"Zijing."
"What are the orders from the Governor?"
"If our army captures Jiangling and Nanjun in the future, how do you think we will resist Cao Cao's counterattack?"
"Commander, why do you ask this?" Lu Su said in surprise.
"Now, although our army defeated Cao Cao on the river, he still has more than 100,000 elite troops on land. When the morale of Cao Cao's army was low, our army took the upper hand. Now with this battle, I am afraid that Cao Cao's army will have a strong morale, and our army will be in a bad situation in the future. It will become more difficult." Zhou Yu said slowly, his face flushed by the burning fire.
"I think it's better to let Liu Bei garrison in Nanjun." Lu Su said.
Lu Meng heard the conversation between Zhou Yu and Lu Su from the side, and said with dissatisfaction: "Captain, how can we give up the land that our army has fought so hard to conquer to Liu Bei?"
"Ziming, Zijing, now our army is in a stalemate with Cao Ren. Liu Bei will definitely go south to take over the four counties of Jingnan. Whether I give in or not, there is no way to change it." Zhou Yu reminded. At this moment, he seemed to feel that Lu Su's previous suggestion was reasonable.
"What Zijing means is that if Liu Bei takes Jiangling, our army will not have to face Cao Jun directly, but can stick to the natural dangers of the Yangtze River and recuperate. Water warfare is our army's strength. In the future, if I am behind Liu Bei, if Cao and Liu start fighting in the future, I will Only then can we take the opportunity to take Jingzhou."
Zhou Yu felt vaguely that his physical condition was a bit poor, and he seemed unable to see the day when this strategic goal would be truly realized. Informing the two people behind him might help them realize their plan.
Lu Su and Lu Meng were silent. They also knew that this was an unchangeable result and the only strategy that their side could carry out at present.
"I just received the battle report. Liu Bei has sent vanguard Zhao Yun to station one hundred miles south of Youjiang Mouth. Jingnan will probably belong to Liu Bei."
Zhou Yu said calmly. It's just that Lu Su didn't hear the confidence and arrogance of Zhou Lang in the past in his voice. It's just a hint of unwillingness and sadness, but it's also very complicated.
"Zijing, Ziming, if anything happens to me in the future, you must remember two things."
Lu Su and Lu Meng looked at each other, "Why did Gong Jin say such unlucky words..."
Zhou Yu interrupted them, "Can you agree?"
The two were silent for a moment, "Yes, just ask the Commander."
"The first thing is that the confrontation between the north and the south has now become a reality. In recent years, it has been unable to extend further to the north. Remember, the territory south of Jiangxia must be in the hands of our army. If we can wait for an opportunity to recapture the four areas of Jingnan in the future, The county must be captured immediately by any means necessary."
"What is the purpose of this plan? Please let the commander know clearly."
"In the future, Liu Bei will definitely occupy Jingzhou and leave the generals to guard it. Although the northern part of Jingzhou is a land with rich population and property, it is located in a plain and cannot be defended. Liu Bei will definitely run the four counties of Jingnan as his rear. If he can capture Jingnan in the future, The four counties must be taken back first to cut off Liu Bei's foundation in Jingzhou."
Lu Meng thought for a while and said: "In this case, Liu Bei is alone in Jiangbei, and Cao Cao in the north must be able to see that Liu Bei is dead. If they want to survive, they must attack north to capture Nanyang County, or east to attack Jiangxia Bei . But these two points are due to the enemy's geographical advantage. At that time, our army can sit back and watch the success or failure and profit from it."
Zhou Yu nodded with satisfaction.
"The second thing is, if my lord wants to attack Hefei again in the future, you must dissuade him. The land of Hefei has been operated by old thieves for many years. It is not conducive to our warships, but conducive to the enemy's infantry and cavalry."
Lu Su and Lu Meng both nodded, "Gong Jin, we have written it down."
"Huh... Zijing, don't tell the lord, it's my suggestion, just say it's the decision you and Ziming discussed. Now write a letter for me to send to the lord, and first hand over the territory of Youjiangkou to Liu Bei as the resident. Right." Zhou Yu continued.
"Yes, Governor."
.........
That night, Zhou Yu was discussing military affairs with Lu Su, and Ling Tong hurriedly entered Zhou Yu's camp.
Ling Tong did not exchange greetings and said directly: "Captain, I have something to report."
"What's the matter, General?"
"The General Cao I met today made Tong feel weird." Ling Tong picked up his knife, pointed the blade toward himself, and handed it to Zhou Yu with both hands.
"How come Gongji's sword was so damaged?" Zhou Yu asked in surprise as he looked at the numerous gaps on the blade.
"I report to the Commander-in-Chief, the gap in this sword was not caused by a collision with an enemy weapon, but... it was caused by a direct cut on the body of the Cao General Niu Jin," Ling Tong said.
"...!!" Zhou Yu was surprised.
"Bring it to me and see." Lu Su was a little surprised and his tone was urgent.
Zhou Yu handed the sword to Lu Su. Lu Su took the knife full of gaps and looked at it again and again. "Gongji, is this really the result of your slashing at that general? Don't make fun of me."
"Ling Tong doesn't dare, Governor, Mr. Zijing. This wasn't a cut on the armor he was wearing, but a cut on his face and waist." Ling Tong said sternly.
"If you cut the armor on your body, the blade may be damaged. But if you cut it on the face, not only the opponent is not injured, but the blade is also broken. This... public achievement, how did this happen, in detail ." Lu Su said.
"When I fought with Na Niu Jin today, he was already weak and injured. At this time, there was a young general next to him who shouted: 'General, surrender.' I thought it was the young general cheering. No. Just ignore him, who would have thought that Niu Jin slapped his chest with his left hand, and then my sword could no longer hurt him."
"The young general really shouted 'submit?'" Zhou Yu asked.
"really."
"Submit?...Submit?..."
"Fu!!!" Lu Su thought for a while and shouted.
"Captain, do you still remember that Duke Bo Fugong killed an alchemist named Yu Ji?"
"I remember, even though it happened a long time ago, I still remember it."
"I heard rumors from the people that Yu Ji cursed Duke Bo Fugong so that he could not recover from his wounds and died. Later, Gong Bo Fugong was injured, but the wound would not recover no matter how he treated it. Gong Bo Fugong died because of the rupture of the wound." Su said.
"Back then, I thought the assassin had used some kind of poison. Now that I think about it, there's something really fishy." Zhou Yu said with a frown.
"Lu Su once heard that alchemists often drew talismans to drive away ghosts, cast curses, and sometimes used talismans to kill enemies. There was a legend back then that Zhang Jiao used talismans to summon strong winds and sand, causing the army to be defeated." Lu Su said.
"I only think that this thing about drawing talismans to drive away ghosts is all a lie. Is it true?" Zhou Yu was very confused and looked at the knife in front of him with doubt.
"If this is true, how can we explain the damage to Gongji's sword today?" Lu Su asked solemnly, flicking Ling Tong's sword.
Zhou Yu was silent. He failed to answer Lu Su because he never believed in such things.
Ling Tong added: "Captain, Mr. Zijing, not only is there something strange about Niu Jin today, but there is also something strange about the young man who later rescued him. The general saw him get into the ground with his own eyes, and then get out from somewhere else, killing He killed many of my soldiers."
"Do you know where that young man came from?" Zhou Yu asked.
Ling Tong shook his head and said, "I don't know. He broke into our army's formation twice and saved Niu Jin and another knight of Cao's army. Yes, that knight is the one who shouted 'submit'."
"What's wrong with that knight?" Lu Su asked again.
"That knight also had this invulnerability, but like Niu Jin, he started to get injured again after a while." Presumably the effectiveness of this demon talisman cannot last long.
"So, the strangeness between the two people points to the young man who saved people," Lu Su said.
"Let our informants quickly find out this young man's origin, name, and when he arrived in Jiangling. Within five days, all news about this young man must be sent to this governor. As soon as there is news, arrange for death. Get rid of him! In addition, inform our enemy's informants, if the assassination fails, let them find a way to get rid of this person!"
When Zhou Yu heard this, he already knew what was going on and immediately ordered Song Xin to be assassinated. He wants to know whether there are such heretics in this world. If there are too many such people in Cao's army, not only will he not be able to capture Jiangling, but his life may be in danger.
....At the same time, in Zhang Fei's camp east of Jiangling, he was listening carefully to reports on today's battle situation.
After listening, Zhang Fei was silent for a long time, and after a while he said: "Cao Ren... don't dare to underestimate me... I will send the book across the river as soon as possible."
...
At the end of December in the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei led his army southward, with Zhao Yun as the vanguard. Begin to capture the four counties of Jingnan, Wuling, Lingling, Changsha, and Guiyang.
The four counties surrendered, and it took Liu Bei less than a year to acquire most of Jingzhou's land without any effort. At the same time, he also gained many talented people from Jingzhou. Sun Quan later donated Youjiangkou to Liu Bei for garrison. Liu Bei renamed it: Public Security Bureau.
