Peek at my diary, Cao Cao dominates the Three Kingdoms

And south of the Yangtze River are the four counties of Jingnan, which are now under the control of Cao Cao.

But the question is, what effect can just crossing the Yangtze River play?

Jingzhou's water network is densely covered. Even if they cross the Yangtze River and want to attack Jiangdong eastward, the army still needs to cross the Xiangshui River again.Therefore, it is inevitable that Cao Jun will have to fight Jiangdong Navy.

But the most important point is that even if Cao Cao's army can cross the Xiang River and the Yangtze River, what about their food supply?

When a large army fights, food, grass and supplies are the most important.

Once the Jiangdong navy cut off Cao Jun's food road from the waterway, even if Cao Cao really had a million troops, it would be nothing more than sending heads to Sun Quan and Zhou Yu for nothing.

Even Cao Cao now has Lu Yan and his Han navy.

But Lu Yan's navy is all large warships, and those small and dense water networks are not suitable for large ships to enter at all.If they send small boats to fight, they may not be the opponents of Jiangdong Navy at all.

If Cao Cao really attacked Jiangdong from Jingnan, once he was cut off by the Jiangdong Navy, his fate would not be much better than in history...

It is precisely because of these considerations that whether it is Cao Cao in history or Boss Cao at this time, they will choose to march from the long version on the north bank of the Yangtze River.Another point is that Cao Cao understands that Jiangdong's confidence and capital are these sailors.

If Cao Cao defeated or eliminated the Soochow navy in the Yangtze River water battle, then the Yangtze River would not be a natural danger, and Cao Cao would have the power to control the water.Once Cao Jun has the right to control the water, Jiangdong's demise is only a matter of time.

The army led by Cai Mao and Zhang Yun has set up a water village in Chibi, and this will be the best place for Cao Jun to cross the river.

At this moment, Cao Cao is leading an army of 20 land troops to advance towards Chibi and Xiakou; the [-] Jingzhou Navy Division by water is commanded by Cai Mao, and the [-] Han Navy Division is commanded by Lu Yan.

Water and land advance side by side, although Cao Jun's speed is not fast, but the momentum is very grand.

Cao Cao has made up his mind to completely wipe out Sun Quan and flatten Jiangdong, and he must complete all his achievements in one battle, so he is very cautious along the way.

However, although precautions have been taken in advance for various situations,

But when the army marched more than halfway, something unexpected happened to Cao Cao.

The day before yesterday, a general under his command came to report that one of his soldiers was suffering from the disease and was vomiting and diarrhea, looking very painful.

However, Cao Cao didn't take it seriously at that time. How could he have imagined that it was just over a day later that this kind of disease similar to plague and dysentery began to appear in all the battalions of the army.

There was a mass epidemic among the soldiers in the army. The first thing Cao Cao thought of was that the soldiers were not acclimatized and contracted the plague!

In this era when even a cold can easily kill a person, the plague is a terrifying existence that everyone turns pale upon hearing it.

Plague in the army is no small matter...

Once the soldiers started to have diarrhea, not to mention the delay in marching, if they really wanted to go to the battlefield and start fighting, they would already be paralyzed from diarrhea. How could they still have the strength to fight?

When Cao Cao saw this, he quickly ordered the military doctors to step up diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, he sent people to Xuchang to consult the genius doctor Hua Tuo to see if he had any way to alleviate the diseases of the soldiers.

At the same time, Cao Cao remembered Lu Yan's diary about his disastrous defeat at Chibi, and suddenly said in his heart: "I am afraid that the plague in the army will greatly reduce the combat power of the soldiers. Is that one of the important reasons why I was defeated at Chibi?"

Thinking of this, Cao Cao became a little anxious. In this urgency, the headache he hadn't had for a long time actually happened again.

Under the unbearable headache, Cao Cao could only lie down in the carriage. Fortunately, Cao Jun now has a doctor accompanying the army, and Cao Cao received treatment immediately.

Knowing that Cao Cao had a sudden headache, Xun You and Jia Xu rushed over on horseback.

Xun You asked with concern: "Prime Minister, how do you feel now?"

Cao Cao was resting with his eyes closed when he suddenly heard Xun You's concerned voice outside the carriage.

He slowly opened his eyes, opened the curtain, and replied with a forced smile, "I'm fine, but what happened to the soldiers who were infected with the disease?"

After hearing Cao Cao's question, Jia Xu said worriedly: "The number of infected people is still increasing..."

Cao Cao frowned and said, "Didn't the military doctor distribute the decoction?"

"The soldiers drank it, but it didn't seem to work..." Xun You came helplessly.

"Is the old genius doctor Hua here?"

"Not yet, I'm afraid it will take four or five days at the earliest."

Cao Cao sighed when he heard the words, "Pass it on, let the soldiers persevere, and when the old doctor Hua comes, the epidemic will definitely be brought under control."

"Here!" Xun You bowed his hands and accepted the order.

Then, Cao Cao said: "I think it's better to send some people to urge Hua Tuo..."

"Here!" Jia Xu led the order, and then sent some cavalry to Xuchang to invite Hua Tuo.

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On the other side, Lu Yan's navy finally came to Wulin.

But he was not in a hurry to go to Chibi to join Cai Mao. Instead, he asked people to patrol this section to prevent the Jiangdong navy from going around here to attack Cao Cao's troops on land from the side and rear.

After the Jingzhou navy arrived at Chibi and set up camp, the [-] navy sent by Jiangdong, led by Lu Meng and Jiang Qin, finally arrived from Chaisang.

The weather was not very good that day, and there was a lot of fog on the river.

Although the navy led by Cai Mao has seven or eight hundred warships, they are basically small warships, and only a few large ships can barely support the scene.

Although Lu Meng and Jiang Qin's sailors were all small boats, they were very familiar with the waters here.

Hearing that a soldier came to report that there were Jiangdong warships on the river, and there was heavy fog on the river now, Cai Mao did not dare to send troops easily, so he ordered the soldiers to shoot arrows into the river.

The navy led by Lu Meng is quietly approaching the Jingzhou water village on the north bank of Chibi.

Unexpectedly, the whereabouts of himself and others were discovered by Cao Jun.

But the Jingzhou navy didn't go to battle, it just made people shoot arrows at their fleet on the shore...

Arrows rained continuously on the hull of Lu Meng's fleet, and the hull tilted slightly due to the heavy weight on one side.

With an idea, Lu Meng ordered people to turn the boat around, and then ordered them to beat drums and shouted, which indeed attracted another rain of arrows.

After the other side of the ship was almost full of arrows, Lu Meng ordered the fleet to return.

After returning, Lu Meng laughed loudly and said:

"Jingzhou Navy is still the same group of cowards... We not only found out their reality, but also brought back nearly [-] arrows by the way. They are really god-like opponents!"

Jiang Qin also laughed and echoed: "General Lu responds to the situation, and the command is determined. He already has the demeanor of a great governor! Hahaha!"

"Where is!"

Chapter 544 The Unexpected Talent

Before Lu Meng went to the water village of the Jingzhou Navy, he made a tour.

Not only brought back first-hand information about the Jingzhou Navy, but also brought back nearly [-] missing arrows from the Jingzhou Navy...

Lu Meng's outstanding performance not only gave him popularity and prestige, but also made Zhou Yu, who has always admired and praised him, a lot of face.

From this, Zhou Yu judged Cao Jun's intention to cross the river from Chibi, so he made a decisive decision and left only some soldiers to guard Chaisang, while he led an army of [-] to Chibi for support.

At the same time, Zhou Yu also wrote to Sun Quan, asking Cheng Pu and Huang Gai to lead the troops to Chibi.

Sun Quan agreed to Zhou Yu's request without hesitation, and sent two veteran generals, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, to lead an army of [-] toward Chibi.

Sun Quan himself was not idle either, he himself led an army of [-] to Fankou.When stationing troops in Fankou, Sun Ce could not only defend Xiakou, but also support Chibi.

A few days later, almost all Jiangdong ministries have arrived at the designated location.

In Fankou, in the large tent of the Chinese army, Sun Quan stared at the map in front of him with an extremely serious expression.

Cao Jun's strength is indeed very strong, with an army of 50, which put great psychological pressure on Sun Quan.

In order to cope with the Cao army's attack, Sun Quan forced the people under his rule to join the army and forced the aristocratic family to hand over money and food as military supplies... This is actually a very hurtful method.

It would be fine if he won this battle, but if he lost, I am afraid that Jiangdong's aristocratic family will immediately jump out against Sun Quan, and it will really be out of control by then.

Looking at the territory of the Great Han on the map, more than half of it has been painted in the color representing Cao Cao's power. Sun Quan, who is alone at the moment, can't help but sigh, "Oh... Cao Cao's strength is really too strong!"

During the more than ten days when Cao Cao was about to arrive in Chibi, the Jiangdong Navy repeatedly fought and provoked the Jingzhou Navy.

In more than ten days, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun also personally led the navy to fight, basically losing more and winning less.

After several consecutive defeats, Cai Mao finally came to his senses and realized that the Jiangdong Navy was not something he could deal with alone.

Therefore, Cai Mao chose to close the gate of the village tightly. No matter how provocative the Jiangdong Army was, he just did not respond in the slightest.

At the beginning of August,

The army led by Cao Cao and Lu Yan finally came to Chibi.

After learning about the various confrontations between the Jingzhou Navy and the Jiangdong Navy for half a month, Cao Cao and Lu Yan also had a general understanding of the combat power of the Jiangdong Navy.

Basically, the Jingzhou navy is at a disadvantage in all aspects. Although it can barely fight with the Jiangdong navy, the results will not be too good.

If you want to rely on Cai Mao and Zhang Yun to defeat the Jiangdong Navy, it is basically a dream, and the real reliable ones have to be Lu Yan and his Han Navy!

After figuring this out, Cao Cao didn't bother anymore. The Jingzhou army was abolished, but the waste can play some role anyway, so let's put it there first...

Strange to say, after arriving at Chibi and joining Lu Yan, his headache soon disappeared.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Cao Cao, Lu Yan and several confidants were discussing how to deal with Zhou Yu and Sun Quan.

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In other words, after being reminded by Zhao Yun, Jiang Wan put aside all the family affairs and went north to Xiangyang with only one entourage.

But Jiang Wan came to Xiangyang a little later.

When he came to Xiangyang, he happened to meet Cao Jun's army going out.

Teams of soldiers came out of the city gate, and the people who wanted to enter and leave the city could only temporarily stand aside to make way for the army.

These soldiers are the guards of high-ranking generals such as Cao Cao and Lu Yan. Naturally, they are all majestic and well-armored.

Jiang Wan and his servant stood at the back of the crowd.

Jiang Wan looked up at the elite Cao army, and couldn't help admiring secretly in his heart: "The soldiers are well-armored and mighty! Prime Minister Cao and the soldiers under Lu Hussar's command really live up to the reputation of the world's elite!"

And at this moment, after more than 1000 soldiers, Cao Cao and Lu Yan slowly walked out of the city surrounded by Zhao Yun, Xu Chu, Xun You, Jia Xu and others.

With the appearance of Cao Cao, Lu Yan and others, the people on both sides of the road outside the city couldn't help cheering.

From the heartfelt cheers of the people around him, Jiang Wan heard the direction of the hearts of the people again!

"Soldiers and vests are the best in the world, and they are so popular... I am afraid that the belonging of this world is already doomed!"

"Master, look, that bearded man is Prime Minister Cao!"

Jiang Wan woke up from his own thoughts and looked up at Cao Cao and the others.

But his eyes did not fall on Cao Cao, but he was immediately attracted by Lu Yan beside Cao Cao!

Dressed in an exquisite white robe, with a face as warm and moist as jade, eyebrows as black as swords, and an extraordinary demeanor, with a sense of intimacy that makes you feel heartfelt!

"It's him, that's right!" Jiang Wan felt that he couldn't move his eyes, and he shouted frantically in his heart: "Lu Yan, Lu Changsheng, Chen Liuhou, General Hussars!

To be able to see Mr. Wan once, this life is enough for Wan! "

Lu Yan was whispering to Cao Cao when he suddenly felt a fiery gaze.

He raised his head and looked to the side, just in time to see a literati who looked so outstanding in the crowd.

"Huh? This person looks good, with fiery eyes..."

Lu Yan recalled for a while, convinced that he had never seen this person.But Lu Yan's eyes were so vicious, he could tell at a glance that this person was definitely not an ordinary person.

There is never too much talent.

Since the person in front of him might be a talent, then Lu Yan wouldn't mind giving him a hand, not to mention judging from the person's eyes, there is a high probability that he is a fan of Lu Yan himself!

Thinking of this, Lu Yan said to Cao Cao: "Mr. Cao, I found a very interesting person... You go first, and I will come as soon as I go."

Cao Cao also became interested when he heard the words, and replied: "It's okay, there is no rush anyway, we will wait for you."

In fact, he also wanted to see who could arouse Lu Yan's interest.

As a result, Cao Cao's entire team stopped because of an unknown little scholar!

Under the puzzled eyes of the common people, Lu Yan rode a white dragon horse and walked up to Jiang Wan.

Under Jiang Wan's shocked and surprised eyes, Lu Yan asked him with a smile: "May I ask what your name is?"

When Jiang Wan was questioned by Lu Yan, his heart was agitated, as if he was in a dream.

But Jiang Wan has the talent of a prime minister after all, he quickly suppressed his gaffe, and respectfully bowed his hands and said: "Return to Lu Huqi, the student's surname is Jiang Mingwan, style name Gongyan, from Xiangxiang County, Lingling County."

"Jiang Wan?!" After hearing this, Lu Yan felt a little joy in his heart, and said to himself, "Sure enough, he is a great talent!"

He still remembered that Zhuge Liang once commented on Jiang Wan in history: "Jiang Wan, the tool of the country, is not a talent for hundreds of miles." It means that Jiang Wan is a great talent in managing the country. Too condescending.

You know, Zhuge Liang is very picky about talents, not only their talents, but also their moral requirements when selecting talents.