Mi Han

Chapter 762: Detour through Changsha and Go Straight to Chaisang
Lü Dai, courtesy name Dinggong, was originally from Xuzhou.

In his early years, in order to escape the war in the Central Plains, Lu Dai crossed the river with his family and settled in Jiangdong.

In the fifth year of Jian'an, after Sun Quan became the lord of Jiangdong, he recruited talents from all over the world. It was at this opportunity that Lu Dai entered Sun Quan's court.

Because Lü Dai was the descendant of an official, he was appointed as the county magistrate as soon as he joined Sun Quan.

The position of county magistrate was originally an official position assisting the prefect. However, in the early years of Jian'an, most of the prefects in Jiangdong counties were rebellious relatives of the Sun clan.

But even in such an unfavorable situation, Lu Dai was able to withstand the misbehavior of the Sun clan members while handling the government affairs of the county properly.

Due to his outstanding political achievements, Lu Dai was soon valued by Sun Quan.

After the sixth year of Jian'an, Lü Dai was transferred to the position of colonel. During his tenure as colonel, Lü Dai led troops to quell local rebellions many times.

What really made Lü Dai an important official in Jiangdong was mainly due to one of his achievements:
In the 20th year of Jian'an, Lu Meng launched a surprise attack on the three counties in southern Jing. Lu Dai led his troops to assist Lu Meng and made many contributions in that battle.

While Jiang Ji read out the information he had collected about Lu Dai in front of Mi Yang, he secretly observed Mi Yang's expression.

Jiang Ji found that when he read other contents, Mi Yang's expression remained normal.

But when he read the information that Lü Dai had participated in Lü Meng's first sneak attack on Jingzhou, Mi Yang's expression changed slightly.

Mi Yang's expression changed as he slowly uttered a sentence and asked:

"How old is Lu Dai this year?"

Seeing Mi Yang asking about Lü Dai's age, Jiang Ji quickly replied:
"I don't know his exact age, but I think he is at least sixty years old."

Mi Yang was surprised to hear that Lu Dai was already over sixty years old this year.

Although Mi Yang was a time traveler, it was impossible for him to know the detailed life story of every general of the Three Kingdoms.

That's why he needed Jiang Ji to tell him about Lu Dai's past deeds.

But what Mi Yang didn't expect was that Lu Dai is already over sixty years old this year.

Mi Yang vaguely remembered that in history, Lü Dai was also quite active in the later period of Sun Quan's reign.

If this calculation is made, then wouldn't Lü Dai in history have lived to be over eighty years old?
This.

Thinking of this, Mi Yang commented seriously:

"If a young man does not respect his younger brothers, if he grows up but does not teach others, if he is old but does not die, he is a thief."

Mi Yang's words come from The Analects of Confucius.

Jiang Ji had been familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics since childhood, so he naturally knew the origin and meaning of this sentence.

Because he knew this, Jiang Ji immediately lowered his head silently, pretending that he heard nothing.

Mi Yang didn't care about Jiang Ji's strangeness. After he had enough understanding of Lu Dai, he asked someone to summon Ding Feng to his side.

Just as the generals had guessed before, although Mi Yang dismissed Ding Feng in front of Zhuge Jin, a few days after Zhuge Jin left, Mi Yang found a reason to reinstate Ding Feng.

When Ding Feng heard that Mi Yang was summoning him, he arrived quickly.

But even though several days had passed since the incident, Ding Feng still had an unnatural look on his face when he saw Mi Yang.

"Chengyuan."

Hearing Mi Yang calling him, Ding Feng took a few steps forward shyly.

"Chen is here!"

Mi Yang found Ding Feng's "awkward" attitude funny.

"I have something important to tell you. Why are you so far away?"

Mi Yang's words made Ding Feng take a few steps forward until he came in front of Mi Yang.

At this time, there was a map in front of Mi Yang.

Looking at Ding Feng who was so close, Mi Yang pointed at the map and asked him:

"I want to attack Jianye. Where do you think our army should land?"

In the past few days, all of Mi Yang's confidants knew that his real target was Jianye.

Therefore, in private, several confidants, represented by Ding Feng, had secretly deduced the possibility of a war with Japan.

When asked about military affairs by Mi Yang, Ding Feng quickly got rid of his shyness. He pointed to a place on the map and said excitedly:
"Grand Marshal, I think it is best for our army to land here."

Looking in the direction of Ding Feng's finger, Mi Yang discovered that the best place Ding Feng thought was Chaisang.

The place of Chaisang may not be well-known in the world.

But in Jingzhou and Yangzhou, the importance of Chaisang is well known.

To the south of Chaisang is Luling County, to the north is Lujiang County, to the west is Yong'an, the eastern town of Eastern Wu, and to the east is Danyang County, the political heartland of Eastern Wu.

Chaisang is located at the hub of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, firmly controlling the waterway for the Jingzhou navy to enter Yangzhou.

It can be said that Chaisang is a battleground for both Jingzhou and Yangzhou.

Because no matter which side takes Chaisang, that side can use Chaisang's excellent geographical location to turn itself into a sharp blade hanging over the other side's head at all times.

Before Sun Quan captured Jiangxia, Chaisang had always been the most important military town of the Eastern Wu, and it was also the place where Zhou Yu was stationed all year round.

After pointing out Chaisang, Ding Feng looked at Mi Yang with expectant and even pleading eyes.

Ding Feng knew that Mi Yang would ask him this, so he might have thought of letting him be the vanguard.

When they learned that Mi Yang wanted to attack Jianye, Ding Feng and others believed that this battle would be a war of annihilation between the Han Dynasty and the Eastern Wu.

This is a war to annihilate a country!

As long as I can become the pioneer of this battle, I will definitely be mentioned in great detail in history books in the future.

Which passionate man can resist this temptation?
Seeing that Mi Yang had not responded to his plea, Ding Feng became anxious.

He knew that in the past few days, Zhou Tai, Zhang Yi and others, and even Li Yan, whose injury had not yet fully recovered, had been eyeing the vanguard position.

In Ding Feng's eyes, those comrades have now become hungry wolves that will snatch food from him.

And today, Mi Yang summoned him, which was a godsend opportunity.

If he wastes this God-given opportunity, not only will he regret it in the future, but his descendants will probably regret it for generations to come.

"In the past few days, Zhou Tai, Zhang Yi and others have been teasing me, saying that my "treasonous" behavior that day would surely attract the admiration of future generations.

But I know very well that although my actions that day were in line with justice, they still violated the etiquette between master and subject.

me."

As he spoke, the aggrieved Ding Feng tried hard to squeeze out a few tears from his eyes.

Thanks to Ding Feng's unremitting efforts, a few tears actually appeared in his eyes.

Ding Feng's performance stunned Jiang Ji who was standing beside him.

Good guy.

Is this the Ding Chengyuan who has “no rifts in his heart”?
With such acting skills, he will have a place even in the Great Wei.

Mi Yang found it even funnier when he saw Ding Feng, who had only shed blood but no tears on the battlefield, now acting like a "hero shedding tears" in front of him.

How could Mi Yang not know that Ding Feng was playing the emotional card in front of him?

"alright.

I will never forget your dedication.

I have already decided to let you serve as the vanguard of the army."

Mi Yang's words made Ding Feng very happy.

After getting Mi Yang's assurance, Ding Feng quickly reached out to wipe away the tears that refused to fall from his eyes, and then pretended to bow.

But Mi Yang stopped him in time.

"Chaisang is Sun Quan's vital point, so it would be great if we could land at Chaisang.

But this battle cannot be fought so simply. "

Mi Yang was hesitating just now, but in fact he was considering Ding Feng's suggestion.

Mi Yang's words did not reduce Ding Feng's joy in the slightest.

What Ding Feng wanted was the position of vanguard. As for how the battle should be fought, he didn't care at all.

As long as Mi Yang agreed to let him serve as the vanguard, even if Mi Yang ordered him to lead the army directly to Jianye, he would not hesitate at all.

"You are the one who decides. I will obey you in everything."

Ding Feng obediently sat in front of Mi Yang again, waiting for his orders.

"I need you to lead several thousand elite troops into Changsha first.

After we meet up with a reinforcement force in Changsha, we will march out from Xiajuan County in Changsha, enter Luling County, attack Ai County, and then march north to the outskirts of Chaisang City.

Originally, Ding Feng planned to just follow Mi Yang's orders no matter what he said.

However, Mi Yang's order still puzzled Ding Feng.

Ding Feng thought for a while and found that he couldn't figure it out, so he asked directly:

"Won't our army go by water?"

According to the map, there are two roads from Zhouling to Chaisang.

In addition to the one Mi Yang just mentioned, there is another route that goes directly downstream from Zhouling to the outside of Chaisang City.

With the convenience of the Yangtze River, if Ding Feng sets out by water, the journey will be shortened a lot.

As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. For something like stabbing someone in the heart, isn't it better the sooner the better?

After hearing Ding Feng's confusion, Mi Yang explained:
“Before entering Jingzhou, Lu Xun left more than 20,000 Wu troops to Lü Dai outside Yong’an City.

According to the investigation, there are still many enemy warships in Yong'an Port.

If our army goes directly downstream, we can reach Chaisang City in the shortest time.

But Yong'an is between Zhouling and Chaisang waterways. If Lu Dai leads the Eastern Wu navy to attack our army from behind or cuts off our food supply, our army will be in danger.

Although the land route is far, most of Lu Xun's troops are currently gathered in the Gong'an area.

The entire Changsha is under the control of our army, and taking a detour through Changsha is enough to ensure that our army has no worries about their retreat.

Besides, there is another advantage to advancing by land."

"What's the benefit?"

Ding Feng asked immediately.

Under Ding Feng's confused gaze, Mi Yang continued to say with a smile:

“Chaisang is so important that it can be likened to the confidant of Jiangdong.

When the news that you led a large army to attack Chaisang reached Sun Quan, what would he do? "

What else could Sun Quan do?

The main force of the Eastern Wu was still foolishly holding on outside the city of Gong'an.

When Sun Quan learned of the Han army's surprise attack on Chaisang, he would certainly issue an edict to generals from all over Jiangdong to lead their troops to defend the country.

Lü Dai's 20,000-plus Wu troops were closest to Chaisang and had the best combat effectiveness.

Therefore, the edict that Sun Quan issued to Lu Dai would certainly be the most urgent one.

Can Lu Dai continue to hide outside Yong'an City by then?
All Lu Dai could do was to lead his troops to rescue Chaisang as soon as possible.

Mi Yang had always been wary of the Eastern Wu navy, because of the power of its advanced warships.

The more than 20,000 Wu troops outside Yong'an City were like a bone stuck in Mi Yang's throat, making Mi Yang feel very uncomfortable.

To be honest, no matter how good Mi Yang was at fighting, he would not be confident if he were to lead the Jingzhou navy to fight the Eastern Wu navy on the water.

But what if I can’t defeat the shark Lu Dai in the water?
Does Mi Yang have to fight with Lu Dai, the shark, in the water?

You know, once sharks come ashore, they can easily become dried fish.

After thinking about it, Ding Feng understood Mi Yang's intention.

Then he stood up and bowed to Mi Yang:
"Please rest assured, Grand Marshal, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Ding Feng's words brought a smile to Mi Yang's face.

In order to successfully make Sun Quan crazy, Ding Feng's performance is very important.

That's why Mi Yang had to make his intentions clear to Ding Feng so that Ding Feng could act more effectively.

Seeing that Mi Yang had almost finished speaking, Ding Feng was about to leave to prepare, but before leaving, Ding Feng suddenly realized something.

"Which army is the Changsha reinforcement that the Grand Marshal just mentioned?"

As far as Ding Feng knows, the Jingzhou army is currently divided into two groups, one outside Wancheng and the other in Zhouling.

Where are the combat-capable reinforcements?
Under Ding Feng's puzzled gaze, Mi Yang asked with a smile:
"Have you forgotten General Hu Han?"

General Protector of Han?

When Ding Feng first heard this title, he couldn't react for a while.

But after a moment, a person who looked like a devil and liked to laugh while holding a skull stick immediately appeared in Ding Feng's mind.

Shamoke!
After learning the news that Ding Feng was summoned by Mi Yang, Zhang Yi, Zhou Ling, Li Yan and others immediately gathered outside the hall where Mi Yang was meeting, like hungry wolves smelling blood.

Zhang Yi and others all showed anxious and envious expressions on their faces.

With their intelligence, even though they were reluctant to believe it, they vaguely guessed why Mi Yang suddenly summoned Ding Feng.

After a long and anxious wait, Zhang Yi and others finally saw Ding Feng walking out of the lobby with a happy face.

The joy on Ding Feng's face made Zhang Yi and others so angry that they gritted their teeth.

But they were still not giving up, and after Ding Feng walked down the stairs, they quickly surrounded him and blocked him.

"Why did the Grand Marshal summon you?"

Zhang Yi was most familiar with Ding Feng, so he asked Ding Feng directly.

Zhang Yi's question, coupled with the extremely dark look on his face, filled Ding Feng's heart with pleasure.

"Military and national affairs should not be disclosed lightly."

Although Ding Feng felt happy, he was not someone who liked to show off, so he answered Zhang Yi in this way.

But what Ding Feng didn't know was how much damage his smile and his answer would cause to Zhang Yi and others.

Even Li Yan, who always prided himself on his status, secretly clenched his fists unconsciously.

If you can't bring weapons
Just when Zhang Yi and others were angry at Ding Feng's answer, Jiang Ji came outside the hall and said to Li Yan and Zhou Tai:
"The Grand Marshal has summoned you."

Jiang Ji's words made Li Yan loosen his fist instantly and also made Zhou Tai smile happily.

Li Yan raised his head, as if he had regained his usual arrogant look.

After glancing at Zhang Yi beside him with contempt, Li Yan strode into the hall with Zhou Tai.

Compared with Li Yan's contempt, Zhou Tai still has some "conscience".

Before entering the lobby, Zhou Tai turned around and smiled at Zhang Yi.

Zhou Tai and Li Yan's performance made Zhang Yi numb.

No more, nothing left.

Li Yan, who was arrogant in front of outsiders, immediately changed his expression after entering the hall.

An expression of humility appeared very naturally on Li Yan's face.

"I, the guilty minister, pay my respects to the Grand Marshal."

As he spoke, Li Yan knelt down in front of Mi Yang.

Li Yan's kneeling action left Zhou Tai stunned for a long time.

You are a veteran after all, can you give some young people a chance?
Just when Zhou Tai was still despising Li Yan's behavior, Mi Yang's voice reached his ears:

"I want to recapture Jiangxia."

After hearing this, Zhou Tai's body seemed to have a stress response.

With a thud, Zhou Tai, who was originally in a kneeling posture, knelt down in front of Mi Yang like Li Yan.

"I am willing to issue a military order!"

(End of this chapter)