The Blood Banner Army that captured Changsha, Guiyang, and the southern counties of Jingzhou seemed to have fallen into silence once again. Just like the usual style of this mysterious force: if it doesn't move, it will be nothing, and if it moves, the sky will be filled with thunder and lightning.
It is not an exaggeration to describe the current situation in Jiangxia City as "a chaos of war". The strength of the Blood Flag Army has been absolutely convincingly demonstrated with the blood and corpses of Jingzhou soldiers. From "just bandits" to now "invincible"
, which has caused all the soldiers and generals gathered here to suffer.
Liu Biao fell ill. He fell ill after escaping from Changsha to Jiangxia. At first, he was just physically and mentally exhausted plus cold. Within a few days, he couldn't get out of bed. His mental and physical conditions were no longer enough to support the current urgent situation. So, Liu Biao
His son Liu Cong succeeded him as the shepherd of Jingzhou.
Of course, today's Jingzhou Mu no longer has the glory he deserves. Not to mention that Jingzhou no longer has the surname Liu. Even in this Jiangxia City, the real ones who have the word are not Liu Cong or Liu Biao, but Liu Paopao and Liu Bei.
The reason why Liu Bei was able to take down Jiangxia's city defenses so quickly and get the full support of the local guards and gentry was, in addition to his own mouth that could make a sow climb a tree and his enchanting personality, also thanks to
He looked at Mr. Wolong and Zhuge Liang who had been invited by the thatched cottage three times.
However, Liu Bei was not at all happy at this time. His heart was heavy and he felt confused.
When we first found Zhuge Liang, we thought we could combine our two swords to be invincible, right? As a result, the Blood Banner Army launched a large-scale attack on Jingzhou. The "bandit-like combat power" they promised was a joke. It only took more than a month to defeat Liu Biao.
Running around everywhere, Xiangyang City, the dignified Jingzhou government office, could not even resist for three days.
He retreated to Jiangxia because Zhuge Liang told him that Jiangxia's geographical location was better, he could advance and retreat, and it was adjacent to the waterway. He would also be able to get the support of Sun Wu when the time came. As long as Jiangxia was controlled, he could join forces with Sun Wu and Cao Cao to deal with the Blood Banner in the future.
Whether it's an army or a combination of the Blood Banner Army and Sun Wu, they can all occupy favorable terrain to deal with Cao Cao.
After that, Zhuge Liang began to take over the banner of "diplomacy." He first went to Sun Wu and stunned Sun Quan's advisers and main generals, and then dismissed his idea of preparing to jointly deal with the current situation with Sun Quan on behalf of Liu Bei.
Not only did he describe the sudden rise of the Blood Banner Army as being like wolves and tigers, but he also criticized Cao Cao for being a traitor.
The implication is, look around you, besides my lord Liu Bei and Uncle Liu Huang, who else has both ideas and virtues, and is honest and strong? If you don’t unite with us, you, Sun Wu, will have long-term worries even if you don’t have immediate worries.
The bad thing is that it lays the foundation for the destruction of life and death.
Sun Quan looked at it and said, okay, let's stop talking here first, wait and see how the situation changes, and then decide whether to resist Cao Cao or resist the blood flag.
When Zhuge Liang returned to Jiangxia and reported to Liu Bei the great things he had accomplished in Sun Wu, Changsha was gone before he could make Liu Bei happy. Then Liu Biao, who looked unlucky, came to Jiangxia, and then got news that Guiyang and
The southern counties of Jingzhou also surrendered.
Okay. In this case, Liu Bei has no choice. The Blood Flag Army suddenly made such a move, which is to show their attitude. It means that they have noticed the possible situation of the three parties joining forces to resist the Blood Flag. This is to advance the situation.
When the flames of war are ignited, the situation becomes more chaotic and unpredictable.
Xudu. Sikong Mansion.
Cao Cao knelt and sat at the top of the meeting hall with a serious expression. He glanced at the faces of the generals and counselors below, and finally stopped on Xun Yu's face.
The latter also noticed Cao Cao's gaze, held up his hands and stepped out of the queue, saying: "My lord, there is no need to worry. The sudden rise of the Blood Banner Army is actually not a bad thing for the current situation in the south."
"how do I say this?"
Cao Cao is too upset to sleep now. Especially after hearing that even Changsha and Guiyang were captured by the Blood Banner Army, he became even more anxious. It's not that Cao Cao is afraid of the strength of the Blood Banner Army, but that he is worried that the Blood Banner Army will
It destroyed his previous strategic plan and completely disrupted his pace. Even the current situation has made him a little overwhelmed.
Originally, Cao Cao was planning to take advantage of the stability in the north to move his troops south, capture Jingzhou, and have a high-intensity confrontation with Sun Quan along the Yangtze River. He was even prepared. Once Sun Quan gave in, he would rush into Jiangdong and ruthlessly attack Sun Quan.
He fiercely occupied a large territory in the south.
Good thing now. Before Cao Cao had time to take action, the Blood Banner Army had already done it. And the momentum was overwhelming. With one strike, only Jiangxia and Bayue were left in the entire Jingzhou.
As a result, Cao Cao was confused. How should he react? The previous plan to go south would definitely be useless. And he also remembered the interesting letter of intent for alliance sent by Sun Wu not long ago.
"My lord, the current actions of the Blood Flag Army are actually more likely to prepare for the difficulties they may face next.
Liu Biao and Liu Bei crowded in Jiangxia. Behind Jiangxia was Sun Wu. And if the Blood Banner Army, which had already controlled Xiangyang, Jiangling, and Nanjun, took Jiangxia into its hands again, it would undoubtedly seize Sun Wu's most important piece of water.
Tongtong. Sun Wu will definitely not sit still and wait for death."
"Oh? You mean that Sun Quan will form an alliance with Jiangxia?"
"Lord, this is inevitable. It is also the only choice for the Blood Flag Army at present. Because they dare not gamble, let alone wait. Once an alliance between us and the Sun and Liu families appears, the Blood Flag Army will be trapped in the dilemma of being attacked on three sides.
.Their move is to strike first, force Jiangxia, and let Sun Wu intervene in the situation in advance."
"Aren't they afraid that we will take the opportunity to launch a southward offensive against them?"
"They are afraid, so they have to be quick. I have to say that the response of the Blood Flag Army is indeed terrifyingly fast. Because even if we start mobilizing now and sending out troops immediately, when we arrive in Xinye and the logistics and equipment are properly arranged, it will not be until April at the earliest
In the middle of the month. And as long as the Blood Banner Army can beat Sun Wu to death with one fist within this time, the next situation will be very different."
Cao Cao frowned and asked: "It's already February, but the movements of the Blood Banner Army are silent. Could it be said that they are really sure to defeat the coalition forces of Sun Wu and Jiang Xia in less than two months?"
"It's possible. My lord, don't forget the description of the main force of the Blood Banner Army in the news, as well as the mysterious and terrifying black iron thunder-like weapon."
Cao Cao was horrified and shocked when he heard Xun Yu's words. He had forgotten the descriptions of the Blood Banner Army's combat capabilities that had been sent back from the battle in Jingzhou, as well as the weapons that were said to be terrifying.
"Then in your opinion, how should we respond now?"
Xun Yu smiled and said: "My lord, you can use the strategy of driving away tigers and devouring wolves. In the battle between the Blood Banner Army and Sun Wu, Sun Wu will definitely go all out, especially their naval forces, which will definitely come out in full force. As long as we take advantage of the opportunity,
If the troops attack Lujiang, they will definitely cut off the foundation of Sun Wu's naval army. But Sun Wu is facing enemies on both sides and can only shrink his front, so wouldn't the great fertile land in the east of the river become the property of the lord?"
As soon as Xun Yu finished speaking, another person came out of the queue and raised his hand to Cao Cao: "I object!"
The people who spoke were the poisonous men Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe!