Jealousy of evil is like enmity, seeing good is like hunger and thirst. —Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty, "The Prosecution of Zhang Zhengfu's Self-Replacement"
It is said that the news of Han Xuan's enthronement and the fall of Changsha reached Xiangyang. Liu Biao and all his subordinates were in morale confusion. Madam Cai was even more worried that Cai Mao would be attacked from both sides and insisted on withdrawing the troops. The rebellion of Huang Zhong and Wei Yan caught Liu Biao off guard, and a considerable schism arose among his advisers and generals.
Liu Biao originally found out through Lingling's intelligence that Chen Long, Zhao Yun and other generals were not in Lingling, and it seemed that even Huang Gai's first legion was nowhere to be found. So under Kuai Yue's plan, he made up his mind to move left, center and right. Three groups of troops were sent out, and the middle group of troops went straight to the Lingling County government office. Unexpectedly, before the victory was achieved, the two generals on the right actually surrendered. Not only did they surrender, they also counterattacked and chopped off the head of Han Xuan, the prefect of Changsha. Changsha soldiers had been training with Wei Yan and Huang Zhong for a long time, and they had long been forged. In order to maintain their loyalty, the two generals pacified the prefectures and counties in Changsha without much effort, and sent warships directly towards Jiangxia, opening a gap in the Yangtze River waterway for the return of Chen Long's first army.
Jiangxia guard Huang Zu was not convinced by Liu Biao, so he only sent troops to monitor the Changsha warships and did not start a war immediately. Although Huang Zu didn't have a good impression of Huang Zhong and Wei Yan, he was willing to watch Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and Liu Biao go to war first so that he could reap the benefits. The focus of Jiangxia's defense was still in the direction of Jianye in the east. At the same time, they sent reconnaissance cavalry across the river to peek near Changsha to obtain information about the civil war in Jingzhou as soon as possible.
At this time, Chen Long's troops had already stationed in Xinye, and they also sent out reconnaissance cavalry to grasp Xiangyang's movements. As for Liu Xian of Xiangyang, he had been keeping a few informants in Cai Mao's house and around Mrs. Cai with a lot of money. When he intercepted the information about Liu Biao's dispatch of troops, he had already obtained the information. He saw the opportunity and escaped without a trace, but he also temporarily lost the opportunity to obtain internal information again. possibility.
Naturally, Guo Jia and Zhou Buyi were not satisfied with stationing troops in new fields. After discussing with their lord, they sent Gan Ning to lead an army and scoured the surrounding hills between Xinyang and Suiguo to find a small road leading to the Yangtze River in the west of Jiangxia. . Later, contact was made with the warship sent by Huang Zhong.
This time, after exchanging information, Gan Ning quickly reported back to Chen Long. With this escape route suddenly presented in front of him, the two masterminds who had been with Chen Long since he was a child actually had their first disagreement in direction.
Guo Jia believed that the First Army should quickly cross the Yangtze River along the gap opened by Huang Zhong. After joining Huang Zhong, the entire army should blitz Jiangxia and seize the most important bridgehead on the Yangtze River. Guo Jiadao: "Jiangxia is the thoroughfare for all states. It is a golden thoroughfare for transporting troops, grain, commerce, and water transportation. If we can capture Jiangxia, we can threaten Jingxiang in the upper reaches, and target Chaisang, Luyang, and Jianzhou in the lower reaches." Yingchuan to the north, Nanyang to the west, Changsha to the south, Chaisang to the north, this is the place for the four battles. If an invincible navy can be built here, Liu Biao of Xiangyang will no longer dare to harass Lingling."
Zhou Buyi shook his head and said: "You are suspected of missing the point, Fengxiao. Why did you suddenly attack Jiangxia? I think Huang Zu didn't stop Huang Zhong's troops this time. Maybe he was waiting to see the outcome between us and Liu Biao. It's easy to be the wallflower. I don't want to provoke Huang Zu, but I just want to kill Liu Biao first."
He pointed to the simple military map hanging on the wall and said: "My lord, what I mean is that we are too far away from Chang'an. If we can't cross the river, we are indeed alone. We are also unable to cross the river to attack Xiangyang. The small town of Xinye will be difficult to defend. If When Liu Pan and Cai Mao's army returns, they will inevitably cross the river to deal with the lord. It is too dangerous here. I suggest that after we quickly cross the river, we take a short rest in Yueyang by Dongting Lake, and then transport troops along the Yuanjiang River system to assemble around Wuling. , while Liu Pan and Cai Mao's army returned to Xiangyang, contact Lingling Xi Zhicai's army, raid Jin Xuan's troops, seize Wuling, and establish a bridgehead against Xiangyang."
Chen Long nodded slightly and said: "If we can really capture Wuling, it will undoubtedly set up buffers and obstacles for Liu Biao's army to attack Lingling from Xiangyang and Jiangling. From now on, it will be Liu Biao's turn to have trouble sleeping and eating." Seeing his lord nodding, Zhou Buyi said, Thinking that the strategy could be determined, he proudly glanced at Guo Jia beside him, who was stroking his bare chin.
Unexpectedly, Chen Long changed the topic and said slowly: "I am in Lingling because of my ambition, and I conquered Changsha without losing a fight. It is Liu Biao's turn to be frightened. Why should I be in a hurry to go back?"
Guo Jia and Zhou Buyi's jaws dropped at the same time. They looked at each other, stared at Chen Long and asked: "But what does the lord want?"
Chen Long looked at the two of them with a smile and said: "I can't cross the river south to fight, and I don't want to cross the river from Jiangxia right away. Guess what I want to do?"
Zhou Buyi and Guo Jia were puzzled. Guo Jia asked, "Could it be that the Lord wants to find local celebrities here?"
Guo Jia's words reminded Chen Long of Zhuge Liang who worked hard on Longmu, and he smiled and said: "Nanyang's famous scholars are no less than those of Yingchuan, and there are probably more hidden great scholars, great technicians, and great celebrities. Have you heard of Shui Jing?" gentlemen?"
The two conspirators said at the same time: "Of course! Mr. Sima Hui is famous and is the master of brother Xu Shu." Guo Jia even said: "Mr. Sima Hui and I are from the same hometown. But I don't know that Mr. Shui Jing lives in seclusion in Nanyang? If he is nearby? , my subordinate is willing to visit with the lord and persuade him to join the lord."
Chen Long laughed loudly and said: "Although Mr. Sima is good, let him teach Xiaolong, Xiaofeng and Xiaohu! Hahaha!"
Zhou Buyi and Guo Jia were stunned at the same time and asked: "Who are Xiaolong, Xiaofeng and Xiaohu?"
Chen Long thought to himself, these dragons and phoenixes will naturally be your strong rivals in the future. As for the little tiger, what's more, Sima Yi was nicknamed "Zhonghu" and established a new dynasty.
Without explaining at the moment, he said: "The secret must not be leaked. I will let you know naturally in the future."
Zhou Bujie couldn't hold his breath and asked, "Then why does my lord stay here?"
Chen Long's eyes narrowed, his eyebrows furrowed, and he asked, "Have you forgotten the great feud between your Mistress Ning and Gong Fu?"
Only then did they realize that their lord was saying that Huang Gai was attacked between Nanyang and Luoyang that day when he led his troops north to Luoyang to attack King Qin. At that time, everyone guessed that Dong Zhuo was responsible, but there was always no evidence. As for the mistress Zhang Ning's great enemy, she always said it was Cao Cao, but the two of them couldn't figure it out.
Guo Jiadao: "My lord, do you have a clue to avenge the dead brothers of the Second Legion? As for Cao Cao, he is far away in Qingzhou, and it seems difficult to get there."
Chen Long narrowed his eyes and nodded and said: "That day, I pretended to be Yan Baihu and personally heard Dong Zhuo and Li Ru talking about it, guessing who attacked Huang Gai's army. Therefore, I confirm that it was not Dong Zhuo who sent someone to do it."
Zhou Buyi was shocked and said: "It's not Dong Zhuo who did it in the south of Luoyang. Could it be... Yuan Shu!" Guo Jia also woke up and nodded frequently: "It's very possible!"
Chen Long smiled and said: "Yuan Shu is the one who brought it upon himself to live. He dares to secretly stroke the dragon's beard of my Qinglong Army and do such a despicable thing. If I don't teach him a lesson, I can't relieve the hatred in my heart."
Guo Jia was silent, and Zhou Buyi said: "However, Wancheng is guarded by Zhang Xiu, who has outstanding martial arts. Although General Zhao can resist the enemy, it is difficult to attack the city. What's more, there are many troops guarding Wancheng outside. Yuan Shu himself is also in Luoyang, so I'm afraid I can't hurt him at all." These words undoubtedly meant that if Chen Long decided to attack Wancheng now, it would not be a wise choice.
Chen Long glanced at Guo Jia and found that the boy was becoming increasingly tactful. He did not express any objections, but just allowed the objections to come out of Zhou Buyi's mouth. I thought that these children had finally grown up, and I had to keep an eye on them to prevent them from overindulging in alcohol and sex, so that they could live a long life and spend more time with me.
Thinking of this, I found that I was a little distracted. At this time, Zhao Yun, who was inspecting the troops outside, happened to walk in and heard Zhou Buji's objection. When asked about the cause and effect, Zhou Buji explained everything.
Zhao Yun said angrily: "I didn't expect that Yuan Shu is a despicable villain. I hope we will give him the jade seal to help him prosper in Luoyang. My lord, with your order, even if I attack Luoyang, I will cut off Yuan Shu's head and use it as a night pot for the Lord." Take revenge." Several people had never seen the handsome boy Zhao Yun speak dirty words, and they all laughed happily.
Chen Long stretched out his hand to ask everyone to sit down, and the atmosphere became calm. Chen Long finally stopped playing riddles and stated his purpose: "Mother Ning has two most important enemies in her life. One is to abuse Brother Ma and to provoke others." Cao Mengde, the man who had trouble with Brother Ma, was the one who betrayed Brother Ma and her father, causing Brother Ma to be arrested and causing the destruction of Luoyang’s Yellow Turban spy agency, Tang Zhou.”
Everyone suddenly realized that Chen Long wanted to catch Tang Zhou.
Chen Long didn't wait for anyone to ask questions and said: "That day, Tang Zhou followed three generals to attack the Yellow Turbans. We have already met two of them, Lu Zhi and Huangfu Song, and Tang Zhou was not with them. In other words, as long as Tang Zhou is not dead, , most likely by Zhu Jun’s side.”
Zhao Yun nodded and asked: "Zhu Jun was supposed to be suppressing bandits near Runan at that time. He never returned to Luoyang. I heard that he had been entangled with Liu Pi and Gong Du's troops for a long time. Later, Liu Pi and Gong Du's troops went into the mountains to guerrilla. Zhu Jun is stationed in Luoshan County near Yiyang."
Guo Jiakai said: "If this is the case, turn around halfway to Jiangxia and look for Zhu Jun's important person near Yiyang."
Chen Long said: "You want someone? Do you think Zhu Jun is a fool, just give it to me if you want it?" Everyone laughed again, showing their true nature as brothers. Although Chen Long enjoys these people calling him lord, he actually regards them as true brothers in his heart. How can one be like Yuan Shu without any true brothers in life?
Chen Long finally made the final decision: "Lü Chang, Hao Pu, Zu Lang are with me, as well as a hundred special forces members. Let's send people to find out where Zhu Jun is and look for clues about Tang and Zhou within fifteen days. If there are any When I found out, the army set off as a whole, and I led Lu Chang and others to arrest people on the way. During these fifteen days, the army will train and rest, and make all preparations for departure. We can take advantage of these fifteen days to visit Shuijing. gentlemen."
With that said, before ending the meeting, he reached out and stroked his forehead and said: "I heard that there is Wollongong in Nanyang. The scenery is quite good. Yuan Zhi, please check the road. Maybe you can stop by on the way to see Mr. Shui Jing?"
