The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 230 Panic and Helplessness
Zhou Tai, Jiang Qinwei's unstoppable aura penetrated Changhong, no one in Jingzhou would have thought that Guo Jia would dare to let Zhou Tailai invade, looking around the world, no one!

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin led the army straight to Xiangyang, without stopping on the road, while chasing scattered enemy deserters, while advancing firmly towards Xiangyang.

Soldiers are very fast.

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin led the army to twenty miles outside Xiangyang City in less than five days, and set up camp without attacking the city.

The whole Jingzhou shook!
In the days that followed, the princes who were slow to get the information about Jingzhou were all shocked as if they had been struck by a bolt from the blue.

Although Zhou Tai had few soldiers and horses, he managed to create the momentum of tigers and wolves that an elite army should have!

This is Guo Jia's intention.

If Zhou Tai were only allowed to fight Huang Zu, at best it would be to surprise him when he was unprepared. After Liu Biao was initially surprised, he would calm down and think about countermeasures.

But Zhou Tai went straight to Xiangyang. Guo Jia didn't know what the other princes thought, but Liu Biao was so frightened that he had no idea what to do!

Guo Jia, obviously wants to annex Jingzhou!
And Zhou Tai's army not only killed [-] soldiers and horses in Jingzhou all the way, but also shocked Jingzhou!

From top to bottom, the current Jingzhou Army has already heard about the Taiping Army, and their combat power has been reduced by at least [-]%!
Fear!

Guo Jia wants Liu Biao to be afraid, and the whole Jingzhou to be afraid!
You want to take advantage of the fire, you want to deter and intimidate.

Now, who is repaying his own body with his own way!
Majestic and majestic, with a murderous intent.

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin who came to Xiangyang gave the whole Jingzhou such an image.

They didn't attack the city, but they have put everyone in Xiangyang City at risk!

If it was Liu Biao who rode into Yicheng alone five or even six years ago, he would definitely have the courage to fight to the death.

But Liu Biao, who has been pampered and indulged in the wind and snow and moon all these years, has lost his sharpness. He is afraid, he is afraid that he will end up in a terrible end, he is afraid that his wife will become a prisoner, and he is even more afraid of cutting off his children and grandchildren!
But he will not disarm and surrender. He still has [-] soldiers plus [-] remnants who fled back to Xiangyang.

Liu Biao also sent surprise soldiers. Cai Hao and Zhang Yun suggested making peace with Guo Jia. Liu Biao did not accept it out of face, but sent Wenpin to surprise Zhou Tai, Jiang Qin's army at night.

Wenpin can also be regarded as a brave and resourceful general. He led an army of [-] out of the city at night, detoured from the north gate to the south of Xiangyang to attack Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin.

Wenpin is the executor of tactics, and the responsibility for victory or defeat does not actually rest on him.

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin relied on a surprise attack to win a complete victory and killed Huang Zu, so how could they fall into the same tactics?Their next strategic deployment is to stabilize the fence and defend against the opponent's sneak attack.

Wenpin encountered obstacles in robbing the camp, and seeing that the Taiping Army had been prepared, he ordered the withdrawal.

Jingzhou can no longer afford to lose a single soldier!

Liu Biao should be thankful that he not only has generals like Huang Zu who are brave but not resourceful, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun who are strong on the outside and weak on the inside, but also generals like Wen Pin who can stand on their own.

If Wenpin hadn't been withdrawn decisively and quickly, I'm afraid Jingzhou's soldiers and horses would suffer even more heavy losses.

The sneak attack failed, and Liu Biao was frightened out of his wits.

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin were like a monolith, kicking the other side would not move at all, but he could sprain his foot.

Hastily convened civil and military discussions.

Liu Biao was suffering from a headache, but the servants and generals under his command did not cherish words like gold at the moment.

Make suggestions in a hurry.

Cai Hao and Zhang Yun wanted Liu Biao to seek peace, of course they used a decent wording, the truce was for the good of the common people, for the sake of the common people in the world, in order not to make the lives of Jingzhou suffer...

Wenpin and Yiji suggested gathering all the soldiers and horses in Xiangyang of Qi to fight Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin. The consequences, they did not say, if they were defeated, or if there were not many soldiers left after the battle, Jingzhou would not be able to stop Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, or Guo Jia then mobilized the army in Yizhou.

As for the others, Pang Ji, Han Song, Liu Xian and others suggested that Liu Biao ask Zhang Xiu for help. Liu Biao can be said to be raising Zhang Xiu with grain and grass. Now that Jingzhou is in danger, Zhang Xiu who ruled Wancheng should also help Otherwise, if Guo Jia really captured Jingzhou, Zhang Xiu must have no good fruit.

Opinions were different, and it was difficult for Liu Biao to make a decision.

At this moment, the sense of crisis in his heart made him relive the situation when he rode into Yicheng alone.

then……

The theory of Yongji, the conspiracy of criminals...

At the time of life and death, Liu Biao suddenly realized that the only people he could really rely on were Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang.

But the two brothers remained silent.

Liu Biao sent back civil and military forces, leaving only Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang.

These years, Liu Biao was well aware of the open and covert struggle between the Kuai family and the Cai family, but he turned a blind eye to it, not because he was stupid, but because he was half helpless and half happy with the situation.

Liu Biao ruled Jingzhou by the gentry, and now the Jingxiang family is led by these two families.

At the same time, the ruler is most afraid of the dominance of his subordinates. The fight between the Cai family and the Kuai family is the way to check and balance.

"Different degrees, Zirou, for the current plan, what should I do to protect Jingzhou from Guo Jia's persecution?"

Even though Liu Biao was greedy for life and afraid of death in his heart, he had to show righteousness when discussing matters with his subordinates.

He is living for the people of Jingzhou, not for himself.

In all fairness, the two brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang knew Guo Jia's attitude towards the people. Liu Biao was a benevolent and righteous king, but he couldn't stop the local gentry and tyrants from bullying. Jingzhou's overall situation is peaceful, but it doesn't mean that the people can Live and work in peace and contentment, but the Jingxiang family did not do too much, and did not reach the point of wrath and resentment, so the common people put up with it and gave up.

Liu Biao's use of common people as an excuse to ask advice is untenable.

But the two brothers Kuaiyue and Kuailiang knew that if Guo Jia really took over Jingzhou, at least half of their Jingxiang clan would turn from prosperity to decline!

Blocking Guo Jia again is an unavoidable trend for them.

Kuai Yue said indifferently: "The bottom policy is to seek peace, the middle policy is to seek help, and the top policy is the Northern Expedition."

Liu Mian was puzzled and wanted to hear an explanation.

Kuai Yue didn't continue talking, but Kuai Liang started talking to himself with his head down.

"In the current situation, the fate of Jingzhou is no longer under the control of the lord. There will be no response before Guo Jia and Yuan Shao decide to fight for peace. The other party will definitely delay. If Zhang Xiu refuses to ask for help, he will return in vain. If Zhang Xiu comes to help The lord can help with money and food, but the possibility of Zhang Xiu helping him is very small, especially since he and the lord have a feud against his uncle. My lord, it is impossible for Zhou Tai to attack Xiangyang, and he was just sent by Guo Jia to bluff! At least at this time, Guo Jia has not made up his mind to attack Jingzhou, he will attack Jingzhou unless there is a result in the decisive battle in Guanzhong."

"What result?"

Liu Biao asked.

Kuai Liang looked up at Liu Biao and said, "Guo Jia was defeated and led his troops back to Yizhou."

Liu Biao was puzzled and asked, "If Guo Jia is defeated, would he dare to invade Jingzhou?"

With a light sigh, Kuai Liang said calmly: "My lord, if Yuan Shao wins, he will not only own three parts of the world! Guo Jia wants to compete with Yuan Shao. Although Yizhou is big, it cannot be compared with the six states in the world! Guo Jia wants to To quickly accumulate strength, it is necessary to expand the territory. Even if he loses all the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong in the future decisive battle, after he returns to Yizhou, he can recruit new troops and send generals to reinforce Zhou Tai to attack Jingzhou. If Guo Jia didn't do this, it would be inevitable for him to be wiped out by Yuan Shao."

Yizhou can afford nearly 20 troops. After Guo Jia lost his troops in Guanzhong, it was not a problem to recruit new troops in Yizhou.

After thinking about it, Liu Biao asked hesitantly, "Does Guo Jia ignore Zhang Baiqi?"

In his mind, if Guo Jia was defeated and returned to Yizhou, at least he had to deal with Zhang Baiqi first. With this time difference, how long could Zhou Tai's food and grass outside Xiangyang last?Sooner or later it will fail.

"Hey...the jumping clown, what's the point?"

Kuai Liang felt an indescribable frustration in his heart.

If Liu Biao can pin his hopes on a low-level person like Zhang Baiqi, it can be seen that Liu Biao today is nothing compared to Liu Biao who rode alone into Yicheng back then.

Liu Biao saw the worry on Kuai Liang's face, and realized that it was caused by his own panic.

He didn't bother to adjust his emotions now, and asked immediately: "Then if I lead the army to the Northern Expedition, how can I solve the crisis in Jingzhou?"

Kuai Liang's expression became indifferent again, and he said softly: "Hangu Pass is now empty, as long as the lord leads the army to capture Hangu Pass, Yuan Shao will be afraid of the head and the tail, afraid that the lord and Guo Jia will attack him back and forth, then he will die without burial. At that time, Yuan Shao could only retreat to Hangu Pass, and the lord could join hands with Guo Jia to destroy Yuan Shao, and he could also release Yuan Shao to return to Hebei. Tai's soldiers and horses in Xiangyang must retreat."

Liu Biao's IQ is obviously not at the usual level today, and he is still asking stupidly: "Why? Guo Jia will come to Jingzhou if he loses the battle. Why doesn't he fight Jingzhou if he wins the battle?"

It sounds normal to take advantage of the victory to pursue and expand the results of the victory.

Kuai Liang closed his eyes, as if he didn't want to see Liu Biao's ignorant and stupid state.

"Guo Jia has already lost troops and generals, and his strength has been weakened. If he can win the Guanzhong War, he will lose at least [-] soldiers and horses. Zhang Baiqi made a rebellion, and Guo Jia's strength in Yizhou has also been reduced. If he can hold Guanzhong, he will go down. The first step must be to recuperate. He will not attack Jingzhou again. The battle line is too long and the defense line is too wide, which means that Guo Jia needs more soldiers and horses. These are what he lacked after the Guanzhong War. My lord, Guo Jia Defeated, within a month, he will personally attack Jingzhou. Guo Jiasheng, Jingzhou has five years of worry-free! The Lord led the army to the Northern Expedition to offend Yuan Shao who is far away in Hebei. If Yuan Shao does not die, he will take revenge on the Lord in the future. We need to destroy Cao Cao first, then at least five years later."

In fact, the Northern Expedition was to contain Yuan Shao and let Guo Jia keep Guanzhong as he wished. As long as Guanzhong was concerned, Guo Jia would focus on Guanzhong for a few years, and Jingzhou could rest easy until Guo Jia used Guanzhong to further strengthen it.

There are also hidden dangers in the Northern Expedition strategy, such as Yuan Shu, Zhang Xiu, Cao Cao, etc. Liu Biao needs to beware of, but now, Jingzhou has no room to look forward and backward.

(End of this chapter)