Liu Zhang just gave Xu Shu a hint, and Xu Shu instantly felt the huge crisis that was about to happen or already existed.
After anyone loses a war, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely to shirk responsibility.
This is human nature!
Especially a person like Zhuge Liang who thinks highly of himself will never admit that it is his failure.
You may even go crazy looking for any factors other than strategy.
It is a recognized fact that Xiaoting's fire plan occupies the right time, place and people.
Who would think that Liu Zhang was superior and saw through the plan on his own?
Zhuge Liang would not admit it, and neither would Liu Bei.
Even Xu Shu himself was more obsessed with Liu Zhang getting the news in advance.
How did you get the news? Who leaked the secret?
The answer is simple, it must be an internal leak!
Regardless of whether this is fact or not, it will be regarded as fact by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang!
Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, and Guan Yu were together all day, so there was no possibility of leaking the secret.
So who else is worthy of doubt?
The more Xu Shu thought about it, the more frightened he became, and he couldn't help but tremble.
The person most likely to be suspected is the commander-in-chief of Jiangbei himself.
If I could escape, it would be better to explain it myself.
Now that Xu Shu is captured, he doesn't even have a chance to explain!
If Liu Bei decides that Xu Shu has leaked the secret, or if Liu Zhang openly declares that Xu Shu is a traitor, Xu Shu will not be able to cleanse himself even if he jumps into the Yellow River.
Liu Bei couldn't do anything to Xu Shu, but Xu Shu's mother was still in Changsha!
"Mr. Qin!"
Listening to Xu Shu's exclamation, Liu Zhang smiled softly.
He believed that with Xu Shu's intelligence, he could naturally think everything through.
"Yuan Zhi, are you willing to bet?"
"What are you betting on?"
The composure he had before had long since disappeared, and Xu Shu was already in chaos.
"I bet Liu Bei doesn't believe you!"
"If Liu Bei believes in you, then your mother will be fine."
"Of course, if Liu Bei feels that you have betrayed him, you will know the consequences."
Xu Shu was stunned and couldn't say a word.
Does he dare to bet? Don't dare!
If his mother's life was used as a bet, Xu Shu would rather die immediately!
"Mr. Qin, have mercy!"
Xu Shu immediately knelt down in front of Liu Zhang and kowtowed to Liu Zhang.
It's a pity that Liu Zhang didn't have much compassion.
If Xu Shu does not surrender, he will be his enemy.
Liu Zhang never had any intention of being merciful to his enemies.
"Yuanzhi, your mother is not in Gu's hands. There is no point in begging for mercy from Gu."
Xu Shu straightened up immediately and looked at Liu Zhang pleadingly.
"Qin Gong! Xu Shu begs Qin Gong not to spread rumors that I am leaking secrets to Qin Gong!"
"Do you think Liu Bei can believe you if you don't tell me?"
Xu Shu nodded like garlic and responded to Liu Zhang with all his strength.
Liu Bei was able to occupy the five counties of Jingzhou, and the biggest contributor was Zhuge Liang.
But without Xu Shu, how could Liu Qi accept Liu Bei so easily?
Therefore, for Liu Bei, Xu Shu was the actual supporter of his hegemony.
Furthermore, Xu Shu defeated Cai Mao and successfully captured Nanjun, which was another great achievement.
With his good friend Zhuge Liang as a guarantee, Xu Shu firmly believed that his mother was safe!
"As long as Duke Qin doesn't spread the news, Xu Shu will still be grateful to Duke Qin for his kindness even if he dies!"
"Yuan Zhi, you are too naive!"
"If I guess correctly, your mother has been arrested by Liu Bei!"
Liu Zhang's words struck Xu Shu like a bolt from the blue!
"No...impossible!"
Even though Xu Shu had lost his ability to think, he would not listen to the wind or rain.
Liu Zhang's words have no credibility at all.
"Yuan Zhi, think about it, in the minds of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, what is your ability in commanding troops?"
Xu Shu frowned, and these two words suddenly appeared in his mind.
Excellent!
Xu Shu said without humility that under Liu Bei, there were almost no soldiers who could surpass him.
Even veterans like Guan Yu and Zhang Fei may not be able to defeat him in a head-on battle.
Seeing that Xu Shu was silent, Liu Zhang asked again.
"I guess you already have the answer."
"Then I'll ask you again, what will Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang think of your entire army being wiped out?"
Xu Shu's pupils kept shrinking, and half of his face was twitching.
Every word Liu Zhang said was disintegrating the faith in Xu Shu's heart.
It seemed like it only took a moment to go from belief to doubt.
Now, Xu Shu even had doubts about himself!
After Liu Bei experienced such a defeat, his subordinates would definitely feel uneasy.
Then there must be someone to take the blame. Who would that person be?
It can't be a little ant like Zhang Nan, right?
Xu Shu, the commander-in-chief of Jiangbei, rebelled, which was undoubtedly an excellent reason. . .
Thinking of this, Xu Shu collapsed to the ground, and all the strength in his body seemed to be drained out in an instant.
If sacrificing one person will stabilize the situation and reunite the morale and morale of the army, does it matter whether the person actually rebelled?
Who is Liu Bei?
The hero of the world!
You can sacrifice your wife, let alone the mother of your subordinate?
Zhuge Liang, his former friend, was extremely resourceful and could definitely see through this.
So how will he choose?
Will Liu Bei's crazy behavior be stopped because of a prisoner whose life or death he doesn't know?
Maybe, but Xu Shu didn't dare to bet.
If you lose, my mother will die!
Once a person gets into the corner of a bull, he will try his best to get deeper into the narrow place.
At present, Xu Shu lost his mind because he was worried about his mother, and was led into a dead end by Liu Zhang bit by bit.
I'm stuck in it and can't extricate myself!
Liu Zhang looked at Xu Shu at his feet, and a smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Smart people tend to think too much. The more they think, the more comprehensive they are, and the more worries they have!
This is also the shortcoming of smart people!
"Yuanzhi, the strategy you proposed just now to fight against Gu is very good, and Gu deeply admires it."
"To show my respect, I would like to try your trick too."
"As to whether you are a traitor or not, Guhui will do nothing and say nothing!"
"Are you satisfied with this?"
Xu Shu closed his eyes and shook his head very slowly.
He's so satisfied!
At this time, whatever you do is wrong, and doing nothing is even wrong!
In Xu Shu's view, this was already a dead end.
If Liu Zhang admits Xu Shu's rebellion, then it is a fact.
Liu Zhang refused to admit Xu Shu's rebellion, so he was covering his ears and stealing the bell, making the story darker and darker.
If Liu Zhang did not express his opinion, Liu Bei might think that he was protecting Xu Shu.
In short, no matter what Liu Zhang did, it was wrong!
unless. . .
"Qin Gong, Xu Shu begs Qin Gong to let me go to save my mother's life!"
"After returning home, Xu Shu will definitely go into seclusion in the mountains and forests. From then on, he will serve his mother and will no longer be involved in worldly affairs! He will not dare to be an enemy of Duke Qin!"
Unless Liu Zhang lets Xu Shu go back, this plan cannot be solved!
Liu Zhang sneered repeatedly and immediately rejected Xu Shu's request.
"Yuan Zhi, you can't be too greedy!"
"Think about it with your head, can I let you go?"
Xu Shu's eyes were red, tears suddenly fell from his eyes, and he broke down in sobs.
"If Duke Qin doesn't let Xu Shu go, my mother will definitely die!"
"Please Qin Gonggong's kindness!"
Listening to the hoarse crying, Liu Zhang was indeed a little moved.
It's a pity that Liu Zhang still couldn't agree.
"Yuan Zhi, I'm really sorry. Shu Gu can't do anything about your request!"
"Of course, if you are willing to surrender to Gu, Gu can save your mother!"
