Shuhan

The atmosphere in King Wu's palace was extremely tense.

Sun Quan stood in the main hall, wearing a bright red armor that looked as hot and majestic as a raging fire. Every piece of iron on the armor was polished to a shine, as if it contained Sun Quan's indomitable fighting will.

He held a sword tightly in his hand. The sword was shining with cold light and looked extremely sharp. It was not only a symbol of power, but also a reflection of his firm determination.

Sun Quan's expression was very serious, and his deep eyes revealed his worry about the future.

The news coming from Cijiantun in recent days was like a heavy stone pressing on his heart.

The Han army already knew of his plan to secretly ally with Wei to fight against Han, which made the situation extremely complicated and tense.

The news mentioned that Wen Pin's troops outside Chengde City had quickly rushed to Lu'an, apparently preparing for the upcoming conflict.

The so-called "Han Army" that had set out from Xiling before was actually just the barbarian army from Wuling. This was just a cover for the Han Army. The real main force of the Han Army was still stationed in Jiangxia, ready to attack at any time.

What made Sun Quan even more anxious was that he heard that Yu Jin and Ma Liang had already gathered their troops in Jiangxia and were preparing for war, targeting the Eastern Wu.

At this time, Sun Quan already felt a little regretful.

Would it have been better if we had waited a little longer, found out the truth, and then made a decision?
But what's the point of saying this now?
There is no medicine for regret in this world.

And Sun Quan is definitely not the one who would regret!

At this critical moment, Sun Quan urgently needed to gather ideas. He glanced at the ministers and generals standing below, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the situation is tense now. The Han army knows that I have allied with Wei and intends to attack our country. I need your wisdom and discuss countermeasures together."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.

After a while, someone finally stood up and responded.

Zhuge Jin was dressed in an official robe, with a calm expression. He walked forward slowly, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, at this time we should consolidate our defenses and strengthen patrols and deployments along the river. At the same time, we can send people to the State of Wei to ask for help and ask the State of Wei to send troops."

Zhang Zhao was not to be outdone. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "A great war is imminent. We must improve the combat effectiveness of our soldiers. From today on, we must start training our soldiers so that they can defeat the Han army on the battlefield. In addition, we should pay close attention to the movements of the Han army in Jiangxia. Once they take action, we must respond immediately."

Although Zhang Zhao was a capitulationist.

But if Wu can win, that would be the best.

The power of his Zhang family can also be preserved.

Now that things have come to this point, if we give it a try, perhaps there will be a turning point.

Anyway.

When the sky fell, there were tall people to hold it up, so it was not Zhang Zhao's turn to be at the front.

When the situation becomes irreversible, he can defect at the critical moment and save the Zhang family.

Gu Yong's face was solemn. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, in addition to strengthening military preparations, we also need to stabilize the people's hearts at home. Perhaps we can show weakness to the enemy and release the prince to see how Han reacts."

What Gu Yong wanted to say was that the Han Kingdom was now attacking the Wei Kingdom, and his Wu Kingdom only had the intention to rebel against the Han Kingdom, but had not yet taken any action against it.

There was no war between the two countries.

Things are not yet at the point of no return.

Just pretend and you can still live your life.

If we show weakness now, perhaps the Han Kingdom will forgive us for the past.

After all, the Han Dynasty’s main energy is now focused on attacking Wei.

As long as Wu is sufficiently obedient and pays a sufficient price, Han might still let Wu go.

"Humph!"

Sun Quan snorted coldly. How could he not know what Gu Yong was thinking?
"The Han Kingdom has evil ambitions. Now our Great Wu has already drawn the arrow and has no choice but to shoot. There is no retreat!"

If he breaks the alliance again this time, he will definitely be punished by the Han Kingdom.

Even if the conditions promised by Liu Gongsi before still exist, they will be greatly reduced.

Moreover, even if the Han Kingdom really let bygones be bygones, it was only because of the attack on Wei.

After the Han Kingdom has freed up its energy to attack Wei, it will definitely take action against the Wu Kingdom and Sun Quan.

At that time, the initiative will no longer be in his hands, but in the hands of that boy Liu Gongsi.

snort!
show weakness
Cut meat
Give benefits to the Han Kingdom?
What benefits can the current Wu Kingdom bring to the Han Kingdom?
There was no way out for him.

"Han has been dragged down by Wei. This time, we have to deal with only tens of thousands of Han troops. We, the Great Wu, can mobilize 100,000 troops to break Jiangxia, capture Jiangling, rule Xiangyang, and control all the nine counties of Jingxiang!"

If the Han Kingdom was in its heyday and could spare all its strength, Sun Quan would naturally not dare to launch an invasion.

But now the Han State is attacking Wei from five directions.

It's like an adult with his hands and feet tied. At most, he can only free up one mouth to deal with him, but he cannot exert the full power of the Han State.

The advantage is mine!

If, despite such an advantage, he still cannot recover the nine counties of Jingxiang, then there must be something wrong with Sun Quan's ability.

If this is true, he might as well just die!

Sun Quan was eager to fight, and as a member of the royal family, Sun Huan naturally supported Sun Quan.

He said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops to station near Jiangxia. Once the Han army makes any unusual movements, we will be able to know it immediately and make corresponding military deployments."

The last person to speak was Xu Sheng, with a gleam in his eyes, and he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, we can also consider taking advantage of the terrain. We have the advantage of the navy, so we can fight a decisive battle with the Han army on the river!"

"My lord, I have a plan."

"Maybe we can launch a surprise attack on Xunyang."

All the ministers in the palace came forward to offer suggestions.

Whether it is out of public or private motives.

This time, the Wu Kingdom was indeed temporarily united as one.

If we win this battle, it will be beneficial to everyone in the Wu State.

But if this battle is lost.
That is like the monkeys scattering when the tree falls, and the Eight Immortals crossing the sea each showing their magical powers.

Sun Quan listened to everyone's suggestions and gradually came up with an idea in his mind.

"If you all work together sincerely and with unity, even if the Han army is strong, the one who laughs last will still be our Great Wu!"

After boosting morale, Sun Quan immediately made military deployments and issued various royal decrees before the war.

As Sun Quan's order was issued, the entire Eastern Wu began to operate in a tense and orderly manner, preparing to meet the upcoming challenges.

This battle concerns the fate of the Wu State.

Whether we can establish our independence in the southeast or our country will be destroyed and our family will be ruined depends entirely on this battle!

the other side.

Xinfeng.

Hongmen Pavilion.

Hongmen Pavilion was the place where Emperor Gaozu met Xiang Yu, and now only ruins are left.

of course
At this moment, the ruins did not seem deserted, but rather very lively.

What comes into view is the endless tents, and what comes into view is the sound of soldiers training and shouting.

kill!

kill! kill!

The sounds of killing and fighting never ceased.

After leaving Chang'an, the 30,000 elite imperial guards stayed here for training, and half a month has passed.

For half a month, the 30,000 imperial guards were trained arduously in the hope of achieving merit on the battlefield and having their wives and children honored with titles.

Now that the Han Kingdom is attacking Wei from five directions, the whereabouts of the 30,000 troops at Hongmen Pavilion may determine the direction of the war.

They are both the main force and the surprise force!
At this moment, inside the dragon tent, the charcoal fire in the brazier crackled, bringing a touch of warmth to this cold winter day.

Liu Chan, wearing the black emperor's uniform, sat quietly on the dragon bed. His eyes were deep, as if they could see through the wind and snow and reach the battlefield at the front line.

However, although Liu Chan's face was calm at this moment, a hint of worry was inadvertently revealed between his brows.

Outside the tent, the snow was flying like goose feathers and the cold wind was howling, as if it was going to swallow the whole world in coldness.

But inside the tent, it was warm as spring because of the burning charcoal fire.

The eunuch Huang Hao hurried into the tent, holding a roll of front-line military newspaper tightly in his hand.

He took turns reporting to Liu Chan on the latest situation on each front, and every word seemed to carry the blood and sweat of the soldiers on the front line.

"During the expedition to Hedong, Generals Xiang Chong and Yang Qianwan, after gaining the support of the Liu family of Hedong, successfully recruited 10,000 civilians and brave men. Within half a month, they successively captured the cities of Anyi and Wenxi. However, they were unable to capture Yubi City, and the stalemate has lasted for more than half a month."

Liu Chan nodded slightly without commenting.

Xiang Chong and Yang Qianwan’s achievements were indeed worthy of praise, but the fact that Yubi City had been under siege for a long time also made him feel a little pressured.

When the other ministers in the tent heard this, their expressions varied.

The 30,000 elite imperial guards have been stationed at Hongmen Pavilion for a long time, and now it's time to move.

Which route has a better chance of breaking through? That’s where the 30,000 troops will be sent to!
Seeing the emperor waving his hand, Huang Hao continued:

“During the expedition to Hongnong Road, although Zhang Bao, Ma Zhong and others once broke through Hebei City in one day and almost broke through the Hongnong defense line with rumors and tricks, the old fox Sima Yi saw through our trick and blocked the city gate with iron stones, which made our thunder bombs lose most of their power.

In addition, the crown prince of Wei came to the front line in person, which greatly boosted the morale of the Wei army, and the Hongnong defense line was finally stabilized. "

Hearing this, Liu Chan frowned slightly.

Sima Yi's wisdom and the presence of the Crown Prince of Wei did bring significant changes to the war situation.

Originally, Liu Chan thought that with the variable of thunder bomb, Hongnong County could be broken through in an instant and the front line could be pushed to Hangu Pass. However, he did not expect that after finding out the truth, Sima Yi quickly changed his strategy and defended the forts on the defense line.

Although Zhang Bao had broken through the Hongnong defense line in Hebei, the speed of the Han army's advance south of the river could only be described as slow.

after all
The supply of thunder bombs really can't keep up.

In addition, the Wei army piled up earth and rocks at the gate, making it difficult to break into the city as easily as before.

The number of sky-shaking bombs consumed in destroying the stronghold is now increasing rapidly.

It seems
Hongnong does not seem to be suitable as the main attack direction.

The officials in the tent were troubled.

And Huang Hao continued to speak.

“In the expedition to Yingchuan, although our Han army has occupied Kunyang, they can only defend the city and cannot further conquer Yingchuan.

Although the Han army that marched southwards broke through Wuyang, they were unable to capture Zhuoyang. Cao Xiu sent more troops to Zhuoyang and marched cautiously, so it was difficult for our army to break through quickly. In addition, the weather was extremely cold, making the march very difficult. "

Liu Chan sighed softly. The battle situation in Yingchuan was obviously not optimistic.

“As for the expedition to Runan Road, the Han army has just set out, and no military reports have been sent back yet.

The expedition to Xuzhou was frustrated because Wu State broke its alliance agreement. Wen Pin's army of more than 10,000 people was stuck between Hefei and Chengde, and was in danger of being attacked by Wei and Wu. Fortunately, the main force of our army is still in Jiangxia, so it should not be a problem to hold Jiangxia. "

Everyone listened to Huang Hao's report with different expressions.

Some had worried looks on their faces, while others had fighting spirit in their eyes.

Liu Chan looked around and slowly said, "What do you think? Please speak freely."

Wei Yan was the first to step out. His eyes were firm and his voice was loud: "Your Majesty, I think we should send more troops to Hongnong and attack Hangu Pass. As long as we can break through Hangu Pass, we can march straight to Luoyang and win the game."

Wei Yan took a breath and pointed to the huge sand table in the dragon tent, saying: "Sima Yi may have some quick wits, but now the river is frozen, if we send more troops here, we can cross the river from Hebei and capture Hongnong County in a few days, and then seize Hangu Pass and march straight to Luoyang!"

There is no doubt that what Wei Yan said makes sense.

But Yang Yi held a different opinion. He smiled and said, "Although what General Wei said makes sense, I think we should send more troops to Hedong. Hedong has a dangerous terrain, and Generals Xiang Chong and Yang Qianwan have already laid a good foundation in Hedong. If we send more troops now, we will be able to quickly expand the results of the battle. Although Yubi City is strong, as long as there are enough thunder bombs, the Wei army in the city will be terrified. If we break Yubi, it will be almost a smooth journey to pass through Hedong."

Yang Yi glanced at Wei Yan and said, "Although the Hongnong Road is easy to travel, I have heard that the Wei army is heavily stationed in Hongnong. Even if my 30,000 elite troops go to Hongnong, I am afraid that we will only fall into a stalemate and it will be difficult to break the situation."

Obviously, what Yang Yi said makes sense.

Huo Yi proposed a third view: "Your Majesty, I think it might be safer to send more troops to Yingchuan. Yingchuan is located in the heart of the Central Plains. Controlling Yingchuan can effectively deter the surrounding areas. It can also cut off the source of Wei's troubles and damage the foundation of Wei."

"Your Majesty, I think."

The ministers also expressed their opinions one after another, and the atmosphere in the tent became increasingly heated.

Liu Chan listened quietly, weighing the pros and cons of various plans in his mind.

"I know what you are planning!"

When Liu Chan started to speak, the tent suddenly fell silent.

"Originally, my army wanted to win quickly, but the result was not satisfactory. The resistance of Wei was very strong. Although my army was not inferior to Wei in terms of military equipment, Wei held the city, so it was still difficult to win quickly. As time dragged on, it was already winter."

Winter is not a good time to attack a city.

But the war has reached this point, so this is the only way.

"Hedong, Hongnong, Yingchuan, and Runan are all guarded by the elite troops of the Wei army. This is a battle for the entire Han country, and it is also a battle for the entire Wei country."

The State of Wei occupied the Central Plains and had a dense population.

Even though the Han State has developed rapidly in recent years, it is still inferior to the Wei State in terms of population.

When it comes to war potential, the Han State is still inferior to the Wei State.

"If we cannot win quickly and break the deadlock, and the stalemate continues, even if we have a lot of food and grass in Guanzhong, they will eventually run out. That's why..."

Liu Chan looked around at his ministers and said, "Why not go south to attack Wu, destroy it first, then use the Wu surrendered soldiers to attack Shouchun and Xuzhou, and truly attack Wei from five directions?"

Defeat Wu?

All the ministers were frightened at that time.

We agreed to attack Wei from five directions, but ended up having the main force go to attack Wu?

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate, isn't it?"

inappropriate?

"Hahaha~"

Liu Chan laughed loudly and said, "It is precisely because even you could not imagine that I would attack Wu, then Cao Pi, Sima Yi and others naturally could not imagine it, and Sun Zhongmou was even less likely to imagine it. And it is precisely because of this that my Han Dynasty has a chance to win and a chance to break the deadlock!"

Who could have imagined that the main force of the Han State, which was attacking Wei in five directions, would go thousands of miles south to attack Wu?
Just as Sima Yi marched quickly to defeat Meng Da in history, Liu Chan marched quickly to the south in order to quickly destroy Wu.

Since you, Sun Zhongmou, are so reckless and have broken the alliance many times.

Then I will crush you to death first, and then fight against the State of Wei!
Jiangdong rat, I have long been annoyed with you! (End of this chapter)