Over the years, Cao Jun has followed Cao Cao and Yang Ling in their expeditions east and west. They have fought countless battles, large and small, and they can definitely be considered elites in hundreds of battles.
Coupled with the sophisticated armor and advanced and terrifying ordnance, the combat power is truly astonishing.
The trapped camp, the Bazi camp, the Bingzhou cavalry, the Longzi camp, the Xiongnu cavalry, the Wuhuan cavalry...these are these prestigious troops. Just hearing their names makes people feel timid.
As Zhuge Liang said, it is extremely unwise to confront Cao Jun head-on.
So after listening to his plan, Zhou Yu just thought about it briefly, then nodded and said,
"That's easy to say. I wonder how Mr. Kong Ming wants Jiangdong to cooperate?"
"Jiangdong only needs to allocate 20,000 navy troops."
Zhuge Liang smiled.
The nine counties of Jingxiang and Xiang were rich places, and Liu Biao used them to raise an army of one hundred thousand.
After Xiangyang City was broken, part of the Jingzhou army followed Liu Cong and Cai Yu and surrendered to Yangling, while the rest were under the control of Liu Qi and Huang Zu respectively.
Currently in Jiangling City, Liu Bei has 20,000 infantry, Liu Qi has 20,000 infantry, and more than 10,000 navy troops brought back by Guan Yu from Xiangyang.
On Huang Zu's side, there were 20,000 infantry and 10,000 navy.
Zhuge Liang wanted to mobilize Jingzhou's 20,000 navy, together with the Jiangdong navy, to jointly attack the Han River.
Zhou Yu thought for a while and smiled,
"Twenty thousand is too little. Why don't we send 30,000 naval troops from Jiangdong!"
"Captain Zhou is truly a generous man! With these 50,000 naval troops, let alone attacking the Han River, even taking Xiangyang directly is not impossible!"
Liu Bei put his hands on his hands and laughed.
Everyone also stopped writing and discussed in detail the specific matters of jointly sending troops.
It wasn't until the sun set that everyone gave up.
Liu Qi ordered a banquet to warmly entertain Zhou Yu, Lu Su and others.
The two sides put aside their past grudges and became allies.
At the banquet, there was naturally a lot of people drinking and drinking, and the atmosphere was lively.
After the banquet, Zhou Yu returned to his residence. He had just washed his face when he saw Lu Su opening the door and walking in.
"It's so late, why don't Zijing go get some rest?"
Zhou Yu said with a smile.
"Gong Jin, then Zhuge Liang asked for 20,000 navy troops, why didn't you bargain and gave him 30,000?"
Although Sun Quan dominated Jiangdong and devoted himself to development in recent years, rebellions within the country continued.
First, Li Shu, the prefect of Lujiang, rebelled, and then within the clan, Sun Fu, the prefect of Luling, collaborated with Cao Cao and Sun Hao in an attempt to seize power.
Tens of thousands of people from Yuzhang, Kuaiji and other places also took the opportunity to cause chaos.
Sun Quan not only had to send troops everywhere to quell the rebellion, but also to guard against Cao Cao in the north and Huang Zu in the west. It can be said that he was stretched thin in terms of military strength.
However, during the discussion in the hall today, Zhou Yu immediately agreed to give 30,000 navy troops. How could Lu Su not be confused?
However, this trip was mainly focused on Zhou Yu, so Lu Su kept it to himself and didn't ask.
After the banquet was over, he found Zhou Yu and asked about the suffering in his heart.
Zhou Yu smiled and patiently explained,
"We have formed an alliance with Liu Bei and Liu Qi, so we should show our sincerity. This is one of them."
"Secondly, the Han River is too important. If we can fight for it, we will have the opportunity to take Xiangyang directly and even counterattack Cao Cao."
"Thirdly, the greater our momentum in Jingzhou, Cao Cao will focus all his energy here and ignore Huainan. By then, my lord may have an opportunity."
After Lu Su heard this, he couldn't help but suddenly said,
"That's it! Gongjin's vision and structure are far inferior to mine!"
Zhou Yu smiled and said nothing.
In the next few days, Cao's army outside the city remained stationary and had no intention of attacking the city.
Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others in the city were also happy to see this.
After some correspondence, Huang Zu finally sent 10,000 naval troops from Jiangxia County, and Sun Quan also sent 30,000 naval troops from Jiangdong!
The coalition's 50,000-strong navy docked outside Jiangling City.
For a moment, I saw densely packed warships on the Yangtze River, and their tall sails almost blocked the sky!
Such a spectacular scene also made Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others on the top of the city feel relaxed and happy.
"With such a powerful navy, why worry about not destroying the Cao thieves?"
Liu Qi laughed.
"Having said that, don't be too careless. Yang Ling is not someone to be underestimated."
Liu Bei warned.
"Uncle Liu Huang's words are wrong. It's just that there are no heroes at that time, so Shuzi became famous."
Zhou Yu smiled faintly,
"If I have the chance to meet Yang Ling, I will definitely let him know how powerful I am."
Seeing that he didn't take Yang Ling seriously in his words, Liu Bei wanted to persuade him not to be careless.
After all, Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and others all fell into Yang Ling's hands one after another.
But considering that Zhou Yu was a proud and arrogant person, Liu Bei hesitated and said nothing.
The Allied Navy took a short rest in Jiangling City, replenished supplies, and then headed east along the Yangtze River.
According to the original plan, after arriving at Xiakou near Chibi, the coalition navy would turn around and head north along the Han River.
"I hope this trip goes well!"
Liu Bei said softly as he watched the warships of the coalition navy leave in a mighty manner.
"Don't worry, my lord."
Xu Shu on the side smiled and said,
"With Governor Gong Jin and Mr. Kong Ming commanding us, as well as Yunchang, Gongfu (Huang Gai) and other fierce generals, the attack on Hanshui this time will be an immediate success!"
"I hope it's as you said."
Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief.
While Liu Bei, Liu Qi and others were talking on the top of the city, several Cao Jun scouts were lurking in the dense forest outside the city.
They took note of the situation on the river and quickly stood up and left.
In a short time, these scouts rushed back to Cao Jun's camp and reported the matter to Yang Ling.
"The coalition forces of Sun and Liu have gathered 50,000 naval troops, and they should be attacking the Han River!"
Gao Rou stared at the sand table map and said softly.
"General, we cannot give the Han River to our hands, we must stop them."
Gan Ning shouted.
Needless to say, Yang Ling also understood this.
Whether it is Jingzhou or Jiangdong, their naval forces are all incredibly powerful.
If the Han River is handed over, then Xiangyang and even Nanyang can become the back garden of the Sun and Liu families, and they can come whenever they want.
Yang Ling pondered for a moment,
"Generals, listen to your orders!"
Everyone looked solemn and said in unison,
"Please give me your orders, General!"
"Xing Ba, Meng Qi, Wen Chang, and Zhong Ye, the four of you will follow me to support the two generals Cai Hao and Zhang Yun!"
"We take the order!"
"General Zilong!"
"Please give me your orders, General!"
Zhao Yun stepped out from the crowd and responded in a deep voice.
"You will sit in the army on behalf of me, General, and I will obey your orders in all matters big and small. No one is allowed to attack Jiangling without my order."
Yang Ling ordered.
"The last general takes command!"
Zhao Yun answered with cupped hands.
After giving instructions to everyone, Yang Ling did not dare to hesitate and immediately gathered 20,000 troops and horses, and together with the four generals Gan Ning and Ma Chao, rushed towards Cai Hao and Zhang Yun's troops.
A battle surrounding the Han River is about to begin!
