The telegram was soon sent to Jiangxia. After receiving the telegram, Chen Gong, who was in charge there, did not dare to delay and assembled the four main armies of the Tiger Power Army, the Tiger Army, the Trap Army, and the Hengye Army, plus 20,000 new troops, with a total strength of ten.
Wan headed directly towards Suixian.
Here, Yuan Shu mainly led the Polu army with 40,000 Yanzhou militia and 20,000 Xiongnu troops as the vanguard, heading directly towards Qixian, an important town in the north of Nanyang.
Yuan Shu led the Guards, Xuanwei Army, 20,000 Jizhou militia, and 50,000 troops selected by Sili. Together with Zhao Yun's West Route Army, the remaining 70,000 soldiers and horses made a total of 170,000 troops as the Chinese Army.
, and charged towards Nanyang in a mighty manner.
This time it can be said that they accounted for most of Yuan Shu's troops. Hongnong County alone had an army of 260,000, and Jiangxia also had four elite armies of 100,000. If we add the 50,000 cavalry brought by Zhao Yun and Liu Biao's 150,000
The army, Yuan Shu's army around Nanyang now has reached a terrifying number of more than 500,000 soldiers and horses. Facing Yuan Shao, who only has more than 200,000 soldiers and horses, it can be said that he has an overwhelming advantage.
As soon as Yuan Shu moved here, Yuan Shao of Nanyang immediately got the news. After all, with more than 200,000 soldiers and horses on the move, it was impossible to hide it.
"My lord, Yuan Shu has sent out troops. With Yan Liang as the vanguard, he leads an army of 100,000 troops. Yuan Shu himself leads the central army with 200,000 troops. A total of 300,000 troops have left Hongnong County and are approaching Qi County."
Upon hearing the news, Yuan Shao's brows knitted together involuntarily.
"Lord, we must immediately send troops to reinforce Qi County, where we will fight Yuan Shu to the death."
Yang Hong looked at Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu's army is now approaching, and it's time to fight to the death. Whether he lives or dies depends on whether he can block Yuan Shu's troops.
"Is there no news from Xu You yet?"
Yuan Shao naturally knew that it was time for a decisive battle, but there was no news from Xu You, so he was a little bit cautious. It would be good for Liu Biao to unite with him. If Liu Biao could not unite with him if he held a grudge, it would be over.
"There is no news yet. Maybe the situation in Xiangyang is not optimistic, and Deng County still can't give up."
Yang Hong has nothing to say now. There is no news for so long, which is probably not a good sign.
"Well, then we will send an additional 20,000 troops to Deng County to raise 50,000 people there. Then the army will go north. I will fight Yuan Gongluo to the death."
Since Xu You did not come back, he had to be prepared for Liu Biao's repeated attacks. Deng County not only could not withdraw its troops, but also strengthened its defense. In addition to the defenders of Deng County, Yuan Shao sent all his troops out of Wan County to reinforce Qi County.
Yuan Shao went north, and the news that Chen Gong sent troops from Jiangxia also reached Cao Cao's ears.
"Chen Gong led one hundred thousand troops to kill from Jiangxia. What do you think?"
Cao Cao glanced at the civil and military officials in the hall and couldn't help but frown.
"My lord, Chen Gong must have sent troops at the same time as Yuan Shu. Now Yuan Shu must have sent troops to Nanyang, so now we can only rely on ourselves."
Xi Zhicai glanced at Cao Cao and immediately analyzed the current situation.
"The war in Liangzhou is now over, and both Sizhou and Yongzhou have come under Yuan Shu's command. He is here to decide the outcome with a battle. We are fine here, but I'm afraid Yuan Shao won't be able to stop him."
The same goes for Xun Yu. The current situation is not optimistic. Now that Chen Gong is coming with his troops, the gap between them is not big. They are afraid that Yuan Shao will pull him apart. If they can't stop him, they will be doomed.
"There is nothing we can do now. We can only do our best, and the rest can only be left to God's will."
Cao Cao nodded. All they can do now is to defend Suixian County. As for Yuan Shao, they can only rely on God.
"My lord, you still need to find a way out early."
Xi Zhicai frowned and directly told Cao Cao to find a way out.
"The way out?
There is no way out. The only ones who are not under Yuan Shu's command are Jiaozhou and Yizhou. Should we go to Yizhou to avoid trouble?"
After listening to Xi Zhicai's words, Cao Cao still talked about a way out. If there was a way out, why would he still be here to help Yuan Shao guard Sui County?
"Then let's fight."
Xi Zhicai could only nod his head when facing Cao Cao. It was a bit ironic that such a big man had no place for himself.
Cao Cao's army was prepared and stationed in Sui County for defense, waiting for the arrival of Chen Gong's army.
Zhao Yun and his 50,000 cavalrymen finally arrived outside Xiangyang City after several days of running around.
"Lord, Yuan Shu's army has arrived."
When Zhao Yun's army arrived, Cai Mao immediately came to see Liu Biao.
"You mean you want me to go out of the city to greet you?"
After hearing Cai Mao's words, Liu Biao couldn't help but darken his face again. I have already promised to offer Jingzhou to Yuan Shu. Why do you want me to lower my face and go to meet Yuan Shu's troops outside the city?
"Lord, since you have decided to surrender, it is better to put down your arrogance. This will be good for your future future."
Kuai Liang glanced at Liu Biao and directly clasped his fists in salute and remonstrated.
"No, you can go ahead and go, I won't go to greet you."
Although Liu Biao had decided to surrender, he still wanted to show his face. If Yuan Shu arrived in person, he might go back to greet him, but it was impossible for him to go out of the city to greet Yuan Shu just as a general under his command.
"Lord, let's go take a look."
Hearing Liu Biao's words, Cai Mao couldn't help but frown, and asked Liu Biao again to greet Zhao Yun.
"Forget it, I'm tired, you go ahead."
After Liu Biao finished speaking, he turned around and left, leaving only Cai Mao and Kuai Liang in a mess.
"what to do?"
Cai Mao glanced at Kuai Liang beside him, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.
"It doesn't matter. If I don't go, I won't go. After all, he is also the state shepherd. He is not willing to lower his face to greet Zhao Yun. We can just go."
Kuai Liang also shook his head. Since Liu Biao doesn't want to go, then he won't go. It doesn't matter. As long as Xiangyang can be completely handed over to Yuan Shu, their contribution will be achieved.
"Okay, let's go meet him."
Cai Mao nodded to Kuai Liang, and then led Jingzhou Wenwu out of the city to welcome Zhao Yun's arrival.
The heavy gate of Xiangyang City slowly opened, and Cai Mao and Kuai Liang led the civil and military forces of Jingzhou out of the city and came to Zhao Yun's army.
"Jingzhou Cai Mao."
"Jingzhou Kuai Liang."
"Jingzhou Xi Zhen."
"Welcome General Zilong."
All the civil and military personnel clasped their fists to welcome Zhao Yun's arrival.
"Okay, sirs, thank you for your hard work. Zhao Yun, on behalf of my lord, has thanked you for your love. He was able to turn from darkness to light and save the people of Jingzhou from disaster."
Zhao Yun also dismounted and saluted the Jingzhou civil and military officials in front of him.
"General Zilong is joking, we are not as hardworking as the general."
After hearing Zhao Yun's words, Cai Hao stood up and replied to Zhao Yun.
"Where is Liu Zhoumu?"
Although all the civil and military personnel came out to greet him, since Liu Biao had decided to surrender, it would be difficult for him not to come out.
"Master Zhou Mu is not feeling well and is resting in his mansion. I hope the general will forgive me."
Hearing Zhao Yun mention Liu Biao's issue, Kuai Liang directly took over the topic.
"Since Liu Zhoumu is not feeling well, I won't force him. Sirs, let's go into the city."
Zhao Yun knew as soon as he heard this that this was Kuai Liang's rhetoric. It was probably because Liu Biao couldn't bear to accept him as a general. However, these were not problems. As long as the Jingzhou soldiers could be safely picked up, the matter would be settled.
"General Zilong, if nothing happens, please come to the city. A banquet has been arranged in the city to welcome the general."
Seeing that Zhao Yun did not blame Liu Biao for his neglect, Cai Mao quickly clasped his fists and invited Zhao Yun to enter the city.
"Well, please also ask General Cai Mao to arrange the handover of troops and horses."
"That's how it should be. Cai Yi, take my token and go to the camp with General Zilong's people to hand over the situation."
"promise."
Cai Yi, who was next to Cai Hao, immediately nodded and took the token from Cai Hao's hand.
"Wenyuan, take someone with you and go with this general to handle this."
"Take orders."
Zhang Liao nodded to Zhao Yun, and then followed Cai Yi with his troops and horses towards the location of the camp.
"General, please."
"please."
Zhao Yun led an army with a thousand eagles and entered Xiangyang City under the leadership of Jingzhou civil and military forces.
That night, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue arranged a grand welcome banquet to welcome Zhao Yun's arrival, but Liu Biao's governor's mansion seemed a bit desolate.
Liu Biao sat in the garden and looked at the moon above his head, wondering what he was thinking.
