"Yes, lord, now we should take the initiative to attack and fight the enemy in the field, or take a detour to avoid the encirclement of the enemy, otherwise we will be surrounded by the enemy, and our army will be defeated at that time!"

"Hmph, have you forgotten that a few days ago, our troops were ambushed by Cao Ang, which led to the annihilation of the entire army?"

"Now that the enemy is doing the same thing again, how can we make such a low-level mistake again?"

The counsellors quarreled endlessly, each expressing his opinion.

"Alright, you all shut up!" Liu Biao scolded angrily.

What these strategists said was indeed true, but Liu Biao also had his own considerations.

Cao Ang is now surrounding Xiangyang, which means that he must have made sufficient preparations, so taking the initiative to attack now is completely to death.

Liu Biao said in a deep voice: "Everyone, Cao Ang is now surrounding the city, and he must be preparing to attack Xiangyang.

But our army is now on the defensive, and we can wait for the opportunity before sending troops to attack the enemy's flank and deal a devastating blow to the enemy.

In addition, we can also mobilize a detachment of divisions to harass the flanks of Cao Ang's army, so that they have no time to take care of us!

In this way, we can delay Cao Ang's attack, wait for reinforcements, and when the reinforcements arrive, we can turn defeat into victory! ”

"The lord is wise!"

Liu Biao's strategy won the support of all the strategists.

Liu Biao sneered: "In this case, you should work harder, continue to train the army, and when the reinforcements arrive, we can turn defeat into victory." ”

"Yes!"

"Report!"

"Tell the lord, Cao Ang has sent someone."

"Cao Ang? Who did he send? Liu Biao frowned.

"It seems to be Dian Wei under Cao Ang!" The Sentry reported.

"Dian Wei?" When Liu Biao heard this, his eyes narrowed, and he secretly said in his heart, could it be that Cao Ang wants to use Dian Wei to tempt me out of the city for a decisive battle?

Although Liu Biao had such a guess, he was unwilling to take risks easily.

"Lord, Dian Wei is just a military general, why did Cao Ang Xiao'er send him here?" One of the strategists said.

The other strategists chimed in, feeling that Dian Wei was not worth Liu Biao's risk.

Liu Biao thought for a moment: "Invite Dian Wei in!" ”

Dian Wei was one of the strongest generals under Cao Ang's command, and Liu Biao did not believe that Cao Ang sent him to simply lure him out of the city to fight.

"Yes!"

The Sentinel was ordered to leave.

Not long after, Dian Wei followed the sentinel to the big tent, clasped his fists and bowed: "Subordinate Dian Wei pays a visit to Liu Tingshi!" ”

Although Dian Wei is a military general, he is impeccable in terms of etiquette.

Liu Biao nodded slightly: "General Dian, I don't know what your lord sent here?" ”

Dian Wei said: "Back to Liu Tingshi, my son-in-law heard of your prestige, and specially asked me to bring a generous gift." ”

"Oh? What kind of gift? A trace of vigilance rose in Liu Biao's heart, and he felt that Dian Wei was definitely not just about bringing gifts.

"Qi Liu Tingshi, my son-in-law asked me to convey his admiration, and at the same time ask Liu Tingshi for a lesson or two!" Dian Wei said with a smile.

When Liu Biao heard this, his face changed.

He didn't expect Dian Wei to have such a purpose.

Cao Ang actually sent Dian Wei to provoke in person, is this contempt for Liu Biao, or disdain for Liu Biao's strength?

"Liu Tingshi, my son-in-law said that Liu Tingshi is a high-ranking family of the fourth and third princes of Jingzhou, and his status is noble, and he is ashamed of himself.

So I specially asked me to ask for advice, hoping that Liu Tingshi would give me some advice! Dian Wei said with a smile.

Liu Biao snorted coldly: "General Dian Wei is polite, he is just a mere civil servant, where do you know what art of war!" ”

"Haha, Liu Tingshi is too modest!" Dian Wei said with a smile: "My son-in-law also said that the high-ranking family of the fourth and third princes of Jingzhou can not be a waste of fame, and Liu Tingshi must be both wise and brave!" ”

Dian Wei's words fell, Liu Biao's face was completely gloomy, and he finally found that he had been tricked by Cao Ang.

This time, Dian Wei came to find him in person, I'm afraid that the person who came was not good.

"Haha, it turns out that General Dian is mocking a certain waste!" Liu Biao said coldly.

Dian Wei shook his head and said: "Don't dare, Gongzi said, he intends to invite Liu Tingshi out of the city, if Liu Tingshi agrees, he will give up the plan to besiege Xiangyang!" ”

"Hmph, is your son-in-law really a fool to be an official?" Liu Biao sneered: "If this official rashly walks out of the city, I'm afraid that even Xiangyang City may not be able to be saved, let alone fight back!" ”

"What Liu Tingshi said is very true, but my son-in-law said that as long as Liu Tingshi goes out of the city, he will withdraw his troops immediately!" Dian Wei Dao.

"Haha, General Dian, your son-in-law is so calculating!" Liu Biao snorted coldly and said, "When you go back and tell your son-in-law, just say that Liu refuses to talk to him." ”

"Liu Tingshi, do you really want to be an enemy of my son-in-law?" Dian Wei's voice suddenly became cold.

Liu Biao snorted coldly: "Since your son-in-law doesn't want to talk, the official doesn't bother to talk nonsense with him, so he gives the order to go down, and the whole army is on alert, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements." ”

"No!"

"Wait!" Dian Wei stopped the herald and looked at Liu Biao coldly: "Liu Tingshi, my son-in-law said that he must see you, if he can't see you."

He will lead the army and directly attack Xiangyang, and then Liu Tingshi will not only lose Xiangyang, but also take his own life in vain. ”

Liu Biao's pupils shrank sharply.

He knew Cao Ang's character very well, and since Cao Ang said that he wanted to capture Xiangyang, he would not stop because of Liu Biao's words.

Liu Biao took a deep breath and asked, "General Dian Wei, what do you mean by your son-in-law?" ”

"My son-in-law said that as long as you are willing to go outside the city to discuss the alliance with him, he will withdraw immediately.

Otherwise, he will break through Xiangyang and wash the entire city in blood! Dian Wei said without hesitation.

When Liu Biao heard this, he immediately fell into a dilemma.

Liu Biao knew very well that if he refused Cao Ang, the other party would definitely attack without hesitation.

And if you go out of the city to negotiate with Cao Ang, I am afraid that you will also fall into the trap of the other party, which is a dead end for Liu Biao, unless Liu Biao is willing to give up Xiangyang.

But, is this possible?

Xiangyang is the result of his hard work for many years, and it is the foundation of his rise.

How could Liu Biao be willing to give up.

"Alas!" Liu Biao sighed: "General Dian, this official can go out of the city to talk to your son-in-law, but not today, tomorrow at noon, this official will wait for your son-in-law at the south city gate." ”

After Liu Biao finished speaking, he didn't give Dian Wei a chance to speak, and walked straight out.

Dian Wei stood in place, a smile on the corner of his mouth.

A wry smile appeared on Liu Biao's face, this was one of his strategies, trying his best to delay time.

As long as the reinforcements arrived, Cao Ang would have nothing to do with him.

After all, Liu Biao holds several counties in Jingzhou and has strong strength, no matter how powerful Cao Ang is, he doesn't dare to make a desperate bet.

(End of chapter)