Chapter 41: Xuzhou Turmoil (I)
It's not that Liu Chuang is arrogant, it's not that he's cowardly.
Perhaps today's Zhang Liao has not yet reached the Cheng dΓΉ of his later battle against Xiaoyaojin, but as one of the eight strong generals, he is not an idle person.
Look at the barracks, there are at least two or three thousand soldiers and horses stationed.
This is not the patrols of Qu County, let alone the rabble of elk servants.
Lu Bu's troops can be described as elite soldiers in a hundred battles. And Liu Chuang's side, counting Elk and Xiaodouzi, there are only thirty-eight people, how can they break through successfully?
It's just that Liu Chuang doesn't understand why Zhang Liao is stationed in Sanhewan.
But this is no longer a problem for him to consider, because what he has to do now is to rush back to Liu Yong and the others as much as possible, and then discuss how to deal with it.
Pei Shao did not object, the two of them slid down from the mountain bag, quickly found Zhang Cheng, and rushed in the direction of Kaiyang Daze.
At the same time, in the Sanhewan barracks, Zhang Liao let out a very bored sigh.
He picked up a double-eared lord, took a sip of wine, and said with a lonely face: "The lord wants to take Xuzhou, but he asked me to stay here and monitor Donghai County...... Even Xiaogong's stuffy gourd can go to Xiapi, why can't I? Unlucky, really unlucky! β
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"Lu Bu's people, living in Sanhe Bay?"
Huang Shao was also at a loss, and he couldn't understand the reason.
Liu Yong said: "In this way, has our westward expansion been blocked?" β
Guan Hai nodded, "Since Lu Bu is stationed here with troops and horses, with the strength of our people, if he wants to break through, I'm afraid it's impossible." β
"What then?"
Liu Chuang couldn't help but ask.
Huang Shao pondered for a long time, and said softly: "To the north, you can enter Langya."
However, Langya is still under the rule of Xuzhou and is adjacent to the East China Sea. Although the elk family is only a county, it has been rooted in Xuzhou for a hundred years, and its favor cannot be underestimated. I guess by this time, they have blocked the passage to the north. And even if you enter Langya, who can guarantee that Elk Zhu will not ask Langya County for assistance? You can't go west, you can't go north...... To the east of us is the sea, and all that's left is ......."
"Go south!"
Liu Chuang blurted out, but immediately showed a bitter color.
"If you go south, it will be a far cry from Yingchuan."
"But it's better than being trapped in Donghai County."
Listening to Huang Shao's tone, Liu Chuang suddenly came to his senses.
"Mr. Huang, is it going to be released?"
"In fact, it may not be safe to go south...... Guangling Chen, Su and Liu Bei are close.
If Lu Zhu reported to Liu Bei, how could Chen Deng stand by and watch? At that time, I am afraid that the entire Xuzhou will regard you and me as enemies, and it will be really difficult to move an inch at that time. β
"What do you mean......"
Huang Shao's face was cloudy, and after a while, he spoke: "The only way out, cross the river and detour?" β
"Huh?"
Huang Shao's words couldn't help but surprise Liu Chuang, and even Liu Yong and the others felt that something was wrong.
"What do you mean...... Going to Koto? β
Huang Shao nodded, "Now Jiangdong is also in chaos.
Last year, Liu Miao was rushed to Qu'a by Yuan Shu from Shouchun, and the two sides tore their skins. And Liu Miao was a fool again, so he stabilized his position, so he drove Wu Jing, the Taishou of Danyang, and Sun Ben, the commander of Danyang, to Sheyang, and then annexed Hengjiang and became enemies of Yuan Shu and Wu Jing...... That Wu Jing, but he was a representative of the Jiangdong Shi clan, was expelled by Liu Miao for no reason, how could he give up? Therefore, he instigated the Jiangdong Shi clan to be enemies with Liu Miao and Wang Lang.
Does Childe know the Jiangdong Tigers, Sun Jian and Sun Wentai? β
Liu Chuang was stunned, "You mean ......?"
Huang Shao said with a smile: "That Sun Jian is Wu Jing's brother-in-law, although he has been dead for many years, his reputation still exists.
Sun Jian Xixia had a son named Sun Ce, who was twenty-two years old. After Sun Jian's death, he served under Yuan Shu, and when he heard that Wu Jing was humiliated, he borrowed some soldiers and horses from Yuan Shu, and in the last year, in the name of the captain of the school, he crossed the river to help the war and assist Wu Jing in fighting against Liu Xuan.
This Sun Ce is extraordinary, he has the style of a father, and his bravery is abnormal.
As soon as he crossed the river, he recruited Zhu Zhi, the old department of his father, and then found his childhood friend Zhou Yu to conquer the Hengjiang River and defeat it? Rong Xue Li, Shengsheng drove Liu Xuan from Qu'a to Yuzhang, and now he is leading his troops into Huiji, wanting to conquer Wang Lang, and he is supported by the Jiangdong scholars, and people praise the 'Jiangdong Little Overlord'...... The reason why I say this is also to explain that the current situation in Koto is extremely chaotic and turbulent.
After the son crosses the river, he can take advantage of the Jiangdong, cross the Huaishui into Runan in the spring of Shouchun, and then go straight to Yingchuan. β
After Huang Shao finished speaking, he stared at Liu Chuang, waiting for his answer.
The road is far away, but according to Huang Shao, it is indeed relatively safe. No matter how powerful Liu Bei is, it is impossible to affect the pattern of Jiangdong. What's more, he was fighting with Yuan Shu, so Yuan Shu naturally couldn't embarrass his own people......
However, Liu Chuang always felt that he seemed to have forgotten a very important thing.
But what is it?
He couldn't remember, so he frowned and muttered.
"If that's the case, maybe we can still fish in the troubled waters of Jiangdong."
When Guan Hai heard this, he couldn't help laughing.
How do you know that Huang Shao's face changed, "Qu Shuai, you must not have this kind of thought...... If we can go to Jiangdong, it is best to keep to ourselves and not cause trouble. Jiangdong has always been xenophobic, and the local nobles are more closely related, and they are inextricably linked with each other.
Then why was Liu Miao beaten so wolf by Sun Ce?
To say that he is also a relative of the emperor, but he does not have the support of the Jiangdong clan...... The reason is simple, this guy is not from the Jiangdong clan. β
Guan Hai was originally just joking, but after listening to Huang Shao's words, his face suddenly changed.
"Lao Huang, I just said it casually."
"I know you're talking casually, but I'm worried that you'll be reckless."
Guan Hai smiled and didn't speak again.
Liu Yong said: "That's what I said, but if you want to go to Jiangdong, you must go through Guangling...... And how do we cross the river? β
Huang Shao smiled: "It's not difficult.
Gongzi once had contact with Xuezhou in Yuzhou Mountain, and Xuezhou also had a good impression of Gongzi. He has a sea boat in his hand, and he can take us to Yandu to disembark. And then from the salt through Hailing,
Cross the river from the Jiangshui Temple and reach Danyang. As long as we can cross the river, we will be safe. β
"Why do you want to go through Runan?"
When Liu Chuang heard Huang Shao mention Xue Zhou, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he suddenly asked.
"Huh?"
"I mean, why do we have to go from Runan...... Mr. Huang, I remember you once said that you have some roots in Runan.
After Liu Pigong was defeated by Cao Cao last time, he hid in Runan. Could it be ......"
Huang Shao's face turned red, revealing embarrassment.
"When Childe returns to Yingchuan, he always needs some help.
I didn't expect it from Liu Pigong Du's side, but I am in Runan, and I do have some subordinates...... At the beginning, he started with a great sage and good teacher, and he had to do it as a last resort. Now they are hiding in Tibet, and they don't have a safe life. I thought I would find a way out for them. β
If Liu Chuang can return to Yingchuan and return to his ancestors.
There is no doubt that he will at least be able to gain a foothold in Yingchuan. Huang Shao is right, it is a good thing to be able to find a way out for his subordinates.
"How many people are there in Runan?"
"Before February, there were three or five thousand people; However, after being defeated by Cao Cao, there were only seven or eight hundred people left. They are mostly active in the Shangcai area now, and they contacted me some time ago. I was going to have them come to Yuzhou Mountain...... But now that I think about it, I don't have to bother anymore. When the time comes, when the prince crosses the Huaishui, I will let them try to meet them on the north bank, and then they can meet in one place. β
"Hmmm......"
Liu Chuang pondered for a moment, raised his head and said, "This is not in a hurry in advance, so how can we contact Xuezhou?" β
"It's easy!"
Huang Shao felt a little lost in his heart, but quickly drove away this thought.
"Since there are soldiers and horses entrenched in Sanhe Bay, our westward march is blocked, so we can only go back.
I'm sure the elk family didn't expect us to be here. Therefore, if they intercept and set up a card, they will definitely concentrate on the east bank of Shushui. Let's turn back now, and now make a noise on the west bank, and then take advantage of the chaos to cross the river, follow the ancestral water into the west of the sea, and then board the boat and head south.
It's a pity that the sea ships in Xuezhou can't be too far away from Yuzhou Mountain, so we can only get off the ship in Yandu.
If not, you can directly bypass the river and land in Jiangdong, which is the best choice......"
Huang Shao said, showing regret.
Liu Chuang can believe Huang Shao's words, you must know that the sea ships in the late Eastern Han Dynasty did not have the ability to go to the sea at all, and they could not travel too far unless they could supply along the coast.