Zhuge Liang said lightly: "I originally planned to suggest that the lord vote for Cao Cao and lead Cao Cao's army to capture Nanjun in one fell swoop when you are not ready yet to attack Sun Jian's main force!" Xu Shu was shocked and couldn't help but shout: "Kong Ming's plan is really cruel! If this is true, I'm afraid that the whole world will be Cao Cao's hands!" Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly, "However, after my temptation, the lord would rather die than surrender to Cao, so I had to give up this idea..." Xu Shu looked at Zhuge Liang and felt that Zhuge Liang was very profound and unfathomable. Zhuge Liang looked at Xu Shu and said seriously: "In the current situation, we can only unite with Lu Bu! But if you force it too hard, we can only fight to the death! Although Xiangyang was also unsafe at that time, you and Sun Jian will definitely pay a heavy price, and the one who benefits in the end must be Cao Cao!"

Xu Shu only felt a cold sweat on his back, and clasped his fists and said, "What exactly does Kong Ming mean? Just tell me!"

"I understand your intention. You are worried that Sun Jian will launch a sneak attack behind the scenes when you and us confront us. Judging from the fact that Sun Jian took the opportunity to raid Nanjun not long ago, this possibility is very high! Only when Sun Jian directly borders Cao Cao, this possibility can be removed. Therefore, Xiangyang and even Wancheng must be handed over to Sun Jian to induce Sun Jian to fight with Cao Cao. Only in this way can we have a chance of victory in the battle against Cao Cao. I can advise my lord Liu Bei to hand over Wancheng and Xiangyang to Sun Jian, but accordingly, Lu Bu must stop Sun Jian from attacks that may be launched at any time and ensure that Xiling belongs to my lord as the base of my lord."

Xu Shu nodded thinking, "Kong Ming has said this to this point, what else can I say!" He clasped his fists at Zhuge Liang, "Kong Ming is safe, I will advise my lord to accept Kong Ming's proposal!" Zhuge Liang nodded, "Okay."

By the way, Ailang led an army of 50,000 to the west bank of the Han River and soon contacted Zhang Liao. Ailang made Zhang Liao approach him and waited for the order. Ailang did not intend to give Sun Jian a front-line. Anyway, Xiangyang was going to hand over to Sun Jian's self, so why bother to let Sun Jian fight by himself. Ailang planned to decide whether to help Sun Jian break Xiangyang depending on the situation.

Ailang sat in the tent, waiting for the news from Sun Jian. However, before Sun Jian's news came, Xu Shu actually came in dust. As soon as he saw Ailang, he immediately paid homage to him: "Lord!"

Ailang was so happy that he hurriedly stepped forward to help Xu Shu up and said happily: "Okay! I'm still worried about whether you can escape in time. Now I'm finally relieved!" Xu Shu said gratefully: "Thank you for your concern!"

Ailang laughed, "It's good that you're back! Now I can let go of my hands and feet to help Sun Jian's old dog!"

Xu Shu hurriedly said, "Lord, Zhuge Liang has seen our intention!" Ai Lang was startled and shouted, "Has he seen it? How is this possible?"
Chapter completed!