Chapter 423: Whose chance?

The first battle that Xu Shu personally commanded took place in this sentimental season with the continuous rainy season.

But Fan Neng, who retreated in the rain in the south of the Yangtze River, was filled with dissatisfaction.

"Damn it. What kind of unlucky military advisor? How did you give this command? All you have to do is run. You won't even be allowed to fight a happy battle. It's so damn frustrating." Fan Neng cursed angrily.

"Okay, my General Fan. Just be content. With just a few men like us, how can we face off against Yuan Shu's 100,000-strong army? Now the military advisor only wants us to defeat the battle and run away. It counts as a great achievement. This is not an obvious favor.

As for us, it's hard to win a battle. If we lose a battle, don't we know how to do it? We can just run away." Zhang Ying answered the question in a flawless manner.

"Report to the two generals. The military advisor has ordered that before noon, the troops of the two generals must cross the Xiaoqing River and prepare to counterattack Zhang Xun's army. Anyone who makes a mistake will be dealt with according to military law."

"Damn it. What the hell is this military advisor doing? Xiaoqinghe is having such an easy time." Fan Neng cursed in confusion.

"Old Fan, you can't say that. Although we have been retreating under the command of the military advisor these days, our troops do not suffer too many casualties. And now is the time to recruit people, and the military advisor cannot deliberately do the next one that we cannot complete.

The order is coming to embarrass us. Let’s go somewhere first to see if we can’t bear it.”

"What have you been doing? Others don't know, and we locals don't know it? The Xiaoqing River is indeed a small stream in normal seasons. Troops can pass through it at will. But now in the rainy season, the Xiaoqing River is as deep as one person.

, the width is two to three hundred feet. We have no boats or rafts, how can we cross such a river? When the time comes, there will be river water blocking the road in front and pursuers behind us, won’t it really be a dead end for us?

"Fan Neng said angrily.

"No. The strategist's troops are ahead of us. If we really can't get through, the strategist's troops will also be in trouble. Then the strategist will naturally not let us waste our efforts. If we can't remember what clever ideas the strategist has, even if it is true.

No

OK, at worst we can fight to the death, and we can kill each other. Damn it. Zhang Xun and his gang of bastards, we lost a few games on purpose. They really think of themselves as characters. If this is a last-ditch fight, we still don’t know who will lose and who will win.

Woolen cloth!"

Fan Neng listened to Zhang Ying's words and couldn't bear to remember that the military advisor had already prepared boats to cross the river at Xiaoqing River. So he stopped talking nonsense and ordered his troops to retreat quickly to Xiaoqing River.

When they arrived at Xiaoqing River, to Fan Neng's surprise, there were no boats crossing the river that the military advisor had prepared in advance, nor was it the usual broad river. It was still just a small stream.

Fan Neng wondered: "Old Zhang. What a fucking weird thing. This Xiaoqing River used to be a big river at this time of year. Why is it still the same as usual now?"

"Stop muttering. Let's cross the river quickly. There must be a military adviser here. Let's just take a look." Zhang Ying looked at Xiaoqinghe, which was no different from the past, and said with some clarity in his heart.

Fan Neng and Zhang Ying's army crossed the river. As soon as they set up their positions, Zhang Xun's troops and horses, which had been chasing closely behind, were already following them.

"Report to the general. The enemy has formed a formation on the other side of the river. It looks like they are going to fight our army. Please make a decision, general."

Zhang Xun has been chasing Fan Neng and Zhang Ying for two days in the drizzle. During these two days, although Fan Neng and Zhang Ying also organized several counterattacks, but under Zhang Xun's absolute military superiority, they were all

It was defeated in one blow. It had no big effect.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Zhang Xun and Fan Neng were preparing to counterattack again. Especially since there was a river in front of them, it seemed that they were preparing to attack halfway across the river.

Zhang Xun asked nonchalantly: "How deep is the river ahead? How long will it take to build a pontoon bridge?"

"Back to the general, the river is above your knees. You can cross it barefoot. There is no need to build a pontoon bridge."

"Oh." Zhang Xun was secretly happy. As long as the river is not in the way, he must seize this opportunity to eliminate them all. We can't let them escape again. The weather in Jiangnan is so bad that it rains only when it rains. In this situation

Chase down. Not only the food is moldy, but the bow strings are all soft. This battle cannot be fought. We should destroy this army as soon as possible. Then capture Tuzhong and go to the city to warm up and recover.

Zhang Xun immediately ordered that one hundred thousand soldiers and horses be divided into ten teams, cross the river at the same time, and surround the opponent with a long snake formation, making sure that the enemy cannot escape again.

Following Zhang Xun's order, the army spread out with a roar. Zhang Xun's middle army also took the lead in rushing forward and rushed towards Fan Neng and Zhang Ying's formation.

Zhang Xun got his wish and fought together with Fan Neng and Zhang Ying's troops. But Zhang Ying's other troops were also wading through the water.

Suddenly, there seemed to be a cow roaring from the horizon. Zhang Xun was very puzzled, why was the cow roaring so loudly in Jiangnan?

However, as this huge sound wave came, a vast white wave of water roared over. Zhang Xun's large army was swept away by this huge wave of water before they could figure out what was going on.

And go.

The power of heaven and earth is so powerful, and the insignificance of human beings is so clear at this moment. In this great change of heaven and earth, the two sides who survived the disaster involuntarily stopped fighting.

The battlefield chosen by Fan Neng and Zhang Ying was originally still a hundred feet away from the full Xiaoqing River. But now it is standing on the bank of the river. And the soldiers and horses that Zhang Xun crossed the river are now standing on the river bank.

Standing in the river, only a thin layer was left.

The daze was only temporary. As ambushes spread across the river, Fan Neng and Zhang Ying also reacted. This was a great time to make a meritorious deed. Following the shouts of Fan Neng and Zhang Ying, Liu Bei's troops also shouted excitedly and fought.

stand up.

On the contrary, Zhang Xun's troops, who originally had high morale, laid down their weapons and surrendered when all the follow-up troops were wiped out and only the remaining men were left to fight.

In this battle, Zhang Xun's army numbered 100,000, and more than 50,000 people drowned. More than 20,000 people were captured. Even Zhang Xun himself was captured alive.

After Xu Shu's victory, he let Zhang Xun go back and asked Zhang Xun to send a letter to Yuan Shu. In the name of Liu Bei, he stated that after Yuan Shu expanded his territory, the garrisons in various places were weakened. Now that he has lost troops and generals when attacking Jiangnan, he may be attacked at any time.

Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu's attack. If they are still stubborn and send troops to Jiangnan again, it will only make it easier for Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu to succeed.

After Yuan Shu received the letter, he did not dare to raise troops again. Xu Shu had already predicted Yuan Shu's reaction. After letting Zhang Xun go, he left Fan Neng and Zhang Ying to garrison in Tuzhong. He led his personal entourage to support Liu Bei.

At this time, Liu Bei led Taishi Ci to fight against Sun Jian. Although Taishi Ci was brave and invincible, Sun Jian's men had far more powerful generals than Liu Bei's men. Moreover, Sun Jian's eldest son, Sun Ce, was also a fierce general. His abilities were comparable to Taishi Ci's.

Liu Bei can only stick to Hulin now.

After Xu Shu arrived, he told Yuan Shu about the retreat. Liu Bei was overjoyed. Then he believed that Xu Shu was really capable. He quickly asked Xu Shu for advice on how to defeat Sun Jian.

Xu Shu smiled and said: "Although Sun Jian is brave, he is not a handsome man. A commander should not approach the battle lightly. If there is a loss, his army will be in chaos. Tomorrow, the emperor's uncle can go out to fight with him. All he needs is this. Sun Jian

Must perish."

Liu Bei was overjoyed when he heard this.

The next day, Liu Bei ordered Taishi Ci to go to battle.

Sun Jian was tired of Liu Bei's insistence and was tired of it. When he learned that Liu Bei was going to fight, he immediately sent his eldest son Sun Ce to fight against Tai Shici. He held the battle in the rear and was ready to storm Liu Bei's camp at any time.

Just when Sun Ce and Taishi Ci were fighting inextricably, Sun Jian, who was watching the battle, suddenly saw a man in golden armor watching the battle on a hill not far away. There were dozens of generals standing behind him.

Judging from the posture, it must be Liu Bei.

Sun Jian nodded to Chen Gong and asked, "Are those Liu Bei and Liu Xuande watching the formation on the mound?"

Chen Gong was far away, so although he couldn't see clearly, the body shape and armor were indeed somewhat similar. So Chen Gong said: "There is indeed a similarity."

Sun Jian was overjoyed when he heard this. Liu Bei had been captured, and the war would be over. Immediately, Sun Jian roared and rode out. The two generals beside Sun Jian, Cheng Pu and Han Dang, had followed Sun Jian for many years and had long been accustomed to it.

Following Sun Jian's style, he did not waste any time, each led an army, and then went out to chase Sun Jian. Huang Gai was left alone to look after his own troops.

When Chen Gong witnessed all this, he had no time to dissuade him. He could only stare helplessly.

Sun Jian beat his horse like flying and rushed to the bottom of the hill quickly. The people on the hill obviously also discovered Sun Jian and fled quickly. However, when Sun Jian came, he went straight to this hill and Liu Bei's camp.

The people who rushed towards me on the hill definitely couldn't run back. They could only escape by taking a detour.

At this time, Sun Jian was getting closer, and he saw that if he wasn't Liu Bei, who could he be?

At this time, Liu Bei was running for his life. All the dozens of Liu Bei's guards came up to stop Sun Jian. Sun Jian didn't care at all. With a single blow of his sword, he flew up and down and killed the dozens of guards. Looking at Liu Bei, he chased after him.

And go.

After the hillock, there was a dense forest. Liu Bei panicked and plunged into it.

Sun Jian also arrived immediately. But before Sun Jian could rush into the woods, thousands of arrows were fired from inside the woods. Although Sun Jian was superb in martial arts and protected his whole body with a big sword, he could not protect himself for long. He was shot like a hedgehog.

.

Cheng Pu and Han Dang came next, and they were really stunned. But in the end, rescue was not enough. At this time, the shouts of killing became louder in the woods. A large number of ambush soldiers rushed out.

Han Dang still wanted to fight,

But Cheng Pu was a little more calm. He knew that he had fallen into the trap. No matter how hard he tried, he might not even be able to escort the body of his lord Sun Jian back to the camp. So, Cheng Pu immediately stopped Han Dang and snatched Sun Jian's body.

Just run back.

However, Cheng Pu and Han Dang retreated while protecting Sun Jian's body, which really fell into Xu Shu's plan. Although if Cheng Pu and Han Dang fought to the death, they might die on the spot, and Sun Jian's bones would not be preserved.

.But this moment and a half cannot affect the outcome of the central battlefield.

Now, as soon as Cheng Pu and Han Dang retreated, the ambush troops here followed closely. While chasing, they shouted loudly: "Sun Jian has been consecrated. Don't let the remnants of Jiangdong escape."

This place is only a few miles away from the central battlefield. The shouting of so many people, coupled with Cheng Pu, Han Dang and others running for their lives, made the soldiers on the central battlefield panic at that time.

At this time, Taishi Ci, who was fighting with Sun Ce, also laughed and said: "Boy, your father has fallen into the trap. The game is over. You can also take your life."

And as if to confirm Tai Shici's words, a sentry of men and horses rushed out from the left wing of Liu Bei's camp and shouted loudly: "Sun Jian is dead, don't escape the remnants of Jiangdong."

The general offensive of Liu Bei's army launched a charge at this time.

Sun Ce was worried about his father's safety and had no intention of joining the fight. He made a feint and turned his horse away. Taishi Ci took advantage of this opportunity and swung his spear. The army in the middle also came up to kill him.

At this time, Sun Jian's troops in Jiangdong were worried about the safety of their general and had no intention of joining the battle. They were in chaos. They were immediately defeated by Liu Bei's three armies. Liu Bei's situation of being trapped by two armies disappeared.

Liu Bei's two victories reversed the situation in Jiangdong and were immediately reported to Liu Ming's remaining intelligence organization in Jiangnan.

It's a pity that the semi-paralyzed intelligence organization can only roughly understand the course of the war, and cannot deeply understand the causes and consequences of all this. It can only explain the results of the war. Liu Bei overwhelmed Yuan Shu's army with his soldiers and horses. He won a great victory.

Yuan Shu. At the same time, Liu Bei personally led his troops to shoot Sun Jian, defeated Jiangdong's troops, and was launching a counterattack.

In addition to the simple information, because the original eagle station had been destroyed by Liu Bei, a new eagle station had not yet been established. Flying eagles that could travel between two places had not been trained. This intelligence, which had been sent out long ago, was

After a long journey, it finally fell into the hands of Liu Ming and others.

This is really a belated battle report.
To be continued...