The matter of "crossing the river with the people" was often used by people with intentions to attack and smear Liu Bei for a period of time, saying that Liu Bei was to block Cao Cao's pursuers, so he coerced the people and left.

That's.

Liu Bei is running away, if he doesn't bring the people, the regular march of these years can walk forty or fifty miles a day, and it is also possible to escape sixty or seventy miles a day.

But Liu Bei took the people with him, but he could only walk less than twenty miles a day, have you ever seen anyone run away like this? !

If you don't bring the people, according to the geographical location of Changbanpo, Liu Bei may really be able to reach Nanjun first, and he doesn't have to go to Xiakou.

Of course, this is romance, in history, if Liu Bei didn't take the people with him, it would be absolutely no problem for him to lead the army to Xiakou, and there would definitely be no battle of Changbanpo.

Again, take the people to block Cao Cao's pursuers, how many times have Cao Cao's troops slaughtered the city, do you care if these people are blocking the way to march? !

The real situation is actually very simple, crossing the river with the people is the best embodiment of Liu Bei's benevolence and love for the people, and there is no other explanation at all.

The Jingzhou family could surrender because they knew that Cao Cao would not be able to kill them, and they also needed their help to stabilize Jingzhou's rule.

But the people don't understand, and they don't know the comparison of Cao Liujun's military strength, they only know that the Cao army in the north has a reputation for slaughtering cities, and the person who is really good to them is Liu Bei, follow Liu Bei, and have Liu Bei's army to protect them, so there is a way to live.

Liu Bei couldn't help it, of course he knew that the most important thing for him was to escape, but he couldn't leave behind these people who followed him, and what he didn't expect was that when he walked from Xinye to Fancheng, and then from Fancheng to Xiangyang, there would be more and more people following him, and finally reached the level of more than 100,000.

Then on the Nagasaka slope, he was caught up by the tiger and leopard riders.

This is the most embarrassing time for Liu Bei to run, but it is also the most popular one for him.

Zhuge Liang couldn't have imagined that so many things would happen later, and it was impossible for Zhang Xi to tell Zhuge Liang about it bluntly. This is not a conclusion that can be reached by reasoning, and it is only when the matter is approached that it is not known that the situation will develop so seriously.

What Zhang Xi can do is to keep this matter in mind, and when the time comes, be fully prepared, and bring a few more big boats over to save more people.

After chatting with Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu for a long time, the three of them discussed a lot of things that Zhang Xi needed to do in Jiangxia, and Zhang Xi was a little under pressure.

After sending Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu away, Zhang Xi thought about it alone in the room for a long time, for fear that he would miss something.

I didn't sleep well this night, and the next day Zhang Xi went to Zhang Fei's camp with a dark circle under his eyes.

I want to hand over the duties of the marching Sima with Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei was also a little reluctant, after all, Zhang Xi was the best marching Sima he had ever worked with, except for not letting him drink.

Zhang Xi did not forget to explain to Zhang Fei, remember to test the efficacy of the Wugang car, and improve those that do not conform to the current combat habits, and provide equipment to the soldiers as soon as possible to improve the army's defense capability.

The use of Wugang cars does not need to be taught by Zhang Xi, as the standard ordnance of the Han Dynasty, even if Zhang Fei does not understand, he only needs to ask people who understand, this is not a new weapon, and there is no need to teach how to use it.

Zhang Fei nodded in response, and then told Zhang Xi that he had discussed with his eldest brother Liu Bei and would arrange a school of people to escort Zhang Xi to Jiangxia to take office.

And the candidate is Kou Feng, and the small school he leads, one hundred and fifty people.

Kou Feng is Zhang Xi's brother, and those 150 people are people that Zhang Xi knew when he first trained in the army, so it can be said that he is the most convenient to use.

Zhang Xi was not hypocritical, and thanked Zhang Fei for his care.

Of course, it is mainly because there is no shortage of people in Zhang Fei's camp now.

Guan Yu was in Fancheng, he brought over a thousand people, plus the original defenders of Fancheng, even if the old and weak were eliminated, Guan Yu had nearly 2,000 men in his hands.

In Xinye, Liu Bei still maintained his own headquarters of 500 people, and the rest of the army expansion quota was given to Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei has now recruited 700 new people, and he has mixed training with the original soldiers, even if he allocates 150 people to Zhang Xi, he has about 1,500 people in his hands.

Although more recruits will lead to a decrease in combat effectiveness, Zhang Fei still has time to practice, how Zhang Xi trained his subordinates in the first place, he is now clear, so that he is not worried that the separation of these 150 people will affect the combat effectiveness.

As for Kou Feng, he was in a good mood.

used to be an errand boy under Zhang Fei, although he led the army, but there were many restrictions, Zhang Xi, as Zhang Fei's marching horse, was not very good at taking care of him blatantly.

Now I am following Zhang Xi to Jiangxia, with Zhang Xi to take care of him, and I will not worry about not having the opportunity to lead an army alone in the future, so Erha is still very happy.

After dealing with official matters, Zhang Xi still has to deal with personal matters.

After returning from Zhang Fei's camp, Zhang Xi asked Xiao Qibao to hold the prayer post and personally went to visit Mrs. Deng.

Regarding Deng Ai's study, I also need to discuss it with Mrs. Deng.

Deng Ai is a student of Zhang Xi, the kind who kowtowed to his teacher.

Theoretically speaking, Zhang Xi wants to go to Jiangxia to work, so as Zhang Xi's student, Deng Ai must also go to Jiangxia.

This is the relationship between the master and the disciple in this era, before the disciple is out of the teacher, wherever the master goes, the disciple must follow him, while studying, while taking care of the master.

But Zhang Xi is special, and Deng Ai is also special.

Although Zhang Xi knew this rule, his recognition of this rule was not very high, and he felt that there was no need to let Xiao Deng Ai run around with him.

The peculiarity of Deng Ai is that he is the young head of the Xinye Deng family and the only child of Mrs. Deng. If Deng Ai followed Zhang Xi to Jiangxia, what should Mrs. Deng do?!

So Zhang Xi's visit to Deng's Mansion this time was to ask Mrs. Deng, what should I do about Deng Ai's study? !

"Don't worry, madam, this Feixi doesn't recognize his disciples, it's really a last resort." Zhang Xi patiently explained to Mrs. Deng, "Xi went to Jiangxia to take up a post, and if Ai'er accompanied him, there would be no one to take care of Mrs. Don't you hear that Master Kong said: "Parents are here, don't travel far"?! As for Ai'er's studies, Xi has asked Yuan's brother to teach him on his behalf. Brother Yuan's talent, several times Shengxi, and proficient in the art of war, Ai'er studied with Brother Yuan, and it was a big deal. ”

Li'er, that's it.

Deng Ai is the only son in the family, and he followed Zhang Xi to Jiangxia, leaving Mrs. Deng alone in Xinye, which is definitely not suitable.

After all, Deng Ai is only twelve years old now.

So what Zhang Xi wanted was to let Deng Ai stay in Xinye and hand it over to Xu Shu to take care of.

Of course, the student is still Zhang Xi's student, but Zhang Xi is not there, if Deng Ai has academic problems, he can't wait for Zhang Xi to come back and then answer, he can go and ask Xu Shu.

And Xu Shu knows the art of war, the art of war that Xiao Deng Ai wants to learn the most. Zhang Xi doesn't understand this.

Zhang Xi thinks that he has arranged this matter properly.

But Mrs. Tang disagreed.

"Sir, that's not true. Although the little woman did not read much, she heard the saying "Parents are here, not far away", and then there is a sentence "There must be a way to travel". Mrs. Deng smiled slightly, glanced at Deng Ai, and said, "Since Mr. went to Xinye, Ai'er should follow, and the little woman learned that Ai'er was learning art from Mr. and knew where Ai'er was, so why should she leave Ai'er in front of her knees to do her filial piety?!" ”

When little Deng Ai heard this, she looked at her mother worriedly, as if she wanted to say something, but was glared back by Mrs. Deng.

After Mrs. Deng suppressed her son, she continued to say to Zhang Xi, "Besides, Ai'er's teacher is a gentleman, not someone else. If there is a famous teacher on the side, why do you need to ask others?! ”

That, I think Xu Shu is better than me.

But it's useless to say this at this time, Mrs. Deng's meaning is very clear, that is, Deng Ai is Zhang Xi's disciple, and wherever Zhang Xi goes, Deng Ai has to follow him, and he doesn't need others to teach him.

Zhang Xi was puzzled. Didn't you let your son worship me as a teacher just to pull a tiger skin, as for being so disciplined?!

"In that case, Elle, come here!" Zhang Xi thought for a while, called Deng Ai, and asked, "Mr. asks Ling, do you have to answer truthfully, are you willing to go to Jiangxia with Mr.?!" ”

Deng Ai looked up at his mother, and then at Zhang Xi, very hesitant.

Obviously, little Deng Ai is reluctant to give up his mother.

Mrs. Deng didn't speak, she just looked at Deng Ai so calmly, and in the same way, Deng Ai also knew her mother's personality and temper.

I just said that, if I said that I didn't want to go with my husband, then my mother would be angry.

But Deng Ai really can't rest assured that his mother, especially those clan uncles, uncles and others in the family, it's better for him to be here, if he is not there, God knows how they will bully his mother.

Deng Ai hesitated for a long time, and finally suddenly raised his head and said to Zhang Xi, "Ai Yuan. I wish to follow Mr. only, just sir, Ai Ai has a good plan, you can get both. ”

Zhang Xi patiently listened to Deng Ai's words, then smiled and asked, "Oh, I don't know if Ai'er has any good plans, I would like to hear more about it!" ”

Zhang Xi himself didn't believe that a twelve-year-old child could come up with any good ideas.

But Deng Aizhen came up with a great idea.

"Ho, why not. Let the mother. Same, go to Jiangxia together?! ”

Well, don't talk about it, it's a pretty solid idea.

It's that Mrs. Deng blushes a little.

Obviously, Madame Deng was not very happy.

(End of chapter)