Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 416 Liu Bei's Layout
Jingzhou, State Shepherd's Mansion...

"What? Cheng Huang is dead! Is this news true?" Liu Biao suddenly stood up from his chair with a happy expression on his face.

"Grand Liu, my lord, Liu Xuande, and all the generals saw it with their own eyes, so how could it be true? If Cheng Huang hadn't died, my lord would dare to disobey the emperor's order and return halfway." Sun Qian stood in the center of the hall, He bowed to Liu Biao.

"Okay, that's great, haha," Liu Biao rubbed his hands, his joy was beyond words.

"Mr. Jiang, our chance has come. This time, we will settle accounts with Cheng Huang."

"My lord, I always feel that things are not that simple. If Cheng Huang is dead, why haven't we heard any news?" Yue Yue said.

"Mr. Ji, Cheng Huang's death is absolutely true. Think about it, if the news of Cheng Huang's death spreads, the princes of the world may immediately riot and attack each other. Therefore, Dongting had to block the news of Cheng Huang's death. .” Sun Gan explained calmly.As a counselor under Liu Bei's account, Sun Qian's diplomacy and eloquence belong to the top existence, and when he answered, he was naturally impeccable.

"Mm! You are overthinking, Mr. Yu. Xuande and I are members of the Han clan, so naturally you won't lie to me." Liu Biao was full of confidence, "General Yu, since Cheng Huang is dead, we don't have to worry about it anymore. You immediately prepare food and grass, and notify Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and other generals to come to discuss matters."

"Yes!" Ji Yue cupped his hands, and then said: "My lord, since Duke Xuande has returned to Xinye, and his subordinates Zhang Fei and Guan Yu are extremely powerful, why not let him join us in the crusade against Dongting."

After listening to Yue Yue's words, Liu Biao understood and turned his attention to Sun Qian.In this way, even if Liu Bei lies, he can be tied to his warship.If he doesn't come, it will prove a lie.

"Liu Gong, my lord has long wanted to send troops with you. My lord has said that if the Dongting is captured, I will give Liu Gong a territory so that my lord can be safe."

"Haha! Alright, if Dongting is destroyed, I will hand over the land of Wuling to Xuande." Liu Biao laughed.

"My lord, think twice," Yue Yue hastily reminded.

Liu Biao waved his hand, "Mr. Ji, I have my own opinion, so there is no need to say more."

……

Hedong, Anyi...

Outside the city lord's mansion, a handsome young man in a white shirt and holding a feather fan came.He has a handsome face, and there is an ethereal air between his brows. He looks like a man of great wisdom.

All right!He is Zhuge Liang.

"Stop, this is the City Lord's Mansion, no one else is allowed to enter!" The guard at the gate swung his halberd and shouted.

Zhuge Liang held a feather fan and arched his hands together, "This is Zhuge Kongming, a counselor under Xuande's tent. If you have something to ask to see your lord, please pass it on."

"Okay, wait a moment!"

Seeing Zhuge Liang's extraordinary bearing, the two guards did not dare to neglect, one of them turned around and walked towards the main hall of the city lord.

Walking into the main hall of the city, I saw several generals sitting on both sides.On the chair of the mayor, one person sat upright.

His eyes are like bright stars, his nose is square and his mouth is square. He exudes an intimidating aura all over his body, and he looks like a brave man at first sight.It is none other than the number one military general of the Three Kingdoms, Lu Bu Lu Fengxian.

"Your Majesty, outside the city lord's mansion, there is a white-faced scholar who claims to be the envoy sent by Liu Xuande. He has something to see." The guard knelt on one knee and cupped his hands.

"Big-eared Liu! What can he do?" Lu Bu was surprised. Outside the Hulao Pass, the three Liu Bei brothers fought against him. Not only did Lu Bu have no friendship with him, but they also had festivals.

"Tell him, I'm busy, Big Ear Liu's messenger, I'm missing!"

"Yes!" The guard turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute!" One of the generals stood up, called a guard, and cupped his hands towards Lv Bu, saying, "Your Majesty, we have nothing to do with Liu Beisu, he must have something important to send here this time. If he says that of course we are not interested, it will not be too late to blow it out."

Lu Bu thought for a while and said, "Wen Yuan's words are reasonable, let him in first!"

The guards walked out, and after a while, Zhuge Liang in a white shirt came in with a smile on his face.

"Next to Zhuge Liang, see Junhou. My lord often says that Lu Bu is among people, and Chitu is a hero among horses. He only obeys Junhou. Seeing you today, Junhou is indeed a dragon and phoenix among people. I feel that this trip is worthwhile! "Zhuge Liang walked in, arching his hands slightly.

"Smart words and tricks, are all Liu Bei's subordinates like this?" Lu Bu didn't take Zhuge Liang's tricks at all, and said coldly.

Zhuge Liang didn't take it seriously, and said: "The king's words are different, and the one who deserves such praise from my master is the only one."

Although Lu Bu's face was cold, he was also happy in his heart. Who doesn't like to hear compliments!
"Brother Zhuge, please tell me if you have anything to do, I'm very busy," Lu Bu said.

"Your Majesty," Zhuge Liang slightly cupped his hands and said, "This time, I came here to give a gift, a gift that you can't imagine."

"A gift," Lu Bu was slightly surprised.

"I give this great gift to Luoyang City."

"Luoyang!" All the generals in the hall were shocked at the same time.

"Your Majesty, do you know that Hussar General Dongting Cheng Huang is no longer alive?" Zhuge Liang said indifferently.

"What?" Lu Bu got up abruptly, staring at Zhuge Liang with his eyes like a falcon, "Is what you said true? Then Dongting Cheng Huang was in his prime, how could he die!!"

"This matter is absolutely true, my lord, within a few days, my lord and Liu Biao will attack Dongting. If Cheng Huang is still here, would we do this?" Zhuge Liang said calmly.

Lu Bu shook his head and sighed: "I never thought that Cheng Huang, the hero of the world, would pass away suddenly. It's a pity, a pity."

Immediately, he looked at Zhuge Liang again and said, "As soon as Cheng Huang died, you attacked Dongting. Pressing, pressing towards Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang turned a blind eye to Lv Bu's coercion, "Your Majesty, once Cheng Huang dies, the world will be in chaos. When the war is chaotic, if you want to be alone, it may be just a dream. Luoyang City is strong, and there are countless supplies in it. There is an extra point of capital to compete for the world. What do you think, Junhou?"

Lu Bu was a little moved, but he heard Zhang Liao say: "Da Er Liu is really good at calculating! He didn't take Luoyang, but let us Junhou take the blame. If Junhou goes to take Luoyang, he will be ridiculed by the people of the world."

After hearing Zhang Liao's words, everyone turned their attention to Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang's eyelids twitched, he didn't expect that there were also resourceful men in Lu Bu's army.At the moment, he calmly said: "My lord naturally wants to take Luoyang, but Xinye is thousands of miles away from Luoyang. By the time our troops reach Luoyang, it may be too late. Besides, my lord has few major generals, and we have to divide our troops to help Liu Biao. I really don’t know how to take it. Junhou is different. Hedong is very close to Luoyang. If Luoyang is taken down, it can be connected with Hedong, killing two birds with one stone. When Liu Biao’s army attacks Dongting, Luoyang will definitely send troops to rescue. At that time, Junhou Isn’t it easy to win Luoyang?”

After hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Lu Bu was silent for a while, then raised his head and said, "Okay, let's gather troops immediately and send troops to Luoyang soon."

(End of this chapter)