In the early morning of the next day, before there was time to celebrate the victory, Wang Xu ordered Xu Huang and Han Meng to lead 20,000 soldiers to rush south to reinforce the precarious battlefield on the southern front.

As for Jingbei, it was not in a hurry, except for the main force that sent 3,000 people back to Yuzhang and garrisoned 3,000 in Yixian, all the rest rested in Xiling. Anyway, there is time now, and it only needs to be consumed according to the original plan, and it doesn't take much effort at all.

It's just that he cleaned up the battlefield after the war, but the statistics shocked everyone, Zhang Liao not only created a miracle of a thousand-mile attack, but also created the highest record of Jingnan's generals. A total of thirteen generals above the Marquis of Jingbei Army, including Huang Zu, were killed, and the generals Chen Zhuo, Deng Ji, Deng Long, Zhang Shuo, Zhang Hu, Chen Sheng and others were all spared.

Such a feat spread among the sergeants in just a few days, and soon after, the people also knew about it, and Zhang Liao's name instantly resounded throughout Jingzhou, quickly spreading to all forces. Everyone began to pay attention to this excellent general and put him on the list of vigilance. However, Zhang Liao himself didn't care, and he rarely mentioned this merit in front of the generals after that, what he cared about was not the high-ranking officials, but the opportunity to show his talents. Now that such a miracle has been created, it seems that the other qiē is no longer so important.

On the other hand, Liu Biao, who lost his troops and lost his generals, was both sad and worried, and he couldn't see any smile on his face for several days. Originally, he still had a trace of luck, hoping that after Wang Xu captured Xiling, his pride would skyrocket, so he was eager to take Jingbei. In this way, you can take advantage of the opportunity to turn the tide. But the facts made him completely dead, Wang Xu not only did not rush forward, but was more cautious, sending a large number of patrols to guard the surroundings, only caring about strengthening the control of the occupied area, without the slightest hint of urgency.

In this regard, Liu Biaojun's ministers and generals have no way. Under the absolute disadvantage, it is natural that the other party needs to make mistakes to redeem the defeat, but the more people who do not act. The less likely it is to make mistakes.

He can't afford to drag it out at all. After Xu Sheng learned that Xiling was captured, he had no scruples and continued to advance in the direction of Xiangyang, and it became common for those patrols and small groups of troops to be suddenly wiped out. And there was little progress on the Jiangling side, and after Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's army were defeated and retreated, not only did it not play any role. Instead, it became a burden. Because Gao Shun, Guan Hai, and Jia Hua were all determined not to fight, coupled with Tian Feng's strict reminder, they were not tempted at all, so they dragged it like this, so that Wu Ju, Wen Ping and others had no way.

As a result, the people who were already complaining about him were already complaining. Trust is declining day by day, and Wang Xu is doing his best to publicize and appease, but he continues to win people's hearts......

In the Anlu County Government Council, the civil ministers and military generals of Jingbei's army all gathered together to discuss how to deal with Wang Xu's offensive of the people's hearts.

It's a pity that after arguing for a long time, it was the public who said that the public was reasonable, and the mother-in-law said that the mother-in-law was reasonable. You contradict me. I refute you, it's all useless. There was a lot of noise.

Seeing this scene, Wei Yan, who had been holding back and not speaking, finally couldn't help it, and suddenly got up and said angrily. "Why did you make such a useless statement! Wang Xu's plan has been accomplished, and it is pointless to discuss anything now. Instead of doing this useless analysis, it is better to find a way to repel Jingnan from the frontal battlefield, and wait like this, or it won't be long before the entire Jingbei will be deceived by Wang Xu, and then we won't even have a chance to fight to the death. ”

His slightly questioning voice immediately silenced the entire hall. Huang Zhong thought about it for a while, but also stood up to support. "My lord, what Wen Chang said is good. The shape is already like this, and only by trying to break the Jingnan army can there be room for maneuver, otherwise it will be empty talk! ”

Liu Biao smiled bitterly and sighed, glanced at Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and others, and then shook his head helplessly: "What the two generals said is very true, but unfortunately this Wang Xusheng is not arrogant and defeated, and now he only cares about stabilizing the area that Dìng has occupied, and does not give us any chance, how can he win?" If it is a head-to-head battle, our army is no longer its opponent. ”

Seeing this, Wei Yan took a deep breath, but couldn't help but continue: "Lord, no matter whether you can fight or not, at least we should fight, otherwise when the time is ripe, Wang Xu will send troops to attack, and we will really have no power to resist." The morale is sluggish, the soldiers are timid, and the people do not support it, not to mention this small county of Anlu, I am afraid that even Xiangyang City will not be able to withstand their attack. At that time, they will only retreat and sit back and wait for death. ”

"Wen Chang is right." Hearing this, the veteran Lu Gong finally couldn't help but speak, and frowned: "Lord, no matter what, you should also fight, there is no way out if you wait." In my opinion, it is better to transfer the soldiers guarding Nanyang as well, so that there will be a fighting force. You can even try surprise attacks, or some other way to break the enemy. ”

Liu Biao's eyes lit up when he was reminded like this, but it soon dimmed again, and he was a little hesitant.

But Kuai Yue quickly said Liu Biao's heart. "Zhugong, Nanyang's soldiers and horses can't be adjusted, Yuan Shu is currently in trouble in Yanzhou, once Nanyang is empty, he will definitely avoid Cao Cao, take the opportunity to fight back, and even join forces with Wang Xu to retaliate, at that time it was really hopeless. Therefore, in any case, the people there could not move, so Yuan Shu would not dare to return to Nanyang, because he was afraid that Cao Cao would follow and be attacked on both sides. ”

With Kuai Yue's words, everyone was also speechless, and was silent for a long time, and Liu Pan, who was sitting upright, couldn't help but sigh: "I knew this was the case, I should have listened to my opinion and didn't fight Nanyang!" ”

"It's the same if you don't take Nanyang, it's only a matter of time before you fall." Kuai Liang immediately shook his head. "Jingnan is developing rapidly, the land of the five counties has rapidly surpassed us, and its strategists are like clouds and fierce generals are like rain, if you don't take Nanyang, how can you survive? Sooner or later, it will be broken by it. ”

"So what to do?" Liu Biao was also a little impatient when he heard this, and interjected angrily.

Kuai Yue lowered his head and thought about it, glanced at Liu Biao's face out of the corner of his eye, and said lightly: "In my opinion, it is best to withdraw from the army!" ”

"Retirement? Where to retreat? Liu Biao frowned.

"Retreat to Xiangyang, and withdraw the soldiers and horses of Gangneung, and after concentrating the troops, see what the other party moves. If you have a chance, you can break the enemy, if you don't have a chance, then go to Nanyang! Kuai Yue smiled helplessly.

Hearing this, Wei Yan's eyes widened, and he immediately stood up: "Go to Nanyang!" What do you mean by this? ”

"Literally!" Kuai Yue glanced at Wei Yan lightly, and said unhurriedly.

"Isn't this going to give Jingbei to others?" Although Kuai Yue was Wei Yan's discoverer and had the grace of knowing the encounter, Wei Yan obviously couldn't hold back the anger in his heart, and soon continued: "Military advisor, the last general has always respected you, but why did you come up with this strategy to bring disaster to the country and betray the lord this time? really retreated to Nanyang, that is undoubtedly giving up Jingbei, and there is no place to go from now on. What's more, how can you be sure that Wang Xu will not continue to capture Nanyang? Where will you go back then? ”

"Humph! Chief, pay attention to the tone of your voice. Kuai Yue was obviously also dissatisfied with Wei Yan's attitude of speaking, and glanced at him before he said lightly: "Wang Xu is a smart man, we retreated to Nanyang and gave him Nanjun, Jiangxia and Zhangling, he understands what it means." When the time comes, please ask for peace, choose to attach, and the problem will be solved! ”

"Attachment?" Wei Yan was angry in his heart, and said angrily: "What are you talking about? How can I wait for the battlefield to fight and serve the Lord, so how can I be so dependent on others? So why not descend early? Besides, Wang Xu may not agree to ask for peace. ”

Kuai Yue suddenly said angrily: "This is a perfect plan, otherwise you have the ability to win?" Now that the time, place, and people are all in the hands of Jingnan, how can they be defeated? Retreat to Nanyang, adhere to the invitation to peace, at least can save the lives of the whole family of the lord, the current situation is turbulent, if there is a chance in the future, maybe there is a chance to rise again. ”

"Opportunity?" Wei Yan sneered disdainfully. "I'm afraid someone was afraid of disaster in his heart, so he came up with a plan to escape! This can be an early retreat and save the life of the clan, right? ”

"Bold, Wei Yan! How dare you talk to me like that? Kuai Yue was furious, stood up suddenly, pointed at Wei Yan and scolded.

After being drunk like this, Wei Yan also calmed down a lot, his mouth opened, and he didn't say anything after all. He also regretted it a little when he said what he shouldn't have said on the spur of the moment just now, but he had always been straight and fast, and he couldn't stand the resentment in his heart, so his head was hot. At this time, he calmed down, and didn't want to argue anymore, so he bowed and sat down without saying a word.

Liu Biao was actually like a mirror in his heart, he understood that what Wei Yan said was right, and he also knew that a large part of Kuai Yue's move was for the sake of his clan's life, but what could he do now. The Jingbei family is powerful, and the family concept is also extremely heavy, and he relies on these people to rise, so he naturally has to think of such consequences.

Now that the shape is critical, this contradiction has been completely stimulated, and judging from the fact that the Cai family present remained silent and wordlessly supported Kuai Yue's approach, it is likely that the same idea will be. But even so, he was helpless, he didn't dare to lose the support of these local giants, if he offended them now, he was likely to force the other party to do worse things.

sighed secretly in his heart, but Liu Biao's face sank, and he shouted, "What time is it now?" Why are you still fighting, no matter what, finding a way out is the top priority. Do you really think of me as a lord? ”

He has been in Jingnan for so many years, and he is still very prestigious, and when he is so angry, everyone does not dare to speak out. Kuai Yue also respected him very much, and soon said apologetically: "The lord is angry! The subordinates were anxious and quick to speak just now, and they hoped that the lord would forgive me. ”

Liu Biao glanced at him lightly, but also went down the steps and said: "Forget it, now that you are nervous, everyone is also thinking about breaking through the crisis, which is understandable." ”

Saying that, he hesitated for a moment before he said in a daze: "However, what if Wang Xu is unwilling to make peace after retreating to Nanjun?" (To be continued.) )