Zhang Xiu lived a good life in Wancheng.

With the help of Jia Xu, Zhang Xiu had a stable foothold in Wancheng. Except for Yuan Shu, a short-term man who came to cause trouble, there was no war.

Liu Biao was very happy to have such a capable military officer guarding the northern gate for him, and the supply of food and grass was never cut off.

In fact, Liu Biao regarded Zhang Xiu as a watchdog and didn't pay much attention to it. Zhang Xiu knew it very well, but he had no choice. Zhang Xiu had no other place to go now, and his military strength was only enough to maintain Wancheng's defense.

The princes were also busy merging with their competitors, and they had no time to pay attention to Zhang Xiu who was entrenched in Wancheng and was actually Liu Biao's housekeeper and guardian.

Fortunately, Zhang Xiu didn't have any ambitions. After Zhang Ji's death in battle, Zhang Xiu clearly realized the dangers of striving for world hegemony. Zhang Xiu had experienced so much, and he took lightly what was famous and what was famous. As long as he lived well in this troubled world

That’s it.

Jia Xu had the same idea. As a top counselor, he was originally supposed to make suggestions for his master and strive for world domination. However, when he was young, Jia Xu experienced various changes that ordinary people could not experience, so Jia Xu was very concerned about his wealth and life.

He values ​​​​and is more keen in judging danger. Living so peacefully in Wancheng these years is what Jia Xu pursues.

Now Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu could not sit still. Liu Yu announced to the world that he was going to attack Zhang Xiu, the remnant of Dong Zhuo. A hundred thousand troops had already set off from Sishui Pass.

Zhang Xiu scolded Liu Yu for being shameless. The emperor Liu Xie had revoked all of Liu Yu's titles. How could he have the face to attack him? Moreover, he used Dong Zhuo, who had been dead for many years. Liu Yu mobilized an army of 100,000, and Zhang Xiu

I believe it. Over the years, Liu Yu has not falsely claimed that he has an army of tens of thousands, but he actually does not have much strength. It seems that Liu Yu is determined to destroy himself.

Liu Biao of Jingzhou sent several orders to Zhang Xiu, asking Zhang Xiu to withstand Liu Yu's attack. His reinforcements arrived soon.

Liu Biao did not believe that Liu Yu mobilized an army of 100,000 troops just to attack Zhang Xiu. Wancheng was an important barrier for Jingzhou. After Liu Yu captured this place, Liu Yu could go south to Jingzhou, which scared Liu Biao. But his military strength

In the battle with Yuan Shu in Nanyang, he could not escape for a while, so he could only encourage Zhang Xiu to resist first, and then he would mobilize troops and horses from Xiangyang and Jingnan to support him.

Zhang Xiu directly threw away Liu Biao's order. Just kidding, it was impossible for him to withstand the attack of Liu Yu's 100,000-strong army. Back then, Zhang Xiu followed Zhang Ji and saw with his own eyes the terror of Liu Yu's army.

There is Lu Bu, who is like a god of war, Dian Wei, who is as terrifying as a demon, and Huang Zhong, who is inconspicuous and imperceptible. Any one of them can kill him in an instant.

How dare you, Liu Biao, let me stand up to such a disparity?! That's what Zhang Xiu was thinking at this time.

Although Zhang Xiu was afraid, he could not sit still and wait for death, so he hurriedly summoned Jia Xu for discussion.

"Military advisor, Liu Boxuan's 100,000-strong army is approaching. Our army is in a dangerous situation. Do you have any countermeasures?" Zhang Xiu said his worries directly without being long-winded.

Jia Xu was aware of the news. He had just thought about this issue at home, and with an idea in his mind, he said: "I have three strategies for my lord to choose from. The first is to abandon Wancheng and lead the army south to Jingzhou."

Zhang Xiu shook his head and said: "This won't work. Liu Biao has already sent several orders asking me to block Liu Yu's attack. Going south to Jingzhou, Liu Biao won't be able to pass the test."

"The second strategy is to send the army eastward and join Cao Mengde." Jia Xu continued.

"This is good, but Cao Cao doesn't know what's going on there. If our army rushes forward, nothing good may happen. Moreover, Cao Cao has good relations with Liu Yu. If Liu Yu and Cao Cao attack our army from both sides, our army will be destroyed soon.

Ah." Zhang Xiu was still very smart and thought of the most dangerous situation.

"In this case, my last strategy is to surrender in Kaicheng." Jia Xu was silent for a while, and then said his last strategy.

"How can a military advisor say such depressing words? He is timid before fighting, but has an unstable heart for the army." Zhang Xiu was angry. Jia Xuti's countermeasures were either to escape or surrender, which he couldn't accept.

"Lord, this is the best countermeasure right now." Jia Xu said, stroking his beard.

"Hmph, I have never done anything like this. How about Liu Yu's army of 100,000 people? What do I, Zhang Xiu, have to fear? I decided to fight Liu Yu. Isn't he going to attack me? I'll let him see me

Zhang Xiu is not someone to be trifled with." Zhang Xiu snorted coldly.

Jia Xu sighed in his heart. Zhang Xiu was still young and didn't know Liu Yu's terror. But Jia Xu was a person who wouldn't say a few words if you didn't accept his strategies.

Seeing Jia Xu's silence, Zhang Xiu stopped talking to Jia Xu and sent Jia Xu out. He organized his troops and went to fight Liu Yu.

On the city wall, Jia Xu watched Zhang Xiu rushing away. He knew that Zhang Xiu would die if he was not careful this time. In order to live up to Zhang Ji's instructions before his death, Jia Xu ordered several generals to go down and prepare in case of emergency.

Zhang Xiu failed so that he could save his life.

After years of development, apart from the local defenders, Zhang Xiu still had 20,000 soldiers and horses. This time he gathered all these soldiers and horses and attacked Liu Yu.

After Liu Yu's army set off from Bishui Pass, they encountered almost no resistance in the city. Although the local officials wanted to stop them, they saw that Liu Yu's men were eager for resistance, so they honestly opened the city and surrendered.

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The progress was very smooth, but Lu Bu and other generals were not so happy.

Finally, the scouts brought news that excited Lu Bu and the others. Zhang Xiu actually led an army to stop the attack.

Liu Yu was dumbfounded. Didn't Zhang Xiu think that this was a war with disparity in strength? What else were you doing? Even if you didn't plan to escape, it was a good choice to stick around and wait for help.

Zhang Xiu came to Liu Yu's army with murderous intent. Originally, Zhang Xiu wanted to ridicule Liu Yu righteously. However, Lu Bu and the others could no longer hold back the high-spirited fighting spirit in their hearts, and did not wait for Liu Yu's order.

Lu Bu rushed forward with the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry.

Ma Chao was also a bellicose and rushed over. Zhao Yun and Li Su were much more calm and looked at Liu Yu, waiting for his order. Liu Yu nodded and asked them to teach Zhang Xiu a lesson.

With so many top generals joining forces, Zhang Xiu would have no other outcome but failure.

Zhang Xiu now understands why Jia Xu's countermeasures are to avoid fighting Liu Yu. He now has a deep understanding of the terror of Liu Yu's army. Half of his men are the elite of the former Xiliang army, but they are no match for Liu Yu's troops.

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Chapter completed!