Guan Yu sneered when he heard this: "Lü Meng is far behind Lu Zijing. Since he took office as the governor, he often sends gifts to show his goodwill. Sun Zhongmou takes this as his commander in chief in Jiangdong."
"Yun Chang, don't be careless. Don't forget that Cheng Pu secretly invaded Changsha back then. Rumor has it that this person planned to send troops in several ways." Lan Tian reminded.
"How did Ziyu know? Even the spies from the Yangtze River News didn't know..." Xu Shu was very curious.
The last time Sun and Liu turned against each other in the battle of Changsha, Sun Quan was worried that Cheng Pu's death would cause a commotion, so he strictly ordered the camp leaders to keep the secret, and claimed internally that Sun Quan had successfully conquered Jiangxia. In order to maintain the alliance, Liu Bei asked Guan Yu to beg for peace.
Lan Tian smiled mysteriously: "No need to doubt Yuan Zhi, I have already set up an spy in Jiangdong."
Xu Shu had long been convinced of Lan Tian's methods of gathering intelligence behind enemy lines. Whether it was Hanzhong rescuing Pang De or Xu Du spreading rumors to trigger rebellion among the emperor's close associates, the detailed operations dispatched by Lan Tian were superior.
Lan Tian's original era had already begun information-based warfare. He knew the importance of intelligence in a battle, and was blessed by the routines of countless spy war dramas. The Hu Ke, Song Chen and others he trained were in this era. Detailed work is completely a dimension reduction attack.
When Guan Yu saw Xu Shu nodding his head affirmatively, he stroking his long beard and replied contemptuously: "Lü Meng is arrogant in front and respectful in the back. It makes people laugh to think about him. Moreover, this man has the appearance of a jackal. Gan Xingba is now guarding the waters of Dongting. If there is any abnormal movement, the police, Jiangling's navy will make up for it in time, and I don't think the more than 10,000 Jiangdong soldiers in Lukou are worth mentioning."
"It's good that Yun Chang took precautions." Lan Tian agreed softly.
Guan Yu could not resist remonstrance but give advice. Lan Tian wrote a letter to remind Fu Shiren that he was too soft in Jiangxia and suggested that more reliable people should be placed in such an important position.
Because Fu Shiren had defected to Liu Bei in his early years, Guan Yu did not pay attention to Lan Tian's words. In the end, Lu Meng took advantage of him and lost Jiangxia.
The current situation in Jingzhou is very different from that in history. Not only are the three counties of Changsha, Lingling, and Guiyang still in the hands of Liu Bei, but there is also the trustworthy general Gan Ning guarding Changsha. It would be much more difficult for Lu Meng to carry out a backstab. many.
Guan Yu asked again: "The rain this year is relatively heavy. Do you think Ziyu can attack Xiangyang when the water rises in autumn?"
Lan Tian shook his head solemnly: "Using troops pays attention to the right time, location, and harmony. At this time, Jingzhou's troops and horses are not ready, the warships built by the general in Yushui have not been completed, and Cao Cao's main force in the north is still stationed in the Central Plains. I don't think this year will be a good one. opportunity..."
"What does Ziyu mean?" Guan Yu asked with his eyes empty.
"First, the water level of the Han River must be high enough to weaken the defenses of Xiangyang and Fancheng; second, the general's troops and horses for the northern attack must be fully trained and prepared, at least until the warships in Jiaozhou are built; third, the brother-in-law's influence on Hanzhong must be At the end of the day, Cao Ren will definitely lead the main force of the Central Plains to rescue Hanzhong. At that time, the lone army facing Cao Ren has the best chance of winning." Lan Tian analyzed.
"How long do we have to wait?" Guan Yu frowned.
Lan Tian replied firmly: "Whether we attack Hanzhong or Cao Cao wants to rescue Hanzhong, the consumption of food and grass transportation is immeasurable. The winner should be determined this year or next year. In addition, training soldiers and building warships will take more than half a year." It can be done; so as long as there is heavy rain next year, it is an opportunity to go north."
Guan Yu nodded, "Guan has been observing Jingzhou for several years. Every year in late summer and early autumn, the rivers rise. Now we are preparing for the start of the war next autumn. I have long wanted to teach Cao Ren a lesson. As for whether there is heavy rain, it doesn't matter." ."
"Yun Chang is right. Whenever a fighter opportunity appears, you must seize it. It is not often that you have everything ready." Xu Shu agreed.
"I will give my full support when the time comes. Just wait for Yun Chang to shock China." Lan Tian smiled knowingly.
The muscles on Guan Yu's red face relaxed, and he raised the corners of his mouth and said, "If that day comes, Ziyu and Yuan Zhi should share the credit."
The three of them were all heroic in their conversation. Guan Yu had his own ambitions and ideals, Xu Shu had his own political demands, and Lan Tian was excited because he could witness or change history.
Fei Shi and Song Chen left for Sichuan early the next morning. Lan Tian and Gao Shun were returning to Jiaozhou, so they came to the dock at the same time.
Before boarding the ship, Lantian called Song Chen to the Yangtze River and told him: "It is rumored that the Micang Road is extremely dangerous. If you go there without preparation, you may be in trouble. Previously, refugees from Hanzhong entered Yizhou through this road. You can find it before departure. Shi Zai needs a few guides, and if he does this, he will get twice the result with half the effort."
"Thank you for your concern, sir." Song Chen clasped his fists.
The two sides waved goodbye at the dock, and several clippers went their separate ways.
Behind the towering reeds on the north bank of the Yangtze River, two people on red horses chased Lan Tian's boat two miles away. They were Guan Yu and Lan Ji who had not arrived at the dock to see them off.
Lan Tian's boat went downstream and soon disappeared on the vast Yangtze River.
"I don't like the feeling of seeing you off even though we are far apart, but since Zhong Ling is so reluctant to leave, why don't you go and see your father off in person?" Guan Yu asked curiously.
There was no hesitation on Lan Ji's immature face: "My likes and dislikes should be in line with my uncle's. My father once said that a good man is ambitious in all directions. Only by learning skills well can he dominate the world. I want to cherish every moment in Jiangling. Now I can't be with them." I can only wait until I become successful and famous in the future to repay my parents for their upbringing."
Guan Yu smiled slightly: "Your father is a great man, and he may not expect anything in return. I wonder what Zhong Ling's ambition is? If there is any, can you tell me?"
"Take dreams as horses and live up to your youth. I hope that the champion will come to the vast sea and return to Jianzhang Palace after success." Lan Ji said firmly.
Guan Yu was a little surprised when he heard that in this era when the country was in decline and the mountains and rivers were broken, Lan Ji actually had the ambition to seize the wolf and live in Xu. Although this ambition seemed a bit inappropriate in the troubled times, but thinking of his mysterious father, Guan Yu suddenly A smile appeared.
"Zhong Ling's ambition is very lofty. Then learn your skills from me. How about we start by picking up these old mountains and rivers?" Guan Yu encouraged.
"Wei." Lan Ji gave Guan Yu a military salute.
Guan Yu nodded happily. He looked at the Yangtze River rolling eastward and lamented that his Jingzhou was safe for the time being. Lantian and Xu Shu had prepared the "Edict of Kingship". Now even the King of Hanzhong has prepared it. The eldest brother should be able to win it smoothly. Hanzhong, right?
Guan Yu was also worried about Zhang Fei who had lost news. Not only was he intact when he was separated from Xiao Pei, but he also unexpectedly picked up a wife in the end. Now Lantian sent Song Chen to help, hoping that he would bring good news back.
Song Chen and Fei Shi went upstream. The two originally planned to part ways in Jiangzhou. Fei Shi took the "Edict" to Zhuge Liang to verify its authenticity, while Song Chen went to the front line of Yangpingguan alone to report to Liu Bei.
Fei Shi met Sima Pang Xi in Jiangzhou. Liu Bei asked Zhuge Liang to mobilize more troops, horses, money and food in various counties in Yizhou. Pang Xi followed Zhuge Liang's order and came to Jiangzhou to mobilize troops and horses to the front line.
Pang Xi had to return to Chengdu first after withdrawing his troops. Fei Shi gave the "Edict" to Pang Xi to take him back to Chengdu. He still kept in mind the mission given to him by Liu Bei and rushed to Yangping Pass with Song Chen to resume his life.
