The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 323 To Attack Xiangyang
"Report! The Jingzhou army is approaching from Xiangyang City, please make a decision, my lord!"

Wei Tao was slightly taken aback when he heard the news, and then frowned. Even Wei Tao couldn't have imagined such a situation.

"Wenhe, when did the Jingzhou army dare to fight our army? Oh, by the way, who is leading the army?"

"My lord, the leader of the army is General Zhang Yun of Jingzhou."

Hearing the messenger's report, Wei Tao was even more puzzled. Of course, Wei Tao knew about Zhang Yun, but when did Zhang Yun have the courage to fight him?

Wei Tao could only cast his eyes on Jia Xu who was at the side, but unfortunately even Jia Xu could only shake his head with a wry smile at this time.

"My lord, it's uncertain why Jingzhou is going to be like this, but it's better if my lord fights with them in the field than sieges the city. If Jingxiang can be determined by fighting, then it's even better."

Jia Xu obviously didn't know the reason, so he could only forced a smile.

"However, in my opinion, I'm afraid they still came because of the lord. If that's the case, the lord might as well meet with them and see what they are like!"

"Wen He's words are very kind."

Wei Tao nodded slightly, and then gave the order.

"Give me an order, the whole army moves slowly, let me see what the Jingzhou army really wants!"

At this time, Wei Tao's army was not far from Xiangyang, so even if they slowed down their marching speed, they would soon meet each other.

Naturally, Wei Tao was not afraid of Jingzhou's army, as soon as he saw the opponent, he immediately went to the front of the battle, and shouted after sweeping his eyes.

"Wei Tao is here, and Zhang Yunqie is here to answer me!"

Wei Tao has a great reputation, this shout immediately made the Jingzhou army stop, Wei Tao is famous all over the world, even in the Jingzhou army, he has heard of him for a long time, now seeing him in person, I feel terrified!
But this is also for ordinary soldiers, Zhang Yun is also a general of Jingzhou after all, although he was terrified in his heart, he was still able to remain calm and rode out.

Moreover, there was also a scribe who went to the front of the battle like Zhang Yun, and it was Kuai Liang.

"Kuai Liang met the general."

As the commander-in-chief of the first army, Zhang Yun couldn't lose his morale too much in front of Wei Tao, so he simply kept a cold face and didn't answer, and Kuai Liang, who came here on his own initiative, talked with Wei Tao.

"It turned out to be Kuai Zirou. I don't know why Zirou came here this time? Although the Jingzhou army is strong, I'm afraid it's no match for our army!"

Seeing this posture, Wei Tao didn't understand why, so he immediately turned his attention to Kuai Liang.

"Haha... the general is indeed a general. Since the general asked such a question, I will not lie. I will naturally know the situation in Jingzhou now. In fact, if the general can ensure that the people of Jingzhou can live a peaceful life , then there is a reason why everyone in Jingzhou supports it."

Kuai Liang's words were very straightforward, but Wei Tao knew that it was impossible for him to agree to that.

The so-called "people of Jingzhou" are obviously Kuai Liang and other aristocratic families, but how can it be so simple to guarantee the interests of the aristocratic families?
More importantly, now that Wei Tao is in charge of several states, there are also many aristocratic families in other places. The aristocratic families who have always supported him have not received such treatment. A newly invested Jingzhou can get it. When the news spreads, those who were originally What would the aristocratic family who came here think, and who would be willing to serve him wholeheartedly?
"Hehe... Dare Kuai Zirou to say, our army is going all out, how long can Xiangyang hold on for a few days? Not to mention anything else, is there anyone in your army who dares to fight me!"

Wei Tao was just joking at first, but then suddenly shouted at it, and the sound spread to the audience, shocking everyone's heart!
Wei Tao's tiger eyes swept away, but anyone who looked at him couldn't help but lower his head directly, especially Zhang Yun, who was startled by Wei Tao's glance, even slightly reined in his horse and backed away, but it was not as good as that Kuai Good calm.

Will be the courage of soldiers.

Although Zhang Yun's actions were not big, it was very obvious in front of the two armies. Seeing this, the momentum between the two sides was very different. It's another fight.

Not to mention other people, even Kuai Liang, who is a counselor, felt this kind of momentum. He gave Zhang Yun who was beside him a hard look, and it seemed that he just spoke directly.

"The name of the great general is powerful all over the world, but I have a high city and thick walls in Xiangyang, how can I win it in a day? What's more, there is an emperor now? Are you talking about the general and you are doing nothing? If the general can protect The people of Jingzhou are peaceful, so we naturally dare not disobey the general's order, if not, ask me if the generals of Jingzhou will agree!"

It has to be said that at this time, Kuai Liang's drink like this immediately won the support of all the soldiers in Jingzhou, and the morale that was originally low was also boosted!
However, Wei Tao also heard that the Jingzhou clan did not want to start a war with him, and there was still a lot of leeway in his words.

"My lord, since Jingzhou Kuailiang wants to talk to the lord, how about I go and talk to him? I'm also quite interested in what tricks he wants to play."

Just when Wei Tao was about to refuse straight away, and was about to order the war directly, Jia Xu suddenly said with a smile.

Although he was a bit puzzled, Wei Tao nodded in agreement.

Seeing that Wei Tao agreed, Jia Xu immediately stepped forward and said something.

"I was engaged in Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe under the tent of the Great General, and I met Kuai Zirou in Jingzhou. As Zirou said, my general is also a subject of the Han Dynasty. Naturally, I hope that the people of the Han Dynasty can live in peace. So if Jingzhou is included in my family's lord In the future, the land of Jingzhou will only pay one tax per ten, but all the people of Jingzhou..."

Jia Xu continued to talk about Wei Tao's policies one by one.

In fact, these policies for governing are not very special policies, but compared with other princely territories, they are not so loose.

You must know that this era is an era of war, and the taxes collected by the states are extremely high, and there are various services.

As for the land of Jingzhou, although it was for Shengping, it was controlled by Cai Mao and other aristocratic families, and it was actually relatively easier to rule the people.

Compared with Wei Tao's rule, the lives of the people are really far behind.

Of course, in this way, Wei Tao received a lot less taxes. If Wei Tao hadn't won several battles and obtained a lot of supplies, Wei Tao would have been embarrassed.

So speaking one by one, even if it was in front of the formation of the two armies, the Jingzhou soldiers sighed for a while, and even had a thought of rushing immediately.

"...I don't know what Kuai Zirou thinks of such a strategy to calm the people?"

Jia Xu said it all in one breath, all of which were for the sake of the common people, but at the end he still asked such a question, which annoyed Kuai Liang and didn't know how to refute it.

Kuai Liang wants to say that the 'people' are aristocratic families, but how can such words be put on the table?
So Kuai Liang was speechless all of a sudden.

But this Kuai Liang is worthy of being a counselor in Jingzhou, so let's talk about it immediately.

"How can empty words be trusted? If you really feel pity for the people of Jingzhou, you should retreat on your own. If not, I, the soldiers of Jingzhou, are not easy to bully!"

After all, that's what he said, but soon Kuai Liang gave Zhang Yun a wink, and Zhang Yun immediately ordered Jin to withdraw.

Seeing this, Wei Tao frowned slightly at first, and then relaxed, but after all, he did not immediately mobilize troops.

"Wenhe, what do you think is the reason for this now, what should I do?"

But although he didn't immediately launch an offensive, Wei Tao still turned his attention to Jia Xu who was on the side.

"Based on what we can see now, Kuailiang from Jingzhou came to test my intentions, and Fangcai Wenhe replied that he was also very dissatisfied. I am afraid that this battle will eventually be inevitable."

In fact, what Jia Xu said before was mostly Wei Tao's answer to the other party before, and Jingzhou's reluctance to accept it was also within Wei Tao's expectation, so it was not too much of a surprise.

It's just that this time Na Kuailiang made up his mind to make such a pre-test.

The aristocratic families in Jingzhou have basically decided not to surrender to Wei Tao. If they want to win Xiangyang, they can only rely on Wei Tao's strength to win.

"My lord, I can't blame my lord for what I'm doing now, but this battle has already shown my attitude. With the temperament of the Jingzhou people, I'm afraid it won't be so easy for us to take down Xiangyang."

Jia Xu's expression was always indifferent, and when he heard Wei Tao's question, he immediately said it.

"Of course, with my lord's ability, I can take it by force. It's just that if it takes a long time, then Cao Cao and others will come here. Let alone Cao Cao, the lord will know about it. If the gentry in Jingzhou are really united, I am afraid that Fancheng will be dedicated to Cao Cao, and it will be even more uncomfortable for the Lord to be attacked from the side."

Hearing Jia Xu's words, Wei Tao also felt awe-inspiring. If this is the case, then even Wei Tao himself would find it very difficult to deal with.

As for the previous trips to suppress Cao Jun's morale, under such circumstances, it is not enough to have any impact on his morale.

"Wenhe means to attack the city quickly? But although our army has already moved south, the journey is not fast. As for the sharp weapons for siege, we don't know when they will be able to be transported. What should we do? "

Wei Tao frowned. With the current vanguard army in his hands, it was almost impossible to take this city, which was the important town of Xiangyang.

But if you want to wait for the rear army, it is even more impossible. If you just take a few small cities, how can Wei Tao's preemptive strategy work?

"I understand the general's intention! The high walls of Xiangyang City are so thick that if you want to attack them, you may not be able to take them down in a few months. Therefore, if you want to seize Xiangyang, you must take it out of your wits!"

Wen He nodded and smiled slightly. Seeing this, Wei Tao's heart moved accordingly.

"If Wen He has something to say, he doesn't know how to do it? Am I the kind of person who doesn't accept what others say?"

"Hehe... My lord, this is what I plan to do..."

Hearing what Wei Tao said, Jia Xu also smiled immediately, and then came to tell Wei Tao one by one.

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