Chapter 2053: There are words outside the words, and there are changes within the changes.
?The sky was overcast, as if there was some conspiracy brewing behind the clouds.
Uneasiness spread among the crowd. The fleeing people had no energy to argue, and almost no desire to speak. Everyone was like a fish thrown ashore, with their mouths open and gasping, but the next moment it was like... About to die.
After the cavalry of the Cao Army defeated the Jiangdong soldiers in Dangyang, they did not play any role in rescuing the people in distress. They did not even stay for a long time. After a short period of repairs and supplies, they turned around and headed north to take away the people of Nanjun, Jingzhou who were held hostage by the Jiangdong soldiers. Lost it here.
?Those who know the military affairs will naturally understand why Cao Jun’s cavalry did this, but these ordinary people in Nanjun, Jingzhou, were at a loss...
Their original homes were destroyed by Jiangdong soldiers, and the Dangyang Bridge collapsed, so it was naturally impossible for the people of Jingzhou Nanjun to continue going south. Without knowing who took the lead in inciting and leading, most people subconsciously chose He turned back to the north in an attempt to avoid those ferocious and unreasonable Jiangdong people.
Our home has been destroyed, and there is no guarantee that people from Jiangdong will not come again if we go back. Therefore, it is safer to go north.
It should be like this…
They are from Jingzhou, and there are Jingzhou herders in Xiangyang to the north.
Since you are a shepherd in Jingzhou, you can’t ignore the people of Jingzhou, right?
?Perhaps so…
The extension of the official road.
The ragged people staggered forward with little hope.
No one knows whether this hope can be realized, but this hope is all they have in the end.
Xiangyang City.
Since Kuai Liang was an important minister in Jingzhou, it was naturally impossible for Liu Biao to let Kuai Liang live freely outside Xiangyang City.
In fact, everyone in Jingzhou was holding their breath in response to Liu Biao''s actions. After Kuai Liang came to ask Liu Biao to send troops but failed, he seldom went out. He spent most of the day wandering around his home. If others asked to see him, they would avoid being sick and block the door.
Kuai Liang can hold his composure so well, but the rest of the people can''t. Now Xiangyang City is becoming more and more dangerous. Although Cao Jun has not attacked the city in the past two days, who knows how long Xiangyang can hold out? Now these Jingzhou natives must have an accurate idea. Should they support Liu Biao to the death, and then almost die with Liu Biao, or should they simply sell Liu Biao, while Liu Biao still has a price? when…
There are many noble clans in Jingzhou, and generally speaking, they are headed by Pang Degong. But now, Pang Degong and his clan have all gone to Wancheng. The clan headed by Cai is now scattered, and the rest is naturally the Nanjun faction headed by Kuai. .
Not to mention that on that day, Kuai Liang asked for an audience in front of Liu Biao''s government office, and went into the hall to discuss for a long time. When he came out, he excused himself because he was ill and stayed home. The rest of the people were naturally concerned. What on earth were discussed between Kuai Liang and Liu Biao?
???Although Cao Jun did not attack the city in the past two days, everyone became more and more anxious. They also gathered quietly to discuss in private. After much discussion, most of the people''s opinions were to ignore Liu Biao. As the shepherd of Jingzhou, Liu Biao''s duty is to guard Jingzhou. Now that he can no longer guard it, how can he still be a shepherd?
The time has come to choose the lesser of two evils, the worst. Although everyone understands that Cao Cao is not a good person, at least he is not like the group of country bumpkins in Jiangdong who want to seize all the land. He will still leave something for the Jingzhou nobles. It is impossible to be so crazy as Sun Quan that he wants to move. Just leave Jingzhou empty? Besides, Jingzhou has old enmity with the Sun family, and with Cao Cao, no. Moreover, Cao Cao still represents the Han Dynasty to some extent. Strictly speaking, Sun Quan is just a mediocre general. Is there any need to say more about the choice?
??As long as everyone unites in their opinions and sells Liu Biao at a good price, even if some people may suffer some losses, their own acres of land can still be saved...
???If we follow Liu Biao and hold on until the current situation is so bad, is it possible that we have to wait until the family is ruined and everyone is dead before we stop?
With this consensus, the Jingzhou nobles in Xiangyang City began to slowly change their minds, and their attitude towards approaching Kuai Liang became much firmer. Even though Kuai''s concierge repeatedly emphasized that Kuai Liang was ill, but Han Song refused to leave and sat at the gatehouse. Han Song''s servants also stood silently outside the door, as if they wanted to wait until the end of the world.
Han Song didn''t wait long. After a while, Kuai Liang saw Han Song''s attitude, so he sent someone to lead Han Song into the courtyard. When they met, he said directly: "De Gao, why is this?" 』
Han Song did not speak directly. He looked around slightly and saw several volumes scattered around the table. There were some fresh ink on them. It seemed that Kuai Liang had read the annotations carefully in his spare time. He couldn''t help but feel a little angry. Now, The future of the Jingxiang gentry is unpredictable, and the situation in Xiangyang is turbulent. You Kuai Liang still has the heart to read a book?
It''s just that the proper etiquette should be observed. Han Song saluted and greeted Kuai Liang, but not long after he sat down and chatted for a few words, he almost jumped up again and said, "Just wait?" How can I wait quietly? Pang Huang dispersed like a hozen, and Cai Shi rebelled like a jackal. Now you and I are the only ones left in Jingxiang. The future is unpredictable, but you just wait and see? Stop joking! 』
In fact, the Jingxiang gentry is in a state of chaos, and it has been like this since Dong Zhuo''s time. Although he openly respects Pang Degong, this respect is more in terms of knowledge. In terms of daily affairs, Pang Degong doesn''t have much regard for the Jingxiang gentry. Restraint and control.
??If it’s normal times, that’s fine. After all, no one is better at literature than martial arts. Everyone is a scholar, and any problem that can be solved with words is not a problem...
The current problem obviously cannot be solved by words alone.
??Kuai Liang smiled slightly, and then his eyes seemed to see through the wall, scanning around, and then motioned to Han Song, "De Gao, why is this necessary?" 』
?Han Song’s eyes narrowed.
Kuai Liang spoke very slowly, almost word for word.
?Han Song and Kuai Liang looked at each other for a moment, and suddenly they became furious. They stood up and pointed at Kuai Liang, "I never thought you would be such an irresponsible person!" Han just looked away! It’s true that Jingzhou will be destroyed! Alas! What a pain! 』
After cursing, Han Song turned around and left.
Kuai Liang was not angry either. He watched quietly and sat beside the table, motionless.
…彡(-_-;)彡…
How many more people can be mobilized in the city? ” Han Song said in a deep voice.
『Brother Han’s intention…』
In Xiangyang, there are naturally Guanyi, but at present, there are not many people left in Guanyi. The post guards were transferred to the city head, so of course the post became empty. In addition, since the outside of the city was besieged, no one came to disturb the place. Instead, it became a place of tranquility in the midst of chaos.
Sitting opposite Han Song is Chen Sheng.
Chen Sheng was a commoner and a knight-errant. He was originally a Jiangxia thief. He once occupied Xiangyang with Zhang Hu to cause chaos. Later, when Liu Biao came, he and the Kuai family surrendered Chen Sheng and Zhang Hu. Later, he went to serve at the place of Huang Zu in Jiangxia. , fled back to Xiangyang after Huang Zu''s defeat in Jiangxia.
Han Song frowned and said: "Brother Kuai first said "therefore", which meant "forbidden", and then said "must", which meant "avoid" quickly... Therefore, we can know that something will happen in the Kuai family''s house. , I am afraid that he has been controlled by the old thieves... Even if he escapes by scolding him, I am afraid that he will not be able to hide it for long..."
Han Song couldn''t understand it at first. How could the Kuai family be quiet and say nothing when Nanjun was destroyed? Now that I think about it, I understand clearly. It''s not that I don''t want to say it, but that I can''t say it. Since Liu Biao knew Kuai''s attitude, how could he let Kuai jump up and down at such a moment? It has become inevitable.
After listening to Han Song''s words, Chen Sheng couldn''t help but ponder for a moment, and replied respectfully: "I have not been in Xiangyang for many years, and many experienced people have made mistakes... If we recruit people now, I am afraid there will be less than a hundred reliable people... And these hundred people have not practiced for many years. , is this skill..."
Hundred people? ” Han Song frowned.
In fact, it is still unknown how many of these hundred people can be used. In addition, although Chen Sheng said that he had been operating in Xiangyang for many years, he later left Xiangyang. Therefore, if it were not for Chen Sheng, these people in the city would There are some old feelings left, but I''m afraid even these hundred people may not be able to get them together!
That’s it! A hundred people is a hundred people! Han Song gritted his teeth and said, "I visited the Kuai family today. I''m afraid it attracted the attention of the old thief, and things will change sooner or later..."
?Han Song’s eyes turned cold. Smart people will never sit still and wait for death, especially when being dragged by others to sit and wait for death together. Han Song felt that he was not particularly smart, but at least he was not stupid. He didn''t know how to dodge or struggle when the ax was in front of him.
Chen Sheng did not express any objection, or even show surprise, because he did not have much favorable impression of Liu Biao. Liu Biao''s words were very nice when he was recruiting people to surrender, but how many of them have been realized now?
From a certain point of view, it is not that Liu Biao intended to break his promise and get rich, but after all, Liu Biao had nothing at the beginning. In order to take control of Xiangyang, naturally he would say anything. After he truly controlled Xiangyang, as the dignified King Lu Gong, he How could you be so interested in a word or two and a common man''s promise?
Han Song continued slowly: "The most taboo thing about this action is hesitation. Once the old thief reacts, we will definitely be dead!" Therefore, use the power of thunder to seize the door in one fell swoop! If the city gate is secured, it means everything is over. When Cao Jun enters the city, you and I will be the first to contribute to the city! At that time, the official rewards will be generous! 』
?Han Song''s tone was not exaggerated, he just spoke calmly. The lights flickered and shone on his face, giving off some different colors.
At the beginning, Han Song felt that Liu Biao was not very good, so he ignored Liu Biao at first. It was Liu Biao who thought that Han Song was well-known, so he made Han Song his guest by half-force and half-invitation. Later, he sent Liu Biao to Han Song. Han Song went on a mission to Cao Cao, but when Han Song came back, Liu Biao said that Han Song had accepted Cao Cao''s bribe and wanted to kill Han Song. However, when he tortured the entourage who followed Han Song, he did not get any effective evidence. So let it go...
"If this can be done, Jingzhou will be settled inside and outside it. After a few years, how can we know that we will not be able to show off the lintel and become an important minister of the Han Dynasty?" Achievement can be achieved, isn''t it a hundred times better than wasting time and doing nothing under the old thief? Han Song saw that Chen Sheng was still a little worried, so he drew a big pie.
?Having a family and a successful career, many people have succeeded him over thousands of years, and Chen Sheng is no exception...
What Han Song said was not a lie. After all, the Pang family and the Huang family moved north, the Cai family had fled, and the Jingzhou gentry were the remaining Kuai family. If this was used as a basis for promotion, in the future, in Jingzhou, There is a place for more or less.
"But the city gate is important and must be heavily guarded..." Chen Sheng tried his best to appear calm, but his slightly rapid breathing still revealed some of his mood, "Even if we get the opportunity to attack the city gate, our people will lack soldiers and armor when they arrive." , Secondly, my fighting skills are unfamiliar. If I fail to hit one blow, I''m afraid..."
"It''s okay..." Han Song smiled gloomily, "I have made a plan a long time ago... What the old thief is worried about must be the secret left by the Cai family in the city. If...hehe..."
What Han Song said was exactly what Liu Biao was worried about. During these days, Liu Biao was guarding both the outside and the inside of the city. Although Liu Biao knew that there was a secret agent of the Cai family in the city, with a population of tens of thousands, how could he possibly identify who was good and who was bad among them, whether or not Old Aunt Chaoyang was involved?
Liu Biao has been sitting in the Jingzhou government office all the time, in order to respond to this unknown change at any time.
Because Liu Biao knew that if there were only external enemies to defend the city, there would be no problem for half a year. But if there was an internal rebellion, it might only take one night to overthrow! During these days, Liu Biao was not idle either. He sent Liu Xian to patrol around the city just to find out the secrets left by Cai...
Then, we finally caught the traces of these Cai''s secret agents.
??When a commotion broke out in Xiangyang City, Liu Biao couldn''t help but breathed a sigh of relief while he was suddenly worried. After all, if this hidden danger was solved, it would mean that Xiangyang would be safer.
The shouts of "cut off the old thieves and punish the traitors" are spreading as the chaos spreads. At this moment in Xiangyang City, I don''t know how many people have heard this slogan clearly, and how many people are spinning like this or That''s how I feel...
I don’t know where it was ignited, and flames shot up into the sky. In addition to shouts, there were also cries and screams, which made the slogans of cutting off old thieves and slaying evil spirits even more ferocious.
On the upper floor of the Xiangyang City Gate, Liu Cong was also awakened by the sound of such slogans. He rolled around and opened the wooden window to look into the city. He saw the swaying light of the fire and the swaying figures. For a moment, his heart was broken and his hands and feet were cold. Although after entering the city gate tower, Liu Cong secretly cursed Liu Biao more than once, and even thought about Liu Biao''s sudden death, and then he would be able to escape from the current predicament, but after seeing the riots in the city, his worries about Liu Biao were eventually overcome. After the hatred...
?Of course, it may also be just because Liu Cong realized that if Liu Biao really died, he would not end well?
Liu Cong rushed to the door and shouted: "General Wen!" General Wen! Save my father quickly! Save my father quickly! 』
Wenpin paid close attention to the riot as soon as it happened. Hearing Liu Cong''s call, he raised his hands and said, "Master, don''t panic!" It''s okay in the city, don''t ask us..."
『Be bold! Liu Cong jumped up and said, "You want to come..."
Before Liu Cong could finish the second half of his words, there was another commotion outside the city! Cao Jun saw a fire in Xiangyang City. Although he didn''t know why, he immediately reacted and began to form a formation and prepare to attack!
Wenpin glanced at Liu Cong, didn''t say anything more, slightly cupped his hands, and immediately strode away to arrange the defense against Cao Jun. This is Wenpin''s most important responsibility. If Wenpin really obeyed Liu Cong''s blind command and led his soldiers down to participate in the pacification of the city, then when Cao Jun came, wouldn''t it be that he was in a hurry to focus on one thing and lose the other?
Liu Cong huddled on the inside of the door and window, his hands and feet trembling, muttering to himself, and all kinds of noisy sounds were heard in his ears, one wave after another, getting in all the time, making Liu Cong''s head buzz...
I don’t know how long it took, but the commotion gradually subsided and the surrounding area became quiet. Liu Cong slowly lowered his hands covering his ears, and like a marmot, he stretched out his head to explore outside little by little.
Under the swaying light and shadow, the smell of blood hit his face. Even though Liu Cong had been living on the city gate tower for a while, he still couldn''t get used to it.
Myung, the thieves in the city have been pacified, so there is no need for you to worry. 』
Wenpin said something to Liu Cong calmly, and then went to direct the fresh and hot heads that had just been chopped off to be hung on the battlements and displayed to Cao Jun.
Wenpin knew that Cao''s army was dispatched mostly to cooperate with the actions in the city. If he saw human heads hanging out and the city became quiet again, they would basically retreat and not fight without thinking.
?Sure enough, just as Wenpin expected, when Xiahou Dun saw this, he knew that there was no advantage to be taken, so he offered money and retreated his troops...
?Cai Mao, who was beside Xiahou Dun, stared at the head at the top of the city with his fists clenched.
Xiahou Dun patted Cai Mao on the shoulder and said, "It doesn''t matter, De Gui''s plan failed, so he thought of another plan...Liu Jingsheng, indeed he also has some tricks..."
Cai Mao had no choice but to follow Cao Jun''s camp. He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. At dawn, he got up and walked back to the front of the formation, staring at the city from a distance.
The heads hanging on the top of the city are like peanuts pulled out of the ground, with bunches of long hair tied in one place, with their eyes closed or their mouths open, and their heads and heads are swaying in the wind. Moving, swinging, spinning...
Cai Mao stared at it, and suddenly his heart skipped a beat. His eyes immediately started to sway, and he tried to identify the heads in the distance. If he hadn''t been afraid of the crossbows shooting from the top of the city, he might have wanted to get closer to the bottom of Xiangyang City to take a closer look...
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Cai Hao counted, and then worried, he counted again, and then stared, trying hard to match the livid or pale faces under the blood and dust with the images in his mind. He got up, and then stared at the incense stick for nearly an hour, until his eyes couldn''t help but feel sour and burst into tears, then he rubbed his eyes and hurried to Xiahou Dun''s Chinese army tent.
"De Gui..." Seeing Cai Mao''s tears streaming down his face, Xiahou Dun couldn''t help but froze for a moment, and comforted him, "De Gui shouldn''t be so sad. Victory and defeat are common for military strategists..."
"Um? ” Cai Mao was stunned for a moment, and then he paused and sighed, pretending to be sorry, but what he said next revealed his less-than-sad nature, “General Xiahou! I have carefully counted...the number is wrong, and the people are wrong..."
Xiahou Dun was sitting, holding a bowl and asking for a drink of water. When he heard this, his hand suddenly stopped in mid-air, he slowly raised his head, and looked at Cai Mao seriously, "De Gui means..."
(End of this chapter)