Faced with the sudden appearance of Zhao Yun's soldiers and horses, Chen Er did not dare to make any decision. It would take at least seven days to rush the secret letter to Jingjing from 800 miles away, and it would also take seven or eight days to arrive, and it would take at least seven days to go back and forth. In half a month, with this time, Zhao Yun may have captured Cangwu.
After a short period of thinking, Chen Er decided to report to Lu Xun secretly to let him make a decision, and then informed the prefect Cangwu to prepare him for the battle in advance. Zhao Yun was a famous general of the Chu State, and he was the younger brother of Emperor Jingguo. No one dared to underestimate him. With his strength, Chen Er and the others had to deal with it seriously.
Liu Feng also knew that Zhao Yun was difficult to deal with, but Lingling County was Zhao Yun's rear supply line for food and grass. If they could get a reply from the emperor, they could abandon Cangwu, lead Zhao Yun's army deep, and then cut off the supply of food and grass, and Zhao Yun's army would be able to fight without a fight. defeat.
Neither Chen Er nor Liu Feng dared to give up Cang Wu and could only wait for Lu Xun's order.
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Within seven days, the secret memorial was delivered to Zhang Xiu.
Originally, Zhang Xiu was lying comfortably on the kang. Huang Yueying massaged his head. Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao each held one foot and massaged his feet. It was very comfortable and comfortable. Did he eat a sweet and sour grape with his eyes closed? Eyes humming a tune.
Suddenly, military information from eight hundred miles south came. Zhang Xiu suddenly opened his eyes and intuitively predicted that Liu Bei might be about to take action.
After opening the secret memorial and reading it, Zhang Xi stood up and shouted: "Su Jin! Ask Minister Shang Chengge and the Minister of the Military Governor's Office to come to Shuxin Pavilion to discuss the matter quickly - Yueying, Shishi, please change my clothes quickly!"
Seeing that Zhang Xiu was so eager, Huang Yueying and others did not dare to neglect. Those who took the clothes quickly took the clothes, and those who took the belts took the belts. They helped Zhang Xiu put on the five-claw golden dragon robe quickly and without any hesitation, and then strode towards Shuxin Pavilion. , followed by Qin Zhen, Tu Lichen and other personal guards.
By the time Zhang Xiu reached the door of Shuxin Pavilion, Jia Xu and others had already arrived.
"No need to salute, come in!" After getting closer, Zhang Xiu realized that Jia Xu was out of breath, Li Ru blushed but didn't dare to cough, and Liu Ye held his chest with one hand. It seemed that they all came in a hurry. He didn't ask them to salute.
After entering the door, Zhang Xiu handed them the secret memorial. Without waiting for them to finish reading, he said directly: "Liu Bei and Chen Gong are really good at plotting and calculating! He gave me a trick, and Liu Bei used his body to seduce me." Attracting all of Lu Xun's attention, he secretly sent Zhao Yun to lead a surprise attack on Cangwu with 18,000 men, preparing to defeat Cangwu and march north to attack Lu Xun. If Liu Feng hadn't surrendered, Cangwu would have been defeated at this moment!"
Zhang Liao said: "The governor of Cangwu is Sima Jin. Zhao Yun only has 18,000 men deep inside. It will be difficult to break through Cangwu in a short time."
Zhang Xiu said with a cold face: "Eight thousand of them are Baiyue mountain people, and they are all veterans of mountain warfare. I am not afraid that Sima Jin will not be able to defend Cangwu, but I am afraid that he will be tempted out and be defeated due to his eagerness for meritorious service. You also You know, I don’t put much emphasis on the Sima family. The people of the Sima family really want an opportunity to perform. How could Sima Jin miss such an opportunity?"
Everyone in the government and the public knows that the Sima family is not reused, but no one knows why it is not reused. In terms of talent, the Sima Bada brothers' talents are not top-notch, but they can be considered middle-class. They will not all be sent to remote areas to work as low-ranking people. officials.
Sima Yi, in particular, was extremely talented. Many people were highly recommending him, but they were all suppressed by Zhang Xiu. It wasn't that Zhang Xiu didn't want to use it, but that he didn't dare to use it. As a person from later generations, Zhang Xiu knew that Sima Yi was a hundred times more capable. The body weight is 90 pounds, and the bones are 90 pounds.
Jia Xu also understood the reason for Zhang Xiu's urgent summons. He pondered his thoughts and said, "Your Majesty, I think this matter can't be rushed. Once it comes, it will take more than half a month for the secret report to come and go. With this time, Zhao Yun has already arrived at Cangwu City, and there is not enough time. It can only depend on the abilities of Lu Xun and Sima Jin. Secondly, Liu Feng has surrendered. So what if Zhao Yun captures Cangwu, cutting off the food route to the rear, and Zhao Yun goes deep alone. Death is certain."
Zhang Xiu shook his head: "What I am worried about is not these, but Kuai Yue!"
"Kuai Yue?"
Everyone frowned.
Zhang Xiu explained: "Kuai Yue offended many people in order to implement the national policy. Now that the Chu army wants to return to Jingzhou, the Jingzhou nobles must have internal correspondents. After Cangwu breaks through, if Zhao Yun uses a battle to attack Lu Xun, or goes north Take Nanjun directly, when the time comes, Kuai Yue will be in danger!"
Li Ru thought for a while and said: "Once Cangwu is breached, Zhao Yun's whereabouts will be exposed. At this time, the emperor's secret message will definitely be delivered. We can order the surrounding counties to cooperate, clear the walls and fields, and defend the city. Zhao Yun is The surprise attack troops definitely did not carry siege equipment and lost the advantage of surprise attack. Zhao Yun cannot attack the city and cannot get food, grass and baggage. If he goes deep alone, he will be defeated by our army!"
Zhang Xiu nodded.
Looking at Zhang Liao: "Zhang Liao, you quickly order Lu Xun to divide a group of troops to support Cangwu and other places, order Zhang Xian to lead his troops to cross the river and cut off Liu Bei's westward advance, and order Ding Feng to lead the navy south to attack the areas south of the Yangtze River. , ordered Chen Dao to lead part of the navy to set off from Ryukyu Island to capture Kuaiji County and capture Yangzhou!"
"Hmph! I have already issued an order to Liu Feng, telling him to go to Jianye with his own identity and kill Liu Chan. As long as Liu Chan dies, the Chu Kingdom will be destroyed!"
As for Liu Feng's Marquisship, they had discussed it, and everyone here knew it.
Zhuge Liang said with some concern: "Gan Ning has already led his troops to sea. The construction of seven frigates and the dispatch of the navy have cost a lot of food, grass and baggage. Although we were well prepared for the Chu army to attack Jingzhou, we did not expect it to be so fast. If we rush to fight at the front, I'm afraid the rear will be tight!"
But Fazheng said: "Dajing's currency circulation caused a rapid loss of gold and silver in Chu State. Liu Bei was forced to do nothing! The emperor and his ministers all thought that this was a God-given opportunity! We were not prepared enough. In fact, the Chu army was also There was no adequate preparation, but the situation forced us to launch troops as early as possible."
Zhang Xiu nodded: "Filial piety makes sense, Kong Ming, we are in a tight situation, Liu Bei is not much better, let alone Yangzhou, how can he consume more than my vast country, Li Ru, pass on my will, and the country's grain reserves Big households, let go of half of the grain and grass first. At this moment, it's time to show their value, and let Liu Bei take a look at what it means to be a great country."
Li Ru: "Here!"
Zhang Xiu: "Okay, you go get ready! Send a message to Lu Xun and Chen Er quickly. Liu Feng's identity cannot be exposed yet. Zhao Yun's food and grass will be given to him first to ensure that Liu Feng can successfully enter Jianye before it is cut off."
All the ministers: "Here!"
