Early the next morning.

Wang Kai also met with Wen Ping and said to him: "General Wen, what are you going to do next?" ”

"Wang Zhenxi, I plan to cross the Dabie Mountain from Xiyang County into Jiangxia County, and then I will return to Xiangyang City to meet the lord."

"General Wen plans to return to Xiangyang?"

"Exactly! Only by meeting the lord can we know who was responsible for the ambush. ”

"General Wen, I'm afraid that going to Xiangyang here will be more auspicious! If the person who ambushed us was really Cai Mao's doing, then you are a sheep. ”

"Thank you Wang Zhenxi for your concern! But I had to go back and meet my lord. ”

"Even so, it is inconvenient for me to persuade again."

"Wang Zhenxi, I don't know what you plan?"

Seeing Wenpin's inquiry, Wang Kai also hesitated.

Seeing this situation, Wen Ping didn't know that he was suspicious, but after all, there was a reason for it, and Wen Ping didn't take it to heart.

Wang Kai hesitated and said: "I plan to return to Nanyang from Runan County, I wonder if General Wen can show the way for our army?" ”

"Wang Zhenxi, you go to Runan County to go with me, if you can trust me, I can take you for a ride."

Hearing this, Wang Kai was also quite embarrassed to agree.

Subsequently, Wen Ping took Wang Kaibu and began to cross the Dabie Mountain.

Two more days passed.

Shen Qing also led his troops back to Xiling County to return to Huang Zu.

When Huang Zu learned that Shen Qing didn't kill Wang Kai and Wen Ping, he immediately shouted angrily: "Shen Qing, why don't you kill Wang Kai and Wen Ping, this matter is in trouble, once they come back alive, the lord will definitely not spare me." ”

Shen Qing, who was reprimanded, immediately replied: "General, they abandoned the ship halfway and entered Dabie Mountain, and the last general couldn't catch up if he wanted to!" ”

"What? Did they enter Dabie Mountain? ”

"Exactly."

"If that's the case, there's no need to worry, Dabie Mountain is inaccessible and infested with fierce beasts, even if they don't die, they have to shed their skin, but just in case, I must block them outside Jiangxia County."

"Shen Qing listens to orders."

"The end will be."

"I order you to immediately lead 20,000 soldiers and horses to Xiyang County and set up checkpoints."

"The last general obeys!"

Immediately, Huang Zu transferred another 10,000 soldiers and horses to Shen Qing.

After the 20,000 soldiers and horses gathered, Shen Qing immediately led the army to set off.

Four days later.

Shen Qing's soldiers and horses were also stationed in Xiyang County.

Then, Shen Qing immediately ordered his soldiers to set up a checkpoint in Xiyang County.

At the same time, Wang Kai followed Wen Ping to march in the Dabie Mountains with difficulty, because the army did not have enough military rations, so they could only rely on hunting game to fill their stomachs.

After half a month, Wen Ping and Wang Kai finally led their troops out of the hinterland of Dabie Mountain, but many of their two armies died, and the Jingzhou army led by Wen Ping finally only had about 2,000 people, and Wang Kai only had about 5,000 people left, and the rations of the army were basically exhausted.

As Wen Ping and Wang Kai came to the fork in Dabie Mountain, Wen Ping immediately said to Wang Kai: "Wang Zhenxi, this fork in front of you can go straight into Runan County, let's say goodbye here!" I'm going to take another road into Jiangxia County. ”

"Okay, General Wen take care!"

"Wang Zhenxi, take care!"

Immediately, Wen Ping and Wang Kai also divided their troops and entered a fork in the road.

At this time, Liu Biao in Xiangyang City found that Wen Ping and Wang Kai had not returned for a long time, and the soldiers he sent out to inquire about the news also found clues and went back to report to Liu Biao.

When Liu Biao learned that Wang Kai and Wen Ping were ambushed by an unknown army and horses in Jiangxiakou, he was very angry and summoned his ministers and said: "Everyone, I have received news that Wen Zhongye and Wang Zhenxi have not returned for a long time because they have been ambushed in Jiangxiakou. ”

When they suddenly heard the news, the ministers were shocked, but only Cai Mao and Zhang Yun knew it.

Immediately after, Liu Biao continued: "Ladies and gentlemen, these thieves are so bold that they are provoking my authority, and I intend to thoroughly investigate this matter and search for traces of Wen Zhongye and Wang Zhenxi. ”

Hearing this, except for Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, the rest of the ministers responded one after another, after all, the interception and killing of Wang Kai and Wenpin in Jingzhou is indeed a bit big.

Immediately, Liu Biao ordered: "Liu Pan and Huang Zhong listen to the order!" ”

The two of them quickly stood up after receiving the order.

Then, Liu Biao continued: "Order the two of you to search for the traces of Wang Zhenxi and Wen Zhongye along the Jiangxiakou area, I want to see people in life and corpses in death." ”

Liu Pan and Huang Zhong quickly took the order and left.

After Liu Biao saw Liu Pan and Huang Zhong ordered to leave, he immediately glanced at Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue, and then announced the dismissal of the meeting.

As the ministers left the lobby in turn, Zhang Yun quietly found Cai Mao and said to him: "General Cai, my uncle has such a big temper, what are we going to do next?" ”

"What to do? Of course, it's just to wait and see. ”

"Even if the lord knows what we did, the lord still can't rely on my Cai family."

Zhang Yun also took a reassuring pill when he heard this.

At this time, Liu Biao also secretly met with Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue.

As the Kuai brothers came to the backyard study of the State Pastoral Mansion, Liu Biao immediately said to the two: "Zirou and Xenodu, I couldn't explain it in the lobby just now, so I summoned you privately." ”

At this time, Kuai Liang asked, "My lord, why did you summon us privately?" ”

"Zirou, it's hard for me to say in the lobby, there is news that the soldiers and horses who ambushed Wang Zhenxi and Wen Zhongye were instructed by Cai Mao."

When they heard this, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue were also quite surprised.

Immediately after, Kuai Liang said: "Lord, is this news true? ”

"I'm not sure yet."

"Lord, if it is really General Cai's doing, you must beware of General Cai's self-respect!"

"That's why I've called you here."

At this time, Kuai Yue said again: "Lord, Cai Mao is now growing in his wings, and if he wants to reduce his military power at this time, he must act cautiously, once he is angered, the safety of the lord cannot be guaranteed." ”

Liu Biao also sighed after hearing this, because it was he who raised Cai Mao step by step, but now Cai Mao is not with him.

Immediately, Liu Biao also discussed with Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue how to weaken Cai Mao.

Then turn back to Wenpin's side.

After Wen Ping led the army to appear near Xiyang County, Shen Qing in Xiyang County also quickly got the news.

Then, Shen Qing immediately gathered 10,000 troops out of the city to meet the Wen army.

When Wen Ping learned that there were soldiers and horses out of the city in Xiyang County, he immediately greeted Shen Qingbu.

As Shen Qing's Ministry met with the Ministry of Civil Recruitment, Shen Qing immediately ordered: "All the soldiers obey the order, this army is the defeated Yuan army, kill them all for me." ”

After receiving the order, Shen Qing's subordinates immediately rushed towards the Wen Ping army and killed them.

When Wen Ping saw that the Jingzhou army in Xiyang County actually launched a charge, he hurriedly shouted: "I am Wen Ping, Wen Zhongye!" Don't get me wrong! ”

The soldiers under Shen Qing's command immediately hesitated after hearing this.

Seeing this situation, Shen Qing shouted again: "All the soldiers don't be deceived by this person, listen to my orders, kill me!" ”

After hearing this, the 10,000 soldiers still chose to believe Shen Qing after all.

When Wen Ping saw the Jingzhou army killing indiscriminately, he finally woke up.

Immediately after, Wen Ping shouted: "All the soldiers listen to the order, quickly retreat to Dabie Mountain with me." ”

With the passing of Wen Ping's military order, the soldiers under his command also retreated with Wen Ping.

Shen Qing covered all the way to the entrance of Dabie Mountain before giving up.