"Don't worry, son-in-law, I'm used to my eldest brother like this."

Xu Chu, who was following beside him, squeezed his eyes and smiled at Zhao Yun on the side,

"Third brother, isn't that so?"

"That's right."

Zhao Yun also nodded.

"You two guys are getting too much now!"

Yang Ling feigned anger and glared at the two of them.

Cao Ang also understood, and couldn't help but laugh dumbly,

"Teacher, Seno scraping the bone steel knife, you have to pay attention to your body."

"Don't worry, teacher, I'm fine."

Yang Ling waved his hand, unimpressed.

Seeing him like this, Cao Ang's heart moved, as if he had some idea.

This time he sent troops to stop Zhang Xiu, Cao Cao was not a big deal, and he gave 15,000 men and horses!

In addition, he also sent Xu Chu to Cao Ang, for fear that he would be in danger.

The heart of the beloved son, this can be seen!

Except for the necessary rest, the army did not stop at all along the way.

Within two days, Yang Ling and others arrived in Nanyang County, Jingzhou.

Compared with other counties that Yang Ling had been to before, Nanyang County looked even more dilapidated, with ten rooms and nine empty, and there were no people to see along the way.

Nanyang was the largest county in the world during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and even after repeated wars since the Yellow Turban Uprising, there are still millions of people.

But the current situation is all due to Yuan Shu.

As Yuan Feng's son-in-law, Yuan Shu's background is more privileged than Yuan Shao.

It's a pity that his ability, compared with Yuan Shao, is far inferior.

He occupies the richest county, Nanyang County, which could have developed better.

It's a pity that he is arrogant and lascivious, and he only cares about indulging in pleasure on weekdays, and doesn't care about the people at all.

As a result, the huge Nanyang County was tossed into what it is today!

When it comes to who can die the most in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Yuan Shu called it one, and no one can call it second.

A good hand of cards was played by him!

No wonder later generations were called dry bones in the grave!

Yang Ling cursed secretly in his heart and followed the army into Yexian City.

There were few people left in the city, and when they saw Cao Jun coming, they didn't dare to show up.

After taking control of the entire city, Yang Ling followed Cao Ang, Zhao Yun, and Xu Chu to the already dilapidated county government.

"How's the city wall doing?"

Yang Ling asked Cao Ang.

"Not very optimistic."

Cao Ang shook his head slightly and said,

"Yexian is a small city, and in addition, it has been in disrepair for a long time, and the city walls have long been dilapidated and broken."

Hearing this, several people frowned.

If this is the case, if you want to garrison Ye County to resist Zhang Xiu's department, I am afraid it is unlikely.

"What is the teacher's idea?"

Cao Ang looked at Yang Ling with some expectation.

Yang Ling looked at the map spread on the table, fell into a deep groan, and after a while, he said with a smile,

"Since we can't defend the city, why don't we take the initiative?"

"Teacher, my father wants us to resist Zhang Xiu, not take the initiative."

Cao Ang hesitated.

"Having said that, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and you can't stick to orders."

Yang Ling said with a smile,

"Besides, there is a saying that is not good, the best defense is offense!"

Hearing him say this, several people suddenly didn't know how to refute.

"But that embroidered with Liu Biao as a backup, and our troops are not superior, how can we attack him?"

Cao Ang said suspiciously.

"I've got a plan!"

Yang Ling smiled confidently and said to Zhao Yun,

"Third brother, I'm going to go out with my son in the next few days, and you and Zhongkang are responsible for all the big and small affairs in the army."

When Zhao Yun and Xu Chu heard this, they were immediately dumbfounded.

What's the situation?

We have just arrived in Ye County, and you are going to take Cao Ang out?

Cao Ang was also confused, and he didn't know where Yang Ling was going to take him or what he was going to do.

Yang Ling didn't explain too much, so he beckoned Cao Ang to walk towards the backyard.

He called for two sergeants, whispered instructions, and the two turned to leave.

After a while, the two sergeants turned back again, only with a few more ordinary clothes in their hands.

"Oh, son-in-law, change your clothes."

Yang Ling said as he threw the clothes in his hand to Cao Ang.

"Teacher, where are we going?"

Cao Ang couldn't suppress his curiosity, so he took the initiative to speak.

Yang Ling spat out two words from his mouth,

"Jingzhou!"

"What?"

Cao Ang was taken aback!

Now his father Cao Cao controls the Son of Heaven, and is regarded by all princes as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh!

Yang Ling still wants to take him to Jingzhou, wouldn't he throw himself into the net?!

Looking at Cao Ang's shocked look, Yang Ling, who had changed his clothes, sat down with a smile, and said slowly,

"Don't worry, Liu Biao and others in Jingzhou have never seen you and me, how do they know our identity?"

Cao Ang pondered carefully, but it was also the same truth, and the surprise in his heart gradually dissipated.

But then there were other questions,

"Then what are we going to Jingzhou for?"

"Lobby Liu Biao and let him give up supporting Zhang Xiu!"

Yang Ling said slowly,

"The reason why Zhang Xiu dared to raise troops to snatch the holy car is, in the final analysis, just with Liu Biao's support!"

"If we can move Liu Biao, maybe we will have a chance to defeat Zhang Xiu and occupy Wancheng!"

Cao Ang's eyes lit up.

That's right.

Why did Zhang Xiu's uncle Zhang Ji die?

Isn't it because of the lack of food in the army, so he went to attack Wancheng and finally died under the arrows.

If you really move Liu Biao, then you still need to worry about Zhang Xiu?

"But Liu Biao is cunning and cunning, can we talk about him?"

"Don't you believe in my strength, teacher?"

Yang Ling asked with a smile.

"Nature is believed!"

"Why don't you change your clothes quickly? I'll wait for you outside. ”

Yang Ling smiled and walked outside.

He calculated in his heart that when he went to Jingzhou this time, in addition to talking about moving Liu Biao, he also wanted to meet Zhuge Liang.

It is best to persuade Zhuge Liang to come over and take refuge in Boss Cao.

If the persuasion fails, he can't let him join Liu Bei in the future!

After a while, Cao Ang changed his clothes and walked out.

The two said hello to Zhao Yun, and then quietly left Ye County and embarked on the road to the south.

Zhang Xiu knew the news of Cao Jun's arrival early, and set up checkpoints at various intersections to prevent spies from getting in.

Along the way, Yang Ling and Cao Ang were interrogated many times.

Due to the continuous war in the Central Plains, Jingzhou under Liu Biao's rule was relatively safe, and many soldiers fled the Central Plains at that time and chose to go to Jingzhou to escape the war.

Among them are Sima Hui, Zhuge Liang and others.

Therefore, Yang Ling also claimed to be a literati who came to take refuge, and Cao Ang was his boy.

In this way, the two successfully passed the test.

A few days later, the master and apprentice finally arrived at Xiangyang City, the seat of Jingzhou governance.

Looking at the tall and majestic city, the bustling crowd at the city gate, and the majestic and brave Jingzhou soldiers, Yang Ling couldn't help but bow slightly.

Liu Biao can be in charge of a state alone in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and his talent is really strong!