Liu Bei looked out from afar with flags and flags on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and there were many spears and halberds. It was estimated that the soldiers and horses of the Eastern Wu had already arrived, so he moved all the troops from Jiangxia and went to Fankou to camp.

The Sun-Liu alliance was successful, and the three troops were stationed on the three river coastlines at the Sanjiangkou. The Sun-Liu alliance and Cao Cao's troops confronted each other across the river, showing a faint momentum of a tripod.

Ma Su left Xiakou that day and Zhang Fei said that he wanted to visit a few friends and recommend them to Liu Bei. He did not dare to delay and rushed to Xiangyang day and night.

Because Ma Su was not Liu Bei's subordinate before, when he fought on the banks of the Dangyang River, he was hidden behind the scenes and walked in Xiangyang City without any inconvenience.

Ma Su soon found the fourth brother Ma Liang in the Ma family's store in Xiangyang, and found out about his close friends Xiang Lang, Xiang Chong's uncle and nephew, and Huo Jun.

Huo Jun, whose courtesy name was Zhongmiao, was from Nanjun. He was a general under Liu Biao's subordinates and was a general who was relatively close to Liu Biao.

After Liu Biao died of illness and Liu Cong surrendered to Cao Cao, Huo Jun led his troops to leave because he had been incompatible with Cai Mao. He was originally planning to defect to Liu Bei, and Ma Su came here mainly to recommend him.

Xiang Lang, whose courtesy name is Juda, was from Yicheng County, Xiangyang County.

Xiang Lang lost his father when he was young and was raised by his brother. When he was young, he worked as a Sima Hui and had a very close relationship with Xu Shu, Han Song and Pang Tong.

Because the Ma Liang brothers were young and had outstanding talents, Xiang Lang highly praised them, so they had a good relationship with the Ma Su brothers, and Liu Biao appointed him as the governor of Linju County.

After Liu Biao passed away, Liu Cong surrendered to Cao Cao. Xiang Lang couldn't stand the actions of Cai Mao and others, and had resigned and returned to his hometown, just walking along the way with Huo Jun.

Although Ma Su ran to Xiangyang from a long distance to find out about Huo Jun and the uncle and nephew of the Xiang family, they had just left Xiangyang.

Because Huo Jun brought a troops of more than a thousand people, Xiang Lang had to take them on the path, stayed in the morning and went to Xiangjialong in Jiangxia to rest, and then prepared to join Liu Bei.

But because they did not have a suitable guide, they could only hide in Xiang Jialong for the time being. Xiang Lang had a good relationship with Yiji and was preparing to find Yiji and recommend several of them to Liu Bei.

They were Liu Biao's subordinates before. Although they were familiar with Liu Bei, it would be really difficult for Liu Bei to lead troops to join him.

Because most of the generals in Jingzhou surrendered to Cao Cao, they brought troops to surrender. If they came to be undercover, Jiangxia County would be in danger.

Therefore, no one recommended that even if Liu Bei lacked soldiers and generals, he would not dare to take in soldiers who were inexplicably secretly at such a time of life and death.

After Ma Su found them, because they were all good friends, he led them to Xiakou directly, which happened to Liu Bei's deployment of the army.

Because of Ma Su's recommendation and the right time to employ people, although the three of them had not officially appointed official positions, they were all reused.

After Liu Bei solicited their own opinions, he arranged for Uncle Lang to lead a thousand divisions and directly transferred them to Zhang Fei's subordinates to follow Ma Su and listen to them.

Huo Jun led a thousand troops to Jiangxia to assist Liu Qi in guarding Jiangxia.

Zhang Fei was the governor of Xiakou. He left Gong Li and Tian Shi and the thousand spearmen they used to defend the city.

He and Ma Su led 6,000 troops, including the uncle and nephew of the Xiang family, to Fankou with Liu Bei.

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Cao Cao lost for a while because of the water battle, and was upset. He gathered all the generals to discuss matters and asked:

"I lost a war yesterday, which has a sharp impact on our army's spirit. Zhou Yu's deep insight into the reality of our army, what should I use to defeat it?"

As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, suddenly someone next to the tent stood up and saluted Cao Cao and said:

"The war in Jiangdong depends entirely on Zhou Lang! I have been in a relationship with Zhou Lang since I was a child, and I am willing to persuade this person to surrender to Jiangdong with my words."

When Cao Cao heard this, he was overjoyed and looked closely. He was under the tent, Jiang Gan, whose courtesy name was Ziyi, and was a native of Jiujiang. He was known for his talent and eloquence. He was unique between Jiang and Huai, and no one at that time was against him.

Cao Cao asked, "Is Ziyi and Zhou Gongjin in a good way?"

Jiang Gan replied: "Please rest assured that I will not let down the Prime Minister when I go to Jiangzuo. Even if I fail to say that my army is not going to be a success, it will not be detrimental to our army."

Although Jiang Gan was just an aide, he was also a famous scholar. He was hired by Cao Cao specially sent someone to court, which was very favored by Cao Cao.

Cao Cao knew Jiang Gan's eloquence and had been classmates with Zhou Gongjin. Cao Cao still had certain hope for him. Even if he could not convince Zhou Yu to surrender, there should be no problem in defeating Zhou Yu in the debate.

Although it is not a big deal to lose in a verbal dispute, it is also a shame for literati. It will leave some negative impact on Zhou Yu's heart, making him have some concerns in the war, and it can be considered as achieving his goal.

Cao Cao knew that based on Jiang Gan's debate alone, even if his tongue was full of lotus flowers, it would probably be difficult for Zhou Yu to surrender obediently. However, if some temptations from foreign objects such as gold, silver, treasures, etc. may play some role.

So, Cao Cao asked, "Does Ziyi need to prepare some gifts? Just ask me to prepare as long as I can do it!"

Jiang Gan replied: "Parents and classmates are just telling their old feelings and discussing the general trend of the world. If they give them a great gift, they will be dissatisfied. There is only one child who will go with them, two servants will ride on the boat, and the rest will not be used."

When Cao Cao saw that Jiang Gan was very responsible, he felt a little more confident in his heart. He was very happy and held a banquet to see Jiang Gan off.

Jiang Gange's robes and two servants were riding a small boat. When they were about to board the boat, they bowed to Cao Cao and asked:

"Prime Minister, I almost forgot about it. If Zhou Yu intends to sue, how will the Prime Minister settle Gongjin?"

Cao Cao blurted out: "I will report to the emperor, be appointed as the general of the cavalry, and be the governor of the Han navy."

Jiang Gan was very satisfied with Cao Cao's arrangement. He bid farewell to Cao Cao. The servant drove a small boat and walked to Zhou Yu's village and ordered the child to report:

"The old friend Jiang Gan visited him."

Zhou Yu was discussing matters with the generals in the tent. When he heard that Jiang Gan was coming, he laughed and said to the generals:

"The lobbyist is here!"

Zhou Yu's mind saw the little things that happened to him when he was with Jiang Gan in his childhood. After pondering for a while, Zhou Yu had already made up his mind. After explaining it clearly to the generals, he got up and dressed up and went to the riverside to greet Jiang Gan in person...

Jiang Gan led a young boy in green and came with a high spirit.

He said to Zhou Yu: "Gongjin, come here well!"

Zhou Yu bowed and said, "Thank you for your hard work, come from Jiangbei and traveling far away to the world. Could it be for Cao Cao's lobbyist?"

Jiang Gan looked stunned and said in a vain:

"Gongjin is really a god-like prediction! I have been separated for a long time and come to reminisce about the past. I don't know how the prime minister found out. I really brought me a sentence: If Zhou Yu comes to surrender, I will report to the emperor, be appointed as the General of the Cavalry, and be the governor of the Han navy. And I also intend to discuss the general trend of the world with my own people!"

Zhou Yu smiled and replied casually: "Although I am not as smart as Shi Kuang, I can hear the string song and know the elegant meaning."

Before he finished speaking, the smile on Zhou Yu's face suddenly froze because Jiang Gan's answer was too straightforward!
Chapter completed!