Liu Biao's remnants were still slowly marching on the way to Xiangyang, and although the heavy footsteps were a little depressing, there was nothing unusual about it. Only the two brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang, who followed the Chinese army, looked a little strange, and their sharp eyes looked around vigilantly at all times, watching every move of the army.

They have been on the road for two days, day and night, and now they are only a day and a half away from Xiangyang. But so far, nothing regrettable has happened, which makes the two slightly relieved. I only hope that this result will continue until I arrive in Xiangyang, in that case, it will be much easier.

"Brother, it seems that we have an effect in blocking their contact with Wang Xu, Wang Xu didn't chase after him, they shouldn't be in vain!" Kuai Yue smiled slightly.

Kuai Liang was not as optimistic as him, took a deep breath and said: "Hopefully, there is still a day and a half away, as long as you don't arrive in Xiangyang, it's best not to let your guard down." ”

"That's a good thing!"

As the two whispered, the night grew deeper and deeper. The bright moon also slowly hid in the dense black clouds, and it seemed that it didn't want to see the upcoming roommates.

Wei Yan, who was marching at the front of the army, although he did not have any expression on the surface, was already anxious like an ant on a hot pot. According to his original plan, send the secret letter out, then Wang Xu will definitely lead the elite cavalry to follow and pursue, or rush to set up an ambush. In this way, he can suddenly turn against him during the fierce battle, not only can he get out of the way, but he can also offer a big gift to Wang Xu as a vote.

But now, it is only a little more than a day away from Xiangyang, but the Jingnan army has not moved, so he can't wait at all. Whether Wang Xu refused to believe his one-sided words, or there were other accidents, he knew very well that he would never return to Xiangyang. The longer this kind of thing drags on, the easier it will be to be exposed, and if the generals under the subordinates suddenly can't control their mouths and leak a little. That Liu Biao steady dìng down. It is impossible to give him a way to live.

In fact, not only he was very anxious, but also other generals and colonels in this army......

Not long after, beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on Wei Yan's head, and he felt that the Jingnan army could no longer be counted on, so he didn't hesitate anymore and raised the big knife in his hand. There was already an earth-shattering shout: "Brothers, the time has come, kill!" ”

As soon as this voice came out, there was no room for maneuver, and his headquarters soldiers and horses were all loyal soldiers who had followed him for a long time, and the agreed voice was together. No more hesitation. They waved their blades one after another. Under the leadership of Wei Yan, he quickly turned around and rushed to the left flank, intending to break through and flee.

But what was unexpected was that the soldiers around his troops also reacted quickly, almost at the same moment, and formed a formation to resist.

Just when Wei Yan was stunned, Huang Zhong had already galloped to more than fifty meters away, and said angrily: "Wei Yan." I didn't expect it to be what the sergeant expected. You're really the opposite! ”

"Brother Hansheng, you ......"

Wei Yan hadn't finished speaking. It was already interrupted by Huang Zhong's angry voice. "Dog thief, I, Huang Zhong, will never call a dog thief like you a brother and sister." Before Wei Yan could speak, Huang Zhong had already interrupted angrily.

Wei Yan was helpless, waved his hand and cut down a soldier who rushed up, and was already in a hurry to explain: "General Huang, the Kuai army division is not strategic, and the lord is also incompetent, they retreated to Nanyang this time, but Mingzhe is just protecting himself." In the current situation, there is still a fight at all, but they would rather choose to retreat, but it is just for the sake of their own future. But what should we do with those who fought bloodily? And how to deal with those fallen soldiers?

Speaking of this, Wei Yan was already very excited, and shouted hoarsely: "General Huang, is such a lord still worthy of our service?" It is better to go to Wang Xu, this person is well aware of strategy, ambitious, and extremely talented, if he takes refuge with his heart, he will definitely have something to do in this life. The soldiers under his command can also have a good future, so what's wrong with this? ”

"The bold dog thief even uttered such a big rebellious remark." Huang Zhong was extremely angry at the moment, that is, he was not ashamed of his betrayal, and he was sad that his former friends had made such a move, where could he still listen to these explanations, and asked decisively: "Back then, you and I were just mountain village husbands, and only by the grace of the military advisor and the love of the lord can we have today." Are you so forgetful? As the saying goes, loyal ministers don't care about the two masters, and I have always regarded you as a friend and devoted myself to fellowship, but I didn't expect it to be such a person who is greedy for fame and fortune. If you don't quickly put down the sharp blade in your hand, ask the lord for sin, for the sake of the past feelings, I will ensure that your life is worry-free. ”

"General Huang!" Wei Yan shouted with sadness: "It's not for fame and fortune! I just want to serve the Lord, show my talents, and find a good way out for my brothers. ”

"Humph! Hugh wants to quibble anymore, just do it, a dignified eight-foot man, don't you even have the courage to admit it? Huang Zhong snorted coldly.

"Hey!" Wei Yan looked up to the sky and sighed, but he was also helpless.

Huang Zhong was also very disappointed when he saw that Wei Yan did not have the heart to be restrained, and without hesitation, he took off the cloak behind him and threw it into the air. After shouting, the phoenix mouth knife in his hand was already volleyed down. "Wei Yan, you and I have been in love with each other in the past, and from now on, we will break off our righteousness!"

"Huang ......" Wei stretched out his hand, wanting to say something, but unfortunately the big knife was as fast as lightning, and it had already torn the red robe into two with a "whoosh". With the swirling night wind, it slowly danced, and in an instant, the hearts of the two people were separated from heaven and earth......

Seeing that the matter had come to this, Wei Yan had nothing to say, took a deep breath tremblingly, and slowly closed those complicated eyes.

A moment later, when it opened it again, the hesitation and hesitation of Qiē had disappeared without a trace, and the sharp eyes were as sharp as unsheathed swords, breathtaking. "Well, since that's the case, then forgive Wei Yan for offending!"

As he spoke, he had already swung his broadsword and quickly rushed to the left flank with his soldiers. "Brothers, kill with me!"

Kuai Liang, who was in the Chinese army, also noticed the movement in front of him at this time, and looked at it silently for a while, before he sighed softly: "Hey! He turned around after all! ”

"Huh!" Kuai Yue didn't have so much sentimentality, smiled slightly, and said disappreciatively: "These are all expected things, brother doesn't have to worry too much." I have commanded all the generals around him, and I will make it impossible for him to escape. However, a few young generals from the two sides should pay more attention, so as not to be taken advantage of by them. ”

While the two were talking, Liu Biao, who was dozens of meters away, was very calm, and his nephew Liu Pan, who was following him, was very puzzled, and couldn't help but ask out loud: "Uncle, did you already expect Wei Yan to rebel?" ”

"Nope!" Liu Biao shook his head indifferently. Then his voice changed, and he continued: "I knew that if I retreated to Nanyang this time, there would definitely be people who would defect, but I didn't expect Wei Yan to be the first." ”

Liu Pan was shocked and said hurriedly: "Then uncle is not quick to find a way, if it goes on like this, won't my army be dangerous?" ”

"Don't worry, Kuai Yue should have made the arrangement."

"The military advisor knows, too?"

"Of course he does." Liu Biao smiled faintly: "In this retreat, the marching order he arranged is so strange, just to prevent the generals from moving. ”

"In that case, why don't you start sooner and give it a chance to stir up?" Liu Pan was puzzled.

Liu Biao smiled and shook his head: "Zihou! There are many people in the army who have this idea, but they don't have the courage to do it. If you suddenly attack when you are in Anlu, the evidence will be insufficient. Even if there is clear evidence, it will not work. Because now at a time of internal turmoil and unstable morale, he casually finds some reason to quibble, saying that someone framed him, or that someone wants to exclude those who disagree, can instantly arouse suspicion among the soldiers, and we don't even have the energy and time to prove it. ”

"When the time comes, it will inevitably arouse the feelings of more people, and even a large-scale mutiny will follow, adding to the variables. Therefore, it is necessary to conceal it as much as possible, and it is best to pass on the sentimental influence and let it dispel this idea. Even if you can't, you can put it off, and when you return to Nanyang and gradually stabilize it, you will slowly liquidate these. Thinking about Kuaiyue's character, he should also make arrangements for this. ”

"Hey!" Liu Pan sighed and was silent for a while before he said a little angrily: "That being said, but now Wei Yan is leading his troops to rebel regardless of it, which is really a big threat. If he gets lucky, it will be even more unwilling. Uncle treated him very well, but he did such things, hum! ”

"Hehe, don't be angry. Although Wei Yan still reversed after all, the benefits of this situation also outweighed the disadvantages. Liu Biao looked at Liu Pan and smiled indifferently: "We are well prepared, and his rebellion will not cause much damage." And no matter whether he can break through in the end or not, as long as the offensive is strong enough, it will be a very big deterrent to the rest of the generals. Therefore, the real purpose of this move is not to kill Wei Yan, but to make the other people inside stabilize and not dare to move. At the same time, this kind of victory can also be used to create the illusion in the hearts of the soldiers, we won Wang Xu. ”

"This kind of winning ......" Hearing this, Liu Pan suddenly smiled bitterly.

"I know what you're thinking, but the current situation is different, Jingbei has no morale, and he doesn't have the ability to resist Wang Xu, who is full of morale, and retreating is the best choice." As he spoke, Liu Biao once again set his eyes on the siege in the distance.

After a long time, he muttered softly. It's like teaching Liu Pan, and it's like chattering to yourself. "There is a big reason why I was able to survive the disaster of the party and not die, and I have bumped and bumped all the way to today, is to do what I can. When you don't have the ability to do it, knowing how to withdraw in time is the key. Wei Yan is very talented, but he is too proud, so proud that he can't help himself. Self-confidence is true, but when self-confidence exceeds the limit of one's own ability, it is conceit. Throughout the ages, the conceited man has not ended well, and if he can't understand this, as a military general, he will definitely die on it sooner or later. ”

Liu Pan listened to this passage quietly, pondered for a long time, and then respectfully bowed his hand and said, "Nephew understands!" (To be continued.) )