After Liu Xiu returned to Xiangyang, Huang Yueying had made a one handed crossbow. Although the power of this hand crossbow is quite different from that of Dahuang crossbow, it is more convenient and powerful than bow and arrow. Huang's workshop seems to have become Liu Xiu's workshop, which directly mass produced 2000 crossbows.

This number is just in line with the number of flying tiger battalion and barbarians.

Liu Xiu directly equipped these two thousand soldiers to ensure that each soldier had a crossbow and ten crossbows.

Then Liu Xiu asked shamoko and Huang Hu to train their soldiers separately.

After Liu Xiu dealt with the government affairs that needed to be dealt with by him, he ordered Wei Yan to take over the 5000 garrison of Xiangyang City. Wei Yan was not only outstanding in martial arts, but also proficient in training and marching. After taking over 5000 soldiers, he subdued them in a short time.

The style of soldiers in the army also changed rapidly according to Wei Yan's training.

With Wei Yan in charge of the army, Liu Xiu was much more relaxed.

On this day, Liu Xiu was chatting with Huang Yueying in the backyard when they expected the problem of paper. Liu Xiu just mentioned that he could improve Zuo Bo's paper. Huang Yueying took it seriously.

Huang Yueying got married, but her character didn't change at all, especially in equipment manufacturing.

As soon as she heard that the paper could be improved, Huang Yueying pestered Liu Xiu and asked about the main points.

Liu Xiu had no choice but to write down the production process and key points in his mind, list them in detail, and then give them to Huang Yueying.

Huang Yueying looked at it once, then kissed Liu Xiu and left quickly.

Looking at Huang Yueying's back, Liu Xiu is helpless. This wench, estimate also is such disposition. But it has to be said that Huang Yueying's help to Liu Xiu is undoubtedly enormous.

"Step on it! Step on it

Outside the yard, Deng AI came in.

After a ceremony, Deng AI arched his hand and said, "Mr. Zhang Ren, please see me."

"Zhang Ren is here?"

Liu Xiu's eyes show the expression of doubt, Zhang Ren has been in Xinye, how suddenly came to Xiangyang? Could it be that the situation in Nanyang County has changed.

With a guess in his mind, Liu Xiu got up and went to the hall.

In the hall, the guests and hosts are seated.

Liu Xiu's eyes fell on Zhang Ren's face. Seeing Zhang Ren's dignified face, he knew that his guess was probably true.

Something happened in Nanyang County!

In fact, Liu Xiu gave the control of Nanyang County to Zhang Ren and to Liu Zhang of Yizhou. His intention was to let Yizhou army resist Cao army and weaken Cao army first. Even if we can't weaken the strength of Cao Cao's army, we should at least delay the pace of Cao Cao's army going south.

Once Yizhou army has an accident, it means that Cao army may begin to attack.

Zhang Ren's expression has proved everything.

Liu Xiu asked, "General Zhang, what happened to Nanyang County?"

Zhang Ren was sitting anxiously, his eyes were eager, said: "Liu Jingzhou, Nanyang County situation is not guaranteed, please Liu Jingzhou send troops to help."

Liu Xiu asked, "what's going on?"

Zhang Ren had a worried look in his eyes. He simply said that Zhuyang county had fallen, but he was ambushed when he attacked Wan county. Then he said, "this battle has failed, and my troops are insufficient. Therefore, please send troops to help as soon as possible. Yizhou and Jingzhou are allies. Liu Jingzhou, it's up to you now. "

Liu Xiu sneered in his heart. When you occupied Nanyang County, you didn't say it was up to you. Instead, you rightfully occupied all the counties in Nanyang County. None of them was left to Liu Xiu.

Now come and ask for help. I finally know who the brothers are.

In particular, Liu Xiu knew Zhang Ren's recruitment during his stay in Nanyang County.

This time, nearly 10000 people were lost, but Liu Xiu estimated that there were at least 10000 troops under Zhang Ren's command. With Zhang Ren's troops, it is still possible to stay in Xinye for a period of time.

However, Liu Xiu would not refuse directly. He nodded his head and said, "General Zhang, don't worry, I will not sit by and ignore you. Yizhou's business is Jingzhou's business. General Zhang's business is my official's business. So please rest assured, general Zhang. "

Zhang Ren nodded. Now he can only hope for Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu said, "come on!"

A soldier came in and saluted.

Liu Xiu said, "please Pang Tong and Deng Zhan come to the prefecture for discussion."

"No!"

The soldier turned and went down to pass the order. Liu Xiu looked at Zhang Ren and said, "General Zhang, now Nanyang County is under threat. Don't worry. I will discuss the plan immediately and start to support Nanyang County."

"Good, good, that's good. Thank you, Liu Jingzhou."

Zhang Ren has a look of expectation in his eyes.

Not long after, Pang Tong and Deng Zhan came to the hall together to salute.

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "sit down!"

Two people sit down, Liu Xiu briefly said the current situation of Nanyang County, and then said: "now I call you to discuss how to help Nanyang County."Deng Zhan's eyes, nose, nose and heart, but he didn't open his mouth. When it comes to marching, he didn't participate.

Pang Tong was embarrassed and said, "Lord, I'm afraid it's difficult to support Nanyang County now."

"What's the difficulty?" Liu Xiu asked.

Pang Tong sighed and said: "Zhang Ren's eyebrows wrinkled, and his face became dim.

Pang Tong continued: "second, even if the troops are deployed to support Nanyang County, there are no troops in Xiangyang now. Before Liu Bei attacked Xiangyang, he relied on the 8000 barbarians under shamoko. But now, most of shamoko's barbarians have been arranged to go to Jiangxia county. Where else can Xiangyang have soldiers to support them? "

Liu Xiu, however, was determined to support Zhang Ren, saying: "military division, what if the soldiers of the first army are transferred? Under the command of Wen pin, a part of the soldiers were transferred to support Nanyang County. "

Zhang Ren felt a touch of joy on his face when he heard the speech. Looking at Liu Xiu's eyes, there was a look of gratitude. It was Liu Xiu's honesty that made him so friendly.

Pang Tong was shocked and said: "Lord, the first army is responsible for the safety of the whole Nanjun county. Once Nanjun encountered a crisis, wenpin could quickly dispatch troops to suppress it. If we withdraw some soldiers from the first army, what if it will affect the overall situation of Jingzhou? "

Zhang Ren said: "Pang Jun division, the current situation in Nanyang County is in crisis. It is really in urgent need of support. Moreover, the stability of Nanyang County means that Xiangyang City is stable, which means that Nanyang County is stable. Therefore, to some extent, the stability of Nanyang County must be maintained. "

If we say that for the grasp of human nature, Zhang Ren is below the horizontal line. But if we talk about military affairs, Zhang Ren is definitely of high standard and not too bad.

Liu Xiu, with a look of approval, said: "military adviser, I think general Zhang's words are reasonable. Nanyang County is in crisis. I'm afraid Jingzhou will also be in crisis. "

Pang Tong had a bad smile in his heart, and then said: "Lord, I have already analyzed what should be analyzed. It is the Lord's business whether to dispatch soldiers to support us or not. I do not recommend dispatching soldiers, but the final decision is up to the Lord. "

The right of choice was handed over to Liu Xiu.

Zhang Ren looked at Liu Xiu, full of expectations.

Zhang Ren was hopeful and said, "Liu Jingzhou, the stability of Nanyang County is very important. Therefore, according to this general, we should first dispatch some soldiers to Xinye county. As long as the Cao army is blocked, Jingzhou will have no worries. "

Liu Xiu was silent and did not answer.

Seeing this, Zhang Ren became anxious again for fear that Liu Xiu would refuse.

After a while, Liu Xiu said, "General Zhang came to Xiangyang County in person. I can't help him. In particular, general Zhang led the army in Nanyang County and helped Liu Xiu a lot. Today, my officer decided to send 5000 soldiers from the first army to support General Zhang. However, it will certainly take some time to dispatch soldiers from Jiangling County. Therefore, during this period, general Zhang should guard Xinye County well. I am sure I will arrive in the shortest time. "

Zhang Ren gave a long sigh of relief and arched his hand: "thank you for Liu Jingzhou. Zhang Ren remembers Liu Jingzhou's great righteousness. The war crisis in Xinye will have to go back immediately. Liu Jingzhou will be waiting for your good news in Xinye county. "

"Good! Take your time

Liu Xiu nodded and watched Zhang Ren leave.