The heavy winter rain fell silently, carrying ice particles as fine as millet grains, and scattered to the world. Dark clouds covered the bright moon. In the wilderness, it was pitch black, and the only sound was the rapid sound of horse hooves, echoing in the sky for a long time.
Not leaving...
Cao Peng, wearing heavy armor, urged his horse to move quickly.
The liger ran wildly on its hooves and walked at the front of the team.
Behind him, two thousand tiger and leopard cavalry and geese formed a formation. Although the horses were galloping, the formation was not scattered at all. Since the completion of the tiger and leopard cavalry in the second year of Jian'an, successive generals have attached great importance to the formation of the generals.
The formation, which I didn't pay much attention to in the past, has become a required course for tiger and leopard riders. From the first Xiahou Heng and Cao Xiu to the current generals of tiger and leopard riding, they all take this formation training very seriously.
Xia Houheng died of illness in the sixth year of Jian'an.
Cao Xiu has now been appointed as Colonel Shesheng and is in charge of the first battalion.
Calculating it carefully, it is really a bit emotional... I think that at the beginning, Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu were invited by Dian Wei to learn the formation drill and began to stand out. But now, one passes away and the other is promoted, which always makes people lament the impermanence of the world and the changes in the world.
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Cao Peng was worried and held the reins tightly.
After setting off from Xiangyang, two hours had passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiangyang City had long disappeared.
The cold rain hit my body, and even through my clothes, I could still feel the bone-chilling chill. The winter in the land of Jingchu is completely different from that in the north. If the cold in the north is like a knife or a sword, then the winter in Jingchu
, it turns into softness and penetrates into the bone marrow.
"Captain, the rain is getting heavier and heavier!"
A tooth soldier urged his horse to follow and shouted loudly.
His face was covered with a scarf, covering his mouth, so that when he shouted, his voice was unclear and made people feel very vague. But if not, he would not be able to speak at all when the horse is galloping. As long as he opens his mouth, a sound will come out.
A cold current rushed into the mouth and went straight to the heart, making people feel chilled all over and unable to say a word.
"What?"
"Would you like to take a rest?"
"No!"
Cao Peng stopped his horse by the roadside, and the tiger cavalry roared past him.
"Ling Ming has already pursued the enemy first, and he is afraid that he will soon catch up with the bandit army.
Although Liu Bei is defeated, he still has sufficient troops and horses in his hands. Ling Ming alone may not be able to resist him. We must not stop, otherwise Ling Ming and the Leopard Cavalry will be in danger.
By the way, is there any news from Baishui Township?"
"Returning to the governor, I told you that when we passed Yishui just now and passed Yicheng, we had to have scouts come to report.
General Zhang and General Gao each led an army and have left Baishui Township... General Cao also sent people to Zhang Ling to ask for help, saying that General Wei would arrive with his troops at dawn at the latest. Governor, further ahead is the county.
Do you want to rest for a while in Bian County before continuing the pursuit?"
As Xiahou Dun's troops advanced into Nanyang County, they settled in Xinye.
Wei Yan was ordered to settle in Zhangling, on the one hand, to support Cao Peng in Xiangyang at any time, and on the other hand, to provide assistance to Pingchun.
Baishui Township was under the rule of Zhang Ling. Cao Zhen and Wei Yan belonged to different systems, so they had no control over each other.
Jia Xu asked Cao Peng's troops in Baishui Township to attack. To be honest, it was also to let Wei Yan follow up. He knew very well that Wei Yan was Cao Peng's man...so as long as he told Wei Yan that Cao Peng needed support, Wei Yan would not delay at all. Cao Peng
After thinking about it for a while, I still agreed with Ya Jiang’s idea.
Walking at night in the cold winter, but also hindered by drizzle.
Marching became extremely strenuous and very exhausting.
"Pass my order to rest temporarily in Bian County and continue on your way in half an hour."
"Here!"
General Ya took the order and left. Cao Peng also raised his whip and urged his horse, and once again caught up with the tiger cavalry tribe.
At this time, it was past midnight, and the weather was getting colder and colder. The drizzle began to become violent, and the wind was raging, howling in the wilderness.
Traveling is difficult!
But I believe that Liu Bei’s march will not be too easy...
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The county magistrate had already received the notice and hurriedly gathered people to prepare a hot meal.
When Cao Peng arrived at Bian County, Pang De's Leopard Cavalry had also rested and were preparing to set off. Cao Peng ordered people to find Pang De, spread out a map of Jingbei in a temporary shed, and whispered
Talk and discuss.
"Liu Bei is also a man who has experienced many battles and is proficient in the art of war.
It is impossible for him to have no method, so he must be more careful to avoid being fooled. Ling Ming should remember that if he catches up with Liu Bei, he must kill him with a fatal blow without any hesitation. As long as Liu Bei finds his trace, he will immediately launch a counterattack
We don’t have enough troops, so we can only win by surprise. We must create chaos to the maximum extent. Only in this way can we hold back Liu Bei’s troops.
As long as we can hold out until dawn and Wen Changjun and his troops arrive, we can annihilate Liu Bei.
I have sent scouts to find out about Liu Bei, so you should be more careful and be vigilant at all times."
"General, I understand!"
Pound took the order and left, leading the Leopard Cavalry to continue the pursuit.
"When did Liu Bei create his own county?"
Cao Peng called the county magistrate to inquire.
The county magistrate was not too old, about thirty, and looked very young. He had good features, a dignified appearance, and an extraordinary appearance.
When Cao Peng asked, he quickly answered: "About three hours ago, Liu Bei passed from outside the city.
Judging from his lineup, there should be more than 20,000 people... It was getting late at that time, and he did not dare to act rashly, so he only ordered people to guard the city gate and stand ready. Liu Bei also seemed to have no intention of attacking the small county and left in a hurry. It is estimated that at this time,
He should have passed the blue test."
Lankou Ju is a large gathering on the bank of the Han River, with a population of over 10,000.
Cao Peng calculated the time and asked in surprise: "According to the itinerary, Liu Bei should have passed through Dangyang at this time. Why do you say he passed through Lankou Ju?"
"Dangyang?"
The county magistrate smiled and said, "Sir, on normal days, Liu Bei would have been approaching Jiangling at this moment.
However, the wind started blowing and the drizzle was heavy. The road in Jingchu was already difficult to navigate, and now it has become even more rugged. It was absolutely impossible for him to speed up with his carriage and horses. Therefore, I estimate that Liu Bei would probably
Stay at Changbanpo and wait for the heavy rain to subside.
With such heavy rain, it is not easy to pass through Changban Slope.
If you want to pursue me, you can set off immediately. It is estimated that you can catch up with Liu Bei in Yin time."
This person seems to be not simple!
When Cao Peng heard the words Changbanpo, he suddenly shivered.
Changbanpo, Zhao Zilong?
He was suddenly panicked, and suddenly shouted sharply: "Send orders to the three armies to bring wine, dry food, and a stick of incense and then set off to pursue."
Pound alone would be a bit dangerous.
I don't know when the reinforcements will arrive, or whether Huang Zhong can reach Dangyang in time.
Thinking of this, Cao Peng did not dare to hesitate, and hurriedly ordered people to go out, call Pang De, and ask him to suspend the pursuit. Afterwards, the tiger and leopard cavalry began to collect their belongings. After Cao Peng had eaten enough, he cheered up, pulled the saddle, recognized the stirrup, and stepped forward.
Sitting on the back of the liger, he suddenly tightened the reins and looked at the busy county magistrate.
"I haven't asked for advice yet. Your Excellency, your surname is Gao."
"Jiang Wan, a humble official, named Gongyan, is from Lingling, Xiangxiang."
"Jiang Wan, after we leave, you immediately set off for Xiangyang. After arriving in Xiangyang, you hold my order arrow and meet Jia Xu, the Marquis of Duting, and say that I recommended you here. Of course he knows. With your talent
, I feel a little aggrieved for being the head of this remote small county. I wish I had a greater opportunity."
Jiang Wan was startled, and then he was overjoyed.
He quickly bowed and saluted, took the command arrow from Cao Peng's hand, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your promotion."
Cao Peng nodded and urged his horse to move away.
Pang De was about to set off, but Cao Peng called him to stop him, and they rode together.
"Just now, the county magistrate said that his name is Jiang Wan?"
After traveling for about a few miles, Cao Peng suddenly reined in his horse and turned sideways and asked Pang De.
Pang De was stunned for a moment and immediately replied: "Exactly!"
Is that guy Jiang Wan?
Shouldn't he be Liu Bei's subordinate?
The name Jiang Wan was not unfamiliar to Cao Peng. In Zhuge Liang's list of apprenticeships, there were three names listed, namely Fei Yi and Jiang Wan Xiang Chong. Zhuge Liang also valued Jiang Wan very much and even said to Liu Chan:
If I am unlucky, I will pay for it later...
However, Cao Peng did not expect that Jiang Wan was also in Jingzhou at this time.
He also served as the county magistrate of a small county, and his reputation was not very prominent.
He suddenly regretted why he bothered to introduce Jiang Wan to Jia Xu? Even if he recommended him to Liangzhou, it would be fine... Such a talented person passed by in vain.
But at this time, Cao Peng only regretted it.
He didn't have time to think too much, because in front was the Changban slope that he knew well.
Forget it, if Jiang Wan has not been arranged after returning, he can just ask Jia Xu to come over. Thinking of this, Cao Peng urged his horse to march, "Ling Ming, pass the order, and the tiger and leopard will ride on the geese to pursue."
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The night is dark and deep.
Let it go at Yin time, and the heavy rain will stop.
However, although the rain stopped, the temperature did not rise. On the contrary, as dawn approached, the weather became colder and colder.
Zhao Yun suddenly woke up from his dream, reached out and picked up the Zhang Er Gentian Gun lying beside him.
"General, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
When the tooth soldiers saw Zhao Yun getting up, they quickly stepped forward.
There was a faint sound of crying in his ears, as if he was forcibly suppressing it. Zhao Yun shook his head hard to wake up his brain, and then asked in a deep voice: "What time is it? How long have I been asleep?"
"It's only half an hour, and it's just past Yin hour."
"Come with me for a walk."
After Zhao Yun finished speaking, he took a large cloak from the tooth soldier and put it on his body.
Holding his gun and sword, he stepped out of the military tent. The cold wind hit him, making him shiver. His originally groggy brain suddenly became completely awake. He took a deep breath, raised his eyes and looked around. But in the dark night,
Dots of firelight scattered in the wilderness.
Several military tents were set up nearby.
In the light of the fire, one could see the soldiers on guard, shivering in the cold wind.
After driving all night, being soaked in the rain and being blown by the cold wind, it was indeed an unspeakable torture for the soldiers.
But the most painful ones are probably the people who were forcibly brought here.
From the bottom of his heart, Zhao Yun did not agree with this approach. In the cold winter months, it was really not a good thing for the people to evacuate their homes and become homeless. But there was no other way. The Lord's army was empty and he needed these young men to replenish his force.
Otherwise, how could Jiangling be captured? Zhao Yun also felt deeply guilty towards the people who were temporarily recruited. But there was no way, these were troubled times... He was not allowed to pity others. His previous attempt to capture Xiangyang failed, Cao Peng
There are aggressive people and pressing forward step by step.
One can imagine the pressure Liu Bei endured.
The attempt to seize Jiangling this time was also a last resort.
According to Liu Bei's plan, as long as Jiangling is captured, the two counties of Wuling and Changsha and Jingnan will be obtained. In exchange, Guiyang County and Lingling County will be taken over by Jiangdong Sun Quan. This is why Sun Quan sent Zhou Tai and Xu
Sheng, the main reason for annexing Polo Yuan.
Liu Bei knew very well that this decision was somewhat absurd.
But now he has no choice. If he cannot find a place to stay as soon as possible, once Cao Cao enters Xiangyang, he will inevitably become more embarrassed.
Although Liu Qi is willing to accept Liu Bei, Jiangxia is too young!
Fortunately, Liu Pan said that Changsha could be transferred to Liu Bei. But there is one condition, that is, Liu Bei must recognize Liu Qi's status as the lord of Jingzhou. Liu Bei naturally agreed... In fact, he had no other choice. Now Cao Cao is stationed in Jingzhou.
Xiang is about to occupy the two counties of Changsha and Wuling. Not only can he be integrated with Jiangxia, but he can also echo Sun Wuyao. Then he will join forces with Liu Zhang in the west, rely on Bashu to resist Cao Cao's army... This is an extremely careful plan, and the key is
Located in Jiangling County.
As long as Jiangling is taken, Liu Bei can station in Changsha and Wuling.
At the same time, relying on the geographical location of Jiangling, he can advance to seek Nanjun, retreat to the natural chasm of the river, defend Wuling, and prevent Cao's army from outside the Jingnan gate.
To this end, Liu Bei has sent envoy Jian Yong to Xichuan secretly.
At the same time, he also sent people to Wudu to contact Ma Chao, hoping that Ma Chao could send troops to Wudu to contain Cao Jun's actions...
Once the plan is successful, Liu Bei will be able to gain a firm foothold, and then follow Zhuge Liang's plan to seize Xichuan, control Bashu, and stand on a foothold with Cao Cao and Sun Quan.
Zhao Yun also knew about this plan, but he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
Today's Uncle Liu Huang is no longer the kind and gentle Liu Xuande of the past. He is now quite unscrupulous. Moreover, although Liu Bei still values Zhao Yun, he has never been willing to entrust him with important tasks. After the failure of the attempt to capture Xiangyang, Liu Bei even mobilized the White Men soldiers.
, was handed over to Chen Dao to take charge. Although it is said that Chen Dao trained the white men soldiers, they have been commanded by Zhao Yun all these years. After the white men soldiers were transferred, although Zhao Yun still served as General Yamen, he had lost his position.
The scenery of the past.
During this withdrawal, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang used Chen Dao as the vanguard to attack the general.
Zhang Fei, along with Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, took command of the central army and had already crossed Dangyang Bridge. Zhao Yun, on the other hand, commanded the rear army, escorted the baggage and food and grass, and stopped at Changbanpo. Zhao Yun felt more or less dissatisfied. But he thought again.
, the lord entrusted at least the two ladies and the young master Liu Chan to him. As for the transfer of Bai Qian, Zhao Yun was really aggrieved. The failure of the attempt to capture Xiangyang was due to Liu Feng's defection, but this fault was shouldered by Zhao Yun.
. Even though Liu Bei comforted him with gentle words, Zhao Yun was still a little dissatisfied in his heart.
"How are you, madam and young master?"
"Everyone has rested!"
"In this case, follow me to inspect the camp..."
Zhao Yun led his personal entourage on a patrol, and before he knew it, he was approaching the sun.
At this moment, I suddenly heard the rapid sound of horse hoofbeats in the distance. The sound of hoofbeats was like thunder, gradually becoming clearer from far to near.
Zhao Yun was startled and quickly turned his horse's head, wanting to send someone to investigate.
But before he could give the order, he saw a horse galloping from a distance. The scout was covered in blood, rolled off his horse in front of Zhao Yun's horse, and shouted in a hissing voice: "General, something bad has happened, Cao Jun... is chasing us!"
