Xu Zhong, a member of the tiger-crazy Xu Chu family, has always been trusted by Cao Cao.
This time in Jingzhou, if Liu Mang can be brought back to Xuchang, Tongque will definitely make a great contribution.
Xu Chu, a relative, will also have a bright face.
In Xu Zhong's impression, he was even a fifty-fifty equal to Xu Chu.
Little did they know that every time Xu Chu competed with him in martial arts, he would be very careful, fearing that he would kill his fellow sect member with one move.
"How dare you shout about rotten fish and shrimps on the river?"
Xu Zhong saw the person coming, wearing a bird hat on his head and a bell on his waist, dressed like a showman.
The Jinfan boat was light and agile and quickly blocked Xu Zhong and others.
"Who are you? You blocked Prime Minister Cao's ship!"
Xu Zhong licked his lips and took out his sword, "Before I kill Liu Mang, I'll kill you first!"
Gan Ning laughed when he heard this, "I have never met an opponent on the river boat!"
furious!
Xu Zhong suddenly took action and rushed straight into Liu Mang's face. The latter opened his arms, waiting to receive the sword at any time.
Whoosh!
Gan Ning bent his bow and drew an arrow, and Xu Zhong was hit in the wrist by an arrow!
"As long as I, Gan Ning, am here, no one can touch my young master!"
"Gan Xingba! What are you doing here?"
"Gan Ning came late and frightened the young master. Please bow to Ning!"
Gan Ning bowed his hands, and Xu Zhong on the boat held back the pain and grabbed Liu Mang again.
"Even if I die today, I will be buried with him!"
"Go!"
Gan Ning fired another arrow and hit Xu Zhong in the knee. The latter was in unbearable pain and knelt down directly.
Song Zhong was trembling with fear. It was too dangerous outside. He wanted to go back to Xiangyang!
Whether it's Cao Cao or Liu Bei, are the people under them monsters?
Even a water thief with a bird feather on his head and a bell on his waist is so powerful!
Gan Ning stepped onto the boat, knocked Xu Zhong to the ground, and ordered his men to tie him up.
"Young Master! Ning Yu Jiangxia recruited his former brothers, and now Jinfan is reunited and can be used by the Young Master!"
Gan Ning cupped his hands and said, "I am invincible above the Yangtze River!"
Liu Mang couldn't help but smile bitterly. He was just one step away from going back!
Damn Gan Xingba!
If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have spoken for you!
Angry and troubled, Liu Mang still spoke: "Xing Ba! Fourth Uncle Zhao and Shi Zai are resisting the enemy on the road to cover me. Go and help them!"
Gan Ning smiled warmly, "Don't worry, young master, Military Advisor Pang has already gone with the three generals to help. I believe they will return soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Mang heard Zhang Fei's hearty laughter.
"You little book boy, you are really a character! Although your martial arts skills are not very good, you are very loyal to my Mang'er!"
Zhang Fei's big hand slapped Deng Ai on the shoulder. Deng Ai, who had just been hit by an arrow, instantly grimaced in pain.
"Many...many thanks to the third general for the compliment!"
"If you want to protect my eldest nephew, you must be good at martial arts! From now on, you can practice martial arts with me!"
"Shizai...has already practiced martial arts with General Zilong...I hope the three generals will forgive me!"
"Hmph! Let the wise brother Zilong get there first!"
For a person like Zhang Fei, one can naturally see Deng Ai's qualifications.
Zhao Yun also rushed over at this time, calling: "Yide! Xingba! Shizai! How are you doing, young master?"
Gan Ning laughed and said, "Don't worry, Zilong! The young master is safe and sound, and we even captured two craftsmen!"
Everyone gathered together, talking and laughing, except Liu Mang, who was frowning.
…
In Xinye City.
Guan Yu Danfeng narrowed his eyes, making Song Zhong tremble in fear.
The Qinglong Yanyue Sword in the opponent's hand could kill many famous generals!
"Two thieves, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue, actually want to dedicate Jingzhou to Cao Cao?"
Guan Yu snorted coldly: "Brother, why don't you kill this man to correct military law!"
Song Zhong burst into tears and kept crying, "Uncle Emperor, please have mercy! Uncle Emperor, please have mercy! It was all ordered by Cai Mao and Kuai Yue. I am a loyal minister, a very loyal minister!"
Zhang Fei kicked Song Zhong over with one kick and snorted coldly: "Are you a loyal minister? Then I, Lao Zhang, can enter the Ancestral Temple!"
Zhao Yun, Gan Ning and others looked at Song Zhong with contempt.
"Song Zhong! Now that my brother's body is still cold, as an old minister, you are going to report to Cao Cao?"
Liu Bei was heartbroken. He just realized that Jingzhou was not Liu Biao's Jingzhou, but the Jingzhou of the powerful gentry!
Even if he accepts Jingzhou, with the virtues of Cai and Kuai, he will definitely hinder it.
"Lord."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said with a smile: "The most urgent task is to unite the two young masters Liu Cong and Liu Qi to fight against Cao."
"Liang already knows the identity of another person intercepted by Xingba. He is one of the leaders of Tongque."
Pang Tong took a sip of wine and replied: "Kong Ming, you have already made your first contribution when you are just starting out! This time, it is my turn to resist Cao Jun, right?"
Zhuge Liang smiled warmly and said, "Don't worry, Shi Yuan, Liang will naturally not compete with you for credit! I hope Shi Yuan won't worry about how to resist Cao Ren."
Pang Tong bowed his hand and thanked him. Crouching dragon and phoenix chick were equally famous. The two were both good friends and rivals.
In the past at Shuijing Academy, they were equally talented.
Now that they work together under the same master, Pang Tong will never be willing to lag behind.
"Lord!"
"Don't worry Shiyuan, you can also hold the sword seal in this battle!"
"Pang Tong, I am willing to ride on the horse and behind the horse for my lord, even if I die!"
Liu Bei quickly stepped forward to help him, which moved Pang Tong very much.
Liu Mang was upset and said casually: "Mr. Pang, never ride a white horse in the future! Especially Lu! That thing can be a hindrance to the master! Only a tough guy like my dad can't ride it!"
Treason!
Liu Bei was so angry that he almost spit out a mouthful of blood. Then he looked at Pang Tong's thin mount and smiled: "Shi Yuan, I have a good horse, Lu. Fortunately, Nizi reminded me, and I just noticed that Shi Yuan's mount is not good."
Pang Tong was moved. Where in the world could he find such a wise master who was so courteous to the virtuous corporal?
"Lord Lu Zhan, hahahaha!"
Liu Mang suddenly laughed and said: "Dad! Second uncle and third uncle! Two gentlemen!"
Liu Bei frowned and said, "Sir, why are you so surprised?"
"Have I made another great contribution? Song Zhong was unable to report to Cao Cao and bought you time to contact Liu Qi and Liu Cong!"
"this……"
Liu Bei was afraid that Liu Mang would be proud, even though this kid had always been arrogant.
"My lord, it's all thanks to your wisdom that we can escape Xiangyang!"
Zhao Yun spoke first.
"That's right! If the young master hadn't intercepted Song Zhong, I'm afraid Cao Cao would have known about the Jingzhou nobles' request to surrender, and the army would have arrived soon!"
Zhuge Liang's tone was serious.
"We are willing to ask for merit for the young master!"
Pang Tong, Gan Ning, and Deng Ai bowed and saluted.
Liu Bei said helplessly: "Everyone, you dote on the traitor even more than I do!"
"Tell me! What reward do you want?"
Liu Mang smiled slyly: "De Lu!"
Liu Bei's face turned green. That was your father's tool to win over Pang Tong, so you just snatched it away?
What do you want Pang Tong to think?
"Hahaha! Shiyuan, you are too rude to be a traitor. Don't worry, I will definitely keep that Lu for you..."
Liu Bei smiled awkwardly, and Pang Tong quickly declined, not even daring to shout.
"My lord, this is the prince's wish! Both Shi Yuan and I are the prince's teachers! As soon as Lu Youzhi said it, the prince would rather ride on his own than hinder Shi Yuan! I hope the lord will fulfill his wishes!"
Liu Mang said that he was an expert. When it came to talking nonsense, Zhuge Liang was indeed the best!
Zhuge Liang blinked at Liu Mang, as if to say: "Sir, my master can only help you so far!"
