As a poor surrendered general who even had to bring his servants to fight to find a place for his only son, Deputy Director Tao temporarily decided to break his promise and demoted the poor General Li Shu to the point of being brave enough to even the three Taozi brothers.

In the bullying supervisor position, the miserable General Li Shu naturally didn't even dare to fart one - but it was really no wonder Deputy Director Tao or General Li Shu himself. It was General Li Shu's precious son who did the whole thing.

To this point, Deputy Director Tao, who has always paid attention to reputation, could only take action in advance to eliminate hidden dangers! Otherwise, the Xuzhou army would basically be useless to conquer Lujiang.

When the poor Li Shu cried bitterly and regretted his poor education, Deputy Director Tao, who had always been unlucky, finally received good news under the Anhui County City and sent him to contact the Jingzhou Army Chapter 187.

Song Kai successfully convinced Liu Pan, the chief general of the Jingzhou army, and let Liu Pan accept the dispute resolution proposed by the Xuzhou army in Anhui County, and agreed to accept half of the money and grain in Anhui County in exchange for the friendly relationship between the Jingzhou army and the Xuzhou army and the Xuzhou army, and not invade each other.

At the same time, in order to show peace and sincerity, Liu Pan not only sent envoys to visit him, but also took the initiative to order the vast majority of Jingzhou troops to withdraw back to Juchao, leaving only a thousand auxiliary soldiers to receive money and food to show his friendship.

There is no way for Liu Pan to do this. When he went to war, Liu Biao repeatedly reminded him that once he was confirmed that Yuan Sangong was on the side of the Xuzhou army, he would never have conflicts with the Xuzhou army. He could only get along with the Xuzhou army in a friendly manner, and even put a stone into trouble.

Helping the Xuzhou army attack Xiao Yuan Sangong, who is not friendly with the Jingzhou army! But now, because of the greed of the two major generals Liu Pan and Huang She, and because of the arrogant and ignorant Major General Huang She, the Jingzhou army has not only suffered heavy losses

, and there was a fierce conflict with the Xuzhou army. General Liu Pan would not seize the opportunity and would go down, causing the conflict between the Jing and Xu army to further expand. I am afraid that Liu Biao would not even recognize his godson.

Fortunately, Liu Pan and Huang She made no mistake in entering Lujiang this time. Chapter 187: It was natural. More or less, it got some money and food from the hands of Yuan Sangong and Lujiang County. At the same time, because Li

Because Shu refused to hand over to the Jingzhou army to the Anhui County city, it was understandable that Jingzhou army refused to provide help to the Huainan army again. After all, it was Xiao Yuan Sangong who could not fulfill his promise first. Jingzhou army refused to fulfill his promise and walked there.

It can also make sense. So when Song Kai sent a mission to the Jingzhou army again, General Liu Pan, who weighed the pros and cons, naturally made the smartest choice.

It is beneficial to both parties. Liu Pan's choice is actually the best choice for the Xuzhou army. At present, the Xuzhou army is only one last step away from the strategic goal of driving Xiao Yuan Sangong across the Yangtze River, so naturally they are unwilling to be too much.

The situation is not a big deal, and he doesn't want to turn against the Jingzhou army, the new neighbor, which is actually bordering, immediately dispersing the Xuzhou army. At present, it is not a very powerful force. So after receiving Liu Pan's reply, Deputy Director Tao not only grandly welcomed Liu Pan's sent

The envoy also fulfilled his promise on the spot to hand over half of the money and grain of Wan County to the Jingzhou army. The Jing and Xu army also maintained a friendly relationship for the time being, so I will not mention it here.

After completing this big event, Deputy Director Tao, who was worried about the situation in Shucheng, naturally had to return to Shucheng quickly. In order to save time and prevent accidents, Deputy Director Tao decided that he and Tao Ji would lead the Gentleman Army to return to Shucheng first, and Xu Chu and Wei Yan led it.

The infantry brigade was back, and Cao Xing led 4,000 Xuzhou infantry to stay in the Lujiang city of Wan County. All newly reorganized Wan County teams followed Xu Chu and Wei Yan to Shucheng to participate in the battle, leaving no one behind to prevent accidents.

After all this, Deputy Director Tao had no time to go to the Qiao sisters to ask them to fulfill their promises, so he led the Gentleman Army to set off, and returned to the Xuzhou military camp outside Shu County a day later.

Deputy Director Tao also came back very coincidentally. As soon as he stepped into his central army tent, a messenger came in to report that it was Xiao Yuan's third Duke who sent the Lord Bo Yanxiang to visit the city to ask for a visit. Tao Ying.

Ying did not refuse, and even had no time to wipe his gray little face, so he immediately agreed to meet Yan Xiang. After a moment, Yan Xiang, who had met Tao Ying, was invited to the big tent, but he did not pay any respects after the ceremony.

When he was polite, he saw Tao Ying's face covered in dust and his expression was still quite tired. Yan Xiang couldn't help but be stunned and asked in surprise: "Dare you ask where the envoy comes from? Why do you look like this?"

"Just just returned from Wancheng." Tao Ying did not hide it. While greeting Yan Xiang, he smiled and said frankly: "I ask Lord Bo to compete for the two tigers to compete for food. He went to Wan County in person to solve the problem.

The dispute between the Jingzhou army has just returned."

"The envoy is not in the camp these days?" Yan Xiang, who was sitting down, blurted out and almost fell on the table. Seeing Tao Ying nodding with a smile, Yan Xiang almost regretted his intestines, so he turned his head in front of him.

Tao Ying sighed and said, "No wonder, no wonder the Jingzhou army suffered such a big loss and actually chose Xuzhou army to reconcile. It turns out... I am really incompetent. I should have thought of this earlier."

"You don't have to be too humble, you are actually amazing." Tao Ying said with a smile: "Your plan to compete for two tigers in the competition for food is so vicious. Not only is the Jingzhou army completely trapped, but even though he has seen through his master's clever plan, he also

I had to bite the bullet and jump into the trap, but I was not arrogant. There are definitely only a handful of people in the world who can force me to this point! Moreover, Master Yan has the next step to provoke our army and Jingzhou army.

In the conflict, I took advantage of the situation to plant General Li Shu into our army to help your army take action. If someone in our army didn’t happen to know General Li Shu’s character very well, I’m afraid I would have to take another plan.”

Yan Xiang was silent, and only after a long time said, "The envoy has praised you. Now that things have come to this, I dare not deceive you. In fact, I also know that with General Li Shu's character, it is difficult to win the trust even if you surrender to your army.

The envoy took advantage of the situation to put General Li Shu into your army, not because of his suggestion, but because of the arrangement of my lord, the queen general Yuan.”

"So that's it." Deputy Director Tao smiled again and said in a condescending tone: "I'll just say that with the ability of Mr. How could he arrange such a shallow plan for surrender for Li Shu? He wouldn't arrange for General Li Shu to General Li Shu.

A few capable assistants and a careful plan to sue? After a long time, it turned out that this plan came from the master's lord who was very ambitious and talented."

"My lord is not ambition and talent." Yan Xiang was indeed loyal to Xiao Yuan's third duke, and immediately defended Xiao Yuan's third duke: "Although my lord's fortune is related to his fourth generation and third duke's background, he can be the prefect of Nanyang.

Dominating Huainan and Jiangdong, making Jiangdong heroes surrender one after another, and even Sun Jian, the tiger of Jiangdong who had a rift with our army, bowed down and obeyed my orders, and went through fire and water for my lord, which was enough to prove that my lord himself had talent.

It’s just that the lord’s luck is too bad, but he just met you, a stronger opponent, and he has come to this day again.”

"People say that Yang Hong and Yang Zhongming are the only ones who are good at flattering in the Huainan army. Today, I know that Mr. Yan's ability to flatter is not inferior to Mr. Zhongming!" Tao Ying laughed and said, "But Mr. Fang is indeed a flatterer, but Mr. Yan's flattery is indeed a good person!"

It was very comfortable to take a photo. Sir, please tell me, what happened to Yuan Shu sending a teacher to an envoy this time?"

"My lord hopes to reopen negotiations with the envoy to peacefully resolve the dispute between your army and our army." Yan Xiang replied straight to the point: "The lord is sent to your army to go to your army, just to negotiate with your army.

Time and place.”

"The time and place of negotiations are directly negotiated? Mr. Don't ask for another opinion here first - do you agree to reopen the negotiations with your army?" Tao Yingteng asked with a smile.

Yan Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered this important question, but this could not defeat Yan Xiang. After a moment of nodding, Yan Xiang said loudly: "I have forgiven you, I have indeed forgotten to ask you for your envoy in this regard.

However, I dared to believe that the envoy should not refuse to reopen negotiations with our army. After all, resolving the dispute between our two armies by negotiating means is the suggestion of the envoy's father-in-law Benchu ​​Gong, and the envoy is a great one.

How can a filial person let down Benchu ​​Gong?”

"That's not necessarily." Tao Ying's smile was even more treacherous, and he said, "It's true that Mr. Benchu ​​is his father-in-law. It is his proposal to solve the Huainan issue through negotiations, but he did not force us to be sure of the two armies.

To accept his proposal, that is to say, I can also refuse to negotiate with your army and solve the Huainan issue by force. Now, Mr.'s plan to compete for food for two tigers is only half successful, although the Jingzhou army has already occurred in our army.

The conflict did not continue to expand. At the same time, the Jingzhou army shamelessly made the excuse that the army did not fully fulfill its promise and refused to provide military support to the army. The foreign aid of your army has been cut off. Isn’t this the next time and all will resolve the military force and eliminate future troubles.

A great opportunity?"

Hearing the threatening words of Deputy Director Tao, Yan Xiang, who was calm and composed, was not afraid, but laughed, saying, "Eunuch, don't be intimidated. If you really want to completely eradicate our army, you will be willing to eliminate our army.

When I sent troops from Liyang to Shucheng, why didn’t I take the shortcut of Xiang'an and Linchao, which not only saves the journey, but also takes the opportunity to cut off the connection between our army and the Ruxukou Navy? I just chose to go back to Hefei and take a long way to go

Going south to Shucheng? Isn’t the envoy’s true strategic intention already obvious?”

Tao Ying finally put away the frivolous smile that had always been hanging on his face and asked Yan Xiang in a rare and serious tone: "So, sir, can you inform the highways of our army's strategic intentions?"

"No." Yan Xiang shook his head and explained: "Because there is no need, the envoy Tao has decided to drive our army across the Yangtze River. Whether or not to report this matter to the lord can change the situation."

"Sir, you should report this to the highway and let the highway be mentally prepared." Tao Ying shook his head with regret and said more seriously: "Mr. Yan, I think you should also know that I don't have the patience to talk to you.

Sit down and talk slowly, bargaining little by little. I also know your situation. The highway man is arrogant and does not accept loyal advice. Only Mr. Zhongming and Mr. Yan can he listen to your words.

Therefore, in order to avoid our two armies continuing to expand casualties, continue to consume each other's strength, and take advantage of others for nothing, Mr. Yan might as well negotiate with me in person now to decide how and what result is the war in Huainan ended.

Smart people can save time and saliva when speaking."

Of course Yan Xiang understood Tao Ying's implicit sound, but after hesitating for a while, Yan Xiang refused: "I'm afraid I'll disappoint the envoy. Xiang is the last emperor of the General's Mansion, and he is not qualified or courageous to carry the lord on his back and let him go to the envoy without authorization.

When you negotiate, you dare not decide on the major events in Huainan for your lord.”

"Then Yan Gong can leave." Tao Ying gave a rude order and said, "Your army wants to delay time through negotiations and strive for new variables. You are not stupid and will not be fooled. Our army has already done a good job in attacking the city.

Prepare, tomorrow I will personally attack the city and use force to drive your army across the Yangtze River! At that time, if your army suffers too much casualties in Huainan and cannot gain a foothold in Jiangdong after crossing the south, and cannot compete with its mortal rival Liu Yao, you will not be able to respond.

No chance was given to your army."

Yan Xiang is wise and calm, so naturally he will not be angry because of Tao Ying's order to expel the guest. He will miss this last opportunity. After a long silence again, Yan Xiang finally said: "Save the entire territory of Lujiang, cede the entire territory of Jiujiang, and give up the entire territory of Jiujiang.

The release of the jade seal of the country is the last limit for my lord. I wonder if the envoy can agree?”

"Of course I can't agree." Tao replied: "Not only that half of Lujiang has fallen into the hands of our army. With the benefits of the upstream of Lujiang, I will never allow your army to have troops in Lujiang and threaten me.

The two counties of Jiujiang and Guangling are heavily in the money and grain. The army handed over the two counties of Lujiang and Jiujiang and handed over the jade seal of the country. This is my final limit. As for other conditions, we can discuss it."

"My lord will not agree." Yan Xiang shook his head and said in a pleading tone: "Envoy Tao, is the entire Jiujiang county not enough to satisfy your stomach?? Although Jiujiang's land is not as vast as Lujiang, its capital is Lujiang

More than twice as rich as that of Xuzhou, isn't it enough to satisfy the envoy?"

"Jiujiang is indeed far richer than Lujiang, I know this very well." Tao Ying nodded and said, "But Lujiang is far more important than Jiujiang in military terms. I have already said this. Just one Yangtze River and Huai River

The upstream benefits are enough to make my Jiujiang Guangling County unwilling to eat, like a thorn on my back! Moreover, the Dabie Mountains are also in Lujiang, which is not only a natural barrier for our army to resist the powerful enemies in the west, but also the most important source of wood in the Huainan area, Poyang Lake and

Needless to say, Chaohu Lake, shipping and naval army natural training ground, such a strategic location, I will never give in."

Yan Xiang was silent again. After a long time, Yan Xiang reluctantly said: "It takes time to convince my lord to give up the entire Huainan territory. In addition, when our army retreated, we must take Shucheng, Linhu and

Our army must take away all the money and grain in the three cities of Xiang'an, as well as the naval army at Ruxukou. Your army must not stop or pursue them. We must promise that our Lord's Lujiang team will retreat smoothly across the Yangtze River."

"Yes." Tao Ying agreed and said, "I'll give Mr. Yan seven days, isn't it enough?"

"Seven days? The time is a little short..." Yan Xiang frowned and thought for a moment before answering: "I will do my best to try my best to give you a satisfactory answer within seven days. But there is still another requirement, seven days

Within this case, your army is not allowed to launch an siege."

"I can't agree to this." Tao Ying refused without hesitation and said, "Mr. Yan, I also want to help you. You know the best thing about the highway boss. If you don't give him some pressure, he will give birth to it.

He will not lower his head and it will be difficult to accept your persuasion from Yan Gong. Therefore, Yan Gong cannot agree to this request. I can only agree at most. Within seven days, he will not send troops to compete with your army.

The walled position of Shuxian City.”

Speaking of this, Tao Ying added another sentence, saying: "Donald Yan, no secret words are spoken, I will only give you these seven days. If you cannot convince the highway to accept my conditions within seven days, you will reach the eighth place.

God, I am going to formally attack the city and decided to use force to drive your army across the Yangtze River."

Yan Xiang's expression became gloomy. After a long time, he nodded barely and said in a hoarse voice: "I can only say that I am trying my best. Whether I can succeed or not, I am really not sure. I hope God will protect my lord and make the right choice. Let me leave it for my lord.

The foundation of your foothold after crossing the river, otherwise….”

Speaking of this, Yan Xiang shook her head, and she didn't want to continue to imagine it anymore. Tao Ying on the other side smiled again and said, "Mr. Yan doesn't have to be so depressed. As Mr. Yan said, your lord Yuan Gonglu is not either.

Ordinary princes also know what weighing the pros and cons is to seek profit and avoid harm. If nothing unexpected happens, within these days, there will be news that will help Yan Gong successfully persuade the highway. "

"Tell me that will persuade my lord?" Yan Xiang was stunned at first, and then Yan Xiang immediately woke up and nodded and said, "Yes, it's time for news. Liu Yao should also go to Wanling and Jingxian.

The place has started."

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Deputy Director Tao is a ruthless character who can be said and done. Early the morning after returning to Shucheng, Deputy Director Tao fulfilled his promise and launched a siege. He dispatched 60 Xiangyang shells to bombard the work on the walls of Shu County.
To be continued...