Tao Qian and Liu Bei were immediately stunned when they heard this.

Gifts? What to give?

So the eyes of the two of them brushed on Lu Yao's face. Even the potter brothers looked at Lu Yao curiously, and they couldn't guess what kind of gift the famous Zhuya King would give.

Lu Yao smiled faintly and said eloquently: "Now Cao Yuan has dispatched his own troops. The Great War is on the verge of breaking out. Langya Xiang Zang Ba led his army to attack Beihai and other places, intending to contain the right flank of Yuan's army. Xuzhou is of great significance, there is no need for this king to say more, right? ”

Tao Qian and Liu Bei glanced at each other, and their eyes showed approval.

There's nothing wrong with that. Xuzhou has been an important place for soldiers since ancient times. What's more, Cao Cao now urgently needs to contain Yuan's army in Qingzhou. The significance of Xuzhou has become even more important. One more Xuzhou and one less Xuzhou is enough to affect the overall situation. Both of them can see this clearly and think clearly.

But what does this have to do with the gift?

Lu Yao faced the inquiring eyes of the two heads, and then continued: "Since you can't afford to provoke it, then be neutral, and the two won't help each other." ”

Tao Qian shook his head in disappointment when he heard this.

That's easy to say. It's just that it's easier said than done to remain neutral. Not to mention that Cao Cao coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, he was ambitious, and his momentum was unmatched for a while. Even Yuan Shao, who only relies on the support of the jade seal of the country and the outdated young emperor, is not a good person.

Now remain neutral, the two do not help each other, and wait until the two tigers divide the winner, Xuzhou will inevitably be the next target of the winner, and where should it go then?

No matter who wins on both sides of Cao and Yuan, their power will skyrocket. How can a mere Xuzhou be an opponent. Even Liu Bei and Lu Yao can't do it.

He doesn't care, once he dies, he doesn't care about the flood in the future. Anyway, if you give up Xuzhou, it should be Liu Bei or Lu Yao who should have a headache.

King Zhuya, but that's it.

Tao Qian thought so, and looked at Liu Bei, wanting to see how this Uncle Liu Huang dealt with this matter as a bystander.

Liu Bei was also very entangled at the moment. He wants to be neutral, buy time to grow stronger, and seek to be able to show his ambitions in the troubled times in the future. Unfortunately, you can't just think about it.

"Lord, Cao Cao coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, and the momentum was very loud, and it was quite a meaning that those who follow me prosper and those who disobey me die. Today, Xuzhou sits idly by, and he is only afraid that Cao Cao or Yuan Shao will use this as an excuse to invade Xuzhou. What should I do then? Liu Bei saw Tao Qian looking at him with a sense of a bystander, so he had to play a Tai Chi pusher.

"It's simple. With this king in charge, whether it is Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, they dare not stretch out their hands to this king. Lu Yao smiled faintly, all kinds of domineering side leaks.

Tao Qian and Liu Bei's eyes lit up.

"Is the prince willing to accept Xuzhou and help the people of Xuzhou?" Tao Qian's face was flushed with joy, and he said urgently.

Liu Bei was stunned at first when he heard this, and then returned to normal, but there was a gloom in his eyes that could not be concealed. Seeing that Xuzhou was about to arrive, it turned out that the cooked duck was about to fly.

"This king has no intention of Xuzhou, but he just doesn't want the people to get involved in the Erlong struggle for the throne and suffer from the war." Lu Yao looked sad and compassionate, and sighed for a long time.

Xu You was very pleased to be in the audience. Xuzhou is a thorny rose. Looking at all kinds of glamorous and moving, in fact, I can't touch it. Whoever gets Xuzhou will inevitably have to fight Cao Cao or Yuan Shao to the death. Lu Yao's territory is far away in Zhuya, and rashly taking over Xuzhou is tantamount to abandoning his martial arts. It is better to support Liu Bei to compete with Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, and sit in the back to reap the benefits.

A big piece of fat is in the mouth, and he can let go decisively, which is not something that ordinary people can do. With this alone, he consciously served Lu Yao without losing money. Only forbearance can have a chance to compete in the world.

Zhang Jaw is also in turmoil at the moment. Since he heard the order to follow Lu Yao to Xuzhou, he has made up his mind to be a dumb and deaf person, and will never make peace, lest Yuan Shao doubt his loyalty more and more. But when he heard that Lu Yao gave up Xuzhou, which was at his fingertips, he couldn't help but secretly admire Lu Yao's courage. Like Xu You, he can also see that Xuzhou is a hot potato.

"The prince is merciful and compassionate, and has great compassion. The old man admired. Tao Qian empathized with emotion. Of course, he can see that this is just Lu Yao's acting skills, but if he can't see through it, it just fits the image he has been trying to create.

For the sake of the people of Xuzhou, the old man had to give up to the virtuous.

Liu Bei was surprised and delighted in his heart at the moment. What was surprising was that Lu Yao categorically gave up Xuzhou, which was definitely a generous gift for him. Looking at the current Xuzhou, who else can take over Xuzhou besides him?

So Liu Bei looked at Lu Yao's eyes and became closer and closer. However, on the surface, he still said with a regretful face: "This is the blessing of the people of Xuzhou, and it is also the misfortune of the people." ”

"The king's army will arrive in Xuzhou in a few days. If Cao Yuan and the others are persecuted, it is the duty of this king. Lu Yao laughed loudly and threw out the chips again.

"The old man thanked the prince for his great kindness for the people of Xuzhou. In his day, Uncle Liu Huang can thank the prince for the old man's good life. Tao Qian also saw that Lu Yao had no intention of Xuzhou, so he simply pushed the boat down the river, no longer forced, and tried his best to assist Lu Yao.

"Be prepared to keep it in mind, and never dare to forget the great kindness of the prince today." Liu Bei was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly responded, and this time it was stable.

In just a few words, the belonging of Xuzhou has been settled. Liu Bei consciously took a big advantage, and smiled so hard that he couldn't close his mouth for a long time. Tao Qian also felt good because the Tao family was completely out of the pit, and his face improved a lot. Once his heart was gone, his condition improved significantly. And Lu Yao was even more pleased.

not only befriended Liu Bei, but also buried a nail. Liu Bei is certainly eloquent, but after all, he is a straw mat seller and loves to take advantage of small advantages. When Cao Cao retreated to Guandu and was ready to wait for work, Liu Bei would inevitably rely on his help and take the opportunity to defect and seek to occupy more territory. In this way, the early layout is considered to be in place.

The three parties all felt that they had taken advantage of it and were happy to run for a long time.

When the battle of Guandu officially opens, there is more variable players, whether Cao Cao can still beat Liu Bei out of the, Lu Yao doesn't care.

Tao Qian was seriously ill and bedridden after all, and his energy was low. After a few more greetings, Lu Yao and Liu Bei got up to say goodbye. Out of the Tao Mansion, Liu Bei solemnly handed over his hands and said: "The great grace of the prince, remember it in your heart." ”

"Uncle Liu, why should you be polite." Lu Yao shook his head with a smile, and glanced at the open jaw next to him, Xu Yu and the two of them.

Liu Bei is also a smart person, and immediately invited: "Be reckless." You and my brother do not need so much courtesy. Anyway, if you have a banquet today, you will definitely not get drunk with the prince, please. ”

Regardless of Lu Yao's mouth, Liu Bei enthusiastically pulled Lu Yao into the ox cart. Xu You smiled faintly, knowing that the lord was avoiding opening his jaw, and he didn't stop it, so he glanced at Zhang Jaw.

Zhang Jaw would not stop Lu Yao and Liu Bei from traveling in the same car. He was even more relaxed, followed Xu Yu on the horse, and followed behind the ox cart.

At this time, Lu Yao saw that there was no one left and right, and suddenly lowered his voice and smiled: "Uncle Huang is a member of the Han family, and he is a benevolent and virtuous gentleman today, I don't know if he intends to compete in the world?" ”

Liu Bei was suddenly surprised and delighted. This great gift...... It's too heavy.