Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang left the palace and went to Cai Mansion together.
Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang and Cai Mao are all members of large families and have close relationships. It is normal for them to interact with each other. Moreover, both parties are members of the same camp, so their interactions will not arouse suspicion.
The three of them arrived at Cai Mansion and finally came to the North Courtyard.
It is forbidden to enter this courtyard, and no attendants usually come in.
The three of them entered the study together and saluted Wang Can who was sitting in the study. Wang Can waited for the three of them to sit down and asked: "Degui, you resumed your official position and have been busy recruiting old troops these past few days. What happened?"
Currently, Wang Can is most concerned about the issue of military strength.
Liu Bei himself has 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers, plus the original Xiangyang garrison, Liu Bei's troops are 60,000 to 70,000 strong. If Liu Bei then forcibly recruits the people in the city to join the army, he can draw at least 100,000 troops, so many
It is difficult to conquer a city with people defending it. If Wang Can wants to defeat Liu Bei, he must first disintegrate Liu Bei's troops.
Therefore, Cai Maocai kept contacting his old subordinates and wanted to win over more people.
Cai Mao said in a low tone: "My lord, there are about 40,000 defenders in Xiangyang City. After continuous wooing from humble positions, we have been able to mobilize three to four thousand people, but it is still too few."
Wang Can also nodded in agreement. Three or four thousand people were indeed too few.
Zhuge Liang was able to easily control Xiangyang because Cai Mao had scruples and had to hand over military power. However, Liu Bei did not have any concern. Wang Can could only defeat Liu Bei head-on, and he must have sufficient strength.
Otherwise, once Wang Can shows up, he will be surrounded and suppressed.
Wang Can looked at Kuai Liang again and asked, "Zirou, how are you and Yidu trying to win over Jingzhou officials?"
Kuai Liang said sternly: "My lord, except for Yi Ji, Fu Xun, Wang Wei, Zhuge Liang, Jian Yong, Sun Qian and other officials who are loyal to Liu Bei, the rest of the officials are just idlers and are nothing to worry about. Especially since they have little power.
Da, he has no military power in his hands and can only deal with trivial matters. It is useless to win over him, and it is easy to leak information."
Wang Can also agreed with Kuai Liang's statement and said: "There is no problem with officials. The most important thing is to have strength. Being able to pull up a big army is the most important part. Degui, you have to keep up your efforts and try to win over more people."
Many people."
Cai Mao cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will continue to work hard in this humble position."
Wang Can turned his eyes and ordered: "Shi Ah!"
"I'm here!" Shi A heard Wang Can shout and immediately bowed to answer.
Wang Can ordered: "Send a message to Wu Huang and ask the people of the Xi, Ma and Xiang families to come out to meet. Then you will meet them in person and ask how things are going. You will handle the matter.
, complete this matter as soon as possible.”
Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang all raised their eyebrows after hearing Wang Can's words.
It turns out that Wang Can has infiltrated into the Jingxiang family and won over other families. Such methods made it impossible for Kuai Liang and others to guess how many things Wang Can had not disclosed, but they understood one thing, that is, they were just Wang Can.
Part of Chan's plan, but not the whole story.
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Shi A sent a message through Wu Huang and finally met with the Ma family in a secluded restaurant.
The person who came to attend the appointment was not Ma Yong, the head of the Ma family, but Ma Liang, the eldest son of Ma Yong. When Shi A saw Ma Liang, he was a little confused because he did not expect that the Ma family would send a young boy to take charge.
Obviously, this was beyond Shi's expectation.
Immediately, Shi A asked: "Ma Liang, can you fully represent the Ma family?"
This was something Shi A was worried about, and when he heard Wang Can talk about Ma Yong's situation, he felt that Ma Yong was hesitant and timid. Now that the Ma family suddenly sent a boy, it was a bit hasty.
Ma Liang didn't pay attention to Shi'a's question.
He smiled and said calmly: "First of all, since I am here, I can fully represent the Ma family. Secondly, my appearance is inconspicuous and will not attract anyone's attention. Furthermore, I am the future of the Ma family.
The heir to me has now taken over the affairs concerning the King of Shu, so if you have any questions, just tell me."
It was a bit funny for Shi A to see Ma Liang being old-fashioned and acting like an adult.
However, he felt that the child in front of him was stronger than Ma Yong.
He is decisive in doing things and never sloppy. He is much more capable than Ma Yong.
Shi A asked straight to the point: "I came to you this time to inquire about the situation during this period. Your Ma family has attracted many families. I have spread this matter to Shu and informed the King of Shu. But now we need to confirm Ma's situation.
How many people can we organize as a team? Do you need a definite answer?"
Ma Liang lowered his head and pondered, and suddenly asked: "So, you are planning to lead people to start a rebellion in the city to respond to the Shu army stationed outside the city, so as to cooperate internally and externally to defeat Liu Bei."
"clever!"
Shi A glanced at Ma Liang appreciatively and felt that the boy in front of him had indeed a very flexible mind and was a real character.
Ma Liang said solemnly: "A conservative estimate is that we can organize two thousand people."
"Two thousand people?"
Shi A whispered, somewhat in disbelief.
Seeing the expression on Shi'a's face, Ma Liang thought that Shi'a thought that the number of people was too small, so he didn't believe it, so he explained: "Two thousand people is already the maximum number of people that the Ma family can prepare, because the combat effectiveness must be guaranteed, and the number of people must be guaranteed."
The people summoned can be obedient, so two thousand people are most suitable. If the number is larger, it will be uncontrollable and it will not be beautiful."
Shi A didn't think it was too little, but felt it was a little too much.
A family can easily prepare two thousand people, which is really impressive.
Although Ma Liang, on behalf of the Ma family, had recruited many families in Xiangyang City to gather 2,000 people, Shi A was surprised and surprised.
Shi A stroked his hand and said: "Very good, let's set it at two thousand people. You should prepare as early as possible and wait for the news."
"Okay, I will take care of it. Say goodbye."
After the matter was settled, Ma Liang immediately stood up and left.
Next, Shi A changed two places, meeting people from the Xi Zhen and Xiang families at different locations, and determined the number of people provided by the two families. Compared with Ma Liang, the other two family heads were unable to collect two thousand people.
People, obviously did not try their best. However, with Ma Liang as a gem in front, Shi A set a standard of two thousand people for the Xi family and the Xiang family.
In this way, a team of 6,000 people has been assembled.
In Xiangyang City, there are 6,000 people, which is already quite impressive. It is not a small force. Although the specific combat power cannot be determined yet, it cannot be underestimated.
At that time, coupled with the power of Kuai and Cai, the power will be even stronger.
However, what is in front of me is not enough.
Wang Can still needs to continue working hard if he wants to defeat Liu Bei once and for all.
Shi A completed what Wang Can arranged and immediately got up and returned to Cai Mansion.
However, when Shi A was walking on the road, he found someone following him. This incident immediately aroused Shi A's vigilance, because the person following him might be targeting the Xi family or the Xiang family, and thus he was also targeted.
Shi'a was flexible and a veteran in this area. He hid easily and got rid of the person who was following him. Not only that, Shi'a also quietly hung up behind the person who was following him. He followed up and determined who was following him.
Where did he come from? The people following Shi A were people sent by the Yang family who did not seek refuge with Wang Can but with Liu Bei.
The Yang family is also a large family in Jingxiang and should not be underestimated.
Shi A quietly left, and after making sure no one was following him, he started to return.
When he returned to Cai Mansion, Shi A immediately reported to Wang Can that he was being followed.
Wang Can's expression turned cold and he said in a deep voice: "Since the Yang family is helping Liu Bei and standing on the opposite side of us, we can only eradicate the Yang family. Moreover, the Yang family has noticed the movements of the Jingxiang clan. This is a big problem.
The hidden danger must be removed, otherwise it will affect our next actions. Send someone to notify Wu Huang and ask him to send someone to kill the main figures of the Yang family."
"promise!"
Shi A respectfully agreed, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
If the Yang family is not eliminated, there will eventually be hidden dangers.
Ps: The first of three updates, the first day of the new year. I wish you all a happy new year.
