Jingzhou, in the city of Xiangyang.

Looking at the Yi nationality in the audience, Liu Biao's beard trembled, and he roared angrily: "Zhang Xiu, did he really say that? ”

"Back to the lord, word for word."

Not to mention the gold, silver, grain and grass that he withheld and sent, he also asked for 500 million yuan in money and 200,000 yuan in grain, which was simply a lion's mouth.

And he also said that if the lord was unwilling to provide it, he would not let his generals die in vain. ”

Yi Yuan made a gesture and said in a deep voice.

"Hmph, how can this be true, it is simply unreasonable. Just Xiliang Xiaoer, I saw that it was difficult to rescue him, but now he is so ignorant and hateful. Liu Biao roared angrily, losing his elegance.

If it's less, it doesn't matter, but this money is really a lot, even if he wants to, he can't take out so much money! What's more, now that Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu's alliance is already well known.

Once Zhang Xiu is no longer threatened by the north, it is very likely that he will covet his Jingzhou, which makes him not angry. If you send food and money to kill him at this time, wouldn't you lose your wife and soldiers?

After venting, Liu Biao realized that he was out of shape, sat down slowly, and said with a deep gaze: "Everyone, what do you think?" ”

"Lord, Zhang Xiu is brave and brave, and there is no one in his eyes, this kind of person must not stay for a long time. It can make the sailor approach, and bring the time ripe to break through the new field in one fell swoop. One general shouted.

"Alas, he shouldn't have been left alone in the first place." Liu Biao regretted a little, as early as when Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu were fighting, he should have found a way to abolish Zhang Xiu.

If so, how can we be anxious today?

"My lord, the last general thinks that Zhang Xiu's command is mainly based on Xiliang Iron Cavalry, and there is no boat master. There are many water systems in Jingxiang, and even if they have bad intentions, it is difficult to cross the Han River. ”

"That's right, the Han River is more than a hundred feet wide, and the underwater undercurrent is surging, just with Zhang Xiu's reckless man, how can he cross the river and fight? If he could have crossed the river, he would have carried a urinal and drank it himself. ”

When the words came out, the hall laughed for a while,

Their self-confidence came spontaneously, as if they had forgotten that Zhang Xiu had defeated Cao Cao twice.

"Okay, with the generals here, I'm safe in Jingzhou." Liu Biao smiled with relief, and then said solemnly: "But Zhang Xiu didn't tear his face with me, so don't use force." ”

In this way, the messenger told Zhang Xiu that he asked for too much money, grain and grass, and he needed to prepare for a period of time and let him wait. In addition, Cai Mao, you and Zhang Yun, the two water divisions, took turns to garrison the Han River. ”

"If there is any change in Zhang Xiu, there is no need to report it, and it will be destroyed directly." Liu Biao is not good at fighting, but he attaches great importance to his own territory.

Cai Mao squinted the corners of her eyes and clenched her fists in response.

When the meeting dispersed, Cai Mao hesitated, and went straight to Liu Biao's mansion to let her see her sister, and she had to make up her mind this time.

After a while, in Liu's study.

Cai Mao bowed her head and said the situation.

Cai's family is still cold, with ruthlessness between willow eyebrows, frowning and saying: "Jingzhou has 80,000 elite soldiers, and there are natural dangers to separate, Zhang Xiu is difficult to win this time." ”

"Then what does Sister mean except for Zhang Xiu?" Cai Mao asked cautiously.

"Hmph, it's really stupid, although this person's strength is not as good as Liu Biao, but this person has great ambitions, and he is definitely not a thing in the pool. And Liu Biao is in a corner, not a good master. Cai shook his sleeves and snorted coldly.

"Then you wait and see what happens. If Zhang Xiu has a chance to win, then help him, so that my Cai family will be the first credit, and his achievements will not be forgotten in the future. ”

"If Zhang Xiu is invincible, then, you can let him live and continue to be loyal to Liu Biao, so that my Cai family will not be passive."

Cai's eyes were deep and he said in a deep voice.

That man is much stronger than Liu Biao.

"Hmm," Cai Mao nodded, already clear in her heart.

As Cai Mao left, Cai frowned and looked up, a little sad in her heart, she gave the Cai family two chances, and she also gave Zhang Xiu a chance.

…………

Shinno, Shofunai.

Zhang Xiu concentrated on handling government affairs.

In ancient times, government affairs were not difficult, mainly consuming energy, and there were many trivial matters.

"Lord, Zhou Ping is back!"

Xu Shu strode over and said excitedly.

"Jun greets the lord." Cui Jun bowed his head, this was the first time he and Zhang Xiu met, and it had always been Xu Shu who had done it before.

"Hehe, Zhou Ping, please get up quickly, I am looking forward to the arrival of Zhou Ping day and night, and I am fortunate to see Sansheng today." Zhang Xiu stepped forward to personally help Cui Jun up.

He had always been curious about who Xu Shu was looking for, but he didn't expect it to be Cui Jun. You must know that Xu Shu and Cui Jun are both friends of Zhuge . With the two of them here, it shouldn't be difficult for him to recruit Zhuge at that time.

Cui Jun looked Zhang Xiu up and down, nodded secretly, kind and gentle, did not have the attitude of the superior, plus the two defeats of Cao Cao, and the praise of the people under his rule.

I think it's a master.

"Zhou Ping, what did Zhang Xian gain from this trip?" Zhang Xiu is quite dignified.

After all, Zhang Xian's decision is related to his next development. Although Nanyang is currently good, it is not easy to live for a long time in the land of four battles, and the abdomen and back are affected by the enemy!

"My lord, Zhang Xian agreed to send troops, but he asked our army to feint to attack Xiangyang, not Jiangxia. I think this person thinks the same as the lord, he wants to borrow a knife to kill people. ”

"Xiangyang is the foundation of Liu Biao, and it will definitely defend it. When the lord and Liu Biao are both defeated, he may take Xiangyang or even annex the lord. ”

Cui Jun frowned and said in a deep voice.

"Heh, I'm really not afraid of breaking his teeth."

Zhang Xiu snorted coldly, and said with a chilled expression.

He originally thought that it was the war in Jingnan, and then he could take advantage of the fire, like Liu Bei and Dongwu in later generations, but now it seems that it is not very easy to get it.

"My lord, the blessings and misfortunes depend on it, and I think that this may not be a bad thing." Jia Xu said with a hint of cruelty in his eyes.

"What do you mean?" Zhang Xiu was puzzled.

"The lord thinks that Xiangyang is the gateway to Jingzhou, easy to defend and difficult to attack, on the contrary, the public security and Jiangling are the gateways to Jingnan, and there is no danger to rely on in these two places, once it is broken, Xiangyang is in danger."

Jia Xu clenched his fists and said in a deep voice.

"You mean...... Liu Biao will do his best to deal with Zhang Xian, so Xiangyang is empty? Zhang Xiu frowned and said softly.

"It must be so," Jia Xu said confidently.

He knew that Xiangyang was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it didn't take much to hold on to thousands of people with 5,000 people. However, the public security and Jiangling are different, especially from Changsha, and it is difficult to hold on to these two places.

In this way, Liu Biao will inevitably hoard Jiangling with heavy troops, not Xiangyang.

Zhang Xiu fell into deep thought, and after a few breaths, he said: "Okay, then capture Xiangyang and Zhouping, please go again and agree on relevant matters." ”

"Hehe, back to the lord, Jun has responded for the lord, in May this year, Zhang Xian will rise up, and our army will echo it from afar." Cui Jun chuckled, he expected it.

"May, still have a month left?"

Zhang Xiu muttered, it seems that he has to meet with Gan Ning, whether he can enter Jingxiang this time, he has to rely on Gan Ning's sailors, otherwise the Han River will be difficult to cross.

"The generals will listen to the order, and they should train their soldiers diligently in the near future, preparing for a decisive battle against Jing."

"No," the generals clasped their fists and shouted, eager to try.

At this time, the city gate general came quickly with a sword, and said urgently: "Report, the lord of Qiqi, the emperor of the Zhong clan outside the city, Yuan Shu, sent a daughter to marry." ”