One night passed, and it was daytime, at 10 o'clock in the morning, Ma Chao and everyone took over Anlu City.

As for Xiancheng surrender, the officials of Anlu City were not embarrassed at all. In their opinion, just the few county and state soldiers in their city could still be the opponent of nearly 100,000 Liangzhou troops? Not to mention people, even if they spit alone, they would probably be able to flood their own people. The so-called "little arms can't twist their thighs", it is obviously not their style to do something like hitting stones with eggs. And changing their ruling is what they are good at.

Originally, after Liu Biao died, Liu Cong succeeded to the throne, and Cai Mao was even more in power. For the officials in Jiangxia'anlu City, there were really few of them from Cai Mao. But even if they were from his, there was no way out now. Only by surrendering to the Liangzhou army can we have a way out. Otherwise, what else can we do? Could it be that we have to escape with our family? This is basically impossible!

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Ma Chao brought a group of his subordinates and some soldiers to Anlu City. Except for Liu Ye, who was left behind in the camp, everyone else entered the city with him.

After entering the city, there were still a series of things, including an announcement, posting notices, and informing the people of the city that Anlu is now under the rule of the Liangzhou Army. In fact, for the people, basically who is the governor of the state and who manages the prefectures and counties has little to do with them. But the premise is that you can truly win over people's hearts and not do anything that harms the people, then if you don't touch the interests of the people, the people will naturally not rebel against you. On the contrary, it may be the opposite.

Later, when Ma Chao met the Anlucheng officials who looked so handsome again, he still encouraged them a few words. After all, many things have to be relied on them. In fact, to put it bluntly, it is just use. But being able to use them means they are still useful. Isn’t there such a saying, “I’m not afraid of being used, but I’m afraid you are useless.” Sometimes being used means you still have value for use. But if you have no value, it may be a more tragic thing.

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In Anlu, Ma Chao took a rest, and then continued to head towards Jiangxia's capital and Xiling City. When he learned that Xiling was guarded by Cheng Pu, a veteran general of the Jiangdong Army, Ma Chao did not dare to neglect it. He also took Xiling very seriously. He would not pay attention to it. Although Cheng Pu did not have a great reputation in the world, if you underestimate the person because of this, then the only thing that would be to suffer is that you.

Confidence is one aspect, and confidence must be achieved. But you cannot underestimate the people of the world. It is definitely not advisable to underestimate the enemy. Although Ma Chao also believes that his side can win and seize Xiling, which Cheng Pu defends, he will never underestimate the enemy. Because he knows that as long as he underestimates the enemy, he will definitely lose in the end. For the sake of his own victory and to capture more places in Jingzhou as soon as possible. Ma Chao knows that he must pay attention to his opponent and the enemy.

A few days later, Ma Chao led his army outside Xiling City. Cheng Pu, who had already learned the news, had to worry about the war in Xiling.

Who is Ma Chao? What kind of army is the Liangzhou army? Doesn’t Cheng Pu know yet? Although it is impossible for him to know everything. He knows a lot of basic things. Moreover, he followed Sun Jian to fight in the south and north before, of course he had seen Ma Chao several times. However, at that time, Ma Chao did not have the current power or the current strength. Although he was also an official of the court, he was not yet full of wings.

But even such a young hero at the time has grown into a famous figure in the world. No one dares to underestimate him. Fufeng Ma Chao and Ma Mengqi. Sometimes Cheng Pu thinks that if he wants to talk about his lord, he was also a young hero in the world before, but compared with Ma Chao and Ma Mengqi, there is indeed a big gap. This gap can be said to be a gap in many aspects. Although Cheng Pu is a subordinate of Sun Ce, he has to admit in his heart that his lord is not as good as Ma Mengqi.

So this time Ma Chao led his troops into Jiangxia. It can be said that Cheng Pu has been paying attention, but Ma Chao's advance was fast enough that he has now reached outside Xiling City.

Cheng Pu knew that Xiling would probably be difficult to defend. It was not that he had no confidence, but that in Xiling City, there were only 5,000 people here, while there were nearly 100,000 people. In terms of combat power, fighting on land was not as good as others. Moreover, after several destructions from Xiling, Xiling had not been very strong, even those things that defended the city had not collected much, so they were all unfavorable to us, but they had an advantage.

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In sharp contrast to Cheng Pu in Xiling City, the Liangzhou army stationed outside the city, especially Ma Chao. Ma Chao was not worried about the war in Xiling. Anyway, Xiling City was really nothing to him. He would not be able to take it down with difficulty. At least Xiling is not Xiangyang, and Cheng Pu is not Taishi Ci, and Jiangdong Army is not Liu Bei's army. So if you can't take Xiling now, it's better to go back home and go home to farm.

After a day off, Ma Chao asked Ma Dai to lead his troops to attack the city on the second day. Cheng Pu, as an elder, naturally knew about his loyalty to Sun's family, so you don't have to think about letting him surrender. Then putting aside this, it's only a force to attack Xiling, which is also a must. Ma Chao knew that he should speed up his own speed. After all, there were Liu Bei and Sun Ce in front, Cao Cao behind, and there were local forces, so Ma Chao also knew that it would be better to be a little bit of it.

Ma Dai led his troops to attack the city again, and he had no chance before. Anyway, since entering Jiangxia, Ma Dai has never led his troops to attack the city again. After all, whether it was Yundu City at the beginning or Anlu before, he surrendered directly to his side, so he had no place to use his skills at all. But this time, he led his troops to attack the city again. Although his opponent this time also said that he had some skills, no matter how powerful he was, could he still have Taishi Ci who guarded Xiangyang?

In Ma Dai's opinion, even such a powerful Taishi Ci was defeated by his side and fled, what else could Cheng Pu and Cheng Demou of the Jiangdong Army be considered? Is he better than Taishi Ci? Obviously, he would not be able to do so.

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The first tentative attack was still the end of Ma Chao's soldiers' resounding gold and withdrawing their troops.

From the first test, both sides have a certain understanding of each other's combat power. Both armies have been considered "godly for a long time", so naturally they have heard of each other. After all, the Liangzhou Army is in the world. It is definitely the most famous team. As for the Jiangdong Army, the world's number one in the water battle, can this reputation be too small?

However, although both sides have heard of each other, this is the first time the two armies have fought, and they have never been there before. But this is the first time I encountered it in such a situation, and it is on the other person's territory. No one expected this.

After a siege, Cheng Pu returned to the prefect's mansion, his frowns became deeper. It was impossible for him not to be like this. It was definitely the first time he had seen the strength of the Liangzhou army with his own eyes, and he had heard of it before. But it was indeed "hearing as false as the eyes, seeing as true". After this personal experience, he knew that he was indeed "a famous soldier". He could not accept it. His combat power on land was indeed inferior to others. This is the fact.

Moreover, Cheng Pu also knew that the Liangzhou army had never failed to attack the city anyway. At least they had never broken the city. They had never said that they had not taken down and retreated. Anyway, he had never heard of it. So how could he not worry? After all, now they are all disadvantages, but others are all advantages. He has been deeply favored by the lord and the old lord, and has never been able to repay him. But if he really wants to lose the city, what kind of face he has to meet his lord. And what kind of face he has to meet his lord at the time? But now...

I have to say that the common ideas of the ancients were like this, how can I say it? Anyway, Ma Chao would definitely not have such ideas, at least Sun Ce would definitely not have such ideas. Sun Ce would definitely not pay much attention to the gains and losses of a county and a city. But Cheng Pu is definitely a big figure for the entire Jiangdong Army and the entire Jiangdong. So he is definitely not comparable to a Xiling City. But Cheng Pu's ideas are a bit...

It’s not just a matter of saying that he is wrong. After all, as an old man and a loyal and righteous man, his ideas are understandable, but some things may be different from what everyone pursues. At least in Cheng Pu’s opinion, if he can’t defend the city, that is to be sorry for his lord, but Sun Ce actually didn’t value such a place, and he valued more about Cheng Pu.

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In Ma Chao's tent, Ma Dai was reporting to his lord today what he saw and felt. At this time, he heard him say: "Lord, the combat power of the Jiangdong Army is definitely not as good as ours. So although they have 5,000 troops to guard Xiling, their subordinates can guarantee that they will be able to take down Xiling City within three days and let the lord lead their troops into the city to rest!"

Ma Chao smiled and said, "Okay, I feel much more at ease with Bo Zhan's words. If you don't do anything, even though you are not as good as Tai Shi Ziyi, you still should not underestimate it! Bo Zhan is extremely careful and should not be careless and underestimate the enemy!"

"No! I will remember the words of my lord!"

Ma Chao nodded with satisfaction. Cheng Pu and Taishi Ci were still a little different, and the Jiangdong Army was not very good at defending the city, so we naturally could take Xiling. Ma Chao had known this for a long time, and it was just a matter of time.

After hearing what their lord said, everyone kept nodding. In fact, after today's battle, they and Ma Dai had similar ideas. At least they knew that their side would win, while the enemy would lose. They had the advantage and if they could not capture Xiling, then it would be better to go home and farm.

Although everyone really didn't think of Cheng Pu's true feelings, since his lord said so, he was at least considered a talented person. But just because he plus five thousand soldiers in the Jiangdong Army, he was still no longer his opponent.

This is definitely not arrogance, but a kind of self-confidence. Everyone has such confidence, so they feel this way. This is not something that can be done in one day or two days. It has made everyone feel this way over the years.

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Another day later, Ma Dai continued to lead his troops to attack Xiling, but he had not forgotten what he said in front of his lord that within three days, Xiling would be captured so that the lord would lead his troops to rest in the prefect's mansion in the city. And these three days naturally include yesterday, and then today and tomorrow, so Ma Dai also knew that there was not much time left for him, and this was so awkward. Of course, it was not that meaning, but that it really made him feel that it would be impossible not to hold on.

Looking at Ma Dai who led troops to attack under the city, Cheng Pu sneered in his heart, Liangzhou Army! I have been waiting for you for a long time. Today, Cheng Pu, Cheng Demou is "sacrificing his life to accompany the gentleman". He will fight you well so that you will never dare to underestimate my Jiangdong Army.

After thinking of this, Cheng Pu shouted to the soldiers on the city wall, "Brothers, show your skills and let the Liangzhou army see. We are not easy to bully!"

"promise!"

"Kill!"

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Chapter completed!