Chapter 153: A Master at Fanning the Flames

The sudden death of Zhou Yu made Lu Su, the acting governor, bear most of the pressure.

In his heart, Lu Su admired Zhou Yu. After all, he was able to integrate Jiangdong into a complete piece by relying on his status as an old minister of Sun Bofu and his extremely strong record in the Battle of Chibi, without distinguishing Jianghuai, Jingzhou and Jiangdong.

Lu Su could sort out his subordinates with such a mixed composition, but he was completely unable to control them with prestige like Zhou Yu did at that time.

Gan Ning and others who were eager to fight thought that Lu Su was not good at battle formations and was not a good general.

Lu Meng and others who were eyeing Liu Bei thought that Lu Su was a villain who sold Jiangdong for glory.

Pang Tong, a close follower of Gongjin before, wanted to see Sun Hou but was not allowed, so he simply went to Liu Bei.

Moreover, the contradiction between Lu Meng and Gan Ning became public. At the banquet, Lu Meng made a mistake and called Gan Ning a fighting general. As a result, Sun Hou gave each of them fifty lashes, intentionally favoring Lu Meng, a close general.

Wait, wait, wait, all these things make Lu Su feel tired.

As for Jingzhou... Lu Su opened the complete record he had sorted out before.

The water power plant and the new farming method are very eye-catching, and there are also speculations about the movements of soldiers.

The spies believe that Liu Bei may be attacking Yizhou, but the situation is still unclear.

Below this report is Lu Meng's opinion: to take back Jiangling City to control Liu Bei, take back the four counties, and defend Cao Cao across the river.

This opinion is naturally not within Lu Su's consideration.

Throwing this opinion aside, Lu Su saw Bu Zhi coming back:

"Commander, General Lu Meng led the army out of the camp."

"What?!" Lu Su was shocked: "How can you go out without my order? Why go out?"

Bu Zhi was neither humble nor arrogant:

"General Lu Meng's order said that the matter of sending troops has been reported to Sun Hou, please don't worry about it, commander."

Lu Su stood there for a long time, his lips pursed into a line, and finally waved his hand to signal Bu Zhi to do what he should do.

Although he knew that Sun Hou was probably angry about Liu Bei's unauthorized seizure of Yizhou, Lu Su still thought that he needed to persuade him.

Jiangdong was not settled yet, why did he raise troops like this? It would be much better to order Liu Bei to hand over the round car method and farming method as compensation!

Sighing, Lu Su spread out paper and ground ink, and was struggling in his heart whether to write a letter to Kong Ming?

…

Liu Feng was content with his life in Linju.

Or he was forced to be content.

After all, he was facing Zhang Fei, his superior and third uncle.

Whether it was beating or punishment, Liu Feng had to endure it honestly.

At first, Liu Feng had many thoughts and speculations, such as Adou La Adou La and Adou La.

But after a while, although his third uncle was strict with himself, he would wipe medicinal wine for himself in private and explain it painstakingly, so the irrelevant thoughts in Liu Feng's heart gradually faded.

It was not until the arrival of Mi Jiazi that Liu Feng felt that this boring life had some meaning.

Until the deserter Ma Su was brought here, Liu Feng felt that:

Life in Linju is really interesting.

Just watching Mi Tuotui and Ma Suobing bickering every day can add a lot of fun to Liu Feng's dull life.

Since both of them were very secretive about the reasons for their exile, Liu Feng simply called each other by their nicknames.

Three months after Ma Suobing came in, Liu Feng received an order from Zhang Fei.

Pack up your luggage and the garrison will set off!

Although the superiors did not specify where they were going, Liu Feng guessed that they had reached the border of Yizhou by going up the river and crossing the gorge to the west.

"Ma Taobing, you were a deserter here before?"

Ma Su was too lazy to argue, looking at the distant Zigui City and recalling:

"My lord pretended to be a military advisor and lured the general of the rebel army to go out, and then killed the rebel with a knife. From Zigui City to Jiangzhou City, they all surrendered without a fight."

"My lord is both brave and wise!"

Liu Feng didn't say anything, and imagined the scene in his mind:

My father is really brave!

After the fantasy, Liu Feng was a little worried:

"Even the Linju garrison has to be transferred to Yizhou. It seems that my father is determined to get Yizhou."

"I just don't know what will happen if Jiangdong makes trouble in Jingzhou?"

"Sun Hou, the lord of Jiangdong, has allied with my lord, why would he do such a despicable thing?" This is what Ma Su said.

"Sun Hou will definitely make trouble, but with General Guan, Jingzhou is worry-free!" This is what Mi Fang said.

Then Mi Fang laughed:

"Ma Taobing, you claim to be familiar with military books, but you can't even see the nature of such a fickle person as Sun Hou?"

Ma Su frowned and asked tentatively:

"Did Sun Hou really act like this?"

Mi Fang smiled slightly and kept silent.

Liu Feng stood aside, looking at this person and then that person.

This is also a point that has always puzzled him:

Mi Taotui has great confidence in General Guan Yu, and trusts General Guan more than he, Guan Yu's nephew.

But he always seems to give bad reviews to Jiangdong, and has a bit of a mentality of watching the fun.

Ma Taobing is full of confidence in taking Yizhou, and he didn't consider Yizhou Mu Liu Jiyu at all in his words.

And he is also full of confidence in his father Liu Bei in his words, and Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu, Ma Chao and Han Sui don't seem to be in his eyes.

Mi Jiazi is more like Guan Yu's nephew than Liu Feng.

Ma Jialang is more like Liu Bei's son than Liu Feng.

But if Liu Feng wanted to ask in detail, the two of them would keep silent, which made Liu Feng very curious.

"Let's go."

Liu Feng tightened his leggings. He didn't know where his father found this thing, but it really helped him walk.

And after putting on the leggings, I feel that the soldiers look braver than usual.

"If you are a deserter, you are right. It will take several days to walk from here to Jiangzhou City."

Ma Su also silently carefully inspected the leggings without speaking.

Going to Yizhou now, if he deserts after fighting, will he be killed by Zhang Fei directly on the battlefield?

In the next half month, Liu Feng saw the unique scenery of Yizhou.

The precipitous cliffs, winding rivers, and the endless cries of apes make the scenery unparalleled.

After arriving at Jiangzhou City, Liu Feng and others only took a short rest and then set off again.

However, after this departure, the team was obviously stronger, and the main commander Zhang Fei also had two deputy generals, one old and one young.

"That young man is Huo Jun, he has quite the leadership ability."

Ma Di looked at Huo Jun, not hiding his envy.

He studied military books diligently just to be favored like Huo Jun!

It's a pity... Ma Di looked at the armor Huo Jun was wearing, and then at his own, which only had two pieces of leather armor on his chest and abdomen, which looked shabby.

Zhang Fei looked at the lieutenant general who was older than Huang Zhong and asked respectfully:

"Old General Yan, I was so anxious that I didn't ask in detail. Could you please tell me what the situation is now?"

After he led the army to Jiangzhou, his brother just said that the military situation was urgent, and then ordered him to command the two generals Huo Jun and Yan Yan to send troops to Baishui Pass.

Huo Jun knew very well that his record in the light screen was three points more dazzling than Zhang Fei's.

As for this Yan Yan, I don't know. The eldest brother only said that he was a native of Yizhou, and he considered himself a Han general and was trustworthy. However, for some reason, Zhang Fei felt quite attached to him when he saw him.

Yan Yan was also very moved by Zhang Fei's attitude and said in detail:

"Half a month ago, Liu Zhang ordered Pang Xi to enter Chengdu alone, but Pang Xi refused."

"Then Liu Zhang issued a proclamation, saying that Pang Xi and Li Yi were conspiring to sell Yizhou for a price and raise troops to attack Pang Xi."

"But he couldn't, so a few days ago Liu Zhang ordered the defenders of Baishui Pass to attack Pang Xi."

"My lord is worried that Zhang Lu will move and take the opportunity to enter Yizhou and endanger the people. Therefore, he ordered us to follow General Zhang's control and assist Baishui Pass to ensure that Zhang Lu cannot invade Yizhou."

Huo Jun added next to him:

"Liu Yizhou has wanted to cut off Pang Xi for a long time, but Li Yi had previously hindered him. It was difficult for the two of them to do so in the north and east."

"Therefore, the military adviser analyzed that after Li Yi's death, Liu Zhang wanted to consolidate power in Yizhou, so he forced Pang Xi so decisively."

Zhang Fei silently added in his heart: I'm afraid Military Advisor Pang's contribution to the situation is indispensable.

But Zhang Fei couldn't help but ask:

"Then Liu Jiyu and Pang Xi fought so hard, so he didn't worry about his brother who was standing next to him?"

Huo Jun shook his head and smiled:

"The three generals were joking. We came upstream from the barren four counties of Jingzhou to Yizhou. The six cities we captured were all small."

"There must be insufficient food and grass. How can we raise a large army to threaten Yizhou?"

"Besides, General Zhao also writes to Liu Yizhou every ten days to ask for food in accordance with the orders of Commander Pang."

Military Advisor Pang is really full of evil! Zhang Fei shook his head and asked no more questions:

"The whole army has been ordered to send troops to Baishui Pass!"

…

In Langzhong City, Pang Xi stood on the tower in a daze.

The city has been somewhat damaged, and the traces left by Liu Zhang's army have not been completely repaired.

The attackers were perfunctory and the defenders were decisive, so after playing offense and defense for a few days, Liu Zhang's army retreated with a tacit understanding.

At this time, Pang Xi stood high and looked at the wilderness in front of him, but he felt uncomfortable, as if he had seen the overwhelming force of the Baishui Pass defenders coming a few days later.

"If you don't listen to others, Liu Jiyu is as stupid as a dog!" Pang Xi slapped the wall and cursed angrily.

Zhao Ze, who was accompanying him, remained silent and just said softly:

"According to Zuo's opinion, Liu Yizhou may really want to kill the general. The general needs to prepare a retreat in advance."

Pang Xi remained silent and asked after a moment:

"Sir, are you working as a lobbyist for Liu Jingzhou?"

Zhao Ze nodded generously:

"Liu Jingzhou is a benevolent man. When chatting with me, he once said that after Li Yi's death, Liu Yizhou would definitely kill the general."

"As a native of Langzhong, Zuo knew the general's benevolence in governing Langzhong for more than ten years, so he asked Liu Jingzhou to ride forward alone in order to save the general from danger."

Pang Xi asked in a harsh voice:

"Can Liu Jingzhou resist the White Water Army?"

Although Liu Bei had never said it before, Zhao Ze did not hesitate, lightly dusted his sleeves and said calmly:

"Liu Jingzhou's men have gathered together, the White Water Army, and the White Water Army. As long as the general can hold on to Langzhong City, the White Water Army will be defeated!"

In this case, Pang Xi did not hesitate: "Sir, please send a letter."

At the same time, Pang Xi couldn't help but ask, how could the situation become like this in less than half a year?

"How did the situation in Yizhou become like this?" Liu Bei looked at the information on the table and sighed.

Pang Tonghun said nonchalantly:

"It's just a small plan to add fuel to the flames. Pang Xi has Zhao Zuo to help him, but Liu Jiyu will not listen to his advice."

"So simple?" Liu Bei asked.

Pang Tonghun nodded carelessly:

"If Liu Jiyu is willing to have an honest talk with Pang Xi, this plan will be defeated."

"However, although Liu Jiyu is benevolent in nature, he is not lenient."

I went to install furniture for my home today, so the second update will be later.