Soldiers come to the world

On the Yangtze River to the east of Chaisang, a fleet of more than [-] civilian and military ships is galloping eastward. The fleet is huge, occupying more than half of the river and stretching for hundreds of miles. It is the largest fleet since the Chibi War.

This includes more than 30 warships and [-] civilian ships with a thousand stone or more. The civilian ships are responsible for transporting food and materials, including [-] stone grain and countless military supplies.

But there are not many troops, only [-] main Han troops, plus the [-] troops deployed in Jianghuai and Kuaiji counties, a total of [-] Han troops. If it is to attack Cao Wei, this army is far from enough, but to attack Jiangdong, ten Wan Dajun is enough.

A battle of Changfei caused the Han army to seize the Jianghuai area, Cao Jun was forced to retreat, and the Han army completed the strategic siege of Jiangdong. The Han army in the Jianghuai area was like a big knife, pressing heavily on Jiangdong's head, making the Jiangdong army helpless. .

The [-] Han army in Kuaiji is a cold arrow on Jiangdong's back, which can be shot at Jiangdong's back at any time. In addition, the Han army's water army deployed in Taihu Lake is a sharp dagger, which withstands Jiangdong's abdomen. He could give Jiang Dong a fatal blow to his abdomen at any time.

The siege of the Han army limited the Jiangdong army to the narrow three counties of Wujun, Danyang and Piling, which is equivalent to the southern Jiangsu area of ​​later generations.

It was the completion of the strategy to encircle Jiangdong, especially the victory in the Battle of Hefei, which drove Cao Cao's forces out of Jianghuai and made Cao Jun unable to join forces with Jiangdong. In this way, the time was ripe for the Han army to destroy Jiangdong. Once Jiangdong was destroyed, the Han army would be unified and eliminated. Most of the southern region except Jiaozhou.

Jiangdong also knew that they were in danger, so they were also forced to carry out strategic contraction. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the Han army to temporarily ease the situation in Jiangdong, they quickly withdrew thousands of troops and all military supplies from Jiangjun and Yuzhang counties, and in fact abandoned Jiangdong. County and Yuzhang County.

Of course, the loss of Kuaiji County also caused Jiangdong to give up Linhai County, Jian'an County, and Linchuan County in the south. If you add Xindu County, Guangling County, and Lujiang County that were forced to cede to the Han Army before, Jiangdong has only [-] counties left. Less than [-]% of the land was planted.

In the 22nd year of Jian'an, the Han army launched the final battle of destruction.

In the majestic fleet, the main ship of the five thousand stones of the Han army is located in front of the team, with three thousand stone warships clearing the way in front, and one thousand stone warships on the left and right guards.

Liu Jing stood at the front of the second floor of the main ship, looking at the vast river against the wind of the river. He couldn't remember how many times he had traveled east. When the army was almost destroyed, I never dreamed that there would be a day when I led the army to destroy Jiangdong.

But this day has really come, Liu Jing looked to the north again, his greatest desire is to unify the world, when will that moment come?

At this time, a guard came forward and reported: "Your Highness, there are officials from the South Bank asking to see you!"

"Who wants to see me?" Liu Jing asked lightly.

"Your Highness, this is Lu Su, Prime Minister of Yuzhang County."

"It was him!"

There was a smile on Liu Jing's face. He looked ahead, and there seemed to be a town on the shore ahead. Liu Jing pointed at the town, "But Bo, where is that?"

Liu Jing's new boss, Bo You, joined the army but was taking up the post. He was only in his twenties, but he was quick-witted and knowledgeable. Sima Yi recommended him to Liu Jing. Replaced Qin Mi who had been transferred to the prefect of Huainan.

"His Royal Highness, that is Fenghuang Town in Nanling County, a famous supply point on the Yangtze River."

Liu Jing nodded. He heard from Tao Zhan before that the Tao family used to have several large warehouses in Fenghuang Town, which were later sold to other businessmen. Liu Jing immediately ordered: "It's getting late, stop resting in Fenghuang Town!"

It is not impossible for the fleet to sail at night. Like during the Battle of Hefei, the fleet transporting supplies would sail at night, but that was because of tight schedules and heavy tasks, so they had to take risks.

But if the time is not too tight, the fleet will not choose to sail at night, and this time the Han army's eastward expedition, the fleet is too dense, it is very dangerous to sail at night on the big river, and accidents are prone to collisions, especially for large-scale fleets However, once the ship collides, there will not be only two ships, and the loss will be very serious, so Liu Jing specially ordered that the fleet not sail at night, but must stop at the shore to rest, and leave at dawn the next day.

The fleet slowed down and sailed towards the south bank. Liu Jing's five-thousand-stone ship slowly approached the pier of Fenghuang Town. Soldiers had already disembarked and martial law was imposed, and no suspicious persons were allowed to approach the pier.

An hour later, more than a dozen horse-riding officials arrived at the pier of Fenghuang Town. The leader was Yuzhang Cheng Lu Su, followed by several young followers. Because the Han army had completed the strategic siege of Jiangdong, Jiangdong had to give up. Yuzhang County, Jiang County and Linchuan County.

The Han army's upcoming attack on Jiangdong made the officials of the three counties feel great pressure. In order to protect their own interests, the senior officials of the three counties gathered in Nanchang County to discuss countermeasures. Lu Su went to contact the Han army.

Lu Su had long been discouraged by Sun Quan. He also knew that Jiangdong was over. He had no personal interests, but he was dedicated to serving the people. For the benefit of the people of Yuzhang County, he finally decided to return to Han and accept Liu Jing's unification. Southern Facts.

When Lu Su and his party arrived at Fenghuang Town, it was already dark. The soldiers on the pier had been ordered in advance. After Lu Su notified his name, they were immediately sent by a small boat to berth on the Jiangzhu ship.

Lu Su was brought onto the main ship by the soldiers, and when he came to Liu Jing's study on the second floor, the guards reported, "Your Highness, Prime Minister Lu is here."

At this time, Liu Jing walked out quickly and said with a smile, "Jing, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

Lu Su hastily gave a deep salute, "I will see His Highness the King of Han!"

"Come on! Let's talk in the cabin."

Liu Jing invited Lu Su into the cabin, and the two sat down as guest and host. Liu Jing saw that Lu Su was very thin and looked very bad, so he asked with concern: "Jing seems to be in poor health?"

Lu Su sighed and said, "I was seriously ill last year and never recovered. Coupled with the heavy government affairs, my health is getting worse day by day. I don't know if I can survive until next year."

Liu Jing shook his head and said: "This is not acceptable. Jing is a talented person. I can't let Jing's health continue to deteriorate. Jing should not go back. He should recuperate on my boat for a few months to recover his body."

Lu Su was startled, and waved his hands again and again, "This is impossible, Yuzhang County can't do without me."

Liu Jing smiled, "What is indispensable, I will appoint another Jun Cheng."

It was only then that Lu Su remembered that Yuzhang County still belonged to Jiangdong, but Liu Jing's words showed that he was certain to win. Lu Su was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Jiangdong fell to Ruosi, it's really heartbreaking."

At this time, the guards brought two cups of tea, Liu Jing took a sip of the tea, and said calmly: "Unification of the world is what the people hope for, and the loss is only the interests of very few people. If you respect the people wholeheartedly, why should you care about Jiangdong?" The gains and losses of the rich and powerful?"

"Your Highness is right. Reunification is the trend of the times. I, Lu Su, am also a Han subject. Seeing the rise of the Han Dynasty is approaching, I should be happy. However, nostalgia is also human nature. Lu Su's loss, I hope His Highness forgive me!"

Speaking of this, Lu Su took out the joint letter from the senior officials of the three counties and presented it to Liu Jing, "This is a joint letter from the officials of the three counties of Yuzhang, Jiang, and Linchuan to His Highness. We are all willing to submit to Han to protect the people of the three counties." peace."

This letter was expected by Liu Jing. In fact, he had already received a private letter sent to Chang'an by the prefects of Yuzhang and Jiang counties. Liu Jing didn't feel a little strange about the book.

He read the letter, and said to Lu Su: "Ten years ago, Jiang County and Yuzhang County were still under the direct control of the imperial court, and then they were stolen by Jiangdong. Eight years ago, Jiangdong's army was defeated in Chaisang. Hejiang County was ceded to Jingzhou. After the two parties agreed, I agreed to return Yuzhang County and Jiang County to Jiangdong. This is the first time. Four years ago, the Jiaozhou Army captured Yuzhang County and Jiang County in the Northern Expedition. It was taken back by our Han army, and I temporarily returned it to Jiangdong. Regardless of history or actual control, Yuzhang County and Jiang County should not belong to Jiangdong. It is completely reasonable and reasonable for the Han army to take back these two counties. This is the Han army taking them, so don't have any melancholy."

Lu Su smiled wryly and said: "Your Highness's words are irrefutable, but all Jiangdong people including me believe that the seizure of Yuzhang County and Jiang County is not because of what happened in the past, but because of the warships of the Han army now."

Liu Jing laughed, "Jing is really interesting!"

Liu Jing talked with Lu Su in detail for a while, and then asked someone to take Lu Su down to rest. Lu Su's health is too bad. If he doesn't rest and recuperate, he won't survive this year. He was cured.

Liu Jing immediately appointed Kuai Heng, who joined the army, as Yuzhangcheng, and rushed to Nanchang with his letters and Lu Su's entourage.

Kuai Heng is Kuai Yuezhi, a shrewd and capable man with good talent and learning. He was No. 17 in the Xiangyang imperial examination. After joining the army, he was promoted step by step from a secretary to an army. Zhang Cheng, after two years of experience, he was promoted to the prefect of Yuzhang.

After arranging everything, Liu Jing asked the guard standing at the door who hesitated to speak, "What's the matter?"

"His Royal Highness, Governor Gan sent someone to send urgent information."

The guard stepped forward and presented a red letter box to Liu Jing. Liu Jing unscrewed the letter box and poured out a roll of white silk from it. He unfolded the white silk. It turned out to be a map of the garrison in Jiangdong. Liu Jing was overjoyed and immediately got up and went to the sand table Before, mark on the sand table one by one according to the map.