On the third day of the second month of the fourth year of Jian'an, Cai Mao led more than 40,000 people to surrender to Han Lie in Yicheng, and welcomed Han Lie's soldiers and horses into Yicheng. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

Cai Mao led eleven children of the Cai family to be summoned and entertained by Han Lie in the Yabian Hall of Yicheng County. Han Lie, who was sitting on the main seat, saw Cai Mao leading a group of Cai family generals, although they were all well-dressed, but looking at everyone's faces and walking posture, Han Lie could see at a glance that although these people were not very old, they were obviously all hollowed out by wine, and they were afraid that they would be useless.

Shaking his head secretly, Han Lie still said solemnly on the surface: "De Jue can lead the crowd to return, Lie Xin is very pleased. Come on, bring the seal ribbon of Nanjun Taishou and the seal ribbon of the deputy governor of Jingzhou. ”

Ding Feng, who was waiting outside, immediately carried a tray containing an official robe and sent it to Cai Mao. "If the general is a righteous person, he will serve the general." Cai Mao took the tray with both hands and bowed to the ground in thanks.

"From now on, we will all be a family, so don't be so polite." Han Lie got up and held up the other party, dragged his hand to invite Cai Mao to take a seat, and then returned to the main seat, and said: "Now that the war in Jingnan is in full swing, Sun Ce is my confidant, I don't know if De Jue has a strategy to break the enemy?" ”

"The matter of conquest is nothing more than the number of troops, and a certain talent, only to help the general 40,000 horses to drive, and I hope that the general must accept it." Cai Mao, as a celebrity in Jingzhou and the head of the Cai family, is definitely not a straw bag like other Cai family children. When he served Liu Biao, he still knew how to weaken his military power, and now in the face of a powerful lord like Han Lie, he made a wise choice, that is, to hand over the military power as much as possible.

"De Jue is loyal and commendable, and he is really my loyal minister, very good, very good." Han Lie nodded in appreciation, raised his cup and said with a smile: "Lie respects De Jue." ”

"General, please." Cai Mao hurriedly raised the cup and echoed.

When he put down the wine cup, Han Lie said: "The Jingzhou Governor's Mansion is responsible for the military affairs of Jingzhou, with the Zuowu Guard, the Zhichong Mansion under the county seat, and the guard post under the county seat, which is responsible for the deployment of services. The Left Armed Guards have maintained a standing army of 10,000 for a long time, the actual establishment is 30,000, and the remaining 20,000 horses are service troops. ”

"Now the 30,000 personnel of the Zuowu Guard Army are basically full, but Jingzhou is a strategic place, and 30,000 horses is definitely not enough, so Lie is ready to expand the Zuowu Guard Army to 50,000 horses, the standing army is increased to 20,000, and the military force is 30,000, which means that you still need to carry the burden and lead the 10,000 standing army to Nanyang to station, be responsible for the defense of Nanyang, and exercise your authority as the deputy governor of Jingzhou."

As soon as Han Lie's voice fell, the children of the Cai family, who were still muttering, laughed and discussed again, obviously Han Lie's proposition won their favor, and Cai Mao's behavior of taking the initiative to give up all the military power at the beginning caused them to commotion, even if they were hasty, they also understood that if a general did not have military power, he would undoubtedly become a tiger with teeth removed.

Cai Mao glanced at the group of Cai family disciples who were coaxing, shook his head secretly in anger, and responded: "The last general will take the order." At this moment, Cai Mao understood Han Lie's power, don't look at Han Lie's respect for him from beginning to end, but every word he can say can't be refused.

Nanjun Taishou, deputy governor of Jingzhou, Cai Mao was previously the Taishou of Nanjun, leading the position of general of the leading division, but the former Nanjun is his back garden, although the general of the military division is also a miscellaneous general, but he is authoritative, and he is absolutely a wordless existence in Jingzhou, but now it seems that the position has not changed much, but Cai Mao knows that he has been pushed to the edge.

First of all, he was dignified as the Taishou of Nanjun and was sent to Nanyang County to be stationed, so the position of this Taishou became the remote leader, and the remote leader naturally lost the right to govern. And Nanyang County is the power of the Kuai family, and now Kuai Yue is Nanyang Taishou, but in fact, others stayed in the Taishogunate, which means that Kuai Yue's actual position is the post of the Great General's Mansion Xi Cao Peng.

For Han Lie's arrangements, Cai Mao couldn't refuse, and had to show surrender, this is the coercion brought by the Ming Lord, and there is no room for resistance, but at the same time, Cai Mao also understands that as long as he works with peace of mind, he will not be discriminated against and treated coldly, and the glory and wealth of the family will not be less, but it will only be subject to a lot of constraints, and it will no longer be as lawless as before.

"Don't put down the chopsticks in your hands, today is our first meeting, Lie is still quite cordial, here, I am paying tribute to all the heroes, I wish you can go further in your new position." Han Lie smiled and greeted Cai Mao and the others, then raised the wine cup in his hand and said.

"General, please." Cai Mao and Cai Zhong on the right side of the hall responded with smiles.

Xu Chu, Gao Shun on the left, and a group of officials under Liu Biao's account in the past, such as Kuai Yue, Liu Xian, Deng Xi, Pang Ji, Fu Xun, Han Song, Song Zhong, Qi Wuhong, Song Zhong and others, also echoed it.

The former officials of Jingzhou at the banquet, seeing that Cai Mao, who was domineering in the past, even pretended to be a grandson, and while secretly happy, they couldn't help but be in awe of Han Lie, because they understood that Han Lie in front of them not only controlled their fate, but also their future, including the life and death of their family, which can be said to be Han Lie's decision.

After staying in Yicheng for three days, Han Lie ordered Gao Shun, Xu Chu, and Ding Feng to carry out a reorganization of the 30,000 soldiers and horses handed over by Cai Mao, leaving 26,000 elites and temporarily incorporated them into the Red Flame Army sequence, and the eliminated 4,000 people were sent back to their hometowns or transferred to the military garrison sequence.

After departing from Yicheng, Han Lie and Cai Mao also parted ways because one went north and the other went south. Cai Mao took away 10,000 soldiers and horses, and only a few of Cai Mao's nephews and nephews were with him, such as Cai Zhong Cai He and others of the Cai family, who were all appointed by Han Lie as partial generals and stayed in front of the army to serve.

In order to strengthen Nanyang's control, Han Lie appointed Liu Xian as the commander of Nanyang County, which was actually the acting Taishou and appointed Deng Xi as the lieutenant of Nanyang County. Liu Xian made great contributions to Han Lie's capture of Jingzhou, and he was only rewarded and trusted. Deng Xi is the family of Nanyang County, and Deng Zhi, who is now recommended by Jiangxia Taishou Zhuge Jin, Deng Bomiao are the descendants of Deng Yu, a famous minister of the Xinghan Dynasty under the account of Emperor Guangwu. Because Deng Xi is quite upright, he has gained the trust of reuse under Liu Biao's account, and his relationship with Cai Mao is not good, Han Lie sent him to Nanyang, naturally to warn the children of the Cai family, don't challenge the law and bring responsibility for yourself.

Deng Zhi was captured by Gan Ning when he captured the city a year ago, and his brother Deng Long were captured, and after screening, they were released, not long ago Deng Zhi went to the Zhaoxian Pavilion to apply, and was appreciated by Zhuge Jin, who had just taken office, so he was recommended to Han Lie's account, and was promoted by Han Lie to the post of Jiangxia County Lieutenant, and assisted Zhuge Jin in dealing with Jiangxia military affairs.

Yicheng was only three days away from Jiangling, and Han Lie was worried about the war in Jingnan, so he deliberately hurried his horse and returned to Jiangling City with the cavalry battalion of Taishi Ci's department who came to rendezvous.

Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, and Wang Cang and Huo Du, who were left behind in Jiangling, learned of Han Lie's arrival, and personally went out of the city to greet Han Lie and directly entered the Jiangling County Ya.

"Zilong, is there any news from Luo County?" When he dismounted at the gate of the county yamen and entered the hall with everyone, Han Lie asked Zhao Yundao.

"The battle report sent ten days ago said that Lu Jie had successfully held Zhang Yun's talisman, mobilized Liu Pan and Wenpin's soldiers and horses, and Lu Dudu's sailors and horses, and had launched an offensive against Luo County, but due to the lack of siege equipment, the battle was not very smooth." Zhao Yun replied as he walked.

"A report on the 10th, the latest battle report, should be delivered today." Han Lie looked up at the sky, it was already close to noon at this moment.

"Maybe the battle situation ahead is tight, and it is estimated that it will be delayed." Zhao Yun also replied a little uncontrollably, there were 20,000 sailors in Luoxian, led by Lu Su, and assisted by generals Zhu Huan and Dong Xi, no one would have thought that the battle of Luoxian had an accident.

"Zijing is not a negligent person, the battle report was not delivered in time, there must be a situation." Han Lie's divine light flashed, and he shouted to Ding Feng at the back of the team: "Cheng Yuan, pass my order and release the sparrowhawk." ”

"Whoa." Ding Feng retreated.

"Order Jiang Qin and order him to lead his troops to Luoxian, without going ashore to replenish, I will let Zhou Tai and Ling Tong, who came later, transport supplies for them." After sitting down in the hall, the more Han Lie thought about it, the more wrong it became, so he asked Ding Feng to convey his latest military order, and the naval army led by Jiang Qin went down the Han River and now arrived at the mouth of the Yangtze River, which can be said to be the fastest force to rush to Luo County.

"Ziyi, I'm sorry for you to lead the Xiao cavalry battalion to the mouth of the oil river, and be sure to seize control of the mouth of the oil river in case something happens." Han Lie issued several military orders in a row, and said: "Zilong, you lead your troops back to Chibi immediately, and you must ensure the safety of the two military divisions, and I will then lead the army to arrive." ”

"Whoa." Zhao Yun immediately got up and left, and as Han Lie issued military orders one after another, the atmosphere in the mansion couldn't help but become tense for a while.

"Xingba, let people serve wine and food, it's not a big deal, everyone don't have to worry, today I want to entertain you, express my gratitude, and commend your merits." Han Lie instructed Gan Ning, then spread out a roll of bamboo slips, and read: "Wang Cang took over the post of Nanjun Juncheng, Huo Du was promoted to the post of Nanjun County Lieutenant, and the title of General Zhaowu was added, and the rest of the meritorious people were all promoted to one level." ”

"Thank you for your kindness." Everyone got up to thank them, and the singing, dancing, drinking, and food also stepped into the hall, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed. Han Lie beckoned Gan Ning to sit beside him, and said to everyone: "Those who can make me sit here today, Xingba also, in order to reward his merits, from today on, Xingba will be promoted to the deputy governor of the navy, and the leader of Changsha Taishou will be responsible for the command of the navy in the waters of Jingzhou." ”

"Thank you, Lord for the reward." Gan Ning saluted happily, Han Lie waved his hand and said disapprerovingly: "Those who have meritorious service should be rewarded, this is just some false names that have been sealed, and Lie has also prepared a million dollars for you as a pension and reward for the soldiers." ”

"The Lord is benevolent and virtuous, and he would rather serve the Lord and serve the dogs and horses." Gan Ning couldn't help but be moved to express his loyalty again.

When the rear army led by Gao Shun and Xu Chu arrived in Jiangling, Han Lie also received the latest information from Luo County, and according to the news from Sparrowhawk, it was confirmed that Han Lie's premonition was right, that is, there was really a problem in Luo County.

In the Yunmengze Wetland of Luoxian County, Lu Su, Zhu Huan, and Dong Xian, who were attacked from both sides, were forced into the Yunmengze swamp all over the swamp after a hard battle, and the warships were all snatched away by Liu Pan's army.

Zhou Yu and Sun Ce, who originally retreated to Changsha City, sent multiple scouts to find out Han Lie's strategic deployment after learning that Han Lie's army had gone north to Xiangyang, and learned that Zhang Yun was killed in battle and captured the men and horses of Gan Ning's troops in Jiangling, all of which were news from Han Lie's actions.

In response to this fact, Zhou Yu immediately offered Sun Ce a plan, and asked him to send Huang Gai with a set of evidence to secretly meet Liu Pan, and when Huang Gai arrived in Liu Pan's camp, it was when Liu Pan received Lu Jie's arrival with Zhang Yun's military talisman, after Huang Gai's facts, Liu Pan finally believed Huang Gai, pretended to obey Lu Jie's wishes, and led 30,000 horses and horses with Wen Ping, and when he arrived at Luo County, he seized Lu Su's naval camp in one fell swoop, and Sun Ben, Sun Ce's cousin in Luo County, attacked Lu Su's men and horses on both sides. If it weren't for Dong Xian's quick opportunity, escorting Lusu to break through, and Zhu Huan leading his troops to resist to the death, I am afraid that at this time, the 20,000 sailors and horses in Jiangdong would have been wiped out under Luoxian County.

"General Yuan Dynasty, General Zhu Huan is back?" On a mound in the middle of a lake in Yunmengze, Lu Su, who had broken through all the way, asked a little tiredly.

"He is in charge of the queen of the palace, and he has not yet returned." Dong Xi replied worriedly.

"What? Looks like he's in distress, and we'll have to pick him up. Lu Su sat up straight and got up in a deep voice.

"The governor rests here for a while, and Rong Mou goes." Dong Xi nodded, then turned on his horse, led a team of sergeants, and returned along the way he came.

"Hugh took away the enemy generals, killed the enemy generals, and rewarded a thousand gold." When the men and horses led by Dong Xi walked out of the meadow of several miles of water, he suddenly heard a shout from the reeds, he immediately raised his hand to stop the sergeant's footsteps, got up and stood on the horseback, and observed, and saw that there was a group of men and horses in the southeast corner, which was besieged by a Jingzhou man, although it was far away, but Dong Xi still saw the banner in the army, which was Zhu Huan's banner.

"General Zhu Huan is in front, and the soldiers will follow me to kill and rescue General Zhu." The 1,000 men and horses brought by Dong Xi this time were all soldiers with relatively strong spiritual morale, although this would make the soldiers' feet soaked in the mud, and the cold muddy water made it difficult for many soldiers to walk, but this army of soldiers and horses built by Han Lie for several years persevered tenaciously.

Zhu Huan led 3,000 men and horses to retreat, and when he finally broke out of the encirclement, there were only more than 200 people left around him, but this would have been caught up by the 500 cavalry led by Yang Ling, the general under Liu Pan's account, if it weren't for the fact that this piece was a swamp wetland, at this moment, Zhu Huan's remnants of the soldiers, I am afraid that they would have died under Yang Ling's cavalry assault.

"Death to those who stand in my way!" Zhu Huan, who was holding a long-handled fine iron knife, was almost stabbed by the blade of the oblique stab when he struggled to kill a lancer who rushed up. At this moment, he has been fighting hard for a long time, and he has already exhausted his strength, and now although he is roaring again and again, he is actually at the end of his crossbow, otherwise he would not be surrounded by enemy soldiers. (To be continued.) )