New Lubu War

Chapter 220
It began in October last year, and the Bingzhou Army launched a large-scale deployment.

First, Cao Cao surrendered, and the five prefectures under his jurisdiction, Yan, Xu, Yu, Si, and Li, were brought under Lu Bu's command.

Then Yuan Shao was destroyed, and Jizhou, Qingzhou, and Youzhou were taken.

In addition to Liaodong, in less than a year, Lu Bu took all the land of the Central Plains, even as far as Liaodong, and controlled territories as many as eight prefectures.

Such a power to swallow mountains and rivers amazed the world.

At the same time, Lu Bu, who acquired the eight prefectures of Bing, Ji, Qing, Yan, Xu, Yu, Si, and Li, and occupied the entire northern Central Plains, became the number one enemy of all the princes in the world.

……

Jiangdong.

Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Zhang Zhao, and Zhang Hong gathered together to discuss major issues.

"My lord, Lu Bu swept across the Central Plains and ruled the north. The next step is to go south, so we have to guard against it!"

Zhang Zhao said anxiously.

Hearing this, Sun Ce looked solemn and remained silent.

All the people in the hall were worried, frowning and thinking hard.

too suddenly.

Originally, when Yuan Cao and Guandu confronted each other, everyone felt that this war would not stop for five or six years.

Therefore, including all of you here, all have the mentality of watching the excitement and stand on the sidelines.

Not without the idea of ​​seeing the right time, waiting for the opportunity, and making a profit.

The snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's benefit!
Especially Sun Ce, he was ready to send troops to surprise Xudu and welcome the emperor to Jiangxia.

Unexpectedly, Bingzhou Lv Bu suddenly sent troops, and with a thunderbolt, he quickly forced Cao Cao to surrender and swept the Central Plains with an unstoppable force.

One year later, the situation in the world has changed so much, the most talented and intelligent people in the world, while being moved, can't help but tremble with fear.

But one thing is certain.

Now that Lu Bu has pacified the Central Plains, the next step is to send his troops south.

"Lord!"

Lu Su cupped his hands and said:

"Lü Bu annexed the Central Plains, and personally took charge of Xudu, attacked Xudu by surprise, and welcomed the emperor to Jiangdong. Let's put it aside for now!"

Sun Ce nodded slowly.

So what if you don't let go?

Send troops to Xudu to confront Lu Bu head-on?

No matter how conceited Sun Ce is, he doesn't think there is a possibility of success.

"The Bingzhou Army has an astonishing combat power, and the number of cavalry troops is as high as [-]. There are countless brave warriors. They also surrendered Yuan Cao's soldiers. The situation is so great that it is difficult to rule, and it is truly invincible!"

Lu Su shook his head and continued:
"However, Lu Bu's subordinates are all northern soldiers and horses, and they are not good at water warfare. This is my only chance in Jiangdong!"

"From Su's point of view, we should rely on the natural danger of the Yangtze River and guard the east of the Yangtze River. Within ten years, we should not plan to go north, but to resist Lu's army going south!"

After saying these words, Lu Su stopped, looked at Sun Ce, and asked:
"What is the meaning of the unknown lord?"

"Zi Jing is right!"

Sun Ce nodded slowly, but sighed, and said:
"Even so, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Lu Bu to stand out. You must know that Wen Chou stationed troops in Huainan, only a few hundred miles away from the Lujiang River!"

"After Lu Bu pacified Youzhou and Liaodong, he sent Zhang Yang and Zhang Xiu to Guangling, Xuzhou, pointing directly at Jianye in Wujun!"

"If that's the case, I wouldn't be afraid of the natural danger of the Yangtze River, but...!"

Looking at everyone, Sun Ce looked ugly and said:

"Jingzhou is on the verge of Yuzhou and Sili, facing Lu Bu directly, Liu Biao, how can he be Lu Bu's opponent?"

"If Jingzhou is captured by Lu Bu, we can cross the Yangtze River and enter Jingnan!"

"Jingnan is on the verge of the east of our river. Although it is blocked by the Poyang waterway, it is far inferior to the Yangtze River. Then, what should we do?"

That's the truth.

Sun Ce thought to himself that the soldiers in the south are good at water warfare, and relying on the Yangtze River, it is not impossible to resist Lu Bu's army.

But if he can do it, it doesn't mean that Liu Biao can do it.

The Yangtze River separates the south from the north, and it is indeed a natural danger to resist the northern army.

The problem is that Jiangdong only occupies half of the Yangtze River, and the other half is under the rule of Liu Biao in Jingzhou.

Once Jingzhou is lost, the Yangtze River will no longer be able to hold on. At that time, it will still have to confront Lu Bu head-on.

Facing Lu Bu, he was really not sure.

"It's not difficult at all!"

Lu Su nodded, cupped his hands and continued:
"Since that's the case, why not make peace with Liu Biao, help each other, and resist Lu Bu together?"

"This……!"

Hearing this, Sun Ce hesitated for a while, and said unwillingly:

"Liu Biao and Huang Zu harmed my father. I want to kill the two thieves with my own hands. How can I join hands with them?"

Back then, Sun Jian got the jade seal and left Luoyang early to return south.

On the way, he was intercepted by Liu Biao's army who got the news. In the melee, he died under random arrows.

The leader was Huang Zu, the prefect of Jiangxia.

Therefore, the Sun family and Liu Biao have always been hostile.

When Sun Ce went south to seize Jiangdong, he was often blocked by Liu Biao. Jiangxia Huangzu and Jingnan Liu Pan repeatedly violated them. As a result, the hatred between the two sides deepened.

"My lord, in the face of a great enemy, the state affairs should be the most important thing!"

Lu Su cupped his hands and said solemnly.

Sun Ce pondered for a while, then nodded slowly.

"What do you think of Gongjin?"

Turning around, looking at Zhou Yu who had been silent all this time, Sun Ce asked.

"What Zijing said is true!"

Zhou Yu said:

"For the current plan, the only way is to rely on the natural danger of the Yangtze River and unite with Liu Biao to resist Lu Bu!"

Zhou Yu has always been resourceful, but facing the current situation, all he can think of is Lu Su's solution.

"Not only Liu Biao, but Xinye Liu Bei can also be wooed!"

Zhou Yu went on to say:

"Liu Bei is also a great man, Guan Zhang and Zhao Yong are not to be under his command, they should be united together!"

"The princes of the world, all can contact!"

Lu Su added:
"Liu Zhang in Western Shu, Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, and even Ma Teng and Han Sui in Xiliang, only the princes of the world can fight against Lu Bu!"

"good!"

Sun Ce nodded.

So, in the next few days, fast horses from Jiangdong traveled frequently, heading for Jingzhou, Sichuan, Hanzhong, and Xiliang.

It's not just Jiangdong. At this time, the princes from all over the country are discussing.

Liu Biao of Jingzhou was a little hesitant.

But Liu Bei came with his military division Shan Fu, and persuaded Liu Biao to unite with Jiangdong and fight against Lu together.

Liu Biao, who was in his prime, was persuaded by Liu Bei and Shan Fu.

At this time, Jiangdong Lu Su came to discuss the reconciliation and alliance between the two, so Liu Biao finally made up his mind.

……

In December of the sixth year of Jian'an.

Xu all.

"Lord!"

Cao Xing came to the general's temporary residence and reported to Lu Buhui:
"Recently there is news that Sun Ce of Jiangdong and Liu Biao of Jingzhou have frequent exchanges of envoys with each other, and it is suspected that they will make peace and form an alliance!"

"Reasonable!"

With his hands behind his hands, Lu Bu casually said while admiring the snow scene:

"There are so many heroes in Jiangdong, and Liu Biao is not stupid. It is not surprising to make this joint move!"

"General!"

Cao Cao, who was taking a walk with Lu Bu to enjoy the snow, said from the side:
"Sun Ce should not be underestimated. Once we join forces with Liu Biao in Jingzhou and rely on the danger of the Yangtze River, our army is all from the north. We are not good at water warfare. It may not be easy to take the south!"

"Then take the north of the Yangtze River first!"

Lu Bu smiled and said:
"The Yangtze River is divided into north and south banks. As long as our army occupies the north bank, there is no need for water warfare. We just need to build ships and find opportunities to transport the army across the Yangtze River!"

"With the skills of my subordinates, fighting on land, how can Jiangdong and Jingzhou resist?"

(End of this chapter)