North of Jizhou, Gaoyang County of Hejian state.
Today's army of Zhang Xiu is stationed here. Now it has entered December, and the weather is getting colder and colder. However, the garrison in Gaoyang County didn't feel cold either. After all, the soldiers in the army had clothes, food and meat, and their diet kept up.
Soldiers in the army have little influence.
Moreover, some of the military supplies needed for the war in Jizhou can be supplied from Jizhou, and the other can be transferred from Hanoi Prefecture. Therefore, there is no problem in the supply of grain.
The army is in good working order.
Most of the soldiers who were injured in the war have recovered. Nowadays, Cuju is often played in the army. Even though it was often snowing, even though it was often cold, the soldiers were still enthusiastic.
After all, there is nothing to do in the army.
In particular, the army appeared a special bet on the plate, only a few copper money can bet. For the soldiers in the army, there is no burden to participate in the fun.
The camp of more than 100000 troops was in stable operation, but although the army stopped fighting, the royal guards under Zhang Xiu did not stop. They were engaged in extensive activities in Youzhou to obtain information.
The big account in the army is Zhang Xiu's camp.
Now Zhang Xiuzheng is reading a book. After all, there are not many things to do in the army. Read a book and deal with some particularly important things that Wang Yue sent from Chang'an. The day goes by in a hurry.
"Hoo
The curtain of the barracks was lifted, and Wang Yue entered quickly.
Wang Yue said: "Your Majesty, just received a report from the soldiers, Liu Bei and Lu Bu, both requested to see you."
Liu Bei and Lu Bu were both detained. However, both of them have been detained, and Zhang Xiu has not taken charge of them, because neither Liu Bei nor Lu Bu are willing to live under the people. Such a person, if you want to surrender him, maybe you have to leave a tiger around, and finally hurt yourself, so Zhang Xiu never summoned these people.
Now, both Liu Bei and Lu Bu ask to see Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu thought about it and said, "first bring Liu Bei. Let me see what Liu Bei wants to say."
"Here it is
The more Wang answered, he immediately went to arrange it.
Soon, Liu Bei entered.
Today, Liu Bei is much older, his temples are much whiter, and he is much thinner. His slightly protruding belly has shrunk a lot. He has lost his former spirit and toughness.
Zhuge Liang died in front of him!
Zhuge Liang wanted to die, but he was still alive.
But Liu Bei's heart, he also has ambition, even if he surrendered to Zhang Xiu, he did not give up hope. As long as he has a chance, he will not give up, he will practice his ambition. In the old days, it was so poor that there was no chance. Now, although he is a prisoner or a prisoner, he has a better starting point than before.
However, what Liu Bei reveals is still decadent.
After seeing Zhang Xiu, Liu Bei bowed and said, "sinner Liu Bei, meet your majesty."
Zhang Xiu said: "sit down!"
Liu Bei shook his head and said, "sinners dare not sit down."
Zhang Xiu saw that Liu Bei wanted to be like this, but she didn't care about Liu Bei's mind. He had asked Liu Bei to sit down, but if Liu Bei didn't sit down, it was not his business, so Zhang Xiu asked: "you want to come to see me on your own initiative. What do you want to say?"
Liu Bei bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, a sinner is a guilty person. But he also hopes to make contributions for himself or his children. Now that his majesty is at war with Gongsun Zan, it happens that the sinner and Gongsun Zan are from the same family. So the sinner hopes to go to Jicheng and persuade Gongsun Zan to surrender for his majesty. "
Zhang Xiu's eyes narrowed.
He didn't believe Liu Bei's words, because in history, when Liu Bei was under Yuan Shao's command, he said that he wanted to recruit Guan Yu for Yuan Shao, but he didn't come back after he left. Even under the command of Cao Cao, there was a situation that never came back. If Liu Bei's words are solid now, but he leaves directly, on the contrary, he is mixed up with Gongsun Zan, which is not a good thing for Zhang Xiu.
In particular, Liu Bei is not a simple character.
people in Zhang embroidery's cage has the final say. Once Liu Bei gets out of the cage, I'm afraid it's going to be sky high. It's not easy to take Liu Bei.
Zhang Xiu thought in her heart and didn't answer for the moment.
When Liu Bei saw that Zhang Xiu didn't speak, he became anxious and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Bei is sincere and has no double heart. Please allow him to have a chance to make contributions."
Zhang Xiu stares at Liu Bei.
That sharp eyes, as if directly shot through Liu Bei's heart, even let Liu Bei heart a little panic. It is really in front of Zhang Xiu, as if there is a feeling of being penetrated, which makes people panic unconsciously.
Rao is so, Liu Bei still insists, keeps calm.
Suddenly, Zhang Xiu laughed.Zhang Xiu suddenly has an idea in her mind. Since Liu Bei is going to lobby Gongsun Zan, he can try Liu Bei. At the same time, it is also an opportunity for Liu Bei to make a choice. He wants to see how Liu Bei will make a choice.
Liu Bei is not clear about Zhang Xiu's idea, but he is not willing to give up.
Before Zhang Xiu opened her mouth, Liu Bei could not wait to say: "Liu Bei knows that your majesty is wise and powerful, and he is tending to dominate the world. The vast rivers and mountains will soon be under your Majesty's command. Therefore, I sincerely ask your majesty to give Liu Bei a chance to do meritorious service, so that Liu Bei can exert a little strength for Daqin when he finally dominates the country. Please allow me
After a pause, Liu Bei said: "the heart of Liu Bei, heaven and earth can learn, the sun and the moon can Zhao."
Zhang Xiu said, "Liu Bei, do you really want to go to Jicheng and persuade Gongsun Zan to surrender to Daqin?"
"Yes
Liu Bei replied solemnly.
This is his only chance. Besides, Liu Bei can't think of any other way.
Zhang Xiu's eyes were deep and said, "you are willing to go. I am very supportive. But if you want to go on your own initiative, you must comply with my arrangement and follow my arrangement. "
Liu Bei was overjoyed. He restrained his inner joy and said, "Your Majesty, please command me."
After Liu Bei surrendered, I have never summoned you or accepted your surrender. Then, tomorrow, I will gather all the soldiers in the army. "
"In front of all the officers and men of the Qin Dynasty, you Liu Bei will kneel down and bow to me."
"At that time, I will accept your surrender. Then, in front of everyone, you offered to share my worries and go to the state of Yan to persuade Gongsun Zan to surrender. "
"In front of all the officers and men of the Qin Dynasty, you say that if you don't return to Jizhou after Liu Bei goes to the state of Yan, you Liu Bei and his wife and children will be killed by heaven and man, and you can't die well."
Zhang Xiu said: "in a word, you have to show your loyalty."
Brush!
Liu Bei's face changed slightly.
He didn't expect that Zhang Xiu made such a request for him. In Liu Bei's heart, he really wanted to leave Jizhou and enter Youzhou. Then he joined Gongsun Zan. Those who followed Gongsun Zan would never return.
Liu Xiu will pay a great price if he leaves his wife and children completely.
So Liu Bei's heart, in a moment, is also some hesitation.
Zhang Xiu looked at Liu Bei standing in the camp and said faintly: "why, this is some regret. Do you not want to go to Jicheng to lobby Gongsun Zan? Liu Bei, did you come here on purpose to amuse me this time? "
Liu beilian said hastily: "Your Majesty's lesson, Liu Bei's heart, heaven and earth as evidence, absolutely no two hearts. It's just that Liu Bei has never met such a situation, so he is a little absent-minded. Since your majesty has made such an arrangement, Liu Bei should follow his Majesty's arrangement. "
At this point, Liu Bei has no choice. Otherwise, it would appear that he is in a panic.
Zhang Xiu waved her hand and said, "if that's the case, step back!"
"Here it is
Liu Bei bowed and bowed to him, then he stepped down. He originally intended to deal with Zhang Xiu, but now, it is some tangled, because how to choose, make him confused.