Jingzhou, Xiangyang.
The situation of the battle changed, and Liu Biao's heart began to get excited.
Now Cao Cao has mounted an army of 100,000 infantry and is overwhelmingly advancing towards the city of Xuzhou. Liu Bei holds on for more than a month, but is eventually defeated by the power of Cao Cao's catapults and flees north.
Sun Ce also had to lead his army north to defend against Cao Cao's attack.
Originally the two families were friendly forces to each other, but Liu Bei adopted Chen Deng's plan and sent troops to attack Xiapi while Sun Ce and Liu Biao were facing off in Jiangxia. Therefore, when Cao Cao raised his troops to fight, Liu Bei was the first choice, while Sun Ce was in Guangling County. Waiting and watching, it's not that he doesn't want to send troops, but that his strength doesn't allow it.
Jiangxia stationed 50,000 troops to defend Liu Biao.
There are only 40,000 soldiers and horses here. How dare you go out to confront Cao Cao? Moreover, Liu Bei was unkind, so his unrighteousness can be justified.
Xuzhou, the place where the Four Battles were fought, had no danger to defend.
No matter how powerful Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Guan Yu were, they had to flee in confusion in front of an army of 100,000 people. Liu Bei is a long-distance running champion. In this regard, he continued the glorious tradition of his ancestor Liu Bang. If he can't be beaten, he will run away. The enemy can't catch up anyway. .
But this time Liu Bei miscalculated.
Because Yuan Shao also saw this opportunity, after Cao Cao sent troops, he immediately left Qingzhou and crossed the Yellow River towards Beihai.
Liu Bei was homeless again.
At the foot of Nishan Mountain.
After running for several days and nights, he finally couldn't run anymore and set up camp at the foot of Nishan Mountain. At the same time, Guan Yu was unprepared in Qingzhou and was defeated by Shen Pei's tactics. He lost the crossing of Beihai and came in embarrassment.
Brothers in distress finally met in Nishan.
It rained heavily again. It was true that misfortunes never come singly. The military camp had not been set up yet. Liu Bei and his party sat under a tree to take shelter from the rain. Everyone looked ugly and remained silent.
No one expected to lose so quickly.
Of course, this is not because of Liu Bei's lack of ability, but because his development time was too short, his military strength was not strong, and he had to divide his forces to defend Yuan Shao, which led to his defeat.
The rain rustled the leaves.
After a long time, Liu Bei's tense expression softened, and he said jokingly: "In the past, my Han ancestor, Han Gaozu, was defeated in Pengcheng when he fought against Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu was so brave that he defeated 560,000 people with 30,000 people. At that time, Gaozu's confidence was deeply hit, but his strong will was not defeated. On the contrary, he became more and more courageous with every setback. Although our army has lost, tens of thousands of elite soldiers and horses still exist, and the world has not yet been peaceful. We cannot let this war cause us Lost confidence due to defeat.”
"Brother!"
Zhang Fei was extremely anxious, "Now we are surrounded by enemies from both sides, and Nishan is not a permanent place. It is better to fight out and fight to the death with Cao Cao, and we will fight to the death."
Because Guan Yu lost Qingzhou, he was eager to make a contribution, and immediately echoed: "Cao Cao is far away, and his power cannot last long. Our military camp has not been set up yet, and Cao Cao certainly has not. It is better to take the opportunity to kill and retake Xuzhou."
Liu Bei sighed and said nothing.
There are so many advisers around Cao Cao, how can he be unprepared?
Chen Gong thought for a while and said, "Uncle Emperor, it is better to go south and join Liu Biao."
"Liu Biao?"
Liu Bei raised his head and looked at Chen Gong. He thought about Liu Biao in his mind, and it seemed that he was really good.
Chen Gong said: "The real power in Jingzhou is in the hands of the nobles. The resources Liu Biao can mobilize are very limited. Nanyang is occupied by Zhang Xiu. He must be uneasy. Now we still have 50,000 troops in our hands. If we go south to seek refuge, we will definitely suffer. Pay attention and help him guard against Zhang Xiu."
Chen Deng nodded, "Besides, the emperor's uncle and Liu Biao are both members of the royal family, so they will definitely be accepted."
"Um!"
Jian Yong twirled his beard and nodded.
After thinking about it carefully, Liu Bei felt that this was feasible, and at least it would allow him to have a temporary shelter. There was Zhang Xiu in Jingzhou to the north, and Cao Cao couldn't get there, which would give him a space to develop.
Thinking of this, Liu Bei stood up and said: "In that case, let's set off tonight, avoid Cao's army and go straight to Jingzhou."
…
Liu Biao of Jingzhou did not know that Liu Bei was about to join him, but he was thinking about his Xiao Jiujiu.
That is to recapture Nanyang.
Cai Mao is currently busy with business and has not come to see him for a long time. Liu Biao has found Kuai Yue to discuss sending troops. Nanyang is the gateway to Jingzhou and is held by Zhang Xiu, so he does not feel safe.
"Xiandu, now Sun Ce's main force has been lost to Cao Cao. It is impossible to invade in a short time. Zhang Xiu is also fighting on two fronts. Nanyang's troops are only 20,000. With such a good opportunity, I want to take back Nanyang. I don't know what Xiandu thinks. how?"
Kuai Yue was stunned.
I didn't expect Liu Biao to have such courage.
Nowadays, no one in the world knows that Zhang Xiu is so powerful that even Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are no match for him. Where did Liu Biao get the courage to fight Zhang Xiu?
So he said: "Your Majesty, in order to prevent Cao Cao from invading the south, we gave Nanyang to Zhang Xiu. Now that the crisis is blocked by Zhang Xiu, how can we return."
Liu Biao frowned, "I don't want to, but Zhang Xiu is becoming more and more powerful now and is becoming more and more threatening to us. You have also seen that Fancheng Ferry is vigorously building warships. Isn't the purpose of it not us? As the saying goes, first How can we miss such a good opportunity?"
Hearing this, Kuai Yue fell silent.
Liu Biao's idea is correct. Zhang Xiu is vigorously developing water power, and his purpose is naturally very clear. However, the strength gap between the two sides is still very large. It is not very big to recapture Nanyang. The question is, can they withstand Zhang Xiu's counterattack? .
By then, if Nanyang cannot be taken, Jingzhou may be in danger.
So he persuaded: "Your Majesty, now Zhangxiu is fighting on two fronts and Nanyang is empty. This is indeed a good opportunity." Liu Biao showed a smile on his face, his eyes shone, and he heard Kuai Yue say, "But... can we Can you withstand Zhang Xiu’s counterattack?”
Liu Biao's smile froze on his face.
Kuai Yue continued, "Now that we have an alliance with Zhang Xiu, he has no reason to attack us. If we send troops, it will give him the opportunity to invade Jingzhou. Please think twice."
Liu Biao stopped smiling, his face darkened, and an angry anger burned in his chest. He knew clearly that Zhang Xiu was very strong, but he was dissatisfied when he was exposed nakedly.
He said harshly: "How powerful is our Jingzhou Navy, compared to those northern landlubbers? I still don't believe that the Navy, which has been trained for several months, can withstand our Jingzhou Navy?"
After saying that, he stood up and shouted towards the door: "Come here, please bring me General Wenpin."
Kuai Yue quickly said: "Your Majesty, no! If the two armies go to war, the consequences will be disastrous!"
How could Liu Biao listen when he was in a rage?
Not long after, Wenpin walked in.
Liu Biao angrily issued an order: "Wenpin, I order you to be the commander-in-chief of the three armies. Immediately order 50,000 naval troops to send troops to Fancheng. We must capture the entire territory of Nanyang in the shortest possible time."
Wenpin was stunned.
He even suspected that something was wrong with his ears.
Liu Biao actually wanted to beat Zhang Xiu?
Seeing Wenpin's reaction, Liu Biao became even more angry: "Can't you hear my order?"
Wenpin was shocked and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Here!"
Then the smart one came out, but his mind was still a little messy.
