Chapter 430 One Touch
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Wu County
After receiving the news that Cao Cao's army was going south, the prepared soldiers and horses in Jiangdong quickly gathered in Wu County to prepare for departure.
"The Lord's 50,000 army has been assembled and can start at any time. The grain and fodder provided by Jingzhou have also been shipped to Lujiang, and all departments are ready to go on an expedition with the lord.
Above the Wujun Tower, Sun Ce looked down at the 50,000 troops that had been assembled. Zhou Yu and several others were all famous generals and advisers in Jiangdong.
"Well, Gong Jin led 50,000 troops to follow me as a cover-up. Zijing, Han Dang, you two will lead 50,000 troops north to Jiujiang in ten days, and you must make contributions unexpectedly. Sun Ce looked at the soldiers under the tower and said to his back. This time, Jingzhou has prepared 100,000 troops. In addition to the 50,000 troops gathered here, there are also 50,000 troops scattered in the surrounding counties. As long as 50,000 troops are ordered, they can quickly gather.
These 50,000 troops are led by Lu Su and Han Dang. Along with them are Zhou Tai and several young generals such as Lv Meng and Chen Wu, who have recently made a statement in Jiangdong. Even Sun Quan has been transferred to Lu Su to stop using it. It can be said that it has gathered half of Jiangdong's strength. Sun Ce led Zhou Yu, Zhang Yu, Cheng Pu and other generals north to the Lujiang River to hide people's eyes and ears.
"The lord, don't worry, Su has a plan to deal with it, and he will live up to the lord's trust." Lu Su bowed and saluted, and his trust in Sun Ce was also overjoyed.
"Zibu is fully responsible for the matter of Jiangdong." Sun Ce turned his head and looked at Zhang Zhao. I'm afraid no one was competent except Zhang Zhao.
"No." Zhang Zhao bowed and was not surprised by this. In the past, all Sun Ce's expeditions were left in Jiangdong. He was used to it, and he was also quite familiar with the transportation of grain and grain and the stability of Jiangdong.
Arranged everything properly. Sun Ce led Zhou Yu and others down the tower, jumped out of the city, and 50,000 troops headed for the Lujiang River.
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"Lord, the news came from Zhong De that he could reach the outside of Wancheng City on the day, and he could attack the city directly after a little rest." In Cao Cao's account, Guo Jia and others gathered here to discuss the war.
"Well, Nanyang has been in war for a long time, and the rest of the cities are not a problem. Only Wancheng is strong and easy to defend and difficult to attack. Even if Zhongde has 100,000 troops, I'm afraid it will take some means. Who is responsible for guarding Wancheng this time? Cao Cao's face was also calm at this time. Obviously, he attached great importance to this battle and could not tolerate any difference.
"The one who guards Wancheng is Huang Zhong, a general under the command of Liu Qi. Although Huang Zhong is nearly 50 years old, his martial arts skills are not bad at all. It is said that no one can beat Jingxiang with a big knife. At the beginning, when Liu Qi killed Zhang Xian, only Gan Ning could share the scene with this person. Xu Yuanzhi, a subordinate of Liu Qi, came with Huang Zhong. Xu Yuanzhi was one of the people who first followed Liu Qi, which was said to be quite difficult. Zhong De knows a little about this person and is also quite afraid of him. I didn't expect that his opponent in this battle would be Xu Shu.
Guo Jia frowned and said, "This time, Liu Qi transferred more than 100,000 soldiers and horses from all over Jingzhou, of which 50,000 soldiers and horses are in Wancheng. I'm afraid there will be a hard battle."
Ten surrounds it, five attacks it, and double it. Everyone is familiar with the art of war. Although Cheng Yu's soldiers and horses are twice as good as Xu Shu, it is not easy for Xu Shu to win easily.
"Well, Xu Shu can be in Wancheng?" Cao Cao looked as usual and seemed to have no fear of Xu Shu.
"Xu Shu, Huang Zhong, after receiving Liu Qi's order, has rushed to Wancheng with today." Guo Jia bowed and said that although Liu Qi had gathered 100,000 troops, he had transferred 100,000 troops to the north of Xiangyang earlier. After receiving the news that Cao Cao was going south, these soldiers and horses had already gone to Wancheng. Compared with Xu Shu, Huang Zhong was one point faster.
"Who else did Liu Qi send to station in Hanzhong?" Cao Cao asked.
"The one stationed in Hanzhong is Wenpin, a famous general in Jingzhou. Together with him is Zhuge Liang, who is known as the Wolong in Jingxiang. The last defeat of Jiangdong and the capture of Yizhou are all his suggestions. There are also 50,000 soldiers and horses stationed in Hanzhong. Guo Jiadao.
"Oh, you just said that Jingzhou only gathered 100,000 soldiers and horses this time, and all of them went out at once. Isn't it possible to achieve that there is no chance after the defeat?" Cao Cao smiled and said, "These 100,000 soldiers and horses are controlled by our army. If I send another army around Wancheng to take Xiangyang directly, won't Liu Qi be captured?"
Guo Jia was stunned, and then sighed. As expected, he raised his head and looked at Cao Cao Cao helplessly and said, "Master Jingzhou has a lot of water. Once our army goes deep into Jingzhou, it will definitely be blocked. At that time, the army will be taken advantage of by the Jingzhou water army as if walking on thin ice. Moreover, Jingzhou has reached an alliance with Jiangdong, Jiangdong Sun Ce will also lead 50,000 troops to the north within a few days. Let's fight against the lord together with Liu Qi from Jingzhou.
"Sun Bofu was so bold that he could put aside the hatred of killing his father and his wife for the time being and form an alliance with Jingzhou?" Although it had been expected, Cao Cao was still frightened when he heard that Sun Jian's 50,000 troops were going north.
Sun Ce's bravery, coupled with the fierceness of Jiangdong's soldiers and horses, can indeed cause him some trouble.
"As early as half a year ago, the counties in Runan had strengthened their cities and sent reinforcements. It should not be difficult to contain Sun Ce. I think Liu Qi will never allow Jiangdong's soldiers and horses to enter Jingzhou. Xu You said at this time, "As long as Wancheng and Hanzhong win, it can determine the victory or defeat of this battle."
"Ziyuan is right. Sun Ce will not have too much trouble in a short time. The key is that Wancheng and Hanzhong can win as soon as possible." Guo Jia also nodded in favor of Xu You's statement.
"Well, the Canadian scouts pay close attention to Hanzhong and Wancheng, and report as soon as there is news. There is also a rumor that the counties of Runan, if Sun Ce goes north, he can only stick to it and not go to war. Cao Cao must look at it and order.
"In addition, send me to Jingzhou to find out where Liu Bei is at this time?" Cao Cao is extremely afraid of Liu Bei. He also knows that this person will take advantage of the opportunity to rise up. Since this person has arrived in Jingzhou, he must want to use the rise of Jingzhou. In this way, using this person may make Jingzhou chaotic.
"Well, it is said that since Liu Bei arrived in Jingzhou, he has been neglected by Liu Qi, and even the generals of Guan Yu under his command have been imprisoned. If he can provoke this person to make trouble in Jingzhou, it will also be extremely beneficial to the lord." Xu You nodded.
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Just as Cao Cao and others discussed how to deal with the alliance between Jingzhou and Jiangdong, the 100,000 troops led by Cao Ren had arrived outside Wancheng and camped ten miles outside the city.
At the same time, Xu Shu and Huang Zhong in Wancheng also received the news of the arrival of Cao Cao's army. The atmosphere in the city suddenly became tense, and the war was imminent.