I really don’t blame Zhou Yu and Lu Su for being angry, it’s really Zhang Xi’s method of secretly changing concepts that is so disgusting.
Let Zhang Xi use this metaphor, and Sun Quan would become that villain who covets beauty, disregards friendship, and breaks into other people's mansions to get things.
It was obviously Sun Quan who sent people to ask for it first, but Liu Bei refused to give it, so Sun Quan sent troops to attack.
Now, Zhang Xi secretly changed the concept and it turned out that Liu Bei originally wanted to give, but was temporarily delayed by things. As a result, Sun Quan couldn't wait any longer and sent troops to attack.
The most disgusting part is that this is a secret agreement, and there is no document to prove it. Once the question of who comes first and who comes next comes up seriously, it depends on how the world will believe it.
It was obviously a matter that he had reason to do, but he was surprised to have Zhang Xi say that he was a villain who didn't care about the friendship of the alliance.
It was really disgusting, Zhou Yu and Lu Su were both disgusted.
Guan Yu was happy now.
Although it is said that our second master values love and righteousness, he is also guarding one side and is not the kind of reckless man who only knows how to fight. There is no shortage of wisdom in this area.
Therefore, although the second master doesn't like Zhang Xi's way of secretly changing the concept, as long as it is beneficial to him, the second master will be happy.
The second master even added more emphasis and said, "That's the reason. Our lord is temporarily in trouble. As an ally, General Sun should be considerate, but now we are fighting against each other, but I don't know who was unreasonable first?!"
Zhou Yu was really angry, but Lu Su finally calmed down.
"As the general said, I think it was a misunderstanding." Lu Su looked at Zhang Xi and Guan Yu, and said with a gloomy face, "Now that Liu Shijun can lead troops to Wuling in person, I think it is a matter of Yizhou. It has been settled. In that case, why not ask Ambassador Liu and my lord to hand over the affairs of the two counties in front of tens of thousands of soldiers, so as to avoid the guessing of interested people in the world."
Even if it was a misunderstanding before, now you and Liu Bei have come to Wuling County in person. Besides, it can't be justified that Yizhou has not been completely pacified, right? !
In that case, just deliver, and deliver now.
As soon as Lu Su said this, Guan Yu hesitated, and then looked at Zhang Xi.
Zhang Xi shook his head slightly and said, "No. The land of Jingzhou is the foundation of my lord. Even if Yizhou is unfair, my lord does not dare to cause any harm to Jingzhou, so he took the risk to meet General Sun and ask questions." Reason. Besides, Xiahou Yuan is now in Longshang and may march into Hanzhong at any time. How can we say that Yizhou is safe?!"
"What's wrong with this?!" Zhou Yu couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Hanzhong is uncertain and Yizhou is uneasy?! If your lord does not take Hanzhong for one day, is it possible that he will not fulfill his promise for one day?!"
Well, this is what Zhang Xi was waiting for.
"How can this be so!" Zhang Xi smiled at Zhou Yu and said, "With the wisdom of the governor, how can we not see that Hanzhong is a barrier for Yizhou, and my lord will capture it sooner or later. After Hanzhong is captured, my lord will definitely fulfill the secret agreement , delivered to the second county in Jiangdong. I wonder what you two think?!"
Good guy, I didn’t know where the horse and the moon were behind me with one pole.
It is true that Hanzhong is the barrier of Yizhou, but if you take Hanzhong, will you say that Longyou is the barrier of Hanzhong again? !
If this matryoshka continues, will it be over? !
Lu Su could tell that Zhang Xi was just here to cause trouble today and didn't want to negotiate properly.
Therefore, Lu Su stood up directly and said, "If it is as Yuan Chang said, you and I don't need to talk about it on the battlefield anymore. When we meet in arms, we should each cherish it!"
After saying that, Lu Su waved his hand and was about to leave the account.
Zhang Xi was really surprised. Why was Lu Su so tough? On the contrary, Zhou Yu seemed to be easy to fool. But there was no time to think about these issues now.
"Brother Zijing, come on, come on!" Zhang Xi quickly stood up, blocked Lu Su's way, and said with a smile, "Why is it necessary?!"
Lu Su still had a gloomy face, cupped his hands and said, "Both Yuan Chang and the prince have no intention of peace talks, so why waste time here?!"
Zhang Xi still smiled, nodded, and then said to Lu Su, "Brother Zijing's words are reasonable, but how can brother Zijing and the governor have any intention of peace talks?!"
You guys were talking nonsense before.
Now that the two armies are facing each other, and you are still talking about the secret agreement, is it really a peace talk? !
They just want to label us as not keeping the covenant.
Both sides have bad intentions, but now that there has been enough bickering, it’s time to talk about something practical, right? !
Zhang Xi raised his hands to Lu Su and made a "please" gesture.
Lu Su hesitated for a moment, and finally did not pay the bill. Instead, he sat back in front of his desk and said with a straight face, "The alliance between Sun and Liu was supposed to be mutually beneficial, and the two families joined forces to fight against Cao. Liu Shijun's Strategy Yizhou, I, Jiangdong, also fulfilled the contract and never interfered. Now, it is up to Liu Shijun to fulfill the contract and make compensation with me, Jiangdong, Changsha and Guiyang County."
At this time, Zhang Xi looked at Guan Yu first, and after receiving Guan Yu's eyes, he said with confidence, "My lord has no intention of breaking the promise, but General Sun was too eager and sent troops to conquer, which made my lord angry. How can I deal with this matter?" speak?!"
"Nothing to say!" Zhou Yu sneered and interrupted, "The land we have captured should belong to my lord. Other lands can be discussed later."
"General Zhou is so overbearing?!" Guan Yu opened his eyes slightly, looked at Zhou Yu, and said, "If so, I propose to postpone the peace talks until my lord sends troops to regain the land, and then we can talk about the alliance again, how about that?!"
"If your lord has this intention, I will accompany you." Zhou Yu also looked at Guan Yu in return and said, "This is what my lord wants in this matter. If Duke Xuande doesn't want to, then he can do it on the battlefield." Let’s meet!”
After speaking, Zhou Yu stood up, saluted, and then led his troops to leave.
The conditions of both parties have been put forward, so this first negotiation is really over.
Guan Yu and Zhang Xi also returned to Gongan City with Jiangdong's conditions, met Liu Bei who had already arrived, and reported the matter to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei did not dare to neglect, and took Guan Yu, Zhang Xi, Fazheng, and Pang Tong to discuss together.
Actually, to be fair, the conditions proposed by Jiang Dong this time are not harsh at all. They are just for Liu Bei to fulfill the promise he originally promised.
Moreover, the two counties of Changsha and Guiyang, except for a part of the area west of Xiangtan, are already under the control of Jiangdong Army. It is definitely unrealistic for you to expect these Jiangdong Army to spit them out again.
But Liu Bei still couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.
Why did you attack Jiangdong first and I had to cede the land to you in the end? If this spreads out, won't it be said that I am ceding the land to seek peace? !
If we really want to fight, it's really hard to say whose territory is where.
Another one, when the land was changed before, you Jiangdong took away one and a half counties from Jingzhou, and now you are coming to take away another one and a half counties from Jingzhou in my hand. There are only a few counties in total.
Good guy, Liu Bei feels that he has worked hard to conquer the four counties of Jingnan, but now Jiangdong wants to take away half of the counties at no cost, just for the reason of "not causing trouble". Liu Bei really can't turn around. This is the bend.
Unlike Sun Quan who just accepted the gift package from his brother, Liu Bei's current territory was conquered by himself with one knife and one shot. He has been wandering for half his life, so he cherishes these lands very much.
Therefore, Liu Bei obviously did not agree with Jiangdong being so open-minded.
Since he disagreed, Fazheng asked Liu Bei if he wanted to march into Xiangtan and officially start a war with Jiangdong? !
When Fazheng asked, Liu Bei hesitated again.
At this time, Pang Tong spoke.
Either fight or make peace. There must be a clear goal. If the strategic direction cannot be decided quickly, then there will be a lot of worries when advisers like them make suggestions.
This kind of thing requires Liu Bei to make an early decision.
At this time, Liu Bei especially hoped that Zhuge Liang would be by his side.
Every time like this, Zhuge Liang will give himself reliable suggestions. If even Zhuge Liang cannot give him reliable suggestions, it is often when there is something wrong with the matter itself.
But now Zhuge Liang is not with him, and Liu Bei does not have the time to write to Zhuge Liang to ask about the situation, so he must make his own decision.
After much thought, Liu Bei still felt that Jiangdong's behavior was unacceptable. Once this group of people formed a habit, the next time Yunchang attacked Xiangyang, would they have to ask for Wuling on the condition of "not causing trouble"? What about Lingling County? !
Originally, as an ally, "not causing trouble" should be our obligation. How can we make it a condition? !
Since Jiangdong can shamelessly use this as a reason to demand states and counties, it means that they do not regard me, Liu Bei, as a true ally at all.
What else is there to say?
beat! ! !
Just when Liu Bei made up his mind and Guan Yu and Zhang Xi went to marshal their troops to prepare for war, news came from Yizhou.
Cao Cao personally led an army of 200,000 to Chang'an.
What a big deal.
(End of chapter)
