Xuchang City.

Cao Cao hadn't set off yet, and the speed of the mobilization of troops and horses was much slower than that of fast horses.

When the soldiers and horses from all walks of life arrive in Chang'an, it will not be too late for him to go.

At this moment, I am waiting for Zhang Liao's news.

Before Zhang Liao's action, Cao Cao had already explained that after crossing the river, don't rush in, first find out the situation, and contact Meng Da before acting, so that nothing goes wrong.

So in Cao Cao's opinion.

Even if the plan to raid Xiangyang this time cannot be successful.

Zhang Liao can also bring people back.

It is nothing more than the loss of some soldiers and horses, which is acceptable.

However.

Wait for Zhang Liao's rout to return.

Cao Cao's face changed dramatically in an instant, and the ending he least wanted to see appeared.

After careful questioning, Cao Cao gritted his teeth in anger.

I fell for the female trick of Zhuge Villager!

This time, instead of achieving gains, even Zhang Liao, a good general, was lost in Jingzhou.

This loss, for Cao Cao, was more uncomfortable than that of the ten thousand armies.

However, at this moment, Cao Cao couldn't take care of too much, because he was going to Chang'an to lead the army next, and solve the supported Ma Teng first, so as to eliminate his worries.

Without delay, Cao Cao made arrangements again.

Let Cao Ren lead the troops to Tunwancheng to prevent the Jingzhou army from going north. Although Liu Qi took away most of the soldiers and horses in Jingzhou, Jingzhou now obviously still has the strength to fight.

If you don't prepare, I'm afraid that Cao Cao's home will be stolen as soon as he goes on the expedition.

In addition, let Le Jin Tun soldiers Hefei.

As long as Hefei is held, it will be difficult for the Jiangxia naval army to go north.

Originally, this position belonged to Zhang Liao, but now that Zhang Liao has planted, Cao Cao can only retreat to the next best thing, let Le stationed in Hefei to defend Hefei, and Cao Ren and Cao Ren each hold a key place.

As long as there are no problems in these two places, Xuchang will definitely be fine.

Other than that.

Cao Cao also left Li Dian and Man Chong in Xuchang.

These three soldiers and horses protected Cao Cao's rear.

As for Cao Cao himself, he led Cao Zhang, Xiahoudun, Xu Chu and others to conquer Xiliang.

This lineup is already quite strong.

Coupled with Xu Huang and Zhang He, who are now in Hanzhong, Cao Cao can be said to have poured out.

This time, Cao Cao mobilized an army in Chang'an.

The north must be pacified once and for all.

Meanwhile.

The news of what happened in Xiangyang, Zhuge Liang has already informed Liu Qi as soon as possible.

After setting off from Xiangyang, the two soldiers and horses went straight to Ba County.

This Bajun Taishou is a veteran of Shudi, Zhang Feiyi explained Yan Yan's Yan Yan, and there were about 1,000 people under his command.

Now Liu Qi has just arrived in the city.

Before he had time to attack the city, an urgent report from Xiangyang came.

After reading the emergency report, Liu Qi's expression was a little strange, he just guessed that Meng Da might be backstabbed, he didn't expect this guy to come to play for real, but fortunately he guarded against it.

If the Cao army is really allowed to raid, even if it can be held in the end, it will have a great impact on the rear of Jingzhou. If something happens to his hometown, Liu Qi will naturally not be able to enter Yizhou with peace of mind.

Seeing Liu Qi's expression change.

Pang Tong and Fa Zheng were both a little confused.

In this regard, Liu Qi did not hide it, but handed the emergency report to the two and asked them to check it themselves.

After reading it, Fa Zheng was directly shocked.

He knew Meng Da's thoughts, but he had persuaded him before, but he didn't expect Meng Da to be so decisive.

As soon as they left, they contacted Cao Cao.

A thought appeared in his heart, and Fa Zheng fell directly to the ground:

"Despicable capital offense!"

Liu Qi helped him up and said with a smile:

"What does filial piety mean, Meng Da colluded with Cao Cao, what does it have to do with you, I will not implicate others.

In fact, Xiaozhi didn't know, long before the army moved, I could see that this Meng Da was uneasy and kind, so I asked the military advisor to be more vigilant, I didn't expect him to really do this. ”

Fa Zheng was silent, sighing faintly.

He didn't know what to say anymore.

After all, he and Meng Da are friends from the same township, and they also went to Yizhou together back then. Unexpectedly, when he went to Xiangyang this time, Meng Da would do such an unwise thing.

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came to be Liu Zhang's envoy, and even switched to Liu Qi, which is already a big taboo. Meng Da is now colluding with Cao Cao again, not to mention death or not, his reputation is completely ruined.

It seems to be aware of Fazheng's concerns.

Liu Qi said lightly:

"Xiaozhi doesn't have to worry, I know that you have a bad relationship with Meng Da, but this matter has nothing to do with you, I can spare his life, but I have to wait until I take Yizhou."

Fa Zheng didn't get entangled, in this case, it was useless for him to open his mouth to persuade him, but to relate to himself.

After thinking for a while, Fa Zheng arched his hand and said:

"Lord Qiqi, now that the army has come to Ba County, there is a way to quickly break through Jiangzhou City."

This made Liu Qi a little surprised, and asked happily:

"It's okay to be filial and outspoken."

Fa Zheng quickly said:

"Now that our army has come, we have not directly attacked the city, and as six messengers, I am willing to open the city gate for the lord, so that we can easily seize Ba County and go straight to the hinterland of Yizhou."

Hearing the words of Fazheng, Liu Qi was thoughtful.

This plan is really worth checking out.

"What does Shi Yuan think?"

In the face of Liu Qi's inquiry, Pang Tong also echoed:

"I also think this plan can be tried."

After confirming the plan, Liu Qi did not delay, and nodded slowly:

"Okay, then there will be Lao Xiaozhi."

Jiangzhou City is the seat of Ba County.

The veteran Yan Yan is guarding here.

He was in the city, but someone came to report that the Jingzhou army had arrived nearby, and he didn't know what the purpose was.

Previously, Liu Zhang wanted to unite with Liu Qi and invite Jingzhou soldiers and horses to attack Hanzhong, and he also knew about this plan. But Yan Yan didn't agree with this, but felt that he was seeking skin with the tiger.

People in Jingzhou are extraordinary, even Jiangdong has been done, and now you take the initiative to invite people to Yizhou, isn't this looking for death?

But even if he didn't agree, Yan Yan couldn't change the matter.

He's just a county guard.

Although Liu Zhang was weak, even Zhang Lu could make his legs tremble, but what he decided really wouldn't change easily.

Anyway, just do what you do.

However, it didn't take long.

Someone came to tell him that it was the envoy sent by Liu Zhang to Xiangyang, and the chief secretary of Yizhou asked to see him.

This made Yan Yan a little unpredictable.

Even if he was worried about Liu Qi, he couldn't imagine that Fa Zheng and Meng Da would vote as soon as they arrived in Xiangyang, without the slightest hesitation.

Either way, the messenger was real.

Yan Yan immediately came to the city tower.

I saw Fa Zheng and the others waiting outside the city gate.

"Are you the chief bookkeeper of Yizhou?"

Yan Yan frowned slightly and shouted.

Fa Zheng nodded slowly and said with a smile:

"It is Fa Zheng under the law, I have seen Taishou, this time I went to Xiangyang on the order of the lord, and I have invited Jingzhou soldiers and horses to assist in the capture of Hanzhong, because of the difficulty of supply along the way, I hope that Taishou can open the city gate and let the army enter the city to rest."

Although Yan Yan is a martial artist, he is not stupid.

How wrong it sounds.

This is Yizhou's territory, how can the Jingzhou army be easily allowed in.

It was Yan Yan who shook his head decisively and said:

"This matter is not possible, let the Jingzhou army camp outside the city, this is too much to defend the land, please understand."

Fa Zheng smiled calmly, he had expected this.