Chapter 281 Fa Zheng’s test?
After leaving the governor's mansion, Zhang Song quickly caught up with Fa Zheng.

The two got on a carriage, and Zhang Song couldn't help but laugh and said, "Xiaozhi, I really admire you."

"Your move of retreating in order to advance is brilliant."

"Just now I saw Huang Quandu's eyes showing doubts. He was wondering if the news he heard was deliberately framed by someone."

"It's my fault, actually. I trusted someone I shouldn't have trusted, and almost let the whole thing get exposed."

Fa Zheng smiled and said, "It's just a small matter, why bother about it?"

"Huang Gongheng thought he was loyal, but this kind of loyalty is of little use."

"Because the world already has a wise and holy ruler, the sooner things settle down, the better it will be for the people, the nation, and the entire empire."

"If you insist on going against the will of heaven, you will not only be branded as a foolish loyalist, but you will also die without a burial place."

Zhang Song nodded: "Xiaozhi, do you think you can convince Liu Bei?"

"After all, this person has always been against Duke Zhenbei."

"Even after Jingxiang was conquered, he escaped and did not choose to surrender."

"Are you sure you can convince him?"

Fa Zheng shook his head: "Not sure."

“Because there are so many possibilities.”

"The news coming out of Jingxiang is so vague that it doesn't even explain how Liu Bei and Cao Cao escaped or how they tried to seize Jingxiang. What does this prove?"

"It means someone did it on purpose."

"There are two possibilities. One is that it was too embarrassing, so Ye Feng issued a gag order to prevent the news from spreading. But this is a bit puzzling. Why didn't Liu Bei let the news out?"

“This unreasonableness can be ruled out.”

"The second one means that Liu Bei may have surrendered to the Duke of Zhenbei. He came here to seize Yizhou, not to resist the Duke of Zhenbei."

Zhang Song was also a smart man. After a careful analysis, his eyes sparkled with brilliance: "If Liu Bei has already surrendered to the Duke of Zhenbei, then our actions will naturally be even more powerful and smoother."

"But what if we both guessed wrong?"

"It's not impossible that there is such an accident."

"What should we do then?"

Fa Zheng smiled and said, "It's very simple. No matter what Liu Bei is thinking, we must tempt him to seize Yizhou."

"As long as things get chaotic, the process may be a little tortuous, but the result will definitely not change."

"So... don't worry."

"But after I leave, the affairs of Chengdu will be handed over to you. Inform everyone not to move. Do not move before I find out the strength of Liu Bei."

"Can"

Ten days later, Yong'an City.

Liu Bei and his remaining troops had been waiting here for half a month, but there was no news that Liu Zhang had allowed him to enter Yizhou.

This made Liu Bei, who was usually steady, quite impatient.

Early this morning, Liu Bei called Xu You and Sun Qian.

"Ziyuan, Gongyou, do you think Liu Zhang will let us pass through the pass?"

"How about we start early?"

"We have also infiltrated a lot of people into Kui Pass. As long as we cooperate with the outside forces, taking Kui Pass will be as easy as taking candy from a sack."

"As long as we enter Yizhou, Marshal Ye will definitely have a backup plan and reinforcements, and we will be able to quickly take Yizhou."

“Although the methods are slightly different, the results are the same.”

Xu You and Sun Qian looked at each other and shook their heads subconsciously: "No."

"Yizhou is mountainous, and people who are not familiar with the terrain can easily be ambushed."

"Marshal Ye asked the lord to take Yizhou in order to reduce unnecessary casualties. If we really want to attack by force, I really can't think of anyone in the world who can stop Marshal Ye."

"So a strong attack is only a last resort. It should never be used unless it is absolutely necessary." Liu Bei sighed and patted his forehead: "Yes, yes, I was too confused."

"Isn't that what I am useful for?"

"Alas, I never thought that I, Liu Bei, would have such a day."

Just as he finished speaking, he heard footsteps: "General, Yizhou has sent people to welcome you."

"Ok?"

Liu Bei's eyes flashed with dazzling light: "Please come in!"

"quick!"

Not long after, Fa Zheng was brought in by Sun Qian. After some introductions, everyone sat down. Liu Bei smiled and said, "Xiao Zhi, you are finally here."

"But we have been waiting so hard."

"I'm afraid that the governor will also be afraid of Ye Feng's reputation, and the Han Empire will never be able to revive again."

"But fortunately, I was just overthinking."

Fa Zheng smiled and said, "In fact, including the governor, many civil and military officials in Yizhou are considering surrendering to Ye Feng."

"Ok?"

Liu Bei's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly concealed it. He frowned and said coldly: "No matter where we go, there are so many people who want to go along with the traitors."

"Can't we revive the Han Dynasty if we work together?"

"A person who is afraid of death deserves to die."

Fa Zheng waved his hand and said, "Now that the two emperors are no longer in the world, the Han Empire has long been in name only."

"It would be too selfish to shroud Yizhou in blood and gore just for one's own selfishness."

"Those who are truly fighting under the banner of the Han Dynasty, are they really thinking about reviving the Han Dynasty, or are they fighting for their own ambitions?"

"If they can really stop Ye Feng, will they be willing to hand over their power?"

Liu Bei's eyes flickered as he wondered whether Fa Zheng's words were a test of him or if he really had such thoughts.

However, before everything becomes clear, he can only pretend to be a loyal subject of the Han Dynasty, otherwise there is no need to continue this play.

"I don't know about others, but my loyalty to the Han Dynasty has never changed."

“If Ye Feng is defeated, one of us will naturally be chosen from among the clan members to ascend to the throne.”

"If there is no such possibility, I will fight to the end and sacrifice my life for the great man. It doesn't matter."

Fa Zheng shook his head: "If Liu Huangshu really had such intentions, why didn't he fight to the death in Jingxiang?"

"I really want to know what happened in Jingxiang. I wonder if Uncle Liu can tell me a story?"

Liu Bei hesitated for a moment and did not refuse Fa Zheng's reasonable inquiry.

After all, Fa Zheng said he came to greet him, but in fact he just wanted to find out the truth and determine whether he was genuine or not.

Therefore, Liu Bei gave a general account of the situation in Jingxiang.

Except for concealing his own ambitions and surrendering to Ye Feng and working for him, everything else is true.

This confusion of truth and falsehood also made Fa Zheng fall into deep thought.

He needed time to sort out the details.

Suddenly, Fa Zheng laughed loudly and clapped his hands, saying, "I didn't expect the result of the Jingxiang battle would be like this."

"It's just that Uncle Liu is still hiding something, right?"

"In fact, you have already surrendered to Ye Feng, and you came to Yizhou to seize it for him."

"Is it right?"

Liu Bei's eyes flashed with surprise, but he still shook his head calmly: "Nonsense!"

"Why would I risk my life for Ye Feng? I have an irreconcilable feud with him. My sworn brother died at his hands."

(End of this chapter)