The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 427
But the news of Guan Yu's death was not blocked, and Zhuge Qiao didn't buy Liu Chan time to come up with a good solution.This is not because Zhuge Qiao didn't do it, or because Zhuge Qiao is not capable enough.

The mistakes appeared in the Guan family members themselves.When the news of Guan Yu's death was confirmed by Shi Guangyuan, not long after Wang Fu sent a letter to Liu Chan, Guan Yu's family members also learned the news.After they panicked for a while, they immediately sent a letter to Guan Xing in Xiangyang.

Therefore, the gag order that Zhuge Qiao issued to the people around him actually did not have the effect of blocking the news at all.

Soon, shortly after Mr. Ma Liang left, there was a rush of horseshoes outside Shizi Xingyuan.

Guan Xing was not dressed in white armor as usual, but in plain, with a very sad expression and tears in his eyes.Anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that someone in the Guan family is going to do something for nothing.

When Zhao Feng heard that Guan Xing was coming, he knew that things were going to be bad.

His guess was correct, when he rushed out to meet Guan Xing in person, and saw the other party say nothing, he confirmed his guess even more.He immediately grabbed a person and told him to tell Shizi about the matter quickly.

Then, Zhao Feng quickly walked out of the gate and asked, "General Guan, why are you here?"

Guan Xing is not in the mood to greet Zhao Feng at all right now, he just nodded and walked quickly towards the door.Seeing the situation, Zhao Feng prepared to follow quickly, but suddenly heard another rush of horseshoes from the street ahead.

Zhao Feng turned around and saw that it was Guan Suo who came.

Guan Suo is also dressed in plain clothes now, and he is still in tears while galloping his horse.Guan Suo didn't come alone, there were three horses behind him—Guan Suo's three wives also came.Each of them also changed into plain clothes.

Zhao Feng secretly sighed, the Guan family should have known the news of Guan Junhou's death by now.In other words, I am afraid that in a short while, all the generals in Xiangyang City will know the news, and then the army soldiers in the entire Xiangyang City, and finally everyone in the city will know...

Zhao Feng turned his head and glanced behind him, Guan Xing had already entered the door and was nowhere to be seen.Zhao Feng had no choice but to stay where he was and wait for Guan Suo's family to come.

When Guan Xing came to the courtyard outside Liu Chan's study, Liu Chan had already heard of his arrival, and the guards had already received Liu Chan's instruction, and let him in without going to inform the prince.

As soon as Guan Xing stepped into Liu Chan's study, Liu Chan couldn't help being taken aback.Guan Xing's original high-spirited expression was now covered by complete sadness, and he even looked a little haggard.But fortunately, he is indeed a man, and he suppressed his sadness at this time and did not cry bitterly.

Guan Xing took two steps forward, then suddenly knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "My son's grace, please allow me to send troops to avenge my father and elder brother!"

Of course Liu Chan knew Guan Xing's current mood, sighed, and said, "Second brother, get up first and then talk." Liu Chan stepped forward to hold Guan Xing's arm as he spoke, but how could he get up?

Seeing that Guan Xing didn't intend to get up, Liu Chan said again: "Second brother, you get up first, we have something to talk about."

Guan Xing stood up after hearing this, but he was nearly two heads taller than Liu Chan.The bright light coming in from the door cast a long and big black shadow on Guan Xing's tall figure on the ground, enveloping Liu Chan in it.

Liu Chan asked Guan Xing to sit down on the side seat and said, "Second brother, I also feel very sad about the death of my second uncle. But you should think about it calmly. Sadness is not the reason to forcefully send troops at this time. ..."

Guan Xing's heart skipped a beat when he heard that.He is not an impulsive person like Guan Suo, and he immediately understands that what Shizi said is indeed very reasonable.

However, Liu Chan's words were certainly not enough to shake Guan Xing's mind.Guan Xing immediately begged: "My son, I have pity on my father who was a hero in his life, but now he has ended up decapitated. Please send troops to avenge my father!"

Liu Chan nodded quickly, and comforted him: "Second brother, don't worry, we must recover all the blood debt Jiang Dong owes us! But..."

"Sir..."

Liu Chan sighed and said, "Second Brother, you are a calm person, so I can tell you these things at this time. Do you know that the death of Second Uncle will affect the situation in Jingzhou and our entire branch?" Will the army of 7 or [-] have any impact?"

Hearing Liu Chan's words, Guan Xing couldn't help but sink, because the grief of Guan Yu's death seemed to dissipate a little, and turned into worry about the current situation.Guan Yu's influence, as a son of man, may be overestimated, but Guan Yu's absolute weight is impossible for anyone to deny.

Guan Xing took a deep breath of the air in the study that was warmed by the brazier, suppressing the sadness in his heart, he had to turn to the affairs of Jingzhou, and asked, "My lord, what will Jingzhou do next?"

Liu Chan knew that Guan Xing had roughly understood it, and he was really a person who understood the overall situation when he persuaded him not to be so impulsive to ask for troops.He couldn't help feeling very relieved in his heart, and said:

"Second brother, there is a saying in the art of war: 'Don't send troops out of the anger of one person', this is probably the principle we must follow first; secondly, although our celestial dynasty cherishes the deceased relatives, I have to tell you now that the dead , should be for the sake of the living; three, the news of the second uncle's death will soon spread, and the morale of the army will inevitably be scattered by then, how can such an army be taken out to fight?"

Guan Xing asked: "Does the son mean that the troops can only be dispatched after the morale of the army is stabilized?"

Liu Chan nodded, and told Guan Xing the content of the letter between Shi Guangyuan and Wang Fu, and then said: "There are still nearly 3 people in the hands of Mr. Shi and Mr. Wang in front of us. Soochow's army temporarily It is impossible to hit the city of Xiangyang, and this will give us time to regain our morale."

Guan Xing nodded firmly when he heard the words, and said: "If the son needs Xing, Xing will definitely do his best!"

But Liu Chan suddenly let out a long breath, as if he had made a difficult decision in his heart.He said to Guan Xing: "Second brother, I'm really happy that you can say that. Then, tomorrow morning, I will immediately go south to Mr. Shi's place. You are the second uncle's son, a member of the army in Xiangyang City. I will leave it to you to recover the military spirit."

Guan Xing was anxious, of course he wanted to go south with the son to kill the enemy for revenge, how could there be any reason for him to guard Xiangyang City?Guan Xing immediately said: "My son..."

But Liu Chan interrupted Guan Xing regretfully, and said, "Second Brother, revenge for Second Uncle is a family matter, and it is also a matter of righteousness; it is a state matter to follow me south to kill the enemy. I think, for you personally, of course It is to put family affairs first, where there is no family, there is no country, and state affairs can only be placed in the second place. Just now I asked you to guard Xiangyang City, that was my request to you, because I really can't find any more now, can Help me guard Xiangyang City and resist Cao Wei's army. Of course, if you insist on going south, I have no reason to refuse you."

Guan Xing was taken aback for a while, and after a long time, he suddenly suppressed the sadness on his face, cupped his hands, and said firmly: "Your Majesty is right, the dead should always be for the sake of the living. I, Guan Xing, should not To avenge my father, and ignore the lives of tens of thousands of troops. I wish to guard Xiangyang City for my son!"

Liu Chan nodded in relief, and said, "Then I will trouble the second brother. But, don't worry, the second brother, the younger brother will definitely give you a chance to kill your enemies in the future!"

At this time, Zhao Feng suddenly knocked on the door of the study room, and said anxiously to Liu Chan, "Your Majesty, General Guan Suo's family has already started arguing outside. Look, do you want to let them in now?"

Liu Chan turned his head to look at Guan Xing, and nodded to him.

Guan Xing immediately stood up from his seat. What surprised Zhao Feng was that Guan Xing, who was still looking sad just now, suddenly became calm and dignified.

Guan Xing cupped his hands towards Shizi and said, "Shizi, let the general deal with this matter?"

Liu Chan nodded.

Guan Xing immediately walked out of the gate quickly.Then, in the courtyard in front, Guan Xing shouted violently at Guan Suo.Things then calmed down.

Only then did Liu Chan ask Zhao Feng to send someone to deliver orders to Gai Meng, Xiong Ping, and Tang Bi, telling them to come immediately to discuss military affairs.

After discussing military affairs, Liu Chan initially completed the planning steps for dispatching troops from Xiangyang City.

In fact, Guan Yu led an army of [-] troops to the south, of which there were only about [-] cavalry.Therefore, in order to increase the speed of the march, Liu Chan only took Gai Meng as the main general, Xiong Ping and Tang Bi as the deputy, and the three of them commanded a total of [-] cavalry.

The remaining more than 3 Jingzhou soldiers and horses were completely used for defense around Xiangyang City.

(End of this chapter)