At present, Cao Ren is still stationed in the land of Xiangfan, and the city defense is not as bad as Cao Pi and Dongwu thought, but the situation he faces is worse than they expected......

Since Cao Pi decided to attack Wu, Cao Ren knew that he would have a tough fight with his old opponent again.

In fact, from the beginning of the court to spread that Cao Pi was dissatisfied with Sun Quan, and when there were rumors that His Majesty planned to go south to attack Wu, Cao Ren stepped up the repair work of Xiangfan, especially Fancheng.

In fact, the progress of the project was much faster than expected by the DPRK and Eastern Wu, and now Xiangfan is not impregnable, but it has basically reached the level before the flooding of the Seventh Army.

There were 2,000 defenders in Xiangyang, and there were still 1,000 defenders in Fancheng.

For this matter, he quarreled with the current General Yangwu and the Hou Manzhong of Guannei.

Lu Chang, who was sixty-one years old at the time, didn't know if it was because Cao Ren retreated to Fancheng and left him to be besieged by the Jingzhou army in Xiangyang, which caused him to worry about something every day.

Anyway, his health has been deteriorating ever since.

Fortunately, there were famous doctors and craftsmen in Xiangfan who took turns to diagnose and treat, and the imperial court sent court medical officers to consult many times for this meritorious man who adhered to Xiangyang.

After many famous doctors discussed and revised the treatment plan several times, treated various precious medicinal materials, and carefully cared for by his subordinates, Lu Chang finally ...... at the beginning of this year He's dead.

Since then, General Yangwu has been fully favored and led the post of Xiangyang Taishou and continued to garrison.

After the battle of Jingzhou, Cao Pi once thought of giving up the broken Xiangfan and ordering the army to retreat directly to Wancheng.

Man Zhong and Cao Ren both strongly opposed, but fortunately, Cao Pi's confidant Sima Yi also opposed, so he has been controlling the land of Xiangfan.

Otherwise, if Guan Yu went directly to the north from Xiangfan this time, the battle would be even more difficult to fight.

"General Zixiao, the mountains of Xiangyang are surrounded by water, easy to defend and difficult to attack, this place should be arranged to block the Shu army here!" Man Pet blushed, he had said this more than once.

The battle of Wu has begun, and it must not be long before Guan Yu will fight.

That old opponent will never give up this great opportunity.

That's why full of pets is getting more and more excited.

"Previously, our army was unfavorable in the field, only a few thousand soldiers and horses were left to retreat, this time there are additional reinforcements sent by His Majesty, if you can lay ambushes in the mountains and key roads, you will definitely be able to stop the Shu army!"

How do you know that Cao Ren shook his head without thinking about it: "No, it is a taboo for soldiers to fight against the water, at this time, the situation is very different from the early Han Dynasty, how can we follow Han Xin's old story."

"If the Shu army comes, it must first cut off the water with an elite navy, and then our army will be on the south bank, once the war is unfavorable, where can we retreat?

"At that time, even if the reinforcements behind him have the intention to save them, they will not be able to cross the river under the barrier of the river, and they will be wiped out, and it will never be feasible."

Cao Ren has said this more than once, and at this time, seeing the old things revisited, it is also a bit upset.

However, after all, the two are friends of life and death, and they have a good relationship, but they are not afraid of disagreement due to this kind of dispute in official affairs, and they do not have too many scruples when they speak.

"General Zixiao, have you forgotten that you wanted to go south to take Jingzhou?! How to make such a retreat! ”

Man Zhong knew that if the battle situation fell into a disadvantage, then Cao Ren was indeed more secure.

But...... This battle hasn't been fought yet, how can you conclude that you will be at a disadvantage?!

The dignified general of Wei State, now the well-deserved number one fierce general under His Majesty, has tacitly acquiesced that he will be the inferior side before he has even fought, and the morale of the soldiers below has not plummeted?

Seeing that the good terrain around Xiangyang was not fully utilized, Cao Ren seemed to want to defend Xiangyang City, he was really a little anxious, Cao Zixiao was not like this before?

Cao Ren's old face was slightly red when he heard this, but fortunately, it was not white when it was originally exposed to the wind and sun, and it was not too obvious.

He knew very well what he meant by being favored, and he also understood that he was really beaten by Guan Yu and had a bit of a psychological shadow.

This is not the same as simple fear, Jingzhou has a rich water system, and the Jingzhou army under Guan Yu can be called elite no matter whether it is on the shore of the river.

thought that he had more troops than him at the beginning, but he was beaten by his water and land switching and elusive style of play, and thousands of people retreated to Fancheng.

Le Jin himself and his own soldiers were directly scrapped, if it weren't for this, he wouldn't have died so early.

The development and changes in Jingnan can be seen in his eyes, Guan Yu recruits troops and horses, builds ships in the whole army, and if he attacks again, it will definitely not be a small fight.

According to Cao Ren's estimate, if Guan Yu recklessly recruits troops, plus the men and horses that Yu Ban sent out before, he can bring up at least another 60,000 or 70,000 troops.

At the beginning, the superiority of troops could not be defeated, and now the inferior troops still go out to fight in the field? Crazy?

So it's not a fear, it's a sober analysis based on objective facts...... At least that's what General Cao himself thinks.

"Your Majesty did not send all the reinforcements to Xiangfan, obviously he also has this concern, how can he retreat." Cao Ren hurriedly made up for it, "Now that Your Majesty has attacked Wu in three ways, Sun Quan Xiao'er will definitely be defeated."

"When our army breaks through the river defense, we can divide our troops to go up the river and attack behind the enemy, and then the Jingzhou army will definitely be unstable, and then it will be a good opportunity for our army to counterattack.

"If you take the liberty of fighting with the enemy, if you lose your troops, won't it be a big deal for Your Majesty? It is more appropriate to camp the camp west of Fancheng like this now, and turn each other into horns. ”

Full of pet hurriedly said: "But ......"

"No more." Cao Ren waved his big hand and said, "I'm afraid Guan Yu is coming to attack recently, I have decided on this matter, and Bo Ning will return to Xiangyang to garrison."

"If you are worried about the loss of Xiangyang, I can also go to guard it in person, and Berning will come to supervise Fancheng."

Man Zhong looked at Cao Ren in disbelief, but his excited expression gradually faded.

He stared at Cao Ren's eyes, seeing that the other party was a little weak-hearted, and said lightly: "The general is too worried, if the favor is there, Xiangyang is there, and if Xiangyang is lost, then he will only die, what are you afraid of?" ”

This is the first time that Cao Ren has been promoted to an official position.

Standing up with a full favor, he respectfully bowed his hand and said: "It's not a pity to die with a full favor, I just hope that the general will not lose his sharpness in the past, and say goodbye!" ”

"Hey......" Cao Ren got up and stretched out his hand, but he flicked his sleeves and walked away without looking back.

"Huh." When the pet went out of the house, he suddenly couldn't help but chuckle, and then laughed as if he remembered something interesting, "Hahahaha......"

Cao Ren in the room listened to the laughter of the pet in embarrassment, and slowly sat back, bowing his head thoughtfully.

"I ...... Are you really afraid of that Guan Yu? ”

It's a pity that there is no one in the empty house who can give him an answer.

……

Nam-gun, Gangneung.

The 50,000 troops outside the city have been divided into two routes, one led by Guan Ping, preparing to go to the dock to board the ship, blockade the water, and cut off the connection between Xiangyang and Fancheng.

One route was led by Guan Yu and went straight to Xiangyang by land.

"Don't venture ashore to fight, and make a decision after your father's soldiers go to Xiangyang to join you." Guan Yu said solemnly, "This battle is very important, although you are my son, if you disobey the order, you should also be severely punished!" ”

"Yes!" Guan Ping hugged his fists and said, "The child keeps it in mind." ”

Guan Yu nodded, in fact, he was still very relieved about his eldest son.

After Guan Ping's previous experience, he is now enough to take charge on his own.

"By the way, is there any news from Ji Chang?"

Guan Ping shook his head: "I haven't received it yet." ”

He looked at Hao Pu who stayed in Jiangling again, but the other party did not have any news from Guiyang.

"Well, I hope nothing goes wrong."

After Ma Liang heard about Cao Pi's attack on Wu, he once sent a letter to Jiangling, saying that he would personally go into the mountains to contact the Wuxi barbarians.

But since then there has been no news, and I don't know what happened now.

"Father, Matthew is wise and cautious, and he will be fine. Perhaps there were other reasons for the delay. ”

Guan Yu nodded, Ma Liang has always been very reliable.

He immediately turned over and got on his horse and hugged his fist at Hao Pu: "Envoy, Jiangling will ask the envoy, take care." ”

Hao Pu bowed and said: "Pu, swear to live and die with Jiangling!" ”

Guan Yu nodded, took down a shiny new guy from the side of the red rabbit horse, a confident smile rose at the corner of his mouth, and the squinted Danfeng's eyes opened: "Let's go!" ”

(End of chapter)