C9 Yingchuan Xu Shu

If Wenn Pinn was captured, the happiest person would be Cai Mao.

Before this, if he was captured alone, it would be very difficult for him to face Liu Biao, and it would also make him seem incompetent. Now, things were different. The fact that the Jing Prefecture general, Wenn Pinn, was also captured by Zhang Xiu did not mean that he was incompetent. It could only be said that Zhang Xiu was too cunning and powerful.

This was Cai Mao's mentality.

He had to drag one more person with him. After all, he would not punish anyone.

Zhang Xiu took Wenn Pinn down and ordered the soldiers Wenn Pinn brought to put down their weapons. With Wenn Pinn in their hands, the 100 soldiers didn't dare to resist. They had no choice but to give in and throw away their weapons.

Zhang Xiu got someone to take the rope and tie up the hands of the soldiers under Wenn Pinn's command. Then, he led the group down south.

When Zhang Xiu went down south, the news of Wenn Pinn being captured was sent back to Xiangyang.

When Kuai Liang heard the news, he became nervous.

First was Cai Mao, then Wenn Pinn. Liu Biao was going to lose all his face. He rushed to Prefecture Magistrate Mansion. When he saw Liu Biao, he quickly said, "Lord, Wenn Pinn went to welcome Zhang Xiu. He wanted to intimidate Zhang Xiu with his strength, but he was captured by Zhang Xiu."

Liu Biao's expression changed drastically.

Cai Mao being captured alone had made Liu Biao annoyed.

Now that there was another Wenn Pinn, it was really annoying.

Liu Biao sighed and asked, "Zi Rou, what do you think we should do with the current situation?"

Kuai Liang thought for a while and replied, "Zhang Xiu has Cai Mao and Wenn Pinn as hostages. Most importantly, these two are senior officials under Lord's command. We must save them."

"Given the current situation, we can only negotiate with Zhang Xiu properly."

"However, Wenn Pinn didn't manage to intimidate Zhang Xiu. He could only rely on the plan he made before to show off the culture of Jing Prefecture and make Zhang Xiu feel inferior."

"When Zhang Xiu arrives in the Xiangyang, this official will represent Lord to welcome him. After that, Lord will hold a banquet in the Prefecture Magistrate Mansion and invite the famous Confucians of the Jing Prefecture to sit together and discuss the Dao."

Kuai Liang said, "Zhang Xiu is a warrior. Although he is full of vigor, he is a warrior after all, so it will be difficult for him to interrupt. At that time, Zhang Xiu will not dare to look down on Jing Prefecture. "

Liu Biao said, "This is the only way."

Kuai Liang said, "I will do it now."

Liu Biao waved his hand impatiently. He allowed Kuai Liang to leave. The current situation made Liu Biao very uncomfortable. He was the dignified Jing Prefecture Magistrate who controlled the nine counties of Jingxiang. His own strength was one of the few experts in the world.

However, he had fallen at the hands of Zhang Xiu.

Not only that, Cai Mao, Wenn Pinn, and two other generals fell into Zhang Xiu's hands. They had lost all their face. Once the news spread, countless people would say that Liu Biao was incompetent.

This was what Liu Biao disliked the most.

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Lumen Mountain was located in the southeastern part of Xiangyang City. It was near the Han River and looked at Dan Mountain across the river. It was magnificent and had a pleasant scenery. The current Lumen Mountain was a famous mountain in Jing Prefecture. There were many scholars who came to and fro because Pang De, the Great Ru, and Sima Hui, the famous scholar, lived here.

Below the mountain, near the shore of the river, there was a large bamboo forest.

In the bamboo forest, a bamboo house was built.

This bamboo house was backed by the mountain by the water. When one entered, they would tour the magnificent Deergate Mountain and observe it. When one left, they would view the vast Han River. It could be said to be an excellent place. Especially here, it was warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and it was an extremely comfortable place.

This was Xu Shu's home.

Xu Shu's real name was Xu Fu, and he was born in the Humble Class. In his early years, he had been a hero and a hero. He had avenged his friends and killed them. In the end, he had been arrested by the government for interrogation.

Fortunately, his friends saved him, which allowed him to escape the blame.

After experiencing some hardship, Xu Fu had finally come to a realization. He changed his name to Xu Shu and went around looking for knowledge. From then on, he had learned a lot. When Dong Zhuo entered the Luoyang and the world was in chaos, Xu Shu and Shi Tao, his good friend from the same county, went to the Jing Prefecture to seek refuge and lived on Deer Gate Mountain.

In the bamboo house, Xu Shu and his friend were drinking tea and chatting.

The people sitting in the house were Shi Tao, Runan Meng Jian, and Boling Cui Jun.

These three people were not from Jing Prefecture.

Whether it was Xu Shu, Shi Tao, Meng Jian or Cui Jun, they were all very talented and read poetry. Liu Biao ordered the four of them to leave, but all of them refused.

Xu Shu took a sip of tea and said slowly, "I went to Xiangyang City yesterday. I heard that Zhang Jinan attacked Rang County and was shot by Cai Mao with arrows. However, Cai Mao pursued him through the night and was captured by Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ji's nephew. Now, Zhang Xiu personally escorted Cai Mao to the south and is heading to Xiangyang."

Shi Tao said disdainfully, "Cai Mao, this person is Cai Mao. Although he came from a big family, he is stubborn and self-willed. It is not surprising that he lost the battle. He led the army to defeat Zhang Ji. It is just good luck that he was able to defeat Zhang Ji. However, who was Zhang Xiu to be able to capture Cai Mao alive with a defeated army? "

Cui Jun said: "I don't know this person either!"

Meng Jian shook his head and said. "It doesn't matter who Zhang Xiu is. Even if Zhang Xiu captured Cai Mao alive, it doesn't mean anything. But since Zhang Xiu dared to go down to Xiangyang personally, he must have some courage. "

"If he doesn't have any ability, Zhang Xiu wouldn't dare to go down south."

Meng Jian continued. "Under the current situation, Zhang Xiu escorting Cai Mao to Xiangyang can be considered a good move. Zhang Xiu has the initiative, and this Jing Prefect Liu is in a dilemma."

"That's right."

Xu Shu smiled and said, "That's right. "I'm curious what kind of person Zhang Xiu is. "Although we did not witness the battle of the LOC4 County with our own eyes, we can roughly guess it based on the information we got."

"Zhang Ji is a general of the Xiliang Troop. He led his troops to the south of Jing Prefecture because of the lack of food. He wanted to rob the food in Jing Prefecture."

"From this, we can infer that Zhang Ji's army isn't that strong."

"Zhang Ji attacked Rang County and was killed by an arrow. The Xiliang Troop army under Zhang Ji's command was defeated like a mountain. They are already a group of defeated soldiers. It is difficult for them to fight anymore. They can be said to be a mob."

"Under such circumstances, Cai Mao chased after them overnight. Although he had violated the taboo of militarists, the soldiers under Cai Mao's command were all elite soldiers. Even if they were ambushed, they could still fight."

"However, Cai Mao was captured in the end."

Xu Shu spoke frankly and analyzed the situation. "From what I see, Zhang Xiu played a big role in it. It was he who set up an ambush ahead of time. He defeated Cai Mao's army by defeating the weak. To be able to turn the tide in times of crisis, he is not a simple character. Just as Brother Meng said, Zhang Xiu went down south personally to see the situation in Jing Prefecture clearly. This shows that his wisdom is not simple.

Meng Jianxiao smiled. Yuan Zhi's words are deep in my heart. "

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

An 18-year-old youth strode in. However, the youth's appearance was a little strange. His forehead was tall, his nose was sunken, his eyebrows were eight, his thick lips were thick, his skin was dark, and his eyes were wild. He gave off an ugly yet arrogant feeling.

The young man's name was Pang Tong. He was Pang De's nephew.

When he saw Xu Shu and the others, he cupped his hands and bowed. Then, he sat down safely and said with a smile, "Brothers, Liu Biao has sent someone to send a message. A banquet will be held in Prefecture Magistrate Mansion in two days. Uncle and all of you, please go. Uncle agreed and asked me to come and inform all of you. If you are willing to go, then go. If you are not willing, then just stay at Deer Gate Mountain. "

Xu Shu asked, "What is the purpose of Jing Prefect Liu's banquet?"

Pang Tong answered, "He said he wanted to welcome Zhang Xiu and let Zhang Xiu see the brilliant and elegant style of Jing Prefecture."

Xu Shu said, "I know. I will go as promised."

Meng Jian, Shi Tao, and Cui Jun all agreed. In Jing Prefecture, they had to give Liu Biao face. Although they did not work, they would try their best to participate in Liu Biao's arrangements.

Pang Tong said, "I heard from the messenger that Liu Biao sent Wenn Pinn to welcome him and prepare to show Zhang Xiu his strength. I didn't expect that Zhang Xiu would capture Wenn Pinn alive and bring Cai Mao and Wenn Pinn to the south."

Xu Shu raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Cai Mao's ability was average. It was fine if he was captured by Zhang Xiu, but Wenn Pinn was a general of Jing Prefecture. He was both intelligent and courageous, but he was also captured by Zhang Xiu. This was shocking, and even Xu Shu was curious about it.

However, there wasn't much information at the moment, and he couldn't figure out anything. With Pang Tong joining them, the atmosphere became even more lively. The few of them discussed the current situation together, and the atmosphere became warm.