Liu Bei naturally knew the meaning of death and coldness, but facing Zhang Xiu's troops in Nanyang, he was powerless. In the battle with Zhang Liao, he lost more than half of his 50,000 troops and horses. The morale of the soldiers was low. How could they dare to fight again?
But just watching the Jin Kingdom's demise like this, I was also very anxious.
Xin Ping has been in Xiangyang for almost two months, but he still can't make up his mind. Unexpectedly, Wu's envoy Lu Su was coming soon. Liu Bei hurriedly summoned his men Wen Wu to discuss countermeasures.
"Brother!"
A sad look appeared on Guan Yu's proud face, "The last battle in Nanyang was caused by our carelessness. If we fight again, I am willing to issue a military order and behead my head if we cannot capture Wancheng."
Zhang Fei: "Me too!"
Seeing Liu Bei's hesitation, Guan Yu said urgently: "I am so worried. If the Jin Kingdom is destroyed, how can Wu and Chu live in peace? That Zhangxiu has long been hostile to us, and we must not allow it to grow."
Zhang Fei: "Me too!"
Chen Deng naturally knew the current situation. Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao were actively expanding their territory. They must not sit still and wait for death. Otherwise, destruction would be waiting for them.
So he said: "Your Majesty, if it is difficult to go north, you can change the direction to avoid Zhang Xiu's troops and achieve a strategic victory."
Kuai Yue thought carefully and said with a smile, "Could Yuan Long's intention be to take Yizhou from the west?"
Zhao Yun wondered: "Yizhou has been captured by Zhang Xiu. How can our army avoid Zhang Xiu's attack when taking Yizhou? Wouldn't it be even more difficult if Zhang Xiu leads his troops southward?"
Chen Gong smiled and explained: "No! It is true that Yizhou was acquired by Zhang Xiu, but Yizhou is not only a land of abundance. The Nanzhong area has high mountains and dense forests, and the people are fierce. I heard that the leader of Nanzhong, Meng Huo, is a local barbarian. He is extremely brave and kind-hearted, and is deeply loved by the local people. If we get his support, then all the land in Nanzhong will belong to our great Chu, and Yizhou and Zhangxiu will be equally divided!"
Although the economic capacity of the Nanzhong region is low, it can bring them a steady supply of soldiers, and it does not require military pay or appeasement.
Chen Deng continued: "From Jingchu to the south, Jiaozhi County, southern Yizhou and other places will all belong to our Da Chu. Although these areas are blocked by mountains and rivers, we can follow Zhang Xiu's example, open mountains and build roads, and strengthen various areas. With the rapid development of economic strength, even if it is not as good as Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao, it will be almost the same."
"What about the battle in the north?" Zhang Fei was impatient. After listening to these counselors chattering for a long time, he said in a rough voice, "We can't just watch Yuan Shao perish!"
Chen Deng shook his head: "Yuan Shao brought about his own destruction, and it is beyond the power of our two countries to save him."
"Then we won't save him?" Guan Yu took a step forward and stared at Chen Gong eagerly.
Chen Gong said: "It is impossible to save, but we have to say that we need space and time to develop, and we need to use Yuan Shao to hold back Jing and Wei. We can send a general to lead more than 10,000 troops to garrison the river bank and lure them away." At the same time, Jing Jun’s attention was met with envoys from Jin and Wu to discuss whether it would be best if Wu could send troops to the north.”
Sitting at the top, Liu Bei lowered his eyes and pondered.
Since he took power in Jingzhou, he has become familiar with the strength of Jingchu. In terms of economy and food strength, it is undoubtedly strong. Almost all the noble families are frighteningly wealthy. If he can get the strong support of these noble families, he can vigorously expand the southern mountainous forest area. It's also good to develop.
Zhang Xiu's attitude towards the nobles gave him this opportunity.
With a decision in his mind, he looked up and looked around: "Our army is not strong enough to compete with Jing's army now. Going north will only increase casualties and waste troops and horses. It is better to speed up the development of the south, train troops and horses, and then fight with Zhang in the future." Decisive battle."
"Here!"
Everyone clasped their fists and agreed.
Liu Bei ordered: "General Wenpin listens to the order!"
Wenpin: "Here!"
"I grant you the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, and lead 30,000 navy troops to garrison on the south bank of the Han River to contain the Nanyang navy."
"Here!"
Liu Bei: "If we plan to make plans for the south, then we must make vigorous preparations, Yidu! You are a local nobleman in Jingchu. Zhang Xiu's attitude towards the noblemen goes without saying. Yizhou is a vivid example. You go Let me tell all the noble clans, if you have money, give money, and if you have power, don’t wait for Zhang Xiu to come and take it away.”
Kuai Yue said: "Please forgive me for this, Your Majesty. I have contacted various noble clans and they expressed their willingness to provide money, food and people, as long as they guarantee that Zhang Xiu will not come."
Hearing the news, Liu Bei laughed: "As long as the whole Chu army is united, Zhang Xiu will not be allowed to take advantage of it."
Chen Gong said: "Your Majesty, I think that Xiangyang is too dangerous as the capital of our Chu Kingdom. I have discussed with Yuanlong and Yidu and asked your Majesty to order the capital to be moved to Nanjun. Xiangyang can be guarded by General Wenpin."
Liu Bei had already thought about this.
In the past, I thought it would cost too much, so I gave up the idea. However, after the battle in Nanyang, I also felt that it was too dangerous here, so I said: "I have already planned this matter, so I will move the capital to Nanjun."
"Here!" everyone agreed.
Liu Bei said: "Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Chen Deng obey the order!"
Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Chen Deng came out: "Here!"
"I order you to lead 30,000 troops and march towards Jiaozhi. We must capture Jiaozhi County within three months without any mistakes!"
"Here!"
"Chen Gong, Zang Ba, Xu Sheng, and Mi Fang obey orders!"
"exist!"
"I order you to lead 30,000 troops and go to Gongtai in the south. Meng Huo is a hero. It would be best if he can recruit people. If not, it depends on fate!"
"Here!"
Seeing that they had arranged their own important events, Guan Yu looked anxious and said: "Brother! Nanzhong Menghuo is not weak. I am afraid that Xuangao (Zang Ba's alias) and Wen Xiang are no match for him, so I am willing to help him."
Zang Ba said: "General Guan looks down on others. Although I am not talented, I am willing to behead Meng Huo in front of the battle and present it to the king."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "Don't be anxious, Mr. Yun! We will first discuss countermeasures with the Jin envoy Xin Ping and the Wu envoy Lu Su. When we have the results, we will make arrangements for you."
"Here!" Guan Yu said.
So Liu Bei began to arrange a meeting between the three families.
After Xin Ping arrived, he actively discussed countermeasures. However, Sun Ce, the leader of Wu, was seriously injured and could not send troops. Fortunately, he had recovered somewhat after three months of training. He appointed Zhou Yu as the governor to take charge of the troops and prepare to join forces with the Chu State. , so he sent Lu Su to Xiangyang.
But Liu Bei has Liu Bei's Xiao Jiujiu, and Sun Ce naturally has his own ideas.
Sun Ce and Liu Bei had the same idea.
The appointment of Zhou Yu as the Grand Governor was just to confuse the eyes of outsiders. The real Sun Ce had already begun to prepare troops and horses to conquer the land of Baiyue in the south to increase his national strength.
Wu and Chu are developing southward. This does not mean that it is not a good time to go north at this moment, but it is impossible for the two families to work together closely. What they fear most is stabbing each other.
If Liu Bei dared to attack Nanyang with force, then Sun Ce would dare to send all his troops north to Hefei and Xuzhou.
Similarly, if Sun Ce dares to go north with all his strength, Liu Bei will naturally dare to do so.
Just be afraid that if you are there, the other party will take advantage of you.
