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There are 1,000 troops in Chaisang County, and the military and political unity are unified. The county magistrate and Ya General are the same, named Zhou Ling. He is the son-in-law of the Huang family and a native of Chaisang. He is the brother of the Zhou family, the largest clan of Chaisang.

But this time Liu Cong was injured, and Zhou Ling temporarily dispatched five troops to escort Liu Cong to Wuchang for treatment, leaving only five defenders in the city. But at this critical moment, Chaisang encountered an attack from the Jiangdong Army.

Zhou Ling's face was gloomy and he stared at the Jiangdong Army fleet in the distance. It was obvious that the Jiangdong Army did not give up attacking Chaisang, but just retreated temporarily, preparing for the next attack.

At this time, Liu Jing slowly walked to him and said in a deep voice: "It is estimated that the Jiangdong Army will launch a second attack in the early morning."

"They are right. They are just sneak attacks tonight, and they are not prepared enough. Since there is no hope of sneak attacks, they will redeploy. This will take some time, and we must seize the time to strengthen our defense."

Speaking of this, Zhou Ling said gratefully to Liu Jing: "Thanks to Gong Jing's conspiracy of the Jiangdong Army in time, Chaisang would have lost his protection."

Liu Jing smiled, "This is what it should be. The destruction of Chaisang City will be of no benefit to anyone."

Zhou Ling thought that he had only five people, and couldn't help but worry: "Mr. Jing is calm in the face of danger and has commanded properly. I beg Mr. Jing to continue to stay and assist me in commanding the defense. To be honest, I am under great pressure by myself."

"I have no problem, but Chaisang's troops are indeed insufficient. Has the magistrate Zhou thought of any way to deal with it?"

Zhou Ling glanced at the beacon fire in the east city and sighed, "What else can I do to ask for help from Wuchang? The beacon is lit and can be transmitted to Wuchang in one hour. Then at least two days, reinforcements will definitely come. The key is whether I can hold on for two days. We only have five people, alas."

Liu Jing pondered for a moment and said, "It is certainly necessary to ask for help. Not only Wuchang, but I can also write a letter and order my subordinates to send it to Yangxin County and ask Gan Ning to lead the army to provide assistance. In addition, the major families of Chaisang have family soldiers and are well-trained and can mobilize family soldiers to participate in defense, with at least more than 1,000 people."

"It is certainly feasible to ask Gan Ning for help, but it is just a servant of the Chaisang family..."

Zhou Ling seemed very embarrassed. He knew that the major families in Chaisang were all opposite each other, especially the Tao family, which had close ties with Jiangdong. It was probably unrealistic to ask them to send servants to participate in defense.

Liu Jing understood his concerns and made a quick decision: "It's okay, I'll talk to the Tao family."

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Liu Jing hurried to the Tao Mansion. As soon as he entered the gate, he met Tao Zhan. Tao Zhan was always worried about Liu Jing's situation. She had already asked the housekeeper to inquire, but she was restless, so she ran to the door to wait for the housekeeper news, but unexpectedly she happened to meet Liu Jing and come back.

She immediately breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, looked him up and down, and said with a smile: "I'm worried that something will happen to you. It's okay, I haven't broken my arms and legs."

Liu Jing felt her concern for herself, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She scratched her head and asked her with a smile, "You are not embarrassed by your father when you are back."

Tao Zhan covered his mouth and laughed softly, "No, the mansion is in chaos, and my father doesn't care about me, maybe he doesn't know I'm back."

"Then where is your father, I want to discuss with him about borrowing the Tao family's servants."

After walking a few steps, Liu Jing turned around and asked, "How likely do you think it is?"

Tao Zhan lowered his head and thought for a while, shook his head, "My father is in the atrium. You can go and talk to him, but I don't feel that the possibility is high."

Liu Jing nodded and walked quickly towards the atrium. Tao Zhan looked at his back and walked away, but he was thinking in his heart how to help Liu Jing with his help.

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Sure enough, Zhou Ling's concern was not revealed. Tao Sheng heard Liu Jing's request to send his servants to help the battle and did not speak for a long time. There were indeed more than four servants in his mansion, all of whom were skilled in martial arts and well-trained, but the Tao family never participated in the dispute between Sun and Liu families.

The reason is naturally known to everyone. Now Liu Jing asks him to become a monk and participate in the city defense, which really makes Tao Sheng feel embarrassed. If Jiangdong knows that he has sent troops to defend, how can the Tao family gain a foothold in Jiangdong in the future.

But he had to say something, "Mr. Jing's family remembered the great kindness of the Tao family. The Tao family naturally had to satisfy his request. However, the Tao family also had difficulties. Jing's family should also understand one or two. In addition to sending servants, the Tao family is willing to support defending the city with all their strength."

Tao Sheng’s implication is that the Tao family is willing to pay money and grain, but they cannot give up people.

Liu Jing didn't say anything for a long time, and he was really unhappy. It was already time now, and the Tao family was still considering relying on both ends.

Liu Jing said lightly: "Since the Tao family is in a dilemma, I won't force it. As for other support, it's not necessary yet."

As soon as Liu Jing finished speaking, Tao Liebing like a bell came from the yard, "Who said the Tao family would not want to be a member of the Tao family?"

Guided by two lanterns, Tao Lie quickly walked into the room and followed Tao Zhan. Since Tao Zhan had given Liu Jing's heart, she naturally thought about it for Liu Jing. She knew that her father would not agree, and only by looking for his grandfather could he change his father's decision.

When Tao Sheng saw his father enter the house, he was so scared that he quickly stood up, but he saw his daughter following him. His eyes were even more surprised. Hasn’t she left Chaisang, why is she back?

Tao Sheng's heart was in a mess, and he had no time to care about his daughter.

"Why did my father come in person?"

Tao Lie snorted coldly at him, clasped his fists at Liu Jing and said, "Mr. Jing came to negotiate in person. Tao's family will definitely give this face. Please sit down."

Liu Jing glanced at Tao Zhan gratefully. Master Tao came at the critical moment, and it must be her news. Tao Zhan also looked at him, his eyes full of naughty and pride.

Several people sat down, and Tao Lie sighed, "If Jiu Niang hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that the Jiangdong Army had attacked Chaisang. It seems that I am really an old man who is waiting to die."

Tao Sheng heard the dissatisfaction in his father's tone and quickly explained: "The child just learned that it was just now, but it was not yet the fifth day of the day, so he dared not disturb his father's rest."

Tao Lie ignored him and said to Liu Jing: "I don't hide it from Gong Jing. I reached a tacit understanding with Liu Jingsheng and Sun Tai. No matter how the two families fought, the Tao family remained neutral. If I gave Jingzhou 50,000 stones of grain, I had to give Jiangdong 50,000 stones. So for so many years, the Tao family has been able to survive in the cracks."

Liu Jing nodded, "I understand the difficulties of the Tao family, so I don't force it."

"No, no"

Tao Lie waved his hand quickly, "I just said that the Tao family must not refuse the Jinggong's face. People will definitely lend it to the husband, but they just need to change a way."

Not only Liu Jing was stunned, but even Tao Sheng didn't understand his father's meaning. How to change the same method

Tao Lie smiled slightly, "Your Majesty can raise flags and recruit soldiers in Chaisang City, and all the money and grain Tao family will come to do it. Not only that, I will arrange for the Tao family to join the Jinggong's team by recruiting troops. This is their personal actions and has nothing to do with the Tao family."

Liu Jing suddenly realized that he secretly admired Tao Lie, and Jiang was still so spicy.

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Liu Jing and Tao Zhan left the room, and only Tao Lie and Tao Sheng's father were left in the room. Tao Sheng then said worriedly: "Although my father used a flexible method to become a monk and help Liu Jing, I'm afraid this matter can't be hidden from Jiangdong."

Tao Lie said coldly: "Of course I know I can't hide it from Jiangdong, but so what if I can't hide it? Will Sun Quan attack the Tao family because of this? Unless he doesn't want the money and food every year, do you think he will tear the Tao family apart for this little thing?"

Tao Sheng lowered his head and said nothing. He already understood what his father meant. Sun Quan would weigh the pros and cons. As long as the Tao family did not publicly help the Jingzhou army, Sun Quan would turn a blind eye and pretend not to know about this.

Tao Sheng sighed, "It's still the father's deep thoughts, but the child is far inferior to that of the child."

Tao Lie glanced at him and then said earnestly: "I just figured out something. The real purpose of Liu Biao sending Liu Jing to Jiangxia this time is probably to compete with Huang Zu for control of Jiangxia. Once Liu Jing succeeds, he will become the lord of Jiangxia."

Tao Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "Father, the child has something to say, don't know whether to say it or not."

"Just say whatever you have."

"The child thinks that maybe Liu Jing can help the Tao family solve the crisis of Liu Cong's injury."

Tao Lie pondered for a long time and finally nodded, "If I had to make a choice, I would rather put my bet on Liu Jing. To be honest, I can't believe Huang Zu at all."

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Liu Jing came out of the atrium, turned his foot and went to the East Courtyard again, and found Xu Shu and more than a dozen subordinates. Although it was not yet dawn, lights were lit in front of almost every window of the East Courtyard. The news of the Jiangdong army's attack on Chaisang at night had already spread throughout the East Courtyard, causing an uneasy commotion to fill the East Courtyard.

"Mr. What's the situation?" As soon as he entered the courtyard, Xu Shu asked anxiously.

"Let's go to the room to talk."

Liu Jing walked quickly to the room and found Wang Tai. Liu Jing sat down, took a sip of tea, and said to the two: "The sneak attack of the Jiangdong Army failed and retreated temporarily. I guess they will continue to attack the city after dawn. This time I don't want to stay out of the matter."

Xu Shu nodded, "Chaisang is the gateway of Jiangxia. If the city of Chaisang is broken, the situation in Jiangxia will be in danger. Since the Duke is entrusted by the provincial governor, he will certainly not be out of the matter. If possible, I suggest that the Duke capture the command."

Speaking of this, Xu Shu smiled slightly, "Don't you think this is actually an opportunity?"

Liu Jing thought about it, and Xu Shu was always able to see the essence of the problem clearly in the chaotic situation, so as to accurately grasp the key points.

At this time, Wang Tai said beside him: "Master, then what can I do?"
Chapter completed!