Although Cai Zhong was the prefect of Changsha, Liu Xin didn't know. But Cai Hao and Cai Jue both knew. There are lessons from the past six months of Cai Yuan's imprisonment in his home. There was another warning from my sister Cai Jue. Cai Zhong was also quite satisfactory in Changsha's presidency. Don't dare to do anything wrong. Cai Zhong is also a little clever. Anyone who can get a death-free gold medal from Liu Xin. All can speak in front of Liu Xin. They are all masters who can't be offended. So for Gan Ning's request. Cai Zhong agreed. Thus. He really didn't send the news to Xiangyang. Ma Yun and Jushou had no way of knowing Gan Ning's movements.
The Jingzhou navy is well-trained. The equipment is also comparable to the five major legions. Although abandoned the boat and landed ashore. The action is just as fast. From assembly to departure. It only took half an hour. When the army arrived at the border between Changsha and Yuzhang. Yan Baihu's army has not yet seen a figure. Gan Ning did not delay. Directly ordered to march to Yuzhang. Traveled for more than thirty miles. They were hitting Yan Baihu's men.
Yan Baihu's army is very complicated. Both officers and men were taken by the bandits who had originally followed Yan Baihu. The soldiers have bandits. There are strong people who are strong. And Sun Jian's subordinates who surrendered. Such an army. Usually oppress the people. Forcibly grabbing. That's nothing. It's really going to be on the battlefield. Even the formation is a problem.
Gan Ning can't control that many. The enemy is right in front of you when you see it. Suddenly became excited. Roared. Wielding a big knife, he rushed over. Yan Baihu never expected it. I wanted to attack Changsha. As a result, Changsha's army came first. It hasn't waited for him to recover. The army under him has long been chaotic.
Yan Baihu did not expect that his army would be collapsed when touched. Restricted in a panic and walked back. Fleeing all the way into Yuzhang City. Count your subordinates. More than 20,000 people were lost. He has not had time to distress the loss. Just listen to the soldiers to report. There were countless soldiers and horses killed outside the city. Yan Baihu climbed to the top of the city to take a look. The underwhelming army is shouting and rushing towards the city wall.
Although it was Jingzhou navy under the city. But every year I have to go to the training base in the western suburbs of Xiangyang to participate in the drill. No stranger to siege wars. And they live on ships for a long time. Walking the springboard and picking up the boat gang are commonplace. Skills are more flexible than ordinary steppers.
The walls of Yuzhang City are not very high. These soldiers were all discouraged. Yan Baihu commanded for a long time. Seeing it could not be resisted. Run down the city in a hurry. Even the prefect's mansion did not return. They fled eastward.
Yan Baihu's old nest is in Wu County. But from Yuzhang to Wu Jun. There are Kuaiji and Danyang in the middle. Here are all under the rule of Yangzhou. At that time, the situation in Yangzhou was the most complicated. The relationship between the counties is also the most delicate. There are six counties in Yangzhou's jurisdiction. Yangzhou Mu Liuyou only mastered the two counties of Danyang and Jiujiang. Lujiang County was occupied by Yuan Shu. Kuaiji County is controlled by Wang Lang. The remaining Wu Jun and Yu Zhang belonged to Yan Baihu.
The two sites of Yan Baihu are separated by the two counties of Danyang and Kuaiji. But because Yan Baihu and Wang Langping are close to each other. At first, he accidentally learned that Sun Jian had swung his master northward and that Yuzhang was empty. It was succeeded by a sneak attack in Kuaiji. If it weren't for the very good relationship with Wang Lang. Traffic was blocked on his two sites. One will be lost sooner or later. right now. Seeing that Yu Zhang was no longer able to guard. Yan Baihu naturally wanted to return to Wu Jun. So borrowing from Kuaiji became the only option.
Although the old servant of the prefectural palace did not know his movements. But it doesn't mean that Yan Baihu's men don't know where he fled. Under the intimidation of Gan Ning's sword. Someone quickly confessed. Yan Baihu must have fled to Kuaiji.
But the south was vast and sparsely populated. Danyang, Wujun, Yuzhang, and Kuaiji included almost the entire region of Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Jiangsu in later generations. The gaps between the cities are also relatively large. It is entirely possible that Yan Baihu will not enter Kuaiji City. Instead, he fled directly to Wu County by detour.
Gan Ning fought a very unsatisfactory battle. Yan Baihu and his men are like soft persimmons. It's rotten with a slight pinch. Gan Ning, who was still in excitement, said without hesitation: "The army rests for a while. Two thousand people are left to guard Yuzhang. The rest are ready to attack Kuaiji."
This Yu Zhang was originally under Sun Jian's control. Successfully attacked by Yan Baihu. Back here again today. Cheng Pu and Huang Gai were all excited. but. It didn't take long. Cheng Pu calmed down from his excitement. He folded his hands and said: "Qi to General Gan. The main bus waiting for me is only to defend Changsha. It did not let us use troops against Yan Baihu. If we continue to march, is there something wrong with it? In the end, the general thought that we should ask for instructions in Xiangyang before proceeding. ."
Gan Ning said disdainfully: "Why. General Cheng just finished a Yuzhang and he was full of ambition. I was still afraid of Wang Lang in Kuaiji. Yan Baihu dared to provoke Lao Tzu. I beat him to the sky today. Lao Tzu has no way to enter the earth. ."
Get along during this time. Cheng Pu already knew that Gan Ning was this character. He didn't deliberately ridicule himself. So there is no chagrin. Continue to say: "General Gan Mingjian. The final general is not afraid. And the final general is not the same as Yan Baihu. I want to skin him cramps. However, the lord does not know how the war is going. Even Yan Baihu dares to take the opportunity The idea to fight Changsha. Did the other princes turn a deaf ear to it? In case I wait for the Lao Shi’s expedition. There is a gap in the rear. Take advantage of the enemy. It will be too late to regret.”
Su Fei also said with a sad look: "General Gan. There is no military order above. You mobilize the army without authorization. I'm afraid..."
Gan Ning interrupted him and said, "Although the lord did not let me attack Wang Lang. But since the husband was born in the world, he should make contributions. Now the time is right. Don’t take this opportunity to take down Kuaiji and Wu. County. When will you stay? Let’s do that. General Cheng. I will give you five thousand people to stay in Yuzhang City. By the way, we will clear out the bandits in the surrounding counties. Others follow me to pursue Yan Baihu."
Cheng Pu and others saw that Gan Ning had decided. Had to promise.
Although this is the case. Gan Ning has only 15,000 troops left. But this little force is also said to be a great military force in Jiangnan. Jiangnan is sparsely populated. The source of troops is correspondingly not so sufficient. in history. Sun Ce only relied on the first few thousand men and horses. Will be able to lay a piece of Soochow. It was because those princes who ruled Jiangdong didn't have much force in their hands. Even if the two sides invest 10,000 people each, it is a large-scale battle. It was the time of the Battle of Chibi later. Facing Cao Cao's 830,000 army. The force Sun Quan handed over to Zhou Yu was only 50,000. And in the northern battlefield. More than a dozen to 200,000 people will be invested at every turn. The last two major battles. The Kwantung Allied Forces conquered Dong Zhuo and Liu Xin's Northern Expedition. The total number of troops dispatched by both sides is more than 600,000.
but. Jiangnan also has characteristics of Jiangnan. There is a dense network of water. Not only bad for the cavalry. Even the large army is very inconvenient to maneuver. The supply of food and grass often makes the commander-in-chief of the three armies very mind-blowing. but. These problems could not trouble Gan Ning's troops. They were originally naval forces. Although this expedition did not mobilize warships. But only to find a few small boats. Or tie up a few rafts. No matter how wide the river is, no matter how urgent it is, they won't be under their breath. From Yuzhang to Kuaiji. Hundreds of miles away. Only two days. They arrived.
Yan Baihu walked halfway. Suddenly turned to the north. Sure enough, he bypassed Kuaiji City. Went back to Wu Jun. The Taishou Wang Lang of Kuaiji did not get news of Yan Baihu's defeat. I was shocked to hear that Liu Xin's army was coming. Unknown so. Hastily summoned all civil and military personnel to discuss.
Jun Chengyu turned over and said, "Master Qi is here. Liu Xinyuan is in Jingzhou. Since his army can come here. Yuzhang should have been taken by him. He is attacking with the power of Xinsheng. From the view of his subordinates. The lord may negotiate a peace. Or please surrender. The only exception is not to fight. Otherwise, there is a fear of life."
School Wei Zhou Xin said furiously: "How do you build up other people's ambitions? You are a prestige. Since ancient times. Soldiers will block. Water will cover the earth. Liu Xin's men and horses come from a long way. Just take advantage of his exhaustion. Attack him. Lord. The final general is willing to lead an army out of the city. He is determined to take the enemy general to offer it."
Wang Lang was overjoyed and said: "General Zhou is willing to go. Why worry that the enemy will not retreat. Liu Xin is insatiable. He has won the Yu Zhang. He has come back to invade my Huiji. If he doesn't teach him, he still doesn't know that the sky is great."
Yu Fan was silent. Handed back. The Yu family is a prominent family in Kuaiji. Many of the family also went to Xiangyang for business. I once brought back several Dahan Express, commonly known as newspapers. Through the dictations of these merchants and the descriptions in the newspapers. Yu Fan also had a preliminary understanding of the situation in Jingzhou. Knowing that the strength of Kuaiji is absolutely no match for Liu Xin. That's it for Zhou Xin's husband. Wang Lang is the guardian of a county. But I don't know how to advance or retreat. Will surely bring disaster to Kuaiji. It's really awkward.
Gan Ning has just arrived under the city. The city gate was wide open. A Biao army came out. The head of the generals hand dances a sword. He shouted sharply: "Who is the one who came."
Huang Gai waved a double whip. Take the lead in the front. Said loudly: "I am Huang Gai under Master Muliu in Jingzhou. If you are acquainted, please hand over Yan Baihu quickly. If you don't, wait for my army to get in. I will definitely call you to regret it."
Zhou Xin laughed and said, "The nameless rat generation. I dare to come to Tai Sui to make ground. Let me take a knife."
The voice did not fall. Zhou Xin danced towards Huang Gai with a big knife in his hand. Huang Gai whipped up a double whip. Fight with him. The two fought for more than ten rounds. Just listen to Huang Gai shouting. A whip of his left hand was hitting Zhou Xin's chest. Shattered a bronze heart-guard. Zhou Xin was taken aback. Reined and left. Huang Gai had long expected that he would have this action. Pat the horse to catch up. A whip from his right hand was hitting the back of his head. Suddenly his brain burst. Zhou Xin shook immediately. Planted down.
Wang Lang saw it from the top of the city. Repeatedly ordered to close the city gate. The soldiers who followed Zhou Xin's departure saw Zhou Xin being beaten to death by Huang Gai. They turned around and fled to the city. All of a sudden. The people in the city have to close the gates. People outside the city rushed into the city. The gate of Huiji City was blocked.
In desperation. Wang Lang didn't care that the people crowded in the city were all his own soldiers. Yelled: "Quickly. Quickly release the random arrows."