Zhang Lang is very relieved that Cheng Yu will go, although the number of troops is less, adding up to less than 30,000, but Jiang Qin is holding the most sophisticated sailor in Jiangdong, he has been training in the wet dock for three years, and the combat effectiveness is by no means ordinary, plus the specially built large warship, not only has a deep draft, carries a lot of people, but also has a very strong protective force, as long as it is not a trick and fire attack, even if it is a head-to-head confrontation, the difference in strength is not too big, and the outcome is still unpredictable.

And Cheng Yu hired the above, although the former is not as good as the latter in leading troops to fight, but in terms of playing conspiracy and tricks, the latter obviously can't fight the former. In addition, Xiakou is dangerous, as long as the fortress is controlled and the defense is well organized, it can be impregnable, and it is very difficult for Wenpin to win.

Zhang Lang thought of this, Zhang Lang couldn't help but secretly thank Zhou Yu, if he hadn't used a trick to take Jiangxia, and was later beaten by himself without soldiers, in the land of Xiakou, where is it so easy to say that he would take it down.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lang looked relaxed.

Suddenly remembered that Qiao Xuan had been coming to Moling for almost a month, and it was reasonable to say that he was a guest he had invited, but he had never visited the door, and the etiquette was a little unreasonable. It's rare that I'm in such a good mood today, so I'm going to go and greet them, and by the way, take a look at the two beauties of the Qiao family. That little Joe doesn't have much hope anymore, but Big Joe is still famous, so it's not bad to tease, hehe.

This thought didn't last for two minutes, and Zhang Lang scolded himself for being confused. There are already so many wives, but the psychology of trying new things is still a ghost in my heart. No matter what, no matter what you say, you have to go and envelop Qiao Xuan first, so that Zhou Yu can serve himself wholeheartedly in the future. With such a good reason and excuse, Zhang Lang was in high spirits, and immediately asked people to prepare gifts and plan to visit Qiao's house.

Qiao Xuan's mansion was still some distance away from the State Governor's Mansion, and according to his request, he chose a place far away from the city center, which was relatively quiet. However, after a few years of planning and construction, Moling City has already become the largest city in the south of the Yangtze River, and the area is so large that it took nearly an hour to arrive even by horse-drawn carriage.

Zhang Lang got out of the carriage and looked around, it was relatively deserted compared to the center of Moling City.

After Qiao Xuan got the news, he immediately came out to greet him.

After a cold and noisy etiquette, Qiao Xuan led Zhang Lang in.

Zhang Lang looked at the fourth week of the mansion and said with a smile: "Is it customary for Mr. Qiao to stay here?" ”

Qiao Xuan said respectfully: "Thank you for the grace of the general, the grass people are quite satisfied here." ”

Zhang Lang nodded happily.

Entering the compound, a lot of flowers and plants are planted around, and there are rockery pavilions, which seem to be full of vitality.

Soon entered the hall, Zhang Lang took a seat, Dian Wei stood behind him, waiting for the maid to send fragrant tea, taste two sips, Zhang Lang said: "Mr. Qiao, Lang originally wanted to come to visit early, but he was entangled in official business, and it was difficult to get out, so Mr. Don't be surprised." ”

Qiao Xuan was a little flattered and said: "The general is very loving, and the grass people are deeply honored. ”

Zhang Lang said: "Why be so polite, by the way, Zhou Yu didn't come?" ”

Qiao Xuan kept standing aside, secretly looked at Zhang Lang's expression out of the corner of his eye, and lowered his hand and said, "Zhou Yu has never been here today." ”

"Oh." Zhang Lang was a little disappointed, thinking that he would get tired of Xiao Qiao.

At this time, Qiao Xuan's family members came out to pay respects, and Zhang Lang squinted his eyes and looked over. Because Xiao Qiao is famous and famous, and he is Zhou Yu, who he thinks of very much, Zhang Lang doesn't want to beat him, so he locks his eyes on Da Qiao more.

After Xiao Qiao and Mrs. Qiao saw Zhang Lang, they silently stepped aside.

Zhang Lang's eyes swirled on Da Qiao from time to time.

Da Qiao was dressed in a purple robe, with a remarkably noble and beautiful demeanor. Although he stood there, he faintly felt that the delicate body was plump, undulating under the purple clothes, and his demeanor was outstanding. Under the plump and towering crisp breast, the small waist seems to be full of hands. The upper body is proud of its curves, and it is enough to captivate the world. Although the lower shirt is wide and the lotus leaves are fluttering, from the vaguely traceable sultry curves, it can be seen how the plump buttocks ** are seductive. watery eyes, jade-like delicate nose, ingenious ruddy cherry lips; The willow eyebrows like the blue paintings of the distant mountains, with a frown and a wrinkle, are all moving.

Sure enough, it is worthy of the head of Jiangnan women.

Tender like water, but not lacking in tenacity. Just like the indomitable violet orchid, faintly filled with beautiful youth, it always blooms with the beauty of life.

Zhang Lang sighed in his heart, and an inexplicable sadness rose.

Frankly speaking, who doesn't like beautiful women, besides, they are still bigger beauties than flowers. But Zhang Lang sadly found that if it wasn't for the sake of encircling Zhou Yu and wanting to form a family relationship, he would not be so urgent. However, compared to his own such as Zhongtian, an increasingly influential force, a few more wives and concubines are counted as a matter, and this Da Qiao is also a beauty that can be met but not sought.

Cunning as Qiao Xuan's fox, where can he not see Zhang Lang's different eyes, even if he has scruples, he does not dare to joke about his daughter's lifelong happiness, there is a way that once he enters the Hou Gate, it is as deep as the sea, in case his wife becomes a deep palace resentful woman, then why bother. Taking advantage of Zhang Lang's silence, Qiao Xuan secretly made a hand gesture and motioned for Xiao Qiao to retreat.

Zhang Lang woke up and stretched out his hand to stop: "Don't worry, Mr. Qiao, I have something I want to discuss with you." ”

Although Qiao Xuan was smiling, he was actually up and down in his heart, fortunately, Zhang Lang was not a fisherman in the rumors, and he had no bad political achievements, so he decided to be at peace with what happened, if Zhang Lang really had to take Da Qiao as his wife and concubine, at least, he was also right about his daughter's beauty, and he also climbed to the high branches, followed by the Qiao family, not only the glory of the lintel, but also maybe in his own hands more and more, this is not a bad thing.

Zhang Lang said lightly: "Because Lang is entangled in mundane things, it is difficult to have the opportunity to accompany Clumsy Jing, I hope to invite my daughter to live in the house for a few days, so that the insiders can have a companion, I don't know what Mr. Qiao thinks?" ”

Finally came, Qiao Xuan was very calm, his face couldn't see his inner thoughts at all, and said: "That's the honor of the little girl, the grass people are only afraid that the little girl's surname is rude, and it will displease the lady, and the time will be ......."

Zhang Lang shook his hand to interrupt Qiao Xuan's words, and said with a smile: "I don't worry about this matter, Mr. Qiao won't push back." ”

Qiao Xuan respectfully replied.

Then the two talked back and forth, and Zhang Lang took the opportunity to say goodbye with Xiao Qiao.

Looking at their departing figures, Qiao Xuan let out a long sigh when he didn't come, and his face was gloomy.

Mrs. Qiao was puzzled: "Master, it is their blessing that Big and Little Qiao can accompany Mrs. Zhang." Why aren't you happy? ”

Qiao Xuansoft sat on the chair and said with a wry smile: "You are a woman, how do you know the tricks?" ”

Mrs. Qiao exclaimed: "General Zhang won't want to get involved, so how can we deal with Zhou Yu?" ”

Qiao Xuan sighed and said with a wry smile: "It's not all like this, Zhang Lang quite promoted Xiao Qiao's marriage, but I'm afraid that your eldest daughter will become a victim." ”

Mrs. Qiao said hurriedly: "What the hell is going on, you say?" ”

Qiao Xuan shook his head helplessly and said: "Zhang Lang values Zhou Yu very much, so Xiao Qiao should have nothing to do, but as far as I know, after Zhou Yu surrendered to Zhang Lang, he has been saying that he is sick in bed, and the clear-eyed person knows at a glance that he doesn't want to work for Zhang Lang." Of course, Zhang Lang didn't want this, so the idea hit Da Qiao. If he really thinks like this, he will soon come to the door to propose marriage and marry us, with this relationship, I am afraid that Zhou Yu will not be able to contribute at that time. ”

Mrs. Qiao breathed a sigh of relief and said happily: "Isn't that better, Da Qiao can marry General Zhang is also a blessing that she cultivated in her previous life, I think General Zhang is extraordinary, and he is young, he is in a high position, this is her son-in-law who can't be found with a lantern." ”

Qiao Xuan glared at Mrs. Qiao, and said dissatisfiedly: "Then have you ever thought about your woman, if Zhang Lang likes Da Qiao to propose marriage, it will be a good thing, and her daughter will not suffer any loss." I'm afraid that he doesn't like it just to marry Zhou Yu, then it will be our daughter who will suffer in the future. ”

Mrs. Qiao laughed and said: "Master, you are too careful, our two baby daughters, all of them have a long flower and moon appearance, you didn't notice it just now, General Zhang looked at Da Qiao's eyes, hehe, you can rest assured, based on her appearance alone, there are a few men in the world who are not tempted, and Da Qiao is virtuous and considerate, knowledgeable, but it is difficult to pick one of them." Sir, you don't have to worry about it. ”

Qiao Xuan was a little confused, and he didn't bother to say any more, so he went back to the study to practice calligraphy.

Zhang Lang returned to the mansion and happened to meet Tian Feng coming out of it, with a little anxiety on his face.

Zhang Langqi said: "Fu Hao, why is your face flustered, is something happening?" ”

Tian Feng hurriedly took two steps forward, pressed against Zhang Lang's ear, and said hurriedly: "Lord, the form is a little bad, Liu Biao ......"

Zhang Lang waved his hand to stop Tian Feng from speaking, and then turned to Dian Wei and said, "Please go to the inner hall to rest." ”

Dian Wei answered, let the two girls get out of the carriage, and then rushed in.

Zhang Lang took Tian Feng's hand and said resolutely: "Let's go to the conference hall to talk." ”

Tian Feng said impatiently as he walked: "The spies reported that Liu Biao had gathered a large number of soldiers and horses in Hengyang, Xinyang, Yiyang and other places in Changsha County, with a total of no less than 100,000, and the situation was very bad." ”

Zhang Lang was startled, his eyes widened angrily, and he said, "Has this matter ever been serious?" ”

Tian Feng nodded, and said with a worried face: "It shouldn't be fake." ”

Zhang Lang gritted his teeth and said angrily: "What a Liu Biao." ”

Tian Feng said calmly: "For today's plan, the only way to transfer back General Zhao's southern expedition is to resist, and Yuzhang is very dangerous." Once Yuzhang is lost, then the Jiujiang-Xiakou Canal will be out of control, not only Zhongde and his 30,000 soldiers will be unpredictable, but also the door of Jiangdong's backyard will be opened, facing the firepower of the Jingzhou army, and the lord will work hard for several years before turning to ashes. ”

"Damn Liu Biao." Zhang Lang's face was pale.

Tian Feng continued: "Liu Biao has ruled the eight counties of Jingxiang in Zhou for several years, and it is the first time that he has mobilized troops like this, and he is obviously unwilling to keep his duty. How should this be? ”

Zhang Lang took a deep breath, calmed down his heart, and slowly asked Tian Fengdao: "What is the situation of the Soldiers and Horses Department in Jiangdong now?" ”

Tian Feng didn't want to think about it: "Xuzhou has a total of 50,000 horses, 30,000 have been sent out of Langya with General Zhang Liao, 10,000 to guard Xiaopei, and 10,000 to garrison Xiapi, Pengcheng and other areas; There is no movement of troops and horses in this land. There are 20,000 soldiers in Huainan, 10,000 guarding Xuyi and Guangling, which is the key defense line at the eastern end of Jianghuai, and cannot be mobilized until it is absolutely necessary. Another 10,000 are in Yingshang, Hefei and other places, and they are also in the key areas. In addition, Jiangxia has 30,000 horses, needless to say. There are 30,000 soldiers in Danyang County, 20,000 of whom are distributed in Sanjiang, Wuhu and other places. There are also about 10,000 garrisons around Moling, including the forbidden army and the cavalry. In addition, Yuzhang still has 130,000 horses, including 100,000 who are going south to Jiaozhou, 10,000 are stationed in Nanye, Nan'an and other places, and there are 20,000 soldiers in Luling, Yichun and Aixian on the front line of Yuzhang. Now there are a total of 260,000 soldiers under the lord's command, but less than 50,000 can really be mobilized. ”

As they spoke, the two of them arrived in the chamber.

Zhang Lang came back to his senses from the initial anger, and asked Tian Feng a little strangely: "Fu Hao, why did you say that Liu Biao suddenly sent troops to fight us like a different person?" ”

Tian Feng pondered: "It's also incomprehensible, if Liu Biao was really ambitious, he could have intervened in the Jiangdong incident a few years ago, but it has dragged on until now, which is a bit intriguing." ”

Zhang Lang muttered: "Could it be that because he was threatened by Zhang Ji, he was stolen by Sun Ce and Jiang Xia, and he was awakened all of a sudden?" ”

Tian Feng exclaimed: "It's possible, although Liu Biao's ambition hasn't been revealed, how can he bear the Jiangxia that he has worked so hard to manage being taken away?" In the opinion of his subordinates, if Liu Biao takes back Jiangxia, I am afraid that it will not be long before the army will return to Jingzhou, and then keep its duty again. ”

Zhang Lang said coldly: "Xiakou, the land of Wuchang, for our next strategic significance, is important and important, it is impossible to let go so easily, Liu Biao's 100,000 army, it is difficult to shake my heart, Fu Hao, do you know who Liu Biao's leader is this time?" ”

Tian Feng's face suddenly became a little strange and said, "It's Liu Bei." ”

"It's him." Zhang Lang could hardly believe his ears.

"It's Liu Bei." Although Tian Feng didn't understand why Zhang Lang looked surprised, he also relaxed a lot.

Zhang Lang said with an unfathomable smile on his face: "It seems that I have to go there myself." ”

Tian Feng said hurriedly: "But the enemy is strong, and the lord must not be careless." ”

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "I transferred 10,000 horses from Moling, plus 10,000 soldiers from Yuzhang, which is enough." ”

Tian Feng was shocked, and said again and again: "Lord, don't be like this." ”

Zhang Lang smiled heartily: "Fu Hao, don't worry, I won't come hard, in fact, 20,000 soldiers, I still feel too much." ”

Tian Feng was stunned for a moment, obviously enlightened, and said tentatively: "The meaning of the lord ......"

Zhang Lang said mysteriously: "The secret of heaven must not be revealed. ”

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