Chapter 192 Liu Bei was deserted by his friends and relatives and was despised by everyone!
Chapter 192: Liu Bei was deserted by his friends and relatives and was despised by everyone!
Xiling City, inside the County Magistrate’s Mansion.
hum! ~
In the courtyard,
The cold light flashed and the chill was chilling.
The Green Dragon Crescent Blade is as agile as a startled dragon.
The blade was as bright as autumn water, and amid the roars of tigers and dragons, a murderous aura enveloped the entire courtyard.
The sword was waving like a tiger descending from the mountain or a green dragon stirring up trouble in the sea. The iron-blooded and tragic aura was like a raging wave, causing a huge turbulent tide!
boom! ~
The Qinglong sword slashed towards a pine tree.
Click! ~
The thick tree trunk fell to the ground with a loud bang, raising a cloud of dust.
"Huh~" Master Guan let out a long sigh, put away his sword and stroked his beard, nodding with satisfaction: "I am still strong, and I can still help Zilie for another ten years!"
Over the years, Guan Yu has fought battles in the south and the north, killed countless enemies, and met heroes all over the world. Although he is old now, his martial arts are still at their peak.
With this martial arts skill, Guan Yu should have served his elder brother Liu Xuande and helped him achieve great things.
how...
"Ah~" Guan Yu sighed: "This is the situation, what can I do?"
"General Guan!" A waiter came hurriedly from the corridor: "General Yide is awake!"
The third brother is awake? ! !
Guan Yu was shocked, and then his heart was filled with joy: "Okay, okay! God bless my brother, God bless my brother!"
He didn't even bother with the Qinglong Sword, threw it aside, and hurried to Zhang Fei's bedroom.
"Third brother! Third brother!"
Guan Yu rushed into the room and saw Zhang Yide, who had always kept his eyes closed, finally opening his round eyes while sitting on the couch.
Zhang Fei looked at his second brother, forced a smile, and said weakly: "Second, second brother..."
The word "second brother" almost made Guan Yu cry.
Zhang Fei had been unconscious for so many days that he almost thought that his third brother would not survive.
Guan Yu came to the bed quickly and held Zhang Fei's hand tightly: "Third brother, I knew that you would never betray the Peach Garden Alliance and leave me and my brother to go first."
big brother...
Zhang Fei moved his lips and asked what he was most concerned about: "That day, after that day in Xiling, how did big brother become?"
Guan Yu was startled and said in a low voice: "That day, my nephew led the army to attack us. Seeing that he was defeated, my elder brother took the initiative to retreat back to Jiangdong... In the past few days, my nephew has brought Sun Zhongmou and the navy of Jingzhou to attack Jiangdong."
"From my point of view, I'm afraid that my elder brother is no match for my nephew."
At this point, Guan Yu seemed to be comforting Zhang Fei, and also seemed to be saying what he was thinking: "Well, nephew, no matter what, will never harm your life. When you are taken to Xiling, we brothers in Taoyuan will be reunited."
Although the eldest brother may not be satisfied with this way of reunion, it is better than brothers and uncles and nephews killing each other.
Zhang Fei looked sad: "...I was wrong..."
"……wrong……"
"From the very beginning... Big Brother was wrong. I, we were also wrong... "
If at the beginning, the eldest brother had made Awu the crown prince.
If on that snowy night in Gong'an, I and my second brother had worked together to stop Awu, and then advised my eldest brother to reinstate the crown prince, perhaps things would not have developed to this point.
Guan Yu naturally understood what Zhang Fei was talking about.
The two brothers were silent for a while. The conflict between Liu Wu and Liu Bei had already become irreconcilable and nothing could be said to reverse it.
"General Yide is awake? This is really great news!" Lu Xun smiled and walked into the room: "My lord will be very happy to hear this."
Guan Yu stood up and said, "Boyan? I'm sorry for causing you to worry about my third brother these days."
Since Zhang Fei was injured, Guan Yu personally took care of all the various medicines for Zhang Fei's treatment and selected the best ones. He was very grateful to Lu Xun.
Lu Xun waved his hand: "It's just a small favor. I have another matter to attend to..."
"My lord, I have received news from Jiangdong. The matter in Jiangdong has been resolved. Sun Zhongmou has regained control of the six prefectures and eighty-one counties. Zhuge Kongming has been captured alive and is being sent to Xiling. He will be imprisoned in Xiling from now on."
Military Advisor Zhuge is here too?
This is a true reunion of old friends...
Guan Yu suddenly remembered something: "Boyan, has my elder brother sent me to Xiling?"
Zhang Fei, who had just woken up on the couch, turned his head with difficulty and looked at Lu Xun.
Lu Xun shook his head: "I'm afraid Liu Xuande can't come to Xiling."
Big brother can’t come to Xiling?
Guan Yu's face turned pale instantly, and he staggered: "Could it be that Wu, he really did..."
Before Lu Xun finished speaking, he said, "...Liu Xuande went to Xuchang."
Xuchang?!
That is Cao Cao's lair...
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have followed Liu Bei for many years, and they have seen too many things about Liu Bei.
Whenever he encounters a strong enemy, if he is not the opponent, the eldest brother will run away without hesitation. If he is defeated, he will immediately attach himself to the strong.
There were Gongsun Zan, Tao Qian, Lu Bu, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, and Sun Quan...
But now, my brother actually...
On the soft couch, Zhang Yide fainted upon hearing the news.
Guan Yu's face flushed bright red: "Ridiculous! Ridiculous! In order to fight against Ah Wu, you actually went to join Cao Cao?!!"
……
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Outside Xuchang City,
The cars are rumbling.
Ma Xiaoxiao...
Uncle Liu, who was standing here, looked melancholy, feeling extremely desolate and lonely in his heart.
It has been many years since I last came to Xuchang to seek refuge with Cao Mengde.
At that time, he was stabbed in the back by Lu Bu and lost Xuzhou. He came to Xuchang because he had no place to stand.
But at that time, at least Guan Zhang was by my side...
There was no Kong Ming at that time. There was Liu Wu, but at that time, Xuzhou had just been taken and things were a little more stable. Liu Wu said that Xuzhou was a place of war on all sides and wanted to go to Jiangdong.
Liu Bei would not tolerate his mischief and just let him play by himself as if he was a little kid.
This led to the subsequent Battle of Shentingling!
When Liu Wu returned from Jiangdong, Xuzhou was gone, so he had no choice but to follow Cao Cao.
When Liu Xuande returned to his hometown, he could clearly remember the lament of the young Liu Wu when he entered Xuchang: We didn't get Jiangdong, and we lost Xuzhou. The four of us, father, sons, uncles, and cousins, fought in the north and south, and were displaced, but now we have come to this? !
Turning around and looking at the carriage behind him, Liu Bei lifted the curtain and saw Madam Mi and A Dou in the carriage.
Apart from the several hundred people he brought from Jiangdong, he only had a young son and a beautiful concubine left.
If we present this young and beautiful lady, Madam Mi, to Cao Mengde, he will definitely be happy. This might be a way out.
But Liu Bei is the uncle of the Han emperor after all, he still has to have some dignity and cannot do such a thing.
I heard him mutter to himself:
"Once I enter Xuchang City, I will be dead. Cao Cao hates me so much that he wants to eat me alive."
"Even if he holds back his anger and doesn't kill me, he will definitely humiliate me in every way..."
"I only hope this guy can see clearly who his real enemy is!"
"only……"
"It's just that I die alone, and my wife and children are innocent."
At this time, Liu Bei was a little shaken, but the next moment his eyes became firm. Now the arrow was on the string and had to be shot!
When he was near Xuchang, he learned that the entire Guanzhong area had been occupied by Ma Chao and Han Sui. Cao Cao had already sent troops to attack Tongguan and was not in Xuchang at this time.
But he also learned that Liu Wu not only led his troops into Xuchang, but also kept Zhao Yun and Jian Yong, and Zhao Yun also led an elite force...
Now that Liu Wu and Cao Cao are not here, this is a rare opportunity to exploit.
With Zhao Yun and Jian Yong working for him, the chances of success would be greater.
Da da da! ~
The sound of rapid horse hooves rang out.
I saw a rider galloping out of Xuchang city, wearing a white robe and white armor, riding a white horse, holding a shiny silver spear. Who else could it be but Zhao Yun, the Zhao Zilong who went in and out of Changbanpo seven times?
As soon as he received the letter, Zhao Yun hurried out of the palace. He couldn't believe it no matter what. He didn't believe it!
So I rushed over as fast as I could to get proof.
When he rode out of the city and saw Liu Bei outside Xuchang, Zhao Yun was stunned, his mind was blank: "Actually..."
Such a brave general was actually a little dizzy at this moment and almost fell off his horse.
"It's actually true..."
"How can it be……"
Zhao Zilong was still doubting his life when Liu Xuande came up to him and said, "Zilong!"
"My brother, I haven't seen you for a long time!"
"Back then, you took Ah Dou to Xiling to persuade Liu Wu with good intentions, but he actually detained you..."
"Yunchang Yide and I have always been thinking about you!"
The moment he saw Liu Bei, Zhao Yun's heart completely sank.
His expression was complicated. He turned his head and asked, "Brother, where is Yunchang Yide?"
When this question was asked, Liu Bei was a little dumbfounded and didn't know how to answer.
Then he said, "Zilong, you don't know that since you were detained in Xiling City, many things have happened in Jingnan. Let me tell you in detail..."
"Zilong, why are you like this?!"
When Liu Xuande was speaking, Zhao Yun turned his head away and did not confront him.
Liu Xuande was naturally unhappy when he noticed Zhao Yun's coldness.
When he shouted, the curtain of the carriage behind him was slowly opened, and it was Ah Dou who stuck his head out to look.
Then Adou saw two more people coming out of the city, one was Jian Yong and the other was someone he didn't recognize.
"Yuanzhi!" Liu Bei was extremely excited when he saw Xu Shu coming with Jian Yong.
Xu Shu, also known as Xu Yuanzhi, was Liu Xuande's first military advisor. Even Zhuge Kongming was recommended by Xu Shu before he left.
Ah Dou saw it clearly in the carriage, but it seemed that the two newcomers and Uncle Zhao Yun were a little unfamiliar with his father...
After a few pleasantries, Ah Dou heard Liu Xuande say unhappily: "Things have really changed, it's only been a short time, but people's hearts have changed so much!"
"Jian Yong, you are my best friend from my youth, Zilong is my brother who will live and die together, and Yuanzhi is my confidant who I would never drink a thousand cups of wine enough for. Why are you treating me like this today?!"
Xu Shu really couldn't bear it, so he heard him say, "Lord Xuande, you are blaming us."
"I only ask one question. If you can answer it, we will be at fault today..."
"Lord Xuande, Lord Xuande, not long ago your eldest son Liu Wu led the people of Jingnan to the north, fought in Xiangfan, and shocked the world. Then he went out of Nanyang and forced Kunyang, forcing Cao Mengde to bow his head!"
"When he led his troops into the Central Plains, it was only two hundred miles from Kunyang to Xuchang. Do you know how many people in Yingchuan welcomed him with food and drink?"
"Do you know that after he entered Xuchang City, he was surrounded and attacked by Cao Mengde's heavy troops? Do you know how many loyal and brave people in Xuchang City stood up and fought against Cao's henchmen regardless of their lives after he raised his arms and called for help?"
"That day, Xuchang was flooded with blood, but he still protected the Princess of Jiangdong. He rushed into Chengguang Palace covered in blood and brought his new wife to meet the emperor!"
"Lord Xuande, you are here in Xuchang now. Liu Wu came to Xuchang to meet the emperor. Who are you here to meet?"
Meeting with Cao Mengde...
"Envoy Liu, you really make me feel disheartened..." Zhao Zilong turned his head slowly, tears in his eyes.
How unfamiliar did the term "Envoy Liu" sound when it came from Zhao Yun's mouth?
Because Zhao Yun felt really depressed!
I was speechless at the moment...
There was silence in the field.
Liu Xuande was silent for a long time before he smiled bitterly and said, "Now that I, Liu Xuande, have fallen on hard times, you all look down on me."
Jian Yong, who had been forbearing all this time, could no longer bear it. He almost roared in anger: "Liu Xuande! Before in Jingnan, you had a dispute with Liu Wu and his son, but that was fine! Outsiders can't tell right from wrong!"
"But now... you would rather surrender to Cao Cao than give up your eldest son. How can anyone respect you?!"
No more today.
(End of this chapter)