Wu Chao, whose courtesy name was Shiming, was from Hanshou, Wuling.

This person is studious, and is a noble person, enjoys the Tao in the fairyland, and does not practice worldly affairs.

At the beginning, the court appointed him as a doctor, but Wu Chao refused to surrender. Later, the governor of Jingzhou recommended him as the prefect of Lingling, but Wu Chao did not agree. Such a person enjoyed a very high reputation in Wuling. He was a little withdrawn and difficult for ordinary people to accept.

Wu Chao is good at landscapes, so it often appears in the mountains and fields of Wuling.

Somehow, Wu Chao became friends with the local Wuxi Manman King. It is said that for a while, he opened a lecture at Wuxi Man, and was highly respected among the barbarians.

Liu Chuang almost forgot that Xu Shu had lived in Jingzhou for a while.

His understanding of some things in Jingzhou is far beyond the information found through Huangge.

Especially some famous scholars, it would be impossible for people in that circle to know about things. Xu Shu was studying at Shuijing Mountain Villa, and his knowledge of this matter was beyond ordinary people.

"Why, Wu Chao and Mr. Zhang still have a relationship?"

Xu Shu nodded, “Mr. Zhang was once the prefect of Changsha.

At that time, Wu Chao's mother was seriously ill, and Mr. Zhang took the opportunity to treat her. Although Wu Chao's mother had passed away, Wu Chao's gratitude to Mr. Zhang has never diminished. When I was studying in Shuijing Mountain Villa, I heard people talk about this. It is said that the one Wu Chao respected in his life was Mr. Zhang... If the lord wants to win over Wu Ximan, he must have Wu Chao's help, otherwise it will be difficult to accomplish anything. But if Wu Chao wants to come forward, Mr. Zhang must come forward. This person has a strange personality and no one recognizes it except Mr. Zhang."

Liu Chuang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

Zhang Ji is now in Xudu!

Due to the previous incident in Yoshimoto, the Imperial Hospital suffered a huge blow.

Many imperial physicians were worried and resigned after Liu Chuang entered Xudu. In this case, Liu Chuang had to invite Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo to take charge of the overall situation. However, at that time, Zhang Ji was a little reluctant. He was already used to the quiet life in western Liaoning and was really unwilling to get involved in the disputes in the court. However, Liu Chuang asked him to stay in the Imperial Hospital in the name of compiling medical statutes. Zhang Ji happily agreed.

"Since that's the case, I will ask Wu Pu to inform Mr. Zhang about this matter and ask him to write a letter."

I thought this matter came to an end, but who expected that Xu Shu spoke again, "My lord, recruiting Wuxi Man is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Ziheng goes to Wuling, it may take some time to manage it before Wuxi Man will return home. But in this way, Ziheng is not in Nanyang for a long time, wouldn't it disappoint the lord's intention to send him to Nanyang? I thought, the lord should send someone else."

Liu Chuang heard this and slapped his forehead and suddenly realized.

Indeed, he asked Zhuge Jun to go to Nanyang to assist Xu Sheng.

But now, he has added so many tasks to Zhuge Jun, and Zhuge Jun may be unable to do anything.

"Lord, why bother with this?

Ziheng has a great responsibility, and Wen Xiang should not be underestimated. Since this is the case, the lord will send another person to help Wen Xiang specifically.”

"Well, who do you think should be sent?"

"I am filial and talented, and I can keep in Nanyang."

Unexpectedly, Xu Shu recommended Fa Zheng.

But I thought about it again. If you only use your talents, the Dharma is correct and the Zhuge Jun is better than that.

It was already a heavy task to ask Zhuge Jun to contact the Kuai family and recruit Wuxi Manchus. If he was asked to take care of Nanyang affairs, it would be difficult for Zhuge Jun. However, Fa Zheng is now the Chief of the Wushu. If he goes to Nanyang, someone will replace him.

The problem is that Liu Chuang has not yet decided who can replace Fazheng.

"What the lord is concerned about is probably a filial piety and no one can replace it.

In fact, there is a candidate in Shu’s mind, which can replace Xiaozhi.”

"who?"

"It is the current Jingzhao Shaoyin and Yang Jian."

Sheep?

Liu Chuang was stunned for a moment and immediately reacted.

Isn’t Yang Fan the brother-in-law of Xu Shu? Speaking of which, since Yang Fan became effective, he has not been the kind of dazzling person, but he can successfully complete his work with him no matter how difficult it is. This person is very low-key. If he doesn’t pay attention, it will be difficult to notice his existence. The reason why Liu Chuang has an impression of Yang Fan is that, first, Kong Rong recommended it, and secondly, because Zhuge Liang often mentioned Yang Fan’s talents in his letters over the past period of time.

"But he may not agree to such a corner of the hole.

Kong Ming is now in charge of Guanzhong. Next, I will use him to conquer Hanzhong. Will the sheep be transferred to him? Will it affect his plan?"

Xu Shu laughed when he heard this.

"Lord, can you not believe in Kong Ming's ability?"

"Um?"

"Kong Ming was meticulous. The reason why he mentioned Zilu many times in his heart was that he was not without the intention of appreciating wise men for the lord.

Besides, with his ability, even if Yangzilu is gone, it will not hinder the overall situation of Guanzhong. If the lord doesn’t believe it, just try it. If you transfer Zilu to you, Kong Ming will find a replacement... Now he is in charge of Guanzhong, and Cao Youxue and Xiahou Hengruo will never cause any trouble again. As for the plan to attack Hanzhong, I also believe that Kong Ming may have a complete plan long ago."

It is rare to see Xu Shu recommend talents so hard.

Liu Chuang immediately thought, isn’t this sheep... Xu Shu’s brother-in-law?

"Yuan Zhi, I really don't avoid relatives when I select the virtuous."

Xu Shu laughed and did not defend himself.

To be honest, he recommended Yang Jian, because he had some selfish intentions. Since the eighth year of Jian'an, Yang Jian rarely went home to reunite. Cai Zhenji naturally missed her husband, but she also knew that Yang Jian had a great responsibility. However, in her heart, Cai Zhenji wanted to stay with her husband. So she found Cai Wenji to talk to her, and Cai Wenji turned her head and found Xu Shu, begging him to help.

However, in terms of ability, sheep is indeed not bad.

Xu Shu had worked with Yang Hui in Liangzhou, so he naturally knew her abilities.

His recommendation of Yang Fan this time is indeed a matter of public and private considerations. But if Yang Fan does not have enough ability, Xu Shu probably wouldn't have spoken this.

Liu Chuang thought about it and felt that what Xu Shu said was indeed reasonable.

"Since that's the case, then come with Jingzhao Young Master Yin Yanghua. He ordered Xiao to go straight to Nanyang."

When Zhuge Jun heard this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Liu Chuang had assigned him so many tasks just now, and he was indeed under heavy pressure. If someone took over Nanyang instead, he would have lost a lot of trouble. Recruiting Wuxi Man... Well, it seems to be an interesting thing. Zhuge Jun was full of confidence in this.

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The plan for the battle against Jiangdong has begun.

In July of the tenth year of Jian'an, Zhang Liao was ordered to go to the expedition. He ordered Taishi Ci and Xu Huang to split into two groups. Taishi Ci stationed troops in Niuzhu, while Xu Huang set up camp in Junqiu. Then, he personally led a large army of 30,000 to Hefei City, stationed troops in Xiaoyaojin, and even more covetous eyes on Lujiang County.

Lujiang was previously captured by Sun Ce.

However, later, Sun Ce died, Cao Cao took the opportunity to seize Jiujiang, and then occupied the five counties north of the Qingshui River and Lujiang.

After Zhang Liao's troops were launched in Hefei, Li Dian officially moved to the prefect of Lujiang and arrived in Yulou County... As a famous general who is comparable to your five good generals in history, after Li Dian arrived in Yulou, he did not rush to send troops to attack Lu'an, south of the Weishui River, but ordered the training of the navy in Shaopi. Everyone knew that navy was essential for Jiangdong. Especially after fighting the river, navy and infantry would also become the main main force. In comparison, the role of the cavalry in Jiangdong was far from comparable to that of the navy and infantry.

In addition, Liu Chuang also secretly ordered Lu Qian to gather troops in Runan.

He ordered someone to call Sun Guan, who was teaching mountain tactics in Yanjing Academy, to assist Lu Qian in training mountain infantry.

Liu Chuang also knew very well that once he attacked Jiangdong, he would have to face the attack from Shanyue... At that time, the mountain infantry could play a role.

The Han army was preparing for war and horses, and was eyeing them covetously.

Sun Quan from Jiangdong had already received the news and was in panic.

Sun Quan did not expect that the showdown between Cao and Liu would end in that dramatic way.

In this battle, Liu Chuang was a great victory. Not only did he seize Xu Du, Ying Feng Emperor, but he also annexed the troops and horses in Cao Cao's hands, and his strength soared again. If Sun Quan didn't care about Liu Chuang before, it was because Cao Cao was in charge of the Central Plains. Many people think that Cao Liu's decisive battle, no matter who wins or loses, will be the result of both losses... But who would have thought that Jin Yi jumped out.

A small imperial physician dealt with Cao Cao.

It is precisely this person who has never heard of before that has caused the situation to undergo fundamental changes.

Not only was Liu Chuang not seriously injured, but his strength was even stronger. He almost captured the Central Plains without any blood, and even swallowed up millions of powerful soldiers from Cao Cao. Now, Liu Chuang was in power to command the princes to occupy eight states, with millions of powerful soldiers under his command, with many powerful soldiers, and countless strategists. In this case, no matter how powerful Sun Quan was, he could not help but panic in the face of Liu Chuang's aggressive momentum.

Almost at the same time Liu Chuang ordered Zhang Liao to send troops, Sun Quan hurriedly sent envoys, using Zhuge Jin as the official envoy to Xu Du.

He began to regret that he did not respond immediately after Liu Chuangsuo.

At that time, in Sun Quan's view, although Liu Chuang had annexed Cao Cao's troops, it would take some time to completely digest them. Who knew...

Zhou Yu reminded Sun Quan at that time: Liu Chuang started his career by conquering the enemy and liked to be surprised the most.

For him, Hebei is the foundation, and as long as he continues to win, his foundation will not be shaken. There may be a last resort for Cao Cao's troops to surrender to Liu Chuang. It is undeniable that these people can also see that Liu Chuang's current strength will not cause too much trouble for Liu Chuang.

Zhou Yu offered a suggestion: either send someone to Xudu and express his surrender to Liu Chuang.

Or you can take the opportunity to send troops to capture Jiujiang and Lujiang, use the Huai River as a natural barrier, and place the battlefield in the north of the Yangtze River in order to wipe out Liu Chuang's spirit.

However, Sun Quan did not respond.

On the one hand, Sun Quan was unwilling to surrender to Liu Chuang; on the other hand, he was worried that if he captured Jiujiang and Lujiang counties, he would anger Liu Chuang. In this regard, Sun Quan was indeed not as good as Sun Ce. If it were Sun Ce, he would send troops without hesitation to seize Jiujiang, use the entire Huainan as a battlefield, drag down Liu Chuang's troops, consume Liu Chuang's troops, and then accumulate strength to fight Liu Chuang.

Unfortunately, Sun Quan is not Sun Bofu...

Zhuge Jin was ordered to go on an envoy this time, which can be said to be called a mission in the face of danger.

However, from the bottom of his heart, he didn't want to take on this responsibility because... it was too difficult!

Liu Chuang's army has already begun, and it is unlikely that Liu Chuang will stop using troops to Jiangdong at this time. But if he doesn't come, his life will be lost. With the changes in the current situation, Zhuge Jin gradually realized the personality defects of the Sun family. Sun Quan gave people a feeling of magnanimity and kindness on weekdays, but he had a violent tendency in his bones, which was quite similar to Sun Ce.

Zhuge Jin still remembers Sun Ce's violent means of the Jiangdong gentry.

Sun Quan's violent behavior was caused by his inner anxiety, and his violent methods were even better than Sun Ce at the time.

This time, Xu Du, I'm afraid there will be many dangers.

The most important thing is that Zhuge Liang is not in Xudu now, and Zhuge Jin has no way to ask for help... Could it be that he should go to find his second sister with shame?

Or, would you like to ask the young lady to come forward and talk about it?

Zhuge Jin felt extremely embarrassed about this. After secretly arriving in Xudu, he did not go to visit Liu Chuang immediately, but wanted to find a way. But the day after Zhuge Jin arrived in Xudu, he heard a news that shocked him.
Chapter completed!