A group of people entered the city and sat down at Provincial Governor's Residence. As the host, Liu Zhang took the lead in raising a toast and said, "Xuande, you have come from a long way this time. It's been a hard journey."
"I'll toast you this cup first."
Liu Bei held Wine Cup but did not drink it. Instead, he said, "You might as well drink the wine later, let's talk about business first... I dare to ask Governor of Yi Province's promise in the letter to give up half of the state, is it true?"
He went straight to the topic as soon as he started.
After all, it was related to the ownership of half of Yi Province. If this matter was not settled, he would not be in the mood to drink.
"Of course this is true."
Liu Zhang nodded and said, "I was deceived by the villain and sent troops to Xuande. This is my fault. Of course I must apologize."
"I have already divided the specific areas to be given to Yi Province. I will let Topographical Map be given to Xuande later for a look. If you have any dissatisfaction, you can also raise it."
"But there is no need to worry about this matter. It won't be too late to talk about it tomorrow. Don't let these mundane things dampen the interest of you and me in reuniting."
Liu Bei couldn't hold on after hearing this.
You can only drink with Liu Zhang first.
After Banquet started, a group of dancers wearing colorful armor, white scarves on their heads, and holding war hammers walked into the banquet, and drums also sounded in the hall.
The dancers began to dance to the beat of the drums.
The movements are wide open and close, very rough.
Liu Zhang smiled and said, "Xuande, this is our Sichuan and Chongqing special feature "Bayu Dance". There are very few people who can dance. It is rare to see them on weekdays. Today I have specially prepared it for you."
"Governor of Yi Province is interested."
Liu Bei didn't think much, nodded and said.
Then we started watching the dance.
But Guan Yu, who was standing behind him, frowned, staring at the strong and burly dancers between Banquet, his brows furrowed tightly.
His intuition told him that these people were not simple dancers. Their steady steps and skillful movements when swinging the war hammer were not the strength of ordinary dancers.
He looks more like a soldier in the army than a dancer!
"Something weird..."
Thinking of this, Guan Yu narrowed his eyes and glanced at the people in Banquet, finally landing on Liu Zhang.
At this time, Liu Zhang was holding Wine Cup in his hand and was exchanging glances with the dancers, but at this moment, he suddenly felt an extremely dangerous feeling in his heart.
He subconsciously looked at the location of Liu Bei.
Guan Yu, who was standing behind Liu Bei, was staring directly at him. At the same time, his right hand was pressed on Sword on his waist, with a deep murderous intent faintly in his eyes.
For a moment, Liu Zhang felt that the hairs all over his body stood on end.
These dancers were disguised by the soldiers in the army. As soon as he threw Wine Cup, they would immediately rush to kill Liu Bei.
But at this moment, a thought came to his mind involuntarily - as long as he dared to throw the cup, Liu Bei would die or not, he would definitely die!
Guan Yu will draw his sword and kill him instantly!
Among Banquet, Huang Quan, Wang Lian, Liu Ba and others are all looking at Liu Zhang, and the dancers are also looking at him, or at Wine Cup in his hand.
Waiting for him to give the order.
And cold sweat began to break out on Liu Zhang's forehead, and the hand holding Wine Cup became extremely stiff. The small Wine Cup in his hand seemed to be as heavy as a stone, and it could not be thrown out no matter what.
"Governor of Yi Province Why don't you drink?"
Liu Bei saw that Liu Zhang was holding Wine Cup but not drinking, so he asked.
Liu Zhang came back to his senses and said with a slightly stiff smile, "No, it's nothing, I'm just a little fascinated by the dance."
After saying that, he took a sip of wine.
Then he carefully said to Guan Yu, "General Guan, you are too tired from standing for a long time. You might as well sit down and have a drink together."
Guan Yu stood there and stared at him. He didn't dare to drop the cup because he always felt that he would die immediately if he dropped the cup.
So he wanted to distract Guan Yu.
It would be great to get him drunk.
Guan Yu had an expressionless face and said calmly, "I have been feeling unwell recently and it is inconvenient to drink. Governor of Yi Province can just drink with my elder brother. Don't worry about Guan."
Liu Zhang said with a smile, "That's really a pity..."
Liu Bei glanced at Guan Yu who was standing beside him, and after pondering for a moment, he put Wine Cup down and said, "I drank too much and my stomach is bloated. I'll excuse you for a moment."
"Second brother, you go with me."
After apologizing to Liu Zhang, Liu Bei stood up and left the table.
Take Guan Yu out of the hall.
After the two left, Huang Quan couldn't help but ask Liu Zhang: "Lord, why didn't you throw a cup and start a fight just now?"
Just now they saw Liu Zhang holding up Wine Cup but still refusing to throw it down. They were so anxious that they wanted to throw the cup for him.
"What do you know?"
Liu Zhang raised his sleeves and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and said with a look of fear on his face, "That Guan Yu has been staring at me. If he dares to throw the cup, he will definitely draw his sword and kill me!"
"Guan Yu is the tiger general of Ten-Thousand-Man Foe. If he goes on a killing spree here, how can these soldiers in the palace be his opponents!"
"You never said that Liu Bei would come with Guan Yu!"
It's not that he doesn't want to fall, but he doesn't dare to fall.
Guan Yu put too much pressure on him.
Wang Lian heard this and said, "Lord is overthinking it. Although Guan Yu is brave, he and Liu Bei are only two people after all."
"Not only do we have dozens of warriors inside the palace, but there are also three hundred Swordsmen and Axemen outside the palace; and Guan Yu has neither weapons nor armor, how can he be an opponent?"
"Lord might as well leave the table first. We will throw the cup later and let Swordsmen and Axemen step forward to deal with the two of them."
The ability of a fierce general to look down on Battlefield is closely related to Weapons and Armor. Guan Yu does not carry a knife or wear armor, so it is impossible for him to be an opponent of hundreds of people.
"Okay."
Liu Zhang hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage.
After all, things have come to this point.
If you don't take advantage of this opportunity to kill Liu Bei, wouldn't such a good opportunity be wasted?
And he doesn't have to be afraid if he leaves the table.
The other side.
After Liu Bei took Guan Yu away from Banquet, seeing no one around, he asked, "Second brother, why did you speak like that just now?"
He knew Guan Yu's body well and there was nothing wrong with it, so he was a little confused as to why Guan Yu just refused Liu Zhang's invitation to drink on the grounds of physical discomfort.
"Brother, I always feel something is wrong."
Guan Yu looked solemn and explained to Liu Bei, "To me, those dancers seem to be tough soldiers in the army, and they will look at us from time to time."
"In addition, Liu Jiyu's expression is also very strange. When I stare at him, his eyes dodge and he is very nervous."
"I feel like he has some conspiracy."
After listening to Guan Yu's words, Liu Bei's expression changed slightly, and then he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Liu Zhang's behavior today is indeed a bit strange. The enthusiasm and attitude he showed when we first met are completely different from before.
Could it be that you really want to do something evil to him?"
Guan Yu said in a deep voice, "Brother, let's leave quickly. It's not suitable to stay here for a long time."
Liu Bei frowned and said, "But we are in the city now. If Liu Jiyu really wants to do harm to me, how can we get out?"
The five hundred soldiers and horses he brought did not enter the city.
All stationed at Outside the City.
If Liu Zhang planned to take action against him, he would have no choice but to be trapped and die in the city, unable to fly out of the city even with wings.
"It's very simple, I just hold Liu Zhang hostage!"
Guan Yu's eyes turned cold and he said with murderous intent, "After I return to Banquet, I will go forward and catch him, and ask him to open City Gate and send us out!"
Trapped in the city, the only way to escape is by holding Liu Zhang hostage.
Just when Liu Bei was about to speak, a voice suddenly came from the side. "There is no need to go to such trouble. Duke Xuande and General Guan can just leave the city from West Gate. There is no one guarding them."
"Who!"
Guan Yu instantly became alert, turned to look in the direction of the sound, and pulled out more than half of Sword from his waist.
Liu Bei also cast his gaze over.
I saw a green-robed scribe walking slowly, smiling and saluting Liu Bei: "Governor of Yi Province is under Colonel of Military Council Fa Zheng, and I have met Mr. Xuande."
"Fa Zheng?"
Hearing this name, Liu Bei was stunned, and then said in surprise, "Is this the grandson of Famous Scholars Fa Gaoqing? Fa Xiaozhi?"
Fa Zheng smiled and said, "It's me. I didn't expect Mr. Xuande to have heard of me. It's really a great honor."
"Your name is great, sir. I have admired you for a long time!"
Liu Bei saluted with a face of surprise.
When he visited Yi Province Famous Scholars in various places, he often heard people mention Fa Zheng's name and praised him as a rare talent.
I didn't expect to see it here today!
After the salute, Liu Bei asked, "Why did Mr. just let us two brothers escape from West Gate? Could it be that Governor of Yi Province really wants to be detrimental to our brothers?"
Fa Zheng nodded and said, "I don't know the details, but I just saw many Swordsmen and Axemen hidden outside the house. I'm afraid they are coming for Mr. Xuande."
"Although I serve under Liu Jiyu, I have also heard of Mr. Xuande's virtuous reputation. Now that Liu Jiyu is plotting to kill Mr. Xuande, I cannot sit idly by."
"Right now, the east, south and north gates of Chengdu city are all closed. Only West Gate is unguarded. Xuande public can leave the city quickly through West Gate."
Hearing that Liu Zhang actually prepared Swordsmen and Axemen, Liu Bei, how could it be unclear that today's Banquet is a Feast at Hong Gate?