Looking at this city that once made him retreat in defeat, Xiang Ji was filled with emotion.
I, Xiang Ji, are back again!
Last time, it was because I underestimated the enemy and was careless that I was defeated by Chengyang.
But now, looking back at the soldiers under his command, Xiang Ji knew that he would not be defeated this time.
Pursued by Xiang Ji's Chu army all the way, Liu Bei's 100,000-strong army fled into Chengyang County, leaving only more than 30,000 people. Most of the others either died from the Chu army's swords or fled into the wilderness and disappeared into the mountains.
Traces.
"Send an order for the army to camp three miles away from Chengyang County."
Regarding Chengyang in front of him, Xiang Ji did not plan to attack immediately.
Not to mention that the soldiers and horses under his command have been chasing all the way, and their physical strength and energy have reached their limit. If he orders an attack on Chengyang at this time, he is afraid that he will be defeated again.
What's more, the army coming from Pengcheng is already on the way.
Now, after integrating Jia Xu's troops and the Xiapi garrison under Xiang Ji's command, the number has reached 30,000.
When the 30,000-strong army supported by Pengcheng arrives, then the 60,000-strong Chu army will be sure to attack Chengyang.
But just when Xiang Ji laid siege to Yangcheng, Liu Bei inside the city became an ant on the hot pot.
"My lords, now that Chu State Xiang Ji has surrounded us here, who can help me?"
Why are these bastards just waiting for me to act like they're doing nothing if something goes wrong?
Liu Bei was furious when he saw the civil and military officials lowering their heads to avoid his eyes.
Ma De, prepare my public platform, why are you separated from the army when you are so good?
You know, since the last war, Liu Bei has been arranging people to find the whereabouts of Chen Gong.
But how could he have imagined that Chen Gong was now following the Chu army to conquer Jiangdong?
After asking around, no one came forward to advise Liu Bei. Liu Bei's heart dropped.
Now, I am afraid that Qingzhou cannot be defended.
I only have these 30,000 troops left, and the Chu army is coming in a steady stream. How can I resist it?
When Liu Bei saw Jia Xu's army before, he was completely panicked.
You know, this alliance to conquer Chu, to put it bluntly, still has Cao Cao as the main force, and Liu Bei and Sun Ce are just playing tricks and taking advantage.
It's just that Sun Ce was unlucky enough to be targeted by Xiang Ji.
In this regard, Liu Bei had always been just waiting to see the excitement.
You Xiang Ji beat whoever you like, as long as you don't come to me, Liu Bei, then just smile.
But who would have thought that Sun Ce would be so inexperienced? He would still be called a little overlord? He would still dare to found a country?
If Sun Ce is destroyed, he will be destroyed, but Liu Bei can endure it even though he grits his teeth.
But with the arrival of Jia Xu's army, Liu Bei despaired.
If Cao Cao can't do this anymore, how can I fight?
He completely lost the courage to confront the Chu army, and none of his subordinates could help him. Liu Bei had no choice but to turn around and leave.
"Second brother, the situation of our army is now in critical condition. When Xiang Ji's follow-up army arrives, I'm afraid we won't be able to defend it!"
When he came to the back house and saw Guan Yu who was still ill in bed, Liu Bei felt sad.
Nowadays, among the civil and military personnel under my command, I am afraid that only my second brother, who is familiar with Spring and Autumn Period, can be considered reliable.
Liu Bei was completely desperate for Jian Yong and others.
In other words, I can only serve as a civil servant, and I can only pass messages in diplomacy. How can I expect them to make suggestions? I'm afraid it's not as reliable as me thinking of a solution myself.
As for Zhang Yide from Yan? Haha, if Liu Bei didn't want to borrow his bravery, he really wanted to kick him down.
If it weren't for you, why would I be in this situation?
If Xiapi is still in my hands, the strategy will be completely different.
With strategic depth, Liu Bei is able to advance, attack, and retreat to defend.
But now, it's all tears.
"Brother, according to a certain family's opinion, our army should make plans early.
I believe you can see that Qingzhou cannot be defended now.
If we continue to hold on, I'm afraid we'll have to die together with this Qingzhou jade."
Guan Yu's words were quite reserved, basically trying to persuade Liu Bei.
Brother, let's run away quickly. We definitely won't be able to defeat him. If we continue to defend, we may be buried with Qingzhou.
How unclear was Liu Bei to Guan Yu's intentions?
The problem is, this Qingzhou is an inheritance that Liu Bei finally won after many years of hard work.
Here, Liu Bei carries too many dreams.
Nowadays, if you just throw it away, how can you not feel distressed?
"Let me think about it."
The troubled Liu Bei left.
Looking at Liu Bei's decadent back, Guan Yu sighed in his heart.
Who would have thought that this great situation would suddenly take a turn for the worse?
Sighing, Guan Yu tore off the bandage on the wound.
With the current situation, I am afraid that even Guan and I will not be able to continue to recover from my injuries.
Shu said.
A man dressed in black came to Xiang Ji's camp, but he was not stopped by the guards' armor.
This person is the spy captain of Yecheng, Jizhou.
"Overlord, I have heard from Yecheng Yanzi that Yuan Shao's army from Hebei has marched out in full force. Now they are divided into two groups and heading straight to Yanzhou and Qingzhou."
What!?
Suddenly, he was shocked to hear that Yuan Shao had made a move, and Xiang Ji's originally calm heart disappeared in an instant.
Just kidding, Yuan Shaona is a truly dominant prince in this period of time.
I am afraid that when the Chu State was in its heyday, its military strength would be far inferior, let alone now after successive wars.
If Yuan Shao also joins the battle, Xiang Ji will really have to retreat and defend.
It's not that there was no confidence. When Cao Cao's army was combined with Yuan Shao's troops, it was a quantitative change that led to a qualitative change.
This is not a problem that can be solved by relying on individual bravery.
Wait! No! What did he say just now? Yuan Shao sent troops to Yanzhou and Qingzhou at the same time?
Xiang Ji was startled by his sudden awakening.
This is not right. If Yuan Shao plans to officially join the war, does he need to go to Yanzhou? Wouldn't it be better to enter directly from Qingzhou?
This! It’s obviously not directed at me!
Xiang Ji already understood. No wonder Yuan Shao, who had clearly joined the alliance, never sent troops to fight but instead waved the flag and shouted from behind.
It turns out that what this guy is fighting is the mantis stalking the cicada, while the oriole follows behind. Pay attention.
This really means that you have thrown away everything moral and moral. This person is your ally, so you just fall out with me? Tsk tsk.
Xiang Ji had a profound understanding of Yuan Shao's shamelessness.
This is really true, if you find this kind of player as an ally, you will probably cry to death.
I just don’t know what Boss Cao’s expression looked like when Yuan Shao’s army appeared in Yanzhou?
You know, Boss Cao is currently busy wiping Jia Xu's butt in his hometown.