Three Kingdoms: I, Liu Feng, do not want to die

Chapter 121 Cao's troops march south, Liu Feng leads his troops back to Fangling
Sun Quan left Jiangling City.

Accompanied by Zhu Ran, Pan Jun and other civil and military officials as well as more than 10,000 remaining Jiangdong soldiers, he "happily" left Jiangling City with Guan Yu's "courtesy farewell".

As for whether Sun Quan was really "happy", at least on the surface all we saw was Sun Quan's smiling face.

Zhuge Jin in Gong'an City and Sun Huan, who attempted to escape but failed, were also "courteously escorted" out of Gong'an City by Dong Hui.

In order to express his sincerity, Guan Yu also prepared a large ship for Sun Quan to highlight Sun Quan's status as the Marquis of Wu.

of course.

This is what was said to Sun Quan.

The real reason is: letting Sun Quan take his men to Lukou via the waterway in the Yunmengze River Basin can extend the time for Sun Quan to secretly send people to Xiangyang to notify Cao Ren, and also reduce the possibility of Cao Wei's spies finding out about the changes in Jiangling.

Cao Wei in the north is still watching covetously.

Cao Cao used one tactic, two tigers competing for food, and successfully made Guan Yu and Sun Quan fight each other in Jingzhou for several months.

With these few months of buffer, Cao Ren in Xiangyang, Xiahou Shang in Nanxiang, and Wen Pin in Shangchang City all had the energy to move south.

Cao Ren was simply turned into a defensive general by Guan Yu, not a general who only knew how to defend.

If Cao Ren sensed an opportunity to take advantage of the changes in Jiangling, this talented general who had followed Cao Cao in his battles for many years would not be afraid to move forward in Xiangyang.

not to mention.

Now there is not only Cao Ren in Xiangyang, but also Man Chong, Xu Huang, Zhao Yan, Yu Jin and Lu Chang.

These people are not easy to deal with!

More importantly: Guan Yu didn't think that Sun Quan would be able to swallow this humiliation. If he didn't secretly send someone to inform Cao Ren, Sun Quan would not be Sun Quan.

Guan Yu must be on guard!

In order to deal with the possible crisis, Guan Yu issued a series of military orders.

For example: he ordered the naval commander Su Fei to lead 3,000 naval troops to "escort" Sun Quan to Lukou through the Yunmengze River Basin, and to take over the two ferry ports of Lukou and Xiakou.

For example: order the captains Yue Ju and Yang Xing to lead two thousand naval forces to go through Xiashui into Hanshui, station troops at Miankou, cooperate with Su Fei to take over Lukou and Xiakou, strictly check the ships coming and going, and block the news.

For example: He ordered the captains Yan Cheng and He Yuan to lead 2,000 naval forces into Zhijiang River, set up defenses at dangerous places, and block Lu Xun's way back.

For example: he ordered the lieutenants Lu Wen and Niu Xian to lead 2,000 infantry and cavalry into Maicheng to assist the governor Zhao Lei in defending Maicheng, and to build defensive fortifications in the Changban area of Dangyang.

For example: order the lieutenants Lu Yi, Guan Chong, Lin Sheng, Hu Yanshen, and Lu Zhuo to reorganize the soldiers of Mi Fang's army in Jiangling City, the soldiers who came to visit their relatives, and the surrendered soldiers of Yu Jin's army, and select 20,000 capable soldiers within half a month.

For example: Order the messenger to go to Fangling as soon as possible to inform Guan Ping to strengthen the vigilance against the three counties of Shangyong to prevent Cao Wei from taking the opportunity to attack.

For example: send people to Zigui via Wuling Mountain Road to report to Liu Bei about the changes in Jiangling City and possible crises.

For example: Order Fan Jun and Xi Zhen to lead troops to recapture Changsha County and Guiyang County.

and many more.

Military orders were issued one after another.

Liu Feng once again witnessed Guan Yu's terrifying command ability.

Although there are not many soldiers, their deployment is quite methodical and every bit of military force is used just right!

Liu Feng transferred Li Fu and Deng Xian from the other side of Jiangjinkou back to Jiangling City and reorganized the troops.

The original 5,000 infantry and cavalry, after reorganization and removing the wounded, were reduced to just over 2,000.

This battle caused Liu Feng to suffer heavy losses.

But that's the battlefield.

There can't be no damage.

What's more, Liu Feng has always been fighting against a larger force with a smaller one.

Guan Yu also knew that Liu Feng's military strength had suffered serious losses, so he added hundreds of elite soldiers to Liu Feng, making a total of 3,000 men.

Since there were many gaps in the middle and lower-level officers of the Jingzhou Army, the five lieutenants Lu Yi also left Liu Feng and returned to Guan Yu.

Liu Feng promoted the four military marquises of Fang Yue to the rank of colonels based on their military merits. He also promoted four others including Wang Dang to the rank of military marquises, and placed them under the command of the four colonels of Fang Yue.

Commandant Tian Qi was promoted to colonel; his son Tian Zhong was promoted to commander.

Yu Fan was treated as a distinguished guest and was allowed to enter and leave the general's tent freely, but he was not temporarily given a military position.

In addition, there were the Yamen General Li Ping, the Colonel Li Fu, the Colonel Deng Xian, the Clerk Fan Cheng, the Captain in Charge of Grain Han Chong, as well as the Chief Clerk Deng Fan who was still in Shangyong, the Colonel Kou Anguo who had not returned, the Colonel Bai Shou of the Jingshan Volunteer Army who had not been officially recruited, and the Military Advisor Ma Yu of the Volunteer Army.

Liu Feng's subordinates can be said to have both civil and military talents.

Guan Yu is short of manpower.

Liu Feng also took on the responsibility of inspecting Jiangling City.

During the inspection, Wang Fu, who was temporarily acting as the governor, and Shi Xin, Li Xun, Wang Qi, Yang Guang, Liu Yi, Liu Zhong, Liu Rang, Wang Zhong and others who were promoted, also became friends with Liu Feng.

Although Liu Chan has been confirmed as the Crown Prince of Hanzhong, no one is a fool.

Even Guan Yu, who always called Liu Feng "the moth", began to call Liu Feng "the good nephew". In addition, Liu Feng's contributions and hard work in Jingzhou this time made it destined that Liu Feng's status in the future would not be low.

If you don't make friends when you are in trouble, you will have wasted your time in officialdom.

Liu Feng also showed extremely high emotional intelligence towards the officials in Jiangling City who took the initiative to make friends with him.

First, he said, "We are all under the command of the King of Hanzhong, so we should stick together." Then, he said, "The prince is young and intelligent, kind and virtuous. Although my brothers are rarely together, our friendship is stronger than gold." He also warned everyone, "Anyone who tries to disrupt the friendship between my father and my son and my brother will be my enemy and will be killed."

His words and actions are all open-minded, quite like that of Lord Xinling.

Jiangling City is gradually getting back on track.

Guan Yu's family was also brought back to Jiangling City.

When seeing Guan Yu’s family, Liu Feng couldn’t help but think of his wife and children who were still in Chengdu.

Since following Liu Bei to attack Hanzhong, Liu Feng has never returned to Chengdu.

Liu Feng's wife was chosen by Liu Bei himself.

She is Sun Yan, the daughter of Sun Qian, a disciple of Zheng Xuan.

Sun Qian fell ill and died shortly after Liu Bei entered Sichuan. Before his death, he entrusted his two children to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei took into consideration his long-term friendship with Sun Qian and the fact that Liu Feng was still unmarried, so he made Sun Qian's daughter Liu Feng's principal wife.

Soon after the marriage, Sun Yan gave birth to Liu Feng's eldest son, Liu Lin.

The name Liu Lin was also given by Liu Bei in memory of Sun Qian.

The original meaning of Qian in this hexagram and its name is progress, and it also refers to male, such as Qian and Kun, symbolizing heaven and earth, yin and yang, etc.

The original meaning of "林" refers to many trees or bamboos growing on a piece of land, implying endless life. Liu Bei hoped that Liu Lin would inherit Sun Qian's character and talent in the future.

"Once everything is settled, I will take Yan Ji and her daughter out of Chengdu. If I am not in Chengdu, it will be difficult to protect them if some villains seek opportunities to bully them."

Although Liu Feng has no intention of stealing the throne now, there are many people who are afraid of him.

In particular, a group of Western Sichuan scholars and nobles who supported Liu Chan in Chengdu would not be kind to Liu Feng.

Liu Bei was very busy with government affairs, so he left all the domestic affairs to his current wife, Mrs. Wu.

No one can predict whether something dirty will happen in the inner court.

"General, the Lord invites you."

"Yeah, I'll be there later."

Temporarily suppressing the longing for his relatives in his mind, Liu Feng rode his horse to the residence where Guan Yu worked.

"Huh? An Guo, when did you come back?"

The person with Guan Yu was Kou Anguo, the captain sent to Zigui by Liu Feng.

When Kou Anguo saw Liu Feng, he stepped forward excitedly and greeted him, saying, "After I went to Zigui to see the king, I wanted to return directly, but the king said that it was not easy to go back and forth, so he asked me to stay in Zigui for a while.

Later, Ma Yuanshi came to Zigui on the orders of Zhuge Military Advisor. The king ordered me to go to Wuling County with Ma Yuanshi to pacify the barbarians.

On the way to recruit and pacify the rebels, I met the Inspector of Wuling County, who said that the prince had already recaptured Jiangling City and Sun Quan had also returned to Lukou. Ma Yuanshi then asked me to come to Jiangling City to investigate the truth.

I didn’t expect that you would actually take back Jiangling.”

Kou Anguo reported to Liu Feng his experiences over the past month.

When Liu Bei praised Liu Feng in public, saying "My son is brave and not inferior to Huang Xu'er," Liu Feng's mouth curled up into a smile.

The year before last.

Xiahou Yuan was killed by Huang Zhong, and Cao Cao personally led his army to Hanzhong.

Liu Bei took advantage of Cao Cao's coming from afar, so he sent Liu Feng to challenge him. He killed several of Cao Cao's brave generals, which made Cao Cao so angry that he cursed, "You little weaver of mats and shoe seller, you only know how to send your fake son to stop your grandfather. When my son Huangxu comes, I will definitely kill your fake son."

Liu Bei also responded sharply and asked Cao Cao to quickly call Cao Zhang to compete with him.

Later, when Cao Zhang arrived, Cao Cao had already withdrawn his troops in advance, so the two men never fought.

If Sun Quan said this, Liu Bei would just laugh it off; but when Cao Cao said this, Liu Bei would take it very seriously.

Therefore, when Liu Bei, who usually did not show his emotions, heard that Liu Feng had killed Han Dang in the battle of Jiangjin, he could not help but smile.

Liu Feng also knew it well.

Liu Bei has been fighting with Cao Cao for decades.

And they basically did the opposite of what Cao Cao did.

Cao Cao used aggressive policies, while Liu Bei used lenient policies.

Cao Cao was cruel and ruthless, while Liu Bei was kind and righteous.

Cao Cao values cunning, while Liu Bei values loyalty.

They can be called lifelong rivals.

"When I meet Cao Cao's yellow-bearded son someday, I will kill him for my father."

Both were brave generals and in their prime, so Liu Feng was not afraid of Cao Zhang.

Whether in Cao Cao's camp or Liu Bei's camp, the veteran generals are gradually dying out, and Liu Feng will inevitably face Cao Zhang in the future.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled, "My dear nephew, I am very pleased to see your kindness."

Liu Feng then asked about the news from Lukou and Xiakou.

Upon learning that Sun Quan had withdrawn all his troops and was currently stationing them at Xiakou, Liu Feng silently calculated the time and sneered, "Sun Quan is too slow, it seems he hasn't given up yet.

Judging from the time, my father in Zigui should have received the news. In that case, we can let Yan Cheng and He Yuan in Zhijiang head towards Yidu.

Attack from both sides, capture Lu Xun and his navy first, and then take them to exchange for Xiakou."

Guan Yu nodded: "Guan also guessed so. Therefore, I sent military orders to Yan Cheng and He Yuan early this morning, and also sent Luo Yan and Yu Hua to lead 2,000 naval forces.

Sun Quan stationed his troops at Xiakou and should have informed Wen Pin in Shangchang City of the changes in Jiangling City.

Given Cao Ren's character, if he knew about this, he would definitely lead his troops south to avenge the humiliation of being besieged in Fancheng."

Liu Feng thought for a moment and said, "Now the people of Jiangling City have basically stabilized, and my soldiers have been resting for many days. It is time to return to Fangling.

Although Brother Tan is brave, the local nobles in the three counties may not be willing to submit to him. If the Cao Wei army attacks, Brother Tan may not be a match.

I will return to Fangling and replace Brother Tan's troops with those stationed in Maicheng, which will be enough to buy time for you and my father to force Lu Xun to surrender."

Guan Yu sighed, "I wanted to let my nephew rest in Jiangling City for a while, but Sun Quan is still determined to kill him, and Cao Ren is eyeing us covetously. I can only make my nephew suffer more."

Liu Feng smiled and said, "Your Excellency, that's too polite. You and I are both my father's right-hand men, and we should work together. It's our duty to work a little harder."

After discussing the details with Guan Yu.

Liu Feng took Kou Anguo back to the military camp.

He summoned the guard general Li Ping, the guest of honor Yu Fan, the colonel Li Fu, the colonel Deng Xian, the clerk Fan Cheng, the four colonels Fang Yue, the four military marquises Wang Dang, the captain of the grain department Han Chong, and Tian Qi and Tian Zhong and his son.

After explaining the current situation, he led his troops to Fangling.

And just as Liu Feng and Guan Yu expected.

Unwilling to accept defeat, Sun Quan informed Wen Pin of the incident in Jiangling at Xiakou.

After receiving the urgent message from Wen Pin, Cao Ren acted promptly. On the one hand, he led the Xiangfan army south to Dangyang, and on the other hand, he ordered Xiahou Shang to attack Fangling urgently.

At the same time, he sent an urgent message to Cao Cao in Luoyang, asking Cao Cao to make the decision.

The crisis in Jingzhou was not resolved because of Sun Quan's defeat.

Cao Ren, who had been eyeing the enemy covetously, finally showed his fangs after lying dormant for many days.

For Cao Ren.

This is a rare opportunity!

Finally, I have the chance to avenge the bullying by Guan Yu!
Not only that.

Cao Ren also ordered Wen Pin to cooperate in the attack on Mianyangkou!

A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.

(End of this chapter)