When Lu Su arrived in Yecheng, Yuan Shao's young son was suffering from scabies and his life was dead. Yuan Shao was looking at his bedside, asking the famous doctor about the cure. Hearing that Jusui led Lu Su to see him, he knew that there was something important, so he couldn't help but sighed, and ordered the doctor to be cured, reluctant to give up, and went back one step at a time, and met Lu Su and Jusui in the study.
Lu Su submitted Sun Quan's letter, and Yuan Shao pityed his beloved son, absent-mindedly, and read it in a hurry. He just sighed and bowed his head silently. Jushou saw him described as haggard, disheveled, and unclear, and asked: "Why is the lord today like this?"
Yuan Shao sighed and said, "I'm going to die!"
Jushou said in astonishment, "Minggong's Spring and Autumn Period is prosperous, and the great cause is flourishing. Why is this ominous remark?"
Yuan Shao said: "I have five children, but the youngest is very happy. I am suffering from scabies, and my life is dead. What is my intention to talk more about others?"
Ju teaches: "There is a clear tolerance. Today, our army and Cao Cao are at Guandu, and Xuchang is empty. If the righteous soldiers take advantage of the void, they can protect the emperor, save the people, and get the seal of the country. This is not an easy opportunity. , But the arbitration of it."
Yuan Shao said: "I don't know the pros and cons, but I am in a trance, I am afraid of disadvantages."
Ju teaches: "This is a great opportunity for all ages, and you will have to overcome it in the past. Why is it disadvantageous?"
Yuan Shao said: "The only one born of the five sons is the most different. If there is any sparseness, I will end my life."
Jushou wanted to persuade him again. Yuan Shao frowned and waved his hand to stop him, saying: "Aiko is sick at this time, and it must be God who told me not to raise troops. If I send troops at this time, I will be the master. Don't say it again, I have decided, Zijing, you can Go back and tell Wu Hou, the reason is clear. If you feel unsatisfactory, I will help myself."
Jushou was furious and drew his sword to the ground, and said: "When I was in such a rare encounter, I missed this opportunity because of a baby's disease! It is a pity to go with the big event!" After the words, he gave up his sword and fell to the ground. Sighed.
Yuan Shao said: "Zi Jing and retreat, I cherish my beloved son, and I want to take a closer look." After speaking, he turned anxiously and turned inside. Lu Su sighed up to the sky, shook his head, and left.
After returning to Jianye, Lu Su reported the situation to Sun Quan. Sun Quan sighed, knowing that this Yuan Shao was unlikely to happen, so he no longer had any hope for him.
Zhou Yu on the side had long been worried about Zhuge Liang's seizure of Nanjun, and he exerted a lot of effort, but he did not expect that Nanjun would eventually be occupied by Zhuge Liang's army. At that time, because Jiangdong hadn't been fully unified, Zhou Yu still had a rat avoidance device. Now that Jiang Dong was completely under his own control, Zhou Yu began to plan Jingzhou.
"My lord, now our army has calmed Jiangdong and its morale is booming, so we should take advantage of the situation to develop towards Jingzhou. Besides, Zhuge Liang took advantage of our army's strength against Cai Hao and took the opportunity to occupy Nanjun. Our army wasted effort in vain, and now it is time to find them to settle accounts."
Zhou Yu said a lot in one breath, and it seemed that he had already kept this matter firmly in his mind.
"The Governor's words are very reasonable. Zhuge Liang really shouldn't seize Nanjun. However, now the heroes are together. Cao Cao in the north and Yuan Shao in Hebei are the largest forces in the world. In order to resist them, it is necessary to unite with Liu Xun in the future. Tear your face now.
Lu Su is loyal, generous and benevolent, taking into account the overall situation, and in many cases is not as impulsive as Zhou Yu.
"Are we going to swallow this bad breath?"
Zhou Yu was very dissatisfied with Lu Su's statement and seemed to be very angry.
"It's not to suffer a dumb loss, but to ask for Southern County through other methods."
Seeing Zhou Yu's anger, Lu Su was not moved, but slowly finished his words.
"Oh, what method does Zijing have? Let's talk about it."
Sun Quan on the side also knew that it was inappropriate to go to war with Liu Xun. After all, the southern county of Jingzhou is guarded by the feathers, and there is Zhuge Liang who is resourceful in Xiangyang, and the rash attack will certainly not take up half of the advantage.
"Su Yi went to Jingzhou personally to ask for Nanjun."
Lu Su said confidently.
"Well, Zijing might as well go to Jingzhou to have a try."
Sun Quan said happily. Sun Quan and Lu Su also knew that the negotiation for Nanjun would not be so smooth, nor could it succeed. However, they went to ask for Jingzhou, on the one hand to show their attitude, on the other hand, to explore the reality of Jingzhou.
Although Zhou Yu still wanted to argue, Sun Quan had already expressed his attitude, and he couldn't say anything anymore. Because he knew that Sun Quan was more arbitrary and he was very jealous. If you disobey Sun Quan's will, it will inevitably worsen the relationship between him and Sun Quan.
After receiving Sun Quan's order, Lu Su drove a flat boat from Jiangdong to Nanjun. After Lu Su arrived in Nanjun, he went to call the door under the city.
After receiving the notification from the soldiers, Guan Yu was puzzled. He only knew that Lu Su seemed to be a subordinate of Jiangdong Sun Quan. Guan Yu has always been cautious since he defended the southern county, and he didn't dare to make any difference. So, he hurried out to find out.
Lu Su saw that he came out to greet a big red-faced man with a beautiful beard. Knowing that this person was Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang, he said, "I am Lu Su from Jiangdong Wuhou's army. I have come to discuss something."
Guan Yu roughly heard that Nanjun stole it under Jiangdong Zhou Yu's nose. This time Lu Su came to ask for Nanjun. As a result, Guan Yu was very angry, his face turned from red to purple, just about to have an attack, Ma Liang, the prefect of Southern County beside him, hurriedly pulled Guan Yu.
Once Guan Yu reminded him, remembering Liu Xun's letter, knowing that he was not Lu Su's opponent in terms of bickering, so he smiled and replied: "Jingzhou is now in charge of general Zhuge Liang, you can go to Xiangyang to find him."
Ma Liang on the side also said, "I would like to lead the way and go to Xiangyang with Lu Canjun."
"Then it's better to be respectful," Lu Su said blankly. He knew that Zhuge Liang was good at playing tricks and could kill people just by cursing. However, Lu Su is not a vegetarian, besides, he is a reasonable one.
So Lu Su didn't enter the southern county, and followed Ma Liang's team to Xiangyang. After arriving in Xiangyang, Lu Su saw a large Chinese character flag with gold inscription and red background flying above the city. The banners were lined up, and the army was very strong. Entering the city, the streets are full of busy traffic. Vendors from all over the world gather here. The cries, bargaining sounds, and the crying of children are intertwined. It is very lively, far better than Jianye City in Jiangdong.
Seeing this scene, Lu Su was secretly envious, and couldn't help but admire: "Kong Ming is really very human!"
The sergeant reported to the city, saying that Lu Zijing wanted to see him. Kong Mingling opened the gate of the mansion and took Lu Su into the office. After the lecture, the guest and the host will sit down. After the three rounds of tea, Lu Su said: "My lord Wuhou, and the governor Zhou Gongjin, let me repeatedly declare General Zuo, the former, our army attacked Cai Tao’s southern county, you take advantage of our army not paying attention, under the eyes of the governor Captured Nanjun. It’s very unkind to make Jiang Dongkong spend money, food, and horses, while General Zuo can benefit from it.”
When Kong Ming heard this, he laughed and said: "Zijing is a brilliant celebrity, why did he say this? As the saying goes, things must return to the Lord. The nine counties of Jingxiang, not the land of Dongwu, are the foundation of Liu Jingsheng. My father-in-law was Jing Sheng’s nephew. Although Jing Sheng is dead, his son Liu Qi is still alive. My father-in-law has already played the emperor and appointed Liu Qi as the governor of Jingzhou. Why not?"
Lu Su muttered in his heart, this trick is poisonous. So he said: "If Liu Qi is really in possession of it, it's fair to say, but where is Liu Qi now? It's not here!"
Kong Ming laughed and said, "Does Zijing want to see Young Master Liu Qi?" So Zhuge Liang gave orders: "Please come out, Young Master Liu Qi."
With that, Zhuge Liang winked at Ma Liang. Ma Liang knew immediately, and went to invite Liu Qi with the waiter.
It didn't take long for Liu Qi to be helped out by the two servants behind the screen. Liu Qi looked yellow and thin, panting, and frail. It seemed that he hadn't gotten alive for a few days. After seeing Liu Qi's appearance, Lu Su was very happy, thinking that this shield is almost gone, and see what excuses you can make at that time.
In fact, all of this is an illusion. When Zhuge Liang saw that Lu Su wanted to see Liu Qi, he signaled that Ma Liang deliberately made Liu Qi stunned, so he confuses Lu Su. Let Lu Su mistakenly think that Liu Qi will not live for a few days, and then Nanjun will automatically return to Jiangdong.
Liu Qi weakly said to Su: "Sick body can't show courtesy, Zijing don't blame it."
Lu Su was taken aback and was speechless, then he was ecstatic in his heart. He came over for a long time and said, "What if the son Liu Qi is not there?"
Zhuge Liang knew what he meant to express, so he replied: "The son is on one day and keeps one day; if he is not there, don't discuss it."
Lu Su said, "If the son Liu Qi is not there, the city must be returned to my Dongwu."
Zhuge Liang said straightforwardly: "Just do what Zijing said." Zhuge Liang also secretly delighted in his heart, thinking that this Lu Su really got the trick.
Zhuge Liang then hosted a banquet in favor of Lu Su. After the banquet, Lu Su resigned from the city and returned to Jiangdong overnight, telling Sun Quan and Zhou Yu one by one.
Zhou Yu said angrily: "Liu Qizheng is young, when will he die? When will this southern county be repaid?"
Lu Su said confidently: "The chief governor can rest assured. This is in Lu Su's body, and he will surely let him return Nanjun to Soochow."
Seeing that Lu Su's words revealed a lot of confidence, Sun Quan asked, "What is Zijing's opinion?"
Lu Su said: "I think Liu Qi is too drunk and dying. Now he looks thin, panting and vomiting blood, but within half a year, he will die. At that time, Liu Xun had no excuse to refuse to take the southern county."
Zhou Yu is still very angry, but now there is no other way but to do what Lu Su said first.
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In the city of Xiangyang, Zhuge Liang had not seen Ma Liang for a long time, so he stayed with Ma Liang for a few days to narrate the friendship between teachers and students. One day Ma Liang was playing the piano in the pavilion of Zhuge Liang's mansion garden, and suddenly heard a girl outside shouting loudly: "Military strategist, strategist, do you have any good books, lend me a look!"
Zhuge Liang on the side shook his feather fan, looked at Ma Liang who was surprised, and said with a smile: "It's okay, you continue to play..."