Chapter 13

Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, then he came back to himself.

He raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "General Zhang said just now that I know the news, I'm sure I have the talent to manage the world. I don't know how much general Zhang knows about me

In Xu Shu's opinion, Zhang Xiu's praise may be official. It is said to be understanding. In fact, it is not. It is just knowing Xu Shu.

If so, Xu Shu will not become an official.

Zhang Xiu gave a cool smile and said, "as far as I know, Mr. Xu is from changshe County, Yingchuan. His original name is Xu Fu. He is a chivalrous and righteous man. His goal is to be a chivalrous Ranger."

"In his early years, Mr. Xu avenged his friends, but he was caught by the officials and nearly killed."

"After being rescued by a friend, Mr. Xu changed his name to Xu Shu, so he put aside his weapons and sticks to study. When the vassals attacked Dong Zhuo, the Central Plains was in chaos, and Mr. Xu and a group of friends went south to Jingzhou to seek refuge. "

"Throughout Mr. Xu's life experience, it can be divided into two stages for the time being."

Zhang Xiu talks without fear.

Since Xu Shu wanted to ask, it showed that Xu Shu had the intention to understand. He wanted to speak out.

No matter what Xu Shu thought after listening to him, or even whether the things he explained were right or wrong, it didn't matter. The most important thing is that through these expositions, Zhang Xiu can express her understanding of Xu Shu.

He wanted to attract Xu Shu, not aimlessly.

At the moment, Xu Shu's eyebrows were raised. He was really surprised.

Zhang Xiu knows him so well.

If Zhang Xiu had not made up her mind to be ready to solicit, she would not have such well prepared remarks. Xu Shu's mind turns and suddenly thinks of meeting Zhang Xiu here.

I'm afraid it's not an accident.

Most likely, it was Zhang Xiu who found out his whereabouts that led to this "chance encounter.".

The general asked, "what is the next stage of Xu shunshi's career?"

Zhang xiudao said: "in the first stage, we should use Wu Mingzhi!"

"When he was young, Mr. Xu advocated force and chivalry. He wanted to use his personal force to eliminate evil. Even so, they want to use their martial arts skills to reach the princes and then show their ambitions. "

"In the second stage, they abandoned martial arts and became literate."

"When Mr. Xu saved people and was captured, he almost suffered an unexpected accident. Only then did he realize that solving the problem by force was the next policy. Even if you are born with divine power, even if you are brave enough, you don't know how to plan, and you don't know the art of war. A martial arts man can't do anything in front of officials. "

"So, sir, I devote myself to study."

"As the saying goes, those who work hard govern others, and those who work hard govern others. If you want to show your ambition, you must read. Only when we have the ability to run a country and to March and fight, can we display our ambition and help the country. "

Zhang Xiu said with a smile, "I'm going to have a glimpse of the leopard in my eyes. I'll make you laugh."

Xu Shu is a person who is not happy or angry. But after hearing Zhang Xiu's words, he was shocked again. He listened to Zhang Xiu's words, every sentence seemed to be analyzing him.

Zhang Xiu really knows him.

He did go through these two stages.

The first stage is willful and chivalrous. All problems are solved by force.

In the end, it failed.

Nowadays, they devote themselves to the study of knowledge with the intention of relying on their own talents to help the world and save the country.

At this moment, Shi Tao, Meng Jian and others were also shocked. They are friends with Xu Shu for many years. It's normal to know Xu Shu's situation and understand Xu Shu's mind.

It's amazing that Zhang Xiu, such a wild man in Xiliang, even knows Xu Shu.

Is this still a boor?

For a moment, the atmosphere was dignified.

And all eyes fall on Xu Shu. Whether Xu Shu will become an official or not depends on Xu Shu's decision.

Xu Shu took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and said: "what general Zhang said is right, but now general Zhang is in a hurry to escape from Chang'an. He doesn't even have a foothold. General Zhang, how do you stand? "

Zhang Xiu confidently said: "Nanyang County, is not this general's foothold? I have wenpin and Cai Mao in my hands, and I can defend the north for Liu Biao. Liu Biao has no reason to refuse me. In the end, it depends on how far we can go. "

After hearing this, Xu Shu did not hesitate.

Zhang Xiu is indeed weak, but Zhang Xiu is not a rash man, has enough vision and pattern, which means that Zhang Xiu has the potential to rise. The most important thing is that Zhang Xiu understands him.

As the saying goes, a scholar dies for a confidant.

Xu Shu is willing to be loyal to Zhang Xiu.

He stood up, folded his hands, saluted Zhang Xiu 90 degrees, and said: "Xu Shu, I'd like to see you."

Zhang Xiu was overjoyed. He also stood up and said with a smile, "please get up, sir. I'll get your help. From then on, it will be nine days of flying and the dragon will enter the sea."

Xu Shu said, "my Lord, I praise you falsely."Zhang Xiu motioned Xu Shu to sit down, looked at Shi Tao, Meng Jian and others, and said with a smile, "these three are good friends of Mr. Shi Tao, Meng Jian and Cui Jun. If the three are willing to become officials, Zhang Xiu will wait for a vacant seat. "

Shi Tao said with a smile, "thank you General Zhang for your kindness. I have no idea of becoming an official."

Meng Jian and Cui Jun also declined.

Xu Shu's loyalty to Zhang Xiu was Xu Shu's decision. They couldn't manage it and would not interfere. But they are not optimistic about Zhang Xiu. After all, Zhang Xiu is as worried as a lost dog.

As soon as Shi Tao's words changed, he said, "Yuanzhi, if you think you are going to be an official, there must be many things to talk about. I'll leave."

Meng Jian and Cui Jun also left one after another.

Xu Shu got up to see him off and said, "wait a minute, three of you

After the three left, Xu Shu and Zhang Xiu sat down again. Xu Shu looked solemn and asked, "what kind of purpose does the Lord want to achieve when he goes south to Xiangyang to negotiate with Liu Biao?"

Zhang Xiu also did not hide, directly said: "my goal is to the north of Wancheng, under my jurisdiction."

"Wancheng!"

Xu Shu thought for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Wancheng is located in the north of Nanyang County. Although it belongs to Liu Biao, Liu Biao's control is not strong. Let Liu Biao give up the territory to the north of Wancheng, he will agree. What I am afraid of is that the Lord wants to take the opportunity of negotiation to annex the whole Nanyang County. "

Zhang Xiu shook her head and said: "Nanyang County and Xiangyang border. If I control the whole Nanyang County, Liu Biao will be attacked on the back. Even if I have Cai Mao and wenpin, he will not agree."

Xu Shu said: "my Lord is wise!"

Zhang Xiu continued: "I'm weak now. I have to go step by step. It's good to win the territory north of Wancheng. "

Knowing Zhang Xiu's plan, Xu Shu settled down and said, "in the evening, Liu Biao will hold a banquet, and there will be celebrities and scholars from nine counties of Jingxiang to attend. They are all people with outstanding literary talent. Liu Biao's intention is to suppress the Lord. Does the LORD have a way to deal with this? "

With a flash in her eyes, Zhang Xiu said: "Liu Biao wants to frighten me, but I don't know that this may also be an opportunity for Zhang Xiu to become famous in the whole nine counties of Jingxiang. Everyone thinks that Zhang Xiu is a valiant man. After the banquet in the evening, it's different. "

When Xu Shu heard the speech, he suddenly thought of Zhang Xiu's extraordinary insight.

This is a man with a strategic mind.

How can such a person be deterred because of his limited cultural association.

This time, Liu Biao miscalculated.