The fighting lasted until dawn, and Sun Quanjun, who had recovered from his senses, fought back under the leadership of Huang Zhong and Gan Ning, and Cao Chun and Xu Huang and others saw that it was difficult to take advantage of it, so they withdrew immediately.

As Cao's army retreated, it was left with dead bodies and a dilapidated camp. After Cao's army retreated, Sun Quan ordered people to clean up the battlefield and consolidate the camp defense, while asking the military doctor to quickly treat the wounded generals, especially Zhou Tai.

At this time, Zhou Tai was already unconscious, and he had thirty-two wounds all over his body, some of which had already scabbed over himself. The loss is that he has enough blood and energy, and he would have run out of blood if he changed others.

Sun Quan listened to the words of the military doctor and was quite glad that if Zhou Tai died in battle, the loss would be immeasurable for him. Just when he was rejoicing, a soldier came to report: "The body of the old general Huang Gai was found in the front camp!" ”

When Sun Quan heard this, he was like being struck by lightning, and the whole person sat there. At this time, Pang Tong was by his side, last night Pang Tong heard the chaos in the camp, and took refuge in a tent in the rear camp where he abandoned his horse and ran on foot, and no one came here until the shouting and killing in the camp stopped, and he ran out again and returned to the big tent of the Chinese army.

Pang Tong hurriedly comforted: "Lord, General Huang can die on the battlefield for you, that is his glory." Now that his bones are not cold, please bury the lord and queen in him! And then I'm waiting to avenge the old general! ”

Sun Quan nodded tearfully and said: "Yes, I must bury the old general Huang, come and prepare a good coffin, bathe and change clothes for the old general first, and then put it in the middle." I took the coffin back to Wu County and buried it next to my father's grave. In addition, the whole army is filial piety, and I will avenge the old general! ”

After Sun Quan finished ordering, someone hurriedly arranged these things in the afternoon. At this time, Gan Ning strode into the big tent, hugged his fist at Sun Quan and said, "Lord, the casualties of our army have been counted. ”

Sun Quan looked up at Gan Ning and said, "Xingba, you say, I can stand it." ”

"Yes, my lord's army has lost about 15,000 men. Another 8,300 were seriously wounded. Countless people have been slightly injured. About 8,000 horses were lost, and tents and other materials were seriously damaged. Gan Ning peeked at him, and every time he said a number, Sun Quan's face became ugly, and when he finished speaking, Sun Quan's face was already sinking like water.

Sighing, Sun Quan turned his head and asked Pang Tong, "Sir, is the combat strength of our army really so different from Cao's army?" Why did you suffer so many losses in the First World War! "You must know that Sun Quan did not count the 50,000 horses brought by the naval army this time, and left 5,000 people in Jiangxia, and there are about 45,000 people here.

When Pang Tong heard this number, he also muttered in his heart, but he thought about it and said: "Lord, this time it is the Cao army that has no intention, and it is reasonable that our army has huge casualties. ”

Sun Quan nodded after listening and said, "Now that our army has suffered heavy losses, what should we do next, sir, in your opinion?" ”

Pang Tong was silent for a long time after hearing this, and said, "The lord might as well retreat to Jiangxia first!" Our army's navy is stationed in Jiangxia, and the advantage of the navy can completely make up for the lack of men and horses on the road. ”

After hearing this, Sun Quan said unwillingly: "Is this time going north to stop here?" ”

Pang Tong listened and smiled slightly: "My lord, relax, this battle of Jingzhou is far from over." I think my senior brother has arrived in Runan at this time, and Liu Bei and Chen Bing Runan are just waiting for the opportunity to enter Jingzhou. When Liu Bei sends troops, Cao's army will inevitably return to defense, and then it will be the opportunity for our army. ”

Sun Quan listened to it and thought so, and immediately ordered the whole army to be reorganized, and hung filial piety for the old general Huang Gai, and then the army slowly retreated to Jiangxia City.

Although Sun Quan was not captured in the first battle last night, the results were very fruitful, and this battle almost disabled Sun Quan's army on the opposite side. Therefore, Cao Cao was not surprised at all when he heard the news of Sun Quanjun's retreat. Instead, he led everyone to the top of the city to take a look, and standing at the head of the city, Cao Cao asked Sima Yi: "How is Sun Quanjun?" Our army may pursue? ”

Sima Yi arched his hand and said: "My lord, although his army has retreated, the formation is scattered but not chaotic, and it is obvious that it has been prepared. If the lord wants to chase, he can send an army to hang behind his back and wait for the opportunity to move, if there is no opportunity, don't shoot. ”

Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "There is a way that the mourning soldiers will win, and now Sun Quan has suffered a big loss, and he is waiting to find me for revenge, but I just don't give him this opportunity." Just order the scouts to keep an eye on their army, and I expect them to retreat to Jiangxia City. ”

"The lord is wise!" Sima Yi said with a smile.

Cao Cao didn't say anything more, looked at it for a while, and then led everyone back to the lobby, and after sitting down, Cao Cao asked: "Now that the danger of Jiangling has been solved, what will our army do next?" Let's discuss! ”

Cai Mao was the first to speak when he heard Cao Cao's question: "Why don't you take advantage of the victory to pursue and recapture Jiangxia in one fell swoop, there is my Cai family's business in this Jiangxia city." When the time comes, it can be for our army! ”

"Well, Dejue has a heart, you sit down. When you think you're there to help. Cao Cao appeased Cai Mao and looked at the others.

General Xu Huang opened his mouth and said: "My lord, the last general thinks that it is better for our army not to dispatch for the time being, then there is a fierce general Huang Zhong in Sun Quan's army, and our army has no one to govern except for the tiger, and I am afraid that I will not be able to win if I attack rashly, so it is better not to go to waste military strength." What's more, Sun Quan's navy stayed behind in Jiangxia, and our army's navy can't do it, even if we take Jiangxia City, we may not be able to hold it! ”

Cao Cao nodded when he heard this: "What Gongming said is true, the lack of a navy is the weakness of our army. De Jue, you and Zhang Yun still need to contribute to this matter, and we must train a water army for me! ”

When Cai Mao heard this, he immediately promised: "Don't worry about this matter, I will definitely train a strong navy army for my lord." Cao Cao smiled and nodded. At this time, he turned his head and saw Yang Xiu sitting at the end, so he asked, "Dezu, what do you think of the current situation?" ”

Yang Xiu thought that he was just making soy sauce, but he didn't expect Cao Cao to take the initiative to ask him today. In addition to being excited, Yang Xiu got up and saluted: "Lord, although Sun Quan has retreated, his main force is still there, and with the benefit of the water army, our army really can't fight hard." It must be known that Liu Bei's army Chen Bing Runan, his heart to attack Jingzhou is immortal. If our army is held back by Sun Quan, he will inevitably attack in a big way. At this moment, our army seems to be advantageous, but it cannot advance. Just like the chicken ribs, there is no meat to eat, and it tastes like discarding! ”

"Oh? Chicken ribs? Hahaha! What should our army do according to your opinion? Cao Cao laughed, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and Yang Xiu only cared about being excited but didn't pay attention to Cao Cao's expression at all.

One more. Ask for everything you can. Ha ha!

(End of chapter)