Cao Cao reorganized his troops and horses and went to Huainan to meet the enemy.

The persuasion of Xun You and others made Cao Cao realize that even if the location of Wancheng was very important, it was not so simple to get it back now, and it could even be said to be extremely difficult.

Instead of entangled with the enemy here, it is better to go to Huainan first and defeat the enemy army in Jiangdong. If Gan Ning is allowed to take Huainan again, the line to the east of him will fall into passivity.

Even if Cao Cao could arrange heavy troops, it would not be so easy for Gan Ning to go north in a big way. But once Huainan is lost, it will be extremely difficult for Cao Cao to go south again.

Therefore, Cao Cao's time is for the future, not for temporary interests, and this battle is very important.

Meantime.

When Cao Cao led his troops to support, Liu Qi also returned to Xiangyang.

Since he was going back to Jingzhou, of course Liu Qi would not wait for the soldiers and horses to leave together, it would be too much delay. He took some people, traveled lightly, and quickly rushed back to Xiangyang.

Returning to Xiangyang, Liu Qi did not want to preside over the battle.

From the moment he learned the news of Zhuge Liang, he knew that he was no longer needed for the rest of the things.

After all, Liu Qi's level is limited, and although he has systematic help, he is not a famous general. Some things can be seen through, but it doesn't mean that he can do better than Xue Li and them.

Now that both sides have gained the upper hand, he only needs to take control of the situation at the critical moment, and leave the rest to themselves.

In any case, Xiangyang is Liu Qi's foundation.

And Sun Shangxiang is pregnant, and he doesn't know what the situation is during the time he led the troops to fight.

I'm about to become a father, and I'm really excited!

At the same time, there are also rice seeds rewarded by the system, and Liu Qi asked Zhuge Liang to take more care of them. But if you don't see it with your own eyes, you always feel uneasy, after all, this thing is too important.

It has a great influence on the situation in the whole South.

Food is a vital existence at any time, if there is no food, the people will not be able to make a living, and the soldiers will not be able to fight, let alone serve Liu Qi.

The existence of high-yield rice is to multiply the heritage of the south and at the same time shorten the distance between the north and the south.

Cao Cao controlled the north.

Perhaps in the eyes of later generations, the economy of the South was even much more developed than that of the North. But that's all for later, and the current situation is that the population and economy of the south lag far behind the north.

Even grain production is not advantageous.

The Three Kingdoms period is the first period of development.

However, the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, as well as the Tang and Song dynasties, really developed in the south. It was only after the Ming Dynasty that the south really became an indispensable existence.

Yes, even if Liu Qi temporarily defeated Cao Cao and gained a slight advantage. But as long as Cao Cao straightens out the soldiers and horses, he will still have the strength to fight at that time, and he must not be underestimated!

He needs to seize the moment and increase his strength as much as possible. After all, it is completely understandable that the soldiers are tired and the people are also working hard after successive battles.

Even, after the war on the two fronts is over, Cao Cao will not use troops on a large scale, and there will only be some small friction between the two sides.

When each of them is ready to prepare and the soldiers and horses are ready to go, then it is time to really fight to the death.

When the news is heard.

Zhuge Liang sent someone to inform Sun Shangxiang as soon as possible.

After all, Sun Shangxiang's identity is his mother, and at the same time, he sent people to prepare to welcome the lord who returned from a great victory.

At this moment, Sun Shangxiang's pregnant belly is already obvious.

But her physical fitness is very good, and there is no discomfort. Anyway, under Zhang Zhongjing's diagnosis and treatment, he said that the fetus was very healthy and there was no problem.

Everyone was waiting outside Xiangyang City.

It was to see a group of people coming in the dust.

It's Liu Qi and them.

In addition to Liu Qi, there are also Pang Tong and Huang Quan, including Ma Teng and Ma Yunlu.

Xu Shu, Zhang Fei and others are still on the way.

They weren't with Liu Qi, even if they had chosen to join Liu Qi temporarily, they didn't want to get too close, so next, they would go directly to Xinye.

It's probably the state of listening to the tune and not listening to the announcement.

If Liu Qi had any arrangements, as long as an order was given, they would naturally obey the order.

Outside the city of Xiangyang.

Seeing the crowd gathered, Liu Qi was also in a good mood.

This time he led the troops to recruit in person, which made Liu Qi gain a lot of knowledge, and it can also be called magnificent.

However, no one can deny that the army is indeed not easy and hard. Even with Liu Qi's physique, he is mentally exhausted, which is something that cannot be helped.

That's why he came in a hurry, just to go to Xiangyang City to have a good rest first.

"Madam, ...... the military advisor"

Liu Qi shouted at Sun Shangxiang, and at the same time said hello to Zhuge Liang, but he finally walked to Sun Shangxiang's side, and when he saw Sun Shangxiang with a slightly bulging abdomen, he was a little excited.

"Madam, you've worked hard for this time."

Hearing this, Sun Shangxiang was also a little moved, there was nothing between them, but if they attacked on a large scale, it would definitely give Cao Cao an opportunity, and when the time came, the city that he had beaten down would be snatched back, and even Wancheng would not be able to defend it.

But now it's different, Xue Li and they have strengthened the defensive line, and it is not easy for Cao Cao to take Wancheng.

As long as Wancheng is held, it is equivalent to mastering the exit to the north.

Everything is decided by Liu Qi.

It will not be like before, if Liu Qi wants to go north from Jingzhou, he will inevitably have to face Cao Jun in Wancheng.

As long as Cao Cao reacts quickly enough and the army comes to help, it will be difficult to break through.

Let's be honest.

If it weren't for Cao Cao leading a large army to conquer Hanzhong and mobilizing a large number of soldiers and horses, it would not have been so easy for Xue Li and them to take Wancheng.

But now, now that he has taken it, Cao Cao doesn't want to recapture it. Now that our own front is on the front side, we can move forward a lot.

At the same time, the defense line of the Xiangyang Navy can be replaced.

When the time comes, you can also go to Koto to join in the fun.

Similarly, in Zhuge Liang's description, the Jiangxia naval army led by Gan Ning, as well as the Jiangdong soldiers and horses, fought hotly in Huainan and had already achieved a considerable advantage.

It's just that Zhuge Liang got the news.

Cao Cao didn't seem to pay attention to Wancheng, but only left some soldiers and horses to take precautions, and the rest all rushed to Huainan.

His purpose is self-evident.

It seems that Gan Ning wants to do it all, and the difficulty is really not small, Zhuge Liang has sent someone to inform Gan Ning.

If Cao Cao personally supported him, he must not lead his troops forward.

Just stabilize the current situation.

You must know that during this period of time, Gan Ning has gained a lot. Lujiang County, which originally belonged to Yangzhou, was almost completely recovered, and the main battlefield of Ganning was in the Xuzhou area.

It is precisely because of this that the main force of Cao's army fought in Guangling County, Xuzhou and Ganning, so that there was not much strength to contain Lujiang, which made Lü Meng and Lu Xun show their might.

They are talents in their own right.

Under Liu Qi's reminder, Lu Meng suddenly woke up.

When he was conquering Shanyue, he read a lot of books, and he was not ashamed to ask questions, and asked Lu Xun for advice many times.

And Lu Xun also learned from Lu Meng's practical experience and put it into practice, and his current level is very high.

These two are rare commanders in Jiangdong.

Therefore, they led their soldiers and horses and were invincible in Lujiang County, and those Cao troops couldn't stop them at all.

When Xun Yu reacted, it was too late to mobilize troops and horses to block it. The most important thing is that he has no good generals under him, and even if he recruits soldiers and horses, it will not help.

At the same time, Gan Ning took half of Guangling and connected it with the Lujiang River, which could just form a complete defense line.

For Gan Ning, Liu Qi is of course relieved.

He knew what the mighty man was capable of.

Gan Ning is actually a late bloomer, and he was not young when he became famous, but it did not affect his level.

Now doing things for Liu Qi, of course Liu Qi will give him enough trust.

As for other affairs in Jingzhou and Jiangdong.

Liu Qi is even more assured that Zhuge Liang is not only loyal and reliable, but also has extraordinary ability.

What is the government affairs of just two states?

Anyway, Liu Qi plans to let Zhuge Liang take care of the affairs of the next three states.

The people below do the following things, and Zhuge Liang is in charge of the overall situation.

As for Liu Qi, of course, he only needs to take care of Zhuge Liang, and these affairs are not

It's what he's good at. As long as you occasionally make some small inventions, or with the help of Huang Yueying and others.

Huang Yueying and Huang Chengyan, they are very capable.

Meantime.

Liu Qi also learned that for a while, it turned out that Huang Yueying's delivery date was approaching.

Liu Qi did not hesitate to do so, and expressed his attitude, and when Zhuge Liang's child came out, he had to call him godfather.

When he heard this, Zhuge Liang couldn't cry or laugh.

But he can also understand what Liu Qi meant.

The gratitude in his heart is also incomparable, and Liu Qi's trust in him is really extraordinary.

In this world, I am afraid there is no such monarch again.

You must know that Liu Qi handed over almost all of his inheritance to Zhuge Liang to manage, and there were even no restrictions.

If Zhuge Liang has an idea, he can completely appoint his cronies to put Liu Qi in the air, and turn himself into a landlord.

But is it possible?

Of course, there is no possibility, Zhuge Liang has already made up his mind, it is impossible for him to betray Liu Qi.

Following Liu Qi in this life is his wisest choice.

He Zhuge Liang does have a lot of talent, but he doesn't dare to claim to be the best in the world. There are many talented people in the world, and he is just a fluke and meets a master.

Many times, the lord is more important than the vassal.

Previously, under Yuan Shao's command, there were also many talents, Tian Feng, Fu Zhu and others were all geniuses in the world, their level was undoubted, and the result could not save Yuan Shao.

Just because under that circumstance at that time, Yuan Shaogang was stubborn and self-serving, he didn't listen to Tian Feng's persuasion at all.

The end result is unquestionable.

Obviously, Cao Cao's strength was far inferior to Yuan Shao, but in the end, he defeated Yuan Shao and won a complete victory.

Since then, Cao Cao has become the overlord of the north.

Only then can it be possible to dominate the world.

Zhuge Liang felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavy, but he had no intention of negligence at all. He is Zhuge Kongming, how can he be afraid of difficulties, of course he has to face difficulties.

Moreover, it is not a difficult problem to deal with some government affairs.

After Zhang Zhongjing arrived.

It was to diagnose and treat Ma Teng, but the final result disappointed Liu Qi.

It's just that Ma Teng is seriously injured, and he has been delayed for too long, and he has become ill to the bottom of his lungs, even Zhang Zhongjing can't be saved, and it will be delayed for another year and a half at most.

After learning the news, Ma Yunlu couldn't help but feel sad.

Because Ma Teng was very good to her.

But the reality is like this, even if it is sentimental, there is nothing to be done.

What she can do is to marry Liu Qi according to Ma Teng's wishes, although she is a concubine, she has nothing to regret.

After all, Liu Qi is powerful, and it is not an extravagant hope to enter the world.

If it really goes that far, Liu Qi's harem beauties are three thousand, what is one more of her?

In this case, Liu Qi has no choice.

can only let Zhang Zhongjing do his best.

Sometimes, people really can't go against the sky, unless it's a dog system that can give some miracle medicine.

But then again, this dog system hasn't moved for a long time.

What the hell is going on, Liu Qi doesn't know.

But with the current situation, it doesn't matter whether there is a system to help or not, Liu Qi has a lot of confidence.

His lineup is just too strong.

On the contrary, it was Cao Cao, because he fought with Liu Qi one after another, lost his troops and lost his generals, and his talents were seriously lost.

After arranging Ma Teng and the others, Liu Qi went to see Liu Biao.

Anyway, this is also the father of this body, and it really helped a lot at the beginning.

It is precisely because of Liu Biao's support that Liu Qi can turn the overall situation around.

It's just that Liu Biao is getting older and older, and he learned from Zhang Zhongjing that Liu Biao has a short life.

It's only about the middle of October.

As it should be, now Liu Biao has extended his life.