Jiang Qin grunted a few times, wiped the blood on his forehead with his hand, looked at the yellow shot who was still struggling, and the fewer and fewer guards around him, and sighed: "Although the lord has expected it, and I am also a little prepared, but when it really happens, I still feel very unwilling and pity." ”

Jiang Shen struggled lightly a few times, asked the soldiers not to clamp themselves too tightly, and asked, "Then how is it okay now?" ”

Jiang Qin stared at the yellow shot not far away, his eyes were full of murderous aura, he took a deep breath and waved his hand lightly: "Withdraw." ”

Jiang Shen wanted to speak and stopped, his lips moved a few times, and the expression of disappointment in his heart overflowed.

With Chiang Chin's order to retreat, the Jiangdong naval army retreated like a tide. What was originally a fierce water battle turned calm in a blink of an eye. Except for the blood-red water, and the war spirit sunk at the bottom of the sea to witness this fight, there is no trace of it.

Huang Zhu seemed to be frightened, and there was still horror in his eyes, obviously Jiang Qin gave him a deep lesson today, which made him arrogant and arrogant all of a sudden. Statement and Lu Yun both died in battle, this is a good hand selected by his father himself. If it weren't for Jiang Qin's sudden retreat, maybe today would be his own life and death, thinking of this time, Huang Jie only sweated in his heart.

Huang Zhu looked at the sporadic sparks on the plate armor, the canvas was black, some of the ship racks were scattered, most of the warships were damaged like never before, and his heart was empty. In this battle, before the statistics were fully counted, nearly dozens of warships had been destroyed and nearly 1,000 soldiers had been killed.

The news reached the ears of Zhang Lang, who was far away in Wuchang, although he did not win completely, but it also made him very happy. At least now it turns out that the enemy forces are far from being in a normal combat state.

Tian Feng reminded on the side: "Lord, the reason why Jiang Qin was able to take the lead in the first battle cannot be denied that the immaturity of Huang Jie, the general of Wulin, has a certain relationship, and at the same time, Huang Zu's reinforcements can go down the river so quickly, Gu Ran is related to his concern for his son, but at the same time, it also shows that Liu Jun still has a strong mobile surname on the river." Otherwise, Huang Jie may not be able to return so safely. ”

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "What Fu Hao said is extremely true. But you can't just say these two sentences and erase Jiang Qin's credit. ”

Guo Jia, who was still studying the map on the side, put down his work at this time and stepped forward and said: "It seems that it is still a little difficult to use Wulin or Hanyang as a breakthrough. Just received the news, Cai Mao added 20,000 troops to Hanyang, and asked Huang Zu to send some men and horses to wade through the Han River and enter Shiyang. If we want to use one of them as a breakthrough, then we can only take advantage of the fact that their stronghold has not been completely repaired and their morale is low, and fight a big victory, then Liu Biao's army will be defeated. Otherwise, it will be difficult. ”

Zhang Lang pondered: "In this case, while the other party has not yet increased troops to Wulin, we will take this place as a breakthrough, and now Baling Wang Wei's troops have been completely contained by Wei Yan, as long as they are avoiding the real and attacking the false, send a small number of troops across the river to attack Hanyang, so as to confuse Huang Zu, but secretly concentrate superior forces, storm Wulin, and take this place at a lightning speed, that is to open a big gap." However, Ulin and Hanyang are so close, the timing and efficiency of the attack are the key, if the attack cannot be attacked in a short period of time, it is possible to give the bag, and the Chibi area may also be counterattacked and changed hands. Overall, this approach seems to be too risky and seems to be a bit inappropriate. Zhang Lang muttered to himself, came up with one method after another, and immediately denied himself. He looked up at Guo Jia.

Guo Jia smiled and said: "Unless the situation is very unfavorable, the army will be in danger, lord, do you say yes?" ”

Zhang Lang finished and said with a smile: "No matter what the situation is, your usual style is like this." ”

Guo Jia said seriously: "Style is an affirmation of a person, which shows that he has his own set of things, but once he really forms his own style, this style can become his fatal death hole at the most critical moment." Because all your ways are already familiar to others, the other party can also calmly figure out your mind and add to it. This time, Liu Biao couldn't have known that his subordinates went on an expedition with the lord, so they would definitely carefully study the fighting style of their subordinates, and if they really recognized it, it would be quite bad. ”

Zhang Lang nodded again and again after hearing this: "Yes, soldiers have no tactics, they are not eclectic, and they change according to the situation, this is the highest level." Then Fengxiao, you can talk about it, what is the best way now? ”

Guo Jia looked at Tian Feng.

Tian Feng smiled silently.

Zhang Lang glanced at him, put his hands behind his head, leaned on the handsome position, stretched his waist, and said with some dissatisfaction: "When have you discussed it again?" Why don't you let me participate? ”

Guo Jia explained: "That's nothing, it's just a casual exchange of opinions with Tian Feng just now. ”

Zhang Lang said lazily: "Then let's talk about what your opinion is." ”

Guo Jiadao: "Judging from the current situation, although it can open a breakthrough from Hanyang, it is not easy, and it is very likely to pay a lot of price. Speaking of the back, he laughed softly, obviously taking Zhang Lang to open the brush, and it was not the first time.

Zhang Lang snorted heavily and scolded with a smile: "Why did you catch up with me again?" ”

Guo Jia laughed twice, and his expression slowly began to become serious: "The defense line around Hanyang is so dense, and there are tens of thousands of Cai Mao's soldiers in Chuyang to reinforce at any time, and it is unbreakable for a while. In this case, in the opinion of his subordinates, it is not to shift the strategic center of gravity, wave his army south, and seize the land of Baqiu. On the Jiangxia side, with Cheng Zhongde's intelligence, Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai and others' water warfare and martial arts, coupled with Xiakou's natural geographical advantages, even if they can't conquer the enemy, there should be no problem in self-preservation. ”

Zhang Lang's eyes sparkled, and he supported his chin with his hand and pondered: "What does Fengxiao mean, is it that we divert our target and attack Baqiu?" ”

Tian Feng said: "Not bad. The main force of Liu Biao's water army originated in Jiangling, and when it went down the river, it must pass through Baqiu. If you want to retreat, Hanshui all the way, there is Xiakou in front of the river, and there are three river estuaries in the back, this road is not passable. Then Baqiu has become the only transit place, just imagine, as long as our army chokes this place, the attack can allow the naval army to go up the Shuojiang River and reach Nanjun; It can also transport soldiers and take Huarong Road directly; Shou Ke intercepted the opponent's naval army from moving south, cut off the water support to support Ulin and other places, and made our army's actions more flexible. ”

Zhang Lang smiled: "The wish is beautiful, but the reality is cruel. Do you think Cai Mao is just eating white rice, Wang Wei's 20,000 soldiers, and the reinforcements that can come up at any time behind him, how can you say it is better than singing. ”

Guo Jia suddenly laughed very weirdly.

Zhang Lang also noticed the changes, and said depressedly: "What's the new trick?" ”

"When the lord talks about this, his subordinates don't sell Guanzi anymore, if you want to take Baqiu, you still have to start from Changsha." Guo Jia's words were not sold, but the result was still full of Zhang Lang's appetite.

Zhang Lang resisted the urge to beat Guo Jia violently, but he smiled and said, "Your expectations are almost there." ”

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Baqiu has his back to Yunmengze, bears the injection of Hunan and Yuan, the lake is thousands of miles wide, and the defensive area is very large, it is difficult to defend it by relying on Baqiu's army alone, so it is inevitable to increase the mutual dependence on Changsha." If Changsha is lost, it means that the southern gateway of Baqiu will be wide open, and then the lord will have two choices, one is to continue to oppress Baqiu, and the other is to go by land, advance to Hanshou, and then attack the public security and threaten Jiangling. Either way, they have a strong mobile surname, and they can mobilize Cai Mao's forces everywhere. We have a great opportunity to break the enemy. ”

Zhang Lang pondered: "If there is a movement in Changsha, Wang Wei will definitely not sit idly by, and it is impossible for me to transfer all the tens of thousands of troops in Wuchang, so in this way, it will be very difficult to take Changsha." ”

Guo Jia smiled: "Lord, you still forgot a big card in your hand." ”

Zhang Lang said confusedly: "What card?" ”

Guo Jia said dumbly: "Lord, think about it again?" ”

Zhang Lang suddenly woke up and said, "Could it be Huang Xu?" ”

Guo Jia stroked his palms and laughed: "It's this person." Unexpectedly, the righteous act of the lord a few years ago not only won for himself as a fierce general, but also increased an important weight for the battle with Liu Biao Jingzhou. ”

Zhang Lang faintly grasped something, but he couldn't touch the key, he was extremely anxious, and his expression was very excited: "Fengxiao, you tell the truth, if you don't tell the truth, I really want to flatten you." ”

Guo Jiadao: "Huang Xu is a very good general, and more importantly, he is the son of Huang Zhong. ”

Tian Feng also said at this time: "Changsha Han Xuan only because Liu Pan is Liu Biao's nephew, he didn't dare to snub him, and sent him to Youxian to stay together, but he was not very good to Huang Zhongke, according to the news we got in Changsha, Huang Zhongren was upright, and jealous and hateful, and he was very prestigious in Changsha. It's just that Han Xuan's heart is not right, he is bribed and blackmailed, he is a good minister, and he is close to a villain, Huang Zhong has counted Han Xuan's many times in front of Liu Pan, and after Han Xuan learned about it, he has always held a grudge, but Huang Zhong is very important to Liu Pan, so Han Xuan has nothing to do. If the lord sends someone to make an obstacle and plot against Huang Zhong, then the time will be reconciled from the inside and outside, and Changsha will be in the bag. ”

Zhang Lang laughed, his eyes narrowed into a slit, and Guo Jia and Tian Feng also laughed together on the side.

Zhang Lang finished laughing, and then looked at Guo Jia with slanted eyes.

Guo Jia looked at Zhang Lang with some sneering eyes, and said inexplicably: "Why does the lord look at his subordinates like this?" ”

Zhang Lang said lightly: "Do you think it's so easy to rebel against Huang Zhong?" ”

Guo Jia was a little surprised: "The subordinates also know that Huang Zhong is loyal and righteous, and he knows how to repay his kindness, but through the relationship between Huang Xu, and spread rumors to Han Xuan in many ways, Han Xuan will definitely not give up, even if Huang Zhong is dedicated to Liu, it will be a situation where the king forces the ministers to rebel, and the ministers have to rebel." ”

Zhang Lang lowered his head and thought about it, obviously things were not as easy as Guo Jia said.

Seeing that Zhang Lang didn't speak, Guo Jia glanced at Tian Feng and fell silent.

After a long time, Zhang Lang said in a hoarse voice: "As you said, our army is going south to Changsha, not to mention the Chibi defense line, just such a large transfer of troops, I am afraid that Cai Mao will also be aware of it." When the time comes, we will strengthen the defense strategy from Baqiu to Changsha, but I am afraid that our army will not be able to get the slightest benefit. ”

Guo Jia said: "Yes, but the subordinates mean that the lord will personally bring 10,000 horses and quietly go south." The remaining 30,000 troops were used as a cover to continue to strengthen the defense line from Xiakou to Chibi, and to attract Cai Mao's eyeline, attracting a large number of his troops to the Hanyang area. Of course, he knew that if he wanted to regain control of Xiakou, he had to destroy the main force of our army, otherwise, Xiakou would just be an empty dream. ”

Zhang Lang was surprised: "Only 10,000 soldiers? So how do you fight? ”

Guo Jia said: "Yes, you can't bring too much." If you bring more, it will empty the Xiakou defense line, and second, it will make the enemy aware of it. But with the master's ability, are you afraid that you can't find a helper? Speaking of these, Guo Jia squeezed his eyebrows at Zhang Lang, and his eyes were very dark.

Zhang Lang thought of Zhang Ning and couldn't help laughing.

Zhang Lang suddenly sighed and said, "Hey, speaking of which, this Liu Biao is really yin." I am more and more suspicious that the change in Jiaozhou is not Liu Biao's black hand from the bottom, otherwise how could it be so coincidental. ”

Guo Jia was about to say something, when a soldier reported at the door, and the messenger from Xia Kou arrived.

Zhang Lang immediately came in.

The messenger reported: "Report to the lord, just brought the news from Xiakou, Huang Zu crossed the river to attack Xiakou yesterday, and it is estimated that he took about 5,000 soldiers with him and had a fierce battle with General Zhou Tai on the water. After a few moments of fierce fighting, Liu's army appeared to reinforce the army, and Cheng was afraid that General Zhou would lose, so he then beat the drum and withdrew his troops. The enemy general Huang Zu was not willing to give up, and rushed with reinforcements to the foot of Xiakoushui City, where he was repelled by Lord Cheng with a rocket. In this battle, we suffered 300 casualties, 5 red horse boats were destroyed, and 36 lost the ability to maneuver. ”

Zhang Lang waved his hand, indicating that he knew, and told the messenger to step back.

After the messenger retreated, Zhang Lang asked the two, "Feng Xiao, Fu Hao, what do you think?" ”

Tian Feng opened his mouth and said: "Cai Mao is really determined to win this time." ”

Guo Jia nodded.

Zhang Lang was just about to speak, when another messenger arrived.

Zhang Lang's heart suddenly jumped a little, and he was hurriedly summoned in.

The man had obviously been on the road all night, his body had not dried up with sweat, he looked tired from the saddle horse, and his eyes were bloodshot.

Zhang Lang didn't wait for him to speak, then asked, "What's wrong?" ”

The messenger said: "Huang Zu retreated only about an hour, and as soon as the sky was dark, he launched a night attack, dispatching about nearly 10,000 troops, and the torches on the river were like dragons, stretching for several miles, and began to storm Xiakou, and now the situation is unknown." Lord Cheng asked his subordinates to report the news first. ”

Zhang Lang was speechless.

Then the messengers rushed back one after another.

It was only when the last Yan Chengyu repelled their final impact that Zhang Lang took a long breath.

As soon as Guo Jia waited for the messenger to retreat, he said: "Lord, time waits for no one, Huang Zu has already besieged Xiakou at any cost this time, even if Xiakou is in danger, Zhongde will experience harm again, such consumption and wheel warfare, and we will suffer in the end." If you don't send troops again, I'm afraid that after a long time, Xiakou will not be able to hold it. ”

Zhang Lang got up violently, stood up straight and said, "Okay." I took 10,000 soldiers to rush to Anchenghui and Huang Xu overnight, and asked Tian Feng to bring 20,000 soldiers to reinforce Xiakou. ”

(To be continued)