Xiangyang City, the state capital.

In the study, Liu Biao was buried in the bookcase, giving instructions on official documents.

Although Cai Mao has gone to Changsha to take up his post, the rebellion in the three counties of Jingnan will be pacified, and it will take time, and the impact of the rebellion in the three counties on the hearts of the people in Jingzhou will be difficult to understand in a short period of time.

Liu Biao had to send a letter to the public in order to appease the hearts of the people who had not rebelled against the counties, and try to minimize the impact of the rebellion.

The second son, Liu Cong, stood beside him, studying ink for Liu Biao while learning from Liu Biao's experience in governing political affairs.

Liu Biao would stop from time to time and ask Liu Cong a few questions to examine Liu Cong's potential.

What surprised Liu Biao was that Liu Cong answered quite decently, and even had some disposal plans, which were better than Liu Biao.

Gradually, Liu Biao found that the second son, whom he usually doesn't pay much attention to, is actually quite wise, and his potential is far better than that of his eldest son Liu Qi.

"Yes, yes, Qi'er was injured like this, but it let me know Cong'er's excellence, this can be said to be a blessing in disguise, it seems that God treats me Liu Biao well after all......"

Liu Biao nodded slightly, secretly glad in his heart, looking at the second son who was studying seriously, he liked it more and more.

"My lord, General Huang has come to Xiangyang." Suddenly, the sound of the pro-soldier report sounded in his ears.

General Huang?

Huang Zu!

Liu Biao's heart was shocked, he raised his head suddenly, and asked in surprise, "What did you say?" ”

"My lord, General Huang has just arrived in Xiangyang with 40,000 Jiangxia troops, and he is already in the main hall at the moment, waiting to see the lord."

Liu Biao was taken aback, and froze in place for a moment, and he didn't know why.

Liu Cong was also quite shocked and asked: "Father, isn't Huang Zu guarding Xiakou, why didn't he leave Xiakou without his father's order and lead the army to Xiangyang?" ”

Liu Biao's brows furrowed, his face suddenly became gloomy, and his fists were clenched in an instant and released in an instant.

"This Huang Chengzong, he must have come for his precious son, pass him to the study." Liu Biao sighed and brushed his hands.

Hurried away with his own hands.

Liu Cong complained: "Father, even if Huang Zu is for his son, how dare he disobey his father's orders, leave his post without permission, and come with tens of thousands of troops, what does he want to do?" ”

Liu Biao sighed: "Since Huang Zu killed Sun Jian and made great contributions, he has been quite arrogant, he is indeed a little too much this time, but now he has not been a father for a long time, and the foundation is not stable, as long as Huang Zu still supports his father, he can only turn a blind eye to these excessive actions." ”

"The father is right, and the son is taught." Liu Cong immediately put away his resentment and nodded in agreement.

A moment later, a military general wearing gold armor, with a majestic body and a dignified face, strode into the study.

As soon as this military general entered, it was originally a study room full of book aroma, and it was immediately filled with a murderous aura, which made Liu Cong can't help but shiver.

Huang Zu strode forward, arched his hand, and said in a deep voice: "His subordinate Huang Zu has seen the lord, and his subordinates are in armor, so they can't bow down, and ask the lord to forgive him." ”

"There are no outsiders here, there is no need to be polite between you and me, Chengzong is free of courtesy." Liu Biao brushed his hands with a smile, and even bowed up to greet him, showing his attention to Huang Zu.

Huang Zu stood up and glanced at Liu Cong.

The eyes were as sharp as a blade, and Liu Cong only glanced at each other, and he felt a strong sense of oppression.

"General Huang is polite." Liu Cong hurriedly arched his hand with a smile and took the initiative to summon.

Huang Zu didn't even arch his hand, just nodded to him slightly, and didn't seem to take him, the yellow-haired boy, in his eyes at all.

Liu Cong's face was embarrassed, and he didn't dare to show his dissatisfaction, so he could only smile and look down at Liu Biao.

Liu Biao turned a blind eye to his son's cold reception, but asked with a smile: "Chengzong, you are not in Xiakou, why did you suddenly lead the army back to Xiangyang?" ”

Huang Zu said in a deep voice: "My subordinates heard that Su Zhe rebelled, Cai Mao's army was defeated, and he was attacked by Su thieves and took Fancheng and threatened Xiangyang, how could his subordinates sit idly by, so the starry night and Cheng led my Jiangxia army to come, take back Fancheng for the lord, and destroy the Su thieves!" ”

He didn't mention the capture of his son Huang Shot, and he kept saying that he wanted to fight for Liu Biao, with a righteous and awe-inspiring momentum.

"Chengzong can have this heart, and the government is very pleased." Liu Biao pretended to be pleased, but said: "It's just that Chengzong, you are in danger of Jiangxia's safety, and now that you have come to Xiangyang with all your army, what should you do if there is something in Jiangxia?" ”

Huang Zu said without thinking: "Don't worry, my lord, the forces around Jiangxia are all weak people, and it is not a problem, besides, the minister has built Xiakou City as solid as gold, and left 10,000 soldiers and horses to garrison, which can be guaranteed." ”

Liu Biao was speechless for a while.

Liu Cong next to him rolled his eyes and said busily: "Our army has just suffered a crushing defeat, and the morale of the soldiers has not yet recovered, will it be a little too anxious to attack at this time." ”

Huang Zu didn't respond to him, but his eyes widened, and he said in a deep voice: "I'm discussing military affairs with the lord, and the second son is just a child, so it seems that there is no part in interfering." ”

Liu Cong was choked with a gray nose, and his face was suddenly full of embarrassment, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

He obviously didn't expect that Huang Zu's shelf was so big that he wouldn't give him half of his face, and in front of Liu Biao, he would contradict him if he said that he would collide.

Seeing that his son was choked, Liu Biao frowned, and a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in his neutral eyes.

He suppressed the displeasure in an instant, and said with a smile: "Cong'er is a little talkative, but what he said makes sense, you can't ignore it." ”

Huang Zu said proudly: "In terms of morale, the lord doesn't have to worry at all, I brought these 40,000 Jiangxia soldiers, all of them are high-spirited, and they are all looking forward to killing thieves and making meritorious contributions, just waiting for the lord to give an order, and I will kill the Fancheng thief army without leaving a piece of armor." ”

Liu Biao has nothing to say now.

If Cai Mao and others take the initiative to ask him for help, he can still take out the majesty of the monarch and forcibly suppress it, no matter how bad it is, he can delay it perfunctorily.

In the face of Huang Zu, he did not dare to use these means.

Since Huang Zu brought all the Jiangxia troops directly and his attitude was so resolute, it showed that he was eager to save his son and had to use troops against Su Zhe.

If he refuses, or delays, and forces Liu Biao to be anxious, his mind is hot, and he does something out of the ordinary, it will not end well.

Seeing Liu Biao's hesitation, Huang Zu's face sank, and he said sharply: "Lord, that Su thief openly rebelled, killed my soldiers, attacked my city, and robbed the lord's daughter-in-law, and seriously injured the eldest son. ”

"As the so-called lord humiliates his ministers to death, his subordinates must not tolerate the lord being ridiculed, and his subordinates implore the lord to order the dispatch of troops immediately, otherwise, even if the subordinates agree, the tens of thousands of indignant soldiers under his subordinates will not agree!"

Huang Zu's voice was fierce, and his tone was a little threatening.

Liu Biao's heart was shocked, and a chill quietly passed through his back.

In the study, there was a deathly silence, and the two lords and ministers looked at each other, and the tense atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Syllable!

After looking at each other for a long time, Liu Biao suddenly took the case and said angrily: "Chengzong's words are reasonable, if this revenge is not avenged, won't I, Liu Biao, become the laughing stock of the world, Huang Zu listens to the order!" ”

"The subordinates are here!" Huang Zu gave up his hand and accepted the order.

Liu Biao waved his hand and said sharply: "This government now officially appoints you as the governor of the thief capital, commanding your Jiangxia army, as well as all the soldiers and horses near Xiangyang, Ke is sending troops to recapture Fancheng for this government and destroy Su Zhe's traitors!" ”

Huang Zu said proudly: "The subordinates receive the order, the lord can rest assured, the subordinates will personally cut off the head of the Su thief and sacrifice it to the lord!" ”

At that moment, Huang Zu led General Liu Biao and retreated.

Seeing Huang Zu leave, the generosity on Liu Biao's face disappeared in a blink of an eye, and was replaced by a trace of annoyance.

That's how my father ...... So persecuted by Huang Zu? Liu Cong reminded in a whisper, with dissatisfaction in his tone.

"I degraded Cai Mao for my father, and now if I lose the support of the Huang family again, do you think I can still go on as a father and as a pastor of Jingzhou?" Liu Biao asked helplessly.

Liu Cong was dumbfounded.

……

Fancheng.

At the head of the city, Su Zhe was chewing broad beans, walking leisurely on the city wall, supervising the soldiers everywhere, and strengthening the city day and night.

"Make the walls as high as possible." Su Zhe commanded.

Gan Ning said: "Liu Biao has just suffered a big defeat, his army's morale has been greatly reduced, and he will not dare to attack again for a while, we don't have to be in such a hurry, and it is not too late to slowly increase the defense of Gongcheng." ”

"Things in the world are unpredictable, and it is always right to take precautions in advance." Su Zhe said meaningfully.

Before the words were full, hurried footsteps sounded, but it was Li Yan who strode over.

"Lord, there is a situation in the south, then Huang Zu actually led 40,000 Jiangxia troops to leave Jiangxia and come to Xiangyang without permission." Li Yan said, handing over a piece of information.

Su Zhe frowned, took the silk book and looked at it a few times, and a sarcastic sneer rose at the corner of his mouth, "It seems that this Huang Zu is a master of high merit, and he raised troops to come to Xiangyang, this is to force Liu Biao to start a war with us, and Baba is in a hurry to save his precious son." ”

The subordinates on the left and right, as soon as they heard that Huang Zu had arrived, they all showed a little jealousy.

After all, Huang Zu was the one who killed the famous Sun Jian.

What kind of person is Sun Jian, that is the fierce general who killed Dong Zhuo and had to move the capital to Luoyang.

"Huang Zu is a talented general, far above Cai Mao, and his Jiangxia soldiers are also the most elite soldiers and horses in Jingzhou, which should not be underestimated." Li Yan reminded in a solemn tone.

Su Zhe said lightly: "The soldiers are coming to block, the water is coming to cover the earth, since the battle of Fancheng is unavoidable, let's go all out to fight Huang Zu, as long as we can win this battle, Liu Biao will no longer be afraid." ”

Su Zhe's self-confidence infected everyone, and the big guys all mustered up confidence, claiming that they would defend the city to the death and fight to the death.

At the head of the city, a fierce fighting spirit was ignited.

At this time, a personal soldier hurriedly came and said: "Lord Qi, General Wancheng Su has sent an urgent report, Yanzhou Mu Cao Cao is leading 30,000 troops to Nanyang, and the vanguard has come to Yexian on the northern border of our country, please send troops back as soon as possible." ”

Cao Cao is coming!

This information, like a thunderbolt from the sky, made everyone present change their expressions.

With their current strength, it was still difficult to deal with Huang Zu's 40,000 army, but at this time, Cao Cao led 30,000 elites to kill from the north.

In an instant, they were in the unfavorable situation of being attacked on both sides, and they could not take care of each other, how could the generals not be shaken.

"Cao Cao is also here to rob the Son of Heaven, you really know how to choose the time......" Su Zhe's brows also frowned.