My father-in-law Guan Yu, I persuaded Liu Bei to launch a surprise attack on Xiangyang at the beginn

Chapter 7 Liu Yuzhou, you have to think carefully about whether it is a big deal or a small deal.
"Why did you say this, sir?"

Liu Bei's nerves, which had relaxed slightly, immediately tensed up again.

Zhuge Liang did not wave his feather fan, and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes. It was obvious that he did not think the same as Xiao He this time.

"Cao Cao has always been ruthless. Back then, he massacred the entire Xuzhou region all the way to the Si River, and at the Battle of Guandu, he buried alive 70,000 surrendered Yuan soldiers."

"Now that the people of Xiangfan have learned that Jingzhou has changed hands and Cao Cao's army is about to reach the Han River, how can they not be terrified, fearing that Cao Cao will massacre Jingxiang."

"Liu Yuzhou is renowned throughout the world for his benevolence and righteousness. When the people of Xiangfan hear that Liu Yuzhou is about to cross the river and head south, they will voluntarily follow you, Yuzhou, with their entire families, to seek refuge south."

"After Cao Cao captures Xiangyang, he will certainly not let you, Yuzhou, seize Jiangling. He will most likely use his cavalry to pursue you relentlessly."

"Liu Yuzhou is carrying over 100,000 men, women, and children. His march will be slow, and it is no surprise that he will be overtaken by Cao's cavalry."

"Based on Liu Yuzhou's understanding of Cao Cao, will he be merciful and consider the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians?"

No strategy was needed, Xiao He just had to put the bloody facts of Changbanpo in front of Liu Bei.

Liu Bei's expression became increasingly solemn. He took a deep breath and shuddered violently when he heard the last sentence.

How could Cao Cao, who was able to massacre Xuzhou in blood, be merciful?

Once Cao's cavalry caught up, they would naturally crush them indiscriminately.

Civilians, soldiers, women, children, old and young...

I would rather kill three thousand people by mistake than let one go!
This must be Cao Cao's order.

Liu Bei knew his old rival too well.

"Sir, what I'm reminding you of is that if we rashly retreat south, wouldn't countless people in Xiangfan die under Cao Cao's cavalry?"

"We really can't retreat south, we can't..."

Liu Bei suddenly realized his mistake and immediately stood up and bowed to Xiao He:
"Thankfully, I was able to give you a heads-up. Otherwise, I would have become a sinner in Jingzhou. Please accept my respects, sir!"

Xiao He breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the old saying is right: if you want to "control" someone, the best way is to find his or her weak spot.

Liu Bei's weakness is benevolence and righteousness.

"I cannot accept such a generous gift from Liu Yuzhou."

Xiao He hurriedly stood up and supported Liu Bei, smiling and comforting him:
"He knows that Liu Yuzhou is kind and righteous, but there's no need to be so hard on yourself. Even if what He said comes true, the blame lies with Cao Cao, not you, Liu Yuzhou."

Changing the subject, Xiao He took the opportunity to persuade:
"Although the crime is not Liu Yuzhou's, I believe that Liu Yuzhou will certainly not sit idly by and watch the people of Xiangfan die under Cao Cao's cavalry, right?"

"Putting aside the fact that Liu Cong betrayed his father and surrendered to Cao, Liu Yuzhou's seizure of Xiangyang was legitimate and in no way an act of betrayal."

"Even if you insist on calling this an act of disloyalty, it's only a small act of disloyalty. Compared to the greater righteousness of saving 100,000 Xiangfan citizens, which is more important? I believe Liu Yuzhou has a clear judgment in his mind."

Small justice, big justice...

Liu Bei's eyes gradually showed understanding.

Zhuge Liang watched Liu Bei's mood change and could naturally tell that Liu Bei was persuaded by Xiao He.

"To think that the people, fearing Cao Cao, would follow the lord south, and even think of using this to persuade the lord, this person's vision is farther than mine, and he seems to understand the lord better than I do..."

Zhuge Liang looked at Xiao He secretly.

Then he bowed and said:

"My lord, what Xiao Bowen said is absolutely right. How can you lose the greater righteousness for the sake of the smaller righteousness?"

"Liang asks my lord to prioritize the lives of the countless civilians in Xiangfan. Lead us in a surprise attack on Xiangyang and stop Cao Cao north of the Han River, saving the millions of lives in Jingzhou from being trampled and slaughtered by Cao's cavalry!"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei looked at each other, then bowed and pleaded in unison.

Liu Bei stood up suddenly, stood in front of the door with his hands behind his back, looked up to the north, his eyes changing constantly.

After thinking carefully for a long time, the hesitation in his eyes finally turned into determination.

"If Liu Cong really surrenders Jingzhou to Cao, don't blame me for not considering the relationship between uncle and nephew!"

"I will lead you across the Han River and launch a surprise attack on Xiangyang, thus repelling Cao Cao north of the Han River!"

Zhuge Liang breathed a sigh of relief.

Guan Yu felt relieved.

Zhang Fei was overjoyed, laughing loudly and patting Xiao He:
"Mr. Xiao, you're amazing! We talked till we were dry but still couldn't convince Brother. But you convinced Brother with just a few words."

"I'll bring a jar of Du Kang wine tonight. I'm going to make you drink until you fall down. Thank you very much." Zhang Fei was very strong. He slapped Xiao He with his palm, making him grin and feel that his shoulder was about to be broken.

"Uncle San, please be gentle. His frail body can't withstand such a blow from you."

Guan Yinping, who was standing by, saw Xiao He looking in pain and couldn't help but remind him.

Zhang Fei was stunned at first, then he reacted and quickly withdrew his hand.

"Mr. Xiao, I was so happy at the time that I didn't hurt you. You are my brother's treasure now. If I had hurt you, it would have been disastrous..."

Zhang Fei muttered to himself, his face full of apology, and touched Xiao He's shoulders up and down to check him.

"It's okay, it's okay, nothing serious..."

Xiao He smiled slightly awkwardly and moved his shoulder away.

Zhang Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

When he looked up, he saw Guan Yinping looking at Xiao He nervously.

"Yinping, Uncle Wei just patted Mr. Xiao lightly, and you look so nervous and concerned."

"Why don't I see you care about your uncle usually?"

Zhang Fei grinned and asked jokingly.

Liu Bei also stroked his beard and smiled, then nodded and said:
"Yinping has always been impulsive, but I didn't expect that she now knows how to care about others. Yunchang, it seems that this girl has grown up."

Guan Yu just smiled faintly.

Guan Yinping blushed slightly, and said angrily with a pout:

"Uncle, what are you talking about? Didn't you ask me to take good care of him?"

"If Third Uncle kills him, how will I explain this to you, Uncle?"

Liu Bei knew his niece's temper very well. If she was annoyed, even he, as her uncle, would have a hard time coaxing her.

"Yes, yes, it was my uncle who was talking nonsense. Yinping, you continue to accompany Mr. Xiao for breakfast. Your father and I will go and discuss how to launch a surprise attack on Xiangyang."

Liu Bei quickly stopped smiling, found an excuse, and hurriedly left with a few people.

In a blink of an eye, the room became deserted, with only a few female soldiers who were grinning.

"What are you all laughing at! Can't you see that the food is cold? Hurry up and heat it up in the kitchen!"

Guan Yinping glared at them unhappily.

Several female soldiers quickly picked up their lunch boxes and hurried away.

There were only two of them left in the room.

The atmosphere is a bit subtle.

"Ahem, actually I'm full too, there's no need to go through so much trouble."

Xiao He was the first to break the slightly awkward atmosphere.

"That won't work!"

Guan Yinping glared at him, "I asked the chef to make all of that. You must eat it all."

"Ah this?"

Xiao He touched his slightly bulging belly, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Have a few glasses of wine first, and then eat after they're heated up and brought back."

Guan Yinping ignored his embarrassment, poured a full glass of wine and put it in his hand.

Xiao He felt helpless and didn't want to refuse her kindness, so he could only take the wine glass and put it to his mouth with a wry smile.

Guan Yinping came closer and asked mysteriously:

"Xiao Bowen, I'm going to ask you a question, and you have to answer me honestly."

"Is your mentor an immortal from the otherworldly world? Have you learned some divine skills?"

As Xiao He drank the wine, he choked suddenly.

(End of this chapter)