Major General's Journey through the Three Kingdoms

"What does Zijing mean?" Zhuge Liang questioned.

"I'm afraid Kong Ming is well aware that you are now stationed at Youjiangkou, and you really want to wait for an opportunity to seize Nanjun. I don't know if Zijing's words are right?"

Liu Bei also replied truthfully: "Zijing, don't misunderstand. Although I intend to seize Nanjun, the governor is using troops at this time. We can only wait and see across the river, and dare not overstep."

"The governor has been besieging General Nanjun for more than a year. It can be said that he has lost troops and lost generals. He will take down Nanjun in a few days. I also hope that Mr. Liu will not take advantage of it."

Liu Bei cried at this time: "Thinking that I, Liu Bei, have been bumpy for more than ten years and have never had a foundation. I hope Zijing can explain it to Marquis Wu and use Jingzhou and me as the foundation of his life."

Lu Su heard this, and then thought: "Jingzhou is a strategic place. It can attack Xudu in the north, capture Sichuan and Shu in the west, and reach Jiangdong in the east. It can be described as extending in all directions and rich in resources. A fertile land. Although Jiangdong has the strength to control this place now, he must draw heavy troops from Jiangdong to defend it. This is really a loss for Jiangdong..."

Seeing that Lu Su was contemplating, Zhuge Liang said, "My lord is the weakest in the Sun-Liu alliance now. If we can borrow Jingzhou and use it as our foundation, then we can seize the land of Liangchuan and strengthen the strength of the Sun-Liu alliance. Come on, wouldn't it be a joy for the two families?"

Lu Su said: "As for the matter of borrowing Jingzhou, we will discuss it after the governor captures Nanjun. Besides, this move is related to the country's major affairs. Zijing dare not make decisions without authorization. I still need to discuss this matter with my lord."

Zhuge Liang saw that Lu Su had the idea of ​​borrowing Jingzhou, so he smiled and said: "I hope Zijing can do his best to facilitate this matter in front of Marquis Wu."

Lu Su said: "Even if Marquis Wu agrees, it depends on the governor's will!" Then he dismissed Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and others, and returned to Zhou Yu's camp.Lu Su just arrived at the camp.It was said that the governor had woken up.Lu Su quickly entered the account, and saw that Zhou Yu had sat up, supported by Lu Meng.Lu Su was overjoyed, and came to Zhou Yu's bed to express his condolences.Zhou Yu saw Lu Su coming, so he said, "Zijing, it's very kind of you to come here. Gong Jin has something to ask."

"What does the governor want to ask?"

"My lord attacked Hefei, how is the battle going?"

Lu Su said: "My lord heard that the governor was injured by an arrow, and he has stopped the northern attack on Hefei."

When Zhou Yu heard this, he couldn't help becoming nervous, "Reassure my lord, Gong Jin will be able to take Nanjun within a few days."

Lu Su said: "The military doctor told you to take care of your wounds and not to fight, otherwise your life may be in danger. Wouldn't it be even more worrying for the lord?"

"Zijing is overthinking. Gongjin's minor injury is not a problem. He only needs to rest for a while before he can fight against Nanjun."

When Lu Su heard this, he suddenly remembered Liu Bei's entrustment, so he said: "Captain, while you are injured and unable to fight, Zijing wants to discuss something with you."

"Zijing, what's the matter?"

Lu Su thought for a while and said, "Commander, forgive Zijing for saying something presumptuous, why should we waste so much energy and manpower for Jingzhou?"

"Gongjin doesn't know what Mingzi respects this for?"

"In other words, even if we capture Jingzhou, it will be difficult to garrison it for a long time."

Zhou Yu questioned, "Why?"

"The land of Jingzhou extends in all directions, and it is difficult to garrison. Even if we can hold it for a while, Cao Cao will surely go south to seize it in the future. If he joins Liu Bei to attack Jingzhou again, we will be forced to retreat to Jiangdong."

Zhou Yu said angrily: "I have besieged Nanjun for more than a year, and I am about to take it, but now I am told to give up Jingzhou. Is this too child's play?" As he said, a trace of blood overflowed from the wound.

Lu Su lay him down first, and then said: "I didn't think too much about it before, until Marquis Wu wanted to lead the army to attack Hefei, and many disadvantages came to the fore."

"What are the disadvantages?"

"If Marquis Wu leads his troops to capture Hefei, why would he want to go south to Jingzhou? Moreover, to guard Jingzhou, he has to divide troops from the east of the river to guard it. In this way, wouldn't it be to divide the edge of the Lord's northward advance."

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu became even more excited, and couldn't help but fainted again.When he woke up again, he heard that Lu Su had returned to Jiangdong.So after thinking about Lu Su's words, it was not unreasonable, so he wanted to withdraw his troops.But at this moment, there was a sudden noise outside.Zhou Yu asked about what happened outside.Lu Meng replied: "Cao Ren learned that the governor was unconscious, and has been cursing and fighting outside."

"Why don't you go out?" Zhou Yu asked angrily.

Cheng Pu said: "Cao Ren used the method of aggressive generals, in order to lure us into battle, and then defeat our army."

Zhou Yu went out to take a closer look, and saw that they were all abusing him, and couldn't help being furious.Zhou Yu, who wanted to withdraw his troops, immediately ordered all the generals to mount their horses, and then followed him to meet Cao Jun.All the officers and men could not persuade each other, so they had to lead the soldiers to accompany them.

Zhou Yu rode out of the camp on a white horse.I saw Cao Ren not far away waiting for him to come out.Seeing this, Zhou Yu swung his army and killed them.The generals wanted to stop it, but they couldn't.When Cao Ren saw Zhou Yu coming out, he was secretly pleased, and then ordered all the soldiers to insult Zhou Yu loudly.Hearing this, Zhou Yu drew out his sword, and was about to shout: "Attack!" But at this moment, the arrow wound burst, Zhou Yu burst into pain, vomited blood, fainted and fell off the horse.

Seeing this, Cao Ren yelled: "Zhou Yu's child has vomited blood and died, all the generals rushed to kill him!" Cao Jun rushed towards him.Wu Jun was defeated, Cheng Pu, Lu Meng and others rushed to rescue Zhou Yu back to the camp.The military doctor was called, but Zhou Yu woke up at this time.Cheng Pu asked Zhou Yu if there was any serious problem.Zhou Yu said: "I deliberately acted out for Cao Ren the scene of just dismounting from the horse."

Everyone is puzzled.Zhou Yu said: "When Cao Ren sees me dismounting, he will think that I am critically ill. Then he will deceive the enemy. If I cheat death, Cao Ren will come to rob the stronghold. When the time comes, Nanjun will be empty. We will send another general to seize it, and Jingzhou will surely be destroyed. .”

Cheng Pu said: "The governor really has a clever plan!" Then he ordered the generals to go down to arrange funerals, wear white mourning, and mourn with mourning.He also ordered dozens of soldiers to feign surrender to Cao Ren.

The news of Zhou Yu's death soon spread to the police, and Liu Bei was shocked when he heard the news.He discussed this matter with Zhuge Liang.Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "This is a good opportunity for us to seize Jingzhou."

"Is it immoral for us to seize Nanjun at this time?"

"Zhou Yu is just cheating his death. When Cao Ren finds out, he will go all out to rob the camp. Nanjun will be empty, and we can take advantage of it."

Liu Bei said: "Even if we wait for an opportunity to seize Nanjun, Zhou Yu will never let it go."

"When Cao Ren leads the troops out of the city, we will take the city one step ahead, and we will not allow him to refuse at that time."

Liu Bei thought about this, so he asked Zhuge Liang to handle the matter with full authority.Zhuge Liang was ordered to leave, so he sent someone to Guiyang to bring Zhao Yun back.

At that time, Zhao Yun was in Guiyang and was about to go to Changsha to visit Li Xianlong, but suddenly reported that Zhuge Liang had come with a letter.Zhao Yun received the letter, and it turned out that Zhuge Liang wanted to let him go to seize Nanjun.