Chapter 303 No, I don’t agree

Author: Ximen Yangzhou

Chapter 303 No, I don’t agree

Cai Mao knew the situation of Liu Bei's tens of thousands of people very well, but he could not tell Kuai Yue the true situation. He was worried that Kuai Yue would turn around and tell Liu Biao that he would not be able to mobilize troops from Jiangxia.

After the two of them left the governor's mansion, Liu Biao sent Yi Ji to see Liu Bei.

Liu Biao really didn't want to use swords or guns to solve problems that he could just run errands with his mouth, which would hurt He Qi.

The Yiji man ran wildly on his own horse for several days, and finally met Liu Bei's large army in Huyang, just upstream from Bishui.

It was already sunset, and 50,000 soldiers and civilians were preparing to camp.

During Sun Qian's previous mission to Xiangyang, he had an acquaintance with Yi Ji, and now he became his recommender.

Liu Bei and Liu Ye were walking by the river. They heard Sun Qian calling and stopped. Then they saw him and a stranger walking side by side toward the sunset.

"My lord, this is Yiji, Uncle Yiji, and he came here on the orders of Liu Jingzhou."

"I've met the emperor's uncle."

When Sun Qian introduced him, Yi Ji immediately raised his hand and saluted.

Liu Bei responded politely: "It turns out to be Mr. Jibo. The camp has not been set up yet. Mr. Wong is standing and talking."

When Yiji saw Liu Bei's extraordinary bearing and courtesy towards him, he immediately felt good about him, so he handed over his hand and humbly said, "Your Majesty, your uncle is really polite."

Liu Bei knew the purpose of Yiji's visit and immediately got straight to the point:

"Why did Uncle Ji come here?"

"My lord asked me to go ahead and see what the emperor's uncle needs." Yi Ji had just finished his polite remarks and immediately went straight to the point. He sighed meaningfully: "I was walking with Gongyou just now, and I felt that the surroundings were densely packed with people. "Uncle Huang, there seem to be more than ten thousand people here."

"Ha ha."

Liu Bei looked at Liu Ye and smiled, as if to say that you guessed it right, and then spoke openly to Yi Ji:

"I feel ashamed to say this. Originally there were only more than 10,000 people, but in the end, including family members, there were more than 50,000. I don't know how to explain it to Jing Sheng, but since ancient times, the people have been the foundation of the country, and Jingzhou has tens of thousands more ordinary people. Jing Sheng must not be able to Reject?"

Yi Ji passed by just now and noticed that there were women and children in the crowd, so they couldn't all be soldiers, but he couldn't make the decision for Liu Biao, so he changed the subject and asked, "Uncle Huang, are you going to take them all to Xiangyang?"

"I'm a guest as the host pleases. It's entirely up to brother Jing Sheng's arrangement." After Liu Bei answered, he added: "It seems inappropriate to listen to what Uncle Ji just said?"

Yi Ji stroked his beard and nodded: "After all, Xiangyang is the seat of Jingzhou. How can we accommodate 50,000 people at the same time? I'm afraid the people in the city will still panic."

Liu Bei echoed sternly: "What Uncle Ji said is true. I wonder if Brother Jing Sheng can give an explanation?"

"It's all my fault that I was in a hurry to leave the city and forgot to ask the lord clearly."

Yi Ji first put the blame on himself, and then suggested to Liu Bei: "Uncle, why don't you slow down and let me rush back to Xiangyang to ask clearly, what do you think?"

"also"

When Liu Bei was about to answer, Liu Ye suddenly jumped in and said, "Sir, it's really hard to go back and forth for six or seven days. I have a good idea here that can save a lot of legwork."

"Who is this"

As soon as Yi Ji arrived, he noticed Liu Ye. He was as wealthy as Liu Bei, but he was much younger, so he preconceived the idea that he was Liu Bei's nephew.

Liu Ye suddenly acted impolitely and grabbed the conversation, so Yiji naturally wanted to ask Liu Bei for clarification.

"Hahaha" Liu Bei smiled and introduced to Yi Ji: "It's all my fault that I didn't introduce him in time. This is Liu Ziyang, a famous scholar from Jianghuai and a clan member of the Han Dynasty."

Yiji was surprised when he heard this and hurriedly saluted Liu Ye: "Disrespectful, disrespectful."

"Sir, you are polite."

Liu Ye returned the gift with his hand and continued the topic just now, suggesting: "Uncle Ji is sending letters back and forth. If Liu Jingzhou has something he forgets to explain, won't you still have to rush around? It's best to let the envoy and Liu Jingzhou discuss it face to face."

"Negotiation? How to negotiate?" Yi Ji looked puzzled.

Liu Ye stroked his beard and added: "What you just said makes sense. Tens of thousands of people can't all go to Xiangyang. Let's just let them wait where they are, and then ask Mr. Jun to go to Liu Jingzhou together. Wouldn't this get the best of both worlds?"

Yi Ji looked at Liu Bei in surprise for confirmation, thinking to himself that the emperor's uncle really has such courage? Isn't he afraid that he will never come back from this trip?

Liu Bei believed Liu Ye deeply, grabbed Yi Ji's hand and said solemnly: "What Ziyang said is very good, and I can't bear to work hard for him."

Yi Ji was caught at a loss. He felt Liu Bei's enthusiasm and admired his courage, but he could not make the decision for Liu Biao.

After some thought, Yi Ji replied seriously: "It's more than two hundred miles to Xiangyang. It will take the emperor an unknown amount of time to get here. Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians may be unable to do without your control. So let me go back to Xiangyang first to ask for instructions."

You can return within a few days.”

Liu Bei originally wanted to answer, but considering that Liu Ye might have something to say, he signaled the other party to come back.

Liu Ye nodded slightly in greeting, then took over Yi Ji's words and said: "Bo Ji's words are reasonable. If Liu Jingzhou stays as a guest for too long, the food rations of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians will be cut off. I have a way to get the best of both worlds."

It can save time on the road.”

Yi Ji waved his hand: "Mr. Ziyang, please speak."

Liu Ye bent down and found a dead branch nearby. He held the dead branch and drew circles and lines on the soil. While drawing, he explained: "There are two hundred miles between Huyang and Xiangyang. It would be too long for just one party to walk. It would be better for both parties to move together."

swift; swift;

Shijun will leave the main force in Huyang to wait, and he will lead a team of guards to move forward, while Mr. Jibo will return to the city to invite Liu Jingzhou out. How about we find a place in the middle to meet at that time?"

"This is a good suggestion, but I have to go back and ask for instructions."

Yi Ji nodded in affirmation and hurriedly asked Liu Bei to resign: "Without further delay, I will return to Xiangyang overnight to report. The emperor will have a good night's rest here and set out again early tomorrow morning, but these soldiers and civilians must be settled well."

Liu Bei enthusiastically persuaded him to stay: "Uncle Ji has been working hard all the way, why not rest here for the night and let's set off together tomorrow morning?"

"No, it's more important to do business." Yi Ji waved his hand and refused.

Liu Bei made a brief attempt to persuade him to stay but no longer insisted, and immediately ordered Sun Qian to send Yi Ji out of the camp.

On the way out, Yi Ji happened to see two strong men with extraordinary strength. When he asked, he found out that they were Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. He silently noted their appearance, then whipped his horse and disappeared into the night.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also saw Yi Ji, and then they came to look for Liu Bei together. From a distance, they heard Liu Bei and Liu Ye discussing.

"We have too many troops coming in and out, and Liu Jingsheng is really not happy to be suspicious now. I don't know whether returning to Yi will make him relieved. If Jingzhou cannot accommodate us, our food will not be able to support us for long."

"Now the deal is done. If Zhang Xiu could stay in the first place, Shijun will definitely be able to stay as well. But in order for Liu Jingzhou to clear up his doubts, Shijun must treat others with sincerity."

“I always treat people sincerely.”

"I know that the envoy is a human being, but the generals in Jingzhou don't know, so you have to show it to them. I suggest that you dress lightly this time, and the escort should not exceed a hundred people. Several generals also stay in Huyang to look after the soldiers and civilians. Let's be honest.

Go and see Liu Jingsheng."

"Very good."

Just when Liu Bei was about to make a decision, Zhang Fei rushed up and shouted: "No, I don't agree!"

"Um?"

Liu Bei frowned and was stunned. It was dark at this time and he didn't notice Guan Zhang approaching.

Zhang Fei glared at Liu Ye, and then reminded Liu Bei: "Brother only has a hundred people to protect him, and he won't let us follow him. If Liu Biao has evil intentions and gives you a Hongmen Banquet, what will he do?"

Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "Liu Jingsheng is the shepherd of a state and is known as the leader of the Eight Horsemen of Jingxiang. How could he do what he did? You and your second brother stayed in Huyang to restrain the army and the people from causing trouble. You are my brothers."

, brother wants to share my worries."

"I"

Zhang Fei couldn't convince Liu Bei, so he secretly tugged at the corner of Guan Yu's clothes and signaled to the second master to give him some advice.

Guan Yu immediately clasped his fists and said, "Brother, maybe Liu Jingsheng can treat us sincerely, but I heard that when Gongyou came back from Xiangyang, he said that Cai Mao had some complaints about our coming to Jingzhou. If he wanted to be the sword dancer Xiang Zhuang, he deliberately arranged it

Ambush Killer.”

Liu Bei held Guan Yu's fist down, patted it gently with his other hand, and then said seriously: "It doesn't matter, we should listen to Zi Yang's suggestion. The most important thing is to let Liu Jingsheng clear his doubts first. As for the safety issue during the meeting, my swordsmanship is enough to protect myself."

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Chapter completed!