Chapter 225: Shocking waves on the shore

The Changban Bridge was broken. When Xiahou Jie and his more than a thousand cavalry were surprised to find themselves in a heavy siege, the only fate waiting for them was death besides surrender.

"Huang Zhong in Nanyang is here, the thief has not given him a head yet!" A thunderous roar rang in Xiahou Jie's ears.

Suddenly, an arrow with a golden luster flashed across the lush trees, and a hundred steps away was just around the corner at that moment. The bright red blood light splashed under the banner of Chu Huang. Seeing this sudden change, Cao Bing all looked frightened.

——Huang Zhong shot Xiahou Jie with one arrow.

"Oh--!" When he saw Xiahou Jie's body falling from his horse in dejectedly, Xu Sheng, who was commanding the encirclement and suppressing Cao soldiers, couldn't help but let out a painful regret.

Huang Zhong jumped back on his horse and snatched Xiahou Jie's head before Cao Bing took action. When Xu Sheng sighed, Huang Zhong said in surprise: "Wen Xiang sighed so hard, is it because Zhong didn't kill the enemy fast enough?"

Seeing the confusion on Huang Zhong's face, Xu Sheng rose up and killed an enemy soldier and replied with a smile: "Hansheng wants to go there. I am unwilling to be the governor who has worked so much, but he only caught Xiahou Jie, the yellow-haired rabbit."

The two of them had a conversation as if there was no one around them. After the main general Xiahou Jie died in battle, the remaining more than a thousand Cao soldiers were as unscrupulous as a group of headless flies.

The battle was coming to an end, and most of the Cao soldiers who were blocked on the south bank of Changban Bridge chose to surrender in despair. The cavalry team led by Xiahou Jie was not affiliated with the most elite tiger and leopard cavalry of the Cao army, but only the clan soldiers of his Xiahou Shijia privately invested, and were far from the former in terms of combat effectiveness and perseverance.

"Hehe, you don't think it's enough for one thousand and two hundred high-end war horses. Don't worry, the battle has just begun!" Looking at Huang Zhong and Xu Sheng's two generals, Zhou Yu, who was planning this ambush, couldn't help but laugh and scold.

November 13, 2nd year of Xinxia Xiande.

Outside Xiakou city, on the river.

Mao is in direct view, and the morning sun has just risen from the rippling river surface. The soft morning light is not dazzling. It passes through the faint cloud-like mist, reflecting a series of mysterious and colorful light columns.

In early winter, the strong wind in the northwest blew strongly against the wind a huge fleet of ships. The waves flew on both sides of the ship's side, and the neatly lined up the water droplets between the surging rivers. Three hundred tall and towering hazy battleships were guarded by more than a thousand fighting ships and scout ships, cutting the waves and rising from Pengzekou downstream.

On the tallest central army flagship, a golden flag was moving towards the wind of the river. Gao Chong, who was standing under the main banner, was as calm and confident as before. There was no trace of worry or nervousness on his dark face.

"Zhongye, you and I ordered the entire army. Cao Cao deceived the Han Dynasty and usurped the government, imprisoned the emperor in Xu, and stationed in the north. Now we are punishing the people and punishing the unjust. All of you must push forward. The army will not disturb the people. Reward the labor and punish the crimes, and never show respect for the sentiment." After that, Gao Chong took off his sword and handed over to the general Wenpin who stood beside him.

After Cao Cao attacked Jingbei, Gao Chong ordered Zhang Liao to lead his troops to defend Shouchun on the one hand, and urgently recruited all soldiers from Jiangdong to the front line of Jingxiang. This time, the generals who followed Gao Chong to the west expedition included almost all the elite soldiers in Jiangdong. In addition to Wenpin, Ling Tong, Zhu Huan, He Qi, Huang Gai, Jiang Qin and other left-behind generals followed, and those who were also good at planning were Lu Su, Liu Ye, and He Qiao.

With more than 10,000 soldiers of the Jiangling Navy as the main force, supplemented by 31,000 guard troops in various counties and counties, Gao Chong used all the forces he could send. Unlike Cao Cao, who was deposed and fought to the death, Gao Chong, who considered the strategy of lasting confrontation, had long pursued a policy of reducing elite troops. This made the southern states under Gao Chong's rule that although the economy of the southern states under Gao Chong was more developed than that of the north, the size of the army was less. In addition, the reason why the division of troops in Huaibei, Jingbei, Jiaozhou, Bashu, Hanzhong, and Xiliang was the limit that Gao Chong could send.

Fortunately, as long as you survive the initial difficulties and isolate the Jiaojiao, Yi's troops can come to reinforce. The longer the battle will be delayed, it will be the most beneficial to Gao Chong. What's more, Cao Cao's efforts to move south and the north is extremely empty. Once Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, and Ma Chao make progress in the east and west or Lu Xun's troops leave Ziwu Valley, Cao's army will be greatly defeated.

Therefore, if you win this battle, the world will be determined, and if you lose, you will have no bones. Gao Chong no longer needs to consider future wars. What he needs to deal with is more than 100,000 Cao Cao's army that rushed towards him with great momentum.

"Military advisor, the Grand Commander has retreated to Jiangling, right?" Gao Chong's voice was calm and steady. He was not worried about Zhou Yu's safety. As he walked, the pursuit momentum of Cao soldiers who were not familiar with the terrain of Jingxiang area would gradually weaken.

Xu Shu nodded and replied solemnly: "The General Chong Zheng is right. The Grand Commander, Taishi Ci, Huang Zhong and Xu Sheng, have all arrived in Jiangling City safely, but only 10,000 soldiers have retreated." Five Tings went to Four Tings, and such losses are unique in Gao Chong's experience, not to mention that the 40,000 soldiers who died in the battle are the most elite troops in Gao Chong's army.

"Okay, let me send a command to Gan Ning, Sichuan, and quickly lead the Jinfan army to reinforce Jiangling along the river, and send a command to Lu Fan of Jiaozhou to lead his troops to travel north day and night. At the same time, he informed the Grand Commander that he would not retreat before the reinforcements of Bashu arrived. Those who violated the orders should not be punished immediately!" When he said this, Gao Chong's expression was firm and fierce, and his voice was calm.

Xu Shu thought for a while and advised: "Pampering the commander, it is a risk to divide our troops into two groups to defend the enemy. Whether this Cao thief is trying his best to attack Jiangling or give up Jiangling to advance eastward, in terms of force, we will attack the crowd with a small force. It is better to choose a safe method and let the Grand Governor give up Jiangling first to meet us, so that he will be more confident in confronting Cao thief."

Cao Cao's army went south and fought with Zhou Yu's defenders in Jingbei to consume the troops. The loss of 50,000 troops was 50,000, but even so, there were still more than 100,000. If Gao Chong and Zhou Yu could join forces, the combined force would be more than 54,000. Although they were still fewer than Cao's soldiers, the number of naval soldiers was far better than that of Cao's soldiers. According to Xu Shu's idea, this would not be a loss.

It would be best if Zhou Yu stayed in Jiangling, because if Cao's army captured this strategic location, Gan Ning's Jinfan Army would not be able to emerge from the narrow canyon. However, if Cao Cao made up his mind to attack fiercely, with Zhou Yu's more than 10,000 soldiers with a low morale, there are really many questions about whether Gan Ning could defend it before Gan Ning arrived.

Listening to Xu Shu's analysis, Gao Chong smiled and said, "Although the military advisor made some sense, the military combat has always been a layout. Jiangling is like a crucial point on the chessboard of the chessboard. It is important to us and Cao Cao's life is also important. If we give up, wouldn't it be true that Cao Cao's thoughts?"

"But, in this way, before Gan Ning and Lu Fan's reinforcements arrived, our pressure would be unprecedentedly huge?" Xu Shu said worriedly.

Gao Chong turned his head and said with a smile: "As long as there are military advisors, General Wenpin and his Baizhan Navy, there are 30,000 young and heroic Jiangdong children. No matter how many Cao soldiers there are, we will not be afraid!"

"Long live the handsome guy! Long live the handsome guy!" Cheers one after another sounded from the warships. The war was imminent, and Gao Chong's trust was the best tool for inciting.

The passion boiled in the young body, longing for glory, desire for victory and military achievements, was suppressed in the hearts of these third-line soldiers who were in the rear for too long. Now, there is finally a chance to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions. No one will choose to shrink, and no one hopes to give this opportunity to others.

Listening to the thunderous shouting, Xu Shu's eyes gradually became hot, and he replied loudly in emotion: "Listen to the commander of the pamper!"

Piaoshuai - When danger approaches, Gao Chong showed his keen sense of smell as an excellent commander. Compared with Cao Cao, Gao Chong may be a little immature in terms of scheming, cunning, power and other aspects, but these are not all that determine the outcome. In winning the hearts of the people, decisiveness, courage and adventurous spirit, Gao Chong is even better than Cao Cao.

"What a beautiful mountain and river is not a heroic battlefield; we should also leave our reputation in history!" Looking at the surging Dongliu River, Gao Chong couldn't help but feel proud and shouted.

In the same month, Xiangyang City.

When the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led civil and military personnel to the land of this prosperous and prosperous Jingxiang City, he was so excited that he could not stop it. Before that, although he had great achievements in the Northern Expedition to Hebei and had countless victories praised him, it was the first time to capture the prefectures under the powerful enemy Gao Chong.

"Gongda, Gao Chong is indeed an ordinary person to build this city to such a scale." Cao Cao was in a good mood and looked at the crisscrossing streets under his feet and exclaimed.

Xun You, who was standing by, smiled and said, "Gao Chong is not an ordinary person, and his lord is even more powerful. No matter how powerful Gao Chong is, his city is not under his lord's feet." The reason why Cao Cao brought Xun You by his side was because he liked him. Xun You could shamelessly flatter Cao Cao, while Xun Yu also had some literati's aloof "stinky" temper.

"But---, Xiangyang is so easy, it's not easy to fight south. Do you have any good plans?" Cao Cao gently twisted his short white beard and said. With Cao Cao's knowledge and ability, of course he would not be able to get a city in Xiangyang.

"Reported to the lord, Gao Chong has a navy army, and we have it too. General Cai Mao has recruited a navy army of more than 5,000 people. If there is another ten days, the scale of this navy will be further expanded." Cheng Yu was unwilling to be beautiful alone in Xun You, so he stepped forward to compete for favor.

After Cao Cao occupied Xiangyang, Cai Mao, who finally felt that he had a place to use his skills, relied on the power of clans and money to recruit an armed force in a short period of time. Although the five thousand people sounded a large number, most of them were mobs who did not have much combat power.
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