Lu Su didn't know that since Liu Bei decided to replace Liu Biao, he was not hiding it and acting completely from his heart.

Lu Su is a person, although Zhuge Liang has never intersected with him, but he also knows something, and he is covering up at this time.

"Brother Jing, your lord has embraced Yangzhou, so why force each other, in case the fish dies and the net is broken, I am afraid that both sides will not be able to take it well."

"Otherwise, Liang makes a medium strategy, even if the imperial uncle borrows Jingzhou from Sun Zhoumu, how about returning it when the imperial uncle has another place to live?"

One sings and one harmony, one is powerful and one is soft, Lu Su can't make up his mind, after all, this matter is too important.

"Uncle Huang's worries, Su also understands, but with the matter of Jingzhou, Su can't be the master, and he still needs to report to Sun Zhoumu to make a decision."

Hearing this, Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang quietly, saw him nodding slightly, quickly turned his temper, got up, and cordially took Lu Su's hands.

"With Mr.'s words, Bei will be relieved, no matter what the result is, Bei will keep in mind the meaning of Mr."

I have to say that Liu Bei is still very good at being a person, and when Lu Su was said by him, the original displeasure disappeared, but a trace of goodwill rose.

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

Liu Bei said politely: "Anyway, I have to thank you, Mr. came all the way, he must be tired, and he ordered someone to get some wine and food, and drink hard." ”

In the face of Liu Bei's hospitality, Lu Su couldn't refuse, so he could only follow him and delayed in Nanyang for a day before hurrying back.

Knowing that Liu Bei wanted to annex Jingzhou alone, Sun Ce was also furious, after all, this borrowing was just a pretense, because in addition to Jingzhou, where else could Liu Bei expand.

As for bowing down to his subordinates, Sun Ce is even more of a person who has come over, knowing that Liu Bei will not be willing, and if he doesn't do it, he will stab him in the back at a critical moment.

But Liu Bei's threat can't be ignored, after all, the two sides are really in a battle to the death, and they will definitely lose both, even if Liu Bei is destroyed in the end, they will not be able to fight for Jingzhou.

In the barren mountains more than 100 miles away from Nanyang, Sun Ce's army was stationed here, and the three of them in the tent were discussing how to deal with Liu Bei.

Zhou Yu's meaning is very obvious, that is, pretend to agree first, and then take advantage of Liu Bei's relaxation of vigilance, suddenly make a move, and take him down, but this is risky, Liu Bei is not a simple person.

And Lu Su's meaning is to hope that Sun Ce will agree, after all, the two sides are cold-lipped, and too much fighting will only leave a chance for others.

In the face of the opinions of the two, Sun Ce was also hesitant, that is, he wanted to take Jingzhou, but he did not want to start a war with Liu Bei.

After a long time of no results, Sun Ce also lost patience, and said slowly: "Since there is a disagreement, let's make a decision on the spot, 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 no longer argued, and quite acquiesced in Sun Ce's approach.

Less than two days after Lu Su left, Sun Ce's army had already arrived, Liu Bei's heart was tight, and he discussed it with Zhuge Liang, and decided to go out of the city to greet him frankly and try his attitude.

Outside the city, Sun Ce waited for about half an hour, and saw that the city gate suddenly opened, and Liu Bei led more than 100 soldiers to rush, with a trace of killing intent on his face, but he quickly disappeared.

"Liu Bei has seen Yangzhou Mu." On horseback, Liu Bei hugged his fists and bowed his head slightly, which was regarded as fulfilling his promise to be a minister and giving Sun Ce a face.

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

Liu Bei's position is so correct, Sun Ce's killing intent is even stronger, because people who can often tolerate it, the greater their ambition, and it is not something that ordinary people can control, Sun Ce doesn't want to take risks.

However, seeing that the more than 100 soldiers behind Liu Bei were in good spirits and their hands were not leaving their weapons, Sun Ce had no choice but to smile and reply, temporarily holding back his intentions.

"Uncle Liu Huang is polite, you and I are both ministers, and there are more common enemies at this time, so there is no need to see each other like this."

"Yes." Liu Bei replied respectfully: "Yangzhou Mu, you have prepared a banquet in the city, it is better to go into the city and drink a few cups." ”

Hongmen Banquet?

No.

Liu Bei doesn't have the guts, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses are outside, as long as he makes a move, this Nanyang County will be a bloody battle.

Sun Ce thought for a while and said with a smile: "Okay, Uncle Huang is so polite, it is better to be respectful than to obey his orders, otherwise he will be stingy, hahaha." ”

After Sun Ce finished speaking, he ordered the army to be stationed outside the city, and only led more than ten people such as Huang Pu, Cheng Gai and Zhou Yu, which could be regarded as reassuring Liu Bei.

Seeing that Sun Ce was only bringing more than ten people, Liu Bei's tense heart relaxed a little, knowing that Sun Ce definitely didn't want to fight.

The two sides talked and laughed, and entered the city in a harmonious atmosphere, and an inconspicuous soldier guarding the castle tower, after they entered the city, looked for an opportunity to sneak away.

The original Liu Biao's mansion had been occupied by Liu Bei at this time, and the lobby was also set up with wine and food.

After three rounds of drinking, Sun Ce suddenly changed his tone and said: "Uncle Huang, Jingzhou is rich, and everyone in the world peeps at it, if there is no army to defend it, I am afraid it will cause trouble." ”

Pifu is not guilty of his crimes, Liu Bei still understands this truth, and he doesn't need Sun Ce to remind him.

"Yangzhou Mu rest assured, there are generals Guan Yu and Zhang Fei under his command, all of whom are 10,000 enemies, Xinye Town, and more than 100,000 strong soldiers and civilians, who are recruited into the army, and they can become an army in more than a month."

Liu Bei's meaning is very simple, that is, to tell Sun Ce that he has so much strength, if you want to do it, it is best to weigh it.

In the first confrontation, it was obvious that Sun Ce had lost the upper hand, and Sun Ce, who was unwilling, said with a dark smile on his face: "Jingzhou is a few counties, but I'm afraid that Uncle Huang will be difficult to swallow alone?" ”

Liu Bei replied quietly: "So I need the help of Yangzhou pastor, and I am willing to accept the appointment." ”

Liu Bei's Tai Chi style communication made Sun Ce lose a trace of patience, and said bluntly: "Don't hide it from Uncle Huang, Ce has two purposes for this trip, one is to take Liu Biao's head and pay tribute to his deceased father's spirit in the sky, and the other is to take Nanyang County, as long as the goal is achieved, immediately lead the army to leave." ”

As long as Sun Ce has two counties of Nanyang and Jiangxia, Liu Bei is a little moved, because Nanyang and Nanjun, Wuling and other counties are close to Yizhou, and a large number of soldiers and horses are needed to defend it.

If Nanyang is handed over to Sun Ce, it is also equivalent to reducing the burden in disguise, and many soldiers and horses can be dispatched to deal with emergencies.

And in this way, both sides have common enemies, and there will be a lot of friction, and this will only lose one county, because Jiangxia is in the hands of Sun Ce.

"Okay." Liu Bei thought for a while, and then responded, but he still didn't feel at ease and said: "Nanyang County can let go, but it will have to wait until the situation in Jingzhou is stable." ”

Liu Bei agreed, and Sun Ce was not in a hurry, because as long as the army was within the boundaries of Jingzhou, Liu Bei would not dare to go back on his word, unless he really wanted to break the net.

The two sides reached a consensus, and the atmosphere picked up again, and everyone came and went, drinking non-stop, until both sides were drunk and rushed, and then they left.