More than a dozen warships fought against dozens of warships, and the strength was also half of the difference, and the disparity in strength was too great, not to mention that now that the other party had taken the initiative, barely facing the battle could only make the losses even worse.

Huang Zhong had no choice but to give the order to retreat, and the soldiers immediately abandoned the warship as if they had been amnestied, and fled madly towards the riverbank.

Guan Yu led the army to land, but after chasing for a few miles, he stopped, ordered to rest in place, and let Huang Zhong and the others escape back to Changsha City!

This battle was fought really beautifully, and almost no soldiers were injured, and Huang Zhong's army was defeated. For a while, everyone's popularity increased greatly, and Guan Yu even praised Ma Liang's clever strategy.

In the following days, Guan Yu moved his army to the north bank one after another, and re-established the camp two miles away from Changsha City.

The navy was defeated, and Han Xuan, the Taishou of Changsha, felt that his face was gloomy, and on this day, he summoned the military generals of Wenchen to discuss how to resist the enemy.

Huang Zhong first kowtowed and apologized, crying bitterly: "Taishou, this defeat is all due to the incompetence of the general, please punish Taishou!" ”

Han Xuan was silent for a moment, and instead asked, "Old General Huang, you met Guan Yu before, and I heard that he was rescued by the water dragon, this matter is too strange?" ”

Huang Zhong was stunned for a moment, knowing that Han Xuan was suspicious, although he was extremely unhappy in his heart, he still said truthfully: "It's true, the soldiers on the ship all saw it with their own eyes that day. If there were no gods and ghosts, our warships would not have capsized in an instant. ”

Han Xuan thought for a while, nodded, and felt that what Huang Zhong said was reliable, but he still didn't let him get up, and asked again: "Old General Huang, I have something I don't understand. After Guan Yu went ashore, he should have pursued the victory, so why did he let you wait to return to the city? ”

As soon as Han Xuan's words fell, there was a whispered discussion below, and it seemed that everyone was incomprehensible about this matter. Huang Zhong couldn't argue, so he had to explain: "It should be that Guan Yu suspected that our army was in ambush, so he didn't dare to come to chase after him!" If we can save our lives and come back, we all rely on Taishou Hongfu! ”

Han Xuan snorted and didn't mention this topic again, just raised his hand and motioned for Huang Zhong to get up and kneel again.

Huang Zhong thanked Han Xuan and got up without a few words, but his face was very ugly. Obviously, although Han Xuan did not complain about the defeat in the battle, his enthusiasm and trust in him had obviously decreased a lot.

Han Xuan asked again: "Princes, what is the best way to retreat from the enemy?" ”

"Too defended, Changsha City is strong, food and grass are sufficient, the enemy army is coming from afar, and the baggage is difficult to maintain for too long, as long as it is stubborn and does not fight, over time, its army will retreat." By Han Xuan's side, a plainly dressed and dry old man said.

If Wang Baoyu was present, he would definitely recognize this person, it was Liu Ba who was let go by him, after Cao Cao took Xiangyang that day, while sending troops to Chibi, he arranged for Liu Ba to come and surrender the four southern counties, Liu Ba went around a big circle, Guiyang, Lingling, and Wuling all expressed their willingness to surrender to Cao Cao, and he was very proud in his heart, Changsha was his last stop, as long as he persuaded Han Xuan, he could ask Cao Cao for credit, and he could also be a big official.

Taishou Han Xuan was ambiguous about the issue of surrender, and he never made a clear statement, and Liu Ba also showed enough patience and often lobbied Han Xuan. The two talked about the past and the present, but they could talk quite well, and it happened that Liu Ba had another illness during the period, so he stayed in Changsha for some more time.

It's just that Liu Bawan never expected that Cao Cao's million-strong army would be defeated in Chibi, and he couldn't take care of the four southern counties at all, so he hurriedly returned north. And Liu Bei was steady and ruthless, Guiyang, Lingling, and Wuling were lost one after another, and all the credit of Liu Ba was erased at once.

Liu Ba suddenly became in a dilemma, and his previous hard work was in vain.

At this time, Guan Yu led his troops to attack Changsha, and Liu Ba calculated that how to help Han Xuan defend Changsha might be able to make Han Xuan join Cao Cao, and it would be considered a meritorious contribution to go back. You can't take Cao Cao's money and travel allowance for months and get nothing, right?

Han Xuan regarded Liu Ba as a guest, but he didn't want to offend Cao Cao, Liu Ba was earnest, smart but was mistaken by cleverness, he said the same thing to Changsha Taishou Han Xuan as Zhao Fan, that is, after the four counties surrendered together, he tried his best to ensure that Han Xuan became the leader of the four counties.

Now it seems that this promise has obviously become empty talk, and the other three counties have fallen into Liu Bei's hands, what does it have to do with him Han Xuan?

Of course, this can't be all blamed on Liu Ba, when Liu Bei sent troops to attack the other three counties, Liu Ba built a military to rescue Han Xuan, Han Xuan only asked for self-protection, and did not agree.

The ministers all agreed with Liu Ba's proposal to defend the city without fighting, but the generals did not agree.

One of them jumped out as soon as he heard this, this person's eyes were blazing, he was also red-faced, tall and burly, and his eyes were glaring, it was the military wizard Wei Yan!

Wei Yan pointed at Liu Ba and said: "What do you mean by saying this to increase the prestige of others and destroy our sharp spirit?" Pifu Guan Yu, why be afraid! I am willing to lead my troops into battle, and I will definitely cut them off my horse. ”

Liu Ba was also angry when he heard this, and replied: "General Wei, a deputy general, doesn't see his military exploits, but only his temper." ”

"Old horseman, you have never had any reputation in Liu Biao, what kind of face do you have to mock General Ben?" Wei Yan was so angry that his lungs were about to explode, Liu Ba's words just hit his sore spot, since he defected to Han Xuan, he was called a general, but he has never been reused, everything is dominated by Huang Zhong.

Liu Ba shrunk his neck, squinted at it, and said disdainfully: "But you have never had anything worthy of praise!" ”

"Old horseman! How dare you humiliate me! Wei Yan was so angry that he yelled.

"Don't quarrel with each other." Han Xuan said impatiently, and asked Huang Zhong again: "What is the old general's good plan?" ”

In fact, Huang Zhong originally agreed with Liu Ba's opinion, but seeing Wei Yan's posture of wanting to fight, he didn't want to hurt the hearts of the generals, and Han Xuan was already suspicious of himself, if he didn't lead the battle, I am afraid that the misunderstanding would be deeper. So he arched his hand and said: "Lord, if I wait for this closed door without fighting, I will make Guan Yu laugh shamefully, and wait for the veteran to fight with that Guan Yu first, and then it's not too late to think of a good strategy!" ”

Han Xuan was waiting for this sentence, and finally showed a smile and said, "In this way, I will personally cheer for the old general!" ”

"The old general He Lao is out of the horse, and the last general is willing to fight with Guan Yu to find out the truth." At this time, a thin general like a monkey came out to grab the merits.

This person's name is Yang Ling, he is the captain of Changsha City, he is good at using steel claws, and his martial arts are extraordinary, Han Xuan laughed and said: "Captain Yang, you can bring a thousand soldiers and horses, and fight with that Guan Yu first." ”

Liu Ba didn't speak again, and sighed in his heart, these guys who only care about the courage of a momentary puppet are really difficult to achieve.