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On February 7, the sixth year of Jian'an, the snow had not yet melted, and had been in charge of the Western Cao, and the prefect of Yicheng, He Zong, who had obtained the position of marching under Lang's command, secretly sent back an important news - the governor of Jingzhou, Liu Biao, the general of Zhennan, encountered a cold and his condition worsened, and he was very likely to die in the near future.

In the past year, Liu Biao has been like a terminally ill old man, trying his best to maintain the stability of the entire family. However, he was defeated in the end. There was Gao Chong who was eyeing him outside and Liu Bei who was ambitious and wanted to replace him inside. No matter how Liu Biao planned his ideas, he could not reverse the current situation of decline.

The struggle for future rule gradually changed from secret to light. The Liu Bei group, who supported Liu Biao's eldest son Liu Qi, and the wealthy clans such as Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, and Song Zhong, who supported the second son Liu Cong, began to be tense. Seeing that Liu Biao was just waiting for him to swallow his anger, both sides were about to break up.

Mixed between the two factions is the intermediate force led by Kuai Yue and Wenpin. They are not willing to let Liu Bei, an outsider, control the real power of Jingzhou, nor do they want the Cai family, who has been strong for many years, to dominate the situation. In a sense, they are the key to the changes in the entire situation.

Jingzhou is no longer as calm as before.

On February 10, the sixth year of Jian'an, outside Jinling City, Jiajiang Road.

Hundreds of Mengchong battleships were arranged neatly and orderly at the Longzangpu River. There were about a thousand soldiers of Gao Chong Suwei on the ship wearing soft armor in cowhide and holding wooden shields and swords and guns, forming gray-yellow shield walls surrounding the side of the ship. On the top of the shield wall were clusters of sharp weapons. At the highest point of the main mast of the warship, an embroidered blue-edged flag with the word "Gao" on the Yangzhou Mu fluttered in the wind.

Going to the war——Although death will accompany you, it is also a place for men to make contributions.

In the hot eyes of each soldier, what flashed was the infinite desire for the battlefield. What they longed for was to come back one day with scars all over their bodies and show off the origin of each scar to their beloved.

Only warriors can survive in troubled times.

"The favorite coach is invincible!" Ling Tong raised his arms with his knife and shouted, he had replaced Lei Xu as the commander of the Guards.

For this young commander with a long scar on his face, the soldiers of Suwei Battalion were not only envious, but also envious. The shouts of more than a thousand people were like a thunder that resounded through the eyes, echoing at the junction between the sky and the river, causing waves of swirling flow. In the minds of the soldiers in Jiangdong, the name Gao Chong was no longer the commander.

After receiving the news that Liu Biao was about to die, the keen Gao Chong suddenly smelled the undercurrent hidden under the calm appearance. After discussing with Xu Shu, Lu Su, Chen Deng, Gu Yong and other important officials, Gao Chong decided to conquer Jingzhou again. His body was almost healed. After being dormant for nearly a year, he was eager to return to the hot battlefield than anyone else.

Those who followed him westward were military advisor Xu Shu and commander Liu Ye of the Sijin; in terms of military advisors, in addition to Taishi Ci who returned to recruit troops last time, there were generals of generals, Xu Sheng, general Zhu Huan, general Ling Tong, and general Gao Shun of the Central Army. The total strength of these five armies reached 12,000.

Given that Liu Bei, the opponent of this Western Expedition, was not in the hands of the war, and the war was very likely to last for a long time, Gao Chong decided to let Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun continue to station in Huainan after repeated remuneration. In addition to training cavalry, their primary task will be with Chen Deng, the prefect of Guangling, to step up the construction of a defensive line along the Huai River.

Jiujiang and Lujiang counties in Huainan are now rich places with vast land. If Cao Cao is allowed to occupy these two places, then advancing can threaten Jiangnan, and retreating can protect Runan and Qiao counties, which will gain the initiative in strategy.

If the capture of Jingzhou is to win the capital to confront Cao Cao, then defending Huainan is to lay the foundation for the future Northern Expedition. The importance of these two is equal. With Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun as generals, Chen Deng as army members, and Lu Su is in charge in Jinling, the safety north of the Yangtze River can be basically ensured.

In the Dongyang side, the task of clearing out the remnants of Huang Gai's troops was transferred by Zhu Huan to the Pingdong Captain He Qi.

After surrendering, He Qi, the people from Shanyin, Kuaiji, followed Zhu Huan to fight in Jian'an and Leping, and defeated the rebellious Yue tribes. In the first month of the sixth year of Jian'an, he was appointed as the captain of the Pingdong School for his military achievements.

Just as Gao Chong was actively preparing for another Western Expedition, the emperor's uncle Liu Bei also stepped up the established steps to seize real power in Jingling.

Fifteen miles outside Mianyang City, Huangcao Slope.

A chaotic slope that attracted no one's attention was welcomed on this day.

The emperor's uncle of the General of the East and the General of the East were marching with Sima Wei Yan.

Wei Yan was very eye-catching in the process of resisting Gao Chong's second Western Expedition. The first time he chased Gao Chong at the entrance of Jizhou, he left only to ride alone and left alone. The second time he fought with Zhou Yu several fierce battles, which eventually forced Zhou Yu to escape into the mountains and almost wiped out the entire army. With regard to Wei Yan's talent, Liu Biao, who was seriously ill, had no eyes to discover, while Liu Bei, who had always hoped to cultivate his own strength, set his sights on Wei Yan early on.

To be cautious, Liu Bei first sent Yiji, Jian Yong and other close advisers to attack Wei Yan indirectly. After confirming that Wei Yan was in a sign of being shaken, Liu Bei and Wei Yan each met secretly in the name of hunting and patrol patrol.

In the temporary military tent, the pine fire was blocked by two figures with their own will. Their backs were reflected on the tent, making them look tall and clear.

"Wen Chang, you have repeatedly defeated the powerful enemy Gao Chong, but unfortunately Liu Biao was blind and did not recognize the talent of a general. If you return to my command, you should rely on it as a priority and drive a army to be driven by the general. How about?" Liu Bei's voice was full of temptation, and like the kind smile on his face, it exuded an irresistible force.

Wei Yan's purple-colored face twitched. It was obvious that Liu Bei's words hit him in the vital light. Although he was promoted under Kuai Yue's tent, the position of General Bi did not satisfy him.

"What does the emperor need me to do?" Wei Yan did not answer Liu Bei's inquiry directly, and he asked after a long silence.

"Actually, it's very simple, it's just a counterattack and take Xiangyang with a soldier!" Liu Bei said in a deep voice.

"Treason--, the emperor's uncle wants me to betray Lord Zhou Mu? This statement is hard to obey." Wei Yan changed his color and said.

At this time, Liu Bei showed an unpredictable smile on his plump face. He said, "Wen Chang, according to the news from Xiangyang, Brother Jingsheng has not been long. I am going to assist the eldest son Liu Qi as the governor of the prefecture. You also know that the real power of Xiangyang has always been in the hands of the Cai family. Their purpose is very clear. To abolish the eldest son Liu Cong, the second son born to Cai, succeeded to the throne. Liu Cong is a child less than ten years old. How can he manage state affairs? If Cai Mao and Zhang Yun succeed, they will have the final say in the affairs of Jingzhou. After thinking about it, in order to make the youngest son Liu Qi succeed, they can only advise the soldiers! "

"This——, without Kuai Gong's order, sending troops without authorization is a serious crime of beheading!" Wei Yan hesitated.

"Although Kuai Yidu has thousands of plans, he is a literary man's temperament after all. This is because of the fact that Cai Mao has not gained power over the years. Now if the military advice is successful, I will not blame you if you want to do so." Liu Bei smiled.

"It's just that if the emperor's uncle abandons Jingling and returns to Xiangyang, once the Jiangxia Gao Chong army takes the opportunity to attack, Jingzhou will be gone!" Wei Yan said.

"Bei did not read the wrong person. Wen Chang's ability is beyond the reach of the generals in Jingzhou, but please rest assured that before planning to attack Xiangyang, I will ask my second brother Guan Yu to guard Jingling carefully and prevent Gao Chong's army from moving forward." Liu Bei said.

Wei Yan gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, from today on, I, Wei Yan, will be your subordinate of the Emperor, come from the knife and go from the fire, and never frown."

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun from Xiangyang have always looked down on him, and Kuai Yue cannot protect himself. Gao Chong from Jiangdong had already formed a deep hatred after several fights. Faced with the complex situation, Wei Yan thought about it and had no choice but to defect to Liu Bei.

"Tomorrow morning, Wen Chang, please make way out of the Mianyang defense line first. After I personally lead the soldiers to join you, a soldier will be sent to Xiangyang." Liu Bei clenched his fists happily and said in a deep voice. Originally, the Wei Yan army's garrison was sandwiched between Jingling and Xiangyang, with the purpose of stopping Liu Bei's possible abnormal movements. Now after successfully persuading Wei Yan, the road to Xiangyang will be no longer blocked.

At the 11th February of the sixth year of Jian'an, Liu Biao, who had been struggling on his sickbed for many days, finally left the world. Cai Mao and Zhang Yun then announced that Liu Biao's orders would be sent to succeed the governor of Jingzhou by his second son Liu Cong.

At the 12th day, Liu Bei, who received the news, immediately moved. He claimed to support Liu Biao's eldest son Liu Qi in Jingling, and issued an edict to the counties of Jingxiang. The proclamation stated that Liu Biao's eldest son Liu Qi was kind and filial, and Biao had long wanted to entrust his queen. Cai and Zhang had always been arrogant. The announcement of the will to let Liu Cong succeed was not Liu Biao's original intention at all. It was completely forged by Cai and Zhang and they did it to exclude dissidents. Therefore, Liu Qi, who was already a young man, was more suitable for this successor than Liu Cong, who was still a boy.

Liu Bei, who had already had a different ambition, was encouraged to fight against each other and provoke the opposition of his sons, and Liu Bei, who had long been in a different mind, was able to get angry.

On the 13th, Liu Bei left Guan Yu to lead an army to guard Jingling, and personally led 3,000 soldiers to attack Xiangyang. When he arrived at Mianyang, the general Wei Yan surrendered without fighting and attacked him with a counterattack, imprisoned Kuai Yue, who was completely unprepared, and then annexed Kuai Yue's tribe. After that, Wei Yan was the pioneer of Liu Bei's army and went north. Under his rapid offensive, all counties along the way surrendered.

Two days later, Wei Yan's pioneer arrived at the foot of Jingshan outside Xiangyang. The commander Wang Wei led his troops to resist and was beheaded by Wei Yan. That night, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, and Liu Cong and others of their confidants fled to Yicheng.

On the 17th, Liu Bei led his troops to Xiangyang and ordered Liu Qi to succeed the governor of Jingzhou. Given that Liu Qi was still young, Liu Bei also acted as an uncle in the status of state affairs. During this usurpation, Wei Yan, who made great contributions, was promoted to General of the Wuwei by Liu Bei, and continued to lead his troops to Yicheng.

On the same day, Zhou Yu, who received the news, led his army to attack Jingling. Guan Yu had few soldiers and did not come out to defend the city. Zhou Yu used thunderbolt chariots and cannons to attack the city walls and smashed the gap several times. The vanguard Huang Zhong took advantage of the situation to attack the city, but they were all blocked by Guan Yu's subordinates.

Just as Zhou Yu was hesitating whether to continue attacking or find another breakthrough direction, a soldier came to report that Gao Chong arrived at Xiakou. Although he led his army to the west seven days ago, due to the strong waves and strong winds in the Yangtze River, the ships were not moving fast against the current. When Gao Chong arrived, Liu Bei had already taken the lead.

On February 18, Gao Chong urgently summoned Zhou Yu, Gan Ning, Li Tong and other generals to discuss the development of the situation.

Jiangxia Conference Hall.

"How is the battle ahead?" Gao Chong, who was majestic in military uniform, sat in the middle, glanced at the standing generals with bright eyes and asked loudly.

The left-handed Zhou Yu stepped out and reported truthfully: "The war in Jingling is in a stalemate. Han has been stalemate for two days and has not made any progress so far."

"Who is the enemy guard?"

Zhou Yu said: "It is Liu Bei's sworn brother Guan Yu. I wanted to take advantage of Liu Bei's opportunity to send troops to Xiangyang to break the chain defense line set up by the Jingzhou army in one fell swoop. I don't want Guan Yu to be so hateful--."

Gao Chong stood up, slapped the map hanging behind him, and shouted: "It is unwise to take Jingzhou and attack hard. Now Jingzhou is falling apart. Although Liu Bei took the lead in taking Xiangyang, it does not mean that he has become the master of Jingzhou. In addition to achieving fruitful results on the battlefield, our top priority also needs to use all means to win more Liu Biao's old subordinates who are disgusted with Liu Bei's actions. Only by isolating Liu Bei step by step can we lay the foundation for completely defeating him."

After hearing this, Zhou Yu, Xu Shu, Gan Ning and others all showed admiration on their faces. After more than a year of deposition, Gao Chong's perspective was more comprehensive when considering the problem. His eyes had already seen a deeper layer through the battlefield.

Zhou Yu nodded and said, "Cai Mao, Zhang Yun was beaten to a mess by Liu Bei, and his strength was greatly reduced. It is no longer a concern. Now, the most powerful one in the Jingzhou army is Wen Pin, the prefect of Jiangling and the governor of the navy. Wen Pin has nearly 20,000 soldiers under his command, of which 10,000 naval troops are elite. If this person surrenders to Liu Bei, it will be difficult for our army to take down Jingzhou. If Wen Pin can surrender to our army, he will not only get 20,000 soldiers out of thin air, but also the food and supplies accumulated in Jiangling. In that way, it will be easier to go north to take Xiangyang!"

"Wen Pin and I have fought several times, and they are quite wary of each other. It may be difficult to convince them?" Gao Chong sighed.

"It is not difficult to win the general, so it is not difficult to surrender Wen Pin. Why not take a two-pronged approach to our army: on the one hand, gather heavy troops to oppress Jingling, Mianyang's Liu Bei's army retreated north, and strive to take down Huarong and Dangyang counties, and cut off the connection between Jiangling and Xiangyang; on the other hand, a suitable candidate was sent to Jiangling to surrender, and if Wen Pin was in trouble and helpless, he would surrender." Xu Shu advised.

Gao Chong said happily as he hit the high five: "Who can take on this important task?"

Xu Shu smiled slightly and said loudly: "Yingchuan Xu Yuanzhike."

Gao Chong was stunned and shook his head and said, "It seems inappropriate for the military advisor to recommend himself to be a lobbyist. If Wen Pin refused, the military advisor's situation would be in danger. Even if I want Wen Pin to surrender, I will definitely not be able to take risks with the military advisor's life!"

Xu Shu looked up to Gao Chong and bowed, "People's words are bad. Those who are military advisors should use their own strength to share their worries and solve their problems. In the past, Zhang Liang used to make plans for Emperor Gaozu and always came to see difficulties. Although Shu's talent cannot be compared with Zhang Liang, his mind is the same. I hope People's command will not stop him anymore!"

Seeing that Xu Shu was so firm, Gao Chong knew that he would advise him again, and he was afraid that Xu Shu would advise him for death, so he said helplessly: "Since the military advisor has decided, I can't stop him. Tomorrow, I will personally lead a large army to take Jingling and Mianyang, and lobby for the military advisor to Zhang Shi and beat the drum!"

"I know the kindness of the favor of the general, but even if I give up all my skin, I can't repay you!" Xu Shu's eyes were red and he said.

"Okay, someone is here to serve wine! Military advisor, I hope you and I can drink and sing like this when we meet again!" As he said, Gao Chong held the wine bottle that the servant had just filled and drank it all. Seeing this scene, Zhou Yu and the generals of Gan Ning were also waving and unable to calm down.
Chapter completed!