Bang bang bang...

At this moment, Xu Ding heard a burst of gunshots.

"Your Majesty, look...." Dian Wei pointed to the outside of Wanling City.

A squad of soldiers, armed with rifles, shot and killed hundreds of prisoners.

Those captives turned out to be Sun Jian's soldiers, and now they were collectively tied up to die.

"Under the nest, there are no eggs. It seems that they are not good. Xu Ding's heart was inexplicably worried. If this army reaches Yangzhou and Xuzhou, how should he arrive?

"Let's go back to Jingzhou." After staying on the river for a while, Xu Ding said.

"Yes."

Pawn Wei herald.

The ship turned around and returned.

Next.

In the wee hours of the morning.

Xu Ding and Dian Wei returned to Xiangyang.

"Beat the drum to gather the generals, and summon Lu Su and Zhuge Liang to see him." Xu Ding didn't even eat, and ordered the accompanying guards.

"No."

There are drums outside the house.

After the personal guards sounded, they attracted civil and military officers at all levels.

Chen Duan and Zhuge Liang also rushed to the news after receiving the news.

Xu Ding sat in the lobby, ate a bite of food casually, and after the general arrived, he said: "Yesterday Chen came and told me something, I don't know if you have heard of it?" ”

"The ministers have heard about it, but... Didn't believe it. Huang Zhongdao.

"Originally, I didn't believe it, but I went to Wanling, Jiangdong overnight, and saw the army Chen Duan said with my own eyes, and I have to believe it now." Xu Ding said with a solemn face: "This army is stronger than you think, and it is even more elite than our army. Moreover, there are 200,000 of them, and they are stronger than us.... ”

"The situation is very urgent, so I will make a few decisions. First, for this strong army that suddenly appeared, we resolutely expelled them and blocked them in Jiangdong. Second, I agree with General Sun Jian's surrender, so that they can abandon Jingnan and go to Xiangyang to listen to the tune. Third, we need to form a new army, numbering about 20,000 people, to deal with the emerging strong enemy. ”

"Oh yes..." Xu Ding remembered something again: "Cao Cao went to Xiliang, and Jia Xu was in Chang'an." Immediately draw up a will, form an alliance with Cao Cao, and give Xiliang to him. From the two prefectures of Henan and Yanzhou, 20,000 infantry troops were transferred to Chang'an. Transferred Jia Xu's sharp blade army to Xiangyang to listen to it. ”

After Xu Ding finished speaking, he looked at everyone: "Do you have any opinions?" ”

"Your Majesty, is it really that serious? Cao Cao is at the end of his rope, as long as Jia Xu is allowed to go to Xiliang, he will definitely be able to eliminate Cao Cao. If he formed an alliance with her now, wouldn't it give Cao Cao a chance to breathe? Zhao Yundao.

"There's no way around it. The enemy who appeared in Jiangdong was indeed very powerful, and Jia Xu's blade army was the main force to deal with them, and it had to be transferred. Xu Ding didn't want to explain more, so he directly decided: "I have already thought twice about this matter, so I don't need to say more." As I said, let's do it quickly. ”

"Yes..."

The generals looked at each other and answered slowly.

Chen Duan came out: "Your Majesty." ”

"Don't thank me. If you really want to talk about it, I should thank you. If it weren't for your report, I wouldn't have known that such a big thing had happened in Jiangdong, and once a strong enemy invaded, I wouldn't have been able to resist it. ”

Xu Ding expands the map.

Guo Jia leaned over: "Your Majesty, I don't know how strong that strong enemy is?" Can't we reach it with our strength? ”

Xu Ding looked at the map and said, "I don't have to hide it from you, anyway, you will know sooner or later." The weapons used by this enemy are even more advanced than those of the Blade Army. Kill enemies from a distance of 1000 kilometers. Moreover, the penetrating power is extremely strong, and the armor is absolutely unstoppable. They also have artillery, which is more powerful than our bombs.... ”

Xu Ding introduced it to everyone.

Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong, who didn't care too much, couldn't help frowning.

Although Zhuge Liang was silent, he was also worried in his heart.

It's not that I'm worried about whether Huaxia can win, but as soon as the war starts, I'm afraid that the Central Plains will have no peace.

Wen Ping arched his hand and said: "Since the enemy army is so strong, can Jingzhou still hold it?" ”

"If you can keep it, you have to keep it, and if you can't keep it, you have to keep it..." Xu Ding said: "If you hold Jingzhou and Yangzhou, the enemy will not enter the Central Plains. Once they are allowed to break through, we have no chance of winning the battle of the Central Plains. ”

Guo Jia was still in shock, and when he came back to his senses, he said, "What Your Majesty said is extremely true. According to the topography of Jiangdong, we can defend Jingyang and Yangzhou, and then let General Gan Ning's naval army block the Yangtze River, and we can block the enemy in Jiangdong. ”

"If you don't say it, I'll almost forget." Xu Ding suddenly said: "Hurry up and order Gan Ning, put down the matter in hand, gather all the sailors, and go to the vicinity of Yangzhou." Let him pay special attention not to go to war with the enemy in Koto. Wait until I'm ready for everything, and then we'll retreat together. ”

"Yes."

Guo Jiaying is down.

........

In response to the strong enemy that appeared in Jiangdong, Xu Ding discussed with his ministers for a long time.

It didn't disperse until night.

Xu Ding left Chen Duan and Zhuge Liang behind.

"Kong Ming, you also know the current situation. The people of the Central Plains are facing a catastrophe, if you don't take action, I am afraid that the society will not be saved. Xu Ding said sincerely: "I hope to join forces with you to deal with the enemy of Jiangdong." If you have any requirements, including the release of Liu Bei, and in the battle of Jizhou, the soldiers captured by me can be given to him, but he can't go back to Taihang Mountain, and can only defend against the enemy in Jiangdong in Yangzhou, what do you think? ”

This is already the biggest concession of Xu Ding.

If Zhuge Liang still doesn't agree, he has no choice.

Zhuge Liang raised his head: "Your Majesty is really willing to release my lord?" ”

"Hmm."

"It seems that the enemy of Jiangdong is indeed very tricky, and he actually asked His Majesty to make such a decision..." Zhuge Liang chuckled.

"Do you agree?"

Zhuge Liang was silent, slowly got up and bowed: "Zhuge Liang is willing to join forces with His Majesty to fight a strong enemy." But there are two requests, which I hope Your Majesty will grant. ”

"You say."

Zhuge Liang said: "First, immediately release my lord and our soldiers who were captured in the battles of Jizhou, Bingzhou, and Guanzhong. Second, I only belong to my lord Liu Xuande, and I give him advice. ”

"This..." Xu Ding sat down and said, "In that case, why should I agree? ”

Zhuge Liang said: "I am willing to guarantee that my lord will firmly stand on His Majesty's side and deal with the enemy of Jiangdong." If you break your word, I will leave him and return to your majesty. ”

Chen Duan said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Kong Ming has made a promise, and he will not break his word. In order to deal with the strong enemy in Jiangdong, it is better to go down. One more assistant, one more certainty. ”

"Kong Ming..."

Xu Ding really didn't want Zhuge Liang to go, but Zhuge Liang didn't want to stay.

Xu Ding was still unwilling, and said: "You serve under me, you can command more than 100,000 elites, and you can use your formation to your heart's content." But under Liu Bei's command, what role can he play with the tens of thousands of remnants of the poor Baba? Didn't you bury your talent by giving him advice? Just like the Battle of Jizhou, you almost won several times, but because the army had poor combat effectiveness and too few numbers, you had to be defeated. I'm really for your own good, I want you to show your talents, you must think twice. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness..." Zhuge Liang was a little shaken in his heart, but Liu Bei was still in the world, how could he betray him, even if he wanted to work for Xu Ding, he couldn't do that.

Zhuge Liang still said very firmly: "Let me return to Xuande's side in the next place." Although the number of troops is small, I can guarantee that it will not be so easy for the Jiangdong Army to eat me. ”

"Okay!"

Xu Ding is also out of the way, the catastrophe is coming, all the forces that can be united should be united, Zhuge Liang is willing to lead the army to fight the strong enemy from Jiangdong, which has been a great help.

Maybe after a long time, he can change his opinion, and it is not possible to serve Huaxia Kingdom.

Xu Ding pointed to the map next to him and said: "We have three battlefields, one is Xiangyang, Jingzhou, the second is Hefei, Yangzhou, and the third is the Yangtze River water battle. There is Ganning in the water war, I don't have to worry. Mainly Xiangyang and Hefei. ”

"I have ordered the troops of all states and counties to assemble towards Xiangyang. Mr. Kong Ming, you should go to Hefei as soon as possible. I will release Liu Bei immediately, and the army that captured him is also in Hefei. In addition, I will let Huang Zhong lead the Central Plains Field Army to Yangzhou. You're all in this together. ”

"Yes."

Zhuge Liang calculated that the army captured by Xu Ding, plus Huang Zhong's Central Plains Field Army, numbered 100,000. According to Hefei, there should be no problem.

Xu Ding advised: "I know that you are good at arranging formations, and your strategy is unparalleled, if you fight against an ordinary army, you will definitely win a hundred battles." But the enemy that is about to appear in front of you is something you have never encountered before, and I only hope that you will use your troops carefully and do not underestimate the enemy. ”

"Remember..." Zhuge Liang retreated.

"Zizheng, are you willing to lead the troops?" Xu Ding asked.

"Can I do that too? I've never led a soldier in Xia. Chen Duan was still thinking about what happened just now, and when he heard Xu Ding's question, he was shocked in his heart. He hadn't said anything about serving Xu Ding, so Xu Ding arranged for him to work.

He's a strategist, not a general.

"Zizheng is modest, under General Sun Jian's account, except for Zhou Gongjin, you are the best at using soldiers, if you don't show your talents, wouldn't it be a pity?" Xu Ding stepped forward and shook his hand and said, "The catastrophe is coming, don't shirk it." ”

"In the next yuan, the work of dogs and horses!"

Chen Duan is not like Zhuge Liang, even Sun Jian promised to surrender, what else does he have to say.

Since Xu Ding can afford it, he should serve.

"Okay, when the armies arrive, I will select some elites from them, and then select a group of generals to serve as commanders, and you are one of them." Xu Dingdao.

"Obey the order."

Lu Su responded.

The appearance of a strong enemy in Jiangdong made Xu Ding anxious.

As soon as the Huaxia Kingdom was established, it fought with Cao Cao and Liu Bei, and its strength declined. The most important thing is that the weapons and equipment are not good, and they cannot deal with the enemy who is fully equipped with firearms.

His only hope now is Jia Xu.

The Blade Army under Jia Xu is equipped with a large number of firearms.

Although it can't be compared with the enemy in Koto, it's better than nothing.

In order to increase his chances of winning, Xu Ding made a trip back to Xudu.

It was ordered to expand the armory and manufacture firearms in large quantities.

In addition, a batch of heavy armor equipment that can resist bullets is rebuilt in case of emergency.

"Your Majesty, is the enemy who appeared in Jiangdong really that strong?" In the Fengtian Palace, Xi Zhicai asked.

"Zhicai, can you not ask such a question in the future. I have answered many times that the enemy that appears this time is far stronger than we are usual. ”

Xu Ding glanced around, saw that there was no one, and whispered: "I won't tell you, I'm not sure at all now." Our 200,000 troops may not be able to defeat the enemy's 20,000 troops. The only thing I can hope for now is the firearms in the Armory, and we must make them quickly, which is the key to our defense against this powerful enemy. ”

"Yes."

Xi Zhicai responded in a trance.

He was thinking about what he had just said.

Twenty elites, but they can't defeat the enemy's 20,000 troops? Is this possible? As strong as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Jian, and the Huns, they were all beaten by Xu Ding one after another. Xi Zhicai can't think of it, who else can be the enemy?

Although he didn't believe Xu Ding's words, Xi Zhicai still did it wholeheartedly. He also promised to build equipment for 10,000 troops within three months.

"Please."

Xu Ding returned to the harem to meet the concubines.

After resting for the night, rush to Xiangyang.

At this time.

Armies from all over the Central Plains were gathering in Yangzhou and Jingzhou.

Liu Bei, along with his tens of thousands of troops, had been released and rushed to Yangzhou with Zhuge Liang. Also going to Yangzhou were Huang Zhong's Central Plains Field Army.

A total of 100,000 horses and horses were deployed to Yangzhou and Hefei.

After Sun Jian retreated to Jingnan, he was worried that the enemy in the direction of Jianye would chase him, so he accepted Xu Ding's suggestion, abandoned Jingnan, and took all his troops to Xiangyang to listen to the transfer.

this day.

Xu Ding met with Sun Jian and his civil and military forces.

Everyone gathered in the lobby of the Assassin's Mansion.

"Greetings to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty be long-live, long-live, long-live..." All prayed.

"Flat."

Xu Ding raised his hand slightly, sat down and said: "General Sun can return to our dynasty and save the people of Jiangdong from suffering from the chaos of war again. I hope you will be loyal to our dynasty and make new achievements. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Sun Jian bowed.

"General Sun doesn't have to be polite." Xu Ding looked at the rest of the generals from Jiangdong: "You all came with General Sun, and you all have merit, and when you return to Xuchang, I will reward them one by one." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Xu Ding's gaze gradually became heavy: "The appearance of a strong enemy in Jiangdong this time is something we didn't expect. This is a catastrophe, and even if we exhaust the country, we may not be able to stop it. But the more so, the more we can't afford to give up. No matter how big the difficulties are, we can't withstand our unremitting efforts and persistence. ”

Guo Jia came out and said, "Your Majesty is right. Our Huaxia Kingdom will fight to the end and will never retreat! ”

"Never back down!"

"Never back down....

........

The generals shouted.

Xu Ding pressed his hand and motioned for everyone to be quiet: "I don't say this, I don't want you to die. It's about building confidence and determination to win. Maybe... This war will be a long time and a difficult one, but I hope that the generals here... Stick to my side, don't be delusional about wealth and refuge in the new enemy. If you are caught by me, you will not be spared! ”

When he said this, Xu Ding especially looked at the generals from Jiangdong.

These people have just taken refuge.

I also saw the strength of the enemy in Jianye.

Once the enemy forces are overwhelmed, will they mutiny?

This affects other generals and affects the morale of the army.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we are all willing to fight to the death!" The veteran Huang Gai stepped forward.

"We are all willing to fight to the death..." All humane.

"Good! I believe in you! Xu Dingzhi took the map: "Now Ganning's navy has reached Liyang, less than 100 miles away from Hefei." It is about 240 miles away from Jianye. ”