Cao Cao's pursuit of Liu Bei in the south was known to both the north and the south within a few days.

However, compared with the news that Liu Bei, who was pursued by Cao Cao, lost his troops and fled in a hurry, and followed Liu Qi to Jiangxia to recuperate, what was even more eye-catching was that Zhao Yun killed 56 generals and hundreds of soldiers in Cao Ying's arms before and after embracing Liu Chan in hundreds of thousands of troops.

"After this battle, Liu Bei can be regarded as having exhausted his muscles and bones, and it is difficult to do anything."

Think about it not long ago, Liu Bei still had 20,000 troops, and Zhuge Liang was still in Bowangpo and Xinye, and the two fires burned Cao Jun to lose his armor and suffer heavy losses, so he was not magnificent.

And now... In just more than ten days, in addition to the core civil and military forces around Liu Bei, there are only less than 1,000 people left.

Savoring the gap, Peng Yi sighed secretly.

But fortunately, Liu Bei was defeated... It also brought a lot of damage to Cao Jun.

Fifty-six generals, the most of which are also military generals at the level of Liangang... It is enough to push the camp of several Hanzhong generals, and after this battle, even if Cao Cao is in a hurry to eliminate Liu Bei... It is also necessary to stop and integrate well.

"But... Who would have thought that Zhuge Liang would say that Gan Ning and Xu Sheng of Xiakou would send troops to help, not only that... He also gave up Xiakou and handed it over to Liu Bei to be stationed. ”

Some people are dazzling wherever they go.

Zhuge Liang undoubtedly belongs to this kind of person.

Alone, with a flat boat and a mouth, he invited tens of thousands of Jiangdong sailors for Liu Bei, forcing Cao Cao to stop, and before Liu Bei could find a place to stay.

At the mention of Zhuge Liang, Deng Zhi's expression was slightly solemn.

When everyone was focused on the outcome of the battle, Zhuge Liang had jumped out of the game and paved the way for Liu Bei early.

If this means of strategizing is for the enemy... It's really chilling.

"With this hand, Jiangdong Army can be regarded as being dragged into the water by Zhuge Liang!"

Regardless of whether Zhuge Liang and Jiangdong really reached some kind of agreement, in the eyes of outsiders... Jiangxia Liu Qi, Liu Bei, and Jiangdong Sun all have some kind of tacit understanding.

"Whether it is Liu Bei or Sun Quan, they are not people who have lived under the people for a long time, wait! A war that swept the North and the South... It's about to open. ”

According to the progress, it will not take long for Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang to be unable to withstand the pressure brought by Cao Jun, and they will discuss the alliance in Jiangdong in front of them.

It's a pity that Zhao Zilong's seven in and seven out, as well as the fire in Chibi, he can't see it.

For Zhang Yong's words, everyone was silent.

This is also a common problem of the princes of the world, no matter how strong you Cao Cao is, if you don't beat me to lose all the land, then there is no qualification for me to bow my head.

"By the way, Metropolitan Governor, Liu Cong has been here twice in the past few days, and he wants to meet the Metropolitan Governor in person, but... I ordered someone to block it back. ”

After everyone sighed and calculated a few times, it was sunrise and noon, and Peng Yi paused before leaving... Turned around and said.

"Liu Cong?"

"You take the time to bring him here! Forget it, I'll go for it myself, after all... It won't be long before our second son will come to the fore again..."

Tapping on the case, Zhang Yong gradually fell into deep thought.

Although he saved Liu Cong and Cai, he swept the tail quite cleanly, and successfully transferred his attention to the royal family.

But... In the face of Cao Cao and the Dark Pavilion, no matter how cautious it is, it is the safest choice... It is still necessary to temporarily transfer Liu Cong and Cai to Hanzhong.

……

At nightfall.

The noisy Nanxiang City gradually quieted down, compared with the war-torn Nanxiang, Nanxiang at this moment... It's a paradise, at least... You can also hear the presence of laughter.

"Childe, the Metropolitan Governor is here!"

A courtyard in the west of the city is also the temporary residence of Liu Cong and Cai.

In order to avoid the disclosure of Liu Cong and Cai's identities, the maids and servants in the courtyard were all specially transferred from Xixian by Zhang Yong.

In the study, Liu Cong looked at a few candles, holding an ancient book in his hand, and was killing time.

came to Nanxiang, although he said that his life was saved!

Can... Liu Cong didn't sleep peacefully all night, once he entered the fourth watch, he opened his eyes... In front of me are the bloody faces of Liu Biao, Wang Wei and others, and they are unwilling to complain.

"The Governor is here!"

Hearing the maid's words, Liu Cong perked up, put down the ancient books and immediately left the study...

"Why is the Metropolitan Governor here?"

Seeing Zhang Yong and Meng Qiu waiting at the gate of the courtyard, Liu Cong was stunned... I was a little more moved in my heart.

Now he lives under people, and he can only live by Zhang Yong's reception and shelter... But even so, Zhang Yong still gave him enough respect.

"Since the house here is given to the virtuous brother, the virtuous brother is the owner of this mansion, and the guests come to the door... The one who can break in without the owner's permission! ”

With a chuckle, Zhang Yong leaned forward:

"Madame should go to sleep!"

"Thank you Brother Zhang for your concern! My mother has slept peacefully! ”

At this moment, Liu Cong finally knew what it meant to be warm and cold, but... It was too late.

"Sleep well! Slept... You can forget about those troubles. ”

"Brother Wei has been busy with official business these days, and he has neglected the virtuous brother, and I hope that the virtuous brother will not go to his heart."

patted Liu Cong on the shoulder, Zhang Yong had a bit of sincerity on his face.

In fact, it was not Zhang Yong who deliberately hung Liu Cong, but Zhang Yong... He has a new understanding of martial arts, and under the training of Wei Yan and Meng Qiu, Zhang Yong can now be regarded as a good player in the late stage of qi cultivation.

"The moonlight is pleasant tonight, go! I have had good wine set on the tower, you and my brother... Have another drink. ”

After instructing the maid a few times, Zhang Yong pulled Liu Cong and walked to the west of the city.

The night, although quiet, seems to be secretly telling the future of change.

It was the middle of August, and although the weather was hot, there were a few more cool breezes in the castle tower at night.

"Metropolitan Governor !!"

Seeing Zhang Yong coming, the soldiers who inspected and the soldiers guarding the city tower stood a little straighter, and raised their heads one by one... It reveals infinite vitality.

"Good work!"

His eyes swept in front of the soldiers on the left and right, and Zhang Yong had a slight smile on his face.

Unlike other princes, strictly speaking... For the soldiers under his command, Zhang Yong paid more attention to age control and ideological cultivation, and the newly recruited soldiers were basically young people around the age of eighteen.

If calculated according to the average age, the soldiers in Nanxiang City are at least three to four years younger than the Hanzhong soldiers in Nanzheng City.

"What's wrong with Brother Xian, but I remembered something!"

Looking at Liu Cong's expression, he looked stunned, and after walking up to the city tower... Zhang Yong couldn't help but wake up Liu Cong.

"Nothing! I just saw Brother Zhang, but I remembered the eldest brother back then! ”

"When the eldest brother opened the mansion and built the government, he was also so high-spirited and gentle, I once stood beside Brother Zhang... Stand beside the eldest brother!

It's just that current affairs are fickle and make people happy, my eldest brother and I... After all, they will take a different path. ”

Today, Liu Cong has already figured out in his heart that the reason why the two brothers took different paths was not what the two of them chose... It was the Jingxiang clan who hid behind the scenes who made a choice for them.