Jagged hegemony of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 943
After Liu Bei's letter was sent to Xichuan, Liu Zhang discussed with his ministers and decided to send troops to support Liu Bei and Sun Ce, but Xichuan also wanted to send an army. Moreover, after Liu Bei and Sun Ce's Northern Expedition, he also had his Xichuan one serving.

In this regard, Liu Bei and Sun Ce have no disagreement, because the top priority now is the Northern Expedition to kill the Northern Han Dynasty. As for how to distribute the land of the Northern Han Dynasty in the future, it is up to each individual.

Immediately, Liu Zhang sent general Zhang Ren to set off from Jiangzhou with [-] infantry, sailed to Jingzhou, and joined Liu Bei and Sun Ce.

However, even though it was a tripartite coalition, the total number was only 12. Liu Bei and Sun Ce each contributed 5, and Liu Zhang contributed 2.

The coalition forces set up an offensive route and prepared to attack the Northern Han Dynasty from Yuzhou. If they wanted to enter Yuzhou, they had to take down Bowang and attack Yuzhou from Bowangpo to the north.

The 12 allied forces attacked Bowangpo's Northern Han army at night, took Bowangpo, and then went all the way north and entered Yuzhou.

"Ah, the air in Yuzhou just feels different when breathing. I, Liu Xuande, are back!"

Liu Bei sat on the horse with his arms outstretched, as if he was enjoying the air in Yuzhou.

"Hehe, Lord Xuande, where are we going? We will fight all the way to Hebei, destroy the Northern Han Dynasty and divide the world equally!"

Zhou Yu also said with a smile.

"Hahahaha, yes, yes, that's where it's at, it's my short-sightedness!"

Liu Bei was a little smug, and he didn't hide his smug expression at all.

Seeing that Liu Bei was getting carried away, Zhuge Liang hurriedly pulled Liu Bei from behind, and then said: "Everyone, since we have taken down the gate to enter Yuzhou, we should not rush north. After all, our military strength is not as strong as the Northern Han army, and it is difficult to transport supplies. , it is better to just take Ruyin County, and wait for the Northern Han Army to reach Yuzhou, and fight the Northern Han Army in Ruyin County. If we win, we will follow the trend and continue the Northern Expedition. If we lose, we can also retreat to Bowangpo , stationed at Bowangpo! I don’t know what would you like?”

"Okay, as expected of Wolong, it's very ingenious to use it to wait for work!"

Zhang Ren sincerely praised Zhuge Liang.

It wasn't that Zhang Ren flattered Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang's strategy was really good. Originally they were the offensive side, but Zhuge Liang turned the offensive into a defensive one.

Liu Bei, Sun Ce and Liu Zhang once again reached an alliance in the south, and news of the joint attack on Yuzhou spread to Kyoto. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were shocked, and the regent Liu Peng was furious.

"Damn Liu Daer, the last time I was beaten to death by this king, and now he dares to take the initiative to attack me, Beihan, has he lived enough?"

On the court, Liu Peng stood upside down with beard and hair, his hands clenched into two fists.

Ma Chao stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the Regent, I think that Liu Bei and his like are just a disease of ringworm and scabies. There are only 12 soldiers and horses in the area, so I have a delusional northern expedition. I am willing to lead an elite army to fight against the rebels in the south. I am a big man Tianwei!"

All the ministers in the court nodded, and some even said: "Ma Mengqi is brave and can take on this important task!"

Liu Peng looked at Sima Yi, meaning to ask Sima Yi how?
Sima Yi cleared his throat: "Ahem, I think that the southern allied forces are coming so menacingly that the regent must go to resist them in person, but even if the regent goes in person, he may only be able to fight the rebels to a draw. He believes that since the rebels want Yuzhou, we should give it to him. We are strictly guarding against the checkpoints that enter Guanzhong and Yanzhou from Yuzhou. Victory!"

"Sima Zhongda, why do you think that this king can't defeat the rebels even if he goes in person? If you can't say a reason why you came, be careful that this king will punish you!"

Liu Peng scolded Sima Yi unhappily.

Sima Yi didn't panic, and said slowly: "Regent, many generals in our Northern Han army only believed in the late emperor and disliked others, especially those foreign cavalry in Liaozhou. No one but Your Majesty can mobilize them. Even if they can be mobilized, they can’t be commanded. Now that the late emperor has gone west, is the regent sure to be able to mobilize the army in Liaozhou? My minister bluntly said that the regent can only mobilize the few 10 people in the capital. These 10 people cannot be taken away by the Prince Regent. At least half of them must be left to guard the capital. In this way, the Prince Regent will not have an advantage in terms of military strength. In addition, Yuzhou is far away from the capital, and it is difficult to transport food and grass materials... ..."

"Shut up and go back!"

Liu Peng waved his hands to keep Sima Yi from talking, then lowered his head in deep thought, thinking about what Sima Yi said. After a while, Liu Peng said: "This battle must be fought, Ma Chao, I will give you a hundred thousand elite soldiers, how dare you fight?" Go south to meet the rebels?"

"The end will be willing to go!"

Ma Chao embraced the order.

Immediately, Liu Peng ordered Ma Chao to lead an army of [-] to attack the rebels in the south, so as to rejuvenate the army.

After Ma Chao led his army to Yuzhou, the coalition forces gathered to discuss how to deal with the Northern Han army.

"Kong Ming is right, you can give it a try!"

Zhou Yu also agreed with Zhuge Liang's strategy.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhuge Liang said again: "Everyone, please look, this is the map of Ruyin County. The north gate of Ruyin County is facing the official road. I predict that the Northern Han army will definitely pass through the north gate of Ruyin County. Attack the city directly, so we have to give them a catch!"

"How can you catch a turtle in a urn?"

Liu Bei asked.

Zhuge Liang pointed to the map, then pointed to Zhang Ren and said: "The soldiers led by General Zhang Ren are all Xichuan's infantry. Remember, you must not make any noise when you see the Northern Han army, just let it go. After letting the Northern Han army go, you should not follow immediately, and stay in ambush until you hear the trumpet in Ruyin City. When the sound is heard, lead the army to fight out again, and intercept the return of the Northern Han army!"

"Here!"

Zhang Ren bowed his hands to listen to the order.

"My lord, you can lead the two generals Guan and Zhang and [-] troops to ambush on the left side of Ruyin County. Just like General Zhang Ren, listen to the sound of my cannons, and then kill the generals!"

"it is good!"

"King Wu, please lead your troops to guard the right side of Ruyin County. Like them, after hearing the sound of my cannons, surround and kill the Northern Han army!"

"it is good!"

Sun Ce nodded.

"However, King Wu, I need you to send someone to lead [-] soldiers and horses around Ruyin County, and wait fifty to one hundred miles north of Ruyin County. If my guess is correct, the Northern Han army will reach Ruyin County. When the Northern Han army's grain transportation team arrives at the place where you are ambush, you can set fire to the Northern Han army's grain and grass, and this battle will be a complete victory!"

(End of this chapter)