Zhang Lang convened a meeting.

At the meeting, Zhang Lang very resolutely handed over all the exercise rights of Pingdu City to Zhou Yu. Of course, for the generals below, Zhou Yu has no qualifications, no ability to embody, and third, he is still a demoted general, and they all don't know a little about Zhang Lang's approach. However, they more or less know that Zhang Lang is eclectic in employing people, but anyone who can specially promote Zhang Lang has his strengths. In this case, they can only do what they are told, so no one dares to come out and resist.

Before it was over, Zhang Lang seemed to help Zhou Yu establish his authority, and said sharply: "Zhou Yu is the person I appointed, and any of you who dares to resist his order is to rebel against me." Military law is like a mountain, there is no room for a trace of slackness, you must listen carefully to his dispatch in the future, and you can't have the slightest resistance, understand? ”

The generals agreed.

Zhang Lang patted Zhou Yu's shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Then I can rest assured, you will not let me down." ”

Zhou Yu glanced at Zhang Lang with some emotion, his prestige was insufficient, and it was not easy to control this group of talented generals under him now, although he was very confident in himself, he still needed time for them to accept it slowly.

After Zhang Lang finished explaining the facts, he set off with 3,000 light horsemen that night. Among them, there were a hundred eagle guards mixed in, and only Dian Wei and Zhang Ning were entourage, and then there were no generals.

Less than three days after Pingdu City was breached, Liu Bei received the news. Everyone was shocked, no one expected that Jiangdong would send reinforcements so quickly, and take Pingdu so unknowingly. Ancheng County is even more noisy, the grass and trees are all soldiers, and all the soldiers who can be transferred are strictly guarded and guarded, and they are afraid that if they are not careful, there will be spies from Jiangdong mixed in.

When Liu Bei got the news, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. I knew that Zhang Lang was powerful, but I didn't expect him to be so capable, in the blink of an eye, Pingdu City was lost, this is a town that was guarded by nearly 10,000 soldiers in advance, I really don't know if the guards are mixed with food. And until now, I can't figure out how many soldiers Zhang Lang came? Coupled with Zhang Xian's problem, it can be described as internal and external troubles, which is not optimistic. Now that Ancheng County is completely exposed to the enemy, once this place has three more long and two short, and loses the barrier, the enemy army can drive straight in, dig straight out Huanglong, and kill himself. Thinking of this, Liu Bei was restless and no longer in the mood to eat and sleep.

Liu Bei's subordinates discussed the matter fiercely for a night, and finally unanimously decided that they should increase their troops in Ancheng County and keep the enemy out of Changsha County. On the issue of candidates, Liu Beili overrode public opinion and decided to personally lead troops to Ancheng. In fact, the main thing is that there are really no generals available under his command. On the issue of Huanjie, let Du Xi lead 10,000 soldiers to guard Xiangxi and closely monitor his every move, so that even if Liu Bei went to the front, it would be impossible for Huanjie to make any big moves in Changsha.

Liu Bei's move was somewhat unexpected by Zhang Lang, he didn't expect him to be so breathless, as soon as Pingdu City was lost, he led his troops to support Ancheng County in a hurry, for fear that if he was not careful, something would go wrong. But this is good, but let yourself save yourself to drill into Changsha.

Zhang Lang decided to change his strategy. is not going to Xiangxi, and intends to intercept Liu Bei halfway. Of course, this interception is not a war.

Quicksand Town. It is the only way for Ancheng to Changsha, about fifty miles away from Ancheng City, Zhang Lang had already bypassed this place, but when he heard the news from Changsha, he led his troops back not long after. I plan to stay here and wait quietly for Liu Bei's arrival.

Zhang Lang's troops lived deep in Jianli, nesting in hidden woods. Three thousand cavalry, but not a small number, the target is very easy to expose, of course, everything must be done carefully.

However, there was one thing that made Zhang Lang think for a long time, should he lead the troops to block Liu Bei openly, or choose a time to meet him secretly? After thinking about it, I finally decided to choose the latter. Liu Bei is now in a difficult period, and he is unwilling to be subordinate, and he is now unable to control the battle of the Yellow River, no matter who wins Yuan Shao and Cao Ying, the forces in the north are outstanding, and he is not enough to resist, so finding a strong ally to restrain and resist together is the best policy. And this ally is Liu Bei, although he is still very weak now, no one can underestimate his ambition.

Two days later, Zhang Fei appeared in Zhang Lang's eyes with the cavalry.

Subsequently, Liu Bei and the Chinese army quickly followed. Since most of the infantry under Liu Bei's command was infantry, the speed of the march was not very fast. Seeing that it was dark, Liu Bei had the army stationed thirty miles away from Liusha Town and set up camp.

After dinner, Liu Bei chatted with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. It's nothing more than an army thing.

At this time, a soldier came in with a letter.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei didn't take it seriously, and continued to chat, and after seeing that Liu Bei didn't speak, he couldn't help but look at him a little strangely. saw Liu Bei holding the letter in a daze.

Guan Yu asked with concern: "Big brother, what's wrong, what does this letter say?" ”

Liu Bei handed the letter to Guan Yu with a very strange face, and said, "Second brother, look at this letter." ”

Zhang Fei was puzzled and shouted: "Second brother, look at what the letter says." ”

Guan Yu took the letter curiously, and after reading it, his face also showed a strange look.

Zhang Feimao was furious, wow wow: "Second brother, what did you say?" ”

Guan Yu stroked his two-foot long beard, narrowed his Danfeng eyes, and said slowly: "This letter was written by Zhang Lang, and he also asked the eldest brother to go out to meet now." ”

Zhang Fei looked confused and said depressedly: "Won't we just meet?" Why are you so nervous? ”

Guan Yu glanced at Zhang Fei, his eyes sparkled, and he said in a deep voice: "Second brother, why are you so confused, now is the time for the eldest brother to start a war with Zhang Lang, at this critical juncture, the eldest brother will meet Zhang Lang, not to mention what his purpose is, once this matter falls into the eyes of someone with a heart, the eldest brother will add a crime of fornicating with foreign enemies." It is difficult to say whether Zhang Lang harbors evil intentions, and it is possible that it is not a Hongmen banquet? ”

Zhang Fei muttered: "What and what, I don't understand this, Lao Zhang." ”

Liu Bei shook his head helplessly, and said earnestly: "Third brother, you will have a few more eyes in the future." ”

Zhang Fei touched his head and smiled dryly.

Liu Bei also sighed, obviously it was impossible for Zhang Fei to open his head in a short period of time.

Guan Yu pondered for a while, looked at Liu Bei with confused eyes, and said, "Big brother, what do you say now?" To go or not to go? ”

A complicated look flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, and after thinking about it for a while, he finally decided: "Go." Why not. ”

Zhang Fei was overjoyed and said: "Okay, Zhang Lang will automatically send him to the door when he is small, and he will be captured alive tonight, and I will see if he dares to be so arrogant when the time comes." ”

Guan Yu ignored Zhang Fei's almost idiotic crazy words, but said calmly: "Big brother, Zhang Lang's letter said that he can only bring less than 100 personal guards, and we are not allowed to arrange it in terms of time, will there be a problem in it, will Zhang Lang want to take this opportunity to harm the eldest brother?" Do you want me to take a few thousand soldiers to follow from behind? ”

Liu Bei shook his head and said in a low voice: "No need, you and the third brother will accompany me later." Zhang Lang also made it very clear that he didn't want us to bring more people. Besides, with Zhang Lang's mind, he should not do such a shameless thing. Thinking about the three of us, the three brothers have been operating in Jingzhou for several years, and they have recorded nothing like this, it is better to give it a fight, if Zhang Lang can really help us, maybe the revival of the Han family is hopeful. ”

Guan Yu snorted coldly and said proudly: "Big brother, don't worry, I don't believe that Zhang Lang can make any name here." ”

Liu Bei was a little disappointed and said: "I think back then, Zhang Lang was Cao Ying's tent at the beginning, but he was just a small envoy in front of the tent, but now he is in the limelight for a while, with heavy troops in his hands. And I, Liu Bei, still send people under the fence, hey. ”

Guan Yu comforted: "Big brother don't be discouraged, it's just that the time hasn't come yet." ”

Liu Bei waved his hand and sighed: "Second brother, you can prepare, let's go." ”

Liu Bei's admiration made him not doubt Zhang Lang at all. Guan Yu's pride made him not care about Zhang Lang at all. Although this secret meeting prompted Liu Bei to speak of future glory, it also destroyed the foreshadowing for future failure.

It was getting late.

The Autumn Moon Pavilion ten miles outside of Quicksand Town.

Actually, it's not a pavilion, it's just a few large logs that are erected, and then beams are attached to it, and tiles are laid on it. There were a few neat stone chairs and a round table, which were used for passers-by to rest.

There were three people in the pavilion.

The shadow of the moon is swaying, and in the dim night, the backs of the three are long.

I could only see one of them being particularly burly, the other being a girl, and the one in the middle carrying his hand.

These three people are the strong man Dian Wei, the charming Zhang Ning, and Zhang Lang.

Zhang Ning replied to her daughter's pretend, she looked very tall and hot, she looked at Zhang Lang with a suspicious expression, and said puzzled: "General, are you really sure that Liu Bei will come to see us?" ”

Zhang Lang raised the corners of his mouth, stared at the dark long ancient road in front of him, and said with a faint smile: "Look, aren't they coming?" ”

Zhang Ning's eyes widened in surprise and groped around, but except for the three of them in the pavilion, there was no one left.

Dian Wei cracked his mouth and smiled: "Big sister, don't look at it, the boss must have heard the sound of horses' hooves." ”

Zhang Ning hurriedly listened hard, and sure enough, there was a very slight sound of horses' hooves in the distance.

Dian Weiergen beat gently from time to time with the sound of hooves, and soon, he said to Zhang Lang: "Lord, there are three horses, and there is nothing else." ”

Zhang Ning was greatly impressed, and the peach blossom glanced at Zhang Lang, full of charm.

Zhang Lang said with a smile on his face: "Liu Bei really came, it seems that I didn't expect it badly." After saying that, he sat down peacefully on the stone chair. Wait quietly for them.

The three horses came from afar, and their voices became rapid and urgent.

After they arrived, Zhang Lang did not stand up to attract each other, but still sat there, and said loudly: "Lord Liu, it will be a few years to say goodbye, don't come unharmed." ”

Liu Bei and the three of them were also a little worried, but when Zhang Lang only brought two of them, he was very relieved, and while stepping forward, he hugged his fists and said: "General Zhang's demeanor is better than in previous years, which is really gratifying." ”

Zhang Lang laughed a few times, like a morning bell at dusk, very loud. He said, "Lord Liu, come here to do it." ”

Liu Bei was not polite, and sat down on the stone chair opposite Zhang Lang, while Zhang Fei and Guan Yu naturally stood on both sides behind him.

Zhang Lang glanced at Liu Bei a few times and said, "Lord Liu, how are you doing lately?" ”

Liu Bei knew that this was not a prelude to a big drama, and replied: "Everything is fine." ”

Zhang Lang suddenly sighed and said: "Lord Liu, don't lie to you, although it is a little dark now, but when you got off the horse just now, Lang saw that your torso was a little bent, your steps were a little vain, and there were a lot more wrinkles on your face." I think it's overwork. Lord Liu, you need to pay more attention. ”

Liu Bei sighed, while Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were moved.

Only Zhang Ningfang smiled secretly, Zhang Lang, this guy, the last thing he can believe is that mouth, it can be sweet to death, or it can deceive death. This time, it seems that this Liu Bei is going to be recruited again.

Liu Bei smiled bitterly: "Hey, for the revival of the Han family, what are personal gains and losses?" Prepare for the life of natural toil, if it is only like this, but unfortunately it still does not accomplish anything...... Hey, let's not talk about it. ”

Zhang Lang heard that Liu Bei was really disappointed, and in just one sentence, he sighed a lot. It seems that it is time to pay him for the fierce medicine. Thinking of this, he said with a straight face: "Lang is here for this matter, is Lord Liu willing to listen to it?" ”

Liu Bei perked up and said: "When Lord Zhang enters, it must be a good word, how dare you not listen to it." ”

Zhang Lang excused himself before he said seriously: "Lord Liu, what do you want to do when you lead your troops to live in Changsha and attack Yuzhang this time?" ”

Liu Bei was stunned and speechless.

Zhang Lang said slowly: "If my guess is correct, the first is to help Wen Ping and contain Yuzhang's army." Second, it was to pacify the rebellion of Zhang Xian in Changsha. ”

Liu Bei was shocked, and said with an incredible look on his face: "General Zhang is really like a god......

Zhang Lang waved his hand to interrupt him and said, "In this case, there is a compromise plan below. On the one hand, it can allow Lord Liu to make contributions, on the other hand, we will not hurt the harmony, and there is a more important side, which can allow adults to have a new way of development. ”

These words may make Liu Bei happy, and even the arrogant Guan Yu has a concentrated expression.

Zhang Lang said lightly: "I have sent people to infiltrate Changsha to spread rumors that Zhang Xian, Ou Xing, Huan Jie, etc. are the same party and have the intention to rebel." It won't be long before the matter will inevitably disperse. ”

"Ahh Liu Bei exclaimed, and at the same time secretly hated himself for not thinking of this idea. He said eagerly: "Does General Zhang mean to let me kill Huan Jie immediately and transfer Zhang Xian back?" ”

Unexpectedly, Zhang Lang shook his head and said, "No, you can't kill Huan Rank now, and you have to do your best to maintain Zhang Xian's appearance." ”

Liu Bei was a little puzzled: "Why do you want to do this? ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "Only in this way can Zhang Xian be transferred back." ”

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