Zhang Lang felt that Liu Biao had retracted the main force into Xiangyang City, and there should be no problem in a short period of time. Thinking about what to do on your side? At present, it is impossible to mobilize heavy troops, only Ma Chao's 60,000 cavalry can be used, if the 60,000 cavalry is in the Central Plains, Zhang Lang has absolute certainty to deal with Sun Jian's 1560,000 troops, but when it comes to the Jingxiang area, which is densely covered with mountains, forests and rivers, the situation is only afraid that it will be reversed. Zhang Lang's assault cavalry is good at long-distance raids in the plains, and when they reach Jingxiang, their advantage will be greatly reduced, and once they form a confrontation with another enemy army, then the situation will be even more unfavorable!

Wait! Zhang Lang thought so.

Zhang Lang wanted to wait, but Liu Biao couldn't sit still, and in the face of Sun Jian's army, which was already in the city, Liu Biao sent several waves of envoys to Luoyang to ask Yuan Shao for help.

After Yuan Shao received Liu Biao's urgent request for help, he immediately convened the civil and military forces to discuss countermeasures.

Yuan Shao shook Liu Biao's handwritten letter, "Liu Biao has already sent three groups of people to ask for help!" The situation in Xiangyang is clearly precarious! What do you think? ”

Tian Feng hugged his fists and said: "Our army has just fought a big battle with Lu Bu and Cao Cao, although the soldiers and horses can still fight, but the grain and grass are no longer rich. If troops are sent to help Liu Biao, what should Cao Cao and Lu Bu do when they attack at this time? ”

Yuan Shao frowned and nodded.

Xu You laughed mockingly, hugged his fists and said, "Lord, Tian Feng only knows one and doesn't know the other. Although our army is short of grain and grass, could it be that Cao Cao and Lu Bujiu have enough grain and grass? According to the report of the spies, Cao Cao has exhausted the grain and grass, and now he is unable to mobilize the army at all, and Lu Bu's grain and grass reserves are far lower than our army, so he is not capable of launching an attack on our army, and the five counties have already occupied Hangu Pass, even if Lu Bu has enough grain and grass, what is there to fear? The subordinates thought that this was a good time to go south to Jingzhou, and since Liu Biao had sent someone to ask for help, we would mobilize the army into Xiangyang and take the opportunity to swallow it! He smiled, "The rich land of Xiangyang should become a cornerstone of the lord's hegemony!" ”

Yuan Shao was overjoyed, "Okay! Ziyuan's words are very much in line with me! Pass on my military order, immediately mobilize the army, and prepare to go south to Xiangyang! Looking at Fu Zhi, "Fu Zhi, you are responsible for preparing the grain and grass!" "No." "Tian Feng, guard Luoyang for me." "No."

Yuan Shao looked up into the distance and said proudly: "I want to be handsome and handsome, and chase Xiangyang!" ”

That night, Liu Biao's envoy Kuai Liang came to Xu You's mansion with a generous gift. Xu You met him in the study.

Kuai Liang presented a gift and said gratefully: "The reinforcements can be accomplished, thanks to the merit of Mr." ”

Xu You smiled proudly, stroked his beard and said, "My words are naturally true in front of the lord!" "Yes, yes, I have to rely on Mr. in the future!"

Xu You smiled: "It's easy to say." ”

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The black curtain covers the earth, the sky is full of stars and moons, and the tireless geese are lined up in a herringbone shape to fly over the light and shadow of the moon; The evening breeze is gentle, the city is silent, and the husband is staging the unique rhythm of that night. The candles in the study were flickering, and Zhang Lang stood in front of the huge map, his eyes fixed on Xiangyang, his brows furrowed slightly.

Huang Yueying finished sorting out the day's recital and was about to rest, but she unexpectedly found that Zhang Lang's study in the distance was still lit, and she was curious, so she left the room and walked towards the study in the distance.

The guards who met the road knew Huang Yueying's identity, and they all looked like her heart, and then continued their duties.

Huang Yueying came to the door with light steps, only to see Zhang Lang standing in front of the huge map thinking about something, looking at his silhouette, sharp edges and corners, like a tall and mighty sculpture, those sculptures of gods in the temple can't be compared with him at all! Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing an indescribable masculinity, which made Huang Yueying's heart ripple. When he came back to his senses, his face turned red, and he couldn't help but blame himself in his heart.

"Who's there?" Zhang Lang heard a voice at the door and asked angrily.

Huang Yueying hurriedly walked in, and Ying Ying bowed: "I disturbed the general, and I ask the general to forgive me!" ”

Zhang Lang turned around, saw Huang Yueying, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be you!" Why didn't you sleep so late? ”

Huang Yueying smiled slightly, "Didn't the general also sleep?" ”

Zhang Lang laughed, turned around and continued to look at the map. Huang Yueying stepped forward and glanced at Jingzhou, "The general is thinking about Jingzhou's affairs?" ”

Zhang Lang nodded and glanced at Huang Yueying, "Speaking of which, Liu Biao and Yueying are still relatives, and I seek Jingzhou, will you feel uncomfortable?" ”

Huang Yueying pursed her lips and smiled, "The general is too worried!" When there is chaos today, only the king can end the troubled times together, and Liu Biao is obviously not the king! It is not a blessing but a curse for him to occupy Jingzhou! I believe that ending Liu Biao's reign by the great general is the best solution for him! At the same time, I believe that the general can put an end to this troubled world! ”

Zhang Lang looked at Huang Yueying in a daze.

Huang Yueying was embarrassed by Zhang Lang, so she couldn't help but brush her hair, and asked with a slightly red face, "Why does the general look at me like this?" ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "I found that Yueying seems to be more confident than myself!" ”

Huang Yueying pursed her lips and smiled.

Zhang Lang was stunned. Turning his head to look at the map, he thought, "I'm worried that Yuan Shao will eventually send troops!" ”

Huang Yueying smiled, "That's almost certain!" As far as the current situation is concerned, Yuan Shao has every reason to send troops! ”

Zhang Lang smiled and asked, "What if Yuan Shao sends troops?" ”

Huang Yueying pursed her lips and smiled, "The general clearly already has a countermeasure, why do you still ask me?" ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "I really ask for advice!" ”

Huang Yueying thought for a moment: "If Yuan Shao sends troops, then it's just right, let's sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight!" Let them fight first, and we'll wait for the opportunity! ”

Zhang Lang laughed, "Yueying is really treacherous!" ”

Huang Yueying said with a smile: "For the sake of the general, I can't do it if I don't want to be a traitor!" Seeing Zhang Lang looking at him with a strange expression, he immediately realized that what he said just now was a speech problem, and he couldn't help but blush, turned his head, and didn't dare to look at Zhang Lang.

Just when the atmosphere was awkward, Yang Kun hurriedly rushed in, presented a letter, and then retreated. Zhang Lang took out the letterhead, read it, glanced up at Huang Yueying, and said with a smile: "Yueying is expected!" Yuan Shao really sent troops! Huang Yueying showed a thoughtful look.

Zhang Lang looked at the map and said, "Yuan Shao's army of 200,000 is going south!" Hehe, there will be a dragon fight! ”

At about the same time, Sun Jian under Xiangyang City also received the news of the source of Yuan Shao's army, and immediately invited everyone to discuss countermeasures. Sun Jian scolded: "Yuan Shao came at this time, obviously he wanted to rob Xiangyang with me!" Cheng Pu frowned and said: "Yuan Shao has 200,000 elite soldiers, plus Liu Biao's army of more than 200,000, the total strength is more than 400,000, and our army is only 1560,000, which is difficult to match!" It's better to take a break and wait for the right time! ”