In addition to the battlefields in Hebei, Hanzhong, Nanyang County and other battlefields, the other battlefield that has been opened is Runan County where Chen Lan and Lei Bo of Yuan Shu's army are fighting against Zhou Ang, a vassal of Yuan Shao.

Originally, Chen Lan and Lei Bo had already occupied the upper position in the confrontation with Zhou Ang, but on the Yanzhou side, Liu Dai, Bao Xin and others had already gathered their troops and attacked Yuzhou from the Yanzhou border.

As a result, the scale of victory gradually began to tilt towards Zhou Ang's side.

Liu Dai ignored it, but the soldiers under the command of Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin were extremely powerful. Not only did they not lose at all when fighting against Yuan Shu's troops, they were even able to take the initiative, defeating Chen Lan and Lei Bo many times.

Seeing that Chen Lan and Lei Bo were about to be driven out of Yu, in Shouchun City in Jiujiang County, the Huainan generals who had just surrendered to Yuan Shu sent troops to reinforce them.

Among the Huainan generals, led by well-known local generals Zhang Xun, Qiao Rui and other generals, they led their troops to attack Runan County.

As a result, the balance of battle victory began to tilt back towards Yuan Shu's army, and the war between the two sides in Runan County fell into a stalemate again.

At the same time, Liu Qi's troops had also arrived in Jiangxia County.

Although they were only on one battlefield in the Central Plains War, Jingzhou's scouts were constantly reporting the battle conditions to Liu Qi.

Now that all the princes and governors are participating in the war, relying solely on Liu Qi's victory on the battlefield has no effect at all. Victory must be achieved on all battlefields to be considered a success.

So he has to keep snooping for information from everywhere.

After Liu Qi's troops arrived at Xiling County, Huang Zu had already assembled the soldiers from Jiangxia County.

Huang Zu was the descendant of the famous minister Huang Xiang, and he was from a famous family. His family had a close relationship with the Liu family of Shanyang in the past. Therefore, when Liu Biao entered Jingzhou last year, he went to Jiangxia first to ask Huang Zu to help recruit the powerful people in Xiling.

, help him conquer Jiangxia County.

Therefore, in terms of the relationship between the two families, Liu Qi had to call Huang Zu uncle.

"My nephew Liu Qi, I have met my uncle."

Huang Zu said hurriedly: "My nephew, you don't have to be like this. You and I belong to the same family, and you are still ordered to lead the Eastern Expedition army this time. When it comes to your identity, Huang Mou should be the one who respects you."

Liu Qi smiled and said: "My uncle is my elder, so it is natural to pay tribute. Last time we met in Xiangyang City in a hurry, I did not ask my uncle for advice. Liu Qi deeply regrets that I see you again today. Liu Qi is very relieved."

Liu Qi's words were very helpful to Huang Zu. He helped Liu Qi arrange for the soldiers to be stationed in the camp outside the city, and then invited Liu Qi into Xiling City.

After entering the county office in Xiling City, Liu Qi asked Huang Zu about the Runan battlefield.

After Huang Zu briefly told Liu Qi the intelligence that his scouts had gathered in Runan, he then asked: "My dear nephew, in your opinion, what should we do now? Is it to station in Runan County to fight Yuan Shu's army and Yuan Shao's army?

Or should we sit back and watch the fight between tigers and tigers, and then take action again?"

Liu Qi thought seriously for a while and said: "Quan is holding back for now, waiting for the people from Wu County to write back to me and making a final decision."

Huang Zu heard this and said curiously: "Why do we have to wait for news from Wu County?"

Liu Qi then told Huang Zu roughly what he and Liu Biao wanted to do to summon Liu Yao to Jingzhou.

After Huang Zu listened, he began to think carefully.

In Huang Zu's mind, this matter was really a bit ridiculous. Not to mention whether Liu Yao was willing to come to Jingzhou, but from Sun Jian's point of view, how could he easily let Liu Yao come here?

But the fact made Huang Zu slapped in the face.

A few days later, Taishi Ci came from Wu County and asked to see Liu Qi, saying that he was asking for an interview on behalf of Liu Yao.

Liu Qi and Huang Zu led a group of generals under their command to receive Tai Shici in the main hall.

Taishi Ci was dusty and had a weathered look on his face. He had dark circles under his eyes and the whites of his eyes were bloodshot. It looked like he had not had a good rest for a few days.

Liu Qi asked him: "What is your name?"

Taishi Ci straightened his waist, raised his hands to Liu Qi and said: "Your Majesty, the last general is Taishi Ci, the commander of the army under Duke Zhengli. On the order of the Lord, he came here to ask for help and begged the Lord to consider the alliance.

I want to find a way to welcome Duke Zhengli into Jingzhou."

Liu Qi was slightly shocked when he heard that Tai Shici reported his family status.

"Your name is Taishi Ci?"

Taishi Ci cupped his hands and said, "Exactly."

Liu Qi nodded slowly and said, "You broke out of the siege from Wujun and came here. How many troops did you bring with you?"

Taishi Cilang said: "A total of 31 cavalry, including the last general of the company, broke out from Wu County. However, they were ambushed by Sun Jian's army in the middle and lost ten of them. Now a total of 21 people have arrived at Xiling City."

Everyone present could not help but be shocked when they heard this.

Thirty-one people clashed from Sun Jian's encirclement...and there were still twenty-one left?

This guy must be bragging!

Huang Zu snorted beside him and said: "Bo Yu, what this person said is exaggerated. I think he must have made it carefully."

Taishi Ci hurriedly said: "I have the handwriting and sealing of Liu Fujun himself, and there is also his seal on it. How can you say that I made it carefully?"

Huang Zu said coldly: "Sun Jian's army is a powerful army in the world, capable of conquering battles. You are just an unknown general, how can you break through easily? There must be a fraud in this! As for Liu Zhengli's handwriting, as long as you have the intention to imitate it,

It’s not difficult either.”

Taishi Ci said seriously: "How can you say that I am an unknown general if you have never seen my abilities?"

Liu Qi smiled and said: "No wonder everyone doesn't believe it. Please tell us in detail how you escaped from Sun Jian's army."

Taishi Ci took a deep breath and told Liu Qi exactly how he escaped from Sun Jian's encirclement.

After finishing speaking, everyone whispered to each other and discussed secretly.

Huang Zu said disdainfully: "How can such a clumsy lie be used to fool us? How could someone like Sun Jianjun only send a team of cavalry to chase the people who broke through the city and then let them go? It's simply ridiculous."

Liu Qi said: "You just said you can shoot left and right?"

"yes"

"Okay, then you can practice it for me. If you have this skill, I will believe you."

Taishi Ciyi said honestly: "I am willing to give it a try."

After that, he turned around and walked out of the hall first.

Liu Qi also stood up and led his generals to follow Tai Shici out of the hall.

Huang Zu stood up in a hurry, walked to Liu Qi and said to him: "Bo Yu, do you really believe this person?"

Liu Qi smiled and said: "I believe what this person said is true."

Huang Zu was surprised and said: "What this man said is full of loopholes, how can you believe it?"

Liu Qi smiled and said: "If I say that I have friendship with Sun Jian, will my uncle believe me?"

Huang Zu was surprised when he heard this.

Liu Qi then recounted to Huang Zu the fact that he had written a letter to Sun Jian.

"Furthermore, Sun Jian has sent someone to reply to me secretly. He said that he would secretly send the messenger out during the siege of Wu County. His statement is indeed somewhat contradictory to Taishi Ci's words at the moment. Moreover, Sun Jian wrote to me saying that I will send the letter the next day.

If he wants to take Liu Yao to Jingzhou, he will not stop him."

Huang Zu heard this and said curiously: "If that's the case, then why do you still want to see Taishi Ci's left and right bows?"
Chapter completed!