Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 409 In the name of loyalty

Cao Ren and Jiang Ji really planned to use a small defeat to make Guan Yu proud of his heart and nature, and ultimately disrupt his behavior.

Although the goal was basically achieved, the process was much more frustrating than they imagined... and the losses were greater than expected.

Zhuge Qian's death was expected. He was not a great talent. He had been with the army for many years and had no great achievements.

I just didn't expect him to die so simply.

However, more than a thousand soldiers of Chang Diao's tribe died in the battle, and nearly 30% were injured. Even he himself was seriously injured. This was a situation beyond Cao Ren's plan.

Chang Diao is different from Zhuge Qian. Although he is not astonishingly talented, he is better at being steady, resolute, and decisive when the opportunity arises. Otherwise, he would not be able to risk his life to bring everyone out before Guan Ping encircles him.

Now even he is lying on his bed, and his son Cao Tai has to temporarily take over the command of his troops.

After the Wei army was defeated that day, it was like a barking wild dog that was hit head-on and wilted immediately.

For many days in a row, there was no major action. They just continued to take advantage of the cavalry, sending small groups of rangers to harass, and from time to time sending troops to feign attacks. Guan Yu immediately withdrew the main force as soon as he moved.

Now that Xiangyang has been lost, the Jingzhou army controls the Mianshui waterway and can move up the river in a short time. He has suffered enough from the elusiveness of these people.

"General, reinforcements have arrived, so Guan Yu didn't fall into the trap... Could it be that he has noticed something?" Jiang Ji felt that something was wrong.

Cao Ren nodded and motioned for Jiang Ji to continue.

"Hmm..." Cao Ren narrowed his eyes and hesitated.

The two sides seemed to have a tacit understanding and played a "turn-based game."

"Well... what Zi Tong said is not impossible." Cao Ren pondered for a moment and then asked, "What if we follow Zi Tong's opinion?"

"I think that Longyou is in danger now. If Longyou is lost, Guanzhong will be in danger. His Majesty's army is going to move troops back to the court to secure Guanzhong and save Longyou. At this time, we must quickly reassure His Majesty."

"Guan Yu is holding his troops still. Regardless of whether he has noticed that our army is showing weakness to the enemy and hiding an ambush, it is time to gather reinforcements and give him a head-on attack!" Jiang Ji clenched his fist and slammed it on the table.

How could he not know that at this time, His Majesty certainly did not want any more trouble in Jingzhou.

Over in Fancheng, during the day, the Jingzhou Army was still using the range of the thunder cannon to smash the city wall slowly. Once night fell, it was the turn of Wang Shuang's defenders and civilians to work all night carrying earth for renovations.

But what is the source of the trouble?

They gathered reinforcements and took the initiative to attack. They did have an advantage against the enemy Jingzhou Army in infantry combat. It was not difficult to defeat them back to the south of Mianshui River in one fell swoop.

After much thought, in order to solve the problem once and for all, it would be best to capture Guan Yu in one fell swoop.

As long as Guan Yu is not eliminated, Jingzhou will be in trouble.

But what happens next?

It just keeps the main force in Jingzhou contained so that it cannot attack Fancheng with all its strength, and relieves some pressure on Wang Shuang in Fancheng.

Ordinarily, with Guan Yu's temperament, he should have taken advantage of the victory and pursued it that day, but now, like them, he stayed put for many days without moving.

It's Guan Yu!

As for Jingzhou's harassment of these small groups of roving riders, they ignored it after several pursuits to no avail. They just focused on defense and protecting the baggage and food, and then ignored them, just treating them as mosquitoes and flies.

Moreover, he has a very close relationship with Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, and I heard he also has a deep relationship with Liu Chan, who has been in the limelight in recent years. If he can be captured alive, it may not be of much use...

"hold on."

"Ah?" After figuring out the key to the matter, the hesitation on Cao Ren's face disappeared: "Wait a minute. Guan Yu has always been stubborn and arrogant. In the previous battle in Jingzhou, he turned defeat into victory, and his arrogance will definitely become more powerful.

"Now that he has won the victory for a while, Liu Xuande personally conquered Longyou and several counties were on the lookout to surrender to Shu. With such a good situation, I predict that the long-bearded thief will not give up easily. And wait patiently for a while. If the result is not to send troops, we will It’s not too late to attack.”

Who attacks and who defends will have a huge impact on the subsequent development of the battle. If Guan Yu can wait until Guan Yu takes the initiative to attack as planned, there is hope that Jingzhou's hidden dangers will be solved in one fell swoop!

Perhaps we can also help His Majesty seize Jingzhou. Even if Yongliang is lost, it will not be a loss to change to Jingzhou.

With Jingzhou, we can train our navy to reach Bashu in the west and Sunwu in the east, breaking through the natural barriers that the other two families rely on to survive!

This is not just a loss, but a huge profit.

Jiang Ji thought about it in his mind and nodded: "What the general said is absolutely true, so let's wait for a while. Speaking of which, Guan Yu is so arrogant and should really work hard... Maybe it's because he doesn't have enough food and supplies. , it’s been delayed.”

……

After more than ten days of harassment and confrontation, there was still no movement in the Jingzhou Army camp.

"How is our army's food and grass? Is it insufficient?"

In the Jingzhou Army camp, Guan Yu summoned the main generals and subordinate officers in the army and began to inquire about various military affairs.

Everyone knows that a big move is coming soon.

The grain officer in the army did not dare to neglect. After hearing this, he immediately stepped out of the line, bowed and clasped his fists and said: "General, a grain ship from Jiangling just arrived two days ago. The newly raised grain and grass plus the surplus of our army are enough for the entire army to last for more than a month. Food."

He said this with full confidence, and it was obvious that sufficient food and grass gave him sufficient confidence.

And he was talking about "feasting" for more than a month. Even if those tall and thick men ate with their cheeks open every day, they would be enough to last for a month.

If you save a little, you can eat it for three to four months without any problem!
He had also experienced the last Battle of Xiangfan. Although he had not yet become a grain officer at that time, he still had fresh memories of the thin rice soup he drank with every meal...

When had the Jingzhou Army ever fought such a rich battle?
"Well, okay, okay." Guan Yu nodded with satisfaction, feeling filled with emotion in his heart. It felt so comfortable that the logistics support could keep up...

"Everyone." Guan Yu looked around the tent, shook his long beard, and stood up. "Since the Yellow Turbans, I have been fighting with your Majesty for many years. I only hope to help the Han Dynasty and restore the Han Dynasty..."

All the generals, including Guan Ping, stood up and stood in silence after hearing this.

"Now His Majesty and the Crown Prince are on an expedition in person, and Longyou has been restored! If we can capture Xiangfan and advance to Nanyang, then Guanzhong and Luoyang will be in our pocket."

Guan Yu said as he picked up the Qinglong Yanyue Sword that Liu Chan ordered Pu Yuan to carefully "restore" and improve to lose weight. He stared at the blade with squinted eyes for a moment, and then slapped it on the ground.

Boom!
Om-!
The slightly trembling blade buzzed, just like the long roar of a blue dragon.

"Now that the time has come, I hope you will follow me and bravely kill the thieves, help your majesty revive the Han Dynasty, and ensure the integrity of loyal ministers!"

Everyone clasped their fists and shouted: "Follow the general to the death!"

Guan Yu nodded and said seriously: "I have a back-up plan, and Cao Ren also has a back-up plan. I am afraid that the Wei army's strength is less than half. This battle is dangerous, and casualties are bound to be inevitable."

"However, I believe that jade can be broken but cannot change its whiteness; bamboo can be burned but cannot destroy its joints; even if the body dies, the name can be hung on the bamboo and silk! I hope that you will sacrifice your life and forget about death, follow me... and fight hard !”

At the end of his speech, Guan Yu handed the Qinglong Sword to the side and bowed to the generals with clasped fists.

Guan Ping quickly stepped aside, not daring to accept this gift.

Others excitedly lifted up their skirts and knelt on the ground: "I am willing to listen to the general's instructions and help the Han Dynasty to be loyal and righteous!"

(End of this chapter)