Chapter 205

Liu Xiu raised his thumb and praised: "Xuande is really a good means. In a short time, he won the trust of his elder brother. But for big brother, it's a good thing to have Xuande's support. "

Liu Bei said: "it's all childe Qi's trust."

Zhao Yun sat on one side, looking at the confrontation between Liu Bei and Liu Xiu, with a solemn look.

In Xinye, Zhao Yun heard Liu Xiu's name several times, which can be described as thunderous. Now when he saw Liu Xiu with his own eyes, he found that he was very cheeky and didn't even blink when he lied. At the same time, Liu Xiu's thinking is very agile, and his words are tricky. His words and deeds are not leaking, so people can't catch the loopholes.

Liu Bei has been a veteran for decades, but he is still tired of dealing with it. Of course, this is also due to the fact that Liu Xiu has the initiative, and Liu Bei has the reason to ask Liu Xiu.

Liu Bei took a deep breath and said, "what do you think about the alliance

Liu xiudao said, "what benefits can I get from making an alliance with elder brother or Xuande Gong?"

Liu Bei said: "there is a big childe here, who can resist the threat of Cong childe for xiuchilde."

"Ha ha ha..."

Liu Xiu couldn't help laughing and said, "Xuande, this is the funniest joke I've ever heard. Elder brother is already a mud Bodhisattva. He can't protect himself. Can he help me? It's a joke. These days, is Liu Cong less focused on me? Without big brother, I still survived. Maybe after the alliance, it will become a new situation. If there is no one to restrain it, it will be better. "

Liu Bei's mouth twitched and his eyes were more dignified than ever.

Once Liu Xiu refuses to form an alliance, what should he do?

Zhao Yun was also worried that it would be difficult to reach an alliance this time. Before he came, Zhuge Liang had personally asked him to borrow grain. The alliance with Liu Xiu was to borrow food from the Pang and Huang families. If it fails, it will have a great impact on Liu Bei's subsequent expansion and development.

Liu Bei was silent. He didn't know what to say?

In today's situation, Liu Bei is at a disadvantage. He has a request from Liu Xiu and is in a dilemma everywhere. Liu Bei's mind turned and he thought, if we can't talk with Liu Xiu now, we'd better stop for a while and go back to find a way.

Immediately, Liu Bei said with a smile: "Mr. Xiu, about the alliance, Mr. Xiu will think about it again. I have something important to deal with. I'll call again next time. "

Liu Xiu eyebrow head a pick, did not expect Liu Bei back.

No more food?

No way!

All the channels Liu Bei can find are blocked, and Liu Bei can't give up.

After Liu Xiu had a decision in his heart, he didn't ask him to stay. He said, "in that case, Xuande is busy first." Liu Bei got up to leave, and Liu Xiu saw him off in person.

After returning to the inn, Liu Bei had a gloomy face and said nothing.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun sat in the room, and their expressions were very dignified.

Guan Yu stroked his beautiful beard under his jaw, and his face was more serious. He said slowly: "brother, since Liu Xiu doesn't want to form an alliance, that's OK. Without Liu Xiu's food, we should recruit fewer soldiers. "

Zhang Fei said, "brother, when he went to see Liu Xiu, he met with difficulties everywhere. There is no need to go again. Big brother, as a royal nobleman, can't afford such a face. "

What they value is Liu Bei's face.

However, what Liu Bei valued was grain. He clenched his fist and said in a deep voice: "according to the plan of the military division, as long as this batch of grain arrives in Xinye. The troops can be strengthened once more. At that time, even if the Cao bandits go south, they will have the strength to resist. We can even support Mr. Qi to take charge of Jingzhou. This is an opportunity. Even if there are many difficulties ahead, I will not give up. "

Zhao Yun sighed: "my Lord, Liu Xiu is very tricky, and it's hard to persuade him if he doesn't get oil and salt."

Liu Bei said: "Liu Xiu is a human being. There will be weaknesses. I will not give up."

As soon as the words changed, Liu Bei said, "you all have to think about how to persuade Liu Xiu to form an alliance. As long as you make an alliance with Liu Xiu and borrow food from him, it will be much easier. "

Zhao Yun said: "my Lord, when talking with Liu Xiu, he mentioned cavalry. The cavalry in Jingzhou is very weak, but there are a number of horses in our army. Liu Xiu may be moved by the exchange of horses and grain. "

"War horse?"

In Liu Bei's eyes, he was reluctant to give up.

The hundreds of war horses in the army were purchased from the north by Liu Bei through the channels of horse merchants Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping. They are very scarce materials. With cavalry composed of horses, Liu Bei's troops are more elite.

This group of horses are Liu Bei's treasures. Liu Bei is reluctant to give them to Liu Xiu. Liu Bei shook his head and refused: "Zilong, you can't use the horses in the army unless you have to. Even, they would rather give up food than war horses. "

Zhao Yun said: "it's too difficult to persuade Liu Xiu."

Liu Bei said: "no matter what, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will not give up. Since I can't think of it, let's go down and have a good rest. Tomorrow morning, Zilong and I will visit Liu Xiu in the prefecture

"No!"

As Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu leave, Liu Bei sits alone in the room, thinking carefully.What should I do?

How to persuade Liu Xiu!

Liu Bei thought and thought, but in the end there was no solution. He lay on his bed and muttered to himself, "it's all right. I'll see Liu Xiu tomorrow. I'll come straight to the point and say that I'll borrow food to see what conditions he puts forward."

If we can't figure out a solution, we can only give up the alliance and let Liu Xiu propose conditions.

The next morning, Liu Bei and Zhao Yun went to zhoumu prefecture to see Liu Xiu again.

In the yard, three people sit opposite each other.

Liu Xiu said: "Xuande Gong is here to make an alliance. It's not good for me to make an alliance with my elder brother. I don't think it's necessary. "

Liu Bei said: "if xiugongzi agrees to form an alliance and defeat conggongzi, qigongzi is willing to respect xiugongzi and let xiugongzi inherit Jingzhou."

Liu Xiu said with a smile: "Xuande's joke is too big. I don't intend to fight for it."

In a word, there is no flaw.

Liu Bei took a deep breath and knew that he had to say it straight to the point. He said slowly, "if you don't think it's an alliance, it's an alliance. This time I came to see Mr. Xiu to borrow some food. Xinye army is short of food, and it needs 100000 stone of food. Jingshenggong couldn't allocate so much grain to me, neither did the CAI and Kuai families. He is the only one who can take out so much food. "

Liu Bei said: "as long as xiugongzi is willing to borrow food, whatever conditions xiugongzi needs, just put forward it. As long as Liubei can complete it, he will do his best."

Liu Bei sighed in his heart. This means that he has no cards, no room to turn around, let Liu Xiu blackmail.

Zhao Yun sat on one side, waiting quietly.

Promise!

Promise!

Zhao Yun prayed in his heart. He followed Liu Bei all the way and witnessed Liu Bei's ups and downs. Liu Bei's indomitable spirit also moved Zhao Yun.

Liu Xiu fell into silence, the other side opened the cards, Liu Xiu again twists and turns, there is no meaning.

Promise and offer!

No, no!

Liu Xiu is faced with only these two choices.

Liu Bei is on pins and needles, looking at Liu Xiu, clenching his hands into a fist. In Liu Bei's view, this military expansion is an important turning point related to his next layout, which can only succeed without failure.

Liu Xiu suddenly laughed and said, "I can promise you."

"Hoo

Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the speech.

Finally!

Liu Xiu finally agreed.

As long as Liu Xiu agrees to give food, Liu Xiu can negotiate on the terms he offers.

Liu Bei said, "what are the conditions for xiugongzi?"

Liu Xiu's eyes shifted and fell on Zhao Yun. This action makes Liu Bei nervous. Does it have something to do with Zhao Yun? At this time, Zhao Yun was also nervous, and he was not at ease.

Liu Xiuse said: "Xuande, my condition is very simple. I will give you 100000 stone grain, and you will give me Zhao Yun. How about that?"

"Boom!"

Liu Bei's brain exploded and his face showed an unbelievable look.

This is actually Liu Xiu's condition.

Zhao yunso stood up and stared at Liu Xiu. He couldn't believe it. Zhao Yun couldn't figure out how Liu Xiu could offer to exchange him. It's so strange.

Liu Bei tried to calm himself down and said, "Mr. Xiu, the conditions are too harsh."