Chapter 468: Unification of the World (End)
Jingzhou governed Xiangyang, and Huo Yu led the army to besiege the city for three days. In the past three days, the worst thing is Liu Biao and Cai Mao.
Liu Biao is terminally ill, and he is no longer able to handle government affairs. And Cai Mao was tied to the flagpole by Lu Bu and stood outside Xiangyang City.
In this move, Huo Yu not only did not say anything, but also sent more people to scold outside the city.
"Madam, Liu Yuanjun's illness, the old man can't do anything, please mourn Mrs. and prepare for the future!" An older doctor shook his head and sighed after a long time of trumpeting.
"Doctor, is there really no cure? "At this moment, Mrs. Cai has completely lost her support, and she no longer has the arrogant attitude of the past.
In the past, Mrs. Cai relied on Liu Biao's favor, and her brother Cai Mao controlled the military power in Jingzhou, often ignoring the existence of others. On weekdays, there are countless enemies, but Liu Biao is still there, and these old ministers have not yet broken out when they think of Liu Biao's benefits.
Once Liu Biao drove the crane to the west, the result of Mrs. Cai and her beloved son can be imagined. However, at this juncture, Mrs. Cai already planned to take advantage of the relationship between the Cai family and the Kuai family.
"Come on, spread Kuailiang, Kuaiyue!" After the doctor left, Mrs. Cai returned to her previous posture.
In Jingzhou in June, it has gradually begun to get hot, and Cai Mao, who was hanging on the flagpole, is miserable. But the good thing is that every hour, the Youzhou army will let him down to drink, and the food will not fall, and Cai Mao does not have much resentment towards Huo Yu based on this alone.
Becoming a king or losing a king, now he has no room for bargaining, so he has to pray silently that Huo Yu will open up to the Cai family after taking control of Jingzhou.
Xiangyang Kuaifu, although they received Liu Biao's general order, Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue did not make any reaction.
"Brother, Mrs. Cai is still dreaming of her Spring and Autumn Festival."
"What the virtuous brother said is true, the time has come, contact each family to act!"
Half an hour later, the north gate of Xiangyang City was opened, and Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue led the representatives of the major families in Jingzhou to wait in front of the door, waiting for the arrival of Huo Yu, the new master of Jingzhou.
"Hahaha!" Far away, everyone heard the ridicule and laughter of the generals in Youzhou.
Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue looked up, and saw Lu Bu riding a war horse and holding a rope in his hand. And on the other end of the rope is the unkempt and ragged Cai Mao.
Seeing this, the facial muscles of the two shook involuntarily!
"Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue led Jingzhou Wenwu to see the champion Hou. We are willing to surrender! Not long after, the two saw Huo Yu appear, and hurriedly stepped forward to bow down together.
And the civil and military forces behind him also worshipped in unison!
"Xenodu, Zirou, please get up!" Huo Yu turned over and dismounted, walked quickly to the two of them and said enthusiastically, while bowing slightly and holding his hands weakly!
After seeing the two of them get up, Huo Yu spoke again: "Everyone, please get up!" βγ
With such a small move, everyone knew the status of the Kuai family. It was not until this time that many people woke up to the fact that the Kuai family had already contacted Youzhou, and now they really regret it.
Huo Yu entered Xiangyang with his front foot, and Liu Biao's back foot died. From the moment the city gate was opened, Mrs. Cai collapsed to the ground, hugging and crying with her beloved son Liu Cong, as for Liu Qi, she followed in her father's footsteps.
In Huo Yu's heart, he has always been solidified by the thinking of later generations. always thought that Liu Qi was timid and cowardly, but the facts in front of him made Huo Yu once again soberly realize that the current history has already changed greatly.
The entry of the Youzhou army into Xiangyang does not mean that the entire territory of Jingzhou is attached, but these are no longer considered by Huo Yu, and the rest of the things are naturally arranged by Xi Zhicai and others, and it is rare for him to be idle as a shopkeeper.
As for Liu Biao's descendants, of course Huo Yu will be buried thickly. As for Mrs. Cai's arrangement, Huo Yu was not embarrassed, but just ordered her mother and son to be placed elsewhere.
But what happened later, Huo Yu turned a blind eye. The down-and-out mother and son were robbed and killed by robbers, it's really a god's eyes!
After Huo Yu occupied Jingzhou, he began to carry out reforms vigorously, and the Jingzhou Shida family had no objection to this. The world is impermanent, and now that 100,000 troops are stationed around Xiangyang, there is still the short-sighted man who is opposed.
After visiting Sima Hui, Huang Yancheng and other famous places in Jingzhou one by one, Huo Yu began to prepare for the last stop with Jiangdong.
Jian Ye, a month ago, that is, when Huo Yu occupied Xiangyang, Da Qiao took his child Sun Shao to Wu County, and when Sun Quan got the news, it was useless to chase after him.
Half a month later, Zhou Yu, who had been squeezed out of the inner circle of Eastern Wu, actually supported Sun Ce's son Sun Shao as the main one in Wu County. For a time, Wu County and Huiji County responded to its call. At this point, Soochow, who originally looked powerful on the outside, was divided into two.
"Bastard! Zhou Yu Pifu, Ann dares to deceive me! Sun Quan, who heard the news, was furious and spat out a mouthful of blood.
As the saying goes, people stuff their teeth when they drink water. Just when Sun Quan was about to crusade, the Youzhou army stationed in Jingzhou moved.
Under Huo Yu's general's order, the army began to collect warships, and then stationed in Chibi.
"Mr. Zhuge , Jiangdong is split, is there still a chance to turn around?" Along the way, it was not the first time that Xiahoudun had asked the same question.
"General Xiahou, wait for us to serve Sun Quan. The two generals asked for orders to crusade against Zhou Yu, so that we would have room to maneuver. Several times before, Zhuge Liang did not give a clear answer.
Xiahoudun, who got the answer, nodded silently, and then glanced at Xiahou Yuan. In fact, the current Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan somewhat regretted following Sima Yi's advice.
If Cao Cao's general order had not been disobeyed, there would have been a place for two of the 100,000 troops attacking Jiangdong at this moment, but they didn't know that Xu Chu, Xu Huang, Li Dian, Le Jin and other generals had been persuaded by Xun Yu to surrender to Huo Yu.
In the battle of Wancheng, the two brothers' personal guards suffered heavy losses, and they did not return to Xiangyang directly, so the two of them did not know the situation of their families. Even if the worst plan is to seize Zhuge Liang and ask Huo Yu for guilt, there is still a way to live.
In Chaisang Sun Quan's camp, looking at the three people in front of him, Sun Quan was overjoyed! Sun Quan, who had no generals in the first place, was eager to seek talents at this time.
Needless to say, Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan have long been famous. As for Zhuge Liang, Sun Quan was somewhat skeptical, after all, the battle of Wancheng was personally commanded by Zhuge Liang. If it weren't for the face of his brother Zhuge Jin, Sun Quan would never be so polite.
"Does Mr. Zhuge have a strategy to break the enemy?" During the banquet, Sun Quan continued to drink and deliberately make trouble.
Liang thought that the main force of Jiangdong was out of Xiakou, and Yu Chibi camped on the other side. Although Youzhou's military strength is strong, the cavalry can't fight in water? Even if the Youzhou Navy came to reinforce it, the sea ships could not enter the inland river at all. In the face of Sun Quan's difficulties, Zhuge Liang talked eloquently without changing his face and heartbeat.
"Under the same warship, I believe that the naval army in Jiangdong will be far superior to Youzhou."
"Mr. Zhuge , do you know that Zhou Yu supports Sun Shao?"
"Just send the two generals Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun to conquest! Even if you can't destroy it, you can enter a confrontation state. β
Regarding Zhuge Liang's reaction, his brother Zhuge Jin nodded secretly. Although it seems that there is a crisis now, Zhuge Liang is not bad.
In the summer of 206 AD, Huo Yu raised an army of 150,000 and came to Jiangdong. As soon as the news came out, the whole Jiangdong was shaken, and the people were panicked.
As for Sun Quan, after accepting Zhuge Liang's suggestion, he divided his troops into 30,000 troops and was led by Chen Pu, Han Dang, Xiahou Yuan, and Xiahou Dun to attack Wu County, while he recklessly deployed 50,000 troops to form a confrontation with the Xiakou and Youzhou armies.
In the face of the powerful Youzhou army, Sun Quan was not only not timid, but full of confidence. It was only because of the recent two small-scale encounters that the naval army led by Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin was very powerful, and the Youzhou naval army was defeated, but it is not accurate to say that the Jingzhou naval army fled in the wilderness. If Sun Quan knew that Huo Yu did it on purpose, he didn't know what he would think in his heart.
In the Chibi Youzhou Army Camp, Huo Yu welcomed an important guest today. This person is extremely ugly, but Huo Yu did not despise him, but respected him as a guest.
"Tong, a grass people, An Neng has the champion Hou to treat him like this!"
"Hahaha, Mr. Shuijing once said that one of the Wolong and Phoenix chicks can settle the world!" Huo Yu had been observing Pang Tong, and such a look was not made of makeup.
"Well, the tutor is wonderful! Unity, panic! Regarding Huo Yu's words and deeds, Pang Tong is also secretly observing, at least for now, Pang Tong has not yet determined whether he is a leader.
If he is a leader, he will be the enemy of his best friend Zhuge Liang. In short, Pang Tong struggled a lot in his heart, but all this remains to be seen, and coming here today is just a favor for Zhuge Liang.
In order to show that he was eager to seek talents, Huo Yu immediately ordered a banquet and invited a group of civil and military officers to come.
It is said that earlier, Sun Quan's subordinate Lu Ji recommended Pang Tong to him, but Sun Quan ignored Pang Tong because he heard that Pang Tong was ugly, and everyone had to sigh secretly.
After three rounds of food and five flavors, everyone dispersed, after all, they were currently in a state of war, and there was a moderation in drinking in the army. Otherwise, if a boat capsizes in the gutter, the gains outweigh the losses.
"Shi Yuan is here to ask for an official?" Huo Yu, who was slightly drunk, said tentatively.
"Definitely!" Pang Tong paused and added.
"Tong, I learned that the champion Hou Shui lost the battle, and I came here to offer advice!"
"Neither seeking an official? Where do you come up with advice? Before Huo Yu could speak, Guo Jia said with a wicked smile.
"The Youzhou army is mostly cavalry, and it is not good at water warfare! The big ships of the navy can't enter the inland river, and Jingzhou's pawns are useless! After finishing speaking, Pang Tong was not to be outdone and provoked Guo Jia a few times.
"Shi Yuan has a good plan?" Suddenly, Huo Yu's eyes widened and he asked with a smile.
"Iron cables and boats, even if the wind and waves are strong, they are like walking on the ground!" Pang Tong got up and walked to the center of the big tent, drawing with the bamboo chopsticks in his hand as he spoke.
"Hahaha! What a ferrata boat! In this way, the Youzhou cavalry overcame the wind and waves, like a flat land! Huo Yu suddenly got up and said with a smile.
However, the next moment, Huo Yu took out the sword of the guard on the side, took three steps and made two steps and rushed to Pang Tong's side, and said with a wicked smile: "Shi Yuan bullied Ben Hou Hu? β
"It's... This... Why is Champion Hou like this? Pang asked with an innocent face.
"Humph! Iron cable even ship, it is true that the warship can resist the wind and waves, but it has lost its ability to maneuver, and it is impossible to wait for Zhuge Kongming to attack it with fire! After finishing speaking, Huo Yu suddenly released the murderous aura of his whole body, which made Pang Tong retreat again and again.
"Shi Yuan, Shi Yuan, if you come here, Ben Hou will treat him as a military advisor! However, this time I came here with a good plan! β
"Champion Hou, don't you want to do it?" Pang Tong suddenly tightened his whole body and said casually.
"It's true that the plan is calculated, but Ben Hou doesn't need to fight at all, he can defeat Sun Quan!" Huo Yu returned the sword to the guard, and then returned to the commander's position.
"Fengxiao, let Shiyuan see the strength of our army!"
"No!" Huo Yu ordered, Guo Jia got up and walked to the map in the big tent.
In the next half an hour, Guo Jia gushed about the layout of the Youzhou Army to Pang Tong, and Pang Tong was in a cold sweat when he listened.
"The Yizhou army is 20,000...... Ganning Navy 60,000 ......" After listening to Guo Jia's explanation, Pang Tong's mind went blank, and his eyes stared at the location of Yizhou on the map.
After a long time, Pang Tong suddenly laughed and said: "I have long heard that Guo Junshi is full of tricks, and today Tong is willing to bow down!" Kong Ming, Kong Ming... Alas! β
"Shi Yuan is wrong! All this is the layout of the lord, Jia just obeys orders! β
"It seems that Tong Tong can't go anywhere for the time being!" After a short period of distraction, Pang Tong woke up.
In the blink of an eye, January has passed, during this period, the Youzhou army closed its doors and built a series of warships, and the news reached the south bank, Zhuge Liang was overjoyed. Of course, what is even happier is that the army that conquest of Sun Shao has won successive battles, and it seems that it is about to conquer Wu County.
However, there are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and people have good and bad luck. On this day, Sun Quan, who was in a good mood, got a piece of news like a bolt from the blue!
"Report! The lord, the military division, and the 80,000 Youzhou army appeared outside Wu County! General Chen and General Han were defeated and captured, and the two Xiahou generals were missing! β
"What! Are you saying it again? Sun Quan, who couldn't believe his ears, said angrily.
"General Chen and General Han were defeated and captured, and the 80,000 troops of Youzhou are heading towards Jianye!"
"Bang dang!" This time, it was Zhuge Liang's turn not to be calm, and he was attacked on his back, but the two of them didn't know where the 80,000 army came from.
"Report! Outside the Youzhou military village, call for war! Another scout suddenly reported.
However, before the two of them could give the order, they heard shouts of killing outside the water village. After a short time, Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai, who took the initiative to face the battle, were defeated and returned.
After getting two bad news in a row in one day, Sun Quan and Zhuge Liang could no longer be calm, and hurriedly convened the generals to discuss the matter. It's just that in the face of such a predicament, even Zhuge Liang is helpless!
"Youping, but are you going to do it?" When Jiang Qin came to Zhou Tai's big tent, he looked around and said in a low voice.
Zhou Tai nodded and did not speak, in fact, Sun Quan was quite good to the two of them. Fortunately, Huo Yu's general order was not to let the two of them kill Sun Quan, but just to order the door of the water village to be opened.
"The lord's order cannot be violated..."After a period of silence, although the two of them were ashamed, they had to carry out Huo Yu's order.
When the war has reached this point, anyone with a discerning eye can see which is better and which is inferior. What's more, Huo Yu's order cannot be violated!
That night, the two of them recruited cronies and said that they were powerful, and then took the gate of the water village in one go. The Youzhou army took advantage of the situation to enter, and the Jiangdong Department was unable to resist.
In the midst of the chaos, Sun Quan fled in a hurry under the cover of Huang Gai, and the depressed Zhuge Liang was captured by Ma Chaosheng. So far, the Battle of Chibi ended with a complete victory for the Youzhou Army!
"Kong Ming, Kong Ming, a thousand shouldn't, a thousand shouldn't..." Huo Yu dropped such a headless and brainless sentence after seeing Zhuge Liang, and locked him up with Pang Tong.
In fact, Huo Yu still appreciates the talents of the two very much. is locked up with Pang Tong, which has the intention of persuading him.
Although Sun Quan fled, Jiangdong had no more troops available, and it was only a matter of time before he conquered the entire Jiangdong!
In July 206 AD, the Youzhou general LΓΌ Bu led his troops to conquer Jianye, and Sun Quan ignited the Wu Mansion when the city was broken, and the raging fire burned for three days and three nights.
In August, Sun Shao surrendered to Huo Yu, so far the world has been unified, since the end of the Han Dynasty, the war-torn Chinese territory has returned to a peaceful place again.
In the spring of 207 AD, Huo Yu held a temple at the top of Mount Tai, and then ascended the throne as the emperor, established the Chinese Empire, and canonized Cai Yan as the queen, his son Huo Ping as the prince, and the eldest daughter Huo Miao as the princess of Taiping. The rest of the people, the kings of the kings, the great rewards.
In 210 A.D., the naval governor Gan Ning led a large army to the south, conquered the barbarians, and marched forward along the way, and killed Liu Bei in Tianzhu, captured Wei Yan, and played the great power of the Chinese navy.
In 215 A.D., Huo Yu changed the Japanese kingdom to Ryukyu, which was incorporated into the Chinese territory, and made a decree that all Japanese people would be slaves for life, and they would not be allowed to study, enter the office, or intermarry with the Han people.
In 218 A.D., the tribes and small countries of Southeast Asia wrote a request to merge the territory of the Han Dynasty and became a county.
In 220 AD, the population of China exceeded 100 million, and the treasury was full. After full preparation, Huo Yu left Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Zhang Fei, Liao Hua, Xi Zhicai and other veteran ministers to assist the prince in supervising the country, and personally led his brother Lu Bu, generals Guan Yu, Ma Chao, Dian Wei, Gao Shun and 200,000 troops to start the long road to the west.
In 222 AD, the Kushan Empire submitted; In 223 A.D., the Rest Empire submitted; In 228 AD, the Roman Empire submitted; The countries of the Eurasian continent are all part of the Chinese territory.
In 235 AD, Huo Yu officially passed the throne to the crown prince Huo Ping, and at the same time faded out of the government, and lived an enviable seclusion with his wives and concubines.
One day in the spring of 240 AD, Huo Yu sat on the top of Mount Tai, looking at the surrounding mountains stupidly, with mixed feelings in his heart. When he was young, Huo Yu used his last strength to shout in the rising sun: "I have no regrets in this life to enter China!" β