Emperor Shuang: The counterattack started from the Gaopingling Incident Chapter 35 The Battle of Jiangbei (11) Xiangyang Governor Hu Lie’s Stubbornness, Reluctance, and Helplessness
Chapter 35 The Battle of Jiangbei (11) Xiangyang Governor Hu Lie’s Stubbornness, Reluctance, and Helplessness
Five days later, on the Wei side, the three generals Zhuge Dan, Guanqiu Jian, and Wen Qin fought fiercely in the north of Jiangxia County, and successfully captured the four cities of Xiyang, Biguo, Zhengxian, and Pingchun. p>
They marched quickly again, captured the three cities of Xinyang, Luoshan and Guangshan, and began to head south to Dawu. The two cities of Hong'an swept in like a strong wind sweeping away fallen leaves...
Cao Shuang led his 15,000 troops to raid the west of Jiangxia County. He marched in a hurry and arrived at Jingling City in one day. It took two hours to capture the city.
After that, they turned east without stopping and captured Qianjiang at midnight. After resting for an hour, they rushed for half a day and captured Yingcheng in half an hour.
After that, they rushed to Yunmeng City and captured it with a stick of incense. In the following five days, they captured Anlu, Yundu, and Zhongxiang cities. At this point, all the west of Jiangxia County belonged to Wei.
Zhuge Dan and three others captured the two cities of Dawu and Hong'an in five days. The 30,000 troops led by the three men began to return to Xiling City. At this point, the entire Jiangbei part of Jiangxia County fell into the hands of the Wei army.
At this time, according to the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, there were still five days left. Three generals, Zhang Te, Deng Ai, and Le Fang, also led their 30,000 troops to rush towards Xiling. They joined Cao Shuang's 65,000 men and prepared to attack Jingzhou on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
War.
Hu Lie, the prefect of Xiangyang, had also received Zhuge Ke's "surrender" letter before and summoned 10,000 troops from Xiangyang County to assemble at Cao Shuang's place in Xiling today.
Wang Ling and Yang Zong are progressing very quickly. Since mid-April, they have collected more than 40 large ships in more than ten days and recruited more than 2,000 people from Xiling who are good water warriors. As for loyalty,
Well,
Wang Ling and Yang Zong took all their family members to Xiling City, euphemistically saying that they were protecting their families to prevent them from being persecuted by Sun Wu's Jiefan Camp.
We also prepared enough dry reeds, sulfur, fire salt, and curtains to fill more than 40 large ships.
In addition, to Cao Shuang's surprise, Yang Zong also hired more than 10,000 people from Xiling to cook fish oil, and obtained thousands of kilograms of fish oil, hundreds of pine trees, and more than 40 tooth flags.
I have prepared two large scrolls, one with Cao Shuang's script and one with Wang Ling's script. It can be said that the preparations are very complete.
Two days later, people from all walks of life in Cao Wei gathered outside Xiling City, with a total of 150,000 soldiers and horses gathered here, waiting for Cao Shuang's orders.
Cao Shuang personally went out of the city to welcome the arrival of the three groups of troops. The army rested for a day and then headed to Jingzhou to meet Zhuge Ke's "false surrender".
Cao Shuang entered the city holding Hu Lie's shoulder and said with a smile: "Xuanwu, I have been waiting for you for a long time. You have been guarding Xiangyang for many years so that Sun Wu did not dare to invade Xiangyang. You have made great contributions to me, the Wei Dynasty!"<
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Yang Zong, the chief secretary, smiled and said at the side: "Prefect Hu, several generals, my lord and Wang Sikong have prepared a banquet for you at the Jiangxia County Governor's Mansion to wash away the dust for you."
Cao Shuang and Wang Sikong were in front, followed by all the generals, and went into the governor's house to have a banquet together. However, the war was about to begin, and no one dared to drink too much. The chief secretary, Yang Zong, prepared some food from Wei, Shu, and Wu according to Cao Shuang's instructions.
Famous dishes and wines for everyone to enjoy.
The famous ones are Sun Quan's Gluten, Xiaoyao Chicken, Zhuge's Grilled Fish, Xiao Qiao's Braised White Duck, Taiji Huguo Soup, Guotai Fish Soup, Panlong Fish Yellow, and Liu Bei's Pepper Chicken.
Cao Shuang said with a smile: "Come, come, come, your lords, let's eat and cook today. We have enough wine and food!"
Everyone said in unison: "Thank you, General, Wang Sikong hosted a banquet for you!"
Although there was no singing and dancing at this banquet, everyone still enjoyed the meal quite happily. After all, they were all generals who had won the battle.
After taking the credit for conquering Nanjun, it will definitely be indispensable to be promoted to a higher rank after returning to the court, and maybe even be granted a title of marquis. Naturally, everyone will enjoy the meal very happily.
While the banquet was in full swing, Cao Shuang said with a mysterious smile: "I wonder if you, sir, know the purpose of Wang Sikong and I in preparing these dishes?"
The four generals Zhuge Ke, Guanqiu Jian, Zhang Te, and Le Fang thought for a moment, but they only had a partial understanding of Cao Shuang's intentions. Wen Qin, a "pure" general, couldn't even think of a word related to it. p>
Only Deng Ai thought for a moment, drank a glass of wine, and said to Ai Ai: "Report to General Wang Sikong, Mo, Mo General or, maybe I know two, two masters to ask them to do these Wei, Shu,
The uses and intentions of Wu Sanguo cuisine."
Wang Ling had exchanged too many cups with the soldiers before, his face turned red, and he asked with interest: "Oh, does Shi Zai know what Uncle Zhao and I mean? Then you can tell me, whether it is right or not, you can
Let’s add some fun to today’s banquet.”
Deng Ai's face was slightly red and he cupped his hands and said: "Two, two adults, several, several generals, I, I think, this should be our great ambition of the Wei Dynasty to unify Wu and Shu. Great, great general, really, really ambition
So great!"
Wang Ling drank another glass of wine, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Shi Zai has a sharp eye. He can see the great general's ambitions. What a young man."
I can see why the general valued you so much back then. With such a great talent, even though you stutter a little, it doesn’t matter. The world will be unified in your hands!"
All the generals handed over their hands: "The last general is willing to, under the leadership of the great general, bring peace to the world and restore peace and prosperity to the world!"
Cao Shuang said with a smile: "Come, sir, drink a cup of Sun Wu's fine wine with me today. May we defeat Nanjun in a battle on the first day of the fifth lunar month!" Cao Shuang said and asked his maid to fill a cup of Sun Wu's fine wine for the generals. All the generals raised their cups and drank it all in one gulp, saying in unison: "The last general will surely defeat Nanjun in one fell swoop!"
At the end of the banquet, all the generals returned home happily. Although there was no wine in the Wei army's camp outside the city, there was enough fish, some pork, and dog meat to reward the Wei army officers for their hard work in the consecutive days of battle.
When the afternoon banquet was over, Hu Lie still had some things he didn't understand, so he stayed to ask Cao Shuang.
Hu Lie said doubtfully: "General, I think Zhuge Ke should sincerely ask for surrender this time. If we are full of vigilance and prepare a large army to meet the enemy,
I think it will definitely be self-defeating and make Zhuge Ke dare not surrender to our great Wei Dynasty. If he goes to surrender to Shu, or if he reports this matter to the Lord of Wu, and uses this matter to offend the Lord of Wu, then all our efforts will be wasted!" Cao Shuang smiled and said: "Xuanwu, I have already decided on this matter. No need to say more. I have my own plans. You just have to implement it seriously!"
Hu Lie wanted to say something more, so after struggling for a while, he continued: "General, I thought..."
Cao Shuang interrupted Hu Lie and said with a smile: "Xuanwu, don't say any more. I have made up my mind. If you don't want to attack Jingzhou, then leave the 10,000 horses you brought and return to Xiangyang first. I'll wait for you."
After it is completed, I will definitely not forget your contribution!"
Hu Lie reluctantly said: "I obey the general's order and are willing to attack Jingzhou together!" At this moment, there is no other good way except to obey the order. If he turns back to Xiangyang, he might not have left the house yet.
He was taken over by Cao Shuang and engaged in military law...