In the study in the front yard of Cai's house, Cai Mao held a roll of bamboo slips in his hand and smiled slightly bitterly.

This is the letter that Cai Yu sent someone to reply, with only a few words. Cai Yu is dead. It means that Cai Yu is dead, even if Cai Mao marries Cai Da to Liu Feng, there will be nothing.

However, Cai Mao had just gotten the news that Liu Feng had already left to return to Jiangxia.

"I finally made up my mind to marry my daughter to him so that the relationship could be strengthened. I just missed it. Cai Mao thought with a wry smile.

After smiling bitterly, Cai Mao thought for a while and decided to hand over this matter to Cai Yu to deal with. Immediately, he immediately started writing and wrote a letter to Cai Yu. And the horse was sent to Jiangxia quickly.

On the Xiangjiang River, a big ship broke the waves. There were many guards on the ship, and they looked alert.

On the bow of the ship, there were several people standing, one of whom had a heroic face and a tall posture. A high-looking complexion, very strange. The last one was a teenager, skinny and skinny, but with a healthy flush on his face.

These three people are naturally Liu Feng, Pang Tong, and Huang Xu.

Going down the Xiangjiang River, only two days after setting off from Xiangyang, the big boat that Liu Feng and others were riding was already approaching Xiakou.

looked at Pang Tong beside him, as well as Huang Xu, who had a somewhat ruddy face and had recovered well, as well as Yi nationality, Ma Liang and others who had gone to Jiangxia to take up their posts. It stands to reason that this goal should be successfully accomplished. But Liu Feng couldn't be happy in his heart.

Zhou Yu.

Thinking of the famous Zhou Lang, Liu Feng's heart was very heavy.

Zhou Yu is too difficult to deal with. Liu Feng sighed, turned his head to look at Pang Tong, and secretly said in his heart, the only one to rely on is him.

While thinking about it, Xiakou Water Village has appeared in front. Looking up at the handsome flag of "Liu" erected on the water village, Liu Feng only felt that a breath of his own territory rushed towards him, and he couldn't help but feel at ease.

In the end, it's my own territory, and it feels different. Liu Feng said secretly in his heart.

"Hang the flag." Liu Feng ordered. Liu Feng had already sent someone to inform Gan Ning of the news that he was coming back. The handsome flag of the word "Liu" is a signal.

As soon as the words fell, several pro-soldiers immediately took out a flag and hung it on the big ship. The flag is under the river wind, showing teeth and claws, which is very fierce.

One of the soldiers in charge of guarding the water village saw a handsome flag with the word "Liu" hanging on it and drove towards this side. Immediately he took the little horn that hung on his waist, put it in his mouth and blew it.

"Woohoo." The melodious sound of the horn was heard clearly by the entire water village.

At this moment, in the water village, there is a dense array of warships, several building ships, large and small warships. Arranged in an orderly manner.

On the deck of a ship, Gan Ning was wearing heavy armor and holding a spear. Listening to the melodious sound of the trumpets, his face flashed with joy, and he ordered loudly: "Beat the drums." ”

"Boom, boom." As Gan Ning gave the order, the thunderous drums immediately replaced the sound of the trumpet, and the sky resounded.

One by one, under the leadership of the officer, they stood on the deck with spears in their hands.

In the roar of the drums, the soldiers were greeted. The big boat that Liu Feng was riding sailed into the water village.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Liu Feng listened to the roaring drums in his ears, looked at the sailors standing at the bow of the boat, and was very relieved.

This was arranged by Liu Feng for Gan Ning, although it was still a short time, but Liu Feng also wanted to see if his water army had changed from a miscellaneous army to a useful army.

Now it seems that the mental outlook of this naval army, as well as the degree of strict appearance of the army, are much stronger than they were a month or two ago.

You must know that the ingredients that make up this water army are very mixed, there are water thieves, and there are also Huang Zu's pawns. It only took Gan Ning so much time to sort out this army, which was not easy.

In addition to wanting to see his own army, Liu Feng also wanted Pang Tong to see his own army, so as to formulate a strategy against Zhou Yu.

Pang Tong also looked at this army, with a little surprise in his eyes, this army was much more useful than he imagined.

It seems that the rumored Jinfan thief Gan Ning is a good general.

It's just that in the end, Pang Tong still said to Liu Feng truthfully: "You can defend Xiakou, and you can't go out of the village to fight." ”

Liu Feng smiled bitterly, raised his fist and said, "Mr.'s evaluation is very pertinent." ”

Whether the army works or not, Liu Feng may be even better than Pang Tong, after all, he is an orthodox general. This army seems to be an army from the outside, but its composition is too mixed, and the time when it is mixed is too short. When it comes to war, Gan Ning is afraid that he will not be able to command.

And the strength of the Jiangdong Navy is known to almost the world. If Zhou Yu advances by water, I am afraid that it will be difficult for Gan Ning to fight with him. I can only hold on.

Fortunately, there is plenty of food and grass. Liu Feng thought with some joy that the 100,000 stone of grain he knocked from Fei's side had already arrived in Xiakou one after another. In terms of food, there are no problems.

The bows and arrows, arrows and other things needed to defend the city, Liu Feng also ordered the Yi to gather as much as possible.

After seeing his own water army, Liu Feng ordered someone to find Gan Ning, and then unified with Pang and came to Taishou Mansion.

In the hall of the Taishou Mansion, not long after Liu Feng and Pang Tong sat down, Gan Ning arrived. After seeing Liu Feng, Gan Ning was overjoyed, but when he saw Pang Tong, the doubts in his eyes flashed.

"Meet my lord." Because I feel that there are outsiders present, it is not as good as when two brothers call each other. Gan Ning was very respectful and respectfully greeted.

"I watch the navy army be strict and orderly, the momentum is good, and Xingba has worked hard." Liu Feng also felt that he had a good relationship with Gan Ning, but he still had to be compassionate, so he couldn't help but smile and praise.

"It's still a short time to train, but it looks decent on the outside, but it's actually mud on the inside. No war. Gan Ning did not accept Liu Feng's praise, but said regretfully.

Liu Feng sent people to Xiakou, Xiling and other places first. Gan Ning certainly knew that there was going to be a war. If it is a year or even half a year, Gan Ning dares to boast that he can train a naval army to fight with the Jiangdong naval army. It's just a month. It's too short.

"Capable and self-aware." Pang Tong on the side silently wrote down Gan Ning, Liu Feng said that he was reused, and he had already entered the role, as a counselor and military adviser, he must understand the surname and ability of the general.

When they met for the first time, Gan Ning gave him a good feeling.

A ragtag army, through Gan Ning's hands, changed its appearance in just over a month. There is also self-knowledge. It's a first-class talent. I don't know how this penniless lord from Izumino recruited such a person.

Pang Tong was a little strange.

"Xingba leads the troops, I don't worry." Liu Feng smiled slightly and said. affirmed Gan Ning's ability, and then said: "Food, arrows, and baggage, I am ready." Defending the city without losing it is victory. Saying that, Liu Feng paused and said, "In addition, I have asked the Yi nationality to write an official document and send someone to Liu Biao." told him about Jiang Xia's situation, and I think if Jiang Xia fell to Zhou Yu, he would also be very sad. Therefore, people will definitely be sent to support, and the nearby Hanyang Ferry, Shiyang Ferry, and Wulin Ferry are all friendly forces. If the situation is not good, Xingba can send someone for help. ”

Liu Feng's strategic plan, Liu Biao is the backer. Of course, it's not about it, but at the critical moment, of course, you also need to ask for help.

"Don't worry, my lord, I will stabilize the city." Gan Ning replied very seriously when he heard this.

"That's very good." Liu Feng nodded. The matter can be regarded as being explained, and it is time to introduce the general to the military advisor. Smiling, Liu Feng pointed at Pang Tong and said, "This is Pang Tong, the crown of Nanzhou scholars." My tentative military advisor. ”

"Mr. is Pang Tong, who is known as the phoenix, Pang Shiyuan?" Gan Ning was taken aback and said. He has lived in Jingzhou for more than a year, although he can't get Liu Biao's reuse, but he is very familiar with many characters in Jingzhou, and he is familiar with it. Especially Pang Tong, who is too famous. Gan Ning can't understand it if he doesn't want to.

Unexpectedly, Liu Feng went to Xiangyang and invited such characters out of the mountain.

"Exactly." Pang Tong smiled slightly and nodded. Somewhat reserved.

"This is my general, Gan Ning of Shu County, who is in charge of the navy, and the word Xingba." Liu Feng smiled slightly, and introduced Gan Ning Dao in turn.

After the introduction, the two said a few happy words.

The first meeting between this general and the military division was a bit bland. But Liu Feng didn't have time for them to continue to get acquainted with it, Gan Ning's side was just guarding against the Jiangdong naval army, and the key was Wuchang and Xiling.

After saying a few words, Liu Feng got up and said, "I'm going to Xiling in a hurry, and this place will be handed over to Xingba." ”

"The carriage is ready, and the lord can set off." Gan Ning said immediately.

Liu Feng nodded and left with Pang Tong and the others.

Soon after, Liu Feng and others took a carriage and went to Xiling County under the escort of Kou Shui and others.

On the carriage, Liu Feng was in a good mood. The navy army is unexpectedly good, as well as Gan Ning's ability, and there are many Liu Biao's naval strongholds around, Xiakou should not fall.

This fact made Liu Feng worry about the grim situation and put his mind at ease a little.

Pang Tong in the other carriage also thought the same way.

Xiakou is relatively stable, and even if the Jiangdong naval army comes to attack, it will not be broken in a short time. In this way, the focus of the war is Wuchang and Xiling. If you can kill the Jiangdong striker and hold the initiative, then this war can basically be won.

It's just that it's all a matter of planning surnames, and there is a lack of change. Zhou Yu is not a simple person, if he comes up with any strange ideas, I don't know if I will come over.

The first battle is also a matter of life and death. With Pang Tong's conceit, he was also slightly nervous. However, the tension did not last long.

was replaced by the perseverance in Pang Tong's heart, what kind of ability he has, what kind of position he does. Since the lord gave him such a powerful position as a military advisor lieutenant general, then he had to prove that he was worthy of this official position.

Even if the opponent is Zhou Yu.

Pang Tong's eyes flashed, and he quietly clenched his fists.

Because they were in a hurry, the speed of the team was very fast, and it only took an hour to reach the foot of Xiling City. This Jiangxia governance office, Huang Zu has been operating a solid city for more than ten years.

(To be continued)