Three Kingdoms: Liu Daer, you dare to steal my horse!

Chapter 194 Zhuge Liang persuades Bashu to attack
In fact, at the beginning, when I was facing Liu Beilong.

Zhuge Liang didn't think that entering Shu needed to be done as soon as possible.

After all, Liu Bei didn't have many soldiers and horses. If he wanted to achieve the situation where he could enter Shu, at least he had to recruit troops and buy horses after taking Jingzhou, and then he could enter Shu after recuperating.

Calculated in this way, if we say less than two or three years, it will take five or six years, or even longer.

However, the appearance of Bai Chuan completely overturned Zhuge Liang's original ideas.

Bai Chuan's behavior style was completely different from all the generals and counselors of Cao Jun that Zhuge Liang had seen before.

Not only did he not take the usual path, he did the opposite, and he repeatedly used tricks, which was very elusive.

Zhuge Liang knew very well that since Bai Chuan had escaped from the Xiliang battle, he would definitely intervene in the Jingzhou matter.

He was determined not to give Liu Beijun a chance to fight steadily in Jingzhou.

After learning the news that Bai Chuan had returned from Xiliang, Zhuge Liang had been thinking about it.

Zhuge Liang had thought about Bai Chuan's countless routes.

Now after all the calculations, there is only the most dangerous path of attacking Hanzhong and switching to Bashu, and it is also the path that Bai Chuan is most likely to choose.

However, after listening to Zhuge Liang's words, Liu Bei showed hesitation.

"Lord!"

Zhuge Liang bowed immediately and said:

"My lord may still be thinking that attacking Bashu is not a benevolent act."

"But if we don't attack Bashu, once Cao Jun goes first, it will definitely become a serious problem for our army!"

"Jingzhou is just a place of temporary stability. Our army will eventually belong to Bashu, which needs to be pushed into Bashu!"

"I hope the lord will think twice!"

With Liu Bei for so long, Zhuge Liang has basically figured out Liu Bei's character and thoughts.

Benevolence and righteousness are what Liu Bei has been following.

However, it is no longer possible to put benevolence and justice on the lips.

In fact, is it benevolent and righteous to cheat Zhou Yu and take Jingzhou?
This kind of illusory thing is harmless at all!

Liu Bei frowned slightly, hesitantly said:

"Of course I know the words of the military division."

"only……"

Doesn't Liu Bei want Bashu?
No, he thinks more than anyone else.

Even if Jingzhou is won now, how could Liu Bei not know that he has no ability to hold Jingzhou at all.

After all, Liu Bei is not Liu Biao, without the support of everyone in Jingzhou.

The Jingzhou general surrendered to him only because of Liu Qi.

In the future, maybe the position of Lord of Jingzhou will be given to Liu Qi.

I am still under the roof of others.

Therefore, Bashu must be obtained.

But as Zhuge Liang said, if Liu Bei directly attacked Bashu now, it would definitely not conform to the benevolence and morality he pursued.

"Lord!"

Zhuge Liang said anxiously.

He knew exactly what Liu Bei was thinking.

It was because of this that Zhuge Liang urged Liu Bei so eagerly for the first time.

However, Liu Bei still rubbed his forehead and said slowly:
"This matter is a bit sudden, let me think about it."

"I will definitely think more about the words of the military adviser."

"Maybe during this time, our army should recharge its batteries, recruit soldiers, and train soldiers."

"Wait for Sun Quan's news from Jiangdong, then make a decision."

Zhuge Liang's face froze when he heard the words.

Waiting for news from Sun Quan?

This was obviously an excuse, but Liu Bei still didn't understand it.

If you intend to go to Bashu, where do you need any news about Sun Quan?

If you don't take the first step to take down Bashu now, once Bai Chuan's army takes the first step to conquer Bashu, then Liu Zhang will definitely not be an opponent.

Without Bashu, just guarding Jingzhou is definitely not a long-term solution.

Liu Bei has lived most of his life and experienced so many failures, big and small, hasn't he figured out one thing?
Benevolence and righteousness can attract people's hearts, but they cannot settle the country!
Those who conquer the world must have courage and courage that ordinary people cannot match, as well as a mind and a heart!
In Zhuge Liang's view, Liu Bei has everything, and is even very good at forbearance.

Courage, but with regard to means, he is restrained.

What else can this do except put yourself in a disadvantageous situation?
Indeed, many soldiers in Liu Bei's army came for Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness.

But because of this false benevolence and righteousness, if you miss the opportunity, you will all perish in the future!
However, Zhuge Liang could only think about it in his heart.

Can't tell Liu Bei at all.

Even if Liu Bei wouldn't take it to heart, he would never listen to it.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang could only sigh faintly.

Looking back at Liu Bei, seeing Zhuge Liang like this, he also had mixed feelings in his heart.

He knew very well in his heart what he relied on to get to where he is today.

It is to win the hearts of the people.

If it runs counter to his initial choice, it will not be a good thing for the soldiers under him.

Ba and Shu want it, but they can't rush it.

Nor can it be won by force.

If you want to win Bashu, you must use some special means.

Take it reasonably!

Thinking about it now, it seems that only if Cao Jun takes the lead in attacking Bashu, can he find a legitimate reason to enter Shu.

Once in Shu, the follow-up things will become easier.

"I hope my lord will think twice."

Zhuge Liang didn't know what to say, so he said in a low voice, and then got up and left.

Since Liu Bei is unwilling to rush to take down Bashu, Zhuge Liang has only two options.

The first way is to pray that Bai Chuan will not be the same as he thinks, not to think about Bashu, but to focus on winning Jingzhou.

But is it possible?
If Bai Chuan is such a person, why should Zhuge Liang worry?
As for the second way, it is to think of a reason that can legitimately take down Bashu.

Waiting for Cao Jun to come is certainly a reason, but by then it will be too late.

Zhuge Liang didn't think that Liu Bei's three melons and two dates would be as fast as Cao Cao's army.

The reason... what reason should I think of?

Just as Zhuge Liang was thinking.

Suddenly, a soldier's voice came from outside the door:
"Report!"

"My lord, someone is coming to see you outside the door!"

Hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't help frowning:

"Could it be Cao Jun's messenger, or Jiangdong's messenger?"

The soldier shook his head and said:
"This person has an ugly face, is extremely poorly dressed, and is short in stature."

"Before I came to our military camp, I clamored to see the lord, and said that I was Pang Tong."

Pang Tong? !
Hearing this, both Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were stunned.

Phoenix chick Pang Tong? !
How did he come here?

"Bring it here."

Liu Bei spoke immediately.

Zhang Fei on the side was suddenly puzzled and said:

"Brother, I'm afraid this person is not a liar, is he?"

"Didn't it be said that Pang Tong disappeared after the Battle of Chibi, saying that he was killed by Cao Jun?"

"Zhou Yu and his schemes were seen through during the Red Cliff, how could he still be alive?"

But Liu Bei didn't make a sound, just narrowed his eyes and looked outside the tent.

Whether it's true or not, you have to see it yourself.

(End of this chapter)