C7 Executor Xiangyang

The next day, in the morning.

Zhang Xiu woke up as soon as the sky started to brighten. He was wearing a one-piece shirt and was putting on a shelf for morning exercises. Zhang Xiu, who had transmigrated to the later generations, was able to accommodate the head of the Bai Family. His martial arts skills had been fully integrated. He had already made great progress in his martial arts skills.

Now that he had returned to his youth, his martial arts were not pure yet, and he still needed to refine his martial arts.

After a full half an hour, Zhang Xiu finished his morning exercise.

After a simple wash and changing into clean clothes, Zhang Xiu began to eat breakfast. Zhang Xiu's breakfast was a bowl of porridge and two flatbread. With Zhang Xiu's current appetite, he could eat five or six more flatbread. It was just that the army lacked food, and food was limited.

While Zhang Xiu was eating, the soldiers were also eating breakfast. These soldiers were all yellow and thin and lacked nutrition, but now they were enjoying the porridge.

Zhang Xiu knew that the soldiers saw hope.

They wanted to wait for Zhang Xiu's good news.

Zhang Xiu knew that he could only succeed in this trip to Xiangyang and not fail. Because this trip to Xiangyang not only affected his future development, but also the stomach of thousands of soldiers under his command.

When Zhang Xiu left, he took Cai Mao with him.

On one hand, with Cai Mao by his side, Zhang Xiu had a protective talisman that could make Liu Biao hesitate. On the other hand, Cai Mao was the master of the Cai Family. If he wanted to make the Cai Family bleed, he would have to give the order.

A group of more than ten people hurried on their horses.

When the group arrived near the village, they were discovered by the army stationed in the village.

Zhang Xiu had Cai Mao in his hands, so the generals stationed in the village became alert. They wanted to attack, but they didn't dare to attack due to Cai Mao's safety. They wanted to save Cai Mao, but there was nothing they could do.

Zhang Xiu told them his intention to go to Xiangyang, and the leader let them pass. At the same time, he sent people back to Xiangyang to report the news.

Zhang Xiu going to Xiangyang had nothing to do with him.

The general who was stationed allowed Zhang Xiu to pass through and continued to station.

After Zhang Xiu passed by Rang County, the road was smooth.

The news of Zhang Xiu going down to the Xiangyang was sent back to Liu Biao first.

Liu Biao was over fifty years old, and he was an old man. However, he was tall and thin. He had a square face and thick eyebrows and big eyes. He had an extraordinary bearing and was very elegant and handsome. Putting aside his age, Liu Biao was definitely a gentleman.

However, at this moment, Liu Biao was frowning.

Cai Mao was a general of Jing Prefecture and the master of Cai Family. Cai Mao was captured by Zhang Xiu, and the situation was not good for him.

Liu Biao immediately sent someone to invite Kuai Liang to Prefecture Magistrate Mansion to discuss the countermeasures. Not long after, Kuai Liang arrived. He bowed to Liu Biao and said, "I am Kuai Liang. Greetings, Lord."

Liu Biao waved his hand and said, "Zirou, there is no need to be so polite."

Liu Biao changed the topic and went straight to the point. "I just received news from Li County that Cai Mao was ambushed by Zhang Xiu and was completely wiped out. Now, Zhang Xiu is escorting Cai Mao to Xiangyang. What does Zi Rou think about this matter?"

Kuai Liang frowned when he heard this.

Cai Mao was a general in the army. Why would he chase after Zhang Xiu overnight?

Did he not know how to chase after a cornered enemy?

Kuai Liang stroked his beard, thought for a while, and said slowly, "Lord, since Zhang Xiu escorted General Cai to Xiangyang, he must have come to seek peace."

"Previously, when Zhang Ji led the Xiliang Troop to invade Nanyang County, he only asked for grain. Now that Zhang Xiu personally escorted Cai Mao back, he must be asking for grain from Lord."

"I can predict that Zhang Xiu will demand an exorbitant price with Cai Mao in his hands. However, General Cai Mao's safety is not a problem. What Lord needs to consider is how to deal with Zhang Xiu's demand for an exorbitant price."

Kuai Liang said," Zhang Xiu has a hostage. The lord will make things difficult for him. "

Liu Biao thought for a moment and asked," Zi Rou thinks Zhang Xiu's demand is very likely to be some kind of condition. "

Kuai Liang thought for a while and said, "The Xiliang Troop under Zhang Ji cannot stay in the pass. They are short of money and food, so they asked for food. Apart from that, they also lack a place to stay. With my humble estimation, Zhang Xiu will most likely ask for a place to stay."

When Liu Biao heard about the territory, he immediately raised his brows and said," Cai Mao is in Zhang Xiu's hands, this official can't refuse. Once Zhang Xiu really wants the territory, how should I deal with him?"

Kuai Liang also frowned.

When it came to Cai Mao, he couldn't say that he didn't care about Cai Mao's life. After all, Cai Mao was the master of Cai Family.

As a matter of fact, the more he cared about Cai Mao's life, the more he cared about it. On the contrary, it was more conducive to negotiation. This was because the prerequisite for Zhang Xiu to come to Xiangyang was to use Cai Mao as a protective talisman. If Cai Mao's protective talisman failed, it would mean that all of Zhang Xiu's advantages would be gone.

Liu Biao said, "Can't you do anything about it?"

Kuai Liang sighed and said, "Lord, in my opinion, Zhang Xiu's conditions won't be too tricky."

"After all, Lord cannot accept his conditions that are difficult to accept. If we force our lord to disregard Cai Mao's life, Zhang Xiu won't be able to leave Xiangyang."

"That's why I think it won't be too difficult to negotiate this time. After all, Zhang Xiu risked his life to come to Xiangyang with sincerity."

"As for Zhang Xiu's territory, it won't be difficult."

Kuai Liang said, "To the north of Nanyang County is Cao Cao's territory. " Just give Zhang Xiu a random place and let him station troops. With Zhang Xiu's help, we can even let him defend against the Cao Troop's attack for us. "

"Excellent!"

Liu Biao stroked his beard and nodded. A smile appeared on his face.

Borrowing strength was the best strategy.

Liu Biao thought for a moment and continued, "Zhang Xiu has come to the Xiangyang. He must display the grandeur and strength of Jing Prefecture to intimidate Zhang Xiu. As long as Zhang Xiu is afraid, he will lose his confidence. In the negotiation, Zhang Xiu will find it hard to ask for an exorbitant price. Therefore, I have decided to send someone to welcome Zhang Xiu. "

Kuai Liang said, "Lord is wise. This official recommends General Wenn Pinn to go. General Wen is very skilled in martial arts, and he can also change his power. He brought a group of soldiers to welcome them, so Zhang Xiu will not dare to act rashly."

"As Zi Rou said."

Liu Biao immediately agreed. After all, Wenn Pinn was a general under his command.

Kuai Liang said, "Lord, I suggest that Zhang Xiu not negotiate with Zhang Xiu when he arrives. In addition to letting Zhang Xiu experience the strength of Jing Prefecture, I also want Zhang Xiu to see the talents and heroes of Jing Prefecture. Only in this way could he truly intimidate Zhang Xiu and make him feel ashamed.

Liu Biao said, "What suggestion does Zi Rou have?"

Kuai Liang smiled and suggested, "Lord can invite famous warriors from Jing Prefecture. Invite them to a feast to welcome Zhang Xiu. The banquet was full of famous warriors. All of them were Confucians who were full of sincerity. Zhang Xiu was just a martial artist, so he would not be able to interrupt them. General Wenn Pinn's martial prowess deterred them. With a famous warrior of Jing Prefecture attacking his heart, Zhang Xiu will lose his courage."

"Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!"

Liu Biao's face was full of smiles, and his eyes were sparkling. He said, "Zi Rou's suggestion is indeed a good plan. To intimidate Zhang Xiu with fame is the true way."

This plan was very good for Liu Biao.

Liu Biao said, "Zi Rou, arrange for Wenn Pinn to welcome Zhang Xiu."

"This humble servant will obey!"

Kuai Liang agreed and went to make arrangements.

Liu Biao looked at Kuai Liang's back and no longer felt worried.

In fact, Liu Biao was looking forward to it.

If he could subdue a valiant warrior like Zhang Xiu, he would have Zhang Xiu guard the north for him and defend against Cao Cao. If that was the case, Liu Biao would be less of a threat to him.