Liu Bei's troops divided into two groups and withdrew from Fancheng overnight.
Nearly 100,000 people left in a hurry, heading east and south, leaving only an empty city behind.
Going eastward, of course, is to Jiangxia; going south, he goes straight to Jiangling. Facing the coming 200,000 Cao Cao troops and the Jingxiang family who are getting closer to Cao Cao, Liu Bei is not a fool. He knows very well that with the help of a small city in Fancheng,
The county seat is simply unable to resist.
The only option is to withdraw and plan for the future.
Anyway, this is not the first time he has done this kind of thing, Liu Bei is also familiar with it.
But his division of troops caused great trouble to Cao Peng... Should Liu Bei withdraw to Jiangxia or flee to Jiangling?
"Liu Xuande coerced 70,000 people from Fancheng to evacuate. He deserves death for his crime."
Wenpin was furious and furious.
He knows best how many soldiers and horses Liu Bei has in his hands.
The total number is only 10,000 or 20,000 people. The so-called 100,000 must include the people of Fancheng.
Since ancient times, the Chinese have had a deep love for their country, and have always cared about leaving their homeland. No matter how high Liu Bei's reputation is, it is impossible for the entire city to follow him. Now that it has happened, there is only one possibility: Liu Bei is taking the people away.
, whose heart can be killed.
"Liu Bei wants to use 70,000 Fancheng people to delay our pursuit."
Wenpin looked at Cao Peng and said urgently: "Youxue, let's pursue him immediately. We must not let this big-eared thief go."
Before that, Wenpin still had a good impression of Liu Bei. But as soon as the situation that forced the people to evacuate appeared, he immediately felt angry.
This Uncle Liu Huang is really unscrupulous.
At the same time, Cao Peng was also caught in a dilemma: Liu Bei's troops were divided into two groups, which way did he go?
In The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is said that Liu Bei fled to Jiangxia. However, now his troops retreated in two groups, making it difficult for Cao Peng to make a decision. He hesitated for a moment, and immediately took Wenpin to the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry camp.
"Ling Ming, immediately prepare your troops and prepare to attack."
"Here!"
Pang De took the order and left without saying a word.
Cao Peng took Wenpin and went straight to the small tent in the rear camp to pay a visit to Jia Xu.
"When will Mr. Jia arrive?"
Wenpin didn't know Jia Xu's name, so he was surprised when he saw Jia Xu was there.
Cao Peng explained: "The prime minister has an order and cannot let the big-eared thief go. He is also worried that I will not be the opponent of the big-eared thief, so he sent Dutinghou to come and offer wine to the tiger and leopard cavalry commander. General Zhongye, we still
Talk to the military about the situation and ask him to clarify our doubts..."
Wenpin stopped asking questions and explained the situation to Cao Peng.
Jia Xu frowned and immediately ordered someone to fetch a map and check it carefully.
"Youxue, what do you think?"
Cao Peng did not answer, but stared at the map. After a while, he sighed secretly in his heart: Luo Guanzhong has made many mistakes for me!
"Jianling, Liu Bei must go to Jiangling."
"How can I see it?"
"this……"
Cao Peng didn't know how to explain it. The reason why he was so sure was because he saw a place name on the map: Dangyang County.
Zhang Yide broke the Dangyang Bridge!
This allusion will be known to everyone in later generations.
Historically, after Liu Bei was defeated in Fancheng, he should have gone to Jiangling instead of Jiangxia.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for Changbanpo to go in and out seven times, and Zhang Yide to break the Dangyang Bridge... Cao Peng was thinking about how to explain it, but Wen Pin on the side showed a solemn expression. He stared at the map in front of him for a moment.
Then he suddenly said, "Youxue, do you still remember that a few days ago, Liu Bei conspired in Xiangyang, and the Wuxi barbarians were also involved? Liu Xuande went to Jiangling, and his plot was really not small."
Cao Peng can't keep up with Wenpin's ideas.
On the contrary, it was Jia Xu, with a cold light flashing in his eyes. He stood in front of the map for a long time and said to Wenpin: "Zhongye, are there any soldiers and horses stationed in Zhijiang County?"
"Zhijiang?"
Wenpin was stunned for a moment, then thought for a while and immediately replied: "The name of the eldest brother of Zhijiang is Cai Yang. He is a younger brother of Madam's clan and a conservative man... Thirty miles west of Zhijiang is Huya Mountain. There is a camp of Xiangyong stationed there.
There are about four thousand people under Cai Yang's control."
Jia Xu asked again: "If we set out from Xiangyang, how long will it take to get to Huya Mountain?"
"If you ride out lightly, you can arrive at noon tomorrow."
"Zhongye, how many soldiers and horses do you have in your hands now?"
"Eight thousand infantry and three thousand cavalry."
Jia Xu took a deep breath, turned to Cao Peng and said, "Youxue, I remember you said that you have sent someone to Jiangling. Is it reliable?"
"Natural and reliable."
"Well, you immediately lead the tiger and leopard cavalry in pursuit. You must catch up with Liu Bei before Jiangling falls.
I will send people to Baishui Township and order Junyi to send troops to help... Zhongye, you immediately mobilize all the light cavalry in Xiangyang and set off overnight to Huya Mountain. I dare to conclude that the big-eared thief must be heading to Jiangling. This wolf fruit
It’s no coincidence that what he is planning is the four counties in Jingnan.”
Cao Peng was speechless after hearing this.
Does Liu Bei have such big ambitions?
Does he have the ability to conquer the four counties of Jingnan?
In history, he was as panic-stricken as a bereaved dog, just looking for a place to stay. Could it be that after his rebirth, he actually caused changes in history?
Seeing that Cao Peng and Wenpin were puzzled, Jia Xu simply explained clearly.
"I have been paying attention to the big-eared thief. After he retreated to Fancheng, he seemed to be doing his duty honestly, but he kept making small moves in the dark. In the past period of time, Jiangxia and Changsha had frequently exchanged letters; and there were reports in detail that Jiangxia and Changsha
There were close exchanges between Jiangdong, especially since the beginning of the year. Liu Bei secretly sent people to Jiangdong several times, seemingly intending to join forces with Jiangdong. Liu Pan and Liu Qi had a brotherly relationship. When Liu Biao was alive, Liu Pan was not prominent, but after
Secretly, he often communicates with Liu Qi... This man and Liu Qi stationed in Jingzhou at the same time, and their relationship is far deeper than that of Mr. Cong. Now, Liu Qi is close to Liu Bei. If Liu Bei seizes Jiangling, Liu Pan will rebel.
This is one of them."
Liu Pan was the governor of Changsha County.
On the seventh day of Liu Biao's funeral, Liu Pan should have come to pay homage, but he was nowhere to be seen.
Cao Peng couldn't help being shocked, "Sir, is there another idea?"
Jia Xu nodded, "Exactly."
At this time, even Wenpin was a little nervous.
Not to mention Liu Cong, who came with him and wanted to increase his knowledge.
Wenpin quickly said: "Please give me some advice, sir."
Jia Xu said: "Youxue and Zhongye, don't you think it's a little strange that Jiangdong has captured Boluoyuan at this time?"
"how do I say this?"
Liu Cong asked in shock.
Jia Xu smiled slightly and said: "Sun Quan, with Zhou Tai as the chief general and Xu Sheng as the deputy general, suddenly sent out troops from Chaisang, attacked Wuling, and occupied Poluoyuan. The meaning of this is quite unusual. The prime minister conquered Liao and won a great victory. Yuan's family
It’s hard to achieve anything. The remaining senior cadre is nothing to worry about...
It is not without reason that the prime minister now sends his uncle and grandson to take charge of Hedong.
Youxue, you have quite a business relationship with Zilian. In the past few years, the Hedong Wei family has made a lot of money by opening up the Hexi trade route through its agreement with you. It can be called your Gyeonggi ally. Zixiao is here
Although Hedong has not encountered any obstacles, it does not mean that he can command it properly. But Shusun is different. He has your help behind him. No matter Zi Lian or Wei Jian, they will not make things difficult for him and will even try their best to help. And Hexi
You established this land with your own hands, and Pang Tong, the governor of Hexi, will also give your uncle and grandson the greatest help.
Not to mention, your Majesty is the governor of Liangzhou.
Therefore, having an uncle and grandson take charge of Hedong is enough to make it difficult for senior officials to do anything.
There is no longer any restraint in northern Xinjiang. How could Sun Quan fail to see the prime minister's next goal? It is nothing more than Jingxiang and Jiangdong...
Sun Quan had only two choices.
Either surrender to the Prime Minister, or join forces with others to fight against the Prime Minister by relying on the great rivers and natural chasms.
I'm afraid he has some ulterior motive for attacking Wuling at this time. It is still difficult for Jiangdong to swallow Jingnan, and he will not willingly sit back and watch his lord plot to take Jingzhou, so helping Liu Bei occupy Jingnan can also contain the prime minister. If I guess
Yes, within a few days, Liu Pan will send troops to rescue Wuling, and Liu Xian cannot refuse, and will definitely welcome him with all his strength. By then, Liu Pan will occupy Wuling, and he can welcome Liu Bei to take over Jingnan. With Jiangling, he will connect Jiangxia and Nanzhen in the east.
Jingnan was integrated with Jiangdong, and then formed an alliance with Bashu.
If this happens, the river and the natural chasm will lie across the front, and if the prime minister wants to conquer it again, he will probably have to spend a lot of effort.
As long as Liu Bei secures control of the four counties in Jingnan, he will definitely collude with Ma Chao, the military capital. When Ma Chao's troops enter Guanzhong, the prime minister will inevitably withdraw his troops and return them.
I think there are some capable people around Sun Quan who have seen the clues to this combination of vertical and horizontal techniques."
Liu Cong was stunned by what he said.
Cao Peng pondered for a moment and then understood the mystery.
Zhuge Liang's Sun-Liu alliance finally appeared...Sun Quan had Lu Su and Lu Zijing by his side, so he must be able to see the clues...
Red Cliff is inevitable after all.
Cao Peng swallowed, and without saying a word, he handed over his hands and left the small tent.
Wenpin took Liu Cong back to Xiangyang, but Cao Peng immediately ordered three thousand tiger and leopard cavalry to pursue Liu Bei.
It is certain that Liu Bei's goal is Jiangling. This is true. However, Cao Peng is still uneasy... He does not need to worry about the troops going to Jiangxia. He thinks that since Jia Xu shows up, he will definitely convince Mrs. Cai to send troops to pursue them.
With Wang Wei here, the problem is not big. And Jia Xu sent Wenpin to Huya Mountain, which puzzled Cao Peng at first. Logically speaking, wouldn't it be better to let Wenpin and Cao Peng pursue the pursuit together? However, Cao Peng
Peng thought about it and figured out the key. Why did Jia Xu ask Wenpin to go to Huya Mountain? Just because Wenpin said that on the seventh day of Liu Biao's first year, there were Wuxi barbarians who assisted Liu Bei in his actions, and then Jia Xu had
decision.
Wuxi Man!
This must be the reason...
Liu Bei united with the Wuxi barbarians, so Jia Xu asked Wenpin to garrison Huya Mountain.
Zhijiang is to the west of Jiangling, and Huya Mountain is to the west of Zhijiang. After Huya Mountain and further to the west, there is Jingmen Mountain, which belongs to the Wuxi barbarian area. If Liu Bei colludes with the Wuxi barbarians, then he will definitely make the Wuxi barbarians
The Xi barbarians attacked, captured Zhijiang, and assisted him in occupying Jiangling. This was equivalent to putting a lock on the gates of the four counties in Jingnan. It would be more difficult to capture Jingnan again.
No wonder Liu Bei was so quiet during this period.
Cao Peng was also wondering before. Logically speaking, after Liu Bei failed to attack Xiangyang, he should have taken action.
At that time, Jingxiang was in chaos, why did he stand still? Although it is still in chaos now, after all, Jingzhou already has a master... For the people of Jingzhou, their future is clear, and they will not be as confused and unaware as they were at the beginning.
measures...
It turns out that it was for Jingnan!
Good means and good intentions!
Cao Peng put his helmet on his head and climbed on the liger.
"Pass my general's order, the leopard cavalry will take the lead, and the tiger cavalry will follow...
Ling Ming, you lead the leopard cavalry in pursuit, and I will lead the tiger cavalry to follow up. If you pursue Liu Bei, don't be polite, just kill him directly.
Follow it."
"The end will be here."
"Go to Jiangling immediately, tell General Han Sheng, and ask him to take action to seize Jiangling County, and then send troops to reinforce without any mistakes."
Cao Peng issued the order and immediately took a deep breath.