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Chapter 435 Pei Division
Liu Jing traveled north across the river in the spring, and after a series of battles including capturing Yiling, attacking Dangyang, and defeating Jiangling, he captured more than [-] Jingzhou troops.Now it has wiped out more than [-] troops of Wang Wei, Zhang Yun, and Liu Bei, and captured more than [-] people.

Based on intelligence, Liu Jing speculates that Liu Biao may not even be able to gather 1 people. This is counting the soldiers from Zhangling and Nanyang in the north. It is estimated that there are at most only a few thousand new recruits in Xiangyang City, and their combat power is not worth it. Mention.

Inevitably, the soldiers from Zhangling and Nanyang came back to help, and Liu Biao was still fighting. As soon as Liu Jing received the good news from Gan Ning, Han Guang, Liu Liang and others, he asked his clan brother Liu Zong to lead more than a hundred large ships and thousands of soldiers to go back to the river. Go up, encircle Xiangyang, block the Hanmian River, and completely trap Liu Biao to death.

Liu Jing stayed in Yicheng for the time being, joined Gan Ning, Han Guang, Liu Liang and others, marched to Xiangyang with great fanfare.

But it is said that Zhang Yun and Liu Bei abandoned the army and led more than [-] riders to break through the siege. They rode fast all the way, crossed Zhonglu directly, and fled back to Xiangyang.

It was mid-autumn, the sky in Xiangyang was high and the clouds were light, and the golden breeze was refreshing. Wang Can and his friends Pei Qian and Sima Zhi met for an outing by car.

Wang Can was born in a famous family, born intelligent, well-read and knowledgeable, he was famous all over the world when he was young, and he had a high self-esteem. Those who could be regarded as friends by him were naturally not ordinary people.

Pei Qian is about 26 and seven years old, more than seven feet long, with a handsome appearance and excellent manners.

He was born in the Pei family of Hedong, and his grandfather Pei Ye was an official to the governor of Bingzhou and general Du Liao.His father, Pei Mao, was an official to Shang Shuling. A few years ago, he led Duan Yan and other generals in Guanzhong to crusade against Liangzhou rebels Li Jue and Guo Si, and made him a Marquis for his meritorious service.

Pei Qian is the eldest son of the family, and has four younger brothers. In view of the unrest in the north, Pei Qian did not follow his father Pei Mao, but stayed in Xiangyang to teach his younger brothers on behalf of his father.

Pei Qian was erudite, talented and generous, which was appreciated by Wang Can and made friends with him.

Sima Zhi was about the same age as Wang Can and Pei Qian, his skin was slightly dark, his face was clear and pale, and his eyes were bright. Although his demeanor was not as good as Pei Qian's, he was still much better than the ugly and weak Wang Can.

Sima Zhi came from the Sima family in Hanoi. Compared with his younger brother Sima Lang and Sima Yi's family of two thousand shi, Sima Zhi's ancestors did not have any prominent officials, but they were passed down through poems and books.

When Dong Zhuo was in chaos, Sima Zhi, who was only more than ten years old, took his mother south to escape the chaos. When he first entered Jingzhou, he encountered bandits.Between life and death, Sima Zhi kowtowed to the bandits and said, "Mother is old, only you are here."

The Han Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety, from the emperor to the common people, everyone obeyed filial piety. The bandits thought that Sima Zhi was a filial son, and the killing was unjust, so they let their mother and child go.

During Simazhi's stay in Xiangyang, he personally worked the farm, took care of his mother, and kept his family in poverty. For this, Wang Can and Pei Qian admired him very much.

When the three of them drove out of the city, they bumped into Zhang Yun, Liu Bei and his party at the gate of the city.

"Zhang Yun...he should be defending against Liu Zhongda in Yicheng at this moment. Why did he suddenly return to Xiangyang? Could it be that the Jingzhou army was defeated again?" Looking at Zhang Yun's panicked expression, Wang Can was surprised with a hint of joy meaning.

A few days ago, the Jingzhou army met Liu Jing's army who was heading north under the city of Yicheng. As a result, the Jingzhou army was defeated again. Even the main general Wang Wei died in the battle, and Zhang Yun led the remnant army to defend Yicheng.

Now that Zhang Yun came back "single", he knew without asking that Yicheng must have fallen.

Wang Can asserted in his heart: "Liu Biao's energy is exhausted, time is running out!"

Pei Qian and Sima Zhi were not surprised by Wang Can's secret joy inadvertently. After all, the relationship between Wang Can and Liu Jing was almost well known in Xiangyang City.

A few months ago, Wang Can went south to Dangyang to convey Liu Biao's order, and was captured by Liu Jing's army. He was released within a few days.This matter also aroused Liu Biao's suspicion. Of course, there was no proof, and Liu Biao had nothing to do with Wang Can.

Pei Qian and Sima Zhi were about to poke their heads to see what was going on, when Wang Can's gaze suddenly fixed, and he said in surprise, "Huh? Liu Xuande? Isn't he in Fancheng? Why is he with Zhang Yun?"

"Liu Xuande?" Pei Qian and Sima Zhi hurriedly looked out the window and saw Zhang Yun and Liu Bei galloping past the car.

Wang Can's mind turned, and he immediately figured out his joints. He couldn't help laughing and said, "It's false news that Liu Xuande is stationed in Fancheng. Liu Jingzhou has hidden it from everyone. It seems that his illness is not as serious as the rumors."

Pei Qian couldn't help sighing: "Liu Xuande is a great man, he is good at using soldiers, and with his ability to rule China, is he not equal to Liu Zhongda?"

Wang Can curled his lips and said: "In my opinion, Liu Xuande's name is too real. Although he is tolerant and capable of killing people, he is hesitant and clumsy in using troops. He competes with the heroes of the Central Plains and wins less How can such a person be Liu Zhongda's opponent?"

Wang Can went on to brag about Liu Jingdao: "Liu Zhongda's wisdom is beyond the world, and he uses soldiers like a god. In a few years, he swept Jing and Jiaozhou with one city. He is invincible. If he was born in China, he would be able to compare with Duke Cao and Yuan Benchu."

Pei Qian shook his head with a smile and said: "Zhongxuan's evaluation of Liu Xuande is biased. In the past, Cao Gong once said to Liu Xuande: "Heroes in the world, only the emperor and the ear." Liu Xuande has been in China for many years. The enemy of life is by no means in vain."

Sima Zhi who was at the side suddenly said, "Should we go out of the city now?"

Wang Can and Pei Qian looked at each other and shook their heads at the same time. They didn't have the mind to go out to play in the city now, so they immediately ordered the coachman to turn around and return.

Zhang Yun and Liu Bei galloped into the state capital in a hurry to meet Liu Biao. All the officials in the state along the way looked sideways and talked eloquently.

Hearing the sound of horseshoes outside, Liu Cong walked out of the room immediately, and seeing Zhang Yun from a distance, his heart skipped a beat, and he asked anxiously, "Brother, why are you back?"

Zhang Yun rolled down from his horse and said sadly: "I've lost, I've lost... I'll be defeated! Hurry up and tell uncle, it's too late!"

"This..." After confirming the guess in his heart, Liu Cong was also panicked, but his father was so angry that he vomited blood again when he received the bad news of the defeat of the Jingzhou Army and the death of Wang Wei a few days ago. After lying in bed for several days, no improvement was seen.If he hears the news of defeat again, his father's body will definitely not be able to bear it. If there is any good or bad, the sky will collapse!
Hearing that Liu Biao's condition worsened, Zhang Yun fell silent, looked at the slightly immature Liu Cong, and asked, "Can you make a decision by yourself?"

Liu Cong was speechless, he was young and had no prestige, even if he could make a decision, who in Jingzhou would listen to his orders?
Zhang Yun shook his head and sighed: "Let's inform Uncle, Jingzhou is in imminent danger, it's not up to you and me to decide."

Liu Cong hesitated for a long time, but finally took Zhang Yun and Liu Bei to see Liu Biao.

(End of this chapter)