While Yan Liang was talking to Huang Zu, his eyes glanced past Huang Zu from time to time, looking towards the shore.
Xu You's detailed work has already sent back intelligence. This time Huang Zu led his army to the north, and Kuai Yue also accompanied the army as a counselor.
Obviously, Kuai Yue, who was Liu Cousin's confidant, accompanied the army to the north this time with the intention of monitoring Huang Zu.
Although he couldn't see clearly, Yan Liang could feel that Kuai Yue must be there at this time, speculating on their conversation with a suspicious expression.
A sly smile quietly appeared at the corner of Yan Liang's mouth.
Then, he sighed: "What Yan doesn't understand is that with General Huang's reputation and ability, Liu Jingsheng should have entrusted General Huang to command the Jingxiang Army, but why did he instead reuse Cai Mao and those incompetent people? Yan
I really feel unworthy of General Huang."
Yan Liang's words once again touched Huang Zu's heart.
In terms of achievements, who is greater than Huang Zu? If he had not killed Sun Jian, Liu Biao would not have been able to defend Jingzhou.
And over the years, if he hadn't defended Jiangxia and withstood the Sun family's revenge attacks one after another, Jingzhou would have been the Sun family's world.
As for Cai Mao, he only relied on the power of the Cai family and his relationship with Liu Cousin's in-laws to obtain such a high position and become Huang Zu's boss.
Huang Zu had never thought about these things. Now he couldn't even stand Yan Liang, his enemy. When he mentioned it like this, Huang Zu felt a little angry in his heart.
However, Huang Zu was not an idiot. He immediately felt that Yan Liang's words had the intention of provocation.
"This kid still wants to alienate my loyalty to my lord. He is really childish. Do you think I, Huang Zu, will be fooled by you..."
Huang Zu sneered. This time, facing Yan Liang's compliment, he responded with a hint of ridicule.
"General Yan, you don't have to resort to such small tricks. Do you think that with just a few words from you, I, Huang Zu, will become dissatisfied and betray my lord? Don't think so."
Huang Zu was indeed not an idiot. He had not been dazzled by Yan Liang's compliments. It was rare for him to remain calm.
However, his performance was still within Yan Liang's expectations.
He secretly smiled in his heart, but Yan Liang showed surprise on his face. He was stunned for a long time, but then he shook his head and sighed helplessly.
"I didn't expect General Huang to not only use his troops like a god, but also be so resourceful. It seems that Yan's little skill was discovered by General Huang."
Yan Liang admitted his intention, which made Huang Zu even more proud. He couldn't help stroking his beard and smiling proudly.
After sighing, Yan Liang said again: "It seems that General Huang is here in Jiangxia, and it is extremely difficult for Yan to capture him. If this is the case, then I will just withdraw my troops and return north for General Huang's sake."
Huang Zu also breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Yan Liang decided to withdraw his troops.
When he thought that Yan Liang, who could even defeat Yuan Shao and the Xiliang army, was afraid of his own reputation and retreated without a fight, the pride in Huang Zu's heart arose like a tide.
"You have the wisdom to withdraw your troops and return, and you have some knowledge. I am not afraid to tell you that Xiangyang is an important place in Jingzhou. Sooner or later, Huang will lead his army to regain it for Liu Gong. By that time, I will not
I will take care of the face of you and my in-laws, and I will never show mercy."
Huang Zu thought he had completely subdued Yan Liang, but he openly threatened him.
Yan Liang has never been the kind of person to be threatened. When he heard Huang Zu's arrogant words, a trace of murderous intent suddenly flashed across his eyes.
Okay, let me tell you to be arrogant for a few days. One day, I will let you know the price of arrogance.
After temporarily suppressing his anger, Yan Liang laughed and said, "General Huang is really quick to talk. Yan likes people like you. If there is a war in the future, Yan will definitely fight happily with General Huang."
Having said all his words and achieved his goal, Yan Liang stopped talking nonsense with Huang Zu, handed over his hand and said "see you later", turned his horse and drove away.
Yan Liang walked away alone, but Huang Zu and the others did not turn around. Although Huang Zu was extremely proud at the moment, subconsciously, he was still afraid of Yan Liang's superior force.
It was only when Yan Liang returned to his army and more than 30 horses were riding towards the north that Huang Zu dared to turn back and go back to the shore.
"Yuan Zhi, you have been watching from a distance for a long time. How did I perform this play?" Yan Liang asked as he walked.
"Although I can't hear clearly what my lord is saying to that Huang Zu, I can see you laughing from time to time. It seems like old friends are reunited. The friendship is extraordinary."
When Xu Shu answered with a smile, there was a hint of mystery in the corner of his mouth.
Yan Liang nodded with satisfaction,
In a happy mood, he waved his riding whip and galloped wildly.
More than thirty people on horseback were flying across the grass, disappearing into the dust and mist in the blink of an eye.
At this time, Huang Zu was already on the river.
Kuai Yue, who was riding in the same boat, never said anything. When the group returned to the battleship, Kuai Yue followed Huang Zu into the cabin.
"You all go down, I have something important to tell Governor Huang." Kuai Yue said coldly.
The soldiers on the left and right all looked at Huang Zu. Huang Zu nodded, and then all the troops dared to withdraw.
Huang Zu took a sip of tea and said disapprovingly: "Kuai, farewell, what do you want to say?"
Kuai Yue smiled faintly, "It's nothing, I just want to ask, what did Yan Liang say to Governor Huang when they met just now?"
"I didn't say anything. I just talked about the heroes of the world."
Huang Zu didn't look directly at Kuai Yue and just answered casually.
"What about the heroes of the world?" A trace of doubt flashed in Kuai Yue's eyes.
You know, that person is Yan Liang, the enemy who repeatedly defeated the Jingzhou army and even captured Xiangyang, the seat of Jingzhou government. He has a bitter hatred with their lord and the Jingxiang family.
It's weird enough for such a sworn enemy to meet alone before the two armies fight. During the meeting, you just talked about the heroes of the world?
Who would believe it!
Kuai Yue sneered, "Prefect Huang, do you think that Kuai Yue, a three-year-old child, is really that easy to deceive?"
A cup of tea was brought to his mouth but he stopped.
Snapped!
Huang Zu placed the tea cup hard on the table, tea splashed out, and an annoyed look appeared on his face.
"Quai Yidu, what do you mean by this? Do you think I am lying?"
Huang Zu became angry and his murderous intent suddenly arose, and Kuai Yue's expression was slightly shocked.
The cabin door was suddenly knocked open, and a group of soldiers waiting outside the door rushed in. They heard the angry voice of the commander inside and thought something had happened.
Kuai Yue was startled. He turned around and saw the fierce-looking soldiers with fierce looks. Fear suddenly arose in his heart.
Only then did he suddenly remember where he was. This was Huang Zu's territory, and all the soldiers here only listened to Huang Zu's orders.
If Huang Zu was willing, those elite Jiangxia soldiers would tear him into pieces without hesitation, not caring that Kuai Yue was Zhou Mu's favorite.
Huang Zu was also surprised by the sudden intrusion of the soldiers. He waved his hands and shouted: "Who let you in? Get out now!"
Under the angry shouts, these soldiers retreated in panic.
Inside the cabin, calm was restored again.
Only then did Kuai Yue's tense nerves relax, and when he turned his head, a smile appeared on his face.
"Prefect Huang, don't misunderstand me. Kuai Yue has always known what Prefect Huang is like, so why would he suspect you of lying? Kuai is just asking casually."
Kuai Yue's words were tantamount to showing weakness to Huang Zu.
The anger in Huang Zu's heart gradually calmed down. Facing Kuai Yue's smiling face, the corner of his mouth only twitched slightly.
Then there was silence.
There was silence in the cabin, and that feeling gave Kuai Yue the illusion of suffocation.
Kuai Yue felt uncomfortable all over, so he smiled and said, "I won't disturb Governor Huang anymore. I'll take my leave."
After that, Kuai Yue turned around and retreated angrily.
Seeing Kuai Yue retreating helplessly, Huang Zu's eyes showed a look of contempt.
The night is getting darker.
In the water village, everything is bright.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, with a roaring fire and crackling firewood, Yan Liangzheng and Xu Shu had a drink.
Just when he was drinking to his heart's content, the curtain was lifted and Gan Ning came in with the wind.
Yan Liang raised his glass and said: "Xingba came just in time, the wine is still warm, let me have a few drinks with you."
Gan Ning saw Yan Liang's carefree face, but he said seriously: "My lord, I heard that Huang Zu was very arrogant when he met alone today, and the soldiers were gnashing their teeth with hatred. I would like to ask the princess to allow me to lead the army to fight. Ning
I will personally cut off the head of Huang Zu’s fellow servant to relieve my lord’s hatred.”
Only Xu Shu and other high-ranking advisers knew about the divorce plan. Generals like Gan Ning did not know about it. No wonder he was so angry.
Yan Liang was very pleased that Gan Ning was so enthusiastic about fighting, but he smiled and said nothing and only glanced at Xu Shu.
Gan Ning was Yan Liang's trusted general and was somewhat resourceful, so there was nothing wrong with letting him know the inside story.
Xu Shu understood, and Fang smiled and said: "General Xingba has been with the lord for so long, doesn't he still understand the lord? Our lord is not the kind of person who swallows his anger."
Gan Ning was startled, and suspicion suddenly appeared on Yingwu's face.
Xu Shu smiled and told Gan Ning truthfully what Yan Liang's intention was.
After hearing this, Gan Ning suddenly understood and sighed happily: "It turns out that the lord has such a profound plan. The general is really stupid and failed to understand the lord's brilliant method."
Gan Ning's words and expressions did not conceal his admiration for Yan Liang.
"If I had planned everything carefully, where would I have placed Yuan Zhi and his advisers? This alienating plan was actually their idea. I just had an idea and it was the icing on the cake."
Yan Liang did not take any credit for himself, but also praised Xu Shu and other counselors.
Xu Shu laughed at himself to show his humility.
After knowing the truth, Gan Ning's anxiety was gone. He sat down and happily drank a few drinks with Yan Liang.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, Gan Ning thought of something and said, "My lord, this plan is to make Huang Zu and Kuai Cai fight among themselves so that we can profit from it. But as far as I know, Huang Zu
He is extremely loyal to Liu Biao, and although Liu Biao is bedridden, he is still unable to die. If Liu Biao does not die, I am afraid that Huang Zu will take it into consideration and will not dare to act rashly even if he complains."
Gan Ning's words immediately reminded Yan Liang.
Xu Shu also stroked his beard and said: "What Xing Ba said is absolutely true. Liu Biao is old and will not die. I'm afraid our plan to divorce is going to be a discount."
Yan Liang put down his wine glass, and his eyebrows gradually condensed into a thin line.