Soldiers come to the world

Lu Su sighed, "Come in!"

Xu Sheng walked into the cabin quickly, knelt down on one knee and saluted, "Meet the governor!"

Lu Su sat down and waved his hands, "Wen Xiang also sit down!"

Lu Su is only in his early thirties this year, but his appearance is a bit old, he looks like he is 40 years old. He and Xu Sheng have a very good personal relationship.

"Wen Xiang, tell the truth, do you think Chaisang City can be defeated?" Lu Su asked while watching Xu Sheng.

Xu Sheng smiled bitterly, "We still have more than 5000 people, and Chaisang's garrison is less than [-]. It must be captured, but at least another [-] people will be lost. Can the governor bear it?"

Lu Su was stunned. He didn't understand what Xu Sheng meant. Xu Sheng explained: "3000 of them were the losses from the siege, and 2000 were the casualties from dealing with Gan Ning. Also, our food and grass have almost been burned. It can only last for two days, so the governor must make a decision immediately."

Lu Su was in a dilemma. He hoped that Xu Sheng was talking nonsense, but in fact he also understood that Xu Sheng's estimated loss was not an exaggeration. If Liu Jing fights a trapped beast, their loss may be even greater.

"If that's the case, our loss will exceed [-]. This result is unacceptable to Marquis Wu anyway. Even if Jiang Xia's army is captured, it will not be able to make up for the heavy casualties." Lu Su's smile was full of bitterness.

"That's why I came here to persuade the governor."

Lu Su looked at Xu Sheng for a while, and finally understood what he meant, "Wen Xiang...are you trying to persuade me to withdraw the army?"

Xu Sheng nodded slowly, "If Gan Ning hadn't appeared, I wouldn't have persuaded the governor to withdraw his troops, but if Gan Ning appeared, the situation of the battle would change. In fact, I said that taking Chaisang would be the best result. If Zu is accidentally killed, the consequences will be serious."

Lu Su lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked at Xu Sheng and said, "You seem to have something in your words?"

Xu Sheng nodded, "In fact, Liu Jing is the biggest beneficiary of this Chai Sang battle. His killing of Zhou Ling means the break between him and Huang Zu, and it also marks the beginning of the battle between Liu Biao and Huang Zu for Jiangxia. , in the days to come, Chaisang City will inevitably be full of all kinds of open and secret struggles. As long as we pay close attention to the changes in the situation, we still have a chance to win Chaisang City, but this time, we have lost more than [-] people. If we continue to fight, Even if Chaisang is captured, the governor will not be able to explain to Marquis Wu."

Lu Su walked to the window with his hands behind his back, stared at the river from the small window, and sighed for a long time, "But even now, I can't explain to Marquis Wu."

At this time, hurried footsteps came from outside the cabin, and a soldier reported outside: "Report to the governor, Marquis Wu has an urgent order!"

Lu Su was startled, and hurriedly said, "Submit it to me quickly!"

A soldier entered the cabin and handed Sun Quan's order to Lu Su. Lu Su opened the order and looked at it. He froze a bit. After a while, he said bitterly: "The mother of the country died of illness, and the lord ordered to stop attacking Chaisang." , Withdraw the troops and return to Soochow!"

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In May of the seventh year of Jian'an, Sun Quan's mother died of illness, and Soochow mourned from top to bottom. Sun Quan ordered to stop the battle of Chaisang. On the night of receiving the withdrawal order, the Jiangdong Army fleet withdrew from Chaisang, a battle for Chaisang , and ended with heavy casualties on both sides.

In this battle, the Jiangdong Army suffered more than [-] casualties and lost more than [-] ships of various types. The defenders of Chaisang City also suffered nearly half of their casualties.

But it was also this sudden battle that allowed Liu Jing to firmly control Chaisang. This strong riverside city became Liu Jing's first foundation.

The gate of Chaisang city was opened, and Liu Jing led more than [-] civilian officials including Xu Shu, Liao Hua, and Wang Tai to welcome them out. Outside the city, Gan Ning and his more than [-] brothers had been waiting for a long time. Gan Ning stepped forward, Kneeling down on one knee and saluting, "The low-ranking rescue came late, which frightened the young master, Gan Ning's crime is unforgivable!"

Liu Jing hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and said sincerely: "Brother Gan came to rescue me when I was in the most critical situation. Liu Jing is only grateful in his heart. I will always remember the kindness of Brother Gan!"

Seeing that he called himself Big Brother Gan, Gan Ning was quite moved, and sighed, "Compared to the kindness you have shown me in Fancheng, what is this? My death is not enough to atone for my sin."

Liu Jing laughed, "We two, don't thank me, I will thank you, this will be endless, let me introduce a few men to Brother Gan!"

He pulled Xu Shu over and said with a smile: "This Xu Yuanzhi, a famous scholar in Yingchuan, is now in charge of military affairs for me."

Gan Ning hastily stepped forward to salute, "I heard that Xu Fuxing from Yingchuan was a chivalrous man, and Gan Ning has always admired him. It is a blessing to meet you today."

Xu Shu's real name is Xu Fu. He used to be a master of swordsmanship and was good at fighting for justice. Four years ago, he committed a murder and fled to Xiangyang. .

Xu Shu chuckled, and exchanged some polite greetings, neither denying that he was Xu Fu, nor admitting it, but thanking Gan Ning for coming to help in time.

At this time, Liu Jing pulled Liao Hua up again, "This General Liao is also my right-hand man, and he has made great achievements in defending the city this time!"

Gan Ning was stunned for a moment. Of course he knew the Jiangxia Zuo Wang. The two of them were sitting together negotiating and demarcating the boundary the year before last. Liao Hua scratched his head with embarrassment on his face. The two looked at each other and suddenly laughed together. stand up.

Only then did Liu Jing realize that the two of them should have known each other for a long time, and he couldn't help laughing, this is really interesting, Jiang Xia's land and water bandit leaders were used by him at the same time.

Everyone shared the same loyalty and got along well soon. A group of people surrounded Liu Jing and entered Chaisang City.

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Although a tragic and bloody battle to defend Chaisang ended with the withdrawal of the Jiangdong Army, the wine of victory brought to Liu Jing was not sweet. World War II, nearly 2000 casualties.

After the passion of victory, there was a sound of sorrow hanging over Chaisang City. Almost every household hung up white banners to mourn the relatives who died in the war. All coffins have been made and sent to the homes of every family of fallen soldiers in time.

"Master Jing, this one is too!"

Accompanied by the county magistrate Zhu Xun, Liu Jing is going door-to-door to give condolences. Zhu Xun is a native of Chaisang and the eldest grandson of the Zhu family, the second richest family in Chaisang. His wife is the eldest daughter of Tao Li.

Zhu and Tao are married to each other and support each other. One prospers and the other loses. There is a saying in Chaisang, "Tao's boat, Zhu's cattle", that is to say, the Zhu family has the most land, and it is true. In this way, nearly [-]% of the land around Chaisang City belongs to the Zhu family.

Due to the Tao family's full support for Liu Jing, the Zhu family naturally did not lag behind. In this battle of defending the city, the Zhu family took out [-] shi of grain. Because of this, Liu Jing also looked at the Zhu family differently. Zhu Xun assisted Xu Shu in dealing with the aftermath.

Zhu Xun pointed to a small courtyard with white flags hanging on it, and said in a low voice: "This family is surnamed Zhou. They have ten acres of farmland outside the city, and they also leased and planted [-] acres of land from the Zhu family. I remember that their family has two Son, I don't know who died in battle."

Liu Jing nodded, "Go in and have a look!"

Zhu Xun went forward to knock on the door, and after a while, the door opened. It was a middle-aged man in his fifties, with tears in his eyes. He knew Zhu Xun, and he was startled, and immediately wanted to kneel down, "Xiaomin I don't know Zhu Xiancheng is here, please forgive me!"

Zhu Xun quickly helped him up, pointed to Liu Jing and said, "Master Jing saw the white banner hanging on your door, so he came to visit you."

Hearing that it was Mr. Jing who came to visit him, the man had tears in his eyes. He knelt down and cried, "Thank you Mr. Jing for your consolation. To defend our home, the dog will die without regret!"

Liu Jing helped him up, his eyes were a little red, he sighed and said, "The battle was fierce, I failed to protect your son well, I should be the one who apologized to you."

"Young master has done his best, and the old man can only visit him after his death, the old man is only grateful!"

The man let Liu Jing into the yard. There was a newly made coffin in the yard, and an altar was placed at one end, with incense sticks and various offerings. Several women and children were kneeling in front of the coffin and weeping bitterly. There was also a 27-year-old young man standing there, persuading him in a low voice. It could be seen that the person who died in battle was the second son of this family.

Except for the family, almost all the neighbors rushed to help. The yard and the room were full of busy people. At this time, a large group of people walked into the yard, and everyone ran away in fright. The crying woman was also caught. Helping him to the side, everyone looked at Liu Jing silently. This young master Jing, who was already well-known in Chaisang City, had actually become the new lord of Chaisang.

At this time, Liu Jing slowly stepped forward, stood in front of the coffin, and silently watched the young soldier who died in battle. Suddenly, Liu Jing knelt down on one knee and solemnly saluted the soldier.

Suddenly there was a low exclamation in the yard.

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Condolences from family to family, it was almost dusk, and Zhu Xun, who followed Liu Jing all the way to condolences, was quite surprised. Mr. Jing actually knelt down to every dead person, whether it was a soldier or a civilian husband, he did not care about his status, regardless of his status. The dead expressed their sincerest respect.

At first Zhu Xun didn't understand, but gradually, he saw with his own eyes that the family members had no resentment, only being moved by Liu Jing's sincerity and endless gratitude to Liu Jing, Zhu Xun finally understood that Liu Jing used respect and respect for the dead Sincerity, in exchange for Chaisang people's gratitude and loyalty to him.

Zhu Xun suddenly had a realization in his heart that this young Mr. Jing might be a son of the Liu family who could achieve great things.

As night fell, there were still many people who hadn't arrived. At this time, Zhu Xun couldn't stand the exhaustion anymore, and said to Liu Jing: "My lord, according to Chaisang's custom, the deceased must stay at home for three days. You can continue to condolences to the family.”

Liu Jing glanced at him, saw that his face was exhausted, and he was so tired that he was almost unable to walk. Then he realized his exhaustion, and quickly apologized: "I'm really sorry, I let Zhu Xiancheng follow me for a busy day, and today is over. , let’s continue tomorrow!”

Zhu Xun blushed, "I'm not in good health, I've let you down."

"It's nothing, I'm actually exhausted."

Liu Jing chuckled, and then he remembered something again, and said to Zhu Xun, "How do you deal with the casualties of the Jiangdong Army?"

Zhu Xun hurriedly said: "I went to ask just now, and dealt with it completely according to the son's instructions. The wounded soldiers treated them, and the bones of the dead were burned and put into clay pots, and their identity emblems were also put into the pots. , handled with care.”

Liu Jing nodded, "Tomorrow, I will ask the wizard to save their souls together."

"Yes! The officer will take care of it tomorrow."

Liu Jing asked him a few more words, then turned his horse's head and headed towards Tao's mansion.