Zhu Ling grimaced and didn't say a word.

Mao Jue was restless, he knew that this mission was not easy to complete, Zhu Ling, as the first general under Yuan Tan, he only expressed his respect to Yuan Tan, and it was difficult for others to make him bow down and obey orders. Now it is really not easy to let him listen to Liu Biao's orders.

"General, if you have any opinions, you might as well say it bluntly, I will definitely forward it to Liu Jingsheng."

Zhu Ling slowly exhaled a breath and squeezed out a smile. "Thank you Hyo-sen. I do disagree. The Chinese army still has 10,000 troops, and it should be more than enough to hold on to the big camp. Sun Ce was injured in the camp, he fled back, how could he dare to attack the Chinese army camp again. As for the Black Mountain thieves in the city, even if they go out of the city, they are still trying to escape for their lives, where do they still have the courage to attack. In my opinion, there is some overconsideration in the governance. ”

Mao Jue explained: "If the Chinese army is so refined like the general's subordinates, at least there is no need to worry, but the energy is taken away by the envoy, and the rest are old and weak, I am afraid it will be unbearable." For the sake of prudence in governance, it is also a last resort, and I hope that the general will understand. ”

Zhu Ling was noncommittal, and said: "Soldiers, treacherous." Zhizhong is worried that the Black Mountain thieves will break through from the north gate, have you ever thought that they may also break through from the south gate? There is the main force of Zhu Jun's 20,000 Chinese army outside the south gate, and if the Black Mountain thieves come out of the city again, I will face four times the strength of the front and rear attacks, even if I want to retreat, it will be too late. Jiang Qi was killed, so that Jun and Sun Ce were injured in the battle, if our troops suffered heavy losses again, who could stop Zhu Jun from attacking Junyi? ”

Mao Jue stroked his beard and was silent. Zhu Ling is reasonable, and he can't help but pay attention to it.

"That'...... What are the general's plans? ”

"The trapped beast is still fighting, the purpose of trapping the Black Mountain thieves was to lure Zhu Jun to fight, and the main force under Zhu Jun is undoubtedly Sun Ce's department. Now that Sun Ce has been injured, but he has not been beheaded, it is not necessary to trap Junyi City again, it is better to withdraw the siege and gather superior forces to encircle and annihilate Sun Ce. Although the number of Black Mountain thieves is large, the field combat ability is almost negligible, even if Zhu Jun goes to save us, we still have the strength to fight. Even if you lose, you will not be defeated. ”

Mao Jue's eyes lit up and he felt reasonable, but he didn't immediately agree to Zhu Ling. He only came to convey orders, and had no right to give orders, and the final decision could only be made by Liu Biao.

"Does the general have any other plans? You might as well say it together, so that I can ask for advice from Zhizhong. ”

Zhu Ling glanced at Mao Jue, and his expression softened. "If you don't dare to meet Sun Ce in the middle of the country, you can also retreat and let the Black Mountain thieves withdraw from Junyi City, recover Junyi first, calm the people's hearts, and then make plans. Zhu Jun was short of grain and straw, and if he could not conquer the city, he would inevitably retreat. If we send troops in pursuit, we should be able to make a small gain. ”

Mao Jue nodded again and again, thinking that this plan was more feasible. Anyway, let's take back Junyi first. He said goodbye to Zhu Ling, hurried out of the camp, and came to Cao Ang's camp again. As soon as I arrived at the camp gate, I saw Chen Gong standing in front of the camp gate, pacing back and forth. As soon as he saw it, Chen Gong strode up to greet him, and Lao Yuan smiled and said, "Filial piety is hard work, I have been waiting here for a long time." ”

Mao Jue was very surprised and hurriedly got out of the car. "Gongtai, how do you ......"

"It should be, it should be." Chen Gong took Mao Jue's arm and said with a smile: "Jun Lizhan was injured and handed over the heavy responsibility to Zhizhong." Famous men in the administration of the country, not skilled in military affairs, and not on good terms with the generals, naturally have to rely on filial piety. How about it, Zhu Wenbo didn't show you a look, right? Don't mind, the lieutenant general is like this, he is already loyal. ”

Mao Jue laughed. He knew who Chen Gong was talking about, and there were many people offended by Cheng Yu's stinky temper. "If you want to say loyalty, you have to say your general." Mao Jue sighed with emotion. "Gongtai, although you refused the invitation of the envoy, the envoy admired you very much and called you a righteous man. With your assistance, General Cao will definitely be able to achieve a career in the future. ”

Chen Gong smiled and said a few words modestly. The two came to the big tent of the Chinese army, and Cao Ang was standing at the tent door, bowing to Mao Jue. "The gentleman is here, but he can't welcome him from afar, and I ask the gentleman to forgive me."

Mao Jue was taken aback and hurriedly stepped forward to return the salute. Although he served in the Assassin's Mansion and was quite trusted by Yuan Tan, Cao Ang had soldiers in his hands, and his strength was second only to Zhu Ling, and he was also a number of generals, how could he dare to accept such a great gift from Cao Ang.

"The general is polite, but he doesn't dare to be."

Cao Ang smiled gently. "When my uncle heard that Mr. was coming, I wanted to come and ask Mr. for advice, but I had to leave him for a while, and I asked Mr. for forgiveness. Sir, please, drink and drink to quench your fatigue and quench your thirst. ”

Mao Jue was grateful. He walked back and forth for more than ten miles, and talked to Zhu Ling for a long time, but he was indeed a little tired, hungry and thirsty. He followed Cao Ang into the account, and when he saw that it was neatly arranged, although it was not very rich, but the cups and plates were refreshing, he suddenly felt relaxed.

The guests and hosts took their seats, each raised their glasses, and the atmosphere quickly became lively. Mao Jue told him how he went to Zhu Ling's tent and asked Cao Ang's opinion. When he came to Cao Ang's big tent, he originally had the intention of discussing with Cao Ang. If Sun Ce attacked the Chinese army camp, Liu Biao needed Cao Ang and Cheng Yu to support him from both wings.

Cao Ang and Chen Gong exchanged a look and smiled knowingly. After receiving the news that Yuan Tan and Sun Ce were both injured, they discussed how the follow-up war would develop. After carefully weighing the combat strength of the two sides, Chen Gong felt that although Yuan Tan had defeated Sun Ce, the price he had paid was too great, especially the serious loss of troops. There is no longer a military advantage in besieging Junyi City, so it is better to withdraw the siege. Hearing Zhu Ling's opinion at this moment, he almost secretly agreed with them.

Cao Ang said: "Zhu Wenbo has been in battle for a long time, and his analysis is very reasonable, and I agree with his opinion. Attacking Sun Ce is the best policy. Withdrawing the encirclement, letting the Montenegrin thieves out of the city, and then pursuing them is the best strategy. If Zhizhong decides to stick to it and needs my support, I will naturally have the responsibility. But in that case, if the Black Mountain thieves break through through the West Gate, we may not be able to intercept them. ”

Mao Jue understood, nodded again and again, and thanked Chen Gong again. Cao Ang can say so thoroughly, there must be Chen Gong's plan behind this.

After a full meal in Cao Ang's camp, Mao Jue rushed back to the camp. Before he could see Liu Biao, he was stopped by Wang Yu. Although Wang Yu felt that Cheng Yu's plan was unlikely to be adopted, he still couldn't bear to bury his plan. He knew that Mao Biao and Liu Biao got along well, so he wanted to make a statement to Liu Biao through Mao Jue. After listening to Cheng Yu's plan, Mao Jue couldn't help but clap his hands.

"Heroes see the same thing." He also said the opinions of Zhu Ling and Cao Ang. Although Zhu Ling's plan and Cheng Yu have a priority and a priority, the general direction is the same, and neither agrees with besieging Junyi again.

Wang Yu was overjoyed and immediately went with Mao Jue to see Liu Biao. After listening to their opinions, Liu Biao weighed them repeatedly, discussed them with Mao Jue and Wang Yu, and finally decided to break the siege and let the Montenegrin army leave. It seems more advantageous to take the initiative to face Sun Ce, but he really doesn't have the courage or strength. He couldn't command Zhu Ling and Cheng Yu at all, so he was more conservative and recaptured Junyi first. As for whether to pursue after that, it depends on the situation.

The plan has been decided, and Liu Biao sent someone to inform Zhu Ling, Cheng Yu and Cao Ang. Zhu Ling and Cao Ang didn't have any opinions, and immediately accepted it. Knowing that Cao Ang agreed with his opinion and said good things for himself, Zhu Ling was very grateful. Cheng Yu was a little disappointed that Liu Biao didn't dare to attack, but he didn't expect Liu Biao to dare to do so, so he calmly accepted the order.