After Yang Xiu left, Zhang Xiu took a breath, although nominally he was the main commander of this operation, but Yang Xiu's presence made him feel extremely unnatural.

Don't look at Yang Xiu as such a thin scholar, but Zhang Xiu was really defeated by his men, and was finally forced to surrender. However, after surrendering, Zhang Xiu felt more and more that he had made the right choice at that time, because compared with Jingzhou, which had always been intrigued, Zhang Yan's side made him feel an unprecedented cohesion.

No matter how big Zhang Yan's territory is, and how capable the generals under him are, they all seem to have a lot of respect for Zhang Yan, and everyone is willing to serve Zhang Yan and work together.

This is called unity, which is an invisible cohesion that Zhang Xiu wants on Liu Biao's side, but never feels.

Moreover, Zhang Yan seems to value himself very much, otherwise, he could have handed over this operation to his original subordinates.

He treats me with sincerity, and I should treat each other with sincerity.

So, Zhang Xiu made up his mind to seize this opportunity and show his strength to Zhang Yan's subordinates, and he must not be underestimated, and at the same time, he must make a name for himself.

Zhang Xiu looked at Yang Xiu's distant back, his face became gloomy, and he turned his face and said sharply to Hu Che'er: "From today on, all gambling is prohibited in the barracks, and whoever dares to disobey the order will cut off his hand as a punishment!" ”

Hu Che'er and the others all shuddered, this was the first time they had seen Zhang Xiu give orders so seriously, and that expression also confirmed his resoluteness.

Everyone knows the way. Zhang Xiu is here for real this time. After the ban on gambling. I'm afraid they're going to have to find a different way to pass these boring days.

Zhang Xiu glanced at Hu Che'er and the soldiers behind Hu Che'er again, and then said to Hu Che'er: "Immediately gather all the soldiers above the military Sima and come to my big tent to discuss." ”

As soon as the words fell, Zhang Xiu turned his head and left, leaving only Hu Che'er and the others who were here in a daze.

Hu Che'er followed Zhang Xiu for so long, and naturally knew that Zhang Xiu was not joking, so he also gave an order seriously. and sent someone to inform all the military commanders to go to Zhang Xiu's camp tent.

About a stick of incense, the officials above the military Sima level came to Zhang Xiu's tent, densely packed with dozens of people, all lined up in several rows, standing in front of Zhang Xiu, waiting for Zhang Xiu's speech.

"Weapons, armor, food, and equipment will all be delivered to the barracks this evening, and you must be prepared to receive them and make sure that all the things are distributed in place. And then. Everyone goes to bed early in the evening, and tomorrow morning. The army will assemble and follow me! Zhang Xiu said.

After everyone heard this, they all looked at each other, and finally Hu Che'er asked, "General, where are we going?" It's time to let the big guys have a little bottom in their hearts, right? ”

"We're going to Chaoyang County and going to war." Zhang Xiudao.

"Fight with whom?" Hu Che'er asked with concern.

Zhang Xiu said: "Liu Bei." ”

And all the people were silent, and there was silence in the tent. Most of the people present were Zhang Xiu's old subordinates, all of whom he brought from Liangzhou, brothers for many years, and they all said whatever they wanted. They failed in this battle, and Zhang Xiu chose to surrender, although they saved their lives, but it also cast a layer of shame on them.

Although they did not have to worry about eating and drinking after surrendering, they were disarmed, and they only moved within the prescribed range every day, as if they were in prison. So everyone regretted surrendering, feeling that it was better to live than to die, and they didn't have a good impression of the Han army.

Zhang Xiu couldn't know the thoughts of his subordinates, so he said: "I went to Chen County with Yang Taishou in the past two days, and met His Royal Highness King Yan, who is the most powerful today, he left a deep impression on me, he has no arrogance, is approachable, amiable, and can even call you a brother." It wasn't until the moment I met King Yan that I realized that so many people were willing to work for King Yan. Because King Yan has turned his subordinates into his brothers, all of whom are like brothers and sisters, who is not willing to die for such a lord? In addition, King Yan did not look down on me as a general, and he also trusted me very much, not only let me continue to serve as the Taishou of Nanyang, but also handed over all of you to me, and issued weapons, armor, and grain and grass baggage, let me lead you to attack Liu Bei, and gave us a chance to make meritorious contributions. ”

After a while, Hu Che'er said: "General, no matter what decision you make, we will never complain, as long as the general says a word, even if we are asked to go to the sword mountain and go to the sea of fire, we will not hesitate to do it!" ”

The rest of the people also said in unison: "We are willing to go to the soup for the general, and we will never give up!" ”

Zhang Xiu said: "This time I don't want you to go to Dao Mountain, and I don't want you to go to the sea of fire, this time as long as you do one thing for me, that is, cut off Liu Bei's head." ”

"The last general obeys!"

The atmosphere in the camp was set off by Zhang Xiu, just as Yang Xiu suggested to Zhang Yan, Zhang Xiu's army can only be led by Zhang Xiu.

Although Yang Xiu was young, he had a unique vision, and after getting along with Zhang Xiu in Wancheng for just one day, he saw the mystery. If Zhang Xiu's heart can be captured, then Zhang Xiu will die for it.

Therefore, when Yang Xiu asked how to deal with Zhang Xiu and his army in the battle report, he also attached a little advice of his own.

When Zhang Yan read Yang Xiu's battle report, he accepted Yang Xiu's suggestion, and then there was a celebration banquet for Chen Jun.

That night, Yang Xiu sent someone to distribute all the weapons and armor that had been collected to Zhang Xiu's army, but then the military uniforms of the Han army, the bright orange-red military uniforms.

After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, he used bright red as the tone of the military uniform to distinguish the Han army from other armies.

But. The rivers and mountains of the Han Dynasty reached the time of Wang Mang. It was turned upside down. Later, Liu Xiuguang restored the Han dynasty, and in order to distinguish the difference between the court he established and the ancestor Liu Bang, he changed the color of the military uniform from red to orange-red.

The new military uniform has been distributed, but Zhang Xiu did not let people change it immediately, he found a trace of inspiration from the military uniform, and came up with a clever plan on a whim.

So, Zhang Xiu went to Yang Xiu to discuss and see if the strategy he thought of was feasible.

When Yang Xiu listened to Zhang Xiu's plan. praised it and actively supported Zhang Xiu's strategy, which also made Zhang Xiu full of confidence and ready to win a beautiful battle tomorrow.

The scout reported that Liu Bei had been stationed in Chaoyang County, and he had just formed a confrontation with Hao Zhao, who was stationed in Xinye.

So, Yang Xiu sent someone to Xinye overnight and told Hao Zhao about Zhang Xiu's strategy, hoping that Hao Zhao could cooperate.

Early the next morning, Zhang Xiu led more than 10,000 subordinates. Leaving Wancheng in a mighty way, he officially went south. Head to Shinno Castle.

At the same time, in Chaoyang County, Liu Bei received an order from Liu Qi, asking him to take his army to attack Xinye, and he must take Xinye at all costs, and then set up a heavy army to defend at Bowangpo in the north of Xinye County, which can block the enemy's attack.

For this reason, Liu Qi also specially sent a so-called prison army, the purpose of which was very simple, that is, to urge Liu Bei to attack Xinye.

At this time, Liu Bei had no soldiers under him, and there were no strategists who could consult with him, except for the personal guard Chen Dao, he didn't believe anyone.

He brought all the soldiers and their families in Jingnan, this is the Jingnan army that has always been pure, although when they were in Jingnan, the soldiers were trained, but it was the first time that they really attacked at such a long distance.

Moreover, they have been away from home for almost a month, and they have gradually felt homesick, and now, the entire army is filled with homesickness, and they all wish to be able to go home early.

Sometimes, everyone will get together and sing their local folk songs, which will give rise to feelings of homesickness.

Although Liu Bei was very aware of these conditions, he couldn't do anything, and he had to bow his head when he was under the eaves.

Zhang Fei went back to Changsha to find Guan Yu, and brought Liu Bei's family with him by the way, it may take a few days to arrive in Chaoyang County.

So, Liu Bei went to find the prison army sent by Liu Qi and told him about his hardships, saying that there were no available generals in the army, and the soldiers were homesick, asking for a few days of grace, giving him a little time, he could appease him well, and then wait until Zhang Fei and Guan Yu arrived, and then they could attack Xinye.

However, the prison army did not give Liu Bei so much nonsense, only one sentence, that is, he was ordered to supervise the army and urge Liu Bei to attack Xinye, and this was Liu Qi's death order, and he could not do anything, within two days, if he did not attack, Liu Bei would be disobeying, and what was waiting for him at that time might be the guillotine.

Having said that, no matter how stupid Liu Bei is, he should be able to understand that such an order is undoubtedly sending him to death.

But the supervising army said that there are only 3,000 soldiers in Xinye City, Liu Bei has 10,000 soldiers under his command, three to fight one, and there are still 1,000 people left, even if there is no general, he can launch a fierce attack on Xinye City, and he will definitely be able to take Xinye City.

Liu Beiqi's face was blue and red for a while, and he instantly had the urge to kill. But in the end, Liu Bei still held back, after all, what the prison army said was reasonable, the guards of Xinye City were only 3,000 people, and he had 10,000 troops, and the strength was far higher than that of Xinye City.

But the key is that Liu Bei doesn't want to fight hard, the army of 10,000 people is all his belongings, and it is his own descendant troops, if he fights hard, it is equivalent to consuming his own troops.

In the end, Liu Bei and the prison army broke up unhappily, and after more than half a sentence, Liu Bei left in a huff.

When Liu Bei returned to his room, the personal guard Chen Zhi saw Liu Bei's face so ugly, so he asked, "Lord, what's wrong with you?" ”

Suddenly, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, raised his head, looked at Chen Zhi with a deep and vicious gaze, and asked, "If it wasn't for me back then, you would have died a long time ago, and it was I who saved your life, do you remember?" ”

Chen Zhi hugged his fists and said: "Remember, the lord's life-saving grace will not be forgotten by his subordinates in this life and this life." ”

Liu Bei said: "Okay, I have something for you to do, you may lose your life, if you want, you just nod, if you don't want to, I won't force you, I'll find another way myself." ”

Chen Zhi clasped his fists again and said: "Lord, Chen Zhi's life was saved by the lord, from the moment the lord saved me, my life belongs to the lord, as long as the lord is willing, you can take it at any time, Chen Zhi is willing to do anything for the lord, including sacrificing his life." ”

Liu Bei was very moved, looking at Chen Zhi, who was still a little immature on his face in front of him, and remembered the moment when he passed through Runan and accidentally rescued him. In the past few years, Chen Zhi has been raised by Liu Bei, and Liu Bei also asked Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to guide him in some martial arts.

Because Guan Yu and Zhang Fei can't stay by Liu Bei's side forever, Liu Bei needs a personal guard with strong martial arts skills to protect his safety. And Chen Zhi is the best candidate, after several years of training by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, as well as Chen Zhi's diligent practice, and hard work, Chen Zhi has become a warrior with good skills, and has always been a sharp sword hidden by Liu Beixue. As a last resort, he would definitely not let Chen Zhi unsheath this sword easily.

Now, in Liu Bei's opinion, this sword should also be unsheathed.

"I want you to pretend to be a thief and kill someone!" Liu Bei's eyes showed a long-lost edge.

"Kill whom?" Chen Zhi asked.

Liu Bei said: "Liu Qi! (To be continued......)