Chapter Ninety-Nine: Crossing the River in White
When the words fell, the smiles on Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Jin's faces became thicker and thicker, and the two glanced at each other, already understanding the meaning of Sun Quan's words.
After a moment, Zhuge Jin arched his hand and said, "Lord, has the time come?" β
Hearing this, Sun Quan's face suddenly became serious, and he said: "Yes, Gu just received the latest battle report, and due to the addition of tens of thousands of prisoners of war in Guan Yu's army, the military rations are now unsustainable. β
"But Guan Yunchang was unwilling, and he continued to attack Fancheng, and now he took away Xiangguan rice without saying a word, but he didn't know anything."
After a pause, Sun Quan changed his words and smiled lightly: "Ziyu, do you think this is an opportunity for our army?" β
As soon as these words fell, Zhuge Jin's face couldn't help but stiffen, and only after half a sound did he sigh softly: "Forcibly take Xiangguan rice, it seems that Guan Yu still regards the lord and our army as a rat." β
"But it's common sense to think about it, the governor of the Western Front can make him scruples, that is, Lu Ziming, and the deceased former governor Lu Zijing, with what Lu Boyan has done since he took the throne, Guan Yu may even underestimate my Jiangdong."
"According to the minister's expectations, even if he knows that our army is going to send troops to attack at this time, he will not pay too much attention to it, because he is very confident, Lu Xun is just a scholar, how can he arrange troops?"
After thinking about it carefully, Zhuge Jin pondered it a little, and then he understood Guan Yu's psychology.
Zhang Zhao sat aside, his long beard fluttering, and he groaned for a while, and said: "Lord, now that the change of mouth, Cheng Zhi has negotiated with Cao Jun to solve it, but Guan Ping took advantage of the chaos to pass through Wuchang, Xiling and other places, you ordered Jiang Gongyi to lead the crowd to pursue, I don't know what the current situation is, can there be news back?" β
After the words fell, Sun Quan muttered: "Jiang Qin has not yet sent back any news. β
"However, with the strength of our army's warships, it must be easy to catch up with the Jingzhou army, fighting on the water, Lone is full of confidence in Jiang Qin, Zibu doesn't have to worry!"
As soon as he spoke, Sun Quan looked calm at this time, and when Zhang Zhao saw this, he didn't say anything more.
"Then, my lord, let's march."
At this moment, Zhuge Jin did not hesitate and said.
"Originally, I was worried that Guan Ping would be allowed to return to Jingzhou, but now that Jiang Gongyi personally leads the army, it shouldn't be difficult to intercept the Jingzhou army."
"Then avoid long nights and dreams, lord, let's march!"
As soon as these words came out, Sun Quan also turned his head to look at Zhang Zhao, and saw that he was also in agreement, and he made a decision in his heart.
"You two move immediately......"
"The lord of Qiqi, Chibi is urgent."
Just as Sun Quan was about to give the order, a sudden rush sound sounded outside the mansion, forcibly interrupting his words, and a moment later, a guard walked in with a knife and bowed on his knees.
"My lord, the sergeants under General Jiang have just returned and brought back the latest military situation."
Hearing this, Sun Quan suddenly rejoiced in his heart, and said secretly: "It seems that Jiang Qin has defeated the Jingzhou army." β
"Tell me quickly, how is the battle going, can the Jingzhou army be annihilated?"
At this time, Sun Quan's demeanor was calm, and he did not show the slightest joy, and asked with a normal heart.
Immediately, the sword-wielding guard took a deep breath and did a lot of work in his heart before he said slowly: "Lord Qiqi, according to the report of the surviving sergeants, our army has suffered a crushing defeat, and thousands of sergeants have been wiped out, and none of them survived!" β
"Even, General Jiang Qin was captured in the fierce battle."
"What?"
"Annihilation, how is it possible?"
"Jiang Qin is captured."
With the advent of this military situation, Zhang Zhao, Zhuge Jin, and Sun Quan, who were all extremely calm at the scene, were extremely frightened at the moment.
"Jiang Qin was defeated, and it was not defeated, his own army was annihilated, how could this be possible?"
At this moment, the faces of the three of them were tense, and there was a trace of disbelief in their eyes!
In the next second, Sun Quan, who had always been deep in the city, was furious at this time, and said sharply: "You actually lied about the military situation, left and right, quickly drag it down, and behead it on the spot!" β
After speaking, the guard immediately became frightened and begged for mercy again and again: "Lord, lord, what the villain said is the truth, you have to believe it!" β
"Lord, lord."
It's just that the guards on the side ignored it and directly dragged the guard out of the house.
At this moment, Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Jin, who were kneeling on both sides, saw this, and a trace of fear could not help but rise in their hearts, so they kept silent and sat and watched the guard be beheaded.
They know very well that now Sun Quan has believed in this military situation in his heart, and there is endless anger hidden in his chest, and killing this guard is just to vent his anger!
Now that it is clear, how can the two of them go forward to persuade at this juncture and touch the mold?
After half a ring, the sound of begging for mercy gradually dissipated, and several guards immediately returned, arching their hands and saying, "My lord, I have been beheaded." β
Hearing this, Sun Quan's face stretched slightly, but his anger was still the same, and he said gloomily: "Guan Ping is hateful!" β
"Thousands of soldiers were killed, and Gu was bound to slaughter Jingzhou, and the heads of Guan's father and son were used to pay tribute to General Jiang Qin and his sons."
At this time, Sun Quan was furious, gritted his teeth, and roared.
The next moment, Sun Quan got up, looked at several guards, and said in a loud voice: "You wait to listen to the order, and now immediately gallop to Xunyangkou and inform Lu Meng that the operation has begun." β
"Go quickly, don't make a mistake!"
"No."
When the words fell, several guards saw Sun Quan's stern tone, and then thought of the reason why the guards were beheaded just now, and they all agreed to it.
As the guards left, Sun Quan ordered again: "Zhuge Jin, Gu ordered, dispatch 5,000 soldiers in the city, commanded by you, and lead Han Dang, Zhou Tai and others to cross the river to Lukou, and join Lu Xun's department, a total of 35,000 troops, and wait for LΓΌ Meng to remove the beacon towers along the river, then cross the Yangtze River and take Jiangling directly." β
"Remember, no prisoners of war will be accepted in this battle, and they will be killed, and the heads of Guan Yu's father and son must be captured."
When the words fell, Zhuge Jin saw that Sun Quan's face was full of anger, and his eyes were extremely unkind, so he immediately arched his hand and said: "No! β
The order was handed down, and Zhuge Jin slowly retreated.
Next, Wuzhong's military forces were frequently mobilized, and they gathered to Jingkou with all their might, and even, due to the restlessness of Shanyue, they went out of the mountains to plunder, He Qi led the people to relocate the members, and then led the army to hold on to Shanyin and confront the Shanyue army.
Subsequently, 5,000 soldiers stood together, and under the leadership of Zhuge Jin and other Wu generals, they got on the boat and went up the river.
Seeking the sun.
At this time, LΓΌ Meng also received the news from Sun Quan, and he couldn't help but be overjoyed immediately, so he ordered his three thousand soldiers to wear white clothes, pretend to be merchants, hide their weapons in the cargo, and move away from the merchant ship.
"Set sail!"
Everything was ready, and Lu Meng, who was dressed in white, waved his hand, and the merchant ship slowly began to move along the west of the river.
On the way, feeling the river breeze on the river, Lu Meng stared ahead, full of thoughts.
"In this battle, I will take Jingzhou and kill Guan Yu."
At this moment, Lu Meng faced the surging river, his expression was resolute, his fists were clenched, and he secretly swore an oath.