"What suggestions do you and Zijing have for Chen Heng's surrender?" Yuan Yao felt that he was affected by the Battle of Chibi and was already prejudiced against Chen Heng's surrender, so he wanted to consult others for objective advice.

Liu Ye replied: "Although Zijing thinks that this matter is true, he doesn't think there is any need to take risks; The subordinates felt that the key to this matter was to know how much Chen Heng had played a role in our army's victory over Cai Mao, but since we had the battleship, we could no longer figure out the context of the current water war, so the subordinates felt that it was most appropriate for the lord to decide on this matter. ”

"Oh, yes, hehe......" Yuan Yao was inevitably proud when he heard that he had an irreplaceable role, but he immediately reined in his mind and began to think seriously......

According to the intelligence summary, the Jingzhou Navy led by Cai Mao had a total of 10 building ships; 60 fighting ships; 130 ships can theoretically carry up to 80,000 sailors.

Of course, this is only theoretical data, and in practice no one would fill a warship so full, and it would not work well.

According to Yuan Yao's experience, the Jingzhou naval army should be between 6-70,000 people at most.

Later, Yuan Yao's battleship formation burned more than 40 ships, so the number of ships they have now should be more than 80, and the total number of loaded sailors is about 60,000.

Now the new intelligence has learned that the Jingzhou naval army in Yuzhang also includes the remaining naval warships of Liu Xuan before. Yuan Yao had fought against Liu Xuan's navy, so he knew very well that the remaining number of their warships was 10 fighting ships and 30 ships.

And Chen Heng said that he still has 30 warships left, 10 fewer than before, so it is likely that in the previous battle, 10 warships were burned by Yuan Yao, so there are still 10 fighting ships and 20 warships left, and the actual loading of 8 or 9 thousand sailors is like this, so Chen Heng said that he has 10,000 parts, maybe he is not bragging.

Compared with his own side, now the Lujiang Navy has 1 building ship; 10 three-seater oars; 35 fighting ships; and 80 ships; 20 battleships. The total number of sailors is 40,000, which is less than half of the estimated 60,000 people in Cai Mao's army, which is also the main reason why Yuan Yao did not dare to fight Cai Mao.

Originally, the training of his own naval army was not as good as that of the Jingzhou naval army, and the number of people was less than half, so there was really no chance of victory.

Now that Taishi Cice has turned against Chen Heng, if there is no problem, Cai Mao's army will have 10,000 fewer people, and his own side will have 10,000 more, and under the advantages of one or the other, it will be exactly 50,000 against 50,000, and the two sides will be equal.

The comparison of warships has also become their own strengths, Cai Mao has 9 more building ships and 5 fighting ships than his own; With the addition of Chen Heng's warship, the gap between himself and Cai Mao will be greatly narrowed, and there will be 10 more three-oared warships; 20 battleships; Even the stern has more than 10 ships than Cai Mao.

Such a comparison of combat power, it will not be as big as before, Yuan Yao dares to start a decisive battle on the water immediately, and even at the expense of the same end, because now on the Yangtze River, except for Jingzhou Yuan Yao has no enemies, with systematic help, he is confident that he will recover the combat strength of the naval army earlier than Jingzhou, and then he can use the first-mover advantage to directly crush the other party.

You must know that the Jingzhou Navy has been disgusting with Yuan Yao for a long time, if it weren't for them, where would it be so troublesome to occupy Yuzhang, just send a few generals to get it, and Yuan Yao himself didn't need to participate.

Therefore, Chen Heng's surrender is still very attractive to Yuan Yao, and the key is whether this matter is true or false.

……

"It is a sin that Mr. Xenodu has not yet thanked the last general for saving his life, and now he is bothered by Mr. Labor's visit to a vulgar place!"

In the Danyang Army barracks in Peng Lijin, Yuzhang County, Chen Heng greeted Kuai Yue respectfully, and Kuai Yue also returned the salute with great grace: "General Chen is polite, I am on the order of the Metropolitan Governor to inspect the battalions, passing by your camp and remembering that the general was punished with a cane before, so I came to visit, I don't know how the general's injury is good?" ”

Chen Hengmian said gratefully: "Thank you, sir, for your concern, some extradermal injuries are no longer in the way." ”

Seeing that Chen Heng was bandaged all over his body, Kuai Yue smiled and said: "General, don't be strong, let's take a good rest, I still have official business, so I won't bother, and I'll send some supplements when I go back." ”

"Don't dare to bother Mr. ......" Chen Heng hurriedly got up to send him off, but was stopped by Kuai Yue, "The general stays, I still have to inspect your camp, just be accompanied by your army Sima, if the general is injured, there is no need to toss." ”

"How can this be, or the last general will accompany Mr. ......"

Before Chen Heng finished speaking, Kuai Yue pretended to be unhappy and said, "General, don't make me feel uneasy!" ”

"This ...... So so, but according to the gentleman's orders. Chen Heng didn't dare to say much, so he had to instruct one of the generals around him, "Fan Yong, accompany Mr. to inspect the military camp and serve carefully." ”

"No."

A military general came out of the queue to respond, and then politely led Kuai Yue away......

Fan Yong is the younger brother of Fan Neng, the general of Liu Xuan's department, and he is also an old man in the Danyang army in the past, plus Chen Heng was familiar with Fan Neng before, so he naturally took care of Fan Yong very much, and regarded him as a confidant, which made him mix into Sima's position, so Chen Heng sent Fan Yong to accompany Kuai Yue is still very relieved.

After Kuai Yue walked away, Chen Heng suddenly exhaled, and then a cold sweat broke out, if he was seen by outsiders, he thought that he had encountered something important for the rest of his life!

……

Kuai Yue took Fan Yong for a symbolic stroll, and soon walked out of the barracks, and then came to a team of chariots and horses loaded with wooden barrels, and turned to look at Fan Yong with an indifferent face.

Seeing this, Fan Yong looked around cautiously and felt that there was no problem, then gritted his teeth, stepped forward and saluted Kuai Yue: "Little one, please meet Mr." ”

Seeing this, Kuai Yue's indifferent expression turned into a smile in his chest, and then stroked his beard and asked pointedly, "How?" ”

Fan Yong's expression became more respectful, and he also said with a hint of admiration: "As Mr. expected, Tai Shici sent someone to recruit my general, and ...... And ......"

At this point, Fan Yong's face showed a tangled look, and he couldn't continue, because he knew that as soon as this sentence came out, it would mean that he had officially betrayed Chen Heng......

"And your general has already agreed to surrender, right?" Seeing this, Kuai Yue opened his mouth to take over the conversation, without any discoloration on his face.

Fan Yong heard Kuai Yue point out directly, and his body collapsed uncontrollably, and then he said dejectedly: "Zheng, Zheng......"

Kuai Yue looked at Fan Yong and asked with a relaxed expression, "So, what does Fan Sima plan?" ”

When Fan Yong heard this, he knelt down and begged as if he were grabbing a life-saving straw: "Please take it in!" ”

Looking at Fan Yong who was lying on the ground, Kuai Yue's face showed a look of disgust, "Sure enough, he is a selfish person!" ”

Fan Yong felt that he was forced to be helpless, he couldn't think about it, Chen Heng's heart to defect had been decided, if the Jingzhou army didn't know, Fan Yong might dare to follow Chen Heng to fight together, but now people not only know, but also before this matter was written, it was already expected to be clear, this is still a betrayal!

But he didn't dare to explain to Chen Heng that he had colluded with Kuai Yue, that might persuade Chen Heng to change his mind, but Chen Heng would definitely not trust him anymore in the future, and the future of self-destruction would be small, and it would be the most scary to be secretly excepted!

So after hesitating again and again, Fan Yong still chose to surrender to Kuai Yue, who he thought was like a god......