"We were originally in Nanyang, but recently there was a war in Nanyang, and we have nowhere to go."

Cao Ang nodded, he knew that what Zhang Ping was talking about was the surrender of Nanyang County before, and he couldn't help but rejoice in his heart.

"So that's the case, you stay here for the time being, and after I conquer Jingzhou, you can go to me to receive the reward, and remember, your name, I will register it, and there will be a special official to manage it at that time."

"Yes!" Zhang Ping and several other young men said in unison.

"Alright, let's all go down and rest first." Cao Ang waved his hand and said.

After the group left, a mocking smile appeared on Cao Ang's face.

After all, Nanyang County is the largest county in the world, and it is also the core of the entire Jingzhou.

After losing this territory, the remaining seven counties of Jingzhou were simply not enough to support Liu Biao to fight Cao Ang.

Although Liu Biao was strong, under the threat of Cao Ang, he had to deal with Jiangdong Sun Ce, and he could not draw extra troops at all.

Therefore, Cao Ang decided to take advantage of Liu Biao's weakness to take Jingzhou.

And now Jingzhou is in the midst of internal emptiness, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Send the order down and have the scouts keep a close eye on the situation around the city." Cao Ang commanded.

"Whoa!"

Cao Ang continued to sit in the tent, waiting for news from the scouts.

The night passed quietly.

The next morning, just after dawn, there was a rush of footsteps.

Immediately afterward, a soldier in armor came to Cao Ang panting.

"General, it's not good!" The soldier shouted in a panic.

"What's wrong?"

Cao Ang frowned slightly, and said coldly: "What's wrong?" ”

"General, my subordinates were ordered to investigate the defensive situation of the city wall, and found that the other party was in full formation, and there were many archers hidden."

"Oh?"

When Cao Ang heard this, the corners of his mouth outlined a sneer, which just showed the nervousness in Liu Biao's heart at the moment, and he muttered for a moment before ordering:

"Take two hundred brethren and go on a reconnaissance, and remember not to expose yourself."

"Yes!"

The soldiers were ordered to retreat.

Soon after, the reconnaissance soldiers came back and reported: "General, there are a large number of crossbowmen and sword and shield bearers arranged on the city wall, and there are cavalry patrolling and guarding the city wall. ”

"Hmm!" Cao Ang nodded, and then said: "The whole army is out and stationed five miles outside the city, and no one is allowed to attack without my order." ”

"Yes!"

Inside the city of Jingzhou.

"Lord, the enemy is coming!"

After Liu Cong heard the report of the sentinel, he was so frightened that he trembled and said tremblingly: "Father, what should we do now?"

"Humph!"

Liu Biao scolded angrily: "Bastard, Cao Ang dares to attack my Jingzhou, he really doesn't want to live!" ”

"Order, gather troops and horses to meet the enemy!"

Soon the generals under Liu Biao's command arrived one after another, and then stood behind Liu Biao.

"Pass the order and get ready for battle!" After Liu Biao finished speaking, he walked to the city wall.

Soon, Liu Biao came to the city wall, looking at Cao Jun in the distance, Liu Biao said with a solemn face: "Cao thief, deceive people too much!" ”

In fact, Liu Biao's heart was very frightened, because he found that the number of Cao Jun was more than he estimated.

The army led by Cao Ang did not stop, they stopped five miles from Jingzhou City, and then assumed a defensive posture, quietly waiting for Liu Biao to leave the city.

Liu Biao looked at Cao Jun in the distance, wondering why Cao Ang stopped attacking the city.

"Pass the order, order the generals to prepare for battle."

"Yes!"

"Pass the order down and tell all families that if you dare to escape, you will be killed!" Liu Biao said again.

"This" The general's expression was very embarrassed: "Lord, you know, the major families have now been subdued by Cao Ang, and now even if we order them, I'm afraid it is." ”

"Bastard, you dare to betray me!" Liu Biao was furious and pointed his sword directly at the general.

The general smiled bitterly and said, "My lord, the last general is also forced to do so, you know, the families of our people are under the control of those families. ”

"If we don't listen to orders, then our families will be implicated."

Liu Biao was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then sighed and said, "That's it, you step down!" ”

"Yes!"

The general immediately left.

Liu Biao looked at Cao Jun in the distance, his heart was full of sadness, and now the entire Jingzhou was already detached.

Liu Biao watched Cao Jun's movements, and he was even more sure in his heart that Cao Ang was definitely planning to launch a siege battle tonight.

But this made Liu Biao even more desperate, Cao Ang had a large number of troops, if he attacked strongly, how long could he hold out?

"Alas, I, Liu Biao Hero, didn't expect to end up with such an ending!"

Liu Biao looked up to the sky and sighed, he felt that his original decision was wrong, if he had chosen to surrender at the beginning, maybe the outcome would have been different now.

It's a pity that there is no regret medicine sold in the world.

Liu was a hero, and in his twilight years, he didn't have the spirit of the year.

"Father, what shall we do now?" Liu Cong asked in a low voice.

Liu Biao glanced at Liu Cong, sighed lightly and said, "Cong'er, my father knows your thoughts." ”

"But you have to know that Cao Ang now has the upper hand, he has a large number of troops, if he attacks, the final winner will only be Cao Ang, do you understand?"

"The child understands, the child understands!" Liu Cong hurriedly replied.

Liu Biao sighed deeply, shook his head and said, "Cong'er, since you understand, then follow me now, don't go anywhere, you know?" ”

"Children obey their father's teachings!" Liu Cong said respectfully.

Subsequently, Liu Biao took Liu Cong back to his mansion, and then called Liu Qi and asked him to temporarily replace him as the pastor of Jingzhou.

Although Liu Cong on the other side was not happy, his current form did not allow him to refute, so he could only obediently obey.

"Cong'er, from now on, you will be responsible for helping your younger brother, try not to go out if you are fine, you know?"

"The child obeys." Liu Cong lowered his head, and his eyes flashed with a venomous light.

"Hey!"

Liu Biao sighed again, turned around and walked towards the room.

After Liu Qi saw Liu Biao leave, he looked at Liu Cong and said sarcastically: "Liu Cong, Liu Cong, you waste, you are also worthy of competing with me for Jingzhou Mu, it's just wishful thinking, haha!" ”

Liu Qi laughed wildly a few times, and then left.

As for Liu Cong, he sat in place, looking hideous, as if he was crazy, and muttered: "Father, you dare to let me be a puppet, I hate you!" ”

On the other side, Cao Ang frowned slightly when he saw that there was no movement in Jingzhou, and muttered: "Old man Liu, he is quite patient. ”

However, Cao Ang did not give up, he continued to order his soldiers to set up camp, and at the same time sent scouts to inquire about Liu Biao's situation.

Cao Ang knew that Liu Biao was unwilling to fail, and there would definitely be some measures.

(End of chapter)