Jia Xu asked Cao Cao to fight Hanzhong, in fact, he wanted to arouse Cao Cao's desire to enter Shu.

Jia Xu will be sixty years old in three years, and according to the old poison's own calculations, he will be able to live for more than twenty years at most, and if he counts less, maybe he will die next year.

Now that he has betrayed Cao Cao and gone to join the potter, the consequences are too uncertain, the risk is too high, and I don't know what will happen.

On the contrary, it is more secure to let Cao Cao's forces continue to survive for twenty years.

According to Jia Xu's judgment, it is basically impossible for Cao Cao to fight back against the potters and regain the Central Plains.

Therefore, from Jia Xu's point of view, letting Cao Cao's forces prolong their survival time and be in a safe corner is the best destination for him personally.

As long as Hanzhong is conquered first, and then plotting against Xishu, with Cao's troops and generals, it should not be a problem to be in Xichuan for 20 years.

As for whether the Cao family's power will be destroyed by the potters twenty years later, it has nothing to do with his surname Jia.

At that time, he had already closed his eyes, and kicked off Jiuquan with both legs, Cao's love was inextinguishable, and it had nothing to do with him.

Of course, Jia Xu still has heirs.

However, he also made up his mind not to let his heirs be too prominent at that time, and not to let them behave too much, as long as he Jia is not an important minister of the Cao family at that time, he will not make his Jia family too uncomfortable if he wants to come to the Tao family.

Thinking about it, Xishu is the best place for him to retire.

……

At the same time, the side in Jingzhou received news from the front.

Liu Bei was anxious when he got the news that Guan Yu was injured and Guan Ping was dead.

He immediately ordered Zhuo San's army to send troops to Xiangfan to aid Guan Yu.

But at this time, news also came from Jiangxia, saying that Tao Ying from Nanchang and Lu Su from Jinling City raised troops to attack Jiangxia, and Huang Zu sent people to ask for help.

Jiangxia's Huang Zu is Liu Biao's hardcore buddy, and he has troops and self-respect in Jiangxia County.

After Liu Biao died, Liu Bei assisted Liu Qi to take the position, although for Huang Zu, the veteran who guarded the border fortress, Liu Bei also wanted to take him down, but Huang Zu had a lot of troops in his hands and a lot of warships.

Liu Bei wanted to move him, but he was afraid that he would have to weigh it.

Moreover, Jingzhou is currently suffering from internal and external troubles, and Huang Zu really can't afford to move.

And Huang Zu has been guarding Jiangxia for many years, and he still has experience, and he suddenly changed generals, and he couldn't find a replacement for him in Xiangyang temporarily.

Now there is news from Jiangxia, saying that the soldiers and horses of Yangzhou are gathering from the east, which is difficult for Liu Bei.

Guan Yu's side needs rescue, Jiangxia's side also needs support, there are only so many soldiers and horses in Jingzhou, and it must be difficult to support the enemy on both sides.

As a result, Liu Bei's head hurt a little.

At this critical moment, Pang Tong had to stand up and analyze the current situation to him.

"At the moment, I think the general should go east and go to Jiangxia to assist, as for Xiangfan, I am willing to represent the general and lead an army to support."

Liu Bei frowned when he heard this, and said, "Why?" ”

Pang Tong explained to Liu Bei: "Jiangxia Huangzu, a mercenary is self-respecting, he has been in Jiangxia for many years, although he only supports Liu Qi's son, but in the general and General Cai Mao, he may not be towards you. ”

Liu Bei's eyes lit up and looked at Pang Tong deeply.

But I heard Pang Tong say with a smile: "Jiangxia was originally a place where needles could not be inserted and water could not be splashed, but now it was attacked by the water army in Yangzhou, and the general stationed in Jiangxia in the name of assistance, and tried to use this battle to seize Jiangxia's military power and win the hearts of the people. ”

Liu Bei nodded suddenly.

In Pang Tong's eyes, Liu Bei is a magical person.

His means of uniting people's hearts and winning people's hearts are particularly high, whether it is the heart of the army, the people, or the heart of a soldier.

As long as he takes this opportunity to let him go to Jiangxia, Pang Tong feels that Liu Bei will definitely rely on this war to gain a foothold in Jiangxia, and Huang Zu will not be considered an internal threat at that time, and when the time comes, the land of Jiangxia will be determined to belong to his side.

"Shi Yuan's words are very true, it seems that Jiang Xia's side is indeed necessary to go there in person."

Speaking of this, Liu Bei paused and said, "Shiyuan, then you go to Fancheng, but you are safe and secure?" ”

Pang Tong smiled and said helplessly: "In the face of the pottery merchant, who in the world dares to say a few words of stability and stability?" ”

Liu Bei was suddenly puzzled: "Then what are you?" ”

Pang Tong bowed his hand to Liu Bei and said: "General, to tell you the truth, although the city of Xiangyang is strong, it is located on the south bank of the Han River after all. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei suddenly fell silent.

"And what do you mean?"

"The city that can protect the northern army can only be used in Gangneung."

Liu Bei looked at Pang Tong: "What does Shiyuan mean, to use Jiangling as an outpost to suppress the northern army?" ”

Pang Tong nodded and said: "That's right, the topography of Jiangling is indeed solid, Jiangling City is surrounded by water on three sides, if the northern army comes, it can only attack from the north, and the general is consolidating the city of Jingzhou during this time, the city is strong, only Jiangling City is the best way to block the footsteps of the northern army...... Therefore, in the next trip to the land of Xiangfan, the goal is only delayed, as long as the construction of the broad city of Jiangling City is completed, there will be no worries. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei sighed and nodded.

Pang Tong pondered for a while, and then said: "The Jinling army came from the direction of Yangzhou, although there are not many soldiers and horses, but there are several wise men among them, especially Zhuge Liang, who has tried with him in the next, this person is really good, the general must be careful." ”

Liu Bei frowned when he heard this, but after a while, he listened to him: "If this Zhuge Liang is so good, without you by my side, I am afraid that it will not be his opponent, and there is Jiangxia's Huang Zu as a hindrance...... Alas, this is really difficult to do. ”

Pang Tong said to Liu Bei: "Don't worry, general, I have already mentioned this matter to my uncle, and his old man plans to recommend a few virtuous people for you to stay by your side to deal with the wise men under the command of the pottery merchants." ”

"Oh? Who? ”

"There are Cui Jun, Shi Tao, Meng Jian, these people are all my friends, among them there is a special Xu Shu, this person has a very high intelligence, although he may not be able to compare with that Zhuge Liang, but he can also ensure that the general does not lose."

Liu Bei read the names seriously, then let out a long sigh of relief, and said: "Since it is the advice of Shiyuan and Pang Degong, it must be a talent, and I must make good use of it." ”

……

As a result, the Jingzhou army was divided into two routes, supporting in two directions.

Pang Tong came to Xiangyang with Liu Bei's military order, and the first thing he did was to send someone to recall Guan Yu on the front line.

Pang Tong is young after all, and he is a civil minister, it stands to reason that Guan Yu didn't want to pee on him, but Liu Beijun's order had been issued, and someone was sent to inform Guan Yu, so Guan Yu had no choice but to comply.