Jingzhou, Xiangyang.
Liu Biao was overjoyed when he learned of last night's victory.
Zhang Xiu's navy was defeated by him in one blow. Even Cao Cao had never given Zhang Xiu such a defeat. In total, his current military exploits were comparable to Cao Cao's.
He immediately found Kuai Yue and told him the result of the victory.
Kuai Yue felt cold in his heart.
Liu Biao didn't need to tell Liu Biao the news. He knew it this morning. However, the smoother the progress on Wenpin's side, the colder his heart became, because all they defeated were Zhang Xiu's new recruits, and they were attacking at night, but Their results have not expanded and they are currently intercepted in Lujiatai.
According to his expectations, Wenpin should have directly defeated the navy last night, then quickly forced his way to Wancheng, surrounded Wancheng, and at the same time ordered people to break through Wuguan and intercept Zhang Xiu's reinforcements.
However, their progress was blocked, and the troops were unable to move forward in Lujiatai.
If Zhang Xiu had waited a few more days to get the news, he would definitely lead his army south immediately. By then, they would be the ones who would be embarrassed.
But Liu Biao was very satisfied with the result, with a smile on his face, "General Wenpin is worthy of being a general of our army. He defeated Zhang Xiu's navy in one battle. As long as Lujiatai is captured again, Wancheng will be no problem."
Kuai Yue immediately said: "Now Zhang Xiu is fighting on two fronts. Chang'an's troops are definitely not many, but Zhang Xiu is brave and we have to guard against it. In my opinion, since the ferry at Fancheng has been broken, we will increase our troops and enter Nanyang in order to Break through Wancheng as quickly as possible and occupy the entire territory of Nanyang, leaving Zhang Xiu no time to react."
Liu Biao nodded: "Okay, then we will add another 30,000 troops and strive to recapture the entire Nanyang County within ten days."
"Your Majesty, now Zhang Xiu's Gan Ning has led an army of 60,000 to join forces with Liu Zhang to attack Hanzhong. It is estimated that Hanzhong will be captured by Zhang Xiu. However, Hanzhong's geographical location is consistent with Nanyang and is the gateway to Yizhou. How can Liu Zhang be willing to let Zhang Xiu Occupy? Why not send people to join forces with Liu Zhang, and let us attack Zhang Xiu on both fronts at the same time, letting him focus on the head rather than the tail!"
Now that Zhang Xiu has been offended, there is no room for maneuver. He can occupy Wuguan first, block the enemy's reinforcements outside Wuguan, and completely occupy Nanyang.
Liu Biao's eyes lit up: "This is the best. Ji Yu (Liu Zhang's nickname) and I are clan members, so we should unite to fight against traitors like Zhang Xiu, as well as Cai Hao! Cai Hao is now willing to be Zhang Xiu's pawn. I Let’s kill Cai’s entire family first.”
Upon hearing that Liu Biao wanted to move the Cai family, Kuai Yue immediately dissuaded him: "You must not do it! The Cai family is a big family in Jingzhou. If you want to move the Cai family, you will offend the entire Jingzhou noble family. But Kuang Degui is only doing business and has no military aspect." of dealings.”
After hearing Kuai Yue's words, Liu Biao calmed down.
When I think about it carefully, I really don't dare to offend the Cai family, not to mention that my wife is also the daughter of the Cai family.
"Then let's unite with Liu Zhang first, and I'll write a letter to Ji Yu quickly to fight against Zhang Xiu." With that, Liu Biao stood up impatiently and wrote the letter.
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Lujiatai.
Wenpin had a sullen face, staring at the attack situation ahead. Wave after wave of attacks were intercepted by the enemy troops below the stage. Half an hour after the battle started, they still did not attack the stage.
Standing on the battle supervision platform, you can clearly see the enemy's defense situation.
First, the archers hid behind the mound, and when their own soldiers attacked halfway up the slope, arrows rained down. Then, the shield soldiers came in front, and the spear soldiers followed, working closely together to harvest lives.
What's even worse is that the enemy's arrows are particularly terrifying. One arrow is almost as thick as a wrist. The power of three eagles with one arrow greatly weakens one's own morale.
In just half an hour, more than 3,000 people had been lost.
This is also the reason why Wenpin's face is gloomy. If the fight continues like this, he probably won't be able to survive the night with the troops he has, and he doesn't dare to wait until dark.
"General, the enemy's defense is tight. If we continue to attack, I'm afraid..." The person who spoke behind was the captain of Wenpin's personal guard. He had followed Wenpin for many years and dared to tell the truth.
Wenpin's face was tense and cold, his eyes were staring at each other, the battle flag was fluttering slightly, and suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed through his mind like lightning.
Although he was surprised and ordered: "Come here, quickly find wet firewood, we will light a fire under the stage."
"Wet wood? Light a fire?"
The captain of the Guards was stunned for a moment, then looked up at the audience, and was instantly overjoyed.
got windy.
It was blown in the direction of the stage, and the battle flag was flying in that direction.
"Here!"
The captain of the Guards immediately went down to prepare.
Not long after, the soldiers under the stage ran towards the stage holding green leafy branches. Since Lujiatai was a gentle slope, there were fifty or sixty steps from the top to the bottom. Under the protection of the shield, it was difficult for arrows to hurt them.
Branches containing moisture were ignited, sending up thick black smoke.
The black smoke was blown by the breeze and drifted towards Chen Wu and Ding Feng's positions. The thick black smoke obscured the sight, and the situation under the stage could not be seen clearly.
On the Lu family stage.
When Chen Wu and Ding Feng saw the thick smoke being blown up, their expressions changed suddenly.
Wenpin actually used smoke as a weapon, effectively blocking their defense. The thick smoke was quickly blown up by the wind, and the choking smell of smoke rushed into the nostrils. Everyone covered their mouths and noses and coughed violently.
"Kill! Kill!"
A loud killing cry came from below.
Chen Wu and Ding Feng hurriedly ordered a full-scale counterattack and fired arrows.
After three rounds of arrow fletching, I found that no enemy attacked, but the smoke became thicker and I could hardly open my eyes.
"Kill! Kill!"
Another loud killing cry sounded from below, and the sound was very close.
"Fire the arrow! Fire the arrow!"
Ding Feng hurriedly shouted and ordered to shoot arrows.
"Wait a minute! The whole army...ahem...the whole army is ready to step down to fight. No arrows are allowed!" Chen Wu immediately suppressed Ding Feng's order and roared in a loud voice.
Ding Feng looked at Chen Wu in confusion.
Chen Wu said: "We can't stand the smoke, and the Jingzhou soldiers can't stand it either. It's difficult to organize an effective attack, so the calls to kill are all in vain now. However, we can't retreat from our position, we can only attack the platform. A decisive battle with Wenpin is what he wants to see."
"This Wenpin, I didn't expect him to have such means." Ding Feng slapped his hand hard on the ground.
"I didn't decide the outcome with him this morning. This time, I want him to know how powerful I am. When the time comes, don't interfere, lead the men in and cut off his flag." Chen Wu said.
"Okay!" Ding Feng said.
Chen Wu stood up, holding a big sword, coughed twice, and shouted: "Soldiers, we have been chased all night and attacked all morning. Now, let the soldiers in Jingzhou see how powerful we are and charge. Go down and kill these sons of bitches.”
"Kill——!" Ding Feng shouted angrily.
The whole army was excited, jumped out of the trenches, followed Chen Wu and Ding Feng, and rushed towards the audience.
Both sides committed all their forces.
Wenpin, who was in the audience, saw the enemy troops coming. He smiled with success, waved his hands, and the archer immediately drew his bow and arrow, aiming at the enemy troops rushing down the stage.
"Fire the arrow!"
In the smoke, when he saw the enemy troops rushing towards him, Wenpin gave the order in a cold voice.
