Agents of the Three Kingdoms

Pingyu County, Taishou Mansion.

Liu Bei had a cold face and was depressed.Since Wang Lei led more than a thousand cavalry to rage in Runan, things have happened one after another.In the battle that night, Liu Bei lost his troops and lost 5000% of his more than [-] soldiers, leaving only nearly [-] soldiers, among whom countless people were injured.Even though the soldiers were gathered later, nearly [-] people did not return to the camp.

In other words, nearly half of the more than [-] soldiers under Liu Bei's command lost.

In addition to this part of the soldiers, the patriarchs of more than 20 prominent families in the battalion also died on the battlefield.

This situation caused resentment among the big families in each town.They couldn't settle the score with Wang Lei, so they naturally put the score on Liu Bei's head, and often made trouble with Liu Bei.Liu Bei gained a foothold in Runan with benevolence and righteousness. Even if the big families spoke disrespectfully to him, Liu Bei still comforted the people of the big families with good words and offered a series of benefits to appease the restless families.

In the study, Liu Bei and Jian Yong sat opposite each other.

Liu Bei asked solemnly, "Xianhe, where is Wang Lei?"

Jian Yong replied: "According to the latest news from the sentry, Wang Lei entered Nanyang County with his cavalry, and then went south all the way to Xiangyang."

Liu Bei said: "Wang Lei entered Nanyang again, didn't Yuan Shu make things difficult for Wang Lei?"

Jian Yong looked helpless, and sighed softly: "After the previous battle, Yuan Shu regarded Wang Lei as the god of plague. Wang Lei took the initiative to go south, and Yuan Shu directly asked the people under his command to avoid rushing out with Wang Lei. Besides, Wuguan With Dong Zhuo's army pretending to move, although there is no possibility of going south, it is still deterrent, Yuan Shu can no longer be disadvantageous to Wang Lei."

"hateful!"

Liu Bei slapped his hand on the desk, humming angrily.After a pause, Liu Bei asked again: "Continue to investigate Wang Lei's whereabouts, I want all his news."

"As ordered!"

Jian Yong nodded and sighed softly in his heart: Wang Lei almost became the lord's demon.

Liu Bei can't feel at ease if Wang Lei is not eliminated.

"Report!"

Outside the study, a soldier said: "My lord, General Chen is asking to see you."

"Please!" Liu Bei said.

The soldiers left, and Jian Yong got up to say goodbye.Liu Bei shook his head, waved his hand and said: "Uncle Zhi came to see me, there must be the latest news, you stay, also refer to the details."

"No!" Jian Yong said.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door outside the study.

The door creaked open, and Chen Dao strode in.Behind Chen Dao, there are Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.

After Chen Dao, Guan Yu and Zhang Feifei saluted, they sat down respectfully.

Chen Daobun reported: "My lord, I just got the latest news. There are troops gathering in Wuyin County and Biyang County in Nanyang County. According to the other party's movements, they may enter Runan."

"Bastard, Yuan Shu is too bullying. I really think I'm easy to bully."

Liu Bei's face was cold, and his mood became more and more bad.

Liu Bei was already in a bad mood when the chief clan leaders were killed.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Shu took advantage of the fire to rob.

hateful!It's really hateful!

Chen Dao looked at his words, waited for Liu Bei to calm down, and said, "My lord, apart from Yuan Shu of Nanyang County, Cao Cao, the governor of Yanzhou, also made moves. After Cao Cao occupied Yanzhou, he had already reached out to Yingchuan County. Besides, Pei The country is the place where Cao Cao made his fortune. He secretly attacked Peiguo and Yingchuan County, and he could not let Runan go. What's more, Runan is close to Nanyang, Jingzhou, and even leads to Yangzhou. It is a strategic place. Cao Cao naturally wanted to Take it for yourself."

Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "The tiger fell to Pingyang and was bullied by dogs. Cao Cao bullied people too much."

Zhang Fei said angrily, "If it wasn't for Wang Lei, brother wouldn't be in the current situation."

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said, "The matter has come to this, we have to consider a solution."

Jian Yong said with an expression of approval: "The second general is right. The current situation is not optimistic. We must stabilize the situation. Especially the army has suffered heavy losses, and people in Runan County are panic-stricken. We must stabilize the situation as soon as possible."

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "It seems that they really regard us as fat meat, and everyone wants to bite. Even if we lose the first battle, no one can bully us. If Yuan Shu wants to fight, then fight; Cao Cao wants to fight, why should I be afraid?"

In one word, categorically.

When Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Chen Dao heard the words, they also had fighting spirit in their eyes.

If Liu Bei is wilted, no matter how hard they try, it will be meaningless.Even if they are defeated, Liu Bei's fighting spirit is still there, so they don't worry about it.As long as people are still alive, they must be able to rise.

No matter how difficult the environment is, it is better than the situation of living under the fence in the past.

Jian Yong smiled and said, "What's the master's plan?"

Liu Bei's eyes shone brightly, and he smiled and said, "Xianhe, go to Xiangyang yourself to persuade Liu Biao to pretend to attack Nanyang County and contain Yuan Shu's troops. Let's rectify our forces here and see if Cao Cao dares to send troops to attack."

"As ordered!"

Jian Yong nodded, with strong confidence in his eyes.

Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Chen Dao again, and asked, "Yun Chang, Yi De, Shu Zhi, Cao Cao wants to capture Runan, do you have the courage to follow me to meet the enemy?"

The corner of Guan Yu's mouth turned into a look of disdain, and he clenched his fist and said: "After Cao Cao's treacherous eunuch, treacherous officials and villains, if he dares to raise troops to attack Runan, the Qinglong Yanyue knife in my hand will definitely behead his dog's head."

Zhang Fei held his head high and said with great fighting spirit: "That kid Cao Cao dares to bring troops to Runan, the Zhangba Snake Spear in my Zhang Fei's hand will kill him completely."

Chen Dao looked serious, and said decisively: "I will fight to the death!"

Liu Bei has a confident smile on his face, and his fighting spirit is high. He has these brothers and subordinates, what else is there to be afraid of?For a moment, an impassioned and high-spirited momentum permeated the study room.

……

Wang Lei withdrew from Runan with [-] cavalry. After entering Nanyang, he went straight south without any delay.

Entering Xiangyang, the local conditions and customs have undergone tremendous changes.

Under Yuan Shu's governance, Nanyang County got rid of the previous situation where thieves were rampant, but Yuan Shu didn't care about the people, the corvee was heavy, and there were many levies and miscellaneous taxes. The people were helpless and tired.However, under the rule of Xiangyang, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, with a faint smile on their faces, giving people a scene of prosperity and peace.

This situation made Wang Lei couldn't help but praise.

When later generations mentioned Liu Biao, they all said that Liu Biao was incompetent due to fear, and did not have a good evaluation of Liu Biao.

But this kind of comment is not comprehensive. Liu Biao's character is in troubled times, and he dominates one side, which is a mistake in itself.But in a peaceful and prosperous age, or Liu Biao, as a minister, must be a capable minister in governing the region.Liu Biao has only been in charge of Jingzhou for one year. In this short period of time, Xiangyang, which has made thieves a disaster, has undergone earth-shaking changes. The ability to govern is evident.

It's a pity that Liu Biao's suspicious personality and distaste for love and dislike make it difficult to achieve great things.

Wang Lei sighed in his heart, observing all the way to the south.

……

Outside Xiangyang City, an old man in his [-]s led a group of officials to look into the distance.The old man was wearing a black dress, a crown of honor, a jade belt around his waist, and black boots, showing a sense of grace.He has tall bones, a ruddy complexion, and piercing eyes. Although there are wrinkles on his face, at first glance, he gives off a sense of elegance and elegance, with a dignified demeanor.

This person is none other than Jingzhou Shepherd Liu Biao.

When Wang Lei went south, he had already sent someone to notify Liu Biao.And Liu Biao had known about Nanyang and Runan for a long time, so he took people out of the city to greet them in person to show respect.Behind Liu Biao, military adviser Cai Hao, chief secretary Kuai Liang, and long history Kuai Yue stood behind him.

In addition, there are a group of civil and military ministers standing behind.

For Liu Biao to put up such a battle, he naturally wanted to show his solemnity.He led people to wait outside the city for a quarter of an hour, when the sound of horseshoes came from the official road.

"Boom!!"

The sound of horseshoes came rolling, and a cavalry appeared in sight.

When Liu Biao saw the person coming, his pupils shrank.

Before the cavalry led by Wang Lei arrived, Liu Biao could already feel the fierce and overwhelming momentum.Liu Biao couldn't help feeling in his heart, it was indeed not easy for Wang Lei to lead such a cavalry across Nanyang County and Runan County.