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Chapter 108 Surrendering the Xiangyang Navy
Liu Biao followed a group of Jin Yiwei out of the State Shepherd's Mansion, got on his horse, and rode straight to the gate of Xiangyang City.

At this time, the Han army had completely taken over the defense of Xiangyang City, and the people holding the city gates were the elite White Tiger Legion under Dian Wei.

The city's defenses are so strict, not to mention Jin Yiwei, even if Zhao Yun and others want to leave the city, they have to obediently go to Liu Hong to sign and issue a city warrant.

Holding Liu Hong's warrant, the commander of Jin Yiwei led Liu Biao to the gate of the city.

As soon as Liu Biao and his party arrived at the city gate, they were surrounded by the elite White Tiger Legion who were in charge of guarding the city gate.

"Who is coming?"

The general in charge of guarding the city gate came out more and more, staring at a pair of eyes the size of copper bells, said in a deep voice.

The general who led the elite white tiger army to guard the city gate was Dian Wei's personal guard commander, named Dian Meng.

As his name suggests, Dian Meng is tall and mighty, with muscles all over his body and holding two iron hand halberds, which is no less impressive than Dian Wei.

"According to His Majesty's imperial decree, take Jingzhou Shepherd Liu Biao out of the city and recruit the Xiangyang Navy."

The commander of Jinyiwei who led the team leapt to the horse and replied.

Liu Hong did not dismiss Liu Biao from his post of Jingzhou shepherd, nor did he appoint another official to Liu Biao, so Liu Biao was still Jingzhou shepherd at this time.

"Is there a warrant from His Majesty?"

Dian Meng held a pair of iron halberds upside down, and asked in a deep voice.

"His Majesty's order is here!"

The commander of Jin Yiwei took out Liu Hong's warrant from his arms, held it in his palm, and said in a deep voice.

Dian Meng put an iron halberd in his waist, took the warrant from the commander of Jin Yiwei, and opened it to examine it carefully.

"The warrant is correct, open the city gate!"

After confirming that the seal was correct, Dian Meng closed the warrant, handed it back to the commander of Jin Yiwei, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Dianmeng's order, the elite White Tiger Legion surrounding the Jinyi Guards immediately dispersed and made way for a passage for Liu Biao and his party to pass.

The elite white tiger guarding the city gate opened the bolt and pushed open the heavy gate, allowing Liu Biao and his party to leave the city.

"The military discipline of the Han army is so strict!"

On the horseback, Liu Biao had a panoramic view of everything and couldn't help but wonder in his heart.

"It seems that the old man was not wronged. Even if he didn't surrender, with such an elite division with strict military discipline, when the Han army's siege equipment arrives, the Han army's attempt to break through Xiangyang is like finding something out of a bag."

Liu Biao murmured in his heart.

Following Jin Yiwei out of Xiangyang City, a group of people rode their horses and galloped. The distance of dozens of miles was covered in an instant under the flying horseshoes.

Before Liu Biao and his party approached Xiangyang Water Village, they were stopped again.

In the diagonal stabbing, a group of cavalry surrounded Liu Biao and his party.

"Who is coming?"

One of the generals stepped forward, pointing at Liu Biao and his party with a spear in his hand, and asked in a deep voice.

"According to His Majesty's decree, take Jingzhou Shepherd Liu Biao to the Xiangyang Water Village to recruit the Xiangyang Navy."

The commander of the Jin Yiwei rode his horse forward and answered.

"Is there a warrant from His Majesty?"

Hearing the answer from the Commander of Jin Yiwei, the general did not let down his vigilance, still looked at Liu Biao and his party vigilantly, and asked in a deep voice.

"His Majesty's order is here!"

The leader of Jinyiwei replied.

The commander of Jin Yiwei seemed to have expected that the warrant would be checked by the general, and he took out the warrant issued by Liu Hong from his arms, held it in his palm and handed it to the general.

The general took the order from the commander of the Jin Yiwei, held it in his hand and examined it carefully.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

After confirming again and again that it was correct, Pianjiang returned the warrant to the commander of Jin Yiwei and asked in a deep voice.

"Where is General Xue Li? Quickly take me to meet General Xue!"

The leader of Jinyiwei asked in a deep voice.

"this way please!"

The general said.

Hearing what the Commander of Jin Yiwei said, he sat on his horse and made a gesture.

Under the guidance of the general, Liu Biao and his party soon met Xue Rengui.

"The last general pays his respects to General Xue!"

The commander of the Jin Yiwei said in a deep voice.

Seeing Xue Rengui, the commander of Jin Yiwei got off his horse and saluted.

"Come on, but what is His Majesty's will?"

Xue Rengui asked in a deep voice.

Seeing Liu Biao behind the commander of Jin Yiwei, Xue Rengui had some vague guesses.

"As ordered by His Majesty, General Xue will accompany me to the Xiangyang Water Village to recruit Cai Mao and the Xiangyang Navy."

Hearing Xue Rengui's question, the commander of Jin Yiwei couldn't help but answer straight to the point.

"Okay, I will lead the troops to set off immediately."

Hearing the words of the commander of Jin Yiwei, Xue Rengui laughed.

After a stick of incense, Xue Rengui summoned [-] cavalry troops under his command, surrounded by Liu Biao and Jin Yiwei, the army marched mightily towards Xiangyang Water Village.

To be on the safe side, Xue Rengui also notified Gan Ning who was drifting on the river.

As long as Cai Mao dared to resist stubbornly, Gan Ning's troops lying on the river could quickly block Cai Mao's retreat.

As long as Cai Mao was unable to escape by water, Xue Rengui believed that with his [-] cavalry, he could forcefully break through the gate of Xiangyang Water Village and capture Cai Mao alive.

Gan Ning, who was ordered to lead the Han navy to blockade the Yangtze River, immediately took action after receiving the news from Xue Rengui. Tens of thousands of navy troops set out to block the waterways around Xiangyang Water Village.

As soon as Gan Ning arrived near the Xiangyang water village, Cai Mao, who was sitting in the Xiangyang water village, received a report from his subordinates.

After receiving the report, Cai Mao was taken aback, thinking that the Han army was going to forcibly capture Xiangyang Water Village.

Thinking of this, Cai Mao immediately assembled his navy, ready to board the boat, and fight Gan Ning to the death on the river.

However, before Cai Mao led his army to board the ship, Cai Mao received another report that surprised him.

His brother-in-law, Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, came, and he came with the cavalry of the Han army.

"What's the matter, Liu Biao surrendered to Han?"

Upon receiving the news, Cai Mao was not in a hurry to meet Liu Biao, but sat on the handsome seat with frowns and murmured.

"Forget it, although there are some deviations from the plan, the result is the same."

Frowning and thinking for a long time, Cai Mao sighed and muttered to himself.

After a stick of incense, Cai Mao led the army out of the gate of the water village and confronted Xue Rengui's army across the air.

"Liu Jingzhou, it's your turn!"

Xue Rengui looked at Liu Biao and said in a deep voice.

Looking at the well-groomed Jingzhou navy, Xue Rengui nodded in satisfaction. Although the strength of the Jingzhou infantry was mediocre, the navy was a first-class elite division, even Gan Ning's Han navy was inferior.

"General Xue, don't worry, I will live up to His Majesty's trust."

Hearing Xue Rengui's words, Liu Biao bowed to Xue Rengui and said in a deep voice.

"Please trouble Liu Jingzhou!"

Xue Rengui smiled back and said in a deep voice.

Afterwards, under the escort (surveillance) of Jin Yiwei, Liu Biao rode out to the front of the formation of the two armies.

"Where is my younger brother Cai Mao?"

Arriving in front of the two armies, Liu Biao shouted in a deep voice.

"My lord, Cai Mao is here!"

Seeing Liu Biao, Cai Mao rode out and replied.

"My brother Cai Mao, I have led Xiangyang's civil and military forces to surrender to the Han. Today, according to the emperor's imperial decree, I come to invite my younger brother to surrender to the Han together!"

Seeing Cai Mao, Liu Biao said in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)