Liu Biao frowned and said, "Now that this shape is shì, what does Xuande think I should do?" Liu Bei said: "Actually, brother doesn't have to worry too much!" Although Yuan Shao is strong and strong, he has committed a taboo! ”

As soon as Liu Biao heard this, he immediately became interested, "Oh? What are the taboos? ”

"The first one, the labor expedition, the grain route is completely in our hands, as long as we stop the grain supply and cut off the grain route, in a few days, its army will be in chaos."

Liu Biao nodded approvingly, and looked at Liu Bei busily, "What about the second one?" ”

Although some officials betrayed their masters to seek glory, the people of Xiangyang did not have any good impression of Yuan Shao and his army. Since ancient times, it has been said that those who win the hearts of the people win the world, Yuan Shao is unpopular, and it is impossible to stay in Jingzhou for a long time. Third, although Yuan Shao's troops are strong, if he suddenly attacks, he will definitely be able to take advantage of the situation! From these three, the elder brother has and worries? ”

Liu Biao immediately got off the bed, his sick face seemed to be six or seven points better in an instant, hugged Liu Bei's arms, and said excitedly: "It's really the heavens that gave me a virtuous brother!" What the virtuous brother said made me see the clouds and the sun! Liu Bei smiled humbly.

Liu Biao suddenly thought of another thing, and frowned: "After retiring Yuan Shao like this, our situation in Jingzhou is only even more worrying!" ”

Guan Yu, who was standing behind Liu Bei, frowned, revealing a look of contempt, but he didn't say anything.

Liu Bei said: "Brother, was Jingzhou's situation better before this?" Could it be that Yuan Shao is helping his brother now? "Liu Biaoyi, uh. Liu Bei said: "Look at that Yuan Shao, on the surface, he gets along with his brother in harmony, but in fact, he has long had the intention of swallowing Jingxiang!" I estimate that even if there is no such thing this time, when the wheat is ripe next year, there is a chance that he will lead the army to attack Jingxiang! After we expelled Yuan Shao, we just made the relationship clear! ”

Liu Biao sat down on the edge of the bed and was silent. He sighed and nodded, "What Brother Xian said is very true!" Looking at Liu Bei, "I wonder if the virtuous brother has a specific plan?" ”

Liu Bei said categorically: "Immediately order martial law in the whole territory, and stop supplying grain and grass at the same time!" Order one general to sit in Nanyang, cut off the way for Yuan Shao's army to go south for reinforcements, and at the same time use another general to sit in Xiangyang to resist Yuan Shao! We don't need to attack, we just need to guard to the death, and within half a month, Yuan Shao will retreat! ”

Liu Biao nodded thoughtfully, and said with some concern: "Although there are many people in Jingzhou, there are no generals who can be called talents. Cai Zhong, who is currently guarding Nanyang, is afraid that it will be difficult to take on the heavy responsibility! ”

Liu Bei hugged his fists and said: "If the elder brother believes in the younger brother, there is a candidate for the younger brother's command!" ”

"Oh? Who? ”

"Guan Yunchang!"

Liu Biao glanced at Guan Yu, who was standing proudly behind Liu Bei. Guan Yu immediately came out and hugged his fist, his momentum was like Gao Dongyue, "If the assassin can trust me, no one will be able to pass through Nanjun!" ”

Liu Biao felt that Guan Yu would definitely be able to live up to his trust, hesitated for a moment, and felt that even if this was the other party's trick, the situation would not get worse, so he decided to take a gamble. Raise your head, "Good! I will order Yun Chang to be the chief soldier of Nanyang and take over Cai Zhong to garrison Nanyang! He only appointed Guan Yu as the chief soldier, which shows that he actually did not fully trust Guan Yu, or rather, did not fully trust Liu Bei.

Guan Yu clenched his fists and promised.

Liu Biao stood up, held Liu Bei's hand, and pleaded earnestly: "Brother Xian will help me sit in Xiangyang." ”

Liu Bao immediately hugged his fists and said: "Brother has a life, brother dares to disobey his life!" ”

"Good, good!"

Changan.

Chang'an in early autumn is already a little cool, Zhang Lang is in the water pavilion in the backyard, his head rests on Yan Yuyao's thigh, and from time to time he catches the grapes fed by Diao Chan; Diao Chan and the Li family sisters were dancing, their beautiful eyes casting charming glances at Zhang Lang from time to time, while Dong Ying on the side had an annoyed look on her face. Zhang Lang is like this these days, basically every day in the backyard with his wife and concubines, enjoying a comfortable and happy time.

Yang Kun hurriedly ran to Zhang Lang's side and handed over a letter with both hands. Zhang Lang took the letter and looked at the cover, it was sent by Zhuge Liang from Hanzhong. I opened it and took out the letter paper, read it, and there was a rather surprised look on my face, frowning and muttering: "Liu Bei actually suddenly appeared!?" It seems that this time Yuan Shao is going to return home! Seeing that Zhang Lang was thinking about something, Diao Chan hurriedly stopped dancing and stopped everyone's music and dancing so as not to disturb Zhang Lang.

Zhang Lang sat up, put the letter on the desk in front of him, and said in a loud voice, "Bring pen and paper." ”

Dong Ying immediately ordered someone to pick it up, and after a while, the maid took it, Dong Ying took it, walked to Zhang Lang and squatted down, and placed the pen and paper in front of Zhang Lang.

Zhang Lang picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and began to write. Moments later, the letter was written. Picked it up and blew the ink on the paper, folded it and handed it to Yang Kun: "Send it out immediately in seven hundred miles!" ”

Yang Kun took the letter with both hands, promised and retreated.

Zhang Lang leaned back and approached Yan Yuyao's arms, Yan Yuyao naturally stroked Zhang Lang's face and hair, and didn't speak, she knew that it was best not to disturb him at this time.

Zhang Lang leaned on his wife's arms, thinking about the current situation, feeling that the situation in Jingzhou is really getting more and more complicated, and I am afraid it will be difficult to develop according to his own hopes! But no matter what, your side needs to be ready to attack at any time! Opportunities always belong to those who are prepared.

turned around, buried his head in Yan Yuyao's arms, and arched. Yan Yuyao's face turned red, and the others couldn't help but smile.

Yan Yuyao couldn't help Zhang Lang's harassment, patted his head gently, and said angrily: "Hurry up!" How bad it is for people to see! ”

Zhang Lang raised his head from Yan Yuyao's arms, looked at the smiles of the wives and concubines and maids around him, and teased Yan Yuyao: "Everyone has already seen it, so it's not good!" Everyone laughed even harder, but Yan Yuyao was shy.

Jingzhou.

Liu Biao's sudden turn of face was much beyond the expectations of Yuan Shao and his advisers. Yuan Shao immediately led his army to attack Xiangyang, but was surprised to find that the entire Xiangyang was strictly defended, and it looked like a decisive battle with him. Yuan Shao's army attacked for two days in a row, but not only failed to make any progress, but lost a lot of men and horses. At this moment, a sentinel came to report that Nanyang City and various passes had been closed, and the supplies and troops in the north could no longer come. Yuan Shao's surprise was not trivial, and he hurriedly abandoned Xiangyang and waved his army north, trying to capture Nanyang first, and then attack Xiangyang.

As soon as he withdrew the army, Liu Bei commanded Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun, two fierce generals, and five thousand light cavalry raided his rear team, and the logistics baggage was almost completely destroyed, and the soldiers and horses were also lost. was so angry that Yuan Shao couldn't wait to peel off Liu Bei's skin and bones hundreds of thousands of pieces.