In Lu Bu's view, the first of Liu Bei's three demands was a matter of course, the second was fairly normal, and the third should be a bit overwhelming, but he didn't expect that it turned out that he just promised to treat the people of Xuzhou well.

What's so difficult about this? I can definitely agree to it.

"Haha, Xuande's reputation for benevolence, righteousness and love for the people is indeed well-deserved. Go back and tell Xuande that even if he doesn't mention it, I will treat the people of Xuzhou well. I am Xuzhou Mu, how can I not treat the people of Xuzhou well?"

Chen Gong was stunned.

Looking at Zhou Xing blankly, he didn't expect that Liu Bei's third request was the most difficult and easiest.

The difficulty is because Lu Bu and his generals are cruel and cruel, oppressing the people of Xuzhou and even plundering them, which is bound to happen. If he is to treat the people of Xuzhou as kindly as Liu Bei, Lu Bu simply cannot do it.

It's easy because Lu Bu can just say it casually now. Whether he will treat him well or not will be known later.

Moreover, Liu Bei's third request was obviously made to put Lu Bu in a good mood, so that he would not regret giving people food.

At this point, Chen Gong didn't know what else he could say. He knew that no matter what he said, it would be difficult to change Lu Bu's decision.

He drank several cups in a row and turned to look at Lu Bu's generals. Suddenly his eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something, and his face looked happy.

Just as stunned as Chen Gong was Jian Yong.

The third point of hope that Jian Yong had been thinking about for a long time turned out to be just this. He believed that no one here would have thought of this result, maybe not even Liu Bei.

But he understood the beauty of it and admired Zhou Xingzhi's wisdom even more. At the same time, he no longer had any doubts in his heart and believed that the other party was sincerely working for Liu Bei.

"General Lu agreed to this. General Liu will be happy when he finds out, and he will be able to leave Xuzhou with peace of mind."

Zhou Xing first bowed his hand to Lu Bu and then raised his glass to toast him.

After having a few drinks, Zhou Xing said: "General Lu, in this case, we should leave with the people and food, and then we can leave for Qingzhou as soon as possible."

"Well," Lu Bu nodded, "Since Xuande wants to go north to Qingzhou, it will take time and effort to transport the grain to Haixi and then to Qingzhou. Why don't I transport it to Langya Jiqiu for him, and then receive it when he arrives in Jiqiu?

You can take it back now."

Chen Gong was overjoyed when he heard this and said hurriedly: "General, Liu Bei's soldiers have many families. If we go to Haixi first and then to Qingzhou, it will be delayed for a long time. Why don't we send people and food to Jiqiu and let Liu Bei leave immediately for the north?

Wouldn’t it save more time and effort?”

Lu Bu was slightly happy in his heart and said with a smile: "Hahaha, what Gongtai said is very true. Wensheng, please send people back to Haixi quickly and ask Xuande to leave for Jiqiu immediately. People and food will be waiting for him there.

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Who said Lu Bu was brave and foolhardy!

Zhou Xing felt speechless. He didn't expect Lu Bu to be on guard against this move.

That is, Qiu County is within the territory of Langya, located to the south of Kaiyang County, and Zang Ba stationed troops in Kaiyang.

If Liu Bei really goes north to Qingzhou, that's fine. If he wants to stay in Xuzhou, I'm afraid he will be attacked from both sides by Lu Bu and Zang Ba, and it will be difficult for him to survive.

However, Liu Bei really wants to go to Qingzhou now, and he doesn’t want to be an enemy of Lu Bu yet, so it’s okay to do so. Moreover, it will indeed save Liu Bei time and effort, as long as he is prepared to guard against Lu Bu’s plot.

"General Lu..."

Zhou Xing also wanted to fight for it. It would be better if both people and food were brought back to Haixi.

Lu Bu raised his hand and said: "Hey, I have made up my mind. Don't say it anymore. Besides, I may change my mind. You should go back and report to Xuande as soon as possible."

Zhou Xing and Jian Yong looked at each other, feeling helpless.

"Okay, I will send someone back immediately to inform General Liu and let them leave for the north. In addition, we want to see General Liu's wife first."

"Okay, go ahead." Lu Bu turned to Gao Shun and said, "General Gao, take them with you."

"No." Gao Shun stood up and accepted the order.

Zhou Xing and Jian Yong left the meeting hall, took back the sword from Hou Cheng, and followed Gao Shun to see Mrs. Gan.

After Zhou Xing and others left, Lu Bu ordered his subordinates to prepare food and troops, and send the families of Lieutenant General Liu Bei's army and five thousand shi of food to Jiqiu.

Chen Gong walked up to Wei Yue and whispered a few words into his ear. Wei Yue looked happy and left in a hurry with Cheng Lian.

Zhou Xing and Jian Yong followed Gao Shun to the backyard and met Mrs. Gan.

Just as Lu Bu said, he sent more than a dozen soldiers to guard it, making it difficult for outsiders to approach.

Mrs. Gan has jade and soft skin, and is very beautiful.

After Zhou Xing saw it, he secretly sighed in his heart: Liu Bei has a good life!

Of course, he had no evil intentions at the moment, he just came to make sure Mrs. Gan was okay and informed the other party that he would take her back.

Zhou Xing said to Jian Yong: "Brother Xianhe, hurry back to Haixi, explain the situation here to General Liu, and ask him to lead his troops to Jiqiu quickly. I will stay behind to guard Mrs. Gan and wait for you in Jiqiu."
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Jian Yong felt that this was the only way for now, so he took the two of them and left quickly, rushing back to Haixi.

Zhou Xing called the people who had followed him to Xiapi and ordered them to rush to Langya Kaiyang City and pay close attention to Zang Ba's troops. If Zang Ba's troops and horses made any move, they would report immediately.

He was afraid that Lu Bu would secretly join forces with Zang Ba and take the opportunity to eliminate Liu Bei. Although he believed that Lu Bu would not be able to do this, Chen Gong wanted Liu Bei to die, so there was no guarantee that Lu Bu would not be persuaded.

Don't be afraid of 10,000, just be afraid of the eventuality. You still have to be on guard.

He also ordered the two of them to leave Xiapi first, then disguise themselves and return to Xiapi City to lurk, paying attention to Lu Bu's troops. If a large number of Lu Bu's troops rush to Langya, then Liu Bei will not be able to go to Jiqiu.

He also ordered the two men to stay and guard Mrs. Gan. He was going to see the families of the soldiers. Just as he left the backyard, he saw Cheng Lian and Wei Yue hurriedly walking towards him with dozens of soldiers.

The two men held the hilts of the knives in their hands, looked evil, and looked at Zhou Xing with murderous intent in their eyes.

Zhou Xing stopped, holding the sword in his hand, and thought to himself: The tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop, the troublemaker has finally arrived.

"Zhou Xing, I heard that you are the bravest general in Liu Bei's army, but I, Wei Yue, are the weakest general in General Lu's army. Now I want to compete with you. If you win, you can bring people and food with you.

Let’s go. If you lose, you won’t be able to take anything with you, and your head will also be left behind, so draw your sword quickly.”

Wei Yue walked quickly to Zhou Xing, drew his sword in his hand, and pointed it at the opponent.

Zhou Xing was secretly shocked, this would be difficult to handle.

Cheng Lian and Wei Yue were both brave generals in Lu Bu's army. It's unknown how brave they were. In short, they were not mediocre. They were really not sure they could win.

Even if he defeats Wei Yue, he may not be able to defeat Cheng Lian and those dozens of soldiers. It seems that he is doomed today.

"Haha, General Wei, you are wrong. I am not a general. I am just a lobbyist under General Liu. The most courageous generals under General Liu are Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Both of them have ten thousand enemies.

You are so brave, but I can’t be defeated by even one person.”

Zhou Xing had no choice but to laugh and bow, hoping to avoid this disaster.

"Haha, I already knew you would say this, but if you have a sword in your hand, you are a warrior. Don't worry, we are just competing. I will pay attention to propriety and not hurt you. Watch the sword."
Chapter completed!