"My lord's troops will arrive in Xiangyang at noon tomorrow! Mr. Sun hopes that the governor can provide a certain amount of food and grass as a subsidy by then. Please agree to it!"
After listening to the messenger read Sun Jian's letter, Wang Rui gritted his teeth with hatred, but there was no dissatisfaction on his face. Instead, he laughed, nodded and said: "Okay! Mr. Sun is also doing this for the country.
For the people, how could I not support it? It’s just that Xiangjiang has been troubled by river bandits recently, and a lot of food and grass were robbed by river bandits last month. I am also powerless to request Master Sun!"
Hearing Wang Rui's evasive words, the messenger remained silent. He was only responsible for delivering the letter. He only had to deliver the letter to Wang Rui and then send Wang Rui's reply back to Sun Jian. Wang Rui glanced at the messenger and said:
As if Duoran remembered something, he clapped his hands and said: "Ah! That's right! I almost forgot! Although there is no food in Xiangyang City, more than half of the food and grass shipped from Nanjun last month is still in Fancheng! If Sun
If you are in urgent need of food and grass, why not go to Fancheng to ask for food! I will issue a receipt to your family, and then your family can take the voucher and ask the prefect of Fancheng for food!"
After saying that, Wang Rui pretended to go back to the low table behind him, wrote a note with a pen, dried the ink and handed it to the messenger. The messenger hesitated for a moment and accepted the note.
, clasping his fists at Wang Rui and shouting: "The little one has thanked the governor on behalf of my family!"
Wang Rui laughed, but a cold light flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said to the messenger: "I have always admired Mr. Sun! Originally, the Dong thief brought trouble to the Han Dynasty this time, so I should go with Mr. Sun.
Chen Liu, wipe out the Dong thieves! But I have the great trust of the imperial court and cannot leave Jingzhou easily! This important task of clearing out the thieves can only depend on your family! When the time comes, don’t be soft-hearted and show the courage of our Jingxiang son.
!”
The messenger also responded and left directly. He had to rush back to Sun Jian overnight to deliver the message. Seeing the messenger leaving, the kind smile on Wang Rui's face completely dissipated, and he gradually revealed a sinister look.
With an unexpected smile, he thought to himself: "Lead Sun Jian to Fancheng and let the two of them have a dog-eat-dog fight! Hum hum! I will make it difficult for any of you!" Wang Rui couldn't help laughing when he thought of the wonderful thing.
The messenger came out of Xiangyang City and worked hard all the way, and finally arrived at the camp where Sun Jian's army was camping that night. After the messenger told Sun Jian Wang Rui's answer, he also handed Wang Rui's receipt to Sun Jian. Sun Jian took the receipt, but
He couldn't help but snorted coldly and shouted: "Old Wang Rui, do you really think that I, Sun Jian, am a three-year-old child? How dare you use such tricks in front of me?"
Cheng Pu, who was also in the military tent, frowned and said to Sun Jian: "My lord! Although this trick used by Mr. Wang Rui is crude, we might as well pull it off. How big can Fancheng be? I won't dare to embarrass my lord! What if?
If Fancheng really has food, then Fancheng's prefect will just give him food. If he doesn't, we will rob him! If Fancheng does not have food, then we will go back and settle the score with Mr. Wang Rui!"
Cheng Pu's advice coincided with Sun Jian's thoughts, but Sun Jian was still a little unwilling. He snorted coldly: "It's an advantage for Wang Rui, let me help him get rid of an enemy! By the way! Demou, do you know that?
Who is the governor of Fancheng? Why would Mr. Wang Rui think of using us to get rid of him?"
Regarding Sun Jian's question, Cheng Pu turned his head and looked at Huang Gai aside, and said: "Public prosecution! I don't know much about this. You are a native of Jingxiang, do you know this?"
Huang Gai nodded, also stepped out of the queue and clasped his fists at Sun Jian and said: "Master! As far as I know, most of the cities and counties in Jingzhou belong to the Cai family and the Kuai family. Five years ago, Wang Rui took office.
When the governor of Jingzhou was appointed governor, he spent a lot of effort to get the two cities of Shangyong and Nanyang into his own hands, but he also got into trouble with the Cai family and the Kuai family. At the same time, Cao Yin of Wuling also took the opportunity to break away from the Cai family.
Family, become independent. As for Fancheng, I heard some time ago that the Cai family arranged for a member of the clan to be the prefect there. I think it should be the territory of the Cai family!"
"Cai family?" Sun Jian couldn't help but frowned, but the doubts on his face became more and more, "Is it possible that Wang Rui wants to break up with the Cai family? Impossible? With his strength, he can't
We can't beat the Cai family, let alone the Kuai family who is watching eagerly next to us! Besides, if we really go to attack Fancheng, the Cai family are not fools and will never argue with us. When the time comes, Mr. Wang Rui
Aren’t you a villain in vain?”
"Lord! Should we go to Fancheng or not?" Zu Mao, who was a little impatient, saw that everyone suddenly became silent and asked hurriedly.
"Go! Of course you want to go!" Sun Jian shouted loudly, with a fanatical light flashing in his eyes, "I don't care what tricks that old man Wang Rui has set! As long as he dares to plot against me! I will let him do it.
Eat the evil fruit!"
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After the news, Luo Yang was in a bad mood. Although the intelligence said that Sun Jian only had 5,000 men and horses, but the shadow of the famous tree, that was Sun Jian, the Jiangdong tiger! For such a peerless fierce man, Luo Yang still felt a little bit in his heart.
fearful.
Luo Yang had been waiting for the news that Sun Jian had killed Wang Rui, and then went to Xiangyang to find an advantage, but he did not expect that in the end, he would lead Sun Jian to his side. Luo Yang also only knew that Sun Jian was heading to Chenliu in history.
He killed Wang Rui before, which gave Liu Biao the opportunity to take over Jingzhou. But as for how he killed him, Luo Yang didn't know, and he didn't know whether Sun Jian really went to Fancheng to fight first. But this time Sun Jian came
Luo Yang could already guess the reason behind Fancheng. It must have been the destructive move of Wang Rui's old fox!
Everyone who sat down in Luo Yang looked at Luo Yang strangely. It is true that Sun Jian is quite famous in Jingxiang, but this time Sun Jian came to Fancheng with only 5,000 people, and Fancheng now has 50,000 people.
Excellent soldiers! No matter how powerful Sun Jian is, it is impossible to defeat soldiers and horses ten times his size!
Of course, Luo Yang couldn't explain the reason to them. Although Sun Jian had gained a little fame in quelling several rebellions, it was the battle that killed Hua Xiong at Sishui Pass that made him truly famous.
Now Sun Jian is just a somewhat famous general at most! Luo Yang can't say that he will rely on Sun Jian to kill Wang Rui in the future! He took a deep breath immediately, Luo Yang gritted his teeth, who cares! If he really looks for it
If you come to the door, you have to fight! What about Sun Jian? I have Huang Zhong and Gan Ning here! I don’t believe that I can’t beat you, this tiger!
Immediately, Luo Yang seemed to have regained his confidence, straightened his back and shouted: "Okay! Since Sun Jian dares to come to us for trouble! We will fight him to the end! Do you have confidence?"
"Drink!" All the generals also shouted in unison. Wenpin smiled and said: "My lord! If that Sun Jian comes then! The last general will take the lead!"
"Haha!" Luo Yang also smiled and said: "Don't worry! If you really want to fight, I will keep it for you to enjoy the fight!" When saying this, Luo Yang was secretly thinking in his heart, whether there are any people under Sun Jian.
As for the young man, Huang Gai seemed to be very active even during the Battle of Chibi. I remember he almost killed Cao Cao!
Just when the generals were laughing, Guo Jia on the side couldn't help but raised his eyebrows after hearing Luo Yang's words, and said with a smile: "My lord! Listening to your words, it seems that we will not be able to fight Sun Jian by then.
Get up?" After returning from Luoyang, Guo Jia also officially called Luo Yang his lord, which made Luo Yang happy for a while. Although Guo Jia also made suggestions for Luo Yang before, the relationship between the two was not officially determined. Luo Yang was still
Somewhat uneasy. Although Guo Jia still looks so secretive in those informal occasions, he is finally confirmed to be the first counselor under Luo Yang!
"Uh!" Luo Yang didn't expect Guo Jia to be so clever. He glanced at Guo Jia and said with a smile: "I'm just guessing! After all, Sun Jian and I have no grudges in the past or recent days. Sun Jian doesn't have that.
Come here to provoke us if necessary! Besides, I heard that Sun Jian’s trip was originally to participate in the Chenliu Alliance, and it’s even more unlikely that he would come here to waste his troops!”
Seemingly accepting Luo Yang's explanation, Guo Jia also lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and said, "My lord is right! It seems that Sun Jian came to Fancheng not knowing that Fancheng had changed hands, nor did he know our strength.
Otherwise, he would never have rushed to attack Fancheng with only 5,000 men!" Sun Jian's name was still very popular a few years ago. Guo Jia had also heard about some of Sun Jian's achievements and knew that although Sun Jian was brave,
, but he is not the kind of reckless person!
"Whatever!" Wenpin shouted regardless. He was worried that Luo Yang and Guo Jia would talk about it, and then this rare opportunity to fight would be gone. So he stood up and shouted: "My lord."
!Since Sun Jian dares to come to our territory to cause trouble! How can we not teach them a lesson? Lord, don’t worry! Sun Jian has 5,000 men, and the last general only needs 5,000 men, so we will definitely take him down!"
How could the generals around Wenpin be ordinary people? When they heard what Wenpin said, they all stood up to ask for a fight. Gan Ning was the first to stand up. He cupped his fists and shouted at Luo Yang: "The last general only needs three thousand
Just the person! My lord, just let the general go!"