Chapter 168: Let the Fire Burn Stronger

The boat went down the river, ready to rest in Chaisang, heard that Zhou Yu was defeated, Tai Shici and Zhou Tai were seriously injured, and Jiangdong was a word of peace, Sun Quan was helpless, and went to Wuhu to watch the battle.

Zhuge Jin was in a hurry, and did not dare to delay urging the troops to lead the way straight to Wuhu, and the two generals were injured, which was a great test of Jiangdong's combat strength.

Liu Qi didn't expect that Zhou Yu led the troops and suffered such a big loss, since the death of Sun Ce in Jiangdong, there are only two super-first-class generals, Gan Ning and Tai Shici.

Now Gan Ning has been taken in by himself, the only card in Dongwu, Tai Shi Ci, was seriously injured, and Zhou Tai, who could barely resist the fight, also retired injured, and Dongwu basically only had second-rate generals left, except for water battles, basically lost their offensive ability.

And Cao Cao did not retreat, but sent Sima Yi to Chang'an, which was also unexpected by Liu Qi, Zhuge Liang and others.

According to the original estimate, when he sent reinforcements to Jiangdong, Cao Cao also happened to retreat to Chang'an, which not only promised a great favor, but also could walk around in Eastern Wu.

Who knew that Sima Yi was forced to appear in advance, and Liu Qi didn't know whether to be happy or worried for a while.

Zhuge Jin was so anxious that he circled around the bow of the ship, and Xu Shu discussed with Liu Qi and others: "Cao Thief's refusal to withdraw his troops shows the intention of taking Jiangdong. ”

Gan Ning pouted: "Ge Laozi, I don't think that Sun Quan is a good thing, the blue-eyed person is like a white-eyed wolf, capricious, you have to beware of him biting back, why do you need to help with all your might?" ”

This time, when the navy marched eastward, Gan Ning only brought ordinary warships, and even most of them were ships of Dongting water thieves, which looked a little dilapidated, and none of those steamers and warships equipped with crossbows were willing to bring them.

Liu Pan nodded and said: "Governor Gandu is reasonable, for the sake of Jiangdong affairs, it is not worth it to ask me to fight in Jingzhou with blood!" ”

Liu Qi shook his head with a smile and said: "As the so-called saving soldiers is like fighting a fire, think about it, where is this fire burning, so we are not in a hurry to save it?" ”

Gan Ning's thick eyebrows frowned slightly: "Backyard? ”

"Isn't there a rush to catch fire in the backyard?" Liu Pan pursed his lips, "I think the kitchen is about the same." ”

Huang Zhong couldn't help but say: "The firewood room is full of sundries, and it doesn't matter if it is burned." ”

"I thought it was a hall!" Xi Guan pondered: "The backyard is a bedroom, the kitchen has food, and the firewood room hides treasures, which can't be burned. ”

Gan Ning touched his chin and smiled: "It seems that the treasures of the Xi family are hidden near the firewood house." ”

"No, no, no, I'm just making an analogy!" Xi Guan's face suddenly changed greatly, and he hurriedly waved his hand, causing everyone to laugh.

Liu Pan asked, "Da Lang, what do you think?" ”

Xu Shu smiled on the side: "What you said is wrong, this fire is burning in the courtyard of another house, so there is no need to worry." ”

Liu Qi nodded and said, "So we are going to fight the fire, but in fact, we want to burn this fire more vigorously." ”

"Oh!" Everyone suddenly understood, and laughed again.

Zhuge Jin poked his head in and sighed: "The military situation is urgent, why are you laughing so loudly?" ”

Liu Qi said with a smile: "I am discussing with the generals about breaking Cao, don't worry, sir, when they get to the front line, they will definitely rush to kill with all their might, and they will definitely make Cao thieves frightened." ”

Zhuge Jin hugged his fists and said: "In this way, there will be all the generals, and after the matter is completed, there will be heavy thanks!" ”

Liu Qi said: "Since we have come to help, we will not ask for anything in return, but this time I will send troops, and the food, grass and weapons needed, Mr. must ensure that they are sufficient, otherwise the soldiers will be slack, and the morale of the army will be weak, and I will be powerless." ”

Zhuge Jin nodded and said: "The soldiers and horses have not moved, the grain and grass go first, don't I understand this truth?" One should be used in the army, and I will personally dispatch it. ”

The fleet went smoothly, and the next day it arrived at Wuhu, where the defenders reported in, and Sun Quan led the civil and military forces to meet them in person.

Liu Qi looked at the boat, and saw a person wearing a purple robe, a lilac beard, and a slightly deep eye socket, which looked like a dragon's head at first glance, no wonder people said that Sun Quan was extraordinary.

When he got off the boat, he found that Sun Quan's eyes were not turquoise, but dark blue like the sea.

But in any case, like Liu Bei's big ears, they are different from ordinary people, which is the appearance of great wealth and nobility in ancient times.

Seeing the real person, Liu Qi became more and more puzzled, whether it is from the perspective of bloodline inheritance or later generations of medicine, it is difficult to explain Sun Quan's appearance, is it a genetic mutation?

Sun Quan was also observing Liu Qi, neither majestic nor shrewd and capable, but similar to Liu Biao, revealing elegance and calmness.

Can such a person defeat Cao Cao?

Sun Quan was puzzled in his heart, and in the midst of greetings and compliments, Zhuge Jin introduced the two sides, and when he arrived in the mansion, he set up a banquet for Liu Qi to pick up the wind and wash the dust.

After three rounds of drinking, Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and sneered: "Today, Cao's army is more than 300,000, Long Xiang is looking at the tiger, and General Liu supports Jiangdong, but he only brings 5,000 soldiers and horses, which is too perfunctory." ”

Liu Qi raised his glass to Zhang Zhao and said, "Gong Zhang, please drink full." ”

Seeing that Liu Qi was so perfunctory, Zhang Zhao said angrily: "At the moment of the great enemy, I asked about the right matter, why did General Liu avoid talking about it?" ”

Liu Qi slowly put down his wine glass, raised his eyebrows and said, "Mr. also knows the art of war and military?" ”

Zhang Zhao said angrily: "The old man is familiar with the art of war and watches the military strategy, how can he not know? ”

Liu Qi sighed: "I heard that when Sun was dying of rebellion, he entrusted Jiangdong with major affairs: ask Zhang Zhao if you don't decide on internal affairs, and ask Zhou Yu if you don't decide on foreign affairs. If you come here to help the war, you will discuss the enemy's strategy with the governor of Zhou, so you don't have to worry about Mr. Lao. ”

Zhang Zhao was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, if it weren't for Sun Quan's presence, he would have taken the case, and said in a deep voice: "Now Wu Hou is here, Jiangdong civil and military will meet to discuss the matter of protecting the family, and I would like to hear the general's high opinion!" ”

Liu Qi asked: "In the "Art of War" strategy, there are five ways to win, and Ming Gong can know it?" ”

Zhang Zhao snorted coldly, stroked his beard and said: "Those who know whether they can fight or not, those who know the use of the few wins, those who want the same from top to bottom win, those who treat those who are not safe win, and those who can and do not win win." ”

"Yes!" Liu Qi nodded and smiled: "You know the five wins, why do you only do two of them?" Is there any reason to win? ”

Sun Quan couldn't help but ask, "How can you see that someone can only do two of them?" ”

Liu Qi said: "Cao's army went south, you hesitated, did not know whether to fight or not, delayed the dispatch of troops, and delayed the fighters; The generals fought bloodily in the front, but Zhang Gong and others were bent on seeking peace and self-protection in the rear, and the army was discouraged; Zhou Dudu has hidden his strategy, Cao thief is still afraid, but Wu Hou is in front of the battle, how can he win if he repeatedly violates the taboo of the art of war? ”

Sun Quan's face suddenly sank: "General Liu is teaching someone to do something?" ”

Liu Qi shook his head and smiled: "I don't dare to teach Wu Hou, I just read about your brother-in-law's love to save the general." ”

Zhang Zhao sneered: "With only 5,000 soldiers and horses, dare to speak out? ”

"Zhang Zibu, you old stubborn!" Liu Qi suddenly slammed the table and scolded: "You are deaf and blind and have not understood? Or did he collude with the Cao thief early and lure the wolf into the house by eating inside and out? ”

"Liu Qi, in front of the public, you ...... If you dare to speak ill of you, what kind of system will you become, what kind of system will you become? ”

Zhang Zhao didn't expect Liu Qi to dare to scold him in person, but he didn't know how to fight back for a while, trembling and unable to speak.