The person who controls Wan County now is Zhang Xiu.
Last year, Zhang Xiu's uncle Zhang Ji was short of food and led an army to attack Nanyang County in Jingzhou with the intention of snatching food. Unexpectedly, Liu Biao's army shot Zhang Ji indiscriminately and Zhang Ji died of illness.
He took over Zhang Ji's team.
At that time, Zhang Xiu was a little confused. The team was already disorganized and unable to gain a foothold in Nanyang County.
At this time, Liu Biao arranged for people to go north and was willing to accept Zhang Xiu, allowing Zhang Xiu to garrison troops in Wan County of Nanyang County and supply a certain amount of food and grass. Zhang Xiu agreed to Liu Biao's conditions and settled down in Wan County.
Immediately afterwards, Jia Xu came to seek refuge.
With Jia Xu taking care of Zhang Xiu's government affairs, Zhang Xiu was completely stable and had no worries. Zhang Xiu only had to take care of the army and left everything else to Jia Xu, so there was no need to worry at all.
Wan County, inside the General's Mansion.
Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu were chatting.
Zhang Xiu's angular face showed a little impatience and said: "Sir, Liu Biao has delayed the supply of food and grass for this month again. At first, he promised to supply food and grass, but now, he delays the time from time to time and finds excuses.
Cheating. Liu Biao, an old man, is too stingy in what he does. Do you think I should lead the army south to scare him?"
Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "Has the general forgotten the defeat of General Zhang Ji in the past?"
Zhang Xiu smiled mischievously.
The situation at the beginning was indeed very bad. If it were not for Liu Biao's help, Zhang Xiu's army would have been disheartened.
Jia Xu continued: "General, in this area of Jingzhou, especially in Nanyang County, you are an outsider after all. The powerful local families will not accept you. The only person the general can rely on now is Liu Biao."
"Since you want to receive Liu Biao's money and food, what's the harm in having a little temper?"
"Just leave him alone."
"The general just needs to remember one thing. As long as Liu Biao doesn't really cut off the supply of food and grass, and doesn't blatantly violate the agreement, he can just turn a blind eye. After all, the general now has a certain amount of food and grass, so he won't go hungry."
Jia Xu said slowly: "For the time being, Liu Biao is the general's backing and cannot be offended. Of course, when the situation changes and the general can use external forces, he can show off and spar with Liu Biao."
After hearing this, Zhang Xiu was still a little angry.
He was not too old, had some impulsiveness, and could not bear to be wronged. However, Jia Xu tried to persuade him, and Zhang Xiu reluctantly agreed.
Zhang Xiu thought for a while and suddenly said: "Sir, there is one more thing."
Jia Xu asked: "What's the matter?"
Zhang Xiu said: "Lu Xuan led a large army into Runan County. It was like entering an uninhabited country. He surrendered wherever he passed. What do you think of this matter, sir?"
Jia Xu's slightly squinted eyes suddenly opened.
A flash of light flashed across his eyes.
Jia Xu said in a deep voice: "General, Lu Xuan's target is definitely not just Runan County."
Zhang Xiu chuckled and said: "That doesn't matter. Lu Xuan wants to seize Yuzhou at most, and it has nothing to do with our Nanyang County in Jingzhou. As long as Lu Xuan doesn't come to Nanyang County, everything is easy. What's more, he can't come either.
After all, this is Liu Biao’s territory.”
A wise look appeared in Jia Xu's eyes, and he said: "The general is wrong, Lu Xuan will definitely come. This time, Lu Xuan's goal is not only Runan and Yuzhou, but also to seize Nanyang County and dominate the south."
"ah?"
Zhang Xiu exclaimed in surprise.
His face was full of shock and astonishment. He felt even more ridiculous and didn't believe Jia Xu's analysis.
Zhang Xiu said: "Once Lu Xuan attacks Nanyang County, he will break up with Liu Biao, and Liu Biao will not let it go. What's more, we are not vegetarians. So sir, are your worries a little unnecessary?"
Jia Xu is nearly fifty years old. Although his hair on the temples is a little white, he is in good spirits.
He stroked the gray beard under his chin and said slowly: "General, Lu Xuan must capture Nanyang County. Because once Nanyang County is captured, Liu Biao will be the turtle in the urn, and Lu Xuan will dominate the south from then on."
"Lu Xuan once sent troops to capture Xuzhou. He could go north through Xuzhou. However, the situation in the north of Xuzhou is too complicated. It involves Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. Once a war starts, it will be a mess."
"Lu Xuan will turn to seize Runan County, and it will be decided in one battle, so Lu Xuan will definitely get involved in Nanyang County."
Jia Xu was very determined.
He trusts his own judgment more.
Zhang Xiu was a little stubborn and frowned: "Sir, I still don't believe it. Liu Biao is also very powerful. My uncle led troops to attack Nanyang County, but was shot by Liu Biao's men and died in Nanyang County. Lu Xuan
Although he is powerful, Liu Biao is not a soft persimmon."
Jia Xu never liked to force himself to play the piano to others. Seeing that Zhang Xiu refused to listen, Jia Xu smiled and said: "In that case, just take it one step at a time and wait for the follow-up results."
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "Sir, I still think it is unlikely that Lu Xuan will come. It will not be easy for Lu Xuan to capture the entire Yuzhou. I think Cao Cao will not let it go all the time."
Jia Xu smiled in his heart and nodded: "The general's statement has a certain truth to it. Maybe Lu Xuan will not come."
Zhang Xiu smiled naively and said, "Sir, do you think so too?"
Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly again and said perfunctorily: "The general's opinion has some truth, and I agree with it."
Zhang Xiu laughed, quite pleased with himself.
The two chatted casually. As the afternoon approached, Jia Xu yawned, opened his eyes, stood up and said, "General, it's getting late. I'm going back."
Zhang Xiu nodded and said, "Sir, walk slowly."
Jia Xu stood up, bowed his hands, walked out of the general's residence leisurely, and took a carriage towards his residence.
Jia Xu followed Zhang Xiu not as an allegiance, but as a temporary sojourn here.
Zhang Xiu's mind is quite simple, and he is not as vicious as Li Jue or Guo Si. When things really happen, Jia Xu insists, but Zhang Xiu is still willing to listen. Therefore, Jia Xu thinks the current situation is okay.
Zhang Xiu didn't believe that Lu Xuan came to attack Nanyang County, so there was nothing he could do about it. Zhang Xiu would know about it when Lu Xuan's army arrived.
Jia Xu never argued with Zhang Xiu.
It is one of Jia Xu's creeds not to argue with fools. The more you argue, the more you argue, it will lead to a stalemate in the relationship between the two parties.
Simply, it’s best not to argue.
Jia Xu walked back to the gate of the mansion. As soon as he got off the carriage, he saw the concierge coming up to him and said: "Master, a man named Jia Xuan came to the mansion. He said he was from the Jia family.
He is your junior from Liangzhou, I asked him to wait in the hall."
Jia Xu was puzzled.
Jia Xuan?
He remembered that there was no such person in the Jia family.
Jia Xu strode forward and soon returned to the hall. He saw Lu Xuan and Xu Chu standing in the hall. Jia Xu looked at Lu Xuan carefully, and then looked at Xu Chu. Suddenly, his eyes
A flash of light passed by, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Immediately, Jia Xu clasped his hands and cupped his hands and said: "Lu Qianqi came to the humble house in person, but he was not welcomed from afar."
Lu Xuan was surprised when he heard this.
Jia Xu actually directly judged his identity, which was very impressive.
Lu Xuan's expression remained unchanged and he did not admit it. He asked directly: "Why does Mr. Jia call me Lu Qiaoqi? I am Jia Xuan, not Lu Xuan."