Xiangyang.
Jian Yong went back and told Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang about Huang Zu's fate.
Hearing this, they fell silent.
It was Chen Zhou who was causing trouble again. Liu Bei felt that Chen Zhou was his nemesis.
When he was in Xudu, he was often tricked by Chen Zhou. Now he finally found an ally, but the process of the alliance was also destroyed by Chen Zhou.
If he knew that the affairs of Pang Tong and Xu Shu were related to Chen Zhou, he would vomit blood directly.
"Did Sun Quan say, how is the alliance?"
Liu Bei asked worriedly.
Huang Zu could not die, and he was worried that the alliance would not be formed.
But Liu Bei didn't worry about what would happen to a living Huang Zu. Even if he was rescued by Cao Cao, it wouldn't have much impact on them.
Jian Yong said: "He asked Zhou Gongjin to tell me that the alliance will continue and will not change."
As long as he can continue, Liu Bei can rest assured.
"This Chen Duzhi is indeed very powerful!"
Zhuge Liang then said: "He was outside the bureau. He knew everything about our bureau and made accurate judgments to rescue Huang Zu. The reason why he rescued Huang Zu must be because Cao's army lacked generals who could lead water battles. It’s like accepting Cai Mao’s surrender.”
Liu Bei listened, thought for a while, and asked: "Kong Ming, will this have a big impact on us?"
Zhuge Liang said: "It can be big or small. It depends on when Cao Jun goes south. If Cao Jun goes south now, the impact may not be very big. But as time goes by, when Cao Jun's navy develops, Huang Zu will definitely play a big role."
Hearing this, Liu Bei finally felt threatened.
Jian Yong said: "In that case, why don't we strike first and join forces with the Sun family to attack Yingchuan first?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "We can't fight. When Cao Cao goes south, we have to fight by water. This is not what Cao Cao is good at. When we go north, we must fight on land. This is not what the southern navy is good at. Therefore, Cao Cao is developing, and we are also developing, so Let’s see who develops faster.”
Their current situation is that they can only sit tight, wait for work, develop their strength, and wait for the enemy to come. It is not suitable to take the initiative to attack.
Cao Cao can take the initiative, but he is not strong enough now and needs to wait.
In this way, a very delicate balance is achieved.
"I hope Liangzhou can succeed."
Liu Bei said worriedly: "There has been no news from the public station for a long time. I don't know what the specific situation is."
Zhuge Liang reassured: "Gongtai is a little impatient sometimes, but when he calms down and persuades Han Sui, it is still easy. I guarantee there will be no accidents."
Despite this, there is still some concern as there has been no news from Chen Gong for so long.
"Brother!"
Zhang Fei walked in from the outside and said anxiously: "Outside... something happened outside again."
Liu Bei asked in shock: "What happened?"
Zhang Fei said: "People outside are spreading rumors that eldest brother deliberately betrayed Huang Zu in order to please Sun Quan. The whole of Xiangyang knows about it. Many people are scolding eldest brother for being unkind and unjust, and some people are beginning to doubt eldest brother."
"What?"
Liu Bei almost spit out blood, and his body shook for a while. If Jian Yong hadn't held him back, he would have lost his balance.
Not long ago, Renyi was damaged once, and a few days later, it was going to be damaged again, which would kill him.
After being around for so many years, Liu Bei relied on his benevolence and righteousness to support him. Without benevolence and righteousness, he might not be able to survive.
"Brother!"
Zhang Fei said: "Isn't it just benevolence and righteousness? If it is gone, it will be gone!"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "Benevolence and righteousness are still very important to the lord. That Chen Duzhi did it ruthlessly! He deliberately destroyed the most important and most needed thing for the lord at present. I'm afraid it was him who had been smeared several times before. made."
Liu Bei asked: "Kong Ming, what should I do?"
Zhuge Liang said helplessly: "It is basically impossible to completely erase this rumor. The only thing that can be done is to create another particularly serious incident to cover up the Lord's unkindness and shift the attention. I will Come and make arrangements, Master, don’t worry.”
"All right!"
Liu Bei's depressed mood improved a lot. Zhuge Liang had a solution.
We must try our best to save benevolence and righteousness.
——
Chen Zhou returned to Wancheng and stayed in the Lu family for several days.
Accompanying Er Qiao, he was romantic and happy every day, and his life was very pleasant. The only problem was that his kidneys were almost not enough.
Fortunately, Chen Zhou was young and strong and could still hold on.
During this time, Huang Zu's family in Jiangxia were brought back by Cao Gu and others.
According to Cao Gu's description, Liu Bei really wanted to kill people and wipe out the roots. Fortunately, they arrived in time and took the people to escape. At this time, they were on the way to Xudu. As for Huang Zu, he had already arrived in Xudu. Received by Cao Cao.
Cao Cao must treat those who can lead the navy with courtesy.
After recovering from his injuries, Huang Zu will come to Lujiang to stay with Cai Mao.
Chen Zhou was too lazy to take care of these things. There was a dedicated person in charge. All he needed to do was probably lie down at Qiao's house.
"Husband, if you don't do anything, the master will not be angry if he finds out, right?"
At night, Qiao Ying asked with concern.
Chen Zhou shook his head and said with a smile: "It would be best if my lord is angry. He can take back all my duties and let me go back to Xudu and have nothing to do every day."
After hearing this, Qiao Shuang smiled and said: "My husband has a good idea. Your abilities are so good. My lord will definitely not do nothing for you."
Qiao Ying nodded in agreement.
Chen Zhou said: "Regardless of this, your stomach seems to have not moved yet. How about we try harder tonight?"
When Qiao Shuang heard this, her eyes lit up and she rushed towards Chen Zhou.
Qiao Ying was still a little reserved, but she was quickly dragged in by Qiao Shuang, and they had a happy time together.
By the time everything calmed down, it was already late at night.
Chen Zhou and Er Qiao were a little tired and slept soundly. Lao Dian also went back to rest early.
Inside the city, they thought, there would be no danger.
However, under the night, several figures quietly walked into the Qiao family compound and groped their way into the small courtyard where Chen Zhou lived.
They are strong and flexible and can climb up and down without any pressure at all.
"The guards around him are not that good either."
The leader among them was Sun Shangxiang.
The purpose of coming here is very simple, that is to capture Chen Zhou and use him as a hostage in exchange for Huang Zu to avenge his father.
Sun Jian's revenge must be avenged.
Since Sun Quan can't help it, she can do it herself.
Sun Shangxiang sneaked in personally, and Sun Yi responded outside.
Naturally, they couldn't leave the city at night, but they were in the city and had prepared everything.
Tomorrow morning, the city gate will be opened. Before the Qiao family realizes that Chen Zhou is missing, they will transport Chen Zhou out of the city as quickly as possible, throw him on the boat, and cross the river south.
Then, they will take the lead in everything that follows.
"Do it!"
Thinking of this, Sun Shangxiang admired his strategy.
Outside the small courtyard, there were five guards helping Chen Zhou stand guard at night.
The people led by Sun Shangxiang sneaked into the night, jumped down from the roof, quickly killed the people standing guard, then dragged them to the flower garden to hide, and walked into the small courtyard where Chen Zhou lived.
