Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 455 I Can Get Out, But I Can't Go Back

Chai Kehong looked at Li Hongji's expectant eyes, remained silent for a moment, and said, "The general will serve himself."

He said bowing and getting ready to go.

Li Hongji squinted at Chai Kehong, and asked someone to call Sun Zhen, the Superintendent of Soldiers and Horses.

"His Royal Highness!"

Li Hongji looked at his confidant who had been promoted in front of him, and said: "Go to attack the water village in the Central Plains, and you will watch the governor alone. If he fights with all his strength, you should cooperate. If he is afraid of the battle, you will command the army. No matter what method is used, we must break through the Central Plains Water Village."

Sun Zhen was shocked at first, and hurriedly said: "The governor is loyal to me, Jiangnan."

Li Hongji pursed his lips, and said: "I also know the great governor's ability, but he has a special relationship with Luo Youdu in the Central Plains, so we must investigate."

The relationship between Chai Kehong and Luo Youdu is not a secret.

Chai Kehong ranks first among military officials and has a close relationship with Luo Youdu.

The temples in the south of the Yangtze River have long been impeached by documents.

But they were suppressed by Li Jing and Li Hongji.

Li Jing didn't care. He felt that the relationship between Chai Kehong and Luo Youdu could better alleviate the potential problems between the two countries and avoid confrontation between the two countries.

But Li Hongji was unavailable.

In the Battle of Huainan, the elite and generals in the south of the Yangtze River either surrendered to the enemy or died in battle.

There are not many trustworthy generals in Jiangnan, who is not a martial artist.

Chai Kehong is now the only well-known general in the south of the Yangtze River. Li Hongji was able to secure the position of the prince, thanks to the fact that Chai Kehong defeated Wu Yue with a group of old and weak soldiers in the battle of Changzhou.

Li Hongji was extremely dependent on Chai Kehong's ability, and even made an exception and promoted him to be the governor.

Chai Kehong has indeed demonstrated good military capabilities, winning many times when he commanded the Jiangnan water army to fight the Central Plains water army.

But Li Hongji always felt that Chai Kehong didn't try his best, and he always kept his hand and accepted it as soon as it was good.

The two armies have been facing each other for more than two months, almost three months.

Chai Kehong repeatedly defeated the Central Plains navy on the Yangtze River, but after a closer look, the casualties on both sides were not large.

After Chai Kehong won the victory and repelled the Central Plains water army, most of the next steps were to withdraw his troops by himself, rather than taking the opportunity to hide and kill.

Chai Kehong's explanation was that he felt that Zhong Yuan was not really using his strength to fight back, and the pursuit was too deep, and it was easy for the opponent to take advantage of it.

Li Hongji listened to it once or twice, but it was okay, but it was like this every time, so he couldn't help doubting it.

Now Lingnan can't open the situation, and Pan Mei can't lift his head against Lingnan Han.

Bashu has perished, and Dali doesn't know what's going on.

Now only Jiangnan has the initiative. From the very beginning, Li Hongji firmly believed that he was the only one who could break the deadlock, and that the hero who buried the Central Plains court could only be him, Li Hongji.

Sun Zhen cupped his fists and said, "This subordinate understands!"

Li Hongji walked out of the command camp, stood on a high place and watched the Jiangnan naval army mobilized by boats, glanced at Li Jing and Li Congjia who were suffering in Hongzhou, and said in a low voice: "Father, just watch and see how the child can turn the tide , and plant the banner of my Tang Dynasty on the head of Bianjing city."

The mighty Jiangnan navy galloped on the big river and went straight to the north of the river.

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Yangzhou Jiangbei Water Village.

Cao Bin immediately got the news that the Jiangnan navy was going north.

"Everything is deployed. This time, the Jiangnan navy is almost out of the nest. It is planning to forcibly attack our Jiangbei water stronghold... If we don't send troops, what will be the morale of our army?"

It was Zhao Kuangzan who said this.

His name is somewhat similar to Zhao Kuangyin, but he can't get along with Zhao Kuangyin.

Zhao Kuangzan was originally named Zhao Mei, but later changed his name to Zhao Kuangzan. He was born in Jixian County, Youzhou, the grandson of Zhao Dejun, the envoy of Lulong Jiedu in the later Tang Dynasty, and the son of Zhao Yanshou, the prime minister of Khitan.When Emperor Yin of the Later Han Dynasty worshiped General Zuo Xiaowei.After the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, Li Guanzuo, Yubayashi, Longwu and others led the army.During the Battle of Huainan, he made great achievements in repeated battles, and was awarded the Baoxin Jiedu Envoy for his meritorious service. He was a veteran with status in the Central Plains.

Zhao Kuangzan has a very good personality, without the aggressiveness of a veteran, and he cooperates with Cao Bin's work very well.

It's just that Zhao Kuangzan couldn't stand it anymore as Cao Bin avoided the battle repeatedly.

However, Cao Bin smiled meaningfully: "Finally I can't help it anymore! General Zhao, wait a moment, I have my own arrangements for everyone to come."

Cao Bin stopped talking, but asked people to invite Zhang Xiong, Shu Yuan, Han Chongyun, Tang Jingsi, Zhang Cong'en, and Zhao Chao to discuss the matter.

Not long after, Cao Bin's commander had already gathered a number of generals from the Southern Expedition.

Seeing the generals present, Cao Bin said, "You must have heard the news that the Jiangnan naval forces are almost fully deployed this time. The purpose is obvious. This is to attack our army's Jiangbei water stronghold."

Tang Jingsi couldn't help but said: "The Jiangnan thieves are too rampant, they are all deployed, how can you bear it?"

There was a slight complaint in his tone.

This general can only find his own value and meaning on the battlefield.

The three-way conquest army, led by Luo Youdu and Gao Huaide, entered Shu early and wiped out Meng Shu. They were not even satisfied, and went directly to Dali for trouble.

And what about them?

Trapped in Jiangbei for nearly three months, not an inch of land was taken, and the navy even suffered a small loss.

If it weren't for their army's incapacity, they would have been unable to hold back.

Cao Bin said with a smile at this moment: "Of course I can't bear it. I have endured it for a long time, so that today is the day."

Hearing what Cao Bin said, all the generals were stunned.

It turned out that this was all a trick, in order to let the Jiangnan navy come out in full force, and then annihilate them in one fell swoop.

Good plan!

Everyone thought how the plot would develop, but Cao Bin's next sentence was: "Deputy Zhang..."

Zhang Xiong came out solemnly and said: "The end is here!"

Cao Bin said: "You surround our army's water camp, lay down iron chains along the camp, place wooden stakes, and send soldiers to defend the camp to the death. Without orders from the capital, you are not allowed to go out of the camp to meet the enemy. If the Jiangnan navy wants to forcibly break the camp, let him attack by force. "

Zhang Xiong is the most stable, he knows that his talent is far inferior to Cao Bin, even if he doesn't understand the reason, he still takes orders meticulously.

The surrounding generals are going to explode in anger, why are they still shrinking?

Cao Bin continued: "Commander Shu, you have lived in Jinling for more than ten years, so you should be familiar with the terrain there."

Shu Yuan didn't understand what he meant, but Cao Bin was one of the two giants of the Imperial Army Division, his immediate superior.

Although he was dissatisfied with the ineffectiveness of sending troops so far, he did not dare to challenge the prestige of his superior, and replied honestly: "This subordinate is a general, and he has a certain understanding of the terrain. He has explored the surrounding terrain many times to comfort himself."

Back then, his father-in-law suppressed him and refused to let him lead the army, so he could only live a dry life.

Cao Bin said: "That's good. Take five thousand light cavalry and drive away from Jinling City. It's best if you can enter the city in one go. If you can't, you can block the enemy around and prevent the enemy from supporting."

Shu Yuan is extremely utilitarian, and he is willing to risk his life for the sake of credit. He never cares about the difficulty of the task, and instinctively takes orders.

Immediately react.

Not right!

How to drive Jinling City in Jiangbei?
Did you fly over?

Or swim across on horseback?
He was about to speak, but Cao Bin continued to arrange.

Han Chongyun made a surprise attack on the Jiangnan navy camp, and Zhao Kuangzan led his infantry to attack Jinling City.

Other generals blocked all landing intersections in the south of the Yangtze River...

Cao Bin jumped up against the case and said loudly: "This battle will allow all the naval forces in the south of the Yangtze River to come out and not return."

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