Chapter 439 Didn't disappoint at all

Jingzhou, located in the central area and connecting the east, west, south and north, has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

At night, outside the city of Jingzhou, murderous intentions surged. Forty thousand soldiers hid in the dense forest, ready to go.

Luo Jiu, Cheng Yaoyao, Feng Qi, Zhong Jialing, and Fu Bao, five people were lying on a gentle slope, scouting the situation on the city with night vision binoculars.

Cheng Yaoyao looked at the solid walls of Jingzhou and whispered, "Forty thousand people attacking Jingzhou is as difficult as the independent regiment attacking Ping'an County. But this time, we don't have the support of the county brigade and the district squad, nor do we have the 358th Regiment to help us."

Luo Jiu smiled and said, "No need. Liu Biao is not Yamamoto. He does not have sophisticated modern weapons."

Feng Qi: "That's right. If we can't get in, we can just fire at them."

Luo Jiu hurriedly said: "That won't do. Jingzhou will be ours soon. It will be hard to defend if it is destroyed. We must protect the cultural relics and historical sites.

This time we must use our wits to gain control of this prosperous Jingzhou city at the lowest cost, and seize the nine counties of Jingxiang in one fell swoop."

Fu Bao said, "I will be the vanguard. Once the city gate is opened, everyone will rush forward and catch Liu Biao off guard."

Luo Jiu nodded, "Cao Cao lost Jingzhou due to the defeat at Red Cliff, and it was difficult for him to unify the country. Liu Bei established himself by gaining Jingzhou, and divided the world into three parts with Cao Wei and Dongwu. Today, I, Luo Jiu, will seize Jingzhou and start the first part of my conquest of the world."

The five of them put their hands together, and Zhong Jialing said easily, "Let's fight quickly and make a quick decision. It would be best if we could get some sleep before daybreak."

Luo Jiu said: "Don't worry, since the time of the National Salvation Army, what we are best at is night combat. Let's go and do the pre-war mobilization."

As soon as the five of them arrived in the forest, Sun Quan came to greet them and said, "Mother, everything you asked me to prepare is ready."

Luo Jiu took his hand and came to the temporary oath-taking platform. At this moment, the soldiers had already put on their armor and were ready to charge into battle at any time.

In addition to Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Sun Ce, Yan Liang and Wen Chou were also among the generals.

Why are they here? It's not that they are spineless, they are determined not to surrender.

Luo Jiu wanted to recruit them, but Yan Liang and Wen Chou said that either let them go or kill them, there was no third way.

Luo Jiu sneered: "Do you think I dare not kill you?"

It was not easy to catch these two people. If they didn't follow her, she would definitely not let them go. She was about to order them to be dragged out and beheaded when she saw Xun Yu winking at her.

Luo Jiu changed the subject, "I just can't bear to kill two good generals. I don't want to force you, so you can go."

Yan Liang and Wen Chou were confused at the time. Did they really want to let them go?

Luo Jiu glanced at Xun Yu's face and thought that you'd better prepare a countermeasure, otherwise you will start blinking blindly because of eye pimples starting today.

Seeing Xun Yu nod slightly, she felt relieved.

Chen Gong and Jia Xu hurried out to dissuade her, "Madam! You can't let the tiger go back to the mountain!"

Luo Jiu frowned and said, "I have already said what I want to say, how can I go back on my word?"

Luo Jiu untied Yan Liang and Wen Chou and said gently, "You have been fighting for most of the day and must be hungry and tired. I wanted to keep you here to eat and rest, but I'm sure you are eager to go home. Well, bring water and dry food to the two generals, give them two fast horses, and let them go."

Dian Wei hurriedly blocked the door and shouted, "Madam, don't pity these people. If you let them go today, they will come back to beat us up another day."

Luo Jiu said angrily: "Listen, I want to let them go. Who dares to stop me? Behead!"

"Yes..." Dian Wei moved aside angrily and glared at Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

When the two saw that they were really going to let them go, they knelt down with a plop. Yan Liang said, "General Luo has been very kind to us. But we have one more request. Our commander, Yuan Tan, has also been captured. He is Yuan Shao's son. If we don't take the young master back with us, we really can't explain to our master."

"This..." Luo Jiu pretended to think about it and turned to look at Xun Yu. Xun Yu had a smile on his face and hinted that she should agree.

So Luo Jiu said, "Come here! Bring Yuan Tan up and hand him over to the two generals."

Yan Liang and Wen Chou kowtowed in gratitude and almost burst into tears.

Yan Liang: "General Luo, we have followed Yuan Shao in this life. He has treated us well. Even though you have been so kind, we are doomed to be unable to repay you. In the next life, we will follow you and serve you like a slave without any regrets."

Wen Chou: "General Luo's kindness is as high as the mountains and as vast as the sea. Wen Chou has no way to repay you. If we meet on the battlefield, Wen Chou will never hurt you and would rather kill himself."

The two of them expressed their gratitude to each other, and then they saw that Yuan Tan was not there, but Xu Chu was.

Xu Chu carried two branches on his back and knelt on one knee, "Madam, Xu Chu apologizes."

Xu Chu was a fool who often got into trouble, and was nicknamed Xu the Big Fool. Luo Jiu was not surprised and said, "We'll talk about what you want later. Bring Yuan Tan here first."

Xu Chu grunted twice, "Um... I brought Yuan Tan here."

He took off a cloth bag from his waist and placed it in front of him. When he opened it, he saw that it was Yuan Tan's head.

"Ah!" Yan Liang and Wen Chou screamed and burst into tears.

Luo Jiu glanced at Xun Yu and understood everything in an instant.

No wonder Xun Yu asked her to release them, they were waiting here. After Yuan Tan died, they dared not go back even if she released them.

Luo Jiu pretended to be surprised and continued to act, "Xu Chu, you are so brave! Who asked you to kill Yuan Tan?"

Xu Chu stiffened his neck and said stubbornly: "No one asked me to kill him, but this Yuan Tan is really hateful. He was defeated and captured, not only was he not obedient, but he also loudly insulted the mistress, saying all kinds of filthy words, which were extremely unpleasant to hear.

The mistress can tolerate it, but I can't, so I'll chop him off. I know I made a mistake again by not asking for instructions first, and I'm willing to be punished by military law. Whether to kill or chop him off, the mistress gives the order."

Seeing Yan Liang and Wen Chou crying miserably while holding Yuan Tan's head, Luo Jiu angrily cursed, "Xu Chu, oh Xu Chu, you know this man is Yuan Shao's son. What if he scolds me? You killed him rashly. What will happen to the two generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou? Isn't that putting them in an unjust position? Come, take Xu Chu out and chop him off!"

As soon as these words came out, all the counselors and generals knelt down and begged for mercy. Yan Liang and Wen Chou had no choice but to admit that they had bad luck and said, "It was Master Yuan who made the mistake first. It's not General Xu's fault."

Luo Jiu quickly took advantage of the situation and said, "You can escape the death penalty, but you can't escape the punishment of living. Go and get the 100 military sticks yourself."

Xun Yu hurriedly said, "The war is imminent. Please record this crime first, and punish me after we capture Jingzhou."

Luo Jiu seemed to be reluctant to agree, and turned to Yan Liang and Wen Chou and said: "Two generals, I wanted to help them, but I didn't expect that this idiot would ruin everything. After you go back, if Yuan Shao has any trouble, just let him come to me to settle the account. Come on, show him away."

This move of retreating in order to advance made Yan Liang and Wen Chou determined to bow to the ground and said, "Madam, we are not going back!"

That's how it was, Luo Jiu accepted Yan Liang and Wen Chou. This achievement should be attributed to Xun Yu. Xun Yu was really eager to make a contribution, so he used this plan.

Seeing Yan Liang and Wen Chou's tough attitude towards Luo Jiu, he quietly called Fu Bao outside and instigated: "Yuan Tan insulted the mistress, I wish I could kill him."

Fu Bao asked back: "Why don't you just block his mouth?"

Xun Yu saw that Fu Bao was not going to listen, so he told her directly: "This man is related to the fate of Yan Liang and Wen Chou. If you kill him, just say that you acted impulsively in anger. The mistress is your second mother, she will definitely not do anything to you."

Fu Bao thought, "She really won't do anything to me, but I have to discuss this matter with her first."

Xun Yu hurriedly stopped her, "No, this plan won't work if the mistress knows about it. Forget it, just pretend I never said that."

Fubao was one of the smartest generals, so it was not easy for Xun Yu to borrow her sword. So, Xun Yu turned to Xu Dashazi.

When Xun Yu saw Xu Chu, he only said one sentence, "After being captured, Yuan Tan loudly insulted the mistress, saying all kinds of filthy words, which were extremely unpleasant to hear. I wish I could kill him."

Xu Chu did not disappoint at all, and immediately drew his sword in anger: "Where is Yuan Tan?"

Xun Yu pointed out the place and pretended to persuade him, "General, don't be impulsive. I have ordered people to block his mouth. It's a pity that he is Yuan Shao's son. The mistress is kind and righteous. She might even release Yuan Tan for Yan Liang and Wen Chou. It really makes me angry."

Xu Chu said, "This man still wants to live? My mistress can forgive him, but I, Xu Chu, will not. Don't try to persuade me. I want to kill him. If my mistress blames me, I will take the blame alone. It has nothing to do with you."

Xun Yu looked at Xu Chu's angry back, then he felt relieved and went back to signal Luo Jiu.

In fact, Yuan Tan was knocked unconscious when he was caught, so how could he have the chance to curse? When Xu Chu got there, he saw Yuan Tan with a cloth tied around his mouth and his eyes closed.

Xu Chu thought: Good fellow, you fell asleep after scolding me? I let you sleep!

Chop it into two pieces with one knife.

In this way, the Chang'an army added two new generals, adding two new forces to the capture of Jingzhou.

Of course, these alone are far from enough. We also need one most important thing - a cohesive military spirit.

The brazier was burning fiercely. Luo Jiu stood on the oath-taking platform and ordered people to open the box behind him.