Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

"Yes, no matter who is in charge, if it can bring benefits to us, that's fine."

"That's right, if Liu Bei can keep us rich and honored, it's not impossible to support him in his role."

As the leader of the Chen family in Xuzhou, it would be unjustifiable if they didn't come out to express their views at this time.

Chen Gui stood up and said: "Everyone is right, then everyone will list some conditions, and then send someone to Liu Bei's office. If he agrees, then he will be allowed to worry about the state shepherd. What do you think?"

Hearing this, everyone whispered to each other, and then expressed that it was possible.

So everyone talked to each other, listed a bunch of regulations, and prepared to negotiate with Liu Bei.

The request was made, but someone still needs to go to discuss it with Liu Bei, but this matter is thankless, and if the negotiation fails, he will be a sinner.

Seeing that no one was willing to go, Mi Zhu, as the master, had no choice but to take over this important task.

What should be discussed has also been discussed, and some people went to communicate, and people from various families also left one after another, waiting for the result to come.

The Mi family has been doing business for generations, and has become a giant in Xuzhou's business world, and the status of the businessmen is low at this time, so Mi Zhu has always wanted to change the status quo.

Right now, when the Mi family has transformed into an aristocratic family, Mi Zhu will be so active, risking the limelight to gamble, this is also the adventurous spirit of a businessman.

Early the next morning, Mi Zhu led his servants to Tao Mansion to meet Liu Bei.

As the protagonist of this matter, Liu Bei was still distressed in his heart, and at the same time secretly hated those who opposed him as the state pastor, and vowed in his heart that one day when he came to power, he would kill them all.

After a sleepless night, Liu Bei got up early and prepared to go back as soon as possible, so as not to be plotted by someone with a heart here.

Liu Bei was just about to go to bid farewell to Tao Qian, and asked for some food, grass, soldiers and horses by the way, but before he went out, he ran into Mi Zhu who was looking for him.

As soon as the two met, they quickly looked at each other, and after a few polite words, the two went back to the house and sat down to talk in detail.

Seeing that Liu Bei's appearance was different from ordinary people, Mi Zhu was surprised, but still had that smile on his face. "General Liu, Zizhong is here today to discuss with the general about Xuzhou Mu."

Um?

Could it be that the family sent to test it?

Liu Bei thought for a moment, then said: "Bei has no intention of coveting Xuzhou, if you are not at ease, Bei will leave today."

It seems that Liu Bei misunderstood his purpose, but it's okay, let's cut to the chase and say it directly, so as not to make him guess.

Mi Zhu smiled and said, "Zi Zhong came here to represent the Xuzhou family and discuss with General Liu about taking over Xuzhou."

Um,?

Come again, there is no end!

Liu Bei's face darkened, and he said displeasedly: "Bei has already said that he will not take over Xuzhou, you can rest assured, why bother to come and try."

Mi Zhu shook his head and replied: "Don't worry, General Liu, as long as our conditions are met, Xuzhou will be managed by the general, and we have no objection."

Is it true?

Liu Bei was also full of doubts, half-believing and half-questioning: "Oh, let's listen to what Zi Zhong said."

Seeing this, Mi Zhu didn't explain anything, but slowly talked about the family's requirements.

As Mi Zhu talked more and more, Liu Bei's doubts gradually dissipated, and he began to be filled with joy.

It seems that what Mi Zhu said is true, that is to say, Xuzhou is going to be in the hands of my Liu Bei. It seems that the heavens have eyes.

After Mi Zhu finished speaking, Liu Bei couldn't wait to say: "Bei agrees to what Zizhong said, and let Zizhong be in charge of all grains and grass in Xuzhou, and appointed him as the Prime Minister of Xiapi."

Liu Bei is so smart, since Mi Zhu came to pass the order, then this person must have a high status in Xuzhou, it is better to subdue him first.

Liu Bei's sudden appointment, Mi Zhu also did not expect it, and his heart was filled with emotion at the moment, he was regarded as a heavy responsibility just to come to discuss with him, it seems that he is really a benevolent master.

Chapter 304 Taking Over Xuzhou

Mi Zhu said with a smile on his face: "Thank you Minggong, that Zizhong will go to inform the family immediately, and Minggong is also ready to take over Xuzhou."

Liu Bei's eyes were red, and he stepped forward excitedly, held Mi Zhu's hands and said, "Brother Zizhong, Bei has been wandering for half his life, and it is a great fortune to meet you today..."

Seeing Liu Bei revealing his true feelings, Mi Zhu was also very moved, and for a moment, he had a sincere desire to take refuge in him, wanting to help him achieve great things.

But Mi's family has a big business, and he can't be the master alone, so he said emotionally: "Mr. Ming is kind and righteous, and Zizhong will keep it in his heart. If it is useful in the future, just say hello."

Liu Bei's pretentiousness immediately gained Mi Zhu's favor, and also made his first move in Xuzhou.

Everything was ready, and Tao Qian soon led Cao Bao and others to come, and once again asked Liu Bei to serve as Xuzhou Mu.

Seeing this, Liu Bei took over the position of Xuzhou after some hypocritical refusals, and hired Chen Deng as his military adviser, and consulted with him on every important matter.

three days later.

Tao Qian held a ceremony of abdication in the city and officially handed Xuzhou over to Liu Bei.

After Liu Bei took office, he discovered that Xuzhou was a mess. Guangling Zangba supported his own self-respect and did not listen to dispatch at all.

And Cao Bao is currently leading his troops to Gouqu, leaving him with an empty Xuzhou. Fortunately, Xuzhou is rich enough to support tens of thousands of troops, but it will not be a long time.

In order to solve the current predicament, Liu Bei forgot to sleep and eat, went to various rich merchants in Xuzhou again and again, and finally persuaded Mi Zhu and others to join his camp.

With the support of these chaebols, Liu Bei gained a lot of confidence, so he decided to subdue the various forces in Xuzhou to increase his own strength.

Xuzhou State Shepherd's Mansion has become Liu Bei's mansion, and the meeting hall is full of people at this time, and Liu Bei, the superior, is also full of spirits and wants to show his hands.

His eyes kept looking at Wenwu on the left and right, and Liu Bei said politely: "The purpose of calling everyone here today is to restore peace in Xuzhou, so as not to be independent, and the wars will continue. When the princes lead troops to attack, we will wait. enemy."

Zhang Fei, who was seated second on the right, stood up without waiting for the words to finish and said, "Brother, now you are Xuzhou Mu, occupying great righteousness, you only need to give an order, and my younger brother will surely crush those who don't listen to your orders. "

Hearing this, Guan Yu, who seldom opened his mouth, also opened his eyes slightly and said: "The third brother is right, he recruited [-] soldiers a few days ago, and he has been training for more than a month. It's time for him to go out and see the blood."

Hearing Guan and Zhang's words, Liu Bei's confidence also increased greatly. He had never had so many soldiers and horses before, and he wanted to lead the army to show his prestige for a while.

Seeing that Liu Bei was about to agree, Chen Deng stood up quickly and said, "My lord, at this time, soldiers and horses are newly recruited, Xuzhou is newly settled, and the hearts of the people have not yet returned, so you must not lightly use your sword."

And Mi Zhu, who was in charge of food and grass, also knew that Xuzhou could not withstand the consumption of the war, so he stood up and seconded: "My lord, what Yuanlong said is right, don't use swords at this time."

Seeing that the two objected, Liu Bei nodded and asked, "According to what you two said, what should Bei do to break through the current predicament."

Chen Deng replied: "Master, the only hidden danger in Xuzhou right now is Zang Ba, but if he is used well, he can be regarded as a capable general."

Liu Bei was puzzled, looked at Chen Deng and asked curiously, "Oh, what does Yuan Long mean by that?"

"Zang Ba has a lot of strategy and is also a general. As for his self-respect in supporting troops, it's just that the former state shepherd doesn't give him food and grass. If the lord supplies food and grass and subdues his heart, he will definitely become a general under his command."

Chen Deng analyzed the interests in it, and asked Liu Bei to withdraw his intention to send troops to conquer, and use Huairou to surrender Zang Ba.