did not grudge the land。 So he gave your brother a foothold whence he might be able to acplish other ends。 But your brother has presumed upon long…suffering。 He has attained his end………the country of his desire………and still he occupies Jingzhou。 Such greed and such treachery will make the whole world laugh him to shame； as you know quite well。〃
〃All that is no affair of mine； it is my brother's。 I cannot yield the land。〃
〃I know that by the oath in the Peach Garden you three were to live or die together。 But your brother has consented to yield： How are you going to get out of that？〃
Before Guan Yu could reply； however； Zhou Cang burst into the conversation； roaring out； 〃Only the virtuous get hold of territory： Does that mean only you people of East Wu？〃
Guan Yu's anger now showed itself。 His face changed； he rose in his place； took his sword from his sword…bearer； and said fiercely； 〃How dare you talk like this at a discussion of state matters？ Go！ And go quickly！〃
Zhou Cang understood。 He left the hall； made his way to the river and waved the red call…flag。 The ships of Guan Ping darted across like arrows and were ready for action。
The mighty sword in his right hand； Guan Yu laid hold of Lu Su with his left and； simulating intoxication； said； 〃You have kindly invited me today； Sir； but do not say anything about Jingzhou； for I am so drunk that I may forget our old friendship。 Some other day I hope to invite you to Jingzhou； and then we will talk about that matter。〃
Poor Lu Su's soul almost left his body with fright as he was led down to the river bank in the grip of his guest。 Lu Meng and Gan Ning； who Lu Su had placed in ambush； dared not act and so made no move lest they should bring about the doom of Lu Su。 When they