Guan Yu looked at Lu Xuan in shock.
His guess was indeed correct.
This time I followed Lu Xuan to Xiapi. Lu Xuan's army entered Xiapi directly, and Guan Yu also followed him into the city. Guan Yu knew that Xiapi was gone, and he was always worried in his heart. He was looking forward to his eldest brother and third brother escaping from Xiapi.
He was afraid that his eldest brother Liu Bei and his third brother would be arrested.
Now, with Lu Xuan's confirmation, Guan Yu still couldn't accept it and was shocked when things came to a close.
Guan Yu's mind was buzzing.
After a while, Guan Yu recovered. His eyes were stern and he said, "How did Lu Shijun capture Xiapi? My third brother is in charge of Xiapi. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to break through easily."
"Your main force is all around you. Even if you allocate your troops to raid Xiapi, it will be difficult to capture Xiapi with the allocated troops. Even if you pretend to be a failed Danyang soldier and escape back to deceive the city, it will not be easy to deceive the third brother. .”
Until now, Guan Yu was still confused.
Lu Xuan's people were in the south, and the main force was also in Xuyi County. When a surprise force arrived at Xiapi, they took the city directly without any hindrance.
This is so shocking.
Lu Xuan did not hide anything and explained: "This matter is not complicated. It is just taking advantage of the contradiction between Zhang Fei and Cao Bao. Zhang Fei is guarding Xiapi. He wants to deal with Cao Bao and completely control Xiapi."
"In view of the conflict between Zhang Fei and Cao Bao, my people contacted Cao Bao in advance. Therefore, Cao Bao opened the city gate and welcomed the army into the city. After my people captured Xiapi, they waited for Liu Bei to surrender, and then captured Liu Bei and Chen Deng One pot is served.”
Guan Yu's expression changed slightly.
So that's it.
It turned out to be Cao Bao.
Tao Qian's direct descendants like Cao Bao are their own line and have their own tribes, so it is easy for problems to arise. When Cao Bao was originally arranged, Guan Yu once advised Liu Bei that it was okay to win over Cao Bao, but it must be within the control range and Cao Bao could not be allowed to stay in a trusted place like Xiapi.
Liu Bei believed that in order to win over the people of Xuzhou, to demonstrate one's mind and capacity, and to set an example, one must give people trust. In addition, Cao Bao had enough strength and could not target Cao Bao. After all, Cao Bao also represented some power, so Cao Bao was left in Xiapi City.
Unexpectedly, the original arrangement would lead to such consequences.
Guan Yu felt helpless and said: "Lu Shijun uses his troops like a god, which is admirable."
Lu Xuan said: "Now that I have captured Liu Bei and Zhang Fei alive, and also captured Liu Bei's family members, with so many people in hand, I thought about it and prepared to kill Liu Bei."
Guan Yu was horrified and said: "Lu Shijun is willing to spare my life, why do you want to kill my elder brother?"
Lu Xuan said: "The reason is not complicated. Liu Bei is not a person who has lived under others for a long time."
Guan Yu was even more panicked.
He doesn't want his eldest brother to die.
Lu Xuan continued: "Liu Bei is different from three-surnamed family slaves like Lu Bu. Lu Bu is loyal to everyone and betrays everyone. He is born with a traitor in his head."
"Liu Bei is not."
"Liu Bei is a man who serves one by one and works with all his heart. He has served Gongsun Zan, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. After all, Liu Bei served in the crusade against Dong Zhuo."
"However, Liu Bei has never been loyal to anyone. He has his own ambitions and ideas. How do you ask me to recruit such a person to surrender? Surrender him and usurp my inheritance?"
Lu Xuan said: "So I am going to kill Liu Bei to avoid future troubles."
Guan Yu held his head high and said with emotion: "If eldest brother dies, I, Guan Yu, will never live alone."
It's good to be alive though.
However, Guan Yu has his own pursuits. It is impossible for him to betray his elder brother or his brothers.
When Lu Xuan heard Guan Yu's words, his expression was relaxed, he leaned forward, his eyes were intriguing, and he said quietly: "So, I will give you a chance to let Liu Bei and Zhang Fei live, a chance to let Liu Bei's family members live."
Guan Yu stiffened after hearing this.
He looked at Lu Xuan, and a look of horror suddenly burst out from his narrowed eyes.
Guan Yu understood instantly.
Guan Yu was shocked and asked: "You mean, if I submit to you, I will let my eldest brother, third brother, and sister-in-law go?"
Lu Xuan laughed and said: "Yun Chang is indeed a smart man, yes, that's what I mean. You are a loyal person, I will fulfill your loyalty and let you use your loyalty in exchange for Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and their families life."
Guan Yu's face was stern, and Danfeng's eyes were full of anger, and he said loudly: "Lu Xuan, you use such means to coerce me, and you even deliberately plot against me. Aren't you afraid of being punished by God?"
Zhou Tai stood in front of Lu Xuan, his eyes alert, his hand on the sword at his waist, ready to take action at any time.
Once Guan Yu gets angry, Zhou Tai wants to stop him.
Lu Xuan looked relaxed and said with a smile: "Yun Chang, Lu Bu is my enemy. He was defeated by me. It is natural for me to kill him. Now, Liu Bei is also my enemy. Both sides have their own positions. He was defeated and captured. I want to kill him." He is also my right.”
"Now, I have given Liu Bei a chance to live and Zhang Fei a chance to survive. This is my kindness."
"Anyone else would have executed Liu Bei long ago."
"Of course, you said that I plotted against you, and that's not wrong. I did plot against you, deliberately trying to conquer you and make you submit to me."
"Back to the subject, back to my conditions, do you want me to kill you Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and others, or release them? Don't you naively think that I will unconditionally release you three brothers? , will you continue to be my enemy again?"
Lu Xuan's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "You are a loyal person, and I will fulfill your loyalty. If you were not a loyal person, you would not be treated like this. Lu Bu is a lesson for you. You say I am plotting against you, It doesn’t matter if you say I’m deliberately thinking about it, I don’t care. I leave everything to you to choose.”
Guan Yu fell silent.
He was very aware of the doubts, because Lu Xuan relied on him and thought highly of him, so he did this.
This is Lu Xuan's approval.
Guan Yu suddenly felt conflicted. He didn't hold grudge against Lu Xuan because he really couldn't hold grudge.
The two sides are enemies, and Lu Xuan's willingness to show some mercy is the greatest kindness. It was just Lu Xuan's arrangement that put Guan Yu into the most difficult choice. He would not naively think that he could just pretend to surrender to Lu Xuan and let Lu Xuan let Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and others go.
Moreover, Guan Yu cannot do such a deceptive thing.
This is Guan Yu's character.
He is based on loyalty and trustworthiness, which is the foundation of his life. Guan Yu will never betray his life creed no matter what.
Seeing Guan Yu's silence, Lu Xuan was relieved.
If it were Zhang Fei, he might be reckless and die directly, or he might pretend to agree first and not think about anything else.
That is, Guan Yu can plot.
Normal efforts to win over people like Guan Yu are of no use at all.
Historically, Cao Cao treated Guan Yu very well. He promoted him to a higher position, gave him a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days, and gave him all kinds of benefits, including giving away red rabbits and horses. However, Guan Yu was still unmoved and determined to find Liu Bei.
Cao Cao was indeed emotional and heroic, and let Guan Yu go directly, completing a story that will last forever. Cao Cao liked Guan Yu extremely much, but he couldn't help but love him.
This is loyalty.
Everyone likes a loyal person.
Lu Xuan knew Cao Cao's situation, and of course he would not use the usual methods to win over Guan Yu, because it was destined to be useless. What Lu Xuan wants to do is to break off the relationship between Guan Yu and Liu Bei first, and exchange Liu Bei's life for Guan Yu's loyalty.
This is loyalty for loyalty.
Then, come back to figure it out slowly.
Lu Xuan looked serious and continued: "Yun Chang, the brotherhood between you and Liu Bei and Zhang Fei has been severed, and we will not have any contact with each other from now on. Then, they can survive and continue to live."
"This is for you to endure the hardships alone and make Liu Bei and Zhang Fei happy."
"In addition, I promise you that I will not let you go against Liu Bei or Zhang Fei in the future, which will ruin your brotherhood."
"Of course, you can choose to refuse and be a coward who goes to death, watching Liu Bei and Zhang Fei being killed before going to die yourself. But the Guan Yunchang I know is righteous, loyal, courageous, and courageous, not People who are afraid of death. If they are not even afraid of death, are they still afraid of living?"
Guan Yu looked miserable.
What Lu Xuan said was easy to say, but to do it was really heartbreaking and heartbreaking, it was so despairing. Guan Yu clenched his fist, then unclenched it, and then clenched it again. He kept thinking in his heart, and the more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became.
Lu Xuan waited quietly.
He looked at this scene and felt uneasy in his heart.
This is the only way and the only way to surrender Guan Yu, so Lu Xuan has no mercy and is very sure in his heart.
Time passes little by little.
Guan Yu finally let out a sigh of relief. He looked at Lu Xuan, his eyes became firm, he put his hands together, cupped his fists and said, "Guan Yu, pay homage to my lord."
At this moment, Guan Yu's heart was as sharp as a knife.
However, his reason finally prevailed, because he chose to let his eldest brother and Zhang Fei live, even if he suffered misunderstanding and pain, he was willing to do so.
A bright smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face.
It's done.
Guan Yu now recognizes his master because of Liu Bei's life, and he is not willing at all. But these are not important for the time being. As long as Guan Yu surrenders, has a big rift with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, and breaks off the relationship, and the people come under his command, as time goes by, the relationship between Guan Yu and Liu Bei will slow down. Fading away slowly.
Moreover, Lu Xuan will continue to take action to make Guan Yu completely return to his heart. This is not a difficult thing. As long as he is willing to put his mind into it and add the baptism of time, Guan Yu will definitely become his person in the end.
Lu Xuan looked confident and said with a smile: "Yun Chang calls me Lu Shijun, or it doesn't matter if you call me by my name. You have a knot in your heart, but I won't force you. Now that you have made a decision, I will keep my promise and release Liu Bei." , Zhang Fei and his family will not break their word."
Guan Yu said: "Thank you, Lord."
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said: "You go down and rest first, and I will meet Liu Bei. Then, I will notify you to come and let you meet Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, and then you can send them away in person."
Guan Yu bowed and bowed, turned around and left.
It's just that his back has a touch of rickets, a touch of fatigue and vicissitudes of life.
Lu Xuan's expression didn't change when he saw it. This was normal. If he says a few words and Guan Yu immediately submits to him, follows him wholeheartedly, and feels happy in his heart, that would be false.
Lu Meng was waiting beside Lu Xuan, looking thoughtfully at Lu Xuan's regard for Guan Yu and his appreciation for loyal people.
Lu Xuan ordered: "Lu Meng!"
"exist!"
Lu Meng answered immediately.
Lu Xuan ordered: "Go and arrange the soldiers and bring Liu Bei and Zhang Fei over. It's time to meet them."
"Here!"
Lu Meng went to make arrangements again.
