In addition to the second strong city after Xiangyang, Jingzhou was Jiangling, which was also the base for Guan Yu's northern expedition. The terrain was also good, and once the army was defeated, it could retreat to Yizhou, but the problem was also in Yizhou.

Sima Hui and Pang Degong exchanged letters with famous scholars in Yizhou several times, hoping that Jingyi, the two Liu princes, could unite, but Liu Zhang had no interest in uniting Jingzhou. On the contrary, Liu Zhang was also afraid that Liu Biao would annex Yizhou. After all, Liu Biao had done this before.

Therefore, once the decisive battle is placed in Jiangling, it would be great if you don’t get help from Yizhou and not be stabbed in the back by Yizhou.

On the contrary, Xiakou is close to Yangzhou and is located in the lower reaches of Jiangling. Once Xiangyang cannot defend, Jiangling's materials and soldiers can be quickly transported here to defend, and then wait for Sun Ce's reinforcements to fight.

Sima Hui used a stick as a pen and a soil as paper to analyze the reason why he thought Xiakou was the place of decisive battle to Zhuge Jin and the others. After listening, they also realized that it was reasonable.

"Once the Northern Army conquered Xiangyang, it would take Jiangling. The troops in Jingzhou could retreat here. When the troops in Yangzhou arrived, they could fight here.

Although Liu Jiyu in Yizhou was cowardly, he should also know the reason why he lost his lips and teeth were cold. If he sent troops, he could threaten the flanks of Jiangling. Even if he did not send troops, the northern troops would leave a single army in Jiangling.

This is the only chance to defeat Ma Ziyu. In order to accomplish this plan, you and the two of you need help!”

Lu Su and Zhuge Jin looked at each other, not knowing what they wanted to do.

"Jiangling is an important place in Jingzhou, with soldiers, horses, money and food piled up like mountains. Now it is guarded by Liu Hu, the nephew of Liu Jingzhou.

This son is brave but not smart enough. Ziyu, I want you to go to Jiangling to assist him. Once Xiangyang City is broken, you will immediately send troops to Xiakou to welcome the envoy and transport all the money and food from Jiangling here."

Zhuge Jin said hesitantly, "I'm afraid Liu Hu won't listen."

Sima Hui smiled and said, "It's okay, as long as Liu Hu knows that you are talented, he will follow your advice."

The Ma family in Yicheng has many friendships with Wuxi Man. You can tell Liu Hu that Wuxi Man has surrendered. At that time, with the Ma family helping him, you will succeed, and you can make your first contribution."

Seeing that Sima Hui had considered this point, Zhuge Jin could only give in and promise.

Sima Hui looked at Lu Su again and said, "Zhou Yu is Sun Ce's military advisor, Sun Ce obeys his advice. I know that Zijing and Zhou Yu are friends of Qiao Ji. If Zijing can go to Jiangdong to offer plans and persuade Sun Ce to send troops on time, this strategy will have two chances of winning!"

Lu Su frowned slightly. He did have friendship with Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu even wrote several letters to invite Lu Su to come out to assist Sun Ce.

However, because Sun Ce killed Lu Kang and other famous scholars, Lu Su did not agree, and he deliberately settled in Lu Jiang and often swept Lu Kang's tombs to express his dissatisfaction with Sun Ce.

In history, Lu Su had a discussion with Sun Ce and proposed to divide the world with Cao Cao and Liu Biao, but he did not belong to Sun Ce. He even had the idea of ​​seeking a favor to Zheng Bao, who only occupied a county. Later, after Sun Ce was killed, Zhou Yu persuaded him again and officially joined Sun Quan.

Therefore, Sima Hui hoped that Lu Su would go to Sun Cena, but Lu Su was unwilling to do so.

Lu Su refused to say, "In today's world, not only the king chooses ministers, but also the ministers choose the king.

Although Gongjin is my friend, Sun Ce is not my master.

Please ask Gao Ming, sir.”

Sima Hui did not expect that Lu Su was so disgusted with Sun Ce, and he couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

There are many famous scholars in Jing Yang, but not many people are suitable for doing this.

After all, because of Sun Jian, Sun Ce and Liu Biao had a grudge, and the only person who could convince Sun Ce was Zhou Yu, so he had to find someone who had a friendship with Zhou Yu.

But Lu Su has said this, and Sima Hui is not willing to force others to do anything.

Seeing that Sima Hui was in trouble, Lu Su felt a little reluctant.

After all, Sima Hui was busy with these things not for self-interest, but for the sake of the Han Dynasty, and he was also very moved.

"Sir, why not change Ziyu and I. I will go to Jiangling, how about letting Ziyu go to Yangzhou?

I can write a letter to Gongjin, and I believe Gongjin will recommend Ziyu to Sun Ce."

Sima Hui nodded and said, "That's all."

Sima Hui looked at the terrain around Xiakou again and sighed, "Xiakou is located in the north and must be occupied by the Northern Army. Our army can only occupy Fankou and confront it. The place where the decisive battle is probably in Chibi.

The Battle of Red Cliff will be famous throughout the ages. I only hope that the sky has eyes to help the Han Dynasty kill the thieves!”

Zhuge Jin and Lu Su looked at the rolling river water at the foot of the mountain, and their chests became hot.

Isn’t it just to use my literary and martial arts in this world and leave a name in history?

Because Lu Su's dislike of Sun Ce, Sima Hui's previous plans changed.

After Sima Hui returned to Jingzhou to discuss with Pang Degong, he followed the example of the past to praise Xu Shu and called Zhuge Jin and Yan Yan, who had a reputation in Jiangdong, Sanya. Soon, the reputation of the three people spread throughout the Yangtze River and there were singing about the three people everywhere.

Lu Su also wrote a recommendation letter to Zhou Yu as agreed. Zhou Yu was worried that Sun Ce had too few talents, so he immediately went to Danyang to visit Zhuge Jin and the other two who were "seclusion" here, but unfortunately the three of them went out together, which made Zhou Yu sigh a pity.

He didn't see him, but when Sun Ce's brother-in-law Hongzi was in Qu'a, he met the three of Zhuge Jin and the other two who were talking nonsense.

Hongzi listened for a while and immediately found that the three of them were all talented. He hurriedly met. When he learned that they were Sanya, who had recently become famous in Jiangzuo, he expressed his hope that the three of them would become an official in Jiangdong.

The three of them smiled and refused, saying that they had no intention of mundane affairs, and at the same time they hinted that they wanted to invite the three of them to serve as officials, and Sun Ce must come in person.

Zhuge Jin got Sima Hui's tips and had already understood what a famous scholar was.

Hongzi really wanted to help his brother-in-law. Sun Ce happened to be in Wujun, so Hongzi ran to Wuxian and Sun Ce to recommend Zhuge Jin and Sun Ce.

When Sun Ce heard that these three people wanted him to invite them, he immediately refused. He was not the down-and-out son of the past, but a prince of the country. Isn’t it enough to send a few soldiers to bring some gifts to invite people? Why bother to be condescending?

Just at this time, Zhou Yu came back. Hearing Hongzi talking about Zhuge Jin and the other two, he learned that Hongzi met Zhuge Jin and the other two, and sighed that this world was too small.

Then, Zhou Yu also recommended Zhuge Jin and the other three to Sun Ce, saying that many of his friends said that these three were talented in governing the country and ensuring national stability.

When Sun Ce heard his good brothers say this, he wrote a letter.

"If you want to fight with Ma Ziyu, such talents must not be let go. If you miss the talent just because you don't want to go there, it's probably not just these three people who Bo Fu regrets in the future!"

After Zhou Yu said this, Sun Ce also felt a little proud.

"Gongjin is right, I'll go to Qu'a immediately!"

Sun Ce immediately brought his troops, vehicles and gifts to Qua to see Zhuge Jin and the other two.

Zhuge Jin and the other two were also moved to see Sun Ce's situation. The four of them and Zhou Yu had a chat together overnight. Sun Ce felt that this time it was worth it. These three were indeed great talents. They immediately had important positions in various committees, especially Zhuge Jin, who had jointly fought against Liu Biao and fought in Xiakou, was even appointed as the General of the Military Advisor, and was under Zhou Yu.
Chapter completed!