"As long as Yang Lang is here, I am not afraid at all."

Cai Yu's eyes were as beautiful as silk, and her beautiful eyes were full of longing for Yang Ling.

"That's good. I haven't seen you for a few years. I wonder if Yu'er misses her husband?"

Yang Ling smiled evilly, and a pair of An Lushan's claws began to wander restlessly.

"Yang Lang, no...don't be here..."

Cai Yujiao panted, but still held Yang Ling's hand.

Yang Ling glanced at Liu Biao's tomb and said with a smile,

"My husband likes to be here, wouldn't Yu'er not want to?"

My husband is currently committing a crime.

The survivor.

The combination of various factors can be summed up in two words: exciting!

Cai Yu wanted to refuse, but seeing Yang Ling's firm attitude, she could only sigh helplessly in her heart, they were really enemies.

Forget it, just let him be.

With this thought in mind, she gave up her resistance.

In a short time, the whole room in Liu Biao's mourning hall was filled with spring.

…

After easily capturing Xiangyang City, Yang Ling did not rush southward.

It is nearly three hundred miles from Duyang to Xiangyang. Cao Jun's logistics supply line is too long.

If the situation is not stabilized, it will be troublesome if Liu Bei and others sneak attack the rear.

Yang Ling first instructed Cai Yu to announce that Liu Cong would succeed Jingzhou Mu in the name of Liu Biao's death.

The nobles who took the initiative of the Cao family, such as Cai and Kuai, received heavy rewards one after another.

As for those nobles who were close to Liu Qi, they were purged in large numbers.

In addition, Yangling has also issued strict decrees to strictly prohibit anything that disturbs the people.

Therefore, within a few days, Xiangyang City was restored to its original state, without any appearance of having experienced war.

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Yang Ling also intended to continue pursuing Liu Bei and others to completely recover Jingzhou.

So he gathered everyone together to discuss military matters.

State Shepherd's Office.

Although Liu Cong was the nominal state pastor, he gave up the chair to Yang Ling and sat under him willingly, acting as a puppet.

Everyone in the hall was not surprised.

You know, Yang Ling has been living with Cai Yu these days, and he can definitely be regarded as Liu Cong's stepfather!

"Zilong, tell everyone the news sent back by the spies."

Yang Ling ordered.

"Here!"

Zhao Yun nodded, took out an official document, and told everyone.

After their defeat in Xiangyang, Liu Bei and his party went all the way south and have now arrived at Jiangling in Nanjun.

According to what the spies said, Liu Bei was building up his troops in Jiangling, preparing to join forces with Huang Zu of Jiangxia County to resist Cao's army.

"Jiangling is an important place in Jingxiang and has a lot of money and food. If Liu Bei is allowed to occupy it just like this, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles."

Gao Rou said softly,

"The general should send troops south as soon as possible to capture Jiangling and drive Liu Bei and others south of the Yangtze River!"

"What Mr. Wen Hui said is absolutely true!"

Gan Ning nodded in agreement,

"The last general is willing to ascend first and capture Jiangling for the general!"

"General Xingba, it's more than four hundred miles away from Jiangling, and most of your troops are infantry. If we get there, the day lilies will be cold!"

Wen Chou on the side smiled and said,

"How about you leave it to me and Zihe to lead the tiger and leopard cavalry?"

"This is not okay!"

Before Gan Ning could speak, Ma Chao refused.

The two of them have the best relationship and have always been the first to ascend together.

"Actually, I think Hu Che'er and I can also be the first to board."

Zhang Xiu on the side also spoke quietly.

Seeing them fighting over who should climb first, Yang Ling couldn't help but laugh and cry.

It seems that having so many powerful generals at your disposal is also a happy worry!

"You all should stop arguing. Let the general make the decision."

Zhao Yun couldn't stand it anymore, so he stopped him.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they all looked at Yang Ling.

Yang Ling touched his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said,

"Where are the two generals Zhongye and Wen Chang?"

Wei Yan was stunned for Wenpin in the crowd and quickly stood up.

"The end will be here."

"How about you two take the lead?"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was surprised.

You must know that Wenpin and Wei Yan were both surrendered generals before they came over. Before their loyalty could be tested, Yang Ling asked them to lead troops to pursue Liu Bei.

Isn't Yang Ling afraid that the two of them will rebel again?

"The right way is to trust people without trusting them, and to use people without trusting them."

Yang Ling smiled lightly and said,

"Since you two are willing to serve the imperial court, I will naturally not doubt you."

"Thank you, General, for your trust. I will definitely live up to the General's love!"

Wenpin looked slightly excited, paused, and then said,

"But I would like to ask the general to send another general to accompany him to prevent me and Chang Wen from making any mistakes."

Seeing that Wenpin was so sensible, Yang Ling didn't refuse. After thinking about it, he said,

"Let Xingba and Meng Qi go together!"

"Here!"

Gan Ning and Ma Chao accepted the military order excitedly.

Wen Chou, Zhang Xiu and others, who failed to get the first pass, all had regrets on their faces.

"Don't worry, the next war won't be as easy as taking Xiangyang. You will fight it when the time comes."

Yang Ling smiled and reassured.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

…

After receiving the military order, Gan Ning, Ma Chao, Wenpin, and Wei Yan each led a force of troops, left Xiangyang City, and headed south to Jiangling.

Among them, Ma Chao and Wei Yan led the cavalry army. They galloped forward and set off first.

Once they encounter an enemy, they will attack on their own if they can easily capture it.

If it was too difficult to chew, they would temporarily stop and wait until the infantry led by Gan Ning and Wenpin arrived before joining forces to attack.

With their cooperation, in just three days, they defeated the three cities of Zhonglu, Yiguo and Yicheng.

Wherever the military front went, the defenders of Nan County were looking for the wind and descending!

After taking Yicheng, Gan Ning and others decided to rest for a day before continuing their march.

"Next, should we attack Dangyang directly, or attack Lankouju?"

Ma Chao looked at the sand table on the map and asked.

Dangyang is the only important city left on the road to Jiangling. As long as it is captured, the army can march directly to Jiangling.

Lankouju is a water village located in the Han River. Whether you are going south from the Hanshui River to the Yangtze River or from the Yangtze River to the north, you need to pass through Lankouju.

Next to it is Jiangxia County.

Such a geographical location is indeed a battleground for military strategists!

"General Xingba, I think we must capture Lankou first."

Wenpin said.

If they did not attack Lankou, let alone Cai Mao, Zhang Yun's navy would not be able to go south to the Yangtze River.

Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others can take boats from Xiakou into the Han River at any time and go north to attack Xiangyang.

Even if they do not attack Xiangyang, they can cut off Cao's army's supplies from the waterway when Cao's army besieges Jiangling.

"Having said that, there are tens of thousands of naval troops there. If we want to capture Lankou, I'm afraid it will be difficult."
Chapter completed!