However, it is said that since Guan Yu sent Liu Qi to the gate of Fancheng and tried to convince Liu Qi to persuade Wen Pin to open the city, he sat in the central army's tent.

Jian Yong and Zhang Fei were accompanying him, while Zhou Cang was guarding outside the tent.

Jian Yong is still the same, lazy and casual, and very leisurely. However, in the army, he is still relatively restrained. He has not lie down or straddles, and even the sitting posture is not correct and twists and turns from time to time.

Zhang Fei laughed because Guan Yu asked Zhang Fei about Guan Ping's situation in Hanzhong.

"Second brother, I have to say it. My eldest nephew may be more capable than you. He can use both kindness and power to stabilize Hanzhong in a short time. After watching it for a year or two, he dared to go south to compete with Liu Zhang for Bashu." Zhang Fei talked about Guan Ping and was not stingy at all.

Guan Yu's face turned dark after hearing this. Is it even more capable than me?

It's like saying that I'm useless when I'm old.

Although he was depressed, Guan Yu was still very happy. After all, the third brother praised his son for being capable. However, Guan Yu was still a strict father. He touched his beard with a reserved attitude and said indifferently: "It's safe to do things."

Zhang Laosan glanced at this stinky second brother. Guan Ping is so outstanding, what's wrong with you being a sarcastic person?

Very stingy.

The two brothers chatted every day. At this time, Zhou Cang came to report that Liu Qi was back. Guan Yu invited Liu Qi in. After Liu Qi came in, his face was a little nervous and depressed. He did not dare to look at Guan Yu, and he lowered his head and said, "It's so good that Han Shouhou knows that the literary recruitment is really hard to move."

The Guan and Liu families actually have no grudges, unlike Huang Zu and Sun Quan who have a grudge against him to kill his father. This is also the reason why Liu Qi is willing to go north to join the Guan family's father and son.

However, Guan Yu was a fierce man and famous all over the world. People say that the Han Shouhou was stubborn and self-righteous, and was an irrespectful person.

Liu Qi was naturally a little scared when he was in front of Guan Yu. Besides, this time he was ordered to go to Fancheng to persuade Wenpin, but he failed, and he was also guilty.

Sure enough, Guan Yu was still Guan Yu. When he set out, he could still be kind to Liu Qi. Now seeing that Liu Qi is so weak and has not accomplished anything, he gets a little angry. When the Danfeng eyes open, he becomes murderous intent.

Liu Qi's face was as dark as the face, and he almost fell to the ground.

Jian Yong was very clever and saw this and quickly interrupted: "Young master is tired, go down and rest first."

Liu Qi looked at Jian Yong gratefully, and hurriedly bowed to Guan Yu, leaving as if he was running away. Liu Qi was very depressed. He heard that Guan Ping treats people well, so why would I go to Hanzhong to join Guan Ping?

But not saying what Liu Qi was thinking. After Liu Qi left, the second and third brother almost said together.

"waste."

"Stupid."

The second son Guan Yu is called a waste, and he has a cold voice.

The third brother Zhang Fei is called a canvas, full of contempt.

There is a reason why these brothers can play together and their relationship has always been so good.

After Guan Yu called the waste, he began to remain silent. Before leaving, Yin Guan told him that if Wen Pin could not be allowed to leave the city, he would not be able to attack Fancheng.

Now Liu Qi has failed, but he is really unwilling to let Guan Yu retreat. So at this moment, Zhou Cang reported again: "Lord, some people claim to be the young lord and the army, Zhuge Liang, the courtesy name is Kongming, are looking for a meeting outside."

"Zhuge Liang?" Guan Yu showed a puzzled look. Jian Yong didn't know who Zhuge Liang was. Zhang Laosan knew that when Zhang Laosan thought of this, he couldn't wait to introduce him: "Second brother, this is the newly recruited army of my eldest nephew, and he has talent. On the way, I came over to ask him about the situation in Jingzhou from time to time, and analyzed it well. He is indeed a capable person. Besides, don't you know, your eldest nephew is so vicious that he appointed to join the army. Now he is in a dilemma, so why would he let him come in and ask him what he should do."

Zhang Laosan respected and loved gentlemen in dress and often came over to play with Zhuge Liang. Along the way, he naturally convinced Zhuge Liang's talent.

Therefore, in front of my second brother, I strongly recommend it.

Guan Yu was extremely suspicious of Zhang Laosan's words, but he was quite sure of his son's vision. Not to mention anything else, Gan Ning was the one who kidnapped his son and was brave and good at fighting.

So Guan Yu said to Zhou Cang: "Please come in."

"No." Zhou Cang Yingnuo said, and went down to invite him. Not long after, Zhuge Liang walked in from outside and saluted at Guan Yu meticulously: "I have met the lord, General Zhang."

Then he also bowed to Jian Yong, whom he didn't know.

Jian Yong was playful and said politely: "I am Jian Yong of Youzhou."

"It turned out to be Mr. Xianhe." Zhuge Liang was not surprised. Just like Guan Yu's reputation, Jian Yong was casual and elegant, and had long been famous in Jingzhou.

Zhang Fei smiled at Zhuge Liang and was very happy. But Guan Yu was not attracted to a gentleman in a dress like Zhuge Liang, so he just nodded reluctantly and said, "Mr. Kongming, sit down."

Zhuge Liang sat down when he heard this, then bowed and asked, "Liang has heard that the eldest son failed to lobby for Wenpin. I wonder if the lord has a next plan?"

"I plan to withdraw my troops and repair them. Those who should go back to Fangling will go back to Fangling, and those who should go back to Xinye will go back to Xinye." Guan Yu said.

Advance is not allowed.

After Yin Guan repeatedly reminded him, Guan Yu remembered Cao Cao's strength again. Although he was unwilling to give up, he still decided to withdraw his troops.

Liu Biao died of illness and thought he could take advantage of the situation, but he went out in full swing and had never beaten, so he had to withdraw his troops. Guan Yu was very depressed.

Zhuge Liang was about to explain in detail, but Zhang Laosan asked curiously: "Where is Mr. Kong Ming's side? Did the navy win?"

"Kuai Yidu is helpless to restrain his people." When talking about this, Zhuge Liang was also depressed and said.

"What a turtle shrank." Zhang Laosan swears again and curses.

After Zhang Laosan finished scolding, Zhuge Liang said, "The lord can withdraw his troops, but he must advance."

"What does this mean?" Guan Yu, Zhang Laosan and Jian Yong were a little stunned. Zhuge Liang then took out a map made of cloth from his big sleeves, came to Guan Yu and placed it on the table.

At this time, Zhang Laosan and Jian Yong also came over.

Zhuge Liang pointed to the map and said, "From Xinye, there are three counties: Zaoyang, Suizhou and Anlu. The three counties are Xinye in the north, Dahong Mountain in the west, Tongbai Mountain in the east. The Yangtze River in the south is convenient, and there are no future troubles when taken. The eldest son is rare. After the lord sent a general to take the three counties, he could represent the eldest son as the governor of Jingzhou and compete with Liu Cong. The superiors could compete with Liu Cong for the people of Jingzhou, the middles could erode Jingzhou to expand the land population, and the lowers could defend Jiangxia and occupy a key place. Liang was not talented and was willing to be the governor of Jiangxia County and guard this place for the lord."

The so-called Dahong Mountain and Tongbai Mountain do not refer to a mountain, but to a large mountain range that extends continuously. It is difficult to march.

Dahong Mountain blocks Xiangyang Bing Peak in the west and Tongbai Mountain in the east, blocking Cao Cao's troops in Huainan. Zaoyang, Suizhou and Anlu are connected in a line, a relatively narrow area, and Xinye in the north. As long as Xinye is not compromised, these three counties are safe.

Zaoyang and Suizhou belong to Nanyang County, and Anlu belongs to Jiangxia County. It is the northern part of Jiangxia County, which is the place occupied by Cao Cao in history.

It is located in the south of the Yangtze River and is well-connected, which is a strategic location. The Guan family and his son had never considered occupying these three counties before because they were afraid that they could not be defended.

After all, Anlu is already in Jiangxia territory. The Guan family’s father and son have not had much force. They dispersed their troops to defend Anlu, but they didn’t know whether it was a blessing or a disaster.

But now it's different.

Now the Guan family’s father and son only need to fight, and as long as they send a general south, they can conquer the place. Then Zhuge Liang became the prefect of Jiangxia and governed and consolidated this territory.

Liu Qi was a banner and was known as the governor of Jingzhou. It was justified to occupy this place. Liu Biao had already died of illness and Liu Cong succeeded to the throne.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were afraid that the Guan family father and son were like tigers and were just defending each other, and were afraid that they would not dare to send troops.

As Zhuge Liang said, the upper part can compete with Liu Cong for the hearts of the people of Jingzhou, the middle part can erode Jingzhou to expand the land population, and the lower part can defend Jiangxia and occupy key areas. Although there are only three county towns, most of the land is in the Jianghan Plain, which is very suitable for farming and development.

Zhuge Liang is also a farming expert and is very confident that he will develop well.

Even if we cannot compete with Liu Cong for Jingzhou, as long as these three counties are developed well, the Guan family and his son will be able to place a group of partial teachers in Jiangxia, which is still very cost-effective.

In short, Liu Qi is indeed a treasure. If you get it and use it, you will definitely not lose money.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Jian Yong were all moved, but Guan Yu was the leader of the same place after all, and he always had doubts when he first met Zhuge Liang.

So Guan Yu did not agree immediately, but said, "Kong Ming is waiting for a moment, let me think about it."

"No." Zhuge Liang knew that this was a big deal, so he responded to the promise and turned around and came out of the big tent. Then Guan Yu asked Zhang Laosan: "Third brother, how did Ping'er tell you, whether Zhuge Kongming can be trusted, tell me one by one."

Zhang Laosan thought about it after hearing this, touched the back of his head, and then laughed happily: "I forgot a word. Before leaving, my eldest nephew told me that Mr. Kong Ming was called the military officer, but in fact he was the general."

Guan Yu glared at Zhang Laosan after hearing this, thinking that you wouldn't say such important words. After that, Guan Yu had no doubts anymore and summoned Zhuge Liang again.

Support Liu Qi as the governor of Jingzhou and take the position.

Zhuge Liang was appointed as the governor of Jiangxia County and actually controlled the three counties.

The third old man Zhang Fei led his troops south to attack Zaoyang, Suizhou and Anlu counties. These three counties are all Jingzhou counties, but they are all under-guarded because they are far away from Xiangyang and Jiangling.

Huang Zu, the prefect of Jiangxia, stationed in Xiling County, that is, in the south of Jiangxia. The warships and soldiers were all in Xiling, and Wang Wei also stationed troops here to guard against Sun Quan.

I don’t care about this county town in the north. Besides, with the escort of Zhang Laosan, who dares to stop it?

Zhang Laosan, a arrogant guy, was domineering like a crab, and rushed from Xinye to Zaoyang, went down to Suizhou, and finally arrived in Anlu.

He helped Liu Qi erect the flag and claimed to be the governor of Jingzhou.

Zhuge Liang was appointed as the governor of Jiangxia County.

Then he stopped leaving in Anlu, helping Zhuge Liang stabilize the three counties and guard against Huang Zu.

In fact, Zhang Laosan is still a little looking forward. If Huang Zu dares to land on the shore to conquer Anlu, I will kill Huang Zu, then go south to occupy Xiling, and swallow up the entire Jiangxia capital.
Chapter completed!