Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 130 Three soldiers enter Liu camp

In July, Huo Jun sent Ji to trick Xia Houyuan into returning to Fei. Gao Xiang garrisoned Ruxu garrison, Xu Sheng garrisoned Wancheng, and Huo Yuan advanced into Shu county. The three of them formed a horned force to relieve Huo Jun's emptiness in the rear.

In August, Huo Jun led six thousand troops across the river, defeated Moling, and surrounded Sun Yu and Sun Shao at the entrance of Jingkou.

At the same time, news of the great victory at Wanshui was also sent to the Jingzhou Army Camp in She County, which greatly boosted the morale of all soldiers.

"My lord, eldest son, I am so happy!"

With a smile on his face, Zhuge Liang quickly walked into the camp with a letter in his hand and said: "Zhongmiao won a great victory at Longfeng and captured all the counties in Lujiang. Now he will lead his troops into Moling and Jingkou."

In the camp, Liu Bei and Liu Qi stood up after hearing the news. Liu Bei walked quickly to Zhuge Liang and asked in surprise: "Xiahou Yuan's troops arrived at Lujiang and joined forces with Sun Yu. There were many soldiers and horses on land and water. Most of Zhongmiao's tents were new soldiers. How can we defeat the enemy with few troops and horses?"

Zhuge Liang handed the letter to Liu Bei and said with admiration: "Zhong Miao fought a last-ditch battle at Longfeng. He defeated Xia Houyuan's 7000 men and horses with [-] men, captured more than [-] war horses, captured Jiang Ji, who was riding in Yangzhou, and killed the cavalry commander Zhang Xi. "He ordered Gan Ning to command [-] troops and die in the Wan River to defeat Sun Yu's [-] troops. He also secretly sent Chen Yue to attack the Wankou stronghold and capture more than [-] large ships."

"Now Zhongmiao has surrendered the counties of Lujiang and led his army down the river. If calculated according to time, Zhongmiao has conquered Moling and surrounded Sun Yu at Jingkou."

"A fight to the death?"

Liu Qi looked shocked and said: "Xia Houyuan is Cao Cao's general, and Zhong Miao actually defeated the enemy with his back to the river, and also divided the Jiangdong navy. How can such a thing happen in the world!"

Liu Qi didn't understand military affairs. He only knew that Huo Jun had less than ten thousand soldiers and horses, most of his soldiers were new soldiers, and his boats were small boats. Xia Houyuan and Sun Yu had many soldiers and horses, most of them elite soldiers. They had the advantage of the Yangtze River and the land and were almost invulnerable, so he It's hard to understand how Huo Jun can perform such an operation.

Compared to Liu Qi, Liu Bei was well versed in military affairs. When he understood the ins and outs of the war, he fell back on tactics, shook his head in shock, and said: "Zhong Miao survived in danger, relying only on the superiority of the Wan River to lure the enemy into a trap, defeat the Xiahou, and defeat the Sun." Yu is truly a national scholar!"

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and said with emotion: "Wu Zi fought 76 times and never lost. Zhongxuan compared Wu Zi to Zhongmiao, and the world thought it was too much. Looking at it with Liang, how could Zhongmiao not be on par with Wu Zi?"

Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, who know military affairs well, understand the value of Huo Jun's battle better than laymen. Compared with Xia Houyuan and Sun Yu, Huo Jun's only advantage is that he controls the Wanshui River.Huo Jun relied on his advantage over the Wanshui River to complete the two great feats of defeating Xiahou with his back to the water, and defeating Sun Yu by floating his flag along the river.

Zhuge Liang calmed down and said: "My lord, Zhong Miao led his troops to the south of the Yangtze River and surrounded Jingkou. Sun Quan's food routes will be affected, and the army will not be able to hold on for long. It is time to use troops."

Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang battled wits many times, and with the help of the mountain people, Liu Bei took the trail deep into She County.After entering She County, the armies of both sides faced off. Liu Bei wanted to take advantage of the cavalry to fight Jiangdong's army decisively.However, Zhou Yu was worried about Jingzhou's cavalry and wanted Xia Houyuan to go south to help, trying to tip the balance of the war, so he could not hold on.

The two sides faced off like this for more than two months. No matter how Liu Bei lured the enemy, Jiangdong Army had no idea of ​​going to war.Today, Huo Jun's defeat of Sun and Cao's coalition forces at Longfeng will inevitably cause a chain reaction. For example, the food and grass from the Jianghuai River cannot go south, and Sun Quan's army is short of food, so he has to fight.

Liu Bei nodded slightly and said: "Let the scouts keep an eye on the movements of the Jiangdong military camp, and order people to write a letter of war to the Jiangdong sergeants, inviting Sun Quan and Zhou Yu to fight to determine the winner."

"promise!"

Liu Qi took the opportunity to interject and asked: "Uncle, Zhong Miao has made great contributions, why should he be conferred now? How should Jiang Ji, the Yangzhou farewell commander, be appointed after he surrendered? Zhong Miao said that he has civil and military talents and is familiar with the terrain of the Yangtze and Huaihe River."

Liu Qi lacked training, and now he has become the governor of Yangzhou and the leader of others. He doesn't know how to deal with many things. The only person he can consult is Liu Bei.After all, Liu Bei has served as a leader and has rich experience.

When faced with Liu Qi's consultation, Liu Bei basically told the truth and rarely concealed anything.After all, his relationship with Liu Qi is getting deeper and deeper day by day. Liu Qi treats him like an uncle, so how can he not treat him like a nephew.

Liu Bei pondered for a while and said: "Zhongmiao defeated Sun and Cao's coalition forces and made great contributions to the battle. Now General Zhonglang is no longer enough, so he can be named General Pi and be made a marquis to reward his merits. As for Yangzhou, don't drive Chiang Kai-shek. Ji, you can join the army and return to Zhongmiao temporarily to see how he performs after the war."

"Okay!" Liu Qi said: "Qi Shangshu and his father will report the current war and explain the military exploits of the generals."

It’s funny to say that Liu Qi, the pastor of Yangzhou, needed to report some of the appointments and dismissals of Yangzhou officials to Jingzhou for Liu Biao, the pastor of Jingzhou, to handle it.

While everyone was chatting about the war, a waiter outside the tent came to report and said: "My lord, there are three scribes outside the camp. They said they were invited by the military advisor. One of them has a face like a donkey and calls himself the military advisor's brother."

"Kong Ming?" Liu Bei turned to look at Zhuge Liang and asked, "But Mr. Ziyu (Zhuge Jin), Zishan (Bu Zhi), and Mancai (Yan Zhen)?" "Exactly!"

Zhuge Liang smiled broadly and said, "Liang has invited me many times through letters, and now I finally come. My lord, please don't neglect me. Although Ziyu is Liang's elder brother, he was a guest of Sun Quan before, and his views are very different from Liang's. Zishan and Man All talents are talented people, and the Lord should treat them with great courtesy."

Hearing this, Liu Bei understood in his heart and said: "Please rest assured Kong Ming, Bei knows in his heart."

With that said, Liu Bei adjusted his clothes slightly, his face was gentle, and he walked out with Zhuge Liang to meet Zhuge Jin, Bu Zhi, and Yan Zhen.

"Brother!"

Zhuge Liang was more than ten steps away, and he quickly stepped forward, held Zhuge Jin's hand, and said, "Long time no see, brother, how are you?"

Zhuge Jin also stepped forward to greet him, held Zhuge Liang's hand tightly, and said with a smile: "Wuzhong has good water and soil, so why not do it for your brother?"

After saying that, Zhuge Jin laughed softly and said: "Kong Ming, you must have a nephew again. I named him Zhuge Qiao, he is very cute."

"Congratulations brother."

The two brothers chatted for a while, and then stopped talking as Liu Bei arrived.

Liu Bei raised his hands to Zhuge Jin, Bu Zhi, and Yan Zhen and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, it's been a lot of hard work traveling over the mountains and ridges to get here from Kuaiji, so I'm not very grateful."

Seeing Liu Bei's humble attitude, the three of them did not dare to be arrogant and returned the favor.

"Zhao has met General Zuo!" Bu Zhao returned the greeting and said, "Zhao deeply admires the general for running to save Xuzhou. It was a pity that Zhao could not meet the general at that time. Now that he can meet him in Danyang, he is very lucky."

"Don't dare!"

Liu Bei led the three men in and said, "Cao Cao is tyrannical and harming the people of Xuzhou. How can Bei sit idly by and ignore it. When Bei first led Xuzhou, he was ignorant and ignorant, and wished he didn't know the names of the three gentlemen. If he knew about it, he should carry a car with generous gifts to welcome him. Entrusted with important positions.”

Bu Zhao was a native of Huaiyin, that is, a native of Xiapi, Xuzhou; Yan Zhen was a native of Pengcheng, that is, a native of Pengcheng, Xuzhou.At that time, when Liu Bei led Xuzhou as a pastoralist, he did not have much territory under his control. Xiapi and Pengcheng were the few cities he could control.

After a pause, Liu Bei smiled and said: "I couldn't meet you in the past, but now I meet you in Danyang, Jiangdong. It is really God's will. You gentlemen have always been talented, but your intelligence is short-lived. I hope you will not hesitate to teach me."

It was okay that Liu Bei didn't speak, but this opening really made these three people more fond of Liu Bei.

Zhuge Jin, Bu Zhi, and Yan Zhen can become good friends, which is closely related to the fact that they are also Xuzhou scholars.Through his own experience, Liu Bei narrowed the relationship with the three people and gave them enough respect.

"I don't dare!" Zhuge Jin said, "We have little knowledge. If the general doesn't mind nagging me, I will stay in the army for a few days."

"it is good!"

Liu Bei smiled brightly and said: "After Huo Poyang defeated Sun Cao's troops and horses, our army will start a battle with Sun Quan. The three wise men can plan with the army and defeat Jiangdong's troops with Bei."

What help these three people can do when they first arrive in the army is just Liu Bei's humble words. In fact, Liu Bei wants to show his force and hopes to convince the three people by defeating Sun Quan.

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)