"What a great Liu Bei, very good..." Liu Cong was just getting angry about Liu Bei taking Liu Qi to Jingnan.
Jiang Wan hurriedly walked in, "My lord, Zhou Yu of the Eastern Wu Dynasty led 80,000 troops to attack Xunyang County."
"Where's the battle report? Bring it."
OK, when Zhou Yu heard the news of Cao's army's defeat, he directly raised troops to attack Xunyang County and surrounded Jiujiang.
Huo Jun personally went to Jiujiang City and defended it to the death. Zhang Yun's navy also fought against the Wu army on the Yangtze River, but it was no match for the Soochow navy.
Zhou Yu picked a good time. Liu Cong was originally planning to order Pang Tong to lead his army north and attack Wancheng when Cao's army was newly defeated and morale was low.
Liu Bei went to Jingnan, and Zhou Yu attacked Xunyang County. Ma De, are you targeting me?
"Lord, we should send reinforcements as soon as possible." Li Yan said.
"I am willing to send an envoy to Jiangdong to rebuke Soochow for betraying the alliance." Ma Liang wanted to send an envoy to Jiangdong again.
Liu Cong nodded, "These are indeed top priorities. However, I am more worried about Liu Bei who went to Jingnan."
If Liu Bei really does something in Jingnan, it will really be a serious problem for him.
The four counties in Jingnan have a combined population of more than 600,000. If Liu Bei controls them, the overall strength of Jingxiang will drop by one-third.
"Everyone, according to your opinion, should we take the opportunity to attack Wancheng, or should we deal with Liu Bei first?"
Cai Mao, who was at odds with Liu Bei, first said, "My lord, I think you should deal with Liu Bei first. Liu Bei has been wandering for half his life, but has never really served anyone. His ambition is very big and must be investigated."
Liu Cong smiled and said, "Uncle is right, but you don't have to worry about dealing with Liu Bei."
Just when Cai Mao was a little disappointed, he heard Liu Cong say again, "Cai Mao listens to the order! Command an army of 30,000 and rush to the aid of Xunyang!"
"Ah?" Cai Mao was a little confused for a moment, and Liu Cong smiled at him, "Mr. Yidu, could I bother you to go with the army?"
When Kuai Yue heard Liu Cong calling him again, he immediately raised his hands and said, "I would like to share my worries with you."
"Last General Cai Mao, thank you so much, Lord!"
Perhaps Cai Mao couldn't figure it out, but Kuai Yue understood clearly that this was a sign of Liu Cong's goodwill towards the Jingxiang family.
"Ji Chang, would you please send an envoy to Jiangdong again to reprimand Soochow for betraying its alliance." Liu Cong was already on guard against Soochow's betrayal of the alliance, but such an action was really annoying.
"I'll set off immediately," Ma Liang said.
Liu Cong nodded, "I am going to lead an army of 20,000 people to the south. No matter what happens, Liu Bei cannot be allowed to sit in Jingnan!"
"Lord, isn't 20,000 people a little too small?" Jiang Wan said.
You must know that although Liu Bei has been wandering for half his life, his army is also an elite soldier who has fought in many battles. Compared with Cao Cao's army, it is no less generous.
Liu Cong smiled and said, "We may not go to war with Liu Bei alone, and he doesn't have the capital or confidence to go to Jingnan alone to calm people's hearts!"
"Fei Yi was transferred to Xiangyang. During Gu's absence, the internal affairs of Xiangyang, Jiangling and other places were entrusted to Fei Yi and Ma Su from Jiangling."
"Jiang Wan, Huang Zhong, and Liu Pan followed Gu southward."
"promise."
"Shi Yuan, if there is a chance, you will lead the troops north and besiege Wancheng. You will deploy all Xiangyang's military forces."
"Lord, don't worry."
There are still 60,000 troops left in Xiangyang to attack Wancheng. To be honest, with the elite of Cao's army, they are a bit overestimating their capabilities, so Liu Cong said that if there is a chance.
Liu Cong's face was reflected in a pair of bright little eyes.
"Well, little Liu Yuan, I'm your daddy. Call me daddy. Call me daddy quickly." Liu Cong gently caressed the baby's little face.
Because the child is not yet a month old, he cannot be carried out of the house. Even Liu Biao and his wife have not seen the child yet.
"He is less than ten days old, how can he speak?" Mrs. Fan sat on the bedside and said angrily.
"Wow, wow..."
"Hey, why are you still crying? Didn't you just feed milk?" Liu Cong was a little at a loss.
Mrs. Fan came over and gently picked up the child. The maid changed the child's diaper. It turned out that it was wet.
It’s not easy to raise a baby, it’s not easy to raise a baby, Liu Cong sighed deep in his heart.
Even if it is not easy, Mrs. Fan will raise her children with all her heart. This is her entire hope.
"Go and see your sister. After that day, she was stunned there every day, for the whole day." Fan said to Liu Cong while coaxing the baby.
"Which sister..." Seeing Mrs. Fan rolling her eyes with disdain, Liu Cong knew that it was Mrs. Deng.
In the courtyard, Mrs. Deng was sitting on a stone bench, lost in thought.
"mother!"
"Ai'er!" Deng's attention was diverted by a mother-in-law. Two maids stopped Deng Ai at the door and refused to let him in.
When Liu Cong brought their mother and son back, no one cared. As long as they didn't disturb Liu Biao and Liu Cong and his son by running around, their mother and son could have free range of activities in the Houfu.
But now that Deng has become Liu Cong's woman, it is no longer possible for Deng Ai to come in and visit as he pleases.
"Why don't you let me in?" Deng Ai was so anxious that he didn't even stutter when he spoke.
"Deng Ai." A call came from behind Deng Ai.
"Chu Hou." Seeing Liu Cong approaching, the two maids saluted.
"I have met the Marquis of Chu." Although Deng Ai was young, he saluted Liu Cong in a decent manner.
"Let's go in with me." Liu Cong directly held Deng Ai's hand and entered.
"Ai'er!" Seeing Deng Ai come in, Deng rushed over and hugged Deng Ai regardless of Liu Cong's presence.
"Mother...you...you have become...better-looking." Deng was only twenty-six years old, only three years older than Fan, and she was at the age of a young woman.
After her husband's death, Deng remained a widow for many years while also doing farm work, so she seemed a bit simple.
Now after Liu Cong's "nourishing" and wearing gorgeous clothes, she naturally looks radiant.
When Mrs. Deng heard what Deng Ai said, her face turned red with embarrassment. She secretly glanced at Liu Cong aside and became even more embarrassment!
"Mom, are you...are you...hot?" Deng Ai saw Deng's rosy face and thought she was too hot.
Deng said helplessly, "Mother is not hot."
"Deng Ai, what did you learn today?" Liu Cong asked.
Liu Cong handed Deng Ai over to Ma Su and studied with Zhou Yuan.
Deng Ai looked happy when he heard about the study, "Today...today, Mr. taught...taught us "The Analects of Confucius", but...but, I...I secretly...sneakly read "Warring States Policy"."
What a good boy, he is worthy of being the general who will sneak into Yinping and destroy Shu in the future! He is so eager to learn at a young age.
Before Liu Cong could ask, Deng Ai continued, "The war... the Warring States period... the struggle for hegemony, the Qin... Qin State... unified the world, and it relied... on... a good... good system."
When I was only ten years old, after reading "Warring States Policy", I realized that Qin's unification of the world relied on a good system.
Sure enough, he is a talented person who will shine wherever he goes. Liu Cong nodded with satisfaction, "Deng Ai, I want to accept you as my adopted son, are you willing?"
"Ah?" One voice was Deng Ai's, and the other was Deng's.
"You have such a diligent and enterprising heart at a young age. You are very happy to be alone and have a love for talents. Therefore, I want to adopt you as my adopted son. Are you willing?" Liu Cong continued.
"I wish... I wish." Although he didn't understand, Deng Ai would not refuse, because Liu Cong was kind to him by providing him with education.
Kneel down on the ground and bow respectfully, "My child...my child, please...meet your adoptive father."
Liu Cong nodded with satisfaction, Deng's joy was written on his face.