At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty

This time Liu Biao played a trick, trying to unite all the forces of Jing, Yiyang and Yang against Guo Peng, which not only endangered Guo Peng's interests, but also endangered Cai Mao's own interests.

Liu Biao had bad intentions and mischievous intentions, trying to use this strategy to force the powerful families in the nine counties of Jingxiang to help him, follow him and Guo Peng to fight to the death, and protect his interests—if Guo Peng really leads the northern soldiers and horses If you go south in a big way.

This is nonsense, everyone knows that Guo Peng will definitely go south.

As long as Guo Peng has really pacified the north, he will definitely go south.

The death of the Son of Heaven is indeed a difficult matter, but Cai Mao does not think that Guo Peng will handle this matter improperly. No matter what he does, Guo Peng will definitely handle it properly, straighten out the internal affairs, and then overwhelm the south with the momentum of Mount Tai.

The combination of Liu Zhang, Liu Biao and Sun Ce is not Guo Peng's opponent, unless they take advantage of Guo Peng's pacification of Kansai and take the opportunity to go north to attack Guo Peng.

This is what Cai Mao is most worried about.

So in any case, this information must be sent to Guo Peng to know.

This information was sent to Zhang Yun.

After Zhang Yun got the information, he immediately found a suitable candidate to be the messenger. The candidate was naturally the brave and fearless young Wei Yan. This time, the target was Runan County, which is connected to Nanyang County.

The prefect of Runan is Xiahou Dun, a relative of Guo Peng, who is deeply trusted. Guo Peng instructed Xiahou Dun to assist Cao Cao in contacting Cai Mao. Zhang Yun and Xiahou Dun are the middlemen among them, so there is no doubt that Zhang Yun still conveyed this information to Cao Cao. Xiahou Dun.

"What? Liu Jingsheng wants to form an alliance with Yizhou and Yangzhou?"

It was early March when Xiahou Dun received this information. When he learned that Liu Biao was instigating Jiangnan Lianheng and planned to gather all the forces in Jiangnan to fight against Guo Peng, he felt that the situation was serious.

After thinking about it, Xiahou Dun immediately mobilized fifty cavalry to protect Wei Yan, telling Wei Yan not to go to Yecheng to find Cao Cao, but to go directly to Hongnong to find Guo Peng.

On March [-]th, the third day after Guo Peng arrived in Hongnong County, when he was dealing with urgent military affairs, Wei Yan, escorted by fifty cavalrymen, came to Hongnong with the identity certificate issued by Xiahou Dun and asked to see Guo Peng.

When Guo Peng learned that Xiahoudun had important information to pass on to him, he was a little surprised.

Xiahoudun served as the prefect of Runan. Runan County faced Nanyang County directly. It was the base camp planned by Guo Peng to go south to Jingzhou. There were 50 farmers in the fields and roads. The position was very important, so Xiahoudun was handed over to manage and arrange.

At the same time, Xiahou Dun is also the middleman between Cai Mao and Cao Cao arranged by Guo Peng. At this time, there is information sent over. Could it be about Jingzhou?

What is Liu Biao going to do again?

Chapter 537 .530 Seven Are you willing to join our army?

In doubt, Guo Peng let the messenger in.

Then I saw a capable young man walk in, gave a military salute in front of Guo Peng, and then presented the information.

"The villain is here to deliver the letter under the orders of Nanyang prefect Zhang Gong."

Guo Peng nodded, and the guards around him took the letter and handed it to Guo Peng. Guo Peng opened the cloth strap and unfolded the bamboo slips. He saw that it was Cai Mao's personal letter.

The letter stated that when Liu Biao heard that the emperor was killed and the court collapsed and that Guo Peng controlled Xuzhou, he was greatly surprised, and immediately stopped the war with Sun Ce, and instead joined forces with him.

Sun Ce also felt threatened and agreed to join forces with Liu Biao.

The two forces have reached an offensive and defensive alliance agreement in Jiangxia, stipulating that if either of the two parties is attacked by Guo Peng, the other party must send troops northward to attack Guo Peng's territory as a response to form an offensive and defensive alliance to deter Guo Peng.

Not only that, but Liu Biao also wanted to unite with Liu Zhang in Yizhou and persuade Liu Zhang to agree to the alliance.

The three prefectures of Jing, Yi, and Yang formed a united front, and everyone advanced and retreated together. Once Guo Peng started a war, he would have to fight on three sides. There was absolutely no other possibility.

Cai Mao was still analyzing the letter, saying that he suspected that Liu Biao wanted to take advantage of Guo Peng and Ma Teng and Han Sui's battle in Guanzhong to join forces with Sun Ce and Liu Zhang to send troops northward to attack Guo Peng's rear.

Putting down the letter, Guo Peng frowned and thought for a while, then looked up at the young man delivering the letter.

"Is this what Mr. Zhang asked you to hand over to me?"

"Yes!"

"Do you know what is written here?"

"do not know."

Guo Peng nodded.

"You are a very qualified messenger, come and reward me."

"Yes!"

A soldier stepped forward and handed Wei Yan a bag of money.

Wei Yan immediately thanked Guo Peng.

"Go back and tell Master Zhang, let him tell De Gui for me, I know about this matter, I am very grateful to De Gui for being honest with me, De Gui has made great contributions to this matter, I will never forget De Gui. "

"Yes!"

Wei Yan performed the military salute and prepared to leave.

Seeing Wei Yansheng's majesty, Guo Peng suddenly wanted to know his name.

"Wait, tell me your name."

Guo Peng stopped Wei Yan.

Wei Yan turned around and looked at Guo Peng with some doubts, then hugged his name.

"The villain's surname is Wei, and his single name is Yan. His name is Wenchang, and he is from Nanyang."

"Well, Wei Yan, Wei... Wenchang..."

Guo Peng raised his eyebrows suddenly, looked at Wei Yan, scrutinized him carefully, and made sure that this person was that Wei Yan.

Table words are not available to everyone.

Wei Yan who dared to use Hanzhong to resist Cao Cao's world leader, Wei Yan who boasted to Haikou in front of everyone, and Wei Yan who was bold and fearless of the enemy.

interesting.

Guo Peng's mouth curled into a smile.

Wei Yan was not Liu Biao's general, nor did he stay in Jingnan with Huang Zhong. Of course, it is true that both of them are from Nanyang.

But Wei Yan's origin is Liu Bei's trilogy, that is, Liu Bei's private armed origin, which is the same as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in nature.

According to his native place and life history, it is probably the trilogy that Liu Bei recruited during the period from his defeat in Xuzhou to his settlement in Xinye. At that time, he followed Liu Bei and experienced the Battle of Chibi, the Battle of Jingzhou and entering After the Battle of Shu, he gradually came to the fore and was discovered and promoted by Liu Bei.

In fact, this matter is also very interesting.

His life experience is not as good as Zhang Fei's, and his background record is not as good as Ma Chao, who had joined Liu Bei at the time, but Wei Yan won the important position of Hanzhong prefect.

Of course, the reason is not difficult to understand.

With Liu Bei's knowledge of people who has lived in exile for most of his life, he would definitely not choose a fool to take up such an important position as the prefect of Hanzhong.

The process of obtaining Hanzhong was a process of fighting between Liu Bei and Cao Cao. The battle of Hanzhong lasted for a long time, and at the beginning, Liu Bei sent Ma Chao and Zhang Fei, who had joined him, to attack Wudu together, trying to take advantage of attacking Hanzhong.

Obviously, this is a trial.

Ma Chao has a great reputation and once forced Cao Cao to cut off his beard and abandon his robe. Zhang Fei is also a senior general, and he has won a victory against Zhang He before.

The record and prestige of the two are enough to serve as the prefect of Hanzhong, so Liu Bei intends to test which of the two can take on this important responsibility.

As a result, Zhang Fei and Ma Chao were actually defeated by Cao Xiu, a newcomer to Cao Ying who was unknown at the time. The general Wu Lanlei Tong died in battle. The two lost their troops and retreated.

You can imagine how disappointed Liu Bei was at that time, and remembered that Ma Chao was finally defeated by Cao Cao, and Zhang Fei lost Xuzhou in the past.

He finally understood that these are two fighting generals, aggressive generals can be used against the wind, but not against the wind, and cannot be entrusted with the important task of guarding the vital points.

That's why Liu Bei chose Wei Yan, and Wei Yan did not live up to Liu Bei's expectations. The Hanzhong defense system established by relying on geographical advantages played a positive role before and after Wei Yan's death.

Wei Yan not only dared to face powerful enemies, but also dared to attack powerful enemies. He was a true commander.

Thinking of this, Guo Peng raised his love for talent.

"Are you Zhang Fujun's subordinate?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhang Fu has been kind to me, promoted me to be an officer, and let me take on the important task of delivering letters."

Guo Peng laughed out loud.

"Sending letters is not an important task. A man is a man. In this troubled world, leading the army to quell the chaos and stabilize the world is the most important task."

"The villain...is just a common man, I dare not have such thoughts."

Wei Yan said hesitantly.

"Why underestimate yourself? By the way, in this way, you were the one who delivered the letter from Nanyang to Yecheng before?"

"Exactly."

Wei Yan nodded.

"Courage and knowledge."

Guo Peng smiled and said, "Would you like to join our army?"

"Duke Wei's army? I..."

Wei Yan was a little excited, but quickly reacted, gritted his teeth, and rejected Guo Peng's invitation: "Wei Gong forgive me, the villain has to go back and return."

"Is resurrection important?"

Guo Peng asked.

"Since you have received the order, you must go back and return!"

Wei Yan said firmly.

"Okay, if that's the case, then you can go back, but after you go back, remember to tell Mr. Zhang that I admire you and want you to come to my side as a personal soldier. people."

"This……"

Wei Yan opened his mouth, hesitated for a moment, nodded, cupped his hands and said: "The villain knows, and the villain will definitely convey the truth to Mr. Zhang."

"Well, go ahead. If Mr. Zhang agrees, you can go to Mr. Xiahou and ask Mr. Xiahou to arrange for you to come to me."

"...Thank you, Duke Wei, for your appreciation!"

Wei Yan's expression was a little excited. After thanking him, he turned and left, and returned to his life.

After Wei Yan left, Guo Peng called Xun You and Lu Su to discuss this matter with them.

The two of them were a little surprised when they read Cai Mao's personal letter.

"Cai Degui actually..."

"The Cai family of Jingzhou is Liu Jingsheng's in-law, and they also..."

Both Xun You and Lu Su didn't know about this matter, and now they suddenly found out that it was unbelievable.

"Smart people can be found everywhere. No matter what position you are in, it is very rare to see your own situation clearly and see the future trend. Cai Degui is a very rare smart person."

Guo Peng looked at Xun You and Lu Su with a smile: "Okay, let's discuss how to deal with this matter. Liu Jingsheng has means. He has joined forces with Sun Bofu and caught me by surprise. If he joins forces with Liu Jiyu , I am afraid that the offensive and defensive alliance of the three states of Jing Yiyang will be finalized."

"What Wei Gong said is very true. In the current world situation, it is a foregone conclusion that Wei Gong will dominate one side. It is not unexpected that Liu Jingsheng, Liu Jiyu and Sun Bofu gave up confrontation and came together."

Xun You quickly sorted out his thoughts: "These three people are not simple. They must know that if they want to survive, they must unite. If one side is in trouble, the two sides will support. Only in this way can we fight Wei Gong and survive, otherwise They will be defeated by Duke Wei one by one."

Chapter 538 .530 eight Guo Peng understands the pain and grievances of Jiangdong people

Xun You analyzed it well.

It was not beyond his expectations that the lords of the three southern states formed an alliance to fight against him. In fact, after the elimination of Yuan Shu, he had such an idea.

At that time, he thought that Sun Ce would cooperate with Tao Qian to restrain him, but he didn't expect that Tao Qian didn't contact Sun Ce until his death.

It seems that the eight-nation enfeoffment plan was really successful. It caused chaos within them and bought themselves a lot of time, so that they only reached an alliance now.

Is it a bit late?

Guo Peng thought disdainfully.

However, Guo Peng still agrees with Xun You's analysis.

"Well, it makes sense."

Guo Peng nodded.

"The only thing to worry about now is that they will suddenly attack our rear when our army is fighting Ma Teng and Han Sui in Guanzhong, Yuzhou and Xuzhou, Liu Jingsheng and Sun Bofu are not as powerful as Wei Gong, but the two sides join forces and send troops One hundred thousand, shouldn't be a problem."