Xiakou Water Village was crumbling under the offensive of the Wu army several times.

However, as the Jingzhou naval division broke through the interception line of Jiang Qin's troops in Jiangjindu and attacked in a big way, the main general Lü Meng had to give up and continue to attack.

The Wu people slowly retreated on various warships and joined the defeated army of Jiang Qin's army at the junction of the Jiang and Han waters.

After a while, I saw that large building boats, large boats, and boats of all sizes appeared on the Han River.

Warships lined up and sailed down.

The layers of canvas are like clouds covering the sun, and the momentum is huge.

The flags with the word "Guan" hanging on each ship also fluttered in the wind, as if swearing sovereignty over Xiakou.

On the building boat several feet high, Guan Ping, a middle-aged man in his forties wearing a navy blue robe, eight feet long, and a sword at his waist, was carefully looking at the Wu boats in the lower reaches of the river.

On the side, he was wrapped in a thick cotton jacket, curled up, and a pair of white eyebrows were quite eye-catching with the army adviser Ma Liang.

"After our army broke through the Jiangjindu defense line and defeated the intercepted Wu army, I heard that Jiangdong General Lu Mengzheng led a large army to besiege the lost Xiakou."

"I wonder what the situation is now? Will it be able to hold out until our army returns to defense? ”

Looking at the downstream for a while, Guan Ping's eyes were glued, and he said with concern.

When these words fell, Ma Liang on the side looked more relaxed and relieved: "The young general doesn't have to worry~"

"According to the battle reports in recent days, Huo Zhongmiao's son is indeed very capable, and I heard that he first stabilized the situation in Jiangling, the state capital, and then defeated the invading Wu general Lü Meng."

"Now he is still attacking Lukou, Xiakou and other places all the way downstream, almost single-handedly playing the main force of the Wu army in the palm of his hand, alleviating the situation in our rear."

"According to the good view, since Huo Yi dares to take the initiative, he has a plan."

When this remark came out, Guan Ping suddenly felt reasonable, and nodded one after another in agreement, "Mr. is reasonable!" ”

"Newspaper..."

While the two were talking, they saw the scout rush onto the main ship and quickly report it.

"What's going on?"

"Major General Qiyu, the Wu Army's naval division that fled ahead has converged with the main force of the Lü Meng Division."

The spies truthfully replied to the general's feelings.

As soon as these words fell, Guan Ping's expression suddenly became serious, and he waved his hand and ordered:

"Order all the officers and men to line up in battle formations and prepare to storm the enemy."

The flag-bearer waved the flag and conveyed the command to the ships.

As soon as the order was given, I saw that the Jingzhou Navy Division was quite skillful in arranging troops.

The ships lined up in front of the river, the crossbowmen behind the female wall were on standby, and rows of elite men were ready to meet the enemy ships when they got close.

There were many small boats behind the Mong, and the soldiers above only waited for the fighting ships to tear apart the defense line of the Wu army, and then broke into the enemy ships to divide the battlefield.

Guan Ping has been following his father for a long time, and he is also quite disciplined in the tactics of water warfare.

In the confrontation of the sailors, the bigger the warship, the better.

The ship is tall, whether it is firing arrows on the ship to kill the enemy, or colliding with the enemy, it will have an absolute advantage.

This is also a building ship, and the Mong fighting ship is a sharp weapon on the water.

However, the ship also has its drawbacks, that is, the steering is slow and inflexible.

Once the defense line is torn apart, it is easy to take advantage of the characteristics of small size and fast speed to cut into the battle and decide the outcome of the war.

Guan Ping is also very clear that at present, his side is going down the river and has the advantage of a tailwind.

In river battles, whichever side occupies the upper hand is greatly strengthened.

The various departments of the Jingzhou Navy Division supported the boat and swooped straight down to the Jiang and Han waters!

Here, as soon as Lü Meng's main force received the defeated Jiang Qin's troops, they saw that the Jingzhou fleet was already close at hand.

"General Qiqi Lu, Huo Yi on the bank of the river gathered the remnants and marched in by boat, which seems to have the potential to attack us with Jingzhou reinforcements."

Before he could give the military order, he saw the scouts in the rear quickly report it.

When Lu Meng heard the news, his brows furrowed, and after a while, he waved his hand and said, "Order all the departments to temporarily retreat along the southern Jinkou." ”

"喏~"

The order was handed down, and the scout quickly surrendered his promise to convey it.

Zhou Tai, who was on the side, looked solemn when he heard this, and hurriedly surrendered his hand to the battle: "General Lu, what are you retreating?" ”

"Isn't it just the Jingzhou Water Master, why be afraid?"

"Please also allow the last general to meet the enemy, and it will be able to defeat the enemy."

When the words fell, there seemed to be a bit of anger in his words.

Then he glanced sideways at his friend, and saw Jiang Qin's face in embarrassment, and Zhou Tai was even more angry!

Seeing that he wanted to raise troops out of anger, Lu Mengyan, who looked very calm, could agree?

He waved his hand, his face was pale, and he said in a loud voice:

"Those who violate the order will be engaged in military law!"

As soon as the strict order came out, Zhou Tai, who was high-spirited, did not dare to continue to insist.

The order was handed down, and the various units of the Wu army controlled the large and small boats to retreat quickly along the southern waters.

By the time the main force of the Jingzhou Naval Division arrived at the junction of the Jiang and Han waters, there was no trace of Wu's army on the river.

Only the sound of the surging river remained.

After almost the entire army retreated, the main general on the main ship, Lu Meng, regained a few points of calmness, his eyes swept over the generals, and he said in a calm tone:

"Jingzhou Sailor has just occupied the tailwind trend, and has a natural geographical advantage under the swoop."

"Secondly, our army has been storming Xiakou Shuizhai for a long time, and it is already difficult and lacking, and the boat division is tired, so it is not suitable to fight with the enemy's main force again."

"What's more, there are not many arrows left on our side, and the enemy forces behind us are flanking."

"If we fight, our army will only lose soldiers and horses in vain, and it is difficult to win."

A discourse is eloquent, and the various unfavorable situations are counted.

After hearing this, the generals and colonels of Jiangdong, who were still puzzled, all expressed their agreement.

They really didn't think about it so much, and now after listening to Lu Meng's analysis, they realized that they had overlooked too many problems.

Zhou Tai, who was still full of anger on the side, heard this, his expression changed suddenly, and he hurriedly surrendered his hand and pleaded guilty:

"General Lu, it's right for you to evacuate temporarily and avoid the enemy's edge,"

"Tai almost ignored his soldiers for his own selfishness, and I hope the general will punish him!"

As soon as he said that, he looked at Lu Meng tightly, and begged for punishment in a loud voice.

Unexpectedly, when Lu Meng heard this, he helped him up with both hands, and comforted him with a smile: "General Zhou is full of courage and loyalty, and he just wants to open up the situation for our army,"

"How can the general blame the general?"

After that, Zhou Tai got up and looked at him with more and more admiration in his eyes.

With the temporary retreat of the Wu army to Jinkou on the south bank, they were stationed.

Huo Yi in the north also joined the main sailor with his troops.

After welcoming the troops to the river, Guan Ping got off the boat and landed on the shore, his eyes looked closely at the young man in his twenties, who had just reached the crown, and praised with a smile:

"General Huo is so young, but in recent days, he has been famous and has made outstanding achievements!"

As soon as the words fell, Huo Yi turned his head sideways and hurriedly responded:

"The young general's words are serious, and Yi was ordered by the king to inherit the position of general of his father, and bring the old department to protect the safety of Jingzhou."

"Now resisting Jiangdong's invasion of states and counties is what Yi should do!"