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Chapter 436
Since Liu Qi, the eldest son, died in battle in June, Liu Biao has suffered severe blows in the past two months. Liu Jingzhou and Liu Zhennan of the wind are gone.

Lying on the couch, Liu Biao saw Zhang Yun and Liu Bei, who were supposed to be in Yicheng, follow Liu Cong into the bedroom, and closed his eyes in pain. Needless to say, Yicheng must have fallen.

Although the Jingzhou army was defeated, there are still nearly ten thousand people. Although Zhang Yun is mediocre, Liu Bei is a hero in the world.He didn't expect the two of them to repel Liu Jing, as long as they stick to Yicheng and resist it for a few months, it will give him a chance to breathe. As a result, he never expected that Yicheng would be lost in just a few days.

As soon as Yicheng was lost, Liu Jing's army went up the river, and within two days they could reach the city. Now there are only a few thousand soldiers in Xiangyang City, how can they resist?

For a moment, Liu Biao lost all thoughts and had no interest in life. He wished he could return to his home. He was really, really tired...

"My lord!" Looking at Liu Biao who was so thin that he lost his appearance, Zhang Yun was still shocked even though he was mentally prepared. He hurried to the bed, threw himself on Liu Biao, and said in tears, "When my nephew left Xiangyang, My lord's body is not here yet, why, how..."

Zhang Yun lost his father when he was young. Liu Biao raised him by his side since he was a child and regarded him as his own son. Zhang Yun revealed his true feelings and made Liu Biao open his eyes again. He patted his nephew on the shoulder and said intermittently: "Life, old age, sickness and death are human nature. , the old saying goes: 'A person's fifty years is not called a young life.' I am over sixty this year, even if I die, what is there to be sad about?"

"My lord... Zhang Yun held Liu Biao's bony hand, weeping profusely.

Liu Bei stood aside, with a sad expression on his face. Seeing Liu Biao glance at him, he began to talk about the whole story of the battle of Yicheng, and finally said with shame on his face: "Bei underestimated Liu Jing, and was defeated by him. I really owed Liu Mu's responsibility." see."

"Why didn't I underestimate Liu Jing?" Liu Biao twitched his lips lightly, and laughed at himself, "Liu Jing wrestled with me in a small way, and within a few years, he almost overwhelmed my foundation. In the eyes of the world, I have probably become like Liu Ziyu."

Liu Ziyu is Wang Chang (Wang Lang) who ruled in the Hebei area at the end of the Western Han Dynasty. Back then, Wang Chang was named Hebei under the name of Liu Ziyu, the son of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty. orders.

When Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiuchu came to Hebei, he wanted soldiers but no soldiers and no land. However, Liu Xiu insisted on combining vertical and horizontal forces to rise rapidly. It took only one year to successfully eliminate Liu Ziyu, dominate Hebei, and establish a foundation.

It is also strong but is annexed by the weak. Liu Biao's experience is very similar to Liu Ziyu's.

Liu Biao had to admit that Liu Jingying was outstanding and thoughtful like a god, and he did have the style of his ancestors.

The current situation in Jingzhou is precarious. Even if Liu Biao is in good health, he is not sure to reverse the defeat, let alone he is seriously ill and dying.

If you want to protect your family, the best way is to let Liu Cong surrender Jingzhou. As Liu Jing is, he will definitely treat his family generously in the name of benevolence and righteousness.

But Liu Biao was not reconciled. Every time he fell asleep, he would dream of his eldest son Liu Qi, covered in blood, begging him to avenge himself.No matter what, Liu Biao didn't want to bow to his son-killing enemy.

Liu Biao looked at Liu Bei with cloudy eyes. Liu Cong would never be able to fight Liu Jing by himself. With Liu Bei's assistance, there might be a glimmer of hope.

"I don't blame Xuande for the defeat of Yicheng. Liu Jing's children have achieved great power, and it is not a crime of war." Then Liu Biao lamented again, saying: "I only regret that Xuande was not used earlier. If Xuande was used to guard Jiangling, Liu Jing would surely be defeated." If you can’t do harm, how did you get to where you are today?”

Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "Liu Mu don't need to be discouraged, there are still thousands of soldiers in Xiangyang City today, as long as we all work together, even if Liu Jing brings tens of thousands of people here, he will not be afraid."

Liu Biao said with difficulty: "Liu Jing is good at using soldiers. Since he raised his troops, he has never suffered setbacks. Those who are not wise and brave can't defend him. Jingzhou has been defeated in recent years. Many famous generals died in battle. The heavy responsibility of defending the enemy can only be entrusted to Xuande. "

Liu Bei surongly said: "Liu Mu Yu Bei has the kindness to take him in, and the treatment is very generous. Bei will protect Xiangyang with all his might and live up to Liu Mu's trust."

"With the existing soldiers in Xiangyang, self-defense is a little insufficient," Liu Biao turned his gaze to Liu Cong, and ordered, "Zhongyu, pass on my order to let Wen Zhongye lead his troops back to assist Xiangyang."

Wen Zhongye is Wenpin, and he is the general of Jingzhou. He has been guarding the north for Liu Biao before, and he has won Liu Biao's trust in his duties.

Liu Cong hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.Since the beginning of this year, Liu Biao has transferred troops from Zhangling and Nanyang counties to the south several times. Now the north relies on Wenpin alone to support the overall situation. If Wenpin is called back to Xiangyang, the north will be completely empty.At that time, don't talk about Cao Cao, even the bandits in Guanzhong and Nanyang will be unable to suppress them.

Liu Biao did not know this truth, but as the saying goes: "The viper stings the hand, but the strong man undoes the wrist." Now that Xiangyang is in danger, in order to keep Xiangyang, he can only temporarily abandon the north.

Liu Biao said again: "Zhongyu, if there is a big battle, good and bad will never be predicted. For safety's sake, send someone to send your family to Xinye."

"Promise." Liu Cong and Zhang Yun exchanged glances and promised again.

Afterwards Liu Biao pulled himself together and explained a few more things. He felt exhausted for a while, and soon fell asleep.

Seeing Liu Cong's expressionless face, his dying breath, and his imminent death, Liu Cong and Zhang Yun were heartbroken, hugging each other and weeping, Liu Bei also silently shed two lines of tears.

Liu Biao thought that he would never wake up from this sleep, but at sunset the next day, a thunderous sound of war drums swept across Xiangyang like a strong wind. Liu Biao woke up from his lethargy and found that his body could barely sit up. This is a flashback, so it is a matter for the future to call Jingzhou Wenwu immediately.

Liu Cong hadn't closed his eyes for two days and one night, his face was gray and dull, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was haggard.

Following the defeat of Yicheng again, news spread that Liu Jingjun was about to approach the city, which immediately triggered a strong earthquake in Xiangyang.

In the past two days, Liu Cong really felt what the building was about to collapse, and as Liu Jingshui's army arrived in Xiangyang and blocked the Hanmian River, it was difficult for Wenpin's army to enter Xiangyang.

If Liu Cong had any illusions about defending Xiangyang before, now he has completely given up.

Liu Cong stood beside Liu Biao's bed in a daze, like a puppet, until Liu Biao tremblingly took his hand, handed it to Liu Bei, and said: "My son is not talented, but all the generals are all scattered. After I die, Xuande Then take Jingzhou, unify the internal and external military, and control Liu Jing."

(End of this chapter)