Chapter 65
Huang Chengyan's expression changed.
Pang Degong on the side was also surprised.
Although Liu Biao relied heavily on the Cai and Kuai families, his Huang family was also one of the four major surnames in Jingzhou.
Although he repeatedly rejected Liu Biao's proposal over the years, Liu Biao still treated him with courtesy and showed considerable respect.
At least on the surface. but now.
When Xiangyang was about to fall, Liu Biao was so angry that he ordered his nephew to use force and threaten his life to force the Huang family to move south!
"Liu Jingsheng, finally showed his claws and revealed his true colors..."
After Huang Chengyan was shocked, a sarcastic sneer appeared on his face.
Liu Hu frowned and said sternly:
"Don't talk nonsense. In short, this is what my uncle meant."
"If your Huang family is not willing to work for my uncle, you can't even think of staying and working for Liu Bei."
"Today you have only one choice, either follow me and move south, or I will bloodbath your Huang family!"
Liu Hu clenched his long sword tightly, and then extended a three-pointer forward.
He was only an inch away from Huang Chengyan.
"You Liu Hu, how dare you be rude to Brother Chengyan? Are you crazy?"
Pang Degong couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to scold him.
Liu Hu glanced and realized that Pang Degong was there, and his expression changed slightly.
But immediately he returned to being cold and snorted:
"It turns out that Mr. Pang is also here. That’s just right. Your Pang family is also on the list of my uncle’s move to the south."
"I invited Pang Gong today and went south with Huang Gong."
Pang Degong was shocked. He didn't expect that he wanted to frighten Liu Hu, but the other party didn't buy it, so he fell into a trap.
Two famous people from Jingzhou and the Liu family formed a stalemate.
"Put your sword away!"
Huang Yueying couldn't bear it anymore, stepped forward and pushed Liu Hu's sword away, staring angrily with almond eyes:
"My Huang family has settled in Xiangyang for more than a hundred years. This is our hometown and the root of our Huang family."
"Your Lord, Liu Jingsheng, can't hold Xiangyang himself, so why are you forcing us to abandon our homes and careers and follow him to move south?"
"I don't believe it, you really have the guts to use force against our Huang family!"
Huang Chengyan was surprised. He didn't expect that he, a seemingly quiet girl, could be so brave and strong. He even dared to bet that Liu Wu would not dare to kill him.
But he didn't know that Huang Yueying was not acting out of impulse, but judging Liu Hu. It was just a bluff, but he didn't dare to actually kill them.
After all, the Huang family was spread all over Jingzhou, and Huang Chengyan was just the head of the Huang family in Xiangyang.
Huang Zhong in Changsha and Huang Zu in Jiangxia were both descendants of the Huang family.
Liu Biaoruo connived at his nephew and killed Huang Chengyan, What did Huang Zu and the Huang family's descendants think?
Liu Hu was shocked, frightened by Huang Yueying's courage, and subconsciously took half a step back.
Huang Yueying's words exposed his bottom line.
Liu Biao indeed told him that he must force the Huang family to move south, but I also warned you not to hurt Huang Chengyan
After the bead spun a few times, Liu Hu raised his sword again.
But this time, it pointed to Huang Yueying.
Huang Chengyan's expression changed and he shouted urgently:"Liu Hu, what do you want to do?"
Liu Hu raised the corners of his mouth and sneered:
"Miss Huang is extremely smart and worthy of being the most talented woman in Jingzhou."
"Yes, my uncle Jingsheng did tell me not to hurt Mr. Huang."
"But he never said, I can't touch your beloved!"
As soon as the topic changed, Liu Hu's face suddenly flashed with a fierce light, and his long sword pointed directly at Huang Yueying's eyebrows.
"If Mr. Huang knows the current affairs, I will escort you south easily."
"If you don't know how to praise me and refuse to let me go, I will kill your wife with one strike of my sword!"
"Huang Gong, you choose it yourself!"
Huang Chengyan's heart trembled, and the calm demeanor of the head of the Huang family on his face suddenly turned nervous.
Liu Hu's move obviously caught his weakness.
He can not be afraid of his own life and death, but he must not care about it. His daughter's life.
After a brief weighing,
Huang Chengyan could only grit his teeth and sighed helplessly:
"Liu Biao is in vain to be a famous person in the country, a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and the lord of Jingzhou!"
"As his nephew, you threaten a prostitute. You are really shameless."
"Isn't it just to move south to Jiangling? I can just go with you."
Huang Yueying was shaken, with grief and anger in her eyes, and she let out a helpless sigh.
She understood that her father was concerned about her life and had to succumb to Liu Biao's threat.
On the side, Pang Degong, after seeing Liu Hu's methods, knew that he It also avoids being forcibly relocated to Jiangling, which is also a helpless message.
"He who knows the current affairs is a wise man, and Huang Gong is indeed a smart man."
Liu Hu's lips curled up with a hint of pride, he sheathed his long sword and shouted:
"Come here, help Huang Gong pack up his belongings and move south to Jiangling immediately!"
…
North of Xiangyang, Shuiying.
Twenty thousand troops and one hundred thousand bushels of grain and grass have all crossed the river.
Just waiting for Liu Bei's order, the infantry and cavalry army will march towards Xiangyang City in a mighty manner.
Inside the Chinese military tent.
Liu Bei has summoned the generals and deployed them. After arriving in Xiangyang, how will the various ministries besiege the city and set up a stronghold?
"Ziyu's military advisor made a plan and beat Liu Biao to the point where he was left with half his life!"
"As soon as our army arrived, I think Xiangyang City fell with just one kick."
Zhang Fei was extremely optimistic and flattered Deng Mu.
All the generals laughed and were full of confidence.
Wei Yan held up his hand and said happily:
"All the food and fodder for my army has crossed the river. My lord, give the order and we will conquer Xiangyang!"
Wen Pin also asked for orders:
"What the article said makes sense. Let's break through Xiangyang immediately, and then seize all Jingzhou before Sun Ce enters the game!"
Liu Bei's pride was ignited, and he immediately said with emotion:
"Then I ask you to use your lives and exert all your fighting spirit to defeat Xiangyang as quickly as possible!"
The words just fell.
Deng Mu smiled and wrote lightly:
"There is no need to be impatient, my lord, Mu guessed that we might be able to capture Xiangyang City without spending a single soldier!" As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden surprise in the tent.
Liu Bei and the generals looked at each other with blank eyes, neither of them could understand the mystery behind Deng Mu's words.
Without spending a single soldier?
Although Liu Biao was defeated miserably, but in Xiangyang City, There are at least nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses available.
Not to mention the strength of Xiangyang City. If Liu Biao is determined to defend and does not pay a heavy price, how can he attack Xiangyang? A few thousand fewer people will die, which is not bad. One soldier and one soldier?
"Commander Ziyu, I said that Xiangyang City would be broken with just one kick. I was just making an analogy. Do you still take it seriously?"
"No matter how useless that old dog Liu Biao is, we won't be able to conquer Xiangyang without spending a single soldier, right?"
Zhang Fei remained straightforward and was the first to question Deng Mu.
Deng Mu smiled and was about to speak.
The curtain was lifted and Hu Che'er rushed in excitedly.
"Report to my lord, the last scout has just sent an urgent report"
"Liu Biao had abandoned the defense of Xiangyang and led his remaining troops out of the city through the south gate and fled southward!"
This piece of information instantly made the tent boil.
Liu Bei and everyone looked at Deng Mu in surprise.
Liu Biao abandoned the city and fled!
This means that he can capture the city without a strong attack and without losing his troops. Xiangyang.
Deng Mu was right!
"what happened? Liu
Bei suppressed his surprise and asked again.
"According to my scouts' investigation, Liu Biao led less than ten thousand remaining soldiers and fled in batches from the south gate yesterday evening."
"Before he fled, he planted flag dummies on the city tower in advance, which confused our army's eyes and ears and failed to obtain information about his escape in time."
"It is reported that before Liu Biao fled, he spread rumors slandering the lord throughout Xiangyang City, saying that the lord defeated the Xiangyang soldiers and wanted to bloodbath the wealthy surnames in the city."
"Therefore, dozens of wealthy families in the city, either voluntarily or forced by Liu Biao, fled south with Liu Biao and their families, towards Jiangling."
Hu Che'er read out the detailed information in front of everyone.
Liu Bei fully understood and asked Deng Mu:
"Ziyu, could it be that you had expected that Liu Biao would abandon the city and flee south to Jiangling?"
"That’s why you dare to claim that we can capture Xiangyang without spending a single soldier?"
Everyone's eyes are once again focused on Deng Mu. (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
"There are less than 10,000 soldiers in Xiangyang City, the people are panicked, and the soldiers have no will to fight."
"In addition, Cai Mao was executed, Wang Wei was killed, and Liu Biao's wings were stripped away by the lord. Not many of them were left."
"In this situation, even with Liu Biao's ten courages, he would not dare to risk his life to defend"
"Mu Liao thought that Kuai Yue would give him a plan, so he abandoned the city and fled south to Jiangling. He summoned soldiers from Jiangxia and Jingnan counties to go north for reinforcements, so that he could regroup and fight his lord again!"
Deng Mu had a sarcastic look on his face and exposed Liu Biao's little thoughts in a few words.
Liu Bei suddenly understood, nodded and said:
"The military advisor really had an insight into people's hearts and saw Liu Biao extremely clearly."
"No matter if he escapes, our army will be able to capture Xiangyang City without any bloodshed!"
Hearing that the city in the heart of Jingzhou can be captured without a bloody battle, the generals immediately became excited.
At this time,
Zhang Fei scratched the back of his head again and said with a puzzled look on his face:
"Military advisor, you said that Liu Biao, the old thief, would run away if he wanted to. Why did he still take those Xiangyang lords with him? Aren't he afraid of dragging himself down?"
Zhang Fei's question immediately reminded Liu Bei, who looked at Deng Mu again.
"Xiangyang City is the largest city in Jingzhou, and more than half of the powerful families in Jingzhou are gathered here."
"If Xiangyang changes hands, most of these people will turn their backs on Liu Biao and turn against their lord."
"With the influence of these famous people, if they defected, what an impact it would have on Liu Biao's prestige and the people's support in Jingzhou!"
"Does Liu Biao dare to leave all these people to his lord?"
Deng Mu looked sarcastic and pointed out Liu Biao's predicament.
Liu Bei suddenly understood and knew Liu Biao's intention.
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Liu Biao did not hesitate to break up with the wealthy people of Xiangyang, but also wanted to prevent him from gaining the support of the people of Xiangyang.
"Liu Biao, an old thief, has quite beautiful thoughts."
"Brother, what are we waiting for? Let’s immediately lead our troops south to pursue them. Zhang
Fei shouted angrily.
Liu Bei shook his head and sighed:
"Among those who moved south, not all of them were as loyal to Liu Biao as the Cai family and the Kuai family."
"I believe that there are many people who have no choice but to do it in public"
"As a brother, if we send troops to pursue us, once we catch up, our swords will have no eyesight. I don’t know how many of these people will die in the chaos."
"If Liu Biao wants to leave, let him go."
Zhang Fei was at a loss for words. He hesitated several times and could only mutter and stamp his feet.
His brother had a benevolent heart and did not want to kill many Xiangyang soldiers and civilians in the rebellion by chasing Liu Biao.
Then what else could he say?
"The Lord's original intention is good, but this matter is related to the fight for the hearts and minds of Xiangyang and even Jingzhou. How can we ignore it?"
"Even if the lord cannot hunt down Liu Biao, he must not let Liu Biao take these Xiangyang heroes away!"
Deng Mu looked solemn and rejected Liu Bei's decision.
Liu Bei was shocked.
Before he could speak, Deng Mu changed the subject:
"However, Mu knew that the lord could not bear to hurt these heroes who were forced to move south."
"Mu Dao has a plan, maybe he can intercept Liu Biao at the maximum range and avoid casualties."
"Even if Liu Biao can't be killed, at least if he peels off three layers of his skin, he can still intercept these Xiangyang heroes!"
As soon as these words came out,
Liu Bei became energetic and asked hurriedly:"Ziyu has any clever plan to get the best of both worlds, please tell me quickly!"
"Zifeng, bring me the map!"
Deng Mu waved his hands and shouted.
Zhou Cang quickly brought the map of Nanjun and spread it in the big tent.
"When Liu Biao left the city from the south gate, he must have wanted to take the overland route and go straight south to Jiangling."
"The highway from Xiangyang to Jiangling is basically a straight line, and the distance is less than 300 miles."
"Dangyang City is right between the two cities."
"The Jushui River merges into the Han River from west to east, passing through Changban Slope, dividing Dangyang into two parts."
"Above this Changban, there is a bridge named Dangyang Bridge."
"This bridge is the only way to cross Jushui!"
"If the Lord can use his cavalry to gallop southward day and night, he may be able to take the lead and seize the Dangyang Bridge!"
"As long as we capture Dangyang Bridge, won't we be able to intercept Liu Biao and all the Xiangyang heroes who were held hostage by him on the north bank of Jushui?"
Deng Mu pointed his finger at the location of Yangcheng and told his strategy.
Liu Bei's face gradually became excited, and he looked eagerly at the map.
But the place Deng Mu pointed to was empty, and there was no Mark the Changban slope and the Dangyang Bridge in his mouth.
Wenpin, Wei Yan and other Jingzhou surrendered generals looked horrified and looked at each other in amazement.
They were all from Jingzhou, how come they had never heard of this? Is there such a bridge in the land of Dangyang?
"Ziyu, look at this map, there is no Dangyang Bridge you mentioned?"
"Are you sure there really is such a bridge here?"
Liu Bei couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.
But Deng Mu smiled confidently, waved his hands and said:
"Whether there is this bridge or not, the lord only needs to send his Qingqi southward and go and have a look. Seeing that Deng
Mu was so sure, Liu Bei felt confident and no longer doubted.
Just as he was waiting to give Zhang Liao the order,
Zhang Liao took the lead and said:
"My lord, I will chase Liu Biao on wolf cavalry all the way through the starry night. I am confident that I can catch up with Liu Biao."
"But this pursuit will inevitably accidentally injure those Xiangyang heroes who are willing to join the lord. Doesn't this go against the lord's previous concerns?"
What Zhang Liao said immediately reminded Liu Bei.
"Who said we have to go overland to pursue?"
Deng Mu moved his finger to the east and landed on the Han River.
"The Ju River flows from west to east and merges into the Han River in the Hanjin area."
"Wenyuan could take a navy warship and go south along the river to Hanjin, and then extend the Jushui River all the way west to Dangyang."
"In this way, wouldn't it be possible to bypass Liu Biao and seize the Dangyang Bridge first?"
Deng Mu had already thought of Zhang Liao's concerns in advance.
So he came up with a solution without thinking.
Zhang Liao looked at the map anxiously and said in surprise:
"Yes, Xiangyang is backed by the Han River, so we still have waterways to go!"
"And the waterway goes southward faster than Liu Biao walking!"
"The military advisor had thought carefully, but Liao didn't even think of it!"
The last worry was relieved.
Liu Bei didn't hesitate anymore and shouted happily:
"Zhang Wenyuan listened to the order and immediately led the wolf cavalry southward by water, approaching Jushui diagonally and cutting off the Dangyang Bridge!"
"I will personally lead the infantry and follow Liu Biao southward."
"Our two groups will meet at Changbanpoer!".