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Chapter 486 The main force
Zhuge Liang leaned on the desk, staring intently at the map of Yuzhang in front of him, which recorded the mountains, rivers, counties, townships, key points, and even the mileage of Yuzhang and Luling counties in detail, and it was extremely well-made.

This map has been kept in the Office of the Chief Recorder of the Yuzhang County Mansion in the past. Zhuge Liang’s uncle, Zhuge Xuan, was the prefect of Yuzhang. Zhuge Liang saw this map when he was a boy. Later, Zhuge Xuan was expelled from office by Zhu Hao, and he dedicated this map to Liu Biao. Now it has returned to Zhuge Liang's hands.

Zhuge Liang has studied this map hundreds of times, especially in the recent past, he has put this map in his dormitory, watched and studied it morning and evening, Zhuge Liang is familiar with every mountain, river, and city on it, even if he is asked to redraw it One piece, it is not difficult to think about it.

Many people thought that the land and water army led by Liu Jing would be the main force to attack Yuzhang, but it was not the case.

According to the information obtained by our own side, the Jiangdong army was defeated in Jiangxia last year, with tens of thousands of dead and hundreds of shipwrecks. Although the losses were heavy, they also obtained the shooting stick technology from Huang Zu.

At present, the warships of the Jiangdong Army have been equipped with a large number of rackets. Although they have not yet experienced the test of the war, they are technically no different from those of Liu Jingjun.In addition, the generals of the Jiangdong Army are accustomed to water warfare. If they confronted them head-on on the river, even if they won, they would injure the enemy a thousand and themselves injure eight hundred. The gain outweighs the loss.

Therefore, the purpose of the army led by Liu Jing is not to attack Yuzhang and Luling, or to fight decisively with the enemy. Its main tasks are twofold:

One is to seize Chaisang, an important town in the north of Yuzhang, and draw out Sun Ben and Tai Shici's troops.

The second is to guard Pengze, block the entrance of the Yangtze River into Jiangxi, and block Sun Quan's water reinforcements.

These two tasks are to create favorable conditions for the real main force to attack.

That's right, the main force that attacked Yuzhang and Luling this time was the army led by Zhuge Liang.He will return to Changsha with tens of thousands of soldiers and ships, and then join the Jingnan people, leave Liling, and attack the hinterland of Yuzhang by land.

In order to ensure everything is safe, Liu Jing sent generals Cai Sheng and Huang Zhong, and Zhong Lang brought seven generals, including Liu Liang, Wei Yan, Huo Jun, Shan Ridun, and Xi Zhen, under Zhuge Liang's command.He also transferred Xu Shu, the prefect of Nanjun, Yang Yi, Liu Min, and Sima Zhi, who joined the army, to give advice.

Liu Jing led an army of tens of thousands to cover Zhuge Liang, serve as a foil, and sent fierce counselors to assist him. With his trust so far, one can imagine how much pressure Zhuge Liang was under.

This battle is only allowed to win, not to lose, otherwise Zhuge Liang will have no face to go back to see Liu Jing.

"Military division, we have arrived in Jinxiang, and there is someone to greet you at the ferry, it seems to be Xu Nanjun."

Zhuge Liang looked at the map and thought about the strategy, his expression was so focused that he didn't even notice that Yang Yi entered the room until the latter made a sound.

As soon as Zhuge Liang heard that Xu Shu was coming to welcome him, he immediately got up and left the hut, and stood on the deck. Sure enough, he saw a group of people gathered at the ferry, and the leader whose face was faintly visible was his friend Xu Shu.

As soon as the boat docked, Zhuge Liang couldn't wait to get off the boat, shook hands with Xu Shu and said goodbye. The last time the two met was in Zhengdan, they hadn't seen each other for more than half a year, and they missed each other very much.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhuge Liang asked Xu Shu with a smile: "As the saying goes: 'The records of the state and county are like a thunderbolt; if you get an edict, you hang it on the wall.' The order to keep and assassinate is better than the emperor's edict. Believe in principles and achievements, promote good and eliminate evil, and let yourself be blessed, but now you are under my command, suffering from the hardships of the army and the burden of planning and planning, I wonder if there is any resentment in your heart?"

Xu Shu didn't care about Zhuge Liang's ridicule, and replied indifferently: "Kong Ming doesn't know my ambition, but to assist the general to become a king. The general thinks it is beneficial for me to rule the county, so I will rule the county. The general thinks it is beneficial for me to rule the army. I will rule the army. In my heart, there is no distinction between the two, so how can we talk about resentment?"

"We have known each other for six or seven years, and Yuan Zhi's words can always enlighten me." Zhuge Liang first sighed with emotion, and then praised his friend: "Yuan Zhi is firm and decisive, and he is not confused. He is clear about the general strategy, and you are there to help me." I don't have to worry about controlling the army and planning divisions."

Xu Shu said with a smile, "I'm an official under Kong Ming's tent now. Kong Ming thinks I can be appointed, so I just give orders." Jiangling?"

Zhuge Liang said solemnly: "A husband is the way of a general. If the military well is not drained, he will not complain of thirst; if the military food is not cooked, he will not complain of hunger; if the military curtain is not laid, he will not complain of sleepiness. In short, a general should be the same as the soldiers. Also. I am the commander-in-chief of the first army, can An Neng leave the soldiers in the wild and go to the city alone to rest?"

Xu Shu knew that Zhuge Liang would not agree, and said: "I have ordered people to prepare meals in Jinxiang, and the soldiers can eat when they go ashore."

Zhuge Liang thanked him.As he said before, when the soldiers eat, the others eat; when the soldiers sleep, the others sleep.The next day, Zhuge Liang led his army to board the ship and went down the river to Changsha.

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But it is said that Liu Jing separated from Zhuge Liang at Zhukou, and continued southward along the Han River to Xiakou, where Gan Ning and Liu Zhu were stationed.

Liu Jing looked at Huang Zu, who had a gray beard but a strong body, and said with a smile: "Huang Jiangxia has recently dispatched civilian men, boats and vehicles, and transported military supplies and food fodder to prepare for the conquest of Yuzhang. It can be said that he has worked hard and worked hard."

Huang Zu's face showed anger, and he said with hatred: "Sun Jian, Sun Ce, Sun Quan and his father and son are all wolf ambitions. Sun Jian invaded Xiangyang and beheaded by me. Sun Ce and Sun Quan also coveted Jiangxia and came to attack one after another. I, the son of Jingchu, died in The hands of his father and son are tens of thousands. This bloody enmity will never be forgotten even in ten generations. When I heard that the general wanted to attack Jiangdong, I was so happy that I couldn't sleep. Thief!"

Liu Jing shook his head and said: "Although Huang Jiangxia is old and strong, but he is old. He should guard the rear and leave the martial arts to the juniors. This time, Ziyi will join the army to fight. As the saying goes, a tiger father has no dogs, Huang Jiangxia is a famous general of Chu. Ziyi also has the style of his father, so he will definitely be able to make meritorious service against thieves."

Zi Yi is the eldest son of Huang Zu, Huang She, the prefect of Fangling. He will serve as the chief general of Jiang Xia's army and lead Jiang Xia's warship to fight with Liu Jing in Yuzhang.

Huang Zu knew how important his son was, he was only the chief general of Jiang Xia's army in name, the actual leader was Su Fei, the commander under his command.

Huang Zu introduced Liu Jing: "General, this person's name is Su Fei, he is the governor under my command. He has been fighting against me for many years, and he has saved me from difficult situations. He is brave and resourceful, and he is worthy of great responsibility."

Su Fei was young, with a rough face, thick beard and beard, and a mighty appearance. Anyone who looked at him would praise him as a truly great husband.

"Your step is Su Mengyang?" Liu Jing had a good first impression of Su Fei, and said, "Xingba has repeatedly recommended you to me, saying that you run the army well, are especially good at water warfare, and have the talent of a general. Wu, for the front."

Maybe it's because of their matching personalities, or maybe it's because of their mutual sympathy, but Gan Ning and Su Fei are still friends as they did in history.However, the circumstances of the two are completely different. Historically, Gan Ning was under Huang Zu's command, and he was depressed and frustrated, but Su Fei loved him dearly.Now that Su Fei has been reduced to a general, Gan Ning has recommended him to Liu Jing many times.

Su Fei cast a grateful look at Gan Ning, and bowed respectfully to Liu Jingjun: "General Meng Gan values ​​him, but he is not good at flying, and he is willing to be the front of the army, Lingbo advance, and wipe out the Wu thieves!"

"Okay," Liu Jing nodded and said, "Let's take your feet as the front, and hope that your feet will show our military power."

"No." Su Fei complied in a deep voice.

The next day, Liu Jing, together with Gan Ning, Liu Zhu, and Su Fei, with a total of 3 people, sailed across the river in a big boat, with thousands of sails competing to cover the sky and the sun, and headed for Yuzhang mightily.

(End of this chapter)