Thinking of what was said in the letter, Wu Xiong had to be very careful. After he left the city, he opened the bamboo slips, and the contents on the bamboo slips scared him. Although he was not a veteran of Jingzhou, he also knew about Jingzhou.
The hatred with Jiang Dong, how can such hatred be reconciled? If Liu Biao knew that Xu Shu and Jiang Dong were secretly negotiating peace, 80% of them would immediately send someone to take Xu Shu's head. However, Xu Shu's explanation after the letter made him feel relieved, and he would write the letter immediately.
Burned down and rushed to Jiangdong camp.
Wu Xiong looked at a few people and smiled and said: "I think the Governor should know what is going on in the world right now. I wonder if the Governor thinks this is the time to start a war?"
Zhou Yu shook his head and said: "Is this really not the time to start a war?"
Wu Xiong said: "Since the governor and our military advisor know that this is not the time to start a war, why not negotiate for peace and a truce for the time being, and decide the outcome in the future?"
Zhou Yu looked at Wu Xiong and smiled and said: "This is indeed not a good time to start a war, but your Jingzhou army has occupied two counties in Jiangdong. You should know the geography of these two counties. Will your military advisor give up the land of these two counties?"
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Wu Xiong shook his head in his heart. The land of the two counties was the key to Jingzhou's future attack on Jiangdong. No matter what, he would not give up. However, he did not show any reason on his face: "My military advisor said, as long as the governor can show sincerity, the two counties will know that and
It’s not that we can’t exchange Jiangdong.”
Regarding the sincerity that Wu Xiong said, Zhou Yu had already guessed that it was probably Liu Qi. Zhou Yu pretended not to know: "I wonder what kind of sincerity your military advisor wants?"
Naturally, Wu Xiong wouldn't think that Zhou Yu really didn't know. Xu Shu had told him before he came that Zhou Yu was as talented as Xu Shu.
He pointed out the embarrassment on his face and said: "As long as Jiangdong can allow my eldest son to return to Jingzhou safely, then the land of the two counties is not impossible..."
Zhou Yu above has not yet spoken, and Han Dang and Taishi Ci on the side have changed their expressions. Liu Qi defeated Jiangdong's five thousand soldiers and horses in Jiangdong and killed Jiangdong general Sun He. The day before yesterday, there was news that Poyang Racecourse was robbed, and the huge Jiangdong Liu Qi's thousand soldiers
The rest of the cavalry galloped around as if they were in their own back garden. This was a great shame and humiliation for Jiangdong. Jiangdong, from Sun Ce to the generals, would never let Liu Qi go no matter what.
Hearing Wu Xiong's talk at this time, Han Dang immediately shouted: "Don't even think about it! The governor is here, and Xiushui will be taken back soon. Ai County and two counties, why do you need Xu Shu to return it? You want to use my Jiangdong land
It is simply a delusion to exchange Liu Qi's life."
Hearing Han Dang's roar, Wu Xiong's mind was buzzing. He frowned and looked at Zhou Yu and said, "I wonder whether General Han or the Grand Governor calls the shots in this army?"
Han Dang's face turned red and he said: "Of course it is the Governor who makes the decision. But Liu Qi will never let him go?"
Wu Xiong breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, looked at Zhou Yu and said, "Does the Governor have the same thoughts as General Han?" After saying that, he packed up his messy clothes, fearing that he would leave if Zhou Yu nodded.
Zhou Yu smiled and said: "There is nothing in this world that cannot be negotiated, only a price that you are unwilling to pay. As long as your military advisor is willing to show sincerity, it is not impossible for Jiangdong to let him go, Liu Qi." The same words came out of the mouths of different people.
, but the taste is different.
Han Dang looked at Zhou Yu in disbelief and said: "The Governor..." "Huh?" Zhou Yu turned his head and glanced at Han Dang. Han Dang lowered his head angrily. Taishi Ci patted Han Dang's shoulder and said nothing.
,Don't argue with Zhou Yu in the army.
Wu Xiong smiled and said: "Since the Commander-in-Chief has said so, I won't hide it anymore." He took out a bamboo slip from the painting and handed it to Zhou Yu, saying: "As long as the Commander-in-Chief signs this contract, my military advisor will temporarily give up."
After leaving Xiushui County, when the eldest son returns safely to Jingzhou, the remaining Ai County will be surrendered."
Zhou Yu took the bamboo slip, took a quick look at it and immediately wrote his name on the bamboo slip. After writing, he handed the bamboo slip to Wu Xiong who looked surprised and said: "Then do as what is said on the bamboo slip."
Wu Xiong woke up from his surprise and looked down at the two big Chinese characters on the bamboo slips. He secretly admired Zhou Yu's literary talents and raised his head and said, "In that case, I will wait for the Governor in Xiushui County to take my leave."
After Wu Xiong left the camp, Zhou Yu turned to look at Tai Shi Ci and Han Dang and asked: "Are you wondering why I agreed to that contract?" Seeing the two men nodding, Zhou Yu continued: "Do you know what is written on the contract?
What is it?" After saying that, he stood up and said without waiting for the two to ask: "The contract says that as long as I agree to let Liu Qi go, Xu Shu will hand over Xiushui County to Jiangdong." Then he simply explained the contents of the contract.
, but finally at midnight tonight Xu Shu opened the city gate and let Zhou Yu's army enter the city.
After Zhou Yu finished speaking, he laughed loudly: "Then Xu Shu really thinks that this little trick of surrender can be hidden from me?"
Taishi Ci and Han Dang were both shocked. Taishi Ci said: "Why did the governor sign that contract even if he knew it was a false surrender?"
Zhou Yu waved his hands and said indifferently: "It doesn't matter. Since I knew it was a fake surrender, I naturally had a countermeasure." After saying that, he looked at Taishi Ci and said: "Originally, I didn't know how to capture two counties in one fell swoop, but I didn't expect that Xu Shu gave me this.
Given a great opportunity, General Taishi, you can lead 10,000 troops to Ai County to hide there, and capture Ai County in one fell swoop when Ai County sends reinforcements to Xiushui County."
After Zhou Yu finished speaking, he looked at Han Dang and said: "General Han and I led the soldiers and horses to rush outside Xiushui County immediately, camped outside Xiushui County, and blocked the Jingzhou army in the city. I think Xu Shu knew that I signed the contract.
We agreed to send someone to ambush outside the city, so I defeated his plan and saw how he would act."
Taishi Ci said: "Grand Governor, if we block the Jingzhou army in the city now, how can Xu Shu open the city gate to welcome the Governor into the city?"
Zhou Yu shook his head and said: "The weather is unpredictable and no one can say that it will definitely rain. Then Xu Shu dared to set fire to the mountain. This shows that this person must be very happy to take risks. I led the army either because I saw through his plan or
I am in a hurry to enter the city, even if I know the danger, Xu Shu will not let this opportunity pass by."
Taishi Ci felt that Xu Shu was not a person who liked to take risks, so he heard Zhou Yu say: "When entering the city, the army only needs to move slowly, not to be too crowded, and to advance and retreat in a well-founded manner. Even if Xu Shu sets an ambush in the city, he can
Capture Xiushui County in one fell swoop."
Han Dang said: "What about the contract signed by the Governor and Xu Shu? If word spread, wouldn't it be said that the Governor did not keep his word?"
Zhou Yu shook his head and said: "Who in the world would believe that Jingzhou would negotiate peace with Jiangdong? Besides, the peace negotiation did not tell the Lord what to do, so Xu Shu would not fail to understand."
Han Dang and Taishi Ci immediately stopped talking and went to prepare, and the 30,000 troops were immediately mobilized. Half an hour later, Taishi Ci quietly left the camp with 10,000 troops and detoured to Ai County. Zhou Yu also took the remaining troops with him.
Heading to Xiushui County, only two thousand soldiers and horses were left in the camp to guard the supplies and supplies. Zhou Yu's army had arrived near Xiushui County not long after.
In Xiushui County, the city wall is heavily guarded with one post every five steps and one sentry every ten steps. Soldiers wearing armor stand with their straight eyes scanning outside the city wall from time to time.
"Woooooooo..." The low horn sounded, causing the soldiers in the city to cast their gaze into the distance. They saw groups of soldiers and horses walking out from the official road in the dense forest in the distance, with flags waving, and as they followed
The strong wind roared, and the soldiers in the phalanx, holding spears in their hands, slowly came towards Xiushui County. The army had not arrived yet, but the fierce morale was already rushing towards them.
The small school guarding the city immediately turned his head and shouted to the soldiers around him: "Beat the drums immediately and prepare to meet the enemy."
In a moment, the sound of rapid drums spread throughout Xiushui County. The army in the city had been prepared for a long time. Under the command of Huang Zhong, groups of soldiers and horses climbed onto the city tower and stood ready. Military crossbows were raised and pointed at the city.
Shooting was carried out at any time outside, and rolling logs and boulders were transported to the wall to be thrown into the city.
Xu Shu, Huang Zhong and several captains climbed up to the city tower and looked at the army not far outside the city. The army was solemn in appearance, high in morale, and indescribably majestic. It looked like they were an elite division. No one would have thought that these two soldiers were there.
Wan Dajun was once defeated by Xu Shu.
Xu Shu looked at the army outside the city and said, "This Zhou Yu is indeed extraordinary. He was able to train these defeated soldiers into such elites in just a few days." As a master in the art of war, Xu Shu naturally saw that these 20,000 soldiers and horses had been trained by Zhou Yu at this moment.
Like an arm waving.
Huang Zhong also nodded and said: "When I was fighting with General Zhennan in Jingzhou, Zhou Yu was only famous in Jiangdong. After a few years of not seeing him, Zhou Yu was already famous all over the world and became the governor of Jiangdong. He had an overview of Jiangdong's military. Time
It's so fast and I'm old in the blink of an eye." Although Huang Zhong sighed, looking at the army outside the city, Huang Zhong's blood was boiling and he wished he could lead his troops out to fight for a while.
Xu Shu smiled and said: "The general is getting stronger and stronger. There are probably not many people in Jingzhou who can rival the general."
Huang Zhong shook his head and said: "Although I am confident, I dare not belittle myself. In Jingzhou, let alone Wang Wei and Wenpin's two generals, none of the five Jingnan Tigers are bad. In two years, I will be the same."
They are no match for them. Not to mention there are so many strange people hiding in Jingxiang, there are many who surpass me."
Xu Shu didn't object at this time. Yang Ling was one of the Five Tigers of Jingnan and was extremely powerful. Even Huang Zhong couldn't compare with him in terms of strength. There were many famous people and wise men in Jingxiang area, but Liu Biao didn't use them in high regard. He had decided to wait.
Liu Qi will definitely persuade him to recruit these talents after he comes back.
As he spoke, Jiangdong's army was approaching Xiushui County. Twenty thousand troops formed a circular formation for defense. At the same time, some soldiers built simple camps as a temporary resting place.