Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles without danger. If you only know yourself and don't know the enemy, you will win half the battle. If you don't know yourself and the enemy, you will definitely lose.

General Liu Biao always knows himself and his enemy. After a while, all the civil servants and generals in Jingzhou gathered in the main hall. Due to Liu Biao's military retreat in recent years, the combat effectiveness of the Jingzhou army has declined. Fortunately, this is a troubled time.

, fighting every day, if it weren't for this reason, Liu Biao would have dared to disband the standing army.

At this time, various civil servants and military generals were standing in the main hall. The military commanders included Kuai Yue, Cai Mao, Cai Zhong, Cai Xiong, Zhang Yun, Xiang Lang, Huo Jun, Li Yan, Chen Zhen, etc.; the civil servants included Liang Wang Can, Wang Jun,

Wang Wei, Fu Xun, Deng Xi, Du Kui, Li Gui, Han Song, Yi Ji, Pang Ji, etc.

Liu Biao was very proud of himself and never liked to be the first to speak. Instead, he always asked others to speak first and then chose the better ones. This showed his brilliance, but it was actually Liu Biao who had no idea.

Cai Hao was the first to speak: "The sentry cavalry reported back. Recently, Lu Bu led the Xiliang cavalry to make a surprise attack on our Xinye Prefecture. Within one day, the three counties of Xinye Prefecture have been lost, and Fuyang has also been lost. The total number of enemies is about 30,000."

Xiang Lang asked: "General Cai, your intelligence is not wrong, right? Can you defeat our three counties in one day? Can 30,000 troops devour our three counties and defend more than 20,000 people?"

"No, General Xiang, he will devour about 40,000 of us, including 15,000 of Wen Shuai's warriors who dare to fight."

In an instant, the hall exploded.

"The enemy is really powerful, but we can't do it. Wen Shuai is no match for us. How can we do it? The best way is to resist the city and defend it!"

Everyone was talking non-stop.

Liu Biao coughed, and immediately the generals and ministers became silent.

Liu Biao finally spoke. "Everyone, calm down for a moment and serve tea."

At this time, four or five servants began to serve tea online. One servant was particularly attentive and smiled after serving tea to each of the adults and generals. The important people like this kind of servant, who is clean and very smart.

After everyone had finished drinking, the boy stayed with the teapot and prepared to refill the tea for the adults.

"Everyone, please express your opinions and don't make random comments."

Wang Jun was the first to speak, "Lord, we will defend the city and consume the enemy's vitality."

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

......... A large group of ministers and military generals shared this opinion. Only the Cai brothers, Xiang Lang, and Li Yan did not stand up, because they wanted to sit back and wait for death. However, the Cai brothers already knew Liu Biao's trump card and naturally wanted to please Liu Biao.

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Liu Biao looked down and squinted his eyes and sighed: "You guys!"

At this time, Cai Mao stood up and said: "The general feels that we should fight the enemy to the death."

Liu Biao then smiled slightly and said: "It seems that there is still a sensible person in our army."

Liu Biao touched his goatee and continued: "Shuai Wen made the final suggestion. We will gather the main force of the Jingzhou Army and the enemy to fight to the death on Jingshan Mountain outside Jingzhou City."

Kuai Yue stood up and sighed: "Gathering together is indeed a good move. It is worthy of being a commander-in-chief. The general will agree with it."

Li Yan, Xiang Lang, Cai Xiong, and Huo Jun all agreed.

Liu Biao ordered: "We have 220,000 soldiers in Jingzhou, 150,000 are stationed on Jingshan Mountain, the remaining 50,000 are for support, and the last 20,000 are defending the city."

After Liu Biao gave the order, he began to hesitate again. He hesitated about who the commander of the army was. Although Wenpin recommended Wei Yan, Liu Biao despised this city guarding order from the bottom of his heart. In addition, he had a suspicious personality, so he just wanted to use Wei Yan.

Wenpin's plan is not to use people recommended by Wenpin.

Kuai Liang, the first counselor in Jingzhou, asked: "My lord, have you thought about who will lead the army?"

This sentence asked a question in Liu Biao's heart. Liu Biao hesitated for a long time and asked: "Why do you dare to be a military advisor?"

"In my opinion, the command of the troops in Jingshan can be given to Wei Yan, who is recommended by Commander Wen. In addition, Wen Qiang and Huo Jun can be deputy commanders. I think the backup force of 50,000 troops should be led by Li Yan, preferably Xiang Lang, and General Cai Mao can defend the city.

good."

Liu Biao hesitated for a long time and sighed: "This Wei Yan is a minor official from the ninth rank. Can he convince the public?"

"Guan Yu warmed wine and killed Hua Xiong and became famous in one battle. Lu Bu defeated eighteen generals on horseback and shocked China. They were all unknown at first. I hope my lord will think again."

At this time, a man who looked like a book boy came to the main hall and suddenly said: "Sir, Madam suddenly has chest pain."

Liu Biao was an old pervert, but he loved his wife very much, so he hurriedly said: "Everyone, I'll come as soon as I go."

Liu Biao walked to the back room and saw Mrs. Cai sitting there peacefully.

"Madam, you are not sick, but you scared me to death."

When Mrs. Cai saw Liu Biao coming, she burst into tears. Liu Biao quickly asked, "Why do you cry when you see me?"

Liu Biao coaxed Cai for a long time before he stopped crying and said, "You handed over our capital to an unrelated person. Our lives are in the hands of others. How can I not cry?"

"Madam, how did you know?"

"The rumors in this city are very powerful. It is rumored that a gatekeeper is complaining every day about becoming the commander-in-chief of our Jingzhou Army. Maybe the first person he will not let go of as the coach is you."

"Madam, don't listen to what people outside are saying."

"I'm talking nonsense, summon witnesses."

After a while, a maid and a soldier came and told Tong Tong all Wei Yan's complaints on the city wall, and then Cai sent him out. Of course, the soldier received a heavy reward.

"Master, it is better to trust your own family at critical moments."

Liu Biao nodded secretly, then turned around and came to the hall.

Then he ordered: "Cai Mao is the commander-in-chief of Jingshan, Wen Qiang, Huo Jun is the deputy commander, Cai Xiong is the backup, and Li Yan is the general who defends the city of Jingzhou."

Kuai Liang stood up and denied, "My lord, it's impossible. General Cai is the commander-in-chief of Jingshan. Although it is acceptable, General Cai Xiong cannot be the backup, otherwise our army will be defeated."

"Why?"

"General Cai Xiong is greedy for life and afraid of death. Even if he is a brother, he will die without saving him."

Cai Xiong stood up and shouted: "Military advisor, why do you insult me ​​like this?"

"I'm just talking about the matter."

Then the two people started to quarrel. Liu Biao was also concerned about his face, and he probably didn't speak well.

He said angrily: "I have already made up my mind, don't try to persuade me."

Kuai Liang added: "The minister is giving three suggestions to the lord."

"Okay, tell me."

"Order the eldest son Liu Qi to immediately station in Jiangxia to prevent the Soochow factions from attacking. In addition, he notifies Fancheng, the important town of Xiangyang and other important towns to immediately prepare for war and recruit new troops to prevent our army from being defeated. In addition, can you

Make Wei Yan a vanguard general, I think he is good at martial arts."

"Okay, everyone has been approved. Let's get ready. The meeting is over."

Some people shook their heads, some were proud, and walked out of the hall one after another.

Kuai Liang shook his head and sighed: "Jingzhou is dangerous! Jingzhou is dangerous!"
Chapter completed!