C10 I will Look for Xu Shu

Zhang Xiu escorted Wenn Pinn, Cai Mao and the others to the south. They didn't encounter any more obstructions.

The journey was extremely smooth.

Zhang Xiu, who had entered the Xiangyang, looked at the bustling and prosperous Xiangyang. He looked down on Liu Biao even more. Liu Biao had occupied the Jing Prefecture and held a large number of soldiers, but he only wanted to be at ease and did not want to advance.

In history, during the battle between Cao Cao and Yuen Shao Guan Du, there was a strategist Han Song and Liu Xian who gave advice, hoping that Liu Biao would support Cao Cao and help him defeat Yuen Shao. Or perhaps they should join forces with Yuen Shao to attack Cao Cao.

However, Liu Biao did not support Cao Cao and neither did he want to attack him with Yuen Shao. He just sat on the mountain and watched the fierce battle. In the end, Cao Cao defeated Yuen Shao and dominated the north.

If Liu Biao sent out his troops, the situation in the north would be completely changed.

However, Liu Biao was happy to be safe.

Zhang Xiu had transmigrated back. In this life, he was not satisfied with the current situation. Not only did he want to establish a foothold in the Nanyang, he also wanted to swallow the Jing Prefecture and conquer the world.

He had been rushing all the way here. Early in the morning, a group of people arrived outside the Xiangyang City.

At this moment, below the Northern Gate City of the Xiangyang City, a tall, handsome, and refined middle-aged man dressed in a shirt with a collar was waiting for Zhang Xiu.

This man was none other than Kuai Liang.

Kuai Liang was also curious. What kind of person was Zhang Xiu? Zhang Xiu was not famous, but he was able to capture Cai Mao and Wenn Pinn first. This was not something an ordinary person could do.

Such a person couldn't be underestimated.

When Kuai Liang saw Cai Mao and Wenn Pinn, he knew that Zhang Xiu had arrived. He shook his sleeves and took the initiative to step forward. He came to the front of Zhang Xiu, who was clad in armor. He cupped his hands and said, "I am Kuai Liang. I am here on Jing Prefect Liu's orders to welcome General Zhang."

Zhang Xiu asked, "Are you Kuai Liang?"

"Yes, sir."

Kuai Liang replied.

However, Kuai Liang felt strange. From Zhang Xiu's tone, he seemed to know him. Otherwise, he would not have asked him alone.

Zhang Xiu had returned from his transmigration and knew the situation of the three countries like the back of his hand. He naturally knew about Kuai Liang. In the Jing Prefecture, besides Pang De, Sima Hui, Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang and Ma Liang, the brothers of Kuai Family, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, were all talented.

Kuai Liang and Liu Biao had contributed a lot to Kuai Yue being able to establish a foothold in the Jing Prefecture.

This was a wise man.

Zhang Xiu had no strategists by his side. He wanted to recruit Kuai Liang, but he did not even have a place to stay. It was almost as hard as ascending to the heavens to recruit Kuai Liang who came from a noble family.

Zhang Xiu put down his thoughts for the time being and said with a smile, "Thank you for welcoming me personally, Mr. Kua. Thank you for your hard work."

Kuai Liang said, "General Zhang is too polite."

At the moment, Kuai Liang was also looking at Zhang Xiu. Although his conversation with Zhang Xiu was only one or two sentences, looking at Zhang Xiu's words and actions, looking at Zhang Xiu's temperament, he was definitely not a fierce and reckless man.

Kuai Liang perked up and said, "General Zhang, please follow me into the city."

Zhang Xiu said, "Mr. Yu, please!"

"Please!"

Kuai Liang waved his hand and led Zhang Xiu into the city.

When the group entered the city, Zhang Xiu said as he walked, "Mr. Yu, I will have to trouble you to take care of Wenn Pinn's 100 soldiers. As for Cai Mao and Wenn Pinn, they will be under my supervision for the time being. "

"No problem!"

Kuai Liang nodded.

The conversation changed. Kuai Liang said, "General Zhang, do you have any requests to go to Xiangyang?"

Zhang Xiu did not hide anything and said, "My conditions are very simple. Jing Prefect Liu will give me the Nanyang County, food and weapons, and help me establish myself in the Nanyang County. In response, I will release Wenn Pinn and Cai Mao to help Jing Prefect Liu defend against Cao Cao in the north and defend the north of Jing Prefecture. "

Shua!

Kuai Liang's expression turned slightly bitter.

He did not expect Zhang Xiu to put forward such harsh conditions. This was far beyond asking for an exorbitant price. He was afraid that Liu Biao would find it difficult to agree to this condition.

Kuai Liang did not answer and changed the topic. "I will pass on General Zhang's condition to Lord. We will discuss it when the negotiation is official."

"Lord will hold a feast in Prefecture Magistrate Mansion tonight to welcome General Zhang."

"I will take General Zhang to Prefecture Magistrate Mansion to rest for a while. "After the banquet ends, we will have a detailed negotiation tomorrow. What do you think, General Zhang?"

Kuai Liang asked tentatively.

Not going to Prefecture Magistrate Mansion! "

Zhang Xiu said firmly. "I'll be there on time for the welcome dinner tonight. However, my residence is not in Prefecture Magistrate Mansion. I will find another inn to stay in."

Staying in Prefecture Magistrate Mansion was too dangerous.

Zhang Xiu wouldn't do this.

Kuai Liang did not insist. He took a step back and said, "General Zhang does not want to go to the Prefecture Magistrate Mansion. I will not force him. There is a safe inn near Prefecture Magistrate Mansion. I will bring General Zhang there. "

"No problem!"

Zhang Xiu nodded.

Even if Liu Biao's men were in the Peace Inn, they were still stronger than those in Prefecture Magistrate Mansion.

In fact, no matter where Zhang Xiu lived in Xiangyang City, he couldn't escape Liu Biao's eyes. As long as it wasn't in the Prefecture Magistrate Mansion, no other place would be much different.

Kuai Liang led the way and brought Zhang Xiu and the others to the vicinity of Prefecture Magistrate Mansion. They stayed at the Peace Inn. After Zhang Xiu stayed, Kuai Liang led Wenn Pinn's soldiers and left.

Cai Mao and Wenn Pinn were detained by Zhang Xiu's men.

In the inn, in the room.

After Zhang Xiu stayed, he gave the order that the soldiers' food and water must be bought outside. They could not use the inn to avoid being poisoned.

After arranging everything, Zhang Xiu called for Huang Zhao, who was accompanying him, and instructed him. Huang Zhao, why don't you bring your two brothers out and find out someone called Xu Shu? This person studied at Deer Gate Mountain and had some reputation. Go and find him. See if you can find his address."

Huang Zhao said, "Yes!"

Zhang Xiu waved his hand. Huang Zhao turned around and left.

At this moment, Zhang Xiu was full of expectation.

The reason why he was willing to come to Xiangyang was not only to negotiate with Liu Biao, but also to recruit talents. Now that Jia Xu was still in Chang'ann, it would be very difficult for Zhang Xiu to recruit Jia Xu.

Right now, the only person Zhang Xiu could think of was Xu Shu.

As for Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, they were only fifteen or sixteen years old. They were not old enough to be promoted. Furthermore, whether it was Zhuge Liang or Pang Tong, they both came from aristocratic families, and their statuses were extraordinary.

Zhang Xiu was in dire straits. Wanting to recruit Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

On the contrary, Xu Shu came from the Humble Class.

Recruiting Xu Shu was even easier.

Therefore, Zhang Xiu's goal was to recruit Xu Shu first.

While Zhang Xiu was waiting for news, Kuai Liang returned to Prefecture Magistrate Mansion and reported the news to Liu Biao.

After Liu Biao heard what Kuai Liang said, he knew that Zhang Xiu wanted Nanyang County. He was so angry that he cursed. The entire Nanyang County was given to Zhang Xiu, and Liu Biao couldn't bear it.

After Liu Biao's anger subsided, he looked at Kuai Liang and said in a deep voice, "Zi Rou, Zhang Xiu's arrogant arrogance must be suppressed. At night, he must be intimidated. Otherwise, tomorrow's negotiation will be very disadvantageous to us."

Kuai Liang nodded. "Don't worry, Lord. Whether it is Pang De or Sima Hui, Xu Shu, Cui Jun, Meng Jian and the others, they all agreed to attend the banquet."

"Alright!"

Liu Biao stroked his beard and said, "Zhang Xiu is a valiant warrior. He doesn't know poetry, music, and the world. He must feel ashamed when he sees a group of famous people giving advice and reciting poems."

"Lord is wise!"

Kuai Liang cupped his hands and replied.

However, Kuai Liang felt uneasy. Although Zhang Xiu had the temperament of a soldier when he saw him today, Zhang Xiu's behavior was neither servile nor overbearing. He had an extraordinary manner of speaking, and he had the demeanor of a Confucian-general.

Using the scholars of Jing Prefecture to suppress Zhang Xiu, was it possible?