Smart people can understand what they say. After a brief exchange with Lan Tian, ​​Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu immediately understood that this small newspaper has a big effect.

Xu Shu pointed to the upper left corner of the Yangtze River Newspaper and said: "The information from the Press and Publication Department is still relatively lagging behind. The news in this issue was from August and September last year. Cao Cao defeated the Kansai Allied Forces at the Weishui River in September last year, pursued Ma Chao in October, and Han

Then we arrived in Anding. Last month Tian Yin and Su Bo rebelled in Jizhou and Youzhou. Cao Cao was worried that Yecheng would be lost and had returned to his army. Now Xiahou Yuan was left to conquer the remaining troops in Guanxi."

The pressure on the entire Jingzhou defense zone is mainly in Nanjun and Jiangxia, and the intelligence spying on Cao Cao in the north is the most. In addition, the Guanzhong area is close to Jingzhou, so it is very familiar with Cao's army.

Zhuge Liang nodded and added: "Yuan Zhi wants to convey external military information to Quanling in a timely manner. Ziyu has put a lot of effort into running this Yangtze River report. We must support him as much as possible."

"Well, I'm going to Jiangxia to see Yunchang in a few days. I just happened to take the Yangtze River newspaper there for distribution. General Guan will definitely give his full support." Xu Shu said.

"Has there been any news about my lord in Yizhou?" Lan Tian asked again.

Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "Shi Yuan has returned with a letter. He once suggested controlling Liu Zhang in Fucheng. Unfortunately, the lord tried his best to stop it. Now he is pretending to resist Zhang Lu at Jiameng Pass."

"The achievements are fleeting. If we don't seize such a good opportunity in Fucheng, it will be difficult to encounter Liu Zhang in danger again..." Xu Shu felt a little regretful.

"As the saying goes, if the name is not correct, then the words will not go smoothly, and if the words are not right, the things will not be accomplished. My lord may have his own ideas, but if Cao Cao can pacify Yongliang and then march into Hanzhong with his troops, if he has not captured Xichuan by then, then

The world cannot be achieved if it stands as a tripod..." Zhuge Liang also had a worried look on his face.

Seeing this, Lan Tian consoled him: "Cao Cao's control of Hebei is not yet stable. Without Tian Yin, would Sub Bo have rebelled? In addition, Ma Chao is very brave, Yongliang will not fail in a short time."

As the saying goes, hard work pays off, and we must always be prepared. If there is a real change in Yizhou and the lord and Liu Zhang break up and confront each other, Jingzhou must also send troops to help and shorten the time to capture Xichuan as much as possible."

"Haha, is there going to be a war? My old Zhang's hands are extremely itchy." While everyone was talking, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun walked into the hall.

Xu Shu saw sweat on Zhang Fei's forehead and guessed with a smile: "Did the three generals go riding horses or shooting arrows today?"

Zhang Fei shook his head and said: "It's really cold in Jingzhou this year. Big brother, and the second brother are far apart now. I can only stay at home and play with the top. Lan Ziyu is a very good toy. It will warm you up after a few whips."

"My lord said that the general whipped his soldiers after being drunk. What happened now that he played with the top?" Zhuge Liang asked.

Zhang Fei scratched his head and smiled naively: "I haven't whipped a soldier in two years. I especially don't like their cowardly cries. I'd rather whip a top to give me strength..."

Zhao Yun burst out laughing when he saw this. Instead of being angry, Zhang Fei said expectantly: "Didn't you say that Ziyu brought me a gift? Where is it?"

Zhuge Liang took out a newspaper from the wooden box, handed it to Zhang Fei and said, "Here, this is the good thing Ziyu brought from Quanling."

Zhang Fei held the newspaper in his hand and said with confusion: "Yangtze River News... what kind of gift is this? It can only be used as a story for entertainment..."

Zhuge Liang joked: "The Yangtze River News will have new ones every two months from now on. If Yide doesn't like it, he won't send it to you. Anyway, the quantity is not large..."

Zhang Fei rolled his eyes at Zhuge Liang and hooked his thick arms around Lan Tian's neck, showing a very intimate gesture.

"I have a good relationship with Ziyu. There is no reason why you can't read the new newspaper to me. I was listening to you outside the door just now. Are you going to send troops from Jingzhou to Yizhou?" Zhang Fei asked in Lantian's ear.

Lan Tian nodded and said: "My lord, we only have 30,000 troops now. If we can really capture Yizhou with this small force, I guess Cao Cao has defeated everything in the world..."

"Now Nanjun and Jiangxia only have more than 20,000 troops, and Jingnan's troops are less than 20,000. I don't know how many temporary recruits there will be. If we really want to send troops to Yizhou to help the eldest brother, what can the second brother use to fight against Cao Cao?" Zhang

Fei asked worriedly.

Zhuge Liang: "In the past two years, we have raised some money and food. Cao Cao moved too many people away from Nanjun. It is not something that can be done overnight. The soldiers that my lord went to Sichuan were recruited from Jingnan..."

Lan Tian smiled and said: "These are not problems. I have been preparing food, armor, and weapons. Jingnan has not been affected by wars in recent years. In fact, the available military resources are still sufficient. I should be able to recruit another 30,000 soldiers by then...

"

Xu Shu reminded: "Ziyu, don't forget Jiaozhou. If the soldiers from Jiangdong move south in large numbers, how can you survive without the soldiers you can use?"

"I heard that after Cao Cao's defeat at Chibi, he built warships in the Huaisi waters to train his navy. Now Xiahou Yuan is stationed in Chang'an to conquer Yongliang. Cao Cao's main force is now free. Do you think he will attack Jiangdong? After all, he is the most capable.

Zhou Yu is no longer here, so Sun Quan should not have the intention to seize Jiaozhou now..." Lan Tian analyzed.

"What Ziyu said makes sense. Lu Zijing, the governor, is not as prestigious as Zhou Yu. The military power in Jiangdong is now concentrated in the hands of Sun Quan. With such a suspicious character, it is impossible for him to conquer Jiaozhou personally. If a general like Lu Meng is sent to take it, it should not be Ziyu's.

Opponent." Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement.

Zhang Fei nodded, "I agree with the military advisor's point of view. With people like Gao Boping and Gan Ning under Ziyu's command, how can a rat from Jiangdong be his opponent..."

After everyone chatted and reminisced about old times, Zhang Fei's stomach growled twice, and he immediately shouted: "Commander, Ziyu finally came to Jiangling. What have we prepared to entertain him? Why not get some wine to warm up first?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Don't be anxious, Yide. The wine you want will arrive later. It's cold in the winter, so of course you'll eat shabu-shabu. Let Ziyu prepare a dipping saucer to keep you entertained."

Zhang Fei frowned and replied: "What's the matter with me? The main reason is that Ziyu is traveling far away and he should be hungry now..."

Lan Tian called Gao Yuan to speak a few words in his ear, and then said to Zhuge Liang: "Last month, Jiaozhi sent a lot of seafood. This time I came to Jiangling and brought some along the way. The military advisor asked someone to take him to the kitchen to prepare.

"

"I'll take General Gao." Zhao Yun volunteered.

Zhang Fei was delighted when he heard this, "The seafood should include abalone, right? I almost forgot the taste of it. It's been a while since I've eaten Fu Shou Quan. Can Ziyu, my follower, know how to cook it?"

Lan Tian smiled and said: "There is no abalone this time, but other good things. I guarantee you will like it."

"Could it be sea cucumber? I don't like eating that thing, and I don't like it no matter how much I eat it..." Zhang Fei frowned.

"It's not sea cucumber, you'll know when it's served later," Lan Tian said.

Zhang Fei pursed his lips and shook his head, "It's so unpleasant..."

Wine and shabu-shabu were being served on the table one after another, but what Zhang Fei was thinking about most was the seafood in Lantian.

After several rounds of toasts, Zhang Fei noticed that Gao Yuan had returned, and the maid then brought a wooden plate to each table, which contained eight strange-looking things.
Chapter completed!