The entire navy in Jingzhou is roughly divided into two parts.
Part of it was controlled by Huang Quan, the governor of Jiangxia County, and was responsible for resisting Jiangdong's troops.
The other part of the navy was led by Cai Mao and Zhang Yun.
After previously capturing Xiangyang City, Liu Qi also took advantage of the situation to purge the navy generals, which resulted in the navy being unable to dispatch.
Otherwise, Yang Ling would not be able to cross the river so easily even if Wei Yan assisted him.
When Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others retreated, they asked Guan Yu to lead Jingzhou's navy south from the Han River.
Nowadays, most of the navy is stationed in Lankouju.
It was really difficult for Gan Ning and Wei Yan to attack the water stronghold where Guan Yu was stationed.
"Don't worry, I have a clever plan to defeat the enemy."
Gan Ning smiled confidently.
After hearing what he said, Wenpin and Wei Yan looked at each other, said nothing, and nodded in agreement.
…
Jiangling City.
After Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others were defeated, and after a few days of rest, the city finally settled down.
County Sheriff's Office.
Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others gathered together with extremely solemn expressions.
"Cao's army is coming fiercely, and Zhonglu, Yicheng and other places have been captured. Lord, Zhou Mu, we must deal with it."
Xu Shu said softly.
Zhuge Liang nodded and looked at the map on the table.
"Judging from the route of Cao's army, they should attack Lankouju next."
"Lankou Ju is guarded by my second brother, and there are tens of thousands of naval troops. If Cao Jun rushes there, they will never come back."
Zhang Fei smiled nonchalantly.
"Having said that, we can't be careless. After all, Yang Ling is cunning and Cao's army is strong."
Liu Bei touched his chin and looked at Zhuge Liang in deep thought.
"I wonder what the military advisor thinks?"
"According to my subordinates, Lankou Ju cannot be lost, and people must be sent to support General Guan."
Zhuge Liang affirmed.
If Lankouju is captured, Cao Jun's navy can sail down the river and reach the Yangtze River.
And if they control Lankouju, they can advance by land and water at any time to counterattack Cao Cao.
"Okay, just follow what the military advisor said."
Liu Bei made up his mind and said to Liu Qi,
"Master, do you have any objections?"
"I have no objection."
Liu Qi shook his head.
During the Battle of Xiangyang, Liu Bei escaped first and left Liu Qi in the city, causing him to almost be captured alive by Yang Ling.
Liu Qi felt quite unhappy about this, but he did not dare to say anything.
After all, even Xiangyang City has been lost now, and the only people he can rely on are Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.
After some discussion, it was decided that Zhang Fei would lead the generals Wang Wei and Huo Jun, and 10,000 troops would set off from the generals and march through Dangyang City to support Guan Yu.
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Blue mouth gathering.
On the ever-flowing Han River, there were densely packed warships docked.
In the water stronghold built on the shore, Guan Yu was listening to the spies reporting on the situation ahead.
"After Cao's army rested in Yicheng for a day, they continued to move out. Judging from their posture, they should be attacking us."
"I know, let's go down."
Guan Yu waved his hand.
After the spies went down, a young general with a slightly immature face smiled disdainfully and said,
"Cao's army took the lead and General Gan Ning was really arrogant. With only their few troops, they dared to attack my father?"
He is Guan Yu's eldest son, Guan Ping.
"What the elder brother said is absolutely true. When they come here, they will never come back!"
Guan Yu's second son Guan Xing also smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Then Gan Ning has always been known for his bravery and bloodthirsty, why is he so unworthy of you two?!"
Guan Yu glared at his two sons and said slowly,
"As a father, he must have something to rely on."
"Father is right."
A pleasant voice sounded from outside the door, but a slim girl came in holding a tray with a teapot.
"Yin screen, you're here."
Seeing his beloved daughter Guan Yinping, Guan Yu's expression softened a lot.
Guan Yinping put down the tray in his hand, poured a cup of tea for his father and two brothers, and then smiled,
"The main force of Cao's army is still in Xiangyang City, so Gan Ning dared to use his weak force to attack his father's water stronghold with great fanfare."
"If he doesn't rely on him, who will believe him?"
Guan Xing drank the tea in one gulp and smiled nonchalantly,
"My father's courage is invincible, no matter what he has to rely on!"
"Okay, from now on, you all have to cheer up and don't be careless!"
Guan Yu shouted softly.
"knew!"
Guan Ping and Guan Xing responded in unison.
Guan Yu looked at Guan Yinping again,
"Yinping, you take the speedboat immediately and go to Jiangling to meet your uncle and uncle."
"I don't!"
Hearing this, Guan Yinping immediately shook his head and said,
"I want to be with my father."
"Aren't you kidding?"
Guan Yu looked stern and authentic,
"Cao Jun's attack is coming soon, and this place will be extremely dangerous!"
"Why can the eldest brother and the second brother stay here?"
Guan Yinping pouted her mouth and said a little unhappy.
"Little sister, we are practicing martial arts diligently with our father, so we should stay and go into battle to kill the enemy!"
"That's right, you'd better go to Jiangling quickly and meet up with uncle and the others."
Guan Xing and Guan Ping said with a smile.
"I have also practiced martial arts with my father, why shouldn't I be allowed to do it?"
Guan Yinping immediately counterattacked.
Seeing them making so much noise, Guan Yu couldn't help but have a headache.
Just when he was about to give the order to send Guan Yinping away by force, he saw Liao Hua, the chief clerk of the account, running in in a hurry.
"General, something bad has happened. Cao Jun has already come to kill us."
Guan Yu's face was solemn, he couldn't care less about Guan Ping and the others, and walked out quickly.
When Guan Yu and his party came to the wall of the village and looked out, their faces became solemn.
I saw the plains in the distance, dusty, and the mighty Cao army heading this way.
When they were hundreds of steps away from the water stronghold, Cao Jun stopped advancing and formed a military formation on the spot.
Not long after, Ma Chao rushed out of the formation on horseback.
Guan Yu frowned slightly and took the bow and arrow from the soldiers on the side.
He took a deep breath and drew his bow.
"Whoosh!"
The arrow shot through the air and landed about ten steps in front of Ma Chao.
Ma Chao reined in his horse, glanced at the arrow that was still shaking, and then said loudly,
"Ma Chao is in Xiliang, and there is General Guan Yunchang on the city?"
"It turns out to be the famous General Shenweitian of Xiliang! He is Guan Yu. What's the matter with you?"
Guan Yu responded calmly.
"The General of the Southern Expedition is here to conquer the rebellion in Jingzhou on the orders of the Emperor and the King of Wei. General Yunchang has great righteousness and unparalleled martial arts. Why not turn against him and still retain his status as a lord?"
Ma Chao smiled.
"Guan doesn't care about fame and fortune."
Guan Yu sneered,
"Yang Ling helped Cao Cao do harm and brought trouble to the court. Is such a villain worthy of me?"
"On the other hand, as a descendant of General Fubo, General Meng Qi, how can he be so shameless?"
