After the discussion was over, everyone dispersed.

Xu Shu grabbed Zhuge Liang. He knew that it was precisely because Liu Biao did not adopt Zhuge Liang's countermeasures that Zhuge Liang finally gave up on Liu Biao. He did not want Liu Bei to lose this talented man.

"Kong Ming, my lord's temperament is like this. I am definitely not looking down on your opinion. Don't take it to heart."

"You Xu Yuanzhi, you dare not take my lord's words at heart, you are really treasonous! If you don't treat me to a drink tonight, I will expose your face in front of my lord tomorrow."

I saw Zhuge Liang looking amused, shaking his feather fan and scolding him harshly.

Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, how could he not understand what Zhuge Liang meant.

"Kong Ming, aren't you angry?"

"Why am I angry? My lord values ​​benevolence and righteousness. This is about adhering to principles, not being indecisive or capricious. It's too late for me to be happy, why am I angry?"

The most beneficial thing is not necessarily the most correct thing. As a ruler, you must never be devoid of principles.

Think about it this way, if someone else made a promise to you, but he easily breaks it without even thinking about it just because the other person offers more benefits. Can you trust such a king to help him?

Maybe he asked you to give your opinion, but when you pointed out his shortcomings, he slapped him to death. Maybe he greets you with a smile now, but when the world is peaceful in the future, it will become "the cunning rabbit dies, the lackey is cooked"

Woolen cloth?

This countermeasure is not only Zhuge Liang's reward for Liu Bei's important use, but also Zhuge Liang's test of Liu Bei. As for the result, it is a bit regretful, but it also makes Zhuge Liang very satisfied. From now on, he can finally carry out his ambitions with confidence.

Sima Yi?

Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed slightly. He didn't believe that the Wei State would only lure him with benefits. He wanted to see what other tricks Sima Yi had, and he might even want to help him.

"Come on, Yuan Zhi, you have to invite me to this drink today."

Zhuge Liang took Xu Shu and walked out. Xu Shu had a helpless smile on his face.

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Sima Yi sat in the window and looked at the cars and horses coming and going downstairs in a daze.

He did not expect that in the face of Wei State offering such a huge benefit, Liu Bei refused without hesitation for long.

"I don't believe that Liu Bei is really a humble gentleman and has no interest in the land of Chu."

Sima Yi smacked his lips.

Forget it, how can I show my ability if I can do it easily?

If inducements fail, he can also bribe Liu Bei's close ministers and wives, and encourage Xuzhou civil and military officials to influence Liu Bei's decision-making. He can also leak his whereabouts and false information to Chu's spies, and then intercept and kill half of them and release the other half, so that Sun Ce can

Ask Liu Bei to raise an army to investigate. He can also spread the rumor that Chu's alliance is actually to take the opportunity to attack Xuzhou, so that everyone in Xuzhou will be in danger.

He had many means, so Sima Yi stood up and smiled coldly. Just as he was about to go out for a walk to learn about Xiaopei's situation and formulate a plan, his subordinates reported to him.

"Lord Sima, Lord Jijiu is coming to Xiaopei soon."

"Mr. Xun Yu is coming to Xiaopei?"

Sima Yi was really surprised. Cao Cao paid more attention to the purpose of this trip than he imagined. He rolled his eyes and said hurriedly.

"Quick, quick, come with me to meet Mr. Xun Yu."

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The next day, Liu Bei held a banquet to receive Xun Yu at the same place as yesterday. He was still accompanied by Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu and others, while Sima Yi sat next to Xun Yu with a solemn expression.

Xun Yu always advocated annihilating the Dong traitors, welcoming Emperor Xian, and supporting the Han Dynasty. I heard that even after Emperor Xian abdicated and disappeared, he was somewhat unhappy because Cao Cao became king. Liu Bei respected such a person very much.

What's more, Xun Yu had outstanding talents in politics and military affairs. He presided over political affairs, which could make the huge Wei State orderly and prosperous; he presided over military affairs, which could block the tiger and wolf divisions led by Lu Bu himself, making Cao Cao feel at ease every time he went on an expedition.

He was praised as "the most talented king" by people all over the world. After Guo Jia's death, Cao Cao appointed him as his chief adviser even though he had some disagreements with Xun Yu.

Liu Bei claimed to be a descendant of the Han Dynasty, and even used the title of the Han Dynasty when he was called queen. Looking at Xun Yu sitting in front of him, Liu Bei's eyes lit up, and he was almost speechless. He hoped from the bottom of his heart that Xun Yu would give up.

Cao Cao came to seek refuge with him.

After toasting Liu Bei with a glass of wine, Xun Yu raised his hands and said.

"I have long heard of the virtuous name of the King of Han. Why does the king now value small righteousness and despise big righteousness?"

Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu immediately became interested and stared at them with narrowed eyes.

Liu Bei seemed to be panicking and hurriedly put down the wine baron and said.

"Liu Bei is stupid, I don't know what Mr. Wen Ruo means?"

Xun Yu stood up slowly and watched Liu Bei raise his right hand.

"The conflict between Wei and Xu Han is about fighting for land and people. In the end, it is nothing more than self-interest."

With that said, Xun Yu walked to the middle of the hall, looked at Zhuge Liang, and raised his left hand to Xu Shu's side and continued.

"The conflict between Qin and Xu Han is a traitor to usurp the Han, bullying the emperor, and bringing trouble to the world. This is a deep hatred between the two countries and a sworn enemy!"

With both hands raised, Xun Yu looked at Liu Bei with burning eyes.

"Why did the King of Han abandon his country's hatred for personal gain and join forces with Dong's thieves?"

"How dare you! How dare you slander big brother here? Look at me..."

Zhang Fei was furious when he heard this and planned to grab Xun Yu and beat him up. Guan Yu saw that the situation was wrong and quickly held him down.

"Don't be impulsive!"

"Second brother, but he..."

Zhang Fei was furious. In his eyes, Liu Bei was a representative of righteousness and benevolence, and he was the most blasphemous being. Slandering Liu Bei for colluding with Han traitors was even more irritating than slandering Zhang Fei himself.

Guan Yu also did not tolerate others slandering Liu Bei, but he was much calmer than Zhang Fei. He knew that Xun Yu must have something to say in his words, and he had to listen to it before deciding how to deal with it.

If he really slanders Liu Bei for no reason, it doesn’t matter whether he is an envoy of Wei or not, he will be killed first!

At this time, Zhuge Liang took over and said.

"Mr. Wen Ruo's words are wrong. Cao Cao was ambitious and raised a large army to attack Xuzhou for his own selfish reasons. As a result, the defense in the west was weak, which made Dong Zhuo want to take advantage of the opportunity. What does this have to do with my lord? Does it have anything to do with my lord?

Karasuma in the north wants to take the opportunity to plunder the Wei State, and my lord has become a spy for the Hu people again?"

Xun Yu turned to look at Zhuge Liang.

He knew Zhuge Liang's intelligence. This man almost caused Ji Shu to suffer a big defeat in the battle of Jiangxia. If Liu Biao could reuse this man's words, he might be able to slow down Sun Ce's offensive until Cao Cao and Liu Bei broke through Shouchun and threatened Sun Ce to withdraw.

.Then Chu State no longer has such a strong national power.

Now that this person had become Liu Bei's right-hand man, Xun Yu did not dare to be careless, so he bowed his hands and asked.

"I would like to ask Mr. Zhuge, has Xu Han concluded an alliance with Chu?"

"good!"

Zhuge Liang answered Xun Yu loudly without even thinking about it.

Xun Yu glanced at Zhuge Liang thoughtfully, then turned to Liu Bei.

"The State of Qin has made an alliance with the State of Chu, and Xu Han has made an alliance with the State of Chu. Isn't it true that he is working with the Han thieves and collaborating with them? Isn't the King of Han afraid of the ridicule of the people in the world?"

Liu Bei was shocked and defended.

"As far as I know, Prince Dong Shang of Qin went to Chu as an envoy and did not reach an alliance with Chu."

Unexpectedly, Xun Yu burst out laughing.

"Why should the King of Han deceive himself?"

"After Dong Shang left Chu, the King of Chu immediately wanted to attack Wei and sent envoys to Xiapi to secretly discuss an alliance with the King of Han. A few days after Qin sent troops, Chu immediately contacted the King of Han to jointly attack Wei.

Your Majesty, do you really believe that there is no contact between the two families?"

"this······"

Liu Bei hesitated. He came to a crossroads and was about to make a choice.

Xu Shu looked at Liu Bei, then at Zhuge Liang, with a bitter look on his face, and finally fell silent.

It is right to believe, and it is right not to believe. In this troubled world, no one knows what is right and what is wrong.

"I have a copy of the Qin-Chu Covenant copied from the State of Wei. I would like the King of Han to take a look at it."

Everyone couldn't help but look at Xun Yu with wide eyes, and saw him take out a piece of brocade from his arms, give it to the guards and present it to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei hurriedly took it and read it quickly. His face was solemn, he grabbed the brocade and stared at Xun Yu and asked.

"Mr. Wen Ruo, is this covenant true?"

Xun Yu bowed his hands and stared at Liu Bei without giving in.

"If the alliance between Qin and Chu is false, Xun Yu's head is willing to be presented to the king of Han."

There was silence in the hall for a long time, only listening to the master's words.

"I believe Mr. Wen Ruo."

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A carriage galloped towards Wei State.

Outside the carriage were accompanied by more than a dozen guards in disguise. There were only two people sitting in the carriage, and they were Xun Yu and Sima Yi.
To be continued...