To be honest, Cao Cao didn't want to antagonize the Xiliang army from the bottom of his heart, but he knew that the Xiliang army would not be willing to stay in barren places such as Youliang. They would definitely unite their own troops for a battle. Cao Cao still understood Yuan Shao's foundation in Jizhou
Some, it is not easy for Jia Rong to capture Jizhou in a short period of time, and the intelligence reports that there are only 50,000 soldiers attacking Jizhou, which makes Cao Cao even more relieved. No matter how stupid Yuan Shao is, he has
With so many soldiers and horses, they can't even defeat the Xiliang army.
"We will continue to attack Nanyang County tomorrow and be sure to capture Nanyang County," Cao Cao said.
Nanyang County is a tough nut to crack. Liu Pan is very determined to defend the city. In addition, there are Yi nationalities in the city to help Cao Jun. It is difficult for Cao Jun to take advantage. No matter what tricks Cao Jun has, they are all resolved by Cao Jun. For a time, Cao Jun
There is no good way.
However, after Cao Cao occupied the counties around Nanyang County, Nanyang had become an isolated city. Unless Liu Biao led an army to come in person, it would be difficult to escape destruction.
"Your Majesty, Cao Cao has led an army of 100,000 to attack Nanyang County. The military situation is critical. Please come to your rescue as soon as possible." An official said hurriedly when he saw that Liu Biao finally went to court.
After becoming the emperor, Liu Biao was very diligent at first. He went to and out of court on time every day and handled affairs. However, as time went by, he felt that being an emperor was not that good. He had to be restricted in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Liu Biao was not the emperor.
Yuan Shu was so casual and strictly followed the Han Emperor's specifications.
Therefore, Liu Biao sometimes went to court every three days, and sometimes it lasted for ten days. Like this time, it lasted for half a month. When the officials in the court saw this, they were all worried. Now Cao Jun has invaded the country, and there are people like this around him.
Can the Holy Lord make people feel at ease? Many officials even secretly contacted Cao Jun after giving birth. In the eyes of the aristocratic family, the development of the family is the most important. As for whether Liu Biao will still be the emperor by then, it will not have much to do with them.
The relationship is over, Cao Cao treats the family generously, so it is a good choice to seek refuge with him.
In fact, this cannot be blamed on the officials under their command. They are incompetent. Officials naturally want to seek refuge with more powerful people.
"Well, I already know about this. Cao Cao's bandit has invaded and the people of Jingzhou are suffering. The soldiers should fight bravely to kill the enemy. In the past, Liu Pan of Nanyang County has made many meritorious deeds. I named him General Huben, and all the officers and soldiers in the army will be rewarded."
Liu Biao said.
"Your Majesty, Cao's army has now surrounded Nanyang County. I'm afraid that the angels who are going will have difficulty reaching the city. I ask Your Majesty to make a decision soon." The official said again unwillingly.
"Nonsense, my Jingzhou army has won every battle, how can the small Cao army be able to resist, Mr. Kuai, don't you think so?" Liu Biao turned his attention to Kuai Liang.
Kuai Liang felt bitter in his mouth. Liu Biao was the Holy Emperor, and his words and deeds were the imperial edict and could not be disobeyed. However, the situation in Nanyang was critical. He tried to persuade him, but he still swallowed the words. He cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty.
It’s true.”
"Cao's army has 100,000 soldiers and horses, and Nanyang County also has 30,000. Why should we be afraid of them? When I come to lead a personal expedition, I will definitely defeat Cao's army and conquer Yanzhou, Yuzhou and other Han territories." Liu Biao said proudly.
Kuai Liang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Liu Biao was not confused.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report to you." After finally catching Liu Biao's last court appearance, he naturally wanted to tell everything as soon as possible.
"Hurry up." Liu Biao waved his hand impatiently.
"Liu Bei, the magistrate of Xinye County, abandoned the city and is now marching towards Jiangling. There are about tens of thousands of people following him in the army."
"Oh, this happened?" Liu Biao said in shock: "Liu Bei is a new field commander, why did he abandon the city and leave? Why did the people follow?" Liu Biao still had a deep impression of Liu Bei. When he attacked Hangu Pass,
The combat effectiveness of the Xuzhou soldiers was not weak, but Liu Bei was obedient and fought against Cao Cao. He was beaten without a home. After becoming the emperor, Liu Biao immediately made Liu Bei a senior official to show his win over and put Liu Bei in Xinye. Isn't that right?
Liu Biao wanted to rely on Liu Bei's strength to attrition Cao's army, thereby preserving Jingzhou.
"Liu Bei wiped out 4,000 enemies outside Xinye City, and 3,000 enemies inside Xinye City. He killed more than 7,000 Cao's troops one after another, and captured countless weapons. However, Cao's army was powerful, and Liu Bei had no choice but to avoid its edge." Cai Mao.
Baoquan Dao, this trick played by the ministers in the court, he was not interested in it. It is said that such a court would have nothing to do with him, but Liu Biao couldn't stand the pillow wind blown by the Cai family, and re-activated Cai Mao, but it was not a real power
Official positions are just decorations in the court.
"Okay, Liu Xuande has meritorious service and should be rewarded." Liu Biao rewarded him again, not realizing that Jingzhou's warehouse was no longer enough to pay for it. Not to mention the reward, it was the normal salary of officials in the court, and it was very difficult for Jingzhou to pay it.
"Your Majesty, Liu Bei is a great hero. Now he is close to Jiangling. I don't know what he wants to do. He has to be on guard?" Kuai Liang advised.
After some haggling, we finally came up with a suitable countermeasure, not allowing Liu Bei to enter Jiangling, but returning to aid Nanyang County. This not only alleviated the crisis in Nanyang, but also prevented Liu Bei from having any ideas. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.
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After leaving the court, Liu Biao lay on the couch very comfortably with his concubine serving him. As for the letters with the word "urgent", he had already thrown them aside without even looking at them. It was a comfortable life as an emperor.
, making him feel that his previous decades had been in vain.
You can have whatever you want to eat, play whatever you want, and beauties in the harem. You can choose by yourself, but the officials under your command can't say anything because they are the Holy One, and no matter what you do, it is what you should do.
After Liu Bei received the imperial edict from Liu Biao, he smiled bitterly. Didn't Liu Biao make it clear that he wanted his troops to die? Cao's elite army surrounded Nanyang County, waiting for the reinforcements from Jingzhou to defeat them one by one. I wonder if Liu Biao was really confused.
Still fake and confused.
"Sir, there is an edict from the Holy One. I wonder if you have any good ideas?" Liu Bei asked humbly. After getting along with each other for this period of time, he found that Zhuge Liang is indeed a rare talent. He is proficient in both military and political affairs.
The strategies he came up with were often very insightful and gave people a sense of enlightenment. Compared with him, Sun Qian was not popular at all.
"Liu Biao, the thief of the country, when the late Emperor was here, summoned all the princes from all over the world to attack Dong Zhuo, he should not follow. However, when the emperor was in trouble, he still clung to Jingzhou. He was called a Han official, but he was actually a traitor to the Han Dynasty. Now that Cao Cao has invaded, he should also
After his death, he watched the sky at night and found that Liu Jingsheng was not going to die soon. The lord should take advantage of this opportunity to take Jingzhou's one hundred thousand people into his hands to resist Cao's army so that the people of Jingzhou can live a stable life." Zhuge Liang still misses Jingzhou.
Jingzhou is located in the Central Plains, a place where the Four Wars were fought, but it is rich and prosperous. If we use Jingzhou as a springboard to seize the land of Wuhui and Bashu and continue to develop, we may not be able to fight against the Xiliang army and Cao's army. And in Longzhong
At that time, Zhuge Liang analyzed the same thing. At that time, the three princes in the world, Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Jia Rong, formed a powerful force. However, Liu Bei always argued that the land of the same clan was undesirable, so the matter was delayed.
"Sir, I don't need to mention this again. Jing Sheng is kind to me. Now that Jingzhou is in trouble, how can we just sit back and watch it happen? Now that Jing Sheng has been ordered to let the people garrison in Jiangling, we should do it as soon as possible to avoid damage to Nanyang."
Seeing that Liu Bei had already made up his mind, Zhuge Liang knew that his words just now were in vain.
After Liu Bei replenished grain and grass supplies outside Jiangling City, he led his army to Nanyang.
The food and grass in the city was only enough for half a month. Since Cao Jun's cavalry kept wandering on the battlefield, it was difficult to reach the food and grass from Jingzhou. Even consumable items such as arrows were not much left.
Liu Pan had not stepped off the city wall for three days and three nights. Now he was walking on the city wall, relying solely on his strong will. If Cao's army outside the city did not retreat, he would not step off the city wall for a day. He and his soldiers stayed in the city for food and accommodation.
Seeing that the general was so dedicated, the soldiers under his command also fought bravely to kill the enemy. There were several critical situations. Cao Jun almost attacked, but the soldiers resisted tenaciously.
"Lord, I'm afraid there is not much food and grass in the city. It is the best time for the army to attack with force and take down Nanyang."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "The military advisor's words are reasonable. Please pass on the order. The three armies will attack Nanyang day and night without giving the defenders in the city a chance to breathe."
"Report, Liu Bei's army is only fifty miles away from Nanyang." The messenger hurried to the camp and shouted.
"Liu Bei's army? How many people are there?" Cao Cao asked. Liu Bei had been heading towards Jiangling since his victory in Xinye. Cao Cao did not order his soldiers to pursue him, but he did not expect that he would come back.
"About ten thousand people," the ordering soldier replied.
"Yes." Cao Cao nodded and said, "Yuan Rang, you lead three thousand cavalry to defeat Liu Bei's army."
"No." Xiahou Dun said with clasped fists, dispatching three thousand cavalry at once, which is definitely a big deal in the Central Plains. Since the Xiliang army sold war horses, cavalry in the princes' armies is no longer so rare. As long as you have money, you can buy war horses and build them.
Saddles and horseshoes, let the soldiers train and become cavalry. The cavalry can maneuver quickly on the battlefield and is most suitable for long-range raids and harassment. With 3,000 cavalry against 10,000 soldiers, Xiahou Dun was very confident in defeating Liu Bei.
In this kind of fair and just battle, all intrigues and tricks are of no use.
"Commander, the spies reported that Cao's cavalry is only thirty miles away from our army." Zhang Fei hurried to Liu Bei's side and first said to Zhuge Liang.
After Zhuge Liang's battle in Xinye, Liu Bei realized Zhuge Liang's military talent, so he ordered his soldiers to report to Zhuge Liang first if there was any situation.
"My lord, Cao's army is coming this time with great momentum. It is not advisable to confront them head-on. It is better to avoid their sharp edges and wait for the opportunity to rescue Nanyang. This will not happen overnight. Cao's army has nearly 100,000 troops and is very powerful." Zhuge Liang slowly said.
