Zhuge Liang's expression changed wildly, and he suddenly stood up.
"Yang Ling actually... planned this!"
He had the same idea as Liu Bei before, thinking that Yang Ling was planning to attack the east and attack the west!
But after learning that Cao Jun had set up a pontoon bridge overnight and charged directly towards them, he finally realized that Yang Ling's initial target was probably them!
Why Cao Jun did not dare to cross the river to attack Liu Bei before? To put it bluntly, it was because he was afraid of the Jiangdong Navy.
Without the backing of a powerful navy, as long as they dare to cross the river, they will be cut off by the Jiangdong Navy.
But now that Yang Ling has successfully attacked Jianye and Sun Quan has transferred the main force back to Jiangdong, Cao Jun no longer has to worry about being cut off!
After listening to Zhuge Liang's explanation, everyone's scalp was numb.
They never thought that Yang Ling would be so cunning.
This is simply like an old sow wearing a bra, one set after another!
"Military advisor, what should... be done now?"
Liu Bei panicked and hurriedly asked Zhuge Liang for help.
Zhuge Liang took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
"Youchang, how far is Cao Jun from us?"
"Go back to the military advisor, if you hurry, it will take up to two hours!"
Ma Su's words sent shivers down everyone's spine.
Although the Public Security Bureau is very close to Jiangling, isn't Cao Jun's speed too fast?
"Lord, we can't stay here any longer, we must retreat!"
Zhuge Liang said solemnly.
The city of Gong'an is not very strong. As long as Cao Jun arrives here, with their strength and the effort of one more cup of tea, they can break into the city.
By then, Liu Bei and the others would not be able to leave even if they wanted to!
"Okay, let's pack up and prepare to evacuate!"
Liu Bei immediately stood up and walked outside.
Zhang Fei, Chen Dao, Ma Liang and others also followed behind him.
At this moment, Zhuge Liang grabbed Guan Ping.
"Tanzhi, please stay!"
"What are the military advisor's orders?"
Guan Ping looked at Zhuge Liang with some confusion.
"Cao's army is approaching with great ferocity. If our army withdraws like this, it will be impossible to escape the pursuit of Cao's cavalry."
Zhuge Liang sighed,
"So I want to leave manpower in the public security city to stop Cao Jun's pursuit."
Guan Ping was stunned for a moment and then understood.
"The military advisor wants the last general to stay and break the line."
"That's right. This matter can only be left to you, Tanzhi. It's most appropriate."
Zhuge Liang said helplessly.
As long as you stay and break the enemy, it is basically impossible to break out!
After much thought, Zhuge Liang decided that Guan Ping was the most suitable.
After all, Guan Yu has surrendered to Yang Ling. Even if Guan Ping is defeated, Cao Jun will not embarrass him too much!
Guan Ping hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded heavily,
"Uncle treats me well, I should stay as my queen!"
"That's good!"
Zhuge Liang nodded happily,
"I will leave you a thousand soldiers and horses, you only need to hold on for one hour!"
"Lord, we will retreat to Lingling County first, and you can catch up by then!"
"good!"
Guan Ping nodded in agreement.
After the two discussed it, Zhuge Liang also left to pack his luggage.
Due to their rich experience in escaping, Liu Bei and his men had already packed their bags in a short period of time.
On the long street outside the mansion, a long motorcade gathered.
"Why did the strategist delay it for so long?"
Seeing Zhuge Liang's late arrival, Liu Bei was puzzled.
"Reporting to my lord, my subordinate just ordered General Tanzhi... to stay and defend the city!"
Zhuge Liang whispered.
"Ah? This...how can this be possible?"
Liu Bei said hesitantly.
He also knew that if he stayed to defend the city, he would basically never return!
"For Tanzhi, this is a way of relief."
Zhuge Liang shook his head and sighed.
Ever since Guan Yu surrendered to Cao Cao, Guan Ping's position under Liu Bei has been extremely embarrassing.
Even if Liu Bei doesn't suspect him, others will have some grudges in their hearts.
This time Guan Ping stayed to defend the city. If he returned safely, the others would not say anything.
If he were defeated, he would be reunited with Guan Yu and his son.
Liu Bei was silent for a moment, and finally nodded and said,
"Forget it, let the military advisor arrange everything. It's getting late, let's set off!"
Following his order, everyone immediately left the police and headed south to Wuling County.
But as soon as the mighty army crossed the bridge on the oily water, Zhuge Liang called Liu Bei to stop him.
"Please also ask my lord to send people immediately to destroy all the bridges in Youshui and Lishui."
As soon as these words came out, Liu Bei was taken aback.
"Military advisor, why is this? Didn't you just tell Tanzhi that we were going to Wuling County?"
With oil and water behind them, destroying the bridge could delay Cao Jun's pursuit, which Liu Bei could understand.
But Lishui is due south. They destroyed the bridge before they could cross the river. Wasn't this cutting off their own way?
"My Lord, I don't know. We are not going to Wuling County."
"What my subordinates said to General Tanzhi was just to confuse Cao Jun."
Zhuge Liang explained.
"If you don't go to Wuling County, where will you go?"
"Let's go around the Jianshui River and head west to Yizhou!"
When Liu Bei heard this, his expression suddenly changed.
"Going to Yizhou? But if we go to Yizhou, won't we give up the territory of Jingzhou to Cao Wei?"
"Master, do you think we can defend Jingnan with our strength?"
Zhuge Liang sighed and asked.
Liu Bei was silent, unable to speak.
Before they teamed up with Sun Quan, they were defeated by Yang Ling.
Now that Sun Quan has returned to rescue Jianye, how can they stop Cao's army with their strength?
"No matter what happens, we can retreat to Jiangxia, join Wu Hou, and then join forces to fight against Cao!"
Liu Bei said unwillingly.
"Yang Ling was transferred away earlier because Cao Pi was jealous of him and was afraid that his great achievements would shock the emperor!"
"But this time he returned to Jingzhou and was even able to mobilize troops from Huainan to attack Jianye, which shows that Cao Pi completely let him go."
"Under such a situation, I'm afraid Jiangdong won't be able to defend it at all!"
"Instead of sticking to Jiangdong, it is better to go to Liu Zhang first and use his power to develop slowly."
"After Yang Ling destroys Jiang Dong, we will be almost developed. Then we can compete with him!"
Zhuge Liang persuaded him hard.
"this……"
Liu Bei was a little undecided.
He finally regained Jingnan and other places, and he just left like this. He was really unwilling to do so!
"My lord, I'll keep the green hills and I won't have to worry about having no firewood!"
"Back then, Emperor Gaozu, didn't he rely on Hanzhong and Bashu to work hard and finally defeat Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, in order to achieve hegemony?"
Hearing Zhuge Liang mention his ancestor Liu Bang, Liu Bei gritted his teeth and nodded heavily.
"Okay, let's go to Yizhou now. Go and invite King Hu Shamoko. He is a local and knows the roads. Let him lead the way for us!"
"Here!"
Zhuge Liang took the order and left.
Not long after, Shamoko, the leader of the Hu people in strange clothes and with a ferocious face, came over with his people.
After listening to Liu Bei's instructions, he did not hesitate and immediately led his people to clear the way and headed west.
