Chapter 2 If Lu Bu steals your home, how will you respond?

I'm in a bad situation, it's a bit difficult.

But I am the nominal lord of Xuzhou and the General Zhendong certified by the Han court.

I actually control the two counties of Xia Pi and Peng Cheng.

But you ask me to give up this family business that I worked so hard to get, give up being a local boss, and run away to Jingzhou?
You are poisonous...

"My brother is the lord of Xuzhou, commanding tens of thousands of soldiers, and Yide and I are ready to fight to the death for him!"

"Even though Yuan and Cao are strong, it doesn't matter. As brothers, we can defend Xuzhou with unity!"

"You want my brother to abandon Xuzhou without a fight and go to seize Jingzhou?"

"Xiao Jinglue, I don't think your so-called bright path to support the Han Dynasty is a bright path, but rather a crooked path!"

Guan Yu was the first to lose his temper and refuted directly.

Although Liu Bei frowned, he said tactfully:
"The strategy that Master Xiao mentioned is not a bad option."

"As the governor of Xuzhou, I will do my best to protect the territory and the people."

"If I abandon Xuzhou just because I'm afraid of powerful enemies on all sides, wouldn't that be a betrayal of Mr. Tao's trust before his death? How can I live up to the expectations of the people of this state?"

"What's more, Jingzhou Mu Liu Jingsheng and I are from the same Liu clan. How could I, for no reason, try to seize his inheritance?"

"Mr. Xiao's plan may not be suitable for me."

Liu Bei's temper was obviously much better, and he was still polite to Xiao Fang.

But the implication is consistent with Guan Yu:
Your strategy is not very reliable!
Zhuge Liang also frowned slightly.

When Xiao Fang had previously suggested that he wanted to lure Liu Bei to fight in Jingzhou, he had felt that this plan was a bit wishful thinking.

Xuzhou is the result of Liu Bei's half-life struggle. Just because you painted a pie in the sky, he would throw away his own rice bowl and follow you to snatch food from Liu Biao's mouth?
Liu Bei is not a fool...

Zhuge Liang glanced at Xiao Fang, wondering what method his brother-in-law could use to convince Liu Bei under such circumstances.

Under the questioning gazes of the crowd, Xiao Fang remained calm, as if he was not surprised at Liu Bei's refusal.

Taking a sip of the tea in the bowl, Xiao Fang said slowly:
"I have one more thing to say. In fact, for Envoy Liu, Lü Bu, who is stationed in Xiaopei, is his biggest enemy right now."

"If my calculations are correct, as we speak, Lu Bu has already raised his army and launched a surprise attack on Xia Pi!"

"Since Xuzhou is no longer in your hands, why should you bother with it?"

Xiao Fang released a wave of spoilers.

This is also the reason why he chose this time to come and deceive Lao Liu.

Only after losing Xuzhou did Liu Bei give up his fantasy of fighting to the death in Xuzhou.

He could also show off his foresight in front of others by taking the opportunity.

Only by taking this two-pronged approach could Liu Bei be completely convinced and follow him to Jingzhou.

As soon as this shocking statement was made, there was an uproar in the hall.

Both Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked terrified.

"Master Xiao, are you trying to say that Lu Bu will repay kindness with ingratitude, and take advantage of my confrontation with Yuan Shu to attack Xia Pi and stab me in the back?"

There was obvious disbelief in Liu Bei's tone and expression.

Xiao Fang was not surprised at his reaction at all.

Old Liu comes from a chivalrous family, a bit like "Brother Haonan". He has a strong chivalrous aura and the word "righteousness" is what he values ​​most.

Beihai was besieged by tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans. Kong Rong sent Taishi Ci to Pingyuan for help. Without saying a word, Lao Liu took a group of old, weak and disabled soldiers to Beihai.

Guan Yu was killed by Sun Shiwan. Liu Bang ignored the advice of his ministers and the poverty and weakness of Shu Han, and mobilized the entire country's army to attack him.

The main theme is righteousness!
You, Lu Bu, have come to me in poverty and you think highly of me, Liu Bei. How can I, Liu Bei, not take you in?

In Liu Bei's worldview, he doesn't believe that I would stab you with both elbows, but you would stab me in the back.

Compared to Yuan Shao, who has power and profit in his blood and is a born political animal, Lao Liu is still an idealistic and passionate young man in his bones...

So at this moment, Liu Bei expressed strong doubts about Xiao Fang's prediction.

Not only Liu Bei, but Zhuge Liang also looked at Xiao Fang with curiosity, wondering how his brother-in-law dared to assert that Lu Bu had already captured Xia Pi.

"You are a gentleman, you value trust and loyalty." "But you must know that not everyone in this world is a gentleman."

"In these troubled times, good officials choose the right tree to live in, and changing masters is not considered a shameful thing."

"But this Lu Bu killed Ding Yuan first, and then killed Dong Zhuo. Not only did he change his master, he also killed his master twice!"

"This person's inconsistency and lack of shame are rare in the world."

"Do you really think that such a disloyal, despicable and shameless wolf will be grateful for your kindness in taking him in?"

Xiao Fang's words completely exposed Lu Bu.

Liu Bei fell silent.

"Now the envoy is away on a long expedition, and the people of Xia Pi City have not yet joined the army, so the military force is empty."

"Do you think, sir, that Lu Bu will miss this God-given opportunity to attack Xia Pi and seize Xuzhou?"

Liu Bei's body started to stiffen and he shuddered.

In terms of political tactics, he is not as good as Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, but he has risen from a grassroots to his current status, and he is definitely not a naive white lotus.

After Xiao Fang's analysis, Liu Bei suddenly realized that he might have really made a big mistake.

These words touched Guan Yu's heart, so he nodded and said:

"Brother, I deeply agree with what Xiao Jinglue said."

"I've said it before, Lu Bu is ambitious and must not be taken in, otherwise he will become a big trouble in the future!"

Liu Bei pondered for a long time, then stood up and bowed to Xiao Fang:

"Master Xiao's insight into Lu Bu is far better than Bei's. His ability to judge people is admirable."

"I admit that I took in Lu Bu out of loyalty, but now it seems that I have let a wolf into my house."

Changing the subject, Liu Bei continued:

"However, Xia Pi is guarded by my brother Yide, assisted by Mi Zhu, Sun Qian and others, and there are still 4,000 soldiers and horses left."

"I think that even if Lü Bu betrays us and sends his troops to attack Xiapi, with Yide's ability, he may not be able to resist and lose Xiapi easily."

Guan Yu was cheered up and agreed:
"Brother, what you said makes sense. My brother Yide has the courage to fight against ten thousand enemies. How can he be easily defeated by that slave of three surnames?"

"Even if Lu Bu launches a surprise attack, I believe Yide will be able to call us for help in time and hold out until we can return to rescue him."

Xiao Fang smiled secretly.

It seems that the two brothers still have absolute trust in their third brother Zhang Fei.

It is this trust that makes them still have hope.

It seems that one spoiler is not enough, and another wave of explosive material must be released...

"General Zhang is indeed brave enough to fight against ten thousand enemies, but defending a city often does not rely on personal bravery."

"I know that General Zhang has always had conflicts with Cao Bao, and now he is in charge of Xia Pi. If he pretends to be drunk and whips Cao Bao, Cao Bao will be furious and secretly contact Lu Bu, leading the Danyang soldiers to defect and let Lu Bu's army enter the city."

"So how should General Zhang respond?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was shocked.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked at each other and both gasped.

Zhuge Liang, who was standing behind him, was also surprised and looked at Xiao Fang with surprise.

He predicted Lü Bu's backstab and the surprise attack on Xia Pi. It was remarkable that he had such insight at such a young age.

Now he could even predict that Zhang Fei would get drunk, whip Cao Bao, force the Danyang army to rebel, and enable Lu Bu to capture Xia Pi without a fight.

The details are a bit creepy...

"Mr. Xiao, you, this..."

Liu Bei looked at Xiao Fang with shocked eyes, and for a moment he didn't know what to do.

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