Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 776 The Situation in Jingzhou
Seeing how excited Kuai Yue was, Zhang Sui smiled and put his arm around his shoulder.

Kuai Yue in history was not a good person either.

It was he and Cai Mao who brought Cao Cao into the country, coercing Liu Cong and Cai Shi to surrender to Cao Cao, which led to the swift capture of Jingzhou by Cao Cao.

But it doesn’t matter.

For Zhang Sui, Kuai Yue and Chen Deng were the same kind of people.

At least, while they are alive, they can't cause any trouble.

Otherwise, kill them!

The group entered the main hall of the Fancheng Prefectural Government.

The maids in the government office immediately got busy, and all sorts of fine wines and dishes were served.

Zhang Sui, accompanied by Huang Yueying and Liu Ye, personally toasted these scions of prominent families.

The scions of prominent families in Jingzhou were all incredibly excited.

Zhang Sui also met Pang Degong!
There was also Zhuge Liang's second sister.

And Sima Hui too!
Zhang Sui had a brief conversation with them and invited Pang Degong and Sima Hui to serve in the Imperial Secretariat.

Historically, Pang Degong was also recruited by Liu Biao and Cao Cao, but he refused both offers.

Here, Pang Degong still did not agree.

However, Sima Hui recommended Pang Degong's second son, Pang Shanmin, for an official position, who was also Zhuge Liang's second brother-in-law.

This time, Pang Degong did not refuse.

Zhang Sui appointed Pang Shanmin as the temporary Agricultural Commandant of Jingzhou to help with land reclamation.

Sima Hui accepted Zhang Sui's invitation to temporarily serve as the Chief Administrator of Jingzhou. After pacifying Jingzhou, he was to go to Xudu to join the Secretariat.

A group of people were having a great time.

After the banquet, it was already night.

Zhang Sui and Huang Yueying were bathing together in the tub, and after a while, they had just gone to bed to rest when a guard came to report: Chen Zhen has arrived!
Zhang Sui kissed Huang Yueying on the chest, which made Huang Yueying playfully scold him. Then she dressed and went out barefoot.

Chen Zhen came looking for them in the middle of the night, which means the spy must have gotten something out of them.

He dared not delay any longer.

He led 8,000 cavalrymen in this attack, aiming for a swift victory.

If it weren't for the lack of detailed intelligence about Liu Bei beforehand, he would have led his army across Fancheng and headed directly south.

Chen Zhen was quite moved when he saw Zhang Sui come out barefoot.

As he rushed forward, Chen Zhen took out several bloodstained slips of paper from his sleeve and said, "We have gradually ascertained the situation at the front."

Three days ago, Liu Bei led his army south to Maicheng.

"He not only left on his own, but also organized the people near Xiangyang to retreat to Maicheng together."

"However, the people were traveling with their families, and many of them were old, weak, sick, or disabled. As a result, the march was extremely slow. When the spies arrived, Liu Bei's army and the people had only traveled forty miles south of Xiangyang."

"Wen Ping has already sent an envoy to Nanjun to meet Zhou Yu from the direction of Maicheng."

"The spies didn't find out the specifics, but it should be that the allied forces are fighting against us."

"Also, the enemy forces south of the city number around five thousand, with Zhang Fei as commander and Wei Yan as deputy commander."

"What should we do now?"

Chen Zhen handed the bloodstained note to Zhang Sui.

Zhang Sui took the note and quickly scanned it.

His expression was quite emotional.

This Liu Bei, in history, is known for "leading the people across the river".

Now, they still have to lead so many people to flee to Maicheng.

Before the time travel, many people criticized Liu Bei as a hypocrite.

Now that we look at it this way, what is there to criticize about a hypocrite who has gone this far?
Having lived through so many years since his time travel, he has witnessed countless generals dealing with the problems of ordinary people.

Basically, no general treated ordinary people as human beings.

Yuan Shao was like that.

The same applies to Cao Cao.

Liu Bei's ability to achieve such a level is truly admirable.

Unfortunately, the more things were like this, the more likely Liu Bei was to die.

Zhang Sui sighed, recalling Tian Feng's words.

This is probably what they mean by "two tigers cannot share one mountain"!

Zhang Sui looked at Chen Zhen and said, "Immediately issue an order that all soldiers in Fancheng, including the eight thousand cavalry, be fully prepared before dawn."

"I will break through this army by noon."

"After the army captured the enemy camp south of the city, eight thousand cavalrymen first went south to pursue Liu Bei's army that was retreating to Maicheng."

"Tell the cavalry to try not to harm civilians." "As for Liu Bei's army, whether generals or soldiers, those who are willing to surrender should be disarmed and spared."

"Anyone who resists will be killed without exception."

"Encountered five people: Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong, and Mi Fang—"

Zhang Sui squinted, Tian Feng's words echoing in his mind, and said in a hoarse voice, "No need to try to persuade them to surrender, just kill them directly. When you encounter them, report their location to me first."

"While eight thousand cavalrymen were pursuing Liu Bei's army, the main force followed directly to Maicheng without rest."

"Battlefield reorganization work was completed by recruiting civilians."

Upon hearing Zhang Sui's words, Chen Zhen responded and quickly retreated.

Zhang Sui looked up at the night sky and shook his head.

Unexpectedly, the scene of "leading people across the river" will be repeated in his hands.

However, the Cao Cao of history became himself.

As for himself, he would not give Liu Bei's side any more chances.

Thinking of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Jian Yong, Zhang Sui felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

Although he didn't have much contact with these four people, he had met them during the conquest of Yijing in Youzhou, and he had a very good impression of them.

He truly embodies the spirit of an ancient chivalrous hero.

Unfortunately, now, for the sake of power, he has no choice but to take action himself.

Zhang Sui stood at the door for a while before returning to the room.

Seeing that he was not in high spirits, Huang Yueying asked him why.

Upon learning of Zhang Sui's intention to kill Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Jian Yong, Huang Yueying was unable to offer any words of comfort.

She simply held Zhang Sui's head to her chest and gently patted his back.

The next morning, Zhang got up early and headed to the south of Fancheng.

The army had already been organized and reorganized.

The city gate is wide open!

Eight thousand cavalrymen were arrayed on the left side outside the city.

Nearly 30,000 troops from the five major clans of Jingzhou were stationed in the central command.

Chen Zhen, dressed in armor, personally led the vanguard.

Kuai Yue served as the military advisor.

At the army camp outside the city, Zhang Fei and Wei Yan, having learned of the commotion, also mustered their five thousand troops and prepared for battle.

At this moment, generals such as Zhang Fei and Wei Yan were also extremely nervous.

They saw Zhang Sui's 8,000 cavalrymen!

Zhang Fei spotted Gao Shun's trap camp at a glance.

They were all dressed in uniform iron armor, armed to the teeth, which made Zhang Fei's hair stand on end.

He had fought Gao Shun several times before, alongside Liu Bei and Guan Yu, and was always defeated by Gao Shun.

This time, not only did Gao Shun's Vanguard Camp arrive, but also a Flying Bear Army with the same configuration as the Vanguard Camp.

It looks terrifying.

However, Zhang Fei, his eyes bloodshot, kept waving his whip as he surveyed his soldiers, shouting sternly, "There's nothing to be afraid of!"

"Even if your head falls off, the scar will only be the size of a bowl!"

"Think of your fellow countrymen behind you."

"You are my soldiers under Zhang Fei's command."

"To surrender? That's impossible."

"For the sake of my fellow villagers, and for the sake of my honor as Zhang Fei, today, I am prepared to die!"

Wei Yan also rode his horse back and forth among the army.

Looking at the enemy troops gathering outside the camp, Wei Yan's forehead veins throbbed.

He was somewhat panicked, actually.

The enemy's momentum is too fierce!

He had never seen so many cavalrymen in his entire life!
Moreover, there are so many heavy cavalry!

He had long heard of the formidable reputations of Gao Shun and Xu Rong.

However, at this moment, he dared not show it.

He could only pray that the general was not as miraculous as the legends said.

If he could be a complete idiot, that would be even better!

(End of this chapter)