Liu Bei was surprised that he knew Zhong Shao, but it was only limited to knowing each other, and there was no friendship. Zhong Shao was so enthusiastic that he was really beyond his expectations. But he rushed up and bowed to him.

"Brother Shen Fu, what gust of wind blows you? When I parted in Chang'an, Brother Shen Fu's style remains the same."

Zhong Shao's cheeks twitched, and he secretly admired them. Liu Bei's thick-skinned face was still the same as Liu Bei's emotions for a long time, but the result was still not as sincere and natural as Liu Bei. Even he had an illusion, just like they were really good friends.

The two gave each other a greeting. Liu Bei enthusiastically held Zhong Shao's arm and led him to the hall, divided the guests and hosts to sit down, and ordered someone to drink and talk about what happened in Chang'an back then, but he never asked about Zhong Shao's intention. After talking for a long time, Liu Bei still talked endlessly and enthusiastically recalled the past, but Zhong Shao couldn't hold back and had to take the initiative to change the topic.

"I heard that the Duke Jun was in Yuyang and trained troops and achieved remarkable results. Zhang Jun mentioned the Duke Jun, but he praised him."

"Shame." Liu Bei quickly said a few humble words. "Bei's virtue is shallow and his talent is weak, and he cannot bear the heavy responsibilities. However, the country has many things to do. Since I have entrusted it with important responsibilities, I dare not keep doing it and work hard for everyone. If you have a small achievement, you will be trusted by Your Majesty, and you will also be supported by the envoy Zhang, and you will also leave the cooperation of the people of Yuyang."

Zhong Shao nodded repeatedly, pretending to be puzzled. "There is one thing that I am very puzzled, and I want to ask the Lord of the Mansion to solve my doubts."

"Brother Shen Fu said frankly."

"Do you have dates with King Chen?"

"King Chen?" Liu Bei thought for a while. "Some, some, I met King Chen when I was at Junyi."

"Between you..." Zhong Shao deliberately paused and put on an unspeakable look. "But what holiday is there?"

"No." Liu Bei laughed. "Shame, I'm sorry, I'm going to say that when I was not in the fight, I was attacked by General Sun and became General Sun's prisoner. King Chen was General Sun's guest of honor. How dare I have a festival with him?"

Zhong Shao suddenly realized in his heart. Of course, he did not doubt King Chen's character. King Chen had been in Chang'an for several years and was famous for his character. Besides, so many royal families went to Chang'an, the emperor was eager to seek talent. If Liu Bei was really a royal family, King Chen would never interfere. Among them, Liu Bei's identity as the descendant of Zhongshan Jing was fake. King Jing of Zhongshan Jing Liu Sheng was the brother of Emperor Xiaowu, known for his many sons. Moreover, his Zhongshan Kingdom had a successor before Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, and his clan origin was lost. It was impossible to prove who was his descendant. Even if he was indeed descendant of Zhongshan Jing, he would probably not be able to rank the clan origin.

"Brother Shen Fu, what's wrong?"

Zhong Shao waved his hand with a smile. "I may have misunderstood, it's okay, it's okay."

Liu Bei was suspicious and asked: "What's the matter? Brother Shen Fu doesn't have to worry, it's okay to speak out."

Zhong Shao repeatedly refused, so he had to tell King Chen that Liu Bei had personally denied that it was a royal family. He gave Liu Bei a little face, only saying that he denied that it was a royal family, and did not say that he denied that it was a royal family after he denied King Jing of Zhongshan, otherwise it would be equivalent to slapping Liu Bei in the face directly.

When Liu Bei heard this, he felt uncomfortable as if he had eaten dog shit. The humiliation he suffered that day also came to his heart. He almost couldn't control his emotions and cursed. He lived a stable life over the years, and his mentality had improved a lot. He was even a little proud of himself, thinking about monopolizing Youzhou. Now he remembered the past and the experience of being captured and humiliated by Sun Ce, and was very depressed.

So what if he monopolizes Youzhou? Sun Ce has already won five states, and he can have today, so he has a certain advantage by trading with Sun Ce to obtain materials from the Central Plains. This advantage is enough to give him a foothold in Youzhou, but after Youzhou, he is nothing.

Seeing that Liu Bei's expression was wrong, Jian Yong quickly took over the topic. "Zhongjun, how did Chang'an have in the past few years?"

Zhong Shao understood the situation in Chang'an. "After moving the capital, although the court was ups and downs, it was a sign of revival. Xun Lingjun is a wise man today. He should be ordered again by moving the capital. It is wonderful." Zhong Shao slapped his thighs, his spirit was soaring, and he was so excited that he expressed his words. "Mr. Fu, have you ever met Xun Lingjun? He is deeply impressed by you. This time I came to Youzhou, he specially asked me to greet you."

"Is that right?" Liu Bei was very surprised and a little regretful. Xun Yu once invited him to Chang'an, but unfortunately he was fascinated by the governor of Yanzhou and did not accept Xun Yu's invitation. Unexpectedly, Xun Yu still remembered him, which surprised him.

"It's not just Xun Lingjun, but Kong Wenju also misses you. He also arrived in Chang'an not long ago and was deeply trusted by His Majesty."

"Haha..." Liu Bei became excited again and said a few humble words. Being remembered by a famous scholar like Kong Rong, he had the capital to brag again.

Zhong Shao said: "Although Chang'an is suffering, everything is waiting for development, but the king is wise and the ministers are wise and the revival is expected, which is a blessing for the people of the world. In the battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao was awarded the head of the head and Ban'an, Hebei. Now the court is concerned about Youzhou. Liu He is a son of the royal family, with talent and military talents, Gongsun Zan is a hero who is in power in the northern border. The barbarians were frightened by the news. They gathered in Youzhou. It was a good opportunity to show their power in the border areas, but it was a pity that they had personal grudges between them."

Liu Bei felt attentive, agreed with a few words, and raised his big ears to listen carefully. The situation in Youzhou was complicated, and the knot between Liu He and Gongsun Zan could not be untied, and Zhang Ze was helpless. All three wanted to win him over. He was able to be together from all sides. If the court wanted to solve this problem, he naturally had to care. When he heard that the court was going to transfer Liu He back to Chang'an, he suddenly became nervous.

He and Liu He have no fundamental conflict of interest, and there is a possibility of cooperation, but he and Gongsun Zan have no possibility of cooperation. Although they are fellow disciples, they all have contact with Sun Ce, but there are grudges between them and it is impossible to become a real alliance. If Liu He leaves, Gongsun Zan will not only not need his help, but may also regard him as an opponent.

Liu Bei looked at Jian Yong calmly. Jian Yong understood and said with a smile: "The court has good intentions, but I am afraid that Liu He will not agree? The hatred of killing his father is irreconcilable. Besides, the people of Liu Envoy are very trustworthy. Youzhou people still remember it. If Zhang Envoy had not put the overall situation first, they would have raised an army and fought long ago. Even if Liu He was willing to return to Chang'an, he would have killed General Gongsun before leaving."

Zhong Shao knew it well, but pretended not to know it. "Is that true? General Gongsun is in power in the northern border, and Baima Yi is famous throughout the world. Although Liu He is good at fighting, he is afraid that he may not be the opponent of General Gongsun? Moreover, the imperial court has an edict, so he is very unwise to do so, and may even implicate Youzhou."

Jian Yong also felt that Liu He's strength was not enough to defeat Gongsun Zan, even if Liu Yu Yu's old officials were not enough. Although Xianyufu's people were numerous, their ability to use troops was obviously far from that of Gongsun Zan. If it weren't for this, Liu Yu wouldn't have been defeated by Gongsun Zan. He immediately thought of Yuan Tan. "Liu He himself was not strong enough, but he and Yuan Tan were enough to defeat General Gongsun."

Zhong Shao frowned. "So, once Liu He and Gongsun Zan fight, Yuan Tan became the beneficiary?"

Liu Bei also felt that it was inappropriate. The people of Youzhou fought in an internal strife, but were taken advantage of by the people of Jizhou. What's wrong with this? He was once a subordinate of Yuan Tan, but later surrendered to Sun Ce. Now that he was defeated by Yuan Tan, his face was lost. Yuan Tan could not reuse him. His career, which had just improved a little, may be frustrated again, and the military farms in Yuyang also benefited Yuan Tan.

"Envoy Zhang will not sit idly by and watch them fight, right?"

Zhong Shaotui said he was frowning, and stood up and said goodbye, and rushed back to agree to Zhang Ze. Liu Bei quickly stopped him and pulled Jian Yong to discuss. After thinking about it, this matter was more harmful than good for him. No matter who wins and loses Gongsun Zan and Liu He, as long as Yuan Tan is involved, it will not be good for him. Maintaining the status quo is the most beneficial for him.

Jian Yong repeatedly weighed the pros and cons. "The court is going to summon Liu He to the capital, and Liu He is going to leave anyway. After he left, only the prince and Gongsun Bogui were left in Youzhou. The situation is still unfavorable to you. Maybe it would be better to let Liu He kill Gongsun Bogui."

Liu Bei touched his bare chin, his eyes turned around, but he didn't say anything, but his eyes changed a little.

Jian Yong continued: "Although Yuan Tan has troops, most of the elite troops in Jizhou were left in Guandu. He led new recruits and may not dare to face General Gongsun. Unless Liu He and Gongsun Zan cannot fight for a long time and both sides are injured, he will be able to take advantage of the situation. If Liu He can take advantage of the situation without having to make a big move, then Yuan Tan will have no chance to take advantage of it. Liu He avenged his revenge and left Youzhou. Gongsun Zan died. The only thing Zhang Envoy could rely on was the Du Jun. At that time, the Du Jun took over Gongsun Zan's subordinates with the friendship of his fellow disciples. Even if he faced Yuan Tan, he would have the power to fight, and reproduce the original record of defeating Tuo Yi, so that those people could see the Du Jun's strength and block the mouths of the people."

Liu Bei's eyes flashed and his heartbeat accelerated a little.

Jian Yong continued to analyze. Zhang Ze definitely did not want Youzhou to be occupied by Yuan Tan. Of course, he did not want Liu Bei to be the dominant one. He should be inclined to take over Liu He's strength and be a real governor of Youzhou, rather than living under the shadow of Liu Yu. Therefore, he is likely to cooperate with Liu He and lure Gongsun Zan. At this time, he will need Liu Bei's assistance, at least he will not want Liu Bei to form an alliance with Gongsun Zan.

This may be the purpose of Zhong Shao's arrival. Zhong Shao came from Ji County and must have discussed it with Zhang Ze. Zhang Ze is a very smart person and it is impossible to estimate the serious consequences. Zhong Shao came here not to reminisce about the past, but to form an alliance.

"Xianhe, what should I do? On one hand, I have the same family as a former disciple, and on the other hand, I have the same brotherhood as a court, and on the same hand, I have the same righteousness as a monarch and minister, how do I choose?"

Jian Yong smiled slightly. "The Lord of the House does not need to make choices. Gongsun Bogui is arrogant. He will not ask the Lord of the House for help. Since that is the case, the Lord of the House can watch it on the wall and prepare the offerings."
Chapter completed!