The sound of the surging river is continuous.

At this moment, on the waterway leading from the Han River to Xiakou, the Jingzhou Navy is controlling the boats and boats to move quickly.

A fighting ship, in the cabin.

Now, coach Guan Yu is sitting precariously, holding a book in his hand, and is studying carefully.

Looking at it, there are two words written on the cover, called "Spring and Autumn".

"Spring and Autumn righteousness, I must always keep it in mind."

Reading the critical moment, Guan Yu's eyes couldn't help but flash with golden light, a smile on his face, and he stroked his beard.

Spring and Autumn is the most admired book in Guan Yu's life.

It is precisely because he is often influenced by the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period, so he is based on loyalty, in this life, no matter how bumpy the road ahead, he has no hesitation, and follows Liu Bei to fight on the battlefield, never abandon!

It's been a long journey.

The layers of warships controlled by more than 2,000 Jingzhou sailors slowly crossed the Han River and entered the waters of Chuyang, which became closer and closer to Xiakou City.

When passing through a relatively narrow tributary, both sides are covered with reeds, and the reeds on the shore have long since withered and dried up, like piles of dried grass.

"Report."

"Qi Yu Junhou, there is an accident in front of our army."

"A group of more than 1,000 Wu soldiers is slowly coming, and after investigation, they must also be heading in the direction of Xiakou."

At this moment, the scout in charge of finding out the news also quickly rushed into the cabin and gave his hand to the announcement.

"Oh?"

"Meet Wu Jun?"

Hearing this, Guan Yu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Have you ever seen clearly, the flag of the Wu army?" ”

"Enlightened Prince."

"The villain looked from afar, and the general flag with the word Jinfan was hung high in the Wu army's array."

"Jinfan?"

"Wu Jiang Ganning?"

A seat fell.

Guan Yu got up suddenly, his pupils shrunk, and he said sharply: "Pass on the commander's order, quickly reorganize the army, and intercept and kill the Wu army." ”

"No."

When the order was laid, the guards in the cabin heard the news, so they immediately surrendered their hands and went to pass the order.

Immediately after, Guan Yu picked up the sword on the desk in an instant, pinched it in the palm of his hand, showed a resolute face, and muttered secretly: "In this battle, I vow to wipe out Gan Ning's department in one fell swoop." ”

The dark and firm voice resounded in his mind, and it also strengthened his belief in the annihilation of the Wu army.

After all, now Guan Yu led the crowd control boat down the river, originally to seize the important town of Xiakou, but now he met with Wu Jun halfway.

Obviously, Wu Jun returned to Xiakou.

Once Liu Qi garrisoned Xiakou, Liu Bei joined forces with him, Guan Yu naturally knew very well how strong Xiakou City was, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Because the Han River flows through Chuyang and joins the Yangtze River, Xiakou is located at the junction of the two, backed by the water system to establish a big city, located in the north of the Jiangbei, its south bank is separated from Wuchang, and continues to go straight down the Dongshun River, downstream is Chibi, Lukou and other important places.

Xiakou City, also because it is surrounded by water systems, is also called "Water City", if you want to capture, you can only attack the water gate with a water army.

Therefore, this is also a factor that Wenpin has garrisoned Jiangbei for many years, but has never led the crowd to fight for Xiakou.

And in this battle, Guan Yu's mind was full of thoughts, knowing that once Gan Ning was allowed to return to Xiakou Town safely and garrison Jiancheng, the plan to capture Xiakou would inevitably fail with more than 2,000 people on his side!

Therefore, after he heard that it was Gan Ning's subordinate who returned to the army, he suddenly became vigilant and ordered the annihilation of the Wu army.

Because, only by annihilating Gan Ning's subordinates, his own strategy of seizing Xiakou can be successfully implemented.

Across the river.

The warships of the Wu army that passed in a row in an orderly manner, and more than 100 light boats were cruising on the river at this moment, which was also spectacular.

"General, the Jingzhou army on the opposite side has taken the lead in killing our army!"

"What should our army do?"

At this time, a member of the scout also quickly rushed to the main ship of Ganning and said in a loud voice.

Similarly, the Jingzhou army discovered the whereabouts of the Wu army, and the Wu army naturally discovered the other party.

"How many people are coming, who is the other party's master, have you ever found out?"

At this moment, hearing the attack of the Jingzhou army, Gan Ning also held a halberd in his hand, stood on the deck, his eyes were firmly fixed on the river in front of him, stopped for a moment, and asked loudly.

Hearing this, the scout hurriedly bowed his hand and said: "General Qiyu Gan, according to the villain's investigation, the enemy army marched in formation, with about more than 100 warships, and the scale of the army was roughly equal to that of our army. ”

"However, looking at the enemy's battle flag, it was Guan Zi who flew the flag in the sky, and I am afraid that the enemy leader Guan Yu personally led the crowd to kill."

"Guan Yu, personally lead the army?"

A seat fell.

On the deck, several generals and colonels from the side couldn't help but be suddenly frightened, and couldn't help but shout in distraction.

"Guan Yu defeated our army, and now he doesn't want to return to Jiangling, but why does he continue to go down the river to the east, what does the Jingzhou army want?"

At this time, the generals of the Wu army couldn't help but show doubts on their faces, muttering to themselves, and their words were full of horror.

Obviously, the fierce battle in Hanjin Port has made them afraid of the brave and powerful Guan Yu!

In the next second, several generals unanimously admonished Gan Ning: "General Gan, please also order the retreat of the people." ”

"Now that the Jingzhou army has just defeated our army, and the enemy general Guan Yu has personally commanded the troops to march eastward, the morale of his corporal and soldiers will inevitably be unprecedentedly high, and our army should avoid fighting with it and avoid the edge for the time being!"

"General."

"Don't hesitate, give the order to evacuate, it's too late!"

For a while, several generals admonished him for a while.

It's a pity that Gan Ning was unmoved and didn't say a word!

After half a sound, he suddenly raised the halberd in his hand, and his momentum soared suddenly, his face was fierce, and he shouted: "The whole army, listen to my orders, the whole army is in formation, and prepare to face the battle." ”

A shout of applause fell in an instant!

The surrounding guards did not hesitate at all, so they immediately went to give orders to the various departments.

It's just that when the order was passed, several generals changed their faces greatly, and they all showed panic, and then said: "General, general, no!" ”

"Now that our army has been newly defeated and the morale of the army is low, how can it be the opponent of the Jingzhou army?"

"Our army should withdraw first, avoid the edge for the time being, and wait for the garrison to enter Xiakou, and then rely on the advantages of the fortified city to fight against the enemy."

For a while, the words of persuasion of the generals were endless!

However, Gan Ning turned a deaf ear, still looked serious, and ignored it all.

"No more talk!"

"I am determined to go and unify the army and prepare to meet the enemy."

In the middle of the sound, Gan Ning instantly suppressed the generals with his own might, and shouted loudly.

For a while, although the generals were afraid in their hearts, they were helpless, so they had to reluctantly leave one after another, commanding all the troops to face the battle.

A moment of effort.

Gan Ning was still standing on the deck, watching the scene of the warship getting closer and closer in the distance, and the warship getting closer and closer, he unconsciously clenched the halberd in his hand, and his face was extremely solemn.

"Today, it will be a bitter battle!"

At this time, Gan Ning looked sad and muttered to himself.

He knew that it was an extremely unfortunate thing to meet the Jingzhou army on the river now.

After all, it is not wise to fight the enemy at this time, if you have a new defeat and the morale of the army is unstable!

However, he had no choice but to fight.

Because, Gan Ning's goal this time is to enter Xiakou City to protect the city.

And now that the Jingzhou army appeared here, he didn't have to think much about it to know that this must be Guan Yu's preparation to take advantage of the new defeat of his army and raid the empty Xiakou.

Therefore, Gan Ning knew very well in his heart that although his side was at a disadvantage in this battle, he could only face it and there was no way out.

There is only one war!

Just think about it, if the Wu army avoids the battle and retreats at this time, Guan Yu will inevitably lead the crowd to crush and chase after him!

At that time, the Jingzhou army will also follow and take the opportunity to capture Xiakou.

But if the situation really develops like that, the morale of the soldiers of Wu who retreated without a fight will inevitably become more and more sluggish, and the more they will be unable to resist the Jingzhou army.

In this way, it is also a failure!

Therefore, Gan Ning will overcome public opinion, directly set up a position here, and fight with the Jingzhou army.

After all, directly facing the enemy Guan Yu, although the battle situation is unfavorable, it is better than evacuating, being chased and killed by Xianwei, and the morale is greatly reduced.

At least, reflexively, there is still hope of victory!

But if it really retreats without a fight, then the Wu army will have no chance, not only will it not be able to hold Xiakou, but it will also have the possibility of being completely annihilated.

Secondly, Gan Ning dared to lead the crowd to stay in a battle, and naturally he had his confidence.