To the north of Runan County is Xiang County.
This is the area bordering Runan County and Chen State.
Xiang County has Yingshui flowing through it, so it is very convenient to transport grain and grass supplies by water. In addition, going north from Xiang County to Chen State, there is also the Langtang Canal, a branch of Yingshui. Going north along the Langtang Canal, you can cross the Chen State and enter Chenliu County in Yanzhou.
Further north is the Gutter Water. This river is close to East County of Yanzhou and close to Jizhou.
This is the battle line chosen by Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu led his army from Pingyu County. The gongs and drums were noisy, the trumpets were incessant, and the flags were covering the sky. The momentum created by the army was very frightening. After the news reached Yanzhou, Xiahou Dun, who was guarding Yanzhou, quickly led his army southward and garrisoned at the southern border of Chen County, Chen State.
After Xiahou Dun arrived, he did not take the initiative to go south into Xiang County to attack, but chose a comprehensive defense.
Zhou Yu's army also confronted Xiahou Dun on the border of Xiang County. Like Xiahou Dun, he did not take the initiative to attack, and the army faced Xiahou Dun.
Zhou Yu's military camp, the main tent of the Chinese army.
Zhou Yu put his hands behind his back and stared at the map of Chen County hanging in the camp, thinking about the route to the north.
Zhou Yu was stationed at the border for more than a month. He was very patient in the confrontation and never went north. Many generals in the army were asking for battle and hoped to attack northward, but Zhou Yu was the only one who defied everyone's opinions without any impatience.
While Zhou Yu was staring at the map, a soldier came in, bowed and said: "Grand Governor, there is a letter from Guoyuan."
Zhou Yu turned around and took it to read.
The content of the letter is about the autumn harvest in Yuzhou.
This year's autumn harvest in Yuzhou has begun. According to current statistics, there is another bumper harvest in various parts of Yuzhou. At the end of the letter, Guoyuan said that the food, grass and equipment needed for the war were still being sent to the front line in a steady stream.
Zhou Yu had a smile on his face after reading it.
Another good harvest.
This is a good thing.
After this year's harvest, Zhou Yu's war with Xiahou Dun went smoothly this time. Zhou Yu read the letter, wrote a reply and gave it to the soldier to send back, and then continued to stare at the map.
After a while, a soldier entered and reported: "Grand Governor, Zhou Tai wants to see you."
"please come in."
Zhou Yu gave an order.
Zhou Tai has been working by Zhou Yu's side, not only as a tiger general under his command, but also responsible for protecting Zhou Yu's safety. After a while, Zhou Tai came in. When he saw Zhou Yu, he looked a little angry. He cupped his fists and said, "Grand Governor."
Zhou Yu asked: "Youping has an angry look on his face, what's the matter?"
Youping is Zhou Tai's nickname.
Zhou Taiweng said angrily: "Grand Governor, we have been guarding the border of Xiangxian County for more than a month. So far, we have not taken the initiative to attack. The soldiers are talking about it, and people's hearts are a little unstable."
"Even if you have high prestige and outstanding ability, if you don't send troops for a long time, the people's hearts will be unstable."
"The general was wandering around in the camp earlier and heard the people below talking so boldly that the commander-in-chief was afraid of war and kept the troops stationary because he was worried about failure. For this reason, the general took care of a few people."
Zhou Tai said anxiously: "Grand Governor, please tell me exactly how we have arranged this."
Zhou Yu looked very calm, without the slightest hint of anger, and said with a smile: "It seems that the normal training is not strong enough and needs to be further strengthened. After practicing one by one, naturally there is no intention to discuss."
Zhou Tai scratched his head and said anxiously: "This is not a matter of training. What the general means is that the soldiers are not angry. How did you arrange it? The general knows your capabilities, but many people below have opinions."
Zhou Yu chuckled and said: "The art of war says that it is as immobile as a mountain and as mobile as thunder. To attack Xiahou Dun, we cannot attack unilaterally. We must break through in all directions to seize the Yanzhou area in one go."
"It's not difficult to attack Xiahou Dun."
"It's just that I want to hold off Xiahou Dun and buy time for Tai Shici and Gao Shun."
Zhou Yu said in a deep voice: "When the news of Taishi Ci and Gao Shun comes, the destruction of Xiahou Dun will be a matter of a few seconds."
Zhou Tai frowned and said: "Gao Shun sent troops to attack the Liang State from the Pei State, and there is no one on the Liang State to guard him. He has not won yet, it's true."
Zhou Yu said calmly: "Why are you anxious? You have to be calm and patient when fighting. You have followed me all these years, and I have always asked you to study and change your thinking. You are such an idiot, you only know how to fight. Did you recite yesterday’s military manual?”
Zhou Tai's expression suddenly froze.
read?
This thing is too difficult. When he reads the book, his eyelids will twitch and his mind will be confused. He is not this material at all.
Zhou Yu continued: "You have followed me these years, but you have not participated in many wars and have not made many achievements. In this case, you can only change your direction to improve yourself, such as running the army, leading troops for reconnaissance, or other aspects, you And ordinary military commanders..."
Zhou Tai's cheeks twitched when he heard this.
here we go again!
After a while, Zhou Yu gave him ideological lessons, which made him very confused.
Zhou Tai rolled his black eyes and changed the subject: "Grand Governor, the general has another idea."
Zhou Yu asked: "What do you think?"
Zhou Taihan smiled and said: "Grand Governor, your daughter is over one year old. When we left Pingyu County, the general saw little Zhi'er. She was very well-behaved. She liked the general very much."
When Zhou Zhi was mentioned, Zhou Yu's serious expression softened, and his eyes were bright, full of tenderness and kindness.
Zhou Yu was married in Yuzhou and got married very low-key.
When he was in Yangzhou before, he had no intention of getting married. He rejected his uncle Zhou Shang's arrangements several times, thinking of establishing a career first. It was only during the governance of Pingyu County in Yuzhou that he met Lin Xi, who was from a local rich family.
From then on, Jin Feng Yu Lu met, fell in love, and tasted the beauty of love.
Zhou Yu married Lin Xi in a low-key manner without publicity, and then gave birth to a daughter, Zhou Zhi, who is now over one year old. Although Zhou Zhi is only over a year old, she is well-behaved and cute, and is Zhou Yu's favorite.
Zhou Yu looked at Zhou Tai and asked, "You mentioned Zhi'er, what's the matter?"
Zhou Taihan said with a smile: "Xiao Zhi'er likes the general so much, why not let her be the adopted daughter of the general. The general knows that we are trying too hard, but the general will be a foster father and I guarantee that he will be competent. Who dares to bully Xiao Zhi'er? , The final general will beat him until his mother doesn’t even recognize him.”
Zhou Yu's eyes suddenly turned sharp, and he scolded: "You are a rough guy, you are Zhi'er's adoptive father, what if you harm my daughter? You read a few more books first, and then I think about it?"
Zhou Tai said quickly: "I will go to study at the end."
He grinned and left quickly. He had already figured out the character of his chief governor, and when it came to Xiao Zhi'er, he was Ni Lin.
Zhou Yu snorted, looked at Zhou Tai's leaving figure, and looked at the map again.
"Report!"
A soldier entered and reported: "Grand Governor, there is an urgent message from the king. It has been sent out in a hurry over 800 miles."
"Send it over quickly."
Zhou Yu had a look of expectation on his face.
In some respects, although his king is not particular about it, he is very much like a Cao thief. However, his king has always been quick and cunning in using his troops, and he might have made a breakthrough in the confrontation with Cao Cao.
