After last night's episode.

After reprimanding Mi and Fu, Guan Yu did not change his original expedition plan.

The next day, he still led his troops to march north to Xiangfan, hoping to cooperate with the war in Hanzhong.

Although a lot of ordnance was burned, it didn't hurt because Guan Yu had a good strategy!

After the main force moved north, Ma Liang also took up the task of punting boats along the east side of the Yangtze River.

But at this moment, when no one was aware of it, Pang Tong, who had asked to stay behind, also made new moves.

He first ordered General Feng Xi to lead his troops across the river at night and stationed at Baqiu.

"Your mission is to station yourself in Baqiu and secretly send people to monitor Fu Shiren who is stationed at the police station day and night."

"If this person is suspected of secretly communicating with Jiangdong, if you find any clues, send someone to report it immediately!"

Pang Tong was giving instructions with a serious expression at this moment.

"Here!"

When Feng Xi saw this, he quickly raised his hand and agreed.

However, Feng Xi and Zhang Nan looked a little puzzled and asked each other, "Military advisor, why is this so?"

"Fu Shiren is a veteran who has been following the king since Youzhou. He won't collude with foreign enemies, right?"

"Yes!"

Both of them looked suspicious, but it was clear that Pang Tong had no intention of explaining this time. He said in a deep voice, "You don't need to inquire more about this matter for the time being, just act as ordered!"

"Whether there is a secret communication or not, the truth may come out after a while."

After that, he ordered Zhang Nan to send people to disguise themselves and sneak around the county governor's house to monitor people coming in and out of the house. If there was any abnormality, report it at any time.

Seeing that their own military advisors were closely monitoring Mi Fang and Fu Shiren, Zhang and Feng, although they didn't know what they meant, knew that the situation might be critical, and they didn't dare to take it lightly.

Because Pang Tong was ordered by Liu Bei to lead his troops to handle the internal and external affairs of Jingzhou when Lu Meng attacked several counties in southern Jingzhou.

So much so that he was not actually under the jurisdiction of Guan Yu or the governor Mi Fang.

The subordinates under his command are also independent from the Jingzhou Army!

He took orders directly from Liu Bei.

This also gives Pang Tong the right to act expediently.

Although he frequently mobilized his troops to monitor Mi and Fu, no one noticed them at all.

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All affairs are proceeding steadily.

On the other side, the main divisions of the Jingzhou Army, which advanced along the water and land routes, were also under the supervision of the chief general Guan Yu, and fought consecutive battles and victories along the way.

The infantry defeated the blocking troops sent by Cao Ren in Dangyang, Yicheng and other places.

The navy in the big ship also moved forward unimpeded along the Han River under the leadership of former governor Zhao Lei.

Although Xiangyang defender Lu Chang also sent naval troops to intercept.

But it is obvious that the quality of the sailors, training conditions and warships of both sides are not at the same level.

Cao Jun's navy was retreating steadily and could not resist the advance of Jingzhou navy.

The two armies of water and infantry ran rampant all the way.

In almost ten days, the main legions of the Jingzhou Army had cleared away the garrison forces around Xiangyang.

The troops sent by Cao Ren were all repulsed, and Lu Chang had no choice but to shrink his troops and defend Xiangyang City behind closed doors.

Because Guan Yu went northward in the past two years, his record in field battles was greatly broken.

Cao Ren was also too frightened this time and did not dare to take the initiative.

He planned to use Xiangyang and Fancheng, which were at odds with each other on the south and north banks of the Han River, to build a solid defense line to defend against the powerful offensive of Guan Yu's army.

Cao Ren's idea is very simple. I can't do it in the field, but I can't defend the city?

With a strong city to defend it, what can you do to me?

This was also the source of his deep inner confidence at this time.

With the last Xiangfan offensive.

This time when they marched to the border of Xiangyang, the various units of the Jingzhou Army were obviously familiar with the route.

The ministries followed the instructions one after another and surrounded Xiangyang City with water and water!

The navy's large ships lay across the Mianshui waters, blocking the river and cutting off the connection between Xiang and Fan.

Guan Yu set up the main tent of the Chinese army on Yuliang Island on the west side of Xiangyang.

This place is adjacent to the Han River. It can not only peek at Fancheng attacking the north bank, but also control the movements in Xiangyang.

More importantly, the terrain is quite high.

This favorable location undoubtedly made Guan Yu even more satisfied.

Especially since the beginning of May, as the temperature rises, the weather will suddenly change and there will be heavy rain every few days.

However, this is within the controllable range and is a normal climate change.

After besieging Xiangyang, and at the suggestion of his army officer Wang Fu, Guan Yu ordered his son Guan Ping and Bo Liaohua to lead a group across the river to the north bank to launch an attack on Fancheng as a containment.

Cao Ren knew that the combat power of Jingzhou Army should not be underestimated!

He therefore did not dare to be careless in the slightest and ordered all his troops to defend with all their strength.

As for Guan Yu himself, under the protection of his personal guard general Zhou Cang and other entourage, he has been traveling around the surrounding areas to familiarize himself with the weather in recent days.

After some observation, he felt more and more confident deep in his heart.

Xiangfan will be defeated this time!

As the Jingzhou Army moved north, a tug-of-war situation formed with Cao Ren's troops in Xiangfan.

From this moment on, the peaceful land of China once again reignited war from west to east.

In Wudu County to the west, the two heroes faced off in the main battlefield of Hanzhong.

Xiangfan battlefield on the center line.

But this is not the end, it has just begun...

Ma Liang, who was entrusted with the mission to Jiangdong, and more than ten followers, drove a speedboat down the river and quickly arrived at Sun's base camp - Stone City.

He was also received by Wu Lord Sun Quan smoothly.

When the two met, they sat down separately and chatted for a while. Sun Quan stroked the long purple beard on his chin and said with a smile, "Oh, it's Ji Chang. I heard that Guan Junhou has assembled the main force of Jingzhou to go north in recent days.

, in an attempt to attack Xiangfan, share the pressure on the Hanzhong battlefield facing the King of Hanzhong, and contain Cao's army."

"I wonder if Ji Changzhui is not with Guan Yunchang at this moment to make plans in order to quickly seize the two cities of Xiangfan, so why is he rushing to the east of my river by boat?"

After saying this, Sun Quan naturally pretended to be puzzled to test his attitude.

Hearing this, Ma Liang was so smart and perceptive that he naturally saw his plan, but he did not expose it, but responded with a smile, "Haha. Wu Hou's information seems to be very well-informed!"

"Liang would be more grateful to Marquis Wu for taking care of our army's internal affairs."

There is indeed a hint of irony in this statement.

The meaning is self-evident!

It is insinuated that Sun Quan is still paying attention to every move in Jingzhou, and it is obvious that he covets several counties in Jingxiang.

But because there was a smile on his face when he spoke, his tone was soft.

This did not allow Sun Quan to find any thorns. In addition, he was very thick-skinned, so he pretended not to understand the meaning.

The matter was just taken over.

Before the two sides got down to business, they each plotted against the other.
Chapter completed!