Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 851 Chaos
Unexpectedly, just after Liu Bei sighed, another person came galloping towards him on horseback.

"My lord...something bad has happened. Something bad has happened..."

When Liu Bei saw the person coming, his face suddenly turned a little miserable: "Bo Yu, why are you here too? Did something happen in the East China Sea?"

The visitor's surname was Fu, his given name was Fu Yu, and his courtesy name was Boyu. He was originally from Jingzhou. More than a year ago, his hometown suffered a flood, and he wandered all the way to Xuzhou. When Liu Bei was providing porridge to relieve the disaster, he saw that this man was handsome and polite, so he took him under his command. This time when he went on the expedition, he kept him with Jiang Huan to guard Donghai County together.

It was for this reason that Liu Bei felt something was wrong when he saw him.

Sure enough, Fu Zhun got off his horse and, like Mi Fang, knelt down in front of Liu Bei and said, "My lord, Cao Ren, Yu Jin, and Li Dian are leading a total of 150,000 troops to attack Donghai County."

"150,000? Cao Ren actually secretly recruited so many soldiers."

Liu Bei was shocked.

This time he personally led the troops to attack Yuzhou, not because he was unprepared for Cao Ren's attack. It was just that according to his treasure hunt, Cao Ren had no more than 40,000 to 50,000 soldiers and horses in Pengcheng, and Li Dian and Yu Jin had only 30,000 to 40,000 respectively, which added up to just over 100,000. What's more, the three counties still needed soldiers to garrison, so it was impossible for them to go out in full force. Therefore, he only gave Jiang Huan 60,000 troops, thinking that with the ability of his second brother and the solidity of the city of Donghai County, they would be able to hold on.

However, no one expected that Cao Ren would secretly expand his army to such a scale. As a result, Donghai County was naturally in danger. Otherwise, given Jiang Huan's calm temperament, he would not have sent Fu Rong to report the news unless the matter was urgent.

Liu Bei was so anxious that he was sweating all over. He rubbed his hands and paced back and forth.

"The retreat route is blocked, the East China Sea is surrounded, there is really no way to go up to the sky and no way to go down to the earth..."

At this time, Fu Zhun took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve and said, "My lord, this is a letter from military advisor Tian Feng. I must hand it to you personally. It says that there is a strategy to defeat the enemy."

"Oh, really?" Liu Bei stepped forward and grabbed the piece of cloth as if he had seen a life-saving straw.

He looked at the words, and the more he read, the more surprised he was. In the end, he was ecstatic: "The military advisor is really a god. I was so confused just now that I almost made a mistake in this important event."

He immediately jumped on his horse and drew out his double-edged sword: "Pass on my order..."

In Xuchang City, Zhang Yong was looking at the letter he had just received via carrier pigeon, his face full of joy.

"What a good opportunity, what a good opportunity."

Xun You heard his voice, walked in, and asked, "What good opportunity did you say, General? Is there a change in Yuzhou?"

Zhang Yong smiled and said, "Gongda's calculations are indeed accurate. That's right. Liu Bei and his third brother Zhang Fei led 80,000 troops to attack Yuzhou. Cao Cao ordered Cao Ren, Li Dian, and Yu Jin to lead 150,000 troops from the three southern counties of Xuzhou to attack Donghai County. Cao Cao himself also led 150,000 troops to defend Yuzhou. Isn't this a great opportunity for our army to take advantage of the situation and march south to wipe out Cao Cao?"

Xun You nodded, "Yes, what the general said is correct. Not long ago, your majesty ordered Sun Jian, Liu Bei and others to send troops to attack Cao Cao. Now Liu Bei has already started, and although Sun Jian has not sent troops, he has stationed troops at the border between Yangzhou and Jingzhou. Now Cao Cao is leading his army north. I predict that as long as our army can contain Cao's army, Sun Jian will definitely send troops to attack. In this way, Cao Cao is attacked by troops from three sides at the same time, and his chances of winning are slim."

Zhang Yong heard that he also agreed to send troops, so he hurriedly said: "Since Mr. Gongda also said so, I wonder if you have any good ideas for me?"

Xun You said, "As the saying goes, speed is the essence of war. Our plan now is to send troops as soon as possible to stop Cao Cao from catching up with Liu Bei. I saw in this carrier pigeon letter that Han Hao led 20,000 troops to cut off Liu Bei's way back to Donghai County. Cao Cao's northward march this time must be aimed at Liu Bei, attacking him from both sides and killing Liu Bei and Zhang Fei in Yuzhou. Then he will join forces with Cao Ren to seize Xuzhou. This is the thief Cao's plan." "Yes, sir, you have anticipated the enemy's moves, so it must be so." Zhang Yong also said affirmatively.

"In this case, our army should turn its back on Cao Cao. Han Hao alone cannot stop the might of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. Moreover, I don't think Liu Bei will attack Pei County. However, our army must stop Cao Cao and trap him in Runan to fight against our army. As long as this is done, I believe that with the ability of Liu Bei's three brothers and the two counselors Tian Feng and Shen Pei, it will not be difficult to defend Xuzhou. At that time, Cao Cao's attack will fail, and Jingzhou will be attacked from both sides, so it will naturally be destroyed."

Xun You's words made Zhang Yong suddenly enlightened.

"Okay, let's do as you say. Come on, tell the whole army to gather at the east gate outside the city in half an hour and march to Runan."

In Chaisang City, Sun Jian was also looking at a piece of intelligence he had just received, his brows were filled with joy.

"Well, the fight has finally started. I didn't expect that Cao Cao would not only fight with the Luoyang court, but also involve Liu Bei of Xuzhou. Now Cao Cao has personally led an army of 150,000 and left Jingzhou. This is the golden opportunity that my nephew Gongjin mentioned."

Sun Ce was the first to stand up and said, "Father, I want to fight. With only 5,000 vanguards, we can definitely capture Changsha, Guiyang, Wuling, and Lingling counties."

"Well, my son's morale is commendable and unparalleled in the world." Sun Jian praised.

The old general Cheng Pu said, "My lord, I think the most important thing now is not to capture the four counties in southern Jing, but to go to Jiangxia and Nanjun first to cut off Cao Cao's retreat. As long as these two counties are captured, the four counties in southern Jing will be in our pocket sooner or later."

Hearing this, Sun Jian narrowed his eyes and began to think. After a moment, he looked at Zhou Yu.

"What do you think, Gongjin?"

Zhou Yu waved a goose feather fan and chuckled, "Jiangxia and Xiangyang still have 70,000 to 80,000 Cao troops, as well as 20,000 naval forces led by Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. It will not be easy to capture them."

Cheng Pu's face darkened, and he snorted coldly: "Humph, Cai and Zhang are just two people, what's the point of mentioning them? I have been fighting for half my life, why should I be afraid of two rats?"

Zhou Yu said, "Although these two are cowards, they are indeed geniuses in fighting on the river. I am afraid that the old general will not be their opponent. However, when my uncle leads his troops to attack the four counties in southern Jing, I expect that these two will take advantage of the fact that Yuzhang is empty and my navy is not yet complete, and go down the river to seize my city. By then, I will trap them here. After my lord takes Changsha, we will rush north and Jiangxia will be captured."

"My lord, I ..." Cheng Pu wanted to argue again, but Sun Jian interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"Gongjin's words make sense, Bofu."

"The child is here." Sun Ce was full of excitement.

"I will give you eight thousand strong troops. You will set out today to attack Changsha County. I and the other generals will lead eighty thousand troops and will arrive soon. Gongjin and Han Yigong will stay in Chaisang."

"I will obey your orders!"

(End of this chapter)