The abnormal situation in Dajing also stirred up the Chu State. The Chu State's naval forces hurriedly began to organize their troops. The buildings and ships sailed out of the water stronghold, always preparing for emergencies. Guan Yu also put on armor, boarded the building ship, always paid attention to the movements on the other side, and rushed the changes here to Chu Jing for 800 miles.
But so far, they don't know what Jingguo is doing.
Not long after the war between the two sides ended, Chu State's economic pressure was extremely high and they did not dare to launch any more wars. Facing the strength of Jing State, they could only swallow their anger and did not dare to move. The reason is that the state of Chu is surrounded by enemies on three sides and borders Jingguo to the west and north, which puts great pressure on it. It borders Soochow to the east. The Sun family of Soochow and Jingchu Liu Biao are feuding. Although the two sides have some interests, they are not reliable. Soochow is an ally of Jingguo. If anything happens, they will be attacked from the east and west.
Such a situation forced Liu Chu to spend most of his national tax on military supplies.
This also led to difficulties in people's livelihood in Chu State, and other matters were unable to develop at all. As time goes by, the gap between Chu State and Jing State and Wu State will become wider and wider.
Of course Liu Chu's superiors knew about this situation and had been trying to find ways to break through this limitation.
But in the face of the strong power of Wu and Jing, Chu did not dare to expand its territory from the south even if it wanted to expand its territory. If the troops and horses moved, how could Jing and Wu let them go?
Guan Yu stood on the deck, frowning and staring at the other side. His maroon face was serious and cold, and his previous arrogance was gone. In the previous battle with Jingguo, he was shocked by Jingguo's fighting arrogance, and he no longer dared to underestimate him.
"Father!"
Guan Ping ran over and said out of breath: "The investigation is clear. Emperor Jingguo Zhang Xiu is going to Caizhou. That's why the navy is so nervous."
Guan Yu was a little surprised: "Emperor Jingguo's trip should be kept secret. How did you know about it?"
Guan Ping smiled bitterly: "Father, Jingguo didn't keep it secret at all. Everyone in Nanyang knew about Zhang Xiu's southward journey to Caizhou. It was already well-dressed and the Cai family started decorating it with lights and decorations in preparation to pick him up."
After listening to Guan Ping's words, the flesh on Guan Yu's cheeks twitched.
This is completely disrespectful of Chu State! Caizhou is only across the Han River from Xiangyang. If a surprise attack is launched, Caizhou can be captured in less than an hour. If the action is fast, the battle can be ended within half an hour and Zhang Xiu can be captured alive.
Of course, the navy of Jingguo and the famous Jingqian army were not vegetarians either.
Before Zhang Xiu arrived in Caizhou, three thousand Jinggan troops had already boarded Caizhou and inspected every plant and tree in Caizhou. If the Chu State wanted to launch a surprise attack, it would have to break through the outer defense lines of the Jinggan Army, which would be very difficult.
The reason Zhang Xiu dared to show off in such a big way was because he was convinced that Guan Yu would not dare to take action.
Judging from the current situation, Guan Yu must meet two conditions if he wants to take action: First, he can approach Caizhou quietly, but this is almost impossible, because the shore is brightly lit, and the shadow of a bird can be seen. .
The second is to be able to quickly break through the Jingqian Army's defense line and enter the Cai Manor, which is also difficult. And even if they can get in, Zhang Xiu's strength is not limited. Can they catch Zhang Xiu? Once the battle drags on, naval support will be nearby and can arrive in as little time as a stick of incense.
Moreover, if Chu State dares to take action, Jing State will have enough reason to unite with Wu State to launch an attack on Chu State.
Can Chu State bear the consequences?
Guan Yu looked at the military flag of Jingguo on the opposite side. Countless warships were swimming on the shore of the navy. Jingguo's navy was busy on the warships, preparing for a possible battle. In his opinion, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Guan Yu looked at the military flag of Jingguo on the opposite side. Countless warships were swimming on the shore of the navy. Jingguo's navy was busy on the warships, preparing for a possible battle. In his view, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He could first use a large army to intercept the Jingguo Navy from the outside, and then personally lead the army to surround Caizhou, and then rush in so that Zhang Xiu had no way to escape. It kills.
Killing Zhang Xiu will open up the situation in Chu State, and the situation in the world will undergo earth-shaking changes.
His name, Guan Yu, will be famous throughout the ages.
Thinking of this, his heart felt hot, and he wished he could order his troops to dispatch and surround Caizhou now. He clenched his palms tightly and narrowed his eyes when looking at Cai Zhou. He took a deep breath and slowly loosened his clenched fists. Reason defeated this impulse.
Zhang Xiu is not a soft persimmon, and he does not dare to gamble with the fate of Chu State.
If people dare to come in a big way, how can they not have the slightest precaution? How could Jingguo's think tanks Jia Xu, Liu Ye, Li Ru and others put Zhang Xiu in danger? Or maybe this is a conspiracy, waiting for him to jump into it.
After taking a breath, Guan Yu said to Guan Ping next to him: "Carefully explore the enemy's situation. If there is any sudden situation, report to me in time." After that, he got off the deck.
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Caizhou.
When Zhang Xiu's carriage arrived at the bank of the Han River, Cai's ship was already waiting on the bank. It was surrounded by warships of the Yingguo navy, and no ships were allowed to approach.
Cai Xi's face was flushed with excitement, and he was waiting at the shore with a cane.
When Zhang Xiu stepped out of the carriage, everyone around him kowtowed and shouted long live. The sound was loud and neat, and dozens of birds in the distance took off in a hurry.
Zhang Xiu slowly stepped out of the carriage, walked up to Cai Xi with a smile on his face, and helped him up: "Uncle Guo, there is no need to pay such a big gift, please get up quickly! I haven't seen you for a long time, and Uncle Guo's body is still strong!"
Cai Xi smiled with a red face and said: "Thanks to the Emperor's great blessing, my old body is still doing well."
Huang Yueying stepped forward and made a blessing ceremony to Cai Xi.
Cai Xi was about to kneel down in a hurry, but Zhang Xiu stopped him and said, "This is outside the palace. There are no rules. My uncle does not have to pay such a courtesy." This time I came to Cai's house to ask for Cai's help. Naturally, I had to be easy-going and couldn't. It all depends on the suppression of the emperor's power.
Cai Xi didn't know Zhang Xiu's purpose of getting up this time, but he was even more excited when he saw that the emperor valued his family so kindly. He laughed heartily and his eyes were filled with excitement, "It's really a hundred years since the emperor came to Caizhou." For the good fortune that has been cultivated, please ask the Emperor to come on board!”
The Cai family's ship had been cleaned long ago. It was covered with precious red blankets from the owner's cabin to the deck opening, and the Dajing flag stood on the left and right sides. It was obviously carefully prepared.
The carriage behind belongs to the prince.
Zhang Biao got off the carriage first, followed by the other brothers in an orderly manner.
Cai Xi had never met Prince Zhang Biao, but he was not an old fool. Just the light yellow dragon robe Zhang Biao wears is very obvious. Cai Xi hurriedly kowtowed: "Common people kowtow to the Crown Prince!"
Zhang Xiu waved his hand for Zhang Biao to come over, helped Cai Xi up and said, "Come, meet your mother's grandfather."
Zhang Biao bowed respectfully.
Afterwards, everyone got on Cai's boat and headed towards Caizhou.
