In the same year, in May.

Cao Cao and Shenxian defeated Ji Ling and led the three armies to surround the puppet capital Shouchun. Yuan Shu's generals did not dare to respond, and they all broke away from Yuan Shu's control in order to protect themselves.

For a time, Shouchun City was in danger.

At the same time, Changsha Zhang Xian rebelled.

The four counties of Jingnan responded one after another, directly gathered tens of thousands of troops, and approached Nanjun, bearing the brunt of the public security, but the small public security city was suddenly in an emergency.

At the same time, Zhang Xiu echoed Zhang Xian.

He and Xinye raised troops, with Huang Zhong as the general, Wen Ping as the deputy general, Xu Shu and Cui Jun as the military division, collected 30,000 foot soldiers, known as 100,000 troops, and went straight to Jiangxia.

The momentum is so great that there is no difference for a while.

In the blink of an eye, Jiangxia and the public security were in an emergency.

......

Jingzhou, in the city of Xiangyang.

In the first place, Liu Biao looked at the handwriting, and the wrinkles on his face were even worse.

With a snap, Liu Biao directly threw the paperwork on the ground, and roared: "It's just that Zhang Xian offended me, and he Zhang Xiu actually led the army to attack me, which is really unreasonable." ”

Kuai Liang stepped forward and picked up the handwritten book and looked at it twice, and then his eyes sank: "Lord, it seems that Zhang Xiu and Zhang Xian have already colluded, and they have long plotted against us in Jingzhou." ”

"Otherwise, even if it sends troops after responding, it is impossible to approach Xiling so quickly."

It seems that this handwritten letter was sent by Huang Zu, and the general content of the letter is that Zhang Xiu led the army to ask for help.

"Zhang Xiu, I treat him well, I even want me to Jingzhou, I will definitely break his body into ten thousand pieces in this battle, so that he regrets not being at the beginning." Liu Biao shouted angrily.

"Tell Cai Mao and let his boat leader go through the water and approach Xinye. Now that Zhang Xiu is on an expedition to Jiangxia, it will be difficult to return to defense, as long as he takes Xinye, his army will be in chaos. ”

"My lord, no!"

"Zhang Xiu is a scheming person, and his surprise attack on Xiling must be a foot soldier lightly armed, and the five thousand iron horsemen under his command have not yet been dispatched."

"If it is as expected, Zhang Xiu will definitely seal the water, bury the iron cavalry on both sides, and take our water division to, and he will definitely take advantage of our army's unstable foothold to counterattack it, so that our army will be defeated."

Kuai Liang hurriedly explained.

As he spoke, all the civil and military officers nodded in unison.

Liu Biao also frowned, Nanyang is a horse in Pingchuan, and Zhang Xiu's iron horse can indeed play a role, which makes him hesitate a little.

After a long time, Liu Biao tried to ask: "In this case, what does Zirou think should be at the moment?" ”

"Lord, Zhang Xiu has no water master, and it is difficult to take Xiangyang. Liang thought that when 10,000 soldiers were dispatched, they went down the Han River and arrived at Xiling, and they should join forces with each other to attack Zhang Xiu. ”

If not, you can slowly retreat into the city. With these 10,000 people cooperating to defend the city, Jiangxia is safe. In this way, the lord only needs to deal with Zhang Xian with all his strength. ”

Kuai Liang pondered and explained.

"My lord, what Kuai Changshi said is very true."

"Yes, if the north of Jiangxia is broken by Zhang Xiu, he and Zhang Xian will attack from two sides, so it may be difficult for our army to defend!"

For a while, everyone commented and said.

Liu Biao frowned, and said for a long time: "Is there a general who is willing to go east to help General Huang Zu?" ”

"My lord, I am willing to go."

Pan Wu strode out, born with great perseverance.

"Okay, I promise you 10,000 hard work, be sure to stop Zhang Xiu for me, and after Zhang Xian is pacified, I will make Zhang Xiu look good." Liu Biao said viciously.

"The lord is wise." The crowd complimented.

"Lord, since Zhang Xiu's main force has captured Jiangxia, there is no need to have heavy troops and the Han River, not to mention that there is no water division under Zhang Xiu, and the Han River is like a moat for him."

"I think that General Zhang Yun can lead the 10,000 people of the Zhou Division and the Han River to stand by, wait and see what happens, and transfer General Cai to lead the three armies to the public security to fight against Zhang Xian."

"Otherwise, the public security will be lost, and Jiangling will not be protected."

Kuai Liang planned in a deep voice.

Xiangyang left 10,000 people, Hanjiang 10,000 people, Jiangxia went to 10,000 people, that is to say, Cai Mao can command nearly 50,000 soldiers to attack Zhang Xian, which can be regarded as evenly matched.

Liu Biao nodded contemplatively, and then said: "Qi'er, the Han River is a barrier to Xiangyang, and there is no room for loss. You lead the post of joining the army to follow General Zhang, just in case. ”

"No!" Liu Qi hurriedly received the order.

"Cong'er, the public security is the barrier of Nanjun, there is no room for mistakes, you will go to prepare later, and then go south with General Cai to fight the thief army."

"You represent your father on this trip, and you should lead the three armies, if there is anything unclear, you should ask General Cai." Liu Biao said in a deep voice.

"The child is commanded!" Liu Cong should go down.

Listening to Liu Biao's words, Liu Qi's eyes were cold.

As for Kuai Liang, he knows Liu Biao's intentions, he is appeasing the Cai family, and the military power is in the hands of the Cai family, so it can be said that most of the safety of Jingzhou is determined by the Cai family.

Liu Qi is the chosen successor of the Cai family, which also reflects Liu Biao's regression in disguise, that is to say, as long as this battle can be won, the Cai family will be more brilliant.

In this way, he would not worry about the Cai family rebelling.

On the same day, several military orders were issued in Xiangyang City.

Tens of thousands of troops in Hanshui were transferred, leaving only Zhang Yun to lead more than 10,000 boat divisions to wait. Jiang Xia sent reinforcements at the same time, and at the speed of a water boat, he could reach Xiling in less than ten days.

As for Cai Mao, he led the army by land and water, and went straight to the public security.

......

A few days later,

A tributary of the Han River,

There is a water village built in the dense forest on the shore.

The water village is extremely hidden, among which there are hundreds of ships and boats, which seem to be quite large-scale.

At this time, inside the water village.

Zhang Xiu was in the first place, and after reading the letter in his hand, he couldn't help but say happily: "The Hanjiang garrison has taken most of the troops, leaving only Zhang Yun to lead 10,000 people to stay on the Hanjiang River." ”

"I think it was Wen He's strategy to attack the east and the west that worked, I'm afraid that at this time, Cai Mao has already led the army south and rushed to the aid of the public security, and Xiangyang must be empty."

"Lord, the last general is invited to fight, and I am willing to lead the naval army under my command to break the enemy and behead the general." Gan Ning was eager to try, and there was a little fiery in his eyes.

He was the first to take refuge in Zhang Xiu, but now Huang Zhong and others have official positions and surpass him, which makes him extremely dissatisfied, so he is waiting for the Battle of Jingzhou to make a reputation.

"Lord, Jun thinks you can't be in a hurry."

"Jingnan Zhang Xian's strength is not bad, and he has tens of thousands of elite soldiers under his command, so it is better to let Cai Mao fight with him, and then lead the army to cross the river and attack Xiangyang."

"In this way, the snipe and the clam compete for the benefit of the fisherman, otherwise, at this time, to capture Xiangyang, Liu Biao will definitely resist desperately, and then call Cai Mao to counterattack, our army is bound to suffer heavy losses."

"Even if Cai Mao is defeated, Jingnan Zhang Xian will not sit idly by, which is extremely unfavorable to our army. It's better to let the two fight. ”

The corners of Cui Jun's mouth hooked up a confident smile, and he said in a deep voice.

Zhang Xiu pondered and couldn't help nodding, "Xingba, the success or failure of this battle is related to the rise and fall of our army. ”

"Don't be in a hurry at this time, take it slowly."

Zhang Xiu knew that although Zhang Yun only had 10,000 sailors, these people were not so easy to deal with, not to mention that the Jingzhou warship was tall, which could be crushed.

Gan Ning nodded in response, and excused himself to inspect the military situation.

As for Zhang Xiu, he chatted with Xu Shu and Cui Jun.

In this battle, the two of them accompanied the army, Zhang Xiu was selfish, and both of them stayed in Jingxiang for a short time, which is considered to be a bit famous.

Now that the two of them have just arrived in Nanyang, they have been worshiped as guests, so that the people of Jingxiang will not be too resistant to him, and they can better recruit talents for him.