When dawn the next day. Zhang Xi has already conquered Linhu City. Only one step away from Lujiang. but. Zhang Xi did not immediately order to march on Lujiang. Instead, he was stationed in Linhu City. Although Zhang Yun was also anxious to make meritorious service. And he is also very likely to be the first man and horse to reach Lujiang City. But he knew better. As Yuan Shu's lair. The robustness of Lujiang City is definitely not comparable to such county cities as Xiang'an and Linhu. Zhang Xi needs to let the tired soldiers take a break. By the way, wait for the arrival of large siege machines such as trebuchets.
Until then. Yuan Shucai received the news of Liu Xin's army coming. originally. Liang Gang sent a messenger for help to Lujiang last night. But Yuan Shu has now become emperor. The rules are not generally big. It was impossible for the messenger to see Yuan Shu at night. Had to wait until dawn outside the palace gate.
Learned that Liu Xin had committed an army to commit the crime. Yuan Shu couldn't help panicking. Quickly gather a group of civil and military forces. Said: "Liu Xinbing committed a crime against Xiang'an. I don't know what good plan you have."
Zhang Xun arched his hands and said: "Your Majesty Qi Zou. Xiang'an is the gateway to the southeast of the Lujiang River. You must not lose it. Please also your Majesty send troops to rescue as soon as possible."
Le Jiu got up and said, "Your Majesty Qi Zhuang. At the moment, Lujiang's troops are empty. The top priority should be to make Liu Bei and Ji Ling return to the army. The protection of Lujiang is the top priority."
Yuan Shu couldn't help frowning. There are more than 200,000 horses under his staff. But 100,000 people were dragged in Shouchun. Sixty thousand people were taken to Runan by Liu Bei. There are no more than 30,000 people stationed at Lujiang. It's really stretched.
I am in a dilemma. Suddenly someone stumbled in from outside the door. Kneeled to the ground with a "plop". Knocking his head again and again: "The enemy's forces are strong. The ministers can't resist it. Xiang'an is lost. I beg your majesty for forgiveness..."
Yuan Shu took a closer look. The man's helmet has long gone missing. There was also a feather arrow stuck in his left shoulder. It is Xiang'an defender Liang Gang. He couldn't help but furiously said: "Liang Gang. Since you have lost Xiang'an. The Lujiang door is opened. How can you still have the face to see me. Come here. Push Liang Gang out of the palace gate. Beheaded to show the public. Take the law."
General Yang hurriedly persuaded: "Your Majesty calms down his anger. Now it's time to hire people. You can spare Liang Gang's life. Make him guilty and make meritorious deeds."
Yuan Shujing Yang Dajiang persuaded him like this. The rest of the anger remained. Waved. Said: "For the time being, Liang Gang is exempted from the death penalty. He will be blamed for twenty. Throw him into prison."
Zhang Xun and others looked at each other. This Yuan Shu has since proclaimed himself emperor. Behave somewhat unscrupulously. They are also trembling in the face of Yuan Shu now. There is a real sense of companionship like a tiger.
Seeing that the generals bowed their heads and said nothing. Yuan Shu snorted coldly. Said: "Zhang Xun. Xiang'an has been lost now. Do you have a good way to retreat from the enemy."
Zhang Xun could not dodge. I had to stand up and said: "His Majesty Qixue. The minister thought. There is only one way to recruit people to strengthen the city's defense. On the other hand, to call in Runan and Shou to turn back the right and wrong. Only then can Lujiang be kept."
General Yang said with a smile: "Your Majesty does not need to worry. I don't know if your Majesty can still remember. How did Liu Xin become the prefect of the river."
"Liu Xin was just a villager back then. It was only because of the identity of the Han family clan..." Yuan Shu was in Luoyang city back then. I have heard of how Liu Xin became the prefect of Hejian. Can't help but recall it. Suddenly he was stunned. Said after a long while. "It's not Yang Aiqing's reminder. I almost forgot about this. Yang Aiqing. Leave this to you. I want to see how Liu Xin came to attack Lujiang City."
General Yang glanced at Zhang Xun and others triumphantly. He arched his hands and said, "Your Majesty Qizhang. The Weichen thinks that General Zhang's statement is also very reasonable. Please also ask your Majesty to adjust the two soldiers and horses back. Just in case."
Yuan Shu shook his head. Resolutely said: "No. Ji Ling has been besieging Shouchun City for more than a month. I can go down in the next day. How can I give up all the work? I have the jade seal of the country in hand. I am today's son. Liu Xin is what kind of thing. Why should I be afraid of it? Only. Send someone to pass the decree to Liu Bei. Let him return to the army for the time being."
in fact. Even if Yuan Shu wanted to bring Ji Ling back, it was too late. at this time. The 60,000 troops of the Fifth Army led by Gao Shun and Guan Yu have crossed the border. Entered Jiujiang. Several cities in a row. Approaching Yuan Jun Camp outside Shouchun City.
Liu Xin knows. With Guan Yu's ability. Can be alone. but. Guan Yu has some flaws in character. In addition to very high vision. It's a little bit stiff for self-use. These characters are sometimes harmless. But in some cases it can be fatal. The country is easy to change. The nature is hard to move. Liu Xin thought that he had no ability to change Guan Yu's character weakness. Only through strict military discipline to restrain Guan Yu's behavior. and so. Even in accordance with Guan Yu's abilities, he can be specially appointed. Liu Xin still only let him serve as Gao Shun's deputy. Guan Yu let go of Liu Bei last time. There is a bit of self-blame in my heart. There are not many objections to this arrangement.
Although he escorted Mi Zhu's family to Xiangyang that time. There was a battle between Gao Shun and Guan Yu. That is the battle. Let Gao Shun see Guan Yu's martial arts. Therefore, he was very relieved to let Guan Yu serve as the vanguard of the attack on Jiujiang. But Guan Yu was eager to do meritorious service. Before Liu Xin's attack order was issued. He broke into the territory of Jiujiang. That's why it is so fast.
Due to heavy casualties in the siege. The soldiers looked exhausted. Morale has also been hit to some extent. Ji Ling had to temporarily stop the attack. Turn to the tactics of siege. At this time. Then came news of Liu Xin's army coming. Ji Ling didn't dare to neglect. Divide in half. Lei Bo and Chen Lan continued to besiege Shouchun City. He brought 50,000 horses to meet him.
It doesn't go far. He was hitting the 10,000 forward troops led by Guan Yu. After two blows, he set up his position twenty miles east of Shouchun City. Ji Ling deceived Guan Yu and the soldiers. Then he threw up aggressively. Guan Yu is about to make contributions. How willing to let this opportunity pass. Immediately swept the army to meet. There was a fierce battle.
Ji Ling is Yuan Shu's first fierce general. He relied on martial arts. Wielding three-pointed two-edged blades and rushed forward. Several Han soldiers were cut down one after another.
According to the latest military order issued by Liu Xin. The main general is not allowed to rush to the front and fight the enemy one by one. But see this situation. Guan Yu still couldn't help it. He rushed up with a swipe of a big knife. Fight with Ji Ling. The two fought for more than fifty rounds. Wu is undecided about the outcome. But Ji Ling already felt a slight tingling in his arms.
Ji Ling couldn't help turning his head to look at his side. Can't help being taken aback. In fact, in Ji Ling's heart. There is still a lot of fear for the Han army. Just relying on his own soldiers. This is how I want to fight for it. Who ever thought. His own 50,000 horses faced the 10,000 Han troops. Actually showing a trend of retreat steadily.
In terms of equipment, training, and morale, the Han army is far better than the army that Yuan Shu has hurriedly expanded over the past six months. How to deal with the melee situation has been specially trained. Although in the total number of troops. The Han army is at a disadvantage. But on the local battlefield. There is often a strange phenomenon that the Han army fights more with less. This is the gap in cooperation between each other.
Ji Lingqing knew that he was not Guan Yu's opponent. The soldiers around could not provide him with support. If you continue to fight, I'm afraid it will be more ill-fated. Ji Ling didn't dare to love war. Make a slash. Pull the horse and leave. Where is Guan Yu Kenshe. Followed by. Ji Ling threw his helmet and armor along the way. Finally escaped back to Yuan Jun's camp outside Shouchun City. Lei Bo, Chen Lan and others hurriedly caught it.
Chen Lan arched his hands and said: "General Ji. Liu Xin is not good at coming. If Liu Yao in the city hears the wind. Attack inside and outside. Our army will stop. It is better to have the right and withdraw."
Playing for so long under Shouchun City. Ji Ling had long since retired. But he followed Yuan Shu for a long time. Know Yuan Shu's character well. Could not help shook his head. Said: "Your Majesty climbed the Great Treasure. You and I were defeated this way. After I go back, I will definitely not be tolerated. According to Ji, I should go to the village 30 miles west of the city for the time being. Wait for the opportunity to move.
Zhang Ying saw Yuan Jun rising from the city head outside the city. I saw a cloud of smoke billowing to the east. From a distance, you can see several "Chinese" flags. He couldn't help but said with joy: "Master. But reinforcements have arrived over there."
Liu You's face was solemn. He sighed: "Now Liu has become a lonely man. Where did the reinforcements come from. Let's take a look first."
Wait until that piece of smoke gradually approaches. It can already be vaguely seen that the army coming is all dressed in black and black armor. Zhang Ying said, "Lord, look. Those people seem to be the Jingzhou army."
Liu You hesitated: "I have no contact with Liu Xin. How could he send troops?"
Zhang Ying thought for a while. Said: "At the end I heard that Liu Xin is also a relative of the Han clan. Could it be that he is just looking at the same origin as the lord. This is the way to help."
Liu You was originally a person who didn't have much opinion. There are not a few capable men around. After listening to Zhang Ying's words, I felt that there was some truth. Can not help but order: "Quickly. Open the gates. I want to meet him personally."
Although Guan Yu pursued Ji Ling all the way. Reaping the enemy's life like a god of death. Just this way. But it was also blocked by those defeated troops. The speed slowed down.
When I came to the city of Shouchun. From a distance, I saw the Yuan Jun who was besieging the city chaotically retreating to the west. School Lieutenant Yang Fan said with his hands: "Enjoy General Guan. Don't chase the poor. The general thinks. You should choose a high ground to set up your camp. When the troops of General Gao arrive, you will make a difference. Please show the army.
Guan Yu glanced at Shouchun City. But unexpectedly found that the gate of the city had slowly opened. Can't help but mention the reins. Shen Sheng said: "The lord ordered me to wait to fetch Jiujiang. It doesn't matter if it is in Yuan Shu's hands or Liu You's hands. If the four gates of Shouchun City are closed tightly, I can only wait for the siege equipment to arrive. Now the city gates are wide open. What are you still hesitating. Brothers. Come in with me."
In Luoyang city thousands of miles away. Xu Huang finally received the Flying Pigeon Biography from Liu Xin. Immediately light up 30,000 elite soldiers. Everyone only carried five days' worth of dry food. Dress only lightly. March along the way. Come to Runan.
Since Zhang Ning left. Xu Huang hasn't slept peacefully all day. Now Liu Xin asked him to send troops to Runan. Responding to Zhang Ning. He was very relieved. I can't wait to fly into the city of Runan. At this time, there has been a sudden change in Runan City.
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I have been too busy recently. I have to work overtime after finishing this chapter in a hurry. There are more and more chapters owed, and I don’t know when I can make it up. In short, I have to keep working hard.