Chapter 132 Discussing the Chu Alliance, Xiang Ji's Response
Chapter 132: Alliance against Chu, Xiang Ji’s response
"Draft a document to inform all the princes about the murder of Emperor Xian... inform the monarchs of all countries that Cao will launch an initiative to jointly suppress the traitor's identity!"
Great Han Dynasty, this is the only and last thing I, Cao Cao, can do for you.
The trauma suffered in the last battle has not yet recovered.
But when Cao Cao learned the truth about Emperor Xian's murder, he decided to launch an initiative to attack Xiang Ji of Chu State.
After all, the world is in such a situation now, in the final analysis, it is because of this title.
Whether it was for himself or the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao planned to make a final explanation.
As Cao Cao's initiative to conquer Chu was sent to the hands of the princes and kings, Xiang Ji, who was in Pengcheng, also received the news.
"Overlord, that Xu Huang has appeared, and now Cao Cao has launched a crusade against our Chu Kingdom."
Looking at Pei Yuanshao who was nervous in the audience, Xiang Ji sneered again and again.
Hum hum, this time is different from the past.
If it were a year ago, this joint crusade would still be dangerous to me.
Now? I'm afraid it's too late for those princes and kings to thank me. Who will really appreciate Cao Cao?
Sure enough, it was not beyond Xiang Ji's expectation.
There were very few people who responded to Cao Cao's order of crusade.
Lu Bu of the Qin Dynasty was still busy killing Niu Fu and did not respond at all to the crusade order.
Similarly, Niu Fu was busy resisting Lu Bu and had no time to pay attention.
Ma Teng certainly has a loyal heart, but despite his lack of strength and being too far away, he is still just a flag-waving man.
Liu Yan of Shuchuan also proclaimed himself emperor, with the reign title Zhang Wu.
Now, the two emperors surnamed Liu in the south had no time to pay attention to Cao Cao's crusade order.
The two of them called each other a false emperor and were busy fighting each other. Who had the time to pay attention to the Chu Kingdom Xiang Ji?
The only ones who responded to Cao Cao's call were Liu Bei, who had a deep hatred for Xiang Ji, and Sun Ce, the little overlord of Jiangdong.
As for Liu Bei, although the two of them were not happy last time, Cao Cao could only admit it with a pinched nose since they had a common enemy.
As for the little overlord, Cao Cao also knew that this guy had just occupied Jiangdong and was in high spirits. Since he dared to take the initiative to join, Cao Cao would not refuse. Even if he was used as cannon fodder to divert Xiang Ji's attention, it would be good.
As for Yuan Shao of Qi State in Hebei? He indeed responded and sent General Chunyu Qiong to lead an army of five thousand to strengthen his momentum, which almost made Cao Cao angry to death.
But even so, including his own military strength, Cao Cao still assembled an army of 250,000. Under the banner of revenge for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, he announced the official establishment of the alliance and declared war on Chu.
This battle also attracted the attention of the world.
Everyone knows that if Xiang Ji can withstand Cao Cao, he will become the most powerful prince in the east.
If you can't withstand it? It will naturally be eaten up by the four coalition forces.
"Overlord, after receiving accurate information, Cao Cao has now personally led 130,000 troops out of Yanzhou, and has joined Liu Bei of Qingzhou in the Taishan area. Counting Yuan Shao's 5,000 troops, the total is 200,000 troops.
As for Sun Ce in the south, he is already actively building warships to prepare to cross the river."
After Cao Cao's coalition forces started taking action, Xiang Ji finally got the exact information.
In the end, Cao Cao made a full circle, that is, he sent 130,000 troops, and Liu Bei sent out all his troops. Counting Yuan Shao's 5,000 troops, the total was 200,000?
Hum hum, naive, do you really think that I, Xiang Ji, am so vulnerable?
By the way, there's that little bully?
Humph, you dare to dominate me in front of me?
"Mr. Wenhe, King Gu wants to leave a large army here to resist Cao Cao's coalition forces in the north.
The lonely king personally led the troops to destroy the little overlord in Jiangdong first, and then he could have a showdown with the Cao and Liu coalition forces after he had no worries."
After some thought, Xiang Ji told Jia Xu his plan.
Seeing that Xiang Ji was no longer as arbitrary as before, Jia Xu was greatly relieved.
Such an overlord makes him a hero!
"Overlord, Xu has the same view. Only by defeating Sun Ce from the east of the Yangtze River can we engage in a decisive battle with the northern princes.
I just don’t know how many troops Overlord plans to lead to Jiangdong?”
Xiang Ji was naturally excited to receive Jia Xu's approval.
"Currently, we have 80,000 soldiers in Pengcheng who can fight. If we add the soldiers from other prefectures and counties, we can have 100,000 soldiers.
Gu means that King Gu leads fifteen thousand Xiang family troops, plus Zilong's five thousand Canglong Cavalry, to Jiangdong, leaving all other troops and horses to the military advisor for defense.
As for Yangzhou, let Yu Jin lead an army of 30,000 troops northward to support Pengcheng, and Zhou Tai's navy leader will be taken away."
After all, fighting against Sun Ce requires crossing a river, so Zhou Tai's navy must be brought with him.
Xiang Ji also made some calculations. In this way, Xuzhou's garrison could reach one hundred thousand, and he would not be defeated by the Northern Allied Forces such as Cao Cao and others.
Moreover, with Taishi Ci, Zang Ba, Jia Xu and others staying behind, Xiang Ji couldn't be more at ease.
As for Yangzhou, Yu Jin originally had 50,000 troops under his command. After leading 30,000 troops northward, he still had 20,000 defenders, which was more than enough to deal with emergencies.
"There is nothing wrong with Overlord's arrangement.
But, please bring the overlord to show this child.
After nearly two years of study, Xu believes that this child will impress the overlord."
Lu Meng?
Could it be that this guy has mastered the art of war? Can he be on his own?
Damn it, he left behind the famous Governor of Soochow, his talent is extraordinary.
When Xiang Ji heard that Jia Xu asked him to take Lu Meng with him, Xiang Ji knew that this boy must have left the army.
What else is there to say, it must be brought.
You know, what Xiang Ji lacks most now is these generals who can take charge of their own affairs.
The guardian of the family can only rely on Tai Shi Ci Yu Jin and others. Now that the expedition is about to begin, it would be great to have Lu Meng who can lead the army alone.
"Very well, here comes the edict.
General Tai Shi Ci was the main commander in the north, Zang Ba was the general in the south, Yu Jin was the assistant in the west, and Jia Xu, the Taiwei, was the military advisor.
The safety of Xuzhou will be left to you.
Fubo General Zhao Yun, Guarding General Zhou Cang, and Chen Gong joined the army and accompanied the Solitary King.
Order the entire army to assemble and set off for Jiangdong!"
Following Xiang Ji's order, Chu's war machine was launched again.
The Xiang Jiajun and the Canglong Army, whose establishment was completed, began to prepare for the expedition.
This will be their king, Xiang Ji, once again leading these men of Chu to overcome thorns and thorns.
"Wenji, take good care of your baby and wait for the lonely king to come back with peace of mind."
Returning to the harem, Xiang Ji comforted Diao Chan and other girls one by one, and then came to the palace of his queen, Cai Wenji, again.
Now, Cai Wenji is also pregnant.
After a night of tenderness, bidding farewell to the reluctant Cai Wenji, Xiang Ji once again put on the silver dragon armor and carried the Overlord Halberd.
"The sons of the Chu Kingdom! The Xiang Family Army! The Canglong Riders! Go out with the lonely king!"
With a wave of the Overlord's Halberd, Xiang Ji led the army on the way to Jiangdong.