Chapter 41 Retribution

Liu Qi's long sigh represented his reluctant acceptance of the facts in front of him.

Liu Feng exhaled secretly and turned his eyes to Xu Shu: "Mr. Yuan Zhi, since my father has decided to go to Chibi with Wu Jun, what plans does he have for us?"

The cold atmosphere was broken. Xu Shu suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said, "The rest is still the same, but I suggest to the master that the eldest prince lead a step army from Xiakou to the west and enter the Lushan area in the north of the river."

"Let me lead the troops to Lushan?" Liu Feng was a little surprised by Xu Shu's suggestion.

Xu Shu stood up and pointed to the map hanging on the screen and said, "Lushan and Wulin are on the north bank of the Yangtze River, about a hundred miles away from Wulin. Although the mountains here are not very dangerous, because they are on the verge of Yunmengze, most of the roads along the river from Wulin to Lushan are muddy, and Cao's army will basically not advance from this direction. "

Previously, Liu Feng thought that Xu Shu wanted him to lead troops to fight against Cao Qian's main force, which really surprised him. However, after listening to his analysis, it seemed that this use of troops was of no practical significance at all, so he was relieved.

Seeing that he was a little disapproval, Xu Shu smiled and said, "Although this job is easy, it is of great significance. The eldest son can't underestimate it."

Liu Feng was stunned, looked at the map, and thought about it carefully. As expected, he saw some famous people: "Sir, is the march along the way related to the Battle of Red Cliff?"

"Ha ha, it's about the same. Although the lord followed Zhou Yu to Chibi, he did not bring many soldiers and horses around him, so it was a little unreasonable to think about the work afterwards. That's why we need to install soldiers and horses in Lushan. In name, it can be said to fight side by side with the Wu army, and attack the Cao army in Wulin by water and land. In this way, even if there is no war, it can be said that we have restrained the Cao army from the land, and then divide the credit, the lord will be more righteous.

So that's it. Liu Bei's play is really good. It seems that he is determined to make Wu Ren a big mistake.

'In this way, this job is still a good job. You don't have to participate in a bloody battle to commit danger, but you can also take credit for participating in the Battle of the Red Cliff. Why did Xu Shu give it to me this beautiful job sent to the door for nothing?'

Liu Feng looked away, and Xu Shu was raising the corners of his mouth slightly, showing a secret smile to him. Liu Feng suddenly understood that Xu Shu was thinking about his kindness to save his mother and wanted to take this opportunity to make him a contribution as a reward.

Xu Shu's painstaking effort really moved Liu Feng in his heart, but he smiled bitterly in his heart: repaying kindness, Xu Shu, you really have a chivalrous style, but it's a pity that you don't understand my hardships.

The unspeakable in his heart could not speak to Xu Shuming. Liu Feng had to say generously, "Since my father has ordered, I should go all out. But I don't have many parts of my hand. Will my father give me more people?

Referring to this, Xu Shu looked embarrassed again: "There are few soldiers and horses in our army. Now we have to fight against Cao's army on the North Road and guard Xiakou. It is difficult to transfer extra soldiers and horses. The Lord thought that the thousands of soldiers and horses of Mr. Zide had been used to monitor the Wu people, which seemed to be a little wasteful, so the Lord thought if he could..."

As soon as he heard this, Liu Feng understood that his father was really interesting to Liu Qi, a good nephew. Previously, through Xu Shu's plan, Liu Qi's soldiers and horses were only two or three thousand. Now he doesn't think it's enough. Taking this opportunity, he has to attack Liu Qi again.

"Then transfer the 500 elite soldiers of my middle army to A Feng. Anyway, before the end of the war, I don't think I need to worry too much about the Wu people's alliance. It's really a waste for me to be idle all the time."

What surprised Liu Feng more was that Liu Qi's reaction was to make a happy promise before Xu Shu opened his mouth, and generously gave up his Chinese army.

A trace of pride flashed in Xu Shu's eyes, but Liu Feng was quite uncomfortable: "Brother, you can give me soldiers and horses, and why give me your own army?"

Liu Qi patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "This time I went to Lushan. Although it's just a pretend, I still need to be on guard. Although my 500 elite soldiers are not as elite as the elites trained by my uncle, they are also strong men. I can rest assured that they protect you from you."

Liu Qi, who didn't know the inside story at all, even imagined it like this for him at this time. At this time, Liu Feng had a strong warmth in his heart.

A complex look also flashed in Xu Shu's eyes, which was surprise, regret, or a little uneasy.

However, the ripple in his heart disappeared in an instant. Xu Shu nodded and said, "It's really valuable for Mr. Zide to know the overall situation like this. Don't refuse this kind of intention."

Xu Shu frowned at him secretly after Liu Qi. Liu Feng had to say, "Well, thank you, brother."

"Although there are few of these 500 soldiers and horses, after the eldest prince set up the camp, there were more flags and bluffs, which made the Cao army not dare to despise them. They also acted in the view of the Wu people, making them think that we had lost our blood."

"I understand. I don't know when to leave." Liu Feng is still clear about this common sense.

"I estimate that at the latest, Wu Jun will hand over to Cao Jun in Chibi. The eldest son can start a little later, but try to start in three or five days."

After a meeting in the middle of the river, Sun Liu's joint battle plan was finalized. On that day, Liu Bei did not enter the summer mouth, and after the afternoon, he continued to trace Jiangxi with the Wu army fleet. In terms of Xiakou, Xu Shudang immediately passed Liu Bei's latest order to Guan Yu, who was on the water tour of Han, and Jiang Xia Zhu Wenwu, and immediately launched the pre-war mobilization work.

Xiakou City, Taishou Mansion.

In the lobby, there was an endless flow of people. In front of the red vermilion case, Mi Zhu was lying on the case to approve the official documents.

Ten days ago, at the suggestion of Xu Shu, Mi Zhu was appointed as a meritorious Cao of Jiangxia County by Liu Qi. Now Liu Bei is outside, Kong Ming is still in Chai Sang, and Xu Shu is busy with the military in the north. All kinds of political affairs in this county are basically supported by Mi Zhu alone.

At present, the most important thing is to provide logistical support such as grain and military supplies for 20,000 soldiers and horses in Jiangxia. Mi Zhu is very good at these jobs. Born as a big businessman, he is his strength in charge of money and grain. Since he followed Liu Bei in Xuzhou, he has been taking care of this work for Liu Bei.

Just after the approval of an official document, a heavy sound of footsteps sounded, and a person walked into the door. Mi Zhu thought it was the official who submitted the official document again. When he looked up, his expression suddenly became solemn.

The person who came in was his brother Mi Fang, holding a clay pot in his arms.

"You go down first. I won't bother you without my summons." Mi Zhu beat out the left and right bureaucrats. He got up and closed the doors and windows of the lobby, stared at his dusty brother, and asked in a low voice, "Have you found the little sister's body?"

Bang!

With a dull impact, Mi Fang, who looked gloomy, put the clay pot in her arms on the red case. Her dry lips squirmed slightly and silently spit out three words: "Here."