When Zhang Yun came to Fancheng again, he was much sweeter, spoke politely, and acted thoughtfully. He even presented Jingzhou's army defense map and terrain map to Long Fei. These things were all given by Cai Mao.
His family has been in Jingzhou for so many years and has always been in charge of Jingzhou's military. After Liu Biao came to Jingzhou, he used force to win over local powerful people, married the second lady of the Cai family through marriage, and gave Jingzhou military power to the Cai family, gaining the support of the Cai family.
, thus establishing a firm foothold in Jingzhou.
It can be said that whoever the Cai family likes can become the lord of Jingzhou. Zhuge Liang is still too young. Although he has unparalleled knowledge in the world, he does not know enough about the dealings between these powerful landowners and the government. He slaughtered the Cai family
, provoked the mutiny, and allowed Cai Mao to risk everything and get together with Long Fei, which can be regarded as a mistake.
Liu Bei was anxiously running around. He naturally knew what was going on in Jiangbei. He saw that Long Fei was coming, but Liu Qi in Jiangxia didn't make any movement at all. Problems had already arisen in the city. Due to the shortage of food and grass, there were many fights between soldiers and the people for food.
Things. Liu Bei looked at his men: "What should we do now? Xiangyang is about to become an isolated city. If we don't leave, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on for ten days!"
"Ten days should be no problem!" Ma Liang stood up and handed over to Liu Bei: "We don't have many soldiers and horses, and our daily consumption is not big. I still have some food at home, which can be used for emergencies, but Long Fei behind him is in some trouble.
, if his attitude is unclear, we will have no way to act."
"Long Fei, your attitude is unclear!" Sun Qian smiled: "Long Fei has a grudge against his lord, and he wants to kill him quickly. He must be here to take Jingzhou. There is nothing unclear about this. Everything in front of him will be destroyed."
It’s a stumbling block, including for us.”
Ma Di smiled. Ma Liang glared fiercely, and Ma Di hurriedly turned away. Zhuge Liang looked calm and stood aside without saying a word. Liu Bei kept looking at him, but he pretended not to see him. Liu Bei couldn't bear it and asked: "Zhuge Liang
Sir, what should we do now? You can make up your mind whether to stay or go!"
"Stay!" Zhuge Liang spoke concisely and clearly, and everyone was used to it. Liu Bei was helpless. It was too late to say anything about this job now, and he could only resign himself to his fate. He regretted asking Zhuge Liang to come. Jingzhou was in a mess. He was
It was hard to say whether he would live or die. That night, Liu Bei quietly checked in and called Zhang into his room.
Liu Bei got straight to the point: "Brothers, the matter is urgent. If anything happens, brothers, run away immediately and never look back."
When Zhang Fei heard this, he said angrily: "What did your brother say? When the three of us became sworn brothers, we said that we do not seek to live together but to die together. How can we abandon my brother at such a critical moment!"
"Don't worry, brother, we brothers will definitely keep him safe!" Guan Yu stroked his beard and looked at Liu Bei.
Zhang Yun and Li Ru came back together. In Cai Mao's camp, Li Ru read out the emperor's imperial edict. According to Long Fei's instructions, the imperial edict clearly stated that Cai Mao would be moved to be a Situ and Wu Yanxiang Marquis;
Zhang Yun was Sikong, Anping Township Marquis, Cai Zhong, and Cai He were all promoted to generals, and assisted Zhennan General Long Fei in handling Jingzhou affairs. At the same time, seal ribbons were sent, and various rewards were countless. Kneel down.
After receiving the imperial edict, everyone was somewhat excited.
Li Ru raised his hands to the two of them and said, "Congratulations, my lords. You are now in a high position. I hope you will support me in the future!"
Zhang Yun smiled: "Mr. Li is joking."
Cai Hao ordered people to set up a banquet and take over for Li Ru. From this moment on, they were considered a family. When it came to Jingzhou, Cai Hao and Zhang Yun patted their chests and promised that as long as they stopped at the gates of major cities
, the prefects inside all came out obediently and surrendered. The three of them exchanged cups and drank too much. Cai Hao and Zhang Yun no longer had the restraint they had just now.
Zhang Yun untied his clothes and sat down on the cushion: "Mr. Li, let me tell you, in Jingzhou, except for the governors of each city who have some troops, the rest are all in the hands of our brothers. As long as we capture Xiangyang,
Our brothers raise our arms and Jingzhou is within easy reach. However, we brothers cannot defeat Liu Bei's powerful generals. If we can, where will it be Long Fei's turn?"
Cai Mao slapped Zhang Yun: "What nonsense! Hey! If Liu Bei hadn't killed my whole family, I, Cai Mao, might not have turned against him. I have only one goal in this life, which is to kill Liu Bei to relieve the hatred in my heart. If
General Long can help me, and I, Cai Mao, am willing to act like an ox or a horse to repay General Long."
Li Ru smiled slightly and said: "What you two adults said is wrong. Liu Bei caused harm to the country and the people, killed Liu Zhoumu, robbed Jingzhou, and held Master Liu Cong hostage. For such serious crimes, your Majesty has issued an order to have Zongzheng remove Liu Bei's name. From today on
From now on, Liu Bei is no longer the emperor’s grandson, but a common traitor in the world!”
"Okay! Your Majesty is wise!" Cai Hao kowtowed to the north.
The two sides agreed to attack Xiangyang together. On the second day, Long Fei's army drove through Xiangshui, and the army gathered at the foot of Xiangyang City. Xiangyang, which was already surrounded by water, undoubtedly worsened the situation. Looking at the Liu-character flag flying at the top of Xiangyang City, the soldiers
They were all gearing up for a big fight. When Dianwei asked when the troops would be sent out, Long Fei smiled: "For a warrior, the first priority is to attack the heart, the second is to attack friends, and the last is to attack strategy. Since we have made preparations, we are not afraid of Liu Bei running away."
Now, let’s first ask Liu Bei if he wants to surrender or fight!”
As Long Fei's envoy, Jiang Gan came to Xiangyang City. He shouted twice, but no one in the city answered. Jiang Gan laughed loudly: "Liu Bei is also considered a hero in the world, and Zhuge Liang is known as Crouching Dragon. I can't see anything like this today. I can't help you."
If you don’t dare to meet a scholar who has no strength to tie a chicken, how can you talk about all the great things in the world?”
Liu Bei and others on the tower were blushing at Jiang Gan's words. Ma Liang said: "Mr. Wolong, why don't you let Jiang Gan in and see what he says?"
"No!" Zhuge Liang said with a straight face.
Zhang Fei said angrily: "A man of great dignity is not afraid of fighting on the battlefield. Why should I be afraid of this Jiang Gan? How will my elder brother's face be saved if this word spreads?"
Mi Zhu said: "Jiang Qian has always been famous for his talent. He is unique in the Jianghuai area for his debate skills. It's better that his sharp teeth are missing."
As soon as he entered Xiangyang, Liu Bei was helpless. The civil servants under him were obviously headed by Zhuge Liang. Ma Liang, Ma Su, Mi Zhu, and Sun Qian all followed Zhuge Liang. Taishi Ci, whom he regarded as his brother, also sided with Zhuge Liang. Lord, sir.
There are only two people left who can trust and control Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. It's a joke to tell them. In order to show his identity as his lord, Liu Bei coughed lightly: "There is nothing wrong with Long Fei's people. Third brother, come on."
Let him in!"
In the Prefectural Mufu, Liu Bei sat high, with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei standing on both sides. Zhuge Liang sat under Liu Bei, and a group of civil servants and generals gathered around. Jiang Qian walked like a wolf and saluted everyone with a smile on his face. Zhang Fei said angrily: "General Bold, my eldest brother is the emperor's grandson, but he still won't kneel down when he sees the emperor's grandson!"
Jiang Gan chuckled: "Imperial grandson? It used to be, but it is no longer the case. His Majesty decreed that Zongzheng delete Liu Bei's name from the genealogy. Now Liu Bei is just a commoner. Although I am not the general of Zhennan. As the chief secretary, Liu Bei should kneel down and bow down when he sees me!"
"You!" Liu Bei raised his hand to ask Zhang Fei to be quiet and nodded: "Long Fei did this because he wanted to force me to a dead end! In this case, what else is Mr. Jiang doing?"
"General Zhennan has a good life, and if the two armies start to destroy lives, Xiangyang, which is in good condition, will inevitably suffer a massacre!" Jiang Gan was eloquent, talking about Liu Bei's inevitable defeat as if it had already happened: "By then, you will have different heads." If I don't tell you, I will be accused of treason, and future generations will never be able to hold their heads high. General Zhennan sent me here specially. If you are willing to surrender, my lord agrees to intercede with your majesty and spare a few of you."
Ma Liang snorted coldly: "You talk nonsense with sweet words. Who in the world doesn't know that Long Fei is the biggest treacherous official. He imprisoned your majesty and sent out troops for the land of Jingzhou. But now he uses such high-sounding reasons and is not afraid of the people in the world." Ridiculous?"
"This must be Mr. Ma Liang!" Jiang Gan said with a cupped hand: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Ma Liang is very knowledgeable and knows everything about the world. I still can't understand the current situation. Cai Mao's tens of thousands of soldiers and horses are too difficult for you to deal with. My lord also has an army of 100,000 to assist in the battle, and he has many good generals. How long can these thousands of soldiers and horses in Xiangyang defend Xiangyang? Will there be any good results when the city is broken? Listen to my advice, surrender immediately, and give up Xiangyang, so as not to Fighting with swords will do you no good."
Sun Qiandao: "Jingzhou was given to my lord by Liu Biao, and the seal can be proved here. It is a joke that Cai Hao and Zhang Yun rebelled against General Long and blamed us."
"Hahaha..." Jiang Gan laughed loudly: "I think when Liu Bei was in Xuzhou, there was a saying that Tao Qian gave way to Xuzhou. Don't you think it is trying to deceive others by using it today?"
"Words count for nothing. If you have the ability, just come here. Mr. Zhang is waiting for you!" Zhang Fei was not used to this kind of attitude. Jiang Gan told Liu Bei's embarrassing things one after another. He really couldn't listen to it. .
Jiang Gan nodded and gave Zhang Fei a thumbs up: "Zhang Laosan is still bloody!" After that, he took out a letter of war from his arms and handed it to Liu Bei: "This is my lord's letter of war. Three days later The two families will have a decisive battle at the foot of Xiangyang City. If you win, we will immediately withdraw our troops and take away Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's soldiers and horses. If you lose, we will be captured obediently and handed over to the court captain for punishment. You can all be punished. Dare to fight?"
Zhang Fei grabbed the letter of challenge and tore it into pieces in twos and twos: "If you have the ability, attack the city. Mr. Zhang is waiting for you. There is no need to beat around the bush like this. Xiangyang is not that easy to attack."
Jiang Gan said nothing more and walked out of the office with a big smile. As soon as Jiang Gan left, the lobby immediately started shouting, and everyone pointed their fingers at Zhang Fei. Zhang Fei couldn't argue, and instantly felt like his head was getting bigger. He shouted loudly. He said: "They are all useless guys. Tomorrow I will go to the city alone to see how Long Fei attacks!"