Zhuge Liang leaned on the desk and stared intently at the map of Yuzhang in front of him. It recorded in detail the mountains, rivers, counties, townships, key points, and even the mileage of Yuzhang and Luling counties. It was extremely well-made.
This map used to be kept in the Chief Records Office of Yuzhang County. Zhuge Liang's uncle Zhuge Xuan once served as the governor of Yuzhang. Zhuge Liang had seen this map when he was a boy. Later, Zhuge Xuan was expelled from office by Zhu Hao and presented this map to Liu Biao.
Now it has returned to Zhuge Liang's hands.
Zhuge Liang has studied this map thousands of times. Especially recently, he has placed this map in his bedroom and watched and studied it morning and night. Zhuge Liang is familiar with every mountain, river, and city on it, even if he is asked to draw it again.
A picture is not a difficult thing to think about.
Many people thought that the land and water army led by Liu Jing himself would be the main force in attacking Yuzhang, but this was not the case.
According to the intelligence gathered by our side, the Jiangdong Army was defeated in Jiangxia last year, with tens of thousands of dead and hundreds of boats lost. Although they suffered heavy losses, they also obtained the racket technology from Huang Zu.
At present, Jiangdong Army's warships are equipped with a large number of rackets. Although they have not experienced the test of a major war, they are no different from Liu Jingjun's technology. In addition, Jiangdong Army officers and soldiers are accustomed to water warfare. If they fight head-on on the river, even if they win, they will still hurt the enemy.
One thousand, you will lose eight hundred, and the gain outweighs the loss.
Therefore, the purpose of the army led by Liu Jing is not to attack Yuzhang and Luling, or to engage in a decisive battle with the enemy. It has two main tasks:
The first is to seize Chaisang, an important town in the north of Yuzhang, and draw out the troops of Sun Bi and Tai Shici.
The second is to guard Pengze, block the entrance of the Yangtze River into Jiangxi, and block Sun Quan's water reinforcements.
These two tasks are both to create favorable conditions for the real main force to attack.
That's right, the main force in the attack on Yuzhang and Luling this time is the army led by Zhuge Liang. He will lead the warships with ten thousand people back to Changsha, and then join the people in Jingnan, leave Liling, and attack the hinterland of Yuzhang by land.
In order to ensure nothing goes wrong, Liu Jing transferred seven generals, including Cai Sheng and Huang Zhong, and Zhonglang generals Liu Liang, Wei Yan, Huo Jun, Shan Rixi, and Xizhen, to Zhuge Liang's command. He also transferred Xu Shu, the prefect of Nanjun, to join the army, Yang Yi.
Liu Min, Sizhi Sima Zhi, etc., provided consultation.
Liu Jing led an army of tens of thousands to provide cover and foil for Zhuge Liang, and also sent powerful generals and advisors to assist him. With his trust in him, one can imagine how much pressure Zhuge Liang was under.
This battle can only be won, not defeated, otherwise Zhuge Liang will have no shame in going back to see Liu Jing.
"Military advisor, we have arrived at Jinxiang. There is someone greeting us at the ferry. It seems to be Xunan County."
Zhuge Liang was looking at the map and thinking about strategies. His expression was so focused that he didn't even notice Yang Yi entering the cabin until the latter made a sound.
As soon as Zhuge Liang heard that Xu Shu was coming to greet him, he immediately got up and left the cabin, stood on the deck, and saw a group of people gathered at the ferry. The leader's face was faintly visible, and it was his friend Xu Shu.
As soon as the ship docked, Zhuge Liang couldn't wait to get off the ship and shook hands with Xu Shu. The last time they met was on the first day of the new year. They hadn't seen each other for more than half a year, and they missed each other very much.
After the greetings, Zhuge Liang asked Xu Shu with a smile: "As the saying goes: 'Records of states and counties are like thunderbolts; when you get an edict, hang it on the wall.' The order of guarding and stabbing is better than the edict of the emperor. Yuan Zhi was in Nanjun and was in dictatorship.
I believe in the merits of the generals, do good and eliminate evil, and have the power and blessings of my own. But now you are under my command, suffering the hardships of traveling in the army, and being tired of planning and planning. I wonder if there is any resentment in your heart?"
Xu Shu didn't pay attention to Zhuge Liang's ridicule and replied calmly: "Kong Ming doesn't know my ambition? I am to assist the general in order to become a king. The general thinks that it is useful for me to govern the county, so I will govern the county. The general thinks that it is beneficial for me to govern the army.
I will govern the army. In my heart, there is no distinction between the two, so how can I talk about resentment?"
"We have known each other for six or seven years, and Yuan Zhi's words can always enlighten me." Zhuge Liang sighed with emotion at first, and then praised his friend: "Yuan Zhi is resolute and decisive, never gets confused, and knows general strategy. You are here to help me.
I can control the army and plan the divisions, so I have nothing to worry about."
Xu Shu smiled and said: "I am now an official under Kong Ming's account. Kong Ming thinks I can do whatever he wants, so I just give him orders." Xu Shu knew that the people at the ferry were too distracted and never mentioned anything about the military affairs, so he asked Zhuge Liang, "Will Kong Ming advance?"
Gangneung?”
Zhuge Liang solemnly said: "The way to be a general is: before the army well is drained, the general will not say he is thirsty; before the army's food is cooked, the general will not say he is hungry; before the army's curtains are laid, the general will not say he is tired. In short, a general should be the same as the soldiers.
Also. I am the commander-in-chief of an army. How can I abandon my soldiers in the field and go into the city to rest alone?"
Xu Shu knew that Zhuge Liang would not agree, so he said: "I have ordered people to prepare food in Jinxiang. The soldiers can go ashore and eat."
Zhuge Liang thanked him. As he said before, when the soldiers eat, he will eat, and when the soldiers sleep in peace, he will sleep in peace. The next day, Zhuge Liang led his army to board the ship and sailed down the river to Changsha.
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But it is said that Liu Jing separated from Zhuge Liang at Zhukou and continued south along the Han River to Xiakou, Ganning, and Liu Zhu all garrisoned here. Huang Zu also led Jiangxia civil and military forces and came from Shaxian to greet him.
Liu Jing looked at Huang Zu, who had a gray beard but a strong body, and said with a smile: "Huang Jiangxia has recently prepared for the expedition against Yuzhang, dispatching civilian men, boats and chariots, and transporting military supplies and grain. It can be said that the hard work is great. It is really hard."
Huang Zu showed an angry face and said with hatred: "Sun Jian, Sun Ce and Sun Quan, father and son, are all ambitious. Sun Jian invaded Xiangyang and was killed by me. Sun Ce and Sun Quan also coveted Jiangxia and attacked one after another. I, the man from Jingchu, died."
Tens of thousands of people were killed by the hands of his father and his son. This bloody feud will never be forgotten even in ten lifetimes. When I heard that the general wanted to raise troops to attack Jiangdong, I was so happy that I could hardly sleep. I wished I could personally sail a boat and kill Jiangdong.
Thief!"
Liu Jinghan said with a smile: "Although Huang Jiangxia is old and strong, he is still old. He can guard the rear and leave military affairs to his juniors. This time, General Ziyi will accompany the army to the battle. As the saying goes, a tiger father has no dog son. Huang Jiangxia, a famous general of Chu State,
Zi Yi also has a father's style, and he will surely be able to defeat thieves and make great achievements."
Ziyi is the eldest son of Huang Zu and Huang She, the governor of Fangling. He will serve as the chief general of the Jiangxia army and command the Jiangxia warships to accompany Liu Jing in the campaign against Yuzhang.
Huang Zu knew his son's caliber. He was only the nominal commander of the Jiangxia Army, and the actual leader was his commanding general, Su Fei.
Huang Zu introduced Liu Jing: "General, this person's name is Su Fei. He is the commander-in-chief under my command. He has been with me on many expeditions for many years and has saved me from many difficulties. He is brave and resourceful, and he is worthy of a great responsibility."
Su Fei is nearly 20 years old, with a rugged face, a thick mustache, and a majestic appearance. Anyone who looks at him will admire him as a great husband.
"Is your step Su Mengyang?" Liu Jing had an excellent first impression of Su Fei and said: "Xingba has repeatedly recommended your step to me, saying that you manage the army well and are especially good at water warfare. You have the talent of a general and will raise an army in the future.
Wu can be the front part."
Perhaps because of similar personalities, or perhaps because heroes cherish each other, Gan Ning and Su Fei still became good friends as in history. However, their situations were completely different. In history, Gan Ning was depressed and frustrated under Huang Zu, but
Su Fei loved him very much. Now that Su Fei was reduced to a subordinate general, Gan Ning recommended him to Liu Jing many times.
Su Fei cast a grateful look at Gan Ning and bowed to Liu Jingjun: "General Meng Gan values his talent in flying. He is willing to advance for the front of the army and clear out the Wu thieves!"
"Okay," Liu Jing nodded and said, "Let's take the first step as the front, hoping that the first step will increase the power of our army."
"No." Su Fei responded in a deep voice.
The next day, Liu Jing joined Gan Ning, Liu Zhu, and Su Fei's tribes, totaling 30,000 people. In one moment, large ships intercepted the river, thousands of sails competed, covering the sky and the sun, and marched towards Yuzhang in a mighty manner.
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