Liu Biao was able to occupy Jingzhou because of two types of people. One was Cai Mao and Kuai Yue who supported him, and the other was the one who was chopped up by them. In history books, it was recorded as Zongshuai or Zongshe. In fact, they were the little powerful people from all over the country, with soldiers and food, but they were not famous. They wanted to curry favor with famous scholars like Liu Biao and Kuai Yue, so they came immediately. As a result, they ate a Hongmen banquet and became fish on the anvil.

There is another type of people who always keep a distance from Liu Biao, neither supporting nor opposing, and not hiding the river. Pang Degong and Huang Chengyan are typical. In addition, there are many people, such as the Ma family in Yicheng, the Yang family in Xiangyang, and the Xi family. Liu Biao is polite to them, not giving them extra benefits, and trying not to touch their vested interests.

Kuai Yue asked Cai Mao to persuade these families to donate money and help Liu Biao defend Xiangyang and overcome the crisis. This was forcing Cai Mao to offend his fellow villagers. If Cai Mao really wanted to do this, his reputation would be very bad. But he did not dare to say that he would not go. Sun Jian sent cavalry to harass the food route. Xiangyang City was in a tight situation. Liu Biao needed the money and food support of those families. If he didn't go, Liu Biao would turn against him.

Cai Mao regretted it a little. If he had known this, he would not have cooperated with Kuai Yue and supported Liu Biao. Now that things have come to this point, regret is useless, so he can only fight back.

"I have a life, so I can contact all the families and ask them to support me in defending the city. As long as I can defend Xiangyang and keep the peace in the country, I believe they will not be stingy. If there is no hope of winning, who is willing to consume money and food for nothing? If the alien cannot win a small game, I am afraid there is no convincing power."

Liu Biao's eyebrows jumped and heard Cai Mao's implication. Kuai Qi's defeat in the first battle was shaken, and his morale was shaken. The powerful men of the Xiangyang family saw it. If Kuai Yue could only defend passively and lose again and again, why would they support you? They had no interest in Liu Biao, and it would be nice to not take advantage of the situation. How could he help him in time?

Liu Biao looked at Kuai Yue, unable to hide the worries in his eyes. At the moment of life and death, the only one who can save him was Kuai Yue.

Kuai Yue chuckled: "What Degui said is very good, but a small victory is not enough. We need a big victory. Envoy, do you still remember the reason why Xiangyang is the governing place?"

Liu Biao's eyes rolled. "Of course I remember. The north occupied Xiangyang and the Nanyang was recovered, and the seven counties of Jingzhou were considered complete."

Cai Mao couldn't help but sneer: "This plan is very good, but it's not small. You can't even deal with Sun Jian, so how can you deal with Yuan Shu?"

Kuai Yue was not interested in quarreling with Cai Mao. "Encourt, you worked with Yuan Gonglu at the General's Mansion. You knew that he was a cunning person and could not succeed. Yuan Benchu ​​had great ambitions and could help the world. When he tried Dong, Shandong heroes regarded him as the leader of the alliance, which proved that the emperor had the wisdom to know people. Now Yuan Gonglu occupied Nanyang, Sun Jian was brave, and Xiangyang was unable to support himself. Why didn't the envoy ask for help from the alliance leader? Yuan Gonglu was unpopular. As long as the leader led his troops south and attacked north and south, Yuan Gonglu would be defeated and Jingzhou would be safe."

Liu Biao woke up from a dream and slapped his face. "There is a very wonderful plan."

Kuai Yue smiled. "Although this plan is wonderful, it takes time. Degui, who has joined forces with Xiangyang to help the envoy overcome this difficulty, it depends on you."

Cai Mao's face twitched unnaturally. He could not push this task at all, nor could he push it. Yuan Shao was strong and with his support, Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou, sat steadily, Yuan Shu was no match at all, and it would be a matter of time before Sun Jian retreated.

When the Cai family was finished, Cai Mao lamented in his heart. He stood up first and said loudly: "Empress, the leader is far away in Hebei, and it is difficult to save nearby fires. I went on a blind date with Cao Mengde, and I am willing to go there and ask him to send troops to support Xiangyang to solve the urgent problem."

Liu Biao thought for a moment and looked at Kuai Liang. "Zirou, it's better to work hard to meet the leader of Alliance Yuan. Please send troops to support him."

Cai Mao retreated awkwardly.

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For several days, Xiangyang City had no movement, and the Jingzhou Navy did not launch an attack, but only strengthened its vigilance and did not give Sun Ce a chance to attack.

Sun Ce became more and more uneasy as he waited. This man was captured and the woman's clothes were given. Kuai Yue didn't react at all. Is he an ostrich or a turtle? How could he tolerate it? If he didn't leave the city, how could I have the chance to win in the field? Is there only one way to attack the city?

Before the appearance of cannons, siege was always a stamina. Unless it was absolutely necessary, most people would not choose to siege the city, and even if there were sharp weapons and stone throwing chariots, it would not be useful. Cao Cao had a stone throwing chariot, and it took him more than half a year to attack Yecheng. Xiangyang was a place that must be fought for by military strategists. During the Chu period, it was called Beijin Shu. Qin destroyed Chu and established Nanjun. This place was the capital of the northern Duwei in the southern county. Unlike ordinary county towns, the city was strong, with Xiangshui in the south, Mianshui in the north, and Tanxi in the west. Only the east can attack. Strong attack was by no means a rational choice, especially when people like Kuai Yue were in charge of the overall situation.

The most important thing is that he can't stand it. Cao Cao should be sieging cities and territories in Yanzhou. Once he surrenders the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou and occupy Yanzhou, it will be difficult to curb him.

How can we take Xiangyang as soon as possible?

Sun Ce walked slowly along the banks of Caizhou. The weather was getting cooler, the water level of Mianshui was getting lower and lower, and the river bank was wider. Looking up, you could not only see the warships cruising in the center of the river, but also see the city of Xiangyang in the distance. Xiangyang City was like a creeping tiger, standing still, as if mocking Sun Ce's delusion. Behind the city was a rolling mountain love, which was later famous in the world. Wudang Mountain went westward, and Daba Mountain was the Daba Mountain that was separated from Hanzhong and Bashu.

Xiangyang is known as the thoroughfare of nine provinces and a place that must be fought for by military strategists, so there is naturally a reason for it.

Sun Ce walked around Caizhou for a while and saw Yuliangzhou in the north. Suddenly, he remembered that there was a time when he hadn't talked about the mountains. But what could he say to him? He once said arrogantly that Liu Biao was not good at military affairs, but the fact was that Liu Biao was in Xiangyang City, and he was outside Xiangyang City, and sighed. Isn't it a waste of time to find Pang Degong now?

Alas, I knew I would have traveled through time, so I studied the munitions at the beginning. When the cannon fired, I would be 10,000 taels of gold. Xiangyang City was nothing, and I surrendered in minutes.

Sun Ce walked back while fantasizing. When he returned to the villa and entered the courtyard, he was about to go to the hall when he suddenly saw someone pointing his head and looking at him. Before he could greet him, Lin Feng waved his hand, and two Yi rushed over like tigers down the mountain, pulled out a person from outside the door, and pressed him down in front of Sun Ce. Sun Ce looked at him carefully and confirmed that he had never seen him. He had a very good memory, and most of the people he had met had an impression of.

"Who are you?"

"I am... Cai He, the Cai family's troupe, followed the young master in the city."

Sun Ce was stunned and then lowered his face. Following Cai Mao? What did Cai Mao send someone to sneak back to Cai Zhou? Cai Zhou has been controlled by him. Cai Feng and Cai Ke cannot go in and out at will. How did he come in quietly?

"How did you come in?"

"It was my second aunt who asked me to wait for the general here. She was here too, and the general has never come back. She went back to the courtyard first." Cai He made a little effort. "Can the general let me go first? The young master has something to tell me to submit it to the general."

Sun Ce raised his eyebrows and showed his meaning to let go of Cai He.

Cai He sorted out his clothes and rubbed his arms again. "General, Xiangyang City is easy to defend but difficult to attack, so don't count on it. Liu Biao has asked Yuan Shao for help. It won't take long to reinforcements to Nanyang. General, please evacuate as soon as possible. If you are late, you can't leave."

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