usatvline Chapter 510: Old Friend
Chapter 510: Old Friend
Seeing that Liu Biao was in deep thought, Liu Xian wanted to strike while the iron was hot and persuade him again, but suddenly he heard a slight noise from behind the screen.
Liu Xian's heart tightened, and the wine glass he had just picked up almost fell to the ground. He forced himself to calm down and said to Liu Biao: "My lord, I drank too much just now, and I am a little drunk now. In order not to lose my manners in front of you, please allow me to leave!"
Liu Biao nodded to show his agreement.
Liu Xian bowed and walked out quickly.
Liu Xian heard the noise behind the screen just now clearly. He was very sure that there was someone hiding behind the screen just now.
Liu Xian didn't know who this person was, but he was sure that this person should be from the Cai family.
He was a little scared. If Cai Mao knew that he had just given Liu Biao advice, Cai Mao would never let him live.
He walked aimlessly on the bluestone-paved street. Although the vendors on both sides were shouting loudly, Liu Xian could clearly see a hint of panic in their eyes.
This is no wonder. For so many years, under the leadership of Liu Biao, Xiangyang City has always been peaceful and harmonious, without any war. Now that they suddenly hear that war is imminent, they can't help but panic.
I returned to the mansion in a drowsy state and had just drunk a cup of tea when I heard a servant come to report that an old friend outside the mansion came to see him.
Liu Xian was slightly stunned. "Old friend, where did he come from? Did he say his last name or first name?"
The servant answered honestly, "He didn't tell me his name, but he asked me to bring a letter, saying that after the master of the house reads the letter, he will definitely know who he is."
Liu Xian took the letter, took a look at it, and was instantly agitated. He tried to calm down, weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and then carefully instructed: "Please invite him in, and you will guard outside the door for a while. No one is allowed to approach. Remember, no one."
Seeing that Liu Xian was serious in what he said, the servant dared not delay any longer. He quickly walked out of the mansion and invited the visitor in.
Liu Xianduan sat in front of the table, staring at Lu Su for a long time, and then said in a deep voice: "Now you and I are at war, not only did you not leave Xiangyang, but you even dared to step into my mansion. You are really brave. Aren't you afraid that I will send someone to arrest you?"
The expression on Lu Su's face was calm and did not change at all because of the threat in Liu Xian's words.
"Uncle Liu is unstoppable and will soon reach Xiangyang City. The knowledgeable people in Xiangyang City now understand that with the current strength of Xiangyang City, it is impossible to stop this wave of attacks. Liu Shizong is a great man in Xiangyang City. Can't he understand such a simple truth?"
Liu Xian said calmly: "Xiangyang has deep walls, sharp weapons and armor, and sufficient food and grass. Even if Emperor Liu is an extraordinary military commander, how can he easily capture Xiangyang?
Zi Jing, don't forget that Cao Cao is now stationed at the gates of Chang'an and is leading his soldiers to attack Chang'an fiercely. Once Chang'an is captured, Cao Cao will station his troops at Hangu Pass and threaten Luoyang from a high position. At that time, how can Liu Huangshu not be afraid?"
Lu Su laughed and said, "My lord is such a great man, how could he not see Cao Cao's intentions? The reason why he did not return to rescue Chang'an is that he has already responded in Chang'an. Chang'an City is now impregnable. Even if Cao Cao attacks fiercely for a year, it will be difficult for him to enter Chang'an City."
Seeing that Lu Su spoke very confidently, Liu Xian began to murmur in his heart. Uncle Liu was known for his ability to plan strategies, so it didn't seem surprising that he could guess that Cao Cao would attack Chang'an in such a situation.
No wonder Emperor Liu ignored the danger in Chang'an and led his troops to capture Jingzhou. It turned out that he had already prepared for the situation. It was ridiculous that Cai Mao naively thought that as long as he held on to Xiangyang for a period of time, Emperor Liu would definitely withdraw his troops to rescue Chang'an.
Although Lu Su seemed to be drinking tea calmly, he had actually been observing Liu Xian. When he saw the fleeting look of surprise on Liu Xian's face, he knew that what he had just said had worked.
"Emperor Shizong, Emperor Liu's army will be stationed outside Xiangyang soon. I am here on Emperor Liu's orders to persuade Emperor Shizong to submit to the Han Dynasty. I wonder if Emperor Shizong is willing to agree?"
Ever since he saw Lu Su's name, Liu Xian had vaguely guessed his intention.
What he said just now was to test Lu Su's background. Now that he heard that Chang'an was safe, he made up his mind.
"I am originally a Han citizen. I am willing to submit to the Emperor's uncle who has called me."
Lu Su laughed and said, "Great! With the help of the First Emperor, it will be much easier for Liu Huangshu to capture Xiangyang."
Liu Xian recalled something and said, "In fact, Liu Jingsheng had always wanted to surrender, but Cai Mao was determined to fight, which led to this stalemate.
Do you want me to go to Liu Biao and persuade him? Try to get Liu Jingsheng to surrender to the emperor's uncle. This way, not only can I fulfill my relationship with him as master and subject, but it can also save the people of Xiangyang from war."
Lu Su slowly waved his hand, indicating that this was not allowed.
"Shizong, this is absolutely not possible. You have been with Liu Biao for quite some time, so you must understand his character. He is wavering and cannot make up his mind. Even if he wants to surrender, if Madam Cai whispers a few words to him, he will change his mind immediately."
Liu Xian felt helpless when he heard this. This was indeed Liu Biao's old problem. If he had not been indecisive, he would not have reached this point today.
During the Battle of Guandu, he had suggested to Liu Biao that he should take advantage of the confrontation between Liu Yu and Yuan Shao to send troops to Luoyang and welcome the emperor to Jingzhou.
When Liu Biao heard the news, he agreed with it at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was too risky and that he was wasting a great opportunity.
Later, when Liu Bei won a great victory over Yuan Shao, Liu Biao finally realized that he must send troops. However, after arriving in Xinye, Liu Biao began to stop moving forward. His explanation at the time was that as long as he could attract Liu Bei's soldiers and give Yuan Shao a chance to catch his breath, his goal would be achieved.
But who would have thought that with just a few words, Emperor Liu Bei could actually persuade Jiangdong to send troops to intimidate Jingzhou.
Seeing that Jingzhou was threatened, Liu Biao dared not wait and quickly withdrew his troops from Xinye.
Thinking of those past events, Liu Xian felt infinite emotion in his heart.
After he calmed down, he asked a key question.
"What does Uncle Liu need me to do?"
"Uncle Liu's army will arrive within two days. Emperor Shizong can open the east gate at 3:00 pm on that day to allow Uncle Liu's soldiers to enter the city."
With a bang, Liu Xian's teacup fell to the ground, and the tea splashed everywhere, soaking a large area of Liu Xian's robe.
Liu Xian had no idea of this. He asked in a voice that sounded almost surprised, "We are in the midst of war now. Every city gate is heavily guarded by Cai Mao's troops. Even if I bring all the guards around me, it is impossible to do it."