Two days later, they arrived at the White Emperor City. Pang Tong showed Liu Qi's token, and the guards took it and got on their horses and galloped into the city. After a while, a pair of horsemen galloped out. The first general is the veteran Huang Zhong, who stopped his horse at the door, first swept away a cavalry with a sharp gaze, and then said to Pang Tong, who was the leader: "Where is the eldest prince?" ”

Looking at Huang Zhong's majestic face, Pang Tong, who was buried in the iron helmet, arched his hand and said: "I am Pang Yi, a confidant of the eldest prince, and the word is phoenix." The eldest prince was chased and killed by Cai's henchmen in Xiangyang and had fled to Wuling. I have been asked to come here to meet General Huang. ”

Huang Zhong, who showed surprise and anger, said sharply: "Damn! I'm still waiting for the old minister, but Cai's is so bold, there is really no one in his eyes. ”

Seeing him behave like this, Pang Tong's heart seemed to be a lot more steady, and he hurriedly said: "Right now, several counties in the north are already in the hands of Cai's henchmen, with more than 300,000 soldiers, which is really invincible. ”

Huang Zhong, who has experienced a hundred battles, shouted: "There are not many soldiers, but the essence." The Cai family dared to abolish the elder and the young, and this kind of defeat would definitely be a big mistake. We will stand up for the banner of righteousness, and the world will definitely bow to it. ”

Huang Zhong arranged for Pang Tong and Xueyue to live in his mansion. That night, we discussed in the study again.

Huang Zhong, who was sitting in the big chair behind the table, looked up to the sky and sighed: "This is the moment when I am in trouble in Jingzhou. The war between Yuan Shao's two sons seems to be still in sight. If Lord Liu had been able to make a decision on the matter of the heir on the spot, there would be no embarrassment today. But he is also in a deep puzzle, otherwise he would have set up the eldest prince as the heir. ”

Pang Tong, who was sitting with him, nodded and said, "Lord Liu's Cai's poison is too deep. He told him all the way through.

Huang Zhong, who leaned forward, stared at Pang Tong and said, "Little brother is good at the art of war? ”

Pang Tong, who knew the importance of this communication, nodded confidently and said: "I have been familiar with the art of war since I was a child, just to run for Jingzhou as soon as possible. ”

"You are really the hope of my people in Jingzhou, my Huang Zhong can return to his hometown after 20 years, and the world is what you are waiting for."

Pang Tong, who didn't seem to have any yearning for things that were so far away, smiled lightly: "That kind of thing is too far away, I just want to think about the situation in front of me." ”

"What does Feng Xiao think about the current situation?"

Pang Tong, who had already made a plan, now is the time to show his strategic vision, he said: "Xiling rebels, now we must go quickly, our army is pressed in Xiling, echoing with Dangyang, if Wen Ping and Huang Zu are all on the side of the Cai family, we don't have to be afraid." It doesn't matter whether Zhao Fan treats the eldest prince sincerely or not, Huo Jun is an old subordinate of Lord Huang after all......"

"There is no problem with his loyalty!"

Pang Tong nodded and continued, "In this case, we will soon find out who our enemies are. ”

Huang Zhong, whose eyes were narrowed into a line, looked at the candle flame and said, "Wait a few days." My centaurs will bring back the message soon. ”

"But we have to go now."

"I know." Huang Zhong got up and said, "Tomorrow, I will lead 60,000 troops to the east." ”

Pang Tong, who took a deep breath, thought to himself: "The gap in forces is too big, if Huang Zu, the big head, takes refuge in the north, the gap will be even greater." But why am I so excited? ”

He deeply knew his desire for war, especially the war in which the tactics of winning more with less were full of excitement and strategy, which made him realize the nobility and strength of the commander. He was going to prove his strength on the battlefield. In his mind, there has always been a man on the opposite side, and that is Zhuge Liang. He had to strengthen himself. He deeply understands that Zhuge Liang's ability has not really been shown to him, if it is really a decisive moment, I don't know what the situation will be. Before that day comes, I need to be—"Invincible Commander," he cried out in his heart.

The next day, 60,000 horses marched eastward. Leaving 40,000 people to defend the city, after all, Yizhou still needs to be guarded. But if the civil strife is not pacified as soon as possible, Jingzhou will be destroyed in the hands of its own people.

When they arrived in Xiling County a few days later, the garrison in the county was already empty, and Wang Wei had already fled after the day of the failed pursuit. The army was stationed in the city. At the same time, Tanma reported the latest situation.

In the lobby, there was no one in the upper seat, and Huang Zhong and Pang Tong sat at each other. Xue Yue sat beside Pang Tongyi, erlang's legs crossed, seemingly uninterested in the war of these men.

After reading the documents, Huang Zhong sighed to Pang Tong: "Huang Zu is reversed. ”

"This guy!" Pang Tong's eyes widened. "It's infuriating. In this way, the north side is stronger. ”

Huang Zhong, who picked up the water cup in his right hand, took a sip of light tea and said, "Huang Zu has 150,000 troops in Jiangxia. ”

Xue Yue, who suddenly jumped up from the chair, said bluntly: "Then aren't you going to be finished!" Cai Mao is 300,000, Huang Zu is 150,000, what are you doing now with 60,000 people, it's better to surrender. ”

Pang Tong, who suddenly showed a domineering gaze, glared at her and said, "What do women know!" He said to Huang Zhong again: "I'm really embarrassed, insiders like to be open-mouthed." I don't know the art of war, I only know kung fu. ”

Huang Zhong, who twisted his beard while laughing, said: "Even Liu Qi's son will be in this mood." After all, people who have not experienced war do not know the sudden changes in the situation on the battlefield. However, in terms of the difference in strength, we are simply taking risks. ”

"There are so many adventurous things in history. Although there are many successful cases, the overall proportion is still pitiful. Considering the overall situation, Pang Tong said happily: "But the more this is the case, the more interested I am." ”

Huang Zhong, who was dazed, put down the cup and said, "Feng Xiao is so bold. It's better to fight with me in the future, and you will definitely be able to give full play to your bearing. ”

"Bearing? Phosgeneity is not a no-go. I will let General Huang see my strength. ”

Huang Zhong, who nodded, finally wanted to say another thing, he said: "Although there is bad news, there is also good news. Wen Ping, who has 50,000 soldiers in Changsha County, has already informed the whole county that he will resolutely stand on the side of the eldest prince and do the righteousness of the world to get rid of Cai's henchmen. ”

Pang Tong, who was happy in his heart, secretly thought: "Wen Ping is a famous general in Jingzhou, and he really has righteousness in his heart." "In the original history, Liu Biao died violently, and the Cai family supported the army with self-respect, and abolished the elder and the young. But this Liu Cong was particularly incompetent, and Cai's for self-preservation, he actually lowered Cao Cao in Quanzhou. At that time, Wen Ping refused to surrender to Cao Cao, until Cao Cao specially summoned him and asked him why he had not returned for a long time, Wen Ping directly said: "I can't protect the soil realm, and I am ashamed to see people." Cao Cao was shocked by his loyalty and courage, and reused him to guard Jiangxia against Sun Quan. He made great contributions and became one of the generals who Cao Cao relied on as a barrier, and his prestige spread far and wide.

Huang Zhong, who seemed to have known about this result for a long time, said indifferently: "I'm not worried about Wenpin. Tiger Huang Zu, who has always been worried about Jiang Xia, if this guy does this, he will really fall into the ground. ”

"In this way, Cai Mao will soon go south to attack Nanjun."

"Certainly. The military situation has been intercepted, and Cai Mao has hoarded a large army in Xiangyang. ”

Pang Tong suddenly remembered something and said, "Zhang Hu, Lu Gong, and Lord Jin Xuan, who were the queens of the eldest prince that day, don't know what's going on?" ”

Huang Zhong, whose face was suddenly heavy, said: "Zhang Hu and Lu Gong were defeated and fled, and they don't know where they are." Brother Jin Xuan seems to have been captured alive by Cai Mao. Hey, it's a good person, and the road is steep. ”

Thinking of the serious and loyal Jin Xuan, Pang Tong said: "I will definitely go north and rescue Lord Jin." ”

Huang Zhong was moved by his arrogance and said, "It is a blessing for Jingzhou for the eldest prince to have such a confidant. ”