Mi Han

Chapter 736: Attack Zhouling First and Strike Halfway Across the River
Because he already had the idea of ​​attacking Jingzhou in his mind, Lu Xun also had a plan for the corresponding marching route in his mind.

Lu Xun looked at Zhu Huan and asked quickly:
"A few days ago, I asked you to mobilize the navy to block the Yangtze River coast to prevent the enemy spies from knowing our army's strength. Have you neglected this matter?"

Facing Lu Xun's serious question, Zhu Huan did not dare to be careless and quickly stood up and answered:

"Never!"

Zhu Huan's answer made Lu Xun very satisfied.

Although Zhu Huan was arrogant, he never neglected military matters.

After receiving Zhu Huan's answer, Lu Xun immediately took out a command arrow and handed it to Zhu Huan, admonishing him:
“Among my generals, you are the best at rapid marches and siege warfare.

I now appoint you as the vanguard of my army. Lead an army of 10,000 to set out today. You must land as quickly as possible and seize the state tomb!"

Zhouling is a city in Jingzhou, far away from Yong'an.

More importantly, Zhouling City was a forward base for Gong'an to resist the Eastern Wu.

If Zhu Huan could capture Zhouling City, it would mean that the Wu army would have a place to stay in Jingzhou.

Zhu Huan’s task was not to be underestimated, and he also knew that Lu Xun trusted him.

Zhu Huan then bowed three times and solemnly took the command arrow from Lu Xun's hand, and swore a military order:
"I will fight bravely and live up to the general's trust."

After saying this, Zhu Huan stood up and prepared to go out.

After Zhu Huan left, Lu Xun turned his gaze to Xu Sheng.

"You are well versed in military tactics. I order you to lead 20,000 elite soldiers upstream and pretend to be heading straight for Jiangling.

The commander of Jiangling was Chen Dao, a famous general of the Han Dynasty, but he was too cautious.

If Jiangling is in danger, even if he learns that Gong'an is under siege, he will worry that this is our army's plan to besiege the city and attack its reinforcements.

As a result, the enemy forces in northern Jing would not be able to arrive in time for support from outside the Public Security Bureau.

Your mission is no less important than Zhu Huan's. Do you dare to accept it?"

Different from the previous Zhou Yu.

In the past, when Zhou Yu assigned tasks, he would usually only tell the generals what to do, but would not explain why they should do so.

Mainly featuring a cool and aloof style.

However, Lu Xun had a humble personality, and in order to prevent his generals from taking it lightly, he would often give more instructions when arranging tasks.

After listening to Lu Xun's words, Xu Sheng suddenly felt a sense of heroism.

What is there for him to be afraid of?
"Zhu Huan immediately received the military order, and Sheng was not afraid."

Xu Sheng's answer shocked all the Wu generals present.

As two consecutive military orders were issued, the generals of the Eastern Wu present felt that the atmosphere in the tent suddenly became heated.

Lu Xun was also satisfied with Xu Sheng's answer.

Then Lu Xun also handed a command arrow to Xu Sheng.

When Lu Xun was about to issue the third command arrow, he looked at the veteran general Lu Dai:

"Lü Gong, you have always been prudent.

I will leave 20,000 elite soldiers for you to stay outside Yong'an City.

Do you know what my intention is?"

Facing Lu Xun's question, Lu Dai stood up and answered:
"One is to intimidate Han Zong in Yong'an City, and the other is to protect our army's retreat."

Lu Dai succinctly stated Lu Xun's intention.

Lu Dai's answer made Lu Xun clap his hands and laugh.

"If you can understand my intention, I won't have any worries in the future."

After laughing, Lu Xun stood up and looked at the generals below, and said to them:

"As for the generals, you must pack up all your luggage within two days.

Two days later, I will join you all in avenging our past shame!"

After hearing Lu Xun's words, the generals of the Eastern Wu stood up excitedly:

"I will not turn back until I surrender!"

The passionate oaths of the Eastern Wu generals instantly engulfed Lu Xun.

As the saying goes, soldiers are more valuable than speed.

After receiving Lu Xun's order, Zhu Huan assembled tens of thousands of Wu troops as quickly as possible.

But no matter how fast the speed was, after tens of thousands of Wu troops gathered, the sky gradually darkened.

Tens of thousands of Wu troops thought that Zhu Huan would abandon his plan of marching when it got dark.

But they were wrong.

Even though it was pitch black and Zhu Huan couldn't see every Wu soldier in front of him, he still tried his best to make his voice heard throughout the army.

"Get on board one after another and set off overnight!"

With the help of the generals in the army, Zhu Huan's order quickly spread throughout the army.

Upon hearing Zhu Huan's order, tens of thousands of Wu troops were surprised, but they still carried out the order faithfully.

Although most armies in the world suffer from night blindness, this symptom is not serious in the Wu army.

At least for the elite troops of the Wu army, they were not afraid of night attacks.

Because of the geographical location, Wu Jun has eaten more fish and meat since he was a child.

The first famous night attack in Chinese history was also fought by the Wu army led by Sun Wu.

Under the illumination of the surrounding firelight and under the command of the generals beside them, batches of Wu troops were boarding the warships in the harbor in an orderly manner.

When a warship was full of people, it immediately sailed out of the port and headed towards Jingzhou.

At the beginning, there were not many Wu army warships sailing out of the port.

But as time went on, more and more warships sailed out of the port.

Gradually, in the darkness, many flames appeared on the vast Yangtze River.

Many flames gathered together and connected to each other, like a fire dragon, advancing towards Zhouling with unstoppable momentum.

Although they were going against the current, the Wu army's warships were indeed the most advanced warships in the world.

The countercurrent could not slow down the speed of Wu's warships much.

After a day and a night of sailing, many Wu army warships were not far from Zhouling City.

But just when Zhu Huan was about to lead his army to the outskirts of Zhouling City as quickly as possible, the sky suddenly turned bad.

A sudden strong wind blew up on the Yangtze River, blowing many of the Eastern Wu warships crooked, causing their formation to disappear in an instant.

Just when Zhu Huan was feeling troubled by this sudden situation, scouts outside Zhouling City also discovered signs of Wu's army.

As soon as the scout discovered this, he immediately reported it to Wang Hong, the magistrate of Zhouling County.

Many Wu generals may be familiar with the name Wang Hong.

Because in the battle of Gong'an that year, Wang Hong, as Mi Yang's good friend and envoy, traveled thousands of miles to invite Shamoke, the reinforcement army, for Mi Yang.

It can be said that many Wu generals also hated Wang Hong to the core.

After the Battle of Gong'an, Wang Hong was also highly valued by Mi Yang for his merits. Mi Yang once let Wang Hong take charge of Siwen Cao.

Unfortunately, Wang Hong’s ability is ultimately limited.

In the end, Jiang Ji replaced Wang Hong's position.

But Mi Yang still cares about the old friendship.

After Wang Hong learned of Mi Yang's plan, in the face of Wang Hong's repeated requests for mercy, Mi Yang finally appointed Wang Hong as the chief of the state mausoleum.

Mi Yang knew that there might be an accident in Zhouling in the future. He thought Wang Hong wanted to seek wealth and honor by taking risks. Therefore, before Wang Hong came to Zhouling, he specifically reminded him:
“If the Wu army arrives, you only need to guard Zhouling strictly. You don’t need to defend it for too long. You can just delay it for a few days.

If you really can't defend the state mausoleum, as long as you don't surrender to the enemy, I will arrange your future."

From Mi Yang's words, we can know that Mi Yang had already prepared for the fall of Zhouling.

But Mi Yang didn't want Wang Hong's life to be in danger.

"Da Sima, you care too much about the old relationship."

After Wang Hong arrived at Zhouling, he kept saying this to the officials around him.

At that time, Wang Hong's tone was full of pride and relief.

Even though Mi Yang removed Wang Hong from his position as Si Wen Cao, he never blamed Mi Yang at all. Not at all.

In the past, the subordinates only thought that Wang Hong was showing off his relationship with Mi Yang to them.

It was not until today, when they learned that Wu’s army was invading, that Wang Hong said this to them again.

Wang Hong's tone today was obviously different.

Seems free and easy, yet also seems resolute.

Da Sima could obviously do better.

As Mi Yang's close friend and General Tiance's trusted minister, Wang Hong should help Mi Yang and make his plan perfect both publicly and privately.

“After the Gong’an War, the world no longer knows me, Wang Hong.

During my tenure in Liangzhou, no one in the world knew me, Wang Hong.

But I think after today, the world should be able to know it. "

Wang Hong solemnly put on the helmet that he had prepared long ago, and then an order came out of his mouth.

"Since the enemy's formation is in disarray, our army should attack them halfway across the river!"

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(End of this chapter)