If possible, Liu Bei really didn't want to let Xu Shu leave.
There is no other reason for this. It's just that Xu Shu has a strategy. Although his talents are not as good as those of Zhuge Liang, he is still one in a million.
The most important thing is that Liu Bei has no decent talents under him.
Apart from Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhuge Liang, the only military officer was Chen Dao, and the only civilian officials were Jian Yong and Sun Qian.
But although Jian Yong and Sun Qian were loyal to Liu Bei, they were embarrassed and could only act as lobbyists and do some chores.
In terms of political affairs, Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu can be regarded as Liu Bei's right-hand men.
If Xu Shu really leaves, then Liu Bei will be equivalent to losing his arm!
But the world attaches great importance to filial piety, and Liu Bei, who has always claimed to be benevolent and righteous, is too embarrassed to let Xu Shuqiang stay here.
"Forget it, Yuan Zhi has always been filial, how can I force you to stay? If you want to leave, then go!"
Liu Bei sighed with a rather reluctant expression.
"Thank you so much, my lord!"
Xu Shu didn't waste any time and nodded immediately.
This time Liu Bei was dumbfounded.
He just wanted to make a move to retreat in order to advance, but he didn't expect Xu Shu to be so straightforward!
But if he said it, he would throw water out, so he could only bite the bullet and say,
"You're welcome Yuan Zhi. Since you're leaving, why not let's have a drink together!"
He said and asked the attendant on the side to bring the wine glass.
"It's my great fortune to know Yuan Zhi."
"But now Thief Yang has gone too far to bully others, and Yuan Zhi is forced to leave. It is really a misfortune for someone!"
"Drink this cup together today and wish Yuan Zhi success and fame in the future!"
Xu Shu took the wine glass, but did not drink it in a hurry, but said seriously,
"Please rest assured, my lord, this time when I go to Cao Camp, I will definitely not offer any tricks to Thieves Yang and Thieves Cao!"
After finishing his glass of wine, Xu Shu turned around and left resolutely.
Missing his mother eagerly, Xu Shu did not delay. After packing his luggage, he left the city of Jiangling in a hanging basket.
Watching his retreating figure, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel depressed!
This Yang Ling is really disgusting.
Two letters came, one made Zhang Fei furious, and the other abducted Xu Shu!
Is this kid born to be my nemesis?
Liu Bei sighed lonely and said listlessly,
"With Yuan Zhi leaving, the responsibility of defending the city will probably fall on the military advisors."
"It is my duty to do so."
Zhuge Liang paused and said with a smile,
"My lord, my subordinates just remembered that there is a person who is very talented and has the ability to assist the emperor."
Liu Bei's eyes lit up and he asked quickly,
"I wonder who it is?"
"This man's name is Pang Tong, whose courtesy name is Shiyuan."
Zhuge Liang explained,
"In his early years, he and his subordinates studied under Mr. Shui Jing. The two of us were known as Wolong Fengxiao. Now he is serving as a county meritorious officer in Jingzhou."
"If we can recruit him, my lord, great things can happen!"
Liu Bei was overjoyed when he heard this, nodded and said with a smile,
"Okay, I'll send someone to find him."
"But there is something I need to tell my lord in advance. Shi Yuan is arrogant and arrogant. Although he is very cunning, he is eager to win."
Zhuge Liang reminded.
"It's human nature to strive for success and win, it's just a trivial matter."
Liu Bei waved his hand and smiled.
When Zhuge Liang saw this, he said nothing, accepted the order and left.
…
Cao Yingzhong.
Yang Ling had just finished a heart-wrenching battle. Zhang Xingcai had been killed by him and had lost all his armor. He had already fallen into a sweet sleep.
Seeing this situation, he couldn't help but feel slightly proud.
At this moment, Zhou Cang's slight voice suddenly came from outside.
"General, general..."
"Why are you looking for me?"
Yang Ling asked softly.
"There is a scholar who calls himself Xu Shu and is waiting outside the camp."
Yang Ling was stunned.
He did not expect that Xu Shu would rush over less than half a day after Guan Yinping entered Jiangling City.
It seems that he is quite filial.
With this in mind, Yang Ling quickly dressed up and walked out of the tent.
In order to show the importance he paid to Xu Shu, he took Zhou Cang, Pei Yuanshao and others to the outside of the camp in person.
I saw a tall figure at the gate of the camp, surrounded by Sergeant Cao's soldiers.
When he saw the other party's appearance clearly, Yang Ling was surprised.
Although Xu Shu was dressed in a blue Confucian robe, he was not weak, but looked strong.
No wonder he was able to kill people to avenge his friends. With his stature, he didn’t look like a scholar. Even if he was said to be a general, some people would believe him!
Yang Ling thought this, walked forward and smiled enthusiastically,
"I look forward to the stars and the moon, and finally I hope you, Yuan Zhi, are here!"
"I've seen the general!"
Xu Shu saluted Yang Ling and said calmly,
"The way the general invited my mother to Cao Ying is really beyond praise!"
Yang Ling naturally heard the sarcasm in Xu Shu's words, but he was not angry.
After all, it is somewhat unjustifiable to take someone else's mother away by force.
"Don't worry Yuan Zhi, although your daughter is in the military camp, she has not suffered at all!"
Yang Ling said and made a gesture of invitation.
Xu Shu naturally did not hesitate and strode towards the camp.
After a while, several people arrived at Xu's mother's residence.
"mother!"
Seeing Xu's mother, Xu Shu could no longer remain calm, and his eyes suddenly turned red.
"Yuanzhi, my son..."
Xu's mother was also extremely excited and hugged Xu Shu.
"The child is unfilial and has failed to serve his mother for so many years..."
Xu Shu burst into tears as he spoke.
Seeing mother and son reunited, holding each other's arms and crying, Yang Ling couldn't help but rub her eyes.
"General, handkerchief."
Zhou Cang on the side enthusiastically handed over a handkerchief.
Yang Ling glanced at the dark, oil-stained handkerchief, pushed it away, and said with a straight face,
"My tears were not that low. I was just blinded by the sand."
Zhou Cang: "..."
After his emotions calmed down, Xu Shu said with concern,
"Mom, how are you doing these days?"
"The general takes good care of my mother, and she is doing well."
Xu's mother was full of love and affection.
"That's good."
Xu Shu breathed a sigh of relief.
After the two talked in detail, Xu Shu stood up, came to Yang Ling, and bowed solemnly.
"Thank you, General, for taking care of my mother."
"Yuan Zhi, you're welcome."
Yang Ling smiled and waved.
"I wonder what's going on, General, please come down here?"
Xu Shu took a deep breath and asked softly.
As the saying goes, you can never hit someone with a smiling face.
Yang Ling did not threaten Xu Shu with Xu's mother's life like Boss Cao in the novel.
On the contrary, he was treated with great courtesy and someone was sent to take good care of him.
Therefore, Xu Shu did not have a particularly bad feeling towards Yang Ling.
"Then let me tell you straight. I heard that Yuan Zhi is very talented and I want to ask you to do something for me."
After Xu Shu heard this, he was not surprised, but smiled faintly,
"I originally served Uncle Liu Huang, but the general used my mother as a threat. I had no choice but to leave Uncle Liu Huang."
"General, do you think I will serve you?"
