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Yan Cheng pretended to be a small soldier, and followed behind the leader of the army, secretly, holding a dagger in his right hand against the opponent's back.

"Don't mention it, we need food and grass ahead. We met the men and horses sent by General Guan on the way. After handing over the food and grass, we rushed back to deliver it."

The sergeants at the gate of the camp were not surprised. The battle ahead was tight, so naturally they would ask for more food and grass. In addition, this was the rear, and it was close to Xiangyang. Cao's army failed to fight when they went south, and they were used to being at ease.

Looking at the opened camp gate, Yan Cheng's side gradually approached. Three miles away from the big camp, Lu Xiao was leading 1000 to 800 cavalry waiting here. Whether he can capture the enemy camp this time depends on today's luck.

"It's done,,,,,,"

When he was less than twenty steps away from the gate of the camp, Yan Cheng couldn't help admiring in his heart. He himself didn't expect that the plan to capture the enemy camp this time would go so smoothly. Next, it would be much simpler.

Chapter 627 Liu Bei Seizes Thorns 1

After Yan Cheng and the luggage team entered the camp, no one saw their whereabouts, which surprised Yan Cheng.

It seems that Liu Bei's army is nothing more than that.Coupled with the fact that Liu Bei and Guan Yu went out to fight and took away all the elite under their command, it's no wonder that Yan Cheng succeeded so easily.

"General, ahead is the place where the Jingzhou army hoards food and grass. There are not many soldiers in the camp. The rear camp is where the family members of the army live. Liu Bei's family members are also here."

At this point, the captain also knew that he had no need to resist. After thinking about it, he decided to take refuge in Yan Cheng.

"Hehe, interesting. I am very happy that you can do this. You are a smart man. After I capture Liu Bei's family, you might as well obey my orders. At that time, I need someone to help me manage the Jingzhou Army captive."

"This, thank you general,,,,,,"

The captain secretly sighed that he had made the right bet and worked his life for Liu Bei. He would always be a captain, even if he had some ability, but he had no backing.

What's more, working hard for Liu Bei is really possible to lose his life at any moment, and it is his luck to meet Yan Cheng now.

"No, it's water,,,,,,"

A puff of black smoke suddenly rose in the camp, and then some soldiers went to put out the fire with buckets, and the soldiers at the camp gate were also a little flustered at this time.

"Brother's signal, soldiers, get on your horse, follow the plan, and don't let anyone go."

Lu Xiao, who was hiding in the woods, finally got the signal, and immediately commanded his subordinates to act. Soon, Yiqianwu's family members were basically arrested. Before the news spread, Yan Cheng immediately escorted them according to Mufou's order. The captives leave.

"You two, the matter of escorting the captives to Wei Xing is for you, I have sent someone to send a letter to General Ma Chao, and he will send someone to meet you soon.

This time, the two have made great achievements, and if the lord knows it, there will be a big reward.I am sure about my going south to Jingzhou.

Regardless of whether Liu Bei captured Jingzhou or not, hehe, he can no longer continue to fight against the lord, it is not too late, the two of you should get on the road as soon as possible. "

Mu Fu chose the route back for Yan Cheng and the others, and then made a plan for his going south.

Yan Cheng and the others could have achieved such feats in battle, absolutely inseparable from Mufu's plan. As for Mufu himself, he is grateful for Li Ru's teaching at this time.

After Yan Cheng and the two stepped forward to bid farewell, they also led their troops to leave.With so many captives, as well as captured food, grass and luggage, it is difficult to transport them away with only [-] cavalry.

Fortunately, Yan Cheng and the others also captured more than 1000 Jingzhou army prisoners, and the captain who surrendered took the lead in allegiance, and then freed up the extra horses and livestock to transport supplies. In this way, the speed of the team was not slow.

"Brother, foster father will be very happy to know about this big victory."

"Fourth brother, this is just a small victory. When we defeat Guan Yu, it will be called a big victory. Just wait, hmph, I will make Guan Yu completely defeated."

Looking at the captives behind, there were family members of Liu Bei's three brothers. At this time, Yan Cheng seemed to have thought of some strategy to defeat the enemy.

Chapter 628 Liu Bei Seizes Thorns 2

In Xiangyang City, there is an undercurrent surging at this moment, and Liu Biao's serious illness again undoubtedly makes the aristocratic families in Xiangyang City extremely active.

Some are worried that their family's power and interests will be hit, while others want to take advantage of this time to make a fortune.

As for Cai Mao, what he wants to do most at this time is to take the opportunity to develop the Cai family into the largest family in Jingzhou. It can be said that Cai Mao's ambition is not too big, and so far he has not yet thought of replacing Liu Biao.

However, recently he has been active too frequently, and has used his family connections and strength to contact too many aristocratic families, so that many people think that he, Cai Mao, wants to become the new lord of Jingzhou.

And this is absolutely intolerable to Liu Biao.But Cai Mao still didn't know his situation. He thought he didn't have that red line and thought he was safe.

"My lord, according to reliable sources, Cai Mao has been in contact with other aristocratic families for the past few days. It seems that he wants to control the military and political power in Xiangyang."

On the hospital bed, Liu Biao listened to his confidant report the news.Although he was sick in bed, he did not lose control of the outside world, and his confidants were still loyal to him.

"Sure enough, some people just don't want to see me. What about Madam, what have you done recently?"

Back then, Liu Biao was able to enter Jingzhou single-handedly, and then became the lord of Jingzhou by himself, which is enough to show his ingenuity and ability.

At this time, he was not only wary of people like Cai Mao, but also his own wife, he did not forget to monitor.

"Madam did not participate, Cai Mao once visited Madam, but according to the spies, the two did not talk for long before Cai Mao was scolded by Madam and left.

These days, Madam has been living in the mansion to take care of the young master, and has never crossed the line. The medicine she gave you, my lord, is fine. "

"It's okay, it's okay, as long as the wife doesn't participate."

Liu Biao nodded. These days, he deliberately didn't meet outsiders. He also avoided his wife. There was no way. At this moment, he no longer trusted anyone.

However, for his wife, Cai Mao's elder sister, Liu Biao valued him so much, and he didn't know whether it was because of fear or emotion.

"Cai Mao controls half of Xiangyang's soldiers and horses, and most of the Jingzhou Navy has his cronies. At this moment, the only generals I can mobilize are Liu Pan and Wen Pin, and the total number of troops and horses is less than [-].

Is Wang Wei leading an army of [-] out, and he won't be able to return in a short time. If he wants to wipe out traitors like Cai Mao in one fell swoop, he will need more troops. "

At this moment, Liu Biao is already thinking about how to solve the hidden dangers in Xiangyang City. Cai Mao's behavior has already stimulated his nerves. He will never tolerate others trying to seize his Jingzhou.

"Come here, take care of me with pen and ink. I want to write a letter to my virtuous brother Xuande. He is leading the army. At present, the Jiangdong Army has not attacked. He will definitely lead the army to help me."

After thinking about it, Liu Biao could only turn his attention to Liu Bei. After all, Liu was greatly favored by him, and some of his troops were from the Jingzhou Army.

"This, my lord, this is a chance of life and death, this Liu Bei, I'm afraid he can't believe it."

"It's okay, as long as I'm still alive, no one in the Jingzhou army will mess around. I let Xuande come here just to frighten Cai Mao, and there is no need for him to enter the city then."

"No, this subordinate will do it now."

Liu Biao naturally had his own plan. To be honest, at this time, except for Liu Pan and Wenpin, he could not trust other generals.

Not to mention Liu Bei, even the generals from other aristocratic families in the city will probably have crooked thoughts due to family factors at this time.

Why should Liu Biao be a human being, how can he not see through this fog, he is still a little confident about his own prestige and power, at this moment, what he has to do is to use others, not to trust others.

Inside Cai Mao's mansion, there are many family members at the moment, many servants come and go, it seems very busy, and Cai Mao himself is in the bedroom at this time.

"My lord, as long as you are willing to make a move, this Xiangyang will be yours. At that time, as long as you control the soldiers and horses in Xiangyang, plus your prestige in the navy, my lord, why worry about Jingzhou?"

Cai Mao's confidants are persuading Cai Mao to do great things, and want him to give birth to the idea of ​​replacing Liu Biao.However, Cai Mao has been thinking about it, and it seems that it is difficult to make this decision.

"No, no, my sister reprimanded me before and told me not to mess around, and my Cai family is originally a top family in Xiangyang, so I don't need to take such a big risk.