Liu Biao was a little surprised when he learned that Liu Bei, Yi Ji and Zhuge Liang had come together to see him. He did not send an order for Zhuge Liang and others to come to see him, but they came up on their own.
In the palace, Liu Biao asked aloud: "Xuande, you have recruited Kong Ming, aren't you ready to go to the front line?"
No matter what, Liu Biao felt a little uncomfortable after seeing Liu Bei staying in Xiangyang.
Liu Bei's stay was like a sharp thorn stabbing his heart.
Liu Bei raised his hands and said: "Brother Jingsheng, Bei's original plan was to leave Xiangyang today and take Kong Ming to resist the Shu army. However, just now, Kong Ming and Gongyou entered the city under the protection of soldiers. They said they got a very important The news is even enough to affect the battle on the front line."
"Oh, what's the news?"
When Liu Biao heard that it could affect the situation of the war, he immediately became interested, and his thoughts of blaming Liu Bei were forgotten. For Liu Biao, Wang Can's problem was the first priority.
Liu Bei said word for word: "Kong Ming discovered the traces of Wang Can. Wang Can is in Lumen Mountain."
"Lumen Mountain?"
Liu Biao suddenly opened his eyes wide, stared at Zhuge Liang, and asked in a deep voice: "Kong Ming, are you really sure?"
Zhuge Liang clasped his fists and said, "Return to the King of Chu. Liang also learned about it through Cui Zhouping. Cui Zhouping passed by Lumen Mountain and accidentally discovered Dian Wei's whereabouts. When Wang Can entered Jingzhou, he also brought Dian Wei with him, so Only Cui Zhouping had the impression. Although Cui Zhouping did not discover Wang Can, as long as it is confirmed that Dian Wei is in Lumen Mountain, Wang Can must be here."
After a pause, Zhuge Liang continued: "The discovery that Wang Can is in Xiangyang can also explain why the lord was framed. This is because Wang Can wanted the King of Chu and the lord to fight internally, and used the king of Chu to kill the lord, so that he could take advantage of it. Profit."
"Hoo! Hoo!"
Liu Biao took a deep breath and suddenly fell into deep thought.
Wang Can is actually hiding in Xiangyang, which is simply a shocking event.
After a while, Liu Biao said: "The three of you came here together to let me send troops to encircle Wang Can and kill him in Lumen Mountain, thus causing the Shu army to collapse?"
Liu Bei clasped his fists and said, "Brother Jingsheng, the opportunity is right in front of you and you can't miss it."
Liu Biao looked solemn and said in a cold voice: "When the opportunity comes, of course we can't miss it. The question is how to plan to ensure that everything is foolproof. This is the most important thing. There are many dense forests in Lumen Mountain, and it is easy to hide. Even if we lead troops to surround Lumen Mountain , there are also certain difficulties. Once they enter the mountains and forests, the soldiers have to disperse, which is very difficult."
After a pause, Liu Biao looked at Zhuge Liang and said: "Kong Ming, you are a talented person from Jingxiang and Xiangxiang. You have great ambitions, and you are better than Guan Zhong and Leyi. Now I will give you a chance to make a plan. How many soldiers are needed?" , just ask."
Zhuge Liang thought for a while, raised his head and said, "Ten thousand soldiers will definitely kill Wang Can."
After Liu Biao heard this, he asked: "Does it really take ten thousand people to encircle and suppress Wang Can?" Liu Biao was a little confused about this data. He originally thought that Zhuge Liang was comparing himself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, thinking that he was more capable and could say something. Thousands of soldiers, maybe two thousand, five thousand. Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang opened his mouth and said it was directly ten thousand soldiers.
Zhuge Liang said: "King Chu, there is no way. Liang wants to surround Lumen Mountain, and he has to search from the bottom of the mountain to the top one by one, which is very difficult. As the King of Chu said, there are many dense forests in the mountains. It is easy to hide. We are in the bright and dark, so we need more soldiers. In fact, if the King of Chu provides 20,000 people, it will be easier to handle. Even Xianshan can be included. Unfortunately, it is not realistic, only 10,000. People."
Liu Bian's cheeks twitched slightly, he smacked his tongue, and stared at Zhuge Liang with wide eyes.
Twenty thousand people, it’s a shame he can speak out!
Immediately, Liu Biao shouted: "Here comes!" As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier hurried in and saluted Liu Biao respectfully. Liu Biao opened his mouth and ordered: "Inform Cai Hao and let him enter the palace immediately."
"promise!"
The soldier agreed and immediately went to convey the order.
When Liu Bei saw the soldiers leaving, his expression did not change at all. As long as he could kill Wang Can, it would be the same regardless of whether Cai Mao led the troops, Liu Biao personally led the troops, or Zhuge Liang led the troops.
However, Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed with disappointment.
Ten thousand soldiers, Zhuge Liang did this deliberately.
Just now Liu Biao asked him to plan the encirclement and suppression of Wang Can. Zhuge Liang thought that Liu Biao would let him lead the soldiers. Once he personally led the troops to encircle and suppress Wang Can, these 10,000 soldiers might eventually become Liu Bei's strength. But Liu Biao asked Cai Mao to
Obviously, Cai Mao was asked to lead the army, but he only made suggestions and could not make any profit from it.
Unfortunately, everything changed because of Cai Mao.
After half an hour, Cai Mao hurriedly entered the palace. When he saw Liu Bei, his expression did not change at all. Instead, he nodded to Liu Bei.
Cai Hao bowed and said: "The last general, Cai Hao, pays homage to my lord."
Liu Biao did not beat around the bush and directly ordered: "Degui, I came to you today because I have a big thing for you to do. Zhuge Liang discovered Wang Can's traces and confirmed that Wang Can was in Lumen Mountain southeast of Xiangyang City.
Hide. You lead 10,000 soldiers to follow Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei to destroy Wang Can. The specific plan will be arranged by Zhuge Liang."
"promise!"
Cai Hao raised his eyebrows, with a look of ecstasy on his face.
Killing Wang Can was a great achievement!
If he could kill Wang Can, he would definitely be able to change the embarrassing situation. Cai Mao was already eager to try and started thinking about how to kill Wang Can.
Immediately, Liu Biao waved his hand and said: "I have told you the mission. You should immediately mobilize your troops and prepare to encircle and suppress Wang Can."
"The general will obey his orders."
Cai Mao happily agreed, with an excited look on his face. Cai Mao turned around happily and was about to leave when he heard Zhuge Liang say: "General Cai, wait a minute!"
Cai Hao turned around and asked, "Kong Ming, what's the matter?"
The Zhuge family took root in Jingzhou and had connections with Huang Chengyan, Pang Degong, Sima Hui, the Kuai brothers, and Cai Mao. The relationship was not bad. Cai Mao was not unhappy when he was suddenly called out by Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang bowed his hands to Cai Mao and then bowed his hands to Liu Biao and said: "King Chu, Wang Can is lurking outside the city. There must be Wang Can's insiders in the city. If the army is sent out, the movement will be too loud and easy to be noticed. Liang thinks it is best to wait until night
, and then quietly send out troops. Moreover, the 10,000 soldiers recruited by General Cai cannot be told what mission they have. They only need to lead them towards Lumen Mountain to ensure that the news is not leaked. "
After hearing this, Cai Mao was in awe.
Good guy, Zhuge Liang thought things through! If he had gone directly to mobilize soldiers just now, he would have told the soldiers that Wang Can was in Lumen Mountain, and the news would have been leaked.
After hearing this, Liu Biao said: "Kong Ming's words are reasonable, so we will send troops at night."
After a pause, Liu Biao said: "Go ahead and discuss how to capture Wang Can."
"promise!"
Cai Mao, Liu Bei and others bowed to Liu Biao, then left the palace and went straight to Cai Mansion. It was afternoon now, and there were still a few hours before dark, so they had enough time to discuss the plan.