huh?" Hearing the voice, Liu Biao couldn't pretend, stood up with a smile on his face and said, "It's been hard all the way, Xuande Gong sent you here, but is there something?" ”

Although Liu Biao is polite on the surface, he has no basic politeness, and Jian Yong knows in his heart that this trip may not be so simple.

Jian Yong said without being arrogant or humble: "Duke Liu and Uncle Liu are in the same vein, and now Uncle Huang has nowhere to stay, and he wants to attach himself to Duke Liu, I wonder if Duke Liu is willing to accept it?" ”

Jian Yong's straightforward remarks made Liu Biao stunned for a moment, and he didn't speak for a while.

Seeing that Liu Biao was stunned, Jian Yong continued: "Liu Gong is facing enemies on all sides at the moment, Yangzhou Sun Ce and Liu Gong have a feud, and there are Zhang Lu and others behind him, as well as Cao Cao and Er Yuan, who are wavering. ”

"Uncle Huang is afraid of the same lineage, and he is unwilling to help those princes who have heavy troops, so he has traveled thousands of miles to come to meet him, and I hope that Liu Gong will think about it carefully."

What Jian Yong said, Liu Biao didn't think about it, in his eyes, Zhang Lu and others had nothing to be afraid of.

What I'm afraid of is Cao Cao and Sun Ce, although Cao Cao said that he reached an agreement and was temporarily an ally, he couldn't guarantee it, and he would definitely not turn his face.

Not to mention Sun Ce, since he stood firm in Yangzhou, he has been recruiting troops and buying horses, and there is a steady stream of bandits who go to take refuge, and his power is gradually growing.

A few days ago, news came from Jiangxia that Sun Ce sent several generals to take advantage of the fog to sneak attack, but fortunately they found it in time and repelled it.

But taking in Liu Bei is a double-edged sword, if you don't do it well, it will lure the wolf into the house, and then Jingzhou will fall into chaos again.

Liu Biao walked back and forth, thought for a long time and said: "Xuande Gong came to vote, Benzhou Mu was very happy in his heart, but this Jingzhou's ability to support soldiers and armor has reached the bottom line, and I am afraid that I will no longer be able to raise tens of thousands of troops." ”

Liu Biao's meaning is obvious, you Liu Bei can come to vote, but you can't bring more soldiers and horses and threaten his position.

Jian Yong thought for a while and said, "Then Liu Gong's intention, how much soldiers and horses can be provided for the emperor's uncle?" ”

Liu Biao touched his sparse beard and said slowly: "Five thousand, at most only five thousand, otherwise it will not be able to be supplied." ”

Five thousand soldiers and horses, even if Liu Bei has any careful thoughts, he is unable to do it, Liu Biao's plan is to nip everything possible in the bud.

When Jian Yong heard this answer, he couldn't be the master for a while, after all, Liu Bei didn't really take refuge in one of the princes, but was ready to wait for the opportunity to rise, and he couldn't act at all by relying on five thousand soldiers and horses.

Jian Yong smiled and said, "Okay, Duke Liu's conditions will be truthfully reported to Uncle Huang in the future." ”

Liu Biao nodded and said: "Well, there is no way to do it in Benzhou, Jingzhou is really helpless at the moment, just like Mr. said." ”

Jian Yong replied: "Liu Gong's difficulty, I know in my heart that if there is nothing else, I will leave now, so as not to wait for Uncle Huang for a long time." ”

Liu Biao thought for a while, and felt that what he just said was a little inappropriate, so he asked Jian Yong to wait for a while, went to the desk, and began to write a handwritten letter, handed it to Jian Yong, and asked him to hand it over to Liu Bei.

Jian Yong received the letter and hurried back to report to Liu Bei, for fear that after a long delay, there would be changes.

Liu Bei got the news brought back by Jian Yong, and immediately summoned Chen Deng, told him about the matter, and asked Chen Deng to help make a decision.

It turned out that in Liu Biao's letter, he mentioned that Liu Bei could be stationed in a city, and all military and political affairs were in charge of him, and the so-called food for the 5,000 army was also collected by himself.

But under the premise of all this, Liu Bei must obey Liu Biao's orders, and he can't disobey the yang and the yin.

The words on the letter were completely in the tone of the superior's order, and after Liu Bei saw it, although there was no change on the surface, he already held a grudge in his heart.

After Chen Deng read the letter, his face showed a little sadness, but after a while, he stretched out and said: "Lord, Liu Biao's proposal is a bit excessive, but Deng has a method, or he can achieve great things. ”

Liu Bei's face was happy, and he hurriedly asked, "Sir, say quickly, Beizheng is distressed." ”

"Don't worry, Rong Deng said slowly." Chen Deng said unhurriedly: "Since Liu Biao only allows the lord to recruit 5,000 soldiers, why don't the lord disarm." ”

(End of chapter)