However, it was said that after Sun Ce and Zhou Yubing were united, they set up their boats and went all the way upstream. The two worked together, and they were like bamboos all the way. Even break the pheasant and Qichun counties. When it went straight to Exian, it was blocked by the Jiangxia sailors.

Jiangxia County is named after the Yangtze River and Xia Shui (the ancient name of Han Shui) in the territory, so it is called Jiangxia. At this time, Huang Zu was building a Xiakou water village at the place where the summer water entered the river, and he was surprised to hear that the Yangzhou sailors had attacked Exian County. Exian and Yi County are one left and one right, guarding the waterway of the Yangtze River. If it is broken by Yangzhou soldiers, Jiangxia will be difficult to protect. At this time, the three counties of Jingnan have been reversed, Wuling is in danger, if Jiangxia can no longer withstand the enemy, the four counties of Jingbei will be shaken and uneasy.

Thinking of this, Huang Zu hurriedly led the army, went down the river, and went straight to Exian. Just when Huang Zu and Sun Ce were in Exian County, ready to fight at any time. Cao Cao also sent troops.

Cao Cao carefully investigated the rebellion of the three counties of Jingnan and returned to Sun Jian. And Sun Ce and Zhou Yu led the sailors to attack Jiangxia. Hurriedly reported. Cao Cao was overjoyed. Now that the chaos in Jingzhou has been revealed, he just took the opportunity of Liu Biao to go south to quell the rebellion, led the army south, and captured Jingbei.

Nanyang County, leading 37 cities, at its peak, had a registered population of almost 4 million. Such a prosperous place, after the Yellow Turban Rebellion; After the dispute between Liu and Yuan, Dingkou still has nearly two million. After Liu Biao came to Jingzhou, he divided Nanyang into two and divided it into Nanyang County and Zhangling County. Each is too conservative to govern it. That's it, there are millions of people in Nanyang. Now sitting in Nanyang is Zhang Xiu.

Since Zhang Xiu came to Jingzhou, she has eaten and drunk well in the past few years, but she has lived a stable life for a few years. On this day, in the house, I suddenly heard a report from the detail, saying that Cao Cao was in Yuzhou, and the soldiers and horses were moving, which seemed to have the meaning of coming from the south.

Zhang Xiu was shocked when he heard this. He was in Nanyang, saying that he was defending Liu Biao against foreign enemies, but he had few major generals. At this time, I heard that Jing Nan had rebelled, and Liu Biao was very busy. If Cao Cao raised a large army to attack, he really couldn't resist it. So he hurriedly ordered someone to ask Jia Xu to come over.

Jia Xu is in Zhang Xiujun, and he is also very nourishing. Zhang Xiu treated him with the courtesy of an elder, and basically obeyed him. It's better to live a bit precarious when you are in Liangzhou. At this time, I heard that Zhang Xiu was invited, and he did not delay when he knew that there was something important, so he hurriedly came to see him.

Zhang Xiu saw Jia Xu and said: "Jia Gong, I heard that Cao Cao was raising troops and wanted to attack Nanyang." We have few soldiers, and I am afraid that we are not their enemy. Please also ask Jia Gong to teach me. ”

Jia Xu thought for a while, and then said: "General, if it is according to my plan, it is better to raise the county to sacrifice and lead the people to surrender Cao Cao." ”

Jia Xu's words came out as soon as he spoke, like a shock. Zhang Xiu opened her mouth when she heard this, Jia Gong wants you to teach me the strategy of retreating from the enemy, why do you come up and ask me to surrender?

Zhang Xiu hurriedly said: "I have been favored by Liu Jingsheng and have to stay here for several years." Back then, he said that he was a strong enemy in the north. Now that Cao Cao is coming south, how can I surrender without a fight. I will not do anything about treachery! ”

Jia Xu is a typical guy who only cares about his own safety and doesn't care about the life or death of others. Back then, in order to survive, they dared to incite the generals of Liangzhou to attack Chang'an and hold the Son of Heaven hostage. When Chang'an City was broken, I don't know how many people were unjustly killed because of Jia Xu. Now surrendering Cao Cao is nothing.

When Jia Xu saw Zhang Xiu like this, he persuaded in a harmonious voice: "General, listen to me." Now the three counties of Jingnan have been reversed, and Sun Jian has entered Changsha; And Sun Ce led the crowd to attack Huang Zu very urgently; At this time, if Cao Cao comes, in addition to the general, why will Liu Jingsheng use Cao Cao? And the general has been in Jingzhou for a long time, so he should know Liu Jingsheng and his people. Although he loves the people and raises scholars, he has established a school. Jingzhou will be governed into a peaceful scene. However, Liu Jingsheng is better at sitting and talking, and has been determined to protect himself for several years without the ambition of the Quartet. At this time when the princes of the world are competing for power, how can the general spend a long time on his own?

Cao Cao was different, he started with a county, but in just a few years, he dominated Yan and Henan. Ding mouth is millions, with countless armor, and the ministers under his command are like rain, and the generals are like clouds. Looking at its desire to Jingzhou, it is known that it must have the meaning of dominating the world. If the general can sacrifice Nanyang, so that he can win the world's famous county without a fight, Nading will have a million mouths. The general of his Bijue is in a high position. If the general can help him capture Jingzhou. Cao Cao's hegemony was completed. In the future, when the world is calm, Yuntai will talk about merit, use the general's ability, and seal the wife and son, which is just around the corner. And the seal of ten thousand households, what is the way? ”

Jia Xu can be said to have analyzed it thoroughly. From the current situation and the long-term plan for the future, they have all been broken and crumpled to tell Zhang Xiu. I hope that Zhang Xiu can listen to his advice, avoid the danger of being a sword soldier, and at the same time, be able to choose a better future. He has been by Zhang Xiu's side for several years, and Zhang Xiu is very good to him. Jia Xu is also a person who misses old love, so he is really planning for Zhang Xiu.

As for his future, Jia Xu didn't think much about it. He felt that with his own ability, no matter who got the world in the future, he would have his bowl of rice to eat. Of course, if Zhang Xiu was willing to listen to him, he would lower Cao Cao. If he mixes well, he can also rise by the way.

Zhang Xiu struggled for a long time. On the one hand, there is a covenant with Liu Biao in my heart, and on the other hand, I am a high-ranking official in life and the future. It's really hard to choose. Finally, Zhang Xiu closed his eyes and a few words popped out of his mouth: "Liu Jingsheng is in trouble, how can I abandon it." If Cao Cao comes, I should refuse him. ”

When Jia Xu heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, and said to himself while shaking his head, Zhang Ji has such a nephew as you. It's really weird. Jia Xu is convinced that no matter who comes to Liangzhou at this time, he promises to listen to him and surrender without saying anything.

But since Zhang Xiu made a choice, Jia Xu also had to listen. So he said goodbye to Zhang Xiu, and said before leaving: "Since the general is determined to do so, then please ask the general to prepare early." If Cao Cao doesn't come, he will inevitably come with Mount Tai pressing the top and thundering. ”

Zhang Xiu nodded, indicating that he understood. So he ordered someone to send Jia Xu out of the house.

In the summer and June, Cao Cao left Guo Jia, Chen Gong, Xiahou Dun and other towns to guard Yan and Henan. He led Xi Zhicai, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other generals to raise 50,000 troops, known as 100,000, and rushed straight to Jingzhou.

At this time, the princes completely threw off the Son of Heaven and went their own way. Before Yuan Shu became emperor, everyone had to be a little more restrained, and if they wanted to do something, whether the court agreed or not, they would go to the Taoist table first. Now it's just tearing off that fig leaf and ignoring it. Just like Sun Jian's attack on Jingzhou and Cao Cao's army, no one informed the imperial court, and the imperial court watched coldly as if it didn't know.

Cao Cao really came with the overwhelming momentum of Mount Tai. The army went straight to Luyang, besieged for two days, the village on Lushan was first broken by the Cao army, Cao Cao's relatives and Cao Xiu led the dead soldiers to fight with knives and feet, and at the same time suffered heavy casualties, they also broke through the Lushan camp. After breaking the camp, Cao Chun ordered not to accept the generals, and slaughtered all the soldiers.

Cao Chunzihe, the younger brother of Cao Ren, is good at riding and fighting. Cao Xiu's character is Wenlie, the son of Cao Cao, and the nephew of Cao Hong. The martial arts are extraordinary, and he is regarded by Cao Cao as a thousand miles of the Cao family. The second general was ordered to attack Lushan, and because there were many casualties among the soldiers under his command, he moved to anger and surrendered to the soldiers.

Lushan was lost, Luyang had no support, and the city was broken. Cao Cao's army was stationed in Luyang, and after a short rest, it connected with Lixian County, Ye County, Duyang and other counties. The soldiers pointed directly at Bowang.

When Jia Xu heard the letter, he asked Zhang Xiu to report to Liu Biao quickly and urge reinforcements. On the one hand, Zhang Xiu contracted his forces and made every effort to keep the front line of the water. Zhang Xiu followed his words and deeds, and then sighed: "It's a pity that Chang'an is in a mess now, otherwise I will send a letter to ask for help from Li and Guo." and he will come and save me. ”

Generals Li Qi and Guo Yan are now in Chang'an, and they don't know why they led their troops to attack each other, and there has been no result since the beginning of the spring. When Jia Xu heard this, he thought to himself, if he wanted to wait for Li and Guo to come to help, where would he be too late. Now we can only hope that Liu Biao can send reinforcements in time. Otherwise, Nanyang will really be finished.