The Three Kingdoms: I asked you to save Guan Yu, not to destroy Sun Quan.

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The words "rushing to Jianye" sent a collective gasp through the crowd, and they looked at Guan Xing as if he were a ghost.

They are being chased like foes by Wu's army. Of their tens of thousands of troops, only three hundred remain. In such a dilapidated state, instead of trying to escape, they want to attack Sun Quan's stronghold.

What do you think?

Who gave you the courage?

Guan Yu suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with an unprecedented brilliance, and said excitedly, "Tell me in detail."

Guan Xing, spittle flying, said, "The art of war says, 'Attack where the enemy is unprepared.' To put it bluntly, it means to strike where the enemy is weakest and most unexpected. Where is the weakest point in Wu's defenses? Naturally, it's their stronghold, Jianye."

"Currently, the main force of Wu's army is all in Nan Commandery. Even Sun Quan himself has arrived in Jiangling. Moreover, Sun Quan's betrayal of us is too dishonest. Feeling guilty, he has to guard against the king's retaliation and also against the Wei army's southward raid. His troops and attention are all in Nan Commandery, and he has no energy left to pay attention to Jianye."

"Furthermore, since Sun Ce unified Jiangdong, there has been no major war in the six counties of Jiangdong. The people have enjoyed peace for decades, and their fighting strength and vigilance have greatly decreased. With your strength, Father, it should not be a problem to defeat an unprepared garrison."

"More importantly, whether it's the King, Sun Quan, or Cao Cao, no one would have thought that when you were losing cities and territories and suffering a complete defeat, instead of breaking through to the west, you would launch a surprise attack on Sun Quan's stronghold to the east. This is the real surprise attack, and the probability of success is very high."

Upon hearing this, the generals were all deeply moved. They trembled with excitement at the thought of capturing Jianye and wished they could march to Jiangdong right now.

That's Jianye. Sun Quan and even the families of the generals of Eastern Wu are all there. If we take it, how will the Wu army at the front have the will to fight again?

In addition, taking Jianye would make up for their loss of Jiangling and allow them to stand tall again in front of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

Guan Ping rubbed his hands together and said, "Father, I agree. While we take Jianye, we should also request the King to send troops to join us in attacking from the east and west. Maybe we can crush that green-eyed thief Sun Quan in one fell swoop."

The generals all agreed, but Liao Hua said with concern, "A surprise attack on Jianye seems feasible, but the risk is too great. It has always been a major taboo for military strategists to advance deep into enemy territory alone. If we fail, our entire army will be wiped out."

"More importantly, we're out of troops. At most, we only have about three hundred men. Even if Jianye is weak, it's not something three hundred men can take, is it?"

There are more than 300 private soldiers from aristocratic families in Jianye City, let alone the garrison. It sounds like a pipe dream to think that you can take Jianye City with only 300 men.

Guan Xing smiled confidently and said, "The greater the risk, the greater the reward. Without courage, how can we achieve high yields? Besides, we've already lost Jingzhou, so what else can't we lose?"

"As for troops, we already have one. If Father is willing, we can recruit it to our command at any time. With this army, we can not only launch a raid on Jianye, but also defend the city behind us and withstand the Wu army's counterattack."

"Uh..." Guan Yu racked his brains for a long time but couldn't figure out where he had any more troops. He asked in surprise, "Where are the troops?"

Guan Xing laughed and said, "Father, have you forgotten that when you launched the Northern Expedition, the Liangjia and even the Luhun bandits all responded and accepted your investiture?"

“These bandits are a ready source of soldiers. As long as Father crosses the river and raises his arms, they will quickly gather under your command. I dare not say more, but it will definitely not be a problem to raise five or six thousand men within half a month.”

On the day Guan Yu flooded the seven armies, his might shook the land, prompting bandits in Jiangbei to rise up in response, which frightened Cao Cao so much that he put the relocation of the capital on the agenda.

Unexpectedly, Guan Yu was defeated so quickly. With his defeat, the bandits who had sided with him were doomed.

Guan Yu then remembered the existence of the bandits in Jiangbei and frowned, asking, "But Liangjia and Luhun are too far apart. How many days would it take to go back and forth? We don't have that much time to waste."

Guan Xing laughed and said, "There's no need to go that far. Just give us a shout when you pass by the Dabie Mountains. That area has been a bandit stronghold since ancient times, and it's also the border between Cao Wei and Eastern Wu. The number of bandits there is definitely far beyond our imagination."

Yes, how could we forget about the Dabie Mountains?

Now that we have both a target and troops, it would be a disservice not to launch a surprise attack on Jianye.

The generals' eyes gleamed with excitement. Wang Fu bowed eagerly and said, "My lord, I think it's worth a try. If we succeed by chance, we will have given an account to the king and the strategist. If we are defeated, we will die a glorious death. I don't mind giving Sun Biyan a hard time before I die."

Zhao Lei, Liao Hua, and the others chimed in, "This humble officer doesn't mind either. Even if we die this time, we have to teach those green-eyed thieves a lesson, otherwise it's too damn infuriating."

As a military general, dying on the battlefield is due to inferior skills, but being betrayed by allies and teammates is truly unpleasant.

Guan Ping bowed solemnly and said, "Father, make up your mind. Which of the three options, superior, middle, or inferior, will you choose?"

Guan Yu turned and looked towards Jianye, his weary body once again revealing a boundless fighting spirit. He said in a cold tone, "I will not choose any of them. I will take all three strategies."

“Yuanjian (Liao Hua’s courtesy name), you will lead twenty men north under my banner, lead the Wu army to Xiangyang, then turn west, retreat through the three eastern counties into Bashu, report the situation here to the King, and ask the King to send troops east to attack Sun Quan together with us.”

It's a bit far-fetched to think that twenty people could instigate a major battle between the Wei and Wu armies, but it's possible to lure the Wu army to Xiangyang and make them take a longer, more unnecessary journey.

Guan Yu continued, “Tanzhi (Guan Ping’s courtesy name), Kan Sui (Zhao Lei’s courtesy name), you two will retreat along Huarong Road into Jingnan, gather the remnants of the Han army, contact the Wuxi barbarians to strengthen yourselves, and support the King’s eastern expedition.”

"If possible, use my name to attract Wu's attention and buy some time for us."

"I led the remaining troops to raid Jianye, attack Sun Quan's stronghold, and completely sever his foundation in Jiangdong, so that that green-eyed thief would know what regret is."

As the direct victim of the crossing of the Yangtze River in white robes, Guan Yu harbored the deepest hatred for Sun Quan.

After all, if Sun Quan hadn't betrayed him, he might have already captured Luoyang by now.

All the generals bowed in unison and said, "Yes..."

Only Guan Ping said worriedly, "But Father, I'm afraid I'll retreat to Jingnan alone without your guidance..."

Guan Yu interrupted, sternly rebuking, "There's nothing to be afraid of, Tanzhi. You're almost thirty, it's time for you to take charge. This time, retreating to Jingnan, I believe you will become the second Peng Yue."

Encouraged, Guan Ping immediately perked up and solemnly bowed, saying, "Father, rest assured, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Guan Yu beckoned and said, "Come over here, everyone. Let's discuss the details of the operation and how to deal with unforeseen circumstances."

The meeting ended 15 minutes later.

Liao Hua took the lead, mustered his troops, and was about to set off when Guan Xing hurriedly instructed him: "Chief Clerk Liao, once you enter the three eastern prefectures, try not to contact Liu Feng and Meng Da. Retreat directly back to Bashu."

"In the current situation, no one can be trusted. If they suddenly betray you like Mi Fang did, you will be in danger."

Historically, Meng Da eventually surrendered to Wei. Although he hasn't surrendered yet, it's no longer credible. Liu Feng is unlikely to surrender to Wei, but to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, it's best to avoid contact if possible.

Liao Hua gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, Second Young Master, I won't see them even if I have to cross the Daba Mountains."

He had a great deal of resentment towards Liu Feng and Meng Da. On the day he begged the two men to send troops to rescue Guan Yu, he was so anxious that he almost knelt down before them, but he still couldn't persuade them, forcing him to return alone.

This matter had become a thorn in Liao Hua's side, and he had already made up his mind that he would report the two of them to Liu Bei no matter what.

Liao Hua bowed to Guan Yu with clasped hands, mustered his troops, and turned north, intending to first disguise himself as Wu troops to provoke the Wei army in Xiangyang, and then retreat to the three eastern counties to return to Shu.

Guan Ping and Zhao Lei also bid farewell and prepared to leave, but Guan Xing stopped them and advised, "Brother, Commander Zhao, there's no need to rush to kill the enemy in Jingnan. Survival and growth are the most important things."

"Remember, fight if you can win, run if you can't. Never confront Wu's army head-on, and never hold onto cities or hilltops. You have no reinforcements in Jingnan, and holding onto them will only lead to your death."

"As for guerrilla warfare, I have a sixteen-character mantra for you: When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy camps, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue. This is the core principle of guerrilla warfare. You must remember it firmly and carry it out to the end, understand?"