Eight hundred and fifty-first chapter Liu Bei invests in Yizhou
Chapter 851 Liu Bei defected to Yizhou
Liu Biao looked at Liu Bei and asked directly. He now wanted to know what Liu Bei was thinking, whether he wanted to join Yuan Shu with him or what he wanted to do.
"If you really want to surrender to Yuan Shu, please allow Liu Bei to lead his army to leave."
After hearing Liu Biao's words, Liu Bei directly clasped his fists.
"That's what I'm thinking. The only Han clan clan that a big man can count now is me. You also have Liu Junlang from Yizhou. Although Liu Junlang and I don't have a good relationship, we still have some friendship.
If you don't want to defect to Yuan Shu, then go to Yizhou and join Liu Junlang. I will write a letter of recommendation and I believe he will make a satisfactory arrangement for you."
When Liu Biao heard Liu Bei's words, his eyes flashed with light, so he opened his mouth and said what he was thinking.
"Bei is planning to go to Yizhou. It would be great if you can get your recommendation."
Liu Bei also had a genuine expression, and then he immediately clasped his fists and saluted Liu Biao again.
"Well, then I'll write a letter right now."
"Thank you, sir."
It didn't take long for Liu Biao to write the letter of recommendation, then sealed an envelope and handed it to Liu Bei.
"Xuande, brother, I have nothing to give you, so I wish you a safe journey westward."
After seeing Liu Bei receiving his letter of recommendation, Liu Biao stood up and clasped his fists at Liu Bei.
"Okay, Mr. Liu Beicheng has given you good advice. If nothing happens, I will prepare my troops and prepare to go west."
After receiving Liu Biao's auspicious words, Liu Bei knew that he was going to leave, and he did not hesitate to bid farewell to Liu Biao with fists in his hands.
"Well, see you later, Xuande."
"Farewell,"
Liu Bei clasped his fists at Liu Biao again, and then left the Prefecture Mufu with Zhang Fei.
After Liu Bei left, someone soon spread the news to Cai Mao.
"What did they talk about?"
Cai Mao spoke to the people around him, and now many servants in Liu Biao's house have become his spies. It can be said that Liu Biao's every move is under his surveillance.
"We didn't talk about anything. Liu Bei didn't want to join Yuan Zhoumu, so Liu Biao wrote a letter of recommendation and sent him to Yizhou."
The servant directly told Cai Hao the content of the conversation between Liu Biao and Liu Bei.
"Well, then let Liu Bei go. One more thing to do is better to one less thing to do."
Kuai Liang nodded when he heard the servant's reply. If Liu Bei wanted to leave, just leave. It would be better than causing trouble here.
"Well, then let Liu Bei go."
Cai Mao also nodded, and then arranged for people to let Liu Bei leave.
Liu Bei left Xiangyang City with Liu Biao's letter of recommendation in hand and ran towards Lu Zhong without hesitation.
After walking for a long time, I saw a group of cavalrymen running from a distance, sending up smoke and dust all over the sky.
"Ready to fight."
Looking at the smoke and dust in front of him, Zhang Fei immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for battle.
When the cavalry got closer and closer, Zhang Fei finally saw what the other party looked like.
"Second brother, why are you here?"
The person who came was none other than Guan Yu.
"The military advisor was afraid that something unexpected might happen to you in Xiangyang, so he sent me to take care of my brother."
Guan Yu clasped his fists at Liu Bei and Zhang Fei and told them his purpose.
"Well, this trip went well. Let's go."
Liu Bei nodded to Guan Yu. Basically, he did not face any difficulties this time. Fortunately, it went smoothly.
"As long as it's okay, we'll return to Lu Zhongba right away."
Hearing Liu Bei say that the trip went smoothly, Guan Yu also nodded.
Two thousand cavalry escorted Liu Bei and ran directly towards Luzhong. After the group arrived at Luzhong, Liu Bei did not stop and left with 30,000 troops and supplies towards Yizhou.
Time passed day by day, and Yuan Shao mobilized all his soldiers and horses in Yuzhou. When they returned, they also brought some aristocratic families back to Nanyang County. However, some aristocratic families in Runan County were unwilling to stay away, and Yuan Shao did not dare to offend too much.
After all, the roots of the old Yuan family are in Runan County. He does not want to risk being poked in the back by forcibly relocating, and he does not dare to plunder the people of Runan too much. After all, Runan has given him so much over the years.
Yuan Shao also had a lot of support, otherwise he would have been beaten back to his hometown by Liu Biao in Nanyang alone.
After mobilizing troops and horses back to Yuzhou, Yuan Shu's army has reached 220,000. If coupled with Cao Cao's army in Suixian County in the south, their strength will be close to 300,000.
Nanyang County has a total population of 24.5 million, plus Runan County has a population of more than 2 million. It is these 5 million people that give Yuan Shao the confidence to fight against Liu Biao.
However, the wars in recent years have brought many disadvantages. Fifty thousand elite troops were lost in Yanzhou, and another 20,000 to 30,000 troops were lost in Xiangyang. In addition, the 60,000 troops were lost in Jiangxia, and another 20,000 to 30,000 troops were lost in Yuzhou.
All kinds of enemies were defeated by Yuan Shao, including nearly 200,000 troops.
But even so, he still managed to gather another 200,000 troops in a short period of time. It has to be said that the population advantage of Nanyang and Runan was too strong for Yuan Shao.
Kuai Yue drove all the way north and crossed Jingzhou directly into Hongnong County. Not long after entering Hongnong County, they encountered the cavalry wandering outside and were surrounded by them.
"Who is he doing?"
Seeing the cavalry surrounding him, Kuai Yue smiled slightly and got out of the car.
"Please tell me, my lord, that Kuai Yue is back."
The soldiers were stunned when they heard what Kuai Yue said. This cavalry was Zhao Yun's Yingyang Army, and they had no idea about Kuai Yue's situation.
"You said you are Kuai Yue?"
The cavalry leader looked at Kuai Yue with doubts in his eyes.
"Well, that's right down there."
Kuai Yue glanced at the stunned cavalry and knew that they might not know his existence.
"Then follow me to see the lord."
The team leader didn't say anything, and directly led Kuai Yue's motorcade towards Lu Hun where Yuan Shu was.
"Lord, the alien is coming."
Kuai Yue was led directly into Yuan Shu's tent by Tian Feng. Yuan Shu, who was reading a book, felt excited when he saw Kuai Yue appearing in front of him.
"Xidu, why are you here?"
"Lord, guess what I brought this time."
Seeing the excited Yuan Shu, Kuai Yue also cupped his fists and saluted.
"What did you bring?
Could it be that Liu Biao has decided to surrender?"
Looking at the box in Kuai Yue's hand, he knew what was inside after a moment's thought.
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from my lord. I came this time with Liu Biao's surrender. My lord, please take a look."
Kuai Yue opened the brocade box directly and took out the drop watch inside.
After taking the surrender watch, Yuan Shu nodded slightly when he looked at the great seal of Zhou Mu stamped on it.
Originally, he was worried that the attack on Jingzhou would not go well. After all, Liu Biao, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had a total of 400,000 troops.
If they really share the same hatred with the enemy and resist him, the battle is likely to fall into a stalemate. Although he is not afraid of delaying time, the longer the time, the greater the damage to the big man.
Now Liu Biao surrenders, which means that his current enemies are only Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and Liu Biao's hundreds of thousands of troops will also be at his disposal, so that this battle can end as quickly as possible.
"Haha, Xingdu, it's not easy to take down Liu Biao."
Yuan Shu looked at Kuai Yue. It would be difficult to persuade Liu Biao to surrender. After all, he still had hundreds of thousands of troops in his hands. But now he wanted to surrender without a fight. It showed that Kuai Yue had worked hard.
"It's not difficult, it's just that there is an extra Cai Mao."
Kuai Yue shook his head, and then told Yuan Shu about Cai Mao's joining.
"Well, it's okay. If there are more Cai Mao, there will be more Cai Mao. It doesn't matter. I will ask Zilong to lead the Ying Yang Army and the Dang Kou Army back to Xiangyang with you. We will take down Liu Biao's troops first."
Now that Liu Biao has taken care of everything, the next offensive against Jingzhou should begin.
"promise."
After listening to Yuan Shu's words, Kuai Yue also nodded. Now as long as he sends people to capture Xiangyang's troops, Liu Biao will be powerless even if he wants to go back on his word.
"Well, call Zilong and Zhang Liao over."
Soon Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao came to Yuan Shu's tent together.
"Lord."
"Lord."
Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao cupped their fists toward Yuan Shu together.
"Zilong, Wen Yuan, this is Kuai Yue Kuai Yidu, and he is also a member of our Jizhou Army."
Yuan Shu took Kuai Yue's hand and introduced him to Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao.
"Zhao Yun pays homage to Mr. Yidu."
"Zhang Liao pays homage to Mr. Yidu."
After hearing Yuan Shu's introduction to Kuai Yue, Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao greeted him together.
"Quai Yue met two generals."
Kuai Yue also quickly saluted the two of them with clasped fists.
"Okay, Zilong, Wenyuan, you will immediately lead the Yingyang Army and the Dangkou Army to Xiangyang with Yidu. Remember to follow Yidu's command in all actions. After taking Xiangyang, wait for my order. Once the war begins, you must leave Xiangyang.
Attack Deng County."
"Zhao Yun obeys the order."
"Zhang Liao obeys the order."
After hearing Yuan Shu's words, Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao looked at each other for a while, and finally started.
"Well, then without further ado, quickly prepare troops and horses to follow him to Xiangyang."
"promise."
"promise."
Soon the Ying Yang Army and the Dang Kou Army were ready, and the 50,000-strong army escorted Kuai Yue towards Xiangyang on the yellow sand in the sky.
"Yuan Hao, send a telegram to Gongtai, ordering him to assemble troops and horses to prepare to attack Nanyang from Jiangxia, and at the same time reorganize the troops and horses, and send troops to attack Nanyang that day."
