None of the things that happened in Jingzhou escaped the hands of their neighbor Long Fei. They had been waiting for the best opportunity. Now that a mutiny has occurred in Xiangyang, it seems that the time is ripe.
Long Fei flew to the main seat, and his domineering and majestic nature was revealed unconsciously: "How is it? Who is the mastermind behind the scenes? Is it really Hei Bing?"
Xu Shu nodded: "Exactly! I just got the news that Liu Bei and Cai Mao have set up a battle array in Xiangyang and are fighting. Hei Bing has summoned all his men to help Liu Bei and sent the future Zuo Guardian, Wolong Zhuge Liang, to Liu Bei's side."
"Zhuge Liang? No wonder Liu Bei left without a fight when we attacked Xinye last time!" Long Fei nodded: "If Liu Bei himself would definitely fight a battle, does he have a think tank? Is there anything new?"
"That's all about Liu Bei." Xu Shuyou took out a scroll of bamboo slips: "This is some news about Hei Bing. The four elders of Jingshan suddenly disappeared from Jingzhou recently. In addition, there is also news about the talents in Jingzhou. Zhuge Jin
After going to Jiangdong, the five permanent members of the Ma family also defected to Liu Bei. Some Black Ice assassins formed a small team, led by a man named Wei Yan, and are attacking Changsha!"
"Wei Yan?" Long Fei slapped his head: "Why have you forgotten him? Last time I let him go, he was still hanging around in the black ice! That's all the things in the south, what about the north?"
Xu Shu again took out a bamboo slip and said: "Cao Cao has crossed the Yellow River in the north and is attacking Yecheng. I heard that Yuan Shao's blood and blood are attacking his heart and he is terminally ill. His ministers are inciting several sons to fight with each other. There is no way to resist Cao Cao."
"Cao Cao's actions are very fast! It seems that we have to hurry up too!" The smile on Long Fei's face immediately disappeared, replaced by a dignified one: "The soldiers and horses have not moved the food and grass first. Wen Ruo, how are the food and grass preparations?"
Xun Yu hurriedly replied: "It has been prepared and most of them have been shipped to Fancheng!"
"Wenhe! Where are the soldiers and horses?"
Jia Xu said quickly: "Don't worry, my lord, fifty thousand troops and horses have been prepared. There is also Zhang He, who is looking at the twenty thousand troops in Fancheng. A total of seventy thousand troops and horses are gathering towards Fancheng! Among them, there are 40,000 infantry and 10,000 cavalry.
There are also 20,000 sailors."
"Very good!" Long Fei nodded, turned around and asked Li Rudao: "Has the emperor's edict been issued?"
"Lord Zhong Yao has reported to His Majesty that the edict can be issued tomorrow!"
"Okay!" Long Fei stood up, his domineering energy leaking out of his body, and those people couldn't help but surrender: "Everything is ready, all we have to do is take action. Everyone, have a good sleep today and set off tomorrow! Remember, we will do this this time
Those who are going to break up the fight must act like they are trying to break up the fight, and they must do no harm to the people. Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed immediately!"
"promise!"
Jingzhou Liu Bei has been trapped in Xiangyang for more than ten days. Cai Mao and Zhang Yun have gathered tens of thousands of soldiers and horses outside. Although they are related, the three generals Zhang and Taishi Ci are all enemies of ten thousand people; Zhuge Liang, Ma Liang, Ma Di and other figures who guide the country
, to make plans. However, there were too few soldiers and horses to cope with it. They also went out of the city to fight a few battles and achieved some victories, but it was a drop in the bucket and did not help the major issue.
Cai Mao drank a bowl of wine: "Huh! Liu Bei, a villain, if his brother-in-law hadn't taken him in, how would he be today? He actually backhanded him with such a move. If I don't kill him, I can't help but feel hatred in my heart."
"Brother is right, Liu Bei is a white-eyed wolf who will harm whoever he catches." Zhang Yun also took a sip: "There was Gongsun Zan before me, and Tao Qian set an example. My uncle took him in despite everyone's objections, and now he has caused such a big problem.
I don't think Jingzhou can survive the chaos. If my uncle knew about it, he would be furious."
Speaking of the word "death", Cai Hao glared at Zhang Yun, who was so frightened that Zhang Yun hurriedly shut up. Cai Hao said fiercely: "Brother-in-law is the one who made Liu Bei so angry! Remember, the brother-in-law is the one who was made so angry by Liu Bei!"
Zhang Yun kept nodding: "Yes! Liu Bei is the bastard. If we catch him, he will be cut into pieces to commemorate his uncle!"
The two of them drank the wine in sips. Zhang Yun suddenly remembered something, put down the wine glass in his hand, and put it in front of Cai Hao's eyes: "Brother, I heard that there is movement in Long Fei in the north, and he is heading to Fancheng.
Gather food and grass to prepare soldiers and horses. If he intervenes in this matter, it may be an opportunity for us. If we can unite with Long Fei, this Liu Bei is nothing!"
"Oh? This is serious."
Zhang Yun nodded solemnly: "It's absolutely true. The businessman who came from Fancheng said it a few days ago. What do you think, brother?"
Cai Mao pondered for a long time with his eyes closed: "Xiangyang has been unable to be captured for a long time, and Liu Bei has not left the city for a decisive battle. He is waiting for Liu Qi from Jiangxia. He wants to attack us from both inside and outside. If he joins forces with Long Fei and attacks from the north and the south, Liu Bei will definitely
defeat!"
"That's right!" Zhang Yun looked happy: "Long Fei now has a strong army and horses. Even Yuan Shao is no match for him. Little Liu Bei has nothing to worry about. What's even better is that Long Fei has the emperor in his hands. If Long Fei takes Jingzhou
, you and I can be generals casually. It was more prosperous then than it is now, and it is not difficult to be the governor of a city."
Cai Mao was a little moved, then thought about it and shook his head: "No, no, no, who is Long Fei? We may not get that benefit."
"Brother, don't worry!" Zhang Yun smiled slightly: "Let's talk to him! Now we still have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. With these capital, we are afraid that he will not agree. If he is not a prefect, I don't think he will refuse.
Yes, I also heard that Long Fei is a good person against his subordinates. As long as we work together, he will be fine."
Cai Hao nodded: "In that case, go ahead and tell us. If you don't agree to our conditions, you won't surrender even if you die in battle."
Zhang Yun came to Fancheng as an envoy. Long Fei's army had been assembled, totaling 70,000. Jia Xu and Xunyu were left to guard Wancheng, and everyone else came to Fancheng. The momentum was huge, and the entire Fancheng was full of soldiers. Coming up the street
They came and went, walking like the wind. The waiters in the shops facing the street kept greeting them. Long Fei's soldiers and horses were all paid and had money in their pockets. Under Long Fei's strict orders, these soldiers did not dare to beat and scold the people as they did in the past. The owner of the shop
I also like doing business with these generous soldiers.
Zhang Yun was deeply touched by the situation in Fancheng, and he had the urge to join Long Fei's command. When he saw Long Fei, he hurriedly knelt down and worshiped. Long Fei smiled: "General Zhang is here, please give me a seat!"
Zhang Yun also behaved well at this time, sitting down quietly with a smile on his face: "I have often heard that General Long is very good at running the army. Today I saw that he is well-deserved. Zhang Yun is not talented, so he discussed it with Brother Cai Hao.
I hope you can join General Long, but I wonder if the general can take you in?"
"Oh? A good thing, a good thing!" Long Fei nodded: "Jingzhou's shepherd, Liu Biao, is newly mourned. Today, Jingzhou is in a state of chaos caused by Liu Bei. Your Majesty has ordered me to attack Liu Bei. If Cai Hao and Zhang Yun are the two generals, they are willing to return to your Majesty's rule.
Your Majesty, Your Majesty must be happy."
"But...!" Zhang Yun hesitated.
Long Fei chuckled and said, "General Zhang says it directly. I don't like to beat around the bush."
"Yes, yes, yes, General Long is a happy person, we all know it." Zhang Yun quickly stood up and handed over his hands: "Brother Cai means that if General Long is willing to take him in, we will do our best to help the general put down the rebellion in Jingzhou. However,
Can I ask for a reward from your majesty after this is accomplished? Brother Cai is willing to be the governor of Nanjun, and I am willing to be the governor of Jiangxia and guard the land of Jingnan for the general."
"A bold maniac, how can you be so cunning!" Xu Shu said angrily: "My lord has been summoned to attack the rebels. You are originally Liu Biao's minions. How disrespectful is your majesty? You still have such a request today. I think you should go back and wait for death."
!As soon as the army arrives, you will be wiped out."
Zhang Yun smiled: "Jingzhou has a vast land and rich resources, which is not comparable to Wancheng. In addition to Jingzhong, there are also four counties in Jingnan. They are all rich places. Without our help, if the two armies meet each other, not to mention the loss of life, okay
A Jingzhou is bound to experience a catastrophe, and I’m afraid this is something General Long doesn’t want to see, right?”
Long Fei looked at Zhang Yun without saying anything. Li Ru smiled slightly: "My lord, I have been ordered to attack the rebels, and the people have been waiting to welcome them. How come all the lives are in ruins? But you should be careful, there is nowhere to hide, and you will become a common traitor in the world."
, you don’t even have a place to stay, I’m afraid that’s what you don’t want to see, right?”
Zhang Yun was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said, "So General Long doesn't agree?"
Long Fei still did not express his position. Guo Jia stood up and said: "The way I see it, if Generals Cai Mao and Zhang Yun are willing to defect, they can recommend to Your Majesty that Cai Mao be appointed Situ and General Zhang Yun be Sikong. This is all the same.
A senior official like this is much better than those two prefects."
"Situ, Sikong?!" Zhang Yun opened his mouth. Situ, Sikong, and Sima are called the Three Dukes. They are high officials who are less than one person and more than ten thousand people. No one has ever held such a high official position for generations. To be honest,
Zhang Yun is indeed tempted, but Zhang Yun is not stupid. The emperor is controlled by Long Fei. To put it bluntly, Situ and Sikong are just names and have no real power. Zhang Yun smiled and said: "Thank you gentlemen for the promotion, and thank you General Long."
Appreciation, this matter is too important, I have to go back and discuss it with my elder brother, can you give me a few days before I can reply?"
Back in Xiangyang, Zhang Yun explained the matter. Cai Mao smiled: "This Long Fei really thinks we are fools, Situ, Sikong! It seems that he has no sincerity at all. When we defeat Liu Bei, this Jingzhou will be what we say
Never mind! Don’t look at Long Fei’s face.”
"Brother, calm down!" Zhang Yun quickly advised him: "When I went to Fancheng this time, I also saw that Long Fei had more than one soldier and horse. It is not an exaggeration to say one hundred thousand. The food and grass were piled up like a mountain, and I couldn't finish them all in a year.
, it seems that Long Fei has captured Jingzhou. We only have 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers and horses. If we fight with Liu Bei, both sides will lose. Long Fei just found an advantage. If we negotiate by then, I am afraid that nothing will be lost. Just as Li Ru said
You and I can't stand it, like a lost dog."
Cai Mao sighed heavily: "Oh my God! Who did our Cai family offend? Who came to Jingzhou back then without going to our Cai family first, and now he went to beg a boy of unknown origin? Liu Bei, all this is your fault
Caused! I, Cai Mao, will skin you even if I am a ghost."