"Don't worry, count the time... We still have plenty of time, if the lord can't rest assured that the people of Xinye, the women and children, can post a notice to inform the people in the city of the news that Cao Jun is heading south, and those who intend to follow the lord to retreat to Fancheng... Our officers and men can send ships to go together, and as for those who do not want to leave... At one's own risk! ”

As a qualified strategist, Zhuge Liang's blood was not as hot as Liu Bei imagined.

"That's all I can do! Tell the order to go down and post a notice at the four gates."

"Mi Lan and Mi Fang, your second brother will each lead two thousand soldiers to escort the people in the city first;

Zilong, all the elite cavalry of my general will be transferred to you, be sure to find out the movements of Cao Ren and Cao Hong, and if necessary... buy time for the evacuation of the army and the people..."

Just when Xinye was making a fuss and preparing to withdraw the whole city from Fancheng, Zhang Yong, who was far away in Nanxiang... Finally learned the news that Cao Ren and Cao Hong occupied Wancheng.

"I didn't expect this Cao Ren to march so fast, I'm afraid he won't be much more crazy than that Xiahou Yuan."

Nanxiang County Ya, Peng Yi couldn't help but praise after learning the news that Cao Ren and Cao Hong had captured Wancheng.

It's just that there are many fierce generals in Cao Jun, and what is even more rare is... Most of these important generals under the command of the Cao clan are people who are proficient in the art of war.

"Since Cao Ren and Cao Hong have occupied Wancheng and have gained a firm foothold in Nanyang, then Cao Cao will naturally not wait any longer, after swearing today, I am afraid that he will directly wave his army to Wancheng..."

Frowning, Deng Zhi's expression suddenly sank.

It's not that I'm afraid, it's... I was thinking that with Cao Jun's unscrupulous way of doing things, coupled with Cao Cao's sitting, it was very likely that he would divide his troops to capture the counties while solving Liu Bei... If the war burns out to Nanxiang, I am afraid that they will be pulled to the front too early.

"Don't worry! Liu Bei is not so easy to solve! I'm afraid that before Cao Cao arrived, he Liu Xuande had abandoned Xinye. ”

Giving Deng Zhi a reassuring look, Zhang Yong suddenly stood up.

"Yongyan, Wen Chang, I will go out for a few days, and during my absence, the military and political affairs in Nanxiang City will be handed over to you."

Looking up at the direction where Xinye was, Zhang Yong's eyes seemed to have countless lights flashing.

"At this time, where is the Metropolitan Governor going?"

Looking at Zhang Yong's high-spirited look, Peng Yi, Deng Zhi and others were full of curiosity.

These days, Zhang Yong's behavior can be seen in their eyes, either studying military books, or burying his head in sword practice and finding someone to fight with him... Just when the big war was about to start, I went out, and everyone couldn't help but think about it carefully. Could it be... What is the secret layout of the Grand Governor?

"Go to Shinno! Listen to the wind of this era! ”

As Zhang Yong's figure disappeared, a hearty voice echoed in everyone's ears.

……

Jiangxia, Xiling.

Since Liu Qi was devalued in Jiangxia, although he has 80,000 land and water divisions, he is in power... But after all, he committed Liu Biao's taboo, lost the position of the prince, and became the lord of Jingzhou, so his mood naturally became more and more depressed.

Every day is either drinking and having fun, or listening to songs... Excessive indulgence in alcohol caused Liu Qi's body to lose day by day.

"The eldest son... Big Prince! ”

This night, after a lot of tossing, Liu Qi was lying on the special bed of the county government with the three or four Qinglou women in his arms, and was dreaming of becoming the governor of Jingzhou, only to hear a trivial voice outside the door, a personal guard leader... Standing outside the door, he called out one after another.

"Who is it? What's the matter? ”

After calling a few times in a row, Liu Qi finally woke up from his dream, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he shouted impatiently as he looked at the hazy figure outside the house.

"The eldest son, it's the little Liu Wu!"

"The state pastor has come to bring the state pastor's message, and the eldest prince will go to Xiangyang immediately to discuss important matters."

Hearing Liu Qi's voice, Liu Wu secretly said no!

These days, as Liu Qi becomes more and more depressed, his soft temperament in the past has gradually changed, and he has not said a word... Either hit or scold.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Wu suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and hurriedly replied.

"You say... It's the state sheriff's house, is it really my father who sent a message? ”

It didn't take long for the door of the house to open, and I saw Liu Qi walking out slightly drunk and disheveled, staring straight at Liu Wu to confirm.

"That's right! The villain had seen that person beside the state pastor, and he was indeed the state pastor's personal guard. ”

Bowing down and saluting, Liu Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Liu Qi's attention diverted.

"Go, prepare the car! Head to Xiangyang now! ”

Although I don't know what happened in Xiangyang, since my father recruited him back, he still said that most of the anger in his heart had disappeared, and this matter... It is not known whether there will be a turnaround.

Not long after, the gate of Xiling City opened, and more than 100 elite horsemen escorted a carriage towards Xiangyang overnight.

……

Xiangyang, Cai Fu.

After making arrangements the night before, in the early morning of the next day, Cai Mao went to Kuaifu, and when Cai Mao came out of Kuaifu, an edict was issued in the name of the state pastoral office, and Wenpin and Wang Wei would go to Jiangling to patrol the defense.

That night, the partial general Zhang Yun led thousands of elites into Xiangyang... replaced all the city defenses and patrols in Xiangyang City with their own people.

"You mean... The night before, Liu Jingsheng secretly sent someone to Jiangxia? Why is such an important matter being reported now? ”

Looking at the visitor, Cai Mao frowned, and her expression suddenly became gloomy.

"The head of the family, this matter was accidentally said by Liu Biao's personal guard, and the little one only knew, but he didn't know it before! Please forgive the head of the house! ”

This person is Cai Mao's eyeliner placed in the state pastor's mansion ten years ago, and when he saw Cai Mao angry at this moment, he was naturally shocked, and hurriedly kowtowed to ask for mercy.

"Liu Jingsheng..."

With a cold snort, Cai Mao's eyes gradually became cold.

"If you go back, be sure to keep an eye on Liu Biao's every move, and don't make such a mistake again."

"No! The villain will go back. ”

Saluted to Cai Mao, and the guard hurriedly ran out of Cai Mao's field of vision.

"Someone! Go and summon Cai Zhong, Cai He, these two idiots, and General Zhang Yun. ”

After bowing his head and pondering for a moment, Cai Mao suddenly summoned several guards outside the door and gave a cautious order.

……

"Big brother, what are your orders when you summoned us here at this time?"

It didn't take long for Cai Zhong, Cai He, and Zhang Yun to come in armor.

"You two idiots, do you know that Liu Jingsheng secretly sent someone to Jiangxia."

Seeing Cai Zhong and Cai He showing the appearance of having just woken up, Cai Mao suddenly became angry, grabbed the bamboo next to him and threw it over.

"Liu Biao sent someone to Jiangxia!"

Hearing Cai Mao's words, the two finally understood why Cai Mao's tone was wrong and suddenly became so angry.

"That's right! Calculating the time, Liu Qi is only afraid that he is already on the way back to Xiangyang at the moment, maybe tomorrow afternoon... You will arrive at the foot of Xiangyang City. ”

"But at this time... What does Liu Biao mean by calling Liu Qi back? Could it be that Liu Biao knows that he is back to the light and wants to gradually Liu Qi before he dies? ”

Cai Zhong, Cai He, and Zhang Yun obviously don't have Cai Mao's thinking height, and they can't understand the meaning of Liu Biao's move in a short time.

"With Liu Jingsheng's temperament, do you really think this matter will be so simple?"

Looking at the direction of the state pastor's mansion, Cai Mao sneered and continued:

"If what I expected is not bad, Liu Jingsheng... I'm afraid that I have the idea of letting Liu Qi take power again? Out of defense against my Jingzhou family, I will act like this. ”

"Big brother, you mean to say... Does Liu Biao have plans to replace Cong'er? ”

Cai Zhong and the three of them were slightly stunned, and then couldn't help but exclaim.

"Recruit Liu Bei to come first, and then send someone to Jiangxia... Liu Biao didn't want to replace Cong'er, what did he want to do! ”

"We can't wait any longer!"

With a long sigh, Cai Mao regained her former calm, but... There seemed to be a hint of coldness on Zhou's body, which made Cai Zhong and the others couldn't help but shrink their necks.

This clan brother is furious!

"You two, lead the troops to seal the city gate, and before Liu Qi arrives in Jiangxia, you must not open the city gate. The matter of priority... You know in your hearts that if you go out on business again, come and see you. ”

Whether as the head of the Cai family or as the general of Jingzhou's military division, Cai Mao has no shortage of ruthless skills.

"Please rest assured, big brother!"

Facing Cai Mao's gaze, Cai Zhongcai hurriedly bowed his head and responded.

"You will follow me to the governor's mansion, tonight... It's time to make a decision! ”

Seeing Cai Zhong's reaction to Cai He, Cai Mao was noncommittal, but just turned his head to look at Zhang Yun... Said in a hoarse voice.

"No!"

Zhang Yun knew what Cai Mao meant, thinking about what he was going to do, his whole body couldn't help shaking, panic, uneasiness, fear... Spread in the heart.

……

At the time of the child, several torches entered the governor's mansion like a few stars in the sky, under the watchful eye of the night.

"Big brother, do you have to do this?"

Outside Liu Biao's house, the nearby guards and maids were all transferred out by Cai's for a reason, and they were replaced by Cai's own people inside and out, only to see Cai's pale look at Cai Mao, and Zhang Yun in armor behind him, as if he was distracted... It's unspeakably pitiful.

"Tomorrow... Liu Qi will arrive in Xiangyang! Now... We have to do it, we have to do it, it's not that we're forcing him... It's him, pushing us. ”

"Little sister, go down and rest! This kind of thing... Just leave it to your brother! ”

Rubbing Cai's hair, just like more than ten years ago, Cai Mao chuckled, I don't know if it was crying... still laughed, and then led Zhang Yun to push open the door and walk in.

"Step, step..."

The footsteps of the two of them, like the mournful cry of death, echoed in this room.

"Deju... You're still here! ”

In front of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun approaching the bed, I saw Liu Biao... I don't know when I sat up, and said quite lonely.

"Jingsheng... You know, originally... I don't want to come! Why... You're going to push me! ”

"What's wrong with Cong'er's ascendancy? This lord of Jingzhou... It's still your Liu's, why... Why do you have to push me to the end of the road! Why... You old stubborn just won't bow your head!? ”

Cai and Liu Jingsheng have shared the same bed for more than ten years, and Cai Mao and Liu Biaojunchen have supported each other for more than ten years, is there really no emotion?

This, I'm afraid... And only they know!