Liu Xiu said in a deep voice: "Lu Ji listens to the order!"

"Humble duty!"

Lu Ji stood up and bowed.

At this time, Lu Ji's heart was also quite excited.

As a person who submitted to Liu Xiu from the beginning, now that Liu Xiu is rewarding meritorious deeds, Lu Ji has made great contributions.

Liu Xiu said: "The State of Chu and the State of Wu 'fought' to fight, and you threaded the needle in the rear of the State of Wu, facilitating the return of Zhang Gong to the State of Chu, and the sending of Zhang Liao and Xun You to the State of Chu,...... Your merits are in my heart. Today, this king appoints you as the assassin of Yangzhou and governs Yangzhou. ”

Lu Ji arched his hand and said: "The minister lives up to the king's high expectations. ”

At this moment, Lu Ji was extremely excited.

He thought that Liu Xiu would reward him, but he didn't expect that there would be such a reward.

Let him serve as the assassin of Yangzhou.

In other words, he is now the one who is in charge of Yangzhou.

Gu Yong and Zhu Zhi were also extremely surprised at this moment, because Liu Xiu gave too much.

You must know that Lu Ji is a person from Wu State.

Now Liu Xiu directly appointed Lu Ji as the assassin of Yangzhou, and the reward is not heavy.

However, when the two thought of Liu Xiu's words, they were relieved.

Zhang Zhao returned to the state of Chu first, and Xun You and Zhang Liao were sent to the state of Chu later,...... At the time of these two events, the state of Wu still existed. This means that Lu Ji has already surrendered to the Chu State, and the Lu family has already surrendered to the Chu State.

For such a reason, it is reasonable to reward Lu Ji.

Liu Xiu looked at Gu Yong and Zhu Zhi, these two Liu Xiu also knew.

Gu Yong has the talent of a prime minister, and Zhu Zhi has the ability to be a soldier.

Both of these people are talented.

Liu Xiu said: "Gu Yong, Zhu Zhi, the talent of the two of you, this king knows. This time to resist the attack of the Wei army, you have also made contributions. However, let you serve as the guardian of a county, but you are also condescending. Why don't you stay with this king for the time being?"

Gu Yong arched his hand and said, "I am willing to do my job." ”

Zhu Zhi also said: "I am willing to be humble." ”

Neither is short-sighted.

Being able to stay by Liu Xiu's side, this is a real opportunity to really develop.

The state of Chu unified the state of Wu, and the decisive battle with Cao 'Cao' was just around the corner.

In today's situation, everyone knows that Chu has the possibility of dominating the world.

Stay by Liu Xiu's side, and in the future, Liu Xiu will ascend the throne and become the emperor, then they will be the ministers of the dragon.

Liu Xiu bowed slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

If Gu Yong and Zhu Zhi were unwilling, Liu Xiu would not force it. He wants to cultivate the two, but only if the two of them can be willing. Looking at the current situation, it is also good.

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "It's late at night, so let's go down and rest early." ”

"Whoa!"

When they heard this, they all resigned.

Only Huang Zhong stayed, and Huang Zhongzheng said: "King, Tai Shici is chasing the fleeing Wei army, and the last general will ask for battle and go north to attack Guangling County." Now, the time has come for the two armies to 'confront'. ”

Fighting in the north was Huang Zhong's will.

In the battle to destroy Cao, Huang Zhong didn't want to, and he didn't want to miss it.

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Hansheng, when the war starts, this king will arrange for you to participate." ”

Huang Zhong said: "Thank you, King." ”

Liu Xiu said: "Go down and rest, you have also been busy for a day." ”

"Whoa!"

Huang Zhong turned around and retreated.

Fa Zheng sat aside, waited for Huang Zhong to retreat, and said, "King, the state of Wu has been taken, and there is our naval army on the Yangtze River to blockade it." It is not a difficult task to clear the naval army in the south. Chen believes that it is time to prepare for war with Cao Cao. Whether it is Nanyang or Luoyang, they are all ready. ”

After Liu Xiu heard this, he said, "Wait a little longer for this matter." ”

Fa Zheng was a little disappointed after hearing this, but he didn't show it, so he resigned.

Liu Xiu sat in the tent, but did not go to rest immediately.

What Liu Xiu was thinking about was Fa Zheng's mention of attacking Cao's 'Cao'.

For the attack on Cao 'Cao', Liu Xiu did start preparing early, whether it was Nanyang Zhang Ren or Luoyang Wenpin, they were all ready, as long as Liu Xiu gave an order, he could attack Cao 'Cao' immediately.

It's just that Yangzhou is unstable, and Liu Xiu can't attack Cao 'Cao' with all his might, otherwise Yangzhou will be 'swinging', and Liu Xiu will be difficult to care about.

Liu Xiu checked the information and went straight to rest.

......

Yangxian County.

Yuan Qian and Chang Heng led their troops in.

The night was deep, and the wind was cold.

The soldiers under the command of both of them relied on the fire to make fire, but the soldiers under their command were also embarrassed.

Rushing from Biling County to Yangxian County, along the way, the army led by Tai Shici pursued relentlessly, causing the Wei army to be exhausted.

Yuan Qian, Chang Heng, Zhu Qi and others leaned on the fire to keep warm.

Yuan Qian's face was tired, and he said, "Zhu Qi, the current situation is getting more and more dangerous. ”

"We avoided the attack of the Chu army today, and I am afraid it will be difficult tomorrow. ”

"Once caught up by the Chu army, it will be difficult for us to get rid of it. ”

"With our current strength, if we attack Yangxian County again, we will definitely not be able to take it, and we don't have enough time. ”

"Previously, we brought Tai Shi Ci here, and we have been able to hold on until now because of the grain in the valley of Biling County. ”

"Along the way, food is getting scarcer and less. ”

"If we continue like this, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on. ”

There was a deep worry in Yuan Qian's eyes.

Because they have been exhausted, it is impossible to replenish food at all, and the soldiers under his command are also very hard. Under such circumstances, the army of Yuan Qian and Chang Heng became more and more dangerous.

Zhu Qi frowned and said, "Calculate the time, Wu County should be at war." Just for the time being, we haven't gotten any news yet. ”

Chang Heng said: "Today's news, at least tomorrow afternoon." ”

Zhu Qi said: "General Yuan, General Chang, bear with it a little longer, and hold on a little longer." As long as Wu County is broken, we will be able to turn over. ”

Yuan Qian said: "What if it doesn't work?"

At this time, Yuan Qian, under exhaustion, was already more and more worried.

When Zhu Qi heard this, he also fell silent.

If the army attacking Wu County also failed, this battle would have no chance at all.

Zhu Qi took a deep breath and said, "General, we still have a chance." After all, there were no defenders in Wu County. Tai Shi Ci and Lu Xun covered up and killed us together, they were mobilized, and Wu County was an empty city. ”

Yuan Qian said: "I hope so." ”

Chang Heng glanced at Yuan Qian, and said, "Yuan Gan, don't be discouraged, you look like a dead father." You are the general of the Wei army, just consider the worst-case scenario, even if the army is defeated, we will retreat north. ”

Yuan Qian nodded.

The night is getting darker and darker, and the later it gets, the colder it gets.

The Wei soldiers rested against the fire.

The night passed.

In October, the day is getting late.

The Wei soldiers who got up in the morning simply ate dry food, and then the whole army continued on their way.

"Report!"

Suddenly, a soldier sped up.

The soldier rode his horse to Yuan Qian's side and said loudly: "General, the Chu army is less than thirty miles away from us. ”

Brush!!

Yuan Qian's face changed slightly.

Less than thirty miles, if it is a rapid march, this will not even take half a day.

Yuan Qian asked the sentry to retreat and ordered, "Hurry up at full speed." ”

The order was issued, Yuan Qian and Chang Heng mobilized the soldiers, and then rushed to Chaoyang Xian County at the fastest speed. However, he did not run towards the county seat of Yangxian County, but ran towards the shore of Taihu Lake in the east of Yangxian County.