Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 785 Zhou Xin's Problem

"Nephew, your father came to order." Pei Yuanshao rushed into the school grounds, "Let us go to Jingnan." Duanmuling looked at Zhou Xin with a smile behind Pei Yuanshao.

"It's so fast, could something have happened?" Zhou Xin wiped the sweat from his brow, handed the horse to his followers, and dismounted.

"Yu Wen was defeated by Sima Yi. Cao Pi sent [-] troops to attack Jingnan. Your father planned to take over the four counties in advance, and Sun Quan also agreed. Xu Wenxiang has already rushed to Baqiu by water, and General Tai Shixiang will lead the navy from Guangling. Come and answer."

"Great!" Zhou Xin rubbed his hands excitedly, and finally he could go to the battlefield, with four generals to help him, why worry about Cao Pi's 10 troops.

"Nephew has been in our army for two months, is there anyone he likes?" Pei Yuanshao looked at Zhou Xin with a smile.

"Just about to talk to uncle." Zhou Xin waved his hand, and three generals came running. "School Captain Feng Jian, Captain Su Li, and Wang Chuan."

"Have vision." Pei Yuanshao praised, but he wondered why Zhou Xin didn't value his favorites, and these three people, Pei Yuanshao only knew their names, so they didn't match up at all.Feng Jian is about 30 years old and looks calm, while Su Li and Wang Chuan are only in their 20s and have a bit more vigor.

"Thank you uncle for cutting off love. My nephew wants to take over Jingnan, and my uncle stays on Jiangnan Road."

"Why?" Pei Yuanshao's eyes widened, "Don't you think I'm too old to fight?"

Zhou Xin hurriedly explained: "Uncle said a joke. You are growing old now. I am afraid that if you show up, Cao Pi will run away. My nephew thinks that although the Jiangnan Road is stable, there are occasional bandits everywhere. I need my uncle to be in charge. I am most worried about Sun Quan. Having my uncle in Yuzhang is also a deterrent to him. I have Zifan and others to help me, and I have an invincible navy. Cao Pi is not worried. If my uncle is really worried, I can ask Liao Hua to help me. Grain and grass should be replenished later."

Pei Yuanshao scratched his head. "Forget it, I should let you young people go. Qu Fengxian and Qu Ping, you two must help you wholeheartedly. If anything goes wrong, I can't spare you!"

Qu Feng first smiled and said nonchalantly: "General Pei must have underestimated me. With the halberd in my palm, who can stop me?"

Qu Ping rolled his eyes and said: "Don't talk big, how are you better than your grandfather?"

Pei Yuanshao patted Qu Ping: "That's right, your grandfather Chituma and Fang Tianji were invincible back then, why did they fall into the hands of Cao Cao? You must not be arrogant because of your bravery. The two armies should not be careless in a confrontation."

When mentioning Lu Bu, Qu Feng touched his head embarrassingly.

"When is nephew going to leave?" Pei Yuanshao asked.

"Ten days later. Thanks to my uncle's hard work in the past two months, all the supplies and equipment are ready, and we are waiting for the departure." Zhou Xin sincerely thanked Pei Yuanshao for his speed in getting things done.

In July and eighteenth of the year [-] of the Han Dynasty, Zhou Xin, the pacifier of Jiangnan Road, took Feng Jian as the vanguard, Su Li as the deputy general, Wang Chuan as the general of the Shanyue Army, Qu Fengxian as the leader of the Central Army, Qu Ping as the Junjun, Li Hao For Changshi, Liao Hua led [-] infantry across Poyangze and rushed to Changsha.

On the way, Xu Sheng came to report that the river did not fall, the water and wind were unfavorable, and Wei Jun's navy lacked drills, so Cao Pi could only cross the river in October at the fastest time.Xu Sheng had been stationed on the south bank of Jiangling, and Tai Shixiang and Sun Da's [-] sailors were stationed in Chibi and Fankou. .Xu Sheng also suggested to take the initiative to attack the enemies on the north shore.

Zhou Xin was really moved. He had also studied the hydrology and geography of Jiangling. Jiangfang was beneficial to the northern army, but not to the south.After the northern army crossed the river, the Wuling mountainous area in the southwest and the Dongting water marsh in the southeast were not conducive to driving the army, so it was difficult for Zhou Xin to judge whether Cao Pi would go south from Jiangling or cross the river from Chibi along the route of Cao Cao. Helpful to seize the opportunity.

Leading the army for the first time, how could Zhou Xin not be distracted?Qu Fengxian is also eager to try, Qu Ping is hesitant, forward Feng Jian thinks it is too worrying, and Zhou Xin realizes that almost all the people around him are newcomers who have never experienced big battles!The most experienced Feng Jian and Wang Chuan have only suppressed bandits.

Before the blood boiled, Zhou Xin forcibly suppressed him. This time he came to Jingnan, receiving the four counties and resisting Cao Pi was the main purpose, and defeating Cao Pi was the second.Especially along the way, Zhou Xin found that Jingnan was not stable, and the situation was not optimistic.

It was Qu Ping's idea not to go by water.Going upstream, the water route may not be fast, and you can get acquainted with the geography and inspect the people's livelihood and human relationship by taking the land route.The people's sentiments were investigated, and the result made Zhou Xin very dissatisfied. The people supported the old and the young, or fled eastward or could not escape, and large tracts of fertile land were barren.Li Hao stopped a group of refugees, and after careful questioning, he learned that at the beginning of the year, the king of Nanyue moved his people to the south. After Cao Pi arrived in Jiangling, Sun Quan even saved the emigration. The government granted fertile land and exempted them from tax for three years. As a result, the common people migrated southward in groups.

Qu Fengxian was very angry, and Sun Quan was taking advantage of the fire to rob.There must be no appeasement, and Sun Quan must not be asked to abduct the people.

Qu Ping was relatively more cautious, hesitating for a moment and said: "Sun Quan's move has advantages and disadvantages for me. It is beneficial, which means that Sun Quan will not be involved in the dispute between me and Cao Pi, which means that I can rest assured to confront Cao Pi. The disadvantage is obvious. , the population of the four counties in Jingnan has been completely lost, and it is no different from an empty city. The battle with Cao Pi is imminent, and we cannot make enemies with Sun Quan..."

"Is it possible that Sun Quan is so cheap?" Qu Fengxian widened his eyes and glared at his younger brother.

"Small intolerance can lead to chaos and great conspiracy. Although the people are bewitched by rumors, they all move away spontaneously. How can we attack Sun Quan? The battle with Cao Pi is imminent, and we must not turn against Sun Quan. We should caress the people, give them benefits, and talk about reason. for peace of mind."

"Absurd, do we still want to exempt him from taxes for five years? Do we want to reward him with ten silver dollars each?" Qu Fengxian was furious, holding a painted halberd in his hand. "We need to rely on this to deal with this group of troublemakers!"

Qu Ping advocates carrots, Qu Fengxian advocates big sticks, and the two brothers hold their own opinions.

"Fengxian, send an order to all the counties and counties, and the Han will send 10 horses and [-] warships to receive Jingnan. The pacifier Zhou Xin of Jiangnan Road is here, and the generals Gan Ning and Xu Sheng are on the river. It is impossible for the Wei army to cross the river. Those who spread rumors, scare people, or disturb people's hearts, kill them!" Zhou Xin first wanted to show off his muscles, and Feng Jian, Su Li, and Wang Chuansan pulled the team apart, with flags unfurled, armor bright, and everyone was full of energy.

"Qu Ping, send documents back to Jiangnan Road, and immediately send 200 clerks and missionaries to the four counties, and tell the people to come and go voluntarily. Bullying and getting rich; those who insist on leaving, I can send people to escort them to Jiangnan Road, and treat them the same as the original residents of Jiangnan Road."

(End of this chapter)