Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

On the banks of the Tang River, Zuo Ci and Yu Ji engaged in a fierce duel, with the outcome difficult to determine. The two Yan sisters and the two Jiangdong generals had ceased their fighting, each gazing solemnly at the battle in the sky.

At the same time, the northern armies began frequent and rapid deployments. The northern cavalry galloped, raising clouds of dust that obscured the sky, and battle flags fluttered. A larger-scale storm was rapidly brewing.

The change of ownership of Nanyang County was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves. General Yue Fei's thick brows were furrowed, his face full of solemnity.

He waved his cloak suddenly, turned around, and said in a deep voice to Jia Xu beside him:

"Military Advisor, Nanyang County has been lost, and the enemy is invading from multiple directions. The current situation is not optimistic!" The voice was filled with suppressed anxiety.

Jia Xu nodded slightly, his eyes deep. He seemed to be thinking about something, and responded:

"General, my wife's whereabouts are unknown at this moment, which is truly worrying. Our top priority is to find a way to recapture Nanyang County."

"Military Advisor, my wife's whereabouts are unknown. In this battle, I will go to the Nanyang front in person to find her as soon as possible." Yue Fei said in a deep voice.

"General, Wu Qi's army is at its peak and no one but you can contend with it. General Shi Dakai is brave and capable of shouldering the heavy responsibility. We can send a message to General Zhang Ren to cooperate in retaking Nanyang County." Jia Xu analyzed calmly.

Yue Fei agreed with Jia Xu's suggestion. He issued an order, ordering Zhang Ren, who was stationed in Yizhou, to cooperate with Shi Dakai, and secretly ordered Zhang Xiu to assist the two armies in this operation.

Meanwhile, Han Xin, on the battlefield of Xuzhou, led an army of 100,000 men. His tactics were as cunning as a fox, with surprising tactics coming one after another and achieving remarkable results.

He first used a clever trick to surprise Zhang Liao's troops like a ghost, and after a fierce battle, he successfully captured Pengcheng State. On the battlefield, although Zhang Liao's army fought desperately, they were ultimately unable to withstand Han Xin's fierce offensive.

Zhang Liao's soldiers abandoned their armor and weapons and fled in all directions. Immediately afterwards, Han Xin continued his march and attacked Gao Shun's army again, winning another brilliant victory and taking the Langya Kingdom.

Misfortune seemed to be closely following Suo Chao's army, but Han Xin actually assisted Sun Quan's army in Jiangdong, and with the help of internal and external forces, they captured Guangling County through strategy.

For a time, Lü Bu was under immense pressure, forcing him to retreat. Now squeezed into the borders of Xiapi and Donghai counties, Xuzhou's situation was precarious, like a lone boat in a storm, poised to capsize at any moment.

"My lord, Han Xin is truly a military genius, he is unstoppable! How about we retreat to Yizhou Island first, avoid the sharp edge temporarily, and wait for a good opportunity in the future to make great achievements?" Chen Gong stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and advised Lu Bu anxiously.

Lu Bu's eyes widened, filled with resentment and anger. He slammed his fist on the table, shaking the teacups on it.

"Damn it! Are we going to retreat in such disgrace? How can I, the mighty Lu Bu, swallow this insult? Now that we have an army of over a hundred thousand at our disposal and haven't even fought a real battle, how can we just talk about retreating so easily?"

Sun Bin frowned slightly, his eyes calm, and he spoke slowly:

"Xuzhou has now become a battlefield. We are surrounded by powerful enemies on all sides. If we do not have strong reinforcements, my lord, you may wish to consider Gongtai's proposal."

Zhang Liao felt a surge of guilt upon hearing this, feeling he had failed his lord's trust. He immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists, and said loudly:

"Military Advisor Sun, are we really going to hand Xuzhou over to someone else? I am willing to lead my elite troops and fight to the death. I will definitely recapture Guangling County to atone for my past sins!"

Sun Bin looked at Zhang Liao, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and deliberately provoked him:

"General Wenyuan, are you aware that Sun Quan's army is said to number 100,000 and is extremely powerful? Are you truly confident that you can recapture Guangling County?"

Zhang Liao suddenly raised his head, his eyes as firm as torches, and said resolutely:

"Military Advisor, rest assured! I hereby issue a military warrant: If Guangling County cannot be recaptured, I will submit to military law, without hesitation!"

Sun Bin agreed to Zhang Liao's request to fight, and Gao Shun also wanted to redeem himself for meritorious service, but was rejected by him.

Gao Shun's Xianzhen Camp was brave and fearless, making it a suitable surprise force to overcome difficulties. Facing the formidable Han Xin and Guo Jia, Sun Bin planned to concentrate his superior forces and hold his ground.

Sun Bin ordered General Lü Bu to defend Xiapi, while Gao Shun was transferred to Donghai Commandery to support the navy from Yizhou. He intended for Tuoba Tao's navy to launch a surprise attack on Cao Cao's Qingzhou coast, thus resolving the current crisis in Xuzhou.

Han Xin used his troops in a cunning and changeable way. During this period, Generals Zhang Liao and Gao Shun were tortured and suffered repeated setbacks.

Fortunately, Lü Bu had Sun Bin by his side, so he hadn't made any fatal mistakes. However, Cao's troops and the Jiangdong army attacked from both sides, with wave after wave of attacks, like a surging tide.

Even though Sun Bin was extremely intelligent, he could not find a good strategy to defeat the enemy. Although the situation in Xuzhou was extremely critical, it was not hopeless.

Suo Chao had prepared for the future and left behind tens of thousands of elite troops, which is Sun Bin's greatest confidence now.

Nanyang County.

Sun Ce was like a surging dragon, leading his army across the Mian River, advancing with great force all the way, pursuing the remnants of Borshu's army.

Na Bolu's troops abandoned their weapons and fled in a panic until they encountered Zhang Ren's reinforcements and were able to barely stabilize their position.

Seeing this, Sun Ce chose not to act rashly. He stationed his troops at the border of Yizhou, with tents stretching for miles. Bonfires burned brightly throughout the night in the Jiangdong camp, and the soldiers were on high alert. He had no immediate plans to attack Yizhou, seemingly biding his time.

After Yuwen Tai was defeated by Sima Yi, his remaining troops retreated like wounded beasts, and finally retreated to Yingchuan County and joined Zhang Xiu's army.

As soon as they met, Zhang Xiu's face was filled with resentment. He stepped forward and grabbed Yuwen Tai's armor, staring wide-eyed and asking:

"General Yuwen, how could the battle in Nanyang have turned out like this? We are an elite force!"

Yuwen Tai's face was filled with shame, he lowered his head and sighed:

"Master Advisor, General Zhang, it's all my fault for underestimating Sima Yi's cunning and treachery. He secretly burned our army's food supplies. The soldiers were starving, so how could they have the strength to fight again? That's why we suffered such a crushing defeat."

Fa Zheng shook his head slightly and patted Yuwen Tai's shoulder. His expression was solemn, yet there was a hint of hope:

"At this point, there's no point in saying more. General Yuwen, I hope you can redeem yourself from your crimes and make meritorious contributions. Seize the opportunity and recapture Nanyang County, restoring the prestige of our army."

Yuwen Tai knelt on one knee, clasped his fists in salute, and said in a firm voice:

"I am willing to obey the orders of the military advisor! I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Sima Yi's army had just won a victory, and morale was high. After a few days of rest, Cao Cao's army, along with Cao Ren, turned their attention and launched another attack on Zhang Xiu, hoping to recapture Yingchuan County in one fell swoop. For a time, the situation outside Yingchuan County was tense, and the atmosphere on the battlefield was thick with fighting.

On the other hand, Xu Shu was heading north and happened to meet Zhang Yang's troops, which had come to reinforce from Hongnong County, with a total of about 10,000 soldiers.

When Zhang Yang saw Xu Shu, he quickly pulled the reins, jumped off his horse, and quickly stepped forward and said:

"Military Advisor Xu, I am accompanying General Shi Dakai south to recapture Nanyang County, and I will be serving as the vanguard this time."

Xu Shu's face was full of fatigue, but he could not hide the anxiety and self-blame in his eyes. He sighed and said:

"Alas! It's all our fault for underestimating the enemy and falling for the treacherous schemes of the enemy commanders, Sun Wu and Zhou Yu, leading to the bitter consequences we've endured. Now my wife is trapped in a siege by the enemy, and I truly deserve death!"

Zhang Yang was shocked when he heard this. Thinking of Suo Chao's kindness, his eyes reddened slightly, and he gritted his teeth and said:

"How could this be! The Imperial Master and Madam have been so kind to me, I will not allow them to suffer even the slightest injustice. I will lead my army and rescue Madam with all our might!"

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Suo Chao, who lived in the late Qin Dynasty, was like a mysterious shadow. He quietly used his means to secretly bring Liu Bang's wife and children to the D world.

At that time, Pei Gong disappeared inexplicably, as if he had evaporated into thin air, and the entire camp was in chaos. When Xiang Yu learned the news, he immediately ordered an encirclement and suppression of Liu Bang's 100,000-strong army.

Though filled with anxiety, Liu Bang's trusted aides refused to sit idly by and wait for death. They gritted their teeth and defended Bashang with all their might. The soldiers on the city walls patrolled day and night, their eyes vigilant. Their weapons gleamed coldly in the sunlight, vowing to hold their ground until the end, awaiting a turning point.