Zhang Lang sent a guard to escort the two important hostages to Chengdu. He had seen Meng Huo's youngest son, who was stocky, although he was still very young, he was quite imposing, like a lion cub. And the saintess of the Zhurong tribe, Zhang Lang had never seen it, and he didn't care.

At the same time, the teams that went to the ground to defend also set off. A total of 1,000 people, divided into eleven teams. Soon after, the news came one after another, and the barbarian armies entrenched in various cities handed over their property with the Han people who had been seized before and the Lu Bu army personnel who came to take over the defense, and the barbarians retreated to the mountains, forests and lakes. The situation in South China has stabilized.

In the dead of night, Zhang Lang stood in front of the map and looked at the current shape, thinking.

Ma Chao, Xu Huang came in. Seeing Zhang Lang, they hugged their fists together and said, "General." ”

Zhang Lang said: "The situation in Nanzhong is only a temporary ending!" I'm afraid there will be big problems in the future! Komeito. ”

Xu Huang took a step forward and responded with his fists clenched: "General." ”

Zhang Lang turned around, walked up to Xu Huang, and patted him on the shoulder, "This Lujin Pass will be handed over to you." Xu Huang promised: "The last general is in the city!" ”

Zhang Lang nodded. Go back and sit down. glanced at Xu Huang, "Guard Lujin Pass and always be vigilant!" Keep an eye on the movements of the barbarian tribes! If there is any movement, report it to Luoyang immediately! In the event of an emergency, you can make a decision on the spot! "No."

Zhang Lang picked up the two handbooks on the desk and said with a smile: "This is a letter sent by Kong Ming and Yueying, both of which are built and I will form a Xichuan legion!" What do you think? ”

Xu Huang said excitedly: "If one more legion can be added, then Xichuan will be foolproof!" ”

Ma Chao nodded sympathetically.

Xu Huang frowned, "But to form such a legion, a large amount of funds is required!" Where does all this money come from? Zhang Lang said: "Didn't you steal a few scholars not long ago?" Use this money to do it first, and I've already explained the Fa Rectification! The work is already underway! Xu Huang nodded.

Zhang Lang patted the two letters on the desk and said with a smile: "As for the follow-up ordnance and daily expenses. Kong Ming and Yueying came up with the same plan for me, so that the big merchants and scholars of Xichuan would come out. ”

Xu Huang and Ma Chao were stunned, and Ma Chao said: "How are they willing to do it?" ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "I have already explained this matter, you don't have to worry about it." Glancing at Ma Chao, "Meng Qi, you and the Blue Wolf Army will stay here for the time being, and when the main force of the Leopard Tao Army has returned, you will enter Hanzhong." "No. General, during this period of continuous fighting, there have been a lot of losses in soldiers, when will it be replenished? "You don't have to worry about this, I have already asked Wen He and Yueying to do it, a large number of soldiers are already in the early training, and they will be replenished to the armies soon." Ma Chao nodded.

Zhang Lang said to Xu Huang: "Gongming, I will hand over the defense of Lujin Pass to you." After Meng Qi's Blue Wolf Army leaves, it will depend on you Leopard Tao Army here! Xu Huang hugged his fists and said: "General, don't worry!" Zhang Lang said: "The overall military affairs of Xichuan are in charge of Fazheng, you need to listen to his orders!" "No!"

Later that day, Zhang Langbai left Lujin Pass with the pro-army guards and rushed back to Luoyang.

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Xiangyang. Sun Jian's injury has been stabilized, standing outside the door, looking at the distant landscape by the railing, at this time the sun is in the sky, the Xiangjiang River in the distance is put into a jade belt like a jade belt around the ancient city of Xiangyang, thousands of mountains are verdant, thousands of ravines are dyed green, a vibrant scene; The nearby streets and alleys, the flow of people is like weaving, bustling, from time to time there is the high-pitched shouting of the merchant, like the landscape of the peaceful and prosperous world.

Zhou Yu came behind Sun Jian, hugged his fists and said, "Lord." ”

Sun Jian sighed, "Such a great opportunity, we didn't grasp it!" Zhou Yu said: "The barbarians were defeated faster than we expected, and in addition, the combat strength of the Lu Bu army is even stronger than we imagined!" ”

Sun Jian beckoned to Zhou Yu. The latter came to Sun Jian's side. Sun Jian frowned and said, "I originally thought that the legend of Lu Bujun was just a rumor! I didn't expect it to be that strong! In a land battle, our army is twice as large as them, and there is no certainty of victory! Especially their cavalry, like wolves, are invincible, and our army simply cannot resist them! The combat power of our infantry must be improved! He glanced at Zhou Yu and said in a non-negotiable tone: "You give me a solution." ”

Zhou Yu pondered: "There must be a brave man under the so-called heavy reward!" Just by increasing the rewards for the brave, it should increase the soldiers' will to fight! It's okay to say that the infantry army, but the cavalry is not simple! Jiangnan Jingxiang does not produce good horses, if you want to form a cavalry that can fight well, it is too difficult, and the cost is unbearable, and it is difficult to replenish after the loss! ”

Sun Jian frowned and said, "How is this good?" ”

Zhou Yu said: "Instead of having to compete with our opponents for our shortcomings, why not make great efforts to develop our strengths?" The combat power of our army is the best in the world, and the people of Jingxiang in Jiangnan were born with water, and they are natural candidates for sailors! If I make great efforts to train the navy and build a warship, it won't be long before the navy will be able to dominate the world! As long as there are rivers, our army can drive straight in! ”

Sun Jian pondered for a moment, nodded, and said excitedly: "Gong Jin's words are very true!" After a pause, he frowned and said, "But the army cavalry can't completely ignore it." ”

Zhou Yu said: "First develop the naval army, then the infantry army, and finally the cavalry. The subordinates thought that the strategy of our army should be to attack with the naval army as the main attack and the infantry cavalry as the main defense! Fight with the naval army on foot! The water army only needs to attack the fortifications! The cities in the world, nine times out of ten, are close to the rivers, and the water army is strong, you can follow the rivers to conquer the world! ”

Sun Jian said with emotion: "Gong Jin's plan is really unprecedented! After a pause, "Good! I will appoint Gong Jin as the governor of the navy, and be fully responsible for coaching the navy! As for warships, ordnance and the like, I will let Zhang Zhao prepare! Zhou Yu was very excited and hugged his fists in agreement.

Xuchang.

Cao Cao read the report he had just received and said with a wry smile: "The barbarians have been defeated by Lu Bu!" Xun You frowned and said: "I hate that Yuan Shao, on the surface he is putting on a posture to deal with Lu Bu, but in fact, he is secretly preparing for war and preparing to attack us!" As a result, our army will not be able to attack the Tiger Prison Pass! ”

Guo Jia smiled and said, "We and Yuan Shao are each other!" Aren't we also secretly preparing to attack Yuan Shao? Glancing at Cao Cao, "The two of us restrained each other, but let Lu Bu escape!" ”

Cao Cao rubbed his forehead and frowned, "Other people's strength is unreliable after all!" Lu Bu, it's not easy to beat his idea! I feel the need for a change of tactic! ”