Chapter 452: Zhang Ren reveals his strength (I)

As Dong Qi said, when Xichuan was lost and Chengdu was captured, and when news of Liu Wei retreating to the seven counties of Nanzhong came, Liu Biao immediately became disorganized!

Dong Qi seized Xichuan?

It took six months from the death of Liu Zhang to the occupation of Xichuan by Dong Qi, a total of 184 days.

Liu Biao was even sure that Liu Zhang was killed by someone sent by Dong Qi. Although there was no evidence, Liu Biao knew it very well.

Wunanjun’s combat power? Don’t talk about that kind of thing again…

Since the capture of Hanzhong for more than ten days, Liu Biao knew that the combat effectiveness of Wunan Army was extremely terrible. This time in Xichuan, it was just a proof. If you mentioned this matter at this time, it would be a bit too much to attack people. Let’s talk about how to face this situation.

The New Year of the four years of Taiping is very boring to Liu Biao.

In addition to the bad news from Xichuan, Pang Degong from Lumen Mountain disappeared from under Liu Biao's nose without knowing it.

It’s not just Pang Degong!

Pang Shanmin and his wife, and even Zhuge Jun's family from Wolonggang, Nanyang, disappeared overnight.

Liu Biao was angry with the Pang family, which was a fact. But he didn't have that idea to say that he wanted to deal with Pang Degong. After all, the Jingxiang clan was intricate, and Pang Degong and the Kuai family and Cai family had in-laws. Even if Liu Biao wanted to deal with Pang Degong, he could not take ruthless action.

He just wanted to use Pang Degong's family to talk to Dong Qi.

Now, there is no capital to talk about... so much so that Liu Biao's attitude towards Zhuge Liang also changed overnight.

At least, it doesn't take it that much more!

Xichuan was taken away by Guanzhong. So who will be the next one? Could it be his Jing Xiang? Will Dong Qi use the same method to deal with him?

Liu Biao was like a frightened bird, frightened and uneasy.

"My Lords, now that Xichuan is being taken by Guanzhong, what should we do?"

The civil and military officials were silent. What should I do? God knows what to do! Is there any other way out besides fighting?

Liu Ba stood up and said, "Lord, Xichuan is defeated. Dong's next target will definitely be placed in Jingxiang. Wuling is the only way to lead to Xichuan from Jingxiang. Although Zhou Xin was named as the lord, he had actually secretly colluded with Dong's lords. Seizing Wuling, he would close the door to Xichuan eastward. Now the lord can only make up his mind to eliminate the Wuxi barbarians and control the four counties in Jingnan, so that he can resist the invasion of Dong's army."

Use troops...Not use troops...

Wuling is a key. Liu Biao was able to allow Shamoke Zhou Xin before because Xichuan was there, which cut off the connection between Guanzhong and Wuling. No matter how powerful the Wuxi Man is, it cannot become a big climate. But now? The situation is different, Shamoke has become a major concern.

However, once he used troops to Wuling, it meant he had broken his face with Dong Qi.

Dong Qi also found the best excuse to annex Jingxiang.

Liu Biao was in a dilemma and couldn't make up his mind.

Pan Jun, an in-depth official in the Jingzhou ruling school, stood up and said, "Mr. Jingsheng must not hesitate anymore. Now it is the time for Jingxiang to survive and die. Only a battle can protect the peace of Jingxiang. Even if Jingsheng Duke does not rebel against Dong Zhe, then Dong Zhe will let Jingxiang go? In the future, once he pacified Xichuan, an edict will come and order Jingsheng Duke to go back to Chang'an. Do you go? If you don't go, you will fight; if you go..."

There is no need for Pan Jun to express the extension.

Liu Biao is not a fool, of course he knows what the result will be.

If you don’t go, you’re going to fight, you’re going to die... No matter what he does, you can always give Dong a clear statement, and he will become a dilemma.

Fight!

Maybe if you can defeat Dong Qi, you can have more time to arrange it.

The Sima of the Jingzhou Army and the Changshui Captain Liao Li also stood up and bowed: "Lord, Mr. Chengming said so well. Now only by fighting can you get a way out."

Chengming is Pan Jun's face.

Liao Li continued: "On the one hand, we must be prepared to confront Dong thief, and on the other hand, we also connect with the princes. We can send several people to Jiangdong, Xuzhou, Xuchang, and even Jizhou for help. The princes from all walks of life will be connected together, and even if Dong thief is powerful, they will have a headache."

All officials in the hall praised each other.

Liu Biao gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.

"According to the words of the Lord, but..." He pondered for a moment, "The people who are on the mission to the princes are extremely important. Who would like to share my worries?"

Liu Ba smiled and said, "Yale Lang Du Bian was an old acquaintance with Yuan Benchu. Moreover, the lord and Yuan Shao were quite close, so he could be an envoy to lobby Yuan Shao; the guest Du Xi, all of the four generations of people were famous for his literary talent and had taught in Yingchuan. Many people under Cao Gong received teaching from Du Gong, and could be sent to Xuchang; Liu Bei had an alliance with the lord, and could be tempted by him with small profits. The lord and the lord were the right candidates to govern China and South Korea, and the lord was the right candidate and could go to Xuzhou."

The three people Liu Ba said are all famous characters.

After pondering for a moment, Liu Biao said in a deep voice: "These three are suitable... But, Sun Ce from Jiangdong, who can take on the great responsibility?"

Another silence!

Liu Ba deliberately did not mention Sun Ce, not because he was unfathomable, but because Sun Ce was indeed a big trouble. He had just fought with Sun Ce two years ago. If it weren't for Shamoke's troops and Gan Ning's surprise attack on Chaisang, he might be that the two sides were still fighting. Therefore, it was a very difficult task to go to Jiangdong. Not to mention whether it could be successful, it would be very likely that even his life would be explained there.

Who can go? Or, who dares?

Zhuge Liang, who was sitting next to the door, stood up at this time.

"If all the dukes agree, Liang is willing to go to Jiangdong and lobby Sun Bofu with his unscathed tongue."

"You? Can you?"

Liu Biao was obviously not relieved, and looked at Zhuge Liang and asked in confusion.

Zhuge Liang smiled and gently tapped his palm with a folding fan, "Is that okay? Only after trying it can you know. Since you don't have the right candidate, why not let Liang give it a try?"

Maybe, I was too cold to Kong Ming two days ago!

His brother disappeared, what does it have to do with him? Besides, since Kong Ming defected to me, he has been doing his best.

Liu Biao sighed and looked at Zhuge Liang's gaze, and he couldn't help but feel much softer.

"Since Kong Ming is willing to give it a try, I feel relieved. Then according to what you said, you will go to Jiangdong in three days. If you succeed, it will be a great achievement; if you fail... Haha, it doesn't matter, it will be a great achievement... Well, then we decided like this!"

Perhaps it was because he wanted to show his determination, Liu Biao waved his hand.

If this action is done strongly, it will indeed have a good effect. However, Liu Biao's actions are soft, showing his confusion.

"Who wants to seize Wuling?"

"Uncle, the child is willing to lead his troops to the war!"

When Liu Biao saw that it was his follower Liu Pan. Liu Biao loved this follower very much. He was very brave and had studied at Shuijing Villa and had a good time in literature and martial arts. He was twenty-six years old this year, which was the age of a passionate man.

Two years ago, he killed generals and seized the flag in Jiangdong and made contributions.

Now under Liu Biao, he is the captain of Changsha. He has a man from Guiyang. He uses a tiger-headed golden spear to capture the head of the general in the chaos.

Liu Biao was very happy about Liu Pan's automatic volunteering.

So, he nodded and agreed to Liu Pan's request, appointed Liu Pan as the lieutenant of Zhechong, led 50,000 troops to fight against Wuling, also known as Liu Ba as the military advisor, Zhang Hu and Xing Daorong as the deputy general, followed the army to obey the order. Li Yan, the prefect of Nanjun, was responsible for the supplies of food and grass, and was extremely required to ensure the supply of food and grass.

Pan Jun was appointed as the prefect of Changsha and Liu Du was appointed as the prefect of Guiyang. He attacked him from Jingnan to assist Liu Pan in capturing Wuling.

As a result, the land of Jingxiang immediately became lively.

Countless envoys walked out of Xiangyang and sought help from the princes from all sides. Three days later, Liu Pan led his troops to the expedition, and the army marched towards Wuling.

Almost at the same time Liu Pan sent troops, Wuling also received news.

Zhou Xin immediately asked Shamoke, Hu Zhao, Zhang Ren and Gan Ning to go to Wuling to discuss strategies to defeat the enemy.

Fifteen years have passed since Dong Qi and Zhou Xin met in Liyang. Zhou Xin is no longer as handsome as he was back then, with her hair full of hair.

Zhou Xin, who is only 60 years old, is not as healthy as before.

He has six sons under his knees, all of whom have grown up, either practicing martial arts or learning literature. The fourth son Zhou Qing, the fifth son Zhou Ding, and the sixth son Zhou Yang are now studying in Chang'an for three studies. The eldest son Zhou Fang and the second son Zhou Yan are good at martial arts and can carry guns and get on horses, which can compete with more than a dozen strong men.

The third son, Zhou Qing, is Hu Zhao's registered disciple and is proficient in military tactics.

At the same time, Zhou Xin also had a famous Changsha scholar named Huan Jie as a different leader, and a famous Lingling scholar Lai Gong as a member of his own, forming a team of his own.

In addition, there was also Sima Zhou Bin of Youyang who was ordered to come to Wuling.

Everyone gathered together, and Zhou Xin said, "I have known you all for many years. I believe everyone knows the details of Wuling. When Lord Qin was so angry that he vomited blood and died of death, he asked me to assist King Liang Qiansui before his death. But at that time... I met King Liang at the end of the day. Now King Liang wants to quell the war and restore a bright world in the world. In 184 days, he captured Xichuan.

Liu Jing was named a relative of the Han Dynasty, but he did a great deed.

Now, this shame has been torn apart. Liu Biao regards his follower Liu Pan as the commander to conquer Wuling. Everyone, you can make a decision early.”

These words are naturally not directed at Shamoko and others.

Zhou Xin told Huan Jie and Lai Gong that if you want to quit now, it is still time. Let’s get together and part, I will never force you.

Huan Jie laughed, "Da Ming Duke, this is a bad thing. If you say that King Liang Qiansui, I would have known each other twenty years ago. At that time, I was the Gongcao of Changsha. When King Sha sent someone to Changsha to invite Zhang Ji and Zhang to the prefect Zhang, he made some misunderstandings. Twenty years ago, when the Meiyuan was a feud, Huan was also one of the witnesses. It's a pity that my father was still there at that time and could not fight with King Liang Qiansui. I am often regretful now!"

ah……

This was the first time Zhou Xin was shocked when he heard Huan Jie mention this.

Shamoke narrowed his eyes, stared for a long time, and suddenly said, "I remembered what you said... I became sworn brothers that night, and it seemed that you were there. The incense table set up by Ma Zhonghang... Well, yes, there were also Pang Degong and Shi Yuan at that time."

Zhou Xin couldn't help but laugh!

These words indeed brought everyone closer.

Hu Zhao said: "A few days ago, King Liang Qiansui sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that Xichuan was taking it, but it was not stable yet. Pang Tong had sent Huo Jun to lead 8,000 Wunan troops out of Sichuan to help, and there was also a general Luo Meng in Shu as the vanguard. However, the road to Shu was difficult to move, even if the vanguard troops arrived, it would be in mid-March."

Zhou Xin nodded and said, "So, we will have to rely on ourselves from now on to March!"

“That’s right!”

Before Hu Zhao finished speaking, Gan Ning stood up, "What are you afraid of? Even if there are no reinforcements, how can you stop us? My Jinfan Camp can attack on the water, making the Jingzhou army unable to sleep or eat. Although Cai Mao has a reputation, in Gan Ning's eyes, he is just a clown."

"Xingba, don't worry..."
To be continued...