"If Mr. Zirou cannot recover, who will support the overall situation..." Liu Qi's face collapsed and he said worriedly.

After hearing Liu Qi's words, Zhuge Liang sighed silently. In terms of ability and prestige, Kuai Liang is indeed one of the best people in Jingzhou.

But in the current critical situation, Liu Qi, as the monarch, should not say such words, which will not only affect morale but also hit the hearts of other subordinates. What's more, even if Kuai Liang cannot be in charge of the director, Kuai Yue is still supporting the overall situation.

"Don't worry, Lord the Palace Master, if you have Lord the Foreigner here, you can calm the situation!" Zhuge Liang said in a harmonious consolation, "What's more, my master's troops should come to reinforce soon!"

"Oh~!" Liu Qi sighed and nodded in response, "I hope my uncle's army can arrive as soon as possible..."

Just then, the voice of conversation came faintly outside the hall.

"...Zhong Miao, you can recruit young and strong people in the city to serve as military service!"

"Yes, let's do it!"

Kuai Yue walked into the conference hall with heavy steps, saw Liu Qi, and said with a deep tribute: "I have met the lord!"

"The foreign ministers are exempted from gifts!" Liu Qi immediately raised his hand and said, "What's the situation in the city? I just heard what 'recruiting young and strong to serve as military service'? Could it be that the military strength in the city is already insufficient?"

Because he was busy with affairs in the city, Kuai Yue had not slept peacefully for several days, his eyes were covered with blood and his expression seemed quite tired.

After hearing Liu Qi's inquiry, Kuai Yue cheered up and replied: "I just repelled the rebels and attacked the city again, but our army suffered hundreds of casualties.

The army in the city is less than 4,000, and it is a bit embarrassing to station four gates at the same time, so I ordered Zhong Miao (Huo Jun) to temporarily recruit some young and strong people. "

"Can the city be lost?" Liu Qi asked anxiously with concern.

"Don't worry, lord, it would be fine if you just guard the city!" Kuai Yue comforted Liu Qi, "Jiangling has sufficient money and food, and it will be no problem to support it for one or two months!" Although Kuai Yue said relaxed, he was actually quite heavy in his heart.

Cai Xun's army has recently recruited a large number of siege equipment, including more than a dozen stone throwing machines, which poses a great threat to the defenders. In addition, most of the defenders are county and state soldiers with no experience in conquest, and casualties have increased dramatically.

Kuai Yue was worried that Cai Xun's army would have more and more equipment, and even if Jiangling City was strong, it would probably not last long.

The greatest hope now is that the reinforcements from Liu Bei’s local areas can arrive as soon as possible. Kuai Yue sighed and cheered up and said, "Lord, don’t worry, but with Kuai Yue here, Jiangling will be guaranteed to be free from failure!"

"Yeah!" Liu Qi calmed down a little and nodded, "Your Duke, don't be too tired, go back and rest for a while! Mr. Zirou is already ill. You must not be in trouble!"

"Thank you for your concern!" Kuai Yue was indeed very tired, and had not visited Kuai Liang for more than a day, so he bowed and said, "That's how much I'll take my leave first!"

Zhuge Liang also bowed to Liu Qi and followed Kuai Yue out of the hall.

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"Kong Ming. Has my brother's condition improved?" Kuai Yue slowed down and waited for Zhuge Liang to come to him, asking anxiously.

"..." Zhuge Liang didn't know what to say, but he didn't want to deceive Kuai Yue. He could only shake his head helplessly.

"My brother had a sense of powerlessness before, but he always thought it was because of fatigue, so he didn't expect it to be like this..." Kuai Yue looked up at the sky and said sadly. Now things are not going well, which makes Kuai Yue feel exhausted.

"Liang once heard that the genius doctor Hua Tuo practiced medicine and helped people in Wujun a few days ago. This person is good at medical skills and is good at treating difficulties!" Zhuge Liang could only try his best to comfort Kuai Yue, "After crossing the river, Liang asked General Zhang to find the genius doctor Hua to treat Lord Zirou!"

"It's hard for Kongming!" Kuai Yue wrapped his robe tighter and used it to protect the cold wind, and forced a smile, "The hope we are waiting for at this moment is all placed on the reinforcements of the Uncle Liu."

"Don't worry, Lord Yidu!" Zhuge Liang said with a faint smile, "My lord will send a large army to help. The person who supervised the three counties of Danyang and the navy was General Zhang Fei. General Zhang was proficient in military strategies and strategies, and was not comparable to Huang Zu, Zhang Yun and others.

The rescuers must be on the way!"

"I hope so..." Kuai Yue said sadly.

Zhou Cang, who had been silently guarding Zhuge Liang, suddenly changed his expression slightly. He raised his ears and listened to something, and his expression was extremely focused.

"Zi Meng. What's wrong?" Zhuge Liang noticed Zhou Cang's unusual move and asked curiously.

"..." Zhou Cang did not answer immediately, and still listened intently.

Zhuge Liang and Kuai Yue couldn't help but become curious and sounded, but in addition to the noise in the city, they could also hear the faint sound of the battle horns, and there was no way to hear anything.

Everything is as usual, and nothing else is different!

"Master Sima (Zhuge Liang is the right Sima), reinforcements have arrived!" Zhou Cang suddenly showed a strange look on his face and said happily.

"What?" Zhuge Liang and Kuai Yue spoke at the same time.

"Zi Meng, how did you know that reinforcements have arrived?" After spending many days together, Zhuge Liang had already figured out Zhou Cang's temperament clearly, and knew that although he seemed rude, he was quite calm in his behavior and never lie.

"The last one will be heard from the sound of the battle horn..."

"Battle number?" Kuai Yue listened for a moment and said in confusion, "This battle number was only a result of the rebels outside the city. How can it be said that reinforcements have arrived?"

"This battle horn is a bit different from the previous horn. If you don't listen carefully, it will be difficult to distinguish.

"Zhou Cang replied quickly, "The cavalry, infantry, and water army battle horns in our army are different from ordinary drum horns. The battle horns are just the battle horns of Jinfan Camp. Although the sound is very small, you can hear it!"

A glimmer flashed in Kuai Yue's eyes and he asked anxiously: "Did the Captain Zhou hear it wrong?"

"Don't worry, Lord Kuai, outsiders can't learn this horn. It must be General Gan Ning's naval army arrived!" Zhou Cang nodded suddenly and said with certainty.

"Hahaha... the turning point is coming!" Kuai Yue couldn't help but feel excited and smiled at the sky.

"Master Yidu, you can report this to the Lord of Liuzhou, and then think about a plan to break through the river!" Zhuge Liang advised in harmony.

"Okay, no further delay!"

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East of Jiangling City, Cai Xun's military camp. In the middle of the tent of the central army commander

"......... Huang Zu's bastard didn't listen to others' advice and insisted on fighting Gan Ning. What's the result?" Cai Xun scolded angrily, "The Jinfan Water Army has been forced under his nose. Where is Huang Zu? What should I use to resist Gan Ning?"

"Who is Gan Ning? Even the Sun family's naval army is not his opponent. Huang Zu is so arrogant and doesn't even discuss it with us." Cai He echoed.

"yes……"

Ma Chao, who stood solemnly under the tent, watched the Cai brothers and others scolded Huang Zu coldly, and an impatient light shot out from his eyes as sharp as an eagle. He was about to explode. Seeing this, Fa Zheng, who was standing beside him, touching him with a wink.

Ma Chao was patient and sued Cai Xun for guilt, and then led Fa Zheng to withdraw from the Zheng tent. Seeing Ma Chao leave, the Cai brothers didn't care and continued to criticize Huang Zu.

After he rode his horse with Fa Zheng and left Cai Xun's camp with more than ten lives, Ma Chao finally couldn't help but his anger.

He cursed in a deep voice: "Cai Xun, Cai and these useless people asked me to come over. Is it just to listen to their nonsense? With these useless people as officials and generals, no wonder Jingzhou has millions of soldiers and civilians, and can only conquer and defend it. If Jingzhou is in my hands.

What are Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others? Don’t say it’s Han Laogou!” Originally, Cai Xun invited Ma Qiao to discuss how to deal with the arrival of the Jinfan Navy, but he did not expect that the matter would turn into a criticism and controversy against Huang Zu.

Fa Zheng rode his horse not far from the right behind Ma Chao, thinking silently about something, but did not answer Ma Chao's words.

"Xiaozhi. What do you have to say about today?" Ma Chao vented his depression and anger and returned to the topic.

"Military leader, according to the current situation, Liu Bei must have been involved in the battle in Jingzhou, and he supported Liu Qi's side!" Fa Zheng replied respectfully, "As far as he knows, the Jinfan Navy under Liu Bei's subordinates has been the best in the country since defeating the Sun family naval army.

Huang Zu rashly faced the Jinfan Navy. A crushing defeat was inevitable. The Jinfan Navy was in front of him and Jiangling was a clear proof.

"So what if Liu Bei intervenes?" Ma Chao said disdainfully, "This man is a false uncle, but he is a false and exaggerated person.

Even Cao Cao can beat him up again and again. If I were him, it would be better to kill him! And Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are just a rude man, and they dare to call him a famous general. If there is a chance in the future.

He must let him see what a famous general is!" Ma Chao once swept Yongsi and defeated Cao's army. He had his own capital to boast.

"..." Fa Zheng lowered his head and thought, but he couldn't help but sigh silently - although Ma Chao was extremely brave, his arrogant personality was no less than his bravery.

Although the brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang were all born in the grassroots, they could gain such a foundation in such chaos with their own strength. Isn’t it easy to? With Cao Cao’s mighty power in the world, he even regarded the Liu Bei brothers as his biggest rival, but Ma Chao despised them so much.

If he really faces Liu Bei's army in the future, he may be inescapable of Ma Chao.

A arrogant soldier will be defeated!

"Military leader, Liu Bei's reinforcements have arrived. Liu Qi and Kuai Liang are likely to break through the river in the near future!" Fa Zheng calmed down his thoughts and reminded Ma Chao.

"Hmph~! Whether it is Liu Qi's army leaving the city or Liu Bei's army coming ashore, where can we escape when we meet our cavalry?" Ma Chao snorted coldly, and squeezed the horse's belly hard. The war horse suffered and lifted its hooves and left.

Fa Zheng looked at Ma Chao's back and shook his head helplessly.

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At dusk, Cai Xun ordered someone to inform Ma Chao and asked him to lead the Iron Cavalry to strengthen patrols to prevent the Jiangling defenders from breaking out of the city.

At the same time, the brothers Cai Xun, Cai He and Cai Zhong also began to mobilize troops to Nancheng to prevent the Jinfan Navy from landing on the rescue. On the other hand, they were preparing to strengthen the offensive and strive to capture Jiangling in a short period of time.

Late at night that day, the Jinfan navy that was lying across the river suddenly roared with drums and slaying sounds. Jiangling was originally a city adjacent to the Yangtze River, and its southern city was only 5 or 6 miles away from the river bank.

Cai He, who was stationed in the southern city, was shocked and urgently summoned troops to prepare for the battle.

While they were busy, the sound of drums and horns shouting to kill suddenly subsided. Cai He did not dare to relax his vigilance at all and ordered his soldiers to keep their guard.

More than half an hour passed, but there was still no movement. At this time, Cai He realized that he had fallen into the other party's trick and ordered the soldiers to return to the barracks to rest in disappointment.

Just after midnight, larger-scale shouts of drums and horns came from the direction of the river. Before he could settle down, Cai He immediately stood up and commanded the troops to prepare for the battle.

However, this time it was still a bluff. Cai He was furious, but he had no choice but to order the soldiers to guard the camp gate without paying attention to the enemy's harassment.

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At the time of Chou and Yin, a soldier came to the shore in the dark and launched a real attack on Cai He's military camp. Cai He originally thought it was fake, and he met until the enemy attacked the camp before he met. He quickly rang the gongs and drums to fight, and asked Cai Xun for help.

During the chaos, Cai He was shocked to find that the troops attacking the camp were actually wearing the armor of the Jingzhou army. Then he saw Liu Pan's number one general to attack the captive captain Huang Zhong.

Although Huang Zhong was over 50 years old, he was brave enough to be unstoppable by thousands of men. He was known as the best sword and arrow. The Jingzhou army was the best in Jingxiang with his bravery. How dare Cai He faced Huang Zhong directly? He urgently ordered his soldiers to step up their siege, but he hid in a safe place.

Huang Zhong was not interested in fighting. After leading a few elite troops to break through Cai He's military camp, he came to Jiangling City. After saying hello a few words, he took the time to take off the treasure bow behind him, bent his bow and stringed it, and quickly shot a wolf-toothed arrow onto the city tower.

Then he immediately turned around, gathered the troops in the chaos, and evacuated south.

Cai He and Cai Zhong led their troops to the aid to the aid area, fearing that the other party would have any tricks, and were worried about Huang Zhong's bravery, so they stopped their troops and returned to the camp to guard them.

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To be continued...