"My lord, Liu Xuande led 30,000 troops to attack Runan and directly attack Jingzhou. Will it be unnecessary? It would be too much to drag Liu Biao into the battle."

Zhang Zhao expressed doubts.

At the beginning of the year, he took Taishi Ziyi as an envoy to various counties in Jiangdong. With his sharp tongue, he directly persuaded Wu to submit. This was indeed a great achievement, so he received the post of internal minister.

When it comes to handling government affairs and managing prefectures and counties, Zhang Zibu is very strict and meticulous. He is really Zhang Kun's right-hand man.

During these days, Zhang Kun was able to comfortably go on outings with Mei. He spent the whole day practicing or playing without any trouble. At least half of the credit was due to him.

However, Zhang Zhao is not without any flaws.

Although this person is a great talent, he still tends to be a little more cautious in doing things. He is more than conservative in his achievements and not enough in pioneering.

Because he never takes risks.

Just like Liu Biao's base in Jingzhou, in Zhang Zhao's view, since the other party has not shown any hostility, it is best not to engage in war with him, and to maintain the posture of not infringing upon the river.

The confrontation with Cao Cao is imminent, so be sure not to make enemies on both sides.

However, Guo Fengxiao had a different idea: "Zi Bu's words are wrong. As time goes by, Liu Jingzhou's thoughts will change at any time. Everyone knows that this person has no great ambitions and is just a dog guarding the house. However, few people

You know, he is actually suspicious and changeable, and he will do things that he never thought of at any time, just like when he killed Sun Jian, when his brain got hot, he sent troops to intercept the attack."

"Zibu may think that since Liu Biao is suspicious and fickle and has been unable to leave, why should he worry about him sending troops to attack Yangzhou. In fact, he underestimates the talent of this eight-man army. If our army gains the upper hand when advancing north, he will

Worry about one's own safety

, will definitely be persuaded by Cao Cao to send troops to contain him, but if Liu Bei is sent to take action first, he will become suspicious and wonder if we are openly attacking Cao Cao and actually conquering Jingzhou, but he will not dare to send troops. He will be timid in the face of strong force.

When you are weak, you become strong."

Guo Jia may not be considered the best in the world when it comes to commanding large armies in battle, but his ability to observe people and events and make plans is something few can match.

Since he said this, Zhang Kun certainly believed it.

So he sent Liu Bei, assisted by Guan Yu, to take Runan and attack Jingxiang.

And he himself led an army of 200,000 troops into Yuzhou...

In one month or so, they attacked thirteen cities in a row and marched directly to the south of the Yangtze River.

Zhang Xiu was exhausted after many battles, otherwise he would not have surrendered to a boss whose son was killed by him.

He must have lost much fighting power.

Zhang Kun thought to himself that it would not be too difficult to capture Nanyang.

After occupying this strategic location, they can directly attack Xudu from the north, and attack Jingzhou with Liu Bei's army from the south... At this time, no matter how many thoughts Liu Biao has, he does not dare to act rashly, so he can deal with Cao Cao with all his strength.

Things were just as Zhang Kun expected.

After Liu Biao fought several battles with Liu Bei, he stayed in Jingzhou and sent out a large army to defend it. He watched helplessly as Zhang Kun directly attacked Nanyang. After surrendering Zhang Xiu, he went all the way north and attacked Yingchuan.

So far.

Cao Cao was surrounded by enemies from both sides, so he had no choice but to make a desperate move. He no longer considered what was behind him, and fought Yuan Shao in Guandu, a life-or-death battle.

…

"Ahead is Xudu."

Two hundred thousand troops swept across Yuzhou, and Zhang Kun led his generals to the city gates.

After setting up camp, he took Guo Jia, Zhang Zhao, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun and others to observe the situation.

It is worth mentioning that Zhao Yun actually ran to Shouchun alone and defected to Liu Bei.

Zhang Kun discovered this person as soon as he arrived.

How could he leave this tiger general to Liu Xuande?

The guy who knitted straw sandals was born with ambition.

If you don't give him a chance, nothing will happen.

Once given the opportunity, his decision-making will be shocking.

At the beginning, when Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were around, he took refuge in one and the other, but he never returned.

I always think that one day, I will lay down the ground, lay down the foundation, and start something of my own business.

He is a natural boss personality.

Therefore, in Zhang Kun's opinion, this person cannot be used. It would be a pity if he is not used.

It cannot be reused too much.

If he is overused, his troops will be strong and his wings will be full, and he will definitely fly away as soon as possible.

At that time, not only will he lose a great help, but he will also create a great enemy in vain.

If you want to win it again, you have to spend an unknown amount of effort.

A person like Zhao Yun, who is both civil and military, can help Liu Bei solve many problems quietly and increase his ambition.

Of course Zhang Kun couldn't just look at him like this.

Therefore, he was appointed as the captain of the personal soldiers by his side, leading two thousand dragon riders under his command, and he was regarded as a capable subordinate.

As for Hu Chi, he has been promoted to general in the army and no longer serves as a bodyguard.

Xu Chu now leads an infantry unit alone, and he fights with all his might. Although his troops and horses are not as good as the Gao Shun camp, with this tiger general at their command, their combat effectiveness is also extremely strong.

I saw that the city was well-organized, heavily guarded, and densely packed with soldiers, forming a formation. The military atmosphere enveloped the whole city, and it seemed to have an indestructible feeling.

"Since the death of Dong Cheng, there has been no news about the Emperor. Cao Mengde has become a puppet in the small court of Xudu. Rather than saying that the Emperor is in power, it is better to say that he has completely become a puppet."

Guo Jia controls the intelligence affairs of Prince Wu's Mansion. After one year of operation, he has spies all over the world, and he is not unfamiliar with the situation in Xudu City.

At this time, talking about them one by one is like watching a fire.

"The only thing I feel strange is, why was Cao Cao so relieved to fight Yuan Shao in Dahe without worrying about a fire in the backyard? He succeeded because he welcomed the emperor into the Xu family. If he lost the emperor and lost his righteousness, what would happen to him?

Can he deal with the enemies in the world? Or is he confident that we will not be able to break through Xudu in a short period of time, and we will not be able to enter the palace."

Zhang Kun looked at Xu Du and felt a faint sense of oppression in his heart.

It's not some strange thing like the Emperor's Dragon Qi, but a warning coming from the top warrior's Qi, blood and soul.

It seems that the whole sky is rejecting me.

"Chen Zizhen is indeed extraordinary. Have you discovered the old way even when you are still far away? Go away, I won't embarrass you. If you insist on going your own way, I am afraid that you will suffer defeat in Xudu, and it will not be beautiful at that time."

As soon as Zhang Kun thought of the warning, an elk jumped out from the side of the hillside, rolled in the wind, and transformed into a Taoist priest wearing ge robes and bare feet.

This Taoist priest is free from dust, standing empty-handed, and his body is full of Taoist bones and profound meaning.

The most peculiar thing is that one of his eyes is deep and unfathomable, and the other eye is silvery white and turbid. He is obviously half-blind, but when he looks over, it gives people the feeling that he can see through his own internal organs.

"Zuo Ci?"

Upon seeing this form, several people around Zhang Kun shouted at the same time.

It is said that Immortal Zuo Ci is blind in one eye, is good at the art of transformation, and has unpredictable magical powers. Even the princes of the world respect him very much and do not dare to despise him.

Because this person really dared to attack the princes, and he had some strange relationship with the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Zhang Kun originally thought that this person would not be an obstacle to him, but he did not expect that when he just arrived in Xudu, the other party

Just came to the door.

Whether it's a warning or a declaration of war, it doesn't have much good intentions anyway.

"I just don't understand why a figure like Taoist Master is trying his best to assist Cao Mengde? Could it be that he promised something that I can't afford to give."

Zhang Kun felt that this person seemed to be much stronger than Yu Jilai.

Just by the presence of his silently changing animals, he can make himself feel a heavy sense of threat, which is not a fuel-saving lamp.

"That's not the case. It's just that you can't attack the emperor in the presence of rebellious ministers and traitors. I made an agreement back then and I had to keep it."

"Cao Cao can do it, but I can't. Don't you think it's ridiculous, Taoist Master?"

"It's different. Cao Cao is just an evil dragon. He can't swallow this boundless luck and transform into a dragon body. But you, King Wu, are just a young dragon, with the ambition to swallow the sky..."

Zuo Ci sighed.

"If you are allowed to enter the city, the Han Dynasty will be completely destroyed."

Zuo Ci's two eyes, one silver and one black, emitted light at the same time. It seemed that the sky in front of him was no longer a bright sun, but a deep dark night...

There is a howling cold wind, which makes people feel chilly both physically and mentally.

"Pretend to be a ghost."

Zhao Yun drove his horse and ran down the hillside, a long bow appeared in his hand...

Three sharp arrows were already in the shape of "pin", shooting towards Zuo Ci.

As soon as the opponent's anger moved, he took action.

The speed of reaction is much better than when Xu Chu was a personal guard.

"Why don't you listen to advice?"

Zuo Ci chuckled, stretched out his hand, and the three sharp arrows, still in the air, turned into three white birds, landed on his hand, and fluttered and jumped.
To be continued...