Watching Jia Xu leave,

Zhang Xiu felt a strong sense of crisis.

Cao Cao monopolized the three states, plus Sili, and even annexed many princely forces such as Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, with more than 100,000 troops and strong strength.

Now that he has all his strength to conquer Nanyang, it is probably a fierce battle.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiu did not go back to the camp to drink, but walked towards the mansion in the breeze.

...

After a long time, in the Zhang Mansion.

Zhang Xiu was almost awakened. He did not disturb his wives and concubines. He looked at the backyard and went to Cai's side.

Cai opened the door. The days of the time were less cold and charming than before. Perhaps because of being a mother, she whispered softly: "Husband, you are gentler, Yi'er just fell asleep."

Zhang Xiu entered and looked at Zhang Yi, who was milky white. At this time, he was lying there and sleeping soundly. Looking at Zhang Yi, Zhang Xiu showed a loving smile.

At this moment, he actually wanted to retreat, and he even had the idea of ​​being able to spend their whole life with them safely, but this thought only existed for a moment.

Zhang Xiu clenched his iron fist. Although he occupied Jingzhou, the burden on him was not reduced at all. He had to fight and win this battle.

Otherwise, his wife and concubines will be borne by Cao Cao and his children will be killed, which will never be allowed.

"Husband, what's your concern?"

"No, but I may be out for a while, and you can take good care of Yi'er during this period." Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice.

"We are going to fight again?" Cai's eyes were panicked.

Zhang Xiu didn't say anything, turned around and walked straight to the study. He didn't want more people to know, otherwise he would be afraid that these women would mess up his heart in the north.

In the study, Zhang Xiu hesitated when he picked up his pen.

After a long time, his writing was like a dragon and a snake, and he quickly wrote a letter.

This was written to Liu Bei by him. He did not believe that Emperor Zhaolie of Han would be loyal to Cao Cao. It is estimated that Liu Bei did not rebel immediately because of food and grass.

Guanzhong is different from Xuzhou. Xuzhou is rich and has no shortage of food and grass. Later generations can rebel, but Guanzhong has a thousand miles of land and no food can be obtained at all.

Even if the 30,000 Jingjia was willing to follow him, there was no food and grass, and these people were just a mess. Cao Cao would be defeated by a little trick without even attacking Liu Bei.

Because of this, Zhang Xiu wrote military rations in his letter.

He wanted to use Liu Bei, so he provided military rations for Liu Bei, while Liu Bei rebelled against Cao Cao and became independent in Guanzhong.

Zhang Xiu didn't dare to be sure, but this was an opportunity. Of course, this was also very risky, because once the judgment was wrong, Cao Cao would come up with a plan, and he might...

Another letter was written by Zhang Xiu to Wenpin.

He wanted to send people to Yecheng overnight to summon Wenpin. Wenpin was also Zhang Xiu's confidant general, and this letter told everything.

After doing all this, Zhang Xiu stood up and went to the sand table on one side. He roughly estimated the strength of Cao Cao and Sun Ce and revealed it in the sand table.

He began to deduce and began to think about the offensive plan of Cao Cao, Sun Ce and others.

Late at night, he couldn't sleep, and used the candlelight to reason over and over again to convert all possibilities, so he felt a little schizophrenia-like.

I don't know how long it took, but he fell asleep.

He and his clothes fell asleep sitting on the chair on one side. When he opened his eyes again, Zou had already appeared in his sight.

"Wake up, get up and have some rice porridge!"

Zou's words were filled with care. He put down the tray, put the bowl of rice porridge with a wooden spoon, and then walked straight towards Zhang Xiu, lifted Zhang Xiu and took off his robe.

"Why are you still standing there?" Zou said coquettishly.

Zhang Xiu's eyes were surprised and wanted to move, but she felt a little numb, her neck was sore, and she felt a little uncomfortable. I think it was because she was lying for a long time last night.

However, his eyes looked at the robe in Zou's hand. He couldn't help but smile gently and hugged Zou's waist. He sniffed his aunt's fragrance at the tip of his nose and said softly: "Auntie is so nice."

He knew that last night it must be the robe his aunt must have come to put on him.

Hey! It’s a pity that if I find out, I can sleep with my aunt, because I haven’t slept with these wives for a long time.

"Okay, don't talk." Zou's eyes were white with charm, and then said, "I saw the candles in your study last night, so I came over to take a look."

Speaking of this, Zou's Liumei looked a little solemn and said, "Youwei, are you going to fight again? I saw you next to the sand table last night..."

"Well, Cao Cao wants to take Nanyang, I should set out to head north in the next two days and fight to the death with Cao Cao." Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice.

"Then, then be careful."

Zou said softly with worry in his eyes.

Zhang Xiu smiled heartily, then pulled Zou and sat on his thighs. Zhang Xiu took a sip of the porridge and fed Zou at the same time. Although it was not easy to do in broad daylight.

But Zhang Xiu's claws were not idle and took advantage of his aunt.

However, Zou did not stop her too much. She tried not to make any noise as much as possible, allowing the little man to touch her beautiful legs, waist, and even rabbits.

......

After a long time, the mansion was in the palace.

All the civil and military officials had gathered together, and they were all looking forward to it. After a while, Zhang Xiu was wearing armor, wearing swords, and wearing purple boots. He walked towards the dragon and tiger steps.

First, Zhang Xiu glanced at everyone.

Immediately, my eyes were deep and I shouted in a deep voice: "Cao Cao and Sun Ce launched an army to invade, and the strength of the two should not be underestimated. I want to go north to face Cao Cao in person to boost the power of the army."

"We are willing to follow the lord north."

Zhang Xiu pressed his hand and shouted: "Xu Shu, Taishi Ci obeyed the order and ordered you two to be the chief and deputy generals, leading 5,000 troops to reinforce Wuguan, and not to be missed."

"No!" The two of them looked at each other and responded.

"Zhang Liao, Niu Jin obeys the order and orders you and two of you to lead three thousand cavalry to Lujiang to assist Liu Ye in guarding Lujiang. No violations are allowed." Zhang Xiu looked at Zhang Liao and shouted.

"No!" The two of them responded with fists.

"In addition, I have transferred Wen to Jing and sent him to garrison Jingnan. Xiangyang is the foundation of our army. I will never be able to lose my time when I leave."

Speaking of this, Zhang Xiu glanced at him and shouted: "Zhuge Liang obeyed the order and asked you to guard Xiangyang and be fully responsible for the government affairs of Jingxiang, and ensure the stability of Jingxiang and the logistics of our several armies. Can we do it?"

Zhuge Liang was stunned and a little shocked.

He had thought that Cao Cao would invade, but he had never thought that Zhang Xiu would leave him to the camp. Although it was better to go to the expedition to make military achievements than to stay in Xiangyang, this trust was even more significant than any military achievements.

You should know that Xiangyang is the foundation of Zhang Xiu, and it is more appropriate to stay in Jia Xu for emotion and reason. How could he be responsible for guarding him?

Zhuge Liang's eyes were burning, and he immediately held the feather fan and went out to bow and said, "Don't worry, lord, Liang will fulfill his mission."

"Chen Qun, Wei Yan, Shi Tao, Yi Ji and others will not be wrong."

"No!" Everyone responded.

Zhang Xiu nodded with a solemn expression, slowly stepped down from the stage, took off the Xuanyu Sword from his waist and handed it over to himself, and said in a deep voice: "Kong Ming, take the sword."

Zhuge Liang was shocked. He quickly dusted his sleeves, his expression was extremely solemn. He bowed his head and raised his hands, and took the heavy Xuanyu sword.

The sword was less than ten kilograms, but Zhuge Liang felt it was heavy. It was Zhang Xiu's trust, and it was also a responsibility and loyalty. This trust was enough to make him devote his life to his death.

Zhang Xiu glanced at the people in the hall and shouted: "This sword is called Xuanyu. If you see him, it is like seeing me. Zhuge Liang holds this sword, you can kill him first and then report it."

"If anyone who commits lip service or disobeys his orders during this period of time, and commits rebellion, he will be killed without mercy. Do you hear that?"

Everyone in the hall bowed their heads and responded in unison.

However, he was also shocked. This was a fake martial arts and a military commander. You should know that Zhuge Liang had only entered Jingzhou for a few months, and Zhang Xiu dared to hand over Jingzhou to him.

Anyone can understand this?

"All those who have not been nominated will follow me to the north." Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice, "Okay, we will go down to rectify the troops, make meals at the third day of tomorrow, and set up camps at the fourth day of the day, and the territory of Beigu."
Chapter completed!