Pang Tong was shocked. Although he knew Liu Qi, he was not acquainted with Lantian. He had never heard of this person before Jiangling broke into the city.

When did such a fierce general appear under the loyal Liu Qi?

"Pang Tong, the meritorious Cao Cao of Xianan County, met General Lan." Pang Tong bowed his hands in salute.

Lan Tian guessed it right when he heard it. He smiled and walked down the steps, holding Pang Tong's hand: "Mr. Feng Chu has long admired your name."

"Tong...Tong is flattered..." Pang Tong had no idea what was happening.

"I heard that Mr. Fengchu has unparalleled talents. Tian is really honored to meet him today. From now on, we will work together to assist the Lord and we will have many ways to rely on Mr." Lan Tian cupped his fists and bowed in return.

"How dare...how dare..." Pang Tong's mind was still blank at this time.

After Lantian and Pang Tong exchanged some pleasantries, they began to talk about the situation in Jiangling and the entire Jingbei.

Pang Tong was very puzzled by this kind of shallow talk, but he couldn't resist Lan Tian's enthusiasm, so he could only accompany him cautiously.

"Sir, General Gan is asking for an audience outside the palace." The guard outside the palace reported.

"Please." Lan Tian did not avoid Pang Tong.

Gan Ning walked into the main hall and saw Lan Tian. Gao Shun was there, but there was an ugly man he didn't recognize next to him.

Lan Tian saw that he was about to speak but hesitated, "Mr. Feng Chu is not an outsider. If Xing Ba has anything to say, feel free to speak out."

Gan Ning clasped his fists: "Liu Zhang's general Xi Su is coming to surrender. I have already agreed on your behalf. I wonder how to deal with his subordinates?"

"How many people are there?"

"two thousand."

Lan Tianxin said that two thousand steps were quite a lot, which would be very helpful for him to take over Xichuan in the future. "Xi Su has sincerely come to vote, so we can't take them away. We can temporarily let him garrison in Yiling until he reports to the Lord Ming before making a decision."

"Only." After Gan Ning finished speaking, he stood aside with his fists clasped.

Pang Tong was even more surprised after hearing this, wondering who this Lantian was. Both the legendary Gao Shun and the brave general in front of him were so respectful to him.

"Mr. Fengchu, where did we talk just now?" Lan Tian asked again.

"Speaking of Zhou Yu's current situation, even with the help of Liu Shijun, it will not be easy to conquer Xiangfan..." Pang Tong replied.

"Yes, how can it be so easy to attack a city? Since the three families are allied to fight against Cao, we should inform them of the situation in Jiangling. Will Mr. Fengchu be willing to go to Jiangxia?" Lan Tian asked.

"Jiangxia? I..." Pang Tong found it very difficult to understand why he, a great hero of Nanjun, was asked to deliver the message.

In fact, it was Lan Tian who sent him for the interview, but he didn't know it.

"Zhuge Kongming, who is as famous as you, lives in Jiangxia. You two old friends haven't seen each other for a long time, so it's just a good time to catch up on old times." Lan Tian said with a smile.

"But I..."

"Don't worry, sir, there is no Cao army in the Yangtze River waterway now. I will ask General Gan to escort him along the way. This trip will be smooth." After Lan Tian finished speaking, he gave Gan Ning a sign.

"Only..." Although Pang Tong didn't know what was going on, he still agreed.

Gan Ning knew immediately that Lan Tian wanted him to go to Jiangxia to listen to his instructions, and he immediately accepted the order with his fists clasped in his hands.

After the two left, Gao Shun asked in confusion: "Does Mr. Pang Shiyuan deserve such courtesy?"

Lan Tian laughed and said: "Wolong and Phoenix, how can someone in the same class as Zhuge Kongming not be worthy of it?"

"Sir, you're just too humble. You're like a crouching dragon and a phoenix chick. Why don't you come up with a more dignified name..." Gao Shun suggested.

"Don't do that unnecessary thing..." Lan Tian waved his hand quickly.

Gao Shun: "I don't think you are inferior to Kong Ming at all. This time you are planning to seize Jiangling and play Zhou Yu into your hands. What if Jiangdong knows the truth?"

"Who would talk about something embarrassing? Kong Ming should think of a good excuse for me." Lan Tian said with a smile.

"Why do you believe them so much, sir?" Gao Shun was very puzzled.

From Liu Guanzhang, Zhao Yun, and Xu Shu at the beginning, to Kong Ming, Gan Ning, and Huang Zhong later, they are all outstanding and loyal people. Mr. Xin said that he has a unique pair of eyes.

"That's all I have... Isn't Boping the first person I recognize?" Lan Tian praised in disguise.

"Thank you sir for the rescue..." Gao Shun survived for Lu Lingqi and is now married and has children in Lingling. It can be said that without Lan Tian's advice, he would not have lived such a wonderful life, let alone experienced Lan Tian's strange ideas. Wonderful idea.

"Okay, we are all a family." Lan Tian was afraid that his words would be too sensational and make the serious General Gao cry.

In December of the 13th year of Jian'an, Sun Quan heard that Cao Cao had been defeated at Chibi and took advantage of the situation to send troops from Wu County to besiege Hefei. He also sent Chief Shi Zhang Zhao north to attack Dangtu County in Jiujiang County in order to block reinforcements from the Central Plains.

In the same month, Liu Bei sent Sun Qian to Zhou Yu's camp in Xiangyang to inform Liu Qi that Jiangling had been captured, and Ganning, which was entrenched in Yiling, also surrendered to Liu Qi.

Xiangyang is adjacent to the Han River in the north and faces Fancheng across the river. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that boats from the south and horses from the north are the thoroughfare of seven provinces.

To the north of Xiangyang, you can enter the Central Plains via Nanyang, and to the south of Xiangyang, you can reach the rich and vast Hanjiang Plain through the corridor between Dahong Mountain and Jingshan Mountain.

Zhou Yu's navy warships were originally positioned due north of the Han River in an attempt to completely block Cao Cao's return. However, the defenders of Fancheng and Li Tong of Runan sent troops to obstruct the situation, so Zhou Yu had to retreat to the south of the junction of the Han River and the Dan River. Landed on the river beach east of Xiangyang.

Xiangyang garrison general Yue Jin had 20,000 defenders, but he could not hold out against Zhou Yu's numerical superiority. Later, Cao Cao led his defeated troops back north. Zhou Yu was worried about being co-opted from inside and outside, so he once ordered his soldiers to retreat to the warships.

Cao Cao took the opportunity to cross the Han River and flee north, and Man Chong also entered Xiangyang to defend. At this time, Cheng Pu and Zhang Fei's land troops arrived. Zhou Yu's total force reached 50,000, which was far superior to the defending party.

During this period, if Guan Yu had not been restrained in the Xinye area, Jiangdong's warships would probably have been destroyed by Li Tong.

Later, Cao Cao led his defeated troops across the border and left General Wenpin to garrison Wancheng. Xu Shu and Zhao Yun went north to join Guan Yu and finally captured Xinye County, their old place. Li Tong then returned to Runan.

"Gongyou, what method did Liu Jingzhou use to capture Jiangling?" Zhou Yu couldn't help but ask.

Sun Qian shook his head and said: "I only know how to use the plan, but I don't know what the plan is..."

"Who was the general who led the attack on Jiangling?" Zhou Yu asked again.

"Master Liu Pan's lieutenant general Huang Han was promoted..." Sun Qian's rhetoric was carefully compiled by Zhuge Liang.

Zhou Yu then asked Cheng Pu, "Does Mr. Cheng know this person?"

Cheng Pu shook his head: "I know that Liu Pan has a veteran, but I didn't know that this person is so good at scheming..."

Zhou Yu slapped his forehead fiercely and said to himself that Liu Qi really knows how to use people well. Although the Lantian sent to Chaisang last time was mediocre, he still won the rights he deserved. The general sent to Jiangling this time was even more outstanding.

Why do I, Zhou Gongjin, know nothing about these two unknown and capable people? Could it be that Liu Qi is the obstacle to seizing Jingzhou in the future?

"Captain..." Cheng Pu reminded Zhou Yu immediately when he saw Zhou Yu was silent.

Zhou Yu came back to his senses and said: "Gongyou, please tell the envoy. I already know about this. I hope he will inform General Guan and continue north to capture Wancheng."
Chapter completed!