Nanyang County, Wan County.
The person who controls Wan County now is Zhang Xiu.
Last year, Zhang Xiu's uncle Zhang Ji was short of food and led an army to attack Nanyang County in Jingzhou with the intention of grabbing food. Unexpectedly, Liu Biao's army shot Zhang Ji indiscriminately, causing Zhang Ji to die of illness, and Zhang Xiu took over Zhang Ji's troops.
At that time, Zhang Xiu was a little confused. The team was already disorganized and unable to gain a foothold in Nanyang County.
At this time, Liu Biao arranged for people to go north and was willing to accept Zhang Xiu, allowing Zhang Xiu to garrison troops in Wan County, Nanyang County, and supply a certain amount of food and grass. Zhang Xiu agreed to Liu Biao's conditions and settled down in Wan County.
Immediately afterwards, Jia Xu came to seek refuge.
With Jia Xu handling government affairs for Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu finally settled down and had no worries. Zhang Xiu only needs to take care of the army, leaving all other matters to Jia Xu, so there is no need to worry at all.
Wan County, inside the General's Mansion.
Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu were chatting.
Zhang Xiu's angular face showed a little impatience, and he said: "Sir, Liu Biao has delayed the supply of food and grass for this month again. At first, he promised to supply food and grass, but now, he delays the time from time to time and finds excuses. Stealing. Liu Biao, an old man, is too stingy in what he does. Do you think I should lead the army south to scare him?"
Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "Has the general forgotten the situation when General Zhang Ji was defeated in the past?"
Zhang Xiu smiled mischievously.
The original situation was indeed very bad. If it weren't for Liu Biao's help, Zhang Xiu's army would have been disheartened.
Jia Xu continued: "General, in this area of Jingzhou, especially in Nanyang County, you are an outsider after all. The powerful local families will not accept you. The only person the general can rely on now is Liu Biao."
"Since you want to receive Liu Biao's money and food, what's the harm in having a little temper?"
"Just leave him alone."
"The general just needs to remember one thing. As long as Liu Biao doesn't really cut off the supply of food and grass, and doesn't blatantly violate the agreement, he can just turn a blind eye. After all, the general now has a certain amount of food and grass, so he won't go hungry."
Jia Xu said slowly: "For the time being, Liu Biao is the general's backing and cannot be offended. Of course, when the situation changes and the general can use external forces, he can show off and spar with Liu Biao."
After hearing this, Zhang Xiu was still a little angry.
He is not too old, he is a bit passionate and impulsive, and he cannot bear to be wronged. However, Jia Xu tried to persuade him, and Zhang Xiu reluctantly agreed.
Zhang Xiu thought for a while and suddenly said: "Sir, there is one more thing."
Jia Xu asked: "What's the matter?"
Zhang Xiu said: "Lu Xuan led his army into Runan County. It was like entering an uninhabited country. He surrendered wherever he passed. What do you think of this matter, sir?"
Jia Xu's slightly squinted eyes suddenly opened.
A flash of light flashed across his eyes.
Jia Xu said in a deep voice: "General, Lu Xuan's target is definitely not just Runan County."
Zhang Xiu chuckled and said: "That doesn't matter. At most, Lu Xuan wants to capture Yuzhou, and it has nothing to do with our Nanyang County in Jingzhou. As long as Lu Xuan doesn't come to Nanyang County, everything is easy. What's more, he can't come either. After all, this is Liu Biao’s territory.”
A wise look appeared in Jia Xu's eyes, and he said: "The general is wrong, Lu Xuan will definitely come. This time, Lu Xuan's goal is not only Runan and Yuzhou, but also to seize Nanyang County and dominate the south."
"ah?"
Zhang Xiu exclaimed.
His face was full of shock and astonishment. He felt even more ridiculous and didn't believe Jia Xu's analysis.
Zhang Xiu said: "Once Lu Xuan attacks Nanyang County, it will be like breaking up with Liu Biao. Liu Biao will not let it go. What's more, we are not vegetarians. So sir, are your worries a little unnecessary?"
Jia Xu is nearly fifty years old. Although his hair on the temples is a little white, he is in good spirits.
He stroked the gray beard under his chin and said slowly: "General, Lu Xuan must capture Nanyang County. Because once Nanyang County is captured, Liu Biao will be the turtle in the urn, and Lu Xuan will dominate the south from then on."
"Lu Xuan once sent troops to capture Xuzhou. He could go north through Xuzhou. However, the situation in the north of Xuzhou is too complicated. It involves Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. Once a war starts, it will be a mess."
"Lu Xuan's move to seize Runan County will be decided in one battle, so Lu Xuan will definitely get involved in Nanyang County."
Jia Xu was very sure.
He trusts his own judgment more.
Zhang Xiu was a little stubborn and frowned: "Sir, I still don't believe it. Liu Biao is also very powerful. My uncle led troops to attack Nanyang County, but was shot by Liu Biao's men and died in Nanyang County. Lu Xuan Although he is powerful, Liu Biao is not a soft persimmon."
Jia Xu never liked to force himself to play the piano to others. Seeing that Zhang Xiu refused to listen, Jia Xu smiled and said: "In that case, just take it one step at a time and wait for the follow-up results."
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "Sir, I still think it is unlikely that Lu Xuan will come. It will not be easy for Lu Xuan to capture the entire Yuzhou. I think Cao Cao will not let it go all the time."
Jia Xu smiled in his heart and nodded: "The general's statement makes sense. Maybe Lu Xuan will not come."
Zhang Xiu smiled naively and said, "Sir, do you think so too?"
Jia Xu narrowed his eyes slightly again and said perfunctorily: "The general's opinion has some truth to it, and I agree with it."
Zhang Xiu laughed, quite pleased with himself.
The two chatted for a while. As the afternoon approached, Jia Xu yawned, opened his eyes, stood up and said, "General, it's getting late. I'm going back."
Zhang Xiu nodded and said, "Sir, walk slowly."
Jia Xu stood up, bowed his hands, walked out of the general's mansion leisurely, and took a carriage towards his residence.
Jia Xu followed Zhang Xiu not to be loyal, but to stay here temporarily.
Zhang Xiu's mind is quite simple, not as vicious as Li Jue or Guo Si. If something really happened, Zhang Xiu would still be willing to listen if Jia Xu persisted. Therefore, Jia Xu feels that the current situation is okay.
Zhang Xiu didn't believe that Lu Xuan came to attack Nanyang County, so there was nothing he could do about it. Zhang Xiu would know about it when Lu Xuan's army arrived.
Jia Xu never argued with Zhang Xiu.
It is one of Jia Xu's creeds not to argue with fools. The more you argue, the more it will lead to a stalemate in the relationship between the two parties.
Simply, don’t argue for the best.
Jia Xu walked back to the gate of the mansion. As soon as he got off the carriage, he saw the concierge coming up to him and said, "Master, there is a man named Jia Xuan coming to the mansion. He is said to be from the Jia family. He is your junior from Liangzhou, I asked him to wait in the hall."
Jia Xu was puzzled.
Jia Xuan?
He remembered that there was no such person in the Jia family.
Jia Xu strode forward and soon returned to the hall, where he saw Lu Xuan and Xu Chu standing in the hall. Jia Xu looked at Lu Xuan carefully, and then glanced at Xu Chu. Suddenly, a light flashed across his eyes, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Immediately, Jia Xu clasped his hands and cupped his hands and said: "Lu Qianqi came to the humble house in person, but he was not welcomed from afar."
Lu Xuan was surprised when he heard this.
Jia Xu actually directly judged his identity, which was very impressive.
Lu Xuan's expression remained unchanged and he did not admit it. He asked directly: "Why does Mr. Jia call me Lu Qiaoqi? I am Jia Xuan, not Lu Xuan."
