The aura of soldiers that was about to come was already pounced on everyone.

The news of Liaodong's capture had already spread to Jingzhou in the south in mid-September and Jiangdong. Regardless of the authenticity of the assassin, the intention of the northern army to capture Liaodong was fully revealed, and soon it was spread to Liu Bei and Sun Quan's letters, just a few words, were enough to make people feel uneasy.

I'm here to collect debts.

The two groups of Western Expedition Army marched south by 250,000 troops and horses, and had already crossed Yanmen Pass. Juyong Pass entered Bingzhou and south of Youzhou. Once they were killed, they could advance to Jizhou in a few days and then enter the Central Plains. Although Yanzhou and Yuzhou in the Central Plains were still separated in the middle, the Jingzhou area to the south had already appeared in panic.

The temperature has not yet dropped after autumn. Occasionally, a few yellow leaves fall down with the wind, and are swept up by the wind brought by pedestrians passing by in a panic, floating away a little, and falling into the middle of the street. The coachman driving the carriage waved his whip anxiously out of the city. On both sides of the market, there were few customers coming to the door of the shops, which were open, and a deserted picture.

The once hotly discussed Western Expedition Army would end the chaotic chats and become a reality. More than 200,000 troops entered You and the two states were slowly pressing over. Although the Central Plains were blocking their heads, it was difficult to describe in the heart. No one could say clearly whether the world would start a war or another way to achieve peace. At least from the current situation, the Jizhou District of Xiangyang has already presented a solemn atmosphere, and Liu Bei in the city did not have the mentality of fighting against it as it seemed.

"I've just finished the New Year and prepared to go south... How long have I been in Jingzhou for a long time? It's less than two years..."

“…The forced force is too much!”

After receiving the letter from Gongsun Zhi, he understood the other party's attitude. There was no room for them to go around. In just a few words, it was obvious that I had not done my best to expedition to the West, so I would have caused chaos in the country! Of course, if it was a few months ago, his attitude only thought that Gongsun Zhi was talking nonsense and shouting casually. After all, he had only returned and needed at least two or three years to recuperate. However, the news of the destruction of Liaodong showed that the wolf king in the north was very serious about this. Since Liaodong had been fought and the army began to move south, would Jingzhou also fight? What should I do if the foundation that I finally settled?

Unlike the complex thoughts of the people, the Beidi army destroyed the Liaoxi and Liaodong counties in the first battle after the return of the army. As Liu Bei, who had fought in the south and north for many years, naturally knew where his advantages and disadvantages were. From the beginning of the Sishui Pass, it has been more than ten years now. He has some understanding of Gongsun Zhi, and even in a certain relationship, he can call the other party a virtuous nephew. However, since the army will go south and since he will send someone to send this letter with only a few words, he will definitely fight to Jingzhou, and will not even stop at Jingzhou.

"Military advisor, Sun Ce's incident has already made people feel resentful. Now that the northern subway hoof is moving south, the Central Plains Cao bandits and Gongsun Zhi are all birds of a feather. Maybe they will send troops to help. In this way, wouldn't our Jingzhou become a place that the other party must attack for more than 200,000 yuan? Why would you retreat to Jiangdong and resist the danger of the Yangtze River?"

In the Xiangyang Prefecture, Liu Bei summoned all the civil and military officials in the city to discuss countermeasures. After hearing his words, Zhang Fei, who had a thorny tiger beard, clenched his fist and smashed it on the desk table, shouting in a rough voice: "Brother, aren't we going to live under someone's roof again?"

The main hall of the meeting suddenly became quiet, and the old ministers who were following Liu Bei's displaced all the way, felt even more uncomfortable when they heard this. Guan Yu glanced slightly at the table of wine stains that were shocked by him, and spoke quietly: "This is a discussion, don't quarrel at the eldest brother."

"It's okay, Yide is so kind. If he is a bit sensible, he will be afraid of me." Although Liu Bei was anxious, he was a big discussion in the army at this time and his expression was calm. Then, he looked at the seat on the right, "Military advisor, how about retreating to Jiangdong and joining Sun Quan again?"

Sun Gan, Mi brothers, Chen Dao, Liao Hua and others, and the rest all looked at each other.

In the seat on the right, Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan with a little bruise on his lips. He smiled: "Lord, I agree with the third general in this matter. After all, relying on others is only a solution. If it were not forcing the situation, Liang would not have suggested retreating to Jiangling and joining Sun Quan to burn the Red Cliff, but it has not yet arrived as urgent as before."

"The military advisor must have a solution in his mind, let's talk about it quickly."

Liu Bei quickly got up, reached out and made a "please" move. He realized that he was a little out of control and sat back again and asked the servants to give wine, meat and food to the civil and military officials.

Zhuge Liang, who was sitting there, looked at the map hanging from the side of the first person, with a calm gaze and smiled. He swept over the people around him, and then got up and walked over. When more than ten gazes followed him on the map, the feather fan clicked on several place name marks on the map, and the words sounded calmly.

"There are many cavalry in the north and the Central Plains are flat. It is clear that Cao Cao will not fight with the opponent easily, so he will definitely choose to preserve his strength. If he passes through the Central Plains, although there are many waterways in Jingzhou, there are no natural dangers in the north and there are no mountainous terrain, which is difficult to stop the cavalry from galloping. If the field fights in the wilderness, he will inevitably lose his battles, and he will be dragged down by the opponent. When crossing the Yangtze River, Sun Quan has natural dangers, warlike naval troops and tower ships. As long as he needs to defend along the river, he will definitely be worry-free."

Liu Bei stared at the map without saying a word. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei below were also quietly listening to him.

"...Thinking that the world can block cavalry must be mountains, rivers and rivers. Now there are two big rivers, Cao Cao and Sun Quan each occupy one, and the remaining mountains and rivers must be here!" The feather fan moved westward and landed on the word Shu west of Jingzhou. Zhuge Liang whispered: "The road to Shu is difficult to move, and everyone knows it, let alone the huge cavalry? Apart from the southern barbarians, there are few wars, many soldiers and enough food, and the people are simple. The lord got it and thought it was the foundation. Then he went north to seize Hanzhong as the gateway. How can the situation in the world change? There is no worries in the river. When there is a great change in the world, join forces with Sun Quan to send troops at the same time, and great achievements are expected."

"Emperor Gaozu also made his fortune here, and Bei knew it." Liu Bei said, his eyes moved away from the word "Western Shu" and looked at Zhuge Liang: "But there are still many difficulties in advancing to Xichuan. Liu Zhang and Bei are relatives of the Han Dynasty. How could they seize it at will? What's more, the road to Shu is difficult to go. If there is no route through the road, it will be difficult to enter Sichuan for several months..."

He hesitated for a moment, his face turned slightly red, and he was quite embarrassed: "I am going to take the lead in Jingzhou Shangqian, and the military advisor should know that our food and fodder cannot support..."

Just as he was talking, someone hurried in outside: "Report to the lord, Jiangdong Lusu is looking for a meeting outside."

"Haha..." Zhuge Liang turned around with his feather fan, bowed to Liu Bei who was in the upper position, and smiled and said, "Lord, don't you have to worry about money and food. Didn't this honest man just deliver it to him?"

The situation in the north was imminent, and Sun Quan, who was far away in Jiangdong, was naturally restless. When he received the news, he locked himself in the study for two days, and he couldn't swallow his food. After knowing that his brother Sun Ce had gone to the north, he became anxious all day long, fearing that the giant in the north would go south and his brother would lead his troops back, so... he would have no way out.

The army in the north broke into Liaodong, and after obtaining its supplies, the news of going south had already crossed the Yangtze River to his desk. He had to pretend to be calm and sent Lu Su to cross the river to Jingzhou, and once again joined forces with Liu Bei to block Gongsun Zhi's troops who might have crossed the Central Plains. The two places had several trips. In the end, the other party proposed some conditions, and he did not lack money or food. After all, he rarely fought across the river and had more surplus food in the warehouse. However, in mid-October, after handing over the food and fodder, what Sun Quan received was the news that Liu Bei led his army to enter Shu, as if he was like a bolt from the blue, and he felt uncomfortable as if he had a headache and a split brain.

"Liu Xuande..." Sun Quan's voice roared in the hall, "...You big-eared thief!"

Such a frustrating mood was difficult for him to vent. On the other hand, the situation in the north was oppressed, so he naturally did not dare to easily launch troops to attack Jingzhou. After suffering this mute loss, he transferred Zhang Zhao, who was far away in Kuaiji, to ask for advice. Afterwards, Sun Quan looked at Jiaozhi.

In the 14th year of Jian'an, in the tense atmosphere of the northern subway hooves heading south, everyone in the world was working on their own thoughts or making efforts to avoid the edge. Xuchang, the censor Wang Lang took a carriage to the north bank of the Yellow River. In the army heading south, he met the northern governor Gongsun Zhi. Jingzhou, a scholar named Pang Tong was introduced to Liu Bei's account and then discussed the matter of entering Sichuan...

In the turmoil in the world, something "small" happened far away in a corner of Liaodong.

"Your Excellency, lie down...go to you...shen (I Cheli Aso)" On the simple carriage, the Japanese who had originally left admired the stronger army and returned, and then saw Pan Feng in a relaxed mood.

Wu'anguo rode his horse and turned his head and whispered: "Old Pan, that barbarian seems to be scolding your mother..."

"ah"
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