Jingzhou Army, the big tent of the Chinese army

Liu Xiu, Huang Zhong, Pang Tong, Deng Zhan, Ma Liang and other civil and military people gathered here.

Liu Xianse said: "Zhou Yu guards Nanchang County, surrounded by troops from Lujiang County, Jiujiang County and other places. Now our more than 20,000 troops want to drive straight into and capture Nanchang, and there is already a certain degree of difficulty. It is of little significance to storm Nanchang County, and now we must consider other ways to break the city. ”

The army was stationed outside the city of Nanchang County, and Liu Xiu had been thinking about ways to break the city.

When Pang Tong heard this, he said unhurriedly: "Lord, it's December now, and the weather is getting colder and colder. It is very difficult to storm the city. ”

In the next opinion, there are three ways to force Zhou Yu to take the initiative to fight. ”

"First, send soldiers to build earthen walls outside Nanchang City, and then place catapults on the earthen walls, throw fire pots into the city, ignite the houses and residences in the city, and create pressure on Nanchang City. ”

"Second, send people to infiltrate the city and assassinate the officials of Nanchang City, causing panic. Once the people of Nanchang County are panicked and scattered, it will be difficult to gather the strength of resistance. ”

"Third, send people to spread rumors, slander Zhou Yu, Lu Meng and Ling Tong, and drive a wedge between them. ”

Pang Tong smiled slightly and said, "The above three strategies are not difficult to implement, but they can achieve good results." In addition, you can also consider destroying the other party's grain route and destroying the grain. It is a pity that the water system of Nanchang City is developed and the water source cannot be cut off. ”

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "Shi Yuan's suggestion is good, you can give it a try." ”

Ma Liang took over and said, "My lord, these days, I am busy stabilizing the occupied city. Now, Ai County, Yichun, Luling and other counties have been replaced by our people, and the only flaw is that the troops are insufficient, and too many soldiers cannot be assigned to defend it. ”

Liu Xiu said: "In terms of troops, it doesn't matter for the time being. As long as we are still attacking Yuzhang County, the cities that have been conquered, there will be no difference. ”

Ma Liang nodded, he was in charge of sorting out the internal affairs of the counties, there were too many things.

Liu Xiu discussed various things with the people under his command, and then let everyone leave and busy with their own affairs.

After the news of Cao Ren's mobilization came out, Xiangyang instantly became nervous.

Officials up and down, worried.

Cao Cao was the hero of the world, and the elite under his command was invincible and swept the north. Once Cao's army goes south, Jingzhou will definitely be overwhelmed, so the officials in Jingzhou are all panicked.

When Liu Biao got the news, he was also restless, and summoned the military generals under his command in the first time.

In the hall, Liu Biao sat above, feeling a little sluggish.

The good news of Liu Xiu's consecutive victories came, and Liu Biao's spirits were lifted for a day or two, and soon returned to normalcy and became sluggish. Especially in winter, when the weather is cold and freezing, Liu Biao nests on the bed, does not want to move at all, and his spirit is even worse. When the news of Cao Ren's dispatch reached Xiangyang, Jingzhou fell into a panic, and Liu Biao had to convene his officials to discuss the matter.

In the hall, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, Zhang Yun and others were all there.

Liu Biao said slowly: "Zhugong, Cao Ren sent troops, the situation in Jingzhou is in crisis, what is the strategy of Zhugong?"

The civil officials below were silent.

Whether it is Cai Mao or Kuai Yue, they all know that Cao Cao is powerful. Once the Cao army really goes south, if Xiangyang does not have a strong and wise master, it will be difficult to resist the Cao army. In Liu's current situation, it is very difficult.

Yi thought for a while and said: "My lord, Xinye has Liu Bei leading the army to station, Liu Bei's Guan Yu Zhang Fei and other fierce generals, and Zhuge Liang and other Jingzhou leaders. Liu Bei garrisoned Xinye, and even if Cao Ren waved his army south, the situation would not be too bad. Moreover, there has been no news from Liu Bei yet, which proves that there is no major problem for the time being. ”

Liu Biao bowed slightly, agreeing with the analysis of Iraq.

Cai Mao suddenly said: "Lord, there is news in the city of Xiangyang recently. ”

Liu Biao said: "What news?"

Cai Mao replied: "It is rumored that Gongzi Xiu is wise and wise, good at marching and fighting, if Gongzi Xiu returns to Xiangyang to preside over the war, he may be able to resist the Cao army heading south." ”

"Or, if Gongzi Xiu personally leads the army north, he can defeat Cao's army. ”

"The people all know that Xiu Gongzi defeated Lai Sun Ben and defeated Lai Zhou Yu, and they also know that Huang Zu was able to conquer Chaisang and Xiu Gongzi assisted him, so he had great hopes for Xiu Gongzi. ”

Cai Mao's eyes were calm, and he continued: "I think that the words of the people have a certain truth, and the ability of the cultivator to lead the troops to fight is indeed very outstanding. Since entering Youxian, the battles in which Gongzi Xiu participated have never been defeated, and they have all been victorious. It can be seen from this that Xiu Gongzi returned to Xiangyang to transfer troops and generals, which will definitely weaken the offensive of Cao's army and stabilize the hearts of the army and the people. ”

After saying this, Liu Biao fell into deep thought.

Kuai Yue objected: "Lord, Gongzi Xiu is presiding over the war in Yuzhang County. At present, it is a critical time to attack Yuzhang County, at this time, transfer Xiu Gongzi back, the situation in Yuzhang County will be gained and lost, please think twice. ”

Liu Biao nodded, what he was worried about was this.

Jingzhou and Jiangdong have been facing each other for many years, and they finally made a breakthrough, if Liu Xiu is temporarily transferred back, once the situation gets out of control, everything that has been done before will be wasted.

Cai Mao snorted and continued: "Cao Jun is heading south, if Liu Bei can resist Cao Ren, Jingzhou will be safe. But if Liu Bei can't resist and finally has to retreat, Xiangyang borders Nanyang County, and he will immediately fall into danger. ”

Speaking of this, Cai Mao said righteously: "Is the situation of Yuzhang County more important, or the overall situation of Jingzhou is more important, if there is any difference in Xiangyang, even if Yuzhang County is obtained, it is useless." Moreover, Xiu Gongzi is laid out in Yuzhang County, and he has talents such as Huang Zhong and Pang Tong under his command, these people are not general, and they can stabilize the situation and there will be no major problems. ”

After listening to Cai Mao's words, Liu Biao's heart was already shaken. Cai Mao's words that impressed Liu Biao were that once there was a crisis in Xiangyang, even if the entire Yuzhang County was captured, the loss would still be greater. The lesser of two evils, it is natural that he would rather give up Yuzhang County than give up Xiangyang.

Kuai Yue shook his head, he didn't expect Cai Mao to be like this, and he did not hesitate to lose the interests of Jingzhou in order to persecute Liu Xiu.

Liu Biao didn't think about it for long before he made a decision. He looked at Yi Ji and ordered: "Uncle Ji, immediately send an order to Xiu'er, let him arrange the battle in Yuzhang County and return to Xiangyang." ”

"No"

Yi nodded, his expression not sad or happy.

When Cai Mao heard this, there was a thick smile in her eyes.

In fact, the reason why Cai Mao chose to transfer Liu Xiu back was not because Cao Ren went south. From Cai Mao's vision, it can be analyzed that although Cao Jun has moved, it will not go south on a large scale. Especially Liu Bei's garrison of Xinye, Cao Ren was even more difficult to attack Xiangyang.

However, Liu Xiu's successive victories in Yuzhang County and his prestige in Jingzhou became higher and higher, and many generals in the army recognized Liu Xiu, which was not a good sign.

Cai Mao wanted to weaken Liu Xiu, so he temporarily transferred Liu Xiu back. No matter what Liu Xiu does when he comes back to Xiangyang, as long as Liu Xiu no longer stays in Yuzhang County, the war on the front line will be in a predicament for the time being, and it will not still be overwhelming, and Liu Xiu's prestige will also be affected.

When the matter was discussed, the people departed.

After Kuai Yue left the state pastor's mansion, he called out to Cai Mao and said in a deep voice: "Deqi, although Cao Jun has made some moves, he will not immediately go south to Xiangyang. For a short time, there was no danger in Xiangyang. But you still transferred Gongzi Xiu back, why bother, even if you are on the side of Gongzi Cong, you should also consider Jingzhou. Isn't it good for Jingzhou to expand its territory?"

Cai Mao smiled and said, "Brother Yidu, you support Liu Xiu, so naturally you think it's not good to transfer Liu Xiu back." But I think it's more appropriate to bring him back. ”

Kuai Yue shook his head and said with disappointment: "Liu Xiu will marry Huang Yueying in the future, he also has a relationship with the Cai family, and he is also your junior." Doesn't Dejue consider this layer of relationship?"

When Cai Mao heard this, he sighed lightly in his heart, he and Liu Xiu had long been unable to ease. Cai Mao took a deep breath and said categorically: "I haven't thought about it for a long time. ”

Kuai Yue said: "Since this is the case, I won't say more, and De Yue will not regret it in the future." ”

Cai Mao flicked his sleeves and said, "Brother Xenodu, since I have done it, I will naturally not regret it." I also warned Brother Xenodu that there was no need to be so close to Liu Xiu. Liu Xiu is now in full swing, maybe one day, he will fall into the dust. ”

Kuai Yue arched his hand and said: "Thank you for the warning, farewell"

Turning, he boarded the carriage.

Kuai Yue sat in the carriage, his brows furrowed, Liu Xiu was going to be transferred back to Xiangyang, and the situation changed suddenly.

In the hall just now, he didn't want to stop him, but Liu Biao was very jealous of Cao Cao, but whenever Cao Jun had the slightest movement, Liu Biao's reaction was great. Even if he said that it was impossible for Cao Cao to go south for the time being, Liu Biao could not believe it. He prevented Liu Xiu from coming back, but it might cause Liu Biao's malice, so he could only agree