Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, it was night.

Lu Bu and Xu Shu, each leading an infantry regiment and two hundred and fifty red-coated cannons, ambushed two in the southwest, waiting for Zhuge Liang to be caught.

One watch.

The soldiers and generals at all levels in Xiangyang City began to bury pots and cook rice.

Obviously, the well-known news from two days ago was not accurate. However, it cannot be ruled out that during the two watches, Zhuge Liang still went to the south gate, so Lu Bu, who was stationed outside the south gate, did not go to other places.

Time is slipping away...

Everyone is waiting.

Three watches.

The city's 200,000-strong army lined up and prepared to withdraw.

When he came to the crossroads in the city, Zhuge Liang called Ma Dai, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and ordered: "Pass the order, go to the east gate!" ”

"What? Aren't you going to go to the West Gate? ”

The three were shocked.

Guan Yu said: "The east is the road to Jiangxia, which is contrary to Yizhou..." ”

It was precisely because of the opposite direction that Lu Bu was defenseless. I have already ordered Zhao Yun and Zhang Yun to rush to Jiangxia County before tomorrow evening and occupy Jiangxia with us. Then return to Fucheng. ”

Zhuge Liang chuckled and said, "There are three advantages to marching like this. First, it can avoid a head-on conflict with the main forces of Lu Bu and Cao Cao. Because whether we go south or west, we will be encircled. With our current military strength, it is not enough to contend with Cao Lu. Second, Ma Chao's tens of thousands of troops are in the east, and we can meet Ma Chao and strengthen our strength if we go east. Third, Ganning's navy is getting stronger and stronger, and it is also a huge danger to Yizhou. Now that Lu Bu's main force has gone to Xiangyang, it is the best time to eliminate Gan Ning. Only by eliminating Gan Ning can he return to Fucheng safely. ”

After explaining, Zhuge Liang said: "Now that time is pressing, I won't discuss with you, and everything will be done according to my military orders." The front army was still led by Yide, and after Ma Dai was broken, Guan Yu responded. The whole army hurried to Jiangxia. ”

"No."

After the three of them understood, they answered without hesitation.

Pass down the order.

The 200,000 troops in Xiangyang City ran to the east gate.

Outside the east gate, there was no army of Lu Bu to garrison, and even the large battalion was withdrawn to the west gate and the south gate. Zhuge Liang's army of 200,000 easily slipped out and rushed to Jiangxia at a speed of 20 miles per hour.

Four watches.

Lu Bucai received the news and was very shocked.

"Zhuge Liang actually walked through the east gate..."

"Lord, shall we chase?" Zhang Feng, as the deputy commander of the Dragon Guard, always followed Lu Bu.

Li Yuanba was also on the side.

Lu Bu looked back, and there were three thousand dragon guards behind him, an infantry regiment, and half an artillery regiment. The cannon was too heavy to chase the enemy. The other less than 5,000 mobile troops, even if they catch up, will be useless.

Lu Bu took a deep breath and said, "Order, be stationed in Xiangyang first." ”

"No."

There was no ambush in the city of Xiangyang, and it was easily occupied.

After Xu Shu received the report, he also entered the city to meet Lu Bu.

"Zhuge Liang is really cunning, first passed the news and said to go to the south gate, and then said to go to the west gate, beat Cao Cao, and occupy Hanzhong, I almost believed it. The result is all nonsense. ”

"Please forgive the lord, the minister didn't check for a while, and let Zhuge Liang escape." Xu Shu blamed himself.

Lu Budao: "I don't blame you for this, didn't I think of it." ”

Lu Bu took the map, spread it on the desk, looked at it and said, "The most important thing now is whether Ganning's navy can hold Jiangxia?" ”

Xu Shu said: "When the minister came, Jiangxia County had 50,000 sailors. There were not even county soldiers, they were taken away by Wei Yan, and almost all of them were empty cities. Zhuge Liang led an army of 200,000 to go, how could he be invincible? ”

Lu Bu frowned and said, "It's not good." Our warship has just been built, and how many manpower, material and financial resources have been spent, as well as a large number of red-coated cannons, are all placed on the warship. If Jiangxia County is lost, the warship falls into the hands of Zhuge Liang, and the consequences are unimaginable. ”

"yes... Therefore, it is necessary to quickly transfer troops to Jiangxia to support General Gan Ning. Xu Shu said.

"Where do I have soldiers now? From where? ”

Lu Bu now has a deep understanding of the words 'far water can't quench thirst near'. Looking at the overall situation, there are really a lot of troops. There are Bai Qi, Zhang Liao, and Cao Cao in the south, Yangzhou garrison in the north, and the First Army in the east, all of which can be mobilized. However, when the order was passed and he led the army to Jiangxia, it would be too late. If you want to stop Zhuge Liang, unless it is Liang Hongyu, Wei Yan and Li Cunxiao who are stationed in Jiangling City.

"My lord, you can first lead the Long Wei Army and two infantry regiments to Jiangling and join General Liang Hongyu. Under the self-leading artillery regiment and the battalion directly under the military headquarters followed. Then order Bai Qi and Zhang Liao's cavalry and chariots to assemble in Jiangxia County. As long as General Ganning can hold out for five days, he will win. Xu Shu said.

"Okay, just do as you say!"

Lu Bu didn't think much about it.

After leaving the Assassin's Mansion, he took Zhang Feng and Li Yuanba to chase the enemy overnight.

Two days later.

Zhuge Liang's army has already joined Ma Chao and crossed Huarong Dao. The entire 250,000 troops, plus the private soldiers, slaves, and family members of various families, no less than 300,000 people, entered Jiangxia in a mighty way.

Lu Bu hurried to catch up, but he was still a step too late. When I chased Huarong Road, I saw that the intersection of Huarong Road was blocked by boulders, and the army couldn't pass. You can only pass by moving the boulders and opening up the road.

Liang Hongyu received the news and left 5,000 people to garrison Jiangling, and came to the aid with Wei Yan and Li Cunxiao.

"My lord..."

"How many soldiers and horses did you bring?" In the tent, Lu Bu asked.

Liang Hongyu smiled bitterly and said, "How can we still have soldiers and horses." Except for those stationed in Gangneung City, they brought less than 4,000 foot horses. ”

"So little? Where's your Flying Tiger Army? Lu Bu looked at Li Cunxiao.

Li Cunxiao said: "When fighting Ma Chao, more than half of the casualties were lost, and there were more than 1,000 people left, all of whom were brought. If the lord wants to destroy Zhuge Liang, why do he need too many soldiers and horses? Wouldn't it be enough to have me and Yuanba? ”

"Hey, hey... That's right, it's been a long time since I've had a good time killing an enemy. Li Yuanba said excitedly.

"You two, don't underestimate Zhuge Liang..."

Lu Bu remembered the mysterious Eight Array Diagram again. Even if Li Yuanba and Li Cunxiao are brave and mistakenly enter the formation, it will be difficult to get out. Before the cannon arrived, Lu Bu would never act rashly.

The most important thing now is to catch up and entangle Zhuge Liang, and wait for reinforcements from all walks of life to arrive, and then encircle and annihilate them.

"Zhang Feng."

"Yes."

Lu Budao: "Take your soldiers, open the Huarong Road overnight, and wait for dawn tomorrow to continue to catch up." ”

"No."

Li Cunxiao and Li Yuanba still didn't give up, and wanted to take the first step to face Zhuge Liang, but they were rejected by Lu Bu.

Zhang Feng's Dragon Guards have been carrying boulders.

After working all night, I finally moved the boulder blocking the Huarong Road crossing and opened the road to Jiangxia County. After dawn, Lü Bu led the armies to set off, followed Zhuge Liang, and continued the pursuit.

(End of chapter)