Liu Bei and others took a closer look and saw Chen Dao, who was responsible for guarding Xinye, leading a group of defeated soldiers and staggering towards them.
"My lord, the last general... is incompetent, and Xinye City is lost!"
Chen Dao looked sad.
"What?!"
Liu Bei was shocked.
They just left Xinye City last night, and the city was lost today?
"General Chen, don't panic. Tell the truth."
Zhuge Liang comforted him.
Chen Dao took a breath and told everything.
It turned out that after Zhuge Liang and the others left, before dawn, a spy reported that Cao's army had reached ten miles outside Xinye City.
Chen Dao did not dare to neglect and immediately ordered the city to be on alert.
He originally thought that Cao Jun would attack after dawn, but he did not expect that Yang Ling would attack at night and use black powder.
With a "boom", the Xinye city wall collapsed directly.
Without the protection of the city wall, the thousands of soldiers and horses in Chen Dao's hands were no match for Cao's army.
In less than an hour, they were driven out of the city by Cao Jun.
The embarrassed Chen Dao had no choice but to go all the way south to join Liu Bei.
After listening to what he said, Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others took a deep breath.
They never expected that Yang Ling would move so quickly!
"At this marching speed, I'm afraid Cao Jun's vanguard army will arrive at Fancheng across the Han River tonight."
Zhuge Liang analyzed.
"Young Master, it's getting late, you have to make a decision sooner!"
Zhang Fei couldn't help but urge.
"This this……"
While Liu Qi was hesitating, a scribe hurried over from the direction of the city.
As soon as he saw Liu Qi, he said hurriedly,
"My eldest son, something bad has happened. The state pastor is no longer here!"
This person is Li Gui, the court official under Liu Biao. He is on good terms with Liu Qi and can be regarded as his confidant!
Hearing this, Liu Qi was shocked at first, then cried bitterly,
"Father, the child is unfilial. He didn't even get to see his father for the last time!"
"My lord, now is not the time to be sad!"
Li Gui said anxiously,
"Mrs. Cai kept the funeral secret and ordered a curfew in the city. But all the officials who were friendly with the eldest son were arrested."
"Young Master, the arrow is on the string and must be fired!"
Guan Yu urged.
Now Liu Biao has died of illness, the city is controlled by Cai Yu, and Cao Jun led by Yang Ling is coming here.
There were only two ways in front of Liu Qi. Either follow Zhuge Liang's suggestion and capture Xiangyang City and defend the city to resist Cao's army, or go south and defect to Huang Zu.
But if the latter is chosen and Cai Yu promotes Liu Cong to the top, then Liu Qi's identity will be embarrassing!
So after thinking about it, Liu Qi finally wiped away his tears and said in a deep voice,
"Mr. Kong Ming, I will do as you say!"
When everyone heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
They were afraid that Liu Qi would be stubborn and refused to attack Xiangyang City.
"Please also ask Li Muguan to return to the city first and support us when we attack the city tonight."
Zhuge Liang ordered.
"That's easy to say! Take care, young master!"
Li Gui bowed solemnly, turned around and walked towards the city.
After careful discussion, Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others finally dispersed to rest, waiting for tonight's battle to come.
The sky quickly darkened.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Liu Bei and his men led their troops and quietly reached the city gate.
At this moment, there was a sudden cry of killing and screams from inside the city gate.
It was Li Gui who led more than a hundred people loyal to Liu Qi to attack him in the city!
After a while, the city gate slowly opened.
Li Gui, who was covered in blood, shouted at Liu Qi, Liu Bei and others,
"Eldest Young Master, Uncle Liu Huang, enter the city quickly!"
Liu Bei, Liu Qi and his party were overjoyed and immediately commanded their troops to attack the city.
However, at this moment, a sharp shout sounded out of thin air,
"Wenpin is here, who dares to attack the city?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Wen Pin leading a group of troops and killing them out of the city.
Li Gui couldn't dodge and was killed by Wenpin with a knife!
Seeing this, Guan Yu held the Qinglong Yanyue Sword, clapped his horse and came forward to fight Wenpin to the same place!
Seeing Guan Yu's first three swords, each one more powerful than the last, Wenpin did not dare to fight against them, but just dealt with them and refused to let them enter the city.
The two sides started a fierce fight at the narrow city gate!
Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others in the rear looked worried!
If they wait until Cai Hao and Zhang Yun arrive with reinforcements, they will have no hope of taking Xiangyang City!
At this moment, another loud shout sounded in the night sky,
"Eldest Young Master, Uncle Liu Huang, enter the city quickly!"
I saw Wei Yan leading a group of soldiers and horses to kill Wenpin from behind!
Wenpin never expected that his generals would suddenly rebel!
He was caught off guard. Seeing that he was no match for Guan Yu and Wei Yan, he could only pinch the horse's belly and retreat towards the rear!
In this way, Liu Bei and others entered the city smoothly!
Without having time to thank Wei Yan, Liu Bei took his troops and went straight to the Prefecture Mufu.
At this time, Cai Yu, Cai Mao and others in the Prefectural Mufu Mansion knew that Liu Bei was attacking the city, and they were very nervous.
"Degui, will Liu Bei and the others attack?"
Cai Yu said nervously.
"Second sister, don't worry. With Wenpin's ability, it's impossible for Liu Bei to break in."
Cai Mao comforted.
Hearing what he said, the tension in Cai Yu's heart eased a little.
She never expected that Liu Biao would die just after nightfall.
Before I had time to feel sad, Liu Bei and Liu Qi began to attack the city!
If they rush into Xiangyang City before Yang Ling arrives, they will be in danger!
At this moment, Wenpin suddenly rushed into the Prefectural Mufu Mansion in a state of embarrassment, with a look of shame on his face.
"General, the general is incompetent and the city gate has been lost!"
"What?"
Cai Mao was dumbfounded on the spot.
I was bragging about your bravery just now, and you lost the city and came to slap me in the face?
Before Cai Yu and Cai Mao could recover from their shock, shouts of death could be heard from outside the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion.
Before long, Liu Bei and Liu Qi led Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others into the Prefecture Mufu.
Looking at the murderous soldiers around him, Cai Hao was frightened in his heart and shouted with anger and anger,
"My lord, do you want to rebel?"
Liu Qi, who had taken control of the situation, felt that the frustration in his heart was gone.
He didn't talk nonsense to Cai Mao and waved his hand.
"Come here, please ask mother and General Degui to go to the backyard and rest for a while!"
At this point, the entire Xiangyang City successfully fell under the control of Liu Bei and Liu Qi.
They first controlled all the Kuai brothers, Han Song and other officials who were loyal to Cai Yu and Liu Cong and tended to seek refuge with Cao Cao.
Then the news of Liu Biao's death and Liu Qi's succession was announced to the whole city!
…
The lobby of the State Pastoral Palace.
In front of Liu Biao's coffin, Liu Qi, Liu Bei and others offered incense and saluted.
After it was over, Liu Qi said bitterly to Liu Bei,
"Uncle, why don't we just kill that poisonous woman Cai Yu and Cai Mao and the others?!"
