Chapter 440: Liu Bei's performance
The north of Xinye, the boundary of Wancheng.
In the past, the entire Nanyang County was burned down by Liu Feng, and dozens of cities were burned. Later, Xu Huang was relocated to Nanyang and guarded Wancheng.
brought some people from the Central Plains, although the entire Nanyang County is still uninhabited. But near Wancheng, there are some people.
At this moment, Cao Ying's 200,000 troops had already converged, including 20,000 tigers and leopards, 50,000 ordinary cavalry, 100,000 foot soldiers, and 30,000 crossbowmen.
The barracks, which stretch for more than ten miles, are very spectacular.
Cao Ying, dressed in armor and wearing a bright red cloak behind him, walked around his military camp, followed by dozens of generals with bears and tigers.
Among them, Zhang Jaw, Gao Lan, Lu Kuang, Lu Xiang, Xu Huang, Li Dian, Yu Ban, Cao Chun, etc. are impressively listed.
Cao Ying inspected the military camp in front of him step by step, and some emotion suddenly surged in his chest, and he was also a little arrogant.
Thinking that back then, Dong Zhuo rioted, he designed the princes of the Eighteenth Route to crusade against Dong Zhuo, and the princes of the Eighteenth Route only had hundreds of thousands of soldiers, lined up in formation, which was full of momentum.
But in fact, the rabble is vulnerable.
And after a few decades, the princes of the Eighteen Roads either died or surrendered, and now there are only a few people left. And his power has come to this.
200,000 troops, a full 200,000 troops.
If it was placed back then, this 200,000 army, confronting Dong Zhuo, would definitely be able to sweep him away.
Thinking of that year, Cao Ying's chest and abdomen had some emotion. It's still immature.
"Hey." A sigh came out of Cao Ying's mouth.
"Why is Ming Gong sighing?" Walking on the left side of Cao Ying, the henchman of the henchman, Yu Ban couldn't help asking.
Yu Ban is the protagonist who fought with Guan Yu and was flooded by Guan Yu in the Seventh Army. Later, Guan Yu surrendered, Guan Yu was defeated, and Sun Quan was surrendered.
It seems frustrating. But at this time, he was also in high spirits.
The five good generals who were evaluated by Cao Ying, Yu Ban is the first, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang and other famous figures have to be in front of Ban, and they have to be behind.
"Sigh that when Dong Zhuo was in turmoil, there was no such hero. Sweep the world. Cao Ying didn't hide it, shook his head and sighed.
"Now that the army is in hand, it's not too late." Yu Ban was a little confused by Cao Ying's sudden sigh, so he persuaded.
"Huh." Cao Ying shook his head and smiled.
His heart, Yu Ban doesn't understand.
Mingjun loves his country. Although Cao Ying is a hero, he is also a wise man. Even, the government is stable and the country is strong and prosperous, so that it can last for a long time.
Although he has now won the north, he is full of devastation, and he is far from Dong Zhuoshi.
This distress, sigh, few people can understand.
Perhaps, the old and the young in the south can understand some.
Cao Ying looked up at the south, but the names Liu Bei, Liu Feng, and Sun Quan appeared in his mind.
has swept the world for decades, and the crowd has been wiped out. Only three remain. Kill it, and the world will be peaceful.
Cao Ying's eyes were full of indomitable determination.
At this moment, several horsemen entered the barracks from the camp gate. Cao Ying's heart moved, and he turned to the generals and said: "The information is here, and I will join the Chinese army with Gu." ”
"No." All the generals responded in unison, and surrounded Cao Ying into the big tent of the Chinese army.
When Cao Ying arrived at the big tent, there were a few people waiting outside the tent. It was the knights who had just ridden into the barracks.
"What's the emergency?" Cao Ying asked.
In the barracks, horses cannot be ridden unless they are absolutely necessary. Once someone rides a horse to break in, there must be a major military situation. Therefore, Cao Ying knew that there was intelligence coming.
"There is news that Xinye Liu Bei abandoned the city, held tens of thousands of people hostage, and went south for his life." One of the knights walked out of the leader and said to Cao Ying.
"I heard that Liu Bei and Liu Feng were originally father and son, did Liu Bei go south to defect to Liu Feng?" Cao Ying sneered and said, and then said with a smile: "When death is on the verge of death, he still cares about his reputation and hostages the people to go south, does he really think that he is really benevolent?" ”
Cao Ying's resentment towards Liu Bei has a long history.
In that year, Liu Bei was ordered to be spared three times and twice, and he was given the high position of Yuzhou Mu and General Zuo, as long as Liu Bei was dedicated to Cao, he would definitely be in a prominent position.
In exchange for betrayal, he killed his generals and trapped Xuzhou.
Then Guan Yu surrendered, but rebelled again.
Now seeing Liu Bei so embarrassed, Cao Ying has a bad breath in his heart.
"Lord, he Liu Bei will not be able to go far when he walks with the people, and he can send troops to pursue him immediately, and he can't let him escape." At this time, Xun You, Cheng Yu, and Jia Xu also received the news and came to the vicinity.
"Liu Bei, this person should be eliminated." Cao Ying nodded, and then shook his head again: "However, you have to trap Jingzhou first before you can recover it with peace of mind." ”
"Order, 200,000 troops are coming to Xiangyang." Cao Ying ordered. Jingzhou is fundamental, Cao Ying knows this in his heart.
"No." The generals immediately went into action.
"Woohoo." In the sound of the horn, the large camp that stretched for dozens of miles immediately moved, and soon after, the large camp was opened.
An army of 200,000 marched south to Xiangyang.
The next time, at the ferry port in the north of Xiangyang City, a large number of boats and boats appeared, and the boats were erected with the words "Liu", "Guan", "Zhang", "Chen" and other general flags.
At this moment, the sky is overcast, and the water flow of the Xiangjiang River is relatively turbulent.
Even, some of the surrounding boats couldn't control it and drifted downstream. There are even capsized boats on the spot. Hundreds of people fell into the water.
In the midst of crying, he sank into the river in a blink of an eye. Many people who witnessed the process couldn't help but cry. The atmosphere around was filled with sadness and fear.
On a big ship with the handsome flag of the word "Liu", the soldiers on it looked numb and couldn't lift their energy, and some people couldn't help but complain that Liu Bei was useless.
If it is really useful, it should be like Liu Feng, the general of Yang Wu, to resist foreign enemies and defend Xinye.
Look at the Jiangxia soldiers and civilians, they used to be bullied by the Jiangdong army, but now they are like behemoths, and no one dares to stroke their beards, what a masterpiece.
Liu Bei stood on the deck, looking at the ship that had been destroyed in the distance, and suddenly burst into tears.
I don't know if it's really crying or fake crying, because it's raining in the sky, and when it falls on my face, it becomes tears.
"Lord, the deceased is dead, don't be sad." Zhuge Liang next to him stepped forward to persuade him, there was some helplessness in his eyes, why these people were so afraid of Cao Ying, it was Liu Biao, Liu Bei's propaganda, Liu Bei as the initiator, and now seeing the people dying in the river, they are still in the mood to put on a show.
Although Zhuge Liang knew that it was the time to gather people's hearts and military hearts, he was still a little uncomfortable in his heart.
"I can't fight in the army, protect my family and defend the country, and protect the lives of the people, what kind of face do I have to survive." Liu Bei burst into tears, and slowly rushed towards the Xiangjiang River, looking like he was going to commit suicide by throwing himself into the river.
"Don't be impulsive, lord." Zhuge Liang, Jian Yong and others immediately rushed out, pulled, and hugged Liu Bei, not letting him kill himself.
watched Liu Bei cry in the rain, and committed suicide again.
The surrounding soldiers couldn't help but show unbearability in their eyes, and many soldiers stepped forward and knelt down and said: "Lord, the thief is in front of you, only the lord can protect the people to the south." Please also cherish it. ”
With Liu Bei's crying, the military heart is certain.
Soon after, Liu Bei was also persuaded back to the cabin by everyone.
Liu Bei was invited into the rear cabin to change clothes and rest. And all the Wenchen were in the front cabin, facing each other, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
In any case, the army is determined.
In another big boat close to Liu Bei's big ship, Gan's, Mi's and others stood in the rain with umbrellas.
"These people who sank into the river were actually harmed by Liu Biao and Liu Bei." Mi Shi sighed. Gan sighed, his eyes full of sadness.
About half an hour later, all the boats docked. Liu Bei led thousands of soldiers and tens of thousands of people to continue south.
Liu Biaodu has been dead for three years, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue is bent on surrendering Cao. Liu Bei knew that he didn't have any chance for Xiangyang, so he didn't pass through Xiangyang as in history. Instead, he went directly south and went straight to Calcium City.
In the east of Xiangyang City, Cai Mao and Kuai Yue stood at the head of the city, watching Liu Bei lead the army past and breathe a sigh of relief in their hearts.
The two of them did not choose to assassinate Liu Bei. Because of Liu Bei's existence, it is beneficial to Liu Feng. Now as long as you offer Xiangyang and Jiangling, you can gain Cao Ying's trust.
Even if Liu Feng, Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others perished one after another, their family was still there.
If Cao Ying is defeated by Liu Feng and retreats to the Central Plains, the Cai family and the Kuai family will also be able to stand.
"It's finally come to this." Kuai Yue said to Cai Mao, with a peculiar expression on his face, like a wry smile, and like a sigh of relief.
"Hey." Cai Mao sighed and said.
Cao Ying is in the north, the clan is in the south, and the two of them overwhelm the ministers of Jing Chu and elevate Liu Cong. I only hope that in my lifetime, I can keep Jing Chu and dedicate it to Cao Ying.
The pressure is enormous.
Now, Cao Ying has come to the north, and they have dedicated the city, even if they only get the vacant position of the princes, they can keep the clan from losing.
In the second half of my life, I can finally relax.
Therefore, Kuaiyue is like unburdened and relaxed.
Just when Liu Bei and the others left, a cavalry appeared in the north of Xiangjiang. Its army was orderly and imposing, which was completely different from Liu Beijun, who had just passed by.
On one side, under the banner of the word "Cao", there is a general.
This general's face is majestic, somewhat similar to Cao Ren. It's just that the face is windy.
It is the commander of the tiger and leopard cavalry, Cao Ren's brother Cao Chun.
In the history of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Wei was a special force, and the entire Cao clan and the Xiahou clan shone in the entire war.
There are eight people who have been passed down by the Three Kingdoms.
Cao Chun is one of them, which shows that his ability is strong, and he is a good general in the world. In particular, its tiger and leopard ride, which is majestic and majestic, is the first in the world.
Cao Chun has a record of success, led the tiger and leopard to ride, and made a lot of meritorious contributions when Cao Ying defeated Yuan Shao.
If Liu Feng hadn't changed history, Cao Chun would still have captured Dun Shan Yu alive in the battle with the Wuhuan people outside the Saiwai.
Awarded as a marquis for merit.
At this moment, he was ordered to hunt down Liu Bei, but unfortunately he was one step late.
Cao Chun looked at Xiangyang City across the river, and just wanted to give an order to report to Cao Ying, but saw a large ship on the opposite side heading towards him.
"Huh?" Cao Chun sighed lightly.
In the winter of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Chun came to Xiangyang, Cai Mao, and Kuai Yue sent envoys to the north to surrender to Cao.
(To be continued)