The fleet slowly marched westward along the Yangtze River, and when it reached Peng Lize, the ships began to slowly dock, and a piece of ship board was put on the shore, which was the Poyang Lake of later generations.

The vanguard troops have already set up camp on the shore, and the trees that have just been cut down are sharpened and inserted into the soil to erect fence walls, and on the east and west sides of the fence wall, a walled gate is erected respectively, the gate is five meters high, and there are guard towers on both sides, and the defense is very tight.

At this time, Xiang Zhuang's ship has begun to side with the shore, and Gong Ao has been waiting for a long time on the shore, and soon, Xiang Zhuang and others stepped off the warship, and Gong Ao quickly greeted him: "Young General, the camp is almost set up, shall we go directly to the Shuai tent?" ”

Xiang Zhuang looked up, he vaguely saw that Chu Qi was waving in the wind within the fence wall, the camp was more than ten miles away from the river port, and the defense was very tight, Xiang Zhuang was very satisfied, he had looked at Gongao at this time, and ordered: "You and Li are in charge of the military camp, I am going to visit an old friend." ”

After speaking, Xiang Zhuang took Cao Feng and Kong Ji and rode their horses in the direction of Poyang County.

More than 100 Jiangdong Chu soldiers galloped on the narrow mountain road, about three hours, Xiang Zhuang came to Poyang County, the county seat is tall, surrounded by a wide moat, the moat is empty, there is no river water.

At this time, everyone crossed the suspension bridge, and the defenders of Poyang had already blocked the way of Xiang Zhuang and the others: "What people! ”

"We're coming from Jiangdong, please help me pass the prayer post to General Tubu." A personal entourage of Xiang Zhuang sped up his horse, came to the city, and handed a letter of worship to the young officer, who probably looked at it, and the bamboo slip read, 'Huiji County Shou Xiang Liang commanded Xiang Zhuang, and sincerely worshiped General Tubu. ’

The officer looked up at Xiang Zhuang in the distance, wearing a unicorn armor and a long sword at the waist, very powerful, should be a figure with a head and a face, the officer did not dare to delay, and said with a smile: "There is an order in the city, no army is allowed to approach, please wait on the suspension bridge." ”

The officer left, at this time, Xiang Zhuang and other people also came to the city gate, the defenders raised Changge, strictly guarded the city gate, Xiang Zhuang and others had to rest by the moat, at this time, Kong Ji smiled: "I didn't expect that Poyang County is so well defended. ”

Cao Feng said unhappily: "They are poor and courageous, if Brother Yu was here, they would have been killed." ”

Seeing Cao Feng say this, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but laugh: "During the war, it will be strictly guarded, and there are many mountain bandits in the Jiangdong area, in case someone attacks the city gate, it is not a joke." ”

As soon as Xiang Zhuang finished speaking, in the distance, there was a rapid sound of horses' hooves, Xiang Zhuang looked back, not far away, Huang Bu had already ridden the horse, only to hear him smile heartily: "If the city gate is lost, the city will not be able to defend it!" Little sister, do you understand? ”

Xiang Zhuang turned over and dismounted, laughed and greeted him, on the other side, Di Bu also jumped off the horse, threw down his weapon, walked up quickly, hugged Xiang Zhuang into his arms, patted his shoulder and said: "Good brother, you make me think about it!" ”

Xiang Zhuang smiled back: "Since Yixian parted, we haven't seen each other for many years. ”

After a while, the two let go of each other, Xiang Zhuang pulled Kong Ji and Cao Feng beside him, and said with a smile: "This is my marching staff Kong Ji, and this is my whip captain Cao Feng." ”

The two of them gave up their hands, and they looked incredible, looked at Cao Feng, and laughed: "If there are generals like girls in our army, I have no regrets in this life!" ”

Duo Bu's words caused everyone to laugh, and at this time, Duo Bu pointed to the city, "Let's go, let's go into the city and talk!" ”

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The county government of Poyang County is located in the center of Poyang County, and the military government is also concentrated here.

At this time, in the classroom, the cloth led everyone to walk in quickly, politely greeted each other, and sat down with the guests. ”

After speaking, the soldiers left, and at this time, Xiang Zhuang was slightly surprised, looked at the cloth, and wondered: "Does Lord Wu know that we are coming?" ”

Seeing Xiang Zhuang's surprise, Duo Bu couldn't help but smile and said: "Actually, when you entered Peng Lize, we already knew that if you didn't have the consent of Lord Yuezhang, how could your fleet easily enter Peng Lize?" ”

This made Xiang Zhuang a little surprised, Poyang's intelligence agency in Lushan County was quite powerful.

can think of the intelligence agency, Xiang Zhuang can't help but think of when he was young, he once fantasized that he could establish shops all over the country, and the shops have been county-based units to establish a spider web-like liaison agency, but this plan has never been implemented due to the limited ability of the Xiang family, but if he rises in the future, after the Xiang family is strong, he might as well give this plan a try, if there is a strong intelligence agency, know yourself and know your opponent, you should be able to win all battles!

At this time, there was a sound of hurried footsteps at the door, Xiang Zhuang's thoughts were pulled back, he instinctively turned his head to look, a middle-aged man had slowly walked in, and when he was approaching, the middle-aged man had already smiled and said, "Let everyone wait for a long time." ”

Xiang Zhuang could guess that the person in front of him must be Wu Rui, Xiang Zhuang hurriedly got up and saluted back: "Xiang Zhuang has seen Uncle Wu!" ”

"In Xia Kongji (Cao Feng), meet Lord Wu!"

Everyone gave Wu Rui a salute, but Wu Rui smiled and waved his hand: "Don't be restrained, I'm a very casual person." ”

Laughing, Wu Rui has come to the main seat to sit down, a soldier brought tea, Wu Rui picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then smiled: "I don't know what your army suddenly entered, what is the so-called?" ”

Wu Rui's words have a hint of reproach, and the meaning is that the Xiang family led the army through Poyang, and if they didn't report in advance, would they still have him Wu Rui in their hearts? But since he said it so tactfully, it shows that Wu Rui was not angry because of this, Xiang Zhuang pondered for a while, and said with a smile: "Uncle Wu, this time, I am on the order of my uncle to visit Uncle Wu, and at the same time I wish Uncle Wu good health and a long life!" ”

After Wu Rui heard this, she couldn't help but raise her head and laugh: "I once heard my uncle Dubu mention that you are bold and informal, but now it seems that it is really true, hahaha." ”

Wu Rui's heartiness made Xiang Zhuang feel relieved, this person is not difficult to get along with, at this time, Xiang Zhuang has already given up his hand and continued: "Uncle ordered me to send troops to Yi County this time to compete for Hengshan County, so I will pass by Peng Lize and come to your realm, if you are disturbed, please Haihan!" ”

"Brother Xiang Zhuang doesn't have to be so polite!" Duo Bu waved his hand and smiled on the side, on the side, Wu Rui coughed dryly, glared at Huang Bu, Duo Bu knew that he was speechless, so he had to pick up the teacup and pretend to drink tea, at this time, Xiang Zhuang smiled and said: "Uncle Wu, don't be surprised, my uncle ordered me to bow to Uncle Wu again and again, although the Xiang family in Jiangdong has risen to Huiji County and Yan County at this time, but the people's hearts are difficult to appease, and the Chu country is difficult to establish, Uncle Jia has been tormented day and night, painstaking, but hate, Daqin is still strong, and it is not possible to overthrow it overnight, so Uncle Wu hopes to get the support of Uncle Wu and the support of Poyang County." , work together to help Da Chu and restore my homeland! ”

Xiang Zhuang's words can be described as touching, but for Wu Rui, this is just a lobbyist tone, not worth hearing, but Wu Rui has already had the heart to unite with the Xiang family, or to belong to the Xiang family, but what he is always worried about is what kind of treatment he will get after he arrives at the Xiang family? Once he joins the Cheng Xiang family and is seized of power or killed, isn't it a misguided future? It is precisely because of this that Wu Rui has not decided on this matter for a long time, and today he met Xiang Zhuang, and he had to mention this matter, Wu Rui decided to give it a try.

After a short thought, Wu Rui said in a deep voice: "Don't say it's an alliance, what's so difficult about joining forces?" The key is, can I get my wish when I am in Xiang's house? ”

The so-called wish, that is, will he lose power in this joint army? Of course, Xiang Zhuang could hear what Wu Rui was referring to, and at this time, Xiang Zhuang pondered for a while, pretended to be surprised, and said in surprise: "Why did Uncle Wu say this?" ”

After a pause, Xiang Zhuang said again: "Uncle Jia has a parting word, I am willing to use the two counties of Jiangdong to give Wu Rui, after all, he is a descendant of Wu State, his identity is different, and his ability is also above me, I only hate to have no chance to see him, you go this time, you can worship Wu Rui for me." ”

Hearing this, Wu Rui slapped his head and said loudly: "How can I win the family foundation, this is absolutely impossible!" ”

On the side, Kong Ji saw that Xiang Zhuang's words were very effective and in place, Wu Rui had been moved by Xiang Zhuang's words at this time, so he got up and added fire, and continued: "After all, the Xiang family is the queen of the gate, and they have been Chu generals for generations, and they dare not entrench themselves in orthodoxy, if Lord Wu has this intention, we might as well sit down and talk in detail, everything can be discussed!" ”

"It's not feasible to give way!" Wu Rui was slightly displeased, and reprimanded: "I am sincerely seeking cooperation, if you are saying so, I think, there is no need for us to talk in detail!" ”

Seeing that Wu Rui was a little angry, Xiang Zhuang knew that Wu Rui really didn't think about it, so the bottom line of the negotiation in his heart was lengthened, and after a short thought, Xiang Zhuang smiled: "I also asked my uncle, if Uncle Wu refuses, what should I do?" ”

After Xiang Zhuang finished speaking, Wu Rui's eyes widened and stared at Xiang Zhuang, but Xiang Zhuang continued to smile: "Uncle once said that if Wu Rui really refuses, I am willing to let him still be the Poyang Order, lead the army to conquer the Quartet, and after occupying Lushan County, he will do the county guard." ”

Xiang Zhuang deliberately paused, he glanced at Wu Rui, Wu Rui was squinting at this time, I don't know what to think, Xiang Zhuang had to pause for a while, and soon, Wu Rui asked with a smile: "Is there anything else?" ”

Xiang Zhuang nodded and smiled: "Uncle said that Poyang is the key point of water and land in my Jiangdong, and it is very important, here, if Wu Rui can't guard it, and only if he guards Poyang, Lushan County can be considered stable." ”

"Hahaha, those who know me, Brother Xiang Liang!" When Wu Rui heard this, he suddenly got up and clapped his hands.

After laughing, Wu Rui's heart became more determined, cooperating with Jiangdong is beneficial and harmless, and although Lujiang County is vast and sparsely populated, it has long been controlled in his own hands, and the Xiang family has not had the power to pressure him, he is very satisfied, Xiang Zhuang's conversation with himself is neither humble nor arrogant, this posterity is really not simple.