" Zhou Buyi?!"
Liu Biao's eyes narrowed. He had high hopes for this child. He had been known for his benevolence and etiquette since he was young. Although he had not been taught by a famous teacher, Liu Bei had been taking care of this matter recently.
Why did Cao Mengde want him too?
When this child grew up, he would definitely be able to make the land green and yellow. He would be the person who carried the cauldron for civil officials.
"This…"
Liu Biao looked left and right, only to discover that Cai Mao also had a trace of astonishment. Then, he immediately reacted and nodded.
He looked at the maidservants and guards around him without batting an eyelid. The servants were very sensible. Seeing this look, they knew that what they were about to say was not something they could listen to.
Hence, he slowly retreated.
Yang Xiu said cheerfully," You don't have to worry too much. My lord has a child. He is five years old this year, but he is extremely intelligent and already knows how to plan. However, he has had few playmates since he was young. My lord doesn't want him to learn bad things from those mediocre people, so he wants to find a companion.”
"I see…"
Liu Biao could not believe a single word of these words.
He immediately felt uncomfortable.
Back then, when he heard Zhou Buyi predict the outcome of the Battle of Guandu, he felt that it was strange. However, he did not pay much attention to it at that time, causing the news to leak out.
Cao Mengde must have wanted to raise a child.
As the number one official in the future.
To assist his son.
If there really was such a 'son'.
"No, Zhou Buyi is my nephew, Liu Xian. He has a special status and he is only nine years old. He might not be willing to go.”
Yang Xiu's chin suddenly lifted slightly.
"Lord Ming, my lord Cao Cao can defeat Yuan Shao's army of hundreds of thousands with just tens of thousands of soldiers at Guandu."”
"Who can do it?"
Liu Biao's expression froze, and then he snorted coldly,""Victory and defeat are common in a military. It's good that you won. Why do you have to show off?”
Yang Xiu laughed loudly." No, no, no, Ming Gong has misunderstood. I'm not showing off, but I'm explaining the current situation to you."”
"Our Qingxu army still has over 100,000 soldiers who have not moved. They are elite soldiers who have been training day and night. We have won a complete victory in the northern battlefield, and we have only consumed 10,000 soldiers.”
"The army is at its peak. If we use Wan City as a base and march into An Ding County, how are you going to resist?”
"I'm afraid Xiangyang will fall into a bloody storm.”
Yang Xiu shook his head and sighed, feeling rather regretful." It's a pity that such a peaceful land is lost. In order to avoid the chaos of war, the scholars of the world have gone to two more places. One is Yingchuan, and the other is Jingzhou. I'm afraid that once the chaos of war breaks out, the people will be in dire straits and the hermits will flee. Duke Ming has lost before the battle even started.”
This…
Liu Biao's heart immediately thumped. It was really that Yang Xiu's words were too harsh.
Indeed, Cao Cao held the emperor in his hands to command the vassals, and his army was unstoppable. No matter how they attacked him, they had a sense of justice.
And he couldn't afford to fight. The Anfu Kingdom that he had built up over the years couldn't withstand a large-scale struggle. He didn't have to fear any other dukedom.
However, Liu Biao did not dare to neglect Cao Cao.
If they were to fight, within a few years, chaos would ensue and the people would be displaced. Wouldn't all the years of effort be for naught?
Cai Mao panicked when he heard this. However, he wasn't thinking about the suffering of the people. Instead, he was thinking that once Cao Cao went south, the people of Jingzhou would definitely be united and listen to Liu Biao's orders.
Their navy was going to fight against Sun Ce in the southeast. If the war in the north started, Sun Ce would definitely take advantage of it. Jingzhou and Jiangdong had a deadly feud.
"My lord, you should agree to Cao Cao's request. Isn't he just a child? If our Jing state continues to maintain its peace and prosperity, there will only be more and more scholars in the world.”
This sentence really entered Liu Biao's heart.
But Yang Xiu revealed a faint smile.
He smiled without saying a word.
It was the stupidest way to cede benefits to preserve the current peace.
Liu Biao nodded slightly, but he still felt lucky.
"Dezu, why don't we let Zhou Buyi decide for himself? If he is willing to go, I have nothing else to say.”
Yang Xiu was overjoyed. He stood up and bowed slightly,""Thank you very much."
He had full confidence that Xudu was where the emperor was. Over the years, Sikong had made the country rich and the army strong. It was already extremely prosperous. The people were peaceful, the products were abundant, and the granaries were full of grain. Anyone who knew a little bit of reason would not refuse to go to Xudu.
Furthermore, he was here to invite Zhou Buyi over, not to snatch it by force.
……
An hour later, the banquet dispersed. Yang Xiu suggested going to the Bie Jia Manor to meet this legendary Jing Province prodigy.
"Little Lord is…bathing.”
"Then I'll wait in the side hall."”
Liu Xian wiped his sweat and bowed. However, he was a little worried.
"Why is Cao Cao's registrar here?”
He called a servant to inform Liu Bei, who was staying in the posthouse. Liu Bei had been in Xiangyang City for a long time. Ever since Guandu was defeated at Baima, he was able to meet his sworn brother and came to Jingzhou together. At present, Xinye was assigned to him to guard Nanyang County in the north of Jingzhou.
However, he often came to Xiangyang, mainly to get close to Liu Biao.
At this moment, Sister Peach had finished bathing Zhou Buyi and was enjoying herself comfortably.
You took a bath, Vitality 1, Skin Color 1.
Alright, Vitality was still useful, but skin color…
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