Chapter 220 Gun King Zhang Xiu

In the morning, the gentle sun shone into the room through the window, and the three people in the brocade tent hugged each other and slept warmly.

Liu Qi opened his eyelids, looked at the two women with ice muscles and jade bones in his arms, took a breath and lay quietly in ** for a while. After that, he looked at the delicate faces of the two women and quietly got up with a smile.

Looking at the peaceful sleeping posture of the two women, Liu Qi smiled contentedly. Both women were charming, and she was extremely satisfied to have the two women, Liu Qi.

However, Liu Qi could not slack off because of this. Taking back Wancheng is equivalent to stimulating Cao Cao's nerves. One day later, Cao Cao may have taken action, and Zhang Xiu from Wancheng should have arrived at this time.

After a simple grooming, Liu Qi came to the study and saw that a roll of bamboo slips had been placed on his daily desk in the study. Except for Xu Shu, only Xin Xianying could freely enter and exit his study.

Thinking of Xin Xianying getting up early in the morning and receiving the message handed over by Jin Yiwei in the study waiting for his approval, Liu Qi also withdrew his mind and sat at the table, picked up the bamboo slip and read it.

"Full of favor?" Liu Qi was a little surprised. Zhu Jian said that Pang Tong not only took Wancheng, but also took the opportunity to arrest Cao Cao's messenger Man Chong in Wancheng.

"Full pet was caught. I'm afraid Xun Wenruo can't sit still." Liu Qi put down the bamboo slips and thought.

Man Chong is the general of Fancheng. Now that he has fallen into the hands of Pang Tong, how can Xun Wen sit idly by and ignore it? However, according to Zhu Jian, Man Chong should have been secretly escorted to Xiangyang by Zhang Xiu at this time.

"Come on, go to the post station and invite Xuan Weihou." Liu Qi was facing the door. The letter said that Zhang Xiu, Marquis of Xuanwei, had arrived in Xiangyang at this time and lived in the post station.

"No." A flying tiger guard bowed hurriedly and left immediately.

Zhang Xiu, known as the king of guns in the north, Liu Qi does not want to miss it. In history, after Zhang Xiu defected to Cao Cao, he made great contributions to Cao Cao and broke into the name of the king of guns. Whether it is leading soldiers or martial arts, it is extraordinary. On the bamboo slips, he also talked about the battle between Zhang Xiu and Gan Ning. If he can draw with Gan Ning, it can be seen that his martial arts are extraordinary.

In addition, on the bamboo slips, he also talked about what Wei Yan did in Wancheng. Liu Qi understood this. Wei Yan followed him late and had no combat achievements. Seeing Gan Ning, Wang Yi and others naturally bowed their heads. According to Wei Yan's personality, how he could bear it. This time he could go on an expedition with Pang Tong, naturally Seize every opportunity to build prestige.

Liu Qi put Wei Yan next to Pang Tong in the hope that Pang Tong can teach Wei Yan. Wei Yan likes to use risks, and Pang Tong is also an expert in this field. Learning around Pang Tong can naturally sharpen him, and can only be alone in the future.

"Wei Yan and Pang Tong both like to use insurance. I'm afraid something will happen if they stay together for a long time, but fortunately, Gan Ning can make up for this defect." Liu Qi thought for a moment.

It was because Liu Qi knew that Pang Tong almost died at the hands of Zhang Ren when he attacked Yizhou. Liu Qi sent Gan Ning to Pang Tong, which is also a kind of protection. In the final analysis, Pang Tong is not sharpened enough. The first major thing he just made his debut is to lead troops to attack Yizhou. You should know that even if Zhuge Liang was invited to Xinye by Liu Bei three times, it took Zhuge Liang more than ten years to really achieve the position of military division from the bottom.

In the past ten years, Zhuge Liang's step-by-step promotion can be imagined, and what he has experienced is not comparable to Pang Tong. Pang Tong first served as a counselor under Zhou Yu's account, and then under Liu Bei's command until he became a military division. In the middle, Pang Tong basically did not lead the army and just gave advice, which was also a reason for Pang Tong's early death.

Just like Ma Yu, even Zhuge Liang often asks him about his questions, but he only knows the importance of experience when he really commands troops.

Although a war may break out in the land of Wancheng, it will not break out too much war. Cao Cao will not invest too much soldiers and horses, and Jingzhou will not invest too much soldiers and horses, which is also a practice for Pang Tong.

"Lord, Xuanweihou has arrived." Liu Qi was thinking about the voice of the soldier outside the door.

"Let him in." Liu Qi shouted at the door.

Not long after, a middle-aged man in his 30s and 40s came in in armor.

"See the eldest son." As soon as I entered the study in middle age, I was busy bowing.

"General Zhang doesn't need to be polite. You have a title. I'm the one who wants to salute." Liu Qi got up and picked up Zhang Xiudao. Zhang Xiu was also a marquis. Even if he saw Liu Biao, he didn't have to salute, let alone him.

"How can the defeated general be brave? Since Zhang Xiu's resolution is obedient, he naturally dares not be rude. Please take him in." Zhang Xiu said and bowed again. He knew that Xiangyang was in charge of Liu Qi now. Only by lowering his posture could he protect himself.

"Ha ha, General Zhang, please get up quickly. You are the general under your father's command, and how can you be defeated? General Zhang's reputation is like thunderous. General, don't worry, since you arrive in Xiangyang, you will naturally not disappoint the general." Liu Qi helped Zhang Xiu up and said with a smile.

On this way, Zhang Xiu escorted this full favor. Although it is not a great achievement to join Cao Cao, it is enough for him to gain a foothold under Cao Cao's command, but Zhang Xiu did not do so. It can be seen that Zhang Xiu knows how to weigh the pros and cons.

"It is a great achievement for General Zhang to escort Man Chong to Xiangyang. I have prepared a mansion for the general in Xiangyang. The general is now resting in Xiangyang for a period of time. I think the general should also have some understanding of the current situation in Xiangyang. At that time, I need the general to help me in Jingzhou to repel the strong enemy." The two sat down, and Liu Qi looked at Zhang Xiu. Since Zhang Xiu did not escape on this road, he naturally wanted to say something.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhe." Zhang Xiu was relieved. What he was most worried about was that Liu Qi would imprison him in Xiangyang, so that his life would be over.

"Ha ha, the general escorted Man Chong all the way. I don't know if he has ever thought about releasing Man Chong and defecting to Cao Cao with him?" Liu Qi looked at Zhang Xiu and asked.

"The last general dare not." Zhang Xiu bowed and said.

"Oh, why don't you dare? You should know that Man Chong is very favored by Cao Cao. If the general let him go, Cao Cao will definitely be grateful to the general. At that time, the general will naturally be able to stand under Cao Cao's command. Hasn't this general considered it? Liu Qi said with a smile.

"The eldest son laughed. The last general has a murderous hatred with Cao Cao. How can Cao Cao let me go for a full pet? Even if the last general is released now, he will remove the last general in the future." Zhang Xiu's heart tightened and said hurriedly.

Liu Qi said that he didn't think about it, but on the one being, he was afraid that Cao Cao would come to settle accounts with him. Second, he asked Jia Xu to see if Jia Xu had anything to do. He took the initiative to rush to Xiangyang. Liu Biao should not be too embarrassed for him. At that time, if Jia Xu had any way, he would find an opportunity to leave. Unexpectedly, Liu Qi took a thorough look at his mind.

"The general is right. Although the general is now defecting to Cao Cao, Cao Cao will naturally not do anything to the general for the sake of fame, but the general has formed an illegitimate feud with the Cao family after all. How can Cao Cao's son and grandson let go of the general in the future?" Liu Qi shook her head and sighed.

In history, after Zhang Xiu defected to Cao Cao, he made great achievements in fighting. He did not treat Zhang Xiu until Cao Cao's death. However, after Cao Pi ascended the throne, some people framed Zhang Xiu's rebellion, forcing Zhang Xiu to commit suicide. Zhang Xiu's son was also implicated in a rebellion and was killed soon after. This had to make Liu Qi doubt whether Cao Cao secretly told Cao Pi.

The speaker had no intention to listen attentively, but Liu Qi's words were like thunder in Zhang Xiu's ears. Yes, he defected to Cao Cao. Cao Cao would not immediately fight against him because of his reputation. He thought of this, so he was ready to rely on this ability to make a contribution to save himself, but he ignored one thing.

Cao Ang is Cao Cao's eldest son and the best of Cao Cao's son. Because of his death, how can Cao Cao be indifferent? Even if he makes more achievements, it is difficult to make up for this. Once he defected to Cao Cao, he, his son and grandson will be under the eyes of the Cao family. As long as Cao Cao's son and grandson fight against him, he can be removed at any time.

At this time, Zhang Xiu was already in a cold sweat and looked at Liu Qi calmly and said, "The eldest son is right."

"Well, when the general first arrived in Xiangyang, he didn't know much about the situation in Xiangyang. Let's take a break these days. If you need anything, just come to me directly." Liu Qi looked at Zhang Xiu's reaction and had guessed part of Zhang Xiu's thoughts, but he didn't care too much. Since Zhang Xiu had arrived in Xiangyang, he could not escape his control.

"No." Zhang Xiu bowed and said.

"In this case, the general will go back to rest first. As for the full pet, I will send someone to receive it." Liu Qi looked at Zhang Xiu's tired face and thought that Zhang Xiu only arrived in Xiangyang late last night and asked him to go back to rest first.

"No, the last general will leave." With that, Zhang Xiu got up and saluted Liu Qi and was about to leave.

"Bear by the way, does the general know how Wancheng is now?" Liu Qi suddenly asked.

"When the eldest son left Wancheng, General Wei Yan had already controlled Thornyang and Nieyang, and it only took a few days to fully control Wancheng." Zhang Xiu thought for a moment and said that he didn't know much about Pang Tong, but only speculated from the intelligence he had found.

"Oh, General, go back first." Liu Qi waved his hand to let Zhang Xiu leave.

"Come on." After Zhang Xiu left, Liu Qi shouted at the door.

"Lord." A soldier came in and bowed.

Liu Qi lowered his head, picked up the pen on a roll of bamboo slips, and said a few words to the soldier, "Give the bamboo slips to General Wang Yi."

"No." The soldier took Zhu Jian and bowed out.

For Zhang Xiu, Liu Qi is relieved for the time being. Zhang Xiu should be calmer in a short time, but it depends on whether he is really willing to comply.

After that, Liu Qi finished reading all the bamboo slips on the table before getting up and going to the backyard. At this time, the two daughters of Da Qiao should have got up. Liu Qi ordered the servants to send the meal to Da Qiao's room, and he wanted to eat with the two women.