Cai Mao is waiting for now. Since you are all loyal ministers and good generals, don't blame me for making you suffer some flesh and blood.
As soon as Cai Hao finished speaking, he saw many soldiers rushing in with swords and shields. These people were Cai Hao's personal soldiers, and they would naturally obey Cai Hao's wishes 100%.
"Commander, even if you capture us, the rest of the soldiers will not agree with your move. It is impossible to change the flag successfully."
The ten captains formed a group on their backs and drew their swords to deal with the surrounding Cai Mao soldiers.
"When we capture you, the next step is to take down the commanders and commanders of each camp. Once everyone has captured the navy, there will be no resistance. Why don't you surrender?
I can keep you safe."
When facing the captain, Cai Mao shook his head slightly. It was true that they were all loyal to China, but there was no guarantee that everyone would be loyal to China.
"Put down your sword and surrender. I want to see how you will die in the end?"
A few of them are really being killed by people, and I am a fish. If I resist, I may kill a few of my guards, but it is impossible to escape. Rather than doing this, it is better to simply surrender, and maybe I can still watch.
Cai Mao was destroyed.
"I guess you can't see it."
Cai Mao was relieved about their surrender. After all, these were good ministers loyal to China. Killing them would be a loss to China.
"Tie them up and take them all to the backyard."
"promise."
Soon the ten captains were tied up and imprisoned with the prefect Xiao Qian.
"Captain, why don't you kill them all?
To avoid future troubles.”
After dealing with the captain, Zhou Duo also stood up and frowned. He didn't know why Cai Hao didn't kill them, but chose to escort them all. Once these people were rescued, they would be in big trouble.
.
"It's okay, these people are all talents. I believe that as time goes by, they will definitely change their minds after seeing Jingzhou's strength, so I'll stick to it for now."
Cai Hao shook his head. These people were all the elites of the navy, and they were all talented people from China.
"Well, since the Governor has such an idea, I will not comment, but I still suggest that all evil must be eradicated, and these people cannot be left behind."
Although Cai Mao said this, Zhou Duo still expressed his suggestion.
"Okay, I have my own sense of discretion."
Cai Mao still didn't bother to talk to Zhou Duo. He was the governor here and could not tolerate a shady person interfering.
"promise."
Seeing that Cai Mao was a little irritable, Zhou Duo also knew that he had crossed the line. This was the navy's stronghold, and Cai Mao was responsible for everything.
"Tell the village chiefs to come over immediately."
Now that the captain has been dealt with, the next step is to turn to the backbone of the middle-level force. Once they are dealt with, there will be no problem in the navy.
"promise."
The same strategy, the same place, although these village commanders have more people than the captains, but the large number of people also shows that the good and the good are uneven. Only a small half of them choose the Chinese Empire, and the remaining half are neutrals.
Soldiers regard obedience as their bounden duty. Cai Mao is the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. As long as the empire does not send anyone to seize Cai Mao's power, they will obey Cai Mao's orders.
Now that the village commander's matter has been resolved, it will be even easier for the team leader. Although these people are also military officials, they are at the lowest level. Everyone from the governor to the commander agrees, so naturally they have nothing to do.
Very objectionable.
In this way, Cai Hao brought the navy into submission in a short period of time. Then, witnessed by all the navy soldiers, Cai Hao lowered the red and yellow national flag of the Chinese Empire and raised the black dragon flag symbolizing the New Han Dynasty.
At the same time, he announced a change of government, expressed his allegiance to Liu Biao, and then issued an order in the name of Xiao Qian, the governor of Nanjun, announcing that the entire Nanjun would obey Xiangyang's command.
"General, something bad has happened. Cai Mao's navy in Nanjun has changed its tactics and announced its surrender to Liu Biao. At the same time, in the name of Xiao Qian, the governor of Nanjun, he announced that the entire Nanjun will obey Xiangyang's order."
The news of Cai Mao's change of command directly reached the ears of Zang Ba of Jiangxia.
"What is supposed to come will always come. How are the preparations in Jiangxia now?"
Zang Ba has long known about Cai Mao's situation, and what he is most concerned about now is the preparation situation in Jiangxia County.
"Strong soldiers have been recruited from various places and militia groups have been organized and trained. However, although Liu Biao's troops have not yet appeared in Jiangxia, it is because he cannot spare them. If Changsha and Nanyang fall, the enemy will surely surround Jiangxia from all sides. Otherwise, we Temporarily withdraw from Jiangxia and garrison Yangzhou."
The captain glanced at Zang Ba. The situation in Jingzhou could no longer be suppressed. If Cai Mao had not rebelled before, Nanjun and Jiangxia were at odds with each other. It would be very difficult for Liu Biao's side to capture Jingzhou.
But now Cai Mao of Nanyang not only rebels on his own, but also leads the entire Nanjun to follow Xiangyang's orders. In this case, Jiangxia and others in Jingzhou will be in a state of being alone.
Once problems arise elsewhere, Jiangxia will not be spared in the end.
"Quit Jiangxia?
How can it be?"
Zang Ba was surprised when he heard the captain's words. He had never expected that someone under his command would actually talk about withdrawing from Jiangxia and sticking to Yangzhou.
"Sir, it's not because I am greedy for life and afraid of death. In fact, there is not much we can do in Jiangxia now. Rather than being surrounded by enemies on all sides in the end, it is better to make a rational retreat. Your Majesty doesn't always say that taking a step back will open up the world. Our retreat now , for a better return in the future.”
The captain was not a fool. He naturally knew that Zang Ba would not agree to retreat easily, so he had already thought of his words when he said it.
"Well, what you said makes sense, but do you know where Jiangxia is?"
Regarding what his subordinate said, Zang Ba smiled slightly.
"Where?"
The captain was also stunned. He really didn't know where Jiangxia was.
"Jiangxia and Changsha are the bridges connecting Jingzhou and Yangzhou. Now Changsha is in crisis. Only Jiangxia is safe and sound. If Changsha is lost and I am withdrawing from Jiangxia, how will I attack when His Majesty is about to counterattack?
Therefore, Jiangxia is your Majesty’s bridgehead for pacifying Jingzhou and the front line for attacking Jingzhou from Yangzhou, so this place must not be lost, do you understand?”
Zang Ba glanced at the captain and directly pointed out the importance of Jiangxia. This is a bridgehead and a bridge. Once it is lost, it will be difficult to break in.
"I see."
Hearing what Zang Ba said, the captain also knew that it was basically impossible to get the general to leave Jiangxia, so he could only salute him with clasped fists angrily.
"Not only can we not retreat now, we must also take action in advance to clear the field and train soldiers. We will abandon those small places and garrison everyone in the big city. We will also send people to inform Yangzhou Mu Zhang Hong to ask him Immediately increase the number of troops in Jiangxia to help me defend the place."
Although the captain had already agreed with his words, Zang Ba was not idle and directly spoke out all his instructions.
"promise."
Soon Jiangxia County took action. Although no rebels were encountered in various places, they began to prepare intensively. People migrated and militia groups geared up, waiting for the enemy to arrive. At the same time, they left Jiangxia on a fast horse and rushed towards Yangzhou.
The original Prefectural Shepherd's Palace in Xiangyang was converted into an imperial palace. Now Liu Biao was discussing matters with Huang Wan in the Golden Palace, when suddenly a scout rushed directly into the Golden Palace.
"Your Majesty, there is a report coming from Nanjun."
Liu Biao and Huang Wan were also overjoyed when they heard what the scout said. Now that news has come from Nanjun, it must be good news.
"Send it up."
"promise."
Soon Nanjun's military report was submitted and handed to Liu Biao.
"Your Majesty, but Cai Mao has changed his mind and decided to join me, the New Han Dynasty?"
Huang Wan glanced at Liu Biao. Although he was just a puppet, he still had to be respected on the surface.
"Well, Cai Mao has changed his banner and replaced it with the Black Dragon King's flag. At the same time, he has brought the entire Nanjun to express his willingness to serve us and obey Xiangyang's orders."
Liu Biao directly told the general what he had reported.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty. The navy has an army of 50,000 people. This is a powerful force. With their help, God is really blessing me as a new Han."
Although Huang Wan had known the result for a long time, he was still shouting that it was God's blessing, just to cheer up his own people and improve their morale.
"Well, Cai Mao can be canonized as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy and the Marquis of Jiangling."
All Liu Biao can do now is to verbally confer the title. As for strategies, it depends on Huang Wan and Xiang Lang.
"Your Majesty, I think that now that Cai Mao has defected to us, it is time for them to take action. We can order his navy to set off now, go straight down the river to Dongting Lake, and then disembark from Dongting Lake to attack Xiajun and Luo County.
Then we will surround Linxiang with Hengyang soldiers and horses."
Xiang Lang glanced at Liu Biao, and there was nothing wrong with him conferring a reward on Cai Mao. After all, the two were related by marriage. Now Cai Mao changed his banner because of Liu Biao's face. It would be a shame if he could not be granted the title of marquis or prime minister.
"Is it better to let him go south to Changsha now, or to go upstream and attack Changsha and fight Zang Ba first to weaken his strength?"
Liu Biao couldn't help but frowned when he heard Xiang Lang's words.
In his view, if Cai Mao is allowed to go south to Changsha, it will be difficult for Changsha to resist. Doing so will increase the strength of Jingzhou.
But it is not necessarily possible for Cai Mao to attack Changsha. After all, Zang Ba's Xuzhou Army is stationed there. Although the navy has many soldiers and horses, it is powerful in water warfare. If it really wants to face Zang Ba on land, it is not certain who will win.
"Um?"
Huang Wan couldn't help but frowned when he heard Liu Biao's words, and a light flashed in his eyes.
Today's Liu Biao is a little different. In the past, he would not speak in the court, and he was happy to let him be the flag.
But now you want to give orders, which is a bit over the line.
Xiang Lang also frowned, thought for a moment and then took a step forward.
"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Jiangling has newly attached himself. The reason why we have not attacked Jiangxia now is not because of Zang Ba's fierce army. If this allows the Marquis of Jiangling to attack Jiangxia alone, it would be better if he wins. If he cannot attack Jiangxia for a long time, he will definitely let the Marquis of Jiangling.
dissatisfied,
Instead of going so far, it would be better for him to go south to Changsha and encircle Changsha with Pang Qing, the governor of Hengyang. In this way, Changsha County can be captured quickly.
Secondly, I want Marquis Jiangling to perform some meritorious deeds so that we can get closer."
After saluting Xiang Lang, he expressed his intention to let Cai Mao go south to Changsha.
"Well, since you have already made plans, then immediately issue an order for Jiangling Marquis to lead the navy south and attack Changsha County together with Pang Qing."
