On the other side, Cao Ang sat quietly in the tent, constantly analyzing the situation in front of him.

After the defection of the four major families, it had a very bad impact on Liu Biao.

Originally, there were many civil ministers and military generals in the army, all of whom came from these four major families.

And the four major families also gradually left because of Liu Biao's mediocrity, which greatly weakened Liu Biao's rights.

Cao Ang looked at the surrounding generals and said:

"Everyone, now the people of Jingzhou are unstable, the soldiers are even more disobedient, and a large part of the soldiers choose to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, I suggest that everyone prepare now, let's recapture Jingzhou in the near future"

When everyone heard this, they echoed and said:

"What the major general said is extremely true!"

"I agree!"

"The young general is famous, we are willing to follow the young general to conquer the world!"

Cao Ang smiled and said:

"Since you all agree with my decision, then you are ready to wait for my orders."

"No!"

"Report to Major General, General Xu Sheng requests an audience!"

Cao Ang waved his hand and said.

"Announce him in!"

After a while, Xu Sheng walked in and said to Cao Ang:

"My subordinates meet the major general!"

Cao Ang saw that Xu Sheng seemed to have something to say like this, so he waved his hand and motioned for him to get up and said:

"Xu Sheng, we are brothers, let's talk about something directly!"

Xu Sheng stood up and said.

"Major General, you don't know, I heard something just now."

"Oh? Let's hear it. ”

"I got a piece of news just now, that is, Sun Bofu sent someone to Jiangdong, and it is said that he took Sun Quan and Sun Shangxiang together."

Before Xu Sheng's words were finished, Cao Ang immediately stood up and asked, "What?" Took Sun Shangxiang with you? What does he want to do? Do you want to send troops to us?"

Xu Sheng hurriedly shook his head and said, "This shouldn't be enough, if he really wants to rebel, why should he bring her!" ”

"And what do you say he wants to do?" Cao Ang continued to ask.

Xu Sheng thought for a moment and replied:

"I estimate that Sun Bofu's trip may be to win over the family.

After all, he is now outnumbered and needs allies, and the two young geniuses Sun Quan and Sun Shangxiang are the bargaining chips in his hands. ”

Cao Ang nodded:

"That's true, I've also heard that Sun Ce is in dire need of allies right now."

"Well, Major General, the situation in Jingzhou is more critical now, I suggest launching an attack as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late."

Cao Ang nodded and said:

"Then I'll do as you say, take Jingzhou first, and then gather a large army to attack Xiangyang."

"Okay, young general, then I'll go down and make arrangements!"

After Xu Sheng retreated, Cao Ang's brows furrowed, and he muttered:

"This Sun Ce, does he really want to rebel?"

"Major General, what are you worried about?"

At this time, Guan Yu on the side came over and asked.

Cao Ang raised his head and said.

"Yun Chang, you also know that Sun Ce's methods, if he really wants to rebel, I'm afraid we won't be able to resist it, the only thing we can do now is to quickly capture Jingzhou, so as not to have too many dreams at night."

Guan Yu nodded.

"The young general is right, but I don't know if Sun Ce has the courage."

"Hmph, I don't believe he dares, if he really dares to rebel, then he will be beheaded all over the house, and he will definitely not be able to bear the sins of the nine clans, unless he disregards the safety of his family."

Guan Yu thought for a while and said:

"I don't think he has the guts to do that."

"Hopefully!" Cao Ang sighed: "The order goes down, the whole army will rest for half a month before attacking Jingzhou, I want to see if Sun Ce has the courage to do so!" ”

"No!"

At this time, a soldier hurriedly ran in and said:

"Major General Qiyu, a group of homeless people came out to defect to us!"

"Oh?" Cao Ang was overjoyed when he heard this, and he hurriedly asked, "How many people are coming, and who are they?" ”

The soldier replied, "Major General Hui, the exact number is not clear, but I look in tattered clothes, like a vagabond." ”

"Haha, that's great!" Cao Ang said excitedly: "Send the order down and let them all enter the camp tent!" ”

"Whoa!"

The soldiers immediately conveyed the order, and soon a group of displaced people walked in one after another.

To Cao Ang's great surprise, these homeless people were all young and strong.

"Haha, this can be regarded as a treasure, as long as you train well, you will definitely be able to become an elite!"

"That's right, and there are a lot of them, if they are organized, the combat power will definitely be leveraged, and this is really earned!"

"Hehe, I just said, there must be meat to eat with the lord!"

After these young men entered the camp tent, they were immediately greeted warmly by the soldiers under Cao Ang's command, looking like guests and hosts were happy.

Cao Ang also smiled with relief when he saw these homeless people so happy.

"Ladies and gentlemen, since you are here today, then I will give you a chance, I hope you can seize it."

Cao Ang said, pointing to the mountains of grain in front of him, and said with a smile:

"I know that the reason why you fled here was to live, and now I have given you food, as long as you are loyal to me, then this food is yours."

Cao Ang knew that in the troubled times, there was no force to protect himself, and the only thing he would end up with was death.

Therefore, Cao Ang paid special attention to the training of the army, and he did not allow any soldier to be lazy, because he was afraid that one day he would encounter danger.

"Will you join my army?" Cao Ang asked the homeless person in front of him.

The homeless people's eyes lit up as they looked at the mountains of grain in front of them, and one of the young men raised his arms and shouted, "I do!"

The rest of the men looked at each other, and then said in unison:

"I'm willing, we'll follow the general to the death!"

Cao Ang smiled with satisfaction, and then instructed the soldiers on the side:

"Carry the food into their tents."

"No!"

Several soldiers obeyed Cao Ang's orders and began to carry grain and grass, all of them looking very excited.

Cao Ang turned to the young man and said, "Young man, what's your name!" ”

"General, my name is Zhang Ping!" The lad said:

"My father and mother died when I was seven years old, and I live on my grandparents."

Cao Ang patted Zhang Ping's shoulder and said, "Young man, work hard in the future, I will cultivate you with my heart." ”

When Zhang Ping heard this, he hurriedly said, "Thank you, General!"

"Haha, do a good job!"

Cao Ang smiled, he suddenly thought of something, and asked:

"Where are you from?"

"General Hui, we are all from Nanyang County."

"Oh...."Cao Ang nodded thoughtfully, "How did you end up here?" ”

(End of chapter)